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Young & The Restless Transcript

 

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Billy: Hi. I’m sorry I’m late. How you doing?

Chelsea: I’m better now that you’re here.

Billy: Okay, so tell me what’s going on.

Chelsea: Connor just called. I don’t like the way he sounded.

Billy: I’m sorry. What happened?

Chelsea: It’s his grades again. His classwork is slipping. It’s so unlike him.

Billy: Well, I’ll go back to what you said a few days ago, right? He just needs time to settle in, to– to find a rhythm.

Chelsea: I don’t know. That’s what I thought at first, but now it’s not even about the grades. It’s how it’s all upsetting him. I mean, he’s so frustrated and embarrassed. He doesn’t understand what the teachers are saying, so then he goes to them to get help and he doesn’t understand it. He’s not absorbing it.

Billy: Chels, connor’s a very bright kid. I would go as far as to say, he’s ahead of the curve.

Chelsea: Well, that’s what we thought, but something’s getting in the way. And now, it’s really affecting his confidence.

Billy: Hey, we’ll handle it, okay?

Chelsea: We?

Billy: Yes, we. Always we. Now, did you talk to adam about this?

[ Adam sighs ]

Adam: This is supposed to be a specialized school that my son is attending, sally. Tuned into kids like connor who have unique emotional needs. They’re supposed to have faculty that’s trained to help them.

Sally: Yeah, and from what you’ve told me, they have an impeccable reputation, so I’m– I’m sure–

Adam: Look, shouldn’t they be on top of the academic issues, too? At least notice what this is doing to his mood? They should have identified the change, noticed what was causing it, and not let it get to this point.

Sally: Okay, look, maybe it hasn’t gone as far as you think? Okay, look, connor is an amazing kid who expects a lot of himself, you know? What if these is– these are just normal speed bumps that happen whenever school gets a little harder? How did connor sound when you talked to him?

Adam: I– I haven’t talked to connor. He called chelsea and chelsea called me. Comes down to who he feels safe talking to. And that’s not me.

Victor: Perhaps you misunderstood my question. What are you doing here?

Nikki: Victor, please. It’s nothing.

Jack: Yeah, nikki’s right. This is nothing. What is the problem?

Victor: First, you get the information out of my wife that our family was subjected to an enormous ordeal that’s none of your business. Then, you question me about it and now you’re here. What are you doing here?

[ Knocking on door ]

Tucker: I’m not here!

[ Knocking on door ] What?

Audra: Ooh, well, hello to you, too, tucker.

Tucker: Now’s really not the best time.

Audra: Your moods are relentless these days. Now, what’s wrong?

Tucker: Nothing I’m prepared to discuss at this time.

Audra: Oh, you don’t need to. This is about ashley, isn’t it? She’s yanking your chain yet again. And you’re letting it get to you.

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Tucker: It seems ashley flew to paris to confront the waiter in the café where we had our argument.

Audra: Hm. Shouldn’t you be thrilled? I mean, you swore it happened as you said. Or did they tell her something different?

Tucker: No. Just as I predicted, the waiter confirmed my version of events. Which you would assume would clear the whole thing up, right? Or at least inspire her to call me and apologize. But no, she called me–

[ Laughs ] She called me to accuse me of paying off the waiter.

Audra: Unbelievable.

Tucker: I know. Thank you.

Audra: Not ashley, tucker. You. You’re unbelievable.

Tucker: Why?

Audra: It’s bad enough that any of this surprises you, but the fact that it throws you into a snit like this? It’s pathetic.

Tucker: Thanks.

Audra: What happened to, “oh, I’m done with this whole thing, audra. You know, I put it all in my rearview mirror. Everything is behind me now”?

Tucker: That has not changed.

Audra: But every ounce of your passion is dedicated to ashley. It’s boring and insulting.

Tucker: This just happened, audra, okay? And I understand that it’s a laughable accusation. In fact, I laughed at her when she first accused me of it. Of course, I didn’t pay off the waiter. It just– it gets under my skin, is all. I’ll get over it.

Audra: No, you won’T. That’s the point. You know, ashley is so embedded in your brain cells, in all of your psyche that there is no way that you’re going to be able to cut off this connection once and for all. She’s always going to have a hold on you, isn’t she?

Tucker: Why do you care so much one way or the other?

Chelsea: I already spoke with connor’s advisor and the headmaster at the school. They said they’re going to come up with a strategy as to what’s next. They’re thinking maybe he has a learning difference, and that’s at the root of all this.

Billy: Well, there’s a lot of kids that go through that. I mean, even adults do. And it sounds like you and the school are doing the right thing.

Chelsea: Yeah, I hope so.

Billy: Are you sad for him?

Chelsea: Yeah, I am. I mean, going to the school in the first place was connor’s idea. And he was thriving at first. He was meeting all these kids that he became friends with, that he could relate to.

Billy: And we’ll get him back to that point, I promise you.

Chelsea: I don’t know how I’m going to do that.

Billy: Well, everything you told me about this school, it sounds like he’s in a good spot. And if there’s something going on with him, they sound equipped to– to figure it out. And if they do come up with that conclusion, they’re going to support him. Both academically and emotionally.

Chelsea: You’re right. I mean, they’re the pros, and connor can’t be the only person struggling. I just–

[ Sighs ] Billy, he sounded so sad. And his voice was so flat. It just– it reminded me of that time not so long ago when things were really awful for him. And the love of his mom and dad couldn’t fix it. It brought me back to that time, and it broke my heart.

Sally: Connor loves you. You know that. So please don’t read too much into it that he reached out to chelsea first. Look, he knows you, adam. He knows that you would do absolutely anything for him. Including just maybe–

Adam: Maybe what?

Sally: Getting angry at the school and making sure they know it.

Adam: Is that so wrong? I mean, they have one job, to look out for my son.

Sally: You know kids. They don’t like to draw attention. Connor isn’t shutting you out. I’m sure he’s just trying to keep a low profile.

Adam: What– what if it’s deeper than that?

Sally: What do you mean?

Adam: He trusts chelsea more than he trusts me for a reason. I wasn’t around for so long. For years that– that really matter to kids. He lived without a dad and he got used to it. But, I mean, hey, I was just keeping up a family tradition.

Sally: You’re not victor.

Adam: No, it’s more than that. My father grew up without his father and I grew up without my dad. So now what, it’s connor’s turn? And, I mean, if he grows up resenting me for not being around, for feeling distant, or that he can’t depend on me, how can I blame him, or even chelsea? All of this is on me.

Nikki: Victor, I don’t know what you’re thinking–

Jack: No, no, nikki, I– I’ve got this. You don’t have to cover for me. Nikki’s right. There’s nothing covert, nothing mysterious about this. We ran into each other at an aa meeting.

Victor: What were you doing at the same aa meeting?

Jack: Perhaps you will remember that years ago, I fell into an opioid addiction.

Victor: What were you doing at the same aa meeting?

Jack: Aa is an important resource for all kinds of addictions, including pills.

Victor: You don’t say.

Jack: Nikki and I ran into each other at the meeting, we had some coffee, I walked her back here. That is what the hell I am doing. Simple as that. End of story.

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Victor: Tell me, jack, you have a problem with me being concerned about my wife?

Jack: No. I want to know what part of your concern makes it all right for you to question my recovery and how I handle it.

Victor: Excuse me for a moment. You’re both addicts. You should be around him?

Nikki: Oh, victor, it was sweet of jack to go with me. This is where we simply say “thank you.”

Victor: For your information, I’m very happy that you’re still going to those meetings.

Nikki: Well, I– I need to. Not just for myself, but for everyone I love so that you all don’t worry about me.

Victor: Darling, I’m always worried about you. What happened today to upset you so much?

Nikki: You know that phone call you got last night at society?

Victor: What about it?

Nikki: That was about the fire at jordan’s prison, wasn’t it? And you didn’t say anything because you wanted to protect me.

Victor: It’s because I didn’t have enough information. I think this is the time when jack has to be on his way, right?

Nikki: Oh, yes, we’ve kept you long enough. Thank you again for escorting me back.

Jack: Anytime. Victor, always a pleasure. Nikki, let’s not let running into each other at a meeting be the next time we see each other.

Nikki: Oh, definitely not. Let’s arrange for a lunch.

Jack: Yeah, I’d like that.

[ Jack sighs ]

Victor: How’d you find out about the fire?

Nikki: Well, darling, it’s all over the internet.

Victor: Ah. I had wanted to tell you. It must have frightened you.

Nikki: Oh, it was shocking. A fire that large and so much damage? It just seems like jordan takes chaos and destruction with her wherever she goes. Apparently, she can’t just be locked up and forgotten, because now she is in my head and coloring every part of our lives.

Victor: She’ll fade out of our lives, I promise you. What I don’t like is that you need to confide in jack abbott. You know I don’t like it.

Audra: You don’t get to turn this around on me, put me on defense. This is about you, your fixation and your complete idiocy when it comes to ashley.

Tucker: It sounds like your fixation, actually. Why does it make you so irate?

Audra: Tucker, I left newman media for my future, okay? For our future. Because of your dramatic pitch that I should run glissade.

Tucker: I’m so sick of your I quit newman media story. That’s it. Nothing more to hide.

Audra: Oh, is this your offense as defense? I tell you you’re being a jerk and you’re accusing me of lying? Look, I told you, I saw the writing on the wall at newman media. I hit a dead end and I don’t do dead ends.

Tucker: Yeah, I’ve noticed.

Audra: And it wasn’t just the job offer. It was everything else you said.

Tucker: Which was what again?

Audra: Essentially…

[ Audra sighs ] …That I deserve the world and you want me to have it.

Tucker: Right. And you turned me down.

Audra: And I apologized.

Tucker: I seem to recall that. But you’re avoiding the question, aren’t you? Why do you care so much about how I feel about ashley?

Audra: Because before you got sucked back into her vortex, I could almost rely on you. Now, you bow to her every whim, which forces me to bow to yours. You know, I can’t believe I tricked myself into believing you meant a word you said to me.

Tucker: I did. I still do.

Audra: I’m what’s good in your life? I make your heart race. I’m the one you want to be with.

Tucker: Mm-hmm.

Audra: But here you are, desperately hoping ashley accepts your version of paris and she magically comes back to you. It’s insulting, tucker.

Tucker: Audra–

Audra: Look, I’m right here in front of you and I still don’t come first. That’s why I care. That’s why it matters to me, tucker. You know what? You can find someone else to jerk around while you pine away for ashley. You know, your goddess, your dream. I’ve had enough.

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Tucker: Don’t go. Hold on. Wait a minute. Wait a minute. I’m sorry. You’re right.

Audra: I’m right about what?

Tucker: It was unfair of me to jerk you around like that. I meant every word I said about how I feel about you, audra. It’s– it’s profound. It’s like nothing I’ve ever experienced.

Audra: But?

Tucker: But you are right. This ashley thing does have a hold on me, but it’s not because I’m pining for her.

Audra: Then, what is it?

Tucker: It’S… I’m just afraid it’s going to be round two of her being convinced that I did something I did not do and then becoming obsessed by it. And she’s going to show up and she’s going to say, “why are you doing this to me, tucker? You’re just trying to punish me, tucker.” And then, what’s going to be next after this one? Call me petty, call me childish if you like, but I want her to confess that she is the one who has done wrong here, so we can be done with it all.

Audra: She’s never going to do that, tucker. Think about it. What did ashley do when that waiter backed up your version of the story instead of hers? You said it yourself. Did she call you to apologize? No, she didn’T. She accused you of bribing him. So, tell me the truth. Is she right? Did you do it?

Chelsea: I just want to run to connor’s school and hold on to him for dear life and tell him everything’s going to be fine. And tell him that his mom will take care of any problem he ever has for the rest of his life.

Billy: I hear you. Not very practical, but I do understand the instinct.

Chelsea: I know. But you’re right. He’s in the right place with the right people. He just has to trust that this is manageable and he has to work through it. And he’s got great friends there. He– he loves basketball, which keeps him moving. He just– he just has to trust his teachers that he’s going to get through this.

Billy: Any chance you told all that to adam?

Chelsea: I did.

Billy: Mm-hmm.

Chelsea: And I’ll give you one guess how he reacted. He blamed the school. He blamed the faculty. Oh, he even blamed walnut grove for not catching things sooner. And then he threatened to go straight to the school and pull connor out immediately.

Billy: Well, that’s adam for you, right? Any doubt of a situation and all you do is start a war. Except in this case, right now, connor is the one that’s going to get hurt.

Adam: The last thing that I ever wanted was for my son to feel like his father deserted him. But who knows? Maybe it’s already too late. I mean, look at where we are. He needs me. And true to form, where am I?

Sally: Here. Calmly talking it through with someone who thinks you’re a wonderful father.

Adam: Even though my son’s either worried that I’m gonna flip out or he just doesn’t even want to talk to me at all?

Sally: You’ll never convince me that your son doesn’t adore you, adam.

Adam: Gosh, I wish you had known my mother, sally. She was the best mom and the best person that anybody could have dreamed of. You would have thought a little of her magic would have rubbed off on me. I mean, how I was raised by that woman and became such a lousy parent.

Sally: Okay, enough. I’m going to stop you right there, all right? I cannot let you beat up on yourself like this.

Diane: Hi.

Jack: Hi.

Diane: Tough time with nikki? I’m– I’m sorry.

Jack: Nikki was doing just fine until victor showed up.

Diane: [ Sighs ] I’m sure that didn’t go over very well.

Jack: Yeah, he wasn’t happy to see me, I’ll tell you that. He insisted that I tell him what I was doing in nikki’s office, thinking I was up to something, whatever that was.

Diane: Well, what’d you tell him?

Jack: I told him a story about how I ran into nikki at an aa meeting, we went for a cup of coffee and I walked her back to the office.

Diane: Did he buy it?

Jack: Well, he dropped it, thank god. Look, sooner or later, keeping the information that I am nikki’s sponsor away from him is going to blow up in her face. I keep trying to convince her of this, but she says she doesn’t want to let him down. She doesn’t want to appear weak.

Diane: This is putting you in a terrible position, jack.

Jack: Oh, it was everything in me not to come clean when he pressed, but nikki was standing right there. I couldn’t just betray her. She’s fragile enough as it is.

[ Diane sighs ] Lord knows I could fill a library with negative things I could say about him, but no one can doubt the depth of that man’s love for his wife. I just wish she’d trust it. I wish she’d tell him what’s going on. Right now, this deception is freaking her out.

Diane: Well, selfishly, I wish she’d come clean for another reason. If victor finds out that you’re her sponsor some other way than from her, it’s not just going to blow up in her face. It’s going to blow up in yours as well. And then the epic battle between victor newman and jack abbott will start up all over again.

Nikki: You said you didn’t tell me about the fire because you wanted more information. What have you learned?

Victor: Nothing as of yet. But I don’t want you to allow that woman to drive you to drink again, all right? She’s not going to harm you again. I promise you.

Nikki: What if jordan set the fire as a means to escape? I wouldn’t put it past her.

Victor: I promise you this. If she comes around, tries to do any harm to you or to our family, she will not live long enough to regret it. I would’ve called yesterday.

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Nikki: Why doesn’t your confidence spill over into me at times like this? You’re always so sure that no matter what happens, you can conquer it.

Victor: Yeah, I will. And so will you.

[ Nikki sighs ]

Nikki: Are you sure?

Victor: I’m sure, my baby, okay?

Nikki: Even when I’m not.

Victor: My sweet love, if you feel that you don’t have the strength, you lean on me.

[ Nikki sighs ]

Victor: Come on, my baby. I’m tired. Let me take you home, okay?

Nikki: As tempting as that sounds, I– I can’t go home yet. I have so much work to do now that audra’s gone.

Victor: Oh, well, I’ll just make a few phone calls and we’ll find a replacement for her in no time.

Nikki: Oh, thank you, darling, and I– I know that you could, but I’m already lining up candidates.

Victor: Are you not taking on too much?

Nikki: No, no. This is what I want to do. This time I want to personally vet them, not just on their skills, but compatibility.

Victor: Mm-hmm.

Nikki: So, I am fine. I want to work. I need to work.

Victor: Mm-hmm.

Nikki: You of all people should understand that.

Victor: I do. So, I’ll leave you alone now. I’ll be in my office if you need me, okay?

Nikki: Okay.

Victor: I love you.

Nikki: I love you.

Victor: Whatever happens, you come to me, all right?

Nikki: I will, darling.

Victor: All right. See you later.

Nikki: Okay.

Jack: Victor can be infuriating, but after all these years, it’s more about habit than it is about actual hostility.

Diane: Unless he’s provoked. I mean, it might just be habit for you, but for him, it would be very real.

Jack: Wow, you really are concerned I’m going to start world war iii, aren’t you?

Diane: Look, victor can be charismatic and charming when he wants to be, but I have seen up close what a bully he can be when he’s angry.

Jack: Yeah, you and i have both seen his ire up close.

Diane: I can’t believe I was married to him.

Jack: I can’t believe I was married to nikki.

[ Diane chuckles ] And here we are in our correct configuration.

Diane: Yes, but unlike victor and me, you and nikki have remained close. And I’m– I’m sure she’s glad she has you.

Jack: If somebody would have told me all those years ago that victor and I would tolerate each other enough to have a drink together, I would have laughed in their faces.

Diane: Well, maybe he’ll surprise you. I mean, you said yourself that he loves his wife very much. Hopefully, he’ll be as dedicated to keeping the peace as you are for her sake.

Jack: If I could just convince nikki to tell him why it is I am hanging around so much. Though it had to be difficult for her to watch me lie my way through that cover story, knowing how I feel about it. Maybe she told him after I left. Think I should text and find out?

Diane: Yeah, couldn’t hurt.

Jack: Got a voicemail from traci. Two hours ago. I asked her to call me with any news about ashley, and of course, I was too busy with nikki.

Diane: Is ashley all right?

Jack: I guess we’re about to find out.

Tucker: No, I did not bribe the waiter, audra, and I didn’t trash the place. Ashley will just– she won’t let up. I’m sick of it.

Audra: Okay.

Tucker: You weren’t there, she was. She witnessed everything that went down and she’s still acting as if she’s the injured party here.

Audra: Okay, just stop, okay? I can’t do this anymore. I am done listening to you obsess about ashley. You wanted to know why I care so much? I told you. You say that you want me, and always, forever. But I am still standing here when I could have walked out that door. And still, the only thing on your mind is ashley. You know, it’s time for you to pick a side. Right here, this minute.

Tucker: What are you saying?

Audra: Either cut ashley out of your life once and for all or never see me again.

Billy: Look, maybe it’s best I just butt out at this point.

Chelsea: What? No. Why? You’re a great sounding board.

Billy: Maybe, but I cannot be objective when it comes to adam. I’m sorry.

Chelsea: Billy, you didn’t say anything shocking. You just don’t want adam to fly off the handle and make things worse for connor.

Billy: No, I don’T. I’m not saying he doesn’t love his kid. Of course, he does. I wouldn’t doubt that for a minute, but–

Chelsea: No, of course not. I mean, I trust that adam loves his child very much. What I don’t trust is adam’s judgment when it comes to taking a beat before reacting, especially when it involves his son.

[ Sighs ] I told him we just have to stay calm and try to not make things worse for connor.

Billy: Is he going to listen to you?

Chelsea: Probably not. Adam’s probably already halfway there.

Sally: Do you want to know what I think?

Adam: Please, tell me.

Sally: I think you’re a pretty great dad. You’re supportive, unselfish.

[ Adam sighs ]

Adam: How do you figure that?

Sally: It’s not as if you sent connor away, adam. He chose a school that he thought could help him. You and chelsea looked into it. You made sure that it was what he needed. And even though it’s miles away, you showed him that you have faith in him. You trust his judgment and you respect his feelings. And ever since then, you have been in constant contact with him, calls, visits, video chats.

Adam: Yeah. And sometimes it’s still not enough. For me, you know, not for him. I miss my son.

Sally: That’s my point. You could have been selfish and said, “I don’t care what you want. I want you here in genoa city.” And other than this current bump in the road, connor has been loving every minute of it. Look at that gift that you gave him.

Adam: I know. It’s just– it’s so hard to know what is right. Like, am I going to find out in a few years when he says he never wants to see me again?

Sally: It’s never going to happen. I grew up without either one of my parents because they couldn’t be bothered to stick around. Do you know what it would mean to me if just one of them cared enough to show up and stand by me the way that you are standing by connor? So, don’t you dare think that it doesn’t matter to him. I can see it every time he looks at you. It matters more than you can ever imagine.

Traci: I’m so worried about her. She’s not answering her phone. If you hear from her, will you please let me know? And I will do the same for you.

[ Traci sighs ] Oh, jack. All right, um, I love you. Bye.

Jack: Damn it.

Diane: Nothing from ashley in there?

Jack: No missed calls, no voicemails, no texts.

Diane: This must have shaken her to her core.

Jack: And the waiter confirmed tucker’s version of the story of what happened at the cafe. How is that possible?

Diane: Well, only two ways I can think of. Either ashley is misremembering–

Jack: No. Look, there is no way she would make up an encounter like that.

Diane: Or tucker has found a way to pay off the waiter to back him up.

Tucker: I don’t react well to ultimatums, audra. You know me better than that.

Audra: Trust me, I know. I know you better than you know yourself.

Tucker: Oh, yeah?

Audra: Yeah.

Tucker: If that were true, then you’d understand why I’m so conflicted here.

Audra: Oh, I understand perfectly. You’re so conflicted because you’re too stubborn to accept the fact that ashley is just a fantasy, an imaginary ideal you refuse to let go of. You know, she’s not your reality. I am. Or at least. You keep telling me that. But I know what this is really about.

Tucker: Do you?

Audra: Yeah.

Tucker: Enlighten me.

Audra: You’re clinging to this whole ashley thing not because you love her, but because you can’t stand to lose. It makes you crazy. It turns your image of yourself upside down. Well, deal with it. Right here, right now, you are losing. You’re losing big. You’re losing me.

Tucker: No, no, no. Don’t go.

Audra: Then make a damn choice. I love your dress.

Tucker: Audra? I choose you.

Billy: Hey. What are you thinking right now?

Chelsea: I’m just thinking I am glad I didn’t run off to see connor when I was upset. I’m grateful you talked me down.

[ Sighs ] The problem is, no one is going to be able to calm adam down and I’m scared of what he might do in the name of protecting his son.

Billy: We’ll handle it, okay? We’ll handle it together, no matter what. And just to be safe, we’re not going to do coffee for the rest of the day, okay? Tea maybe, but no more coffee.

Chelsea: [ Chuckles ] Deal. You know, you’re really, really good for me.

Billy: Correction, we’re good for each other.

[ Chelsea sighs ]

[ Phone ringing ]

[ Phone ringing ]

Traci: Oh. Jack, you got my message.

Jack: Please tell me you have heard from ashley.

Traci: I have, finally. She just called a few minutes ago. She apologized for running out on me. She said she needed time to process and to plan.

Jack: Process and plan? What does that mean?

Traci: I have no idea, but she’s on her way back here to meet me at the bistro.

Jack: Wait, is that a good idea, going back there?

Traci: I wasn’t going to argue with her, jack.

Jack: Is she hoping to get a different answer from someone on staff there?

Traci: Well, if she is, I wouldn’t count on it.

Jack: Diane suggested that maybe tucker worked out a deal with this guy.

Traci: You know, ashley thought the same thing and she is trying desperately to believe it.

Jack: You don’t sound too convinced, though.

Traci: [ Sighs ] I’m not– I’m not sure of anything right now. Except this, I will watch out for our sister. And I will keep you posted. And I think I’m going to do a little investigating of my own.

Jack: Okay. Just be careful and be safe. We are talking about tucker mccall here.

Traci: [ Scoffs ] Will do. Love you.

Jack: Much love right back. Ashley is on her way to the cafe to meet traci there.

Diane: At least we know they’ll be together.

Jack: Oh, some part of me wants to get to the airport and fly to paris to be there for my sisters. Another part of me realizes nikki needs me here right now.

Victor: Hi. Listen to me. I want you to keep an eye out for my wife at all times. And I want you to make sure that she is safe. Is that clear? Another issue. Until we have a list of all the people who died in that fire up in oregon, I want you to keep a very, very close eye out for any glimpse of that woman, that jordan woman. You know who I’m talking about, right? You inform me as soon as you even get a glimpse of her. Is that clear? Okay.

[ Phone ringing ]

[ Phone ringing ]

Nikki: Hello.

[ Big band music plays ]

[ Phone ringing ]

[ Big band music plays ]

[ Phone ringing ]

[ Ringing continues ] Oh, god! I can’T. I can’T. I can’T. I can’T.

[ Nikki sighs ]

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Abby: I have a proposition for you.

Danny: I haven’t seen you since, uh…

Christine: Since I saw you kissing phyllis.

Victor: Baby?

Nikki: Oh, god, victor.

Victor: Yes.

Nikki: Oh, no. No, no, no. What did you do?

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Jack: Hey, traci. I’m calling toley’s doing in paris. I am trying not to hover, but I am concerned. Give me a call when you can.

[ Jack sighs ]

Nikki: Oh! Oops.

Lucy: Hey, dad. We still on for later? Hello? Your daughter’s speaking to you.

Daniel: Hey, um, your father is listening. What’s up?

Lucy: You forgot.

Daniel: Forgot what?

Lucy: Really?

Daniel: Hey, I’m– I’m sorry. I just– I got this deadline. And– [ Sighs ]

Lucy: You’re not busy. You were just staring into space like– like this.

Daniel: Okay, cool. Thank you for the mockery. You have my undivided attention.

Lucy: So, you know how you want me to, like, talk about my feelings and stuff?

Daniel: Mm-hmm. Always.

Lucy: So, you should tell me why you’ve been so grumpy all morning. You yelled at the coffee machine earlier, and you’ve obviously forgotten that I don’t have school today, and we were going to go to the gallery show.

Daniel: Oh, yeah, right.

Lucy: You sound just like mom.

Daniel: What is that supposed to mean?

Lucy: I asked her if she was still planning on coming with us and she basically said the exact same thing. “Oh, yeah, right.”

Daniel: Is she still coming?

Lucy: I don’t know. She said that I should check with you, which is weird.

Daniel: No, no, it’s not weird. You know, she knows that I’m busy with work, so maybe she just wants to take you on her own.

Lucy: This isn’t about work. Did you two have a fight or something?

[ Knocking on door ]

[ Daniel chuckles ]

[ Daniel sighs ]

Tucker: Bonjour, ashley. I know where you are and I know what you’re doing. It’s done. Goodbye, ashley.

[ Ashley yelps ] You go to hell!

Traci: Are you okay? Ashley, are you sure that you want to do this?

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Traci: Ashley, you know, if you’ve changed your mind about this, we could leave. It’s okay.

Ashley: No, I need proof of what happened with tucker and me.

Traci: You don’t have to prove yourself to anyone about anything.

Ashley: You got on that jet and you told me that you were with me every step of the way.

Traci: I am.

Ashley: So, then why does it seem like you’re trying to talk me out of doing this?

Traci: No, I’m– I’m not. Of course I’m not. I’m here for you, whatever you need.

Ashley: I need this to end. I’m happy that you’re here. Thank you. Not just as my sister, but I need a witness. I need somebody to confirm my version of what happened, okay? And then I can tell tucker to stop gaslighting me, and I can get him out of my head and I can get on with my life, okay?

Traci: Yes, I understand that’s the mission. It’s just that I’m not sure that I like that look in your eye.

[ Phone chiming ]

Ashley: I got a voicemail from tucker.

Traci: Oh, why don’t you just ignore it?

Tucker: Bonjour, ashley. I know where you are. And I know what you’re doing. I’m trying to stay out of it but I just can’T. You could be at the bistro this very minute. And I hope you are, because the suspense is killing me. Not that there’s any question about what the staff would tell you. What I’m dying to know is how you’ll react to the truth, what happens when you finally come face to face with reality.

Ashley: Son of a bitch.

Tucker: Good morning, kyle.

Kyle: Go away.

Tucker: How’s the family?

Kyle: None of your business.

Tucker: Not a morning person?

[ Kyle scoffs ]

Kyle: Yeah, actually, I do have a question for you. How’s glissade? You know, your plans to take it to the top, to rule the industry? It’s got to be hell, breaking in a new board after the last one couldn’t get away from you fast enough.

Tucker: Oh, the last one was invited to leave, and a new board has been installed, so all good.

Kyle: I mean, for now. How much did you have to pay them to get them to sign on?

[ Tucker laughs ]

Tucker: Now, as you know, loyalty has its own reward.

[ Kyle chuckles ]

Kyle: And a big, fat check helps. But I doubt that you buying their loyalty could keep them around for long.

Tucker: I love it when you get all high and mighty about loyalty. The boy who almost turned on his daddy.

[ Kyle chuckles ]

Kyle: I was an idiot when I threw in with you and audra. I let my anger get the better of me, and I own it. But I learned from it. And I remembered what’s actually important. It’s not money. It’s not power. It’s family. Yeah. And I’ve corrected course. Something that you’re incapable of doing, because, tucker, you will always be a toxic mess and when your new board walks away from you, and it will happen, glissade will crash and burn, just like everything else in your life.

Victor: I don’t want to wait for answers from the authorities. You do your own damn investigation, you got it? That’s what I pay you for! Find out what the hell happened to that jordan woman. Did she die in the fire? She’s still incarcerated? Is she on the loose? You let me know as soon as you can, you got it?

Jack: Here you go.

Nikki: I’m sorry. I didn’t know where else to go.

Jack: I’m glad you came. How did you get here?

Nikki: Well, I didn’t drive, if that’s what you mean.

Jack: Good.

Nikki: I’m not that stupid. Stupid enough to take a drink, but not to get behind the wheel of a car.

Jack: So, you used your driver, right?

Nikki: I used a ride share. I couldn’t let our driver see me stumble into the car and then maybe smell the fumes and tell victor. Can you imagine? Although, he would be nothing but kind and understanding. Oh, so kind. I hate it. I hate that I am such a burden to him.

Jack: You are not a burden to anyone. Listen to me. He loves you.

Nikki: I was fine. I was ready to go through that pile of work on my desk. And then…

Jack: And then what? That’s what I want to know. What triggered this?

Nikki: I’ll show you.

Jack: Okay.

Nikki: Oh, gee whiz.

Jack: Let me get it. I got it. I got it.

Nikki: I can’t even handle my damn phone.

Jack: Here, you show me what upset you.

[ Nikki sighs ]

Nikki: This.

Jack: “A massive fire at the south coast women’s correctional facility in oregon has led to a number of fatalities. It is not known at this time if unaccounted for prisoners are deceased or have escaped.” This is about jordan.

Nikki: What if she has escaped? She could be on her way to genoa city. She could be here now for all we know. I kn– this woman tried to kill me. She is responsible for this. Well, that– that– that’s not true. I mean, I am responsible for this. I am responsible. But, jack, I don’t know if I can do it, I don’t know that I can make it this time. I mean, every little thing just gets me so rattled.

Jack: Look, believe me, this would get to anybody, this kind of news.

Nikki: Yeah, but it wouldn’t give them an excuse to drink. Jordan terrifies me and she could be on her way to get me again. So… I just– I just wanted a drink. Just– just one drink to– to make things better, you know? And it just made things worse.

Jack: Yeah, drinking can do that. But you didn’t hide it. You didn’t try to cover it up. You came to me knowing that I wouldn’t judge you and knowing that I wouldn’t enable you either. You did the right thing, nikki. I’m glad you came. Tide is busting laundry’s biggest myth…

Heather: I hope you don’t mind me just stopping by like this.

Daniel: No, no, not at all. It’s fine.

Lucy: So, are we all still on for the gallery show?

Heather: I think you should probably, um, just talk to your father about that.

Lucy: Something’s going on with you two. What– what’s wrong?

Daniel: Nothing.

Heather: Nothing. I, um– I’ve been very busy with work. I’m on a deadline, so.

Lucy: You know, that’s what dad said, too. He’s on a deadline. But, you know, I’m not– I’m not believing either of you.

Daniel: Lucy, everything– everything’s fine.

Lucy: Hey, mom, you didn’t say you were coming over when we talked.

Heather: Yes, that’s because it’s about work, and that’s why I’m here to speak to your father about work.

Lucy: Okay, go ahead.

Heather: In private.

Lucy: Okay, now, I know something’s up.

Daniel: You’re just not going to let this go, are you?

Lucy: No. Because I’m right.

Heather: Okay, you know what, miss? I know it’s not a school day, but I’m pretty sure you have a lot of homework to get to, so.

Lucy: But I was going to–

Heather: Not a request.

Daniel: What your mom said.

Lucy: Fine.

Jack: Here. Drink. Tell me what’s in your head right now.

Nikki: Shame. Helplessness. Jordan. And this damn disease. I was so proud of myself this morning. I– I had everything under control. More or less. And because of you, another day sober.

[ Sighs ] And then, I got cocky. That was my mistake. And one headline, that headline, jack, I could barely breathe. And– and without even thinking, I headed straight for the vodka. And then, one drink became three.

[ Nikki sighs ] I used to be so much stronger.

Jack: No, you are strong, nikki. Beating this disease is about making one good decision. You made one when you walked in that door.

Nikki: Yeah, stumbled in. And I– I know that I’m supposed to avoid triggers like jordan, but how do you do that when it’s in your head, it’s in your dreams? Awake or asleep, jordan is there, and she could be coming for me right now.

Jack: Okay, of course you are afraid. After what that woman did to you? But listen to me. The chances of her escaping are minimal. In fact, she could well have been a casualty of that fire. Look, in the unlikely chance that she did escape, that she is stupid enough to come back to genoa city, victor’s security people will protect you from her.

Nikki: Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, I– I know that. I– I know that logically. But this beast finds a way to feed itself. I’m just terrified. I’m going to walk out on the street, she’ll be right there.

Jack: You have to fight it, nikki. You have to fight back. You have to want it.

Nikki: I do, jack. I want it with everything in me. I just need to be strong enough.

Jack: Okay, you can’t do it alone. We have to set you up for success. You need something to make you stronger right now.

Nikki: Oh, god. You’re not going to make me eat those vending machine pretzels, are you?

Jack: No, I was thinking about bad coffee and stale donuts. You and I are going to a meeting.

Nikki: What? With me like– like this?

Jack: You would not be the first member that showed up less than sober, and sadly, you won’t be the last. Come on, what do you say? You ready to go?

Tucker: God, you abbotts are so self-righteous.

[ Tucker scoffs ] That little sermon you gave me there, you all do it. So tedious. For your information, I handpicked every member of the new board. The scandal does not scare them. On the contrary, it makes them feel like I’m looking out for them. And, uh, makes them feel like the company’s in good hands. Strong hands.

Kyle: In other words, you really scraped the bottom of the barrel for a group of people as lacking in ethics as you are. I mean, tucker, that always ends well.

Tucker: I’ll take the odds. You, on the other hand. All the family first crap. How’s that working out for you? Aren’t you passed over for the number two spot for the second time?

[ Sucks teeth ] Ouch.

Kyle: I’m exactly where I want to be.

Tucker: No, no, you’re not. All you had to do was stick with audra and me, and you would be calling the shots right now instead of always playing nice, toeing the family line.

Kyle: Yeah, I would much rather be at jabot succeeding, doing things the right way than anywhere else doing them the wrong way.

Tucker: God, can you get any more naive?

Ashley: He’s just baiting me. He’s so predictable.

Traci: You know what, ashley? Let’s not do this today. Come on, let’s go grab a croissant. We’ll walk the tuileries, we’ll do some shopping.

Ashley: Please stop. Please, just stop. I have put this off long enough. I need answers. This is the reason why I’m here. Okay, there’s the waiter from the same day, okay? That I was here. Excusez-moi, monsieur. Um, parlez-vous anglais?

Waiter: Oh, yes. I’m american.

Ashley: Oh, fantastic. Um, do you happen to remember me, by chance?

Waiter: Yes, you were here a few months ago.

Ashley: Exactly. Exactly. Do you remember anything about my companion that day?

Waiter: The gentleman who was very angry?

Ashley: Exactly. And do you remember anything specific about his behavior by chance, maybe?

Waiter: [ Sighs ] Well, he was very rude.

Ashley: Mm-hmm.

Waiter: He raised his voice several times.

Ashley: Yes.

Waiter: The commotion he made and the way he left. I felt bad for you.

Ashley: Oh. Thank you. Thank you so much. I know. It was a real spectacle when he threw the glass and broke it and he tossed the chair aside, and it was so embarrassing, right? Force factor total beets is the number one

Waiter: I’m sorry, madam. I don’t recall a broken glass or an overturned chair. Only that the gentleman got quite loud, he made a scene, and– and then he stormed out.

Ashley: No, that’s not what happened. You don’t remember correctly.

Waiter: Madam, I remember it perfectly. If you’ll excuse me.

Ashley: I remember what happened. I know what I saw, I know what I heard, I remember! I remember.

Tucker: So, diane abandons you, pretends to be dead, and then she’s given the brass ring over you. I bet that– actually, I know that’s gotta drive you crazy. Your inexperienced mother sliding into that co-ceo spot.

Kyle: Okay, let me stop you right there. For your information, I suggested my mother for the role.

Tucker: Is that what you tell yourself? You’re good with it, just happy to be part of the team?

Kyle: Hm. I wouldn’t expect you to understand or respect even the satisfaction that comes with working with family.

[ Tucker scoffs ]

Tucker: You know, kyle, for just a split second, when you were on board with audra and me, I really saw you. I saw your ambition. I saw your drive to have it all on your terms, right? Not your family’S. But at the last second, you just chickened out, just like ashley.

Kyle: Okay, leave ashley out of this.

Tucker: No, I think I’ll mention ashley all I want, thank you. You’re never going to be a player, man, until you step out of your father’s shadow. Until you do, you’re never going to take a chance on anything. Think about it. All right, well, this is tremendous service. I’m going to get my coffee elsewhere. Have a good day.

Heather: Even our daughter knows something’s up with us. Do you think– do you think she suspects the truth?

Daniel: How could she?

Heather: Right, because we’re a secret.

Daniel: Come on, it’s not like that.

Heather: Well, it kind of feels– it feels like that. Okay, I– I know that you want to tell lily about us, and I– I respect that. That’s what I want as well. But this– this idea of just– just putting us on “hold” until you get around to telling her? I– I can’t live a lie. I’m not– I’m not comfortable with that. What about lucy? I mean, she already knows we’re acting super weird. Are– are we going to tell her the truth? Or are we just going to pretend like there’s nothing–

Daniel: There’s just not an easy answer.

Heather: But there is. And it’s right here waiting for us. We love each other. We finally found our way back to each other. Do you have any idea how lucky we are? How close this was to almost never happening? Okay? And we can be a family again, a real family. We’ve lost so much time already. I don’t want to lose any more.

Daniel: No, I don’t either.

Heather: But you made this decision, and now– now we’re in this space, whatever this space is. And I’ve– I have been up all night just trying to figure out where– where do we go from here. I mean, how– how do i not look at you like I’m crazy in love with you? And how do i stand next to you and not want to hold your hand? And how– how do I be this close to you and not get to kiss you? I can’t–

Daniel: I was up all night, too, asking myself the same questions.

Heather: And?

Daniel: This isn’t easy to say.

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Daniel: No, I am absolutely not backing away from what happened. I want us to be a family again just as bad as you do. I mean, I’m going to spend every single day of the rest of our lives making up to you and luce for what we lost because of my stupidity.

Heather: Why do I feel like I hear a “but”?

Daniel: [ Sighs ] Because what we did, as right as it felt, I still cheated on lily. I can’t keep disrespecting her by continuing to do that behind her back.

Heather: But you won’t fly to california to tell her.

Daniel: Okay, it’s not that I don’t want to. I just– I feel like the timing is off. You know? Devon said that lily was having a really hard time dealing with the whole situation with mattie. I don’t really think that it would be fair for me just to fly out there, dump this on her and break off our relationship out of the blue. And I’m– I’m just grateful that devon is giving me the chance to be the one to tell her.

Heather: You’re an honorable man. And I kind of hate that right now.

[ Daniel laughs ]

Daniel: Yeah, well, you know, I’m just– I’m trying to do the right thing for everyone involved.

Heather: Okay. And in the meantime, you don’t want to, you know, just… do anything at all behind her back.

Daniel: I would love nothing more than to spend every single night with you in my arms. But I can’T. I would hate myself.

Heather: Okay. And it is almost impossible for me to be this close to you and know I cannot touch you, so… where does that leave us?

Nikki: And I thought I was making progress. Hour, minute, second at a time.

[ Nikki sighs ] I slipped again today. And every time that happens, I feel like I’m falling deeper into the abyss. And each time, it–

[ Nikki sighs ] Makes it that much harder to climb out, you know? And there are moments when I don’t think I can do it. I– I– I don’t think I’m strong enough to do it. But then I remember… I did beat this once. And I will do it again. For every fear that this demon feeds on, I’m going to fight back. I will find the courage to keep fighting whatever this disease throws at me. And with the help of my family, my friends, my sponsor… I am going to win.

Traci: Okay, ashley, you know, I– in the middle of an argument, emotions are running high. It’s easy to get confused.

Ashley: I am not– I’m not confused.

Traci: Okay. I’m just saying it happens to everyone. Obviously, tucker was a brute. He was completely–

Ashley: He was violent and I was terrified and the waiter’s wrong! Listen, the waiter is wrong or he’s lying. Oh, my god. He’s lying. Tucker got to him. The message that he left me. He said he knew I was going to be at this café and he knew exactly what the waiter would say. Now, how would he know that unless he bribed him? How would he know?

Traci: I don’t know. I–

Ashley: Well, I do. This is exactly what he would do. Exactly. He will do anything at all to win, traci. And if he could torture me in the process, all the better. Hey. How much did tucker mccall pay you to lie for him?

If you have this…

Waiter: I– I assure you, madam, I’ve only spoken the truth.

Traci: Uh, ashley, look, let’s just get out of here. Come– come on.

Ashley: I need to be alone.

Traci: Ashley. Wait. Ashley.

Daniel: Look, the big thing, the important thing has happened. We’re going to be a family again.

Heather: Someday. Sometime after you feel that lily is ready to handle the news, which– which could be weeks, it could be– could be months.

[ Daniel laughs ]

Daniel: I wouldn’t never ask you to wait that long.

Heather: Okay, but the truth is, you don’t really know how long, do you? And our daughter, she is very intuitive. How long do you think that we can keep this from her? Because when she finds out, and she will find out, are we going to ask her to lie for us as well? Lucy has wanted us back together for so long.

[ Daniel chuckles ]

Daniel: How could you tell?

Heather: She’s so subtle.

Daniel: Yeah, so subtle. Well, was it her trying to convince you that it was my idea to have you come over for pancakes? Or– or maybe when she just, you know couldn’t live without one of your grilled cheeses?

Heather: She is clever and brilliant and she loves us. And she knew that we were meant to be.

Daniel: Yeah, well, we are. We will be.

Heather: Are you sure?

Daniel: What does that mean?

Heather: It means that while we’re waiting for our life to begin, is there any chance you’re going to start overthinking and second guessing that maybe this was a mistake or a weak moment?

Daniel: Okay, listen, that is not going to happen. Look, I am committed to this and to us and to you. Hey, look at me. Heather. I love you. I have always loved you. You know, that has never changed. I maybe put it on pause for a minute, but that is not going to happen again. But I need to be fair to lily and I just need you to accept that.

Heather: I have always loved your kindness and your fairness. The last thing I want to be is selfish, but I am. Because as much as my heart goes out to lily, I finally have the daniel back again. The daniel I am in love with. And I just– I don’t want to risk anything, not even for a second.

Daniel: You’re not risking anything. Nothing’s going to happen. Just wait it out. Be patient.

Heather: I’ve never been a patient woman.

Daniel: [ Chuckles ] I know. But…

Heather: But… we will do this together.

Daniel: Okay.

Heather: You will tell lily when you think she’s ready and I will be right here waiting for the second we can live our lives as a family again. Just don’t take too long.

[ Door clicks ]

Daniel: You can come out from hiding now, luce. Shingles.

Daniel: You are busted, young lady.

Lucy: Worth it. I knew it. I knew that this would happen. I knew that you guys still loved each other. And hey, you guys are lucky that I’m not subtle because who knows when you would have figured this out. But now it’s actually happening. Except you guys are together but not exactly.

Heather: Not exactly.

Daniel: Just until I tell lily. I know it’s not an ideal situation, but I need to respect her feelings.

Lucy: No, I– I understand. But does this mean that we get to, like, have dinners together and hang out, do family stuff?

Daniel: We need to lay low for a little bit, you know, just until everything settles. But family stuff. Yeah. No, we can– we can do that because that’s what we are.

Heather: So much family stuff.

Lucy: I love you guys so much.

Daniel: Oh. [ Grunts ]

[ Phone ringing ]

Tucker: Ashley.

Ashley: You bastard.

Tucker: Bonjour.

Ashley: You are the most disgusting, repulsive piece of scum I’ve ever known.

Tucker: Sounds like you’re enjoying paris.

Ashley: You paid off that waiter.

Tucker: [ Laughs ] Yes. Yes. Busted. I paid off the waiter, ashley. What you keep accusing me of in paris never happened, okay? There was no breaking of wine glasses, no throwing of chairs, no violence whatsoever. None. Zero. Those are the facts. Accept them.

Ashley: I know you and I know what you’re capable of. I know how angry you are, and you’re going to do anything you can. You want to make me think I’m crazy just to get back at me.

Tucker: I’m trying to make you see the truth.

Ashley: I am not delusional.

Tucker: I don’t know what you want to call it. There’s reality, and then there’s whatever universe you’re living in. Hello? Ashley? Ashley?

Traci: Excuse me. I’m so sorry. Did my sister come back?

Waiter: No, madam.

Traci: Thank you.

[ Traci sighs ] Okay. Jack, I was hoping that you would pick up. It’s me. Um, you might want to sit down for this. Ashley has disappeared. We talked to a waiter who witnessed the incident between her and tucker and… he remembered not the version that ashley told us, the version that tucker did. I’m sure you are just as shocked as I am to hear that.

[ Sighs ] Ashley took off. I hope it’s just to clear her head, to, you know, to– to process what she’s just learned, but I’m so worried about her. She’s not answering her phone. If you hear from her, will you please let me know? And I will do the same for you. Uh– oh, jack. All right, I– I love you. Bye.

[ Traci sighs ]

Nikki: I don’t know what i would’ve done without you, jack.

Jack: You don’t have to know. I’m always a phone call away.

Nikki: The meeting helped.

Jack: Sometimes, all we need is a reminder of how strong we are. You proved that today.

Nikki: Yeah, except for when I drank.

Jack: But you’re sober now, clear headed.

Nikki: Sure. Ready to face the world.

Jack: You sure? I’m happy to drive you home.

Nikki: No, no, I– I need to be here. Focusing on work is a good distraction from all the noise in my head. And this time, I might actually even get some work done. Thank you again for everything that you’re doing. You give me hope that I can do this.

Jack: You can do this. I know you can. I’m just glad I can help.

Victor: What are you doing here?

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Victor: Nikki, are you in there?

[ Nikki sighs ]

Nikki: That was close.

Jack: It’s been a long time since I felt the need to sneak around. I didn’t miss the feeling at all.

Nikki: Now, jack, don’t make a big deal out of this.

Jack: You were afraid to breathe just now in your own office. And it’s going to stay that way as long as you keep secrets from victor.

Nikki: You said you were ready to help me. Whatever I need.

Jack: Yes, I did, but this…

Nikki: Is what we agreed upon.

Jack: Then maybe we should reopen the topic. Are you sure you won’t tell victor that I’m your new sponsor?

Nate: Hey.

Devon: Hey.

Nate: You at an okay place to take a break?

Devon: Uh, close enough, yeah. What’s up?

Nate: Why don’t we both call it quits for the night? Let me buy you a drink at the club.

Devon: That’s the best offer I’ve had all day. Let’s do it.

Tucker: There she is. Didn’t expect to see you so soon. Or ever, after our last conversation. Hi. Uh, just my usual, thank you.

Audra: I’ll put it on my tab, please.

Tucker: Oh, sweet. The deluxe apology.

Audra: What’s a few angry words between old friends?

Tucker: Is that how we’re playing?

[ Tucker scoffs ] Okay, then. Yeah, I’m– I’m surprised. Did not expect to hear from you. I guess you’re becoming as mercurial as everyone says I am. I must be rubbing off on you.

Audra: Mm. Not in the right ways. You know, last time I checked, I’m not rich beyond my wildest dreams like you.

Tucker: Not yet. Thank you very much. I could change that for you if I wanted to.

Audra: Yeah, you know, you mentioned some plans. Among other things.

Tucker: So, first you turned me down. Now, you’ve changed your mind. Did my pitch get under your skin, audra? Or am I just that irresistible? I won’t let me moderate to severe plaque psoriasis

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Audra: It’s not that I find you irresistible, but that your offer for me to come work with you at glissade just might be.

Tucker: Which you recently not-so-graciously declined. Very emphatically. What’s changed?

Audra: I had some time to think things through, that’s all.

Tucker: Uh-huh. This is a major reversal. You were very decisive up in your suite.

Audra: Yeah, I had a knee-jerk reaction to the mention of jabot.

Tucker: And ashley.

Audra: But I’m calmer now.

Tucker: No, you’ve– you’ve pushed back before. This is different. And you– you– you were done with me, right? In all ways.

Audra: Well, I decided to leave newman media. Effective immediately.

Tucker: Well, now.

Audra: There’s no upward mobility for me there. And it’s a closed shop. Only the newmans are allowed in the inner circle, and that’s never going to change. I thought it was worth it to have it on my resume, but why bother now when there are other, much better options on the table?

Tucker: And you just realized this?

Audra: Yes. I just realized that.

Tucker: Same job it was a week ago. Something must have happened.

Audra: Think whatever you want. Is your offer still on the table?

Tucker: Maybe. Only if you’re honest with me.

Audra: About?

Tucker: Something tells me you didn’t quit. Something tells me you ticked nikki off and she fired you. Hm?

[ Tucker laughs ] She did, didn’t she? What’d you do to lose your job, audra?

[ Phone ringing ]

[ Nikki gasps ]

Nikki: It’s victor.

Jack: Take it.

Nikki: Hi.

Victor: Sweetheart. I came by the office and the doors were locked. I thought you’d left for the evening, but then I saw your car in the garage. So, everything all right?

Nikki: Oh, yeah, I– I– I got a little stir-crazy, so I just went out for a walk to clear my head.

Victor: Wait a minute, why would you go for a walk out in the freezing cold?

Nikki: Yeah, that’s why I’m back in my office already so soon. Did you need to see me?

Victor: Yes.

Nikki: I’ll come to you.

Victor: All right, I’m in my office.

Nikki: All right, I’ll be there shortly.

[ Nikki sighs ]

Jack: You see how this is affecting you?

Nikki: I can handle it.

Jack: Nikki, just tell him.

Nikki: No. I have made up my mind. Right now, it is best that he not know you are involved. So, if you want to ease my stress, tell me that you will understand that, and you won’t bring it up again.

Jack: Even if I can see how much this secret is stressing you. I know that you don’t agree with my decision, but I need for you to respect it. And just being in this position, it– it makes me feel so ashamed. No matter how many meetings I go to, I still can’t seem to string two days together without the urge to drink. I mean, I go looking for a bottle without even thinking about it.

Jack: Just focus on one day, one day at a time. One hour at a time. One minute if that’s what it takes.

[ Nikki sighs ]

Nikki: One minute at a time. God, just hearing that makes me feel so weak. And I am sick of draining the life out of people for my own selfish reasons. God, I– I know this program. I know how it works. I should have been over this. I should have beaten it weeks ago.

Jack: Take it easy. Take a breath. Relax. Take it easy.

Nikki: And that’s only what I’m going through. I mean, how would victor react if he knew that I was already relying on you? What would that do to him?

Jack: He’s a fighter. Just like you are.

Nikki: How long does he have to fight? He is already going through stress with the family and I am not going to add to that by telling him I have chosen somebody else to support me. He would be terribly hurt.

Jack: Okay. Breathe. Breathe again. Let me– let me get you some water, okay?

Nikki: I’ve got it. I mean, I hate lying to him, but I have to spare him. I can handle it.

Jack: Okay.

Nikki: Thank you. Thank you for dropping whatever you were doing so you could come spend time with me. It really helped. More than you know, jack.

Jack: For what it’s worth, when you called, I was at society, having a drink with victor. I was trying to get a read on how he’s reacting to all this.

Nikki: What? That is exactly what you’re not supposed to do. – “Best thing I’ve ever done.”

Nikki: How could you do that, jack? Only a handful of people even know that I have slipped. What did you do? Seek victor out so you could interrogate him?

Jack: It was one drink, that’s all.

Nikki: And then what? You waited for him to bring up my drinking?

Jack: I was trying to gauge where his thinking is right now.

Nikki: And was he suspicious of this casual conversation?

Jack: Nikki, it was fine.

Nikki: What exactly does fine mean?

Jack: It means I’m an old hand at getting information out of that man without him realizing it. And I got one big thing out of it. Nikki, he loves you a great deal. And he will do anything in his power to protect you. Including, perhaps, accepting me as your sponsor. But that’s not going to happen if you don’t talk to him.

Nikki: No. No. I won’t have it, jack. I won’t have you dropping hints or him knowing anything about this. I don’t want him to see that I’m so fragile, that things are as bad as they are.

Jack: Nikki, he knows you have a problem. When you had that drink or how many you had does not matter.

Nikki: It matters to me. I can’t let him see what a mess I am. I need to do this myself with the support of somebody who truly understands what I’m going through.

Jack: I’m your guy.

Nikki: And thank god for you, jack.

[ Knocking on door ]

Victor: Come in.

Nick: Hey.

Victor: Hi, son.

Nick: I was just about to take off for the night. You want to grab a drink?

Victor: Uh, I’m going to have dinner with your mother.

Nick: Good. Some other time then.

Victor: Yeah.

Nick: How’s she doing?

Victor: I don’t know. She pretends to be stronger than she is, I think.

Nick: Yeah, that sounds like mom.

Victor: Yeah. But I don’t like the fact that jack abbott is snooping around. Trying to find out what’s going on with all of us.

Nick: Snooping around how?

Victor: I was sitting at the bar earlier, and he bellied up to me, asking question after question as if I didn’t know what he was up to.

Nick: Well, what does he know? Does he know what went down with jordan? Does he know about claire? Does he know that mom’s having some rough times right now?

Victor: I don’t know.

Nick: I really don’t think you need to be worried about jack, dad. I know he drives you crazy at times, but he knows there’s a need for discretion here.

Victor: Jack abbott being discreet? Are you kidding or what?

Nick: And he certainly has mom’s best interests at heart, especially if he knows that she’s been drinking.

Victor: How the hell did he find out about it?

Nick: I don’t know, dad, maybe– maybe she mentioned something to him. They’re friends. He’s dealt with the same issues. It would make sense that he would be concerned and want to check in on you and just sort of see how we’re all holding up.

Victor: We don’t need his concern, okay? And your mother doesn’t need his support.

Audra: Thank you for your faith in my personal skills, tucker. But nikki didn’t fire me. I quit.

Tucker: Uh-huh.

Audra: Ask her yourself if you don’t believe me.

Tucker: I’m sure she’d love that.

Audra: Are you scared of nikki newman?

Tucker: Are you changing the subject?

[ Audra sighs ]

Audra: You know what? This is not the pleasant drinking chat I hoped for.

Tucker: Oh, what did you hope for, audra? And please be specific. Let me just do the math here. Let’s see.

Audra: Um, excuse me?

Tucker: Well, I, uh, first I find nate up in your room. And now you guys are giving each other the eye. Hm? Is this an element of the equation here?

Audra: What are you even talking about?

Tucker: Something’s going on between you two. And I’m sure it’s related to you quitting newman media. Some people have minor joint pain plus stomach problems.

Devon: Hey, you’re not still friends with audra, are you?

Nate: Uh, not sure you could ever have called us friends.

Devon: You guys were close enough to do deals together and make plans, right?

Nate: Yeah, that’s true. Um, and I learned my lesson. But, uh, we’re still polite to each other, though. But no, uh, not a friendship per se.

Devon: Mm. Okay.

Nate: Any particular reason you’re asking?

Devon: Just the vibe I picked up on.

Nate: Oh, well, tucker over there caught my attention. Why she still gives him the time of day is beyond me. That’s some messed up codependency. The guy’s toxic. Sorry, I didn’t mean to–

Devon: No, please. I– I came to that conclusion about him months ago.

Audra: I’m sorry devon blew you off.

Tucker: Did he? I hadn’t noticed.

Audra: One of your most endearing qualities is how much you love your son.

Tucker: One of my most endearing qualities? What are the others?

[ Tucker laughs ]

Audra: Maybe I misspoke.

Tucker: Are you going to take that one back too? Like you telling me you wanted nothing to do with me was just a knee-jerk reaction?

Audra: You know, now you’re fishing for compliments. Shall I make you a list of your good points, so you can tape it to your mirror to remind yourself that you’re still part of the human race?

Tucker: Your skill set is astounding.

Audra: Is it?

Tucker: Simmering looks.

[ Audra chuckles ] Clever gibes, the underhanded compliments. Cruelty.

Audra: You know, you make me sound fascinating.

Tucker: Oh, you are. Earlier, I opened a vein with you, bared my soul, and you just shut me down without batting an eye. Cut me out of your life. And yet here you are, filled with regret… after you claim that you’ve suddenly quit your lucrative job at newman media. And then you use my estrangement with devon to pretend you care. All the while exchanging sly looks with nate hastings across the room. Are you a part of the human race? Yeah, you’re playing some long con here. I’m dying to know what it.

Diane: Hi!

Jack: Hi.

Diane: Hi. I thought you’d be home earlier.

Jack: Yeah, I got a distress call from nikki. Went to check on her at the office, and victor almost walked in on us.

Diane: What do you mean?

Jack: Well, the door was locked. Victor kept knocking. Nikki didn’t answer.

Diane: Well, that must have been awkward and unnerving.

Jack: Yeah. I hate it. I hate what this is doing to nikki and I– I frankly hate what I’ve agreed to.

Diane: I know. So, how is she doing?

Jack: Not well. I’m worried about her.

Nick: Hey, mom.

Nikki: Hello. Why are you looking at me like that?

Nick: Like, uh, like what?

Nikki: Oh, I don’t know. Like, uh, I’m seconds away from falling apart. I’m not. All is well. I’m sorry I worried you when I went out for some fresh air.

Nick: It’s freezing outside, mom.

Nikki: Yeah, that’s what your father said, too.

Victor: How’s it going with your new sponsor?

Nikki: Very well. We’re a much better fit.

Victor: Uh-huh. Well, I’m glad to hear that.

Nick: What happened to your original guy? What’s his name? Seth?

Nikki: Oh, yeah. He had a stumble of his own recently and I needed somebody who was on more solid ground with their recovery.

Nick: Yeah, that makes sense.

Nikki: But I think this new person will work out very well. They’ve been in recovery a lot longer, and, uh, very– very solid and calm.

Victor: Hm. It’s nice to know. Son, uh, why don’t you have dinner with your parents?

Nick: Oh, I would, but christian just reminded me that it is tacos and video game night, so I got to go.

Victor: That’s important.

Nick: Yeah.

Victor: Okay. Give them our love, okay?

Nick: I will. Mom, just so you know, we’re all here for whatever you need, okay?

Nikki: Thank you, darling.

Victor: Good night, son.

Nick: Good night. Love you both. Oh what a good time we will have

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Nate: You and I have had more than enough battles, and I am grateful we’ve come back around to being able to work together again. You know, have dinner, celebrate holidays. Because family means everything.

Devon: Hope, you’re not going to tell me that I should reach out to tucker.

Nate: No, no, I’m not. I’m saying I’m sorry, because I know it’s hard not having your father in your life.

Devon: Oh, he’s never really been around, so it’s actually not that hard. And I’ve already had the only father I’ll ever need, and tucker will never be half the man that neil was. I actually should have walked away from him long before I did.

Nate: So, what was the last straw? The news about the cover-up?

Devon: That and just everything combined. All the guy does is lie. And when you have somebody that you can’t trust a single word that comes out of their mouth, why would you want them in your life, and I didn’T.

Tucker: Nate’s trying so hard not to look over here at you.

Audra: Do you want to go sit over there with him? I’m happy to let him pick up your tab instead of me.

Tucker: I know you’re dying to tell me what you’re up to. How does nate fit into it?

Audra: You know, he’s an attractive man, tucker, okay? Maybe I just like looking at him. Does it really bother you that much?

Tucker: He keeps looking over at you.

Audra: Well, I am an attractive woman. Or maybe you’ve just forgotten since you’ve known me for so long.

Tucker: I know you are dangerous. You’re up to something with nate.

Audra: You’re right. We’re sleeping together.

Tucker: No, you’re not. But even if you are, I couldn’t care less. It would just be you using sex again as the means to some end. What end is the question.

[ Audra chuckles ]

Audra: Can you just focus on us and our partnership?

Tucker: Who said I still want to partner with you?

[ Audra scoffs ]

Audra: So, you offer me the world, and now you’ve just changed your mind?

Tucker: I’m thinking about it. See you around. Gentlemen.

Sharon: The key is to make each customer feel like they’re our most important account, if not our only account. Now, how do we do that? Through relationships. Building them with research and communication, and maintaining them with excellent follow-through. You each have your own unique style of relating to people, but the common denominator here is service. Anticipating our client’s needs, which only happens when you make it a point to understand their business inside and out. Everyone in this meeting is very good at that. You have a gift for it, which is why I chose you to be part of cassidy first’s sales team. Okay, I guess that’s it for tonight, but before we sign off, there is a little homework assignment. Um, I’d like each of you to design a questionnaire that will get to the heart of what a client needs in bespoke software products. Go beyond just who’s going to be using it, and what will it be used for. Get creative, there is no right or wrong. Just send them to me by friday, and we’ll use them to brainstorm with next week’s meeting, all right? Any questions? Fantastic. Have a great evening, everyone. Enjoy.

Nick: Wow.

Sharon: What?

Nick: You’re amazing.

Jack: I have seen nikki fight this battle more than once, but there’s a look in her eye, a fear I’ve never seen before, and it’s like she’s doing everything she can to look like she’s in control.

Diane: Is that what it was like for you?

Jack: Frankly, I don’t remember the pills, the urge. I do remember the ugliness that the pills caused and detox was a living hell.

Diane: You know, jack, maybe this is too much for you to take on right now.

Jack: Oh, look, honey, I didn’t mean to scare you. There’s no reason to be concerned. Though I love that you are concerned.

[ Diane chuckles ] Right now, I would like to spend the rest of my evening focused on you, not nikki, and certainly not victor.

Diane: No argument from me.

Jack: How does champagne and dancing sound to you?

Diane: Are you serious?

Jack: Yeah, I’m serious.

Diane: Then, it sounds absolutely perfect.

Jack: Good.

Victor: Thank you. So, my baby, how’s your appetite?

Nikki: I could eat.

Victor: Good. I had a talk with jack abbott at the bar earlier.

Nikki: I hope you were civil to him.

Victor: He asked me all kinds of questions.

Nikki: Really? About what?

Victor: Well, apparently, you told him about your abduction, which I find interesting. Then, he also knew about your drinking.

Nikki: Yes, jack knows.

Victor: I see.

Nikki: Well, I didn’t want to hide what’s going on with people who care about me. That– that just makes me feel even more ashamed.

Victor: But sweetheart, you know–

Nikki: Talking about it is good, I always feel stronger afterwards.

Victor: You know damn well that I like to keep problems like this within the family, okay?

Nikki: Yes, I know how you feel about privacy.

Victor: For everyone’s protection.

Nikki: From jack? Victor, you– you keep calling it an issue, but the issue is me, my recovery.

Victor: My issue with the whole thing is that jack abbot cannot be trusted. I have never trusted him.

Nikki: All right, please don’t make more out of it than it is. I would’ve called yesterday.

Sharon: Well, that is some compliment. Do you mind if I ask what it is you find so amazing?

Nick: How much time you got?

Sharon: Well, I’m pretty busy working on cassidy first, but I have a few minutes.

Nick: I mean, you’ve been tearing it up lately, all this drive and energy. You have never been a slacker, but this is next level stuff. It’s very impressive.

Sharon: Well, thank you.

Nick: I couldn’t help but overhear your conversation with your sales team. Your advice? Spot on, sharon. Can, I assume they’re, uh, you know, younger people?

Sharon: It’s like they’re speaking a foreign language when it comes to technology. I feel like I’m taking a crash course every time I have a meeting with them.

Nick: Yeah, but you got the other side of it. You know, you’ve got the drive and the vision. They’re very lucky to have you as a mentor. I mean, the fact that you’ve kept your hand in this place while running your new company, it’s quite remarkable.

Sharon: Well, esther has been a really great manager, and I’ve leaned on her a lot. I just can’t bring myself to sell our cute little coffee house, even though I probably should. There’s just so many memories here, you know?

Nick: Yeah, there’s a lot of history here. I’m glad it’s in the family, you know, so to speak.

Sharon: It is. We are. So anyway, thank you for noticing that I’m managing to keep all these balls in the air as of now.

Nick: Don’t come at me with all this modesty stuff, sharon. I’ve worked with you before. I’m sure you’re going to continue to crush it, and impress me and everyone else the way you always do.

Sharon: I really appreciate you saying that. It makes all the hard work that I’ve been doing even more worth it.

Nick: I bet.

Sharon: So, tell me about you, what’s going on?

Nick: Ooh, me.

[ Nick chuckles ] Well, I am, uh– I’m boring in comparison.

Sharon: Okay, that’s a lie. But go ahead, avoid talking about yourself. Tell me about nikki, how is she?

Devon: Uh, I mean, when you get down to it, every single thing about tucker is a lie. You know? And what really annoys me is that he feels like he can pull one over on anybody he wants, including myself. And it’s bad enough when you’re in the dark about things, but then it’s that much worse when you find out the truth, and find out that you got played like a sucker.

Nate: The cover-up is one lie on top of another. The news must have destabilized a new company he bought, glissade.

Devon: Probably.

Nate: Would be better for everyone if he just went to france and tried to manage it from there.

Devon: Yeah, that ain’t gonna happen.

Nate: Why not? Pretty much everyone in town hates the guy. What is he, a glutton for punishment? Because I frankly can’t understand why else would he stick around genoa city? Unless he’s still holding out hope that you might forgive him one day, that he’d have another shot being around you and dom.

Devon: Yeah, probably. Probably all the above. ‘Cause he always thinks he can win, but he’s certainly not going to let anybody think that he got chased away. It’s kind of like you not too long ago, you had everyone pissed off, but you were determined to have your family forgive you.

Nate: Comparing me to tucker mccall, wow, that’s, uh– that’s unnerving.

Devon: Well…

Nate: My actions were low, yes, but, uh, nothing compared to what he’s pulled over the years.

Devon: Yeah, the biggest difference, though, is that you’ve proven that you can actually change and make amends and he’s proven that he can’t or he won’t, so he doesn’T. Either way. Hey, I need to get home to abby and dominic. It’s getting late, thank you for this drink, though.

Nate: Yeah, thanks for coming out.

Devon: For sure.

Nate: I hope, uh, tucker didn’t make it too unpleasant.

Devon: No, no, not at all. I’ll see you around, though.

Nate: Night.

Devon: Night.

[ Nate sighs ]

[ Diane laughing ]

Jack: Oh.

Diane: Look who’s here.

Jack: He’s alone, as he should be. Come on, ignore him.

[ Diane clears throat ]

Tucker: Ah, good evening.

Jack: Tucker.

Tucker: Say, I heard ashley went back to paris.

Jack: That’s none of your business. And how would you know that anyway? When migraine strikes you’re faced with a choice.

Nate: Tucker was eyeing me. What was that about?

Audra: That was about you eyeing me.

Nate: I was curious.

Audra: Yeah, obviously so. You need to work on that.

Nate: What else did he have to say?

Audra: You gave me the perfect suggestion for how to take glissade from tucker. I need to undermine him from the inside, which means I have to get back in his good graces.

Nate: Or maybe that’s just an excuse so you can let yourself get sucked back in by him again.

Audra: You better watch yourself with an accusation like that. I know exactly what I’m doing.

Nate: Yeah, and tucker probably knows, too.

Audra: That’s how the game is played, my friend, at least for tucker and me. And it’s my time to win.

Tucker: I make it my business to know things, jack, but it’s pretty obvious why ashley went back to paris anyway.

Diane: Excuse me.

Jack: You know, I’m not really interested in your theories. I think I’d like to join my wife.

Tucker: What she did was take my advice, and return to the scene of the so-called crime, which means she’s about to find out that everything she claims happened in that bistro did not. And that I have been telling the truth all along.

Jack: Okay, there’s one scenario, here’s another. You’re the liar here. And when ashley comes back from paris, she’s going to purge you from her heart forever. It’ll be so thorough, even you will get it. And you will be more lonely than you have ever been in your entire life. Even your delusions won’t keep you warm.

[ Tucker chuckles ]

Nick: I don’t know how to answer that question about mom. She’s one of the strongest people I know, but this disease does not care. It goes in for the kill, no matter who you are.

Sharon: That’s for sure.

Nick: Dad thinks she’s putting on a brave front you know, to try and hide how fragile she really is.

Sharon: Is that your impression also?

Nick: I mean, it’s possible. She was thrown back into alcoholism against her will. She was doing great, you know? Comfortably in recovery. Her sobriety was solid. Then, her whole world was turned upside down by this psychopath.

Sharon: Well, the good news is nikki is surrounded by people who love her and who will help her get this under control again.

Nick: If she can.

Sharon: Do you really doubt that, or is that some old deep fear?

Nick: I don’t know. Is there a difference?

Sharon: My money’s on nikki. She’s gotten through this several times in the past and she can do it again.

[ Nick sighs ]

Victor: Thank you. So, I understand you had to make some difficult decisions lately.

Nikki: Who have you been talking to?

Victor: Talked to that audra woman.

Nikki: Mm.

Victor: She explained to me why you let her go.

Nikki: And you disagree with my decision?

Victor: No. I’ve told you before, when it comes to newman media, you hire and fire whoever you please, okay? I just don’t want any more stress added to your life. That’s not good for you, baby.

Nikki: Well, when I find the right people who understand boundaries, I will bring them on board. But in the meantime, I have other resources I can utilize. The work will get done and I won’t overdo it. I promise. Really, victor, it’ll be fine.

Victor: I’m serious, okay?

[ Phone chiming ] Excuse me. Yes.

Guard: Mr. Newman, the prison where jordan is being held, there was a major fire. No word yet on how many casualties or survivors.

Victor: All right, um, keep me informed, okay?

Nikki: What’s wrong?

Victor: Just business, baby. Nothing to worry about.

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Chance: Hey.

Summer: Hey, there you are. I thought for a second that maybe you were standing me up.

Chance: I’m very sorry I’m late. The night hasn’t even started and I’m already screwing up. It’s very typical.

Summer: Such a boy scout.

Chance: Well, you know the motto, be prepared. And I’ve fallen short, I apologize.

Summer: Okay, you can relax. We both had to work late and I just got here too, so you’re fine.

Chance: Okay, well I did reserve one of the quiet tables, so that should make up for something.

Summer: Yeah, and if you help me with my coat, you’ll be well on your way to earning your first date badge.

Chance: You are making this too easy for me. Come on. You changed.

Summer: Yeah, well, it’s a legit date, right? So… is there something wrong with my outfit?

Chance: There is absolutely nothing wrong. You look perfect.

Nikki: Come in.

Audra: You wanted to see me?

Nikki: Yeah, I’m not happy with our last exchange. I think that we should clear the air.

Audra: I’ve been thinking the same.

Nikki: I shouldn’t have snapped at you. I’m sorry. I know that you were just trying to be helpful.

Audra: I’m the one who owes you an apology. I overstepped. You know, I made you think I was humoring you because of personal issues that aren’t my business.

Nikki: You’re right, they’re not.

Audra: Yeah, I realize that now. And you have my word I won’t bring it up or discuss my family again. None of that is relevant inside the office.

Nikki: Yes, I think it is best that we keep those parts of our lives separate, given our working relationship.

Audra: That’s the way it should be.

Nikki: Good. Then, you will understand what I am about to ask you.

Jack: Nikki, it’s jack. I just called to see how you’re doing. Feel no pressure to call me back. I just wanted to let you know I’m here for you. Victor.

Victor: Hello, jack.

Jack: You solo?

Victor: Seat is empty. Just know I’m not in a conversational mood, huh?

Jack: Oh, no, we’ll spare you the chitchat. You do look like you have the weight of the world on your shoulders.

Victor: Really?

Jack: Or perhaps this is just another day in the life of victor newman. I know, I said I wouldn’t talk. But if you need a sympathetic ear, I didn’t say I wouldn’t listen. Hey… it’s me! Your dry skin!

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Victor: What makes you think I’d confide in you of all people?

Jack: Well, surely we’re past all that suspicion. I mean, it feels like my anger toward you is a distant memory. Actual days go by, whole days, without my thinking of you.

Victor: Well, I’ll be damned, really. That doesn’t mean I confide in you.

Jack: Okay, I’m not asking you to give me newman enterprises secrets. I’m just saying we could share a drink. We do have a grandson in common. When was the last time you saw harrison?

[ Victor chuckling ]

Victor: Cute kid.

Jack: Yeah, he is. I’m still upset about kyle and summer.

Victor: Yeah, I must say. When one of one’s loved ones has a heartbreak, it affects me as well.

Jack: If I could take away their pain by feeling it myself, I would.

Victor: Yeah, but that’s what parenting and grandparenting is all about, isn’t it?

Jack: Yeah. So, what do you say? Have a drink together, old rivals, for old times’ sake?

Victor: All right. Bartender, kindly show me that same bottle of tequila you showed me before and pour a drink for each of us, all right? By the way, put it on his tab.

Audra: I’m happy to help you in any way I can. I meant that.

Nikki: And I meant what I said. Even though I’m sorry I got angry with you, I’m not thrilled that you know about my recent struggles with sobriety.

Audra: Message received. I hope you can accept my apology about overstepping. It won’t happen again.

Nikki: Well, that genie is out of the bottle now, isn’t it? You do know. And that makes me worry that things will be uncomfortable between us. And now that I know the history with your father, I feel like you will constantly be hovering, watching, waiting to see if I’m going to slip up. And that is not conducive to a good working relationship.

Audra: Well, it doesn’t have to be that way. I’ll back off, keep my advice to myself, and pretend our conversation never happened.

Nikki: But it did. And it’s not like we can avoid each other. You’re my right hand.

Audra: Which is why I’m here to support you, no questions asked.

Nikki: But I’ll always be wondering what you’re thinking. I’ll feel watched. I’ll feel judged.

Audra: I swear I won’t–

Nikki: Audra, you won’t be able to help it. We both know that. That’s what this disease does. That kind of codependence is very dangerous to my recovery and that has to be first right now.

Audra: It sounds like you’re getting ready to fire me.

Summer: This is good.

Chance: Yeah, it’s a vermentino.

Summer: I know the vintage, actually. I got really into vermentinos when we were living in italy.

Chance: That’s right. You even kind of lived there. It must have been pretty cool.

Summer: Yeah. What’s not to love about italy?

Chance: I’m going to go with nothing. Beautiful country, language, food, wine.

Summer: Well, you picked a good one. Do you, um… do you know much about it?

Chance: I learned a little bit when abby was building the wine list for society.

Summer: Right. Makes sense.

Chance: Okay, what’s going on here? Feels kind of funny. This isn’t the first time we’ve hung out. I don’t ever recall having to work for conversation, you know?

Summer: Yeah. Maybe it’s, um… the outfit?

Chance: There’s nothing wrong with your outfit, believe me.

Summer: That’s kind of what I mean. It’s clearly a date outfit. And every other time we’ve hung out, it’s been casual, spur of the moment, and, um… just as friends.

Chance: Yeah, I guess our lunch date did get kind of crashed by chelsea and billy, huh?

Summer: Yeah.

Chance: More of a work double date, really.

Summer: Right.

Chance: Yeah.

Summer: But, um… now we’re here. And it’s just us. Not as friends, necessarily. We’re seeing… what could become of this.

Chance: Well, when you put it like that, no pressure, right?

Summer: Yeah. Super low-key.

Chance: How about a toast? Another?

Summer: Please. Nice to meet ya.

Chance: Let me guess. You’re looking for the best background for a social media post.

Summer: Yeah. You caught me. How about a first date post? We could, um… cuddle up in front of the fireplace, or– no, I know, I know. We could wait for dessert and… feed each other chocolate-covered strawberries. Hashtag first date vibes.

Chance: Wait, actually, you want to do that?

Summer: Oh, my god. I’m joking. Are you serious? No, I put my selfie face away a long time ago.

Chance: Selfie face? What’s that? What’s a selfie face? Oh, okay.

Summer: No, I’m a very serious businesswoman now. And if you don’t know that about me, I think that we need more get-to-know-you time.

Chance: Well, you do seem a bit preoccupied.

Summer: Preoccupied? No, a little self-conscious, maybe. I kind of feel like any second, somebody that we know could walk in here and make this awkward.

Chance: Yeah, well, that is bound to happen here, right?

Summer: Yeah, why settle for normal first date jitters when we could have full-blown social anxiety?

Chance: Are you, uh, are you worried about seeing kyle?

Summer: Uh, or abby. Or even worse, my mom. If she were here, she would be fawning all over us and lobbing I-told-you-so’S.

Chance: I told you so? Why would she say that?

Summer: Oh, well, she sort of predicted that we might have a connection.

Chance: No way. She did, huh?

Summer: This is embarrassing.

Chance: Wow. Phyllis the matchmaker. Uh, was this before she returned from the dead or after?

Summer: Could you actually do me a favor and just, um, forget that I said that.

Chance: Done. Well, look, I’m not worried that anybody’s gonna intrude our date. Especially your mom. And if you’re worried about sharon, please don’t be. She made it a point when we saw her to tell me not to be awkward and that she wants me to be happy.

Summer: Do you think she meant that?

Chance: Yeah, I do.

Summer: It’s interesting because kyle said sort of the same thing to me.

Chance: Well, good. I mean, it only makes sense.

Summer: So, what’s stopping us?

Chance: I think I know.

Victor: Let’s get to the point, jack. What do you think is weighing on me?

Jack: I had heard some rumblings that your family went through a kidnapping trauma.

Victor: Where’d you hear that?

Jack: From nikki. I saw her at crimson lights. She was rattled.

Victor: In what way?

Jack: I’ve known your wife a long time. I know when she’s not herself.

Victor: And so you decided to lend her a sympathetic ear?

Jack: I was concerned and I asked her what was wrong.

Victor: Uh-huh. What’d she tell you?

Jack: Not much at the beginning. I finally got her to talk without too many details, but I heard enough to realize that it was pretty traumatic.

Victor: Yeah. Tough on all of us.

Jack: And that’s what’s been weighing on you.

Victor: Yeah. At any rate, it has been dealt with and those responsible are paying a price, so family’s safe.

Jack: Protecting our families is what life is about. I’m glad you have everything handled.

Victor: Let’s drink to that.

Jack: Nikki said that victoria had a particularly rough time.

Victor: Yeah. Very hard on her.

Jack: And that she left newman to deal with it all.

Victor: Well, you know a hell of a lot, don’t you? She is dealing with it, and so is nikki.

Jack: Glad to hear it.

Nikki: Don’t worry. You’re not getting fired. To the contrary.

Audra: Well, I’m happy to hear that.

Nikki: There is an opportunity that has come up that I think will alleviate any future stress between us.

Audra: Hm. What’s that?

Nikki: I would like you to oversee opening our newman media office in london.

Audra: I can, but we’re not scheduled to open it for another year.

Nikki: Well, that’s why you need to go now. There is so much to do. You have to find the perfect space, you have to hire the staff, you have to train them. And then, I would want you to stay on and run it.

Audra: You want me to move to london?

Nikki: Well, you know the city. You used to live there. I mean, who better to get this office up and running? I don’t know why I didn’t think of it sooner.

Audra: Well, I’m flattered, but I like genoa city. I don’t want to leave.

Nikki: You’re ambitious. Opening an international branch of the company would really prove your value to the newman empire.

Audra: You know, ever since I told you about my father and expressed empathy about your struggle, I have been kicking myself. I understand all of the concerns you raised, and, you know, I was worried about it causing tension between us, too.

Nikki: Then we’re on the same page.

Audra: No, we’re not. I resolved to back off and give you space, but I never thought it would come to me being shipped out of the country. There has to be another way to work this out.

Nikki: Audra, this is not a punishment.

Audra: It’s a pre-emptive strike.

Nikki: I think you should think of it as an amazing opportunity.

Audra: And what if I say no?

Nikki: I hope you won’T.

Audra: That’s not an answer.

Nikki: You said you wanted to help me and this is a job that I need my coo to do right now.

Audra: And if I turn it down, I’m out of a job entirely.

Nikki: I can’t see any other option.

Audra: If you do this, nikki, you’ll be making a huge mistake. Known as a loving parent.

Summer: Okay, so what’s your big idea on how to make this date a little less awkward?

Chance: Well, you actually said it earlier. I think we need to get to know each other a little more.

Summer: Um, I don’t know if that’s the problem. Because you were there for me when I found out that my mom was a dud. You were there for me as my marriage was ending.

Chance: Mm-hmm. Well, you know what? You showed up for me after I got shot. You supported me through a career change and a breakup.

Summer: So, it kind of seems like we know each other pretty well.

Chance: Well, we got the big things, right? You know, exes, undead parents, sure, but what about the little things? Like, uh, how do you take a coffee? What movie have you seen more than ten times?

Summer: Have you ever cheated?

Chance: Ooh. Okay, so we’re going there, huh?

Summer: Mm-hmm. I mean, if we’re gonna do this, better do it right.

Chance: Okay, well, let’s set up some ground rules first.

Summer: Okay.

Chance: We’ll take turns asking questions.

Summer: Okay. And we keep it all focused on us. No outsiders involved in any of the anecdotes.

Chance: Deal.

Summer: Okay, I’ll go first. Surprise me. Tell me something that I would never guess about you.

Chance: Hm. All right, challenge accepted. But give me a minute. We’re gonna need some more wine.

Nikki: I would advise you not to threaten me.

Audra: That’s not what I’m doing. I’m saying this out of concern.

Nikki: Oh, please don’t patronize me.

Audra: You already lost claire as your assistant and you haven’t found a replacement. If you send me to london, you’ll basically be running newman media on your own.

Nikki: Hm. Are you saying I’m not capable?

Audra: I’m saying the stress would be monumental for anyone. And to you, given your situation, the threat that it would pose to your recovery.

Nikki: There you go again. Unsolicited advice about my fragile state. Just proving my point that this has changed our working relationship.

Audra: You’re right. I am aware of what you’re going through, and it does change the way I treat you.

Nikki: There. Thank you for admitting it.

Audra: But I have experience in this from when it used to happen to my father, stress was his worst trigger. I can’t tell you how many relapses he had because of it.

Nikki: I am well aware of the possible pitfalls, and I have a plan to avoid them, so you can stop pretending to care about me or the company and just say that you’re worried about your own job.

Audra: So, you’ve been thinking about this for a while.

Nikki: I have had to look at all the angles, what’s best for the company, and for me, yes.

Audra: Nikki, you want me to move across the ocean so you’re not reminded of your disease, which you have whether I’m here or not. Me walking away doesn’t change that. So, you’d rather pile up the problems for yourself? And then what? No, you’ll want just a little break from the pressure. And the first drink helps, but it’s not enough. So, let’s give the next one a shot. And then what? Think of all the people you’ll hurt when you fall. You know, your friends and family who love and care about you and need you. Because if you do this, you will fall.

Nikki: I’m sorry you feel that way. You leave me no choice but to let you go.

Jack: Well, I’m glad that you feel everyone in your family is dealing with the trauma.

Victor: No, but I’m not saying it’s been easy. But I’m giving them all the support they need. I will always protect my family.

Jack: I’ve got to say, it is one of the few things I have always admired about you.

Victor: Wait a minute, one of the few things? You mean there have been others?

Jack: Let me think. There must be others. No, I– I always thought you were a formidable foe. You kept me on my toes for years.

Victor: Don’t tell me you miss those days.

Jack: Oh, no, I wouldn’t go that far. But I miss the challenge. I miss the gamesmanship.

Victor: Truth be known, there have been a moment or two when I thought that perhaps I’d met my match in you.

Jack: Well, I never thought I’d hear you admit that.

Victor: Whoa, whoa, whoa. The thought lingered for a few moments, okay? You understand? It lingered. Thank you for the tequila.

Jack: Thank you for picking the most expensive tequila in the place.

Victor: Do you honestly think that if you invited me to a drink, I’d order a cheap one? I want you pay through the nose.

Jack: Well, I’m glad this time, paying through the nose only means the cost of a vintage drink.

Victor: So, now that we have had our tte–tte, what do you really want to know?

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Jack: Wow, just when I thought we were making some headway, there you go. The guard is up. You’re suspecting a hidden agenda.

Victor: You are evading my question.

Jack: My only agenda is my sincere concern for nikki and your family after this ordeal.

Victor: It’s family business. None of your concern.

Jack: I have always had affection for nikki and nicholas and victoria. I have always been proud of the fact that we still have a friendship after you and I battled for years. The only questions I am asking are questions to find out if they are okay.

Victor: You asked and I answered. That’s the last time we will talk about this. Yeah?

Audra: Well, I won’t humiliate myself by pleading any more than I already have.

Nikki: I will have hr put together a generous severance package for you. That and my glowing recommendation should help you in your job search.

Audra: I suppose this is effective immediately.

Nikki: I think that’s best, yes. After you hand in your keycard and your laptop, and need I remind you that you did sign an nda when you first got this job.

Audra: Yes. It is ironclad. It has been a privilege working with you and learning from you. And I really do wish you the best of luck and I hope with my whole heart that you beat your disease.

[ Phone ringing ]

Jack: Hello?

Nikki: Oh, jack, I’m so glad you answered.

Jack: What can I do for you?

Nikki: I just, I– I– I need to talk to somebody.

Jack: Uh, of course. Oh, where are you now?

Nikki: I’m at the office.

Jack: I’m on my way.

Victor: Everything all right?

Jack: Oh, everything’s fine. I, uh, just have to be going. Diane’s expecting me.

Victor: All right. I will tell nikki that you asked about her and thank you for the drink.

Jack: Always a pleasure, victor.

Chance: I mean, I honestly think that’s a dealbreaker for me. Who doesn’t like watermelon?

Summer: Are you kidding me? It is way too sweet, it’s got a mealy consistency.

Chance: Next, you’re gonna say that you don’t like lettuce, peanut butter, and mayonnaise sandwiches.

Summer: Okay, first of all, that sounds really gross. And second of all, since that would probably literally kill me, no, I don’T.

Chance: Okay, that’s a little dramatic, don’t you think?

Summer: No, actually. I have a very severe peanut allergy.

Chance: Wait, actually? Do I know that? How did I not know that?

Summer: Someday, I will tell you how I ended up in a swiss clinic because of peanuts.

Chance: Oh, wow.

Summer: Yeah.

Chance: Well, if it makes you feel any better, I get hives when I eat kiwi. Thinking that’s not really the same now, huh?

Summer: Yeah, not quite.

Chance: No.

Summer: But it’s good to know that we won’t be ordering the peanut butter pie with kiwi drizzle for dessert.

Chance: Is that on the menu? That’s not on the menu. You’re kidding. You’re messing with me now.

Summer: You get me. There you go.

Chance: I like this side of you.

Summer: I do, too. And you bring it out of me.

Chance: Well, rest assured, if you were to suffer a allergic reaction, I’d spring into action.

Summer: Oh, of course you would. Let me guess. First aid badge.

Chance: Damn straight. What about you? You didn’t get yours in the sunflower girls?

Summer: Wait, did I tell you that I was in the sunflower girls?

Chance: Yeah. That day in the park.

Summer: No, come on.

Chance: Yeah.

Summer: You’re kidding me. You can’t remember that. Okay, that’s got to be from your law enforcement and military training. Tricks to memorize everything that people say so that you can analyze crime scenes and interrogate suspects. That’s not real.

Chance: I– I– I don’t remember anywhere near everything that people tell me, unless I’m on a case. In fact, I have been accused at times of being in my own world and not paying attention to significant others.

Summer: Careful now. We’re keeping other people out of this conversation, remember?

Chance: I remember. I don’t seem to forget anything that you tell me.

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Victor: Audra, are you coming from the office?

Audra: Yes.

Victor: Is nikki still there?

Audra: Yes, she called me in to discuss her offer.

Victor: What offer?

Audra: Oh, she didn’t tell you? She wanted to ship me off to london to open newman media’s new office. And when I declined, she fired me.

Victor: I never heard about those plans.

Audra: I know what you want to know, so I’ll save you the embarrassment of asking the question. Nikki was perfectly sober when she gave me the axe. Yes, I’m aware that she’s been drinking.

Victor: Did you confront her?

Audra: Oh, it’s not what you think. I didn’t use it against her and I never would. I have my own reasons for that. Reasons I shared with nikki. So then, I offered to help her any way I could, but apparently, that was a mistake.

Victor: I’m sorry to hear that.

Audra: You and me both.

Victor: I’ll make it up to you.

Audra: I don’t need any consolation prizes, mr. Newman.

Victor: It’s not a consolation prize. Newman enterprises has many opportunities.

Audra: In exchange for my silence about nikki?

Victor: We value discretion.

Audra: Sir, I signed the nda, and I would never use nikki’s sobriety as a bargaining chip.

Victor: You know that there are many divisions at newman where you could shine.

Audra: Look, I appreciate the offer. Maybe in the future, but for now I have other plans.

Victor: Do you?

Audra: Let’s just say it’s been a clarifying evening. I now know what my next moves are.

Victor: All right. Anyway, you have a– you have a good day.

Audra: You too.

Nikki: Thank you for coming.

Jack: I said I would come when you need me and I meant it. I’m glad you called. So, what prompted your reaching out?

Nikki: I had an upsetting day with audra.

Jack: Tell me.

Nikki: She knows that I’ve been struggling with my sobriety.

Jack: Please tell me she didn’t hold it against you.

Nikki: No, no. She offered her support and understanding. She shared with me that her father had been an alcoholic until he lost his battle.

Jack: Do we believe her?

Nikki: I do. She seems to have a radar for this disease. And she was here when seth came by. She could see there was something off about our interaction. I told her what was going on with him.

Jack: I’ve seen too much of audra manipulating kyle and working for tucker to put much faith in her, but obviously you trust her.

Nikki: Well, I did. Now, I regret it.

Jack: What happened?

Nikki: She just started checking on me, and I realized that confiding in her was a mistake. I knew it was just going to make our working relationship much more difficult.

Jack: So did you try to discuss this with her?

Nikki: I brought her in tonight. I thought I had a good plan. She could go and open the new office in london, but she refused. So, I– I really had no choice. I had to let her go.

Jack: I understand your thinking, but audra is kind of a wild card.

Nikki: That’s why I had to fire her.

Jack: Any part of you think maybe this is a situation where we keep our enemies closer?

Nikki: You think I made a mistake?

Jack: No, no, no. I’m not judging it at all. I understand your thinking, but is it really worth the risk if audra does something, feeling that she has been wrongfully terminated?

Nikki: Oh, no, no, no. She wouldn’t, dear. I mean, she signed an nda, and given what she told me about her father, I don’t think she would take legal action.

Jack: Okay. That’s good news. I still worry about your running newman media when it’s short-staffed. That’s not a good recipe for sobriety.

Nikki: That’s what she said. Oh, god, jack. What am I doing? I mean, I– I– I– I– I’m making a mistake.

Jack: Well, just make a plan. That’s all.

Nikki: What, to hire her back?

Jack: I think it’s too late for that. What little I know of her, she’d probably hold a grudge. But we can find a suitable replacement, a coo you can work with. What about nicholas?

Nikki: He would be perfect, but victor has been insisting on having nicholas and adam work together, and oddly enough, it has been actually panning out. So now victor is thrilled and I– I can’t take that away from him.

Jack: Okay, I know victoria has stepped away from work for a bit, but knowing the situation, might she step up?

Nikki: She needs to focus on her family right now. And before you say it, don’t even mention adam. I will not work with adam. That is a recipe for disaster.

Jack: Nathan knows this company. So does sally. They both sat in that chair. They could hit the ground running.

Nikki: I will never trust nate again. His ambition almost led him to betray victor. And I– I cannot see myself working side by side with sally.

Jack: Actually, I forgot sally has a new company she’s running right now.

Nikki: Oh god, jack, what am I doing? I mean, I acted impulsively. I don’t think I can do this. I mean, my whole life is spiraling out of control, and it’s my fault.

Jack: We will fix this. As a matter of fact, I have an idea. Yeah, an idea you won’t shoot down. If advanced lung cancer

Chance: Okay, let’s dive into some dangerous territory here. Teenage years.

Summer: Oh, but we were having so much fun.

Chance: Give me the scoop. What was it? Mean girls? Unrequited crushes?

Summer: Oh, so much bigger than that and so much worse. And I only got just slightly more tame in my twenties.

Chance: Is this the infamous grand theft auto story? Yes. I am shocked.

Summer: Okay, come on. You never had a rebellious streak? Like, nothing at all?

Chance: Straight as an arrow all the way through.

Summer: Ugh. Well, the charges were dropped.

Chance: That’s why I’m out with you right now. No outstanding warrants.

Summer: That whole situation, it was just a symptom of falling for the wrong guy.

Chance: He break your heart?

Summer: That one was more of an infatuation thing, and the felony charges quickly deadened that. But, I mean, I have had my heart broken once or twice.

Chance: It’s never easy. You know what? I believe that you do learn from it, though.

Summer: I think that makes me a genius.

[ Both laughing ] No, seriously, after everything with kyle, I couldn’t imagine going through that again. I really thought that he was the love of my life.

Chance: Yeah. I felt the same way when abby and I split.

Summer: I don’t know. Lately, something’s lifted for me. I feel lighter. More hopeful.

Chance: Well, hey, cheers to that.

Nikki: Jack, please tell me how to fix this.

Jack: Let me do a little due diligence. I think I have someone who might fit in here perfectly.

Nikki: Do you really have a plan, or is this you stalling?

Jack: You have to trust me. I will not let you down.

Nikki: Just tell me who it is. I can give them a call.

Jack: I have to speak to this person first. I think it’s someone that you will like, but I have to do this my way.

Nikki: Well, how long do you think it will take?

Jack: I know you need a solution and quickly. I want that too, but don’t get burned out on this.

Nikki: I don’t know. Maybe I should take a leave of absence and let nicholas and adam work together.

Jack: I didn’t say that and I don’t advise that. Nikki, I know you. You need work to stay focused. Idle time is not an addict’s friend. Running newman media is the perfect job for you, as long as you have the right kind of support, healthy support.

Nikki: Yeah, but I–

Jack: No buts. No buts. We’re going to fix this. It may take a little time. In the meanwhile, lean on me. I am not going to let you give yourself a good reason to drink. I am not going to let you destroy all that you have accomplished here.

Nikki: Thank you, jack. You really saved me tonight.

Jack: No, you saved yourself. You reached out. You asked for help. That is a strength. You are strong, nikki. Don’t forget that.

Nikki: Well, if you hadn’t answered my call, you and I both know what I’d be doing right now.

Jack: How about we handle one crisis at a time? I’m in your corner.

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Esther: There you go.

Woman: Thank you.

Esther: Welcome. Oh, welcome. Oh, and congratulations to the new co-CEO of Jabot.

Diane: You heard about that?

Esther: Yeah, a little birdie may have told me. You wear it well.

Diane: Oh, well, thank you very much.

Esther: So what can I get you? I can put some sprinkles on top, and I can probably find a candle around here somewhere.

Diane: Oh, no, no. There’s no time for celebrating. Now is when the challenge begins, proving to everybody that I deserve the promotion. I’m just gearing up for a late night at the office.

Esther: Well, you do it with the loveliest of smiles.

Diane: Well, thank you. Working late is easier when you’re doing it with the people you love.

Esther: You’re so right. You do what you love with the people you love, then the people love what you make. And it’s just one big, giant love circle.

Nikki: Good to see you, Esther. Diane.

Esther: Nikki, I– I’ll be right with you. Okay, I have some cookies coming out of the oven, so I’m just going to make a little box for you.

Diane: It’s really not necessary.

Esther: Humor me, please.

Diane: Okay.

Esther: I’ll be right back.

Diane: All right. Nikki. How are you?

Nikki: You know exactly how I am, Diane, so there is no need for you to pretend that Jack didn’t tell you everything. And no, I don’t think I will let you test my tea to see if it’s spiked. You may know the truth, but it’s still none of your business.

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Nate: So, you think we have potential?

Audra: And I’m rarely wrong about that, at least.

Nate: Aren’t you going to get that? Who knows, it could be opportunity.

Audra: There’s opportunity right in front of me. We’re not finished.

Tucker: Oh. Hey, Nate.

Jack: Oh, good, you’re home. I have something I wanted to run by you.

Ashley: Can you shoot me an email? I’m in a real time crunch.

Jack: You off somewhere?

Ashley: Yep, I’m going to Paris to get some answers.

Ashley: I’m taking the jet to Paris. I assume that’s not going to be a problem.

Jack: No, not at all. It’s yours whenever you need it. Do I get to ask any questions about this trip of yours?

Ashley: I don’t have a lot of time, as I said, and I’m gonna go no matter what.

Jack: Does this have anything to do with Tucker and the honeymoon that fell off the rails?

Ashley: Please don’t play games with me. I don’t have the time or the inclination to that.

Jack: I’m hoping maybe I’ll get a different answer to the question, Ash. This has gone on too long. Months. This has been part of every day of your life since you came back from Europe, and now you’re going back to Paris? Why are you putting yourself through this? Why are you lowering yourself to even dignify his insinuations? You want answers? I’ll give you an answer. Tucker is a menace. He is a liar.

Ashley: What if I’m a liar?

Jack: You’re not. We both know that.

Ashley: Do we? Do I?

Jack: Wait, so this is all about finding out if Tucker is telling the truth?

Ashley: No, no, this is about proving that I am telling the truth, and it’s going to be so clear-cut that he can’t deny it anymore.

Jack: You are giving this man too much power in your life.

Ashley: I’m taking my power back.

Jack: Try some other way to do it. Last time we spoke, you said you were gonna purge him from your mind.

Ashley: And I wasn’t successful, I’m sorry.

Jack: This is part of his pursuit of you, his game. This is just another tack. Another effort to engage you to keep him in the forefront of your mind, and for some reason, you can’t resist him. Ash, it’s a weakness. It is– it is dangerous.

Ashley: Don’t call me weak. I am not weak.

Jack: I did not say you were weak.

Ashley: I’m being proactive, Jack, this isn’t weakness.

Jack: I know what I see. If you didn’t still care about him, if he still didn’t mean something to you, you wouldn’t give a rat’s ass what his twisted version of the story is.

Ashley: Or maybe this is exactly what I need to get him out of my system once and for all. And isn’t– isn’t that what you want from me? So, this is what I need. And I also need to be able to count on you, but I clearly am asking for too much.

Tucker: I hope I’m not interrupting anything important.

Audra: That, like many other things in my life, is none of your business. What do you want, Tucker?

Tucker: A little privacy, perhaps? What do you say, Nate? Just minutes. Five. Five minutes.

Audra: You’re insufferable.

Tucker: I know.

Audra: Five minutes. Meet up later for a drink?

Nate: Yeah. I’d like that.

Audra: Yeah, I’ll– I’ll text you as soon as I’m done. I won’t be long. And what we talked about…

Nate: Yes.

Audra: We’ll pick up right when we left off.

Nate: I’ll see you soon.

Audra: Okay. What?

Tucker: I know what I just walked in on here. I know that look in your eye.

Audra: You love it.

Tucker: I do. You’re up to something. What?

Diane: Nikki, I’m not sure what you think Jack told me, and I’m not going to check your tea, don’t be silly.

Nikki: Then, why did you follow me out here uninvited?

Diane: Well, I’m simply wondering what gives you the impression that Jack told me anything.

Nikki: Oh, come now, Diane. For somebody who has built their entire life on deceit, you’re a terrible liar.

Diane: Well, then let me say with complete honesty that Jack cares about you very much.

Nikki: I know, and I care about him. That’s why I warned him over and over about–

Diane: And Jack did tell me that you went through a terrible ordeal, which forced you to revisit places that you had fought so hard to escape.

Nikki: That’s your way of saying what you’re not saying. Yes, I have been through a terrible ordeal, and my sobriety was compromised.

Diane: Sounds difficult.

Nikki: You know, the last time I saw you before you left Genoa City all those years ago, remember that night by the river you pretended to die?

Diane: You weren’t so innocent yourself that night either, Nikki. You hit me in the head with a rock hard enough to think you’d killed me.

Nikki: Well, look at us now. You’re not dead and I’m not drunk. Although, I’m sure when you saw me just now you wondered, “Is she tipsy? Is she sloshed?”

Diane: Nikki, I give you my word.

Nikki: Oh, thank you. Now, we both know what that’s worth.

Diane: All right, Jack also told me that he is helping you through this rough time.

Nikki: And you’re okay with that? Him being there for me, of all people?

Diane: Well, you and I aren’t friends, that’s true, but Jack is always there for his friends. I’m fine. I love that about him.

Nikki: He’s a good man.

Diane: Yes, he is. And when you love someone like Jack, you take the good with the past.

Nikki: Hm. Even though that means his ex-wife and good friend. Well, thank you for your sacrifice, Diane. I’m grateful to have Jack by my side.

Esther: Everything okay, ladies?

Diane: We’re fine, Esther. Thank you.

Esther: Okay.

Diane: Things don’t need to be contentious between us, Nikki. I know the last thing you wanted was me back in town and back in Jack’s life.

Nikki: Phyllis is the one who took things too far, but you’re not wrong.

Diane: Yeah, but since then, we’ve managed to set aside our differences, find a way to peacefully coexist in the same zip code.

Nikki: Hm. What’s your point, Diane?

Diane: My point is that if you’re struggling with your sobriety again, I’m sorry. I mean that. I can’t imagine how painful it is. And if you need someone in your corner, there’s no one better than Jack. He’s generous, he’s– he’s understanding, he’s non-judgmental, and he’s had his own battles with addiction. So, it makes perfect sense that he’s there for you. In fact, no one knows you better. Except Victor, of course.

Nikki: That’s true.

Diane: Yeah, and given their history, I can’t imagine Jack’s involvement in your life would go over very well.

Nikki: I was waiting for the real you to show up. You’re planning on holding that over my head, aren’t you?

Jack: Ash, you are an intelligent, successful woman capable of making brilliant decisions.

Ashley: Usually? You better shut your mouth if you care about our relationship at all.

Jack: Can I just ask what your plans are once you land?

Ashley: I’m going to go back to the café where we had the argument. And I’m sure I’m going to find some eyewitnesses there. There has to be a waiter, if things are as I recall, who remembers the very loud, abusive, ugly American who was berating his new wife.

Jack: “If things are as you recall?” This is what I worry about, he has mourned your self-confidence, your certainty.

Ashley: Just a figure of speech, it was just– Not if. When. When facts are confirmed. Don’t worry about me. This is what I need to do to eradicate him from my life, okay? I just need to prove once–

Jack: To prove to who? To yourself? To Tucker? Do you really wonder which of you is telling the truth? That’s, I think, what I really need to know here. This is about your belief in your recollections.

Ashley: I promise I’m not going to disappear in Paris.

Jack: Ash–

Ashley: I’m not. I’m not going to forget about you or my family or Jabot. I just want to go there and get the information I need. And then I’m going to be back. And I’m going to be stronger than ever. Love you.

Jack: Could we just–

Ashley: I gotta go.

Traci: Was that Ashley I just heard?

Jack: Yeah, she just left for Paris.

Traci: That was quick.

Jack: Wait, are you saying you knew about her plans for this wild goose chase?

Nate: Victoria.

Victoria: Hello, Nate. How are you?

Nate: I’m good, thanks. I’ve been, um, thinking about your mother.

Victoria: Well, that makes two of us.

Nate: How is she?

Victoria: She’s very brave. Very much aware that she’s under the microscope with everyone watching her every move.

Nate: That’s not a comfortable feeling. Can be pretty hard to deal with, even in the best of circumstances.

Victoria: It’s a difficult cycle, drinking. The guilt and the shame and the urge to try to drown those feelings. Sometimes, I don’t know how to be there for her, and yet make sure that she’s not feeling too pressured.

Nate: I can’t speak to Nikki’s sense of pressure, but I do know you have a lot of kindness in your heart. And insight. I’m sure you’re reaching out to her as best as you can.

Victoria: I hope so.

Nate: Your family’s going through a lot lately. And I meant what I said earlier. If you ever want to talk or have any questions, whatever, whenever, I’m here.

Victoria: Thank you, Nate.

Tucker: I’m done with Ashley.

Audra: Right, of course.

Tucker: No, I mean it.

Audra: Yeah, and I’m sure you meant it the six other times. You’ve sworn the same thing.

Tucker: No, it’s different this time.

Audra: You know, I’ve heard an addict’s promises. “This is the last time, I swear.” But the urge never goes away.

Tucker: I’m done. She’s never going to change. And I am done. Jabot, the Abbotts, Ashley, all of it. Glissade, that’s… where I want to put all my energy, so– And you.

Audra: That was oh, so convincing.

Tucker: I mean it, Audra. If you don’t want to work with me, that’s fine. I can handle Glissade all on my own. I don’t want to lose you. Um… you– We get each other, right? You know what makes me tick. And I know what sets you on fire. This. This is it. For me. Us. It’s all there. And it’s ours for the taking.

Audra: It’s too late.

Tucker: For us? No, no, no, no. We’re just getting started. I’m just warming up. Audra, I know what I want. And I want to be with you.

Audra: How flattering. And when I– What I want isn’t an issue.

Tucker: I think we want the same thing. We belong together. It’s always been there, hasn’t it? I know maybe you don’t want to admit it, but… I think maybe you want the same thing. You want to be with me too. In your dreams. are for us. And– and you got dreams, I know you do, and I want to help you… make them come true. Don’t pull back now. All you have to do is say yes.

Audra: That’s all it takes.

Tucker: Say yes, Audra.

Nate: How is, uh, everything else in your life going? Everyone’s well?

Victoria: If you’re asking without asking about Claire–

Nate: If I’m not intruding.

Victoria: No, not at all. I appreciate it, I mean, I don’t think it’s common knowledge yet. And it means a lot to me that people care about how she’s doing. You know, she spent a lifetime without that, ’til now.

Nate: Whatever you’d like to tell me about her, I’d love to hear.

Victoria: Every day, for– for her and for all of us, there are just constantly new discoveries.

Nate: Good and bad, I imagine. And it takes some time for her to find her way.

Victoria: And she will.

Nate: With you looking out for her? I have no doubt.

Victoria: Listen, I want to thank you for what you did the other day. It was nice to be able to talk to you about her. It reminded me to just keep things in perspective. You have a way of seeing into the heart of the matter. You could always remind me of where my focus ought to be.

Nate: Happy to try whenever you need it.

Victoria: Well, I might just take you up on that.

Nate: I hope you do.

Cole: Hey! I’m sorry if I’m early.

Victoria: Uh, no, not at all. Cole Howard, this is Nate Hastings.

Cole: I’ve heard a lot about you, Nate.

Nate: I was about to say the same thing.

Diane: Nikki, I have no agenda, hidden or otherwise. Well, actually, I do.

Nikki: There’s a shocker.

Diane: No, I hope your recovery is everything that you need it to be, so that you come out of this healthier and happier, after such a horrible experience.

Nikki: Thank you. That’s kind of you to say.

Diane: And I want you to know that I won’t betray your trust, or Jack’s. I hope you’re not upset that he confided in me. But you see, Jack and I are equal partners in all things. Marriage, family, work. So, it’s only natural that he would want me to be there for him.

Nikki: I don’t understand. Partners at work?

Diane: Oh, yes. The press release will be out soon. Jack named me co-CEO of Jabot. Isn’t that fantastic?

Nikki: Very impressive, Diane. Some might even say you didn’t waste any time. that she and Tucker have argued again.

Jack: About his gaslighting her, yeah, it makes my blood boil.

Traci: Okay, Jack, I think there might just be some level of confusion for her about his version of events. She just needs some clarity.

Jack: Damn it. This is exactly what I am worried about. For what it’s worth, she told me something completely different. She is absolutely certain that her recollection is correct. She lied to my face.

Traci: Well, maybe this is the reaction she’s trying to avoid. Maybe she told you what she thought you needed to hear so that you would ease up on her.

Jack: I’m trying to protect her, Traci.

Traci: She can protect herself.

Jack: It’s not just Tucker I’m trying to protect her from.

Traci: Who else, then?

Jack: Herself. I don’t want her any more upset than she already is.

Traci: Ashley doesn’t need us second-guessing her like this. There was some heated moment and they can’t agree on it. What she’s doing, going out and finding third-party information, I think that’s a really rational decision, and we should be supporting her on this.

Jack: She is obsessing. She is spinning this one moment for months. It has taken over her life. The blow-up in Paris. Tucker denying it. You clearly don’t see it. Ashley doesn’t either. This is exactly what Tucker wants. He has created this confusion to keep his hooks in her.

Traci: I just– I don’t know.

Jack: What if this is a mistake? What if she’s about to walk into some kind of a trap? She doesn’t trust me. I can’t do anything. She does trust you. Please don’t let her do anything that she will regret.

Nate: I should head out and let you get to it. Nice meeting you, Cole.

Cole: Same.

Victoria: Thanks again, Nate.

Nate: Anytime.

Cole: So, how long did you two date?

Victoria: Is that a lucky guess? Or writer’s intuition?

Cole: Your face. The way you smiled at him, and the way you smiled at each other, looks like there’s a history there.

Victoria: There is. It was a lovely time.

Cole: And then?

Victoria: Things went bad between Nate and my father.

Cole: Yeah, well, once you get on the wrong side of Victor, it’s hard to come back.

Victoria: Yeah, well, Nate’s a good man, though. He’s one of the best.

Cole: But your dad probably has a long list of guys he’d like to keep away from you, right?

Victoria: Well, it’s more complicated than my father being himself, but the outcome was the same. Anyway, enough about the past. Tell me about Claire. How was your visit with her?

Cole: You know what? I’m glad you ask. I’ve got some good news.

Diane: Honestly, I was very surprised when Jack didn’t choose Kyle to be co-CEO. I know how it looks.

Nikki: I’m sure you do. Jack just chose you instead of Kyle, even though Kyle has been with the company for years and years, and knows it inside out.

Diane: Yes, nothing would have made me happier than seeing father and son running the company side by side. I never imagined this.

Nikki: Certainly not. I can just see you manipulating Jack into thinking it was all his idea. “Oh, Jack, do you mean it? This is so unexpected. Just knowing that you believe in me is the greatest gift of all.”

Diane: You know, I just finished wishing you well, and you couldn’t wait to insult me. Is this– is this really how you want things to be, Nikki?

Nikki: You’re right. I shouldn’t have said it.

Diane: Well, don’t worry about it. I have to brace myself for the inevitable backlash. But thanks to Jack, none of that matters, he couldn’t be more supportive of me. Or of you. So, let’s just keep that common ground, shall we?

Nikki: I wish you well in your new endeavor. Excuse me.

Audra: I’m not the one you want. Not right now and not like this. You let Ashley back in and she broke your heart. And, you know, I’ve said some things that get too close to the bone, so you’re probably feeling a little raw.

Tucker: If you’re trying to talk me into–

Audra: Yeah, you’re looking for a win and I’m the fastest way there. But I am not about to be a woman someone settles for.

Tucker: That’s not what this is. That’s not what you are to me. Lately, I’ve been asking myself… “What’s good in my life right now? And what’s always been good?” And the answer is you. Whenever I know I’m gonna see you, I get a spring in my step. And a little smile on my face. And every time you walk into the room, my heart races a little bit. I think I’ve taken that for granted. I don’t want to anymore.

Audra: You know, what you need and want… you won’t find it in me. I’m sorry, Tucker.

Tucker: No, I can’t accept your apology.

Audra: I need to look out for myself now. Without your special brand of assistance. It’s time for you to go now.

Audra: I hope I didn’t keep you waiting too long.

Nate: You kept things short and sweet with McCall.

Audra: Yeah, sometimes it’s better that way. He adores the sound of his own voice and gets swept up in his fantasies and– Ugh.

Nate: He’s a dreamer.

Audra: He’s a big talker.

Nate: You seem like the only person he depends on. That can be a burden and a compliment. Not an easy thing to walk away from.

Audra: Well, sometimes it is.

Nate: Is this a pattern with you and former partners? You call it quits, but they can’t stay away?

Audra: Why do you ask? Are you interested in a partnership?

Nate: Are you offering? We didn’t, uh, finish our conversation.

Audra: I have a proposition. Leave Chancellor-Winters.

Nate: Give me one good reason.

Audra: Glissade. Join me there. Once I take control of it, of course.

Nate: She’s a dreamer.

Audra: Go big or go home.

Nate: The way I hear it, Tucker’s replaced Glissade’s board with a– with a bunch of lapdogs that’ll tell him what he wants to hear. In return, he gets their loyalty and their consent to run the company however he sees fit, and you think you can undermine that from the outside.

Audra: Oh, my God, Nate. You beautiful genius. You are absolutely right. I will never be able to pull this off from the outside. What I need is a page from your playbook. are we in crisis mode already on my first day?

Jack: It’s not about business.

Diane: What’s wrong?

Jack: I just stopped by the house, saw Ashley leaving for Paris. She wants to question the waitstaff at the café.

Diane: About the scene with Tucker?

Jack: She wants to confirm the facts as they happen, and going to great lengths to do it.

Diane: That’s probably not a bad idea. When it comes to dealing with Tucker versus the truth, it’s best to have hard proof.

Jack: I don’t like it. He’s pulling her strings. She’s letting it happen. He scares the hell out of her, and then has the gall to make her question her own perception. I mean, he’s controlling her. She’s letting it happen.

Diane: Jack, are you more upset about what’s in her head or in her heart?

Jack: Both. For months, she has been dredging up this fight that clearly traumatized her one way or the other. I know she has real questions about her perception, but he’s taking advantage of that. Why can’t she see he’s manipulating her? She’s a brilliant woman. Why can’t she stop herself?

Tucker: I’m done. Goodbye, Ashley. You go to hell!

Ashley: Okay. You loved me. You should be ashamed of yourself.

Tucker: What am I doing now?

Ashley: You’re just throwing around that word like it means nothing. You just use it as a way to control me.

Tucker: No, no, no, no. You have proven ad infinitum that you are a force unto yourself, Ashley. Lacking nothing, needing no one, certainly not me, who would have done anything for you. Now, all I ever wanted in return–

Ashley: What? What did you want from me?

Tucker: I wanted love, respect, I mostly wanted commitment. To be a partner with you in all things, in all ways. But those are things you just can’t give anybody, at least not anybody that doesn’t share your DNA, apparently. I mean, the very idea of commitment sends you scurrying in the opposite direction. And the second there weren’t Abbotts and an army of lawyers between us, well, you just ran home. Yeah, I’m sad, too. But it’s game over for me. I’m moving on, so should you. And you should give up this– this obsession about what happened in Paris.

Ashley: Oh, okay, so not only am I delusional, but now I’m obsessing.

Tucker: You are obsessing, yes, yes.

Ashley: Right.

Tucker: About a moment that is now unrecognizable to me. You know what you ought to do? You ought to hop on that fancy jet of yours across the pond, go to the bistro, talk to the waitstaff, ask them what happened that afternoon. Say, “Do you happen to remember a man in this restaurant going absolutely berserk, and– and smashing wine glasses, and throwing furniture?” I think you’d be surprised what they’d tell you.

Victoria: So, how was Claire when you visited her? What did she say?

Cole: She seemed happier. You know, just much better spirits than she was last time.

Victoria: That’s good. Did she tell you that my mother was able to visit her recently?

Cole: Yeah, yeah, and that’s got to be a good thing for Claire and for Nikki.

Victoria: Yeah. She said that she was allowed to walk around the hospital grounds, you know, I mean, with an escort, of course.

Cole: Yeah, all the way through pediatrics, and she lit up like a Christmas tree when she’s telling me all about it. You know, it was just– it was just wonderful to see her smile like that. You know, but at the same time, it does break my heart a little.

Victoria: Yeah, I understand. Seeing all of those sweet children with sicknesses and illnesses. Their parents were right there, right by her side.

Cole: I’m just worried. I’m worried it will remind her of the childhood she didn’t have. You know, on the other hand, maybe it could help heal her.

Victoria: Yeah, I mean, it could. This could be part of her healing so that she can go on to live a normal, happy, healthy life. God, I hope so. So, did you have a chance to talk to her care team?

Cole: Yes, yes, Dr. Henberg. Now– now, she couldn’t give me details, of course, but she definitely sounded hopeful. She said that others on her team have noted that Claire is more engaged in her private and group sessions. She’s awake more, she’s having conversations. It’s baby steps, I know, I know, but it was so, so great to hear.

Victoria: Baby steps. We were not there for her. But that’s okay, we’re gonna be there from now on. I’m– I’m so proud of her.

Cole: Yeah. She’s trying. She’s getting stronger. She’s– she’s on the road to good things, Vic. And you know that you and I will be there to catch her if she ever falls again.

Victoria: Oh, I know that. We will be. got back the numbers from the Asian market, and– Uh, Nikki, are you okay?

Nikki: I’m fine. Uh, I’m just distracted, there’s so much to do.

Audra: Well, I’m happy to take whatever I can off your plate.

Nikki: What makes you think I can’t handle what’s on my plate?

Audra: Oh, no, you’re right, I should know better. I’ll leave you to it.

Nikki: Well, no need to scurry off.

Audra: Whatever you prefer.

Nikki: Please stop humoring me. I’m not going to break.

Audra: Of course not.

Nikki: Oh, God, you’re doing it again. I wish to hell I had never admitted to you that I had a problem. who loves you madly and respects you deeply, it is my duty to sometimes play devil’s advocate.

Jack: Oh, good, maybe I’ll enjoy proving you wrong.

Diane: All right. Maybe you need to look at this from a different perspective. Yes, Ashley got close to being pulled into Tucker’s thrall, but then she pulled herself out. She deserves some credit for that.

Jack: But is she out? I’m not convinced.

Diane: I am. She’s just gathering the facts so she can shove them down his throat, which is what he deserves.

Jack: I wish my sister could see you defending her.

Diane: Yeah, well, let’s not ruin her image of me.

Jack: I think what I’m most worried about is what this is going to do to Ashley’s psyche. She has been reliving this same moment over and over again. What’s going to happen when she gets answers? More important, what’s going to happen when the answer is not what she wants to hear?

Diane: This is her battle. It’s the way she’s choosing to fight it.

Jack: I don’t like it.

Diane: And in the final showdown between Ashley and Tucker, my money’s on your sister.

Ashley: Are you here to talk me out of going to Paris, Traci?

Traci: No, I’m not. After all this time, I know what fights I can win and when to just get out of your way.

Ashley: Well, then why are you here?

Traci: Because I love you. And so does Jack.

Ashley: I know.

Traci: Well, then you also know we would never let you do something like this alone. So, every step of the way, whatever you need, here I am. So, every step of the way, whatever you need, here I am.

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Nikki: My whole life is spiraling out of control, and it’s my fault.

Jack: We will fix this. As a matter of fact, I have an idea.

Summer: Something’s lifted for me. I feel lighter.

Chance: Cheers to that. did you? Nikki fired you.

Victor: My security team called me last night and told me that there was a huge fire at the institution where Jordan is incarcerated.

Victoria: Meaning that Jordan could be dead or she could be out there again, ready to do God knows what.

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Summer: I mean, I am just loving this new dress collection. The fitted bodice, and then how it flares out at the waist. It just evokes such a carefree feeling.

Chelsea: And the sheer fabric and floral patterns are going to be the hottest ticket for the spring-summer collection.

Summer: We need to get marketing on this right away. I say that we reach out to a few of the top fashion magazines, give them a sneak peek. What do you think?

Chelsea: I think someone is in a very good mood today.

Summer: I have to admit, my life has taken a favorable turn for a change.

Chelsea: A favorable romantic turn, perhaps?

Chance: Hey, before we get into this meeting, I want to take a moment and I want to thank you.

Billy: You’re very welcome. For what?

Chance: Well, for taking me under your wing. Showing me the ropes around here, really. My transition into this whole world has been a lot smoother than I expected because of you.

Billy: Well, I’m old enough to remember you were not very excited about me being your mentor.

Chance: When I’m wrong, I am wrong and I’m willing to admit it.

Billy: That’s a good trait. You should keep that. Look, the truth is, Chance, you’ve made it easy. You’re observant. You pick up on the nuances. That’s a good thing. I think all that detective training is actually coming into good use.

Chance: Maybe, maybe. I also think when you spend a lifetime around something, it sort of seeps into your DNA. Now, I’ve got a new direction for my life. On several fronts.

Audra: Thank you.

Nate: Why, hello there. Having a little lunch?

Audra: As long as it’s in a glass.

Nate: What’s wrong?

Audra: Look, I’m fine. Okay, maybe not so fine.

Nate: Okay, um, what happened?

Audra: My plans to take over Jabot got blown sky high.

Nate: Why am I not surprised? And you shouldn’t be surprised either. You hooked your wagon to a scheme with Tucker McCall. How did you think that was–

Audra: Okay, spare me the lecture.

Nate: Why would you think you even had a shot at a powerhouse corporation like Jabot? Now, Tucker’s left you hanging out in the cold, hasn’t he?

Abby: Hello? Devon, I’m over here.

Devon: Sorry.

Abby: Daniel and Heather seem to have your full attention.

Devon: Yeah, they do. Is it just me or do you get a vibe between them that’s a little more than friendly?

Abby: It’s not just you. I’ve sensed it before.

Devon: Really?

Abby: But we can’t assume anything, right?

Devon: I mean, I can.

Abby: I’m sure it’s nothing big. They share a history and a child together.

Devon: Yeah, I know that’s true, but…

Abby: But, yeah, exactly. Do you think there’s something more going on?

Heather: Okay. Daniel, what is it? Are you, um, are you feeling self-conscious because Devon and Abby are here?

Daniel: Well, it’s a little awkward.

Heather: We’re not doing anything wrong. We’re just having lunch.

Daniel: I don’t think we can necessarily say that we’re not doing anything wrong. I mean, come on. This is an extension. This is a follow-up to what we did back at my place.

Heather: Right. So, what are you saying now that we’re back in the real world? You regret what we did?

Devon: Ever since Heather’s moved back to town, it’s been really hard to believe that Daniel doesn’t still have feelings for her. Because, I mean, that’s– that was the love of his life. And Lily told me that he was a wreck when she broke up with him and moved out of the country.

Abby: Well, it’s hard not to notice how much time they’ve been spending together. Especially with Lily being out of town.

Devon: I know.

Abby: How serious are things between Lily and Daniel?

Devon: I don’t– I don’t know exactly. I don’t think they’re madly in love with each other or anything like that. But he did move into her building. I thought that was pretty intense. You don’t usually do something like that if you plan on dating around. But, they haven’t put a label on their relationship. I just hope that he’s not playing games with Lily’s emotions again.

Daniel: I want to be clear about something.

Heather: Okay.

Daniel: I do not regret what happened between us. I mean, we still have something powerful and special. And that wasn’t me testing the waters. I mean, if I didn’t feel the way that I did, I wouldn’t have taken things as far as we did. Look, we were both there and it was…

Heather: Wonderful.

Daniel: Yes, it was. It– it is. I mean, you said you felt like it was meant to be. I don’t feel like you’re wrong.

Heather: Now, what matters is if and how we move forward. And I get that some part of you may– may be conflicted.

Daniel: Yes, Heather. A part of me is conflicted. I don’t want to feel like this guy. I’m not the guy that cheats.

Heather: Then don’t think of yourself as that guy. Think of yourself as the guy that is just about to get back everything that he lost.

Daniel: You know, all those years that we spent together, all that time raising Lucy, being there for each other when it all fell apart because of me. I had basically given up hope on us. You know, especially after you told me you were dating this other guy. Up until that point, everything that I did was to try and win you back. Obviously, I had to do it for myself. Obviously, I had to do it for Lucy, too. You know, there was no way around that, but you had moved on. And Lily, she was the person that helped me get through that.

Heather: Okay. Daniel, just tell me this. Do you and Lily share the same magic that we do?

Daniel: You know, today was incredible. It was– it was amazing. But can we do this again? I mean, can we do this again without screwing it up? Because… I don’t think either one of us can go through that again.

Billy: So, let me ask you a question, then. You’ve spent almost your entire life avoiding the corporate shark tank, yet here you are. And yeah, there’s an element of danger in this business, but it’s nothing compared to the real danger of law enforcement. You miss it out there?

Chance: Well, let me put it like this. When I wake up in the morning, I think about Chancellor-Winters. When I go to sleep at night, Chancellor-Winters. And the juices are already flowing, all right? I feel like I already have some good ideas.

Billy: New horizons. That’s a gift, to wake up inspired, to hit the ground running every morning.

Chance: Yeah, I’m totally feeling that.

Billy: Well, from my perspective, this was absolutely the right move for you. And for Chancellor-Winters and now that we’ve got our corporate leadership in place, this company’s going to thrive like never before.

Chance: I’m all in.

Billy: That’s great. Happy to hear that. So, why don’t you fill me in on the rest of it?

Chance: The rest of what?

Billy: You mentioned these new directions. Now, I know things ended with Sharon, but it’s important to have a work-life balance. So, is your personal life in as good a shape as your professional one?

Chelsea: So… this romantic turn of events, does it involve Chance, perhaps?

Summer: Maybe. But I want you to know that I had nothing to do with his and Sharon’s breakup. That happened all on its own. It had nothing to do with me.

Chelsea: No, I know. I– I’m not implying anything.

Summer: I mean, I know that it might seem a little bit fast, and Chance was shocked by the breakup. But then we started spending more time together and…

Chelsea: It must be going well because I’ve not seen you this cheerful in a very long time.

Summer: I am, aren’t I? I think that I forgot what this feeling was like or… I don’t know, maybe I thought that I outgrew it or something. But I seriously cannot wait to see what happens next. And we’re actually getting a late lunch today, and I’m excited just thinking about it.

Chelsea: Aw, you have the butterflies. I get it. It’s the best feeling ever. I’m actually going to see Billy for lunch soon, too.

Summer: Okay, so I’m not totally alone in this?

Chelsea: No, you’re not alone at all. I’m actually going to swing by and get him at Chancellor-Winters. You should come with me. We might as well go together.

Audra: Spare me the judgy tone, okay? I genuinely thought I could control the situation with good reason.

Nate: Oh, yeah? And, uh, what reason was that?

Audra: Tucker McCall. He’s as savvy as they come, and he has won a lot more battles than he’s lost. And Jabot is no more invincible than any other company. There’s always a way in.

Nate: Oh, you think so, do you?

Audra: If anyone could pull off a takeover, my money’s on Tucker. And it was a good plan. I had every reason to believe that it would be a successful and lucrative outcome.

Nate: And yet, it clearly didn’t work out for you.

Audra: Unfortunately, Tucker let his fixation on Ashley cause him to make some bad decisions. He let his personal concerns affect his professional decisions. I tried to warn him the whole deal could implode, but did he listen? No.

Nate: Don’t you think you’re much better off not being tied to the likes of Tucker McCall? Without trying to forcefully take over one of the world’s most prominent brands, owned by one of the country’s most powerful families?

Audra: It could have been done and it would have been amazing.

Nate: You don’t need schemes and corporate backstabbing to succeed, Audra. You’re talented and smart enough without all of that. Besides, you must be solid at Newman Media to have survived this long, with Nikki herself no less. Not an easy thing to do in that tight-knit environment.

Audra: Look, I’m not sure that’s gonna last. I may have overstepped with Nikki and blown the whole thing up.

Nate: Did Nikki somehow catch wind of your plans to jump ship for Jabot?

Audra: Hardly. There’s no way she could have found that out.

Nate: Then, it sounds like something else must have gone wrong.

Audra: You know, why should I confide in you anyway? You hate the Newmans. Don’t you think it would be counterproductive for me to expect any support or compassion from you?

Nate: Hold on, hold on. I may hate the way things ended with Victor, but I certainly don’t hate that family. And I still consider you a friend, right? Now, why would I try to sabotage either one of you? Is this about Nikki’s sobriety?

Billy: And then we can decide where we want to put it.

Chelsea: Hi.

Billy: Oh, hi, hello. Look at you, look at you.

Chelsea: Well, I thought I’d pick you up for our lunch date.

Summer: Hi. And since we had plans, I thought I’d meet you here.

Chance: Gosh, how lucky are we? Two beautiful ladies coming to take us to lunch.

Billy: Why don’t we go together?

Chelsea: Well, maybe they don’t want us to crash their lunch.

Chance: You wouldn’t be crashing, would they, Summer?

Summer: No, no, of course not. Let’s do it.

Billy: Great. Table for four it is.

Heather: I am not afraid, Daniel. I’m not– I’m not worried that we won’t make it or that failing would break us. Okay? We have an entire future ahead of us. We only took a pause from it. And now, we can get it back as a couple and as a family. I really, really believe that. Can you?

Daniel: Yeah. I mean, part of me does, you know. Even though, I’ve watched it all fall apart before. See, I– I look at you, though, and I just– I feel…

Heather: But Lily.

Daniel: The last thing I want to do is hurt her. I’d hate for Devon to say something to her before I get the chance to speak with her. I think that it has to come from me.

Heather: I agree. I think that’s what you have to do. You have to tell her yourself.

Daniel: Wow. You know, after everything that we’ve been through, I didn’t think in a million years that there was going to be another chance for us.

Heather: I swear, Daniel, when I came back to Genoa City, getting back together with you was not part of my plan.

Daniel: Mm. I’m not so sure about that.

Abby: You know what I think?

Devon: I’d love to know what you think.

Abby: I think we just need to let this play out and see what happens. Because maybe it’s nothing. Maybe they are just two parents reconnecting. And they’re spending more time together because they’re helping Lucy readjust to a new city.

Devon: Well, I’d like to think that I’m pretty good at reading people. And if I’m picking up on something and you’re picking up on the same thing, it’s a little hard to ignore.

Abby: Okay, but whatever’s going on between Daniel and Lily and Heather, it’s going to happen whether we get involved or not.

Devon: Yeah, I don’t like the sound of that.

Abby: I know. But Lily is a grown woman. And I love how protective you are of her, but this is their issue to resolve.

Devon: I don’t like the sound of that either.

Abby: I understand. But hey, why don’t we get back to talking about me and my bright new future on the Chancellor-Winters board?

Heather: Do you really believe that I came back here with the sole intention just to seduce you? To woo you back into bed?

Daniel: I, um… No, I mean, I don’t think that you had any kind of agenda, but… a lot has changed, you know?

Heather: Yeah, like you became the man I love again.

Daniel: Yes, there is that. You know, the relationship with the guy in Lisbon fell apart. Lucy wanted to move back here. And I’m sure she would be thrilled at the idea of having her parents back together again. So, it’s easy for me to see you possibly thinking, what if?

Heather: Okay, I can’t deny that. I mean, the more time that we spend together, the more I think about how it used to be. But can you blame me?

Daniel: You know, when you and Lucy left Savannah, I couldn’t believe that I’d lost you. And everything changed for me. I felt like my whole world was spinning out of control.

Heather: Walking away from you was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do.

Daniel: You know, every day, I thought, “What if I could do it all over again?” You know, what would I do different? How could I be better? How could I be more loving? What could I do to make it up to you and… I don’t know. Once it became painfully obvious that there was no longer any room for me in your life, I had to figure out how to get past all that and how to move on. But, still, every now and then, you know, I would hear that voice creep back in my head. What if I had it to do over again? And, I mean, right now that voice is just screaming louder and louder.

Heather: We can be magic again, Daniel. We just need to give ourselves the chance.

Audra: You know Nikki’s been drinking?

Nate: I actually witnessed it myself. I was alarmed because she had been sober for many years. But, she assured me she was getting help. Is she struggling to maintain control despite running Newman Media? Is that what you’re referring to?

Audra: I saw the signs. You know, my– my father was an alcoholic. He, uh, struggled with it his whole life. I tried to take care of him. But uh, that’s how I became an expert at knowing what to look for.

Nate: Wow. I’m sorry to hear that. That disease can destroy whole families, unfortunately.

Audra: Maybe I shouldn’t have said anything. You know, I told Nikki I knew about her history with the disease, about my father and I offered her my support. At first, I thought we bonded and that I could reach out to her as someone who understood and wanted to help. You know, but now I’m afraid that in the cool light of day, I may have overplayed my hand.

Nate: Isn’t it possible that maybe you’re overthinking this, just a bit?

Audra: I’m not so sure. I never should have revealed so much about myself. Having me around might make her uncomfortable and constantly on her guard, knowing my particular experience with her problem.

Nate: Okay, I guess that’s possible. Did she give you any indication that she feels that way?

Audra: Not really. But from now on, I think I just need to keep things purely professional. Just focus on doing the best job I can and staying out of anything personal. Do you think I screwed up by being so transparent with Nikki and offering my support?

Billy: Well, this was a good idea if I do say so myself.

Summer: I say so too.

Chance: Yeah, Billy’s got one or two good ideas up his sleeve. I’ve been learning so much from this guy, just watching him maneuver around the office.

Summer: I’m sure you brought a few maneuvers of your own.

Chance: Maybe a few, but I’m learning from the master.

Billy: That’s a good answer. That right there is exactly what’s going to make him a successful executive.

Chelsea: Well, here’s to Chance and his exciting new career.

Billy: Hear, hear.

Chance: Thank you.

Chelsea: Cheers, guys. This is a lot of fun. We should do it again sometime soon.

Chance: That depends. Do I get a corporate card?

Billy: Yes, you do, and the next one is on you.

Summer: Okay, great. I am starving. Should we order?

Chance: Yeah.

Summer: Have you had the spicy jambalaya yet? It’s fire in the best way.

Chance: I don’t think you can handle that kind of heat.

Summer: Oh, don’t challenge me to a chili eating contest. I would destroy you.

Billy: Sorry to interrupt, but Chance, did you get an opportunity to look at that analysis on the company that we’re looking to invest in?

Chance: Yeah, I did. I wanted to go through that with you one more time. I had some questions about the projected ROI.

Billy: That’s good. That’s exactly the right question to ask. Buying an established brand is always a little bit tricky. You know, there’s always going to be changes, but you don’t want so many changes that it’s going to turn off existing customers in order to get new ones.

Chance: You must’ve faced that when you bought out Marchetti. How’d you manage it?

Nate: Don’t you think you’re being a little paranoid yourself?

Audra: You know, maybe Nikki’s not thinking that way now, but I can see how this could go. If she keeps drinking, she won’t want me around knowing I can see right through her. Suddenly, she won’t need me in meetings. She’ll delegate to someone else, so she can keep me at a distance. Even if she stays absolutely sober, she’ll know I have a weakness. She’ll see me as flawed and not completely professional. She’ll know what my buttons are.

Nate: It really is painful for you, isn’t it?

Audra: Losing my credibility at work? It’s hell.

Nate: I mean the alcoholism. You’ve been traumatized by it before.

Audra: My point is, even if she sobers up again, Nikki’s drinking is not going to end well for me.

Daniel: Yeah, yeah, this is what we both want. I mean, this is what we deserve. This is what I have wanted since the day you left. A chance to get back what we lost.

Heather: It was never really lost. It was always right here. Just waiting for when the real you came back to us.

Daniel: Oh, my God. Can you believe this is actually happening, hm? Look, I want to be as honest and as upfront as I can about this, with everyone. The first thing I want to do is I want to tell Lily. I mean, I can’t hide this from her. Not while she’s out of town. That’d be wrong. I can’t move forward until she knows. I think I need to plan a little trip out to California so I can go have a face-to-face with her.

Heather: You and me. Finally.

Daniel: Finally.

Heather: I know this isn’t easy for you, though.

Daniel: Hey, man, um, do you have a minute? Can I– can I speak with you? In private?

Devon: So, what’s up?

Daniel: Um, I just, uh, I just want to clear the air and make sure that there’s no misunderstandings.

Devon: No misunderstandings? I hope you’re going to tell me that I’m reading more into what I’m seeing between you and Heather than there really is.

Daniel: No, I’m afraid not. Look, man, what’s happening with me and Heather, this wasn’t planned. You know, we weren’t expecting this, but this is real.

Devon: Mm. That’s great. That’s great.

Daniel: I’m planning on going out to California because I want to talk to Lily. I want to be as open and as honest as I possibly can be with her, and I’m hoping that you’ll agree that she should hear this from me.

Devon: Yeah, I do agree she should hear it from you. Absolutely. I’m just a little surprised that you’re actually admitting it to me and not telling me I’m misreading things.

Daniel: What am I going to do, man? I’m going to stand here and lie to you? I’m going to make excuses?

Devon: I don’t know, but I’m glad you’re not, because Lily deserves to know the truth.

Daniel: I agree.

Devon: Good.

Daniel: And hopefully, you’ll give me the opportunity to be the one to tell her.

Devon: Of course.

Daniel: Look, man, I– I care about your sister. I do. A lot. And I want what’s best for her, but Heather and I– We just… I don’t know, you know, our story’s not done. We still have chapters left that are unwritten.

Devon: That’s– that’s nice. Um, I guess I’m caught between appreciating you coming clean and wanting to hit you for cheating on my sister.

Daniel: You want to take a swing at me, you go ahead. I’m not going to fight you back.

Devon: I’m not going to hit you. I’ve been there, done that. It didn’t help.

Daniel: Look, I do have a question, you know, I’m hoping maybe you can answer.

Devon: What’s your question?

Daniel: Where’s Lily’s head at right now? You know, dealing with everything with Mattie?

Abby: So, I’m guessing that Daniel wanted to talk to Devon in private to discuss what’s going on between the two of you. He’s worried that your getting back together will break his sister’s heart. Is he right?

Chelsea: That’s exactly why. Well, Billy, thank you for treating.

Billy: My pleasure. Next one’s on Chance here. I think we got that on record.

Chance: Mm-hmm.

Summer: We even got some work done.

Chelsea: Yes. Thank you for your input about the spring men’s line. You have some great ideas.

Summer: Well, fall was great. Spring’s gonna be even better.

Chelsea: Yes. Speaking of fall, I recognize that jacket, Chance. I didn’t realize you were a fan of Marchetti?

Chance: Yeah, I have her to thank for that.

Summer: I’ll admit it. It was all me. I lured him in with some expert choices that were tailor-made for him.

Chance: And now she’s completely ruined every other label for me, so…

Chelsea: Aw.

Summer: I gotta get back to work.

Chance: You know what? I should probably do the same. The new kid can’t be taking long lunches already, huh?

Billy: Sure.

Chelsea: Well, this was fun.

Billy: All right, was fun. See you back there.

Chelsea: I’ll see you soon. Bye.

Nate: Somehow, I doubt Nikki’s going to penalize you just for showing some humanity. Did she give you any indication that she’s trying to distance herself from you?

Audra: No. Nothing overt as far as I can see, yet. It’s just a subtle feeling I get when I’m around her lately.

Nate: Look, I think the smart thing to do would be to work on repairing any damage you might have created with Nikki.

Audra: To be quite honest, I’m not sure I want to. It’s not like I’m advancing at Newman Media. I’ll never be anything more than second-in-command there.

Nate: Oh, come on. You can’t be sure of that.

Audra: Oh, you of all people should know there’s no room to move upward, unless you’re family. I’ve got to find a place where I can advance to number one. Where I can take control. Otherwise, what’s the point? I can’t just settle now. I’ve got to have a ladder to climb, right?

Nate: Maybe, just maybe, you need to rein in that rampant ambition of yours.

Audra: Oh, coming from you of all people. We both know you’re just as ambitious as I am, if not more so.

Billy: You know, I felt that there was a little extra going on with Chance, but I did not connect it to Summer.

Chelsea: I just found out before lunch. It’s all very new and, quite frankly, adorable.

Billy: Yeah. You know, I wasn’t happy when Summer and Kyle fell apart. I was hoping they could figure it out, put it back together. You know, they’ve got a family, they’ve got a kid.

Chelsea: Yeah. I don’t think that’s going to happen anymore.

Billy: No, I don’t think it is either. But she and Chance, you know, they have a certain sensibility that seems to work, which is good. And if Chance is happy and in love, then that’s going to make him more stable and effective on the job.

Chelsea: Oh, how practical and unromantic of you.

Billy: He has a future. I can see it. And it’s nice, you know, it’s nice to be able to lead him into being a top-notch, corporate executive. He also, uh, hm.

Chelsea: He also what?

Billy: I think he looks up to me. Which is weird, you know? Nobody’s ever done that before, I don’t think.

Chelsea: It’s funny how things work out, right?

Billy: Yes, it is.

Audra: I admire your overzealous ambition. You know, we’re kindred spirits that way. That’s why I have to create my own safety net.

Nate: Oh. And what would that be?

Audra: Look, I’ve been formulating a plan of my own. A big, audacious plan. And potentially, quite rewarding.

Nate: Tell me more.

Audra: You know what? There’s too many eyes and ears here. And this definitely cannot get out. You want to come upstairs so I can share it with you?

Summer: This was a nice interlude.

Chance: It was.

Summer: Kind of a shame that we both have to go now.

Chance: I know. I wish we had some more one-on-one time.

Summer: I agree.

Chance: Well, how about we make arrangements for a proper dinner date?

Summer: So, just to be clear, this would be an official first date?

Chance: Nothing less. You up for that?

Heather: Actually, Abby, things– things with Daniel, I don’t– I don’t think I can get into that. But no one wants to see Lily hurt.

Abby: I can see it all over your face. Shouldn’t an attorney have a better poker face?

Heather: I’ll work on that.

Abby: Look, I told Devon that the situation is between you and Lily and Daniel. That is, if there is a situation.

Heather: I still cannot–

Abby: Look, I told Devon not to get involved, but he loves his sister and he’s very protective of her.

Heather: I know the feeling.

Abby: I also know what it’s like to get pulled back in by someone that you love deeply and maybe still love. But it is wrong to take advantage of that history at someone else’s expense. And I really hope that’s not what’s going on here.

Devon: Lily’s focused on helping her daughter right now through an extremely traumatic event she just went through. Especially with losing someone that was close to her. That’s where her head’s at.

Daniel: I can’t just fly out there and dump this on her then. Wouldn’t be fair to her. Wouldn’t be fair to Mattie. I should wait. I should wait until she’s in a better place to tell her.

Nate: Here we are. So, what do you have up your sleeve that’s so top secret, you couldn’t discuss it in public?

Audra: It involves Tucker.

Nate: Okay, stop. You don’t learn, do you? Why would you even consider teaming up with Tucker McCall again? Especially after everything he’s put you through.

Audra: I’m not teaming up with Tucker. My plan is to turn his scheme right back on him.

Nate: And exactly how do you intend to do that?

Audra: You know his new company, Glissade? I’m gonna get control of it. And I want you to help me.

Chelsea: How cool is that?

Billy: How cool is what?

Chelsea: Chance, seeing you in a new light. Respect. Admiration. Which you deserve. You are the hero’s hero.

Billy: Okay, I think we can tone down the hero talk just a little bit. It is nice though. I spent a lot of time looking up to Jack. It’s nice to be on the other side of that. Even my mom. My mom seems to be trusting me more than she usually does too.

Chelsea: You see? Moving to Chancellor-Winters was the right move. It couldn’t have turned out any better.

Daniel: Well, um, Devon definitely did pick up on the vibe that something’s going on between the two of us.

Heather: Oh yeah, yeah. Um, Abby– Abby told me.

Daniel: Hm?

Heather: What did you say?

Daniel: I told him that he wasn’t wrong. And I told him that I wanted to be the one to tell Lily.

Heather: Okay. And he understood?

Daniel: Yeah, he did. But I mean, then he told me that Lily is just completely focused on Mattie right now and helping her deal with the trauma from the fire.

Heather: So what does that mean?

Daniel: It means I don’t think that now is the right time to pile this on to her. You know, with everything else that she’s dealing with. I think that Mattie needs to be in a better place.

Heather: Right. No, I– I hear you. Well, what does that mean for us?

Daniel: I think that we need to just put things on pause for a minute. I mean, just– just until Lily’s in the right place emotionally for me to tell her.

Nate: Tell me, Audra, why would you think I’d be interested in working with you? I’m just getting back into the groove working with my family. I’m not about to rock that boat again.

Audra: A boat you’ll never be the captain of. You’ll never advance anywhere beyond where you are right now. You know, Lily and Devon will always be on top, with the side of Billy, Jill Abbott’s son, and Chance Chancellor, Jill Abbott’s grandson, thrown in the mix. Oh, and not to mention, your Aunt Mamie now has her say as well. So, from what I can see, you’re already lost in the shuffle.

Nate: That’s your perspective. It’s a family business at Chancellor-Winters, where I’ll have just as much say as everyone else.

Audra: You really think so? With me, you’ll be an equal. The two of us working side by side. And not to mention, the added satisfaction of beating Tucker at his own game.

Nate: Wow, man. You really turned on the guy, haven’t you?

Audra: Yeah, he gave me no choice. Surely, you can see the potential.

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Heather: I’m not alone in feeling what just happened, am I?

Daniel: You’re not. So…

Heather: So…

Daniel: Yeah. Uh, so, um, what happens now?

Heather: Um, well, what do you want to happen?

Abby: Hi.

Devon: Hey. This is a nice surprise.

Abby: Is this a good time or a bad time?

Devon: Any time is a good time for you.

Abby: Well, that’s very sweet. Thank you.

Devon: Yeah. What’s going on?

Abby: So, should I just launch into it?

Devon: Launch away. Yeah.

Abby: Okay. Well, you and I had a conversation a while ago about how to protect this company from tucker and I suggested that you hire me in some capacity or add me to the board to have another line of defense against tucker.

Devon: All right. I remember that.

Abby: The more I think about it, the more intrigued I am. Any chance of making it happen?

Jack: Have you had anything to eat yet? I can have mrs. Martinez fix you something.

Nikki: No, no, no. Thank you. I’m not– not really hungry.

Jack: Drinking on an empty stomach.

Nikki: I had one drink.

Jack: Yeah.

Nikki: Okay, maybe two. But I called you before it got out of hand.

Jack: And I’m glad you did. I’m glad you didn’t drive here. And I’m glad you feel you can count on me to help you.

Nikki: Would you be willing to take me to a meeting?

Jack: Absolutely. But first things, first. We need to call victor.

Nikki: Oh, no, please don’t do that.

Victoria: Thank you for the talk and also for trusting my judgment.

Victor: You’re so welcome, my darling. I hope things with claire work out the way you want them to. Okay?

Victoria: They will and when they do, you’ll accept her into the family?

Victor: As we agreed.

Adam: What’s going on? Has claire’s situation changed? And what does accept her into the family mean exactly?

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Victoria: Butt out.

Adam: What? I can’t ask a question?

Victoria: No, you can’T. This has nothing to do with you. You don’t know all the facts about my daughter, so you have no right to comment or even express your opinion.

Adam: Well, I know enough to be concerned for dad’s sake and for yours, actually.

Nick: Look at that, he’s being selfless.

Victoria: Right.

Adam: Is it that impossible that I would want to protect the family from outside harm?

Victoria: Says the outsider who’s always trying to claw his way back in. You know, you would think that this situation would make you more sympathetic to claire’s cause.

Adam: I– I don’t know her. I’ve never even met her. All I know is what she tried to do to dad and the rest of you back in oregon.

Nick: Your concerns have been noted. Move on.

Adam: Nick, are you seriously okay with this? Are you okay with welcoming a mentally ill felon into the family with open arms?

Victoria: That’s enough.

Victor: All of you, enough. We’re going into this with eyes wide open. One day at a time. Meaning there is no reason for this to be contentious. Therefore, it won’t be.

Jack: Victor is your main source of support right now. Why would you not want him to know what is happening?

Nikki: I slipped up, but it was minor. As minor as these things can be. I’m not even drunk. I stopped myself. I asked for help. That’s progress.

Jack: Yes, it is. And I’m glad you did. But keeping your husband in the dark, you know what they say in the program, you’re only as sick as your secrets.

Nikki: But you know why, jack.

Jack: It’s not just an empty slogan. You’re suggesting we lie and cover up and sweep all our problems under the rug. That’s how addicts stay addicts.

Nikki: Well, I have valid concerns.

Jack: Of course, you do.

Nikki: Victor is just checking me, checking me, constantly checking me. It’s driving me crazy. It’s taken over his life and mine too.

Jack: Yeah. And the more he hovers, the harder it’s gonna be to sneak a drink, right?

Nikki: It makes me feel claustrophobic and ashamed. I mean, I hate the fact that after all these years, my sobriety is still an issue. Victor even suggested getting away for a while, like a vacation would solve anything.

Jack: That is not altogether a bad idea. Sometimes a change of scenery is a perfect way to change your perspective.

Nikki: Jack, you and i both know that I would be taking my addiction with me. And at least here, I have my meetings. I have support. I can’t just up and go. I’ve got to get strong and I have to kick this because my family needs me right now.

Jack: You need a new sponsor. Someone whose recovery is on solid ground. Victor would not begrudge you that.

Nikki: But he wouldn’t want it to be you. You and I both know that. I– I– I can’t start from scratch with some stranger. I have to tell them my story and wonder if I can trust them. No, jack, I need you to help pull me out of this nightmare. Please don’t ask me to jeopardize that.

Daniel: What do I want? Huh.

Heather: Sorry, I didn’t mean to put you on the spot.

Daniel: No?

Heather: Okay, um, I admit i would love to know how you feel about our making love just now and what it meant to you.

Daniel: Look, I know that I screwed up back in savannah and– and, well I made myself forget everything that I had lost, you know? I mean, until today.

Heather: Well, that’s the past. No recriminations, I am all about the present and the future, hopefully.

Daniel: Well, you know, being with you again…

[ Daniel sighing ] You know, lily deserves better.

Heather: I’m not saying that she doesn’t, okay? But look, daniel, you said it yourself, it’s– it’s– it’s not as if you’re in love with lily. Your relationship hasn’t reached that level yet, okay? You– you– you two are spending time together. You’re enjoying each other, having fun, but there’s no formal commitment. You two don’t live together.

Daniel: Yeah. Yeah, but I mean, we are still a couple. There’s certain expectations that go along with that. Like, uh, maybe you don’t see other people.

Heather: Okay. I get that.

Daniel: Look, you’ve been really honest with me about everything that you want and– and I– I respect that. It’s– it’s me, I’m having a hard time respecting myself right now.

Heather: I understand. Look, I– I’m sorry if it affects lily, truly. Um, lily’s been kind to me. She even got me that job at chancellor-winters. But daniel, this is about us. I mean, we have years of love between us. We have a child, okay? We needed to see if we had a chance. And for me, the answer is yes, okay? Because all of the love and the connection, it’s still there. And– and– and you’re you again, so we can be us again. It’s simple. Lily is– she’s wonderful and I– I know you two, you had a history and you have something now, but, uh, does that really compare to what you and I have shared or what we could share again?

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the things you loved…

Heather: I won’t push, except to say that, um, I– I feel as close to you now as I ever did before and it– it just feels so lovely.

[ Daniel sighs ]

Daniel: Yeah. It– it does. I mean, I’m not gonna deny that. I– I don’t think I ever even let myself think of us ever being together again. Definitely not the way we just were.

Heather: That was not premeditated. Okay, hoped for, maybe. But that’s just because it’s– it’s impossible for me to be around you and not want to be with you the way you are again.

Daniel: Well, you’re still you. Strong, beautiful, brilliant. I’m not so bad too. You know, now that I’m not such a jerk.

Heather: Hm. Fair point. In fact, you’re so tolerable these days, I will even let you buy me a late lunch. No strings attached.

Devon: So, I’ve also been thinking about you joining chancellor-winters.

Abby: You have?

Devon: I have, yes. Because since I don’t communicate with tucker anymore, I have even less insight into what he’s planning. And if he is still a threat, like you said, having you as part of the company will just create another backstop for us.

Abby: That’s the plan.

Devon: Right, but beyond that, I actually believe that you would bring a lot of value to the company. Because you’re constantly giving me good business advice and your take on what our clients are looking for is always on point.

Abby: Well, it would definitely be more exciting than menu planning and haggling with vendors.

Devon: Yeah, I can imagine. But more than anything, I know that you would always be honest and tell me when you think that I’m wrong about something and that’s what’s most important to me.

Abby: And I would love to contribute more. Just say the word. This company is our son’s legacy and I– it would be an honor to help build it.

Devon: Well, I can’t really think of a better reason to put you on the board.

Abby: Really?

Devon: Really, yes.

Abby: Well, how do we get the ball rolling?

Devon: Uh, just go through a little bit of red tape. Some personal reaching out on my end. I wanna make sure that we have something solid on paper. A real plan before I present anything to lily and jill and billy.

Abby: That makes sense, yes.

Devon: Yeah. Mm. Hm. Looks like my two o’clock just got canceled. Do you want to go have lunch with me and we can discuss it further?

Abby: Fantastic idea. And I’m buying.

Jack: I am honestly touched that you have that kind of faith in me.

Nikki: Well, can you have enough faith in me to know that I know how this has to happen?

Jack: I would love to, but keeping this from victor… what’s gonna happen when he eventually finds out?

Nikki: We’ll just make sure he doesn’t find out.

Jack: Ever? How? He usually knows what’s happening the minute it happens.

Nikki: I’ll just tell him I found a different sponsor.

Jack: Oh, good. We’ll just compound the lie.

Nikki: Why can’t you let that go?

Jack: Because deceit is part of this disease. The sneaking around, the lying, the withholding information.

Nikki: So, you want me to find somebody else, even though I told you what a burden that would be for me. I would be so stressed out, jack.

Jack: Okay, okay, okay. We’ll play it your way, for now. We’ll see how it goes, okay?

Nikki: Thank you. Thank you.

Jack: Since we have this time and we can talk, I would like to know what caused you to take your first drink today? Lauren gave me some idea of how it was you lost your sobriety. Somebody forced alcohol on you without your consent?

Nikki: It was the most terrifying experience of my life. But there’s a lot more to it than what I told lauren. Some of it is so horrific, I– I just wanted to spare her.

Jack: I can see it in your eyes without knowing any details. You have been through a nightmare.

Nikki: And victor, victoria, nicholas, they were there too. And cole howard.

Jack: Well, there’s a name from the past.

Nikki: We’ve been trying to keep it private. As private as we can. But what I’m about to tell you is just between us. It has to do with what I was talking about. My family needing me, especially victoria. And the newest member of the newman family who has a lot of issues to deal with as well.

Adam: Am I the only one that’s wondering what this is gonna look like down the road? If claire can convince her doctors to release her early, you don’t think that her crazy aunt is gonna be part of that picture too, hm? I mean, what are you gonna say to your daughter when she begs you to accept jordan as rehabilitated as she was?

Victor: That is not going to happen.

Nurse: There’s a call for you, claire. Your mother, victoria.

Claire: Oh, uh, okay. Yeah, I’ll take it. Thank you. Hello.

Jordan: Claire? Claire, don’t hang up, please.

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Jack: My god. What those women put you through. It’s just– it’s–

Nikki: I know that. There are no words. When you’re hooked up to an iv with a vodka drip, you can feel it burning.

Jack: Oh, geez.

Nikki: Going through your veins and then it clouds your thoughts. Your thoughts, your emotions. I– I didn’t know what the hell was going on at first. It was a familiar feeling, but I guess without the taste in your mouth or the weight of the glass you– I don’t know, I couldn’t place it. But then when I did, I realized that jordan knew exactly what she was doing. She knew my history. She knew what it would mean to me as a recovering alcoholic, down the road. She wanted me to know that she was totally in control of– of me at first. And then before killing my family with claire at her side. Thank god, she was unsuccessful.

Jack: Oh, my god. What a sadistic woman. And claire. I– I remember when victoria and cole were grieving the loss of, well, what they thought was the death of their child.

Nikki: Yes, it was heartbreaking seeing victoria suffer like that. And yet, decades later, miracles of miracles.

Jack: Oh, yes. The child lives. It’s a miracle and it’s a tragedy.

Nikki: Mm. On so many levels.

Jack: And for claire to have her psyche twisted like that. If you want to have a relationship with her, this is– it’s going to take months, maybe years, and with a world of patience. All of this while you are trying to recover from the damage caused by– god, the torture they inflicted on you.

Nikki: Well, the only way out is through.

Jack: I will be with you every step of the way.

Nikki: I went to see claire at the hospital today. I wanted to know how it would feel being alone with her. You know, would I pity her, would I be enraged? Would I believe her when she said that she wants to get better?

Jack: Was she receptive?

Nikki: Surprisingly, yes. After a while, she did open up.

Jack: And what was your takeaway when you left?

Nikki: She is so damaged. Her whole world has been upended. It’s like she was hypnotized her entire life and just had that aunt feeding her lies. She doesn’t even know what she did or– or the consequences for what she did. All she knew were the lies that jordan said. That victoria and cole didn’t want her and that the newman family rejected her.

Jack: Her aunt is an evil woman.

Nikki: She is evil incarnate.

Jordan: Claire, are you there? I can hear you breathing. I’m sorry that I lied and told him that your mother was calling. I just knew that if I told them it was me, you wouldn’t answer.

Claire: We have nothing left to say to each other. It’s over. You’re dead to me now.

Jordan: No. No, don’t say that. Don’t say that. I only have a couple of minutes, but you have to listen to me. This is important. There’s something you need to understand.

Claire: What?

Jordan: The newmans, they’re not good for you. They’re going to take you into their world and annihilate you. They don’t deserve you.

Adam: Dad, I– I know that you like to control every outcome, but when you’re dealing with unstable, deceitful people, it’s a different story.

Victoria: Yeah. Yeah, you’re the expert. We know, we know. You know, claire was brave enough to confront jordan. She cut all ties with her.

Adam: Wait. The two of them met up since they’ve been arrested? Nobody thought that that was suspicious? I mean, what if they’re planning another escape, victoria?

Victoria: Cole and I took her to the prison in oregon, all right? We had a full security detail with us. It’s what claire said she needed to help with her therapy.

Adam: Hm. What did they talk about?

Victoria: It was a private conversation.

Adam: You weren’t even in the room with them? So, you have no idea what they talked about. Uh, did– did you know about this?

Victor: Son, I told you, I trust your sister’s instinct. Okay?

Adam: Tell me you at least have a recording of what they said.

Victoria: Would you stop? We know because claire told us in no uncertain terms that she’s done with jordan. No more contact. No more conspiracies.

Adam: Yes, and she would say anything to get you to forgive her, victoria. Trust me, I know. I’ve been in claire’s shoes with all of you.

Nick: So nobody should believe anything you say. Is that it, adam?

Adam: No, I’m gonna prove myself to you with my actions over time. Claire only has her words. Okay, we need to approach the situation with a lot less compassion and massive amounts of caution.

Victoria: Oh, look at that. The newman black sheep telling us to watch ourselves. How ironic.

Adam: Dad, you know I’m right.

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Abby: Oh, look, daniel’s here with heather.

Devon: He is.

Abby: Well, it looks like you guys had the same idea we did.

Daniel: What idea is that?

Devon: To get a late lunch.

Daniel: Oh, yeah. Yeah.

Abby: Hi, heather. How are you?

Heather: Doing very well, thanks. It’s so nice to see you both out and about, taking a little time for yourselves.

Devon: You too. Yeah, we just wanted to say hello. Didn’t mean to interrupt your conversation.

Daniel: You’re not interrupting. No worries.

Heather: We were actually just discussing lucy’s schedule. There’s so much back and forth, all the logistics to work out.

Devon: Oh, yeah, we’re just starting to know about that ourselves.

Abby: Mm-hmm.

Heather: I’m sure.

Abby: Well, enjoy your lunch.

Daniel: Yeah, you too.

Devon: See you.

Abby: Is this table okay?

Devon: Yeah, that’s fine.

Abby: Thank you.

Nikki: Thank god, claire is free of that mad woman. If there’s any justice, jordan will spend the rest of her life behind bars.

Jack: It sounds like claire is someone you empathize with. That strikes me as hopeful.

Nikki: There was a glimmer of hope. There was a moment when I thought maybe in time, I could forgive her. But then when she broke down, I couldn’t bring myself to hug this poor girl, my granddaughter. And then– then I felt ashamed and upset, and then self-pity that I’m even in this damn situation. I know, my emotions are all over the place. I’m sorry.

Jack: Hey, I think that’s to be expected, don’t you?

Nikki: I don’t know. Sometimes, I think I have a handle on it. As soon as I left the room and the images of my kidnapping came rushing back, and whenever that happens, I am completely overwhelmed. And I guess that’s why I wanted to have a drink so bad.

Jack: And then you called me and that was a profoundly positive step.

Nikki: I’m just grateful that you were available.

Jack: I am always available to you. I mean that. You can count on me. If you’re struggling, if you just need someone to talk to, call me, day or night. I’m there for you.

Nikki: Thank you. You don’t know what that means to me.

Jack: You’d do the same for me.

Nikki: Yeah, I would if I weren’t such a mess.

Jack: Well, let’s take one disaster at a time, huh?

Nikki: Good plan. Now, I need you to swear that you won’t tell victor anything.

Jack: I said I wouldn’t and I won’T. You said you maybe wanted to go to a meeting. It’s kind of late. Why don’t– why don’t I take you back to the ranch, okay?

Nikki: I think I’ll have our driver pick me up and then I’ll get my car at the hospital later.

Jack: Okay.

Nikki: Thank you, so much. Thank you.

Victor: Son, I understand your questions and I assure you that no one, least of all victoria, wants to put our family in danger again.

Adam: Yeah, that is all well and good. I just don’t trust any of it.

Victoria: Well, what you think and who you trust isn’t relevant here. Claire’s my daughter. I’m her family. In fact, you know, we’re all her family.

Adam: Well, unless I misheard, that hasn’t been decided yet. It was if and when, according to you and dad, when I walked in.

Nick: You’re really not helping your cause, adam. You need to let it go.

Victoria: You know, why don’t we just cut to the chase? What this is all really about? You’re worried that my daughter is gonna jeopardize your place in this family and that we’re gonna love her more than we love you.

Adam: Well, any love would be more love than I get from you, so no, that’s not my concern.

Nick: Then what is, adam?

Adam: Claire’s aunt. I seriously doubt we’ve heard the last from her. And you would all be wise to think the same way.

Claire: You’re wrong, jordan. The newmans care about me. They want me to get better. They want me to have a future. I’m the one who doesn’t deserve them and you don’t deserve me. You ruined my life.

Jordan: Claire.

Claire: I want you dead. Do you hear me, dead?

Jordan: Claire. Claire, don’t leave me! If you’re still having bladder leaks,

Abby: Okay. So, before you commit to anything or make some sort of presentation, I wanna make sure you really think it’s a good idea to bring me on the board.

Devon: I don’t think it’s a good idea. I think it’s a great idea. And I don’t think I’m gonna have to do a lot of selling either because I know that lily and jill will see the value that you bring straight away.

Abby: Well, good. I’m glad to hear that because besides beefing up defenses against tucker, the thought of being back in the corporate world, it really excites me.

Devon: Yeah? Are you not enjoying running this place anymore?

Abby: No, I am. I do. I love it here. This place has been successful since the day it opened. I just– I feel like I’ve hit a ceiling.

Devon: How so?

Abby: Well, the only way to make this place more successful is to expand, open another location and then it wouldn’t be as exclusive and I don’t want it to lose its cachet.

Devon: Have you thought about doing it though? About a whole new location, a new clientele, a different vibe.

Abby: I have. You know, I thought maybe genoa city could use another private dining room like the old colonnade room.

Devon: Oh, yeah. I can see that working.

Abby: But honestly, I’m not a restaurateur. I mean, all of this, it just kind of fell into my lap.

Devon: That’s true. You have taken on a lot of challenges since I’ve known you. Have you stuck with just one project for as long as you’ve been here at society?

Abby: This place has been very good to me for a long time. And it was perfect when dominic was a teeny baby.

Devon: It’s just not perfect anymore.

Abby: I know, I just– i don’t want to get pigeonholed into the hospitality field. You know, I have so many other interests and honestly, I’ve been feeling a little bit antsy. And when I think about when I worked at newman, the rush I used to get being in the c-suite.

Devon: I remember you being frustrated when you had that job though.

Abby: Okay. Yes, I did, a little bit because there were a lot of players involved and being a baby in the family. I mean, no one really took me seriously or listened to what I had to say, but I just– I love the idea of the day-to-day, like being involved in the corporate world.

Devon: Really?

Abby: I do. Yeah.

Devon: You miss that? You never talk about it. What do you miss about it?

Abby: Well, I miss all of it. I miss having a bird’s eye view into everything going on in the corporate world. You know, all of the things that happen there. You know, being able to put in place corporate policy that will make a difference in the world. And yes, I know, I know that there are a lot of politics involved and there might be some roadblocks in making a positive change and I– I understand that.

Devon: There’s definitely politics on every board, of every company, including chancellor-winters. And it’s not to the extent of a newman or jabot, but you might want to taper your expectations.

Abby: I understand and I have a lot of experience with that. My feet are firmly planted on the ground.

Devon: Except when you’re dancing with dominic around the living room.

Abby: I just– I think I have a lot more to offer being on the board at chancellor-winters than just a vote against all things tucker.

Victoria: Jordan is in custody. She is no longer a threat. Once she’s convicted, she’s gonna die in prison.

Adam: You can’t guarantee that. And if she ever gets out, we’re gonna be her first stop, victoria.

Nikki: Sorry to interrupt.

Victor: There you are. Where have you been, my baby, I’ve been worried about you. You all right?

Nikki: Yeah, I’m fine. What did I walk in on?

Victoria: Apparently, claire poses a terrible threat to adam’s ego.

Adam: No, it’s not about being threatened. Okay, I don’t know all the details, but I do know that you all went to hell and back over christmas and maybe I’d like to know that you’re safe now. And there aren’t some threats hanging out in the air.

Victoria: Oh, all right. So just add mistrust and paranoia to being threatened.

Adam: Victoria, is– is it really just all in the past for you? It’s all over. It’s done now.

Nikki: Of course, it isn’T. But we are handling it.

Victoria: Okay, I know what jordan is capable of. I know that. But claire was her victim a lot longer than we were, so we need to have a little compassion, a little understanding, not your knee-jerk suspicions.

Adam: You know, I bet if nick was giving you this advice, you would take it to heart more.

Nick: Don’t count on it. Vic’s all in. Her daughter is her main concern. It took me a minute, but I support her, so I see her side of things.

Victor: You need to do the same, my boy.

Adam: Whatever you say. I gotta get back to work.

Victor: You have a good day.

Adam: Mm-hmm.

Claire: Please don’t ever bring me a call from that number again. That wasn’t my mother.

Nurse: Sorry, I’ll make a note of it. Who was it on the phone?

Claire: The devil. If you have chronic kidney disease

Devon: All right, babe. So, you’re serious about doing this, right? ‘Cause I’m gonna pull the trigger.

Abby: I am. Unless you think it’s a bad idea?

Devon: Please. I love the idea of getting to work alongside of you. And the idea of you doing something that’s different than running a restaurant.

Abby: I think it would be great. I mean, I think I would be a great asset to chancellor-winters. And it would push me to maximize my creative instincts.

Devon: Of which, there are many.

Abby: Yeah.

Devon: No really, I, uh, I appreciate you bringing this idea to me because I’m excited to see where it goes.

Abby: Okay, what’s going on?

Nikki: Funny you were talking about claire when I came in. I just came from seeing her.

Victoria: You went to see claire?

Nick: On your own?

Victoria: How does she look? No, how does she sound?

Nikki: Still fragile, but gathering strength. And I learned a lot about her. It made me see her in a new light.

Victoria: I’m so happy to hear that.

Victor: Sweetheart, why in the world would you confront her by yourself? I mean, no backup, no support.

Nikki: It wasn’t a confrontation. It was enlightening.

Victoria: Really? In what way?

Nikki: Well, she shared her feelings with me, her fears. And I asked her how she spends her days. She’s allowed to walk around the hospital for exercise, uh, supervised, of course. And her favorite place to go is the children’s ward.

Nick: Why there?

Nikki: She likes to see them interact with each other and with their families. ‘Cause that’s something she never had.

Victoria: That’s terribly sad. But you went there to see her to try to understand her more and I bet that gave her some hope. I bet it means a lot to her that she has a family that wants to support her.

Nikki: Well, she’s not really clear on what family is. But those walks she takes will help her learn. Claire is trying to fill an empty place in her heart. I think those instincts are exactly right. We have to have faith that she will get there.

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Kyle: Thank you. Summer, hey.

Summer: Hey. Kind of a coincidence running into you today.

Kyle: Yeah. I was thinking the same thing. Feels–

Summer: Strange. A little sad.

Kyle: You got a call from your lawyer too.

Summer: Yep. Our divorce is final. It’s not the easiest call to get.

Kyle: No, it wasn’t. So many things went right until–

Summer: More than right. We made a lot of beautiful memories. All of us.

Kyle: You, me and Harrison.

Summer: Now, we just gotta pour all that extra love into him, right?

Kyle: Mm-hmm.

Summer: And we’ll still see each other around the Jabot office.

Kyle: Mm-hmm.

Summer: How are things for you, by the way, with all the changes in the C-suite?

Kyle: Ah, news travels fast, huh?

Summer: Billy left Jabot?

Kyle: To go to Chancellor-Winters.

Summer: Well, I guess that means that you’re now back where you belong in the co-CEO spot.

Kyle: Not quite.

Summer: Then who?

Kyle: My mom.

Summer: Diane is now co-CEO of Jabot? I mean, how do you feel about that? About your mom taking your job?

Jack: I want you to see the press release and the memo to staff before I sign off on it. What do you think?

Diane: I can’t believe I’m doing this.

Jack: In my mind, it is meant to be.

Diane: What? For me to take a job from my son?

Jack: You– you are not taking a job from anyone. This is not Kyle’s time. This is your time.

Diane: And I’m honored. I am. To be your life partner and then you choose me again to be your partner at work, it’s– it’s amazing.

Jack: Except?

Diane: Except no matter what Kyle says, I know he’s hurt that he didn’t get promoted. So, I’m hurting for him.

Claire: Is this a nightmare?

Nikki: No. You’re awake and you don’t need to be afraid.

Claire: What are you doing here?

Nikki: I wanted to see for myself how you are. See what I can do.

Claire: To help me?

Nikki: Mm-hmm.

Claire: Why would you want to? You already saved my life.

Nikki: And you saved mine.

Claire: But you still have every reason in the world to hate me.

Nikki: You’re right. I do.

Ashley: So, those things you said downstairs.

Tucker: Yeah? What about them?

Ashley: You think I’m afraid of commitment and that I won’t let myself be happy in a relationship?

Tucker: Can you prove me wrong?

Ashley: Well, you’ve certainly convinced yourself that I’m the one with the problem, haven’t you?

Tucker: Uh, you are the one rewriting history.

Ashley: Mm-hmm. I know what you’re doing. I know exactly what you’re trying to accomplish.

Tucker: You’re trying to provoke me into losing my temper so I’ll turn over a table thus validating your story. No dice.

Ashley: I am not the one who is playing games.

Tucker: Ashley, if this was a game, wouldn’t that suggest that I’m deriving some pleasure from it? I’m having fun? I assure you I’m not.

Ashley: You are gaslighting me.

Tucker: Have you asked yourself why I would make you question your sanity? What do I stand to gain from that?

Ashley: It’s retaliation, Tucker. You’re trying to make me suffer.

Tucker: Listen to yourself.

Ashley: It’s because I changed my mind about leaving Jabot. I ruined your dreams and all of your expectations and now you’re trying to punish me.

Tucker: That’s incredible. You never really knew me at all, did you?

Ashley: No, I know you quite well. You are selfish. You are smug. You are narcissistic. You’re a son of a bitch.

Tucker: Yeah. Yes. I know I’m all those things, aren’t I? But I can tell you right now, I have never ever been motivated by the need to inflict harm on others and absolutely never on someone I loved.

Summer: I don’t know, if my mom got the job that I’ve been wanting my entire life I might feel a certain type of way about it.

Kyle: Well, I’m happy for my mom. That was the right call for my father to make.

Summer: Kyle, you sound like you’re fielding questions with the press, okay? Just because we’re not married anymore doesn’t mean that you can’t tell me the truth.

Kyle: Okay. You want honesty and full disclosure? All right. Is there some disappointment? Plenty.

Summer: Of course. You know Jabot like the back of your hand.

Kyle: Yeah, but not like my father does. I have a lot to learn. And if it is the job that I was born to have, I’ll be ready when it comes my way.

Summer: So, you’ll really be happy as COO?

Kyle: Yeah. I get to work with my mom and learn from my dad. I mean, those two are good together. They’re what Jabot needs right now. They’re solid and she supports him the way he needs.

Summer: It’s not like you or Billy who would have their own agenda and push back.

Kyle: Okay. Mom is not a pushover, but she won’t stand in his way, no. Jabot needs a singular vision right now.

Summer: And you will bite your tongue and just think about how you could’ve done things better. And you’ll learn to be happy with the situation because it’s family and family comes first.

Kyle: Hmm. It’s almost like you know me or something.

Summer: Something like that.

Kyle: Mm-hmm.

Chance: Hi.

Summer: Hey, Chance. Wow. That looks incredible. Let me see the back.

Kyle: Just humor her. It’s the easier way.

Chance: All right. All right.

Summer: It’s perfect.

Chance: Right?

Summer: I’m impressed by the both of us.

Chance: Yeah. Yeah. She’s, uh, she’s been my personal shopper for this whole new executive wardrobe. I still don’t know she knew my size. She didn’t take my measurements or anything.

Kyle: It’s what she does.

Summer: One of my superpowers.

Chance: Apparently I’m expanding my style horizons.

Summer: It’s a nice fit.

Chance: Yeah. It’s a little more comfortable than I thought.

Summer: Of course.

Chance: I’m gonna grab a coffee.

Summer: What?

Kyle: Somebody’s got a crush.

Nikki: I have every reason in the world to hate you, but I don’t.

Claire: You’re pitying me, which is probably worse.

Nikki: What happened to you was very cruel and relentless. You had horrible lies whispered into your ears your whole life. You can’t help but be a product of your upbringing.

Claire: Like a broken vase. The pieces never fit back the way they should.

Nikki: Well, we’re all a little broken, aren’t we? The question is, do you wanna get better?

Claire: Is it even possible? After the way I was raised on lies told by a woman who lived in a different reality?

Nikki: We are all stronger than we give ourselves credit for. We just have to be brave enough to dig down to find it.

Claire: Sometimes, I think I have it. I feel strong and capable, brave. And other times, it just seems pointless, exhausting. Like all I’ll ever do is let everyone down.

Nikki: Well, you can’t do it alone. Nobody can.

Claire: Am I even really doing it if I need that much help?

Nikki: Of course, you are. And Cole and Victoria wanna be there for you.

Claire: They have to. They’re parents and they’re good people. What I need is someone who will tell me the truth. Someone who knows the whole story. Who can look me in the eyes and answer my question.

Nikki: What is your question?

Claire: Am I inherently evil?

Nikki: I won’t judge you, Claire.

Claire: But you know the things I’ve done. Perfect and innocent and then an evil force got in the way. But the fact is we saved each other’s lives and that’s a good thing.

Claire: But… what if–

Nikki: No, no. No ifs. Why don’t you tell me a little bit about how you spend your days here?

Claire: I get up in time for breakfast now. I’m sleeping, a little bit better. We have group and then some free time, and there’s a craft lesson. Actually, there is something new.:

I got a new privilege and it’s my favorite part of the day.

Nikki: Well, tell me about that.

Claire: I get to go on walks to the other floors with one of, the orderlies for some exercise. It’s better than it sounds.

Nikki: Ah, to see the children.

Claire: Even though they’re sick, they all talk to each other and they get loud sometimes. Um, they know all the nurses, and the nurses all know them.

Nikki: Do they?

Claire: And then their parents come to visit and they bring food from home if it’s allowed. You can hear them reading stories, playing cards. And the moms and dads, they all smile, even though you know they’re worried.

Nikki: Well, that’s what we do so that our children aren’t afraid.

Claire: The kids are sick or injured and it’s awful, but sometimes I’m jealous.

Nikki: Because they have their family around them.

Claire: I saw kids on TV or around the neighborhood. I knew what family was supposed to be like and I wanted it for so long. I had my aunt and she said she was all I needed, but…she wasn’t. And wishing, it doesn’t change anything. So, I stopped wishing.

Summer: Uh, I don’t know what vibe you think you’re picking up on, but it’s probably just me being pleased with how I styled Chance for his new job.

Kyle: Hm. Right. That’s it.

Summer: Okay. You can stop now.

Kyle: Ooh, I haven’t said a thing.

Summer: You want to.

Kyle: Well, there’s a little something going on between you and Chance.

Summer: Yeah. It’s called friendship.

Kyle: Yeah. And it’s okay if it’s more. I mean, you don’t need to ask my permission. Okay. Summer, I’m just saying, it’s good to see you smile like that again.

Summer: Have you been smiling more lately too?,

Kyle: Yeah, it’s been better than it has been.

Summer: I’m glad.

Kyle: Summer, we always wanted each other to be happy. That doesn’t have to change.,

Summer: It never will.

Ashley: You loved me? You should be ashamed of yourself.

Tucker: What am I doing now?

Ashley: You’re just throwing around that word like it means nothing. You just use it as a way to control me.

Tucker: Control you? Oh, no, no, no, no.You have proven ad infinitum that you are a force unto yourself, Ashley. Lacking nothing, needing no one. Certainly not me, who would’ve done anything for you! All I ever wanted in return…

Ashley: What? What did you want from me?

Tucker: I wanted love, respect, I mostly wanted commitment. To be a partner with you in all things, in all ways. But those are things you just can’t give anybody. At least not anybody that doesn’t share your DNA, apparently. I mean, the very idea of commitment sends you scurrying in the opposite direction. And the second there weren’t Abbotts in an army of lawyers between us, well, you just ran home. Yeah, I’m sad too, but it’s game over for me. I’m moving on. So should you. And you should give up this– this obsession about what happened in Paris.

Ashley: Oh, okay. So not only am I delusional, but now I’m obsessing.

Tucker: You are obsessing, yes. About a moment that is now unrecognizable to me. You know what you gotta do? You ought to hop on that fancy jet of yours across the pond, go to the bistro, talk to the wait staff, ask them what happened that afternoon. Say, uh, “Do you happen to remember a man in this restaurant going absolutely berserk and– and smashing wine glasses and throwing furniture?” I think you’d be surprised what they tell you.

Diane: I might not have been there for every disappointment in our son’s life, but Jack, come on. I saw the look in his eyes.

Jack: Honey, Kyle is managing things just fine.

Diane: He’s heartbroken. Losing Summer and now losing this job. I mean, one of those things is enough to cause real pain, but both of them, it’s– No, it’s– it’s too much.

Jack: If he had a problem with things, he had ample opportunity to come to me to plead his case.

Diane: I’m not sure.

Jack: Kyle is fine, believe me. In fact, I’m very proud of him that he realizes he has plenty more to learn. The most important things in life and in business you cannot, should not rush. And look, if we change things now again, what is the message to Jabot? More important, what is the message to our son that we don’t trust him to weather a career setback? That we don’t believe him when he says he’s where he wants to be. I think we owe it to him to take him at his word.

Diane: You don’t fight fair. You know that, don’t you?

Jack: Wait, are we fighting?

Diane: Well, everything you’re saying makes sense, which is enough already. But then you look at me like that and what can I do but agree to everything you say?

Jack: Wait, everything?

Diane: Everything.

Jack: Everything.

Kyle: Oh, don’t mind me. I just have some actual Jabot business to discuss, but yeah, it– it can wait.

Diane: Ah, we were talking about you.

Kyle: And I know why. You, and the three of us, hit the ground running.

Jack: Exactly right. I have a head full of ideas I wanna share with both of you. I hope you’ve had your coffee.

Kyle: I did.

Jack: Okay. Well, let me deal with this memo and the press release, and, uh, we will roll up our sleeves and get to work.

Kyle: Can’t wait.

Jack: Be right back.

Kyle: Sounds like we’re in for a long afternoon. Can I get you something before we get started?

Diane: Uh, yes. A conversation. And I don’t mean what the COO of Jabot who’s just fine with how things turned out. I mean, with my son. And I wanna know the truth.

Claire: Sometimes, I look at those kids and I wonder what was Victoria like when she was little?

Nikki: Well, um, that’s a big question.

Claire: You don’t have to answer it if you don’t want to. I’m sure those memories are precious to you. But I bet you were really careful with her. You protected her from all the people and the things that might hurt her.

Nikki: Well, I don’t know about that, but she loved her horses. Always amazed me as powerful and strong-willed as those animals can be, she had them under control. Also, let them feel free. I think they felt safe around her and vice versa. And she was an avid reader. She would read anything she could get her hands on.

Claire: She brought me books.

Nikki: Oh, did she? Well, she also likes painting and going to the museum, spending time in her art studio. Of course, there’s not a lot of time for that these days with work and family.

Claire: I want that. I want someone to smile when I say my name like you did. I want someone to be proud of the things I’ve done.

Nikki: You were so very alone, weren’t you?

Claire: It was all I knew. Jordan was all I had. But if I’d had a mother who loved me, who showed up for important days. If I’d had a life where I wasn’t expected to perform and to pretend,, because I had to be good. I couldn’t make waves., I had to do what I was told. But if someone had seen me for me not as a weapon or a tool, can you imagine?, Things would be so different. And I keep thinking it’s not fair. But then I hear Jordan in, my head yelling at me, telling me life isn’t fair and why do I think I’m so special? But I was. I was special for a little while, wasn’t I? I was Victoria’s baby.

Nikki: You know, there are things that we have done to others and things they have done to us and wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could go back and correct those things, get a second chance. But all we have is the here and now, so we have to find a way to break free of the past.

Claire: I don’t know if I can. When Victoria looks at me, she sees this baby that she thought was dead. When I look at you, I see all the horrible things Jordan made me do. When you look at me, what do you see? Just like I thought.

Tucker: I’m done. Just like I thought.

Tucker: I’m done. You go to hell! I’m done. You go to hell! I’m done. Goodbye, Ashley. You go to hell.

Ashley: Get out of my head. I know what I know.

Traci: Ashley, hey. Oh, what’s going on?

Ashley: I’m– I’m fine. Sorry.

Traci: I think I know better. Tell me w– Maybe there’s something I can do to help. Tell me what’s going on.

Traci: So, you remember him storming out and leaving the bistro in shambles, right?

Ashley: Yes, it was traumatizing. Yeah. Thank you. So humiliating. Now, he says it– it didn’t happen that way. He’s acting like it was just a normal argument. He just walked away from it.

Traci: Broken promises, but no broken glasses.

Ashley: He keeps telling me that I’m misremembering, that I’m wrong. I’ve got the whole thing wrong.

Traci: Still, you– you’re convinced he’s gaslighting you. Ashley, this is so interesting because what does he have to gain? I mean, let’s say he left the place torn apart and now he’s trying to make you believe in some distorted reality? Uh, why?

Ashley: Well, I– I told him that I thought maybe he was retaliating.

Traci: He’s no prince charming, but I never thought of him as the kind of man who would pull the wings off butterflies, is he?

Ashley: No. I mean, he’d be the first person to say he’s very selfish, but see, I’ve never known him to be violent with anybody.

Traci: But you know what you saw, right?

Kyle: Of course, I’m okay with you and Dad being co-CEOs. I can even say I’m proud.

Diane: Well, I know how I’d feel if someone came along and was given a job that I was more qualified for, one that I’d been successful at in the past.

Kyle: Well, when you put it like that, I mean, maybe I should feel a little… I’m joking. You’ve gotta let this go. I have.

Diane: You sure?

Kyle: I love seeing you and Dad work together. But maybe it’s proof that if a couple is meant to be, it’ll happen.

Diane: Even if it takes a lifetime.

Kyle: Sometimes, all you need is a little patience. A man can learn a lot by waiting and watching. Hey, I’m the one who pushed for this promotion.

Diane: Yeah. And that was really selfless of you.

Kyle: I got it from my mom. Mom, this is your job. You’re gonna crush it.

Diane: Just know that one day, I’ll be saying the same thing about you. Thank you, Kyle. Oh! How did I get so lucky?

Chance: Well, the problems that I’m solving over at Chancellor-Winters are completely different compared to the GCPD. But office politics? Identical. Same thing.

Summer: Oh. Tell me more.

Chance: Well, you got your old timers, right? Guys that have been there forever. They got all the good stories.

You know, where all the bodies are buried.

Summer: Yeah. We definitely had those people when I first started at Marchetti.

Chance: Right? Right? They’ve seen it all. They’ve done it all. And they’re just looking for that big shot to prove they still got it.

Summer: I can see that for sure.

Chance: But then you got your new kids. You know, guys that come in hot thinking they know everything and they’re begging for that big chance.

Summer: To show everybody what they’re made of.

Chance: Mm-hmm. So you got these guys that are always saying, “Wow, you– you should have been around for the good old days.”

Summer: And then you have the newbies that are attacking every day like it’s uncharted territory.

Chance: But you know what? I get it. People get used to things being a certain way. It’s tough for some people to let go of the past.

Summer: Yeah. Well, that’s why you need to mix it up. You gotta keep the vintage with the modern.

Chance: Oh, keep the OGs with the newbies.

Summer: Exactly.

Chance: Okay. Okay.

Summer: Wait a second. What– what time is it? Oh, my God. How did it get so late? This is all your fault.

Chance: Well, you’ve been sitting here talking my ear off.

Summer: No! Okay. Maybe. And I have so much more to say on practically every topic.

Chance: Let’s get lunch then.

Summer: Okay. If you promise me more gossip.

Chance: Hm. Well, rumor has it, Jeff in finance and Kelly in streaming are a thing. Never would’ve thunk it. Never would’ve thunk it.

Summer: Uh, look who it is. Genoa City’s newest mogul.

Sharon: Oh, well, give me a couple of months to become mogul status. Good to see you.

Chance: Good to see you. Congrats on the new adventure.

Sharon: Thank you very much. You two should have come to the party. It was a lot fun.

Chance: Well, that was–that was your night to shine.

Sharon: Mariah definitely made it a night to remember.

Chance: Yeah, that’s what we keep hearing.

Summer: You must be so happy. You worked so hard on this project and now it’s ready for the world to see and you get to watch it fly.

Chance: And you had one hell of a party. No one got held hostage. No one spiked the punch. It’s a win around here.

Summer: And I really love that you named the company after Cassie.

Sharon: Well, I always feel like she’s watching over us and giving something her name, knowing how much she meant to us, it makes me wanna work that much harder. My motivation.

Summer: Oh, excuse me. Work. I– I gotta take this.

Chance: Yeah, yeah. Sure. Take your time.

Summer: Hey, what’s going on?

Sharon: So, what’s new with you?

Chance: Uh, you know, just trying to figure out the lay of the land over at Chancellor-Winters. Gonna take some getting used to, but I’m flexible.

Sharon: Yes, you are. But I wanna know about you and me. Are we good?

Chance: Yeah. I mean, you’re good, right?

Sharon: I’m great.

Chance: Great. Yeah. I think we handled that break-up amicably. I hope you know you can still call me anytime to fix your water heater.

Sharon: Okay. And I would be insulted if you went somewhere else for coffee. And bring whatever girlfriend you want.

Chance: Oh, well, Summer and I, we’re– we’re not like that.

Sharon: Okay, but if you were.

Chance: If we are, thank you. I also have to say thank you for being honest about what you wanted and, uh, your priorities.

Sharon: Life is too short to dance around the truth. So, now that we are friends once again, I do have a favor to ask.

Claire: I’m sorry.

Nikki: No, don’t be. You have to feel your feelings to get to the other side. I admire the way you seem to be able to calm yourself after the storm, as it were.

Claire: I’m used to it. Jordan wasn’t much of a hugger. Her hugs were always either too tight ’cause she was actually mad at me and I wasn’t doing something right or she was whispering something awful into my ear. So, if I got hurt or upset, I just had to deal with it. It’s one of those things that came normal for me.

Nikki: It shouldn’t be normal for you or for any child. That’s not the life you were supposed to have.

Claire: I know that now. I should get some rest. You should go.

Nikki: Are you sure?

Chance: A favor? Yeah? Well, uh, you don’t need to ask twice. Name it.

Sharon: Don’t get all awkward around me.

Chance: Am I being awkward? Oh, my gosh. I used to be so smooth. I don’t know what happened. Blame it on the heartbreak.

Sharon: Oh, I think your heart’s mending just fine. Not everything was meant to last forever.

Chance: I guess not. But man, we did have some fun.

Sharon: Yeah. Look, we were friends once and then we were more than, and now, we’re friends once again. I think we’re really lucky.

Chance: Yeah, I guess we are.

Sharon: And friends want all good things for each other.

Chance: Yeah. That’s not gonna change for me.

Sharon: For me either.

Summer: Coffee break is officially over. I’ve gotta get back to work. Shipping crisis.

Chance: Oh boy, that sounds important. I better get back to the office as well. You want me to talk your ear off on the way to the car?

Summer: Would I? Yeah.

Chance: Sharon, it was really good to see you.

Sharon: Good to see you too.

Chance: All right. Catch me up to speed on this shipping crisis.

Ashley: So, I’m telling myself that he’s retaliating. You know, that’s why he’s gaslighting me, but… why don’t you pretend you’re writing one of your novels?

Traci: Oh, okay. Uh, okay. Powerful executive and sketchy lothario. They get married, they’re mad for each other.

Ashley: Right. She has a change of heart. She decides that she can’t walk away from her– her family’s company after all.

Traci: And he wants?

Ashley: Everything from her. I mean, he wants… He wants her loyalty, a hundred percent.

Traci: All of you. This is usually the part where I sit back and I let my characters talk to me, so talk to me.

Ashley: Okay. Why would I do this? This isn’t who I am. I mean, why would I make something up?

Traci: Well, I’ll tell you one thing I do know. If Tucker is gaslighting you, he will wish he hadn’t when I get through with him.

Ashley: I love you.

Traci: Oh, honey.

Ashley: What would I do without you?

Traci: You will never have to find out. Now, that– You questioning yourself and– and doubting your memory, this really worries me.

Ashley: Ah, Tucker… Tucker told me that he thinks I’m rewriting history. That I’m using the argument we had as a way of pushing him out of my life because I’m afraid of commitment. What if he’s right?

Traci: Actually, there are three sides to every story. There’s your version, there’s his version.

Ashley: And then there’s the truth.

Traci: The truth. That’s right. So, how can we get closer to the facts?

Ashley: I know of a way.

Diane: Kyle, you have the most day-to-day contact with staff. What do you think is missing? How can we increase employee satisfaction?

Kyle: Well, I mean, Jabot is pretty fortunate. We have a lot of employees with a huge range of experiences and expertise.

Diane: It is true.

Kyle: Our job is to keep them, make sure they know we see their worth.

Diane: What if we find a way to incentivize faster turnaround for product development?

Jack: That way they all know they’re vital to Jabot’s success. The harder they work, the better off we all are.

Diane: It’s important that everyone from the top down recognizes that they matter as much as the person they report to.

Kyle: And the person who reports to them.

Diane: Exactly. Every job is important to our success. Loyalty and trust. We need to model it and expect it.

Kyle: Oh, um, I wanna shore up the intern program, get more university and high school students in the labs, in the offices.

Jack: Great idea. Fresh blood. I love it.

Kyle: And an educational fund so our employees can go back to school to get degrees in business and sciences.

Jack: This is it.

Diane: What do you mean?

Jack: This is the feeling I get when everything falls into place. When everyone’s where they need to be, doing what they’re meant to be doing. Hold on. Don’t let this stop the momentum. Keep it going. Take notes. All ideas are good ideas. Hello?

Nikki: Jack.

Jack: Nikki, are you all right?

Nikki: Jack, I’m in trouble. I need help.

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Daniel: Right on time.

Heather: You said it was important. Lucy isn’t around?

Daniel: No, um, she is, uh, out for the afternoon, after school thing.

Heather: Oh, right. Um, watercolor class. She’s probably gonna be an artist like her dad.

Daniel: Right. Um, please sit down. Here, let me take your coat.

Heather: Okay, great. So?

Daniel: Do you want a water or something?

Heather: No, I’m– I’m good. I’m good.

Daniel: Are you sure? I mean, I can make coffee.

Heather: I don’t think you invited me over here to hydrate.

Daniel: Yeah. Um, no, you’re right. No, I– I did not. Um… you know, the other night, you, uh, well, you dropped the L-bomb on me and then you just left. I don’t really know what to do with that.

Heather: Okay. Well, maybe I can help you.

Victoria: Hello, Mom. How are you?

Nikki: Oh, hi, darling. Join me.

Victoria: I would love to, but I’m just ordering some food to go. I just have so much to get done today.

Nikki: Now, you can’t spare minutes for your mother?

Victoria: Mom, I wish I could.

Nikki: It won’t work.

Victoria: What won’t work?

Nikki: The excuses.

Victoria: I’m not.

Nikki: Yes, you are. You’re trying to avoid me and I think I know why. ♪♪♪ ♪♪♪ ♪♪♪ ♪♪♪ ♪♪♪ ♪♪♪

Adam: Our, uh, E-Ventures negotiation is on track. Nick and I have been working with the acquisition team to facilitate a move to the Newman umbrella.

Victor: Excellent work.

Adam: Well, I could not have done it without my brother.

Victor: Do you know how much I like to hear that?

Adam: That’s why I said it.

Victor: You know, you may think it’s corny, but I– I can feel the different energy in the building. More trust, collaboration, all of that.

Adam: Nick and I have done all that?

Victor: My sons and the family working together instead of against each other. It warms the cockles of my heart, son.

Adam: Well, I think it’s making a big difference to all of us, Dad and we have you to thank for, dare I say, pretty much strong arming us into it.

Victor: I’ll make a promise to you. If you and your brother continue to bury your animosities, you’ll move mountains together.

Sally: Hey there.

Nick: Hey.

Sally: Coffee break?

Nick: Mm-hmm. Yeah.

Sally: Wasn’t Sharon’s launch party great?

Nick: It was.

Sally: Yeah, what she’s doing with Cassidy First is just really inspiring.

Nick: It really is.

Sally: And you and Adam working together, it’s also inspiring.

Nick: You mean because it didn’t, uh, end in a cage fight?

Sally: Well, I mean, from what Adam said, I’m sensing a real breakthrough.

Nick: Well, Adam is, uh, clearly keeping you well informed. Showing up to Sharon’s launch party wasn’t just a casual date, huh? Looks like you two are giving your relationship another shot.

Sally: Adam and I have been reconnecting. I’m not exactly sure of the status, but it seems like it might be headed in that direction.

Nick: Are you happy? Then, I’m happy for you.

Sally: Really?

Nick: Yeah, I am. You’ve always led with your heart and uh, speaking from experience, right or wrong, you go where your heart takes you. And it’s taking you to him. So… I’m really pulling for you two this time.

Sally: I’m so sorry for the pain that I’ve caused you.

Nick: It’s okay, seriously. We’re good.

Sally: Okay. Friends?

Nick: Okay. Friends.

Sally: Thank you.

Nick: What?

Sharon: You’re hurting more than you’re letting on, aren’t you?

Victoria: How are you doing? Are you still worried about Seth?

Nikki: I am tired of people tiptoeing around me. Worried that I’m gonna take a drink or that they might say something that will send me into some kind of an episode.

Victoria: Mom.

Nikki: I am so sorry that all of you have to feel that way.

Victoria: I have every faith in you. You’re going to beat this and you know that I’m gonna be there for you no matter what, right?

Nikki: I do. And I’m very grateful. But it seems that I have a small battalion of people who want to support my recovery. All I want to do now is be here for you. So, what is going on with Claire?

Victoria: I don’t want to burden you.

Nikki: It’s not a burden. If anything, it would be very helpful. I have been coddled and protected so much lately, it would feel wonderful to be useful. So, darling, please. If anything is troubling you, anything at all, I want to know about it.

Victoria: And I would love to tell you. Although, for the first time, in a while, Claire is actually not my main concern. Dad is.

Adam: I’m grateful that you trust Nick and me to be co-CEO’s. But I’m even more grateful for an opportunity to prove myself. To you, to the family, to all the doubters. And I’m gonna enjoy this, every minute of it, for as long as it lasts.

Victor: What’s that supposed to mean?

Adam: Come on, Dad. We know that this is a temporary gig. Victoria waltzes back in here. She wants her job back. It’s gonna be musical chairs all over again and someone might end up out on their ass.

Victor: Son, I understand Victoria’s decision, but that doesn’t mean that I will use you and your brother as placeholders.

Adam: Okay. That’s easy to say now, but when the time comes, I assume all bets are gonna be off,

Victor: Sit down. I’m gonna say it once. Your place at my company is secure. You got that?

Adam: Understood.

Victor: But don’t you give me a reason to change my mind.

Adam: No, those days are gone, okay? I’m with you. All in, %. Things are going well in every facet of my life. Personal and professional. I’m not about to screw that up.

Daniel: You can understand my confusion, right?

Heather: Well, at least one of us isn’t confused. I meant it. I’m falling back in love with you.

Daniel: Yeah. Um… I don’t know what to do with that.

Heather: You don’t have to say anything. Just keep it in your pocket for a rainy day. You know, Heather loves me. Heather really loves me.

Daniel: So that– that kiss on New Year’s?

Heather: I’m glad it made an impression.

Daniel: You– you said that you were just in the moment.

Heather: Okay. It surprised me as much as it surprised you. Okay. And then it kept me up at night and I started asking myself why did I do that? And what– what do I really want? And I realized I don’t want that moment to end. I wanna string all the moments together and see where it takes us.

Daniel: Yeah, but Heather, I’m with Lily now.

Heather: I’m well aware. I know. But hypothetically, if– if you weren’t with Lily, would you and I have a chance?

Daniel: Okay. Um… I think if I wasn’t involved with Lily, we would have a chance. But Lily is in my life.

Heather: Are you in love with her?

Daniel: She is– she– We care a lot for each other.

Heather: But are you in love with her?

Daniel: You know, our relationship just hasn’t reached that level yet.

Heather: Okay. Look, Daniel, if you genuinely want that and– and you see love ahead for you and Lily, I’ll respect that. But knowing how I feel about you and knowing that our family can be whole, in every sense of the word, is a future with Lily still what you want?

Daniel: You know, I’m not sure.

Victoria: I know, Claire, I mean, she’s still so fragile but she genuinely believes that confronting Jordan helped her regain some control over her life. And she knows that getting well, it’s not gonna be easy. She knows that, but she’s looking forward. She agreed to let Cole and me visit her.

Nikki: Well, that sounds very positive.

Victoria: And here’s the best part. She hugged me, Mom. I held my daughter in my arms for the first time ever.

Nikki: Oh, darling, I– I know how much that must have meant to you.

Victoria: Look, I understand that– I mean, I know you still have concerns about Claire and what her intentions are, but every maternal instinct in me believes her and believes that she genuinely wants to turn her life around.

Nikki: And I hope that is true. I mean, it would be a relief to know that Claire could be the daughter you hope for.

Victoria: Well, we’re already making so much progress. She– she knows that she has mine and Cole’s full support. We’re going to be there with her every step of the way. Which is why I am having some issues with Dad.

Nikki: What has he done?

Victoria: He summoned Cole to the ranch.

Nikki: Ah, yes, he did mention he had a conversation–

Victoria: Well, then you’ll understand why I’m upset with him. Look, I’m happy that Dad is gonna accept that Claire will be a part of my life and Cole will too, but you and I, we both know that he’s digging.

Nikki: For what?

Victoria: Mom, he asked me if something’s gonna happen between me and Cole?

Nikki: Well, you know how the past has a way of creeping up on you.

Victoria: Oh, no. We– we want to help our daughter. That’s all.

Nikki: What if your feelings change?

Adam: I’ll have the final docs for the deal on your desk by tomorrow.

Victor: Good, son. in such a good mood?

Adam: Um, it was just, um…

Victor: Look, boy. I know you’re still seeing Sally Spectra.

Adam: Is this where you’re gonna make a dire prediction that she’s gonna be the ruin of me or Nick, or both of us?

Victor: Let me just say that I don’t think she’s good enough for either of my sons. And I don’t like the fact that she has hurt Nicholas as deeply as she has. But there’s a reason for that. She’s always cared more about you than about your brother. The heart wants what the heart wants, you know? It’s an unstoppable force.

Adam: That’s about as close of a blessing I can expect from you where Sally is concerned, so I’ll take it. Thank you.

Victor: As long as you trust her, I’ll try to do the same.

Nick: I’m not putting on an act when it comes to Sally. Things didn’t work out. I genuinely want what is best for her.

Sharon: Even if she’s with Adam?

Sharon: Even if she’s with Adam?

Nick: Of course, I do not want Sally to be with Adam because I know what’s gonna happen. I care about her and he’s going to hurt her again because that’s what Adam does. You know all this talk about the new Adam, I’m here for it. I certainly welcome it. Is it possible? I don’t know. But I know that if things go sideways again, and they will because Adam is who he is, Sally’s gonna get her heart handed to her again.

Sharon: Love can be a risky proposition, but love can be very wonderful too. It’s gotten us into a lot of trouble before, especially you.

Nick: Yeah. Yeah. Sorry.

Sharon: No, no. That’s not what this is about. This is us being older and wiser.

Nick: Well, at least one of us.

Sharon: You know, everything that’s happened in the last year or so, I do feel like I’ve gained some wisdom and some balance. My priorities have shifted,

Nick: You know, after almost losing Faith and you, and Jordan coming after my family the way she did, I realize the only thing that matters is protecting my family. Keeping the ones I love safe and that means being the best father I can be to Noah and Faith and Summer and Christian. Being the best son I can be, trying to be a good brother.

Sharon: That will be a herculean effort when it comes to Adam. But I have total confidence.

Nick: You know, so far, so good. Uh, this time around, it feels right and sharing the top spot with Adam, it gives me hope that it is possible. I’ve never been this excited to be back at Newman. I’m really looking forward to the challenge.

Sharon: So, you’re all about work now? What happened to your warning about having only a company to keep me warm at night?

Nick: I don’t know why I said that. It was dumb. Honestly, things are pretty perfect right now. The idea of falling in love again just sounds exhausting.

Sharon: I couldn’t agree with you more. The butterflies, the all consuming-ness of it. It’s totally exhausting. I just wanna focus on being a good mom, running my company. I love my company.

Nick: Who needs love.

Sharon: Right? I feel the same energy coming from you. Look at us. It took us a long time to find ourselves, but it seems we finally have.

Nick: Who would have thought? Have lunch with me?

Victoria: Are you taking Daddy’s side?

Nikki: No, I just see the hope in your eyes to create the family that you feel Claire deserves.

Victoria: You just both assume that I’m going to swoon into Cole’s arms. It’s ridiculous. It’s offensive.

Nikki: You know how protective your father is and you know how much Cole hurt you in the past. It’s a valid concern.

Victoria: Mom, Cole and I have both hurt each other and now we’re both supporting our daughter, okay? Romance is the last thing on either of our minds.

Nikki: Okay. I’m glad to hear it. But your father is just doing what he thinks is right, looking after his daughter.

Victoria: Dad is not looking after me. He drew a line in the sand that he should not have drawn. I– Cole needs to be here for Claire, so I need him here as well.

Heather: I’m not trying to steal you away from Lily, okay? I– I don’t want to hurt anyone. I– I hate the thought of hurting someone but that does not mean I’m not going to fight for our family. Do you remember how happy we were in Savannah? It was incredible. I mean, all of those times together. Do you remember how good they were? We planned an entire life together.

Daniel: And then, I ruined that.

Heather: But you found your way back. You are the man that I fell in love with all those years ago. You are the father that Lucy adores and she is so happy and that is invaluable. I mean, I see it when she smiles. She feels safe and loved and protected and I see us together as a family again. I want that. I want that back. I want us back.

Daniel: That you believed enough in me to move here with Lucy. That– that means everything.

Heather: Daniel, I never stopped believing in you. When I took Lucy to Portugal, in a way, I was still fighting for you and for us because I needed to give you the space to figure out who you were and what you wanted. And even though I told myself, I thought we were probably over, a very tiny part of me really hoped that maybe someday, you’d wanna be back with Lucy and me again,

Daniel: Even though you were involved with someone in Portugal?

Heather: A safe person. A man I knew wouldn’t break my heart. Look, we’ve had an amazing love story and a wonderful life with Lucy. What if our story isn’t over? And what if we could recapture what we had? Would you want to try?

Heather: Maybe you think I’m horrible for trying to come between you and Lily. And maybe it’s wrong. I– Some people would say that. But what I think would be wrong is saying nothing when the man you love is standing right in front of you and the life you want is right there and you’re too polite to just open the door and try to get it. So, this is me opening the door.

Daniel: Heather, I mean, I– I– I hurt you. I hurt you so deeply.

Heather: But we’ve also loved each other for so long and I don’t– I don’t think love like that comes around a lot and maybe– maybe this is our second chance? How can we pass that up without at least trying?

Daniel: It’s– it’s complicated.

Heather: Okay. You know what’s not complicated? I love you. I love you with all my heart, the man that you are, the man that you were, the father and I want more than just co-parenting with rom coms and banana pancakes, as amazing as that is. I– I want the joy of raising our daughter together. Lucy is growing up so quickly and I wanna wake up every morning wrapped up in your arms, in our bed. And end the day the same way, every day. You know where I stand, you know how I feel and what I believe with all of my heart and every ounce of my being And you can tell me to leave and we don’t ever have to talk about it again. But I don’t think you want me to leave. Do you?

Adam: Excuse me? Is someone sitting here?

Sally: Only you.

Adam: I like the sound of that. Best part of my day.

Sally: Well, I know Victor’s been keeping you really busy, so I’m glad that you could get away.

Adam: Well, you– you will be even gladder when I tell you something that will shock you.

Sally: Okay, you know, I’m not easily shocked, right?

Adam: Victor practically gave us his blessing.

Sally: What? No way. No, no, there has to be some sort of catch. Like maybe it’s opposite day, or maybe he started early on the tequila. Or maybe he’s just messing with you.

Adam: Nope. The old man made it very clear, in his own words, that he’s ready to support our, um, renewed relationship.

Sally: Okay. That makes no sense because he didn’t think I was good enough for either of his sons and then he actively tried to screw me over, and now, he’s just good with this?

Adam: He very wisely said that the heart wants what the heart wants. And he’s gonna honor that.

Sally: Wow.

Adam: Are you okay?

Sally: Yeah. It’s just Victor approves of us.

Adam: Well, I–

Sally: Well, ish. What’s changed?

Adam: Maybe he sees the truth of this, of us. Sees my determination to be a better man. I mean, I hope that you see that.

Sally: Every time I’m with you. You said renewed relationship.

Adam: Too fast? Because we take this at your speed. It’s whatever you’re comfortable with. This is a new chapter, for both of us and I want to get it right.

Sally: Well, I think you’re getting it very, very right.

Victor: Hi, my sweetheart. What a nice surprise. How are you feeling? How’s Claire?

Victoria: We have made some real progress, but I’m not here to talk about my daughter.

Victor: Oh?

Victoria: I am here to tell you to leave Cole alone.

Victor: What in the world are you talking about?

Victoria: Oh, come on. I know that you think you’re looking out for me, but you need to stop. I’m not creating some fantasy family in my head. What happened between Cole and me, good or bad, it’s in the past.

Victor: Sweetheart, a father can be concerned.

Victoria: God, the last thing that I need, the last thing Cole needs is to have to deal with your interfering.

Victor: Is that what I’m doing?

Victoria: Cole just found out– We just found out that our daughter is still alive. He is– he is still struggling to deal with that new reality. And so am I. We don’t need the added pressure. I mean, do you really think I’m interested in a romance?

Victor: That is not the only thing I’m concerned about.

Victoria: I don’t understand.

Victor: Listen to you. You’re beginning to develop very motherly, very maternal feelings towards that Claire girl. She’s an unstable girl. You don’t really know her and yet, you’re already thinking and talking about creating a family. I don’t want you to get hurt again.

Victoria: And I love you for that, Dad, But would you please just let Claire and Cole and me just– Would you let us do this on our own? Would you just trust me to make my own decisions, please?

Victor: All right. I’ll be nice.

Victoria: There’s one more thing.

Victor: What?

Victoria: When Claire recovers and when she’s released, I want you to accept her into the Newman family.

Sharon: If you would rather go someplace else.

Nick: No, it’s cool. Sally and I cleared the air. You witnessed it. It’s like you said, this is about looking forward. Come on. Hey, you two.

Adam: Just grabbing some lunch?

Nick: Yeah. It seemed like a good idea.

Sally: I just wanted to say again how wonderful Cassidy First is gonna be.

Sharon: Thank you. Yeah, I’m really excited about it.

Nick: See you at the office.

Adam: You bet. That went well.

Sally: Maybe this really is a new beginning for everyone.

Adam: Do you believe in destiny?

Sally: I mean, only what you make for yourself. You create the circumstance, you do the work and then everything just falls into place. Why do you ask?

Adam: I was just– I was just curious what you think.

Sally: You weren’t just curious. You keep staring at Sharon and Nick?

Adam: No, I’m not. I’m not.

Sally: You kind of are. And maybe this sudden curiosity is because you’re slightly hoping that them being together means that they’re more than just friends.

Adam: Okay. That is absurd. Why would I care, one way or another?

Sally: Because maybe it would take care of any crazy perception you might have that Nick is still competition.

Heather: Hurry.

Heather: I’m not alone in feeling what just happened, am I?

Daniel: You’re not alone.

Sharon: Thank you. So, lunch out of the blue.

Nick: I’m an out of the blue kind of guy.

Sharon: I’m a little bit surprised and curious about the why behind the invitation? Not that I mind.

Nick: No agenda, just, uh, was enjoying being around you. Thought it’d be a good chance to catch up on lots of stuff. Like uh, the kids, Aria. How are things going with Cassidy First after the launch? How are things going with you?

Sharon: And, how about a little bit about how things are going with you?

Nick: Mm. No, I thought we agreed. I’m good. In fact, I’m amazing.

Sharon: Of course you are.

Adam: This is the first time in forever that I feel like I’m not in competition with Nick, about anything.

Sally: Well, I hope you mean that because I’m not wavering back and forth between the two of you.

Adam: I believe you. I was thinking more in terms of destiny in our story.

Sally: It’s not destiny because that would suggest that there is no free will and we just go along with whatever happens to us. But this, you and me, we chose to be together.

Adam: I must say we’ve chosen very well.

Nick: You should do it. You should do that. say what you want about destiny, but look at them. I mean, after everything that they’ve been through. I’m just– It seems like there was some sort of fate at play. And I’ve always felt that.

Victor: My darling… I’m happy for you, okay? But don’t you forget for a moment that Claire has been fooling all of you. She was taught by a master, to fool people into believing her and trusting her.

Victoria: Yeah, but Daddy, it wasn’t an act. I mean, I think we had a real breakthrough today. Look, I know it’s just the beginning and I know that there’s a long way to go, but I really believe that this could work out for us.

Victor: I hope so, my baby, okay?

Victoria: Look, I know it’s been difficult for you and Mom, especially given what Claire did, but I mean, can’t you just have a little bit of faith? If not in Claire, then in my instinct about her?

Victor: You’re a wonderful mother. I hope it works out.

Victoria: And, when it works out, you promise that you’ll accept Claire into our family?

Victor: Look… when and if Claire manages to get a hold of her demons and becomes a true daughter to you, I shall accept her as a Newman.

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