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Young & The Restless Transcript

 

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Tucker: Yeah, “no comment.” You folks just don’t give up, do you? “No comment.” I’ve said all I have to say about that subject. You’re investigating audra charles’ involvement? Fascinating.

Ashley: Hello.

Audra: Hi. You know, I’m surprised you wanted to meet with me. And intrigued.

Ashley: Yeah, well, you’re an intelligent woman. I bet you have no idea why I’d want to see you.

Audra: Kyle’s cover was blown–

Ashley: Mm-hm, by you.

Audra: Mm. But you didn’t call me to talk about your nephew.

Ashley: Yes, I didn’T.

Audra: It must be difficult. To be cut off from tucker now. No idea what he’s thinking or feeling or planning. Maybe you’re looking for someone who might have those answers.

Ashley: Well, you know, you do bring up an interesting… point. Um, would you be willing to betray your… mentor?

Sharon: Victor?

Victor: Sharon. Security told me you were coming.

Sharon: I hope I haven’t kept you from making the biggest move of your match.

Victor: Well, now we’ll never know now, will we? What do you need?

Sharon: You.

Who are you?

[Sighs]

Claire: How much longer am I going to have to wait to see her?

Cole: Well, there’s probably some red tape to deal with before they let an inmate see a visitor.

Victoria: You know what? That’s a good thing. That means that there are protocols and security measures in place so there won’t be any surprises or any distractions. How are you feeling?

Claire: Terrified.

Cole: Well, this is a big step. You know, if you need some time to prepare… you know, or… ’til you’re feeling stronger or you find the right words, we’ll understand.

Victoria: Claire, if this isn’t the right time–

Claire: I just– I think I need the bathroom.

Victoria: I’ll go with you.

Claire: I know I’m gonna be sick.

Cole: Excuse me. She– she needs a restroom.

Claire: I just– I need to be alone. I don’t want you to see me like this.

[Gags]

Victoria: Ah, god. Tell me we didn’t make a mistake. ()

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Victor: Please have a seat, sharon.

Sharon: You and nikki are always so good about rsvping I thought your invitation must have gotten lost in the mail.

Victor: Well, let me just say that we have been somewhat preoccupied.

Sharon: Well, it gives me a chance to come over here and thank you again in person for letting me keep kirsten after the acquisition plans fell through.

Victor: Well, I’m so glad to hear that.

Sharon: Any chance you’ll make it to the launch tonight?

Victor: I’m sorry to say, but we’re gonna have to send our regrets.

Sharon: I understand.

Victor: You do?

Sharon: Well, I’m assuming it has something to do with this crazy woman from oregon and everything she tried to do to your family. If there’s anything I can do to help.

Victor: You just have a successful launch.

Sharon: Any words of wisdom before this thing gets off the ground?

Victor: Whatever problems you have, meet them head on. As I’m about to.

Seth: The name is seth. Your sponsor.

Nikki: [Sighs] Seth…

Seth: Yeah. Here. I will blame your “temporary amnesia” on a tough night and bad lighting. So, yeah, that answers who I am. Now, I wanna know, do you know how you got here?

Nikki: It’s all fog.

Seth: I get that. You know, the booze is still in your system, but time and water is gonna take care of that eventually. And then talking will help, too. So it’ll come to you.

Nikki: Do I even wanna remember?

[Groans] I kind of remember something about… lauren. She helped me get this room?

Seth: Yeah, indeed she did.

Nikki: But that doesn’t explain how.

Seth: Why I’m here? You gave ms. Fenmore my number.

Nikki: Uh. And then what happened?

Seth: Well, she stayed with you ’til dawn, and then she called me to take over watching you.

Nikki: I remember running into her in the lobby. I was staggering drunk. Anybody could’ve seen me.

Seth: That’s very true. And ms. Fenmore did. It’s a good thing, too. She is very level headed, no fuss, clear thinking… you know, she’s a really good friend to have.

Nikki: How humiliating. Oh…

Seth: Only if you let it be, all right? Hey, you can kick yourself when you’re stronger and I’m not around. For now, just, you know… how’s that hangover treating you?

Nikki: Mm… mm…

Cole: I know you’re worried, and I am, too. Jordan is unpredictable and she’s vicious. But claire consulted with her therapist, who signed off on it. She thought it was a good idea to help get her started to a path of healing.

Victoria: But she’s already physically ill and she hasn’t even seen jordan yet. What is she gonna be like after?

Cole: Whatever she feels, we’re gonna help her through it. And if we can’t, we’ll make sure someone else can. I’m just not ready to write this office a failure yet.

Victoria: You’re right. You are.

Cole: This is a normal reaction to facing someone who’s a criminal.

Victoria: I just hate to see her put herself through this. Hey… how are you? How are you feeling?

Claire: Less terrible. I’m sorry for bolting like that. Last minute jitters, I guess?

Victoria: You don’t have anything to apologize for.

Cole: No. At all. Jordan cannot hurt you anymore. She’s not in control of anything. Her life, herself. And definitely not you.

Claire: Right.

Cole: You’re the one who called this meeting.

Victoria: Which means you can it off if you want to. The decision is all yours. Sometimes, the lows of bipolar depression

Tucker: Someone’s been feeding you garbage information. You might wanna fire your fact checker. A name’s been “redacted” from every document. Really? That’s all you’ve got? It’s a mystery to me. The entire matter cost me more than anyone could ever know. I take full responsibility for the lapse in judgment and pledge it will never happen again. Uh, I’ve learned from this painful episode, and I hope we can all heal. Okay? That’s all I have to say. Goodbye.

[Sighs]

Ashley: Thank you.

Audra: You really wanna know about me and my loyalty to tucker?

Ashley: I do. I’m hoping you’ll share some information with me, audra. I’m just gonna cut right to the chase. Why the hell is he gaslighting me about paris?

Audra: Look, this is exactly what I didn’t want to get in the middle of. You know, tucker came back from paris a complete disaster. He was torn up, mad at the world, hell bent on destruction. But he lost. You and your family won.

Ashley: I’m not talking about jabot or glissade or any of that. I’m talking about what happened in the cafe in paris. He’s lying about it, and I wanna know why.

Audra: And you think I have some deep insight into the man?

Ashley: Yes, I do. Absolutely. We both know you do. You have seen him without his mask.

Audra: Has anyone really ever seen tucker completely open and honest? And wouldn’t that be your territory?

Ashley: That should be. Maybe you know him better than anyone.

Victoria: This meeting doesn’t have to happen, you know that, right? We could get back on the jet and go home. Back to genoa city. I mean, if coming this far is enough to close the door on jordan, that’s fine. You don’t have to prove anything to us, or to anyone else for that matter.

Claire: I’m doing this for myself. If I leave now, that means jordan wins again. It means she’s gotten inside my head like she always has, that she still has the power. That’s what makes me sick. That’s what makes me feel so– so angry.

Victoria: What if we don’t look at this as winning or losing, but… maybe a chance to heal, one success at a time. We do it on your schedule, no one else’S.

Claire: I need to do this.

Victoria: Do you want one or both of us? We can stay while you face her.

Claire: No, I need to do this alone.

Cole: Actually, if we stay, it could make things worse. I remember when I was a kid, the littlest thing could trigger my mother. There was no way to get her back on track. So listen, we’re gonna go for now. But if you need anything, we’re right down the hall.

Victoria: You’re in control, just remember that you can stop this meeting anytime you want.

[Door closes]

[Sighs]

Claire: Okay…

[Door opens]

Jordan: Hello, claire. Been a long time. Too long. Miss me?

Seth: Just, be careful. It might be a little bit on the hot side.

Nikki: Oh. Oh, it’S… my favorite blend. Ah… you remembered.

Seth: Yeah, it was A… steel trap, blessing and a curse.

Nikki: Well, thank you. Not just for the tea, but… for dropping everything.

Seth: Well, I mean– I’m your sponsor, you know? I mean, you have a problem, I help you find solutions. And trust me, I’ve been in a lot worse places for members in recovery.

Nikki: Oh, please don’t be so nice, I don’t deserve it. You’re making me feel worse.

Seth: What do you want me to do? Kick you while you’re down when you’re already doing that yourself? I’m sorry, that’s not my job description.

Nikki: You were sitting up all night.

Seth: Nope, that was ms. Fenmore. I’m wide awake. Energy to burn. I have been sitting here listening to your phone buzz. I don’t know if it’s personal or business…

Nikki: Oh, no.

Seth: But let me tell you, you’re very much in demand.

Nikki: Oh, god, no, I– I can’t even dare to check my voicemail.

Seth: Okay, okay, then you know what? That can wait.

Nikki: When I think about what I’ve do what’s ahead, I– I don’t know that I can do this.

Seth: That’s what I’m here for, to remind you that you can. All right? Hey, how do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.

[Knocking on door]

[Gasps]

Nikki: God, who’s that?

Seth: It’s okay. It’s just room service. I took the liberty of ordering you a hangover breakfast. Okay, we’re going to get some food in your stomach, and then we’ll keep talking when you’re, you know, feeling a little bit more like yourself.

Nikki: Maybe I deserve to feel like this. Victor. (Sung) febreze!

Victor: Your name was seth, right?

Seth: It is. And now that I know that nikki’s in good hands, I will take my leave.

Nikki: Thank you, seth. I’ll find the meeting today.

Seth: Good, call me if you need anything. Take care.

Victor: Thank you.

[Door closes] My baby. Lauren called, and I couldn’t stay away, okay?

Nikki: I should have told you, but I just couldn’T.

Victor: Shh…

Nikki: I–

Victor: My baby.

Nikki: What’s happening to me? I don’t want you to see me this weak. I’m so ashamed.

Victor: Sweetheart, is not your fault, okay? This woman poisoned you. She poisoned your mind and your body. You had done so much hard work. She’s ruined it all.

Nikki: So what do I do now?

Victor: We begin again, okay? Your problems are mine and mine are yours. We’ll get over this.

[Sighs] I love you so much, my baby.

Nikki: I love you… so much.

Jordan. Look at you. Look at you. I’ve never seen you look like you needed my arms around you more than right now. But we can’t, can we? We’re not allowed. But in my mind, in my mind I have my arms around you. I’m holding you tight and never letting you go.

Claire: You look healthy.

Jordan: [Chuckles] Well, I’m a miracle, actually, the way they’re treating me like a criminal around here. But we both know I’m not, and that’s all that matters.

Claire: You’re misunderstood.

Jordan: Exactly. If they could look deep inside my heart and see the shame and the regret that I feel for what happened with that family. I couldn’t bear to watch nikki hurting you anymore.

Claire: Nikki never hurt me. You drugged me, you– you took me from the hospital.

Jordan: I risked my own life to save yours. And now I’m paying the price for putting you first, which is what I’ve always done. I have no regrets about… any sacrifices I made for you. Look in my eyes, claire. I came to get you. I rescued you from that hospital because I love you. I love you. And we both know that I’m not perfect. I’ve done and said things that I– I wish… I’ve been unkind. And you… you have suffered. That makes me feel terrible. Our life wasn’t easy, but we had each other. We were happy, weren’t we?

Claire: I don’t wanna talk about the past.

Jordan: Okay, okay… well, let’s talk about this then. I don’t know how I’m gonna survive in this prison. I’m not made to be in a place like this. I did nothing wrong. I’m innocent. I’m not like these people in here. The innocents die a thousand deaths every day, you know? This might be the last time we ever see each other. Unless… we can help each other.

Audra: Tucker is infuriating. He believes the world revolves around him. He plays endless power games and loves a good scheme. But gaslighting? That’s not one he’s been accused of before.

Ashley: Okay, well, maybe he’s trying for a new low.

Audra: Doubtful. And he says you’re the one exaggerating.

Ashley: I’m not exaggerating.

Audra: Listen. I’ve known tucker for a very long time. He gets furious, outraged. Says some biting insults. An ice-cold death glare. But that scene you’re describing in that restaurant, I have never seen tucker get physically violent. That’s not his style.

Ashley: I get it. You believe his version of events. I get that.

Audra: You wanted my special insight. I just gave it to you.

Ashley: I was there, audra. I know what happened. And he’s lying about it.

Audra: You know, and he just wants you to admit that you’re misremembering things, because then that way, I don’t know, the two of you can be less antagonistic.

Ashley: Well, like hell.

Audra: You wouldn’t be this upset if you still didn’t have feelings for him. Let me ask you this. Did you really let your family go in for the kill with tucker and glissade even though you love him? I’m jonathan lawson, Announcer: The young and the restless will continue.

Ashley: Why do you care how I feel about tucker?

Audra: I care about things that impact my life. And you’ve impacted my life a hell of a lot lately. Or at least tucker’s fixation on you.

Ashley: Hmm. What’s your situation with tucker?

Audra: Situation. Mm, it’s hard to describe. It’s classic love/hate. He’s supportive and he’s gotten me out of some tough situations. But he can also be a giant pain in my ass and make my life miserable. You know, I never know which tucker I’m going to get on any given day. Sound familiar?

Ashley: Why did you agree to see me?

Audra: Because tucker can deny it, but I know he still wants to be with you. I guess I wanted to see if he has a shot.

Ashley: After paris. No.

Audra: And you’re positive things happened the way you say?

Ashley: Thank you for the chat.

Jordan: The newmans are using their power, their money, their connections against me, just like they did to your grandmother. Their retaliations, their resentments go deep.

Claire: They’ve been so nice, so supportive. Nikki saved my life. In the cabin. You were going to kill us.

Jordan: There. Right there. Hear that? They’re lies. They’re lies. They smile at you while they stab you in the back, trying to turn you against me, trying to make you think that right is wrong, black is white.

Claire: These… so-called monsters are trying to help me, make sure that I’m safe.

Jordan: Safe from what? You think you need to be safe from me? They’re here, aren’t they? They’re here. They’re spying. They’re lurking, aren’t they? Well, I know exactly how we can use that to our advantage.

Claire: That’s what you do. You use people. You use me, strangers, anyone at all, really, to get what you want. You twist people around and you take everything good. You take their confidence and… hope and love. And you leave them… with nothing.

Jordan: That’s not true. How can you say that?

Claire: Because I lived it every minute of every day. And I’m not going to let you use me ever again.

Jordan: They’ve done it, haven’t they? They’ve turned you against me. You’ve abandoned me the way they abandoned you. That’s what they do. The newmans eat their young, you know. You’ll learn that eventually.

Claire: The newmans can’t abandon me. Because I’m the one who’s walking away.

Jordan: You? Ha! How? They buy you off?

Claire: No. They don’t want me to go. They want to keep me. They say I belong there with them, that I’m their daughter.

Jordan: Oh. And have a fairytale life, right?

Claire: No. You took that. You took that and any chance of happiness when you stole me from my family. I can’t stand to look in their eyes when they look at me. How sad they are, how much they lost when you took me from them. How they know that I’m just too broken by you to be the daughter that they should have had.

Jordan: I saved you. I made you what you are.

Claire: That’s the problem. You– you turned me into this person who can’t trust or love or believe that I deserve anything good in life.

Jordan: Then what the hell are you doing here?

Claire: I’m here because I came to tell you face to face. I’ve seen who you really are. You are… the monster who haunts my nightmares.

Jordan: No. I love you.

Claire: No. That wasn’t love. I don’t know what love is, but I know that it’s not lying to someone their entire life, making them believe terrible things. I could have been happy and good. I could have had a family.

Jordan: I know I’ve made mistakes. But maybe– maybe we can help each other.

Claire: This is the last time we’re ever going to see each other.

Jordan: No, don’t say that. You want this place to kill me?

Claire: No. I want you to live a long painful life. Maybe there’s someone in here behind these bars that can make you feel as small and worthless as you made me feel. And I hope– I hope they crush your hopes every day and that at night you dream of escaping, but there’s nowhere for you to go. This is your life now and forever.

Jordan: Honey.

Claire: Guard!

Jordan: No. No, no, no. Look at me. Look at me. Look at me. Come on. Talk time, like we used to, okay?

Claire: We’re finished here.

Jordan: You and me, we’re finished when I say we’re finished and not before. I have plans. Just wait. And now I have all the time in the world. And you… you…you, little girl, you chose the wrong side. The wrong side!

Ashley: I just came from talking to your girlfriend. I should have just come to the source instead.

Tucker: My girlfriend and i are no longer–

Ashley: Why are you doing this? Why are you gaslighting me?

Tucker: I know what really happened, ashley. I know the facts.

Ashley: Okay, great. Please tell me. Please. I want to hear it from you.

Tucker: What do you want?

Ashley: What happened?

Tucker: Well, you want a minute-by-minute replay?

Ashley: Yes.

Tucker: Really?

Ashley: Mm-hmm.

[Tucker scoffs]

Okay. I was drinking. You said something about how you cared for me deeply. And I said, “your kind words are a great consolation to me, ashley. I’m going to hold them near to my heart forever.” And you said you loved me but that we needed to… take a moment to catch our breath. Don’t tell me to calm down. You destroyed me. For years now, it has been nothing but you in my mind. Every thought, every plan, every vision of the future. Only you. And then I wished you well. Goodbye, ashley. Go to hell. And I left. And there may have been a chair there in my way that I accidentally bumped, tipped over a little bit, but I certainly did not leave you or the café in ruins.

Ashley: That’s what you think happened? I mean, you want me to believe that’s what happened.

Tucker: Only if you want to believe the truth.

Ashley: No, I know the truth. I know what happened. You were incredibly angry. I said, yeah, I want to stay at jabot, but I’m not betraying anything that we had. I wanted to be with you. I was wearing your ring.

Tucker: Yeah, and you’re here fixating on your family. You’re one true love.

Ashley: Oh, come on.

Tucker: That and the company daddy built.

Ashley: I told you I loved you. I cared about what we had.

Tucker: We don’t have anything. We have nothing. Ashley, you made me beg you. You made me cut open a vein and bleed for you, beg you to trust me, to believe in us.

Ashley: I told you you had to calm down.

Tucker: ‘Cause you destroyed me, ashley.

Ashley: I said we could talk about it in the morning if you could contain your temper.

Tucker: I’m not keeping anything in check with you. I don’t care anymore. I don’t care, wooh, where you sleep. I don’t care what you do. Right. And then I dismantled the café in a fit of rage.

Ashley: You threw a chair. And you broke a glass. So, yeah.

Tucker: That’s not what happened. How is it that you can tell essentially the same story but have a completely different ending?

Ashley: Oh, it’s simple. I see what you’re doing, tucker. Yeah, I see it. You know that your behavior was ugly and unacceptable. And what you’re trying to do right now is you’re trying to–

Tucker: It was a public place, ashley. There was a full wait staff, witnesses. Don’t you think someone would have called the authorities? The manager, at least? It was an argument. It was no more explosive than the average couple having a heated disagreement. I don’t know why you feel the need to blow it up into this violent tirade. Is that who you think I really am? Because if it is, if you choose to stick to this… skewed version of events, then I think something else or someone else is at play here. (Vo) it’s ultimate endless shrimp with another limited-time

Ashley: I really don’t know what’s more despicable. You psychoanalyzing me or you’re twisting everything that happened? And for some reason, you’re trying to make it look like I’m unbalanced.

Tucker: No. You’re the one with the agenda.

Ashley: It’s not gonna work.

Tucker: Ashley, you came to me, and that means on some level, you’re having doubts.

Victor: I hope you’re not catching up with work.

Nikki: No. I’m just checking messages from lauren and seth. Thank goodness they looked after me.

Victor: I gotta tell you, I mean, lauren was a big help, but that seth guy?

Nikki: What?

Victor: Come on. Where was he when you started drinking again?

Nikki: Well, that was my responsibility to call him. I mean, it’s not his fault. Don’t blame him for my mistake.

Victor: But I just don’t have a good feeling about him. I think you need someone else to be your sponsor.

[Nikki sighs]

I hate that I’ve disappointed you.

Victor: You never disappoint me. Never.

Nikki: I love you.

Victor: I love you, too.

Nikki: So, was anybody looking for me last night?

Victor: No. No.

Nikki: Why do I get the feeling that you’re trying to keep something from me?

Victor: You really want to know?

Nikki: Yeah.

Victor: She brought that claire woman.

Nikki: Okay. Just please tell me.

Victor: Michael baldwin got that approval to… meet with her aunt. But what you should know is that both cole and victoria went up there to protect claire.

Victoria: Claire, how are you?

Cole: We knew this wasn’t going to be easy.

Claire: I was raised by a difficult woman to do difficult things. I did what I needed to do. I said things that I didn’t think I’d ever be able to put words to. Jordan might not ever realize what she’s done. She tried to ruin so many lives. She doesn’t get to destroy mine anymore.

Cole: Well, the right thing to do is usually the hardest.

Claire: Thank you. Thank you so much. Thank you for making this meeting possible and for coming with me. So much more than I expected. Especially after everything.

Cole: Whatever you need. All right? Day or night, anything you need.

Victoria: We’re here. We’re all yours. What do you say we get out of here, go home? Come on.

Next week on the young and the restless…

Tessa: You can trust me. I’m family. You know, I can keep a secret.

Mariah: No, no, no, no, no, no. Excuse me. Can you put this in the lounge? Somewhere discreet where nobody can see it. Thank you.

Phyllis: You’ve given me no choice, danny. But I don’t mind one bit.

Lauren: Nikki is in trouble. And I’m in over my head.

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Young & The Restless Transcript

 

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Sally: Thank you, kind sir.

Adam: Mm-hmm. Well, you look gorgeous.

Sally: The same outfit you saw me in at lunch.

Adam: Well, gorgeous then and gorgeous now, except this is a date and lunch was just, um…

Sally: Lunch.

Adam: Exactly. Well, now that we’ve finally achieved an actual bona fide date, I wanted to make sure everything was perfect.

Sally: Well, it feels perfect to me.

Adam: Well, if I may, I’d like to propose a toast to my spectacular date and our amazing day for the both of us. Italy’s finest sparkling water. You said alcohol was the tipping point to bad behavior, so I’m just honoring your wishes.

Sally: Wow, you really do think of everything.

Adam: May I?

Sally: Please.

Adam: And, if I may be so bold… to us.

Sally: To us.

Nick: Adam and I have gone over the numbers. I believe if we stick to the plan, newman real ventures has the potential to overdeliver on its metrics. Something I said?

[ Victor sighing ]

Victor: You and your brother working together makes me very happy.

Nick: I guess it just took a few threats, some, uh, ultimatums.

Victor: Hi, sweetheart.

Victoria: Daddy.

Nick: Hey, vic.

Victoria: Hey. I knew you’d be working after everyone left. Thank you, by the way, for stepping in for me. You’ve been promoted while I was taking my leave of absence.

Nick: Yeah, I have. Uh, along with adam. We’re co-ceos.

[ Nikki sighing ] So I didn’t think I needed swiffer,

Victoria: Adam? Adam is co-ceo?

Victor: Yes. My decision has been made. It’s already proving to be successful.

Nick: Yeah, adam and i are making a real effort.

Victoria: Well, whatever you think is best.

Nick: So, that’s it? You’re really okay with adam running the company with me?

Victoria: I can’t think about anything except claire right now.

Nick: How’s she doing?

Victoria: She’s struggling. Yeah. It’s gonna be a long road before she’s healthy again. But, cole and I are doing whatever we can to help her. At least, as long as we can.

Nick: What does that mean?

Victoria: She doesn’t want to have any more contact with us.

Nick: Sorry, vic.

Victor: Well, maybe it’s for the best.

Victoria: No, it’s not for the best. I– I’m sorry, I can’t accept that. If you could see her and see the pain that she’s in. She’s ashamed, she’s confused, she doesn’t know who she is. I understand why a part of her wants to distance herself from us. It makes total sense to me, but at least she hasn’t cut us out of her life for good. I mean, at least not yet.

Victor: And why’s that?

Victoria: Because claire, she needs a favor and that’s why I’m here.

Victor: You mean, after what that girl has done to us, she’s asking for a favor?

Victoria: Look, I know it might seem like a lot, but I need to borrow the company jet and a security team.

Victor: Are you serious?

Victoria: Yes, daddy, I’m serious. It’s so that cole and I can take claire to visit jordan.

Nikki: Over my dead body.

Sally: This carbonara is the best.

[ Adam sighing ]

Adam: Just like old times.

Sally: The pasta?

Adam: You eating off my plate.

Sally: Is there a problem?

Adam: I mean, we did have the same dish.

Sally: Yeah, but somehow, yours just tastes better. And I have worked up an appetite from being a huge success today.

Adam: Sally spectra taking the design world by storm.

Sally: Mm-hmm. And you, you and nick wowing victor newman? It’s very impressive.

Adam: I’m pretty impressed myself.

Sally: Well, you do have exceptional business skills.

Adam: Yeah, I don’t have that great of brother skills though.

Sally: But I thought the pitch went well today?

Adam: That was the easy part. Now, I have to earn nick’s trust.

Sally: Wow. Now, I’m extra impressed that that actually matters to you. Look, I– I really do want this for you and nick and I will always feel guilty for how fractured your relationship has been.

Adam: Hey, it was fractured years before you came to town for a long, long time. But, we focus on the now and right now is a date. It’s actually a great date, so let’s stay on topic and the topic should be you, the client who cancelled on you. Full disclosure, I did not bribe them to change their schedule, okay?

Sally: Yes, yes, I’m aware. We actually didn’t meet because she’s already ready to move forward and she did recommend me to one of her colleagues, so.

Adam: Look at us, on top of the world.

Sally: The view is pretty awesome.

Adam: Mm-hmm. You ready for dessert? I know how much you love the, uh, tiramisu here.

Sally: I do. Yeah, very much. But I do have chocolate truffles in my minibar.

Adam: Did we discuss room visits in the dating debrief earlier?

Sally: We did not.

Adam: I mean, it kinda gets us into a little bit of trouble. You sure about this?

Sally: Well, what I am sure about is that I don’t want this evening to end.

Mike had a heart

attack a year ago.

Adam: Um, I would love nothing more than to come to your room for chocolate truffles, but I have made assumptions about your feelings in the past and I– I don’t want to make that mistake again.

Sally: Are you happy?

Adam: Very.

Sally: So am I. Do you feel we have invested the time and energy into getting reacquainted in a whole new way?

Adam: Do you?

Sally: You cannot answer a question with another question.

Adam: I do and I have enjoyed every second of it.

Sally: So have I. So, if two people have as much in common as we obviously do, is it really moving too fast?

Adam: Call me crazy, but it feels like there is a lot at stake.

Sally: Well, yeah. I mean, we’ve been though a lot. And we’ve lost… so much. And yeah, I mean, there were days I– I didn’t think I was ever gonna come back from it, you know? Or that I would ever feel light and elated like I do right now with you. Yeah, there are stakes, and it’s scary, but… honestly, if there’s one thing I learned from everything we’ve been though, it’s that you just gotta… grab joy and hold onto it for dear life. So, I vote for joy. And that’s why I don’t want this night to end.

Adam: Neither do I.

Victoria: Mom, please, just– oh, god. Try to understand.

Nikki: No, no, no, no. What I understand is that any contact between jordan and claire is potentially dangerous for all of us.

Victor: Sweetheart, I agree with your mother. I don’t think it’s wise.

Nick: Jordan put claire through years of abuse. Why would claire even want to see her?

Victoria: Because it’s important to her recovery.

Victor: Maybe it’s an excuse.

Nikki: Victoria, jordan is evil personified. Why would you even wanna see her face again?

Victoria: Mom, we won’t be seeing her, okay? Claire only agreed to let us help her on the condition that she would see jordan alone.

Victor: Wait a minute. This woman, after everything that she has done, has the gall to attach a condition to her demand? Are you serious?

Nikki: God knows what they will concoct once they get their heads together.

Victoria: It’s not like we’re gonna be unsupervised, okay? We’re gonna be at the prison in oregon, where jordan is being held. We’ll have the guards there. We’ll have our own security team as well.

Nikki: Victoria! Need I remind you that jordan was able to sneak claire out of a mental ward with extra security. That woman is not to be underestimated.

Victoria: But mom, but if this visit gives claire the clarity that she needs in order to heal, then cole and I have to try to make it happen for her. The therapists have already signed off on it. Michael’s arranging all of the legal business.

Victor: Sweetheart, with the damage these women have done to us, I’m inclined to say no.

Victoria: Please.

Nick: Look, yes, all right, these women have done a lot of damage.

Victor: Yes!

Nick: There’s no question about that, but I know vic wouldn’t ask if she didn’t feel like it was the right thing to do. Now, maybe we don’t see it like that, but it obviously means a lot to her, so before our decision is made, I think we need to hear victoria out.

Victoria: Look, I have my own concerns. Of course, I do, but if this is what claire needs to move forward with her life, then I owe her that as her mother.

Victor: I admire your compassion, but I’ve gotta tell you, I’m just against this. I mean, you don’t even know this woman– we don’t know her.

Nikki: After all of the horrible things that jordan has done to us, she should rot in a jail cell for the rest of her life. She shouldn’t be rewarded for brutalizing us.

Victoria: I’m not trying to reward jordan here. That’s not what this is about! It’s about claire and her recovery. That’s it. You guys have to understand. If I don’t take this leap of faith with my daughter, I might lose her forever! I can’t let that happen. (Avo) kate made progress with her mental health… move forward to a heal for you.

Victoria: Mom, when jordan kidnapped claire, you took a chance. You laid your life on the line to rescue her.

Nikki: I only did that for you.

Victoria: Yes, I know you did. I know that and I love you for it, but whatever’s next, whatever the risk, I have to take that same chance for my daughter. She needs to be done with jordan. It’s the only way she can move forward to a healthy future and it’s my chance to have a relationship with my daughter. I mean, I wasn’t there for her all those years. I was– I wasn’t there for my daughter.

Nick: Vic, she was kidnapped. That’s not your fault.

Victoria: I understand, but the guilt that I– the guilt, it– look, everything that claire has suffered through and everything that she has lost, I know I can’t go back and change that, I know that, but I can help her. Maybe I can help her find out who she is and the identity that jordan robbed her off.

Nikki: She’s not the only one who’s been robbed. What jordan did…

Victor: Sweetheart, she’ll pay for it, I promise you that.

Victoria: Yeah, well, claire shouldn’t have to pay any more than she already has. You taught us, dad, you taught us that family should always come first no matter what and I am not going to give up on my daughter, so daddy please, you have to help me. Please help me make this happen.

Nikki: Victor. Victor, for all we know, this could be another trap, it could be another manipulation.

[ Victor sighing ]

Victor: I don’t trust this woman. I don’T. My instinct tells me no. But you’re a mother. I love you and yes, I’ve always talked about how important it is to support family. So… I will provide you with a jet and a security team. You can transport yourself and cole and claire to oregon, okay?

Victoria: Thank you.

Nikki: So, that’s it? Are you kidding me? My feelings don’t matter?

Victor: Sweetheart, of course they matter! I’m caught between the two of you! What do you want me to do?

Victoria:: Mom, I’m sorry. I truly am. I didn’t want to cause you more pain than you’re already in. I mean, this is why it’s so difficult for me, but if this is what it takes for claire to be able to move forward, to have some sort of a future, I mean, how can I deny her that?

Nikki: Nicholas, what about you? Do you think this is a good idea?

Nick: Mom, of course, I don’t like it, but I support victoria always. In fact, I will go with you if you want me to.

Victoria: Thank you, but that’s not necessary.

Nikki: Okay, then. It’s settled. I’ll just go back to my office.

Nick: Mom.

Nikki: I hope you don’t come to regret this.

Nick: She seems, uh, shaky. Is she all right?

[ Victor grunting ]

Victor: I don’t need any of this damn drama. You know, your mother is fighting for her life now. She’s going to those damn aa meetings and now, she has her sponsor trying to help her. But I know your mother. She’s strong and she will fight this and she will win. (Man) mm, hey, honey.

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[ Door rattling ]

[ Knocking on door ]

Victor: Nikki? Darling, are you in there? Nikki? Sweetheart, are you in there?

Nate: Victoria. Are you okay? Um… how’s your mother doing? I hope she’s winning that battle.

Victoria: My mom told me that she was on the brink the other day and you pulled her back.

Nate: I’m glad I could help.

Victoria: That was very kind of you. I mean, especially because my family hasn’t treated you very well.

Nate: Ah, it’s in the past.

Victoria: And, um, I hear that you’ve landed on your feet already back at chancellor-winters.

Nate: I am. Yes, um, I’m grateful for the second chance to be working with my family.

Victoria: They’re lucky to have you.

Nate: I’ve been hearing things too. Are the rumors true? You took a leave from newman?

Victoria: For personal reasons, yes.

Nate: For you to make that choice to, uh, step back–

Victoria: It– it was absolutely necessary, so.

Nate: Look, I know it’s not a move you’d make lightly. I’m sorry you have to go through this.

Victoria: Thank you. I appreciate that.

Nate: Victoria, um, I’d like to help if I could. Given what’s happened between us, you may not feel comfortable with it, but, um, if you want to talk about it, I’m here. I have the time.

Victoria: My whole world is turned upside-down right now and I don’t know what to do. I don’t know how to get to the other side. But, if you really don’t mind, I’ve– I’ve always valued your advice.

Adam: Nick. Uh… hi.

Nick: Hey.

Adam: I was just telling sally about our victory with dad. We were, um, we were just celebrating.

Sally: Yeah. Congrats on your big pitch.

Nick: Yeah, it went well.

Adam: Look, nick, I hope that this doesn’t wreck things. We had a great day as co-ceo.

Nick: Nah, we’re good.

Adam: Good, ’cause I know we’re all a little sensitive after everything that happened and I just really don’t want to screw things up–

Nick: Adam, stop. Just stop.

Sally: Okay, well, have a good evening.

Nick: You too.

Adam: Okay.

Nick: Evan, single malt scotch, please.

[ Phone ringing ] Evan, I gotta take this. I’ll be right back. Hey. Uh, yeah, that’s not gonna be a problem. and as bad as everything hasen!

Nikki: Lauren! Hello! I– I was just leaving. We’ll talk soon.

Lauren: Whoa, wait. Nikki.

Nikki: Oh, you would not believe the meeting that I was just in with victor and nicholas and– and victoria.

Lauren: Are you–

Nikki: It was like my feelings were meaningless. And– and– and– and– and as bad as everything has been for us, to– to be completely ignored. I mean, it was like my thoughts meant nothing. I mean, I– I– you know, I– I– I just want a little peace, that’s all. Is it so hard to find some peace?

Lauren: You’re not gonna find peace in a bottle.

Nikki: How dare you.

Lauren: Nikki.

Nikki: Oh, it’s just… it’s been really, um, hard.

Lauren: I know. So, let’s get you home. I’m gonna call victor.

Nikki: No, no, no! Don’t do that! Oh, oh. Oh, I got it. I– I got it. Hold on.

Lauren: Okay, okay. Nikki, nikki. It’s okay.

Nikki: I’m fine. You don’t need to call him.

Lauren: You are so not fine.

Nikki: I’ll take a cab-xi. Uh… a taxi.

Lauren: Oh, and risk you going into the street and getting hit by a car again? Absolutely not. I’m gonna drive you home.

Nikki: I can’t go home. Victor can’t see me.

Lauren: Oh, okay. All right, look. I have an idea.

Victoria: I don’t know where to start.

Nate: The beginning is usually a good place.

Victoria: Okay. That would be claire grace.

Nate: Um, nikki’s assistant. How does she fit into all of this?

Victoria: She’s my daughter.

Nate: Excuse me?

Victoria: She’S… the baby we thought died after she was born. She was actually kidnapped from the hospital by her great aunt jordan who hates my family, my mother in particular.

Nate: My god, I–

Victoria: She raised claire to think that we didn’t want her. She raised her on lies and hatred. Promising her that one day, she would be able to punish the horrible newman family.

Nate: Wait, so claire coming back into your lives, it was planned for years?

Victoria: She gained my mother’s trust as a great assistant, then she lured her away to some remote location and had her held prisoner. Jordan hooked her up to an iv of alcohol.

Nate: My god, that is horrific. That jordan would violate nikki like that and her sobriety. That is pure evil. And your daughter… raised as a weapon against you, her entire life a lie. How does someone come back from that?

Victoria: I don’t know. I mean, we’re trying to get her all the help that we can. We were able to get her moved into a hospital in lieu of prison. Now… we’re trying to face the next big challenge.

Nate: Which is?

Victoria: Claire wants to confront jordan. Her therapists have signed off on it.

Nate: And you?

Victoria: I– I don’t want her anywhere near that woman. I mean, of course, I want for claire to find some sort of peace in all of this. I want her to be happy. I mean, I want her to have what she’s deserved all of those years. I mean, all the things she deserved that jordan took away from her. And I– I’m afraid for claire. I– I don’t want jordan to be able to hurt her again.

Nate: That is a risk. But I believe you supporting claire in this is the right decision.

[ Victoria sighing ] If she feels strong enough to face this woman, she should be given the opportunity to confront her about the abuse, the lies. It could absolutely be healing in this.

Victoria: Well, that’s all I want. Thank you, I– thank you so much. I think hearing this from a doctor, you know, from you, makes me feel confident that we should move forward with this.

Nate: Victoria, I… can’t imagine how wrenching all of this has been for you.

Victoria: Thanks. You know, I miss this. I miss our partnership. Being able to talk things through with you. Did everything that happened, did it really destroy what we had?

Lauren: A pot of coffee? Yeah, a large please. And extra hot.

Nikki: You know, lauren, that whole coffee thing doesn’t really work.

Lauren: I’m trying to tell myself that I’m helping you. Here, drink this.

Nikki: Mm. Not interested. But, you are helping, by keeping this secret.

Lauren: A secret I don’t want to keep.

Nikki: It’s just this one time, lauren. I promise.

Lauren: You’re not exactly in a position to make that promise.

Nikki: Well, why do you say that? Because you think that I am drunk?

Lauren: Nikki, you have an addiction and this is on jordan. I am so, so sorry that this happened to you. I know that your sobriety means everything to you and that you are fighting very hard to get it back.

[ Nikki chuckling ]

Nikki: Well, not hard enough. I practically fell through the door of this fine establishment for all of genoa city to see, including my son.

Lauren: Your family understands and so do your friends. You are not alone in this.

Nikki: Oh, no? Then why do I feel so very, very alone sometimes?

[ Knocking on door ]

Lauren: Ah, thank you. Would you get that for me? Thanks. By the way, you can’t order alcohol up to the room.

Nikki: Oh. Well, that was very thoughtful of you.

Lauren: Anything I can do to help. Now… humor me.

Nikki: Ah. You know, you don’t have to worry about me. I– I don’t want another drink. I just want to sleep this off, that’s all.

Lauren: Victor is gonna worry about you. He’s probably expecting you home by now.

Nikki: Oh, god. That man. He can’t leave me alone. He calls me 10, 12 times a day. What am I doing? Where am I?

Lauren: Because he’s concerned. He loves you.

[ Phone ringing ]

Nikki: Oh, god. Right on cue.

Lauren: Well, answer it.

Nikki: I will not answer it because then he will know. You answer it.

Lauren: You want me to lie to victor?

Nikki: Yeah. I– please. I mean, I– I– I– I– I– I will tell him everything after I get through tonight and– and then I am home, okay, please? Please, please, please, please, please. I’m adding downy unstopables to my wash.

Lauren: Hello, victor.

Victor: Wait a minute. Lauren fenmore? Why are you answering the phone? Where’s nikki?

Lauren: Uh, she’s with me.

Victor: I’ve been texting her all day. Never got an answer.

Lauren: That’s actually my fault. I had a fashion emergency at fenmore’s, and you know, nikki with her fashion sense to the rescue. Uh, we’ll probably be working through the night.

Victor: Okay, will you please put her on the phone?

Lauren: Uh, she… can’t come to the phone right now.

Victor: Lauren… she’s been drinking, right?

Lauren: Yes.

[ Victor sighing ]

Victor: Okay. I’m going to have this conversation with her at home. Please keep an eye on her.

Lauren: You know I will. Victor sends his love.

Nikki: Thank you so much.

Lauren: Just so we’re clear, this is a one off. I will never lie for you again.

Nikki: Oh, you won’t need to. I– I’m fine now. You go on. Go home to michael.

Lauren: You really think that I would leave you here alone? That is so not happening.

Nate: As deeply as I care for you… I’ll never be able to accept the hold your father has on you. I’d always feel like I’m in a relationship with the newman clan and that’s just too much for me to handle. On the other hand, I could never ask you to walk away from them. I know your family is the center of your life.

Victoria: Well, thank you for being so honest.

Nate: That’s what friends do. And I am your friend. I will happily listen to you if you need to talk. Give you my honest opinion if that’s what you want or just support you, if that’s what you need. Well, um, I guess I better get going.

Victoria: Yes.

Nate: Take care, victoria.

Sally: I’m afraid all I have left are the less exciting flavors.

Adam: Are you okay? Seeing nick like that?

Sally: Well, it definitely wasn’t the most comfortable moment I’ve had all day, but I guess I have to get used to it. I mean, he’s your brother and you work together, so you know, it’s bound to happen.

Adam: Are you saying that this date went so well that there could be more?

Sally: Well, I don’t know. This one’s not over yet. Chocolate?

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Nick: You’re late.

Adam: I am right on time.

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

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

Nick: You being cocky doesn’t guarantee success.

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

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

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

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

[ Knock on door ] Come in.

Nick: Dad.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Claire: It’s important to me.

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

Claire: It’s not like that.

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

Claire: No.

Victoria: Maybe you still want us dead.

Claire: No, I never wanted you dead.

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

Claire: I didn’t understand.

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

Claire: No, I’m not.

Victoria: You’re exactly where you belong.

Claire: I wanna get better.

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

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

Claire: I’m grateful.

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

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

Victoria: Never call me that. Never.

Claire: No, please. Please. Please.

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

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

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

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

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

Ashley: He’s punishing me.

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

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

Jack: How so?

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

Audra: What the hell, kyle?

Tucker: Oh, nice punch, kyle.

Kyle: Yeah, I can do it again.

Tucker: Not bad for a daddy’s boy.

Kyle: I am warning you.

Tucker: Touched a nerve, did I?

Audra: Okay, enough. Jeez.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kyle: Ooh, is that supposed to scare me?

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

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

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

Jack: That son of a bitch is gaslighting you.

Ashley: Yeah, he is.

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

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

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

Ashley: Yeah. Exactly.

Jack: You said he got very angry.

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

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

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

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

Ashley: Easier said than done.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Victoria: I know. Why are you laughing?

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

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

Cole: Poor kid.

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

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

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

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

Nick and adam: We think that.

Adam: Go ahead.

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

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

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

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

Nick: And newman enterprises reaps the financial reward.

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

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

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

Adam: Well, the name change was my idea.

Nick: Yes. So, what do you think?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cole: It’s gonna take time.

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

Cole: Well, maybe we trust her.

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

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

Victoria: Despite the risks?

Cole: Despite the risks.

Victoria: Do you really think we should do this?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jack: Hey, hey, hey. Hey.

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

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

Audra: This is actually me trying to protect you.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Audra: Get out.

Kyle: Gladly.

Nick: Hey, how’s mom?

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

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

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

Nick: Have you heard from vic?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Victoria: Claire.

Claire: You made a decision?

Victoria: We have.

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

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

Claire: You are?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Victoria: We are a family now, claire.

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

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

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

Victoria: I left my position at newman.

Claire: You quit your job because of me?

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

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

Kyle: Hey.

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Jack: What’s got you so wound up?

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

Ashley: How’d that go?

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

Ashley: I’m not sorry to hear that.

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

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

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

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

Ashley: He showed up?

Jack: And?

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

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

Ashley: It sounds like his typical bluster.

Kyle: There was more than bluster.

Jack: Oh, what does that mean?

Kyle: It got physical.

Ashley: Kyle, did he get violent with you?

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

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

Kyle: What’s that about?

Ashley: I gotta be somewhere.

Jack: Ashley. Ashley.

Audra: We need to talk.

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

Audra: Just stop. It’s over.

Tucker: For how long?

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

Tucker: Hey. Thanks for warning me about him.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Victor: I know.

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

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

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

Victor: Good.

Adam: Hello?

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

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

Sally: That’s fantastic.

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

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

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

Sally: I’m really proud of you.

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

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

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

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

Adam: So?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tucker: Audra? No. Please, not you.

Audra: Tucker, just–

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tucker: You have me.

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

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

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

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

Victoria: Claire, we want to.

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

Victoria: You’re our daughter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cole: What’s that?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Summer: What’s your poison?

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

Summer: Very tropical.

Chance: Yeah, I should have stuck with coffee.

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

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

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

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

Nick: To being co-ceo’s at newman.

Adam: Without bloodshed and restraining orders.

Nick: Boy, I’ll drink to that.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ashley: Which you flatly rejected.

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

Ashley: Partly.

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

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

Cole: You talked to victoria about what?

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

Cole: What did she say to you?

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

Cole: No, that’s not how it happened.

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

Cole: Ashley. Oh, my goodness.

Ashley: Hi.

Cole: Hi. Oh, more beautiful than ever.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ashley: Yeah, that did not end well.

Cole: Oh, oh. Ash, I’m sorry.

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

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

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

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

Ashley: Oh.

Victoria: Cole.

Cole: Hey.

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

Audra: I am.

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

Audra: We are.

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

Audra: Okay. That hasn’t changed.

Tucker: Well, something has.

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

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

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

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

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

Sharon: Hm. How’s that working out?

Nick: You tell us.

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

Adam: Well, if we can fool sharon…

Nick: Dad will follow suit.

Sharon: That’s stretching it a bit.

Adam: We are. We’re visualizing success.

Nick: Yeah. Builds morale.

Adam: Strengthens the, uh, the bond.

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

Adam: Time to get this show on the road.

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

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

Nick: I’ll see you there.

Sharon: Good luck.

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

Nick: Yeah.

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

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

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

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

Sharon: Hm. Could be.

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

Chance: It has been a strange morning.

Summer: Yeah?

Chance: Yeah.

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

Chance: Yeah, maybe so.

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

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

Summer: You know what I think might help?

Chance: What?

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

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

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

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

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

Sharon: I broke up with chance.

Nick: No, when?

Sharon: Yesterday.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sally: I could say the same for you.

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

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

Adam: Life appears to be on an upswing?

Sally: What do you know? Same for me.

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

Sally: Which I am going to have to reschedule.

Adam: Oh.

Sally: For a good reason.

Adam: Tell me more.

Sally: I would love to.

Adam: How about lunch?

Sally: Right now?

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

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

Cole: That’s true. Yeah.

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

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

Ashley: Yeah, he said that in passing.

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

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

Cole: Ah, ash.

Ashley: Truly wonderful to see you again.

Cole: Great to see you too. Take care.

Ashley: Yeah, you as well. Bye.

Victoria: Something I said?

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

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

Cole: Yeah, that’s an option.

Victoria: But you don’t agree though?

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

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

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

Tucker: Yes.

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

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

Audra: Well, I need other guarantees.

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

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

Tucker: Is that an ultimatum?

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

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

Cole: What happened?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[ Phone ringing ]

Tucker: Yes, kyle?

Kyle: You got my message?

Tucker: Yes, goodbye.

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

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

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

Jack: Why would she do that now?

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

Ashley: What’s dead in the water?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jack: Kyle. You sure you’re okay?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[ Phone ringing ]

Victoria: I’m sorry.

Cole: It’s okay.

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

Cole: Vic, what did they say?

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

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

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

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

Victoria: No.

Summer: Special delivery from marchetti.

Chance: Oh, my gosh. What is this?

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

Chance: Wow. How’d you know, my size?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nick: It always does.

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

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

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

Nick: I mean, if that’s your type.

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

Nick: Yes, that’s true.

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

Nick: And you’re loving it.

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

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

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

Nick: Yeah.

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

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

Sally: You have a point.

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

Sally: Well, dinner means drinks.

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

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

Adam: Mm-hmm. I’m taking notes.

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

Adam: Is it?

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

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

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

Adam: Ah, I see your point.

Sally: Who wants to play with fire?

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

Sally: I got three new clients.

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

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

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

Sally: Any special reason why?

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

Sally: Well, I can hardly wait to hear.

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

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

Audra: To protect you. Yes.

Kyle: How? From what?

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

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

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

Kyle: I know who and what you are.

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

Cole: Hey, claire, we got your message.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Claire: I have one final request.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ashley: And neither is you continually bringing him up.

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

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

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

Ashley: Ah, jack.

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

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

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

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

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

Sally: Well, I hope it sticks.

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

Sally: Well, it is all about the now.

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

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

Adam: Hm.

Sally: I don’t know. It’s just nice.

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

Victoria: Whatever you need.

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

Claire: There’s only one thing I want.

Cole: Okay. Name it.

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

Victoria: All right.

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

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

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

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

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

Ashley: Everything he does is unhinged and without reason.

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

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

Jack: Oh, god, I’m so sorry.

Ashley: What does that mean?

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

[ Knock on door ]

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

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

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

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

Kyle: You got some magic potion?

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

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

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

Audra: Tucker.

Tucker: Pretty good.

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Nikki: What are you looking for?

Victor: Just a pen.

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

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

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

Victor: Yeah.

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

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

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

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

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

Jack: Good morning. Ash, you all right?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Audra: Here you are.

Tucker: Yeah, here I am.

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

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

Audra: Meaning you have no plan.

Tucker: I’m regrouping.

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

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

I have type 2 diabetes,

but I manage it well.

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

Nikki: No.

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

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

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

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

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

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

[ Adam sighs ]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[ Adam laughs ]

Adam: Please.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tucker: I’m done. Goodbye, ashley.

[ Ashley exclaims] You go to hell!

Ashley: Okay.

Jack: Ash? Hey, everything okay?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tucker: We. We covered it up.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tucker: No, they are angry, disgusted.

Audra: Did they find a way to oust you?

Tucker: Mm.

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

[ Tucker coughs ]

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

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

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

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

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

Tucker: All in due time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adam: Mm-hmm.

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

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

Nick: I don’t buy it. Sorry.

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

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

Victor: Morning, boys.

Nick: Morning.

Adam: Morning.

Victor: Thank you for coming.

Nick: Sure.

Adam: Of course.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Seth: Nikki, I am so glad you called.

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

Seth: May I?

Nikki: Oh, please.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nikki: Okay.

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

Nikki: And I appreciate that.

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

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

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

Adam: In what capacity?

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

Nick: And if we don’t agree?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kyle: I couldn’t agree more.

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

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

Jack: And he’s still interested?

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

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

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

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

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

Audra: Um, he confessed it to me.

Tucker: When?

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

Tucker: Why tell me now then?

Audra: Because in spite of how frustrating you can be, I know you’ll be the one to come out on top. I’ve invested too much in you and our partnership to give up now.

Tucker: Yeah, you’re gonna have to do better than that.

Audra: I have more of a connection to you than I can ever have with kyle. I know you think I’ve fallen for kyle. I haven’T. And it won’t happen. My loyalty is here with you. Look, our relationship is twisted and fickle, but it’s probably the strongest connection I’ve ever had with anyone. So, if it’s you or him, look, it’ll always be you.

Tucker: I’m happy to hear that.

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Nikki: I sh

Nikki: I should have reached out to you sooner.

Seth: Hey, this is not about making you feel guilty, okay? The disease does enough of that already, right? This is just about me letting you know that I’m here for you. As your sponsor, it’s my job to help. And I just feel like you’ve been avoiding me. We both know what that’s a sign of.

Nikki: White-knuckling. Trying to do it alone.

Seth: Yeah. How’s that going?

Nikki: It works some days. But, um, others…

Seth: Like today?

Nikki: Yeah.

Seth: Okay. Come on, tell me.

Nikki: Well, um, my family has been very supportive, my husband especially, he– he’s always checking in on me. He practically never leaves my side.

Seth: Checks in or checks up?

Nikki: Well, today, it was more like hovering. I caught him going through my desk drawer and he said he needed a pen, but I know what he was looking for.

Seth: Did he find it?

Nikki: No.

Seth: ‘Cause it wasn’t there or because you’ve hidden it well?

Nikki: You know me too well.

Seth: [ Laughs ] No, I don’T. I– I know the disease well. Hey, I’ve been there, remember? I mean, listen, I have faltered so many times. And I– I didn’t need people to force alcohol on me. I– I was really good at doing that all by myself. But– but anyway, you know, about what victor didn’t find?

Nikki: Well, it was my, um– it was my office flask, but it– but it was empty. I swear.

Seth: Lying to me is not gonna help you.

Nikki: [ Sighs ] It’s just something that I’ve been keeping as a test to prove that I can say no to it, that it cannot control me anymore.

Seth: And that’s really the reason you keep it? Or that’s just the excuse you tell yourself?

Nikki: Oh, man. It is such a relief to talk to somebody who understands and has no judgment. You don’t see the worry in their eye.

[ Sighs ] My husband thinks I’m the strongest woman in the world.

Seth: Oh. That’s a lot to live up to.

Nikki: Tell me about it. But he has saved me so many times in the past. I owe him my life, really.

Seth: Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Listen, man, I don’t have to tell you how dangerous it is to give anybody in your family that much power, right? You can’t do this for victor. You can’t even do this for your children. You– you have to do this for you.

Nikki: Thank you for reminding me.

Seth: No, and you don’t have to white-knuckle it. That’s what sponsors are for. And you can call me anytime you want, day or night.

Nikki: Thank you. I– I can get through this. I– I’ve done it before. I don’t know, there’s just something different about it this time, it’S… harder.

Seth: Well, maybe. But listen to me… you do not have to face this alone.

>Adam: I am totally committed to making this work. I mean, I’m not sure if nick feels the same way.

Nick: I will do my best to give adam the benefit of the doubt. I seriously hope he doesn’t do anything that makes me regret that decision.

Victor: Well, that’s a start. I certainly hope we can build on that. I have a task for both of you. I want you to draft a presentation that shows how we can fold the new acquisition into the existing newman corporate structure. There’s a meeting about that this afternoon.

Adam: Well, I can reach out, and reschedule for later this week, I know with everything–

Victor: No, you will not reschedule, son. I want you to come up with this presentation. After lunch, I shall review it.

Adam: I guess, we better get to work then.

Nick: Adam, I’ll catch up with you later. I need to talk to dad. It’s a personal matter.

Victor: See you after lunch.

Nick: I mean, you don’t seriously think this is gonna work. I mean, what happens when vic decides to come back, do we both get demoted back down to coos? Does one of us stay on as her number two? Have you seriously thought this through?

Victor: You don’t think I have? Your task is to get along with your brother, that’s all.

Nick: Yes, I– I will do my absolute best, I promise you. I hope you know, I’m only doing this for you.

Victor: And i appreciate that.

Nick: I can tell. I just hope adam doesn’t let you down again.

Victor: You know, that is not an option. Not for either of you. All right? Keep that in mind.

Audra: What’s wrong? Hm. Ashley. Of course.

Tucker: She said something to me the other day that I just can’t shake.

Audra: Dare I ask?

Tucker: She accused me of being physically violent during our fight in paris. Smashing a wine glass and throwing a chair.

Audra: That doesn’t sound like you. But then again, ashley gets to you in a way no one else does. Sounds like you caused quite a scene.

Tucker: I mean, it was a bit of a scene. And I stormed off, and a wine glass tipped over, and I may have shoved a chair out of the way when I left, but there were no violent actions.

Audra: Well, it obviously scared ashley. I mean, unless she’s exaggerating for effect?

Tucker: I don’t think so. I know when she’s playing games. She seems to genuinely believe that that’s how things went down.

Audra: You know, maybe you’re the one refusing to admit it. Because you’re hoping on some level that things didn’t get too ugly. That you can still salvage your marriage.

Tucker: I’m done. Goodbye, ashley. Go to hell.

[ Sighs ] I’m done.

[ Glass shatters ] Goodbye, ashley.

[ Ashley screams ] You go to hell! Don’t go anywhere. Hey, ashley, wait a minute. Hey, wait a minute.

 

Ashley: Don’t touch me. I have nothing to say to you.

Tucker: I don’t understand what’s going on. It’s like you’re fleeing just because I’m in the room.

Ashley: Exactly.

Tucker: How have we gotten to this point? Are you saying you’re afraid to be around me even in public?

Nick: All right, what are your ideas?

Adam: It is a strong company. Great leadership. In my opinion, it is undervalued.

Nick: That’s because it’s a relative newcomer to the field.

Adam: I say that we bring it under the umbrella of our real estate division, and we brand it as a boutique shop and we let them shine.

Nick: You can’t just bring a start-up into the newman fold, and expect it to be welcomed with open arms.

Adam: Okay, just because it isn’t a legacy company, and it doesn’t have the newman track record, doesn’t mean it doesn’t have a lot to contribute. It’s accomplished a lot of great things. It’s innovative.

Nick: Interesting choice of word, I would have gone with “risky.”

Adam: I’d say entrepreneurial. They’re shaking things up.

Nick: Others would say destabilizing.

Adam: Why would you acquire them if you don’t believe in them?

Nick: I didn’t want to. I didn’t like the idea at all, but dad was pushing for it.

Adam: Are we talking about how you feel about the acquisition or me?

Nick: My feelings about both are strangely similar.

Adam: You just told dad that you were willing to give me a chance. But if this is how you’re gonna play this, you’re right, we’re doomed.

Nick: Maybe we just do our own presentations, and let the best man win.

Adam: We’re five minutes into this partnership, and you think we should run to dad to decide. Is that really how you want to play this?

Nick: You’re right. Sorry, I’m not even trying. That’s not fair or productive.

Adam: So, how about you take the giant chip off your shoulder and at least pretend that we can get along.

Nikki: You’re right. I have been avoiding you. In the past, I would always rely on dear friends to support my recovery.

Seth: Friends are great. But sponsors, we’re a different animal.

Nikki: No, I know. Maybe that’s why I waited so long to reach out to you, I– I was missing my friends.

[ Sighs ] They were always such a great help to me. Unfortunately, now they’ve both passed on. And I think I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to do this again without them.

Victor: Hi, sweetheart.

Nikki: Hi.

Victor: I didn’t realize you were meeting someone.

Nikki: Victor, this is seth.

Victor: Hello, seth.

Seth: Mr. Newman, it’s very good to meet you, I am nikki’s A.A. Sponsor.

Victor: I’ll be damned. You never mentioned him before.

Seth: Well, that’s probably because nikki takes anonymity very seriously, and what is said in the room, stays in the room.

Victor: Ah-ha. I hope that applies to you as well.

Nikki: Seth is very discreet.

Seth: The thing about being somebody’s sponsor is, it’s a great responsibility and it’s also very humbling. You know, I– I try to help where I can, you know, by butting into people’s lives where it seems appropriate. But usually I– I just like to give them freedom to make their own mistakes because that’s how we learn. Right? It’s progress, not perfection.

Victor: Oh, exactly. And I don’t anticipate any missteps now, do you, darling?

Kyle: Yeah, I left it to tucker to reach out, but I wouldn’t say that means he holds all the cards.

Jack: So follow up. Put some pressure on him to make a decision. If his deal with you is a no-go, we need to know that sooner rather than later.

Kyle: That’ll shake an answer out of him, only because the guy doesn’t like to be pushed.

Jack: Perhaps he is hesitant, because he is on to your act.

Kyle: Is that what this is about? You don’t think I’m capable of fooling tucker?

Jack: This is not a slight against you, put your ego aside. This family made a major move against a very powerful man. He thinks of you as an abbott, despite your supposed disillusionment. Look, as much as I hate to admit it, he is cunning. He is insightful. He’s also a sociopath and that is a very dangerous combination. With moderate to severe plaque psoriasis gonna see someone. Going to interrupt anymore. I’m sure you hav

Victor: Well, I’m not going to interrupt anymore. I’m sure you have important things to discuss.

Seth: Well, actually, I was just leaving, I think we covered all the main topics unless you wanted to continue?

Nikki: Oh, no, thank you. This has been very helpful.

Seth: All right, uh, mr. Newman, it was very nice to meet you, I’m a big fan of your wife’S.

Victor: Thank you very much. Nice meeting you.

Seth: You’ve got my number.

Nikki: I will use it.

Victor: How come you never mentioned that guy before?

Nikki: Well, as he said, anonymity is so important. He’s been my sponsor for a while. I– I feel comfortable with him. I trust him. And I just haven’t felt the need to reach out to him. Things have been going so well, until recent events.

Victor: But my baby, you felt the need to meet with him today. After you had assured me that everything was all right.

Nikki: What are you accusing me of?

Victor: [ Sighs ] You know, I adore you. But I’m saying that you haven’t been honest with me. Are you struggling more than you’re letting on?

Nick: That is on me. And if we come up with anything good, I’ll throw in a brownie.

Adam: Ooh, thank you.

Nick: You know, newman E. Ventures. Newman E. Ventures, it just doesn’t say anything to me. How about newman real ventures.

Adam: Newman real ventures?

Nick: Real ventures.

Adam: Uh, it has a nice ring to it. I’m sure that I could sell people on it.

Nick: There you go.

Adam: Yeah, I– I have another idea, and I don’t know that, uh, you’re gonna like it.

Nick: Try me.

Adam: Okay, our usual mo is we fold in companies, we look for redundancies, we cut staff.

Nick: Yeah.

Adam: Okay, what if instead, we guarantee two years in the boutique setup?

Nick: Hmm. I mean, that would come with a significant cost.

Adam: Or it’s an investment in a company whose assets we sought out. I mean, we bought them for a reason, why not–

Nick: Let them shine.

Adam: Mm-hmm. We lead with trust.

Nick: Trust? I like it. Looks like I owe you a brownie.

Kyle: I can handle tucker. I thought I convinced you of that.

Jack: Anyone who says they can handle tucker is setting themselves up for a fall. He is slippery. You need to stay on guard. We all do, look– look what just happened with ashley and me. We both considered his lack of a response to a media blitz as a sign of maybe him retreating.

Kyle: And I’m the one who set you straight.

Jack: Don’t make it wishful thinking on your part. You have to allow for the fact that he might be on to you. He might know you are working for our side.

Kyle: Is that a possibility? Sure, but I do not believe that’s the case, we have tucker backed into a corner. Dad, he is rattled about losing ashley. And we’ve landed a crippling blow with the smear campaign.

Jack: Which makes him all the more dangerous. Look, this man is operating on adrenaline and rage. Looking for a way to lash back at us.

Kyle: Yes, which is why we need to land the final knockout punch.

Jack: I’m just saying sometimes you need to change course, even if it’s a good plan.

Kyle: Dad, dad. Let me handle this. It has to work so our family can move on. So we can be done with tucker mccall once and for all.

Tucker: Have you convinced yourself that I was actually violent in paris?

Ashley: Please, don’t you dare try to gaslight me. That’s exactly what happened and you know it.

Tucker: No, it isn’T. Ashley, at the very least you’re misremembering or you’re for some reason–

Ashley: I know what you’re doing, tucker, you’re trying to minimize your rage, and your actions to let yourself off the hook.

Tucker: That’s not true.

Ashley: Well, one of us is wrong, and it’s not me.

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Chance: Sharon. Where’d you go just now?

Sharon: Oh, my gosh. I must have dozed off for a minute.

Chance: Yeah.

Sharon: Did you change clothes? You look very dashing.

Chance: No, I’ve been in this suit all day.

Sharon: Really? No, I distinctly remember you were wearing a sweater and cords.

Summer: Hi. Sorry, I’m late.

Chance: Not really. Hi. Wow, look at you. You look amazing.

Summer: So do you. Hey, sharon. Are you ready to go?

Sharon: Am I ready to go where exactly?

Chance: Did you forget? We’re going to celebrate the deal you just finalized between kirsten incorporated and chancellor-winters.

Summer: Yeah, dad’s gonna meet us there. He just texted.

Billy: Good evening, everyone.

Summer: Hi.

Chance: Nice, man. Everything all set?

Billy: It’s gonna be a fantastic night. Kirsten’s technology combined with chancellor-winters content. Sure to be a success. Thank you to you sharon for suggesting that we join forces.

Summer: I don’t see dad here yet. I mean we can’t start the celebration without him. You two are half of it.

Sharon: Am I dreaming?

Chance: No, sharon. This is definitely your reality. ( ) Why did I keep missing out on this? Befoou wer

Summer: Look at you. Every inch the successful businessman. Leaving the police force was the best thing you could have possibly done for yourself. And you did it at the exact right moment.

Chance: Well, thanks to sharon. She was the one who encouraged me to shift gears when I was wrestling with the idea.

Billy: On behalf of chancellor-winters, thank you, sharon, for not only being brilliant, but also being an incredibly positive influence on us all. Here’s to sharon.

All: To sharon.

Summer: Oh, I see my mom. I’ll be right back.

Billy: And I have a little schmoozing to do, so you enjoy your evening because you deserve it.

Chance: That she does. I’ll check you later.

Billy: I’ll see you later.

Sharon: None of this is making any sense to me. Are you dating summer now? When did you and I stop?

Chance: Oh, wow. Sharon, I, uh… you and I haven’t been together for a while now. You said that I wanted more out of the relationship than you did. That you weren’t ready to fall in love. That you were doing me a favor.

Sharon: And did I do you a favor? Are you happy now?

Chance: I mean, I cared about you, sharon. It took me some time to get over you, but you made the right call. Especially now that I know that there’s really only one person for you. Don’t let him slip away again.

Phyllis: Buy the lady a drink.

Nick: I’m waiting for someone.

Phyllis: Who? Sharon? That’s not gonna work. Not again.

[ Nick sighing ]

Nick: Phyllis…

Phyllis: You’re never ever going to love her the way that she loves you. You have made that clear.

Nick: Oh, have I?

Phyllis: Oh, yeah, you have. Over and over and over again. No matter how many times you get sucked into her orbit, you will never love her the way that she loves you. It’ll never last.

Sharon: I’m so glad I ran into you.

Mariah: A little bit confused, are we? Don’t know which way is up?

Sharon: I’m not sure what’s going on. I guess I’m in some dream. I’m just trying to go with the flow, but it’s all a bit disconcerting.

Mariah: Well, that’s because you’re letting it lead you. Take control of things.

Sharon: I have. I’m successful. After all these years, I finally found my niche.

Tessa: But your heart is still empty.

Your love

gets in the way

of the bad things

people say

my feet

were broken and bleeding

you washed my sins away

my heart needed dreaming

[ Tessa singing ]

Mariah: What tessa said really bothers you, doesn’t it?

Sharon: I knew she didn’t mean to upset me.

Mariah: No, of course not. She was just calling it as she sees it.

Sharon: My heart’s not empty. I’m fine. I’m happy. Just because I’m not ready to fall in love again. But look at everything I’ve been through. Nick has brought me a lot of joy, but he’s also caused me a lot of pain. I lost rey. And chance and I…

Mariah: What happened there?

Sharon: We’re just at different stages of our journey. I know what it’s like to be deeply in love, where nothing and no one else takes precedence. Chance has been married to his career for so long, he has yet to experience that.

Mariah: Even with abby, his job came first.

Sharon: Even though he and abby were not a match, chance is still gonna want to find that profound connection at some point. I had to let him go so that he could find it for himself.

Mariah: That is very noble of you.

Sharon: I wasn’t being noble, mariah. I was just being realistic. Chance made me feel really special. He was fun.

Tessa: So, he was just a distraction for you?

Adam: We’re all distractions for sharon. Sure, some more distracting than others, but there is only one life and love that is her destiny. And we all know who that is.

Sharon: I’m sick of hearing people tell me that nick is the one. Why does everyone think that? Do people not remember the many times that he cheated on me and broke my heart?

Adam: It seemed to mend itself pretty well considering how many times you went back.

Sharon: I loved that man with everything in me and it wasn’t enough.

Tessa: That’s really sad.

Adam: The two of you moved on from each other a few times and nothing ever seemed to stick.

Sharon: Nick was not my only love. I felt very passionately about rey. We had an amazing life. Cut short far too soon.

Adam: It was good. Sure. It was solid. It was safe emotionally. But was it really passionate? Was it wild and unbridled? I mean, even with me, there was more of a spark and I was by no means the love of your life.

Mariah: That’s for sure.

Adam: I was just your dark temptation. Your walk on the wild side and I accept that. Just as phyllis is the dark temptation for nick. But it’s not love. It’s something different and it has no staying power.

Tessa: He has a point.

Sharon: I feel like you’re all ganging up on me. I’m here to celebrate a new business. A successful business. That’s what I’m focused on now.

Chance: Sharon took a struggling business founded by a monster and she turned it into a vehicle for good. And now, it’s launched a joint venture with the powerhouse, chancellor-winters, represented tonight by myself and–

Billy: And yours truly. And the sky is the limit. So, let’s all put it together for sharon newman.

Sharon: Thank you. Thank you. That’s very kind.

Adam: Like mariah said, this is your dream, sharon. You can follow or you can lead.

Sharon: As you gentlemen both know, there is no such thing as a solo triumph. Success is always a joint effort born of collaboration. So… this celebration is for all of us.

Billy and chance: Cheers.

Sharon: Hear, hear.

Tessa: Finally

I found something

strong and steady

and I’m ready

for someone like you

Adam: Now’s your chance.

Sharon: To do what?

Adam: To make a clean getaway.

Tessa: I’m running

to someone great

who wants me to feel safe

Billy: Come with me.

Tessa: Finally I won’t let me moderate to severe plaque psoriasis symptoms define me…

Billy: Can I get you anything?

Sharon: I’m supposed to ask you that.

Billy: No, no, no. You are not waiting on anyone tonight because you are the star.

Sharon: Mm. I don’t know about that.

Billy: I do. I admire the hell out of you, sharon. I always have. Everything you set your mind to, you accomplish. You are a force of nature. Don’t ever forget that. You know, ever since you and your mother were left to fend for yourselves, you’ve had your fair share of struggles. Your boyfriend that left you once he found out that you were pregnant. Losing cassie and mariah without even knowing that you had twins. Cassie’s death. Adam’s head games, bipolar disorder, cancer. Rey. A good man dying far too young. Cameron kirsten and that whole nightmare.

Sharon: Oh, my god, please. Wow. Is that really all me?

Billy: Not to mention the heartache that nick has put you through all these years, but then again, that’s mostly phyllis’s fault. She is his achilles heel. I don’t know why, but he cannot say no to her.

Sharon: And boy, does she know it. She uses her sexuality as a weapon to get what she wants. Doesn’t matter who gets hurt. When nick and I were grieving cassie, it was nonstop agonizing pain. And phyllis could clearly see that, but she drew him away. In any case, even though we really needed to be together at that time as a family, fighting to heal over this tremendous loss. Phyllis knew all of that, but she pursued him anyway. And as for our son and me, nick was only too happy to find an oasis so that he could feel like himself again. You know, I don’t think I’ve ever forgiven either one of them for leaving me alone at a time like that.

Billy: Don’t think for a second that they don’t know how much that costs you and noah. Especially nick. I mean, that’s the reason why him and phyllis will never work, because of the guilt that he has. They have their fun. Then, it becomes work and then it’s done.

Sharon: I don’t want to talk about phyllis anymore.

Billy: Understood. Let me handle her.

[ Phyllis and nick laughing ] Phyllis, can you do me a favor? Can you pass me the deck of cards in your right hand, please? Would you like to join me outside and play a hand?

Phyllis: For some reason, yes, I do.

Nick: Dance with me.

Sharon: Do you remember the last time we tried to make a go of it?

Nick: That was like five years ago. You were at the altar, ready to say I do.

Sharon: And I made sure that everyone in that church knew exactly why the wedding wasn’t gonna happen.

Phyllis: Oh, a reenactment?

Billy: I think that’s a fantastic idea. Maybe even cathartic.

Nick: I’m game if you are.

Sharon: Come on.

Phyllis: Okay.

Sharon: I think I was standing somewhere around here with my wedding dress on. And you were–

Nick: Yeah. Somewhere like this, maybe.

Billy: And we were over here, the happy couple, although not for very long.

Phyllis: Hey. Ladies and gentlemen, sharon and nick’s fiasco of a wedding. On your mark, get set, go!

Nick: I’m so sorry. I never meant–

Sharon: What? For me to find out? Well, it’s too late now. Everybody knows.

Billy: You slept with nick?

Phyllis: Um, let’s not talk about this here. Let’s go outside and talk.

Sharon: What? Leaving so soon, phyllis? Why? The fun is just getting started.

Billy: You know, sharon’s got a point. Why go?

Phyllis: Well, because it’s a private matter.

Billy: No, it’s not a private matter at all anymore. I mean, why run off and be clandestine about it? Just so you can tell me how innocent you are? Don’t you want everyone to know that, phyllis?

Phyllis: I would just–

Billy: It didn’t happen, right? So just deny it.

Sharon: They lied to both of us, billy, and they thought they could get away with it. Well, they know better now.

Billy: When did this happen? Come on, phyllis, you’ve never been shy before. Just tell me, when were you with nick?

Phyllis: When we were broken up.

Billy: When we were broken up? That only lasted like a few days, phyllis. Wow, you move fast.

Sharon: Well, nick and I were only apart for one night and that’s all that took.

Nick: Come with me, please.

Billy: Let’s hear it for the bride. Thank you, sharon. You not only saved your life, but you saved mine too. This is really quite funny. While we were waiting for the festivities to start, I actually asked phyllis to marry me. I know. Funny, right? I mean, in all of that, that was happening. Right in that fraction of a moment where sharon was about to tell everyone about this dirty little secret between phyllis and nick. Well, I guess this isn’t the only wedding that’s not gonna happen. Thank you, sharon. I dodged a bullet.

Nick: We need to talk.

Sharon: Why? I already heard all of your pathetic excuses the first time you cheated on me with her. I don’t need to hear them again.

Billy: Actually, I would like to. This is my first rodeo here, so I would like some answers. Oh, come on. Really? Nothing? Okay. How about you, nick? Was this little tryst like a one-night stand thing or is this more of like an ongoing affair type thing?

Sharon: You know, I would like an answer to that too.

Billy: Well, come on, we’re all dying to hear.

Phyllis: It just happened once. And– and we regretted it right away.

Nick: All of that’s true. Now, can we please go talk somewhere?

Billy: Really? Do you think you’re gonna be able to talk yourself out of this, nick?

Sharon: No way in hell.

Phyllis: Why are you making a big scene out of this?

Sharon: Oh, are you embarrassed? I’m the one standing here in my wedding gown and you’re humiliated?

Billy: I would say that’s a yes.

Nick: Don’t listen to them, sharon, please. Please.

Sharon: Don’t touch me!

Phyllis: And scene.

Billy: Wow.

Nick: You know, that was really cool. I can’t believe how much I remembered of that.

Billy: It really was quite an unforgettable day.

Nick: Yeah.

Sharon: Thank you. You can go now.

Phyllis: Another hand?

Billy: My deal.

Nick: Well, that was…

Sharon: Instructive?

Nick: I’ve been a real jerk to you.

Sharon: At times. Why do we keep missing the mark? Why do things always fall apart?

Nick: I guess I haven’t found what I’m looking for.

Sharon: Have you ever in your entire life really known what that is?

Nick: Seems it’s always eluded me.

Sharon: You know what I think? There’s a part of you that’s always coveted the whole bad boy image. It’s probably the reason you detest adam so much. You envy how easy it is for him to be that person. The way he can lure a certain type of woman right in. Usually the insecure type who doesn’t think she deserves anything better. And billy can be that way too. Which is ironic, given that he covets being someone like you.

Nick: So then, who am I, really? You have any idea?

Sharon: You’re superman. Champion of all good. For some reason, it’s a role you’re conflicted about.

Nick: I suppose that’s fair.

Sharon: I never understood. Why not just embrace your goodness? What’s wrong with being a righteous man? Why do you have to follow someone like phyllis into the shadows?

Nick: Opposites attract.

Sharon: Opposites eventually cancel each other out and then you’re back at square one.

Nick: Okay. Well, then what next? Where does that leave me? Where does that leave us?

[ Phyllis and billy laughing ] I never meant to hurt you. It was never my intent.

Sharon: You just couldn’t help yourself?

Nick: Obviously not.

Sharon: Well, at least you’re honest.

Nick: I try to be.

Sharon: It’s one of your more endearing qualities.

Nick: I’m really happy with where we are, despite our history. You know, I’m content with that. I would never ask you for another chance.

Sharon: Would you take it if I did?

[ Phyllis and billy laughing ] I can’t even get a straight answer in my dream. Have you seen your father?

Summer: He was just here a minute ago.

Sharon: Maybe he’s avoiding me.

Summer: Why would you think that?

Sharon: He didn’t happen to leave with phyllis, did he?

Phyllis: Nope. Right here.

Summer: Sharon, why would you think that my dad is avoiding you?

Sharon: It’s just been a weird evening.

Summer: Look, I know that he has made so many mistakes throughout the years. I mean, haven’t we all? Don’t you think it’s time that you absolved him? I mean, for everything? Gave the poor guy a clean slate?

Sharon: What are you trying to do here?

Summer: Excuse me?

Sharon: Are you feeling a bit guilty around me because of chance, latching on to him so quickly after our breakup? So what? Now, you’re suggesting I try again with nick as a consolation prize?

Chance: Don’t put pressure on summer like that. When you had to know deep down that she and I were inching toward each other. Plus, you pushed me away. No harm, no foul.

Sharon: I didn’t think we were right for each other. I didn’t want to get in too deep.

Chance: Sharon. Are we talking about me or are we talking about nick? Because I don’t believe that you’ve given up on him just yet. You’re still trying to find yourself.

Sharon: Is that what I’m doing?

Chance: Remember sharon, the end is in the beginning.

[ Piano playing ]

Tessa: Your love

gets in the way

of the bad thing

people say

my feet

were broken and bleeding

you washed my sins away

my heart needed dreaming

finally

Tessa: Who knows

where we are going

the road might be

steep ahead

but you’ll always

have my hand

finally

[ Music stopping ]

[ Distant, loud laughter ]

Summer: Could I have everybody’s attention, please? We have an announcement to make. Chance has asked me to marry him!

Chance: And she said yes.

[ Clapping ]

Harrison: Hi, mommy.

Sharon: What is going on here? How is it that we all keep messing things up? Why can’t we just get it right?

Nick: Life isn’t supposed to be perfect, sharon. We just have to keep trying.

Sharon: Was it supposed to be you and me in the end, I mean? Is that what this is about?

Chance: Sharon.

Sharon: Oh, my gosh. Woo. Was I sleeping?

Chance: Yeah. It seemed like you needed it.

Sharon: Wow, um, I had the most bizarre dream.

Chance: Want to talk about it?

Sharon: Um, I think I wanna just keep it to myself for a little while. Sort through it.

Chance: Okay. All right. So, I’ve been thinking about our last conversation.

Sharon: Yeah?

Chance: Yeah. I told you I was happy with the way things are, that I’m right where I want to be.

Sharon: You regret that now?

Chance: Just the opposite, actually. You know, you asked me earlier if I was looking to fall in love and I realize now I didn’t give you much of an answer. It’s an important question. And I was a bit evasive.

Sharon: Well, I wasn’t fishing and I wasn’t trying to rush you. You have every right to take the amount of time that you need to figure that out.

Chance: Well, that’s just it, I don’t think I need any more time. I can give you an answer right now. And the truth is sharon, I am looking to fall in love. And I can definitely see myself doing that with you. Marlo thomas: My father founded saint jude children’s research hospital because he believed no child sh ould

Sharon: Wow. What an incredibly sweet thing to say. Um, I’m flattered that you feel that way about me.

Chance: Okay. Uh, not exactly the response I pictured, but…

Sharon: Well, chance, we’ve talked about this. You know, I– I really enjoy the time that we spend together, but I’m just not looking for anything serious or intense right now.

Chance: Why would you say that?

Sharon: Because I mean it. Falling in love is the last thing on my mind.

Chance: No disrespect, sharon, but I don’t buy it. I think you’re scared of getting hurt again and it’s totally understandable.

Sharon: Um, you know, like I said, I– I just have a lot going on in my life right now that takes priority over my love life.

Chance: If you say so.

Sharon: You don’t believe me?

Chance: No. I think you need to let your guard down. And keep your heart open to every possibility because you never know what life has in store for you.

Sharon: You should take your own advice.

Chance: I am. And this is what this is all about. When you’re with the right person, you just know.

Sharon: I’m not the woman of your dreams, chance. I don’t know that I ever will be.

Nick: What are you doing here all alone?

Summer: Ah. Just sitting, thinking. About life, love, and choices. Dad, why didn’t you and mom work out as a couple?

Nick: Uh, I guess we were more different than we were alike.

Summer: So, you didn’t have enough in common?

Nick: Mm. Might be part of it. There’s also temperament, personality, values. Maybe we wanted different things. Um, your mom and I had some amazing times together, but in the end, we didn’t have what it took to go the distance.

Summer: What about you and sally?

Nick: What is this? We going down the list of all my failed relationships?

Summer: No. No, I swear. I just, um, thinking about my life and, um, disappointments. Mistakes I’ve made. I thought maybe hearing someone else’s experience might help me gain some clarity.

Nick: Well, uh, sally… I honestly, I don’t know what went wrong. Obviously, there was adam, you know, he was relentless. What is it you’re trying to figure out, summer?

Summer: What about you and sharon? Why didn’t things work out between you two?

Nick: Okay. Finally an easy one. Um… things were great on a lot of levels with us, but I, of course, screwed that up. Plain and simple. It was all me. Um, I broke her heart far too many times and there was just no coming back from that.

Chance: How do you know what the woman of my dreams is like? I don’t even know. But what I do know is I can see a future with you sharon.

Sharon: But, I can’t see one with you. There’s so much more out there, for both of us. We’re both starting over fresh. Both on the threshold of a brand new career and I can’t tell you how excited I am about that. And I want that for you too. A new path to something wonderful and lasting and… I do want that for you, chance. You deserve the best of everything, including a woman who will love you with her whole heart and put you first.

Chance: It sounds like you’re breaking up with me.

[ Whooshing ]

Sharon: I guess I am.

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Adam: To us.

Sally: To us.

Cole: More beautiful than ever.

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

Nikki: I can’t go home. Victor, can’t see me.

Lauren: Okay. All right. Look, I have an idea.

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Chance: Good morning.

Sharon and summer: Chance.

Sharon: Good morning.

Chance: What did I just walk in on?

Summer: Nothing. Nothing. We were talking about marchetti’s new fashion line that’s coming out soon. Uh, speaking of marchetti, I gotta get to work or else I’ll be late for a meeting.

Chance: Well, I, uh, I have a feeling that conversation wasn’t about fashion, was it.

Sharon: Why would you say that?

Chance: Well, I might not be a cop anymore, but I’m still enough of a detective to suspect that you guys were talking about me.

Claire: Victoria, how long have you been here?

Victoria: Not that long. How are you feeling?

Claire: I’m not sure how to answer that.

Nikki: Claire! What– what’s going on? Where am I? Oh, my god. No. No. Stop it. Stop it. Stop it! Get out of my head.

Audra: Nikki. Are you all right?

Sharon: Actually, we were talking about you. We were just singing your praises, talking about how handsome and charming you are.

Chance: Oh, yeah? Is that why you guys got real quiet and had some guilty looks on your face when I walked in?

Sharon: Well, we didn’t wanna feed any more fuel to that enormous ego of yours.

Chance: Mm. So, that’s your story? That’s what you’re sticking with?

Sharon: What? You don’t believe me?

Chance: No, I just got a totally different vibe when I walked in. Hey, I can take a hint. None of my business. I do appreciate the flattering cover story. Please feel free to tell me lies like that anytime you want.

Audra: Please don’t think I am being intrusive, but I know a little bit about your history, so I think I might have some idea of what you’re going through.

Nikki: Do you now?

Audra: You know, fighting alcoholism, it’s a never-ending war of temptation and willpower. I know how stress and trauma can have an effect on your ongoing fight.

Nikki: And how would you know this?

Audra: I lived on the battlefield with my father for a very, very long time. Until he lost the war.

Nikki: Oh, I’m so sorry. To lose your father in such a painful way.

Audra: He tried. We both did.

Nikki: It must be difficult sharing something so private from your past.

Audra: Yeah. I don’t want to make this about me. My point is that I understand if that’s part of what you’re going through. I know how difficult it can be. You know, the guilt, the fear, and the toll that can take on you and your family. So, if you ever need someone to talk to…

Claire: You brought me books?

Victoria: Yeah, I did. A couple of my favorites.

Claire: Were you reading to me from them when I was sleeping?

Victoria: No. No, I was just talking. It’s just an excuse to sit by you for a little while and ramble a bit. Or maybe if you heard my voice and you were dreaming, maybe that would bring you out of any nightmare you might be having.

Claire: Nothing can stop the nightmares. They’re waiting for me every time I close my eyes. Sometimes, even when I’m awake.

Victoria: So, is there anything you would want to talk about?

Claire: I was dreaming about the cabin. When nikki and jordan were fighting. In the dream, I– I shot my aunt and I killed her. In real life, I couldn’t do it. I couldn’t pull the trigger, but in the dream, it felt like I had no choice. Like it was all up to me to stop her.

Victoria: I’m so sorry that that’s what you have to go through when you’re trying to rest, but it does make sense.

Claire: That I become a killer?

Victoria: No, no, no, no, no, no, no. Not that. It’s just that maybe you– in your– your mind is trying to kill your connection to your aunt jordan, so that her hold over your life will be gone for good. Like sort of a release. It could be a positive sign.

Claire: Then, why do I feel so guilty about it?

Victoria: I don’t know. I imagine that you feel guilty about everything that’s happened. And it’s seeping into your dreams. But maybe this is your mind’s way of letting go. Getting beyond all the pain and the hurt. This is something that you could bring up at your next therapy session if you wanted to. I talked to your doctors. They’re really ready to help you. Have you had a chance to share anything with them yet? Are you starting to feel more comfortable here?

Claire: The only thing I feel is more and more frightened.

Summer: I still can’t believe that sally did all of this.

Daniel: Yeah. Is that your way of saying that you like it?

Summer: Well, you know, I’m, um, I’m just surprised, that’s all. It’s really modern, but still warm and inviting.

Daniel: Oh. Is that why you came over here? So you could critique my decor ’cause you know you saw all of this at christmas.

Summer: No, I, well, I wanted to say hi to you. I just, you know, I wanted to see you. I want to see lucy. I want to see how you guys were doing and how the break was going. If you guys are bonding and you know, doing winter activities.

Daniel: Okay. Okay, stop. Stop. What’s really going on?

Summer: Daniel, I just need a sane person to talk to. That’s it. And I– I just– I can’t talk to mom because I already know what her advice is. And it just– it doesn’t help me at all.

Daniel: Okay. So this is about chance, right?

Summer: Are you serious right now? Does everybody in this town know what I’m feeling without me saying it. I mean god, it’s embarrassing.

Daniel: No, I doubt everyone knows.

Summer: Oh, nice. So, you’re saying that most– most people know? Cool, cool. Yeah. You know what? That makes me feel a lot better. You’re the best brother ever. Thank you.

Daniel: You’re welcome.

Summer: I don’t know what I’m doing. I don’t know what I’m doing. I– I– I mean, I– I am a ceo. I’m a– I’m a mom. I– I do deals. I handle contracts. I help with school craft projects. I’m busy. I don’t have time for this. I don’t have time to be tied in knots over some guy, especially not one that’s involved with somebody else.

Daniel: Well, if you’re looking for advice, you’re asking the wrong person because I don’t know what to tell you. I’m a little busy being tied up with my own emotional mess.

Summer: Your emotional mess? What does that mean? What’s going on with you? I mean, is it lily?

Daniel: You know, I’d rather not talk about it right now.

Summer: Really? ‘Cause I think that you do wanna talk about it because you were the one that brought it up. Come on, daniel. What else are siblings for? This, this right here, it’s a safe space.

Daniel: I think that heather might be trying to start something up between us. Romantically.

Summer: Oh.

Victoria: Claire, you’re safe now. There’s nothing to be afraid of anymore. Know jordan is never coming back for you.

Claire: Just the thought of her terrifies me. But there’s so much more that scares me. This place. My life. My thoughts and my feelings. Everything about me. I’ll never escape my past. And the nightmares, I feel like I’m never really gonna sleep again. And I’ll never feel normal. I’ll never feel safe.

Victoria: I know. I know it feels that way now. And sometimes, when you’re hurting, it’s hard to see past the pain. It feels like it’s gonna be like this forever, but it’s not going to be. You just need some time and rest and therapy. And cole and i will be here for you.

Claire: How? How could you? How is that even possible? My entire existence has been about hating the newmans. About getting back at you for what I thought you had done to me. Never in a million years did I imagine that my mom, my real mom, would be sitting here at my bedside, trying to make sure that I’m okay. This wasn’t part of the plan. And I– I don’t know what comes next. And I don’t know if I’m strong enough to face whatever that is.

Victoria: What? No. You have survived so much already. I know it doesn’t feel like it, but you have. And you know what? That strength, that means that you’re gonna get through to the other side of everything you’ve been through.

Claire: But I’m so tired and it’s so hard and I hate the therapy sessions. I dread them. I don’t like talking about jordan. I don’t like talking about my childhood, or the lake house, or the cabin. I just– I wish I could just forget it all. Erase it from my brain. Erase my entire life.

Victoria: Well, I understand that. But what happened happened. And I mean, you can’t change it. You know, you just have to accept it and understand that it’s not your fault. And you can have a normal life. You can get stronger and better. Even if you don’t believe it. You will find real happiness again, I know it.

Claire: What if I don’t deserve happiness? What if I don’t even deserve to get better?

Audra: Look, I don’t mean to push or prod, but I have been to many al-anon meetings, so I understand the process. I spent what felt like a lifetime recognizing the signs of someone trying to cover their urge to drink.

Nikki: Well, it’s very kind of you to try to reach out, but you have misread the situation.

Audra: Have I?

Nikki: My family and I have just been through a very traumatic experience and we are dealing witit as best we can, together. So you needn’t worry, we will be fine. Thank you for your concern.

Audra: Understood.

Victoria: Claire, of course, you deserve to get better. You deserve happiness. You’ve deserved it your entire life. Jordan took that away from you, so now we’re gonna take it back. And doing that means you cannot blame yourself for what happened. You were emotionally manipulated. You were– in the worst possible way.

Claire: Even so, I’m not a child. I know better. I know the difference between right and wrong. Kidnapping, poisoning, attempted murder. I followed jordan’s directions. I stood beside her. I could have called someone. I could have done something, but I didn’T. I went along with it all, willingly. What I did was wrong in a million ways.

Victoria: Okay. Yes, that’s true, but what choice did you have? I mean, come on, really? Jordan raised you to– to rely on her. To trust and to respect her. She groomed you to do those things.

Claire: She is still locked up, right? She hasn’t been released on bail or anything like that, has she?

Victoria: Yes. No, she is still in custody. And I hope she spends the rest of her miserable life there.

Claire: But what happens if she gets out somehow?

Victoria: I promise you, I’m not gonna let that happen. She is going to pay for what she did for the rest of her life. Far away from you and locked up away from the rest of us.

Claire: Us? How can you be so supportive? How can you be so comforting? How can you even stand to look at me?

Nikki: Well, um, I would like a sparkling water with lime, please. Thank you.

Daniel: Wow. Nothing? Really? Well, you know, I’m gonna take it from your reaction or I guess I should probably say your nonreaction that you do think it’s a possibility that heather might want something more than a friendship.

Summer: Daniel, why wouldn’t she want to rekindle things?

Daniel: Why would she?

Summer: I don’t know. To be happy again? To be in love? To put her family back together like she probably feels it always should have been? Don’t you kind of want to see if there’s still a spark between you two?

Daniel: You know, a lot has happened since savannah. We– we both moved on with new people. Me with lily and heather sees that every single day.

Summer: Yeah, but that doesn’t stop people from feeling their feelings and acting on it.

Daniel: Really? Because it seems to have stopped you from acting on your feelings with chance.

Summer: Chance was never mine to begin with.

Chance: So, how’s the business? All things set on go?

Sharon: It is coming along masterfully, if I do say so myself. The launch is set for next week.

Chance: I’ll get my suit cleaned. If I’m invited, that is?

Sharon: You would be on the vip list, if there were one. What about you? Are you still looking at working at chancellor-winters?

Chance: Yeah, yeah. My grandmother’s very eager for me to come on board. I had a couple of meetings with her about the job and the actual start dates. And I met with billy too who volunteered to be my mentor, of all people, so…

Sharon: Why do you say it like that?

Chance: Well, I don’t think that’s the best idea.

Sharon: Well, billy, you know, he has a lot of experience in the corporate world. He’s worked in the c-suites of the most prestigious corporations in this town.

Chance: That’s a good point. Still, I don’t know, I just don’t think I want his particular brand of business sense influencing how I approach this, you know? From what I hear, he’s not the guy I need to be taking advice from right off the bat.

Sharon: Speaking of right off the bat influences, um, I have a question for you.

Chance: Okay. Ask away.

Sharon: If you and I weren’t dating and summer asked you out, would you be interested? If your moderate to severe crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis symptoms are stopping you in your tracks… choose stelara from the start… and mo ve toward relief after the first dose… with injections every two months.

Summer: The difference is, chance and I, we have zero history together. We haven’t even been on a date. You and heather, you were happy together for a long time. And honestly, if you hadn’t screwed up, you would probably still be together now.

Daniel: Yeah. No, I know that. And I kicked myself for a long time thinking about what I did. I mean, do you want the same thing for yourself? If– if you really like chance, are you willing to just pass this opportunity up?

Summer: Look, yes, I’m interested in chance, but what I’m not going to do is chase after him when he’s still hanging out with sharon. I don’t even know if we would be compatible as a couple.

Daniel: Yeah. I mean, you’re right. You know, our situations are different. I just– I feel like heather should respect that I’m in a new place emotionally now. You know, we have both moved on with new people. And just because her relationship didn’t work out, lily and I, we’re doing just fine.

Summer: Well, have you told heather that?

Daniel: Absolutely.

Summer: Okay. Well, then give her a second. Let it sink in. Just because she made a move once doesn’t mean she’ll do it again.

Daniel: You think so?

Summer: Yes. If you actually told her that you’re not interested in going back, then I do think that she’ll accept it. As long as you’re not sending mixed messages, then you’re good. And that is why I am not gonna make a move on chance because I know the situation. I know that he is still doing whatever he’s doing with sharon.

Daniel: Yeah, you keep coming back to that.

Summer: To what? What? What?

Daniel: It just– it sounds to me like you’re making an excuse for why you can’t make a move on this guy that you really like. Look, let me guess. You talked to mom. What did mom say? Go for it? If you want it to do whatever it takes, right? Something like that?

Summer: Hm. You know our mom.

Daniel: Okay. So, it sounds like you want a second opinion, but I guess the question is, are you hoping that I’m gonna contradict what she told you? Or are you maybe secretly hoping that I’m going back up the advice that she gave you.

Chance: Where did that come from, hm? This have something to do with what you guys were talking about earlier?

Sharon: It’s just something that I’ve picked up on.

Chance: And what’s that?

Sharon: Well, I noticed that summer was very happy when she went to the concert with you the other night. She enjoyed that so much, she couldn’t stop talking about it. And I think it was more than just the music that she enjoyed.

Chance: Well, I think you might be reading a little too much into that. That was one of summer’s favorite bands.

Sharon: Then, how do you explain the way she lights up when you walk in the room? I think that summer has developed feelings for you.

Chance: And I think you’re reaching a bit, sharon. We’re nothing but friends.

Sharon: All right. Humor me then. If you and I were not going out, would you be interested in dating her?

Chance: I have no idea how to answer that question. I’ve never thought about it.

Sharon: Totally hypothetical.

Chance: Sharon, I have no idea. However, there is something I do know.

Sharon: What’s that?

Chance: That I’m dating you. I like what we have.

Sharon: Then, tell me, just what is it we have?

Nate: Nikki. How are you?

Nikki: Hello, nate.

Nate: I hope you’re not upset with me.

Nikki: Well, you did tell my husband that you thought I was drinking again, so I’m not real thrilled with you.

Nate: Okay. But was I wrong?

Victoria: Look at me, claire. You know something? Looking into your eyes is not difficult for me. It’s not. And supporting you, it’s even easier. And do you want to know why? Because I want what’s best for you. That’s the least that you deserve. Do you know something? The more that I get to know you, the more I’m around you, the more I witness all of this courage and strength that’s inside of you.

Claire: How can i believe that?

Victoria: You can believe it because it’s true. You saved my mother’s life. And for that, I’m gonna be forever grateful. And standing up to your aunt, that– that was a remarkable act of bravery. And you can trust me when I say, I am so proud of you.

Claire: And the lake house? I saw your faces when you looked at me. There was fear and anger. What I did and the way that you felt, it’s always gonna be in the back of my mind. And I can’t imagine it’s not gonna be in the back of yours too.

Victoria: No, it’s not. It’s not gonna be easy to forget, but that doesn’t mean that I’m not being honest with you right now. I have faith in you and the life that you can have. I know– I know that maybe it doesn’t seem that way now, but maybe that’s something that we can work on, together.

Claire: Maybe you can’t see it because the shock hasn’t worn off yet. You just found out that you have a grown daughter who you thought died all those years ago. When you realize that I’m not that sweet, innocent baby that was taken from you, you’ll see who I really am. You’ll realize that there’s– there’s nothing left. Just a horrible, broken person who tortured you and tried to kill you. When that happens, seeing that look in your eyes, it might just kill me.

Victoria: Claire, please don’t say that. Don’t even think it. I swear to you, your father and I would never look at you that way. Never.

Claire: That’s not a promise you can keep because you can’t predict the future.

Victoria: Well, neither can you. Don’t do this. Don’t shut us out. We just found you. I mean, give us a chance to get to know you.

Claire: I’m sorry. It’s too hard. Every time I see you and cole, I just get this– just this knot in the pit of my stomach bracing for when you hate me again. Your baby died. Your baby eve died that day that she was taken from the hospital. Claire is someone else. Angry and alone. Rejected and abandoned and… I don’t know how I get past that.

Victoria: Look, I know it’s not gonna be easy, okay? But you have to know, you have to know that you’re not in this alone. We’re there with you. And we’ll– we’ll get through it, no matter how long it takes. We’ll just– we’ll get through it, together.

Claire: I’m not strong or brave like you think I am. These things that you think I can do, I just– I can’T. You will always be the parents that abandoned me. And I’m always gonna be the person who tortured you and your family.

Victoria: I don’t think that. I don’t think that and neither should you.

Claire: Please, go. And never come back.

Victoria: I should just– I should let you rest. I– I shouldn’t have come by.

Claire: You’re not listening.

Victoria: I should’ve… look, claire, I think we just need to take this one–

Claire: Just go! Leave! Okay? And do not come back! I’m gonna tell them not to let you visit, okay? This is it.

Victoria: Claire, please. Don’t do this. Let me in. Let me– please let me help you through this. Please.

Nate: Nikki, I alerted victor out of nothing other than concern for you. It wasn’t about malice or any kind of retaliation for letting me go from newman. It was just a doctor’s healing instinct. I guess it’s something you never lose.

Nikki: Well, I do appreciate that. Uh, it’s just that we have had a few family difficulties lately. I’m not going to get into details, but suffice it to say that my family is aware and supportive of my journey. And I am concerned about them as well.

Nate: I’m certainly sorry to hear that. Look, if there’s anything I can do–

Nikki: Thank you, but, uh, we will be fine. There’s no need for you to worry any longer. We will take care of it, together.

Nate: Okay. And um, stay strong and take care of yourself.

Summer: I don’t know what kind of advice I want. That’s why I’m here. But I am sick of dancing around it. I’m sick of feeling confused and I’ve tried everything. I’ve tried distracting myself. Like throwing myself into marchetti and focusing on harrison and doing all those things and– every time I see chance, all of the feelings and– and the questions just creep back in.

Daniel: Well, it sounds like you caught yourself a hard case of infatuation.

Summer: And honestly, I can’t help but wonder if it does go both ways.

Daniel: Well, then my next question is, do you have any reason to think that he and sharon are not happy?

Chance: You think something’s going on between summer and me?

Sharon: No. No, of course not. I– I think I know you better than that.

Chance: What is it? Then why all the questions? Do you think I’m developing feelings for summer?

Sharon: Well, I guess I couldn’t blame you if you did. She’s a beautiful, smart, successful woman.

Chance: And so are you. If not more so.

Sharon: Well, thank you for saying that. But this isn’t about me being insecure or jealous.

Chance: Okay. Then, what’s it about? If I didn’t know any better, it almost feels like you’re trying to provoke some kind of response out of me so you can make a move. Is this your sneaky way of ending things between us?

Sharon: No, that is not what I’m doing at all. Trust me, chance, I adore spending time with you. All of that charm and passion rolled into one sexy package.

Chance: You have a pretty sexy package too.

Sharon: But, I have to be honest with you. I’m not really looking for a serious relationship right now. I’ve just been through a lot in the last few years and I finally feel like my life is settling down and I just love the way that it is right now.

Chance: Well, I hope I haven’t given you the impression that I’m pushing for anything because I’m perfectly happy with the way things are.

Sharon: Okay. Good. Because I feel the same way. But, I know you have a big heart to share and I know that your last relationship got cut short, so it would only be natural that you’re still on the path of trying to find that one big love. And the last thing that I wanna do is lead you on or hold you back.

Chance: Hey, stop. I need you to understand that I am right where I want to be, doing exactly what I want to do, with you.

Summer: They seem pretty happy whenever I see them together, but I actually had this very strange conversation with sharon earlier today about all of this.

Daniel: What?

Summer: Yeah. I– I– I don’t want to get into it, but she basically said that– that they’re kind of just hanging out and having fun. And I got the impression that they hadn’t even discussed any type of future together.

Daniel: Wow. I mean, that sounds a lot like where things stand with me and lily.

Summer: Okay. Well, then that’s why heather thought that she could test the waters with you. And you know what? Screw it. I– I’m gonna do the same with chance.

Nikki: These numbers look good. Let finance know the project is approved.

Audra: All right.

Victoria: I’m sorry to interrupt, but I need to speak with my mother, privately.

Audra: Yeah, of course. Excuse me.

Nikki: Hi, darling. Is everything all right? You look– you look a little anxious.

Victoria: First of all, mom, how are you feeling? Are you sure that you’re ready to be back here at work?

Nikki: Well, I thought that I was. I thought the office would be a good distraction.

Victoria: Did something happen?

Nikki: I almost drank earlier. I– I got very overwhelmed and thought that I couldn’t go another moment without it.

Victoria: You said almost.

Nikki: Well, I consider it a small victory that I was able to stop, but victoria, it was so close.

Victoria: Thank god. That really took a lot of courage.

Nikki: Oddly enough, it was nate who pulled me back.

Victoria: Nate? I don’t understand? How did that happen?

Nikki: I ran into him at society. I don’t think he knew I was about to take a drink or maybe he did. I don’t know. Have you had any recent contact with him?

Victoria: No, not with everything that’s been going on. Besides, I don’t think he’s over being angry at me.

Nikki: Well, he didn’t seem angry at all. In fact, he seemed genuinely concerned for my well-being.

Victoria: Well, that’s not surprising. Despite what dad thinks of him, he is a very kind and compassionate man.

Nikki: Darling, what is it?

Victoria: It’s claire. I feel like maybe I’m losing my connection with her before it had a chance to grow. Mom, I’m scared. I’m scared that I might be losing her again, but this time forever.

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Victoria: Oh, excuse me. Hi. Uh, I’m sorry. I don’t mean to bother you, but I have a question about a patient? That patient. Claire grace. Um, I’m victoria newman.

Therapist: Are you a relative?

Victoria: I’m her mother. She’s been sleeping a lot, hasn’t she? Has she said anything?

Therapist: We tend to do most of the talking, especially in the beginning.

Victoria: She seems to be shutting down. Shutting people out.

[ Sighs ] It scares me.

Lucy: [ Yawns ] Morning.

Daniel: Hey. Good morning. Wow, if I didn’t spend the night watching movies with you and your mom, I’d wonder why you look so rough.

Lucy: Okay, well, some of us are early birds, and some of us don’t like the taste of worms.

Daniel: That’s gross. It’s not that early.

Lucy: Um, where’s mom?

Daniel: She left after midnight.

Lucy: Oh, no fair.

Daniel: Well, you know, she was going to wake you up, but you just looked so asleep. Figured she’d talk to you later.

Lucy: Oh, I– I just assumed that she’d sleep over.

Daniel: Why would you say that?

Phyllis: Good morning. Hey, happy new year.

Christine: Hello.

Phyllis: May I have a cappuccino, please.

[ Sighs ] So, it was fun running into you last night before your evening with danny.

[ Christine chuckles ]

Christine: I’m glad you enjoyed it. Two people who enjoy and respect one another. I know mature relationships don’t really appeal to you, hence your dinner date with tucker mccall. Rather unsavory, even for you.

Phyllis: Like you care about my evening.

Christine: Oh, and like you really are sincerely happy danny and I had a nice new year’S.

Phyllis: I actually am very happy that he got to experience the kind of woman you actually are.

Christine: We had a spectacular night. It was an evening to remember. One that even you couldn’t ruin, no matter how hard you tried.

Daniel: You know, you still haven’t answered my question.

Lucy: What question?

Daniel: Why would you think that your mother would spend the night here? She has a place of her own.

Lucy: I don’t know. It was late. Old people get sleepy.

Daniel: Old people get sleepy, really?

Lucy: I mean, am I wrong? It was late and you two were both passed out on the couch. I just thought you were both down for the night.

Daniel: You, uh, didn’t think to maybe wake us up?

Lucy: What? No way. You two were so cute. Look, I even took a picture. Look, two ancient fossils preserved forever in the sedimentary layer sleeping through yet another new year’S.

Daniel: Very funny.

Lucy: You two are just so adorable, I couldn’t resist.

Daniel: Uh, yes, with even less energy than a couple of old dinosaurs, right? What? What’s wrong?

Lucy: No, nothing, nothing.

Daniel: Oh, wow, yeah, that was very convincing.

Lucy: Look, I know this will sound stupid, but I– I just was really hoping for us all to have breakfast together, just the three of us like the old times. That’s all.

Daniel: Hey, um, heather, I didn’t, uh–

Heather: I– I didn’t either. I– I don’t know what happened, but… you felt it, too, didn’t you?

Phyllis: You know, I am so sorry you see me as a threat.

Christine: Not at all what I meant.

Phyllis: Okay, well, ruining your evening wasn’t at all on my agenda, especially since I had an eventful new year’s eve planned for myself.

Christine: Your last minute plans with tucker, your little date. Comparing scandals must have taken hours.

Phyllis: Okay, well, say what you will about tucker mccall. I mean, he is provocative and he’s dangerous, but he knows how to have a good time.

Christine: Knowledge. Yeah, that’s important. It’s very powerful. Like, for example, I know that you made a move on danny. I also know it has nothing to do with any real feelings and everything to do with this ridiculous rivalry you continue to hold on to.

Phyllis: I’m sorry, rivalry? With who?

Christine: Jealousy, obsession, inability to move on. Call it what you want. You’re amazing to me, phyllis. You got your life back, your freedom, and instead of enjoying that success, you’re humiliating yourself by going after some guy that doesn’t even want you? I mean, you can’t take a hint. You don’t see the signs. This is a fatal flaw.

Phyllis: It sounds like you’re picking a fight with the wrong woman.

Christine: Just stop inserting yourself where you’re not wanted. Focus on your kids. Focus on your job. Log onto some dating app and bother some random stranger, but leave us alone.

Phyllis: [ Laughs ] Sounds like you’re afraid.

Christine: And you know what? You’re delusional if you think danny will ever think of you as anything other than a mistake he couldn’t get rid of.

Summer: Whoa, hey. Seriously? Is this the way that you two want to start the new year?

Victoria: Every time that we’ve come to visit, it just seems lately she’s– she’s asleep.

Therapist: It isn’t unusual for survivors of stressful situations or trauma.

Victoria: Well, would it be okay if I just sit with her, um, to talk with her? Look, I won’t try to force anything. I just feel like if she hears my voice and feels the presence of someone who cares about her…

Therapist: I’ll be back to check on you both.

Victoria: Thank you.

Summer: Okay, can you both just not–

Christine: Summer, I’m sorry, but your mom did break speed records when it came to ruining her resolution to become a better person.

Phyllis: Okay, well, how about I keep this one?

Summer: Wait, is this really how you want to start fresh?

Phyllis: I’m sorry that she’s afraid of a little friendly rivalry.

Christine: Over a human being. Danny is a person.

Phyllis: Are you saying he’s not a catch?

Christine: I’m done here. Um, danny’s waiting for me anyway. Happy new year’s, sweetheart. Good luck with that.

Phyllis: Oh, my god. That’s amazing. You see what she’s doing? She’s trying to provoke me on purpose.

Summer: So, what, you’re– you’re all in on this? You’re chasing after danny?

Phyllis: When did it become illegal or immoral to reconnect with a friend?

Summer: What kind of connecting are we talking about, mom?

Phyllis: Summer, a woman never kisses and tells.

Summer: You kissed him?

Phyllis: Yes. It was new year’s eve. I kissed him. Big deal. It was actually really nice.

Summer: Ugh, mom.

Phyllis: They’re not together, they’re not in a committed relationship. They just had dinner.

Summer: It doesn’t bother you that he has feelings for someone else?

Phyllis: No. It should actually bother her that he has feelings for me, okay? He has feelings for me. And since I’m, you know, the better option, he should go for it.

Summer: It doesn’t embarrass you to act like this?

Phyllis: Are you kidding me? I’m not embarrassed at all. You see, I’m single. She’s still married. Yeah, she should be embarrassed. She follows him around with her puppy dog eyes. Seriously. And until danny tells me he’s 100% not interested, I’m keeping my options open.

Daniel: Heather–

Heather: No. We don’t need to talk about this, because I–

Daniel: No, we have to talk about this, we should talk about this. We can’t have any kind of miscommunication or misunderstanding. It’s not good for us. It’s not good for lucy, it’s–

Heather: Daniel. I know.

Daniel: I’m with lily now. You know, it’s–

Heather: Okay, which is why it’s so crazy because I– I wasn’t thinking, I– I– it just– I don’t know the word. It felt natural.

Daniel: No, no, no, no. Don’t say that.

Heather: It did, it was like we transported to a different time when it was just us and it was– it was years ago, and we were so close and happy. Nothing had– I’m so– I don’t know.

Daniel: You’re talking about before I turned toxic and before I ruined everything. Look, I am glad that we were able to get past that. Your forgiveness, it means the world to me. It’s more than I deserve.

Heather: No, you’ve worked so hard. Lucy sees it and so do I. You’re– you’re your old self.

Daniel: No, I am not. That guy, he– he went down a black hole. And I can’t predict the future, but I don’t see me ever doing that again.

Heather: Which is wonderful.

Daniel: That also means that there’s no going back for me. I’m not that person anymore. We– we never got a– a chance at that happily ever after, you know?

Heather: But we had a glimpse, a really good one. And I got tangled in old memories.

Daniel: I get it.

Heather: We were each other’s forever for so long and I– we shared a lot.

Daniel: Yeah, we did. We probably got more happiness than most people ever get a chance at. But I am with lily now.

Heather: Which is why I hope she never hears about this ridiculous blunder of mine.

Daniel: No. No, no, no, no. Hey. It was nothing.

Lucy: Dad. Hey.

Daniel: Hey.

Lucy: Where’d you go? You were just a million miles away. Everything okay?

Lucy: I don’t know. It just– you were sitting there staring into space.

Daniel: Yes, what you were just witnessing was genius at work. I– I was thinking about my next project.

Lucy: Ah. Go, you.

Daniel: Is that a breakfast bar? No, no, that’s unacceptable. Give me that, give me that. This today is an abomination. I thought about what you said, and you know what, you’re right. We get one crack at this new year thing, so I think that we should have breakfast at the table with conversation.

Lucy: Are you making what I’m hoping you’re making?

Daniel: It is my specialty, so I think I kind of have to. I mean, family tradition, right?

Lucy: So pancakes?

Daniel: Pancakes!

Lucy: With bananas?

Daniel: If there’s another way, I don’t want to know about it.

Danny: Did I hear pancakes?

Daniel: Hey, you heard pancakes, yes. Uh, brunch at the table, romalotti style. The more the merrier.

Danny: Yes, we are doing the new year right. Fun.

Lucy: Oh, I’m starving, so make tons.

Danny: Yes, tons!

Daniel: There shall be tons.

[ Lucy chuckles ]

[ Phone chimes ]

Phyllis: You know, summer, I’m working for what I want and I feel good around danny. Let’s let him decide who he wants, who he chooses to be in his life. And he’s a creative artist, I’m sure he’s going to choose the woman who makes him laugh and brings joy to his life.

Summer: Okay, and then what?

Phyllis: Happiness. Mutual happiness.

Summer: No, seriously, mom, let’s play this out a little bit, what happens next? What happens when you do something that danny finds unethical or you pick another fight with christine, or you push danny to the edge just by being yourself? What happens then?

Phyllis: Danny is good for me. He’s a good influence in my life, so those things will not occur.

[ Summer chuckles ]

Summer: So, danny is a magic bullet that’s going to help you turn your life around? Mom, be for real, you haven’t even thought about danny since I’ve been alive. Something– something happened. Something made you decide to want him now.

Phyllis: You know, summer, when the universe puts something in your path, something so great, you can’t ignore it, and, my goodness, I’ll push against any woman who tries to get in my way regarding danny.

Summer: You’re dragging danny into your drama just to stick it to christine.

Danny: You must be a mind reader. Yeah, I was literally just about to call you and invite you over for pancakes.

Christine: Ah, is that what smells so good?

Danny: Yeah, we got a bunch of them. Daniel’s in there mixing things up with lucy.

Christine: I see. I need to drop by more often.

Danny: Oh, you definitely should. I mean, you never know what we are cooking up here. He’s making them with fresh bananas and lucy’s mixing mangoes and oranges into the juicer with who knows what. And let me tell you something. Uh, the music, well, is going to be–

Christine: Oh, pure magic.

Danny: Now with talk like that, you have to stay.

Christine: Well, uh, it sounds and it smells tempting and, um, I do want to spend more time with you.

Danny: Well, we should do it then.

Christine: Mm-hmm. I just– I have an errand to run.

Danny: On new year’s day? Well, I would say you’re all work and no fun, but last night would prove that theory wrong.

Christine: Yeah, it was spectacular, wasn’t it?

Danny: Yeah. Had an amazing night.

Christine: Me too. That’s why I’m here.

[ Danny laughs ]

Danny: Now, you’ve got me really interested.

Christine: Do you still like adventure?

Danny: I live for it.

[ Both laugh ]

Christine: I was, um, hoping you’d say that. And now, here’s the question. If you’re free this weekend.

Danny: I am.

Christine: Okay. Then, let’s run away together. Let’s get out of town, take a little trip.

Danny: Any place special in mind?

Christine: How about the lake?

Danny: Is there something happening at the lake?

Christine: Yeah, I’m hoping for some quiet time, a fireplace, no interruptions or distractions and then… we can figure out what happens next.

Victoria: I know. I know you’re probably scared and confused. You probably don’t know who to believe. Especially after everything that your aunt jordan did to you. And my mother, who’s your grandmother.

[ Victoria sighs ] Just want you to know that you’re not alone. There are so, so many people. Aunts and cousins and uncles and friends that want to fold you into their lives. Whenever you’re ready. There’s no rush. I mean, I know that this is all so new, and there’s a lot of work to do, but I’m ready, claire. And so is your father, cole. We just want– want to know you. And we want you to know the truth about who we are. We’re family. No, I know that it’s not going to happen overnight, I know that, but you’re strong. It’s in your dna. We’re here for you. I promise you that. You’re safe here with us. You have my word.

Danny: Are you asking me out on a date?

[ Christine sighs ]

Christine: If you have to ask, it’s not a good sign.

Danny: No, no, no, I just want to confirm my good luck.

Christine: No, no, I’m just so rusty at this. It’s been so long since I’ve asked someone on a date or– or away.

Danny: Well, I am glad it’s me.

Christine: Yeah, me too. As long as the answer is yes.

Danny: Yes. Absolutely. Definitely.

Christine: Yes. Okay.

Danny: Yeah. We’re going to do this.

Christine: Okay. All right. Um, I– I am going to plan everything, okay?

Danny: I’m really looking forward to it.

Christine: It’s going to be–

Danny: Incredible. I know.

Christine: Yeah. Incredible. It’s going to be so incredible. Okay, so just wait here and I’ll call you.

Danny: I’ll wait here. Yeah. Okay.

Christine: Okay, so let’s say– I mean, yep. Okay.

Danny: All right. Yes.

Christine: Oh! Happy new year.

Heather: Ha– happy new year.

Christine: Bye.

Heather: Bye.

Danny: Uh, come on in.

Heather: Oh.

[ Danny chuckles ]

Danny: So, how are burgers and rom-coms?

Heather: Very, very–

Lucy: Best new year’s ever. But mom, you really should have stayed over. There was plenty of room in my bed.

Heather: Oh! Yeah, no, thank you. Sharing a bed with you is like battling a ninja. It’s just dropkicks and all these arm flicks.

Lucy: Hey, you’re gonna miss my nighttime shenanigans when I go to college.

Heather: No, I won’T. Because I will be applying to universities with you.

Lucy: Oh.

Heather: Yeah, I could see it now. We could dorm together. We could apply for all the same classes. We could sit up in the dorm room all night, pulling all-nighters talking about boys.

Daniel: Boys? Who said boys? Who’s talking about boys? Hey, heather. Hi.

Heather: Hi. Um, is– is it okay, me being here?

Lucy: Well, I mean, of course. We couldn’t have banana pancakes without you.

Daniel: Right. Of course.

Phyllis: Maybe I just want to be in love, summer. It’s a natural human response and reaction to want to be in love. You know, to want the absolute best for someone and be the most important person in somebody else’s life.

Summer: Yeah, sure, that’s fair, but wanting something or– or someone doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re going to get it.

Phyllis: You know, here’s the thing about life after heartbreak. You– you say, “hey, all right, well, that didn’t work, I was all in. I was all in, and that didn’t work. All right, well, the fairy tale turned into a nightmare. No big deal, I’ll just move on with my life.” And you just figure, “all right, so I guess, um… no one’s going to want me again. I’m fine with it.” And you realize that no one’s going to make you feel so alive and no one will make you feel safe. So, you build up a bunch of walls to keep the interlopers out, right? And then, one sneaks in. And all of a sudden, your world has changed. And you look at yourself in the mirror and actually like what you see. You know? And then your heart skips a beat when you see him from across a room. And he’s looking at you and all of a sudden, you do feel alive. Oh, you feel so alive. And you’re laughing out loud again. And you’re listening to every stupid story that he tells because it’s the most fascinating thing in the world. And you are, in fact, in love, again.

Summer: Wow. Mom, if that’s really the way that you feel about danny.

Phyllis: Well, maybe I was talking about you and chance.

Summer: Are you serious right now?

[ Summer scoffs ] Why– why would you do that? Why would you try to turn this around on me? This isn’t about me. This is about you and the lines that you’re crossing, not me. Why would you bring up my situation and throw it in my face to deflect from your actions? I mean, that’s just messed up.

Phyllis: That’s not what I’m doing. I’m not dodging my own issues, okay? I’m not. I’m just telling you that when you have a real connection with someone, that the universe put it there, you can’t deny it, summer.

[ Summer scoffs ]

[ Phyllis sighs ] Life is so short. Summer, it is so short. You don’t get brownie points somewhere because you didn’t go after the thing that you really wanted. What’s happened to you? You used to be so brave. What’s happened?

Summer: I’m an adult who can control her actions.

Phyllis: You’re afraid is what you are. The old summer was passionate–

Summer: The– the old summer was entitled. No, she was a brat.

Phyllis: And filled with life is what the old summer was. The old summer would have never let chance walk away without telling him how she really felt, ever.

[ Summer scoffs ] Ever. Happy new year. I really, really hope it’s a good one for you.

Heather: Just don’t eat often off of this.

Danny: I– I got to say it, you have outdone yourself.

Daniel: Oof.

Danny: These pancakes, they rock on.

[ Daniel laughs ]

Daniel: Yeah, I don’t really like to toot my own horn, but maybe somebody else can get me a toot toot?

Lucy and heather: Toot toot.

Daniel: Thank you. Thank you very much.

Danny: Hey, when you get a minute, you mind writing down the recipe for me?

Daniel: Yeah, no, not at all. Right after you write down the recipe for your sauce for me.

Heather: They’re still doing this dance?

Lucky: Oh, yeah, some things never change.

Daniel: What’d you think? Pancakes as good as you remember?

Heather: Oh. Um.

Lucy: Hmm.

Heather: Hmm. No.

Daniel: No?

Heather: No. Because they were better. They were better. Did I scare you there? No, these tasted like, you know, like, when you wake up after a really cozy sleep and you’re just– you’re in a house where everything’s familiar and you hear the voices and the singing and the footsteps, and, you know, everyone’s going to wake up soon and be around the table and telling the same old jokes and laughing at the same stupid stories, making all the new memories. That’s what this tasted like. Home.

[ Daniel chuckles ] That was a lot for pancakes.

Daniel: No, no, I totally understand.

Heather: They were that good, guys.

[ All laugh ]

Sharon: I guess I could just smile and pretend I didn’t overhear you and your mother.

Summer: Talking about chance. Sharon, oh, my god, I– I– I– I’m so sorry.

Sharon: You’d be surprised the things I hear around this place.

Summer: I don’t suppose that we could just, um, pretend like that, uh, never happened? I– I really am beyond horrified.

Sharon: Oh, there’s no need.

Summer: No, um, it’s wrong and look, my mom doesn’t get that, but I do.

Sharon: Even if i hadn’t overheard, it’s very obvious. You enjoy being around him.

Summer: Well, I mean, yeah, chance is a nice guy, but I promise you, I haven’t, nor would I ever, do anything that would compromise your relationship or make either of you feel uncomfortable.

Sharon: It’s very mature of you, summer.

Summer: I’m trying.

Sharon: Well, I know how difficult it can be.

Summer: Sharon, you– you don’t have to answer this if you don’t want to, but I am wondering, um… are you in love with chance?

Daniel: You guys are sure I can’t help with anything?

Lucy: No, no, no, me and mom have it under control.

Heather: You cooked, so we clean, those have always been the rules.

Daniel: Well, it’s nice to know that some things don’t change. What?

Danny: You gonna explain that?

Daniel: What do you mean?

Danny: Take your pick, there’s so much going on. You’ve got your daughter playing matchmaker. At least, she hopes she is. And the way that you and heather are looking at each other.

Daniel: Uh, well, I wish i could tell you that you’re crazy and you’re seeing things, but…

Danny: But whatever’s happening here, daniel, you gotta straighten it out, and fast. Okay, you gotta let people know where they stand so there’s no miscommunications.

Daniel: Well, you just got this all figured out, don’t you?

[ Danny sighs ]

Danny: I’ve been around the block a time or six.

Daniel: Oh, I know. Oh, king of rekindled romances. How was your date with chris?

Danny: It went well. Yeah. So well, the fact that phyllis herself couldn’t send our night off the rails.

Daniel: What do you mean? What’d she do?

Danny: The story about how your mother tried to steal the new year is going to have to wait. I want to know what’s going on right now with you and heather.

Daniel: That was breakfast.

Danny: Right.

Daniel: It was.

Danny: Daniel, I have seen you fall in and out of love over the years. You’re a romantic. I can relate to that. You don’t take love lightly and you know what that means? That means that when you feel it, it’s hard to let it go.

Daniel: Dad, just because you and chris are giving things another shot doesn’t mean I’m going to do the same thing.

Danny: But does she know it?

Daniel: I have been very clear.

Danny: Have you? Really? Because if I can’t see it, are you sure heather can?

Heather: Breakfast was delicious.

Daniel: Well, I’m glad you could join us.

Heather: I gotta eat and run.

Danny: Oh, already?

Heather: Yeah, I’ve got some contracts needing my immediate attention and don’t want to blow the new job already.

Daniel: Right, but, I mean, you know, now at least you’ll have the energy to get the job done right?

Heather: Or take a nap because I’m so peacefully perfectly stuffed.

Lucy: Well, there’s a couch right here and it’s calling your name.

Heather: Okay, stop. She’s a bad influence. I’m going. I’m going.

Daniel: What about you? What’s your day look like?

Lucy: Leg day at the gym. Oh, wait, mom, can i catch a ride, actually? Right, I’ll get ready and I’ll be in the car in, like, five minutes, okay?

Heather: Hurry up.

Lucy: I’ll be like the wind.

Heather: Okay. All right. Well, that was, um, the best breakfast I’ve had all year.

Daniel: I’ll take it.

Heather: So, the rest of 2024 has a lot to live up to. Thank you for making a spot for me at your table.

Daniel: There will always be a place for you here.

Heather: That’s good to know.

Daniel: I, um, I would say have fun at work, but I don’t know if that’s possible on new year’s day.

Heather: It will be for me because being here with all of you this morning was a great way to start the year, so I’m good.

Daniel: Good. Me too.

Heather: Good.

[ Daniel laughs ] Yeah. Okay.

Daniel: Um, I’ll– I’ll see you out. You have a good day.

Heather: You as well. Bye.

Daniel: Bye. What? Look, I know what you’re going to say.

Danny: Does it sound something like, “what in the hell are you getting yourself into?”

Victoria: I wanted to bring you something. I– I didn’t know what you wanted. I don’t know what you’d like to do. I can’t wait to find out. I know you must be really scared, claire. And honestly, I don’t really know what comes next for us.

[ Victoria sighs ] But I am so grateful that you’re in my life. I don’t know if you’re asleep or if you can hear me. If I’m getting through to you at all. I’m– I’m just gonna leave these here.

[ Victoria sighs ] Well, there she is. Happy new year, claire.

Sharon: “Do I love chance?” Um, that’s a bit of a personal question, don’t you think?

Summer: Yes, it is. And it’s totally none of my business. I realize that.

Sharon: Thank you for understanding.

Summer: Well, I– i am asking, though, woman to woman, just to kind of know where things stand between you guys. Well, I can’t speak for chance, but we enjoy spending time together and talking, um, but we, uh, we don’t have any expectations or labels or pressure.

Summer: Sounds really nice, but pretty casual.

Sharon: Which is perfect for me right now because that’s about all I can handle. What my heart needs right now is to just have fun. I need to figure out who I am again. I’ve lived so many different lives. Wife, ex, widow, mother who has been through a terrible loss and all of my different career paths. My life is starting over for me again. I know how lucky I am to have this opportunity with my new company. My future is wide open and that’s all I want right now. That’s all that I have room for. Does that make sense?

Chance: Morning, ladies. Everything all right?

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Cole: Should we, uh, get some bubbly since we missed the countdown?

Victoria: Do you really want some?

Cole: Well, I just want to help take your mind off today. And if that means champagne, I’m in.

Victoria: Thank you. I– I really appreciate that. But honestly, I’m just really not in the mood after getting claire settled in.

Cole: Our daughter’s been through hell and back. You know, that was before jordan kidnapped her for round two at the cabin. I mean, the important thing is– is that she’s safe now. And we’re gonna do everything we can to keep her safe.

Victoria: But that’s what we said we were gonna do, didn’t we? We said we would help her. And then jordan came and took her again and she nearly killed her. I mean, how much more can one person take? I’m worried, cole. I’m– I’m scared. I’m scared that she’s slipping further away.

Claire: This is where I live now. This is where I might always live. There’s no one to believe in. No one to trust. Not aunt jordan, who said it was us against the world, but she lied. She saved herself at the lake house and left me to take the fall. Then broke me out of here only to try and kill me. That was the way she loved me. Maybe all I deserved. Victoria and cole. They say I’m theirs, but there’s fear in their eyes. That’s not love. It never will be. I have no one. I’m nothing and I always will be.

[ Nikki exhaling ]

Victor: My sweet baby. I removed the temptation, you know.

Nikki: You have to protect me from myself. Makes me feel a little mad. But I’m grateful.

Victor: I felt you get out of bed. My baby is struggling, aren’t you, hm?

Nikki: I don’t think I’m gonna make it this time.

Sharon: Wow, nick. I’m so sorry that you went through all of this. And I had no idea.

Nick: I mean, we barely got through the first ordeal. And then jordan tried to kill mom and claire all over again.

Sharon: But she’s locked up now?

Nick: Yes. Hopefully, for a very long time.

Sharon: And how is victoria holding up? I can’t imagine how hard this must be for her. Finding out that her daughter didn’t die. And eve– claire had a whole childhood, a whole lifetime really, being a part of jordan’s evil revenge plot.

Nick: Yeah. Can you imagine the emotional toll it’s gonna take on vic? I mean, to reconnect with her daughter, who has hated her mom her whole life?

Sharon: With time and patience and the right therapy, I’m sure that eventually, claire will get past her anger. And she’ll see her parents in a new light.

Nick: I wish you could be her therapist.

Victoria: What if it’s just too much? She’s already had so much to unpack with her doctors. Decades of brainwashing. And then, on top of that, her aunt turns completely against her as well.

Cole: That’s another reason to be grateful that jordan is now out of all of our lives, thanks to your mom. I mean, nikki is one brave, strong woman. She saved herself and she saved our daughter.

Victoria: I know that. I hate to think about what would have happened if mom hadn’t fought so hard. But I can’t stop thinking about claire and what it must have been like for her. Her aunt tried to kill her.

Cole: We just have to make sure that claire knows that she’s not alone. She’s got us.

Claire: They know I’m a monster. It’s in their eyes. I can’t see that look anymore. So, I just have to keep them away. Don’t let anyone get close. Not the doctor’s, not my parents. Stop! Don’t call them that. They are victoria and cole, not mom or dad, or my parents. They’re the people who might have died. And I’m the one who could have helped kill them. They wanted a sweet, perfect baby girl. That’s not me. I’m no one. They can’t love me. And I can’t love them. This is the way it’ll always be.

Victor: I’ll get you some tea so you can sleep, all right?

Nikki: I don’t wanna sleep. It just brings nightmares of jordan.

Victor: Okay. Well, then maybe we can stay up and watch the sunrise. How’s that?

Nikki: I remember when we used to do that. When we were much younger.

Victor: You know, I have an idea. We can play chess or cards. Or we can tell each other stories.

Nikki: Stories?

Victor: Yeah.

Nikki: After all these years, don’t you think we know each other’s stories?

Victor: No, baby. I love to hear your stories. Never enough of them, okay? Anything to help you get through the night. And tomorrow night and the night after. I’m here for you, my baby.

Nikki: You are my rock.

Victor: I’ll be here for you.

Nikki: I don’t know what I would do without you.

Victor: Mm.

Nikki: Do you remember the bad times? When I was at my worst?

Victor: Mm-hmm. Yep. I remember how angry I was with you when I realized how dependent you had become about alcohol, you know. I knew then you were trying to medicate the pain that you suffered from that riding accident. Look at all this booze. Do you think I’ve found it all? Or do you have some more stuff stashed all over the house? I bet you have hidden the stuff all over the house, haven’t you?

Nikki: I’m sorry.

Victor: Don’t you tell me that you’re sorry, for heaven’s sake. What the hell does that mean? You’re telling me that you wanna stop drinking, all the while you’re having vodka with orange juice! Are you so locked into this lifestyle that nothing matters to you? That your family doesn’t matter to you? Your children don’t matter to you? Your friends don’t matter to you? All that matters to you is this damn bottle! Right?

Nikki: That was a terrible day. But you were right. Even your anger didn’t stop me from drinking that day. But it didn’t stop you from helping me either. I mean, you could have walked out. But you didn’T.

Victor: Come here. I didn’t walk out on you then and I will not now. You are the love of my life, okay? I will always protect you, my baby. I will always protect you.

Sharon: Well, claire is in good hands. Memorial has some of the best psychiatric care in the country.

Nick: I know. I just– I hate seeing vic go through something like this. And I know you have a real gift helping people through tough times. And not just as a therapist, but as a friend.

Sharon: Well, in that case, why don’t you let me help you as a friend? You’re always looking after everybody. You’ve been through a trauma yourself. How are you holding up?

Nick: I’m fine. The knife wound is healing.

Sharon: And emotionally?

Nick: I’m good. Honestly, the only thing I’m worried about is my family. That is what keeps me up at night. I have to make sure they heal and get through this. And before you ask, that’s how I’m taking care of myself.

Sharon: Then, I won’t push. But you do know you don’t have to go through this alone.

Nick: I’m not alone. I’ve got friends. I’ve got friends like you. I’ve got an amazing family. We’re going to get through this. It will happen.

Adam: Well, look at us. Drinking champagne, like a normal new year’s eve.

Sally: Not like our first one.

Adam: I specifically remember saying no to a new year’s eve date that year.

Sally: And we didn’t celebrate new year’s eve. There was not a noisemaker or a piece of confetti to be seen.

Adam: It was just decorations from every other holiday.

Sally: And we watched north by northwest.

Adam: Because of your cary grant fixation.

Sally: Well… and I didn’t serve champagne.

Adam: No, of course not. It was– it was– it was vodka and caviar.

Sally: I adhered to your rules.

Adam: Mm… you found a loophole.

Sally: Well, I would argue that neither of us are big on doing what other people do.

Adam: Well, you got me there.

Sally: And I’d also say that neither of us wanted to spend new year’s alone.

Adam: Not then and not now. You know what? I think that we should turn the clock back to 11:59 and 45 seconds.

Sally: Right now?

Adam: Yeah. I mean, it’s so clichéd to celebrate new year’s at actual midnight with the crowd and all the noise. I mean, look at this place. We nearly have it all to ourselves.

Sally: So, you’re suggesting a loophole?

Adam: I am.

Sally: Okay. Yeah, let’s do it. Ready?

Adam: Uh-huh. Ten, nine.

Sally: Eight, seven.

Adam: Six, five.

Both: Four, three, two, one.

Adam: Happy new year, sally.

Sally: Happy new year, adam.

Adam: You know, we have come this far on the whole traditional new year’s eve thing. We’re just missing one thing.

Sally: And what’s that?

Adam: We kiss.

Nikki: You didn’t give up. You got me to go to rehab.

Victor: But you did the hard work. You got sober.

Nikki: Yeah. It worked for a while. Then, maggie and deacon happened.

Victor: Oh, for heaven’s sake. I forgot those two psychos. They were trying to ruin your life, but they didn’t now, did they?

Nikki: You were there for me then too.

Victor: Yes. I brought you something. It’s a birthday gift.

Nikki: Victor. You just bringing me here. I mean, coming all this way is– is the best gift you could have given me.

Victor: Just open it.

Nikki: If you insist. It’s lovely.

Victor: It’s a chinese symbol of courage and strength. So if you ever need any of that, you just take a look at this, okay?

Nikki: I will.

Victor: Come here. This is more difficult for me than it is for you, I think.

Nikki: No.

Victor: I want you to know, my sweetheart, that no matter what happens to us and has happened to us, and a lot of things have happened to us, but your strength and my strength, but your strength primarily, have held our family together. And it will continue to do that, okay?

Nikki: Courage and strength.

Victor: Mm-hmm.

Nikki: You knew what I needed to hear at that moment.

Victor: Yes, my sweet love. It’s who you are. We got through it. You got sober and you will do it again. We work for this as a family, okay? I have a lot of plans for 2024. A lot of plans for our whole family. Come here.

Victoria: I think that we just have to accept that there’s no way of making up for what we lost with claire. We just have to move forward.

Cole: You’re right. She needs us. Now, all that really matters is taking care of her.

Victoria: Do you wanna know something? You have been such a positive force for me through all of this. You’ve really helped me to stay focused on what’s important.

Cole: Our daughter.

Victoria: Yeah.

Cole: Yeah.

Victoria: Gosh, what a way for us to, uh, to reconnect. I mean, it’s been such a long time since we’ve seen each other.

Cole: Yeah, too long. I don’t think we ever really got over losing baby eve. I know I told claire not to go down this road, but she’s right. I just can’t help but think how different things might have been. You know, if jordan hadn’t taken our daughter and would raising her have brought us back together? And how much would things have changed for us? For all of us?

Sally: You’re pushing it again.

Adam: Well, you know, me. I can’t help myself when it comes to you.

Sally: There. One legitimate new year’s eve kiss.

Adam: Fair enough. But just to be clear, this does not count as the date that you agreed to. Which technically, I don’t think we’ve had yet.

Sally: I would have to check the fine print because I do seem to recall that we did have one dinner, as well as a lunch.

Adam: Okay, you may be right. Which means… are we dating?

Sally: Definitely not yet. And also, pushing.

Adam: Hey, don’t blame me. Okay? I’m just– I’m wrapped up in all this excitement of actually celebrating a new year’S. It’s a new beginning. It’s a new opportunity.

Sally: I’m really excited for 2024. After all these long days and late nights, I think my business is ready to take off and I’m just finally feeling like my old self.

Adam: You got that spectra energy back? I’m really glad to hear that. I think 2024 is going to be a great year for me as well.

Sally: How so?

Adam: Well, my relationship with my father is actually good. It’s on a positive upswing. And call me pushy, but I’m optimistic about us. I think we’re on the cusp of a really great second act.

Nikki: Morning, darling.

Victor: Hi, my sweetheart. My baby. Hi, my baby. Oh, come here. What a beautiful morning it is, you know. I’m just sorry we didn’t stay up long enough to watch the sunrise.

Nikki: I’m not. I finally got some sleep.

Victor: Good.

Nikki: Thanks to drifting off on your arms down here. It’s the first time I haven’t had any nightmares since this whole thing started.

Victor: I am very happy to hear that. I really am. Why are you dressed for work? Why don’t you take the day off? You and I can walk around the ranch. Thank the good lord for all the blessings.

Nikki: Well, that sounds lovely.

Victor: Yeah.

Nikki: Can I have a rain check? ‘Cause I think it will be good for me to be at work. It’s a new year. I can have a fresh start. In fact, I’m gonna be going to a morning A.A. Meeting on the way.

Victoria: Mom, dad. Happy new year.

Nikki: Hi, sweetheart.

Victor: Hi, sweet girl.

Victoria: Hi, dad.

Nikki: Well, what brings you by at this hour?

Victoria: You. I wanted to check on you and see how you’re doing. It’s good to see you looking so well.

Nikki: Oh, thank you. I am doing much better, thanks to your father. In fact, I’m on my way out to a meeting.

Victoria: Great.

Nikki: Will I see both of you at the office?

Victoria: Mom, are you sure you’re ready to go back to work? I mean, you know, nobody would begrudge you for taking a little time off after everything you’ve been through.

Victor: I said the same thing.

Nikki: Well, that’s true. But, uh, your father has reminded me that I have faced worse and gotten through it, so I intend to do it again.

Victor: I think you already are.

Victoria: You two. You’re both such an inspiration, the way you’re always there for each other.

Nikki: The way we’re all there for each other.

Victor: You know, I think we all know that we love each other. And we’ll overcome any kind of difficulties that life will throw at us.

[ Sally sighing ]

[ Phone ringing ]

Adam: Hey there. How was the rest of your night?

Sally: I went straight to sleep. You cured my restlessness.

Adam: So, I bored you? Is that what you’re saying?

Sally: You are a lot of things, but boring is not one of them. How about you?

Adam: Uh, pretty much the same. Woke up ready to tackle 2024. But seriously, thank you for salvaging new year’s eve for me.

Sally: Well, that’s actually why I was calling. I wanted to thank you, formally. I was wondering if you were free tonight for dinner?

Adam: As in a date? Or is this another loophole?

[ Sally chuckling ]

Sally: No. No, just a real honest-to-goodness date.

Adam: Um, let me check my schedule.

Sally: Oh, excuse me. I didn’t realize you were so popular.

Adam: Hey, what a coincidence. I’m free. I can’t wait.

I have type 2 diabetes,

Cole: Hey.

Victoria: Hey. How is she?

Cole: She’s sleeping.

Victoria: We never got to watch her sleep like this. All those years that we could have argued over bedtime, read her stories, soothed her when she was sick.

Cole: Hey. We agreed. There’s no looking back, only forward.

Nikki: And I haven’t been sleeping because I’m scared of the nightmares. Drinking always used to mask those painful feelings and anxiety. Well, that’s the fallacy, right? We know that that is not true. It just makes the thoughts worse and then we need to drink more. Okay. Today’s gratitude list. Last night, my husband stayed up with me so that I wouldn’t have to be alone for those thoughts and feelings. I know, right? He is my rock. He’s always been my rock. And as grateful as I am to have him, I know that I can’t lean on him to get through this. He– he can’t keep me sober. I know that. I only– I can do it. And what’s frustrating is so many people in the world think that it sounds simple. Just don’t take a drink. We know that it’s not that easy, don’t we? I am not gonna white knuckle this. If I don’t wanna be a dry drunk, I have to wrap my mind around what happened to me. There’s a lot of demons that I have to face if i wanna get sober.

Adam: I can’t believe that all of this is going on. All of you. You nearly died. And nick, the, uh, knife wound. That was the personal matter that you couldn’t tell me about?

Nick: Yeah, there’s kind of been a lot going on. I haven’t exactly been in the mood for sharing.

Adam: What are you talking about? I’m your brother and– and I’m your son. I mean, how could you keep me in the dark about this? Whether you like it or not, I’m a part of this family. Is it too much to ask to be kept in the loop about something this big?

Victor: Stop it, right there. We called you in as a family. Want to fill you in.

Adam: And victoria has a grown child that she thought was dead this entire time? I mean, I– I can’t even imagine how she must be feeling. Is she okay to work?

Nick: Do not start with that, adam.

Adam: It’s out of simple concern. There’s no ulterior motives–

Victor: Guys, will you stop it now? Once and for all, we work together as a family. As one, as a unit. That’s how we have survived all these years. And we will continue to survive. Not the two of you arguing. I’m tired of it!

Sharon: Okay. One black coffee to go.

Victoria: Thank you.

Sharon: And I don’t wanna step out of line or anything, but nick told me about what happened. Everything. How are you holding up?

Victoria: To be honest, I’m not sure.

Sharon: Well, if you ever want someone to talk to, don’t hesitate to ask.

Victoria: I appreciate that. Actually, do you have a couple of minutes?

Sharon: Of course.

Victoria: I feel like I don’t know what I’m doing or what to do.

Sharon: Well, I imagine that’s not a familiar feeling for you.

Victoria: No, it’s– it’s not.

Sharon: Well, why don’t you start with what you do know?

Victoria: Cole and I would really love to find a way to be able to connect with claire. But I just don’t know how to even start with that. And she– she was raised hating us and thinking that we abandoned her. I mean, how do you undo all of that?

Sharon: Don’t think of it as undoing it. Think of it more as showing her who you really are. And that’s not gonna happen overnight.

Victoria: True. It’s really hard being patient. We’ve already lost so much time with claire.

Sharon: My biggest advice, you have to take care of your own psyche. This is gonna be hard on you too.

Victoria: Yeah. Thank you. I’m actually– I’m starting to realize that.

[ Victoria sighing ] Oh, I have to get to the office.

Sharon: Um, I know that work can be a distraction during tough times like these, but have you thought about taking some time off?

Victoria: You know how it is at newman.

Sharon: Yes, I do. Which is why I think you should consider it. You said yourself you’ve already lost so much precious time with your daughter. Don’t lose anymore.

Nikki: Hello, everyone.

Nick: Mom. Happy new year.

Nikki: Thank you.

Nick: How are you feeling?

Nikki: Oh, much better. One step at a time, of course, but I’m optimistic.

Nick: Well, if there is anything I can do.

Nikki: Thank you, son.

Adam: Dad and nick filled me in on everything that’s going on, so if I can help, just say the word.

Victor: I was just talking to the boys about the importance of working together in the new year.

Nikki: Well, I hope that’s possible.

Adam: Yeah, it’s at the top of my resolution list, so you won’t get any trouble out of me.

Cole: Hey. I know you gotta get your rest. Lord knows you have to be exhausted after all of this, but I hope it’s not more than that. I hope that you’re not going someplace. Someplace inside. Someplace where we can’t help you. I want to tell you a story I never got to tell you. Once upon a time, there was a little girl and her parents couldn’t wait for her to be born. They had hopes and dreams for her. And– and what their lives would be like with her. Maybe we can finish that when you wake up? Your mom and I, we’ll both be here. We’re gonna be here for you. For all of it.

Victoria: Is this a family meeting that I didn’t know about?

Adam: Dad and nick filled me in on everything that’s going on. I am so sorry. How are you holding up?

Victoria: I’m doing okay under the circumstances. Thank you.

Nick: How’s claire?

Victoria: She’s sleeping. Cole’s gonna call me when she wakes up. Actually, I’m glad that you’re all here. I’ve, uh, I’ve made a decision. I am taking a leave of absence to devote myself to claire’s recovery.

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Kevin: Should I go with sinatra to get things started? Maybe something classical? Ooh, or poppy. Lots of energy, love in the air kind of deal.

Chloe: You know, I think that you will make the right choice in the moment because that’s just kind of how amazing you are.

Kevin: I am, aren’t I?

Gloria: You guys, you might ask my advice. After all, I planned your brother and lauren’s wedding all those years ago and it was flawless, if I do say so myself.

Kevin: You always do.

Gloria: I’m just– oh gosh, are those hellebores mixed in with those peonies?

Chloe: I uh– I don’t know.

Gloria: Just be very careful because the sap is toxic.

Kevin: Nobody knows toxic like my mother.

Gloria: I am only trying to help.

Kevin: If you want to help, mom just help.

Gloria: I am. I am multitasking. I’m a content creator now. And my followers want what they want and they can’t get enough of me.

Kevin: Oh, some of us have had more than enough.

Chloe: You know what? We’ve got everything under control. And I think everything looks gorgeous given the time that we had to put it all together. And I mean, isn’t it just so romantic? Lauren and michael renewing their vows on the stroke of midnight.

Kevin: Totally.

Gloria: Angel, when was the last time you did something romantic for chloe?

[ Kevin chuckling ]

Chloe: Oh, last night, he did the dishes.

Gloria: And what is romantic about that?

Chloe: He did it with his shirt off.

Kevin: It doesn’t get much more romantic than that.

Gloria: Oh, spare me.

Lauren: Ah, thank you, darling.

Michael: How is it that you’re even more beautiful than when we first walked into this place.

Lauren: It must be because I have the love of the most amazing man I’ve ever known.

Michael: Good answer.

Lauren: So, why didn’t we think to do this before?

Michael: Eating dinner?

Lauren: No, silly. Renewing our vows on new year’s eve?

Michael: Oh, well, at the stroke of midnight, you will be my one and only wife, all over again.

Lauren: It’s inspired.

Michael: You, me, new year’S. What more could you want?

Lauren: Absolutely nothing.

Michael: I can’t think of a more perfect way to spend the new year.

Danny: I can’t tell you how incredibly happy I am that I’m spending new year’s eve with you.

Christine: So am I. And I– I feel like I should apologize for earlier.

Danny: Why?

Christine: I– I– I just feel like I upset you when I asked you if there was a part of you still interested in phyllis?

Danny: Hey, I thought we settled that?

Christine: No, we did. We did. And– and you’re right. We’re in a really good place. I’m in a really good place and I have you to thank for that. When this year started, I, um, I couldn’t see past the sadness of my marriage ending. And now us reconnecting, I mean, it’s just, it’s something that I never expected and it means so much to me because you know, you’ve given me a sense of– of peace and– and hope that I never thought I’d have again. And I don’t know, things just feel right for the first time in a really long time.

Danny: The beautiful girl that I fell in love with a long time ago is– is right here in front of me. We’ve come a long way, haven’t we?

Christine: Yeah.

Danny: And I– I can’t wait to see what the future holds.

Daniel: Oh, wow.

Danny: Oh, hey.

Daniel: Hey, hello.

Christine: Hey. Happy new year.

Daniel: Ah, happy new year. You know, I’d say that I hope I’m not interrupting, but I can see that I definitely am. Maybe we should go old school, do a little necktie on the doorknob action?

Danny: That’s a great idea.

Tucker: I think you might be right. I’ve been thinking genoa city is getting a little too suffocating for me. It might be time to kiss it goodbye.

Ashley: Of course. Things are getting difficult, so you have to run away.

Tucker: Maybe if we ignore her, she’ll go away.

Ashley: What about that sweet little boy? Dominic loves you.

Tucker: Yeah, well, he’s a party of one. It’s hard to stay in a place where everyone else can’t stand you.

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Ashley: Phyllis, would you mind excusing us? I have some business to discuss with mr. Mccall.

Phyllis: Sure. Happy new year.

Ashley: Happy new year. So, are you really leaving town?

Tucker: What would you care if I did?

Daniel: You know, why don’t I give you guys a little space? I’m gonna come back later.

Danny: No, no, no, no. Look, uh, cricket and I were just on our way to dinner, and, um, well, we got sidetracked.

Daniel: Yeah. No. I– I saw.

Christine: Hey, why don’t you join us for dinner?

Danny: Yeah.

Daniel: Thank you. Um, but no. Um, I actually have big plans for this evening.

Danny: Really?

Daniel: Mm-hmm. I’m gonna start the night off with a little video chat with lily. And then I was thinking about maybe watching a romcom or two or three and totally pigging out on junk food.

Christine: Ah, junk food and romcoms.

Daniel: Yeah, it’s the best. You gotta pair the right junk food with the right movie though. Like you– you would never do popcorn and moonstruck. No, that’s pizza territory. Otherwise…

Christine: It does sound kind of fun, so…

Daniel: Well, you’re welcome to stay. I mean, you’re standing there with my dad who happens to be an expert on the subject.

Christine: It’s your fault.

Danny: Hey, what can I say? New year’s eve gigs on the road. What? Eating junk food. Watching romcoms. This is like a romalotti tradition, right?

[ Knock on door ]

Daniel: Hang on. Hey, what is this?

Heather: Lucy mentioned you didn’t have plans.

Lucy: So, romcoms and junk food.

[ Daniel mouthing ]

Danny: I told you.

Christine: Yeah.

Michael: To my darling wife. You dazzle me more with the passing of every year.

Lauren: Ah, thank you, sweetie.

Michael: Don’t look now. This is our night.

Lauren: Yeah, but she is our friend. And in fact, daniel wanted us to talk to her.

Michael: You’re right. Phyllis!

Phyllis: Hey, you two look cozy.

Michael: Please, join us.

Phyllis: Well, you know, I don’t wanna intrude.

Michael: Come on.

Lauren: We want you to.

Phyllis: All right. Okay, then. Dirty martini, two olives. Two, two, two.

Lauren: So, are you ready to ring in the new year? I hope you’re free because we have some big–

Phyllis: I’m not doing the new year this year.

Michael: Well, I hate to tell you phyllis, but the new year’s coming, whether you participate or not.

Phyllis: Well, I disagree. What I’m gonna do is I’m gonna go to sleep and when I wake up, I’m gonna hope that 2024 was better than this year, for me.

Michael: You had a bad year. But yeah. Okay, you had a disastrous year, right?

Phyllis: Yeah. Uh-huh.

Michael: But that doesn’t mean you can’t ring in 2024 and raise a glass to better days ahead.

Phyllis: I don’t know. I don’t think that downing a glass of champagne or a bottle for that matter is gonna change the way I feel. So, I’m not gonna bother.

Lauren: So what happened to can do phyllis? You know, uplifting, positive, changing things for the better phyllis.

Phyllis: I’m still changing things for the better phyllis, that’s for sure. But sometimes, you know, you try and the universe just kicks you in the teeth.

Lauren: Are you talking about danny?

Phyllis: Um, why would you say that to me?

Michael: Daniel might have mentioned something.

Phyllis: Oh, did he? So, you guys are talking behind my back? ‘Cause that’s what friends do, right?

Lauren: Only when they’re concerned.

Phyllis: Okay. Well. Ah, thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Mm-hmm. You don’t have to be concerned about me. So, what did my son tell you?

Michael: That he’s worried about you.

Phyllis: Well, it’s not me you should be worried about. It’s danny.

Michael: Daniel said you had a private talk with danny and I’m guessing from this mood of yours that it didn’t turn out well?

Phyllis: Why can’t danny see that christine isn’t right for him? You know, I mean, really, it’s embarrassing. She comes over, you know, knocking on his door, out of the blue, looking at him with these puppy dog eyes. I mean, it’s truly, truly pathetic.

Lauren: Wow. All this concern for danny.

Phyllis: Yeah.

Lauren: Yeah. You wouldn’t be interested in having him for yourself, would you?

Phyllis: I’m sorry, what? Why would you say that? We are– we are– we are just co-parents. We’re friends.

Michael: Are you sure you’re not falling into that awful habit of being competitive with christine?

Phyllis: I’m not competitive with christine. And why is it that all the time people think big bad phyllis is after scrawny, little, scrawny, skinny christine? Why do people think that? I mean, it’s ridiculous. Yes. Maybe danny is drawn into, you know, all these feelings for christine because it’s familiar. I mean, honestly, she has jumped from one, not even done marriage, to an ex.

Michael: Why? Why is it ridiculous? I mean, after all these years, if the flame is still there, there could be some real emotion between these two people–

Phyllis: Okay. There’s no flame. There’s no flame. Seriously? Real emotion? It’s nothing. Like I said, it’s familiar, you know? But it’s nothing romantic, nothing like what he could have.

Lauren: Honey, why are you pursuing this?

Phyllis: Well, who says I’m pursuing anything?

Ashley: Look, I don’t care what you do or where you go, but devon and dominic might.

Tucker: This again. What is it with you? You blew any chance I had of a relationship with devon the minute you decided to destroy my reputation.

Ashley: Do you ever take responsibility for the things you do, ever? Because you brought this on yourself and you know it. You were coming after jabot, and you– you left me no choice. Look, I get it. There’s no hope for us. But there is hope for you and devon and dominic unless you–

Tucker: You don’t know when to stop, do you?

Ashley: Listen…

Tucker: You talk this big game about being so concerned about my relationship with devon and then you dropped this bomb which has essentially destroyed my relationship with devon. So what makes you think you– that I could trust anything you say now? What makes you believe that you could talk me into sticking around this damn town? Want the power of 5 serum benefits in 1?

Ashley: Clearly, whether you stay in town or leave has nothing to do with me.

Tucker: Yeah, that’s right. Nothing I do from this point forward is going to have anything to do with you.

Ashley: I know that dominic and devon need your–

Tucker: Can you hear anything I’m saying to you?

Ashley: Yes, I’ve heard it all. I know devon wants nothing to do with you, but it doesn’t mean you just run away. You have to fight for the people you love. How do you not know that? You can’t just run. Unless being a father and a grandfather means nothing to you?

Tucker: Being a father and a grandfather means everything to me. But you took a match to it! You! Right after you broke my heart.

Ashley: So what are you gonna do?

Tucker: You destroyed everything that mattered to me.

Ashley: What are you gonna do, tucker? Are you gonna throw a glass of wine? Are you– are you gonna toss a chair? Are you gonna do that? Just like it’s gonna be paris all over again?

Tucker: What does that mean?

Ashley: You know what? When you stormed out of that restaurant, I promised myself I was never gonna let you frighten me again.

Tucker: I don’t want you to be frightened. What?

Ashley: You were fine with it that night, weren’t you?

Tucker: I would never be violent toward you, ashley.

Ashley: Oh, so you don’t think that throwing a chair and smashing a wine glass in a restaurant wasn’t violent?

Tucker: There was no smashing of wine glasses. I– I didn’t throw– what are you talking about?

Lucy: This scene is so goofy.

Daniel: Mm-hmm. It doesn’t get any better than this.

Lucy: No, I mean, well, unless we watched another movie.

Daniel: Yeah, we could do that.

Heather: A second one? You know your dad always falls asleep before the first movie is over.

Daniel: What? I do not.

Both: Yes, you do.

Lucy: And you snore.

Daniel: Wow. Wow. Thank you. I’m feeling a little outnumbered here.

Heather: Cheers to that.

Daniel: You know what? I’m gonna prove it to you. I’m gonna stay up for a second movie tonight. Yeah. No, it is. New year’s eve. We do have some ringing in to do, but I get to pick the movie. And since it was just christmas, we can watch my favorite christmas movie, die hard.

Heather: No, no, that’s not a christmas movie.

Daniel: Uh-uh. Christmas tree. Happy ending. Christmas movie.

Heather: Bombs and blood, not a christmas movie.

Daniel: Okay. Lucy, is die hard a christmas movie?

Lucy: Um, yeah. Total christmas movie.

Heather: Traitor.

Daniel: Yippee-ki-yay, darlin’.

Heather: Okay. Now, I am feeling outnumbered. But are you sure it’s not too, you know, scary?

Lucy: Mom. I was seven.

Heather: And insisting to sleep right between us and you wouldn’t move the entire night.

Phyllis: The only thing I’m going to be pursuing is a healthy relationship with the father of my child. Okay? I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but danny and I, since he’s been back in town, have become quite close. While everybody else here curses my name and walks the other way when they see me, he’s been loving and supportive and caring. He’s really given me a boost. I’m returning the favor. That’s all I’m doing.

Michael: Ah, save him from himself.

Phyllis: Or something much worse.

Christine: Danny, you okay?

Danny: Yeah, um… hey, um, why don’t we go somewhere else, huh?

Christine: Oh, not a chance.

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Tucker: Yeah, I yelled. I made a scene. No doubt about it, but violent? I think the most physical thing that happened was I– I tipped over a wine glass accidentally. And I may have pushed aside a chair as I left.

Ashley: Are you kidding me? This is how you’re choosing to remember it. Are you–

Tucker: That’s what happened.

Ashley: Okay. Well, maybe that’s why you’ve been such an ass since I came back from paris. You’re making nothing of it. I mean, you are– you are not acknowledging anything that you did.

Tucker: I’m not gonna acknowledge something that didn’t occur.

Ashley: This is unbelievable.

Tucker: And I apologize for what did occur. The yelling, the scene. Does that not count for anything?

Ashley: No. Not unless you’re gonna admit to the truth.

Tucker: What is this? Is this– is this another one of your games? Are you trying to drag my name further through the mud? Spread some lie that I’m violent?

Ashley: Everything I said about you is true. And you’re just pissed off because you can’t put your spin on it like you always do.

Tucker: You know what? We’re done. We’re done. Why don’t you run along to that family that means so damn much to you? I’m sure you have plans to toast my downfall.

Ashley: Don’t flatter yourself, tucker. We’re not gonna be thinking about you at all tonight.

Tucker: Fantastic. You have a nice life.

Ashley: Are you really gonna deny that you were that violent in paris? You’re gonna deny that? So, I’m the delusional one?

[ All chuckling ]

Lucy: That is so lily. I mean, when you were telling your dad jokes and she laughed so hard she got the hiccups.

Daniel: I’m sure she’ll love that you held on to that. Um, also just for the record my jokes aren’t dad jokes.

Lucy: Oh, they totally are.

Heather: They are. Ooh, ooh, ooh. Cease fire, cease fire. Popcorn is too delicious. Thank you. I’ll take it.

Lucy: I’ll get you back. So, how is lily? How’s mattie?

Daniel: Well, mattie has been through a lot. You know, she lost her mentor. She was almost hurt by that fire, so there’s just been a lot of trauma.

Lucy: Yeah, that’s awful.

Daniel: She’s gonna be withdrawing from school for the rest of the quarter. And lily, you know, she just wants to stay with her. She’d like her to get some professional help, but until then, she’s not gonna leave her side.

Heather: I don’t blame her. You know, that’s what moms do.

Daniel: And lily is the best. Right up there with present company.

Heather: Yeah. That was a nice save, huh?

Lucy: Yeah.

Heather: Well, I guess, uh, lily will probably be out west for a little while, huh?

Daniel: Mm-hmm. I’m actually gonna try and move some stuff around in my schedule so I can get out there and spend next weekend with them. Maybe even stay a little bit longer.

Heather: Oh, that’s– that’s wonderful.

Lucy: Come on. We’re gonna miss the best part.

Heather: You guys and the popcorn.

Christine: Happy new year.

Danny: Happy new year.

Michael: Happy new year to you too.

Lauren: Ooh, that bracelet is beautiful.

Christine: Oh, thank you. A christmas present from danny.

Lauren: You have very good taste.

Christine: He got me a similar one on our honeymoon in wailea, but I lost it years ago and he remembered how much I loved it and got me this one. So, do you have any special plans to ring in the new year?

Lauren: Actually, we do. We are gonna renew our vows at the stroke of midnight.

Christine: Oh, that’s a fantastic idea.

Danny: How romantic.

Phyllis: Wait, you– you didn’t tell me this.

Lauren: Well, I tried, but the conversation somehow got hijacked.

Michael: That’s why we asked what you were doing. We wanted you to join the festivities. No matter how much you hate the new year, we know you love us.

Lauren: So, come on, you gonna join us?

Phyllis: Well, I– I’d like to, but yeah, I have a date.

Michael: You said you weren’t doing anything?

Phyllis: No, I did not. I said that I was not going to ring in the new year. That doesn’t mean that, you know, I don’t have a non-new year date.

Christine: With who?

Phyllis: Um, him. Him. There he is now.

Lauren: Tucker?

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Phyllis: Yeah. Uh, tucker. Hey! Right here.

Tucker: Hey, what’s up? Hi.

Christine: Hi.

Tucker: Hi.

Phyllis: So, um, are– are we still on for later?

Tucker: Yes. Yeah, nothing’s changed on my end. But we didn’t work out. Am I picking you up or…

Phyllis: However you want. I mean, I could come to you.

Tucker: Perfect. Sounds like a plan.

Phyllis: All right. I’ll see you then.

Tucker: Oh, you look great.

Phyllis: Oh, thanks.

Tucker: I’m really looking forward to it.

Danny: We’re gonna go grab a drink in the lounge before dinner. And, uh, hey, it was so great seeing you all. And, uh, congratulations again on the vow renewal.

Christine: Oh, I’m so happy for you guys.

Michael: Thanks.

Lauren: Thank you.

Danny: We’ll see you, okay?

Lauren: What is wrong with you?

Michael: Please don’t tell us that you’re gonna spend new year’s eve with that low life instead of coming to your best friend’s vow renewal.

Lauren: Was that even real? Did you just orchestrate that whole thing to make danny jealous?

Phyllis: Why? Of course, it was real. Tucker has a business proposal and I’m going to hear him out.

Lauren: Wonderful. Do it tomorrow, during business hours.

Michael: And tell him there’s not a chance in hell that you would work with him. Because there isn’t, is there?

Phyllis: Of course… not.

Michael: Huh. Well, good. Now that we’ve got that cleared up, please don’t disappoint us by making a point with danny that you insist you’re not making.

Phyllis: Right. I– I will– I will try to come. You guys know I love you, right?

Michael: We do.

Lauren: Yes. And that is why we would like you to be there to share in our happiness.

Phyllis: I will try to be there. Like I said.

Lauren: Oh, honey, we have a vow renewal to get to. Hope to see you later.

Michael: We expect to see you there.

Heather: Well, you guys were totally right. It was definitely a christmas movie.

Lauren: Oh, my goodness. It’s gorgeous.

Michael: My god, you guys have outdone yourselves.

Gloria: Ah, it was nothing really. Although, I can’t vouch for the flowers.

Lauren: Oh, well. Thank you.

Chloe: We are just so thrilled for you and michael. And for us, that we could be a part of it.

Michael: Well done, brother. You’re the best.

Kevin: Oh, you. Back at you.

Gloria: I am just so happy for both of you. I mean, who would have thought that you two would have lasted all this time?

Michael: That’s so funny.

Gloria: And you look absolutely ravishing. Michael is lucky to have you.

Michael: That I am.

Lauren: I’m the lucky one.

Kevin: Okay. Okay. Save it for the ceremony.

Gloria: Is it too early for bubbles?

Kevin: Ah, yes, mother. Oh, and this particular bottle arrived just before you did. It’s from scotty who’s sorry he couldn’t be here.

Lauren: Ah, and finn and trey can’t be here either, but they send their love.

Kevin: Ah. Do you have the rings?

Michael: Oh, hold on. Yes. Yes.

Kevin: All right. Excellent. Okay. I’m gonna pick out some music, set the mood.

Gloria: And I’m going to help.

Chloe: Oh, and I will get your bouquet.

Lauren: Okay.

Michael: You okay?

Lauren: I think I’m nervous. Just like when we did this so long ago.

Michael: You’re even more radiant, if that’s possible. You ready to do this, mrs. Baldwin?

Lauren: I couldn’t be more ready, mr. Baldwin.

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Michael: You look beautiful.

Lauren: So do you.

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Lauren: Michael, when we stood here the last time, I said to you. “I love you today, “I love you tomorrow and forever.” And we said these vows to each other without knowing what the future would hold. But what we did know is that we had each other. And back then you were, uh, how should I say this? Uh, something of a bad boy. But I knew under that edge was a magnificent heart that beats for everyone that you love.

Ashley: Hey, jack. Traci! Anybody! Hello! Where is everybody?

Tucker: I’m done. Goodbye, ashley. You go to hell!

Ashley: Okay.

Lauren: I’ve watched you put everything on the line. For your family, for your friends, and for me. Your strength, your belief in us has gotten us through the impossible. Your capacity for forgiveness. There were days when I did not think that we would make the happily ever after that we promised each other. But you did. You never gave up on me. And you didn’t let me give up. And I’m so glad you didn’T.

Tucker: I’m done. Goodbye, ashley. Go to hell.

Lauren: Honesty is hard. Trust is hard. And love isn’t a magic wand, but it is the miracle that makes honesty possible and trust a reality. And you taught me that.

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Tucker: We can still have that drink if you want?

Lauren: We have loved, we’ve lost. We have cried and laughed ’til our sides ached. And we’ve tangoed. And we’ve raised two extraordinary sons. Do you remember when I told you that I was pregnant with finn? And you were so worried that you weren’t going to be a good father? And you’re the best. You are exactly what he needed and they both love you so much.

Heather: Hm. Oh.

Daniel: Hey.

Heather: Hi.

Daniel: Sorry, I didn’t mean to wake you up.

Heather: No, I’m sorry. I didn’t– I didn’t– I didn’t even realize I fell asleep.

Daniel: Hm.

Lauren: Michael baldwin, you are the love of my life. And happily ever after starts every morning that I get to wake up with you. So, I will tell you again. I love you today, I love you tomorrow and forever.

Michael: Mm. That’s a hard act to follow. But I would follow this one anywhere. I once told you that I didn’t have as much faith in goodness as you did. I still doubt a great deal of what goes on in this universe, the goodness of it. But there is one thing that I have never doubted and that is our love for each other. Even on our darkest days, there was always love. I mean, we tested the hell out of it, but it just made us stronger. It made me love you more. I am in awe of your honesty and your courage. And your ability to see hope on every horizon. It’s because of you, your faith in us, that we are standing here, right now in this moment. You took a chance on a man who was too much at war with the world. And you showed me the kind of love that I never thought I’d have or deserve. You’ve given me a family, a safe space. And laughter. All the joy of you. Of us. It lights up every day of my life.

Minister: These rings are a symbol of your recommitment to your vows and to your love. You may kiss each other.

Kevin: Uh, ten, nine…

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Summer: I am wondering, um, are you in love with chance?

Danny: You’ve got your daughter playing matchmaker and the way that you and heather are looking at each other.

Victor: I didn’t walk out on you then and I will not now. You are the love of my life.

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Christine: Hey there, you two.

Lauren: Hi.

Michael: Christine. Look at you.

Lauren: Wow. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you beam like that.

Christine: Really?

Michael: Ah, really?

[ Michael and lauren chuckling ] Look, I mean, you are definitely on the upswing. Uh, we haven’t had a chance to talk lately, but lauren’s filled me in on what’s been going on and look, I am so sorry that things turned out the way they did with paul.

Christine: Yeah, me too. It’s hard to accept that it’s really over. But I am starting to snap out of it. Get my footing again. And thankfully, I have a dear old friend who’s helping me get there.

Michael: Oh, well, let me guess. Is this dear old friend possibly, by any chance, danny romalotti?

Lauren: Given the very special christmas gift she gave him, I would say it’s much more than friendship right now. Am I right?

Danny: Well, isn’t this nice? My favorite son and his favorite mother?

Daniel: Might I point out that I’m your only son?

Phyllis: And I’m his only mother.

Danny: You see, that’s why you both are my favorites.

Phyllis: Mm. Yeah. Right.

Danny: Um, is everything okay, phyllis?

Phyllis: Mm-hmm. Yeah, everything’s great.

Danny: Oh, okay.

Phyllis: Great. Why would you ask? Actually, no. Everything is not okay, okay?

Daniel: Is there a problem here?

Phyllis: No, no. Why would you think that? Actually, um, will you excuse us for a moment? I’d like to talk to danny alone, if that’s okay with you?

Danny: Yeah. I think that’s probably a good idea.

Daniel: Okay. Sure. You know, I have to go to work anyway. You sure everything’s all right? I mean, you’re not about to make a scene, things aren’t about to get messy here, are they?

Phyllis: No. Why would you think that? No, I’m not gonna make a scene. I need to have a conversation with your father. It’s a long time coming.

Daniel: Okay. Mm-hmm?

Danny: Yeah. All right. So?

Phyllis: Sh. Can we please have a conversation in private?

Diane: Wow. Listen to this one. “Tucker mccall has been caught red-handed, knee-deep in a shameful cover-up of exploitation for the sake of commerce.”

[ Kyle chuckling ]

Kyle: How about this? “Though this incident may have happened years ago, there is no statute of limitations on deplorable behavior. Wrong is wrong forever, especially when it comes to the statutory rape of minors.”

Diane: Amen.

Kyle: Couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy. Now, it’s time for the icing on the cake. The final blow. This is probably what we need to take tucker out for good.

Diane: You know, kyle, I’ve been thinking about that.

Kyle: Don’t tell me you want to leave it alone?

Diane: No, no. Actually, the opposite. What if our plan isn’t strong enough to stop him for good?

Tucker: Hey.

Devon: Hi. What are you doing there?

Tucker: Well, I was hoping maybe I could take you out to lunch, or coffee, or something. There’s a few things I’d like to discuss with you.

Devon: We can talk right here. What’s it about?

Tucker: Ah, you know, the whole scandal and cover-up at mccall. Um, I just think it’s been blown way out of proportion. I mean, what the guy did, absolutely horrifying. But in the end, you know, he didn’t– he didn’t get away with anything. He was arrested the second the tour ended and now he’s serving his time.

Devon: What about that time when he was on tour though? And you guys knew what he was up to, but before he got arrested? You didn’t stop him. I’m sure he had hundreds of girls throwing themselves at him every night. How many of them do you think were underage?

Tucker: I don’t know.

Devon: And how much trauma could you have prevented by speaking up?

Tucker: Yeah.

Devon: Yeah.

Tucker: And I certainly don’t condone my team’s decisions or their actions.

Devon: Well, you certainly didn’t expose your team either.

Tucker: No, I didn’T. And obviously, I’m not proud of that fact.

Devon: Yeah, I wouldn’t be proud of anything you’ve been doing lately.

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Clarence: Hey, all my gossip fans out there. Welcome to another edition getting the scoop with clarence. And boy, have I got a hot one for you today. It’s all about the elusive, exclusive billionaire businessman, tucker mccall of the now defunct mccall unlimited. Apparently, their hot rising star was using his concert tour to have sex with underaged girls. Statutory rape all day long. But that’s not the worst part. Mccall unlimited knew all about it and decided to keep it quiet until after they made grand theft dough off a child molester. That’s taking the pimp game to a whole new level. Now, some of the victims are talking class action, but who are they gonna sue? Because I hear that tucker mccall is not the only coverup culprit. Others have been implicated, big time. So, don’t sleep because it’s tea time and you know whatever I find out, I’ll be pouring and spilling all the tea.

Kyle: The plan is in play. Dad is fully on board, so just trust the process.

Diane: I do. But tucker never surrenders. He doesn’t know how. So we need to be ready when he keeps coming at us.

Kyle: Okay, possibly. But we have him on the ropes now, so just– we go step by step, okay?

Diane: Right. Right. And I’m– I’m sure we’ve already crushed any chance his elegant french perfume company will launch successfully. The stench of how he mismanaged mccall unlimited is all over it.

Kyle: It may be enough to make him walk away. But just in case, we’re ready.

Diane: You know what? I bet that the glacade board has lost complete faith in him. I mean, why would they be willing to keep investing money in someone whose poor judgment is such a proven liability? There is no way that company will last much longer.

Kyle: Okay, so what you’re saying is that tucker isn’t about to let some board of directors shut him down for good. If anything, he will move on without them. Or find other investors, or fund the company with his own money, if he has to.

Diane: So, that’s why you need to give him one of our supposedly stolen jabot products to launch, if he’s even willing to accept it at this point.

Kyle: Let me handle that.

Diane: But even then, will it be enough?

Kyle: I don’t think tucker can come back from a complete destruction of his credibility.

Diane: Kyle, we can crush his business and he will still keep coming after us. And when that happens, we need to keep fighting, right? Whatever it takes. Because I have had enough of that man getting in the way of this family’s happiness.

Kyle: Mom, we will take him down. We will take him down hard and you have my word on that.

Tucker: I acknowledge my mistake. It was a serious lapse in judgment. And all I can do is guarantee that nothing like that would ever happen again.

Devon: No, you can’T. You can’t guarantee anything like that to anybody. And the more I’ve learned about this cover-up, the more I’m starting to regret even letting you come see dominic for christmas.

Tucker: I hope you don’t mean that, really. Whatever you think of my actions in the corporate world, who I am in my personal life is an entirely different thing. I love that kid. And uh, you probably don’t want to hear it right now, but I love you too. And we’re family. Right? And something that happened years ago doesn’t change that. Nothing changes that.

Devon: See, that’s where you’re wrong. That’s not true at all. Because things can change real quick because family is about trust. And you’ve proven to me numerous times that you can’t be trusted. So, you’re not gonna negotiate your way out of this, tucker.

Christine: Neither of you is gonna let this go.

Lauren: Not until you tell us everything.

Michael: Spill everything that you know.

Christine: Okay. Okay. You’re right. We have been spending some time together and yes, he loved his present.

Lauren: That’s so wonderful.

Michael: Hear, hear. I’m just glad to see you smiling like that after everything you’ve been through.

Lauren: You know what they say? One door closes and another one opens. So, you know what? You just kick that door down and you go for it, girl.

Daniel: Hey. Hi guys.

Christine: Hi.

Lauren: Hey, daniel. How was christmas in your new place? You must be thrilled to have lucy with you.

Daniel: Yes. Yes, I am. It was the best. She, uh, she gives me a hard time, but, you know, tough, I can take it.

Christine: Yeah. And it was sweet. Your dad loved having you all together.

Lauren: How is danny? We keep talking about getting together and catching up. Call him, see if he’ll come over.

Daniel: He, uh, he’s actually with my mother right now. She wanted to have a private conversation with him.

Michael: Mm. Phyllis. Privately. Dare I ask? Should we be worried?

Phyllis: So, how was the rest of your christmas eve?

Danny: Oh, it was, um, it was very nice. Yeah, we, uh, yeah. Look, let’s just forgo the small talk and just tell me what’s on your mind. Ok, someone just did laundry…

Daniel: Um, you are going to have to be way more specific when it comes to talking about being worried about my mother.

Michael: There is often, and I say this with love, an ulterior motive when she’s involved.

Lauren: I do wonder what she’s up to.

Christine: What could be so important that she would have to talk to him privately?

[ Daniel sighing ]

Daniel: Okay. Look, to be honest, I feel like my mom has been giving off this vibe. I think that she might have some rekindled feelings for my dad. And I’m not the only one who’s noticed this.

Christine: Oh, of course. She wants danny, again.

Daniel: It also feels like she’s turning us into some weird competition between the two of you and I kind of feel like a traitor standing here even talking about this.

Lauren: Look, we all know and love your mother. Well, most of us. And we’re not saying anything she doesn’t deserve.

Daniel: She hasn’t been interested in him for as long as I can remember.

Christine: No, but she is now and I suspect you’re right. This is more about me than it is him.

Lauren: She’s always had a soft spot for danny, but the timing is suspect.

Christine: Thank you for the heads up, daniel. I’m not surprised. I assume your father isn’t either. Phyllis will do anything to undercut my happiness. Right down to making a move for danny as we speak.

Danny: Phyllis, what are you doing?

Phyllis: I’m doing what you’ve wanted me to do. There’s something different here. Something unexpected between us. I mean, but it makes sense.

Danny: Phyllis…

Phyllis: No. It’s like all of our history has melted away, danny. And it’s just us and there’s this warmth between us and I like it. It feels different. I know you like it too.

Danny: Look, I… yeah, I can’t deny there’s a change in our dynamic, but it’s because we’re getting along now as– as parents, as– as friends. And I– I– I can understand how it– it might seem like something more because of our complicated past and– and– and sometimes, even ugly.

Phyllis: Wait a sec. Are you saying this is friendship? Because I’ve felt friendship before and this definitely is not friendship.

Danny: But we can’t just erase all our rough history.

Phyllis: But that’s what I’m saying. All that history has melted away. And now, it’s just us. Don’t– don’t you want it to be better?

Danny: Surprisingly, I– I see that you’re a changed woman and I’m really proud of you.

Phyllis: Thank you. Feels good to be better. It feels good to be a changed woman and you helped me do that. Can’t you see that?

Danny: But you don’t need me around to do that.

Phyllis: I want you around to do that. You’ve helped me so much, danny. And you inspire me, your music inspires me. You know that? All of your music, oh… and then, there’s the way you look at me.

Kyle: What? No, audra. Wait, just open the door. We need to talk.

Audra: What do you want, kyle?

Kyle: Look, I know you’re upset.

Audra: Yeah. Damn right, I am. You know my whole life is hanging in the balance, okay? I have no idea what this fallout is gonna mean for me. You know, right now, the internet trolls are focused on tucker, but I just got a link from someone for– from a gossip blog insinuating that when all the facts come out, more heads are gonna roll.

Kyle: Okay. You may not be as badly affected as you think.

Audra: You know, my name is on those emails, kyle.

Kyle: And I–

Audra: Yes, I know you got it redacted, okay. But the emails are the evidence behind the story. Eventually, some overeager reporter is gonna zero in on them, do some digging and I’ll be exposed. Forever connected to this nightmare. And then what?

Kyle: Look. Look, I warned you not to hitch your wagon so closely to tucker mccall.

Audra: Yeah. Yeah. You warned me about that, okay? But what about warning me that your family was about to drop a bombshell and blow up my entire life?

Kyle: Audra, I had no idea my dad was going to play this card.

Audra: Oh, come on, kyle. That’s garbage and you know it. Why would jack keep something like that from you? Huh? Unless, of course, he already knew that you were colluding with tucker and me.

Kyle: No. I’m certain he hasn’t got a clue about that, but my dad and billy planned this privately. They’re getting tight. They’re leaving me out in the cold.

Audra: Okay. You’re his son. I highly doubt they cut you out completely.

Kyle: Yeah. One would think. But audra, it’s just another sign that my dad doesn’t think I’m worthy. He won’t let me in on all the upper-level corporate strategy at jabot. That is why I’m sticking with you and tucker. Which I assume you’ve talked to him since the news broke. Does he have a plan?

Audra: You– you have to do way better than that. You know, you didn’t come here because you’re concerned about me. You came here to pump me for more information.

Kyle: Oh, come on. Now, you’re just being paranoid.

Audra: And now, you’re gaslighting me. You know what? Just– just leave. Just get out. I have nothing more to say to you.

Kyle: Look, okay, you’re right. You’re right. My dad did tell me what he and billy were planning. But I didn’t warn you and tucker about what was going down because tucker would have made a move to stop it. Maybe gone as far as to talk to my dad and then he would have known for sure that you and I were working together and our plan would have been blown.

Audra: You were just using me. Stringing me along so I could reveal all of tucker’s plans.

Kyle: Okay. Just stop with the indignation for a minute and be honest. You had an agenda of your own. You were seducing me into whispering all of jabot’s secrets into your ear. So face it audra, we were using each other.

Tucker: I see. So, you’re just gonna shut me out because of a mistake I made years ago?

Devon: No, tucker. This is not just about one thing that you’ve done. You lie constantly. You’re always trying to get people to think that you’re this changed man. When you’re just the same self-serving person you’ve always been.

Tucker: All I have done since the moment I got back to town was try to prove to you and everybody else that I am not the same self-serving guy. That I have changed.

Devon: Okay. Well, you know what? Why– why don’t we break down how you’ve tried to prove that, shall we? Because you started by trying to take over this company. And then you tried to take over the abbott’s company. And when that all fell through, you rushed into a marriage with ashley that didn’t last past your honeymoon. And then, you threatened her family. And the latest thing you did was lie to me about mamie. And that’s just the stuff I know about.

Tucker: You are grossly misinterpreting my intentions.

Devon: Oh, please. You’re grossly misinterpreting my intelligence if you think I’m gonna buy whatever you’re selling me. And I’m getting really tired of always wondering what the hell are you gonna do next? It’s exhausting. So, you know what? How about we let this be the moment where we both decide that we’re not gonna have any communication. No contact. Can we do that?

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Tucker: Well, all I can say is… I’m really sorry it’s come to this.

Devon: Yeah. Me too.

Tucker: I realize you’re very angry. I hope that we can talk at some point when you’ve had a chance to cool down.

Devon: No. I’m gonna take a page out of your book and I’m not gonna change. I’m always gonna feel like this, just like you’ve always been the person that you are. And I am beyond done trying to make myself believe that you’re not. Why should I think that you’re gonna change, tucker? That’s a great answer. If you don’t mind, I have a lot of work to get done.

Danny: Look at you, phyllis. You’re smart, wickedly funny, and not to mention, too gorgeous for words. And when you shine your light on anyone, of course, you’re gonna feel a spark. But that’s not where I’m at. And whatever is going on between us, it’s– it’s not gonna end up the way you’re hoping.

Phyllis: Why not? Why are you so negative? There’s something between us, you know it. Danny, come on. We’ve lived long enough to know that feelings like this, they’re not common. I mean, they don’t come around easily, you know. And when we’re together, there’s a heat and there’s crackling.

[ Phyllis laughing ] Listen, I haven’t felt this way in a really long time. Danny. Ah, come on. I know you want it. I mean, what do you have to lose?

Ashley: Hi.

Diane: Hi. I– I assume you’ve seen the headlines about tucker.

Ashley: Yeah. It’s all over the media. Although, I haven’t heard from tucker since he came here to confront jack and me.

Diane: Yeah. He’s not a man who can tolerate not being a step ahead.

Ashley: Yeah. What have you heard? I mean, how effective was the press release?

Diane: Well, it’s impossible to know, but the story is so damaging and shameful, there’s no way he can survive it.

Ashley: Or, it could make him so angry that he’s emboldened to strike back even harder.

Diane: You’re right. And that’s why kyle and jack are still ready to do battle. They’ve had a small taste of victory and they are not about to back down now.

Kyle: Look, if I got in the way of your precious plan, you would have thrown me under the bus in a heartbeat, right? No, no. Don’t, no, don’t– don’t try to deny it.

Audra: So what, kyle? You know, your family proudly trashed my reputation and you let that happen and I don’t care why. I am done hearing your excuses. So, you wanna blame me, okay, for looking out for number one. You’re the same way.

Kyle: Good. You finally noticed.

Audra: What? That you’re a selfish jerk?

Kyle: No.

Audra: Congratulations, kyle.

Kyle: That someone finally got one over on you. Tucker mccall is not the only one you can consider your equal around here. I don’t want anything complicated or deep and neither do you, but we are alike and we want the same thing and you see now that I have a lot more to offer than you thought. So, if you’re smart, you’ll stick with me. Especially if this isn’t over yet.

[ Knock on door]

Tucker: Audra! Open the door.

Kyle: So, what’s it gonna be? Are you gonna rat me out or are you gonna play to win? We can play both sides of this war and both come out on top no matter which way it goes.

[ Audra groaning ] So, what’s it gonna be?

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Diane: So, how are you feeling? Any regrets over all that’s happened?

Ashley: What are you really asking me?

Diane: It’s a simple question.

Ashley: Is it simple?

Diane: Yeah.

Ashley: Uh-huh. Okay. Are you wondering if I have any regrets about ruining a man’s reputation? Are you wondering if I think tucker’s actions warranted such a forceful response on our part? Or are you curious– just kind of wondering how I’m handling the fact that my marriage blew up in front of my face on my honeymoon. Which is it? Really.

Diane: Wow. Um, I guess all I’m really asking is if you had to do it all over again, would you do anything differently?

Kyle: Relax, tucker. I haven’t betrayed you. I am just here, just trying to work with audra.

Tucker: So this– this knife in my back doesn’t have any of your fingerprints on it?

Kyle: Okay. For the record, I had no idea my dad was gonna make this play. Frankly, I’m pissed my family made this maneuver without telling me. They want to keep me on the outside? Fine. I’ll go where I’m wanted.

Tucker: And you expect us to believe that?

Kyle: Okay, you’re not the only one who was affected by this. My plan to get the co-ceo seat may have just gone up in smoke. So instead of wasting time, can we talk about a counterattack?

Tucker: He’s still trying to play that game.

Kyle: You laugh, but I have what you want, tucker. Jabot’s new fragrance for a 2025 launch. The chem charts, the formula, the marketing plan. I have it all. And whether you appreciate it or not, I came through for you, tucker. So the question is, do you still want to move forward? Or are you gonna keep licking your wounds and wave a white flag?

Danny: I have a lot to lose.

Phyllis: What do you have to lose? Christine?

Danny: Look, what we– I don’t even know really what it is yet. I– I– I do know that we are definitely connecting.

Phyllis: Well, it’ll never work because she’s ice. She’s ice cold. Why do you want to do that again?

Danny: You don’t know her. You haven’t wanted to know, her.

Phyllis: I know her. I know what I see. Listen, danny. With her, you’ll be going back and forth trying to rekindle some old– some old romance. Trying to fix problems that you’ve had from years ago. Come on. That’s not gonna work. But with me, it’s new and it’s exciting and there’s heat. Listen, I’m not gonna get into a competition with christine. That’s for sure.

Danny: Can we then forget this happened? And continue growing our friendship because I am really proud of you and I am so grateful for where we’re at. Truly, I am.

Phyllis: That’s sweet. Yeah. We can, um, forget this happened. Let’s do that.

Danny: Okay. Thank you.

[ Knock on door ]

Phyllis: You don’t know what you’re missing.

Danny: I– there’s someone at the door.

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Ashley: In answer to your question, diane, um, I think we’ve done a pretty damn good job of being civil to one another, don’t you? All things considered? But it doesn’t mean that I’m gonna be confiding in you about anything, including tucker. We are in-laws. We’re not friends, really, right?

Diane: You know, I– I guess I was just asking because I was thinking about my own relationship with jack and if I had to do it over, would I do anything differently?

Ashley: Mm. Trouble in paradise?

Diane: No, no. No, but like you and tucker, jack and I have a lot of battle scars from the past. And it’s– it’s a miracle that we’re together. And this thing we have is so precious that I can’t imagine losing it. It would– it would break me.

Ashley: Huh. Well, I’m not weak and I’m not vulnerable. That’s where you and I are different. The only thing I care about is that we’ve won and that we’ve beaten tucker at his own game and he won’t be coming after jabot anymore, right? Then, I can be rid of him.

Diane: Wow.

Tucker: I’m not familiar with the concept of surrender, kyle. I just haven’t decided what I’m gonna do yet. It’s too early to tell. And the fallout might not be as bad as your father hopes. But please do send me the information on the… what did you say? Fragrance? While I make up my mind.

Kyle: How about we play this the other way around? You decide what you wanna do and then I’ll decide if I still wanna share it or not.

Audra: You know, did you mean what you said? Are you still ready to fight or are you just stalling? You know, answer me, tucker. I need to know if this fight is played out. Are jack and ashley actually gonna end up on the winning side?

Phyllis: Hello, christine.

Christine: What are you doing here, phyllis?

Phyllis: Well, I was just having a chat with danny. That’s all. Talking about old times and stuff, right, danny?

Danny: We had a much needed talk. Phyllis, I– I hope it cleared things up for you.

Phyllis: Well, yes, it did. I hope it cleared things up for you. Thank you for our talk.

Danny: Thank you.

Phyllis: Thank you.

Christine: So… you want to tell me exactly why phyllis seems so pleased with herself? That grimy film on your teeth?

Danny: I think that satisfied smile was phyllis trying to save face. She told me that she wanted to pursue a relationship.

Christine: Oh, so your son was right. She is making a move on you to undermine me.

Danny: Oh, so it’s not about me? It’s all about you now?

Christine: No, no.

Danny: That was a joke.

Christine: Okay. It’s you. Look, who can resist your irresistible charm? But I mean, it’s phyllis. It is always about a competition. She’s gotta one-up her enemies. That’s who she is. And she cannot stand anyone else being happy. Especially me.

Danny: Yeah. I gotta admit, she’s not one to give up or give in.

Christine: So, you know, tell me this, truthfully.

Danny: Yeah?

Christine: Is there even a part of you that is attracted to the possibility of pursuing a relationship with phyllis again?

Michael: Well, this is hard. Do you feel as conflicted as I do?

Lauren: How could I not? I mean, phyllis and christine are both our dear friends who deserve to be happy. And they’ve both had so much heartache lately.

Michael: I know phyllis is a handful. But she’s also this– this wonderfully exciting, beautiful free spirit. It wouldn’t surprise me if– if danny were… well, if he felt himself pulled towards her. I mean, seduced by her many charms.

Daniel: No, no, no, no, no. Dad knows better than that. He has to know that this would be a mistake of epic proportions.

Lauren: Yeah. But how can you really be sure of that?

Daniel: Because I know my mom. And there is no way that she should go down this path. I mean, it’s only gonna end poorly for her. She’s not gonna listen to me no matter what I say. Maybe she’ll listen to you. I gotta run. But please, just do your dear friend a favor and talk her out of this.

Lauren: Looks like phyllis is digging herself a hole to fall into, again.

Danny: Look, there is way too much bad history to ever fall into that trap again. Could you– come sit down, please. Please.

Christine: Wait. Is that– is that the only issue? History? Because we have history.

Danny: But ours wasn’t all bad.

Christine: Danny, I don’t know. You just– you keep telling me how she’s making all these changes for the better.

Danny: Phyllis is not an issue, all right? Please don’t try to make it one. Look, if this is a competition, then we’re playing right into her hands. And– and I feel like what we have right now is– is– is wonderful. We’re on this amazing track. I’m just saying, let’s not mess it up. Because that’s exactly what phyllis would hope.

Tucker: Hiya, phyllis.

Phyllis: Hello.

Tucker: We keep running into each other, don’t we? It must mean something.

Phyllis: I think it means that this town isn’t big enough for the both of us.

Tucker: Mm. I think you might be right. I’ve been thinking genoa city’s getting a little too suffocating for me. Maybe time to kiss it goodbye.

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Victoria: Mom? Are you in here?

Victor: Well, then search ay be running out of time.

Victoria: She’s still not home?

Victor: Your mother has not been seen since she left the club last night.

Nick: Do you have people looking for her?

Victor: What do you think?

Victoria: Jordan got to her.

Nick: That’s the only explanation that makes sense.

Victoria: First, she took claire from the psychiatric ward and now somehow she’s lured mom to wherever she’s hiding or she abducted her.

Nick: There is no way that mom would take off on christmas eve without talking to us. She wouldn’t wanna worry us like that.

Victoria: No, she would never, ever spend the holiday away from her family.

Victor: There may be one other reason that’s keeping her away. I hate to even bring it up.

Victoria: What are you talking about, dad?

Victor: Your mother may be drinking again.

Nikki: Jordan? I am here. Where are you?

Jordan: Hello, nikki. So glad you could make it.

Jordan: Have any trouble finding the place?

Nikki: No, I did just as you said. I ditched my car where you told me to and hiked back up to the road and came here in the car you hired.

Jordan: Were you alone?

Nikki: The whole time, just as you instructed. Nobody followed me.

[ Jordan chuckles ]

Jordan: My god, you’re pathetic. What a sloppy drunk. You must have lost your touch. I used to read in all the gossip reports that you could hide it so well. How many years has it been since you last stopped drinking? How many years of sobriety have I destroyed?

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Jordan: I’m surprised you agreed to come here. I’m surprised you care enough about your granddaughter after what she did to all of you newmans.

Nikki: Claire is just another victim of your sick obsession.

Jordan: Oh, that’s what you think this is?

[ Nikki scoffing ]

Nikki: You brainwashed her. You– you destroyed the very essence of who she was. She shouldn’t have to suffer for your insanity.

Jordan: [ Laughs ] You love throwing that around, don’t you? Telling me I’m deranged, that I’m some sort of psychopath. Well, look who’s talking, lady. You’re a falling down drunk, running all over this countryside looking for some girl you barely know who poisoned your family?

Nikki: Claire gave them the antidote and then she turned herself in and confessed.

Jordan: And you haven’t given me one rational reason why you agreed to come here alone and unarmed.

Nikki: Well, all right, I’ll give you one. I am doing this for my daughter, victoria. I would do anything for my children.

Jordan: Even die for them? Are you willing to do that?

Nick: I just have a hard time believing that mom would skip christmas to go on some bender. She hasn’t had a drink in years. She has come so far since then.

Victor: But you know that jordan destroyed that when she forced vodka down your mother’s veins.

Victoria: Mom is stronger than that. She’s been totally committed to her recovery. She’s been going to her meetings. She would not let jordan win.

Victor: I hate to bring this up, but I was approached by nate hastings at the club.

Victoria: By nate?

Victor: He believes your mother is drinking again.

Nick: It’s a cheap, low blow from some punk who has a grudge. He’d say anything to mess with you.

Victoria: He would never do something like that.

Nick: You’re still defending him, vic?

Victoria: No. I know you don’t respect him, but he would never lie about mom’s sobriety just to be cruel.

Victor: Both of you listen. I doubted his words at first, but then as I was sitting with him in the club, I saw your mother come down the stairs and she looked at us, saw that we were talking to each other and she turned around and disappeared as if she were ashamed.

Nick: Nah, it’s gotta be some other explanation.

Victor: And she wasn’t here when I got home and the car was gone.

Victoria: Oh god, no. God, what if she was driving drunk? I mean, she could have been in an accident.

Victor: I know. We alerted all the hospitals around and I told the state troopers to look out for her.

Nick: I just don’t believe that is why mom disappeared. It has to be jordan. She’s been harassing mom, leaving her all those creepy messages. We know she’s in town because of what the police found at that motel. The picture of eve, that photo album of practically our entire family in it.

Victor: Let me check something. That’s mostly water.

Jordan: I find it so touching how you newmans all care for each other, at least the ones that you deign to acknowledge. Unlike poor little claire, who you dismissed as if she never existed.

[ Nikki laughs ]

Nikki: You can’t even keep track of your own scam. You already admitted that you stole her and lied to her her entire life.

Jordan: To protect her from your despicable family.

Nikki: You keep my family out of this.

Jordan: Oh.

[ Jordan laughs ] Your family is right in the middle of this ugly little heart of it. You understand me? Besides that, you are not giving the orders around here, I am!

Nikki: Is that how you talk to claire? Making her feel small, chipping away at her confidence?

Jordan: Oh, my! It sounds like you finally believe the story that claire is your grandchild.

[ Laughs ] What did you do? Have a dna test done?

Nikki: Why yes, we did. And claire is cole and victoria’s daughter.

Jordan: [ Laughs ] Well, then I’m not so crazy after all, am I?

Nikki: Oh, baby, you are crazy as a loon. You put us through such hell. You are a psychotic sociopath.

Jordan: You can think what you like. It’ll matter even less very soon.

Nikki: You raised claire for 25 years. I mean, there had to have been some love from you. I mean, why not give her a chance for a real life? Haven’t you had enough revenge? You have already managed to turn me back into a pathetic drunk. Claire deserves a lot more than that, so get her out of this. Let her go. I told myself I was ok

Jordan: Pathetic really is the word, isn’t it? Can you even hear yourself? Slurring, slipping, begging, trying to make a deal in your drunken state?

[ Laughs ] Why didn’t I think to get this all on camera? What a show that would’ve been.

Nikki: What the hell do you get out of all of this? I mean, you can’t change reality. Eve was a failure. Her life was a mess. All her own fault. She got back at victor and me decades ago, so you don’t have to avenge her anymore. In fact, she probably wouldn’t like that because cole said that the two of you were estranged.

Jordan: Because of you and victor! Your fault!

Nikki: How so? Eve never mentioned a sister. We didn’t even know you existed.

Jordan: We had a falling out.

Nikki: Over what?

Jordan: Because I told her not to get involved with that narcissist that you’re married to and she wouldn’t listen to me. She was besotted with him, which if she hadn’t been, maybe she’d still be alive.

Nikki: You know, I have a sister. Casey. She’s a doctor. And when we were kids, she practically raised me.

[ Jordan laughs ]

Jordan: Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. You’re trying to bond with me over sisters? That’s pretty funny, you know. You think you can con me into making a deal and we can be pals? Forgive and forget?

[ Laughs ] You’re even more stupid than I thought.

Nikki: For god’s sake. The past is the past. You can’t do anything that would be meaningful now. You can’t right any wrongs. You can’t bring eve back. Do you think that she would wanna know that you got caught and convicted and sent to prison to die alone? Because that’s exactly what’s gonna happen if you don’t end this now.

Jordan: Except watching you die will be reward enough. And watching victor and victoria and that idiot son of yours be in grief over your death.

Nikki: So, you’re going to kill me.

Jordan: I told you it was a trade, didn’t I? Claire’s life for yours.

Victoria: And we still don’t know where claire is.

Cole: Not yet, but we’re gonna find her. We will. We have security footage. Jordan dressed in disguise in a nurse’s uniform wheeling claire out of the hospital. We’re gonna start from there.

Victoria: Yeah, but by now, the trail’s getting cold.

Victor: Well, sweetheart, the police are on it, so are my people, okay?

Cole: Now, you said that nikki is missing too?

Victor: She was last seen at the club and apparently was driven here and she vanished.

Victoria: It’s possible the two are not connected.

Nick: It seems mom’s been drinking again, but nobody wants to believe it.

Cole: Because of what happened back in oregon? The iv she was given?

Victor: That’s the assumption.

Cole: Oh, my god. Poor nikki. I mean, how long has this been going on?

Victor: We don’t know, but, uh, perhaps since we returned.

Victoria: She’s been so strong. She’s been so committed to her recovery. She never would’ve taken that first drink if it weren’t for jordan stacking the deck against her. I’m telling you, that woman is pure evil.

Victor: Excuse me. Yes. What do you mean you don’t have enough people? Then hire more people! Find my wife! Now!

Cole: I’m just so sorry you have to go through all of this on top of worrying about claire.

Nick: With this many people looking for mom, we’re gonna hear something soon.

Victoria: Wait a minute. What is– this is mom’s purse. What is it doing in the sofa?

Victor: That’s the purse I saw her carry when she was at the club. Why would she leave that here?

Victoria: That’s a good question.

Victor: What else is in it?

Victoria: Wallet, lipstick, comb. What’s this?

Nick: What’s it say?

Victoria: 72 dockside lane, williams bay.

Victor: Does that ring a bell with any of you?

Victoria: Maybe it’s, um, where her sponsors–

Victor: What?

Victoria: Or– or rehab. I don’t know. Maybe it’s a bar.

Nick: I’ll look it up.

Cole: I know this address. I’ve been there.

Nikki: Oh man, I need a drink.

[ Jordan laughs ]

Jordan: I figured you couldn’t hold out. I came prepared. Here you go. No poison, no drugs. I promise. I have a far more gratifying way for you to die. So, come on. Drink up. It’s your last request. I think I’m being quite magnanimous here. Come on. There you go. Tastes so good, doesn’t it? Hurts so good. My god, you are pitiful.

Nikki: So, where’s claire? You said it was a trade. Is she even here or was this all just a setup?

Febreze

Jordan: My niece’s loyalty has been put to the ultimate test.

Nikki: What the hell does that mean?

Jordan: Claire’s indeed here. She needed to be here. She needed to witness the grand finale of all of our years of hard work. It wasn’t easy paving the way into the newman inner sanctum, but she rose to the occasion and I expect her to do so again.

Nikki: Is she in on this with you? She come here willingly?

Jordan: Oh, shut up. Your questions are so tedious.

Nikki: Claire?

[ Jordan laughs ] Have a drink, nikki. I’ll be right back.

Cole: 72 dockside lane. That’s the address of a cabin where my mom took me as a kid. It’s a rental place. We stayed there once for a summer. It’s on a lake near williams bay.

Victoria: Why would mom have written it down?

Victor: Because I have a feeling she wanted us to find it and that’s where she’s at.

Nick: Or that’s where jordan took her. She wants to finish what she started at that house in oregon. And mom could be there now taking her on alone.

Cole: Well, if that’s the case, we need to have someone check it out right away.

Victoria: Or assuming jordan is involved, this could be just a decoy and she has mom somewhere else. That woman is so treacherous I wouldn’t put anything past her.

Victor: Let me see that, cole. It’s just the address. Nothing else. But it’s her handwriting.

Nick: I’m calling the police.

Victor: Please do because they’ll get there faster than we can.

Cole: Okay. Well, uh, victoria and I will stay here just in case this lead doesn’t turn out to be anything.

Victor: Please do.

Cole: I mean, nikki could be closer to home than we realize.

Nick: This is nick newman. I have information about my mother’s disappearance.

Victoria: Dad, look, if mom was drunk, so drunk that she fell into jordan’s trap, how could she do that? How– how could she? She knows what the woman is capable of. How could she allow herself to be so vulnerable?

Victor: Has it occurred to you that she may be trying to find your daughter?

Victoria: No. Because you’ve heard her talk about claire. She doesn’t care about claire. She doesn’t sympathize with her one bit.

Victor: But my sweet baby, she knows you care. Let’s go, son.

Nikki: What have you done to her?

Jordan: Oh, claire’s fine. She just sedated.

[ Jordan chuckles ] Look at you two. Grandma nikki’s all hammered out and poor little claire sedated. What a pair. Go ahead. Drink up. Okay? Drink up. Savor it. It’s gonna be your last. Time for this to end.

[ Claire groaning ]

[ Jordan grunting ]

Nikki: Claire. Claire. Claire, can you hear me? Can you hear me?

Claire: Nikki, where’s aunt jordan?

Nikki: Okay, can you stand? We’ve gotta get outta here.

Claire: I can’T. Everything’s so fuzzy. I can’t feel my legs.

Nikki: All right. It’s too rocky for me to wheel you out there, but you’ve gotta stand up. If you can stand up, put your arms around me, I will help you, okay? Come on.

Claire: Nikki, why are you here?

Nikki: Come on. Let’s go. We’ll talk about it later. Right now, we have to go.

[ Jordan shouting ]

Nick: You think vic’s right?

Victor: I have a feeling the police will be there long before we will.

Nick: You think vic’s right? Claire’s innocent in all this?

Victor: Uh, knowing what we know about that woman, I wouldn’t put anything past her.

Jordan: You can’t do anything right, can you? You can’t even die the way you’re supposed to. You have to try to be the hero. It’s always all about you. You! You! Ah!

[ Nikki screaming ]

Nikki: Get away from me.

[ Jordan chuckling ]

Jordan: You’re not a drunk. You’re nothing but a fake and a liar.

Nikki: Well, that’s the first thing you’ve gotten right.

Jordan: Oh!

[ Nikki screaming ] Hell of a stalemate, isn’t it?

Claire: Let her go.

Jordan: You better choose wisely, claire. Which one of us are you gonna save?

Victoria: If dad is right and mom has put herself in any kind of danger because of me.

Cole: Listen, victor was speculating. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves.

Victoria: Well, it doesn’t keep me from going to the worst-case scenario. Mom totally out of it, confronting your aunt who overpowers her and now– now claire and mom are completely at her mercy. God, this is such a nightmare.

Cole: Listen, I hate to even think about it, let alone say it, but there’s another scenario here that no one has even mentioned this morning. What if claire is glad that jordan took her outta that psych ward? I mean, they– they– they could have teamed up together to– to go out and ambush nikki.

Victoria: You don’t believe that. You can’T.

Cole: No, I don’t wanna believe it. No. It doesn’t mean it’s not possible.

Victoria: Claire is not a villain. She’s not a villain. She’s one of the victims in all of this.

Cole: Vic, I know you wanna believe that, and so do I, but she was a willing accomplice in oregon. Jordan’s had a lifetime to warp that kid’s mind. I just, I– I– I don’t know how you can fully trust her after everything she’s done.

Victoria: Because I do. ‘Cause I talked to her. And when I knew that she was my daughter, something changed. There was a connection that we had. You know how lost that young woman is. You know. You heard about the tragedy of her childhood and everything that her aunt did to her. I don’t believe there’s any way she would ever turn back.

Jordan: You better choose wisely. It’s gonna change your life forever. Don’t screw up.

Claire: Get away from nikki. Do it, jordan. Now.

Jordan: Put the gun down.

Claire: No.

Jordan: You have sedatives running through your veins. You’re not thinking clearly. You’ve let the newmans mess with your mind. I’m not your enemy.

Nikki: Yes, she is, claire. She always will be. She doesn’t give a damn about you.

Jordan: That’s not true. We’re family. We’re the only ones that we have. Together. I’ve been with you since you were a baby. Don’t do this. Don’t turn on me now.

Claire: You– you abandoned me at the lake house.

Jordan: No.

Claire: You ran and you saved yourself and you– you left me for the police.

Jordan: No, I didn’T. I would never abandon you.

Claire: Where were you then?

Jordan: I hid in the house so I wouldn’t be found. So I could come here, to genoa city, and get you. I got you out of the psych unit. Remember? Where they were going to leave you for god knows how long. Look what she and the rest of the newmans were willing to do to you. Point the gun at nikki. She’s nothing to you. She never will be.

Claire: You don’t know that.

Jordan: Oh, yes, I do. I know how selfish they are. And my sister knew that too. She found out the hard way. For the love of god, wake up! If you think that the newmans are gonna bring you into the fold and make you part of their lives, you’re even more naive than I thought. And you’re in for a bitter disappointment.

Nikki: She’s lied to you your entire life. Don’t trust her now. She’ll say anything to get you to doubt yourself and my family.

Jordan: Shut up, would you? Nikki and victor ruined, destroyed your grandmother, my sister. And if they had their way, they would keep you locked up in a padded room for who knows how long. So, what are you gonna do? Put the gun down and we can run, both of us. Walk away. They– they would’ve and she never got over it.

Nikki: When victoria was told that you hadn’t survived, that her baby had died, she was devastated. Brokenhearted, and she never got over it.

Jordan: You owe these people nothing. Do you hear me? They threw you away.

Claire: That’s a lie! You stole me from them. They– they would’ve loved me.

Jordan: You think they love you? Have they told you that they love you?

Nikki: It will take time to undo all of the evil that jordan has done to you, but love will be there. It– it will be, I know that. As a mother, I know that.

Claire: They would’ve loved me! They would’ve raised me. I would’ve been a good girl and I would’ve been smart and I would’ve been strong. And I would’ve had friends and people who cared about me not whatever I had with you. Just hate and revenge and just never trusting anyone. You– you wanted me to be just like you. You don’t deserve to live.

Nick: Claire’s a newman. She’s known that her whole life, but that didn’t stop her from pumping vodka into mom’s veins. I mean, it’s her grandmother.

Victor: I tell you, that woman is capable of anything.

Nick: Well, so is mom. She’s strong and tough. She’s a fighter.

Victor: Your mother will put up a hell of a fight, I promise you. But you and I don’t know what we’ll find in that cabin. But if your mom has been hurt in any way, I promise you, there’ll be hell to pay.

Victoria: You don’t believe that claire wants to hurt us, do you? I mean, do you honestly see her willingly helping jordan again?

Cole: Does claire even have her own free will after the damage that jordan has done to her? And claire’s feelings towards us are so confused. This is not something she’s gonna get past overnight.

Victoria: It’s possible that my mom is at jordan’s mercy, but so is claire. How does jordan even see claire? Does she see her as a family or an ally? Does she see her as a traitor who needs to be punished? And maybe that’s why she took her from the hospital. Because she wants her to suffer like the rest of us newmans. And maybe, she’s just trying to reel her in again. I don’t know.

Cole: Okay. Well, listen, I– I don’t– I wish I had the answers. I just think we’re gonna have to just wait and see. But one thing I know, nikki is one of the most resourceful people on the planet and she’s gonna outsmart jordan. So if she is there, believe me, she didn’t go in without a plan.

Victoria: God, I hope you’re right about that. You know, last night, I couldn’t sleep. I was thinking about– I was thinking about claire and what it would’ve been like if we would’ve raised her. She would’ve been an older sister to reed and johnny and katie. We would’ve shown her all the love in the world. Could’ve celebrated milestones with her, graduations, birthdays, holidays. Could’ve known what her favorite color was and what stuffed animals she had when she was a little girl. She would’ve had so much love. She would’ve been a part of our family. Can you picture that too, what it might’ve been like?

Cole: I can’t see it. I mean, I don’t know–

[ Cole sighing ] I don’t know if I’m just too numb or I’m just too scared to lose her all over again.

Victoria: Maybe you don’t have to picture it. Maybe, just maybe we’ll all be spending the next holiday together.

Nikki: Claire, don’t do this. She’s not worth it. Let her face her consequences the right way. Don’t throw your life away for her.

[ Sirens in the distance ]

Jordan: See, she tricked us. She didn’t come to save you. She came here to trap both of us.

Nikki: My plan was to get you and make sure you were safe, and then make sure that this one went to prison.

Claire: Prison is too good for her. She’ll probably just plead insanity like mr. Baldwin had me do and she’ll be sent to a hospital like mine that she can escape from. We can’t let that happen. We can’t let her hurt anyone else ever again.

Jordan: So, pull the trigger. Or do you not have the courage?

[ Jordan chuckling ] There you go. You’re weak. Just like you were when you helped the newmans escape.

Nikki: Oh, for god’s sake. Will you just shut up? Claire. Claire, give me the gun, please. It’s okay, honey. The police are on their way. She can never control you again. Just– just give me the gun. Come on. Good girl. Oh. Oh. Come here. Come here.

[ Claire sobbing ] It will be all right. It will be okay. (Oven ding audio mnemonic)

Jordan: You broke my heart.

Claire: You broke my entire life.

Nikki: Take her. Get her out of our sight.

Cole: Hey. It’s gonna be okay.

Victoria: The waiting.

Cole: I know.

Victoria: It seems like hours. Why haven’t we heard something?

Cole: We will. Nikki is a survivor. She’s one hell of a fighter and she always has been. She’s gonna use her instincts to protect herself, and claire, if it comes down to it.

Nikki: Here. Drink this. Whatever jordan drugged you with, this should help flush it from your system.

Victor: Nikki?

Nikki: Oh, my god. In here. Oh, victor.

Victor: Oh, my baby.

Nick: Mom, thank god.

Victor: Oh, my baby. Oh, my baby.

Nikki: Nicholas, I love you.

Victor: Come here. I’m so happy you’re all right. What were you thinking?

Nikki: I’m sorry I’ve worried you all. I’ll explain it all later, but it’s over. Please take me home.

Victor: You okay?

Nick: Are we, uh, taking her with us?

Nikki: We most certainly are. Claire saved me. If it weren’t for her, I might not be here.

Victor: Then, we owe you a debt of gratitude.

Claire: What’s gonna happen to jordan now?

Nikki: I don’t know. But I can promise you this, victor and i and cole and victoria will never let her near you. She can never hurt you again.

Claire: I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry for everything.

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Daniel: Psh!

Danny: Yes!

Lucy: Oh, I love it.

Heather: It’s an awesome tree. It’s beautiful.

Danny: Yeah. The prettiest one I’ve seen in a long time.

Daniel: Yeah. It actually came out pretty great.

Heather: Family uh, teamwork. Family…

Lucy: Are we doing it?

Heather: Family teamwork. We’re doing it. We’re doing it. Bring it in.

Lucy: Bring it in. Bring it in.

All: Teamwork for the win.

Lucy: Thank you. Dad, this tree is beautiful. I mean, I didn’t even know that we had this many ornaments. Where did they all come from?

Danny: Well, I pulled a few boxes out of storage and mixed them with the others, and voila.

Lucy: Oh, so they’re vintage. Cool.

Danny: Yes. They’re– they’re so vintage. They’re antiques.

Heather: I love this sequin and felt santa that you made when you were a kid. There’s so much glitter.

Daniel: There is so much glitter. You have no idea. I don’t think we ever got all the glitter out of the rug. Did we?

Danny: Four years old and already an artist.

Daniel: I can’t believe you kept this all this time.

Danny: Why? I’m sentimental.

Heather: I think it’s sweet.

Lucy: I mean, guys, I can’t even remember the last time that we spent christmas eve all together.

Daniel: Well, it’s been a while.

Danny: I can’t tell you how much this means to me. All of us together. Happy, healthy, enjoying life. Calling it a miracle might be pushing it, but I don’t know, it, uh, it kind of feels that way.

Heather: Oh, come here, you old softie. That was beautiful.

[ Knock on door ]

Daniel: Ooh, I’ll get the door. Here.

Heather: What else do you have?

Danny: Okay. I got more boxes here.

Lucy: I have to hang this one up.

Phyllis: Hey!

Daniel: Merry christmas.

Summer: Merry almost christmas.

Daniel: Merry almost christmas.

Danny: This is also from the ’80s, probably 1987 or ’89.

Lucy: Oh, another vintage one.

Danny: It’s another vintage one, yes, yes.

Lauren: Hi.

Christine: Oh, my god. Thank you for bringing those. You saved me.

Lauren: Of course. Absolutely no problem.

Christine: When the owner of fenmore’s goes out of her way to hand deliver a purchase.

Lauren: Oh, well, it was my pleasure. Your selection is exquisite. Danny is going to love that.

Christine: Oh, let’s hope so.

Lauren: Uh, you and I know him pretty well and that is exactly his taste.

Christine: It is the first christmas in uh, I mean, it seems like forever since we’ve been in the same city. I– I just wanted to get him something really special.

Lauren: So, what’s going on between the two of you? Are you still in the friend zone or are you inching back together after all this time?

Abby: I am so happy that we decided to do an early dinner because we’re gonna be wrapping gifts all night. I mean dominic is gonna have so many gifts to unwrap, between all the gifts my mom got him, that we got him, lily, all of his extended family. He’s gonna be unwrapping gifts for days.

Devon: I know. He’ll probably end up just playing with the boxes.

Abby: Always.

Devon: Right.

Abby: I cannot wait to see his sweet, little face when he comes downstairs and sees all the gifts that santa left under the tree.

Devon: I’ll be sure to have the camera ready for him. It’s great ’cause he’s finally old enough to actually enjoy the holiday. You know, all the songs and the decorations, special drinks and the food that we eat.

Abby: Which reminds me, are you gonna make those seven-layer bars that you made with your grandma? I love that story about you making them for dru and neil and lily on your first christmas with them.

Devon: Yeah. I was fresh out of foster care. I didn’t have a dime to my name. I remember dru gave me money to buy gifts for everybody.

Abby: And you spent it on baking supplies.

Devon: Yeah. I wanted to share one of my traditions with them. That was the first time in my life that I felt like I was a part of a real family too.

Abby: You know, I– I couldn’t help but notice that you’ve been a little bit quiet this whole dinner.

Devon: I have? I’m sorry.

Abby: No. Don’t be sorry. I just wanna make sure you’re okay. Is something on your mind?

Devon: Ah, kinda, yeah. I didn’t really want to dump it on you for christmas. But you’re gonna find out sooner or later.

Abby: Hm. Do I even have to guess?

Devon: Mhm. Probably not. You already know it’s about tucker.

Tucker: No, it’s not a scandal, unless you make it one. No, that’s not a quote. God, don’t you people take time off for the holidays? Okay. You want a quote? Here’s a quote. Bah freaking humbug.

Summer: Ah, good to see you guys.

Lucy: So good to see you. Merry christmas.

Summer: Merry christmas. Thank you.

Danny: Wow. Santa must be exhausted.

Phyllis: Oh, well, maybe I overdid it.

Danny: Hey, if you’re gonna go big, now’s the time, right?

Phyllis: Yeah. Well you know, I’m a sucker for christmas. Last minute shopping?

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Abby: Oh, wait a second. There were emails? I have been so busy today that I haven’t checked my phone.

Devon: Oh, yeah. It’s everywhere. It’s ugly.

Abby: So, not only did the company cover up abuse, I mean, then they left evidence of it? You would think that tucker would be smarter than that.

Devon: Yeah. You’d think so. Maybe his time at the ashram made him lose his edge. And it’s business 101 that you be transparent and you own up to your mistakes ’cause covering things up just always makes you look worse.

Abby: As soon as tucker found out, he should have apologized. He should have condemned the artist that targeted the teenage girls and the people who let it happen. It would have been one news cycle, but now it’s this huge mess.

Devon: Tell me about it. Although, I haven’t heard his side of the story.

Abby: Do you even want to?

Christine: When paul and I broke up, danny was incredibly supportive. And since then, things have evolved, we’ve gotten reacquainted. But beyond that, it is too soon to tell.

Lauren: But, the gift that you chose for him is, uh, far more personal than you would give just an old pal. Wouldn’t you agree?

Christine: What’s going on is– is something good. The way I feel when I’m with him. You know what? I don’t want to jinx this.

Lauren: Since when are you superstitious?

Christine: Oh, here’s michael.

Lauren: All right. I want a full report after–

Michael: Hello, my lovely bride.

Lauren: Hello.

Michael: Hello, christine.

Christine: How are you?

Michael: Couldn’t be better. And by the way, you two ladies look absolutely ravishing.

Lauren: Why thank you.

Christine: Really? Because I was about to pull out one of those ugly christmas sweaters.

Lauren: Oh, they are very much on trend right now. I’m not making it up.

Christine: Well, you would know. Um, okay, guys, I’m gonna leave you here. Christmas eve.

Michael: Oh, where are you off to? Some big holiday function?

Christine: Um, I am going over to daniel’s to give danny his present. And uh, beyond that, well, you just never know.

Lauren: Whoa. Okay.

Michael: Really?

Lauren: Well, good luck and uh, to be continued.

Christine: Thank you.

Michael: Bye.

Christine: Merry christmas.

Danny: This is good.

Lucy: You made this eggnog?

Daniel: Mm-hmm. It’s easy. Everybody knows it’s just eggs and nog. And homemade always tastes better.

Heather: Well, it is delicious. I’m impressed.

Phyllis: My son, he has many talents.

Daniel: Yes. Well, I’m not quite at the old man’s sauce status yet, but…

Danny: It’s good to have goals.

Summer: Ooh, you’ve got to get him to make you his chicken marsala with mashed potatoes. It is so good.

Lucy: Okay, dad. The pressure is on. What are you cooking for tomorrow’s christmas dinner?

Daniel: Ooh, I haven’t really thought about that yet.

Lucy: Ah, frozen pizza it is then.

Heather: Um, we could all just do a potluck and then– and then not one person is stuck doing the whole dinner and we would have more time to have fun and hang out. We could– we could even do games like we used to.

Daniel: Charades?

Lucy: Yes.

Phyllis: Okay, good. Nicely done. Nicely done.

Danny: I’m a fan of the hanging out and having fun agenda. That’s something we haven’t done in a long time together.

Summer: Well, I know what we should do. We should do what everybody does on thanksgiving and go around and say what we’re all grateful for this christmas.

Phyllis: Do you want to do that now?

Summer: Yeah. Yeah. Why not?

Daniel: Well, that’s easy for me. I mean, I’ve got good friends. A job that I love doing. A new place and, uh, well, I don’t have to fly halfway around the world to see my favorite kid anymore.

Lucy: Okay. Your only kid.

Summer: All right. Mine’s easy too. Um, despite pretty much a whole year of chaos, I’m grateful that my mom is back among the living.

Daniel: Mm. I probably should have led with that. I’m very grateful that you’re here with us. Especially today.

Phyllis: Ah, you guys…

Danny: Phyllis, are you getting misty-eyed?

Phyllis: Maybe a little. I’m really grateful to be here. I really am. And I’m grateful to my brilliant lawyer who made sure that I was among the living and not in some prison cell anywhere.

Heather: Of course. I filed a few motions and you did the hard part.

Lucy: So, mom, what are you grateful for?

Heather: Well, um, like– like danny said that– that we’re all happy and healthy. And– and– and every one of us is doing so well. I mean, you get to be with your kids again. You– you two get fresh starts. And you get to be here for daniel and– and for lucy and me. And there is truly nothing more special than having your family close.

Danny: That’s right. That and love are pretty much all we need.

Daniel: Okay. That was just plain corny.

Danny: Uh son, have you forgotten that I am the king of corn?

Daniel: And damn proud of it, apparently.

Danny: I am. That’s true.

Phyllis: Hey listen, corny or not, it’s the truth. I feel the same way.

Lucy: Yeah. I mean, dad, don’t be cynical.

Summer: Yes. Listen to your daughter. She’s giving you good advice.

Daniel: Okay. Clearly, I can see that I’m outnumbered here. So… to family and love.

Danny: Amen.

Heather: To family and their love.

Danny: Ching, ching. Oh… stuffed up again?

Michael: What’s going on there?

Lauren: Between danny and christine? Too early to tell or so she says.

Michael: Yeah, the sparkle in her eyes, dead giveaway.

Lauren: I know. Those two just gravitate to each other whenever they’re both free.

Michael: Kismet.

Lauren: You know, I don’t think she ever got over her first love.

Michael: Well, I wish her all the luck. That split with paul had to be painful. Whatever gets christine smiling again, I’m all for it. But the big question is… how do I get you smiling?

Lauren: Oh, me? My smile is permanent.

Michael: Blatant lie before your morning coffee, but I’ll allow it.

Lauren: Okay. You’re right. And, uh, what time do we need to be at chloe and kevin’s?

Michael: Uh, any time after seven.

Lauren: Mm. We have hours then.

Michael: Which means I get my christmas wish. Private time with my irresistible wife before the holiday mayhem begins.

Lauren: Ah, I like the sound of that.

Michael: Mm. Well. Hold. You can open this one now.

Lauren: Oh, yes.

Michael: In fact, you have to open it because it’s time-sensitive.

Lauren: Hm. Whatever could it be?

Michael: One way to find out. Open it.

Lauren: Ooh, a room key. Is this for our favorite suite?

Michael: But of course. I will see you there in 10 minutes.

Lauren: But you know, sweetheart. Sweetheart. I thought I saw another present in there. No.

Michael: If there is indeed another president, you’ll have to wait ’til we’re alone.

Lauren: Well, are you sure you just wanna leave it here for safekeeping?

Michael: See you there.

Devon: I mean, I feel like I should at least hear tucker’s side of the story before I condemn him completely.

Abby: And what could he possibly say that would make it any better?

Devon: Uh, probably nothing. Just know that I’ll be disappointed in him, one more time. So, what’s new?

Abby: Hey. I’m so sorry that all of this had to come out now. We should be happy and joyful and celebrating.

Devon: It’s okay. Don’t be sorry. It’s not gonna change anything about our celebration. I’m too excited to be spending our first christmas together in our new home.

Abby: Mm. I can’t wait.

Devon: No, me neither. And I promise you, this is going to be the best christmas we’ve ever had in our lives.

Dashing through the snow

in a one-horse open sleigh

o’er the fields we go

laughing all the way

ha, ha, ha

bells on bobtails ring

making spirits bright

what fun it is

to ride and sing

a sleighing song tonight

oh, jingle bells

jingle bells

jingle all the way

oh, what fun it is to ride

in a one-horse open sleigh

hey

jingle bells, jingle bells

jingle all the way

oh, what fun it is to ride

in a one-horse open sleigh

Danny: Oh, yes! One more time. Faster.

Dashing through the snow (vo) get in the holiday spirit

Lauren: Hello, you two.

Abby: Lauren, hi.

Devon: Hey. How are you?

Abby: Happy christmas eve. What brings you by? As if we didn’t already know.

Lauren: Oh?

Devon: Yeah. We saw michael running upstairs with a big smile on his face.

Abby: Is he still that romantic after all these years?

Lauren: Uh, looks like I’m going to find out.

Abby: It’s a surprise? Even better.

Devon: Nice. I like his style.

Lauren: Uh, me too. And if I don’t see you guys in the next few days, have the most wonderful holiday.

Abby: You too. Tell michael we said hi.

Lauren: I will do that.

Devon: It’s good to see you.

Lauren: Good to see you. Bye.

Devon and abby: Bye.

Tucker: Oh, looking festive.

Lauren: ‘Tis the season.

Tucker: Hi. Merry christmas.

Devon: It’s probably not that merry for you, given what just hit the internet.

Tucker: Hm.

[ Michael growling ]

Lauren: Ooh, champagne. Lovely.

Michael: We’re celebrating.

Lauren: Yes. Christmas comes but once a year.

Michael: I’d say we have much more than a holiday to raise a glass to.

Lauren: So, let’s the– let the private festivities begin.

Jingle bells

jingle all the way

oh, what fun it is to ride

in a one-horse open sleigh

hey

jingle bells, jingle bells

Danny: Cricket. This is a surprise.

Christine: Well, that was the plan. Sorry to interrupt.

Danny: No. You’re not interrupting at all. This is wonderful. Come in. Come on, join us. Please.

Christine: I didn’t mean to walk in on your family gathering.

Danny: Oh, hey, it was nothing planned. I mean, heather came and, you know, helped daniel and lucy trim the tree. And then I was on my way out, they roped me into helping. And then phyllis and summer showed up with presents for everyone and now you’re here. It’s the perfect christmas eve.

Christine: I just came over to uh, drop off a gift, for you.

Danny: Oh, wow.

Phyllis: My goodness. Well, danny is a special one for everybody, isn’t he? A mystery!

Announcer: The young and the restless will continue.

Devon: When I heard that you covered up for a sleazy artist, I was surprised at first. And then I quickly wasn’t because it’s you. But would you care to, I don’t know, explain your side of the story or…

Tucker: Yeah.

Devon: Yeah?

Tucker: Well, may I?

Devon: Yeah, sure.

Tucker: First of all, I didn’t cover up that guy’s actions with that girl. Um, nor would I ever do such a thing. Uh, when I found out about it, he was already in jail. Um, so what I did was I– I cut ties with him. I voided his contract and um, I fired everyone responsible for keeping him on the tour instead of having him arrested. What I did cover-up, however, was the team’s unscrupulous actions. And I did so because I felt I had to protect the business.

Abby: Of course. Yeah. Because profit margins mean more than common decency.

Devon: Well, they do to him.

Abby: All you had to do was hold a press conference. Tell the whole story. All the sordid details. Condemn those actions. Say that you were disgusted by things that happened in your absence. But you didn’t do that, did you?

Tucker: No, I didn’T. And I readily admit that I could have handled it differently.

Devon: That’s it? That’s all you got?

Tucker: Well, what do you want me to say? I screwed up, devon. Yes, I should have known that it would eventually come out and that it would make me look pretty bad.

Devon: That’s what you care about? Is how it makes you look? Not that what you did was reprehensible because it’s like there’s no such thing as right or wrong to you. Which is why you’re always caught up in a lie or a scandal. But these are your issues and it’s the holidays, so abby and I don’t really have time for it.

Lauren: The, uh, elves have outdone themselves.

Michael: Well, I wanted our time together to be extra special.

Lauren: Well, you know what? It’s perfect, so far.

Michael: Hm. You have sharp eyes, my love. I do indeed have another gift for you. But first.

Danny: So we finished the show, dead tired, okay? It’s one of those seven cities in eight nights kind of thing, you know. You know what it was like back then, right. Constantly on tour.

Christine: You were in such high demand.

Phyllis: Some things never change.

Danny: Anyway, it’s christmas eve and all the band and I want to do is check into a hotel, order room service, and get some real sleep.

Heather: The glamorous life of a rock star.

Danny: Exactly. Okay. But there’s a little problem here. You see this town, which was, I don’t know, all of about 3,000 people, had one hotel and it was completely sold out. Yeah. Our tour manager neglected to make a reservation and the nearest big city was several hours down the road.

Summer: What did you do?

Danny: Well, we either sleep on the bus…

Lucy: On christmas eve?

Danny: Hey, you do what you gotta do. But anyway, the promoters, they found out what happened and they offered us a place to stay. Yeah. The band, the crew, the roadies, the drivers, background singers, and me. And, uh, yeah, they split us up and made calls and found us all places to stay.

Heather: Did they find enough beds for everyone?

Danny: Oh, yeah. Beds, couches, cots, air mattresses. But best of all…

Christine: Yeah. It was a horse barn with a tack house attached, right? There were no rooms left at the inn, so danny had to sleep in a stable on christmas eve.

Lucy: Okay. You are totally making that up.

Danny: Actually…

Phyllis: You know, it’s so funny because the way that danny always told me the story was that it was a converted barn. It was really nice. All the amenities and with a car collection, I think. You’re– I, you just make it sound like it’s donkeys and sheep and camel milling about.

Christine: Don’t embellish, phyllis.

Danny: Well, uh, actually the roadies, they’re the ones that stayed in the tack house. Not me. Yeah, I was offered though, a lumpy purple futon in someone’s basement. And I tell you, I was really glad to be there.

Christine: I always thought that it was you–

Phyllis: Well, I guess you thought wrong, right?

Daniel: You know what? I– I am going to side with my daughter here. Um, I don’t believe that most of that really happened. Are you sure that it did?

Danny: Okay. All right. I was there, all right? So, let’s just assume that I’m right and I remember the story how it went down and where I slept christmas eve. That’s it.

Heather: Where there were donkeys.

Danny: No, that was another holiday.

Christine: Oh, wait a second. Either way, it is fun to think about the past, but I think it’s even more special to think about the present and the future.

Phyllis: Oh, sometimes the past shapes us, you know?

Christine: Only if you learn from it.

[Coughing]

Michael: Well, merry christmas, darling.

Lauren: You’re so sweet. Oh, michael.

Michael: Go ahead. Open it. It’s your favorite color, sparkly.

Lauren: Ooh, I love sparkly.

[ Lauren gasping ] Oh, my darling. Oh, it’s beautiful.

Michael: Lauren fenmore, would you do me the honor of making me the happiest man in the world, a second time, by agreeing to marry me all over again?

Lauren: Oh, my love. Hold that thought.

Tucker: Thank you. I really appreciate your assessment of my flaws as a human being. I’ll give it some thought. Uh, but since you mentioned the holidays, I still have those gifts for dominic. How would you like to handle that? I know you’re not so keen on having me there on christmas eve. May I come by later to deliver them personally? Or would you like me to just leave them on the porch?

Devon: You can come by and you can drop off some gifts. And I’m only saying that because I know dominic would probably like to see you.

Tucker: I’m very grateful to you both for making a concession for me.

Devon: Well, you’re welcome. But I don’t want you to read too much into this because this is not an invitation for you and I to have a relationship. I’ve made it clear, it’s not what I want. But at the same time, I’m not going to penalize our son for enjoying his time with you.

Tucker: All right. That’s fine. I’ll take what I can get.

Devon: Okay. Well, have a good night.

Tucker: Yeah. You too. See you.

Devon: Did I just make the wrong decision?

[ Indistinct chatter ]

Summer: Um, mom, it– it’s past four.

Phyllis: Mm-hmm. So, what?

Summer: We’re meeting dad at the club for dinner.

Phyllis: We have plenty of time.

Summer: Come on, mom. I know how you are getting ready for an event and I’m like that too. So let’s, uh…

Phyllis: Let’s go.

Heather: You know what? I hate to say it, I have to– I have to go too. I told dad I would call him in lisbon and, uh, he gets up so early.

Lucy: Yeah, because he wakes up early. He gets up at like dawn. It’s ridiculous.

Heather: He does. So he like, goes to bed early. It’s a whole thing, so I gotta.

Daniel: Yeah. Well, lucky for you, I plan on sleeping in tomorrow and since you’re staying here, there will be no getting up early.

Lucy: Excellent.

Heather: Pick you up at 10?

Daniel: Ooh, uh-uh.

Lucy: Um, better make it 11.

Heather: 11? Okay. Is that– is that possible?

Daniel: Better.

Heather: Okay. All right. Okay, I love you.

Lucy: I love you.

Heather: Okay.

Lucy: Bye-bye, mom.

Heather: Bye, sweetie. I love you. I love you. I love you. Um, thank you, daniel.

Daniel: Mm-hmm.

Lucy: Okay.

Heather: Okay.

Lucy: Bye.

Daniel: Yup.

Heather: I love you.

[ Indistinct chatter ]

Danny: I, uh, I hate to see the party break up. It’s been so good being with you all. I’ve enjoyed every minute of it.

Phyllis: Back at ya.

Daniel: You know, I’m gonna walk everyone to their cars.

Danny: Yeah, I’m gonna– I’m gonna join you. I’ll be right back, okay?

Phyllis: And are you coming, christine?

Christine: Uh, not just yet. Tell nick merry christmas from me, will you?

Summer: Yeah, we will. We’ll do that. Um, thanks. Come on.

[ Indistinct chatter ] A first child can be stressful.

Lauren: Before I answer your question…

Michael: Oh, the plot thickens.

Lauren: One great surprise deserves another. Michael baldwin… would you make me the happiest woman on the face of the planet and marry me all over again?

[ Michael chuckling ]

Michael: You didn’t?

Lauren: What are the odds?

Michael: Pretty good when you think about it. We are of one mind, you and I. And by the way, yes. Yes. 1,000 times, yes.

Lauren: I will take your 1,000 times and I will raise you 10. Here. Ah.

Michael: Hold on. Hold on.

Lauren: Let me remove my ring.

Michael: Perfect fit.

Lauren: Yes.

Phyllis: Hey.

Summer: Hey. Um, dad just called.

Phyllis: What’s wrong?

Summer: Um, he said that there’s some big family issue that he has to deal with.

Phyllis: All right. Do you know if it has to do with christian?

Summer: No. Christian’s fine. I– I asked that, but he wouldn’t give me any more details, but he’s gonna miss our dinner.

Phyllis: Oh, okay. Well, I– I’m sorry, I know you’re disappointed.

Summer: Yeah. I’m actually more worried than disappointed. He really did not sound good. Mom, I think that I need to go over there. I’m so sorry. Do you mind?

Phyllis: No, of course not.

Summer: Okay. I’m gonna see you tomorrow.

Phyllis: Yeah, for sure. All right. Call me if you need me.

Summer: I will.

Phyllis: All right.

Abby: Look, you know that I’m not crazy about dominic having a relationship with tucker. My gut has been telling me to keep tucker away since he got back in genoa city and I should have just listened.

Devon: Because of how he treated your mom?

Abby: For starters. But look, I get where you’re coming from and I know that he’s your dad and it’s probably better that he sees dominic under our supervision. That way, he won’t find another way to see him.

Devon: Yeah. Well, how about we make this the last time we mention tucker mccall for today.

Abby: Yes.

Devon: Because it is christmas eve and I want this holiday to be about you and me and dominic.

Tucker: Hey, phyllis.

Phyllis: Hey.

Tucker: No, wait a minute. What are you doing? Are you meeting somebody? You alone on christmas eve?

Phyllis: Uh, no, I’m not alone. I mean, I spent the whole day with my kids and it was lovely. Amazing.

Tucker: Good for you.

Phyllis: Yeah. You know, uh, I was supposed to have dinner with, um, with summer and nick. Nick.

Tucker: Yeah.

Phyllis: And uh, something happened with nick’s family, so he had to– he had to leave. Um, and summer went to go check on him because something happened to his family. Ah, I said that– anyway, I– I’m, you know, my plans for tonight are nonexistent now.

Tucker: Oh, well, let me buy you a drink then.

Danny: You know, daniel and lucy would probably bring us some takeout if we asked them. Or, I’ve got a lovely bottle of wine in the kitchen if you’re interested.

Christine: Well, that sounds amazing, but first I want you to open this.

Danny: Oh, well all right. Okay. Oh, cricket.

Christine: I know how you like a good robe.

Danny: Is this silk?

Christine: Yeah. Lauren can acquire these really rare items and sell them through her vintage collection, so according to the auction house, this was once owned by brian ferry.

Danny: You’re kidding? Wow. It is so elegant.

Christine: Yes.

Danny: Sophisticated.

Christine: Yes. Try it on. Come on.

Danny: Yeah?

Christine: Yeah.

Danny: Okay. All right. Here it goes.

Christine: Okay.

Danny: Okay. How’s that?

Christine: Oh, yes.

Danny: Yes.

Christine: I knew it would look perfect on you.

Danny: Thank you.

Christine: You’re welcome.

Danny: Thank you so very much. Okay. All right. I– let me see, have something for you.

Christine: Well.

Danny: Yeah. It’s okay. Uh, you can open it. You know, I won’t tell santa.

Christine: Oh, danny.

Danny: Do you remember this? I got you one on our honeymoon. That little boutique in wailea.

Christine: Yeah. Yeah, I remember.

Danny: Yeah. And then, a couple of years later, the, um, the airline lost the suitcase that it was in on the trip to cabo and…

Christine: Yeah. I was– I was heartbroken. That was my– my favorite bracelet. I wore it all the time.

Danny: Well, guess what? It looks like the universe has brought you another one. And you know what? They put it right under my nose so that I could see it while I was out there shopping.

Christine: Thank you. I– I– I love it. You… you couldn’t have given me a more meaningful gift.

Melody: Home is where the heart is.

Jason: And you, our viewers…

Jess: Are the heart of the y&r family.

Melissa: Thank you so much…

Eileen: For welcoming us into your homes.

Both: May your holidays be merry and bright.

Sean: Whether you’ve been naughty…

Bryton: Or nice.

Eric: From all of us at the young and the restless, we wish you all the best this entire holiday season.

Announcer: Next week on the young and the restless…

Michael: At the stroke of midnight, you will be my one and only wife, all over again.

Lauren: It’s inspired.

Phyllis: There’s something between us now. You feel it too. I know you do. I mean, what do you have to lose?

Nikki: Jordan?

Jordan: Hello, nikki. So glad you could make it.

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Ashley: So, the deal is done. Tucker took the bait. He bought me out of glacade. What do we do next?

Jack: Next, we deliver the first blow of the one-two punch. Everything is ready. I went ahead and made the one change kyle asked for.

Ashley: That was the right thing to do. I mean, the only person that should be affected by this is tucker. Nobody else.

Jack: Once I push send, this damning information is going to go out to every major news outlet in the world.

Ashley: It’s a story that tucker does not want out there. Jack, when this whole thing happened, he was off the grid. Then, he covered it up, in spite of his enlightenment.

Jack: This is exactly the kind of thing that will destroy his credibility.

Ashley: I know. It’s a public relations nightmare. He could have gotten in front of this when it was uncovered. I think that his ego got in the way and it made him think that he couldn’t be touched by it and he’s going to find out soon enough how wrong he was. You know, it’s just ironic. I had so many hopes for glacade and so many hopes for tucker and me and the whole thing has just blown up right in my face.

Jack: Are you sure you’re still ready to go ahead with this?

Ashley: Yes, I am, jack. I’ve done everything we’ve discussed.

Jack: I’m just saying it might not be easy. I know the two of you have history. The two of you have had a number of run-ins recently.

Ashley: Yeah. Do you have a point you’re trying to make with me?

Jack: Once I push send there is no turning back. Tucker’s professional life will go up in flames. You having any second thoughts?

Billy: Thank you. Well, it’s official. Congratulations are in order. I am no longer at jabot. I am now officially at chancellor-winters, starting after the break.

Chelsea: And in record time. I will say, when you set your mind to something, you really make it happen.

Billy: It’s the right thing to do. There’s no time to waste. Lily’s visiting mattie. Devon and jill need my help, so time to hit the ground running.

Chelsea: So, what happens when lily comes back? You two were a leadership team before.

Billy: We were. Yeah, we did some good things in the business world. But honestly, right now, I’m not looking for answers. My priority is making sure that devon and my mom are supported and that tucker doesn’t make a move for the company.

Chelsea: Well, you are the ultimate defender and protector. I’ve seen it firsthand and it’s wonderful.

Billy: I’m not on my own. Did I mention that nate is back as well?

Chelsea: They’re letting him come back to chancellor-winters?

Billy: Mm-hmm. Almost stabbed his family in the back, but all is forgiven. He’s got a pinky swear that he won’t sabotage the company again, but…

Chelsea: Well. Well, listen, we’ve all screwed up. We’ve all needed second chances.

Billy: Can I steal some of that kindness and understanding, please?

Chelsea: Yes. It’s all yours.

Billy: Mm. Good. Because I could spread a little bit of that to chance. My mother recruited chance. We both thought it would be a good idea for me to mentor him for a little while. He is not very thrilled about it.

Chelsea: Why? Chance has zero track record in business. He’d be lucky to have your wisdom and support.

Billy: That’s exactly what I said, but apparently, he’d rather have it from someone who hasn’t burned so many bridges.

Chelsea: You have a great track record.

Billy: A bunch of businesses and a bunch of positions, I think that’s what he said. To be honest, I couldn’t really argue with him.

Chelsea: Who wants to stay at the same place all the time? It’s boring.

Billy: You’re such a protector, such a defender.

Chelsea: I don’t know.

Billy: No, you are. And I appreciate it.

Chelsea: Well, to be honest with you, I’m a little worried about this job change. I would just– I would hate if I encouraged you to do something that you’re going to end up regretting.

Audra: Hey.

Kyle: Hey.

Audra: Kyle, you actually made it.

Kyle: Yeah, I came as soon as I could.

Audra: Yeah. After you took a while answering my texts. I wonder if you were having second thoughts about our plan again?

Kyle: Not again. Always.

Audra: Well, listen, I confronted tucker about not being upfront about his plan and he swore to me that he would never leave me hanging out in the cold, so he fully intends for me to run jabot after the takeover.

Kyle: Yeah, but that doesn’t mean it’s a sure thing.

Audra: Have little faith, kyle. We will both profit from this. We are so close to success.

Kyle: No. Audra, it’s not about faith. Something is about to go down. Something huge.

Victor: There we go. Wasn’t I right?

Nikki: Um, about what?

Victor: About this place, baby? This is a wonderful place for us to relax and forget about all our troubles.

Nikki: Yes. Yes, a lovely idea. But I need to use the ladies’ room. Will you excuse me for a minute?

Victor: Sure. I’ll get us some drinks, okay?

Victoria: Claire? Why? Why– why– why are you doing this? Why are you pretending that claire is my baby eve all grown up? Yeah,we love our house, but the cost

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Ashley: You keep asking me if I’m having second thoughts. I’m starting to wonder if you’re looking for a reason not to take the next step.

Jack: There is not a single doubt in my mind that this should happen and you know that. Which makes me wonder if this– this accusation is just the next deflection.

Ashley: I’m not having second thoughts. I’m not. I do pity tucker. He would hate to hear me say that, but I– I do, I have pity for him. You know, I mean, he’s about to lose everything and it doesn’t mean that I’m having a change of heart. Our father built jabot from the ground up, right? He based it on ethical and honorable principles. If tucker somehow had gotten his hands on jabot, then we would have been faced with having to watch him destroy our father’s legacy. I’m not going to let it happen.

Jack: I am glad to hear that.

Ashley: But it doesn’t mean I’m going to gloat, jack, okay? Because people I care about are affected by this. I mean, not abby so much because she– she hates tucker, but I mean, he’s devon’s father. He’s– he’s dominic’s grandpa. And dominic loves him and I hate to see what this is gonna do to them.

Jack: Believe me, devon has some idea of who his father is. He might already suspect this whole–

Ashley: No, he doesn’T. He would never let something like this slide and abby hasn’t said a word. They don’t know.

Jack: Okay. This is tucker’s mess to clean up.

Ashley: I know.

Jack: He’s a bastard as an executive. He’s a bastard as a husband. If he wants to be better as a father and a grandfather, he can plead his case. As far as the business world goes though.

Ashley: Well, thankfully he can’t do anything to hurt jabot anymore, right?

Jack: Right. So, are you ready to go through with this?

Ashley: If he just left us alone, we wouldn’t have to do any of this. He only has himself to blame. Do it. Go on.

Billy: Look at you, trying to protect me like I’m a new kid at school.

Chelsea: I just– I feel like there are already obstacles at chancellor-winters before you’ve even gone back there.

Billy: Chance and nate aren’t gonna be a problem. And after officially leaving jabot and having a very difficult, but important conversation with jack, I feel like a weight’s been lifted off my shoulders. Bittersweet, yeah. But a relief.

Chelsea: Well, your family’s company is important to you. For good reason.

Billy: It is. You know, when jack hired me back at jabot this last time, I felt like it was the right place to be. It felt like– it felt like I was home, you know, to honor my father and step up.

Chelsea: Yeah. And then, I encouraged you to leave.

Billy: You are a woman of insight and vision. I am late to that curve. It got too much, you know, trying to protect the job. Trying to hold on to it. Kyle shows up and he wants it back. You know, I always felt like diane was a threat. You add tucker on top of that and it just, you know, it got too much for me.

Chelsea: You were trying to protect your father’s legacy. No one would judge you for that.

Billy: It wasn’t always about jabot, to be honest. It was about me wanting to be a hero. You know, get the credit. Prove that I can be the savior for jabot and it doesn’t always have to be jack. I wanted to make sure that my father was proud of me as he watches down over me because I don’t think I ever achieved that while he was alive.

Chelsea: And now you’re going back to chancellor-winters to help your mom.

Billy: Yeah, she made it very clear it’s time to step into the breach. And no one says no to jill abbott. Not and live to tell the tale.

Chelsea: And you want to protect her legacy from tucker. But billy, isn’t it the same kind of addictive rush as at jabot? I mean, how is it any different?

Victoria: Oh, um. Is that dinner for claire grace? I’m victoria newman. I’m actually on the visitor’s list. Um, is she in a group therapy meeting or some other meeting?

Nurse: Nothing else is scheduled at dinner time.

Victoria: I need to speak with someone in security.

Victor: Thank you.

Nate: Nikki?

Nikki: Nate.

Nate: Um, what are you doing?

Nikki: I have no idea what you’re talking about. I’m amber, I’ve lost 128 pounds with golo,

Jack: There’s no turning back now.

Ashley: Tucker’s dirty little secret is about to become international news.

Jack: Anyone involved with glacade is either going to abandon ship or they’re going to band together and drive tucker out. Tucker mccall and his brand are about to flatline.

Audra: You know, since when do you get worked up like this? What exactly is about to go down?

Kyle: The– the– the mccall scandal. The cover-up about the singer having sex with underage girls. Look, it’s about to be all over the news if it isn’t already.

Audra: No. This was supposed to be a nonissue. You know, we can talk to your family. We can work it out, but we have to stop this right now.

Kyle: No, audra. It’s probably too late for that. I begged my dad to kill the story or at least delay the release, but there was nothing I could say. He knew that tucker was targeting jabot, so it was a preemptive attack.

Audra: There has to be something you can do to stop this.

Kyle: No. It’s too late. I said everything I could without tipping my hand. What was I supposed to say? “Don’t go after tucker because you’ll tank my future job plans?” Look, tucker did this to himself, and to you.

Audra: You’re not understanding me. This can’t get out. Not now and not ever. I have worked way too damn long and hard to go down like this. Oh, my god.

Kyle: Well, you might be all right.

Audra: I might? Is that supposed to reassure me?

Kyle: I– I begged my dad to keep you out of it.

Audra: Oh, you did, huh?

Kyle: Of course, I did. Look, I told you, I’m on your side.

Audra: Yeah, but there’s no telling what’s gonna happen when someone starts digging. I gotta warn tucker.

Kyle: No. Tucker had months to do damage control. If he does anything now, it’ll look desperate and guilty.

Audra: Tucker was right, wasn’t he?

Kyle: About what?

Audra: You. You didn’t even try to stop jack at all, did you? You know, or maybe you knew all along? You were part of the plan. You kept me busy and distracted while jack set things in motion. Just tell the truth, kyle. You were just using me, weren’t you?

Tucker: “To the newly admitted staff of glacade, welcome aboard the most exciting journey of your career. You are about to embark on an amazing adventure as we build the next great company of the 21st century.” What? Son of a bitch.

Nate: Nikki, wait.

Nikki: What is it, nate?

Nate: Can we talk?

Nikki: What do we have to talk about?

Nate: You took a drink from that flask you pulled out of your purse. And then you popped some mints to cover up the smell of alcohol.

Nikki: Wow. Making things up again, are you? You’re attacking me because you couldn’t get anywhere with victor. You know, that’s a terrible accusation. You should know better. But if you dare try to spread that lie to victoria or anybody–

Nate: Nikki, I am not judging you. I am speaking to you as someone who cares, okay? How long have you been off the wagon?

Nikki: Okay. First of all, you are mistaken. And second of all, it’s none of your damn business. You were fired, remember that? So, whatever goes on in our family is none of your concern.

Nate: Whatever happened at newman enterprises, I am still a doctor. I still care about the health of people around me. Alcoholism is a disease. Insidious and potentially deadly. Help and treatment are the only way, nikki.

Nikki: You know, I don’t have to stand here and be lectured by you.

Nate: But you’ve been doing so well for so long. If something happened to–

Nikki: Do I have to call security because I will?

Nate: Look, I heard you suffered some sort of seizure. Are you having an M.S. Recurrence? Because if that triggered a relapse–

Nikki: Will you leave me alone?

Nate: Nikki, listen. Maybe you think you have this under control?

Nikki: Just leave me alone. I told you already. How many times do I have to say it? You stay out of my life. Got that?

Victoria: Have you seen, uh, a strange woman in this facility? She’s caucasian, 5’6. Um, short, dark hair, maybe in her 60s. She might have tried to slip in looking like a nurse.

Guard: There was someone I saw earlier that I thought was a new hire, but she had a badge and blonde hair.

Victoria: Oh, my god. That was probably a wig. Listen, this woman is extremely dangerous and she’s wanted by the police. We have to find her immediately. And the– the young woman that’s probably with her.

Nate: Victor. I apologize for interrupting, but there’s something we need to discuss.

Victor: You are interrupting. I think I’ve said everything to you that needs to be said.

You can feel it…

Victoria: Cole, I’m at the hospital.

Cole: Hey, how’s claire?

Victoria: I don’t know. She seems to be missing and nobody knows where she is. And it gets worse. I found a bracelet on her pillow. It looked exactly like the one that jordan was wearing at the lake house.

Cole: Wait, wait. Are you sure?

Victoria: I think that jordan, she must have snuck in here disguised as a nurse. Just like she did the first time when she took claire from us.

Cole: Slipped in past security and out again with a patient?

Victoria: I knew she wasn’t done with us. Cole, she has our daughter. I just know it. And she’s so vulnerable and she’s so scared. Hold on a second. Did you find them?

Guard: Security footage shows the blonde woman exiting with a patient in a wheelchair.

Victoria: Oh, my god. Did you hear that?

Cole: Yes. Yes. I’m on my way.

Nate: Look, I understand you don’t want to speak with me, but this is pretty important.

Victor: You here to try to convince me to give you a second chance? Ain’t gonna happen.

Nate: This isn’t about newman.

Victor: Then you and I have nothing to talk about.

Nate: Victor. Vic, please. Look, hear me out. I heard victoria and your family went through something pretty traumatic recently.

Victor: How the hell did you hear about that?

Nate: And that nikki suffered some sort of seizure?

Victor: How did you hear about that?

Nate: I don’t know any of the details, but if it’s true, I’m sorry to hear it. I just hope it hasn’t pushed any of you into a troubling situation.

Victor: What are you fishing for?

Nate: Victor, I’m not fishing for anything.

Victor: If someone betrays me, I will not forgive it.

Nate: Victor, you’re not hearing me. This is not about me wanting another chance at newman. And for the record, I never tried to betray you.

Victor: I used to respect you, nate. Anyone who gets a medical degree, I take my hat off for that. Okay? But you had ulterior motives. It didn’t work out. I caught you. End of story.

Audra: Tucker, you have to get back to me asap. It’s time to gather forces. You know, I thought I could trust you, kyle. You convinced me that you wanted to be on our team. You know, I don’t know what I was thinking.

Kyle: No. That was not the case at all, audra. This wasn’t a betrayal.

Audra: Oh, okay. Then why didn’t you at least warn us this was coming? That’s the least you could have done.

Kyle: What I did was convince my dad to redact your name from all of the emails. Then, I came to warn you.

Audra: So, you didn’t know about any of this until today?

Kyle: Of course not. I’m the ingrate, entitled son who let his father down, remember? Look, my father kept it from me. Just like he’s keeping all the important things from me right now.

Audra: Right. Sure. You know, I’m sure living at that house, you had no idea your father was about to detonate a bomb. You don’t seriously expect me to believe that, kyle, do you?

Kyle: You think I want this? My father doesn’t trust me. He shoved me out of jabot and is keeping secrets. That’s why I threw in with you and tucker. Because my father has turned his back on me as a potential leader at jabot. My path to promotion was through you. I was counting on it.

Audra: Well, you evidently bet wrong. Tucker is gonna go ballistic. You know, I have been with him for years and I have bet my entire career on this and now it’s over.

Kyle: Maybe it doesn’t have to be.

Audra: Oh, be serious, kyle. Your father did not expose that story because it’s harmless. It’s gonna destroy tucker’s reputation and his connection to glacade. Without glacade, we can’t take on jabot. So, there’s nothing left for you or me.

Kyle: Slow down. There may still be a way to pull this off.

Audra: How kyle?

Kyle: Just trust me.

Audra: Oh, yeah, I should do that.

Kyle: I’ve come up with the perfect product that glacade can steal from jabot.

Audra: And what good will that do us when we don’t have a company that can use it?

Jack: Whoa, whoa. Slow down.

Tucker: Hey, jack. Nice to see you.

Jack: Tucker. What brings you by?

Tucker: You’ve been waiting. Counting the minutes so you could use this information. You finally found the perfect op– this move, coming from him, I could have predicted that. That’s inevitable. But from you… I… I never expected this from you.

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Billy: Staying at jabot to protect the company for my siblings or going to chancellor-winters to support my mom, the difference there is easy. It’s jack.

Chelsea: He’s that big a figure in your life, isn’t he?

Billy: There’s a lot of baggage that comes with it. But look, moving on to my new/old company, it’s– it’s the right thing to do. And maybe I’m being too overly confident. Maybe battling tucker from a new front will still ignite the obsessive flames.

Chelsea: If that happens, will you talk about it?

Billy: With you? Absolutely. I don’t think it will. But there is one question that still haunts me.

Chelsea: And what’s that?

Billy: What is my legacy? You know, what do I leave behind when it’s all said and done? Where is it? What is it? Even after you’ve so beautifully helped me come to these revelations, I still can’t answer the one basic, but profound question of one’s life. I– you know, what’s my purpose?

Jack: Face it, tucker. You are done. You have been effectively cut off at the knees.

Tucker: I guess you and I have a different definition of civility. ‘Cause I thought we agreed to not let our separation turn into a war? But if that’s what you want, sweetheart, you’ve got it. Oh, and jack, I’m not done. Not by a long shot.

Victoria: Cole.

Cole: Hey. I got here as fast as I could. Any word on claire?

Victoria: No. I’ve already alerted the hospital security. I’ve called the police. My father’s team is involved.

Cole: Why would jordan even risk coming in here to take claire?

Victoria: Who knows? Why does that woman do anything that she does?

Cole: How was she able to sneak her out of here?

Victoria: Apparently, she had her in a wheelchair wrapped in a blanket, transported her over to the main hospital, where security is supposedly less stringent.

Cole: Yeah. Where she’s had the practice and the viciousness too. I mean, the thought of her manipulating claire again. Emotionally torturing her.

Victoria: Claire’s already so broken. And we weren’t there to protect her once again. What is this gonna do to her?

Cole: Vic, listen, we can’t think like that, all right? We’re going to find our daughter. We’re gonna find claire.

Nate: Once again, you’re wrong. But I’ll say it again. I had no ulterior motives. My only concern was your health. Look, I swore an oath to use my medical knowledge to provide advice and encouragement to sustain the health of others, so no matter where I work or– or what my job title is, protecting well-being is my first instinct.

Victor: Then why the hell don’t you follow your first instinct and return to medicine, okay? But leave my family alone.

Nate: Ironically, that’s exactly what I’m trying to do when I suggest you keep an eye on nikki. Whatever trauma your family went through may have affected her more profoundly than she’s letting on.

Victor: What are you implying?

Nate: I have reason to believe nikki might be drinking again.

[ Victor sighing ] I love that my daughter still needs me. What is cirkul? Cirkul is the fuel you need to take flight. Cirkul is the energy that gets you to the next level. Cirkul is what you hope for when life tosses lemons your way. Cirkul. It’s your water, your way. Febreze!

Chelsea: Was it me? Did I push you into a deep hole of introspection and regret?

Billy: Even if you did, would that be so bad? I mean, you help me see the big picture?

Chelsea: But, I mean, if it’s painful or confusing–

Billy: It’s neither one of those things. I mean, isn’t that what we’re supposed to do? We’re supposed to find the meaning in all of this? Find our place in this big old world, you know? I mean, what are people gonna say about me when I’m gone?

Chelsea: Deep thoughts.

Billy: The deepest. Look, I am not– I’m not concerned. I’m not regretful at all. I’m honestly excited about this new chapter in my life. It’s exhilarating. It’s a rush, but it’s the right kind of rush because this is about discovery.

Chelsea: Mm. Finding your true purpose.

Billy: There you go. It’ll be a hell of a success story, right? I can see the headline already, billy abbott finds the meaning of life.

Chelsea: So, I think the lesson here is that my pushiness is really useful.

Billy: That’s exactly what it is. Don’t feel bad, okay? Because I feel great. And I want you to feel great too.

Nate: Maybe the concierge knows where she was headed? Or the valet? Nikki shouldn’t be driving. If she took the car, victor…

Victor: Nate, this goes no further than right here, you got it? And from now on, you stay out of our family’s business.

[ Phone ringing ]

Nikki: Who is this?

Jordan: Hello, nikki.

Nikki: What the hell do you want?

Jordan: Have you enjoyed our communication these past few days?

Nikki: Stop calling me.

Jordan: Does the music bring back memories? I so enjoyed discovering and sharing the wonderful poetry of edgar allan poe with you. Most appropriate, don’t you think?

Nikki: The police are looking for you. It’s only a matter of time before they find you.

Jordan: But I’ve already found you. Watching your every move. From a safe distance, of course.

Nikki: Stay away from me, you demented bitch.

Jordan: Does it sing to you, nikki? The vodka? Does it take all the sharp edges off? How does it feel when the liquor fills your veins? You should thank me. I’ve given you back something that you wanted. And you’re about to have another drink now, aren’t you, my friend?

Nikki: Yeah, I’ve been drinking. I’m drunk right now. What’s it to you?

[ Audra sighing ]

Audra: You know, I would give up and walk away, but I deserve an answer.

Tucker: If I have ever given you the impression that I don’t need you, that I appreciate you or value you, you have my most heartfelt apologies.

Audra: You know, none of that is an actual statement. You throw all these words around and they all end up being meaningless.

Tucker: You want statements. I respect very few people in this world. I respect you. I trust no one, except you. You know me. You call me out and you make this fun. I love the way your eyes light up when you’re about to go in for a kill. I love the way your brilliant mind works. I love it all, audra.

Audra: Why are you just now saying it?

Tucker: I didn’t think I needed to. There was no kyle to make you doubt me, or yourself. Gosh, I could have sworn this was my room. 353. Since when did you swipe my extra key card?

Audra: Housekeeping let me in and I convinced them I– I lost my key.

Tucker: Well, I’ll have to talk to management about that. I don’t like strange people coming into my room.

Audra: Okay. You know, I left you a few messages. Why haven’t you responded? And have you seen the internet?

Tucker: Yes, I have. Yes, I have. Have you seen the picture they’re using? Very flattering.

Audra: You know, kyle came to me to give you the heads up, only conveniently, it was a little too late.

Tucker: What a surprise.

Audra: You know, kyle swears he can still be trusted and he can still get us what we want from jabot, but I just– I don’t know about him anymore.

Tucker: Kyle is the least of our problems now that the story is out.

Audra: But it doesn’t have to be the end of the world, right? You know, maybe we can still salvage it. All we have to do now is strategize our next move. Tucker! What do you think we should do now?

Tucker: I don’t know. It’s not so simple. Jack’s not the only one who fired this volley. He’s not the only one we have to worry about.

Audra: Just don’t, tucker. Do not lose focus right now.

Tucker: Ashley sure got her revenge against me. In spades.

Kyle: I got the alert on my cell. Ah, the story is everywhere.

Jack: Another glass for my brilliant son. We are celebrating.

Ashley: Well, some of us more than others.

Jack: A toast. To the first successful step in the demise of tucker mccall.

Victoria: Dad.

Victor: What?

Victoria: Look, I tried calling you. Jordan was at the hospital.

Victor: What are you talking about?

Victoria: I don’t know. I was not there when she arrived. And she somehow snuck her way into the hospital and she took claire with her.

Victor: Did you call security?

Victoria: Yes.

Cole: We don’t know where they are.

Victor: But they couldn’t have gotten far. I’m gonna go to the ranch and be with your mother, okay?

Victoria: What? Dad is–

Victor: Darling, keep me posted.

Victoria: Is everything–

Victor: Yeah, yeah.

Jordan: The liquor makes you so much more interesting, nikki, but I need you to stay calm. Keep it together just for a little while longer.

Nikki: Stay calm for what?

Jordan: Shut up and listen to me. I have claire. You remember claire, don’t you? Your granddaughter? Victoria’s firstborn?

Nikki: No, you don’T. She’s in the hospital.

Jordan: No, she’s with me. She betrayed me. She betrayed the plan. She chose victoria over me. Me. The woman who raised her. The only person who ever loved her.

Nikki: Like you know anything about love.

Jordan: Victoria abandoned her and left her for dead, so here’s what we do. If you ever want victoria to see sweet, little claire again, we’ll have to make a little trade. Her mother for her daughter.

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Traci: Oh, look at that. Ah, I will never forget katherine giving this to me when I was six years old.

Jack: Oh, this– this was from luan.

Diane: Mm. Keemo’s mom.

Jack: Yeah. I was so hoping allie would be here to hang her grandmother’s ornament. I’m sorry she and noah can’t leave london and join us.

Traci: Those two. Young love, right?

Diane: Oh, I think love is nice at any age.

Jack: Yeah.

Diane: Mm-hmm.

Traci: All right, this is the best tree ever.

Jack: You say that every year.

Traci: And every year, it’s the truth.

Diane: Whoa.

Kyle: We’re here.

Traci: Oh, hey.

Jack: About time you guys got home.

Kyle: The last day of school before christmas break was crazy. You finished without us? Come on.

Diane: Oh, yeah. But it’s not a party until harrison’s here.

Jack: Hey, buddy. Hey, buddy.

Diane: What do you think?

Ashley: The chill in the air, the champagne, the carols, the bustle. I love christmas.

Abby: You love buying dominic gifts.

Ashley: Well, the chancellor house is pretty big. Plenty of room for lots of presents.

Abby: Okay, mom, that cannot be the criterion for–

Ashley: Well, I happen to know for a fact that in the backyard is a perfect spot for a pony.

Abby: No. No pony.

Ashley: How about a couple of puppies?

Abby: Mom, you are impossible.

Ashley: You better accept the fact I’m going to spoil that child to pieces.

Abby: Babe, will you talk to her, please?

Devon: No. I’m not gonna get in between our son and his grandmother who loves him very much.

Ashley: Right. Cheers to that.

Devon: Cheers.

Abby: Cheers.

Devon: Thank you. It’s great. Now, I don’t know what the abbotts have planned for christmas day, but we would love to have you join us at some point.

Ashley: Well, of course. Who’s gonna help that little boy open up all the gifts I’m giving him?

Devon: Right. It’s gonna take days. So, you’ll have plenty of time.

Abby: Well, we’re not doing anything big.

Devon: No, just the toys.

Abby: Yes. And we’re gonna make the day all about dominic. It’ll be our first christmas together as a family.

Devon: That’s right.

Abby: In our new, old home.

Ashley: I love that. Have you made any plans with tucker?

[ Abby sighing ]

[ Tucker humming “deck the halls” ]

Tucker: Ah.

[ Tucker humming ] Bop, bop! Haha.

[ Tucker humming ]

Chance: He walks into the bar and orders a beer and a mop.

Summer: What?

Chance: [Indistinct]

Summer: Yeah.

Chance: He wasn’t ready.

Summer: It’s just absolutely ridiculous.

Chance: Right? Stupid.

Mamie: You okay?

Nate: Wow. The last time I was here, it was, um, it was ugly.

Mamie: And now, you’re back.

Nate: On a trial basis.

Mamie: I have no doubt that trial basis is gonna be changing permanently. Real quick.

Nate: Yeah? How can you be so sure?

Mamie: Well, for one thing, you’ve got me in your corner. And so far, that’s been pretty good to balance out all the rest of it, don’t you think?

Nate: I’m not sure everyone would agree.

Mamie: You made mistakes, learned things. You found your priorities. Everything that you have done up until now brought you back through those doors. Back into this family company, where you belong.

Nate: I never thought I’d be a part of this again.

Mamie: Then, you should just step up into this moment. Everything that is in the past doesn’t matter. You’re here now and our family is going to accomplish really great things together.

Nate: I couldn’t ask for anything more.

Mamie: Hm.

Nate: But um, I do have a question and I hope you don’t mind me asking.

Mamie: Well, isn’t my life an open book?

Nate: Are there gonna be any more surprises from you? We’re traveling all across america

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Abby: You know, we haven’t talked about tucker and christmas, um…

Ashley: Okay. Well, if you decide to let him spend some time with dominic, um, by the way, I totally understand and support that. I would just prefer if I didn’t have to share eggnog with him. I’m sure you understand?

Devon: Yeah. Of course, of course, no, tucker’s not going to be an issue, at all.

[ Phone ringing ] This is a work call I’ve been waiting for. I’m sorry, do you mind if I take this?

Abby: No. No, of course.

Devon: You sure?

Abby: Yeah.

Devon: Excuse me.

Ashley: The two of you are sweet. That’s the best gift you can give me, you know, seeing my daughter so happy and in love.

Abby: I want the same for you.

Ashley: Oh, please. Haven’t we decided that I’m really not very good in that department?

Abby: I am never gonna forgive tucker for what he did. Dominic or not. That man never should have been allowed back in genoa city after what happened in paris.

Kyle: Harrison’s got something for you.

Diane: You do?

Jack: Oh.

Harrison: Mistletoe!

Kyle: All right. Wait, little man, we gotta do this right. Let’s do it.

Harrison: Kiss didi.

Jack: Well, I guess if I have to.

Diane: Come on.

Traci: Oh, my gosh.

Diane: Oh, I can’t believe I’m here celebrating with all of you this year. It’s so different than last year. We’re safe and we’re happy and so excited about the future.

Jack: I second that, mrs. Abbott.

Traci: You know, my very favorite thing about christmas?

Jack: I know the answer. It’s toys.

Traci: Absolutely, it’s toys. And love. The love of this family who has endured so much and gets stronger with every passing year.

Jack: Hear, hear, sis. Hey, let’s go.

Traci: Yeah, let’s go over and check out the tree, harrison. Come on, honey.

Jack: Here. You decide where it goes.

Diane: Hey, so this is your first christmas without summer. I’m– I’m sorry.

Kyle: Yeah. It’s in the past.

Traci: Uh, excuse me. Um, harrison is demanding that we finish decorating the tree.

Kyle: Ooh, let’s get to it.

Diane: And I wanna know every little detail about every single one of these abbott keepsake ornaments, starting with this one.

Traci: Uh-oh.

Diane: Jacky with a– with a y?

Traci: Yes. Our mother helped him make that one year and she was really concerned that his whole name wasn’t gonna fit, so this is her suggestion.

Diane: Well, okay. I guess you need to make one with harrison and what can he say? He can say, harry.

Jack: Harry. Harry.

Diane: You’re not harry.

Kyle: Here’s some history. There was a christmas that I couldn’t be with my dad, so I made this for him. You want to hang it on the tree together? Yeah? Where should we put it? How about here? This part. Yeah.

Diane: Perfect.

Kyle: You’ve got a real knack for this.

[ Phone chiming ]

Summer: Seriously, I still can’t believe how incredible that concert was last night.

Chance: It was the best ever.

Summer: I mean, the crowd was insane. I don’t think I’ve danced that much in forever.

Chance: Yeah. And you know what? You even got me on my feet. That’s impressive.

You make me wanna look crazy

I’m jamming

with my eyes closed

whoo-ooh

not freefalling

just let it go

your heart is on a tightrope

you just met me

you make me love you crazy

Summer: I mean, vip all access tickets. Meeting the band backstage. Chance, I am spoiled for life.

Chance: Come on.

Phyllis: Hey, you two kids.

Chance: Hi.

Summer: Hey, mom.

Phyllis: Hey. My goodness, I could feel the vibes across the room. What has you two so excited?

Summer: We went to the say jump concert last night.

Phyllis: What? You used to love that band?

Summer: Oh, I still do. I’m gonna keep that backstage wristband forever. I also got a new concert tee from them. The lead singer signed it. They weren’t even doing autographs, but chance convinced him.

Phyllis: Oh, my goodness. You are a hero.

Chance: Well, he can’t turn down a couple of die-hard fans, right?

Summer: Seriously, thank you again for inviting me.

Chance: Yeah. Yeah. I’m glad you got to use sharon’s ticket. Even though I did have to kind of convince her to go with me.

Summer: Oh, yeah, you really had to twist my arm.

Phyllis: She used sharon’s ticket? I hope everything’s okay.

Summer: Everything’s fine. Yeah, she just had a last-minute business meeting. That’s all.

Phyllis: Oh, awesome. I mean, lucky you.

Chance: No, I was the lucky one. I didn’t have to go alone and this one taught me a couple of new dance moves. What was that one again?

Phyllis: Nice. Nice. I bet she did. Yeah.

Chance: Well, she’ll have to fill you in on the setlist. I cannot be late to this meeting.

Phyllis: All right. Hey, by the way, I hear you quit the force. You’re working for jill?

Chance: Yeah. Yeah. She and my mom didn’t really give me much of a choice.

Summer: Hey, look, I know it’s a big leap from police work to the corporate world, but this might be exactly what you need without you even realizing it.

Phyllis: Mm. My daughter’s very wise, by the way.

Chance: That she is. That she is. And she knew every word to every song last night. Pretty badass. Anyway, thank you again for going with me.

Summer: I had so much fun.

Chance: Me too. I’ll see you guys around.

Phyllis: Mm-hmm.

Chance: Can I squeeze by?

Phyllis: Oh, sorry.

Summer: Don’t do that.

Phyllis: What?

Summer: That– that smile. Don’t do that.

Phyllis: I’m just happy my daughter’s happy.

Summer: Okay. It was a one-time thing. That’s it.

Phyllis: Okay. And you taught him moves, apparently.

Summer: No. Stop.

Mamie: Well, surprises keep life interesting.

Nate: Mm-hmm. But they could be bad for business. No offense.

Mamie: None taken. I did secretly invest in chancellor-winters and that caught a lot of people by surprise. For some of them, they’re pleased. And for the one who isn’t, well, that doesn’t surprise me in the least.

Nate: You’ve already breathed new energy into this company. But your other surprise, partnering with tucker. I know you see how that’s problematic.

Mamie: I’m done with that relationship. I want no contact with that man.

Nate: And no more secrets up your sleeve?

Mamie: I have one agenda and that’s a secret to no one and that I want jill abbott out of our business.

Billy: And I’m here to make sure that you don’t succeed. (Vo) get in the holiday spirit

Mamie: Billy, if you’re looking for your mom, she’s not here.

Billy: No, I’m aware. I’m gonna be setting up shop here in lily’s office. I see that you haven’t heard yet. Well, I’m back.

Mamie: Well, I guess I’m not the only one that’s full of surprises.

Nate: Devon mentioned it was a possibility, but not yet confirmed.

Billy: I’m here to confirm.

Mamie: And in what capacity might I ask?

Billy: Filling in for lily. Co-ceo along with devon, for the time being.

Nate: Co-ceo?

Billy: It’s not like I haven’t spent time in the chancellor-winters c-suite before.

Nate: As coo. And then you walked out on the company and lily when she needed you.

Billy: And you tried to hijack this company out from underneath devon and lily, so why don’t you say we keep our eyes focused on what’s ahead?

Mamie: It looks like it’s gonna be a bumpy ride.

Billy: Well, then we better hold on tight.

Phyllis: So, I see you decided to go for it. Good girl.

Summer: Okay. No, I am not going for anything. So, could you please stop looking at chance like he’s prospective son-in-law material?

Phyllis: I’m just calling it like I see it. That’s all.

Summer: Sharon had a business meeting. Chance had an extra ticket. He invited me. I said, yes, that’s it.

Phyllis: Well, you obviously had fun. And it seems like chance had fun with you as well.

Summer: Well, we were seeing our favorite band.

Phyllis: Our favorite band. That’s so sweet.

Summer: Okay. Fine. Fine. I admit it, last night was absolutely incredible. It was– it was amazing. You want to know why? Because for just a few hours, I could forget that it’s almost christmas. And I– I’m– I’m not with kyle and harrison decorating the christmas tree and I– and I don’t get to watch harrison try to stay awake hoping to catch santa claus eat the cookies that we left out for him.

Phyllis: I understand. And I’m sorry. Hey, listen, can I just be happy that my daughter was happy with a really, really good guy?

Summer: I wish I didn’t feel this way about him.

Phyllis: Yeah. But you can’t control what your heart wants.

Summer: But I don’t have to act on it. I mean, chance is with sharon and if he didn’t want to be, he wouldn’t be.

Phyllis: Oh, come on, summer. People settle all the time.

Summer: No, mom, please stop.

Phyllis: Okay. All right. I will stop.

Summer: No, you won’T.

Phyllis: I will try.

Summer: Okay. Can we– can we just change the subject? Let’s talk about you. What’s new with you?

Phyllis: Tucker mccall.

Devon: I’ll go ahead and take care of that paperwork. Happy holidays to you too. Okay, bye.

Tucker: Hey.

Devon: Hi.

Tucker: I don’t suppose you’re here to see me?

Devon: No, I’m not at all. I’m here with abby and her mom.

Tucker: Oh, nice.

Devon: Yeah, I should get back to them.

Tucker: Well, I hope this isn’t gonna be my only chance to wish you a merry christmas.

Ashley: I would really like to leave what happened in paris behind me and I don’t want it to affect your family’s relationship with him.

Abby: Mom, tucker has hurt you, he’s hurt devon. He hurts everyone who tries to give him a chance.

Ashley: I’m not defending him, but devon has already lost the best father anybody could have.

Abby: Exactly. That’s why devon deserves better. And so do you.

Tucker: But he’s still the man that gets on the floor and plays with your son for hours and the joy in tucker’s eyes is there. You can’t deny it.

Abby: Okay. What? So, he’s not a complete monster?

Ashley: No. He’s the man that your son adores.

Abby: He’s also the man who turns friends into enemies and enemies into ashes. He lies as easily as he breathes, even to his own son.

Ashley: Yeah. It’s a shame. Tucker could have had so much more.

Abby: Okay. Wait. You’re not feeling sorry for him, are you? Please don’t say that.

Ashley: Listen, he’s going to be dealt with. All right? He’s gonna need all the support he can get, believe me.

Abby: Dealt with how?

Ashley: You’ll find out soon enough.

Abby: So, tucker won’t be a threat to jabot anymore?

Ashley: And probably not to anyone else.

Kyle: This is what I predicted. Tucker’s pushing hard for the product.

Jack: We have him exactly where we want him. He’s desperate. He will grab a hold of anything we hand to him.

Kyle: Well, the formula for our bogus, latest and greatest perfume.

Jack: Once he realizes that this is an old formula that we discarded, it’s gonna be too late.

Kyle: And we will nail him for corporate theft.

Jack: Yeah, and revealing his complicity in this whole awful mccall cover-up, that’s the first blow. This is the coup de grce.

Kyle: And one of these is enough to ruin his reputation. But a one-two punch?

Jack: Oh yeah, he’s not coming back from this. No small thanks to you.

Kyle: It was a team effort.

Jack: No, we would not be here without you. You showed incredible courage. Nobody wants to be tucker mccall’s enemy and you stayed two steps ahead of him the whole way. You beat him at his own game.

Kyle: I’m sorry I didn’t tell you what I was up to sooner.

Jack: Yeah, I have a few regrets myself.

Kyle: Regrets?

Jack: Yeah, I made decisions that hurt you and I’m sorry. It’s just part of me thought when you went to newman media, that I’d lost you.

Kyle: That’s impossible, dad. I’m an abbott.

Jack: Yes, you are. You are the best part of us. You took on tucker to protect the family and the company, at no small risk to yourself and I am incredibly proud. Somedays, I cover up because of my moderate

Mamie: Billy abbott, co-ceo. Well, your mother must be very pleased with herself right now.

Billy: I believe she is.

Mamie: Well, I hope that you settle in as quickly as has nate. He’s already made a real difference.

Billy: Product and content development. That’s a perfect spot for you.

Nate: Thank you.

Billy: As long as we keep our eyes focused on the work and not your personal agendas.

Nate: Excuse me?

Billy: Well, what happened here with victor and newman enterprises? To be honest, I’m surprised that they gave you a chance to redeem yourself.

Nate: Look, I don’t have to defend myself to you. Devon and lily trust me enough to bring me back. And like I told you before, your opinion is irrelevant.

Billy: Well, maybe not exactly irrelevant. I mean, I am kind of your boss.

Mamie: Uh, what– what really matters here gentlemen is that we work together. Present a united front against tucker and his threat against chancellor-winters.

Billy: Couldn’t agree more, mamie. And that would be a lot easier if we can actually trust that your relationship with tucker is over.

Mamie: Well, as you said, we need to keep our eyes forward and keep our eyes focused on the challenges ahead. Not just poking at each other and squabbling and looking for trouble where there isn’t any.

Billy: You’re right. If devon and lily can give you the benefit of the doubt, then so can I.

Mamie: I’m gonna keep my eye on that promise.

Billy: And I’m gonna keep my eye on you.

Mamie: Hm. I gotta make sure that you enjoy the view.

Billy: Hm. We good?

Nate: We all want what’s best for chancellor-winters, right?

Billy: Great. Well, in that case, I have an appointment, so stick around as long as you want, until I’m back. Good to see you both.

Mamie: Billy. A great counter move on jill’s part.

Nate: You worried?

Mamie: Do I look like I’m worried? I’ve got jill abbott running scared. [ Laughing ]

Summer: You talked to tucker? I mean, why? I thought you hated him?

Phyllis: Okay. First of all, I didn’t talk to him. He came to me. He came to me. Can you believe that he had the gall to offer me a job?

Summer: And obviously, you said no.

Phyllis: It’s a really– it was a great job.

Summer: Working with tucker. So no, it’s– it’s not.

Phyllis: It, you know, it’s to, um, be the head of the I.T. Division at his new company. I mean, control the entire division. You know, from the ground up. And you know, oversee everything. Yeah. Instead of, you know, working for someone who works for someone who works for someone who’s part of the I.T. Department at omegasphere.

Summer: So, you don’t have any gratitude whatsoever for daniel when he took a chance on you, gave you a job when absolutely nobody else would.

Phyllis: Okay. First of all, I do have gratitude. You know that. Let’s be honest, it’s not really a job that I do there. All right, he’s just babysitting me and watching over me. Making sure I’m playing by the rules and I’m coloring within the lines.

Summer: Okay. But to prove that you don’t need that kind of supervision, you’re going to seek out chaos with tucker? And wait, I– I thought that tucker hated you just as much as you hate him. So, why would he even want you?

Phyllis: Because I’m brilliant, that’s why. Yeah, ’cause I’m so good at what I do. And yeah, we hate each other. Big deal. Good. That’s worked out, fine. But it’s nice that my efforts and my talent is appreciated by him. It is just nice. You know? He knows that. He knows what I have to give and that I take no prisoners.

Summer: And that you’re usually out for number one?

Phyllis: Yes. And so is he. So good. That’s worked out. It’s a symbiotic relationship. Listen, summer, if I were interested in the job, which I am not, I am not. But if I were, it feels good to be appreciated for once. It feels good. Instead of just, you know, being an afterthought in some cubicle in the corner, on some floor in a building. Come on. He’s also offering me quadruple my salary.

Summer: You’re really considering taking this job, aren’t you?

Abby: So, you and uncle jack are gonna save jabot from tucker. That’s great.

Ashley: Yes. It is great. For us, for jabot, but it’s gonna be devastating for tucker and not just professionally.

Abby: Is this where I’m supposed to be sad?

Ashley: If things go the way I think they will, he’s gonna lose everything. And he will. He’s gonna be angry and humiliated.

Abby: Mom, how many lives has tucker destroyed?

Ashley: I’m just saying, it’s gonna affect his relationship with devon, honey. And definitely not in a good way.

Abby: Okay. If he spins out, I am gonna protect the people that I care about. That way, he will never hurt devon or dom.

Ashley: You’re right. Why do I care? You know what I think? I think it’s just– I think I don’t want to admit that the love that I had for him was just nothing.

Abby: Mom, I cannot be nice to that guy.

Ashley: Could you be tolerant?

Abby: If you promise me that you will never get back together with him?

Ashley: I promise you. Okay? I– I promise you. Tucker burned those bridges when we were in paris.

Tucker: Do you think we can set aside the animosity long enough to get through the holidays?

Devon: It’s not that easy, tucker.

Tucker: I understand. You know, it’s just that I have this santa claus-sized bag of toys for dom and I’d love to drop them off for him.

Devon: Yeah. I don’t know if that’s a good idea.

Tucker: It wouldn’t take long.

Devon: Well, sure. Okay. Just drop them off.

Tucker: Um, I know this is a lot to ask you, if– I’m just gonna go for it. Christmas miracles and all that.

Devon: What is it?

Tucker: Is there any chance we could spend christmas eve together? I’ll be home

Announcer: The young and the restless will continue.

Devon: Yeah. No, that’s not gonna happen, at all. This holiday is all about dominic and we don’t have any time for drama or agendas. I don’t need you trying to worm your way back into my life by dropping off presents for my son.

Tucker: All right. That’s all right. I understand they have a decent figgy pudding here, so I’ll be fine.

Devon: And you’re not gonna get a pity invite either.

Tucker: No, no, no, no. That wasn’t– I’m not trying to get a pity invite.

Devon: That’s what– of course you are. You are. I know you. And that’s the problem. You’ve lied to me too many times. So, you being on the outside looking in? That’s all because of your own actions.

Tucker: I know. I just would love to get a second or third or fourth or fifth chance for an old-fashioned christmas truce. One day.

Devon: Yeah. No thanks. Sorry about that.

Abby: Hey. Is everything okay?

Devon: Yeah. The whole tucker situation’s been taken care of. He’s gonna come over and just drop off gifts on christmas day. So… the guy’s a lost cause.

Ashley: He is for me. Maybe he’s not for you.

Kyle: We need to fast-track securing that formulation. Look, I know it’s been on ice for you–

Jack: Give me that. He’ll call you back. Merry christmas.

Kyle: Um, this was important.

Jack: Nothing is more important than what’s going on in there right now. We’re decorating the tree. We’re eating christmas cookies, drinking eggnog.

Kyle: Dad, I am all for priorities, but I’m still a little worried.

Jack: Stop worrying. This is important. And look, I guarantee you, by the new year, tucker will slink off to some ashram somewhere with his tail between his legs.

Kyle: That’s a nice thought. That snake feeds on negative energy.

Jack: He has no idea what’s about to hit him. He can’t prepare for it. He can’t plan an attack. This is going to take him out. He is gone.

Kyle: You’re that confident?

Jack: Have a little faith. The good guys win sometimes.

Kyle: Dad, that’s all I want.

Jack: Well, this victory is no small thanks to you. You did this. You protected us from tucker. The family and the company. I couldn’t be more impressed or proud.

Kyle: Impressed and proud enough to make me co-ceo. After all this is over? It means a lot to me, dad.

Jack: It might mean even more to me.

Phyllis: I mean, summer, of course, I’m not considering taking this job from tucker. Uh, I mean, I only told you because I thought that you would find it hilarious. You know, that we’d have a good laugh. That tucker mccall, of all people, offered me this absolutely incredible job.

Summer: It’s never gonna end with you, is it?

Phyllis: What? What?

Summer: The games. You totally want this job and you want me to say that it’s okay.

Phyllis: That’s ridiculous.

Summer: No. You want me to say that it’s somehow worth the risk.

Phyllis: Am I? Listen. I– I’m wrong to be flattered that somebody wants me to work for them? I mean, it’s not like anybody else in this town has given me any respect at all.

Summer: Okay, mom. Do I really need to break down the reasons why you can’t take this job?

Phyllis: Well, that’s unnecessary.

Summer: No, I think that I do. First of all, you hate tucker. That should be reason enough for you to run. Second of all, tucker is going after the abbotts. So, whatever fabulous salary he’s offered you, that is dirty money. That is a bribe for you to do something potentially illegal. Definitely unethical. And what about daniel in all of this? You leave omegasphere now, you’re gonna break his heart.

Phyllis: Um, yeah, that’s a little extreme.

Summer: No, he took a chance on you.

Phyllis: Okay, I got it. I get it.

Summer: No, there’s something else. Mom, if you take this job with tucker, I’m not gonna trust you again.

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Mamie: I know jill. I know how her mind thinks. She’s building up her troops.

Nate: Not much different from yours.

Mamie: Excuse me? I’m smarter. I know she’s trying to take me head-on.

Nate: Or maybe she’s just bringing in reinforcements to go against tucker.

Mamie: All jill is doing is trying to protect her position.

Nate: If that’s true, it’s a problem. An internal power struggle is the last thing chancellor-winters needs right now.

Mamie: I hear you. But what’s between jill and me isn’t settled yet.

Nate: Aunt mamie, come on. I warned you before. It’s a very bad idea to make a power play against jill. It’s an even worse idea to make that play against jill and her now co-ceo son, billy.

Billy: There he is. The man of the hour.

Chance: I don’t know about all that.

Billy: Oh, come on, we’re excited to have you at chancellor-winters. Please sit down. And I’ll speak for my mother and nina, they are thrilled to have you out of the line of fire.

Chance: Well, I, uh, I assume the corporate world has its own lines of fire, yeah?

Billy: Yeah. Yeah, that’s for sure.

Chance: So, what’s the plan?

Billy: I spoke to my mom last night. We think you’re gonna be a real asset at chancellor-winters. So, I’m here to get you up on your feet. Point you in the right direction.

Chance: Sounds good.

Billy: And if my mom has her away, you’ll have a corner office in no time.

Chance: I don’t want any position until I earned it, all right?

Billy: Well, there’s no doubt about that. So, I think best case forward is uh, I’m your mentor. If you have any questions, concerns, anything like that, I’m at your disposal.

Kyle: Billy’s already packed up at jabot. Moved to chancellor-winters.

Jack: But you can’t move in and you know why? No public announcements, no fanfare. We have to keep up the illusion that you’re still striving for the top spot. Just for tucker.

Kyle: Okay. I’m the disgruntled, angry son looking to make you regret not promoting me.

Ashley: What are you guys doing out here? It’s freezing.

Jack: We’re on santa’s naughty list.

Ashley: I can see that. And please, no mention of tucker today.

Jack: Your holiday wish is my command.

Ashley: Thank you.

Jack: Come on.

Phyllis: Um, summer, I– you know, I think we’ve made made a lot of progress. You know, trusting each other and deepening our bond.

Summer: Yeah, but not when you’re gonna pull crap like this. I thought that you wanted to change. I thought you wanted to try to be a better person.

Phyllis: Yes. I– I am trying to be a better person.

Summer: Okay, then you wouldn’t even consider working with tucker.

Phyllis: I never considered it in the first place, summer.

Summer: But you want to.

Phyllis: No.

Summer: It’s in everything that you don’t say. You’re meeting him here?

Phyllis: No. I have nothing to do with that. That’s a coincidence.

Summer: I– I highly doubt that.

Phyllis: Summer, you’re kidding me?

Tucker: Summer.

Summer: You know what, tucker? Stay away from my mom.

[Coughing]

Chance: My mentor?

Billy: Well, given your business experience or lack thereof, we think it’s a good idea. You don’t agree?

Chance: Look, I appreciate jill offering me this job. I look forward to the challenge. I look forward to proving myself, working with you, but the mentoring, um, can I be honest with you, billy?

Billy: Always.

Chance: Your history in the corporate world. Everyone’s heard the stories. Not all of them are great. So, I’m curious how you mentoring me would work exactly?

Traci: Oh, there you are.

Ashley: Hey.

Traci: Hello.

Ashley: Hi.

Traci: Good, good.

Ashley: Where’s mine? Well, hello. What? Oh, you are so sweet. I bet santa’s gonna give you every single thing you have on your gift list.

Kyle: Oh, um.

Ashley: Oh, sorry. I take that back. I can’t believe you actually decorated the tree without me.

Traci: Uh, we waited as long as we could.

Jack: Not to worry. We saved your favorite ornament.

Ashley: The angel that daddy always said she looks just like me, so…

Traci: Oh, let’s hang it. Let’s hang it. Let’s hang it.

Jack: Maybe she does look like you.

Ashley: Okay. What else do we have?

Traci: Oh, let’s see, there’s a full box–

Diane: Everything okay?

Kyle: Uh, yeah, it will be soon enough.

Diane: Did you speak with your father about the co-ceo position?

Kyle: I did.

Diane: And?

Kyle: And what I want won’t be under the tree, but the delivery is on its way.

Diane: I knew it. I can’t tell you how proud I am of you. All right. We have to celebrate.

Kyle: We certainly do.

Diane: We certainly do.

Kyle: Let’s go. Hey, harrison, do you wanna hang some more of this? Let’s go. Come on. Ah, that’s your favorite. I remember that from last year.

Tucker: And a merry christmas to you too.

Summer: Stop tempting my mom.

Tucker: Oh, I didn’t realize I was tempting her.

Summer: Stop playing to what you perceive are her weaknesses. She doesn’t want anything to do with you. Not for any price. Right, mom?

Phyllis: I am sorry about that.

Tucker: No, no, no, please. No, don’t apologize. You raised a very strong and protective daughter who’s not afraid to speak her mind. And, uh, I would be inclined to see her little tirade as a good sign.

Phyllis: Would you?

Tucker: You’ve obviously told her about my offer, which means you’re considering it.

Phyllis: Yeah. No, no, no. I told her as a joke. For a good laugh, you know? Mocking your complete inability to read a room, tucker. There is no way in hell I am ever, ever, ever gonna work with you. Whheen she’s y your evhierything. “the price is right,” a fremantle production.

Chelsea: Was it me? Did I push you into a deep hole of introspection and regret?

Billy: Even if you did, would that be so bad? I mean, you help me see the big picture?

Chelsea: But, I mean, if it’s painful or confusing–

Billy: It’s neither one of those things. I mean, isn’t that what we’re supposed to do? We’re supposed to find the meaning in all of this? Find our place in this big old world, you know? I mean, what are people gonna say about me when I’m gone?

Chelsea: Deep thoughts.

Billy: The deepest. Look, I am not– I’m not concerned. I’m not regretful at all. I’m honestly excited about this new chapter in my life. It’s exhilarating. It’s a rush, but it’s the right kind of rush because this is about discovery.

Chelsea: Mm. Finding your true purpose.

Billy: There you go. It’ll be a hell of a success story, right? I can see the headline already, billy abbott finds the meaning of life.

Chelsea: So, I think the lesson here is that my pushiness is really useful.

Billy: That’s exactly what it is. Don’t feel bad, okay? Because I feel great. And I want you to feel great too.

Nate: Maybe the concierge knows where she was headed? Or the valet? Nikki shouldn’t be driving. If she took the car, victor…

Victor: Nate, this goes no further than right here, you got it? And from now on, you stay out of our family’s business.

[ Phone ringing ]

Nikki: Who is this?

Jordan: Hello, nikki.

Nikki: What the hell do you want?

Jordan: Have you enjoyed our communication these past few days?

Nikki: Stop calling me.

Jordan: Does the music bring back memories? I so enjoyed discovering and sharing the wonderful poetry of edgar allan poe with you. Most appropriate, don’t you think?

Nikki: The police are looking for you. It’s only a matter of time before they find you.

Jordan: But I’ve already found you. Watching your every move. From a safe distance, of course.

Nikki: Stay away from me, you demented bitch.

Jordan: Does it sing to you, nikki? The vodka? Does it take all the sharp edges off? How does it feel when the liquor fills your veins? You should thank me. I’ve given you back something that you wanted. And you’re about to have another drink now, aren’t you, my friend?

Nikki: Yeah, I’ve been drinking. I’m drunk right now. What’s it to you?

[ Audra sighing ]

Audra: You know, I would give up and walk away, but I deserve an answer.

Tucker: If I have ever given you the impression that I don’t need you, that I appreciate you or value you, you have my most heartfelt apologies.

Audra: You know, none of that is an actual statement. You throw all these words around and they all end up being meaningless.

Tucker: You want statements. I respect very few people in this world. I respect you. I trust no one, except you. You know me. You call me out and you make this fun. I love the way your eyes light up when you’re about to go in for a kill. I love the way your brilliant mind works. I love it all, audra.

Audra: Why are you just now saying it?

Tucker: I didn’t think I needed to. There was no kyle to make you doubt me, or yourself. Gosh, I could have sworn this was my room. 353. Since when did you swipe my extra key card?

Audra: Housekeeping let me in and I convinced them I– I lost my key.

Tucker: Well, I’ll have to talk to management about that. I don’t like strange people coming into my room.

Audra: Okay. You know, I left you a few messages. Why haven’t you responded? And have you seen the internet?

Tucker: Yes, I have. Yes, I have. Have you seen the picture they’re using? Very flattering.

Audra: You know, kyle came to me to give you the heads up, only conveniently, it was a little too late.

Tucker: What a surprise.

Audra: You know, kyle swears he can still be trusted and he can still get us what we want from jabot, but I just– I don’t know about him anymore.

Tucker: Kyle is the least of our problems now that the story is out.

Audra: But it doesn’t have to be the end of the world, right? You know, maybe we can still salvage it. All we have to do now is strategize our next move. Tucker! What do you think we should do now?

Tucker: I don’t know. It’s not so simple. Jack’s not the only one who fired this volley. He’s not the only one we have to worry about.

Audra: Just don’t, tucker. Do not lose focus right now.

Tucker: Ashley sure got her revenge against me. In spades.

Kyle: I got the alert on my cell. Ah, the story is everywhere.

Jack: Another glass for my brilliant son. We are celebrating.

Ashley: Well, some of us more than others.

Jack: A toast. To the first successful step in the demise of tucker mccall.

Victoria: Dad.

Victor: What?

Victoria: Look, I tried calling you. Jordan was at the hospital.

Victor: What are you talking about?

Victoria: I don’t know. I was not there when she arrived. And she somehow snuck her way into the hospital and she took claire with her.

Victor: Did you call security?

Victoria: Yes.

Cole: We don’t know where they are.

Victor: But they couldn’t have gotten far. I’m gonna go to the ranch and be with your mother, okay?

Victoria: What? Dad is–

Victor: Darling, keep me posted.

Victoria: Is everything–

Victor: Yeah, yeah.

Jordan: The liquor makes you so much more interesting, nikki, but I need you to stay calm. Keep it together just for a little while longer.

Nikki: Stay calm for what?

Jordan: Shut up and listen to me. I have claire. You remember claire, don’t you? Your granddaughter? Victoria’s firstborn?

Nikki: No, you don’T. She’s in the hospital.

Jordan: No, she’s with me. She betrayed me. She betrayed the plan. She chose victoria over me. Me. The woman who raised her. The only person who ever loved her.

Nikki: Like you know anything about love.

Jordan: Victoria abandoned her and left her for dead, so here’s what we do. If you ever want victoria to see sweet, little claire again, we’ll have to make a little trade. Her mother for her daughter. George gray speaking for “the price is right,” a fremantle production.

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Abby: It’s a surprise? Even better.

Devon: Nice. I like his style.

Lauren: Uh, me too. And if I don’t see you guys in the next few days, have the most wonderful holiday.

Abby: You too. Tell michael we said hi.

Lauren: I will do that.

Devon: It’s good to see you.

Lauren: Good to see you. Bye.

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Victoria: Okay, thanks. Michael’s working on the paperwork. It should be ready soon.

Claire: I guess I’ll go get settled.

Victoria: Wait. Um, there’s so much to talk about. This is really a shock for us. I mean, you’re our daughter and we thought you were dead and um, I’m sure that this news, it– it must bring up some feelings for you as well.

Claire: I’m not shocked. I grew up knowing you were my parents.

Victoria: I know. I know, but you thought also that we abandoned you and that we didn’t want you and nothing could be further from the truth. I’m sorry that, um, we doubted you when you– when you told us at the lake house. It’s honestly, after everything that you and that jordan put us through, it just all seemed like a part of this big lie. It actually– it seemed impossible to believe.

Claire: What jordan and I put you through. That’s what you meant to say.

Cole: No, no. What my aunt jordan forced you to do to us.

Claire: You– you didn’t want to think a monster like me could be your kid.

Victoria: Claire, please. We thought we were gonna die.

Claire: And you might have. My aunt and I could have killed you. You never– you never would have known I was really your daughter.

Nikki: Victor! Victor, come quickly! Victor!

Victor: What’s wrong, sweetheart?

Nikki: There.

Victor: What happened? Baby, what happened? Baby?

Diane: Jack, how can you not be sure about giving kyle a co-ceo job now? Things are exactly the way they should be.

Jack: I have concerns.

Diane: What concerns? The only thing holding you back before was your allegiance to billy and now he has thrown that loyalty back in your face by going back to chancellor-winters.

Jack: It’s more complicated than that. I told you, billy has his reasons for going back to jill. He’s concerned that I am holding him back and maybe I am.

Diane: Oh, my god. When are you going to stop defending his actions? Billy has let you down, again. He said he wanted out, you need to replace him. And kyle isn’t just the obvious choice, he’s the only choice.

Jack: I am not going to just hand the job to kyle and I’m not sure he’s ready to take it on.

Diane: Kyle showed his humility and his commitment to jabot by accepting the coo role. Essentially a demotion, right? Well, what do you want from him?

Jack: I appreciate that kyle came back to a job that I know he thought was a lesser one, but it’s not exactly the mail room. You have to trust me on this, sweetheart. I can’t do this right now.

Tucker: Can I buy you a drink?

Phyllis: Don’t– don’t do that. Don’t look over my shoulder and read my text, creeper.

Tucker: I wasn’t reading your text. That was me offering to buy you an adult beverage.

Phyllis: That’s a lie.

Tucker: No. Cross my heart, hope to die.

Phyllis: I’m gonna take a pass, but thank you.

Tucker: But you and I are such good friends.

Phyllis: No, we’re not. Go away. How’s that?

Tucker: I have a proposition for you.

Claire: How can you expect me to believe you want anything to do with me?

Victoria: My family went through hell, all right? And I’m not gonna forget that. But this dna result that shed a new light on everything, I am able to see everything from your perspective. I see that your aunt jordan manipulated you. She made you think that we wanted nothing to do with you and that we decided that you weren’t worthy of our love.

Cole: What a terrible thing to tell a child. It was a vicious lie, claire. It wasn’t true. It never was. When my aunt jordan took you from us and she raised you to believe those things, you were wanted. And you were loved.

Claire: Please don’T.

Cole: You’re asking us to tell you why we want anything to do with you. It’s because there’s more to you than what happened in that cabin.

Victoria: It’s because you told us the truth, claire. You’re our daughter. Honestly, I don’t– I don’t know what it looks like going forward for the three of us. I have no idea. It’s gonna take some time to process all of this and I’m hoping that you can get the help here to do just that. And we’re gonna be there with you the whole time. We’re not going anywhere. But in the meantime, I have to say my family is in a lot of danger. So please, claire. Please. I need your help. Please tell us where your aunt jordan is. Or tell us what she might have planned next.

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Diane: Look, I know you were upset at the– the arrogance that kyle showed when he refused your first offer to come back to jabot.

Jack: There was a real sense of entitlement. Not his finest hour.

Diane: Right, but we agreed that he showed a lot of growth and maturity by owning up to that behavior and apologizing for it.

Jack: Yes. And that maturity went a long way toward restoring my confidence. Just not all the way.

Diane: Jack, I just worry that if you skip over him, it might send the message that you didn’t accept that apology. And that you don’t value him.

Jack: Of course, I do. But co-ceo is not a position you give to someone after a couple of weeks of good behavior.

Diane: Just please– please don’t pass over him again. It could just set him off.

Jack: If that’s the case, he does not deserve the job. Look, I’m not saying this will never happen. I’m just saying not now. We have much bigger concerns than kyle’s feelings.

Diane: All right. Could you at least have a conversation with him? You know, father to son to see how he feels about billy’s resignation before making such a huge decision.

Jack: I hear everything you’re saying and I respect and I love the way you protect our son, but we have just set in motion a major, complex offensive against tucker. We’re about to drop the hammer and everyone needs to be focused on that. That includes kyle.

Diane: Understood. But I think you need to talk to him. I think kyle has important news he needs to share with you.

Jack: What do you know that I don’t?

Victor: Baby, you look as if you’ve seen a ghost.

Nikki: Um, I– I thought I saw something outside.

Victor: You want me to call security?

Nikki: No, no, no, no, no. No, you don’t need to do that. I– I– I maybe thought it was a shadow or a tree branch or something that the wind did. It just startled me.

Victor: But my baby, you’re shaking.

Nikki: Could you get me a glass of water?

Victor: Okay. Here, my darling.

Nikki: Thank you.

Victor: Baby, I’m worried about you, okay? I know this whole thing has been a shock to you. Shock to all of us. So, why don’t we get the hell out of here? Let’s go on vacation somewhere.

Nikki: Well, we could go on that trip that I wanted us to go on before you–

Victor: Yeah.

Nikki: You went back to newman. A suite in paris. A water villa in bali.

Victor: I love that. I love that. My baby, come here. I will protect you. I’ll be by your side at all times, all right? I don’t want you to worry about a damn thing.

Claire: I swear, I am not covering for jordan. I have no idea where she could be.

Victoria: Do you have any idea who she might turn to?

Claire: Jordan didn’t let people get too close. She always said she was alone in the world after her sister died. And I was too, so we had to depend on each other.

Victoria: She hasn’t reached out to you?

Claire: The minute I needed someone, she disappeared. No message, no show of love or support. Nothing. She always said that your family deserted me, but she’s the one who walked away. She used me like a weapon against you and then she just tossed me aside like a piece of trash.

Victoria: You do know that she’s wrong, don’t you? Do you know that’s not what you are?

Claire: Trash, a monster. Either way, I’m worthless.

Cole: No, you are not. And no one would ever say that.

Claire: Maybe not with those words. But the only person I ever trusted lied to me my entire life. She told me that my parents abandoned me, convinced me that you found me unlovable and then made sure that there was nothing in me to love after all. Now, she’s run off, saved herself and I’m here. Obviously, she wanted revenge on you all, but I’m the only one who pays. Because you had me tell a judge I’m insane. Maybe I am. When my doctor gave me breztri for my copd

Diane: I don’t know any more than you do.

Jack: Kyle! Kyle, could you please come down?

Kyle: Ready to fill me in on what the two of you were discussing without me?

Diane: I will leave you two alone.

Jack: Your mother feels we need to discuss billy’s resignation from jabot.

Kyle: Oh. What about it?

Jack: Well, I’m just curious how you feel about it.

Kyle: Well, I’m more interested in how you feel about it. It sounded like you were blaming yourself for his decision. That’s typical billy. Abandoning you and jabot and then claiming it’s because of you.

Jack: I am not going to defend billy. I do think he was sincere in the soul-searching that led to that decision and I have to respect that.

Kyle: Still, I imagine it comes as a shock. He was so involved in the plan to deal with tucker.

Jack: Yes, it was a surprise. Particularly the timing.

Kyle: And disappointing.

Jack: I thought we were all a united front in dealing with tucker. And yes, I’m a little upset about being in a position that could easily be perceived as vulnerable. Playing musical chairs in the leadership of jabot. That’s what led me to my decision about the co-ceo position.

Kyle: Dad, before we get into that, there’s something I need to tell you.

Jack: Yeah, your mother suggested you do have some news to share.

Kyle: Tucker recruited me to help take over jabot. He promised audra and I would run your father’s company in exchange for the help.

Phyllis: You know, the last time I listened to one of your propositions, it did not work out great for me.

Tucker: Are you sure? Because you were able to wipe out your substantial debt. So, it seems like it worked out, at least for you.

Phyllis: Ah, that’s because I outschemed your scheme.

Tucker: Yeah. Right. That’s exactly why I think you should hear me out. So, I’m– I’m making moves to build this new company and I’m going to need a top-tier I.T. Department which of course is where you come in.

Phyllis: I already have a job. Thank you.

Tucker: Uh-huh. Working for someone who works for someone who’s the head of I.T. At… what’s it called? Omegasphere?

Phyllis: That’s not what it is exactly.

Tucker: Yeah. Well, that might be a great opportunity for some young up-and-coming tech hopeful, but hardly befits someone of your talent.

Victoria: I know what you’ve been through. What we’ve all been through for that matter. Well, it’s just gonna take some time to sort out these feelings.

Claire: I guess it’s better than a jail cell. Because I need to be kept away from all the sane, decent people of the world.

Victoria: We just want you to get better. That’s the truth. And I’m confident that the doctors are gonna help you.

Cole: Yeah. We’re gonna make sure that you get everything you need.

Victoria: Yeah.

Claire: You thought I died when I was a baby?

Victoria: We were devastated.

Claire: What would you have done back then if you found out I was still alive?

Victoria: We would have done whatever it took to find you and bring you home. Look, I know we can’t go back. I understand that. But if you want for things to get better, then they can get better.

Claire: I don’t know how to let it all go. Just so many years of hatred. Maybe I– maybe I don’t know how to feel anything else.

Cole: I don’t believe that. And neither should you.

Victoria: We’re here now. We’re right here and that’s all that matters. Look, I know that it’s not gonna be easy. I know that. But right now, the most important thing is focusing on you and helping you heal.

Nikki: Flying off to some secluded place with you is very tempting, but we can’T. We have to stay here to support victoria in everything she’s going through with claire. And– and I know that jordan is still out there. Has your team been watching the motel?

Victor: Of course, sweetheart. They haven’t– haven’t found her.

Nikki: The only reason she came to genoa city is to finish what her sister, eve, started with us. With me. And she’s not going anywhere until she gets what she wants.

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Victor: Here, my baby.

Nikki: What’s that for?

Victor: Sweetheart, we may not be able to go to paris right now, but let’s get out of here. You’ve been cooped up for too long.

Nikki: Oh, it’s too cold for a walk. Let’s stay inside.

Victor: No. Let’s go to the athletic club. Get something to eat. Come on. Then afterwards, we can go to the jazz club. Let’s go.

Nikki: Okay. Maybe getting out of here is a good idea.

Victor: Yes. You need to get out of here, okay?

Nikki: All right.

Victor: Let me get you your purse.

Nikki: Oh, no, no. I’ve got it. I’ve got it.

Victor: Oh. If I didn’t know you better, I would suspect that you’re hiding something from me.

Nikki: Now, victor, it’s the holidays. It’s no time to be peeping in people’s purses.

Victor: Oh, really? Let’s go. Let us go.

Victoria: It’s michael. He wants me to meet him at the front desk to sign those papers, so I’ll be right back.

Claire: She seems so caring, kind. Not the kind of woman who’d abandoned a baby. Not the woman I grew up hating. I learned as part of jordan’s training how to read people. But you, I have no idea what you’re thinking.

Cole: Mm. Well, that makes, uh, two of us.

[ Cole sighing ] I got all kinds of crazy things running through my brain right now. And, uh, it’s a mess up there.

Claire: Makes two of us.

Cole: Yeah. I think maybe the primary feeling is guilt.

Claire: What do you have to feel guilty about?

Cole: I grew up with a mother who had mental illness.

Claire: My grandmother, eve.

Cole: Yeah. And she was pretty good about hiding it most of the time. Just enough that I’d forget about her moods. And then, she would go off on a tangent. She’d get all worked up about something that didn’t really seem like a big deal and you start to wonder whether or not it’s you that’s bringing her to this. Or is it really not a big deal? Every family has its quirks and I never wanted that kind of home life for my daughter.

Claire: Yet you named me for her?

Cole: Victoria’s idea. I agreed. You know, someone can have a lot of problems and you can still love them very much. And this whole crazy, nightmarish situation right now is because of my mother and what happened between her and victor and I hate that you had to grow up believing that you were unwanted. Because there’s nothing– there’s nothing that’s further than the truth.

Claire: I know there are no answers. But… why would I not wonder what if I had never been kidnapped? What would my life look like? What would our life look like?

Cole: We all lost so much. Too much to even think about. Hi.

Victoria: Hey. I’m sorry, they’re asking that you and I leave now so that claire can meet the staff and her doctors.

Cole: Well, uh–

Victoria: I promise you, claire. I promise they’re gonna be kind to you. Everybody wants the same thing. They want you to recover from everything that you’ve been through these past years. That’s all they want.

Cole: All right, then. I guess it’s time we go.

Victoria: Okay. Um, I’ll bring you some things by later. Would it be okay if– if I asked you for a hug?

Claire: I guess.

Jack: Tucker recruited you to betray jabot? When– when did this happen?

Kyle: A while ago.

Jack: And you’re just now telling me?

Kyle: Because I accepted his offer.

Jack: What? You’re working for him? You’re– you’re his inside person?

Kyle: Exactly. But dad, it was the only way we could see what he was up to.

Jack: It all makes sense now. That’s why you accepted the coo position. So you could keep tabs on jabot for tucker.

Kyle: No. So it would look to tucker like I was ready to be a spy.

Jack: So– so I– I’m to believe now that this was all an act on your part? That you weren’t tempted at all?

Kyle: I have been playing tucker the entire time.

Jack: You have no idea how much I want to believe that.

Kyle: Whoa. You defend billy bailing, but you suspect my motives? Dad, you can’t actually believe that I would betray you like that.

Jack: You were incensed that I sided with billy for the co-ceo position. I was surprised when you agreed to the lesser role. I thought maybe that was maturity. You can imagine, this gives me a little pause.

Kyle: Well, it shouldn’t, because it worked. I now know tucker’s plan. Type 2 diabetes?

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Jack: Why didn’t you tell me about this? You should’ve told me the moment he approached you.

Kyle: I knew you would try to talk me out of it. Or maybe not even trust me just like you aren’t trusting me now. Dad, I swear I never intended to help tucker with his coup. I saw it as a way to prove you wrong. To show you that I am worthy of the top spot. That I will always protect this family and jabot. Unlike billy.

Jack: This is a dangerous game you’re playing, son. With tucker mccall.

Kyle: I needed to wait to tell you until I had something concrete. Enough ammo to show you that this is the way to go.

Jack: And you have that ammunition now?

Kyle: Yeah. Tucker was being vague about his strategy at first, demanding some nebulous proof of loyalty. I took a risk, told him I was out unless he showed me what the plan was.

Jack: I’ll say you took a risk. That could have blown up in your face.

Kyle: But it didn’T. Tucker showed me his hand. He wants me to steal a newly developed product from jabot. He’ll fast-track replicating it and then launch it first.

Jack: Hardly the stuff of a major coup.

Kyle: Dad, that’s just step one. Step two is framing a member of the family as the jabot mole. He claimed it’ll be billy or mom.

Jack: But you don’t believe that?

Kyle: No. He’s gonna pin it on me. I’m certain of it.

[ Jack sighing ] Dad– dad I did this for you, for jabot. I swear.

Jack: Who knows what else tucker might have planned to undercut jabot if you hadn’t gained his trust? I’m glad it was you. And you’re right. You just saved us from another tucker mccall double-cross.

Phyllis: Well, I am flattered that, um, you see what I have to offer.

Tucker: Anyone who doesn’t is a fool.

Phyllis: I’m also astounded that you’re doing this. Why are you doing this? I made it clear we don’t like each other. I mean, I’ve certainly made it clear that I hate you.

Tucker: Crystal.

Phyllis: Okay. And why would you trust someone like me?

Tucker: So my philosophy is you hire the best no matter what. Even if you think they’re gonna stab you in the back.

Phyllis: How exactly does that work?

Tucker: Let’s say, for the sake of example, that you were to accept my offer. The fact that I would always be wondering when and if you’re gonna screw me over would keep me on my toes and therefore I would deliver the best results to my company.

Victoria: You know, I, uh, I can’t help but wonder if some of your silence is due to the fact that you’re still angry at claire for helping her aunt jordan and maybe some of that anger is keeping you from being able to feel other things.

Cole: No, no, no. I won’t lay blame on her. She was raised to hate and to hurt us. I mean, she wasn’t– she wasn’t born with this hatred. She’s been jordan’s victim since the day she was born.

Victoria: Well, okay then. Well, maybe I’m the one that’s holding on to my anger.

Cole: No, no, no. You got to know her as claire before you found out she was baby eve, all grown up. You got lured in. You watched her and jordan nearly kill your whole family.

Victoria: But she’s just– she’s in so much pain. And she’s been that way for so many years. That troubled young woman is our daughter. Jordan is pure evil and she needs to be held responsible for everything that she did to us. Claire included. (Man) mm, hey, honey.

Kyle: Dad, not telling you all this sooner was the hardest part.

Jack: You’re sure he’s not on to you? That he he still thinks you’re loyal?

Kyle: Oh, I’m convinced. I sold him that fact. Dad, you’re right. My anger was real when you didn’t give me my old job back. And tucker sensed it, that’s why he tried to enlist me. But it worked in my favor. And tucker underestimated one thing.

Jack: What’s that?

Kyle: What it means to be your son. When he told me he was going after jabot, everything fell into place. My perspective shifted. I realized I’ve been selfish and that family means everything to me.

Jack: Tucker never knew what he was up against when he was dealing with the abbotts. I cannot believe he’d want to steal one of our products.

Kyle: Oh, no. We should let him.

Jack: Explain that.

Kyle: Tucker trusts me. So, let’s use it. Turn his plan to our advantage.

Jack: Go on.

Kyle: Okay. I give tucker a product. I mean, not a real product or you know, something we’ve shelved for whatever reason. We let them break the bank trying to replicate it. Then, we nail him for corporate theft.

Jack: That, plus releasing the news of his role in mccall’s scandal and cover-up will destroy any chance he has of a fresh start at glacade.

Kyle: Oh, we won’t just ruin his new business. We will destroy his reputation in the corporate world. Tucker mccall’s career and credibility will be over.

Phyllis: Surrounding yourself with backstabbers. It’s not very smart. It’s not good business. It’s not logical. It’s not very tucker mccall.

Tucker: It’s worked for me so far. So, what do you say? You want in on the ground floor?

Phyllis: I wouldn’t work for you if you were the last guy on the planet.

Tucker: Hm.

Phyllis: How many years salary is that?

Tucker: One.

Phyllis: That’s one year salary?

Tucker: Mm-hmm.

Phyllis: Well, ’tis the season. So, what’s going on? What are you up to?

Victoria: Oh, my parents are here. I’m too exhausted to have them join us. Would you just back me, please?

Nikki: Oh, victoria, I’m so relieved to see you. I’ve been trying to reach you.

Victoria: Yeah. We were at the hospital. We were getting claire settled.

Victor: Oh, how did that go?

Victoria: She seemed really scared and vulnerable.

Cole: Uh, victor. Any updates on the hunt for my aunt?

Victor: No, cole. Not so far, but I promise you, she will be found and she will be brought to justice.

Nikki: Your father’s taking me out to dinner so we can get our minds off of it for a bit. Would you like to join us? Or, we could go back to the ranch if you’d like?

Victoria: Oh, thank you, mom. Really. But cole and I could use a little more time alone to process everything if you don’t mind.

Nikki: No, of course.

Victoria: And dad’s right. You should enjoy a nice meal. You know, put aside some of the drama from the last couple of days.

[Coughing]

Nikki: Are you sure you don’t want to go back to the ranch?

Victoria: Mom, like I said. No, thank you.

Victor: Come, my sweetheart. Table is waiting for us. Nice to see both of you.

Cole: Nice to see you as well.

Nikki: If you need anything.

Victoria: Yes, you’ll be my first call.

Cole: They sure do love you.

Victoria: Uh, yeah. Sometimes, a little too much.

Cole: Oh, is that a thing?

Victoria: What I mean is sometimes they just are a little over-involved.

Cole: Yeah. Well, I don’t know. But you know, I have to say, seeing your parents again after all of these years, and– and under the stressful circumstances. I’m just really touched by how concerned and attentive they are. I guess that’s how a real family works.

Kyle: So, what’s next?

Jack: I told you I had made a decision about the co-ceo role. That was 30 minutes ago and I had decided against giving it to you.

Kyle: And now?

Tucker: And now because of you, we know how tucker is coming after us and it has made me reconsider. Keep in mind though, if we stick with your plan, tucker has to believe that you’re still striving for the top. You can’t have the job yet. Yeah, it has to look like you’re ready to turn your own family for it.

Kyle: So, no promotion. Billy left, but I’m still out in the cold.

Jack: Yeah. That’s the way we have to play it, for now. You keep up your act. The information about mccall’s scandal is ready to go. It is the first punch. I guarantee it will knock the wind out of him. While he’s doubled over, we will set him up for corporate theft.

Kyle: It’s a perfect one-two punch.

Jack: And we take tucker mccall out for good.

Tucker: I’m about to acquire a very sensitive and lucrative new product for my company and I need an internet security system. Firewalls around firewalls. Of course, when I hear the word firewall, I think phyllis.

Phyllis: I’m gonna take that as a compliment.

Tucker: You should. And by the way, that figure, that’s just the starting point.

Phyllis: Oh, well, I mean, I would never take the first offer. I would have to negotiate, you know. People never offer what they’re really willing to pay and that is from my self-help book. Um, how to build a firewall, phyllis summers.

Tucker: Yeah. Very good. Think about it. You know, where I’ll be.

Cole: I mean, I’m not really sure how I feel about it yet. Or what I think of all of this.

Victoria: I know. It– it’s– it’s been a shock, but we have to make some decisions. Look, I know that you have a life and you have a career outside of genoa city. I know that you were in L.A. Researching a new book.

Cole: Yeah. But this has obviously thrown a big wrench into that.

Victoria: Well, yeah.

Cole: Actually, I’m not going anywhere. I’m staying right here in genoa city.

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Tucker: Ah. I almost didn’t recognize you without lover boy at your heels.

Audra: You know, I’ll admit, I underestimated kyle, but I know better now.

Tucker: I don’t think it’s possible to underestimate kyle.

Audra: He can see what you’re up to. He can see right through your scheme.

Tucker: Mm. What am I up to exactly?

Audra: Well, you thought he believed your idea to blame billy or diane for selling jabot cosmetics formulas. But kyle is convinced you’re setting him up to take the fall.

Tucker: Yeah. It’s an interesting thought, isn’t it?

Audra: Well, is it true? Is kyle right about you?

Diane: So, tell me, where do things stand with tucker?

Kyle: Well, I managed to find out more of his plan.

Diane: Already? Well, that’s good. But maybe it’s not good. Do you think it’s too fast? What if he’s on to you?

Kyle: He’s not. I would know. Everything’s happening according to plan.

Diane: Well, what is that plan?

Kyle: He wants to hammer at jabot’s profits. But he wants to make it personal too, to get back at ashley and dad and everyone else. And he wants someone to take the fall. But tucker hasn’t decided who it’s gonna be. Billy or you?

Billy: It’s quiet around here. Did everybody take off for work already?

Jack: Yeah. Diane and kyle went out for breakfast.

Billy: Breakfast? When they’ve got mrs. Martinez’s legendary omelets being made right through that door?

Jack: I think they’re up to something.

Billy: Uh-oh. What could that be?

Jack: Yeah. Christmas. Maybe a coup. Who knows?

Billy: Keep up that good spirit cheer, jack.

Jack: There’s nothing ominous sounding about that.

Billy: This isn’t gonna be easy to say.

Jack: Wait. This gets more serious?

Billy: I’m leaving jabot.

Victoria: Mom?

Nikki: In here, sweetheart.

Cole: Hey, good morning, nikki.

Victoria: How are you?

Nikki: Oh, don’t worry about me. My mind has been on you and cole. What you must be going through waiting for the results of claire’s dna test.

Victoria: Just trying not to think too far ahead.

Nikki: Of course. Do you have any idea how much longer you have to wait?

Cole: Yeah. We’re gonna hear something today. And then, we’ll know for certain just how deep jordan’s lies went.

Michael: I was hoping to find you all here.

Cole: Hey, michael.

Victoria: Michael. I thought you were in oregon?

Michael: I just got back. I wanted to give you an update and it’s best you hear this face-to-face.

Victoria: Well, what did you find out? Will claire be released? (Smelling)

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Tucker: Why do you care if kyle’s the one who takes the fall?

Audra: I asked you a question about your plan and you’re making assumptions about my feelings. Just focus, please. Was any of it true? The plan you laid out for kyle.

Tucker: Not a word. But he’ll go back to jack, tell him the whole story. Hey, you need to focus. You need to remember the goal, please. The goal is us on top. How we get there matters not.

Audra: You know, kyle thinks you’re setting him up. That you’re willing to make him look like the bad abbott and then hang him out to dry. You know, even I don’t have the skill to make him go along with a plan that leaves him with nothing.

Tucker: Now, you’re the one making assumptions. You don’t know all the details of the plan, do you?

Audra: You’re right. I don’T. But I do know this, that kyle is not gonna go through with it.

Tucker: Okay, so he can’t be trusted. So, he doesn’t want the keys to the kingdom. You can’t make up your mind about him, can you?

Audra: You know, kyle was on board before you revealed your hand.

Tucker: Well, maybe that was the plan. Maybe that was the– the test. Where is this sudden lack of faith coming from? Hm? Yeah. You really let this kid under your skin, haven’t you?

Audra: It’s a mistake to keep calling him a kid and implying he’s naive, okay? It makes it all more obvious you’re just gonna use him and toss him away. You know, and I have to wonder… do you have the same fate planned for me?

Tucker: Ah, I thought you knew me better than that.

Audra: Which is why I’m asking. What guarantee do I have that I won’t suffer a similar fate?

Tucker: You can’t trust him, audra. He’s an abbott. And uh, we’re us, we’re the team. And if you let him come between us, hm. His future is with that family of his. And yours is with me.

Diane: Tucker wants me to take the fall? I don’t know whether to feel honored or angry.

Kyle: Mom, don’t get ahead of yourself. The race for the worst abbott is between you and billy.

Diane: Oh, well, that’s a relief. So, what are the details?

Kyle: Tucker wants me to get my hands on the newest jabot product before it goes to market. He passes it off to the lab at glacade. They replicate it and suddenly, without lifting a finger, he has a flagship perfume.

Diane: And in doing so, jabot is left with a cheap imposter.

Kyle: And you can imagine how dad will react after all the work and time and money invested on it.

Diane: He’ll be furious.

Kyle: And he’ll immediately start looking for a leak.

Diane: Yeah. There it is.

Kyle: The idea is that he will find evidence that I have secretly planted that leads him to you or billy?

Diane: Wow. It takes a special kind of perversity to force a son to blame his own mother.

Kyle: Well, that’s the story he was trying to sell. But I’m not convinced that billy’s the target or you. Mom, I think he’s gonna pin it on me.

Diane: You? Why?

Kyle: I’m an abbott. He wants the pleasure of beating all of us.

Diane: Tucker is a creep. And he uses cheap tricks and he’s got a million of them. Unlike your father, who is a man of integrity.

Kyle: Who has no idea what I’ve been up to.

Diane: Until today. Now is the moment kyle. It’s time to tell jack everything.

Jack: Billy, you fought tooth and nail for this job. You battled with kyle for how long?

Billy: Yeah. No. I mean, that was before my mother gave me the opportunity to join her at chancellor-winters.

Jack: And you turned her down.

Billy: Well, I’ve had some time to think about it.

Jack: Well, rethink it. You belong at jabot. I won’t let this happen.

Billy: You gonna force me to stay, jack?

Jack: That’s right. Unless you give me a damn good reason to let you go.

Billy: You’re not gonna force me to stay because you know just as well as I do that there’s somewhere else that I should be. You only kept me around because you were worried that I was gonna spiral out of control if and when you cut me loose.

Jack: I don’t give leadership positions at jabot out of pity. Too many livelihoods depend on our family’s company.

Billy: Maybe not pity, but you can’t honestly say that you didn’t think about what would happen if I got dumped from jabot. And jack, trust me, I get the instinct, I do. But I have finally realized that being at jabot isn’t good for me. Especially not now. Not with this war with tucker. It’s too much of a rush. Too much adrenaline. Too much– too much bluffing. You know, too much win at all costs.

Jack: Too much like a gambler’s high.

Billy: It’s like being on a winning streak. Or a losing streak with all that pressure on the next move.

Jack: And you’ve worked too hard to get your life back.

Billy: Hope you can understand?

Jack: Come on, I’d be tone-deaf. I’d be absolutely selfish if I didn’t when you explain your reasoning that way. I–

Billy: Thank you. It means a lot.

Jack: Could I ask one question? If you’re just gonna change horses and go to chancellor-winters, it’s– it’s the same game there. I mean, the stakes are just as high. What changes?

Billy: You.

Michael: I, uh, managed to convince claire to plead guilty by reason of insanity. I asked that she be remanded to a medical facility, as opposed to a prison.

Victoria: Well, that’s good. You know, at least she’ll get some real treatment and some care.

Michael: All of which could ostensibly be accomplished in the psych ward at genoa city memorial.

Nikki: Do you think that that’s the right thing to do? Bring her all the way here? The last thing she needs in her life is more upheaval and it could disrupt her recovery.

Victoria: Mama, it sounds like you’re making excuses that you don’t believe and I know that you’re doing it to protect me, but this is the right move. It’s– it’s better to have claire close by. Away from all of those old memories.

Nikki: What if jordan comes out of hiding looking for her?

Victoria: Mom, you know that dad is gonna do everything that he can do to protect you. Whatever it takes. I mean, we’re in this together, all of us, okay?

Victor: Oh, my goodness. Hello, everyone.

Michael: Victor.

Cole: Good morning, victor.

Nikki: Hi, darling.

Victor: Hi, my sweetheart.

Cole: Is there any word on my aunt jordan yet?

Victor: Unfortunately not, no. The woman has not returned to her motel room to pick up her belongings.

Michael: She’s probably still nearby.

Victor: I certainly hope so.

Cole: But you have your doubts?

Victor: Yeah. Something is very fishy. It was very obvious in the way she left her things for all of us to discover in that room.

[ Phone ringing ]

Michael: Oh, I’m so sorry. Blue lake courthouse. This could be the news we’re waiting for.

Victor: Why don’t you go to the library, okay? Take the call.

Michael: Yes. Michael baldwin.

Victor: My sweet baby. What’s wrong? We used to struggle with greasy messes.

Billy: This is my moment to move on.

Jack: And exactly how am I the reason?

Billy: I always wanted to beat you. I always wanted to win. Nothing, you know, nothing crazy. Nothing too overt, but I– I– I just always have this nagging feeling that I’m never gonna impress you. I’m never gonna, you know, live up to that standard. And in a way, it’s like that feeling when I’m sitting at the table and I’m trying to take down the house. Especially now with all this tucker stuff, you know, it’s, uh– trust me, I wanted to take down tucker, but most of that was because I wanted to prove that I could top you.

Jack: And by going to chancellor-winters you–

Billy: I take the pressure off. I get rid of the rush. And, you know, I get to work with my mother, which is– which is great. And chance now that he’s, uh, leaving the force.

Jack: Well, I guess there’s a lot I don’t know.

Billy: I get to be the head honcho. I get to be the jack to all these young upstarts, you know. Show them the ropes. Show them what’s up.

Jack: Is that really how you see our relationship?

Victor: Your hands, my sweetheart. Has the stress triggered your ms again?

Nikki: No, it’s– it’s knowing that jordan is nearby.

Victor: My baby, I promise you, she will not come anywhere near our family again. Come here.

Victoria: Would you like something to eat or maybe drink? Some coffee?

Cole: Oh, no. No, thanks.

Victoria: Okay. Why are you smiling at me like that?

Cole: Some things never change, I guess. Which is reassuring.

Victoria: I happen to think everything’s changed. In ways that I– I can’t even comprehend.

Cole: And yet you still turn into miss etiquette when you’re upset or something’s bothering you.

Victoria: Is that how you remember me? That’s funny because, uh, I remember when we first met that um, I was slightly wild. I don’t think I would even recognize that woman.

Cole: Wild, yet polite. And you are still the same woman. Just more grown up, with a few more facets.

Victoria: Yes, indeed. We have both grown a lot since then. I think losing a daughter, that– that’s changed us both a lot.

Cole: Never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine. I mean, after all these years.

Victoria: When you look at claire, do you…

Cole: I honestly don’t know. Yeah. Michael.

Michael: The judge decided that claire should be remanded to a psychiatric hospital.

Victoria: Oh, wow.

Victor: Where?

Michael: Here. In genoa city. My husband and I have never been more active. What is cirkul? Cirkul is the fuel you need to take flight. Cirkul is the energy that gets you to the next level. Cirkul is what you hope for when life tosses lemons your way. Cirkul. It’s your water, your way. Theo’s nose was cause for alarm, so dad brought

Kyle: Okay. We finally have real momentum with tucker, but he won’t buy my act much longer if I don’t actually steal him a real product from jabot.

Diane: Exactly. Which is why you need to come clean to your father.

Kyle: Okay. But we’re agreed. We can’t let him in this though, right? I mean, what we have in motion is solid.

Diane: Yes. And jack might not, but that’s a chance we have to take. And when he asks why we kept it from him?

Kyle: It’s better to ask for forgiveness than permission. Meanwhile, I can’t do anything else until everyone else falls in line. So, where’s ashley at with selling her half of the company?

Diane: By the end of the day, tucker will be the sole owner of glacade.

Kyle: Perfect. Everything else is falling into place. Dad is the missing piece. Once we have his support, tucker won’t stand a chance.

Billy: Look, I’m not saying we haven’t had good days because we have, you know. But we’ve also had some minor and major conflicts. And as far as the chain of command at jabot, this is as far as I go. So, I’m never going to live up to your standard and you’re never gonna retire. So, I have to seek out greener pastures. I need a little bit of space. Little bit of freedom. To grow.

Jack: You’re saying I limit you?

Billy: Yeah. But you have to, jack. There’s only one jack abbott, okay? And I can’t compete with that. You try telling that to my brain. The part of my brain that always wants to win. It’s really challenging to try and carve a new path when those old demons don’t stay quiet.

Jack: Meaning?

Billy: Meaning I was the screw-up that got shipped off to hong kong. Couldn’t take anything seriously, let alone myself. And– and inevitably I would, you know, bounce around. I’d make a 1,000 mistakes and I’d come crawling back to jabot trying to dazzle you, promising that this was gonna be the difference. I was gonna make my mark this time. Impress the board, impress anyone, impress everyone and– and there were– there were some good days there. There were some bad days too, but at the end of it, it was all about you and– and it’s just not fair. To either one of us.

Jack: So, you think you’re gonna have any more luck this time at chancellor?

Billy: I don’t know. Older, wiser. Leap of faith.

Jack: Yeah, maybe. Or maybe just running away.

Victoria: So, what happens now? What’s next?

Michael: Claire’s being transported to genoa city as we speak. Under the very strict supervision of an armed guard.

Nikki: Oh, my god. This is happening so quickly.

Victoria: Mom, I know that you’re frightened after everything that’s happened, but everyone’s gonna be on high alert, right? There’s gonna be no slip-ups, no surprises. I think that it’s time for the healing to begin for everyone. Sooner rather than later, don’t you think?

Victor: What you’re forgetting is the added difficulty and problem of claire arriving in town before we have neutralized that other threat. That jordan woman.

Michael: You’ve got your security team on alert, yes?

Victor: Of course.

Nikki: We all need to be very careful.

Victor: Yeah.

Nikki: And darling, I know that sentimentality can be very powerful, but we don’t really know who she truly is.

[ Phone ringing ]

Cole: Well, we’re about to find out, right now. Claire is our daughter. She’s our daughter.

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Audra: You know, I would give up and walk away, but I deserve an answer.

Tucker: If I have ever given you the impression that I don’t need you, that I don’t appreciate you or value you, you have my most heartfelt apologies.

Audra: You know, none of that is an actual statement. You throw all these words around and they all end up being meaningless.

Tucker: You want statements. I respect very few people in this world, but I respect you. I trust no one, except you. You know me. You call me out and you make this fun. I love the way your eyes light up when we’re about to go in for a kill. I love the way your brilliant mind works. I love it all, audra.

Audra: Why are you just now saying it?

Tucker: I didn’t think I needed to. There was no kyle to make you doubt me, or yourself. I thought we had a kind of unspoken language where we didn’t need to say everything. Because what we have together is deeper than that. And that doesn’t come along every day. Or in a lifetime. And you know, at least I hope you do, that I’m doing all this for you.

Audra: Explain that to me.

Tucker: Well, I want chancellor-winters for devon and jabot is the, uh, the jewel that I’m saving for you.

Audra: Don’t lie about this.

Tucker: I– I have never lied to you.

Audra: You’re going after jabot for revenge, not because you want to show me what a magnanimous guy you are. You know, and the fact that you’re making all this effort to snow me makes me trust you even less.

Tucker: Well, I have my concerns as well now. Don’t I? You’ve let kyle into your head and he’s made himself quite comfortable there. You appear to be getting a little soft, forgetting the rules.

Audra: Oh. Have I disappointed you? Oh, now I should go and be your smart and loyal disciple, right? You’ve tried that maneuver on me before. It’s a waste of your time and honestly, it’s insulting.

Tucker: I’m sorry if I’ve insulted you. That is the last thing I ever want to do. There’s a whole list of things I do want to do and insulting you is not on it. Hey. Please don’t be mad at me. You are one of the few people I actually admire. Where would I be without you? Can you imagine me without you? Go ahead. I know you want to.

Audra: Slap you?

Tucker: No, smile.

Audra: Do I get to choose?

[ Phone chiming ]

Tucker: Ha. Champagne for everyone.

Billy: You say run away like it’s a bad thing, jack. For a lot of people, that’s a life-saving maneuver. You light some fire, you run away. You get some help. You find a safe place to land.

Jack: You run to your mother. You take the escape hatch.

Billy: You’re upset because you think I’m blaming you. And I’m not, okay? I’m not a victim here. You– you didn’t do this to me.

Jack: Sure sounds like I am the problem.

Billy: I get to walk away right now because I’m okay. I didn’t self-combust. I didn’t lose the yacht. I’m making a rational decision because it’s the right thing to do. You know how good that feels? I got a new job. I’m gonna work my ass off. I got an amazing woman who I adore. My kids respect me. If I lose that, I got nothing else. I don’t want to be that guy anymore. I like this guy.

Jack: Yeah. Well, I love this guy.

Billy: Yeah. Always a competition. Jeez. Fine, you win.

Jack: I’m gonna miss you, you know that.

Billy: Jack, I’m not leaving town.

Jack: No, you’re just going somewhere a bit safer.

Billy: Can you do me a favor? Can you ask kyle to keep the festivities to a minimum when he celebrates my departure?

[ Jack sighing ] Not the reaction I was expecting. Maybe kyle isn’t the co-ceo apparent that I thought he was gonna be.

Diane: Well, looks like the gang’s all here. How’s it going, billy?

Billy: Jack will fill you in.

Kyle: What was that?

Diane: Uh, fill us in on what?

Billy: Billy is leaving jabot.

Diane: He is? He changed his mind?

Kyle: Why?

Jack: Because of me. Because of me, damn it. I am to blame.

Victor: Are you sure claire is your daughter?

Cole: 97.8%.

Nikki: I can’t believe it. She’s our baby eve.

Victoria: I mean, we grieved her. She was– she was gone.

Cole: Yeah. We were lied to. Thanks, michael.

Victoria: Oh, michael. You– you kept her out of prison. Thank you so much. But cole, now we have to keep her safe.

Michael: From the little I know, claire’s been through so much. This transition’s not gonna be easy, for any of you.

Victoria: Well– well, the sooner the better, right? I mean, we should provide some comfort for her. Get to know her. She should get to know us, of course, right? We should go–

Nikki: Wait, wait, wait. Do you really think that this is wise, to make such big sweeping changes to our lives? We’ve just now found out the results. You don’t have to make any decisions now. That’s all I’m saying.

Victoria: I need to see her. I– I wanna go to memorial before– when she arrives. I wanna be there.

Cole: Yeah. Yeah. I’m thinking– I’m thinking the same thing.

Victoria: Yeah.

Nikki: Victoria, shouldn’t we discuss it first?

Victoria: Mom, all I can think about is claire. Michael?

Michael: Go, go. I’ll meet you there.

Victoria: I love you. I’ll call you.

Nikki: I love you too, baby.

Victoria: Okay. I love you, daddy.

Victor: Okay, my sweetheart. You be careful, okay?

Victoria: I will. Okay. Let’s go.

[ Victor sighing ]

Victor: Michael?

Michael: I know. I know. We’ll talk. Now, I really need to go take care of things.

Victor: Come here.

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Audra: And just like that, I’ve lost your attention.

Tucker: No, it’s glacade.

Audra: The paperwork went through?

Tucker: You are looking at the sole owner of the greatest cosmetics company in the world.

Audra: And we haven’t even developed a single product yet.

Tucker: But when we do, it’s gonna set the industry on fire. Provided your boyfriend comes through for us.

Diane: What makes you think that you’re the reason that billy decided to leave jabot?

Jack: Billy as much as spelled it out. Trying to measure up was always difficult because it felt like a competition he had to win.

Diane: Are you sure it’s not because he wanted to work with his mother? Jack, I had no idea that he felt so strongly about–

Jack: Yeah. Neither did I. Shame on me.

Kyle: It makes sense. I mean, working with you could feel like a poker marathon. Constantly trying to outwit, outplay you. Knowing he’ll never come out on top. What?

Jack: You never felt like that? I mean, did– that you were in a competition with me, did you?

Kyle: Of course. But I figured that was sort of a typical father-son thing. It doesn’t represent any deeper issues with me. As a rule.

Diane: So, billy decided to remove himself from his trigger.

Jack: Yeah, his trigger. That would be me.

Diane: Yeah. Well, I’m sorry, jack. I know you hoped that he could handle being back at jabot.

Kyle: Well, I mean, this changes things, doesn’t it? Maybe it’s a good time to talk–

Jack: Kyle, I– I think I need a moment alone with your mother.

Kyle: Okay.

Jack: Alone.

Nikki: I hope I didn’t sound unfeeling.

Victor: No, not at all, sweetheart. You handled it very well. I mean, who wouldn’t have had a reaction after knowing that girl is coming to town.

Nikki: Their daughter. Oh, my god.

Victor: I know. I know.

Nikki: I don’t know how much more victoria or I can take. I mean, she needs calm and peace. The exact opposite of what claire is. Claire is the definition of unstable.

Victor: Yeah. What are you afraid of?

Nikki: I am worried that victoria is going to feel like she has to show us that she’s stronger and braver than she actually is feeling.

[ Victor sighing ]

Victor: Then, it’s up to those of us who love her to protect her. That’s all.

Victoria: She must be so frightened.

Cole: Terrified.

Victoria: Just everything is– just happened so quickly. I mean, one minute she’s in oregon and now she’s–

Cole: She’s here. And she’s our daughter.

Victoria: Our daughter.

Cole: Yeah. I mean, I just– I kept thinking this is– I was just so sure that this was impossible.

Victoria: I know. But it’s true. I mean, it doesn’t feel– doesn’t feel real yet. Imagine if that’s how we feel, how– how she must feel?

Cole: Just– I can’t even begin to think how she’s gonna make– make sense of all of this.

Victoria: I just keep thinking about all of the things that we couldn’t protect her from. I mean, we– we weren’t there to keep her safe.

Cole: Years of being manipulated, broken down, told that she was rejected, unloved.

[ Victoria sighing ]

Victoria: We’ll protect her now.

Cole: That’s right. It’s our job. You know that feeling of having to re-wash dishes

Kyle: Kicked out. Look, dad, if this is about the breakfast on the expense account–

Jack: I’ll let you know when we’re done, son. Thanks.

Kyle: All right.

Diane: Why did kyle have to leave?

Jack: I wanted to discuss what happens now that billy is gone.

Diane: What’s there to discuss? Everything goes back the way it should be. Kyle gets his old position back.

Jack: Actually, I’m not sure that’s the right thing to do.

Claire: What is this? Why am I here?

Victoria: We brought you here to memorial hospital in genoa city, so…

Claire: I know that part. He told me to plead guilty and I did what he said. I always do what everyone says. Just tell me what I’m doing here.

Cole: We want to help you.

Claire: You want to keep an eye on me.

Victoria: No. No, that’s– that’s not the case.

Claire: You’re looking at me right now like I’m– like I’m an experiment.

Victoria: We just want to help you get better.

Claire: You came to get my dna, didn’t you?

Cole: We already have it. We found your dna at the lake house.

Victoria: Yes. We did. We took that dna and we tested it against ours.

Claire: So, do you already know?

Victoria: Claire, it’s the only honest thing that your aunt jordan said. You are our daughter.

Victor: My sweet baby. Just remember that through all the years of raising victoria, you have always been reasonable and loving.

Nikki: I need to be that now.

Victor: Yeah. But welcoming that claire woman into our lives is not going to be easy.

Nikki: We’re going to have to if we want to keep victoria in our lives.

Victor: Yeah. Well, what if you and I decide just to celebrate the occasion, you know.

Nikki: Under normal circumstances, yes. This is hardly normal.

[ Phone ringing ]

Victor: Excuse me. Oh, wait a minute. These are the– my security people at the motel. I gotta take this, my sweetheart.

Nikki: Of course.

Victor: You’ll be all right?

Nikki: Yeah. I’m fine.

Victor: Okay?

Nikki: Mm-hmm.

Victor: Okay. Yeah. I hope you have something useful for me.

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Tucker: Hi.

Jack: What are you doing here?

Tucker: I’m here to see ashley. But since you’re here, I might as well fill you in on the latest change of plans, unless you already told him?

Diane: Me? Oh, that– that you claim you’re no longer a threat to jabot. No, I– I didn’t tell him because I don’t believe it and neither will jack.

Tucker: Ah, perhaps I can be more convincing this time.

Jack: Okay, let’s hear it.

Tucker: Hi. Uh, I’ve decided to focus all my energy on this new business. A fresh start.

Jack: Diane’s right. I don’t buy it. But let’s pretend I do. I would love to see where this ruse is headed. What does this new life’s purpose of yours have to say about your intentions regarding jabot?

Tucker: That’s the million-dollar question, isn’t it? But since you’re all here or I guess not quite all. Where is jabot’s dynamic duo, kyle and billy?

Billy: Hi.

Chelsea: Hi.

Billy: Sorry, I’m late.

Chelsea: That’s okay. Oh, someone went shopping.

Billy: Oh, yeah, yeah. That– that’s nothing.

Chelsea: It’s a little early for christmas. What’s the occasion?

Billy: I just had to make sure I had enough wrapping paper, you know. Christmas is only a few days away and you can’t have enough.

Chelsea: It’s a little heavy for wrapping paper.

Billy: Yeah. You know, there’s some ribbon in there and some stickers and, uh, some of those like name tags. And I really don’t like it when they’re so small and you can’t write something heartfelt, so I got some big ones.

Chelsea: Yeah. I hate that. Let me see what you got.

Billy: Excuse me. Get your pretty little paws off of there, okay? I have plans for my stickers. You can get your own. Now, what shall we eat?

Summer: Funny seeing you here.

Chance: Ooh, is it? I mean, you clearly followed me here from society, didn’t you?

Summer: Ah, I definitely didn’T.

Chance: Well, you know, I might be stepping down from the gcpd, but I know when I’m being followed and you followed me.

Summer: Okay. If– if that happened, it was only the siren call of caffeine.

Chance: Oh, ouch, summer. Here I thought it was me.

Summer: Speaking of the gcpd, how did everybody at the department take your big news? I didn’t get a chance to ask you back at society because you were too busy fending off christine’s judgments.

Chance: Yeah. Well, um, you know, some of the guys are gonna take me out for a beer and others are not so thrilled with me. I kind of feel like I let ’em down.

Summer: Are you kidding me? That is so unfair. You’ve done so much for that department. I– I even saw some of those guys at the hospital when I was visiting you. You literally almost gave your life. How could they be so selfish?

Chance: Whoa. Easy there, tiger. Stand down.

Diane: Clearly, kyle and billy aren’t here, but don’t pretend you need them here to play games with us.

Ashley: Why do you care, tucker? Were you hoping for a bigger audience?

Tucker: Listen to you two. You sound almost like allies, working side by side.

Ashley: Well, you know what they say? The enemy of my enemy is my friend.

Tucker: Is that what we are now, ashley? Enemies?

Ashley: Civil adversaries, for dominic’s sake.

Tucker: Actually, that’s why I’m here. I would like to declare peace with the abbotts. I’m waving the white flag. Laying down my sword.

Jack: Extending the olive branch. Say it any way you want, we’re not buying.

Tucker: Well, you should. I no longer have any interest in jabot.

Jack: And we’re to just take you at your word on this? Again?

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Tucker: Come on, jack, don’t leave me hanging. Meet me halfway.

Jack: You can put down your hand.

Tucker: Imagine the– the collective sigh of relief in genoa city if we both stand down.

Jack: Well, as usual, you have overestimated your impact on this town. Look, let– let’s say I accept your offer of a truce. I am sick of this war. I am sick of waiting to see what your next move is gonna be.

Tucker: I am sick of it too. And I am cautiously optimistic. Revenge plotting has been draining, but, uh, as I said, I’ve got this new focus and I’m hoping that building this new business will help me let go of this anger. Put all that negative energy to, uh, a positive purpose.

Jack: Well, it’s gonna take more than a handshake and empty talk of enlightenment to make me think you’re for real.

Tucker: In that case, I think you’ll be pleased to know why I’m here to see ashley. I agree to buy your half of glacade.

Ashley: You don’t even know my price. Are you sure you can afford it?

Tucker: Don’t worry about it. See, jack? You get what you wanted. Ashley back at jabot. And I get what I didn’t know I wanted. A fresh start by building my own cosmetics empire. But no going after jabot. Ever again. And you’re not afraid of a little friendly competition, are you?

Jack: I’m not the least bit afraid.

Tucker: Fantastic. I’ll have my lawyers finalize the paperwork asap because I want this done and done.

Ashley: Great. You come up with the cash, you got a deal.

Tucker: And I’m hoping this will be the last interaction any of us has to have with one another.

Ashley: Yeah.

Tucker: Except for the inevitable run-in around town.

Jack: Oh, I’m sure we can all handle that. We’re all adults. Well, mostly.

Tucker: Very good. Excuse me.

Ashley: Excuse me.

Tucker: Goodbye, abbotts.

Ashley and diane: Goodbye.

Jack: Okay. That was almost too easy. You think he suspects something?

Ashley: Of course, he does.

Kyle: You seem like there’s something on your mind.

Audra: There is. Yeah.

Kyle: Don’t tell me you’re thinking about work again. Shall I try to distract you some more? Hm?

Audra: Tempting. But, I have to tell you something.

Kyle: Sounds ominous.

Audra: You really need to stop dragging your heels about getting us information about jabot.

Kyle: You really can multitask, can’t you?

Audra: Well, sex helps me think more clearly. You know, it helps me focus.

Kyle: I’m not crazy that our lovemaking makes you think about tucker.

Audra: Look, I’m not joking. You need to step up.

Kyle: Is this your warning?

Audra: It’s tucker’S. I’m just the messenger. And if you don’t want him to believe you’re playing us, he needs something to prove your loyalty.

Kyle: I don’t know how many times I have to say this. I can’t draw suspicion at jabot. That wouldn’t help any of us.

Audra: Okay, then you need to figure something else to give tucker, to prove your loyalty.

Kyle: Well, how am I supposed to do that if you won’t tell me what I’m looking for? He just has these vague, broad orders, prove your loyalty.

Audra: You know, tucker will know useful information when he sees it.

Kyle: What does that even mean? Useful how? For whom?

Audra: You’re coo. There has to be some sort of confidential information you can offer up that would show that you’re really on board.

Kyle: It might help if you and tucker gave me more of an idea of what your game plan is. Then maybe, I could get my hands on something relevant.

Summer: Okay. I guess I can get a little heated sometimes, even if it’s none of my business. Runs in the family.

Chance: Well, no, I’m very honored that you care so much about my reputation.

Summer: Well, I mean, we’re friends, aren’t we? So, I’m really glad that you’re trusting your gut and stepping down. You deserve to be happy in your job, let alone safe.

Chance: I appreciate that.

Summer: Well, I hope that you have a bigger celebration planned for this new chapter other than beers with a few of your buddies.

Chance: Oh, I sure do. Yeah, I’m taking sharon to see one of my favorite bands tonight. I’m pumped.

Summer: Nice.

Chance: Yeah. I’m pretty sure she’s just humoring me though. You know, she doesn’t want to go, but I’m convinced she’s gonna be their number one fan after the show because they are excellent live.

Summer: Wait. What’s the band?

Chance: Uh, say jump?

Summer: You’re joking with me? You got tickets to that? Oh, my god. I love them. Is sharon crazy? They’re the best. Oh… stuffed up again?

Chance: Wow. I had no idea that you were the president of say jump’s fan club. That’s cute. Let me see your tattoo.

Summer: Oh, um, that’s private.

Chance: Seriously?

Summer: I– I do have, um, a concert tee from their last tour. I could show you that.

Chance: Okay. That’s legit. Well, you got to admit their brand is not for everyone. Kind of noisy, so we gotta take it easy on sharon.

Summer: Um, I still think anybody with good taste loves them. No offense to sharon.

[ Phone ringing ]

Chance: Oh, I’m sorry. Well, speak of the devil. One second, please. Hey, you. Your ears must be burning, I was just talking about you. Hey, hey, sharon, say no more. I totally get it. Okay. Yeah. Yeah, yeah, I’ll hold you up to that. Really. Hang in there. All right. Yeah, I’ll talk to you soon. Bye. Today must be your lucky day. I just so happen to have one extra free ticket to see our favorite band now and it’s all yours.

Jack: That man is a piece of work. Claiming he wants peace, playing the wounded victim, willing to accede to your terms.

Diane: As if.

Jack: All that talk about being tired of plotting his revenge. Wanting a fresh start.

Ashley: Maybe we shouldn’t assume he actually means what he says.

Jack: Would you answer something for me? Why is he using glacade to rebuild his empire? What does he know about running a beauty company?

Diane: Nothing. Which is why he’ll fail.

Ashley: I don’t know about that. Business is business. I wouldn’t count him out yet.

Diane: Then the only way to diffuse the bomb that is tucker mccall is to clip his wires.

Jack: Which means we have to destabilize glacade before it’s up and running under tucker’s control. We have to leak the damning information about tucker’s role in the scandal and the cover-up at mccall. I’ve got media outlets ready to go. All we have to do is push send. The information’s out there and our smear campaign is launched.

Diane: But we have to be careful about the timing. We have to wait until ashley’s signed over control or she’ll take the hit as well.

Ashley: Thanks so much for looking out for me.

Diane: Of course. I hate to admit it, but tucker was right about one thing.

Jack: Oh, what’s that?

Diane: Billy should have been here. He was supposed to join us for this strategy meeting. You know, when it comes to showing up for jabot, billy just keeps dropping the ball.

Chelsea: Is it for connor?

Billy: Is what for connor?

Chelsea: Whatever’s in the bag?

Billy: I already told you what’s in the bag.

Chelsea: Yeah, but I know you’re lying.

Billy: Wow. What happened to the season of love, joy and compassion?

Chelsea: I hope you didn’t get him that vr headset. Because I already told him he can’t have it.

Billy: I would never get him something so expensive without checking with you first, for the record.

Chelsea: Okay.

Billy: Okay.

Chelsea: I know you’re up to something.

Billy: So suspicious.

Chelsea: All right. Just tell me what it is so I can make sure I didn’t buy him the same gift.

Billy: You did not get him the same thing. Believe me.

Chelsea: Well, I need to make sure I don’t replicate it because I’m not done shopping.

Billy: Wow. So pushy. Okay. Really? We can do this now, if you insist. All right.

Chelsea: All right.

Billy: Well.

Chelsea: A snorkel. You’re right, I didn’t get him that.

Billy: Okay.

Chelsea: A beret.

Billy: Yeah.

Chelsea: I didn’t get him that either.

Billy: Okay.

[ Billy whistling fanfare ]

Chelsea: A bikini?

Billy: Hey.

Chelsea: I definitely didn’t get him that. No.

Billy: Not connor’s size?

Chelsea: All right. I’m officially stumped. What is going on?

Billy: Have you ever celebrated the new year in saint tropez.

Chelsea: No.

Billy: Well, I would really like to do that with you this year. Very, very much.

Chelsea: Well– oh, well, that sounds amazing, but I hope I didn’t guilt you into all this when I was fishing for christmas gift ideas. You don’t have to go all out like this.

Billy: It’s not what it’s about.

Chelsea: Well then, what is it about?

Billy: I wanted to properly thank you for setting me straight on the path that I was on.

Audra: Look, I’m as much in the dark as you are about how tucker plans to pull off his coup of jabot.

Kyle: What if he’s in the dark as well?

Audra: Meaning?

Kyle: My father floated the theory that there is no plan at all. That it’s all just a game for tucker. What if the fun for tucker is simply making my family worried? Keeping them riled up?

Audra: Or maybe that’s exactly what he wants. To be underestimated.

Kyle: What if he’s playing all of us? You included.

Audra: Well, I’m not stupid. Okay? I know him enough to be on guard. And we have a history. So for now, I’ll trust him. Until he gives me a reason not to.

Kyle: And if by then, it’s too late?

Audra: You know, what if this is just another stall tactic on your part? We’ll know tucker’s angle once you have some real information for him. Give him something of value. And if he still shuts us out, then we’ll know you, if not both of us, are about to be left hanging.

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Ashley: Um, I’ll go call my attorney and come up with a price and work out some contract details. Excuse me.

Jack: I would like to table your concerns about billy for now.

Diane: I just want to know where billy figures in all this?

Jack: Exactly where he is. As my co-ceo.

Diane: He just doesn’t seem that invested.

Jack: That is not fair. It was billy’s idea to team up with jill to take tucker down.

Diane: Oh, sure. When it’s his idea, he’s on fire. But when it comes to all of our part in this multifaceted attack, he is nowhere to be seen.

Jack: I am aware that you are not completely confident in my brother. You’ve also made it very clear that you would like to see kyle in that position.

Diane: Well, it was his job. And as chief talent officer, it’s my responsibility–

Jack: Kyle has accepted his new position, even if you haven’T. I think that is a great sign of personal growth and maturity.

Diane: And he should be rewarded for that.

Jack: I am not going to argue this with you. This is my call. Kyle and billy are both where they belong.

Billy: What you said to me earlier, was– was dead on. I’ve been approaching this– this battle with tucker with the same manic energy I would if I was looking for my next win.

Chelsea: I’m glad you recognized it.

Billy: I didn’t want to. But I was telling you and I was telling myself that this– this, yeah, this fight to protect jabot was actually, you know, it was good. It was healthy for me. A new and– and better way to channel that part of my psyche. The part that’s always looking for that jolt.

Chelsea: And how did you get there?

Billy: By listening to you. By watching you. I see how much work you’ve put into yourself. And to be honest, I just want to live up to your example. I took what you said to heart. And I, you know, really started to look at what was going on with tucker and ashley and jack and– and diane. And realize how it was actually making me feel.

Chelsea: And?

Billy: It is not good. It’s always in me. You know, that– that– that feeling. That chase. Whether I’m on a winning streak or losing streak. And uh, you know, I just don’t need to go there because any time I do, it always ends up in a very dangerous place.

Chelsea: Well, no, the portant thing is you did recognize it.

Billy: Thanks to you. No, it’s true. It’s the nudge that you gave me to even acknowledge it.

Chelsea: Well, nudge is a nice way to put it.

Billy: I’m glad you did. Because I need to fight this instinct that is inside myself.

Chelsea: And how are you going to do that?

Billy: By removing the temptation to engage.

Chelsea: Wait, are you actually considering leaving jabot after all? Right when your family’s about to go to war?

Summer: Look, obviously, I would love to go to this concert with you, but I just– I don’t think it’s a good idea. You know, sharon might free up still.

Chance: Oh, no. She said she’s tied down with work stuff. Sounded like she was hunkered down in a conference room somewhere. And, like I said earlier, I think she’d have more fun doing that anyway, so…

Summer: Well, don’t you think that you should invite one of your friends from the gcpd? You know, make it up to somebody who’s upset that you’re leaving.

Chance: Wow. These are some really lame excuses from a super fan. I mean, what happened? I thought you were in love with these guys.

Summer: I– I just– I don’t really know what my plans are later. I’m supposed to be meeting up with one of my designers.

Chance: Did I mention I have vip all-access tickets?

Summer: You did not.

Chance: Yeah. Hey, how about this? You call me later and you let me know one way or another, but just know I’m not gonna let you miss this opportunity without a damn good excuse.

Summer: Fine. I’ll– I’ll call you later.

Chance: Good. ‘Til then. Hey, man.

Daniel: Hey.

Chance: How you doing?

Daniel: Good.

Chance: Hey, tell your sister to come to the concert with me tonight. Opportunity of a lifetime. Good to see you.

Daniel: Are you blushing?

Kyle: If tucker hangs us out to dry, if there is no reward at the end of this road, I’m still okay. I have a safety net. But you have everything riding on this. And if tucker’s just using you for his own twisted amusement, where does that leave you?

Audra: I appreciate your concern, but I have my own safety net. Newman media. I haven’t quit or been fired. And I’m only leaving if this ends up being a legitimate opportunity.

Kyle: Look, I’m not dragging my heels. I have no interest in wasting time here.

Audra: Look, and I agree, we both need to know what tucker is planning. It will give me more certainty and it will allow you to do whatever it takes to get that job you richly deserve.

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Kyle: Getting information out of tucker won’t be easy. He hasn’t given anything to either of us yet. What makes you think he will now?

Audra: Are you doubting I’m up to the task?

Kyle: Never. But promise me that if he continues to evade, you’ll agree that’s a strong sign he’s playing us. Either that or he has no intention of including us once he succeeds with his plan. So either way, I think we should start looking out for each other.

Audra: You know, if I didn’t know any better, I’d think maybe you’re playing me. You know, trying to get me to turn against tucker.

Kyle: I just don’t want to see you get burned. He doesn’t have the greatest track record in the loyalty department.

Audra: I’m touched. You seem genuinely concerned for me.

Kyle: I am. Now, I have to get back to the office if I am going to do my part.

Audra: Yeah. I won’t keep you since you succeeding will benefit both of us in getting what we want and deserve.

Kyle: Mm-hmm.

[ Knock on door ]

Tucker: Gee, kyle, what are you doing here?

Daniel: You know, I haven’t seen you this way since you were a teenager with kyle. All giddy and starry-eyed and blushing.

Summer: Okay. You know that kyle and I are over.

Daniel: I do know that you and kyle are over. That’s why I was referring to one certain gentleman who was here just a moment ago.

Summer: Um daniel, I’m gonna need you to back off because I am a grown woman. I am not your teenage daughter’s age and I can absolutely kickbox you if I have to.

Daniel: Wow. Wow. I’m not trying to get in a ring with you or anything.

Summer: That’s really smart.

Daniel: You know, maybe I’m– I was just thinking that by not pursuing this attraction, you might be driving yourself a little crazy.

Summer: What do you want me to do? You want me to throw myself at the guy? Set myself up for rejection? That would be humiliating.

Daniel: Nobody said throw yourself at him, but go to the concert with him. You know you want to.

Summer: Yes. Of course, I want to go to the concert with him. That’s the problem. I know that if we do that together, then we’re gonna have an amazing time and I am not gonna wanna turn back. And he’s not exactly available. Sharon’s gonna find out. It’s gonna inevitably get very messy.

Daniel: I’m not telling you to hop into bed with the guy, but I just feel like you’re making this a bigger deal because you’re not acting on this crush. You know, unrequited love. I mean, that is the stuff of tragedies.

Summer: Absolutely nobody said anything about love.

Daniel: Unrequited attraction then. It feeds on itself. You know, you get these butterflies in your stomach. You feel nauseous. Any of those symptoms sound familiar?

Summer: Hm. What if they do?

Daniel: Well, that– that can lead to a cycle of hope and despair.

Summer: Wow. You are way overblowing this.

Daniel: Yeah. You know, maybe I am. Maybe I am. But you know, in my experience, whenever I had this kind of feelings, the best way to deal with it was just facing it head-on. Getting through it.

Summer: Are we still just talking about me or are we kind of talking about you now too?

Daniel: Why would we be talking about me?

Summer: Heather and lucy are back in genoa city. Lily is away.

Daniel: You know what? I think I’m gonna head back to work.

Summer: Oh, wow. Thanks for the unsolicited advice.

Daniel: No, summer. Thank you for not kicking me in the head.

Tucker: We will not be working together if you keep this up. You should be at jabot right now doing what I have repeatedly asked you to. Not to mention your actual job so as not to raise suspicion.

Kyle: Ooh. I’m not your lackey. I am the key to all this, so why don’t you dial down the attitude?

Tucker: Ah, you are turning out to be totally useless. All your stall tactics. Makes me wonder whose side you’re really on, kyle.

Kyle: Tucker, I can’t get any pertinent information if you don’t tell me what it’s gonna be used for. It’s like telling a detective to go find evidence, but not telling him what the crime is. So, you want me to prove my loyalty? Tell me what the game plan is.

Tucker: Yeah. Tough guy kyle.

Kyle: Just– no, no, stop, stop. I’m done with your snarky deflection, so either give me the game plan or count me out. Type 2 diabetes?

Tucker: Audra, your boyfriend here wants to know the game plan.

Kyle: Well, tucker is demanding information, which I’m willing to give him if he tells me what I’m looking for.

Audra: Yeah, I– I wouldn’t mind knowing the game plan myself, tucker.

Tucker: The plan, as I believe I have told you before, is for kyle to acquire sensitive information.

Kyle: Sensitive for whom? About what?

Tucker: Shut up and listen! You find me a new and innovative product that jabot is preparing to unveil. Preferably something that’s been years in the making and cost millions of dollars to develop. A miracle eye cream, fragrance, that sort of thing.

Kyle: Okay. And what are you gonna do with that intel? Leak it to the press? I mean, jumping the gun on the product launch isn’t something that would bring jabot to its knees.

Tucker: Can you get him to shut up? Because I wasn’t finished. You will then get me the formula to said product and how to make it. Our company, glacade, will launch it first. Jack will then search for the mole within the company. And the breadcrumbs will lead to the guilty party. This will succeed in upending jack’s trust in his closest allies as well as tanking the new product. One-two punch.

Kyle: And who is the guilty party?

Tucker: Diane, billy, I haven’t decided who yet? It’ll be a game-time decision. Whoever will cause the most damage at that moment. The point is, the world will find out that the mighty abbotts have a traitor in the family. And the scandal will rock jabot.

Billy: I don’t know if leaving jabot is the answer. I really don’t, but I do– I do think I got to spend a little time on the sidelines. Let jack and ashley and– and– and diane finish this battle with tucker.

Chelsea: Mm-hmm. And do you think you’re gonna be able to do that?

Billy: You seem skeptical.

Chelsea: No, I just– I just– from everything you’ve told me, you’re the one who set the recent plan into place. And you turned down your mom’s offer to join chancellor-winters. And instead engaged her in this war with tucker.

Billy: Yeah. No. I get that, but–

Chelsea: I just– I fear that when you’re standing there watching all of this unfold, you’re not going to be able to fight your instincts. You know, you’re gonna get sucked into the thrill of the battle and…

Billy: I don’t know if I can do that. I don’t know if I can leave jack and jabot in the lurch like that. As frustrating as it’s been with jack and ashley at times, we have, uh, come a long way.

Chelsea: Yeah. And I’m not advocating for you to blow up everything you’ve repaired with jack. I just– I don’t know. I don’t know what the answer is.

Billy: I know. Damned if I do, damned if I don’T.

Chelsea: Can I ask you a question? Devil’s advocate?

Billy: Yes, please.

Chelsea: Putting all the guilt about jabot aside, if you could walk away, what would you do? Because I don’t see you giving all this up. It’s like you need this as your– your purpose. It’s what fuels you.

Billy: I do have one option.

Summer: Hey, chance. Um, if that ticket is still available, count me in. Around here, we like to keep things simple and honest.

Billy: You were sitting right there when my mother tried enticing me to join her at chancellor-winters. I could have accepted that offer and started fighting tucker from there.

Chelsea: Yeah. But how is it any different? You know, same war, just on a different front? Won’t you feel the same rush? The same need to win?

Billy: No, it wouldn’t be the same. It wouldn’T.

Chelsea: Billy. Come on.

Billy: At jabot, jack is there. And our relationship, you know, it’S… I’m always feeling like I have to impress him or I’m gonna let him down. And now kyle’s there and I know he wants my job and I know diane wants to give it to him. If I’m being honest, I think jack does deep down too. So, I know any misstep and I fall out of the good graces of jack abbott. And I prove him right all over again.

Chelsea: Don’t you feel the same need to impress your mom?

Billy: I’ve let my mom down many times, no doubt, but I know she has complete faith in me.

Chelsea: Yeah. A mother’s loyalty.

Billy: And she doesn’t have anyone. Jack’s got to ashley, diane, and kyle, and my mom, she’s there by herself on that side of the table and she doesn’t do vulnerable very often. I can see it in her, she needs me there. And that, that means something to me.

Chelsea: I hear saint tropez is better in the summer anyway. Sounds like you have somewhere important you need to be.

Audra: You got him to reveal his plan even though I told you I’d take care of it.

Kyle: Tucker showed up, came on strong. I made a calculated decision to go after him.

Audra: Seems like it worked.

Kyle: Yeah. I don’t know.

Audra: You don’t believe him.

Kyle: I don’t buy that his plan is to out my mom or billy as the mole. There would be no proof. Breadcrumbs will lead to the guilty party in a last-minute call? Who’s gonna leave those breadcrumbs, audra? He may believe that I would set up billy, but he would never trust me to set up my own mother.

Audra: Well, you know, maybe he just doesn’t want to reveal that part of his strategy yet. You know, tucker likes to be in control. He wouldn’t have told you the whole thing before he has proof you’re gonna get him what he wants.

Kyle: No. I think he has revealed his plan. He plans to pin it on me. I’m his sacrificial lamb. And I wouldn’t be surprised if he plans to double-cross you in the same way. It’s up to me to turn tucker’s plan against him before he turns it against us. So, are you with me? Or are you sticking with tucker?

Tucker: You have a price?

Ashley: Yeah. I just texted it to you.

Tucker: Well, you’re not kidding around, are you?

Ashley: Take it or leave it. Unless you need more time?

Tucker: No, it’s fine.

Ashley: Great. Um, I’ve already drawn up the paperwork, so my attorney will be sending the contracts over to you.

Tucker: Okay. And my lawyer will look it over.

Ashley: Perfect. I’m sure she’ll find everything in order. As you said, I want to get this done as soon as possible. Bye bye.

Tucker: Goodbye.

Ashley: Done. Now, we wait.

Jack: Dare I say, for the first time, I am feeling close to victory. Finally, we will put an end to tucker mccall.

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[ Knock on door ]

Phyllis: Oh, hey.

Danny: Hello.

Phyllis: Hi. I was hoping to find daniel here.

Danny: He just took off for a meeting.

Phyllis: Oh, I should know that since I’m his employee.

Danny: Well, I’m sure you can meet up with him over at the office.

Phyllis: Oh, no, that won’t do. Um, I just brought him this housewarming gift. It’s a succulent. They tell me you can’t kill them.

Danny: Oh.

Phyllis: Sort of like me.

Danny: Okay.

Phyllis: Too soon?

Danny: Yeah.

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Phyllis: Okay. Maybe I could just drop it off inside and somewhere where he’ll see it.

Danny: Oh, of course. Yeah. Come on in.

Phyllis: Thank you. I’ll just put it here. Are you working?

Danny: Yes.

Phyllis: Nice setup you have.

Danny: Oh, thank you.

Phyllis: Yeah. Well, I was hoping that I could maybe take daniel out to lunch, but since he’s not here… I mean, I don’t want to screw up your– your genius, creative flow. But maybe I can whisk you away instead.

Chase: Christine.

Christine: Hey. How are you feeling?

Chase: I’m good. I’m good. All healed up.

Christine: Oh, I’m so glad. I mean, a bullet isn’t exactly a great way to welcome in the new chief of police of genoa city. And congratulations again, by the way. You are exactly what the department needs.

Chase: About that. Um, do you mind?

Christine: Yeah.

Chase: Well, I’ve been meaning to call you. I’m, uh, I’m officially leaving the force.

Christine: What? You’re stepping down?

Chase: Yep. Paperwork’s already rolling and everything.

Christine: Oh, this because you were shot? Look, I understand how traumatic that could be. Not only for you but for the people who love you. But, chance, this is a drastic decision. Are you sure?

Chance: Yeah. I’ve given this a lot of thought. You know, it wasn’t spur of the moment or anything.

Christine: I’m just surprised. Righting wrongs, capturing the bad guys. That’s who you are. It’s– it’s been your life for as long as I can remember.

Chloe: Are you trying the peppermint mocha? Because I heard it’s delicious.

Nick: Yeah. Esther’s been pushing that pretty hard lately. It’s making me suspicious. I’m just gonna stick with my tea. See you.

Chloe: Hey, are– are you okay?

Nick: Yeah.

Chloe: Yeah? No– no, you’re not. And I know why.

Nick: You do?

Chloe: Sally.

Nick: Okay. We’re not gonna do this.

Chloe: No, nick. Wait. But really I–

Nick: Chloe, my relationship with sally is strictly professional now. And I’m fine with that.

Chloe: Well, I’m not. Look, I– I– I see– I see that it’s happening with my own two eyes. I mean, adam is pulling her back into his evil vortex.

Nick: That’s not my problem.

> Chloe: Yes, it is. You and sally were perfect. You can’t just throw that away. You have to make it work. You have to at least try.

Adam: This is good.

Sally: Yeah. Yeah. Good.

Adam: Mhm-hm. It’s not awkward at all.

Sally: It didn’t even cross my mind.

Adam: I just really don’t want to mess this up. I mean, not that there is anything to mess up. We’re just– just having lunch.

Sally: Yeah. I mean, what could go wrong?

Adam: With us? Everything. Or everything could go very right.

Sally: So, how do we do this whole nondate thing?

Adam: Well, um, I’m gonna have a salad. You’ll probably have a cheeseburger. Rare. And an iced tea because it’s a workday.

Sally: Well, you know me. And you have really thought this through.

Adam: I have. Because this is where we do best. The now. Just you, me, and the daily specials. Not the past, not the future.

Sally: What if I want dessert?

Adam: Oh, dessert is always available.

Sally: Do you really think that we can hit the reset button?

Adam: I’m sure as hell willing to try. And I’m hoping that you are too.

Jordan: It won’t be long now, eve. I promise you that, my sister. The high and mighty newman family will get exactly what they deserve. Every last one of them. And they will never see it coming. Oh, finally, an apb. Took ’em long enough. Oh, not a very flattering picture. “Anyone having any information should call the genoa city anonymous tip line. Immediately.”

Victor: I understand that you’re about to take on claire grace’s case.

Michael: Victor, before you bust my chops–

Victor: I’m not here to criticize you.

Michael: You aren’t?

Victor: No. I understand victoria’s compassion to want to help that woman. Okay? However, I’m concerned about the emotional doors this will open for victoria.

Michael: Meaning?

Victor: Victoria is not as tough as you think she is. Nor is nikki. They’re more fragile, especially after what they’ve gone through. That didn’t stop when we got home. This woman is still a danger. And I’m gonna protect my family come hell or high water.

Victoria: Mom? Hi.

Nikki: Hi, darling.

Victoria: You okay?

Nikki: What is it? What’s wrong?

Victoria: I can’t believe this is happening. So I didn’t think I needed swiffer,

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Victor: I’ve gotta be honest with you, as concerned as I am about…. nikki and what they did to her, pumping all that alcohol into her veins. Who knows what consequence that will have? I’m also concerned about victoria. This crazy woman nearly killed her. And now claims to be her daughter. This is utter madness.

Michael: A crazy woman who in fact saved all of your lives.

Victor: Wait a minute. Are you defending this monster?

Michael: Look, I’m convinced that jordan is a bona fide card-carrying monster. But claire grace, maybe not so much.

Victor: They can’t take the lawyer out of you. Can they? You’ve already taken on her case, haven’t you? Huh?

Michael: I met with claire. I heard what she had to say. There’s some real pain there, victor.

Victor: Give me a break, will you? Are you crazy or what? She’s putting you on. She’s pulling your leg. She’s nuts.

Michael: She’s also confused and troubled and someone’s child. Maybe even victoria and cole’S.

Victor: You don’t really believe that, do you?

Michael: We won’t know until the dna results come back. But whatever the case, claire deserves to find out who she is. She needs some help.

Victor: What if you work your lawyerly magic and this woman goes free? She comes back to haunt us.

Michael: What if we work our magic? And that woman actually has an opportunity to have a real life?

Victor: Let me make myself very clear. She nearly killed all of us. I want that woman behind bars.

Michael: Even if she’s your granddaughter?

Victor: Will you stop this nonsense?

Michael: All right. I’m going to be at claire’s arraignment today in oregon.

Victor: Wait a minute. I do not wish you good luck. You got that?

Nikki: What is it, darling? What is happening?

Victoria: Michael has agreed to take claire’s case.

Nikki: He has?

Victoria: Yes. He spoke with her at length. And he is as convinced as cole and I that claire is just as much a victim of jordan’s as we were.

Nikki: Well, she’s either a victim or an award-winning actress.

Victoria: I know, mom. I know that more questions need to be answered, but michael is on his way to oregon now for her arraignment. So claire could be– she could be free on bail by today.

Nikki: Are you kidding me?

Victoria: Look, we wanted to move quickly on this, whatever it takes.

Nikki: Let me guess. You’re posting her bail?

Victoria: Well, claire doesn’t have anyone else.

Nikki: Sweetheart. Do you really think this is a good idea?

Victoria: I don’t know if it’s a good idea. I don’t know. But it’s– it’s the right thing to do.

Nikki: And because of your big heart, that psychotic young woman could be out on the streets, running loose. God knows where. Honey, could you please get me a drink of water?

Victoria: Yeah, of course. Cole and I discussed it with michael and he’s gonna do some legal maneuvering to see if he can get claire relocated to genoa city.

Nikki: What? I mean, you’re not expecting her to live with you, are you?

Victoria: No, mom. Of course not. The goal is to have her placed in a mental health facility where she can start receiving the treatment that she needs immediately.

Nikki: She’s really gotten to you, hasn’t she?

Victoria: Look, claire was scared and she was really confused. But when she found out that jordan had lied to her, and used her and groomed her all this time… she really regretted everything that she had done.

Nikki: Maybe. Or maybe this is part of a bigger scheme. Feeding on your compassion and your uncertainty as to whether she really is your daughter. And like magic, you get an amazing attorney. She goes free. She finds jordan and the two of them launch another deadly campaign on our family.

Jordan: Is this the genoa city police tip line? I have information about that woman you’re looking for. I’m afraid she’s gonna do something to hurt that poor newman family again.

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Adam: Oh, I– I almost forgot. You used to douse your burger and fries in this.

Sally: Is this safe? Bringing our past into our lunch?

Adam: You know, hot sauce is– is timeless.

Sally: Well, you speak the truth, sir.

Adam: So how’s work?

Sally: Yeah. It’s great. I wake up every single morning, excited for the possibilities and all of our projects. And now that I have my wing woman working with me again, the sky is the limit.

Adam: I’m glad that chloe came on board.

Sally: Are you?

Adam: I know that she despises me.

Sally: Well, I wouldn’t say that she despises you.

Adam: You wouldn’t say that?

Sally: Chloe… hates you to the bone.

Adam: Thank you.

Sally: Well–

Adam: For that.

Sally: Just keeping it real.

Adam: Regardless of how chloe feels about me. I’m just glad that you’re working with a friend. And someone you trust. Someone that will… you know, always have your back.

Nick: It is not my job to save sally from adam. She needs to figure that out on her own.

Chloe: But you and sally were magic.

Nick: Look, I liked what we had. I thought it was good, but… adam did what he does best. He blew it up.

Chloe: Okay. So then un-blow it up, nick. Help her see who he really is.

Nick: It’s too late for that.

Chloe: No, it’s not. Because there’s still a chance for you and sally.

Nick: Chloe, adam is a disaster.

Chloe: Yeah. Well, I’m not gonna argue with you on that.

Nick: And everybody knows that and they steer clear of him. But not sally. She knows exactly who he is. And she was willing to risk everything to be with him. That tells me everything I need to know.

Chloe: Okay. And that’s exactly why you need to do something. I mean, nothing about the situation with adam is rational. He has confused her. He has messed with her mind. Sally cannot be held responsible.

Nick: Sally’s an adult.

Chloe: And you abandoned her.

Nick: No, I did not. I backed away so I could give her some time to figure things out on her own.

Chloe: Well, guess what? Sally thinks you don’t want to be with her. All she needs is for you to say that you want to give your relationship another chance. And she will make the right decision. I mean, nick, if you really love her, how can you give up so easily?

Victoria: Mom, if claire sincerely wants to get better, doesn’t she deserve a chance?

Nikki: You’re closer to believing she actually is your daughter, aren’t you?

Victoria: I’m waiting for the dna results.

Nikki: Well, and that’s another thing. You said that claire only agreed to a dna test if you got her an attorney. My, she’s the self-serving sort, isn’t she? What if she changes her mind?

Victoria: Cole and i already thought of that. We didn’t get a– a sample from her directly. Cole went back to the lake house and he found– he found some items with her dna. And he took those and samples from us to get a rush dna test.

Nikki: Good. Then you’ll have your answers with or without her cooperation.

Victoria: Yes, we will. We will.

Nikki: You know what I think?

Victoria: I’m sure you’re going to tell me, mom.

Nikki: I think that she is playing on your confusion and compassion and using it to her own advantage. And honey, no good can come from that.

Victoria: She might be my daughter.

Nikki: I know. But baby, even if she is so much time has passed. You can’t go back.

Victoria: I know. I know.

Nikki: So… what are you hoping for in the future?

Victoria: I can’t even begin to think about that. That this baby that cole and I… mourned all these years, could be alive. It’s just– it’s really too much. I just– I have to focus on what’s in front of me right now. Which is a very damaged young woman, who needs help. Who’s been horribly corrupted and manipulated by jordan’s obsession with our family.

Jordan: I saw a woman matching the description right here in genoa city. At the south side motel. It was terrifying. I felt if– if she came all this way, she must be up to something no good. So I wanted to call you pronto. Yes. The south side motel. 4836 north laurel drive. Room 158. You’re welcome. I’m very happy to help you bring this evil woman to justice. It won’t be long now.

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Phyllis: Is this new music you’re working on?

Danny: Yeah. It’s, uh, a new song I’m fine-tuning. Gonna put it on the new album.

Phyllis: New album? Oh, my gosh, danny. That’s so exciting.

Danny: Yeah. It’s been a long time. I can’t tell you how, um, energized I feel. I mean, it’s gonna be so good getting back into the recording studio.

Phyllis: I’m so excited for you. Hey, that song that I helped you with, is that gonna be on your new album?

Danny: Absolutely.

Phyllis: Gosh, I love that. I helped you with that bridge thing you said, right?

Danny: Yeah.

Phyllis: You said that I inspired you.

Danny: That’s right. You did.

Phyllis: I love that. I’m sort of like your muse, right? Unless christine is your muse?

Danny: You know what? I am really hungry and I am going to take you up on that lunch offer. What do you say?

Chance: It wasn’t an easy decision. But it’s the right one.

Christine: I understand that. I’m sure your mom’s thrilled.

Chance: Yeah. That’s putting it mildly.

Christine: So, have you given any thoughts of what you’re gonna do?

Chance: Well, jill has offered me a position at chancellor-winters.

Christine: Huh. Ah, the corporate world.

Chance: You say it like it’s a bad thing.

Christine: Chance… you have saved lives. You’ve protected people who can’t protect themselves. You’re the best of the best. The world needs more chance chancellors, not more businessmen.

Chance: Not everybody in business is a ruthless cutthroat, you know? Who knows? Maybe I’ll do some good.

Christine: Of course, you– I have– I have no doubt. I shouldn’t be negative. I should wish you well and say all the best, but…

[ Sighs ] There is just this part of me that finds it hard to believe that you’re gonna be able to walk away from something that’s so important to you.

Chance: Yeah.

Victor: There you are, my sweetheart.

Victoria: Hi, dad. It’s so good to see you.

Victor: Same to you. How are you?

Nikki: I’m fine.

Victor: Yeah?

Nikki: I came home from work early today but I’m okay.

Victor: Okay. You haven’t heard a word from that, uh, jordan woman?

Nikki: No.

Victor: Maybe that’s because they’re closing in on her.

Nikki: They have a lead?

Victor: They saw a woman fitting her description checking into a motel on the outskirts of town.

Nikki: Oh, my god. She’s here, in genoa city?

Victor: No one is sure yet. I’m going to check it out. Okay?

Victoria: If jordan is in town, then she’s not done with us.

Victor: That’s right. That is why, my sweetheart, you need to stay here at the ranch. I want you to be safe and sound.

Nikki: You want me to hide?

Victor: No, sweetheart, I want you to be safe.

Nikki: Victor, no. I’m not going to let that woman keep me prisoner ever again.

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Nick: Nothing about this has been easy. But I’ve accepted it. Sally wants adam. It’s who she’s always wanted.

Chloe: No. That is– is not true. Adam is tricking sally to make her believe he is what she wants. He’s just manipulating her. You are the one, nick. You are the one that she needs. You are the one that can love her the way that she deserves to be loved. Adam is just gonna break her heart, again. And I cannot stand by and watch that snake turn my friend into roadkill again.

Nick: Um, the fact that you’ve always been in my corner means a lot. Thank you. It’s gonna work out. All right? Maybe not the way you were hoping, but it will work out.

Chloe: Nick. Nick. You– you are sweet and dreamy. And strong and sane. Sally is so great. You could be great together. All you have to do is fight for her. Please.

Sally: Am I leaving the now zone if I ask how things are going at newman? Are you and your dad still hugging it out?

Adam: We are.

Sally: Well, victor. Who knew he had it in him?

Adam: Yeah, it’s a whole new era of… positive connection, and… communication. At least for now.

Sally: Man, wild. I mean, you went back to newman to… try and tear it apart. Now you’re like teacher’s pet. I really don’t even understand how that’s possible.

Adam: Well, you know, there is this radical concept called honesty.

Sally: Honesty? Novel approach for you.

Adam: I know, right?

Sally: It’s a big risk. It could have totally backfired.

Adam: Well, it was worth the risk, to be honest with you. When I believed that victor was ill… everything shifted. I mean, how I felt about him. Everything that I thought I knew. And then it hit me. I’m not ready to let the old man go.

Sally: Because you love him?

Adam: If we’re keeping it real? More like if victor and i are destined to battle to the death… I’m gonna need him in peak form.

Victor: Sweetheart, there’s nothing wrong with staying at home and working from here for a few days.

Nikki: I will not let jordan win.

Victor: Listen to me. That woman is very dangerous, and you know it. And she’s targeting you specifically.

Victoria: I wonder why she’s targeting you, mom, instead of dad? I mean, you’re the one that her sister seemed so obsessed with.

Victor: That’s an old story. Okay? I once had an affair with her sister, eve howard. And I rejected her. A nutcase as well. This jordan woman never got over it. So she wants to get even with me by hurting my wife. Oh, good. My man is at the motel. What? But they found evidence that the jordan woman is intending to do some more damage.

Nikki: But she isn’t there?

[ Victor sighs ]

Victor: No. I’m gonna go there myself and check it out. One second here. Nicholas.

Nick: What’s up, dad?

Victor: Listen, there’s some development regarding this jordan woman. So meet me at the athletic club, okay?

Nick: Yeah. I’m on my way.

Victor: All right. Thank you. You stay here.

Nikki: All right.

Victor: Thank you. I want you to be safe. Okay, my darling, I’ll keep you informed, okay?

Victoria: Oh, and daddy, please be careful.

Victor: Okay.

Nikki: Jordan in genoa city. That is terrifying.

Victoria: Mom, I was gonna go into the office but I can just as easily work from here. I don’t want you to be alone.

Nikki: No, honey, don’t worry about me. I’ll– I’ll be fine.

Summer: Hey, you.

Chance: Hi.

Summer: This looks kind of serious.

Christine: Chance was just telling me about his plans to leave the force.

Summer: And I take it you don’t approve of his decision?

Christine: Well, I mean, it’s gonna take some getting used to. Protect and serve is in this man’s dna. I’m having a little bit of a hard time picturing him in an office with numbers and quarterly reports.

Summer: Well, luckily, business is also in his dna. So I think he’s gonna be amazing.

Christine: Yeah. I have no doubt.

Chance: Well, you’re making some changes as well, right? You’re stepping down from da. Getting into pro bono work, I hear.

Christine: Mhm-hm. It’s a way I can help people who need it the most. Listen, I, um, I really wish you the best. Okay?

Chance: Thank you. Same to you.

Christine: Thanks. I’ll see you soon.

Chance: See you.

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Phyllis: Cricket. What a surprise.

Christine: It certainly is.

Danny: Yeah, uh, phyllis came by to take daniel for lunch and I, you know, I was there and she got me instead.

Christine: She did.

Phyllis: He was working so hard on his album. Do you know that I inspired one of his songs?

Christine: Really?

Phyllis: He was working so hard. I just begged him to go out with me and he graciously accepted my invitation.

Christine: Yeah. That’s– that’s danny. Gracious to a fault.

Phyllis: Well, anyway, I don’t want to keep you. You seem like you’re on your way out, so…

Christine: Can I talk to you for a sec?

Danny: Yeah, of course. Um, I’ll, uh, I’ll be right back.

Phyllis: Okay.

Danny: Hey. Is everything okay?

Christine: Having lunch with phyllis? Really? We had such a wonderful night. I thought, I– I don’t know. It meant a lot to me. So did I get that wrong? Because now you’re here with her, I…

Danny: Cricket…

Christine: Okay. Wait, I– I just heard what I said back. I sound like a jealous teenager.

Phyllis: So, you guys catching a little lunch?

Summer: Uh, no, we just, um, ran into each other here.

Chance: Yeah.

Phyllis: Same with danny and me.

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Victor: Ah, there you are. So… what are you looking at?

Victoria: I don’t want to leave you, mom. It just doesn’t feel right.

Nikki: Don’t be silly, darling. I’ll be perfectly fine.

Victoria: Are you sure?

Nikki: Our security team is already on high alert. You’re just as– just as bad as your father.

Victoria: It’s because I love you.

Nikki: Well, that’s what he always says too. But don’t worry, I will be perfectly fine. I love you too.

Victoria: All right. Just make sure that you call me if that jordan woman texts you anything.

Nikki: I will.

Victoria: Okay. I love you.

Nikki: Love you.

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Victor: You need to let this go, son.

Nick: Someone had almost convinced me otherwise. But it looks like sally’s exactly where she wants to be.

Adam: Dessert?

Sally: If I have dessert, I am going to need a nap. And I have a full afternoon ahead of me. So, um… I’m sure you do too.

Adam: I do.

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Sally: Is it getting weird again?

Adam: Nope, not at all. I’m just trying to figure out how to proceed.

Sally: Sounds tricky.

Adam: I think this went pretty well.

Sally: Surprisingly.

Adam: So, what do you think? Are we ready for a straight-up date or is that moving too fast? Where we get a picnic in the park.

Sally: It’s december.

Adam: Cocktails, then. I mean, I don’t want to push.

Sally: I think we should just go for it. It’s kind of our style.

Adam: For better or worse?

Sally: Then dinner it is.

Danny: Phyllis and I, we– we share a son, and… she’s struggling right now.

Christine: Yeah. But she’s brought that on herself.

Danny: Yes. She has. But she is trying so hard right now to–

Christine: Yeah. I know. I know. Be a better person.

Danny: And I believe it. She just needs some help getting there, you know? And… this lunch with phyllis is, it’s really just two old friends enjoying themselves. And– and reconnecting. And that’s it.

Christine: Is that what dinner was? Just two old friends enjoying each other?

Danny: No. No, I– I’d like to think our dinner was about the future. Not the past. And I– I really hope we can do it again.

Christine: So do I.

Victor: Good work.

Nick: Thank you.

Victor: Well, I’ll be damned.

Nick: Looks like jordan brought all of her favorite things, including her sister.

Victor: Something about this doesn’t seem right.

Nick: What do you mean?

Victor: Too easy. Just a tip to come here? This is obviously a setup.

Claire: They said I had a visitor but I didn’t expect it to be you.

Michael: Who were you expecting?

Claire: Good point.

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Michael: You did ask for my help, claire. Didn’t you?

Claire: Yeah, but i didn’t think you’d actually come back.

Michael: Well, I’m here. And this is what we’re gonna do. I’m going to request your immediate release so that you can enter a mental health diversion program.

Claire: It’s that simple?

Michael: Well, there’s a mountain of paperwork to be filed and judges to be convinced along the way. But, um, yes… it’s relatively simple. However, there is one thing I’m gonna need you to do.

Claire: What’s that?

Michael: Plead guilty by reason of insanity.

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Daniel: Hey.

Heather: Sorry, I probably– I should have called first.

Daniel: No, no, no, it’s fine. Come on in, please.

Heather: Okay. I just picked up the keys to our new place and lucy said you were here, so I thought I would drop them by. We are so excited about the move. The place you found is perfect for us.

Daniel: Good. Good. Glad it’s all falling into place. You guys are gonna be all settled in soon.

Heather: Yes. Um, I really– I can’t thank you enough. I bought you a coffee on me. It’s the least I could do.

Daniel: Thank you.

Heather: Yeah, I– I almost got one for lily, but I just– I figured she probably wouldn’t be here. She’d be at the office already.

Daniel: No, no, no. She’s not here and she’s not at the office either.

Heather: No?

Daniel: No. Uh, lily actually had to leave town for a bit and she’s probably gonna be gone for a while. Um, hang on, let me go throw some clothes on real quick.

Audra: Nikki, you’re here. Thank god you’re okay. I was so worried about you. I heard you had some sort of seizure.

Nikki: You were misinformed. There was no seizure.

Audra: But I thought–

Nikki: No seizure, okay. I’m fine.

Audra: Right. Well, you know, there are quite a few things that we need to go over. I– I left you a few voicemails. And, you know, I haven’t been able to get a hold of claire either. I mean, where is she, by the way? She hasn’t called me back.

Nikki: Don’t ask me about her. I don’t want to talk about her.

Nate: I’m really looking forward to digging into this new position.

Devon: I’m looking forward to seeing what you can do. Hopefully, we can make it work this time.

Nate: Count on it. So, um, tell me more about the product and content development position. Are there, um, specific, uh, projects you want me to focus on or?

Devon: Yes, I actually want you to take a look at the portfolio of our top priorities and give us your thoughts. Give us some of that big idea thinking that you showed us before.

Nate: Great. I’m sure I can handle that.

Devon: Good. Good. I also want to introduce you to a new employee that we just hired away from one of our biggest competitors. She’s very, very knowledgeable. She’s got a lot of background. Got a lot of resources I think we could use. And I figured if anybody can pick her brain and try to figure out how to maximize her value, it’s you.

Nate: Got it. Again, I appreciate the confidence.

Devon: For sure. And also know that with lily being away, I’m probably gonna be asking a little more of you than I usually would, so just be ready for that.

Nate: Okay. I have no distractions. My uh, total focus will be on chancellor-winters. I don’t want lily to feel like she has to rush back if her daughter needs her.

Devon: That’s good to hear.

Nate: That’s what family is for. Again, man, um, thank you. Thank you for giving me another shot. It feels good to be, you know, accepted back into the company. But most importantly, the family.

Devon: Well, it’s– it’s good to have you back, but you gotta stop thanking me so much. We’re never gonna get any work done.

Nate: Uh, it’s just, uh, it’s just gonna be a relief to, you know, to focus just on the work instead of constantly looking over your shoulder. You know, covering your ass because of the nonstop newman family politics. That can be exhausting.

Devon: I can imagine. But you’re done with them now. You’re with us.

Nate: All right. And I don’t want to dwell on that. I’m just grateful for the chance to show you, lily, and uh, aunt mamie that you made the right decision in putting your faith in me.

Devon: Well, I believe you. So enough with the gratitude for today. Let’s get to work, all right? As a teenager I struggled with acne.

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Nate: Well, I, uh, better get busy. I will take a look at that portfolio you mentioned.

Devon: Cool.

Nate: And, uh, I’ll see you see you back at the office.

Devon: Sounds good. I’ll be there soon.

Nate: Victoria.

Victoria: Hello, nate. Devon.

Devon: Hi, victoria.

Victoria: Hi.

Devon: How you doing?

Victoria: It’s nice to see you. I’m doing well. Uh, it’s good to see you and nate getting along. I mean, it seems like tensions have eased between the two of you.

Devon: Oh, yeah. It’s a good thing, right?

Victoria: Yeah. It’s great. It’s great. Um, could that mean that he’s back at chancellor-winters?

Devon: Huh. Yeah, actually. Just on a trial basis though. We did our due diligence and know what went down at newman.

Victoria: Hm. Yeah. I’m sure you were very thorough.

Devon: Oh, yeah. Extremely. But it’s important to my family to have him back at the company, so it’s important to me.

Victoria: I couldn’t agree with you more. And for what it’s worth, I don’t think he set out to undermine or betray my dad. I know him. I know the kind of person he is and I– I know that he had my father’s best interests at heart.

Devon: That’s very nice to hear considering how the rest of your family feels. ‘Cause I know victor has made it clear that he’s lost all trust in nate.

Victoria: Well, he’s wrong. You know, sometimes the people that we suspect the worst of aren’t the true enemy. Anyway.

Devon: Well…

Victoria: Oh, cole, I don’t know if you’ve ever met devon.

Cole: No.

Victoria: Neil winter’s son.

Cole: Oh, is that right?

Victoria: Yeah.

Cole: Yeah. I always remember neil as being such a good friend to victoria.

Devon: Oh, yeah. Yeah. He was the best. It’s a pleasure to meet you though.

Cole: You as well.

Devon: I have to take off, but I’m sure I’ll be seeing the two of you around.

Victoria: All right. See you around.

Devon: Take care. Good to meet you.

Cole: You as well. Thank you.

Victoria: Okay, you’re back. So, how did things go with the lake house?

Cole: It was like stepping back into a living hell.

Nikki: I’m sorry, audra. I shouldn’t have lashed out at you like that. There’s no way that you could know this, so I will tell you. Claire does not work here anymore.

Audra: What? I don’t understand.

Nikki: She’s not the person she presented herself to be. It was all a charade.

Audra: A charade?

Nikki: She lied and manipulated her way into this company to set a trap for me and my family.

Audra: Okay. I’m sorry, nikki, but this just doesn’t make any sense.

Nikki: You are correct. It does not make any sense. That girl is a psychopath. She and this other woman who claimed to be her aunt tried to kill us. Me, victor, victoria, nicholas, all of us.

Audra: Oh, my god. Is– is everyone all right?

Nikki: Yes, we all survived. Thank god, but it could have ended very differently.

Audra: Nikki, I– why would she do that?

Nikki: Who knows what goes on in her twisted mind? All I know is she and her aunt lured us to oregon to kill us. And she used me as bait to get them there.

Audra: So claire, the– the sweet, ambitious go getter. That was all an act?

Nikki: Ah, she’s a very good actress.

Audra: She fooled us all. But you know, I had this nagging feeling that something about her wasn’t quite trustworthy. But nothing that would approach the level of evil you’re talking about.

Nikki: All right. Now, our family needs your discretion. Can I trust you to keep our confidence?

Audra: Yeah, of course. You must still be reeling from everything you went through.

Nikki: It was a horrific ordeal.

Audra: Well, do you want to take some time off? Yeah, I can hold down the fort and cover things here.

Nikki: No, no. I think I need the distraction of work right now. Something for my mind to focus on. Um, why don’t you fill me in on what went on here? Why were you trying to reach me? Let’s start there.

Heather: Mattie really, really needs her mother at a time like this. I mean, she– she has to be devastated.

Daniel: Yeah. I spoke with lily earlier. Mattie’s still pretty broken up about everything. Fortunately, she escaped the fire without being harmed, but she was close to the professor that lost his life.

Heather: It must be traumatic for everyone involved. I mean, I’m sure lily’s probably gonna want to be there as long as her daughter needs her. Don’t you think?

Daniel: Probably. I just keep thinking about how I would react if lucy had to deal with something like this.

Heather: Oh, no, no, no. The– the– the thought alone is upsetting enough.

Daniel: The worrying, the waiting. The not knowing if they’re okay. And then after the fact, watching them go through dealing with the loss of someone, you know, that she was close to.

Heather: Yeah. I mean, you just want to be there for your little girl in every possible way.

Daniel: Makes me think about all the times that I missed with her. You know, the times that I wasn’t there for her.

Heather: Well, you are there now. Isn’t that what really matters? When you have chronic kidney disease…

Daniel: Thank you.

Heather: You’re thanking me?

Daniel: Mm-hmm. For being so supportive. You could easily still be angry with me for how I spiraled out back in savannah.

Heather: Daniel, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I am inspired and amazed and impressed how you turned your life around. Lucy and I were just talking about it the other day. We feel like we have the man back that we thought we had lost, but better. So, let’s put that pain and hurt behind us. How does that sound?

Daniel: Pretty damn good. And you have no idea how much your forgiveness means to me.

Heather: You are doing the hard part. I’m just recognizing the changes that you made.

Daniel: Well, that makes all my hard work worth it then. But you know, I’m still never going to forgive myself for the way I treated you and lucy.

Heather: Okay. But the good news is as far as your daughter is concerned, you have more than made up for it. I mean, she loves being here with you. And that’s a beautiful thing that we can give her.

Daniel: No. Yeah. Me and my dad, he, uh, said something to me earlier that really resonated with me. Um… he was talking about how you should never waste a single moment that you’re given. I think moving forward, that’s exactly what I intend to do.

Heather: Your dad is a very wise man. But has he shared with you his secret pasta sauce recipe?

Daniel: No. And he’s being a real jerk about it too. I guess all of that, you know, make every moment matter crap doesn’t apply to spaghetti.

Abby: Hey, don’t forget to give me your inventory list. I’m gonna put in an order this afternoon. Thanks. Oh, hello.

Devon: Hey, pretty lady.

Abby: Oh, my favorite customer in the house.

Devon: How you doing?

Abby: Something’s bothering you. What’s up?

Devon: What? You can tell? That I was doing a good job at being positive today.

Abby: About what?

Devon: Oh, it’s nate’s first official day back at the company.

Abby: Mm. That’s a good thing, right? I mean, especially with lily being out of town, I would think you’d need the extra help?

Devon: That’s what I thought too. Until your sister showed up where we were at.

Abby: Victoria?

Devon: Mm-hmm. Things were going pretty well between me and nate and then this cold breeze blew in the room.

Abby: Ah, I take it that nate and victoria haven’t smoothed things over?

Devon: Does not seem like it, no. And now, I’m worried because nate’s essentially coming off this one-two punch of getting fired by victor and possibly ended things with victoria. And I’m sure he’s affected by it, which is understandable. I just don’t want him to get distracted at a time though when we really need him to be focused.

Abby: Devon, please don’t tell me that you’re feeling like rehiring your cousin was a mistake.

Audra: The marketing campaign to launch the new website is– starts to drop next week. Everything’s in place, uh, for all the hits it’s expected to generate.

Nikki: Good. That…

Audra: Um, and the contracts haven’t come back from legal for that celebrity blog we wanted to acquire. Unless you’ve changed your mind about that?

Nikki: She ne’er shall force an echo more.

Audra: Nikki.

Nikki: Thrilling to think. Poor child of sin.

Audra: Nikki.

Nikki: It was the dead who groaned with it. Claire!

Audra: Nikki! Are you all right?

Victoria: I don’t know how you did it.

Cole: Believe me. It wasn’t easy. The police had it all cordoned off as a crime scene and I had to find a way to try to sneak in without breaking that yellow tape.

Victoria: Going back into that place would have creeped me out.

Cole: I know it would have. And that’s why I did it. Believe me. It was, uh, it was very unsettling being back in that house again.

Victoria: Well, did you find anything that we can use?

Cole: Yeah, I found claire’s bedroom. And I grabbed a hairbrush, a toothbrush, a couple of other items just in case. So now, all we need is the samples from the two of us so the lab can compare them.

Victoria: God. I mean, the situation is just so crazy. Honestly, I’ve been an emotional wreck. I just keep thinking what if claire really is our– our little baby eve? But then, I mean, my mind just races, and then I think what if she’s not? And then it races in an– in another direction.

Cole: Either way, we’re gonna do everything we can to get her the help she needs.

Victoria: Yeah. Absolutely. I mean, we can’t turn our back on her. What can we do?

Cole: I think that we need to find some way to connect with her. I mean, she doesn’t deserve everything that my aunt brought down on her.

Victoria: Absolutely not.

Cole: You know, she– she could have lived an entirely different life.

Victoria: And if it turns out that we’re not her parents and this whole thing is– is just a lie, I honestly, I still want to find a way to help her.

Cole: I know what you mean. But we can’t do anything until we get the answers that we need.

Victoria: But even when we get the answers, it’s just gonna bring more questions. Kayaking is my thing.

Audra: Nikki? Did you hear anything I said?

Nikki: What? Um, what? What did you say?

Audra: I was asking if you still wanted to go through with the celebrity blog contract.

Nikki: Oh, yeah. Uh, celebrity blog… um, you know, maybe– maybe I haven’t completely gotten over this.

Audra: Yeah. You probably need some time to get it out of your system.

Nikki: What do you mean out of my system? Oh. Oh, yeah. It– it will take time.

Audra: Yeah. You know, that’s not an experience one gets over easily. I can only imagine the rage you must have felt. Still feel.

Nikki: I get so furious thinking about how vulnerable we were in the hands of claire and her aunt, but I have to get over it because I won’t let them win.

Audra: You know, I– I can understand that. I hate feeling even a hint of weakness in myself, you know. But sometimes circumstances are out of our control. It happens to the best of us. But day by day, little by little, you’ll get over the shock of it all and you’ll feel like your old rule the world self again.

Nikki: Yeah. Let’s hope so.

Audra: You know, I know what you need. How about we go out, grab some lunch and we can go over everything at the athletic club.

Nikki: You know, um, I don’t think so. I– I’m not quite ready to go out in public, but you go. Um, maybe you can bring me back a salad or something.

Audra: I don’t mean to overstep, you know, but it’s okay to lean on people sometimes. Even if you are the invincible nikki newman. There’s no shame in it. But I got you. One salad coming right up.

Nikki: Thank you. Would you mind closing the door behind you?

Daniel: So, you signed your lease, you picked up your keys, when do you officially move in?

Heather: Soon. Very, very soon. Lucy, she cannot wait.

Daniel: Well, you know, if you need any help, I’m available.

Heather: Oh, thank you. It’s not like we have a lot of heavy lifting to do though. I mean, we’re essentially moving out of the athletic club with our personal belongings and our stuff is being delivered out of storage later this week. Everything else is being shipped from portugal. But I really do appreciate the offer.

Daniel: Yeah. Of course. I gotta say though, I– I hope, I really, really, really hope that lucy is as bossy with you about her room as she was with me. That girl had a lot of demands.

Heather: Mm-hmm. Don’t I know. But I have a feeling she will not be happy until I hire the same decorator and recreate the magic, so thank you very much for that.

Daniel: What are you talking about? You can totally do it. You have like a great sense of design and style.

Heather: No, I– you must have forgotten. You’re the one with the creative eye and I’m the, uh, you know, the more practical one. And that’s– that’s why we were such a good team. And I’m afraid to say it, but our daughter does not appreciate my practical styling and she definitely inherited your artistic flair.

Daniel: Well, that can be more of a curse than a blessing.

Heather: Fair. Look, daniel, I– I don’t know if I’ve said it enough, but the both of us, we– we cannot thank you enough for everything you’ve done. I mean, from finding us the perfect place to live to putting in a good word at chancellor-winters. Did I tell you that I will be reporting there, um, for duty soon?

Daniel: Good. That’s fantastic. I’m– I’m– I am so happy that it’s all working out for you. You know, it means everything to me to have lucy so close again. I just want to say, I hope you know that you can always count on me.

Heather: Thank you. Can I count on you to join me for lunch? Man cannot survive on coffee alone. I don’t know if you’re aware of that fact? And uh, with everything you’ve done, fairly certain I owe you a sandwich.

Abby: I know that you were worried when nate got fired from newman, but honestly, I think my dad is just as much at fault with that stunt that he pulled.

Devon: Oh, yeah, for sure. I mean, that was classic victor. I imagine it was very scary for your family to believe that he was losing his mind.

Abby: Yeah. I mean, I can’t believe he put them through that. They keep me out of the loop on most things, but I guess it’s a good thing because I’m out of the drama.

Devon: Yeah. I think it’s great you were spared from all that worrying.

Abby: But if nate was trying to put my dad away just so victoria could regain control of the company.

Devon: Well, nate claims that that was not his intent. That he was just looking out for the company and for your dad. And I want to believe him. We all do. Victoria seems to.

Abby: Well, that’s a good thing. I mean, she doesn’t give the benefit of the doubt to anyone. So, if she believes him…

Devon: Yeah. No, she definitely is on his side, but nate feels like she didn’t have his back. Which could create resentment. And then that could cloud his judgment. And I just don’t need him making any mistakes right now. So I didn’t think I needed swiffer,

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Abby: So much to do.

Devon: I know. You really don’t have anybody else.

Abby: Heather, daniel.

Daniel: Hey.

Abby: Did you stop by for a quick lunch? You’ve come to the right place.

Devon: It’s good to see you both.

Daniel: Yeah. I spoke with lily earlier today.

Devon: I did too. She called pretty early considering the time difference. She misses home.

Daniel: Yeah. I bet she does. But, you know, right now, she’s exactly where she needs to be. With mattie.

Devon: Yeah. Absolutely.

Abby: Well, heather, how is genoa city treating you? Are you getting all settled in?

Heather: Relocating can be stressful, but I’ve done my fair share of it. This– this move is going surprisingly smoothly.

Abby: Well, that’s great. Congratulations.

Heather: Thanks. I’m excited. I, uh, just got a new job at this amazing new company. Maybe you’ve heard of it? Chancellor-winters.

Abby: Wow. Yes, that is amazing.

Devon: I guess we can officially welcome you on board. So, I’m very happy to have your legal skills.

Heather: I’m very happy to be there. And now that daniel helped me find the perfect place to live, I am feeling a lot more balanced and settled than I have felt in a very, very long time.

Abby: Well, that says a lot since you’ve been living a glamorous european lifestyle.

Heather: Oh, no. I– I– I wouldn’t call it all that glamorous. When– when I got here, I rediscovered what centers me and I realized how unbalanced my life was in portugal. I had to take a good hard look at myself and I do accept that I made some bad decisions, for the wrong reasons.

Daniel: Well, I think you’re just being a little hard on yourself now.

Heather: No, no, no, no. I-m– I’m not. That’s why I cannot thank you enough for giving me the right reason to get away from– from all of it. So, moving my daughter back here to be closer to her dad made all the sense in the world.

Devon: Sure.

Heather: And now I’m in exactly the right place at just the right time.

Victoria: No, we need to be prepared for how we handle it if it is true.

Cole: It’s hard to face. We buried eve all of those years ago. We loved her. We grieved for her. It was painful. And it still haunts me.

Victoria: Well, I don’t feel like the hole in my heart ever healed because I always– I was hoping that…

Cole: I know.

Victoria: Maybe, we never lost her at all.

Cole: That would be a bit of a miracle.

Victoria: Yeah.

Cole: I’m sorry, vicky.

Victoria: For what?

Cole: I’m so– I’m sorry that you’re being put through this. I know how hard it must be for you.

Victoria: Well, it’s the same for you. It’s okay. I mean, we’ll get through it, right? No matter how things turn out with claire, we’ll just– we’ll be there for each other. Michael.

Cole: Hey.

Victoria: Hey. How did it go?

Cole: Did you meet with clare?

Michael: I did.

Victoria: And?

Michael: I can see now why you’re both so conflicted. My late father-in-law lit up a room,

Daniel: There you go.

Abby: There you go.

Heather: Thank you.

Abby: There you go.

Daniel: Thank you.

Abby: Let me know if you need anything.

Daniel: Yeah. So, when do you officially start the new gig?

Heather: Well, now that all the I’s are dotted, I’m hoping right away.

Daniel: That’s fantastic. I mean, I could really use you in the legal department. You know, in case any licensing issues happen to come up with the games.

Heather: Uh-huh. So, you’re already expecting some legal issues? Oh, I should warn you. I am not one of those loophole lawyers. I stick to the letter of the law.

Daniel: Yeah. I would assume you would.

Heather: When you seek the truth with all your heart, the road is paved with justice.

Daniel: Okay. Come on now. That’s a line straight out of chelsea’s game. Don’t tell me that you’ve played it.

Heather: Played it? I mean, I– I got to emotional warrior level 72.

Devon: Abby? What’s on your mind?

Abby: Nothing.

Devon: Really?

Abby: I was just thinking that it’s nice to see heather. I mean, she’s found her footing, you know, and she brought lucy here to be close to daniel. It’s good for a father and daughter to be close.

Devon: Yeah. It is. Why would it not be?

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Abby: When did you say lily was coming home again?

[ Knock on door ]

Nikki: Just a minute. Come in.

Audra: Your salad, as promised.

Nikki: Thanks. That was fast.

Audra: Huh, not as fast as it should have been. But you’re feeling better, I hope?

Nikki: Um, actually I’m feeling a little tired. I’m more worn out than I realized. I– I don’t know if I can make it for the full day.

Audra: You should go home. Get some rest. No, I– I can cover things here.

Nikki: Are you sure? I have a couple of meetings this afternoon.

Audra: Don’t worry about it. I’ll take care of it. You know, the most important thing is for you to recover.

Nikki: Well. All right.

Audra: Here. Take your salad.

Nikki: Oh.

Audra: Maybe you’ll feel better after you’ve eaten something.

Nikki: Yeah. Thank you. Thanks for everything.

Michael: Jordan really did one hell of a number on claire’s head. That young woman is deeply, deeply troubled.

Victoria: Well, from what she told us, she lived a pretty tragic life.

Michael: I had a hard time reconciling the scared, traumatized figure I met with the heinous act she’s being charged with.

Victoria: How is she holding up in jail?

Michael: You know, I think she’s a bit detached from the reality of it all. Clearly scared.

Cole: Oh, I would think anyone in her position would be.

Michael: She’s completely disillusioned. Feels there’s no one in her life that she could trust. Unsure of who she really is.

Victoria: Oh, what a nightmare.

Michael: I mean, claire seems to be paralyzed by the realization that someone she loved and thought loved her, her great aunt, kidnapped her at birth. Who could treat someone so cruelly? Look, in my professional opinion, if claire is sentenced, it will destroy, it will crush what’s left of her psyche. She needs psychiatric care, not a jail cell.

Cole: Listen, I know what she did is– is– is horrific and it’s unforgivable, but how much of this was coercion and grooming?

Michael: That will be up to the court to decide, but you still need to prove that she’s your daughter or not.

Cole: I have the items for a dna test.

Victoria: Does this mean that you’ll take her case?

Michael: I will. As long as the two of you are on board as well. If claire is sentenced, she is facing a huge prison term, so she needs all the help she can get. It will be a commitment from you financially and otherwise, but considering you don’t know who this girl really is…

Victoria: Um, we should get the dna results very soon.

Michael: That will clear up some things. But will it change how you feel about helping claire? Long after guests leave, viruses and bacteria linger.

Victoria: I still can’t process the fact that our daughter could still be alive and all grown up. I mean, it’s just too much for me to comprehend.

Cole: It’s– I– I’m not sure how we wrap our heads around all of this, but this young woman deserves a defense.

Victoria: Yeah. She– she deserves an attorney to work to get her out of prison and to– to get her the treatment that she needs.

Michael: Good. Then we’re all on the same page. Our defense will be based on jordan being the person to blame. She systematically crushed claire’s spirit and then brainwashed her into doing her bidding. She turned that poor girl into a monster and claire shouldn’t have to carry the blame for that.

Cole: You seem quite invested on helping her.

Michael: This is personal for me. I know how parents and parental figures can warp young minds. I had my own dark side to contend with when I was younger, so I know firsthand how destructive this sort of behavior can be. And I think anyone who hurts a kid that way should pay dearly. In this life and the next.

Devon: I’m actually not sure when lily’s coming back home. I know that charlie’s flying out from new york to spend the weekend with her and mattie.

Abby: That’s good. I mean, some family bonding time will be good. It’ll help mattie get through her trauma. I just, um– I have a feeling that daniel is going to miss lily a lot.

Daniel: Level 72. Wow, that is impressive. I mean, that takes some serious commitment to get in that deep.

Heather: Well, I had to familiarize myself with chancellor-winters content. Didn’t I? I mean, and how would i be totally effective at my new job if I didn’t do that? Besides, you have all those legal issues that you’re expecting that I need to prepare for.

Daniel: I knew it. You are a loophole lawyer, aren’t you?

Heather: Sh. In all seriousness though. I, um, I really found the game truly rewarding and challenging. I– I swear, I– I could not put it down.

Daniel: Well, that is high praise coming from you. You know, you hear it from critics, you hear it from strangers. But hearing you say it means a lot.

Heather: It was fun. And I feel like I even learned a few new things about myself in the process.

Daniel: I’m just proud that it’s taken off in ways that I never could have even imagined.

Heather: I’m proud of you too. I feel like you’ve finally found your niche in this world.

Daniel: I couldn’t agree more.

[ Phone ringing ]

Daniel: Excuse me. Oh, this is lily, I gotta take this. Excuse me. Hey. Yeah. What’s going on?

Nikki: Victor!

Victoria: Mom? Are you home?

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Chelsea: Hi.

Billy: Hi. You’re late.

Chelsea: Sorry.

Billy: Ah.

Chelsea: It was the traffic.

Billy: Very funny because you live right there.

Chelsea: Yes, I’m funny. What can I say?

Billy: I love you when you’re funny. You look great.

Chelsea: You’re just saying that because you missed me last night.

Billy: I did miss you last night. You know, it’s amazing what a man can get used to. I missed the kicks in the back and the stealing of covers and the snoring.

Chelsea: Never happened. If you got such a bad night’s sleep, why are you in such a good mood now?

Billy: Because of you. And the fact that I think we finally landed on a way forward to take down tucker once and for all.

Chelsea: Oh, well, that’s good news.

Billy: Yes. It’s a game changer. As long as everything goes according to plan. You should’ve saw my mom’s face. She was lit up when we finally decided what to do.

Chelsea: Wow. That’s incredible.

Billy: Yeah.

Chelsea: When can I hear all about it?

Billy: After I swear you to secrecy.

Ashley: Good morning.

Jack: Good morning.

Ashley: Is that smile for me?

Jack: It’s just nice to see you and not have to prepare for battle.

Ashley: Oh, sure. That’s what it is, jack. I have a feeling that me selling glacade to tucker is at the very top of your christmas list.

Jack: Well, ask santa. I’ve been a very good boy this year. How about giving me a little hint? Is the sale on or off?

Ashley: Well, as much as I would love to hold on to that company, I am actually considering your request.

Jack: Ashley, I’m telling you, giving that man control of the company could be our ticket to getting him out of our lives for good. That’s what we want, right?

Tucker: Why good morning, audra. Did you sleep well?

Audra: Um, why are you shouting? Are– are you looking for something? Or someone?

Tucker: Ah, just giving young mr. Abbott ample time to collect his stuff. Get back to jabot.

Audra: Oh, look, you’re wasting your breath.

Tucker: Is he in the shower?

Audra: You know, tucker, this fixation with me and kyle–

Tucker: No, no, no. It’s no fixation. I think you’re young. I think, uh, you ought to live it up. Take advantage. Just keep your head in the game. We’re cool. We’re cool. You just gotta give me what I want.

Audra: Which is?

Tucker: I just gotta know this guy is trustworthy. Isn’t he supposed to be coughing up secrets, so-called secrets, from the sanctum sanctorum of jabot? Yes? Where are they?

Audra: Yes. Yes.

Tucker: What have you learned? And how are you going to prove to me they really are secrets and not a load of bs meant to throw us off our game?

Diane: What looks good to you?

Kyle: Everything. I’m starving.

Diane: Ah, that’s a good sign. It means your confidence that we’ve found a way to stop tucker has fueled your appetite.

Kyle: I don’t know about that, mom. I think I just want pancakes.

Diane: Oh, okay. Well, maybe it’s me. Maybe I’m just hungry because I’m excited.

Kyle: About our plan?

Diane: Yes. Plus, jill has joined forces with the abbotts and that is an alliance to intimidate friend and foe.

Nate: Yeah. Hey. I was hoping to run into you.

Devon: Both of us?

Nate: Sure. The more the merrier. So, uh, what’s going on?

Jill: Okay. Nate, we need to bring you up to speed.

Nate: Okay. Uh, hit me.

Jill: In the past, some people have accused me of exaggerating. You know, or fudging facts to fit my narrative, but I assure you, this is not hyperbole. We are in grave danger. Chancellor-winters is facing a potentially existential threat. We have work to do. Hi. I use febreze fade defy plug.

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Ashley: I’m always gonna be connected to tucker on some level because of our grandson, but other than celebrating dominic’s birthday once a year, he’s not gonna be in my life.

Jack: And this is about more than just you and glacade. This is your future. And devon and abby and even little dominic. Look, anything we can do to send tucker back to hell or one of his ashrams is worth giving it a try.

Ashley: Okay. Just please lay out the plan for me, one more time.

Jack: Happy to. Tucker buys your half of glacade.

Ashley: That’s going to take a lot of his resources.

Jack: He takes the company and he tries to threaten our place in the marketplace.

Ashley: And that’s going to take even more money to get to that level.

Jack: Yeah. A lot more money. A veritable stream of money that he does not have and if I have anything to say about it, he will not find.

Ashley: You know what? I have to say that me flip-flopping on selling him my half of the company is going to work to our advantage because I’m clearly going to raise the price, right? So it means more money for us and less for him.

Jack: Good point. Now, while he is raising capital for his new company, he will also be trying to sow discontent inside of jabot. He’s going to do anything he can to weaken us and we can’t let him win that battle.

Ashley: Of course not.

Jack: He’s going to try to destabilize us and take over.

Ashley: I know, jack. And probably make us suffer. I got it.

Jack: So, we turn the tables on him. We use his plan against him. We strike first and we strike decisively. We tear his company apart from the inside. And if you want to blend it back into jabot, fold it back in, by all means, do it. We leave tucker in the dust.

Ashley: Right. How exactly do we chip away at glacade?

Jack: We are planning to expose his complicity in the cover-up at mccall. It is the truth. It is the best way to discredit him. Any board of directors is not going to let him stand after that story is out. So, are you with us on this?

Diane: This coffee looks nice. But in my mind, I’m sipping champagne to celebrate the demise of tucker mccall. Vintage goes best with gloating.

Kyle: You think dad will be upset that we left him out of the loop?

Diane: Look, if tucker is planning on using you to destroy jabot from the inside, then it’s up to you to stop him. I think jack will be proud.

Kyle: Well, tucker and audra haven’t come right out and say what they expect of me, but I am perfectly positioned to cause some chaos. So far, all he wants me to do is keep my eyes open.

Diane: Do you think he trusts you yet?

Kyle: Mm. I don’t think he trusts anyone, but he seems like he’s buying it so fa and I know I can keep the act up.

Diane: Yeah. Let him see how unhappy you are with your family and all of our decisions. Look to him for support. Oh, he loves it when people seek his advice. Let him see how devoted you are to him.

Kyle: That’s good. That’s good. I can get in closer with him. I know a couple of ways I can do that.

Diane: He’ll get comfortable, he’ll start speaking freely. Maybe he’ll loop you in. We need to know what his concrete plans are for glacade.

Kyle: And then, we launch our attack. We make it decisive and surgical. I love it.

Audra: Have some faith in me, tucker. Look, we’re in the early stages. I’m just laying the groundwork.

Tucker: What are we laying the groundwork for?

Audra: Building trust. You know, it has to happen slowly, gradually if we want it to last. And we want it to last, don’t we? Right? Okay, kyle just got back to jabot. What’s it gonna look like if he just starts making big moves right out of the gate?

Tucker: You’re missing the point. The size of the move is not what matters. The question is, who is he doing the move for? Us or jabot? Every instinct I have tells me he’s playing us. You say have– have faith in me, tucker. Well, I don’t like appealing to faith. I shouldn’t have to. I want some evidence. And so far, I don’t have any.

Audra: I’m doing my best.

Tucker: Are you? I’ve seen your best. This ain’t it. Get him to do something. Anything. Prove to me he’s really on our side. That is if you haven’t lost sight of what’s going on here.

Audra: You know I can do it. I can do anything.

Tucker: Why don’t you prove it?

Nate: This threat that you mentioned, does it have anything to do with tucker?

Jill: Well, it could. It could all be connected. Have you heard about the fire at mattie’s school?

Nate: Yeah. Yeah. She’s all right, isn’t she?

Devon: Mattie’s physically okay, but you know she lost one of her professors.

Jill: No, it was her mentor, her advisor.

Devon: Really?

Nate: Wow. I had no clue. Poor kid must be going through it.

Devon: Yeah.

Nate: Well, thank god lily’s there with her.

Jill: Yeah, thank god. And she’s gonna be staying there with mattie.

Nate: Okay. Okay. Well, that makes sense. Um, well, it’s a couple of days, we can handle things on our own.

Jill: Oh, well, think longer than that, okay? She asked for a short leave of absence because she wants to stay with her until mattie’s through it.

Devon: Yeah. She’ll still be available to talk whenever we need though.

Nate: So, well, lily’s given so much to this company. We’ll show her we can handle things on our own. For a while.

Jill: Mm. Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.

Devon: You’re not so sure about that, jill?

Jill: Well, under normal circumstances, I wouldn’t bat an eye because you can handle anything.

Nate: With tucker making mysterious moves, nothing’s quite normal.

Jill: It’s the timing. The timing is so bad for her to leave. Oh, my god, this man is a wild card. He could be up to anything and he will be up to anything.

Mamie: So, you’ve heard the latest, I’m assuming? This is no time for talking. That tyrant tucker mccall is coming after our company. It is time for all hands on deck.

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Mamie: Well, how fortuitous that I should just happen upon this little tribunal. I guess my invitation got lost in the ethers.

Jill: Yes. Yes, it’s uh, very fortuitous.

Devon: No. This was just a last-minute thing.

Jill: No. No, he’s just being polite. You know, because, with all apologies, you weren’t invited to this. You see, um, the three of us can handle this crisis.

Mamie: Yeah. Yeah. Well, it’s good to know what you mean by a tribunal. Good old jill.

Devon: Okay. Listen, this is a frustrating time and we’re all–

Jill: We called this meeting. Pardon me. We called this meeting to bring nate up to speed, okay? You already know everything that I was gonna tell him, so I also want to find out if devon is okay with nate coming back to chancellor-winters, yes?

Mamie: Poor thing, her memory is getting a little shoddy. She’s forgotten how much I’ve already done by bringing nate back on board where he belongs. And that we agreed that we were going to do this together.

Jill: Look, I realize that this is all hands on deck, mamie, okay? But between the three of us, we’ve got plenty of hands. You know what? I have a great idea. Why don’t you phone in your suggestions while you’re sitting on some lovely island somewhere?

Mamie: But the view is so pleasant here. There are some exceptions. But chancellor-winters is the subject of discussion. I am vested, I am interested and I’m not going anywhere.

Chelsea: Wow, that sounds exciting. How many cups of coffee have you had today?

Billy: It’s the first. This is all adrenaline. I see it all coming together. All the pieces are falling into the right spot. You know, there’s 1,000 possibilities and I can see them all laid out in front of me. Everybody’s got their part to play and once this machine gets up and running, tucker’s gonna be out of there once and for all.

Chelsea: Who’s minding the store?

Billy: What do you mean?

Chelsea: Well, it just sounds like all of these executives are focused on pest control. Who’s doing the day-to-day, you know, corporate stuff? Maybe you should do that?

Billy: No, no, no, no. I want to be where the action is. I want to see it all go down. What’s important is what’s going on in the c-suite. That’s where all the action is. And this is dangerous, don’t get me wrong, but you know, no risk, no reward. You okay? Did I say something? Because, you know, we’re not– we’re not doing anything all that bad. We’re not gonna get charged or anything.

Chelsea: No, that’s not it. That’s not it.

Billy: What is it?

Chelsea: It just sounds like you’re– you’re like jonesing for a payoff, you know? Like, uh, you’re gonna bet it all in a game of poker.

Billy: No. It– this has nothing to do with gambling, chelsea.

Chelsea: But it sounds like gambling.

Billy: Hm?

Chelsea: Heart racing, pulse-pounding. If you’re gonna win, you’re gonna win big. There’s no way you can lose. I mean, for me, from where I’m standing, I could see you falling into trouble. And you don’t even know it.

Ashley: Why do you not think I’m going to do the right thing where tucker’s involved?

Jack: Wait, no. It’s tucker that I don’t trust. I just want to know what you think of our plan?

Ashley: Well, do we have another plan? We don’T. Because devon is not going to forgive tucker anytime soon, so forget about him getting in touch with his humanity. To tell you the truth, just being in the same area code as tucker is um, disturbing.

Jack: Hey, look. I realize this isn’t easy for you.

Ashley: You have no idea.

Jack: I know only what you have told me and I promise to respect your privacy, but I am also aware that you went through your own personal hell because of this man.

Ashley: You’re my big brother, so that means you want to beat him up.

Jack: Oh, you have no idea. I know you don’t need me riding in to save you, but.

Ashley: No, I don’t need you for that, but thank you.

Jack: We have to get this man out of our lives. Expunge him now and forever, for everyone’s sake.

Tucker: You know how much I respect and admire your intelligence, do you not? Especially right now.

Audra: Oh, yeah.

Tucker: Yeah.

Audra: Imagine that. He wants me for my mind.

Tucker: Yes.

Audra: Now, I’m not sure how I feel about this.

Tucker: But I– I– I think your grey matter is just smoking hot.

Audra: Oh, did I give you the impression I wanted you to stop? No, lay it on thick. No, I– I like it when you lie.

Tucker: Yeah. I know you. I know you better than kyle could ever know you. And, uh, I’ve taken you places, we’ve gone places together that kyle would never conceive.

Audra: So, you’re not threatened by my connection with kyle?

Tucker: No. We have too much history. I don’t think you’d throw that away for some fling with a haircut.

Audra: I want to know about our future.

Tucker: Yeah, that’s unwritten.

Audra: You know, it would help to know exactly what I’ll be doing as this plan goes along.

Tucker: God, you’re irresistible. Okay.

[ Tucker exhaling ] I love it. I love it when you pretend you don’t like being blindfolded. When you pretend you don’t love not knowing what you’re in for. You love the thrill, don’t you? So do I. You love the electricity. I know I do. I’m feeling it.

Audra: Hm. What do you think that’s about?

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[Deep exhale]

Jack: If we take away everything that once fueled his fire, money, power, you, he has nothing. That is how we defeat the enemy. We take away his thunder.

Ashley: Mm-hmm. I could use a little peace and quiet.

Jack: Yeah. Well, that’s the goal. We’re going to silence tucker mccall.

Ashley: And I’m here for it.

[ Phone chiming ]

Jack: Good news?

Ashley: So it begins.

Audra: So, what’s going on with you and ashley?

Tucker: Uh, she doesn’t trust me. And all I want is her half of the company we bought together.

Audra: Glacade, right?

Tucker: Yeah. That’s the other part of my plan.

Audra: Oh, yeah. The– the entire scope of which you refuse to share with me.

[ Tucker chuckling ]

Tucker: Yeah, sorry. It’s– where’s the excitement in that? I prefer to give you bits of information at a time. Keep you guessing. Keep you excited. Keep you hungry.

Audra: I wanna know more. You know, I need to know what’s expected of me.

Tucker: No, you just– you just– you keep doing what you’re doing. You’re good. You just keep being irresistible, flexible. You give kyle what he thinks he needs. You offer him the world and then you leave him in ashes. And please, beforehand, you’ve got to convince me that he’s truly on board. Okay?

Audra: Yeah. Uh, so it’s just another tuesday.

Tucker: Yeah. Yes. For you, it’s another tuesday. For me, I gotta go meet ashley abbott.

Audra: Oh, good luck.

Tucker: Yeah, thanks. I think I’ll need it. If I’m not back in 24 hours, alert the authorities.

Audra: Bye.

Tucker: Bye.

Audra: Ugh.

Kyle: So, this is why you were so insistent on having breakfast out this morning?

Diane: I wanted to talk to you alone.

Kyle: And so, there’s no chance my father finds out I’m a double agent.

Diane: Look, kyle. I know you have reservations about keeping this from him, but it’s for the best. This way, jack maintains plausible deniability and we get to keep our plan in motion for you to be the one to save jabot.

Kyle: Well, I wish I had something to report. Tucker and audra haven’t given me any specifics yet.

Diane: Just don’t forget what kind of criminal tucker is. If he finds out what you’re up to–

Kyle: Oh, I can handle tucker, mom. Don’t worry about that. I want to know what happens next? After we take tucker down.

Diane: Well, I think the first thing is jack will want to absorb glacade into jabot.

Kyle: That makes sense. It’s a perfect fit and it’s a smart idea.

Billy: I don’t know if it was delivery or the punch line, but that joke was a little bit off. And I’m assuming that was a joke.

Chelsea: I’m worried, billy.

Billy: It’s nothing to be worried about, chelsea. I’m simply sharing, you know, work stuff.

Chelsea: Well, no. I feel like it’s more than that. This whole tucker situation, the uncertainty of it all. The excitement, the win, lose or draw of it. I mean, don’t you remember having those feelings, sitting at a poker table willing to put it all on the line?

Billy: I think I know what this is about, okay? And to be honest, chelsea, this is just the way the corporate world spins. It’s the way the game is played.

Chelsea: Right. Well, I’m in business too–

Billy: I get that. I’m telling you just, it’s just a little bit of a different animal here, okay? Because we’re in the trenches and we’re swinging big. And everything’s on the line right now. And sometimes, you got to play the long shot and sometimes you win and sometimes you– okay. Wow.

Chelsea: I just wanted to make sure you were hearing yourself.

Billy: Yeah. No, I, uh… I– I hear it.

Chelsea: I wanted to make sure once you did hear it, you didn’t resent me for saying something. Feeling sluggish or weighed down?

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Billy: You thought I’d get mad at you?

Chelsea: Maybe I shouldn’t have said anything.

Billy: No. I’m glad you said something. To be honest, I– you know, you’re supposed to keep me accountable. You’re supposed to call me in my nonsense. I’m just upset I didn’t hear it or see it myself.

Chelsea: Well, it’s the dopamine hit, right? Making a big bet. The rush of it all, something like that.

Billy: Yeah. You know, I was just talking to jack about gambling a few days ago and I was telling him what a superior read I am of other players and I guess I didn’t realize how much I was craving it. And I’m sitting here trying to convince myself that you don’t know what you’re talking about, but the truth is, you saw it and I didn’T.

Chelsea: That’s me. The big buzzkill.

Billy: I’m grateful for the buzzkill. Truth is, chelsea, I’m– I’m– you know, I’m– I’m one step away from walking down that back alley and– and finding that dark bar and throwing down a couple of hands of hold ’em. And that’s not good. That’s a slippery slope for me. That’s me losing big and I’m not just talking about money. So, uh, thank you very much for the buzzkill.

Chelsea: Well, you’ve been there for me. I’m just holding up my end of the deal.

Tucker: Hey.

Ashley: Hi.

Tucker: Nice timing.

Diane: Gotta love ’em.

Tucker: Hey, it’s the new coo of jabot cosmetics. And that person’s mother.

Kyle: Ashley, tucker. We were just leaving.

Tucker: How are you settling in over there? Audra tells me you had to take the job, but I know it’s–

Kyle: No, you don’t know the first thing about me.

Diane: You know what, tucker? Don’t feel the need to stop and chat next time. We don’t need you ruining an otherwise pleasant day.

Tucker: Brittle condemnation from diane jenkins. It’s so endearing.

Kyle: Don’t let him push your buttons. It’s his own kind of twisted fun.

Tucker: Hey, if you guys are feeling generous, would you pass along a message to jack?

Diane: What? Are you scared to tell him yourself?

Kyle: What is it?

Tucker: Tell him I’m not interested in jabot. That I have a new mission in life. At least I hope to have one, if I can get her approval?

Ashley: Why don’t we get a table so we can discuss this? See you.

Tucker: Very well. See you.

Diane: Hm. Hmm.

Kyle: So, what do you think?

Diane: About ashley?

Kyle: Yeah. Is she in on the plan or has she already backed out?

Diane: Well, hopefully, jack has convinced her to side with the family.

Kyle: Let’s hope so because whatever she does next, it’s a game changer.

Tucker: You have a very lean and hungry look going. That something tells me we won’t need to look at the menu.

Ashley: Yeah, this isn’t gonna take long at all.

Devon: Okay. Listen, we all need to remember that we’re on the same team and we’re all working towards the same goal here.

Jill: Yep.

Devon: So, all this distrust and this fighting between the two of you, it’s not helping anything.

Jill: No, no, no, no. This is a friendly collaboration. We’re having fun.

Mamie: It’s true and you have to be gentle with the poor dear. You know, when confronted with some new ideas, it’s difficult for them to comprehend.

Devon: Okay. See what you’re you’re doing right there? That’s unnecessary. And it’s wasting time. We don’t need to do this when we could be talking about things that really matter. Can you guys do it off the clock maybe?

Jill: Oh, what a good idea. See, what he’s saying here is that we need you to hit the spa and then we could just text you everything we come up with.

Devon: No.

Jill: Don’t you think that’s fine? What about you? What do you think about that?

Nate: I’m on the sidelines. Um, so this might be a situation where it’s more prudent for me to sit back and um, take it all in. Yeah.

Jill: Coward. Devon.

Devon: I mean, we don’t know how tucker’s gonna come after us, so I think it would be foolish to refuse mamie’s help. And I know lily would agree with me.

Mamie: Now, see, she is an amazing and insightful young woman and we need more of those. Lucky for you that I’m here and ready to roll up my sleeves.

Jill: Oh, so lucky. Just as long as you know that you have absolutely no say and absolutely no power in the company.

Mamie: You sound like you’re afraid of me, jill. You’re just feeling a little bit intimidated by my presence.

Jill: No, no, no. I just think that nate and devon um, are just a little too polite and too cowardly to tell you when it’s time for you to zip it.

Nate: If I may? Um, like you said, jill, these are challenging times. And if we want to prove to lily that we can keep this thing afloat without her, we’re off to a bad start.

Devon: I completely agree with you. So, can we get down to business?

Jill: Absolutely. All right.

Devon: Thank you.

Jill: All right. All right. First order of business. Nate, you have been given a second chance by your family.

Nate: And I am deeply grateful for it.

Jill: And I know you will not take advantage of the love of your family. That’s not something you will do, is it?

Nate: In a nutshell, welcome back, watch your step.

Jill: You’re such a quick study. All right, devon. What are your thoughts on nate coming back?

Devon: Um, I’m looking forward to seeing what he can bring to the table. And, uh, with lily taking this leave of absence, I think the timing couldn’t be better. Because we need you.

Nate: You got me. Sometimes, the lows of bipolar depression

Devon: So, I believe that nate is clearly our most valuable asset right now because he brings something to the table that no one else really can and that’s the fact that he knows our company as well as any of us do.

Nate: Whatever you need. Name it.

Devon: Thank you. Jill, would you mind if we took off and went to the office to discuss ideas?

Jill: I think it’s a brilliant idea. Just keep me posted.

Mamie: Oh, I’m so happy to see the two of you working together like this.

Devon: Yeah. Yeah. What about the two of you? Do you guys have plans today?

Mamie: Oh, well, don’t tell me that you think that we’re gonna start a little mess the moment that you leave?

Devon: Well, it did cross my mind.

Jill: Oh, my god. We will be on our best behavior, devon.

Mamie: Oh, no, go on. We can see ourselves out.

Devon: All right. We will talk soon then ladies.

Jill: Mm-hmm.

Devon: Enjoy the day.

Jill: Oh, for god’s sake.

Mamie: You are going to give them the wrong impression about us. They need our support right now. And I thought that we were together on this idea about tucker.

Jill: No, mamie, I said we had a common enemy. And I will not apologize for telling you that you do not have the background or the skills to help us in this enterprise. All right, you made a lot of money. Well, good for you. But have you ever run a large company? A company that’s in crisis like this one? Have you ever gone up against an enemy like tucker mccall?

Mamie: I have done just fine up against you. Tucker mccall will be a piece of cake.

Billy: Everyone’s got the best intentions, you know.U, very much. We want to do right. We want to protect the family company, including my mother.

Chelsea: But you’ve got some concerns.

Billy: Yeah. There’s always concerns, everybody’s got hidden agendas, you know?

Chelsea: It seems like a lot is riding on kyle. Is he up for it?

Billy: I don’t know. Kyle is so green, he thinks he’s sprinting through a field. The truth is this is gonna be a marathon in the mud.

Chelsea: Well, maybe he needs advice from someone much older–

Billy: Hey now.

Chelsea: And wiser.

Billy: Yeah, uh, that’s not me. I– we both know I’m not the one with the answers.

Chelsea: Try it. Talk to him.

Billy: Kyle does not want advice from his uncle. In fact, right now, I don’t think kyle wants advice from anyone.

[ Diane laughing ]

Jack: Hey, how was breakfast? What did I miss?

Diane: Oh, it was great. Your son ate an entire stack of pancakes. You should have seen it.

Kyle: Uh, dad, we ran into ashley with tucker.

Jack: Yeah. I heard that was happening.

Kyle: So, she’s agreed to sell her half a glacade?

Jack: Yeah. That’s what we discussed. Though she’s a little hard to read and probably harder still to pin down, but so far so good.

Tucker: So, do you have an answer for me?

Ashley: I’ve decided to sell you my half of glacade.

Tucker: Oh, and no caveats, no conditions, strings attached?

Ashley: It’s all yours, free and clear.

Tucker: You’re very amenable today. Suspiciously so.

Ashley: You want the company, let’s make a deal.

Tucker: It’s obvious you’re angling here. You have been since you you got back from paris. I just can’t figure out what it is yet. Everything I do that’s for my health is an accomplishment.

Nate: Expecting a call from lily?

Devon: Either from her or from the police station. Mamie and jill asking us to bail them out.

Nate: They’re two intelligent thoughtful women with far too much class to get into fisticuffs in public. They’ll be fine.

Devon: I think we handled that situation about as well as we could.

Nate: Ooh, don’t get involved. Don’t take sides.

Devon: Yeah.

Nate: I want to thank you.

Devon: What did I do?

Nate: You know, everything.

Devon: You’re not gonna get emotional, are you? No, you’re welcome.

Nate: I won’t let you down.

Devon: You better not.

Jill: I will ask you one final time, how much?

Mamie: Excuse me?

Jill: How much will it take for you to go away? I would love to write that check.

Mamie: I told you when I got back into town, I could not be bought and I meant it.

Jill: Okay. Well, it was worth a try. It worked before it, didn’t it? All right, mamie, if not money, what will it take to get you out of this mix? I will give you anything.

Mamie: You know, I was about to ask you the same. What will it take to make you go away?

Chelsea: Okay. I have a very important question I have to ask you and I need you to be honest with me.

Billy: I will be honest with you. Go ahead.

Chelsea: In the deepest, darkest part of night, would you rather have a private fire pit where you can roast s’mores, sing songs, and strum a ukulele?

Billy: I don’t play a ukulele.

Chelsea: Not yet. Or would you rather have backstage passes to five of your favorite bands on tour?

Billy: Is this a christmas gifting kind of thing?

Chelsea: Maybe?

Billy: Okay, because if it is, you have no business buying me anything.

Chelsea: You are impossible to buy for. Fine, fine. Just text me your wish list.

Billy: I can do that. I can– I can text you, but there’s not gonna be anything on it because I have everything I want.

Chelsea: Like that new jacket you overpaid for?

Billy: No, not that. It’s a beautiful woman who’s very funny. Who clearly makes me happier than I ever deserved. Makes me think. No apologies.

Chelsea: I wasn’t gonna apologize.

Billy: Who makes me a better person. And who would have thought you could actually improve on this greatness.

Chelsea: Listen, shut up and kiss me.

Ashley: You don’t know what the angle is, tucker, because there is no angle.

Tucker: So never mind the fact that on thanksgiving, you were practically giving it to me. And just yesterday, you were willing to fight tooth and nail for it.

Ashley: Yeah. You’re right. Guilty. I’ve been very mercurial.

Tucker: And we haven’t even discussed the selling price.

Ashley: Yeah. It’s not gonna be cheap. I’m gonna make you pay. I’ll be in touch.

Tucker: Okay.

Ashley: Hey.

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Victoria: Thanks. I’d love a glass of wine, but I’m exhausted. From the flight and from seeing claire in jail. It would put me right to sleep, and I just– I want to stay sharp right now.

Cole: Yeah, yeah, I know what you mean. This whole– this whole trip has just been surreal.

Victoria: Yeah, but, um, seeing her did help to clarify certain things.

Cole: Jordan was running the show, not claire.

Victoria: You know, the emotional abuse that was heaped on her since the time she was five years old. That’s just heartbreaking.

Cole: If the damage that was done can’t be undone–

Victoria: Okay, just– just stop, okay? Let’s just– let’s not go there. One monumental hurdle at a time, right?

Michael: Victoria. Cole howard?

Cole: Michael. It’s been a minute.

Michael: I’ll say. It’s good to see you again.

Cole: Yeah, you too. You too. Have a seat.

Michael: I didn’t realize you were in town.

Michael: Yeah, well, under less than congenial circumstances, I’m afraid.

Victoria: Thank you for meeting us so late, michael. Would you like something to drink? Some coffee or maybe something stronger?

Michael: Oh, thank you. But I get the feeling I need to keep my wits about me.

Victoria: Great minds.

Cole: I’ll tell you what, I’ll get some decaf. And then we’re gonna tell you a shocking story. And after that, we’re going to ask you to do something even more shocking.

Victor: That woman is a damn menace. Walking around free, mocking everyone. Tormenting you. This has got to stop. It’s got to stop now.

Nikki: Playing the music that I used to strip to. I mean, she’s trying to bring me down in shame. I have no shame over what I did when I was young. I– so I danced at the bayou. So what? This woman, jordan, has so much hatred for me. Violated my sobriety, and I– I had never even met her.

Victor: Sweetheart, this woman cannot hurt you because of your past. I won’t allow it.

Nikki: I wish it were that simple.

Victor: I’m gonna find her, come hell or high water. I’m gonna find that damn woman before she can do more damage.

Michael: Oh, my god. How are the two of you doing? Emotionally, I mean.

Cole: It’s really unsettling. Just knowing that jordan is out there somewhere still– still on the run.

Michael: There’s a lot of history, there’s a lot of bad blood that apparently inspired these acts of violence. On top of which, you two are being forced to relive the agony you experienced when your infant daughter passed away. Still, you’ve got to be wondering if this young woman claire grace could actually be your child. I mean, is jordan capable of just stealing a baby from nicu, and– and taking her, rather than leave her with a family she felt was undeserving?

Victoria: We met with her.

Michael: Claire?

Victoria: She agreed to do a dna test, and that way we can know for sure one way or the other.

Michael: Oh, great. Great. At least you’ll have some peace of mind. How’d you talk her into it?

Cole: Well, claire’s pretty freaked out about being in jail.

Michael: Yeah. Yeah.

Cole: She’s facing serious charges.

Michael: They’ll all add up. She could go away for decades.

Victoria: We told her that we would find her a lawyer. Someone who could possibly get her out on– on a bond.

Michael: Yeah, well, you’re gonna have to find somebody good. Wait. Me. You want me to defend her?

Victoria: Michael. I know.

Michael: Just stop. Stop, victoria, just for one moment, and think about what you’re asking of me. That woman terrorized your family, she blindly obeyed her mentally ill aunt who obviously spent years planning these crimes. She didn’t even question what was going on, from everything I’ve heard. And now– now you, one of her victims is proposing to hire a top-tier attorney to represent the woman.

Cole: So, you can’t do it?

Michael: I didn’t say that. If there’s a lawyer on the planet who can get her released on bond, it’s me. But are you willing to risk it? Claire’s being at large, maybe partnering up with jordan again. Presuming I succeed, what happens then? Do you have a plan?

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Michael: If I succeed in getting her released, what happens next? What kind of leeway are you planning to give this young woman? And does that answer depend on whether or not she turns out to be your biological child?

Victoria: I mean, honestly, we– we haven’t thought that far ahead.

Cole: So what would you recommend? Legally speaking?

Michael: The first step would be a comprehensive psychological evaluation and treatment. And even if I can’t get claire exonerated, I can have her admitted to a psychiatric facility. Which would actually put her out on the street in less time than a prison sentence. Do you truly believe that she could be your child? Or is she just someone who helped jordan in her abduction and torture scheme? In which case you owe her nothing. And even if she does turn out to be your daughter as– as tragic as that situation would be, claire’s an adult. She terrorized people she believes to be her family. She’s not blameless in all this.

Victoria: I hear you, michael. I hear you loud and clear. But I need to know the truth.

Michael: Cole, where do you stand in this?

Cole: Frankly, I don’t know what to think, but it seems pretty obvious to me that jordan brainwashed claire. She filled her head with lies and irrational hatred towards this family.

Victoria: Michael, please just talk to her. Would you please consider defending her? Maybe you can gain some insight into who she is that we– that we couldn’t see, because of all of these horrible things that have happened.

Claire: Aunt jordan.

Jordan: Ssh. You be quiet. Don’t you give me away. It was pretty difficult getting in here. More difficult than it was when I got into the maternity ward when you were born.

Claire: It’s not safe for you to be here.

Jordan: You’re weak, claire. That’s why you were caught. But I’m not like you. I’m strong and savvy and determined to win. And I thought that I raised you to understand how the world works. But you’re not that person anymore. You’ve let me down. And now, mother and father will think that poor little claire is broken and can be managed. And they won’t fear you anymore.

[ Claire gasping ]

Victor: My baby, what you need now is some rest and quiet. Eh? You need to recover from that ordeal. From a very stressful day.

Nikki: Yes, it was. Those awful phone calls and finding out that victoria went to see claire in jail.

Victor: And then you went to an aa meeting.

Nikki: I’m so glad I did.

Victor: And I’m very glad you liked it, and you had support, all right? So now you just tell me what you want me to do, and I’ll do it, and I’ll get it for you.

Nikki: All I need is your love.

Victor: Well…

Nikki: Look, it’s been a very exhausting day for both of us. Why don’t you go on up, and I’ll be up shortly. I just want to make some tea.

Victor: Come here. Whatever makes you happy, okay?

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Michael: Have you talked to victor and nikki about this? About hiring me as claire’s attorney in exchange for a paternity test?

Victoria: Not yet.

Michael: Because?

Victoria: Because I assume that they’re gonna try to talk us out of it.

Michael: Yeah, well, that should tell you something.

Cole: We feel strongly about this.

Victoria: Look, getting her to take a dna test is the only way to resolve this. And the only way she’s going to do that is if we hire her a really good lawyer. Look, we’re hoping that that would be you.

Michael: I believe that everyone accused of a crime deserves a competent defense. That has been the bedrock belief of my career. But what if this turns out to be a trap?

Cole: How do you mean?

Michael: For all we know claire and jordan are back in communication. Maybe they’re banking on your kindness and your empathy. So when claire is acquitted, she can go right back to doing her best to getting into your good graces. She’s already made inroads or we wouldn’t be having this conversation.

Victoria: I wouldn’t go that far.

Cole: Michael, we– we’re not naive.

Michael: I never said you were, but jordan is a good actress, she conned nikki without too much trouble. And claire’s conned the two of you, she can always play up her pathos of being abandoned so that you two let down your guards. It’s a pretty clever backup plan. She and jordan can go in for the kill. And might even succeed this time.

Cole: Listen, I want to know the truth as much as you do. But how do we even know if we can– we can trust claire? I mean, what if she leaves, and she– she goes out on the run and she meets up with jordan? I mean, she could change her mind about taking the test, and– and then we’d be dealing with a real fiasco.

Michael: Perhaps she left something at the house with her dna on it. A hairbrush, a lipstick? A cup she drank from and left in the sink?

Cole: You know, that could actually make things much cleaner, and we wouldn’t have to rely on her to cooperate.

Victoria: No, that house. I can’t imagine ever setting foot in that house again.

Cole: You don’t have to, I’ll do it.

[ Phone chimes ]

Nikki: “She ne’er shall force an echo more, thrilling to think, poor child of sin! It was the dead… who groaned within.” My dry eye’s made me a burning,

Adam: Hey, nick.

[ Nick sighs ] Do you have a minute?

Nick: Not really.

Adam: Okay, well, I’m just wondering what’s been going on, where– where’s everybody been lately?

Nick: What do you mean?

Adam: I’ve been trying to get in touch with victoria for the last few days about the bosworth deal. She hasn’t returned any of my messages and then I realized dad hasn’t been around, nikki hasn’t been around or you. So what’s going on? It’s as if the newmans suddenly went awol.

Nick: Just, uh, dealing with a personal matter.

Adam: Oh, I see. A personal family matter that doesn’t include me?

Nick: Yeah.

Sally: Oh, I’m sorry. Oh.

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[ Footsteps approaching ]

Nikki: Good morning, darling.

Victoria: Good morning, mom.

Nikki: There’s tea.

Victoria: Oh, thank you.

Nikki: How are you feeling?

Victoria: You know, I came here to ask you that. After the– the misery of being in that house.

Nikki: I’m doing my best to put it behind me.

Victoria: So soon, mom? After that horrible woman stole your sobriety. I mean, it was cruel. That’s not something that you get over so easily.

Nikki: Believe me, I know it. But I went to a meeting yesterday and I’m planning on going to another one today. And every day for a while. You know, I can never forgive what those horrible women did, but I will not let them defeat me.

Victoria: That’s exactly what I wanted to hear you say.

Victoria: Okay, enough about me. I wanna hear about claire. What on earth were you thinking going to see her?

Victor: That’s certainly something I’d like to know.

Victoria: Well, uh, I’m– I’m glad that cole and I went. It was overwhelming. To say the least. But we learned a lot. Including how jordan systematically tried to destroy claire’s personality for her own selfish reasons. Which is why she turned out the way that she did.

Victor: So what exactly did this jordan woman do to claire?

Victoria: Dad, I promise I’ll tell you everything. But right now I want you both to know that cole and i met with michael about defending claire.

Victor: What?

Victoria: I debated telling you, but michael convinced me that I had to.

Victor: Girl, come to your senses. This girl just brutalized you and your whole family. Why the hell have you decided now to want to defend her?

Claire: Who are you?

Michael: Michael baldwin. An attorney hired by victoria newman on an exploratory basis.

Claire: What does that mean?

Michael: I haven’t decided to take your case yet. If I did, I’d start by setting up a bond hearing with the judge and trying to get you released on bail. I can’t guarantee I’d prevail. But trust me when I tell you, I’m your best shot at having a life again. Whether that happens is up to you, miss grace, and how you respond in the next few minutes.

Claire: I understand. I’m grateful for any help I can get. Just tell me what I have to do. My frequent heartburn had me

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Nick: Nothing’s wrong. She just startled me.

Adam: I saw your face. Are you injured?

Nick: No.

Adam: Are you sure it doesn’t have something to do with that personal family matter, nick?

Nick: Well, that’s none of your business, adam.

Adam: Okay, whatever you say, brother. How are you doing?

Sally: I’m good. You?

Adam: Same as the last time we talked.

Nick: Okay. Have a good morning.

Sally: Nick.

[ Adam clears throat ]

Sally: I wonder what that was about.

Adam: Uh, probably not enough coffee, I guess.

Sally: Yeah, that seemed like more than just not wanting to be around the two of us.

Adam: Well, newman family business takes its toll. Something is up. They’ve all been mia at work lately. And when I dared to ask him about it, I can tell that I struck a nerve.

Sally: I’m sorry.

Adam: No, don’t be. I assume I will find out what the big mystery is soon enough. But in the meantime, you did not answer my question. Good is a place filler. You tell me how you really doing, now that nick’s gone, you don’t have to dance around it.

[ Sally clears throat ]

Sally: I’m fine. How are you doing? I mean, what have you been up to since the last time we saw each other?

Adam: Our kiss good night at the foot of the stairs, well, to be honest with you, I’ve been mostly thinking about you. A lot.

Victoria: Claire’s story, I mean, it– it just seems so confusing at times. And frankly… it was so appalling and I don’t know what parts of it to believe. But claire seems convinced that these things, that they did take place.

Nikki: Without a shred of evidence. There is no confirmation that you and cole are her parents.

Victoria: Look, mom, jordan raised her since birth. Claire had no reason to ever doubt her. She never asked her for proof. That’s how indoctrinated she was.

Victor: But why would you involve michael baldwin in this?

Victoria: She agreed to take a dna test if we got her a good lawyer.

Nikki: What if michael doesn’t want to have anything to do with it? What if she goes back on her word?

Victoria: We are prepared for that. Cole went back to the lake house to find something with her dna. Michael suggested that we do that.

Nikki: You know, you could have found a less gifted attorney. Unless, of course, you want claire to be roaming around free.

Victoria: It’s funny, mom. Michael said the exact same thing.

Victor: Why in the world didn’t you listen to him?

Victoria: Daddy, I couldn’t let it go. I feel very compelled to help claire. I heard her story. I saw the look in her eyes of pain and loneliness. You know, she’s a victim in this too.

Nikki: You know what, victoria, I’m sorry, I cannot accept this. I cannot see claire as anything other than the monster she is.

Michael: Let’s start by laying down a few ground rules. First and foremost, tell me the truth. Can you do that?

Claire: Yes.

Michael: Secondly, I’m aware that you agreed to take a dna test in exchange for help with your defense, and I trust that still holds, because if–

Claire: I’ll keep my word, mr. Baldwin.

Michael: Thank you. What was that first rule?

Claire: Be honest with you.

Michael: Excellent. And I’ll do the same.

Claire: What is it that you want to know before you decide whether you’ll be my lawyer?

Michael: Did jordan try to contact you after your arrest?

Claire: Only in my nightmares.

Michael: Walk me through everything that took you to this point. No sugar coating, no leaving out important details. Once I’ve heard it all, I will make the determination on whether or not to represent you.

Claire: I grew up trained for one thing. To hate my mother and father and all the newmans.

Victoria: I’m not condoning or excusing claire’s actions. But she needs help. She doesn’t deserve to do jail time.

Nikki: What if it turns out she’s not your daughter? Will you feel as kindly toward her then?

Victoria: Yes, regardless of how the test turns out, I would like for claire to have a better future, honestly.

Victor: Sweetheart, she’s a very troubled young woman. Comes from a family with enormous mental problems. What are you doing? Don’t go easy on her.

Nick: Hey, you’re back.

Victoria: Hi. Yes, I am.

Nick: How did your visit with claire go?

Victoria: I’m sure that you disapprove of me seeing her as well.

Nick: Look, I understand your desire to find the truth about claire. My concern is jordan who is still out there, and she’s very dangerous. If you try and pursue things with claire, you could get back on jordan’s radar. And none of us wants that.

Victoria: Well, that’s a chance that I’m willing to take, nick.

Nikki: Even if it means putting yourself and your family in danger?

Victoria: This is possibly my firstborn child that we’re talking about. I need answers. I– I can’t just let this go. I mean, if this is my baby, truly, I mean, it changes everything.

Nick: I get it. I do. And I’m not trying to start an argument with you.

Victoria: Oh, good. Because it’s one you won’t win.

Nick: Okay, how about you two? Mom, did you finally get a good night’s sleep?

Nikki: Oh, uh, I’m afraid it’s gonna be a while before that happens.

Nick: Well, you’ve had a much tougher road than the rest of us.

Victor: I admire your mother greatly, son. This whole ordeal was an enormous assault on her sobriety. And she withstood the assault. She looked it all right in the eye. I’m very proud of her. Life, diabetes, there’s no slowing down.

Michael: So, jordan’s main goal was punishing the newmans.

Claire: She drummed it into me ever since I was little. How cold and selfish they were. How undeserving of mercy or understanding. That we were gonna knock them off their high horse. And inflict as much pain as possible.

Michael: All because of her perception from afar of how they treated eve.

Claire: Her perception?

Michael: Victoria told me that jordan and her sister had been estranged for many years. She couldn’t possibly have known how the newmans treated eve.

Claire: I guess that’s right. But it didn’t faze her. Jordan was gonna pay them back if it was the last thing she ever did. And I was gonna help her because I was a wounded party too.

Michael: She convinced you that the newmans abandoned you.

Claire: I had no reason to believe otherwise. I’d been convinced that my parents found me unlovable from the minute I was born. That I was something to be discarded because of my connection to eve. But, aunt jordan, she saved me from being all alone in the world. She knew that I was special, even if no one else did.

Michael: She tore you down and then she built you up.

Claire: And in return, I was– I was more than happy to help her fulfill her life’s mission. But that meant I’d need to find an access point to the newman family. I’d– I’d have to train, be educated. I’d need to be smart and cunning and articulate and likable. All the things that would break down their defenses. And get me and jordan past their newman security and emotional walls.

Michael: And you did everything she instructed you to do without questions or reservations?

Claire: Every step of the way. I was a good little soldier. That got me a little praise, at least. It was the closest thing I ever had to a mother’s love. But then when I faced my real mom, and I looked her in the eye, I just wanted her to see me. I wanted her to know instinctively that i was her child. And that she and cole, they were gonna say that they were sorry. And they were gonna say that I deserved all the love that I missed out on. They made a dreadful mistake. They never ever should have given me up. But they didn’t say that. And they never will.

Victoria: Thank you.

Nick: Sure.

Victor: So…

Victoria: Are you actually going in today?

Victor: Yes, aren’t you?

Victoria: Of course.

Victor: Why did you act so surprised?

Victoria: Well, it’s just, um…

Nick: Mom, are you ready to jump back into newman media or do you want us to cover for you?

Nikki: Oh, that’s sweet of you, darling. But, um, I can just picture all the work that has piled up on my desk since I got on that plane with claire.

Victoria: Well, just let us know whatever you need. We’ll pitch in, and help you.

Nikki: Thank you, darling.

Victor: Okay, son, ready?

Nick: Yeah, let’s do it.

Victoria: All right. We’ll, uh– we’ll see you there. Mom… are you sure that you don’t need a little extra support?

Nikki: What are you suggesting?

Victoria: Someone trained to help you deal with everything that you’ve been going through.

Nikki: I’ll be going to my meetings.

Victoria: Uh, no, I– I mean, in addition to that. Look, I know, you are the strongest person that I know, by far. But sometimes it’s not enough to be determined. You know, there’s a part of me that is still an emotional wreck over what happened. So I can only imagine how you must be feeling right now.

[ Phone chimes] Mom, what– what is it?

Nikki: It’s nothing I can’t handle.

Victoria: Is it work?

Nikki: Victoria, don’t worry about it!

Victoria: Mom. Whatever’s going on, please don’t shut me out. Let me help you.

Sally: I have been thinking about you.

Adam: Like a lot?

Sally: Don’t push your luck, newman.

[ Adam chuckles ]

Adam: So, any conclusions?

Sally: Well, if you’re asking if I have… figured out what the night that the two of us spent together meant… I haven’T.

Adam: I see.

Sally: I mean, did it change things? Yeah. How could it not? You know, but is it right or smart for either of us to just make it more than it was? I mean, have we learned nothing?

Adam: Which lesson are you referring to? I mean, there’s been so many, it’s hard to keep track of them all.

Sally: Look, even if we did go down that road again, we would probably fail. And to put ourselves through that wringer again, we should know better than that, adam. Because of who we are. And what we had. And what we lost.

Adam: Hmm. The stakes are really high.

Adam: I agree. But the thing is… it– it might succeed in ways that we never expected. I mean, you have to know that that is– it’s possible, sally. The virus that causes shingles is sleeping…

Adam: I’m willing to leap off that cliff, hand in hand, into the unknown, with you if you are. And if we crash, you can hate me for the rest of my life and– and I will accept it.

Sally: Famous last words.

Adam: Well, I mean it. But maybe this time, fate will be on our side for once. And together we will soar. Can we at least have enough of a reset to try dinner? You know, this time where we actually eat? Maybe– maybe even lunch? A brownie. Come on. I’m easy. What do you say?

Sally: Sure.

[ Sally laughs ]

Claire: You don’t know the entire story.

Michael: Continue.

Claire: Turns out, what jordan had told me my entire life… it wasn’t true, none of it. My parents didn’t abandon me. She took me from them. She just blurted it out at the house in front of everyone. If jordan lied about that… what else could she have lied about? My entire life is meaningless.

Michael: Do you need a moment?

Claire: I spent so much of my life wanting to hurt my parents. Wanting to make them feel just some of what I had endured. But then… coming face to face with them, both of them at once… I couldn’t help but want something else. Something more. A real connection. And I know how impossible that sounds. But then to find out that… jordan had lied, that she had kidnapped me. She had robbed them. Just like she had robbed me. And it was all wrecked. I saved their lives in the end. But… I don’t see how they’ll ever forgive me. I just want to get out. And I wanna leave all of this, I wanna leave all of them behind.

Michael: I understand why you would feel that way.

Claire: So, mr. Baldwin… will you help me?

Jordan: So you think you’re so invincible? That you’ve won? That you can’t ever lose? Well, the high and mighty are going to fall. And they’re never gonna get back up. All for you, my sister. All for you.

Nikki: I’ve been getting texts and calls the last few days. Each more terrifying than the last.

Victoria: Texts from who? “Be silent in that solitude, which is not loneliness. For then the spirits of the dead who stood in life before thee are again in death around thee. And their will shall overshadow thee, be still.”

Nikki: Nice, huh?

Victoria: It’s an unknown sender. Do you think it’s jordan?

Nikki: That’s my guess.

Victoria: Oh, my god. That’s insane. We– we have to find her. I mean, we have to stop her!

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Jack: Jill, you haven’t weighed in on this yet.

Billy: What do you say, mom? I mean, this is the best and– and honestly, the only way forward to defeat a common enemy.

Diane: It has to be all of us against him.

Jack: We’re all in this. Thick as thieves.

Jill: Wow. I am really shocked. No, I truly am surprised at you people talking about conniving and plotting and scheming against tucker.

Billy: That’s the general idea. Yeah.

Jack: If we work together, we are unstoppable.

[ Jill chuckling ]

Jill: Well, it’s about time. It’s about time that you idiots came and struck gold.

Billy: She’s insulting us. That means she likes it.

Jill: Listen, when we hit him, it’s gotta be painful, it’s gotta be relentless and it’s something that he cannot recover from. And I know exactly where it’s gonna hurt the most.

Tucker: You’re so funny. You think you’ve got a poker face. You don’t believe me?

Mamie: I wish I had a reason to.

Tucker: I’m a different man now.

Mamie: Well, change is good, but that doesn’t mean that was before me. It’s an improvement. You look to me like a man who’s got revenge on his mind.

Tucker: Now, the idea of revenge just doesn’t seem as sweet to me anymore. I mean, anybody can light a match and burn everything down. No. What I have in mind is profoundly different than most people have come to expect of me.

Mamie: But please don’t leave me in suspense.

Tucker well, as satisfying as the thought of total annihilation was for a while and how it helped put me to sleep at night, I found myself obsessed with the idea of building something, something new. I think it’s time for me to be more productive and put something– something good out into the universe and that’s where I wanna focus my energies.

Ashley: Wow. I’ll believe that when I see it.

Danny: Bueno suerte.

Daniel: Hey, do you want some help?

Danny: No, no, I got it. No worries. So, uh, anything exciting going on here tonight?

Daniel: Yeah. No, you’re looking at it. Gonna be a party of one. Just scrolling for updates on the fire surrounding mattie’s campus.

Danny: Oh, yeah, I heard on my way over that it’s 80% contained.

Daniel: Eighty?

Danny: Yeah.

Daniel: It’s better than the last I heard. Still dangerous though.

Danny: Is lily on her way to california?

Daniel: Yep. Nothing was gonna stop her from being with her little girl. You know how it is. Your kid needs you. They’re in trouble. Nothing else in the world is more important.

Phyllis: Hey, cricket. Hey. Look at you coming in for a beverage at this hour. Most people are winding down, but not you. What you up to?

Christine: Well, I suppose any number of things, but, uh, right now I was just hoping for a quiet moment alone to pick up my tea.

Phyllis: Oh, I understand that. I understand that. Probably contemplating your future if there’s any truth to the rumor that you’re vacating the D.A.’S office.

Christine: It’s truly fascinating. It– it boggles my mind.

Phyllis: Yeah. Yeah, that the rumor mill finally got it right this time.

Christine: No. You think what I do is any of your business. Lactaid is 100% real milk,

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Christine: Why are you prying?

Phyllis: I’m not prying. It’s just interest and care in a fellow human. That’s all.

Christine: Well. Now, that doesn’t sound like you at all. So, what are you up to? And whatever it is, I have to say, I really don’t like it much.

Phyllis: Well, um, I just noticed that you and danny have gotten closer. That’s all.

Christine: And why does that concern you?

Phyllis: Well, it concerns me because if you’re part of danny’s life, then you are part of my son’s circle and in turn, part of my life, you see. I don’t love that, but I am trying to make peace with it and become the bigger woman. That makes sense to you, right?

Christine: I mean, yeah, in your own unique way, yes. But why are you even assuming that I’m becoming more involved in danny’s life?

Phyllis: Oh, it’s just a vibe I’m picking up. That’s all. And I’ve just seen little hints of it around town. But your secret is safe with me. But are you becoming closer to danny?

Christine: Yeah. Just not a topic I’m willing to explore with you.

Phyllis: Great. No problem. No problem. And I understand, I mean, no sense in pining over paul, you know. Just rip off that band-aid. I get it and I admire your ability to move on.

Jill: Now, listen, I’ve been hearing some things about this european fragrance company that apparently ashley and tucker bought before they were married.

Jack: Yeah, we’ve heard about that too. Glacade.

Billy: Jack and I assumed it was the foundation of their new corporation.

Diane: One that could stand toe to toe with jabot.

Jill: Oh, as if.

Jack: Until ashley pulled the plug on it.

Billy: Talk about a vote of no confidence. Just like their marriage.

Diane: I thought tucker abandoned that company to focus solely on jabot.

Jill: Well, apparently he changed his mind because he has been funneling money into it.

Jack: Of course he has. Oh, god. Why didn’t I see this? This is his plan. This whole thing. He orchestrated this entire plan. It wasn’t just creating turmoil and family trauma for kicks and giggles. No, this is carefully curated chaos. And we played right into his hands. He doesn’t want to own jabot. He wants to destroy it from the inside out.

Ashley: Hi, mamie.

Mamie: Ashley. So, you heard what the man said?

Ashley: That he wants to be a productive member of society. Yeah, I heard that. Do you believe him?

Mamie: Take him at his word? Which is worth less than nothing? No. However, if he does manage to redirect his energies towards something positive, well, then I guess we just have to wait and see.

Tucker: You don’t think I’m capable?

Mamie: Oh, now there’s the rub. I don’t know what you’re actually capable of. You see, my family means everything to me and I will fight to the death to protect them. So, if you’re not telling the truth about this change of heart, I’d start saying my prayers if I were you. Well, you two have a good rest of the night. And, uh, you take care of yourself, honey.

Ashley: Okay.

Tucker: Mamie.

Ashley: Do you mind? So, if you’re interested in sharing this new pathway to productivity and positivity, I– I’d like to hear about it.

Tucker: Nothing would make me happier because you are intimately involved.

Rsv is out there.

Diane: You’re right, jack. Of course, this was part of tucker’s plan. Throw jabot into chaos. Destabilize it with infighting and backstabbing.

Jack: Once he saw us spinning out of control, he would use glacade as the instrument of our destruction.

Billy: You shouldn’t be surprised. This is what he does.

Jill: He is such a bastard.

Jack: Then, we have to find a way to stop him.

Diane: No wonder he’s been so smug.

Jack: Oh, yeah, no matter what happened, he had a fallback. If he succeeded in taking us down, well, his company was on top. We’d be in splinters at the bottom trying to dig our way up.

Billy: Which we cannot afford to happen.

Jill: Well, in this economy, who can?

Jack: Even if he fails. Look, he still has a company that could one day, down the road, rival ours. I don’t mind friendly competition. This, this is underhanded.

Diane: Well, it’s typical tucker.

Billy: Okay. But how is my mom and chancellor involved in this scheme?

Jill: Maybe he’s moving on two fronts. He takes down jabot and then he goes after chancellor. I’ll tell you though, his reasons, they don’t worry me. How we’re gonna fend him off, that worries me quite a bit.

Jack: We have to render that company worthless. A stark reminder that he flew too close to the abbotts.

Billy: Woo. Watch out. Jack’s getting mythological.

Diane: Yeah. What we need is a weapon.

Jill: We need a great big stick.

Diane: Well, yes, that’s the metaphor, but we need–

Jill: No, no, no, no. I’m not being metaphorical. I want to hit him with a great big stick.

Billy: You know what? We don’t need a weapon. We don’t need a stick to go after tucker and take him down. We already have one.

Ashley: What part could I possibly play in your future?

Tucker: You encouraged me to pursue glacade, which at one point was a vision we shared. Until you had a change of heart, if you recall.

Ashley: Right. And you’ve been plotting revenge, as I recall?

Tucker: I’m making healthier, better choices now. Instead of revenge, I’m cultivating a sense of purpose.

Ashley: I know that look.

Tucker: What look?

Ashley: That one. You want to conquer the world.

Tucker: No, my goals are slightly more modest than that. I do have plans though and they begin with glacade.

Ashley: Right. You want me to sell you my 50% of the company.

Tucker: Right.

Ashley: Out of the goodness of my heart?

Tucker: That is what you agreed to. And my lawyers right now are drafting an offer, which I think you’ll find quite generous.

Ashley: And what am I to do with all this generosity of yours?

Tucker: Whatever you want, ashley. There are no strings attached here. It will just be a clean break. Which is what you want, right?

Ashley: What are you up to?

Tucker: Oh, god. You just can’t do it. You can’t believe that I’m trying to change my ways, can you?

Ashley: I guess I can’T.

[ Danny humming ]

Daniel: Oh, you shouldn’t have. Hey, uh, what kind of snacks did you have in those bags? Um, you know, lily’s out of town. Just a couple of bachelors home alone. You wanna crack a couple of cold ones? Watch a game? I don’t know.

Danny: I’m sorry. Um, when was the last time we ever, you know, cracked cold ones and watched a game?

Daniel: I don’t know. I’m– I’m just trying to think of, you know, something that a father and son would do. Come on, give me a break. I just, I’m excited to spend some quality time with you.

Danny: And that’s what makes this so awkward.

Daniel: Makes what so awkward?

Danny: Well, uh, the groceries aren’t snacks.

Daniel: Okay.

Danny: I’ve come to borrow your kitchen.

Daniel: The whole thing?

Danny: Only for a couple of hours. I’m, uh, I’m making my pasta sauce.

Daniel: No?

Danny: Yeah.

Daniel: No? You’re gonna make the sauce?

Danny: Yeah.

Daniel: You’re gonna make the romalotti ragu? You’re gonna make the sauce and you’re so paranoid about the recipe, you won’t even write it down because you’re scared that I’m gonna find it and I’m gonna outdo you with it?

Danny: Yes. Yes. That is the one. And it’s better than your aunt gina’s, I guarantee you that.

Daniel: We only make that for special occasions. Why are you making it tonight?

Danny: And this is where it gets really awkward. Okay. The dinner is not for you. It’s for christine.

Daniel: Oh. Oh? You’re making christine the sauce?

Danny: Yes.

Daniel: Is this a date?

Christine: My relationship with danny is none of your business.

Phyllis: Oh, so it is a relationship?

Christine: I didn’t say that.

Phyllis: Well, you just said that. You said my relationship with danny, blah, blah, blah.

Christine: Okay. Well, that’s not what I meant.

Phyllis: Oh.

Christine: Come on. What is going on? Why are you so curious about danny and me? Ah, wait a second. Is that a little green in your eyes? This has nothing to do with me being in daniel’s life and by extension, yours. You’re just jealous.

Phyllis: Christine, listen, danny and I, we’re friends. I mean, we’re co-parents and that is the truth and nothing but the truth.

Christine: Well then, I’ll give you nothing less and I’ll say this once. My relationship with paul is over. Things with danny are, yeah, worth my time and attention. Are we gonna be more than friends? I don’t know. Maybe I’ll have a little more clarity after dinner tonight.

Phyllis: Well, that’ll be fun. What? Pizza and beer with two friends.

Christine: No. Actually, all clues are pointing toward a home-cooked dinner, which I’m very excited about. Apparently, he’s gonna make something, uh, unforgettable.

Phyllis: Ah, he’s gonna make the sauce. That’s what he’ll make. I love that sauce, it’s incredible. Well, bon appétit. – Hi, I’m steve.

Daniel: You know what, dad? I think it’s about time you and I had the talk.

Danny: Really?

Daniel: Mm-hmm.

Danny: We’re doing this now?

Daniel: Oh, yeah. Sit, come on. I’d take you outside for a quick game of catch, but, you know, it’s already dark out.

Danny: Yeah. And that’s an onion.

Daniel: Very perceptive.

Danny: Okay. Let’s get this over with. What do you want to know?

Daniel: You and christine, you guys are on special pasta sauce level. I wanna know how we got here.

Danny: I don’t know. We’re friends. And we’ve been getting, you know, closer the last little while.

Daniel: Ever since she got back from portugal?

Danny: Yes. And lately, she’s had a tough time with this, you know that. Breaking up with paul and she’s a wonderful person. I hate to see her sad.

Daniel: So, you’ve been there for her?

Danny: As a friend, lending an ear.

Daniel: Okay. Friends. Yeah. So, this is just dinner with a friend. It’s just pasta with a pal.

Danny: We’ve kissed.

Daniel: No.

Danny: Yes. I– I don’t wanna hear anymore, okay? You know, way too much as it is, all right? Hey, you know, this is moving in a really nice direction and now that you know everything, can I please borrow your kitchen tonight?

[ Daniel exhaling ]

Daniel: Couple of crazy kids like you two, how could I say no?

Danny: Oh, you’re wonderful. I really appreciate it. You’re awesome. Yeah.

Daniel: Oh, hey, onion.

Danny: Onion. Yes, of course.

[ Mellow piano music ]

Michael: Buy you a drink, gorgeous?

Ashley: You know, there’s a couple of things about our time together that I regret, but acquiring glacade is not one of them. Very solid company. And with the right leadership, it has a lot of potential.

Tucker: Wait. Wait a minute. Are you doing a 180 now? Or are you just trying to drive up the price?

Ashley: Maybe I changed my mind.

Tucker: You just want it now because I want it.

Ashley: I’m not that petty. And glacade will fail if it doesn’t have the support of a large corporation like jabot. It needs me to survive.

Tucker: I can build it up from nothing. I’ve done it before.

Ashley: It’s going to take a miracle.

Tucker: Well, it might be nothing but bones and a dream not, but I can make it breathe. I just need to give it the attention and the time it needs. I can do it. I– I just need somebody to believe in it. I could turn it into gold.

Jill: What weapon are you suggesting that we use against tucker?

Billy: The truth. And before you shoot me down, just hear me out for a second, okay? Because the truth is tucker is heavily involved in a cover-up with one of his artists and illicit behavior with underage girls. We know that information–

Jill: He did what?

Billy: Yes, mom. It’s disturbing and it’s covered up.

Diane: We found out from adam.

Jack: Yes, he was digging for dirt.

Jill: Well, he sure found it, didn’t he?

Jack: Yeah. Pretty disgusting, isn’t it?

Billy: So, we take that to the french board of directors and any business partner he has in glacade and they will send him up the river seine without a paddle in a heartbeat. He will be done, okay? What do you think?

Jill: Billy, I am so proud of you. That takes a special kind of cunning. Yes, the truth will set us free from tucker. Okay. Okay. Who knows what time it is in paris? Where do we start here? Should we take it to the press? Should we call a meeting?

Jack: Hold on. Hold on, first things first. We run this by ashley and get her blessing. After all, half of this company we’re talking about decimating belongs to her. I’ll see if she’s free.

Diane: In the meantime, we need to keep tucker distracted.

Jill: Oh, would you mind terribly if I handled that?

Diane: Why? Are you going to hit him with a big stick?

Jill: Oh, well, um, I’m not gonna rule that out, but I think I have a better idea. So, leave it to me. Oh, this is gonna be fun. When you have chronic kidney disease…

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Michael: Do you remember when you were dead? Of course not. How could you? During that time, I would have given my left foot to sit and be with you for five minutes. And now here you are, I mean, heartbeat and everything. Free martini.

[ Phyllis laughing ] I can’t even get you to talk. What did I do wrong?

Phyllis: You abandoned me.

Michael: Never.

Phyllis: Yes, you did. I came back from the dead, but you ghosted me.

[ Michael sighing ]

Michael: Forgive me. I came home from singapore for thanksgiving with gloria thinking that all her problems were in the rearview mirror, only to find that she had them tucked away in her carry-on.

Phyllis: Mm. Carrying on as she does.

Michael: Yeah. Well, I had to drag myself back to the other end of the globe just to clean things up. You don’t believe me? You want to check my passport?

Phyllis: No. I don’t need to do that. It’s just difficult for me when you’re not here because nobody really understands me here. You know, I’m taken out of context when you’re not here. You get me.

Michael: You’re feeling lonely.

Phyllis: What?

[ Michael chuckling ] I’m glad you’re back.

Michael: That makes two of us. What’s going on? Talk to me.

Jill: So, that’s the bare bones of the plan. We can work out the details as we go. What do you think?

Diane: I don’t know. Do you think it’s enough of a distraction?

Jack: That depends. Do you think you can convince tucker that you’re sincere? That it comes from the heart and not all artifice?

Billy: Yeah, I’m not sure about that. I’m– I’m just saying. I mean, you– you– you aren’t the best at concealing your true emotions. I know in the past when we haven’t seen eye to eye, you always have a little tinge of disappointment and it’s always there. I can see it. I think we all can. I’m just brave enough to say it right now.

Jill: Has it ever occurred to you, billy, that it’s because I love and care what happens to you? That sometimes I can’t control my emotions about you. But in this case, tucker is no friend of mine. There’s no love lost.

Diane: Okay, jill. We need to make sure that he trusts you.

Jill: Oh, I’ve been playing this game a lot longer than he has.

Jack: She’s right. In fact, some would say she’s been jockeying for position her whole life.

Jill: Okay, jack, you’ve got grievances. Care to elaborate?

Jack: Well, there’s your trying to poach billy out from under jabot. You want to shed some light on that?

Jill: You broke my heart. Both of you.

Billy: Mom, at the end of the day, don’t you want me to be happy?

Jill: Yes.

Billy: Okay.

Jill: I would prefer you to be happy with me. However, if you would like to continue working with this end of the family, there’s not much I can do about it. Is there?

Billy: Okay. But if we do this correctly and we take down tucker, I don’t need to be your sidekick.

Jill: Oh, billy, there was so much more to it than that. I didn’t want you to be my sidekick because you’d have my back. I could pay somebody for that. I wanted you to work with me ’cause you’re my son and I wanted to build something beautiful and important and durable with the person that I’ve poured my heart and my soul into. And isn’t that exactly what you want, jack? You want family and business together?

Jack: More than you know.

Ashley: Well, this is an unfortunate turn of events.

Tucker: A week ago, you couldn’t wait to unload this company on me.

Ashley: I changed my mind. I saw the potential and it’s vast.

Tucker: You just– you can’t let me have the smallest part of anything, can you, ashley? You hate me that much. And you have everything you could possibly want.

Ashley: Almost.

Tucker: Well, you said it yourself. Jabot’s a powerhouse. You want to try something new, do it there.

Ashley: Yeah. Well, I’m not gonna change my mind, tucker, all right? I’m not gonna sell my half the company. It’s nothing personal.

Tucker: No, it’s nothing personal. Of course. Well, so much for that state of civility you thought we could achieve. I guess I’ll have to fight you for it.

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Phyllis: I’m really trying to be good. I really am. I’m– I’m doing it, you know. I don’t know how much more I could take. Everybody sees me as a pariah that’s never gonna change. Or some ticking time bomb ready to go off. The thing that kills me is that my– my kids hate me. I mean, they treat me like somebody that they would try to avoid if they saw me walking down the street, you know.

Michael: Just because you managed to stay out of prison doesn’t mean you weren’t gonna pay for what you did. You know that, right?

Phyllis: Yeah, I know that. I know. Thanks. Yes. Yes. Shunned and shamed by my friends and neighbors.

Michael: It takes a village.

Phyllis: Hey, this isn’t funny.

Michael: Not in the least.

Phyllis: No, not in the least. So, don’t make jokes. Why are you smiling?

Michael: Because I remember a time when you would have given up and said, “what’s the point?” And done your level best to live down to their low expectations of you. But look at you. You actually want to be better. Not because of them, but because of you. My best friend is growing up.

Phyllis: Shut up.

Michael: Yay.

Phyllis: Sh.

[ Michael laughing ] Don’t make jokes. I’m so sad.

Michael: I’m sorry.

[ Both laughing ]

Phyllis: You know one thing I don’t get?

Michael: Hm?

Phyllis: Is karma. I guess this is my karma. I hate karma. Okay, listen, I’m not perfect. I know I’m not perfect, but I do not understand how it is that diane and christine get to move on. Why do they get to move on? I’m suffering, but they are being forgiven. And they are happy. And they get love. Why can’t I have nice things too? Why can’t I have someone who looks at me and believes in me? And supports me. And trusts me. And loves me. I deserve that.

Christine: Daniel?

Daniel: Hey. Come on in.

Christine: Well, thank you.

Daniel: Mm-hmm.

Christine: Ugh. It smells so good in here. I cannot believe how a smell or a taste can bring back such good memories. But you’re probably spoiled. I bet your dad cooks for you like this all the time.

Daniel: Yeah. You know, now that you mention it, nope. Never.

Christine: Well, I hope that means you’re joining us?

Daniel: I– I actually have, um, there’s this thing and you know how it is. Um, but the two of you have a lovely evening.

Christine: You too.

Daniel: Can you please save me some leftovers?

Christine: Yes. Bye.

Daniel: Bye.

[ Danny humming ]

Danny: You’re here.

Christine: Yeah. I hope not too early.

Danny: No. No, you’re, uh, you are right on time.

Billy: All right. I’m gonna take off. I’ve got a lot of homework to do.

Jack: Okay. You know your assignment, right?

Billy: I know exactly what to do. Find out as much information about tucker and ashley’s company as I can.

Diane: But don’t do anything drastic. Just poke around.

Jack: Yeah. Yeah, she’s right. Don’t make any moves against the company until we clear this with ashley. She’s technically a half-owner.

Billy: Speaking of ashley, do you think there’s a chance that she has a plan of her own?

Ashley: Well, I’m always up to something, aren’t I? So, what plan do you all want to discuss? Glacade? Imagine if you could get ahead of your ibs-c

Phyllis: What is that?

Michael: It’s water. Drink it. It’s good for you.

Phyllis: I am not drunk.

Michael: I know, but you’re depressive and I don’t like where you’re headed. Drink it.

Phyllis: Thank you.

Michael: Okay. First off, one can never hope to achieve true and total enlightenment by feeling sorry for yourself or hating other people’s happiness. It’s kind of the opposite of what we’re going for.

Phyllis: Okay. Remind me, what are we going for?

Michael: You can’t compare your journey to other people’S. Everybody has their own lessons to learn and their own challenges to conquer. Your path is your path. And what you got to do is keep your eyes forward, do good and put more love into people’s lives. And that love will be rewarded.

Phyllis: I’d like to believe that.

Michael: Well, think of all the great things that have happened recently. No prison. Debts paid. Your children–

Phyllis: Hate me.

Michael: Well, yeah, they might be a little skittish. Look, they’ve been through a lot. It’ll take some time, but you’ve got a second chance. Do something with it. Find the thing that you love and grab onto it with both hands. Good in, good out.

Phyllis: Okay. I will work on beautifying my life and creating my own path. I will work on it. You are brilliant. Clink. Clink.

Christine: That was far and away the best dinner I’ve had in years.

Danny: Really? Well, you know, thank you because gina, I mean, she still thinks that her pasta is better than mine. I think she’s delusional.

Christine: Yes. She’s delusional.

Danny: Yes. Thank you.

Christine: That sauce is perfect. Now, I– I don’t know. Maybe there were a few more layers this time. A little more complexity. I– maybe I’m just imagining it. I don’t know.

Danny: No, it’s uh, it’s like it’s telling a story. You know, it, uh, staying up late at night talking, celebrating. Absorbing the richness of success. And then you have this deep, savory flavor.

Christine: Exceptional.

Danny: You get the best ingredients, you mix them together and I don’t know if it’s magic or just meant to be, but when it’s right, you wind up with something remarkable.

Christine: I like how you can tweak and adjust the elements. Little things can change. Time can add more depth, but it’s still the same. But better.

Danny: The same, but better. I like that. One second.

[ Gentle music playing ] Shall we? We have a whole dance floor here. Come on.

I’ve been thinking

about you for a while now

I know I said goodbye

but if you’ll listen

just hear me out ’cause

something I could hardly say

is what I really wanna do

here it goes

I wanna start again with you

there’s no saying

if we’ll make it

but I think

it’s a chance worth taking

Tucker: So, that purchase agreement I asked you to draft.

Teresa: You’ve kept me busy lately. Which agreement are you talking about?

Tucker: The one between me and ashley abbott for that company in france.

Teresa: That wasn’t a simple document to draw up.

Tucker: Well, too bad because I need you to parse through it with a fine toothcomb.

Teresa: What am i looking for?

Tucker: A surefire way to kick her ass to the curb. I want her out. I want to be sole proprietor.

Teresa: That won’t be as easy as it sounds.

Tucker: I don’t really care. I’ve made you a very rich woman to do that, which is not easy. Figure out a way to make it happen because you and I both know I can find someone who will.

Jack: I know this isn’t easy for you to talk about, but–

Ashley: What? You think that tucker is secretly shoring up glacade?

Billy: Yes, exactly.

Jack: Do you think he’s funneling money into the company to use it as a weapon against jabot?

Ashley: One hundred percent. He’s actually coming up with a generous offer to buy my half of the company even as we speak.

Diane: What’d you say?

Ashley: Well, initially, it was my idea. I thought if I could distract him with glacade, then tucker would keep his hands off of jabot and chancellor. But then I realized that he was up to something and it has to do with that company. So, today I told him I changed my mind about selling my half of the company. I just wanted to push him a little bit, you know, to see how much he wants glacade. And boy, he wants it bad.

Jack: But not to go out and start something new?

Ashley: No, no, no. He wants to use it as a wrecking ball against jabot.

Jack: And you are going to sell to him?

Billy: Ash, we have a plan.

Diane: With a little help from our friend, jill.

Ashley: Oh, what now? Jill’s my friend too?

Jack: She’s our friend on this. We are all working together to shut tucker down once and for all.

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Adam: I’m sure as hell willing to try.

Abby: Please don’t tell me that you’re feeling like rehiring your cousin was a mistake.

Cole: Claire’s pretty freaked out about being in jail.

Victoria: We told her that we would find her a lawyer.

Michael: You want me to defend her?

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Nate: You want me to sit? This can’t be good.

Lily: Nate, please.

Nate: All right. Well, go ahead. Let me have it.

Lily: It’s not like that.

Nate: Sure feels like that.

Devon: I spoke to victor earlier today.

Nate: I already told you what happened, devon. I– I told you why I got fired.

Devon: I know what you told us and I told you I was gonna get victor’s side of things.

Nate: I can only imagine the earful he gave you.

Lily: And I ran into nick.

Nate: I’m sure he had a lot to say as well. None of it good.

Lily: No, it sure wasn’T.

Nate: Look, if you’re gonna tell me I don’t have a shot, let’s not waste everyone’s time with excuses.

Devon: Or maybe you could just sit back down and actually listen to what we have to say to you.

Diane: I’d really like to reassess our E.V.P. Measure it through employment engagement surveys, performance reviews. And then we can make whatever changes are necessary to ensure that the jabot brand matches a prospective employee’s perception.

Jack: Our ability to leverage our employee value proposition is critical to our attracting top talent. I mean, the competition’s bigger than ever. I say go for it.

Diane: Well, I’ll get started today.

Jack: Great.

Diane: You look like you’re in a good mood.

Jack: Despite tucker’s threats, yeah, I would say my mood is optimistic.

Diane: Are you in the holiday spirit already?

Jack: Well, that could be part of it.

Diane: Let me guess. Does this have something to do with our latest hire?

Jack: I could not be any happier about having kyle back in the fold.

Diane: You know, he really wants to prove himself to you.

Jack: He doesn’t have to prove anything. He’s merely come back to where he belongs. Stronger, wiser, and more dedicated than ever and I am so proud.

Diane: That’s because he’s his father’s son. He’s committed to this family and our future.

Jack: To work with my son and my brilliant, exquisite wife. Life doesn’t get much sweeter than that.

Billy: Hi. Sorry. I hope I’m not interrupting–

Jack: No, no. Not at all. Come on in.

Billy: I’m actually glad you’re both here.

Diane: Why? What’s going on?

Billy: I just had a very interesting conversation with my mother about tucker mccall.

Jill: Thank you. Thank you.

Tucker: Jill. Hi.

Jill: You know, I saw that trail of slime up there leading to the front door. Now, I know why.

Tucker: Ha ha. I get it. Because I’m a slug or a snail. Something that oozes.

Jill: Yep.

Tucker: Nice. May I buy you a drink?

Jill: I’m gonna tell you this and for the very last time, there is no way on earth that you’ll get your teeny weeny little paws on chancellor, okay? If I were to fall over dead right now, you have zero chance of ever making it yours.

Tucker: Coffee? Tea?

[ Jill laughing ]

Jill: Plus, I’ve made legal provisions so you will never be able to finagle an ownership share in the company.

Tucker: Legal provisions. There is a subjective term. A lot to unpack there. No wonder there are so many rich lawyers in the world. Talk about a trail of slime.

Jill: Yep. Yep. My husband and I have never been more active.

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Mamie: And what’s this little tte–tte all about?

Tucker: Jill was about to name her price and make me a very happy man.

Jill: Yeah, when hell freezes over. And what about you? I thought you were done affiliating yourself with this man, and yet here you are.

Mamie: Pure coincidence.

Jill: Yes. Would you stop pretending please that you and tucker are not in cahoots, when the both of you are trying to take chancellor away from me.

Mamie: As much as I would love to see you lose what you shouldn’t have had in the first place, I am not about to cahoot with the man who broke ashley’s heart. And I’m certainly–

Tucker: If I may interject something. Ashley actually broke my heart first.

Mamie: Oh, so you’re just gonna throw a tantrum and then go after ashley–

Tucker: Ashley is not the issue here. You are. I’m just trying to help you here, jill. With this little dance we’ve been doing. Let’s– let’s end it. Skip to the good part, shall we? Name your price.

Billy: My mom believes that tucker’s about to make a move.

Jack: That jives with what ashley said. Yeah.

Billy: So, you know that mamie and tucker have teamed up and you’re just telling me about this now? Am I out of the loop, jack?

Jack: Things are moving fast. Consider yourself in the loop. What else did jill say?

Billy: She thinks that they’re gonna try and force her out of the company.

Diane: And we know that tucker’s already gunning for jabot.

Jack: So, as suspected, tucker is back to his original agenda. Take chancellor-winters and jabot.

Diane: Does jill have a plan to fight him?

Billy: Well, it’s a little bit tough to fight someone that operates in the shadows, okay? But you know, my mom, she’s always got a plan. And right now, that involves trying to convince me to join her at chancellor-winters.

Jack: What? And leave jabot? Are you actually considering this? We need you, billy.

Billy: She needs me more, jack. She feels outnumbered and outgunned and she’s concerned that lily and devon are gonna align themselves with mamie. You add nate onto there. Winters side, you have a deep bench. Chancellor side, not so much.

Jack: But her ties with devon and lily are very strong.

Billy: They are strong ties and then there’s family. And you add tucker into that. She’s very worried that tucker and mamie are gonna grab the company and then split it up, with mamie taking winters and tucker swallowing up chancellor.

Diane: Does jill think that devon and lily would be part of that?

Billy: I think family sometimes can make people do things that they wouldn’t normally do. Look, my mom, she’s just not gonna sit back and let something happen, okay? We know that. She’s looking for reinforcements.

Diane: You?

Billy: For starters. Yeah.

Jack: I repeat, are you considering joining jill?

Billy: I’m in this fight, jack. Until the end. I’m not going anywhere.

[ Jack sighing ] But, the thought of reinforcements, it gave me an idea.

[ Lily sighing ]

Lily: Look, we want to believe that you have learned from your mistakes, and that you’re ready to be a part of this family and the company.

Nate: But?

Devon: But victor is convinced that you tried to pull a coup and have him committed to a clinic just to get him out of the way and have you and victoria take over the company.

Nate: It wasn’t a power play. I thought the man was ill. It was for his own good.

Devon: Right. The problem with that is, that’s the exact same thing you told us when you tried to hijack our company. You said it was for our benefit when it was really for yours.

Nate: And I’ve apologized, repeatedly.

Devon: I’m aware of that. But when we have people like victor and nick and nikki warn us about you, I’m sure you can understand where our trust issues come from.

Nate: And you have the same doubts?

Lily: No. I mean, look, I believe that you care about victor. You were his doctor, you know? You have a lot of compassion. I don’t think that just goes away. I don’t think that you were using his illness as some sort of power grab.

Nate: Thank you for that, at least.

Lily: And look, I know that you wanna make real change and make amends and we wanna help you with that. I want that for you, for your own happiness. And I think the only way to move forward is for us to let go of the past so that you can have the strength of your family to lean on.

Nate: So, you can what? Save me from myself? Keep me in line?

Lily: No, nate, that’s not what I’m trying to say.

Nate: I don’t need saving, cousin. I need a chance to show that I am committed to this family. To the company. Aunt mamie believes in me. I wish you could too.

Devon: There’s more to this decision, nate, than just making mamie happy. Tucker is coming after chancellor-winters. We need to be ready for him. We can’t have any kind of drama or conflict.

Nate: Oh, yeah. Have you– have you run that by jill or aunt mamie?

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Nate: Um, has jill signed off on this decision to hire me back?

Lily: Yes, she has.

Nate: Wow. I’m so– I’m touched. It means more to me than you know. Thank you. Thank you.

Devon: And obviously, it’s gonna be provisional because if we suspect that you’re up to anything, you’re gonna be gone.

Nate: I assure you, that it is not gonna happen.

Devon: Good.

Nate: Look, I– I know what it took for you to come to this decision. Especially after the pile-on from the newmans. That you have enough faith in me to give me another opportunity, I’m humbled.

Devon: Well, you have a big fan in lily.

Nate: I will make you proud.

Lily: That’s all we can ask for.

Nate: So, um, do you have a position in mind? It doesn’t have to be top-tier. I am willing to work my way to your approval. Um, wherever I can be most helpful to the company is where I wanna be.

Devon: Yeah, we’ve actually discussed that with jill and she’s decided that you should oversee the product and content development department.

Lily: Yeah, I think when you were with us last, you know, your ideas kind of lent more towards innovation. Big picture thinking.

Devon: Yeah. You sometimes went too far with the big-picture thinking.

Nate: Hm.

Lily: So, you know, it seems like a– a good fit.

Nate: I appreciate that you think I have something to contribute and I can’t wait to get started. And I promise you won’t regret this.

Lily: I know. We’re counting on that.

Nate: You know, who’s gonna be over the moon? Aunt mamie. She’s gonna be so happy. I’m happy.

Devon: We’re gonna start getting the paperwork drawn up because you will have nondisclosure and non-compete agreements to sign as well.

Nate: Of course.

Lily: Yeah, and figure out a start date too.

Nate: The sooner the better.

Lily: Yeah. Well…

[ Phone ringing ] Oh, sorry, take this. Uh, excuse me.

Devon: It’s okay.

Nate: She seems excited. What about you? What do you think?

Jill: Tucker, why don’t you just run along and play with that record collection that katherine left you and let a grown-up run the company the way your mommy wanted it run.

Tucker: Jill, I know you have a price. Why don’t you just name it?

Jill: Oh, my god. I feel like we keep having the same conversation over and over again. You don’t hear me. There is no price in the universe that will convince me to sell chancellor to you. Hell, I’d rather sell it to mamie almost.

Mamie: Oh, now that is like music to my ears. Let’s have the paperwork drawn up.

Jill: One, I said almost. And two, I trust you only marginally more than I trust tucker. And that is because I know that devon and lily can keep you in line. But you, oh, you, you got nobody to keep you grounded, huh? You are the loosest of loose cannons and you don’t even care where you’re aiming. You just want to make a big noise, don’t you?

Tucker: And I suppose all you want is world peace.

Jill: I want to build a company that leaves a legacy to my family.

Mamie: That is what we all want, jill.

Jill: Oh, my god. I think you’re both underestimating me, okay? I don’t care if you’re in cahoots or not. I’ve got a big arsenal in my back pocket and if you push me or my family, believe me, I won’t hesitate to use it.

Billy: I’m certain that my mom can hold her own, but why let her go after tucker solo?

Jack: What are you suggesting?

Billy: Tucker is fighting a battle on two fronts. He’s going after chancellor-winters and he’s obviously coming after jabot. I say we unite.

Diane: Meaning?

Billy: Meaning we work alongside my mom. We would have the power to outplay him, outmaneuver him, simply outlast him. We would neutralize the threat that tucker offers.

Diane: You’re not suggesting that we merge the companies to fight him, are you?

Billy: No, I’m not saying that. I think we operate outside the companies, okay? We use our brains, we use our strengths, we use our resources and we topple tucker once and for all. We don’t know his end game, but we know the guy. We know what he wants, we know how he operates. He’s always looking at the angles. He’s got one eye on the sidelines. We go straight at him, right up the middle.

You can feel it…

Billy: So, what do you think?

Diane: Well, the idea has merit.

Jack: It does.

Billy: Well, your enthusiasm is underwhelming.

Jack: Your mother would not be where she is today if she didn’t always have an agenda. She is excellent at getting what she wants.

Billy: Jack, she needs our help.

Jack: I’m not sure she would agree with you there.

Billy: Okay. So, what do you mean by that?

Jack: Yeah. Tucker loves playing the dangerous man of mystery to keep us all guessing. I think your mother thinks he’s a lightweight. And I doubt that she feels as massively threatened by tucker as she would have you believe.

Billy: So, you think she’s lying about this? Why would she lie to me about this, jack?

Jack: Not so much a lie as a clever manipulation to get her bright, talented son back under her wing.

Billy: Hold on a second. So, you think this is a power play between the two of you? The winner gets billy or maybe the loser as you would probably see it? Does billy have any say in this or is he not smart enough to realize what’s going on?

Diane: All right. That’s not what jack–

Jack: Let me start again. Family is everything to jill. You are everything to jill. She wants the chancellor part of the company to feel as much a family business as the winter side. As much as jabot. It’s the very same thing as my wanting to work with kyle. I don’t hold it against her. And if she has decided to stack the deck with the threat of tucker to get you to return, well, I– I guess all is fair.

Billy: Look, whatever my mother’s agenda is, there is one goal, that is to stop tucker and we don’t have a lot of options.

Diane: You know, billy’s right. We were hoping that ashley could get through to him, that she could help him reconcile with devon.

Jack: Yeah. I don’t like that particular scenario.

Diane: Well, if it worked.

Jack: Devon is part of that equation. He’s not gonna just start making nice with his father. Besides, I don’t think tucker is gonna give ashley the satisfaction. He knows how to hold on to his rage and how to use it.

Diane: Maybe it’s time we released the article? Let the world know about tucker’s part in his rock star’s sick involvement with underage girls. That would set him back on his heels.

Billy: Tucker’s not concerned about the fallout. Plus at the end of the day, he’s not gonna end up in jail anyway.

Diane: Well, unfortunately, you’re probably right.

Jack: Depending on what else is in the news that day. I mean, it could be a headline for half a day and be forgotten.

Billy: Fine. That’s a possibility. What are we going to sit here and waste time trying to figure out other plans of action? Tucker lit the fuse. Okay? He told me so. He’s coming after jabot. There’s no going back.

Diane: Wait a second. You guys, think about it? Is he really? I mean, for all of his threats and warnings, he hasn’t actually done anything. I think he likes seeing us squirm. This is all a game to him.

Jack: Wait, that may be it.

Diane: What may be it?

Jack: You may have actually figured out what tucker’s endgame actually is.

Tucker: Oh, yeah, you’re so fierce, aren’t you? So full of fire and energy protecting what’s yours. I get it now.

Jill: Oh, spare me.

Tucker: You love chancellor-winters. It’s really the only thing you have in your life. It’s your, you know, your terra firma. But something tells me the– the terra isn’t so firm these days. So, you’re freaked out.

Jill: No. See, that’s nonsense.

Tucker: Well, devon and lily, they have each other. Uh, mamie’s joined them.

Mamie: And nate’s joining us soon.

Tucker: That’s right. So, there you have it. The winters crew is very strong and solid and united. And the chancellor side? Well, your grandson’s too busy playing cops and robbers and your son… poor, uh, easily distracted billy. He’s– he’s decided he’d rather work for a big brother who constantly punches him in the nose than his own mother.

Jill: You do not know what you’re talking about.

Tucker: You’re alone, jill.

Jill: Oh, right. Says the man whose wife just dumped him and his son wants nothing to do with him.

Tucker: You’re an army of one, so you’re running scared. And you rage and roar and wave your arms about and threaten mass destruction, but it’s not scary. It’s sad.

Jill: You just have me all figured out, funny man, don’t you?

Tucker: Yeah. And I feel sorry for you. But unfortunately for you, I’m not backing down. Who’s to say I don’t have an arsenal in my back pocket too?

Devon: Nate, I think that this could work if you want it to work. It’s really up to you.

Nate: I appreciate that. And I want to thank you again for seeing through victor’s mud-slinging. I know how much you look up to him. I get that. I’ve always admired his drive, what he’s accomplished. But at what cost? What he put his children through, pure ruthlessness at the expense of his own kids. To see that was a lesson in itself on how not to treat family.

Devon: Yeah. No, I– I agree with you. What he did was very questionable, for sure. But it’s not our problem. You know, we need to be focused right now on our company and staying strong and making this work.

Nate: That’s all I want.

Devon: Even though you won’t be in a c-suite?

Nate: Like I said, I’ll be happy to contribute however I can.

Devon: Well, I’ll be taking your word for that.

Nate: This is really hard for you, isn’t it?

Devon: Uh, I mean, nobody forced me to make this decision. I could have put my foot down and said no at any point. And I actually do think that you’re gonna bring a lot of value to the company. And you have a lot of support within, so I’d be grateful if I were you.

Nate: Oh, I am. Especially to lily. I assume she was the driving force behind this?

Devon: Yeah, pretty much. She is a big believer in second chances.

Nate: And you were dragged into this.

Devon: No. I– I wasn’t dragged into anything. I genuinely want to see you succeed at the company. And if you’ve really learned your lessons about family and loyalty like you say you have, we will not have a problem.

Nate: So, you’ll be keeping a close eye.

Devon: I think we all will be. Yeah.

Nate: So, that’s how it’s gonna be? Repeating the past? You constantly breathing down my neck, waiting for me to make a wrong move. Looking for a smarter way to mop?

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Devon: Nate, I’m giving you a fair shot.

Nate: Yeah. On a short leash.

Devon: You haven’t even had your first day and you have this combative attitude with me. You okay?

Nate: What’s going on?

Lily: Um, that was mattie. There’s a wildfire at her school and it’s only partially contained.

Devon: Is she on campus?

Lily: Yeah. All the students are in lockdown. I guess there’s like smoke and ash everywhere and mattie sounded terrified.

Nate: My god.

Devon: What can we do?

Lily: I mean, nothing. Nothing that anyone can do, but I feel like I can’t stay here. Like, I have to go and be near her.

Devon: Yeah, yeah. Of course you do. Hang on, let me call the airport and I’ll get the jet ready for you.

Lily: Okay. Thank you. Sorry, guys. I have to go. I’m sorry.

Devon: No, don’t be sorry at all. You have to be with your daughter.

Nate: Yeah. Keep us updated, please.

Lily: Um, yeah, I will.

Devon: Hey, hey. Everything’s gonna be okay. All right, she’ll be fine. I love you.

Lily: All right. Love you too.

Devon: Bye.

Jack: Maybe tucker’s only agenda is making us think he has one.

Billy: And that makes sense how?

Jack: He’s trying to drive us crazy. To drive us apart and look how it’s working. We’re spending all this time constantly looking for the fire that he claims to have started at jabot. Or maybe he’s hoping that finger-pointing and accusations will take his work away. He can sit back and watch us burn to the ground.

Diane: Yes. And I’m sure he’d enjoy every minute of it, but I– I just don’t think that’s the whole story. This guy doesn’t do subtle. He landed a helicopter in our backyard.

Jack: He lost ashley. The love of his life. He’s furious. He’s in pain and he wants us to feel that pain too. So he taunts us, tries to push us right to the edge.

Billy: Over the edge as far as he’s concerned.

Jack: Look, all I’m saying is maybe this slow, steady, relentless torture is just one gigantic head trip. A huge, meaningless mind game.

Jill: Maybe your arsenal isn’t quite as large as you think it is.

Tucker: Uh, maybe. Maybe not. That reminds me of the great baudelaire quote. “The devil’s greatest trick was convincing the world he doesn’t exist.” Well. See ya.

Jill: My god, what I wouldn’t do to get that man out of our lives for good.

Mamie: Maybe you could just hand him a check for a million dollars to get rid of him. But, of course, that might just come back to bite you.

Jill: Is that what this is all about, mamie? Have you come back to bite me?

Mamie: Oh, jill, I’m here for my family.

Jill: Yeah, I know. You keep waving that flag, but something tells me there’s a whole lot more going on.

Mamie: Maybe you’re just being paranoid.

Jill: It’s not paranoid if it’s true.

Mamie: Look, I don’t care what you think about me or what you think I’m up to, but from where I sit, I don’t trust tucker any more than you do.

Jill: Oh, my god, woman, you’re the one who brought the snake to the party. It’s a little late to stop trusting him.

Mamie: One more time, jill. Because of what he did to ashley, I don’t want to have anything to do with that man.

Jill: Then prove it. Tell me what your plan was. What does tucker want?

Mamie: Girl, I don’t have to prove anything to you.

Jill: No. No, I am serious. If you want him gone as much as I do, why don’t we call a truce? Why don’t we share information with each other so that it can help both sides of the business and also the people we love?

Mamie: Why, jill abbott, if I didn’t know any better, I would think that you were suggesting that you and I work on the same side. Theo’s nose was cause for alarm, so dad brought

Lily: Yeah, charlie, I just wanna let you know what’s going on. So, when I get there, I’ll keep you updated, okay? No, I know, I know. I’m worried too, but mattie’s gonna be fine. I promise you. Okay. All right. Love you too. Oh, god. Please let her be okay. Okay. Where are my keys?

Daniel: Hey, I got here as fast as I could. Any more news?

Lily: No. There’s a fire on the perimeter so they can’t evacuate any students. They’re all on lockdown. So– god, I don’t know where my keys are.

Daniel: You know they’re not gonna let you anywhere near that that campus until they got the fire contained, right?

Lily: I know that. I know. I just want to be near her so that way when she’s out, I can just make sure that she’s okay. Uh, oh, god. There they are. Okay. Oh, my god. I should probably go over these contracts on the plane, but I’m just gonna be distracted. And, oh, my god. I’m such a mess. Sorry.

Daniel: No, I got it. You are a mother who’s worried about her child. Maybe there’s something I can do to help. Hey, larry, can you go ahead and clear my schedule out for the rest of the day? Yeah, and uh, get rid of my meetings for tomorrow as well. Yeah. No, we’ll be in touch. Don’t worry about it.

Lily: Wait, sorry. What are you doing?

Daniel: Coming with you.

Billy: Let’s not forget that tucker tried to frame me for embezzlement. Okay. That’s not nothing.

Jack: But think how simplistic it was. How easy it was to figure out that he and phyllis were behind it. Look, it– it was a bluff to scare us into thinking his threat was real.

Diane: Well, even if you’re right, that tucker is mind-gaming us into turning on each other, I think this family is too strong to fall for that. And I’d say the same about chancellor-winters.

Jack: I think we deserve this drink.

Diane: Yes.

Jill: I got your call, jack.

Jack: By all means, jill. Come right in.

Jill: So, what’s so important? Oh, lord, it looks like I’m just in time for an announcement. I’m so sorry. I know this must be hard on you, but the best ceo won.

Billy: Mom.

Jill: I know he’s done an excellent job at jabot, but, oh, is he gonna shine at chancellor?

Billy: Mom, hey.

Jill: What, what?

Billy: I’m not leaving jabot.

Jill: Okay. So, you just called me over to gloat, did you?

Jack: No. Look, we were just discussing tucker mccall and his claim that he has chancellor-winters and jabot in his crosshairs.

Jill: Not news. Are we done? Can I go?

Jack: Wait. Wait, wait. We have a theory as to what tucker is really up to.

Jill: So not in the mood for theories.

Jack: Billy has a plan and we need your input.

Jill: Mm-hmm. I liked my plan, billy.

Billy: Mom, please.

Jill: All right. What have you got?

Diane: Well, for weeks, tucker has threatened to bring us to our knees, but so far, he hasn’t made an overt move against us.

Jill: So?

Billy: So, maybe it’s all smoke and mirrors. Maybe there is no concrete threat. Tucker’s revenge is simply mind games.

Jill: Ah, funny you should say that. I was thinking of that. Maybe that weasel doesn’t have a damn plan.

Tucker: Mamie johnson. Wow. What a pleasant surprise.

Mamie: As if you weren’t down here lurking, waiting for me.

Tucker: Yeah. I didn’t like the way things ended with jill.

Mamie: Ended with jill? Well, the beginning and the middle weren’t great either. Excuse me.

Tucker: I was hoping maybe I could have a word with you.

Mamie: And that word would be no.

Tucker: It will just take a minute, please.

[ Mamie sighing ]

Mamie: What is it that you don’t understand? I don’t trust you. You– especially you, bragging on being the devil. What you did to ashley?

Tucker: Yeah. I messed up with ashley and I own it, okay?

Mamie: Mm-mm. That doesn’t change how I feel about you.

Tucker: What if I told you she’s been reaching out to me?

[ Mamie scoffing ]

Mamie: That girl’s always been too big-hearted for her own good. I’ll just have to have a word with her. And as for you and me, there’s nothing that you could say that I want to hear.

Tucker: It’s about jill. (Smelling)

Jack: So, you’re with us on this? Tucker could just be blowing smoke to torture us. To hoping that fear and insecurity and accusations are going to separate us. Divide us, our families, our companies. He’s hoping that he can break our hearts the same way ashley broke his.

Jill: If he actually had a heart. I wouldn’t put it past him though. He just waltzes into our lives, swinging his big dog energy. He thinks he can scare us? Not a chance in hell.

Jack: I told you she wasn’t afraid of tucker.

Jill: Well, if it is his plan, it’s really stupid, but I can’t afford to ignore it, can I? He’s got his claws into chancellor. It’s gotta be resolved. Okay. Let’s hear your plan, billy.

Billy: Tucker’s coming after all of us, so we form a united front. Together, we turn the mind games back on him.

Jill: Well, that’s not a bad idea, I guess. For what it’s worth, mamie says she’s through with tucker and his lies.

Billy: Do you believe her?

Jill: She’s a major threat to my company, but in this case, she may be a good ally.

Jack: Well, I’m glad mamie has seen the light, but you and mamie on the same team?

Jill: Desperate times, jack. I want that scum out of our lives for good.

Jack: Tucker lost ashley and the future he thought they had together. Combined with devon rejecting him yet again I think he’s on the ropes. He is desperate. He is hurting. He’s in fear and that’s when we attack him. We have to push him to the edge. Break him once and for all.

Mamie: Clock’s ticking, tucker.

Tucker: No matter our differences, you and I believe in family, right?

Mamie: You said this was about jill.

Tucker: Yeah. I’m getting to her. But what you’re doing for devon and lily and nate, helping them reconcile and building the winters legacy, I admire it very much.

[ Mamie chuckling ]

Mamie: Still waiting.

Tucker: Jill scares me.

Mamie: Why? Because she trash talked you?

Tucker: No. Her back is against the wall. She’s desperate. So, she is going to fight hard and ugly to protect herself.

Mamie: Well, you’ve been known to get down into the swamp yourself.

Tucker: Not anymore. Not if there’s the slightest chance any of that ugliness can spill onto devon.

Mamie: Yeah. Well, I’m not gonna let that happen.

Tucker: You may not have a choice. Devon’s very happy right now. He’s working with lily. He’s raising dom with abby. And I just refuse to let anything blow that up. So, I am backing off.

Mamie: Backing off?

Tucker: I’m waving the white flag. Total surrender.

Mamie: So, what game are you playing now, tucker mccall?

[ Devon mumbling ]

Devon: This fire is still growing.

Nate: You think she had time to contact charlie and kane? I could reach out.

Devon: No. I imagine those are the first two people she called.

[ Nate sighing ]

Nate: Things like this put everything in perspective, don’t they? We drop whatever we’re doing the second the people we love are in trouble.

Devon: That’s what family does.

Nate: Something I forgot along the way.

Devon: But you’re back on track now though, right?

Nate: One hundred percent. I’m fully committed to this family and the company. I wanna thank you again for giving me this opportunity.

Devon: Hey, nate. Um, lily really does believe in you, so if you screw up and you break her heart again, we’re done, okay?

Lily: Daniel, you can’t go with me.

Daniel: Sure I can. My calendar’s suddenly wide open.

Lily: No. Look, I– I’ve got this. I’m fine. I promise you.

Daniel: No, you’re not fine. You are shaking.

Lily: No, listen, you have a huge launch next week. You worked really hard on it. I’m not gonna let you jeopardize that.

Daniel: All that matters is that you and mattie are safe. Everything else…

Lily: I know. And I love you for that. Thank you. But I promise you, I’ve got this. Okay? Just stay here.

Daniel: You’re sure?

Lily: Yes. I’m very, very sure.

Daniel: You know I’m gonna be texting you nonstop for updates.

Lily: I know. I know. I know.

Daniel: If you change your mind–

Lily: I know. You’re a plane flight away.

Daniel: Exactly.

Lily: There is one thing you could do.

Daniel: Already on it. Come here, babe.

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