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Young & The Restless Transcript

 

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Sally: Thank you, kind sir.

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

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

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

Sally: Lunch.

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

Sally: Well, it feels perfect to me.

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

Sally: Wow, you really do think of everything.

Adam: May I?

Sally: Please.

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

Sally: To us.

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

[ Victor sighing ]

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

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

Victor: Hi, sweetheart.

Victoria: Daddy.

Nick: Hey, vic.

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

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

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

Victoria: Adam? Adam is co-ceo?

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

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

Victoria: Well, whatever you think is best.

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

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

Nick: How’s she doing?

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

Nick: What does that mean?

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

Nick: Sorry, vic.

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

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

Victor: And why’s that?

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

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

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

Victor: Are you serious?

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

Nikki: Over my dead body.

Sally: This carbonara is the best.

[ Adam sighing ]

Adam: Just like old times.

Sally: The pasta?

Adam: You eating off my plate.

Sally: Is there a problem?

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

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

Adam: Sally spectra taking the design world by storm.

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

Adam: I’m pretty impressed myself.

Sally: Well, you do have exceptional business skills.

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

Sally: But I thought the pitch went well today?

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

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

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

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

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

Sally: The view is pretty awesome.

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

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

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

Sally: We did not.

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

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

Mike had a heart

attack a year ago.

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

Sally: Are you happy?

Adam: Very.

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

Adam: Do you?

Sally: You cannot answer a question with another question.

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

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

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

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

Adam: Neither do I.

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

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

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

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

Victoria: Because it’s important to her recovery.

Victor: Maybe it’s an excuse.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Victoria: Please.

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

Victor: Yes!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nikki: I only did that for you.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[ Victor sighing ]

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

Victoria: Thank you.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nick: Mom.

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

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

[ Victor grunting ]

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

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[ Door rattling ]

[ Knocking on door ]

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

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

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

Nate: I’m glad I could help.

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

Nate: Ah, it’s in the past.

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

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

Victoria: They’re lucky to have you.

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

Victoria: For personal reasons, yes.

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

Victoria: It– it was absolutely necessary, so.

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

Victoria: Thank you. I appreciate that.

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

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

Adam: Nick. Uh… hi.

Nick: Hey.

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

Sally: Yeah. Congrats on your big pitch.

Nick: Yeah, it went well.

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

Nick: Nah, we’re good.

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

Nick: Adam, stop. Just stop.

Sally: Okay, well, have a good evening.

Nick: You too.

Adam: Okay.

Nick: Evan, single malt scotch, please.

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

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

Lauren: Whoa, wait. Nikki.

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

Lauren: Are you–

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

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

Nikki: How dare you.

Lauren: Nikki.

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

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

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

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

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

Lauren: You are so not fine.

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

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

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

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

Victoria: I don’t know where to start.

Nate: The beginning is usually a good place.

Victoria: Okay. That would be claire grace.

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

Victoria: She’s my daughter.

Nate: Excuse me?

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

Nate: My god, I–

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

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

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

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

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

Nate: Which is?

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

Nate: And you?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[ Nikki chuckling ]

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

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

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

[ Knocking on door ]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[ Phone ringing ]

Nikki: Oh, god. Right on cue.

Lauren: Well, answer it.

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

Lauren: You want me to lie to victor?

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

Lauren: Hello, victor.

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

Lauren: Uh, she’s with me.

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

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

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

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

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

Lauren: Yes.

[ Victor sighing ]

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

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

Nikki: Thank you so much.

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

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

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

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

Victoria: Well, thank you for being so honest.

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

Victoria: Yes.

Nate: Take care, victoria.

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

Adam: Are you okay? Seeing nick like that?

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

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

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

[ Both chuckling ]

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Nick: You’re late.

Adam: I am right on time.

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

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

Nick: You being cocky doesn’t guarantee success.

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

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

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

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

[ Knock on door ] Come in.

Nick: Dad.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Claire: It’s important to me.

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

Claire: It’s not like that.

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

Claire: No.

Victoria: Maybe you still want us dead.

Claire: No, I never wanted you dead.

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

Claire: I didn’t understand.

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

Claire: No, I’m not.

Victoria: You’re exactly where you belong.

Claire: I wanna get better.

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

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

Claire: I’m grateful.

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

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

Victoria: Never call me that. Never.

Claire: No, please. Please. Please.

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

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

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

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

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

Ashley: He’s punishing me.

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

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

Jack: How so?

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

Audra: What the hell, kyle?

Tucker: Oh, nice punch, kyle.

Kyle: Yeah, I can do it again.

Tucker: Not bad for a daddy’s boy.

Kyle: I am warning you.

Tucker: Touched a nerve, did I?

Audra: Okay, enough. Jeez.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kyle: Ooh, is that supposed to scare me?

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

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

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

Jack: That son of a bitch is gaslighting you.

Ashley: Yeah, he is.

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

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

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

Ashley: Yeah. Exactly.

Jack: You said he got very angry.

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

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

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

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

Ashley: Easier said than done.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Victoria: I know. Why are you laughing?

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

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

Cole: Poor kid.

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

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

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

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

Nick and adam: We think that.

Adam: Go ahead.

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

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

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

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

Nick: And newman enterprises reaps the financial reward.

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

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

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

Adam: Well, the name change was my idea.

Nick: Yes. So, what do you think?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cole: It’s gonna take time.

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

Cole: Well, maybe we trust her.

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

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

Victoria: Despite the risks?

Cole: Despite the risks.

Victoria: Do you really think we should do this?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jack: Hey, hey, hey. Hey.

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

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

Audra: This is actually me trying to protect you.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Audra: Get out.

Kyle: Gladly.

Nick: Hey, how’s mom?

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

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

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

Nick: Have you heard from vic?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Victoria: Claire.

Claire: You made a decision?

Victoria: We have.

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

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

Claire: You are?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Victoria: We are a family now, claire.

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

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

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

Victoria: I left my position at newman.

Claire: You quit your job because of me?

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

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

Kyle: Hey.

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Jack: What’s got you so wound up?

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

Ashley: How’d that go?

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

Ashley: I’m not sorry to hear that.

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

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

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

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

Ashley: He showed up?

Jack: And?

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

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

Ashley: It sounds like his typical bluster.

Kyle: There was more than bluster.

Jack: Oh, what does that mean?

Kyle: It got physical.

Ashley: Kyle, did he get violent with you?

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

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

Kyle: What’s that about?

Ashley: I gotta be somewhere.

Jack: Ashley. Ashley.

Audra: We need to talk.

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

Audra: Just stop. It’s over.

Tucker: For how long?

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

Tucker: Hey. Thanks for warning me about him.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Victor: I know.

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

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

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

Victor: Good.

Adam: Hello?

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

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

Sally: That’s fantastic.

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

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

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

Sally: I’m really proud of you.

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

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

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

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

Adam: So?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tucker: Audra? No. Please, not you.

Audra: Tucker, just–

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tucker: You have me.

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

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

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

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

Victoria: Claire, we want to.

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

Victoria: You’re our daughter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cole: What’s that?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Summer: What’s your poison?

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

Summer: Very tropical.

Chance: Yeah, I should have stuck with coffee.

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

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

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

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

Nick: To being co-ceo’s at newman.

Adam: Without bloodshed and restraining orders.

Nick: Boy, I’ll drink to that.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ashley: Which you flatly rejected.

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

Ashley: Partly.

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

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

Cole: You talked to victoria about what?

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

Cole: What did she say to you?

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

Cole: No, that’s not how it happened.

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

Cole: Ashley. Oh, my goodness.

Ashley: Hi.

Cole: Hi. Oh, more beautiful than ever.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ashley: Yeah, that did not end well.

Cole: Oh, oh. Ash, I’m sorry.

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

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

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

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

Ashley: Oh.

Victoria: Cole.

Cole: Hey.

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

Audra: I am.

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

Audra: We are.

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

Audra: Okay. That hasn’t changed.

Tucker: Well, something has.

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

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

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

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

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

Sharon: Hm. How’s that working out?

Nick: You tell us.

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

Adam: Well, if we can fool sharon…

Nick: Dad will follow suit.

Sharon: That’s stretching it a bit.

Adam: We are. We’re visualizing success.

Nick: Yeah. Builds morale.

Adam: Strengthens the, uh, the bond.

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

Adam: Time to get this show on the road.

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

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

Nick: I’ll see you there.

Sharon: Good luck.

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

Nick: Yeah.

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

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

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

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

Sharon: Hm. Could be.

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

Chance: It has been a strange morning.

Summer: Yeah?

Chance: Yeah.

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

Chance: Yeah, maybe so.

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

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

Summer: You know what I think might help?

Chance: What?

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

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

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

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

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

Sharon: I broke up with chance.

Nick: No, when?

Sharon: Yesterday.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sally: I could say the same for you.

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

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

Adam: Life appears to be on an upswing?

Sally: What do you know? Same for me.

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

Sally: Which I am going to have to reschedule.

Adam: Oh.

Sally: For a good reason.

Adam: Tell me more.

Sally: I would love to.

Adam: How about lunch?

Sally: Right now?

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

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

Cole: That’s true. Yeah.

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

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

Ashley: Yeah, he said that in passing.

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

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

Cole: Ah, ash.

Ashley: Truly wonderful to see you again.

Cole: Great to see you too. Take care.

Ashley: Yeah, you as well. Bye.

Victoria: Something I said?

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

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

Cole: Yeah, that’s an option.

Victoria: But you don’t agree though?

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

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

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

Tucker: Yes.

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

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

Audra: Well, I need other guarantees.

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

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

Tucker: Is that an ultimatum?

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

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

Cole: What happened?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[ Phone ringing ]

Tucker: Yes, kyle?

Kyle: You got my message?

Tucker: Yes, goodbye.

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

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

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

Jack: Why would she do that now?

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

Ashley: What’s dead in the water?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jack: Kyle. You sure you’re okay?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[ Phone ringing ]

Victoria: I’m sorry.

Cole: It’s okay.

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

Cole: Vic, what did they say?

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

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

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

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

Victoria: No.

Summer: Special delivery from marchetti.

Chance: Oh, my gosh. What is this?

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

Chance: Wow. How’d you know, my size?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nick: It always does.

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

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

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

Nick: I mean, if that’s your type.

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

Nick: Yes, that’s true.

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

Nick: And you’re loving it.

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

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

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

Nick: Yeah.

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

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

Sally: You have a point.

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

Sally: Well, dinner means drinks.

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

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

Adam: Mm-hmm. I’m taking notes.

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

Adam: Is it?

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

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

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

Adam: Ah, I see your point.

Sally: Who wants to play with fire?

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

Sally: I got three new clients.

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

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

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

Sally: Any special reason why?

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

Sally: Well, I can hardly wait to hear.

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

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

Audra: To protect you. Yes.

Kyle: How? From what?

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

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

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

Kyle: I know who and what you are.

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

Cole: Hey, claire, we got your message.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Claire: I have one final request.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ashley: And neither is you continually bringing him up.

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

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

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

Ashley: Ah, jack.

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

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

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

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

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

Sally: Well, I hope it sticks.

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

Sally: Well, it is all about the now.

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

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

Adam: Hm.

Sally: I don’t know. It’s just nice.

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

Victoria: Whatever you need.

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

Claire: There’s only one thing I want.

Cole: Okay. Name it.

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

Victoria: All right.

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

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

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

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

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

Ashley: Everything he does is unhinged and without reason.

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

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

Jack: Oh, god, I’m so sorry.

Ashley: What does that mean?

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

[ Knock on door ]

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

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

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

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

Kyle: You got some magic potion?

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

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

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

Audra: Tucker.

Tucker: Pretty good.

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Nikki: What are you looking for?

Victor: Just a pen.

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

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

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

Victor: Yeah.

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

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

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

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

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

Jack: Good morning. Ash, you all right?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Audra: Here you are.

Tucker: Yeah, here I am.

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

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

Audra: Meaning you have no plan.

Tucker: I’m regrouping.

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

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

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

Nikki: No.

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

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

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

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

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

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

[ Adam sighs ]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[ Adam laughs ]

Adam: Please.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tucker: I’m done. Goodbye, ashley.

[ Ashley exclaims] You go to hell!

Ashley: Okay.

Jack: Ash? Hey, everything okay?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tucker: We. We covered it up.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tucker: No, they are angry, disgusted.

Audra: Did they find a way to oust you?

Tucker: Mm.

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

[ Tucker coughs ]

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

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

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

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

Audra: If you’re not giving up on glissade, does that mean you’re sticking with your plan to go after jabot?

Tucker: All in due time.

Audra: Look, just tell me what you plan on doing with the information kyle says he has about their new product.

Tucker: I have no further use for kyle until he can convince me that he’s not setting up another abbott trap.

Audra: And how do you intend to figure that out?

Tucker: My secret weapon. Just find out where he truly stands.

Audra: I already know the answer to that. Kyle has been playing you all along. Just like you suspected. So, whatever product secrets he would be passing along, it’s just another setup.

Adam: You may have been right that I would have blown things up in the past. But my 2024 goals specifically indicate no more self-destruction.

Nick: Right. The new and improved, ultra-responsible, highly focused adam newman.

Adam: Mm-hmm.

Nick: Heard a lot about that guy. I’ve never met him once.

Adam: It’s adam newman. Nice to meet you.

Nick: I don’t buy it. Sorry.

Adam: Come on, you know that we are capable of finding common ground, of pulling together. We did it to save faith. I mean, we– we put aside our hostilities to help sally when she had complications with the pregnancy, I mean, and we were– we were working pretty well together with sharon at sna.

Nick: That’s a small dent in your long history of betrayals and we both know it. Including you continuing to chase after sally after she chose me.

Victor: Morning, boys.

Nick: Morning.

Adam: Morning.

Victor: Thank you for coming.

Nick: Sure.

Adam: Of course.

[ Adam clears throat ] What can we do for you?

Victor: You both know this has been a rather… difficult time for newman enterprises. After all the corporate turmoil and all the assaults in our family, time to start new.

Nick: Yes, I’m assuming with vic’s leave of absence, there’s going to have to be some changes made.

Victor: Well, we don’t know how long victoria will be gone. So, I shall make all the decisions.

Adam: Well, we are ready to help, in any way.

Victor: You know, it warms my heart to see both of you. You know, I’m proud of both of you. Okay? And now you’re gonna work alongside your father.

Nick: Well, I am willing to step into victoria’s co-ceo role, dad, for the time being if that’s what you want.

Adam: I assume that means one of my duties won’t be picking up nick’s laundry.

Victor: I have bigger plans than that. So I didn’t think I needed swiffer,

Seth: Nikki, I am so glad you called.

Nikki: Seth, thank you so much for meeting me. I’m– I’m having one of those days.

Seth: May I?

Nikki: Oh, please.

Seth: All right, come on. Talk to me.

Nikki: Well, I’m having a hard time putting it behind me. The horrors that my family went through.

Seth: Yeah. Being forced off the wagon that way.

Nikki: Yeah, I– I know that sounds like an excuse.

Seth: No. No, it doesn’T. What that woman did to you was an assault, you know? Worse than a physical attack.

Nikki: Unfortunately, the alcohol doesn’t know the difference.

Seth: Listen to me, that woman unleashed your inner demons. She set your mind and body against itself. I mean, on top of, you know, battling the relapse, you must be furious at how it was triggered.

Nikki: Sometimes, the rage is so infuriating. And I know that that’s dangerous because letting those feelings of– of anger, letting them take over. I mean, it just makes the urge to drink worse. But I am trying with everything in me.

Seth: I get it. Yeah. I do have one question though.

Nikki: Okay.

Seth: I mean, we’ve seen each other at meetings, we’ve spoken briefly, right? And I’ve left you messages letting you know that I’m here for you.

Nikki: And I appreciate that.

Seth: Oh, okay. So, why has it taken you so long for you to call your sponsor?

Nick: Well, don’t keep us in suspense. What’s the big plan?

Victor: You’ll be working as equals, under me.

Adam: In what capacity?

Victor: As co-ceos. Working with your father. Neither one of you outranks the other.

Nick: And if we don’t agree?

Victor: I hope that won’t be the case, but if it is, then I shall make the final decision. You think you can handle that? Or will you be at each other’s throats before we even get started?

Kyle: Ashley’s having a rougher time than I thought.

Jack: Yeah, the fight she had with tucker in paris was more than a lover’s quarrel. She was shaken to the core.

Kyle: Even so, did you get a sense that she’s having second thoughts about destroying tucker?

Jack: No, I don’t think that. I am concerned about her emotional wellbeing.

Kyle: But you agree we need to move forward with phase two of the plan.

Jack: Absolutely. The best thing we can do for ashley, for all of us, is to get tucker out of our lives for good. He was knocked off balance by this news blitz. I can’t help but think that glissade has taken a major hit. And you’re right, thinking that he’s in retreat is wishful thinking. We need to finish the job.

Kyle: I couldn’t agree more.

Jack: So, how’s this plan of yours working right now?

Kyle: I told him I have the work up for a new fragrance jabot’s set to launch in 2025.

Jack: And he’s still interested?

Kyle: He’s not sure if he wants to move forward with taking over jabot now that you’ve released the news of the scandal. Not only that, but he wants me to give him the information and then he’ll decide how to proceed.

Jack: Sounds like he wants to change the terms of your agreement.

Kyle: And there’s no way I’m playing that game. I told him to reach out if he wants to go ahead with the original plan.

Jack: So, the ball is in tucker’s court.

Tucker: How did you come to this conclusion about kyle?

Audra: Um, he confessed it to me.

Tucker: When?

Audra: The timing doesn’t matter. But the point is kyle tried to get me to switch allegiances. To join him on what he claims is the winning side. Look, I won’t lie. I was tempted. You’ve been less than forthcoming about the details of your plan.

Tucker: Why tell me now then?

Audra: Because in spite of how frustrating you can be, I know you’ll be the one to come out on top. I’ve invested too much in you and our partnership to give up now.

Tucker: Yeah, you’re gonna have to do better than that.

Audra: I have more of a connection to you than I can ever have with kyle. I know you think I’ve fallen for kyle. I haven’T. And it won’t happen. My loyalty is here with you. Look, our relationship is twisted and fickle, but it’s probably the strongest connection I’ve ever had with anyone. So, if it’s you or him, look, it’ll always be you.

Tucker: I’m happy to hear that.

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Nikki: I sh

Nikki: I should have reached out to you sooner.

Seth: Hey, this is not about making you feel guilty, okay? The disease does enough of that already, right? This is just about me letting you know that I’m here for you. As your sponsor, it’s my job to help. And I just feel like you’ve been avoiding me. We both know what that’s a sign of.

Nikki: White-knuckling. Trying to do it alone.

Seth: Yeah. How’s that going?

Nikki: It works some days. But, um, others…

Seth: Like today?

Nikki: Yeah.

Seth: Okay. Come on, tell me.

Nikki: Well, um, my family has been very supportive, my husband especially, he– he’s always checking in on me. He practically never leaves my side.

Seth: Checks in or checks up?

Nikki: Well, today, it was more like hovering. I caught him going through my desk drawer and he said he needed a pen, but I know what he was looking for.

Seth: Did he find it?

Nikki: No.

Seth: ‘Cause it wasn’t there or because you’ve hidden it well?

Nikki: You know me too well.

Seth: [ Laughs ] No, I don’T. I– I know the disease well. Hey, I’ve been there, remember? I mean, listen, I have faltered so many times. And I– I didn’t need people to force alcohol on me. I– I was really good at doing that all by myself. But– but anyway, you know, about what victor didn’t find?

Nikki: Well, it was my, um– it was my office flask, but it– but it was empty. I swear.

Seth: Lying to me is not gonna help you.

Nikki: [ Sighs ] It’s just something that I’ve been keeping as a test to prove that I can say no to it, that it cannot control me anymore.

Seth: And that’s really the reason you keep it? Or that’s just the excuse you tell yourself?

Nikki: Oh, man. It is such a relief to talk to somebody who understands and has no judgment. You don’t see the worry in their eye.

[ Sighs ] My husband thinks I’m the strongest woman in the world.

Seth: Oh. That’s a lot to live up to.

Nikki: Tell me about it. But he has saved me so many times in the past. I owe him my life, really.

Seth: Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Listen, man, I don’t have to tell you how dangerous it is to give anybody in your family that much power, right? You can’t do this for victor. You can’t even do this for your children. You– you have to do this for you.

Nikki: Thank you for reminding me.

Seth: No, and you don’t have to white-knuckle it. That’s what sponsors are for. And you can call me anytime you want, day or night.

Nikki: Thank you. I– I can get through this. I– I’ve done it before. I don’t know, there’s just something different about it this time, it’S… harder.

Seth: Well, maybe. But listen to me… you do not have to face this alone.

>Adam: I am totally committed to making this work. I mean, I’m not sure if nick feels the same way.

Nick: I will do my best to give adam the benefit of the doubt. I seriously hope he doesn’t do anything that makes me regret that decision.

Victor: Well, that’s a start. I certainly hope we can build on that. I have a task for both of you. I want you to draft a presentation that shows how we can fold the new acquisition into the existing newman corporate structure. There’s a meeting about that this afternoon.

Adam: Well, I can reach out, and reschedule for later this week, I know with everything–

Victor: No, you will not reschedule, son. I want you to come up with this presentation. After lunch, I shall review it.

Adam: I guess, we better get to work then.

Nick: Adam, I’ll catch up with you later. I need to talk to dad. It’s a personal matter.

Victor: See you after lunch.

Nick: I mean, you don’t seriously think this is gonna work. I mean, what happens when vic decides to come back, do we both get demoted back down to coos? Does one of us stay on as her number two? Have you seriously thought this through?

Victor: You don’t think I have? Your task is to get along with your brother, that’s all.

Nick: Yes, I– I will do my absolute best, I promise you. I hope you know, I’m only doing this for you.

Victor: And i appreciate that.

Nick: I can tell. I just hope adam doesn’t let you down again.

Victor: You know, that is not an option. Not for either of you. All right? Keep that in mind.

Audra: What’s wrong? Hm. Ashley. Of course.

Tucker: She said something to me the other day that I just can’t shake.

Audra: Dare I ask?

Tucker: She accused me of being physically violent during our fight in paris. Smashing a wine glass and throwing a chair.

Audra: That doesn’t sound like you. But then again, ashley gets to you in a way no one else does. Sounds like you caused quite a scene.

Tucker: I mean, it was a bit of a scene. And I stormed off, and a wine glass tipped over, and I may have shoved a chair out of the way when I left, but there were no violent actions.

Audra: Well, it obviously scared ashley. I mean, unless she’s exaggerating for effect?

Tucker: I don’t think so. I know when she’s playing games. She seems to genuinely believe that that’s how things went down.

Audra: You know, maybe you’re the one refusing to admit it. Because you’re hoping on some level that things didn’t get too ugly. That you can still salvage your marriage.

Tucker: I’m done. Goodbye, ashley. Go to hell.

[ Sighs ] I’m done.

[ Glass shatters ] Goodbye, ashley.

[ Ashley screams ] You go to hell! Don’t go anywhere. Hey, ashley, wait a minute. Hey, wait a minute.

 

Ashley: Don’t touch me. I have nothing to say to you.

Tucker: I don’t understand what’s going on. It’s like you’re fleeing just because I’m in the room.

Ashley: Exactly.

Tucker: How have we gotten to this point? Are you saying you’re afraid to be around me even in public?

Nick: All right, what are your ideas?

Adam: It is a strong company. Great leadership. In my opinion, it is undervalued.

Nick: That’s because it’s a relative newcomer to the field.

Adam: I say that we bring it under the umbrella of our real estate division, and we brand it as a boutique shop and we let them shine.

Nick: You can’t just bring a start-up into the newman fold, and expect it to be welcomed with open arms.

Adam: Okay, just because it isn’t a legacy company, and it doesn’t have the newman track record, doesn’t mean it doesn’t have a lot to contribute. It’s accomplished a lot of great things. It’s innovative.

Nick: Interesting choice of word, I would have gone with “risky.”

Adam: I’d say entrepreneurial. They’re shaking things up.

Nick: Others would say destabilizing.

Adam: Why would you acquire them if you don’t believe in them?

Nick: I didn’t want to. I didn’t like the idea at all, but dad was pushing for it.

Adam: Are we talking about how you feel about the acquisition or me?

Nick: My feelings about both are strangely similar.

Adam: You just told dad that you were willing to give me a chance. But if this is how you’re gonna play this, you’re right, we’re doomed.

Nick: Maybe we just do our own presentations, and let the best man win.

Adam: We’re five minutes into this partnership, and you think we should run to dad to decide. Is that really how you want to play this?

Nick: You’re right. Sorry, I’m not even trying. That’s not fair or productive.

Adam: So, how about you take the giant chip off your shoulder and at least pretend that we can get along.

Nikki: You’re right. I have been avoiding you. In the past, I would always rely on dear friends to support my recovery.

Seth: Friends are great. But sponsors, we’re a different animal.

Nikki: No, I know. Maybe that’s why I waited so long to reach out to you, I– I was missing my friends.

[ Sighs ] They were always such a great help to me. Unfortunately, now they’ve both passed on. And I think I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to do this again without them.

Victor: Hi, sweetheart.

Nikki: Hi.

Victor: I didn’t realize you were meeting someone.

Nikki: Victor, this is seth.

Victor: Hello, seth.

Seth: Mr. Newman, it’s very good to meet you, I am nikki’s A.A. Sponsor.

Victor: I’ll be damned. You never mentioned him before.

Seth: Well, that’s probably because nikki takes anonymity very seriously, and what is said in the room, stays in the room.

Victor: Ah-ha. I hope that applies to you as well.

Nikki: Seth is very discreet.

Seth: The thing about being somebody’s sponsor is, it’s a great responsibility and it’s also very humbling. You know, I– I try to help where I can, you know, by butting into people’s lives where it seems appropriate. But usually I– I just like to give them freedom to make their own mistakes because that’s how we learn. Right? It’s progress, not perfection.

Victor: Oh, exactly. And I don’t anticipate any missteps now, do you, darling?

Kyle: Yeah, I left it to tucker to reach out, but I wouldn’t say that means he holds all the cards.

Jack: So follow up. Put some pressure on him to make a decision. If his deal with you is a no-go, we need to know that sooner rather than later.

Kyle: That’ll shake an answer out of him, only because the guy doesn’t like to be pushed.

Jack: Perhaps he is hesitant, because he is on to your act.

Kyle: Is that what this is about? You don’t think I’m capable of fooling tucker?

Jack: This is not a slight against you, put your ego aside. This family made a major move against a very powerful man. He thinks of you as an abbott, despite your supposed disillusionment. Look, as much as I hate to admit it, he is cunning. He is insightful. He’s also a sociopath and that is a very dangerous combination. With moderate to severe plaque psoriasis gonna see someone. Going to interrupt anymore. I’m sure you hav

Victor: Well, I’m not going to interrupt anymore. I’m sure you have important things to discuss.

Seth: Well, actually, I was just leaving, I think we covered all the main topics unless you wanted to continue?

Nikki: Oh, no, thank you. This has been very helpful.

Seth: All right, uh, mr. Newman, it was very nice to meet you, I’m a big fan of your wife’S.

Victor: Thank you very much. Nice meeting you.

Seth: You’ve got my number.

Nikki: I will use it.

Victor: How come you never mentioned that guy before?

Nikki: Well, as he said, anonymity is so important. He’s been my sponsor for a while. I– I feel comfortable with him. I trust him. And I just haven’t felt the need to reach out to him. Things have been going so well, until recent events.

Victor: But my baby, you felt the need to meet with him today. After you had assured me that everything was all right.

Nikki: What are you accusing me of?

Victor: [ Sighs ] You know, I adore you. But I’m saying that you haven’t been honest with me. Are you struggling more than you’re letting on?

Nick: That is on me. And if we come up with anything good, I’ll throw in a brownie.

Adam: Ooh, thank you.

Nick: You know, newman E. Ventures. Newman E. Ventures, it just doesn’t say anything to me. How about newman real ventures.

Adam: Newman real ventures?

Nick: Real ventures.

Adam: Uh, it has a nice ring to it. I’m sure that I could sell people on it.

Nick: There you go.

Adam: Yeah, I– I have another idea, and I don’t know that, uh, you’re gonna like it.

Nick: Try me.

Adam: Okay, our usual mo is we fold in companies, we look for redundancies, we cut staff.

Nick: Yeah.

Adam: Okay, what if instead, we guarantee two years in the boutique setup?

Nick: Hmm. I mean, that would come with a significant cost.

Adam: Or it’s an investment in a company whose assets we sought out. I mean, we bought them for a reason, why not–

Nick: Let them shine.

Adam: Mm-hmm. We lead with trust.

Nick: Trust? I like it. Looks like I owe you a brownie.

Kyle: I can handle tucker. I thought I convinced you of that.

Jack: Anyone who says they can handle tucker is setting themselves up for a fall. He is slippery. You need to stay on guard. We all do, look– look what just happened with ashley and me. We both considered his lack of a response to a media blitz as a sign of maybe him retreating.

Kyle: And I’m the one who set you straight.

Jack: Don’t make it wishful thinking on your part. You have to allow for the fact that he might be on to you. He might know you are working for our side.

Kyle: Is that a possibility? Sure, but I do not believe that’s the case, we have tucker backed into a corner. Dad, he is rattled about losing ashley. And we’ve landed a crippling blow with the smear campaign.

Jack: Which makes him all the more dangerous. Look, this man is operating on adrenaline and rage. Looking for a way to lash back at us.

Kyle: Yes, which is why we need to land the final knockout punch.

Jack: I’m just saying sometimes you need to change course, even if it’s a good plan.

Kyle: Dad, dad. Let me handle this. It has to work so our family can move on. So we can be done with tucker mccall once and for all.

Tucker: Have you convinced yourself that I was actually violent in paris?

Ashley: Please, don’t you dare try to gaslight me. That’s exactly what happened and you know it.

Tucker: No, it isn’T. Ashley, at the very least you’re misremembering or you’re for some reason–

Ashley: I know what you’re doing, tucker, you’re trying to minimize your rage, and your actions to let yourself off the hook.

Tucker: That’s not true.

Ashley: Well, one of us is wrong, and it’s not me.

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Chance: Sharon. Where’d you go just now?

Sharon: Oh, my gosh. I must have dozed off for a minute.

Chance: Yeah.

Sharon: Did you change clothes? You look very dashing.

Chance: No, I’ve been in this suit all day.

Sharon: Really? No, I distinctly remember you were wearing a sweater and cords.

Summer: Hi. Sorry, I’m late.

Chance: Not really. Hi. Wow, look at you. You look amazing.

Summer: So do you. Hey, sharon. Are you ready to go?

Sharon: Am I ready to go where exactly?

Chance: Did you forget? We’re going to celebrate the deal you just finalized between kirsten incorporated and chancellor-winters.

Summer: Yeah, dad’s gonna meet us there. He just texted.

Billy: Good evening, everyone.

Summer: Hi.

Chance: Nice, man. Everything all set?

Billy: It’s gonna be a fantastic night. Kirsten’s technology combined with chancellor-winters content. Sure to be a success. Thank you to you sharon for suggesting that we join forces.

Summer: I don’t see dad here yet. I mean we can’t start the celebration without him. You two are half of it.

Sharon: Am I dreaming?

Chance: No, sharon. This is definitely your reality. ( ) Why did I keep missing out on this? Befoou wer

Summer: Look at you. Every inch the successful businessman. Leaving the police force was the best thing you could have possibly done for yourself. And you did it at the exact right moment.

Chance: Well, thanks to sharon. She was the one who encouraged me to shift gears when I was wrestling with the idea.

Billy: On behalf of chancellor-winters, thank you, sharon, for not only being brilliant, but also being an incredibly positive influence on us all. Here’s to sharon.

All: To sharon.

Summer: Oh, I see my mom. I’ll be right back.

Billy: And I have a little schmoozing to do, so you enjoy your evening because you deserve it.

Chance: That she does. I’ll check you later.

Billy: I’ll see you later.

Sharon: None of this is making any sense to me. Are you dating summer now? When did you and I stop?

Chance: Oh, wow. Sharon, I, uh… you and I haven’t been together for a while now. You said that I wanted more out of the relationship than you did. That you weren’t ready to fall in love. That you were doing me a favor.

Sharon: And did I do you a favor? Are you happy now?

Chance: I mean, I cared about you, sharon. It took me some time to get over you, but you made the right call. Especially now that I know that there’s really only one person for you. Don’t let him slip away again.

Phyllis: Buy the lady a drink.

Nick: I’m waiting for someone.

Phyllis: Who? Sharon? That’s not gonna work. Not again.

[ Nick sighing ]

Nick: Phyllis…

Phyllis: You’re never ever going to love her the way that she loves you. You have made that clear.

Nick: Oh, have I?

Phyllis: Oh, yeah, you have. Over and over and over again. No matter how many times you get sucked into her orbit, you will never love her the way that she loves you. It’ll never last.

Sharon: I’m so glad I ran into you.

Mariah: A little bit confused, are we? Don’t know which way is up?

Sharon: I’m not sure what’s going on. I guess I’m in some dream. I’m just trying to go with the flow, but it’s all a bit disconcerting.

Mariah: Well, that’s because you’re letting it lead you. Take control of things.

Sharon: I have. I’m successful. After all these years, I finally found my niche.

Tessa: But your heart is still empty.

Your love

gets in the way

of the bad things

people say

my feet

were broken and bleeding

you washed my sins away

my heart needed dreaming

[ Tessa singing ]

Mariah: What tessa said really bothers you, doesn’t it?

Sharon: I knew she didn’t mean to upset me.

Mariah: No, of course not. She was just calling it as she sees it.

Sharon: My heart’s not empty. I’m fine. I’m happy. Just because I’m not ready to fall in love again. But look at everything I’ve been through. Nick has brought me a lot of joy, but he’s also caused me a lot of pain. I lost rey. And chance and I…

Mariah: What happened there?

Sharon: We’re just at different stages of our journey. I know what it’s like to be deeply in love, where nothing and no one else takes precedence. Chance has been married to his career for so long, he has yet to experience that.

Mariah: Even with abby, his job came first.

Sharon: Even though he and abby were not a match, chance is still gonna want to find that profound connection at some point. I had to let him go so that he could find it for himself.

Mariah: That is very noble of you.

Sharon: I wasn’t being noble, mariah. I was just being realistic. Chance made me feel really special. He was fun.

Tessa: So, he was just a distraction for you?

Adam: We’re all distractions for sharon. Sure, some more distracting than others, but there is only one life and love that is her destiny. And we all know who that is.

Sharon: I’m sick of hearing people tell me that nick is the one. Why does everyone think that? Do people not remember the many times that he cheated on me and broke my heart?

Adam: It seemed to mend itself pretty well considering how many times you went back.

Sharon: I loved that man with everything in me and it wasn’t enough.

Tessa: That’s really sad.

Adam: The two of you moved on from each other a few times and nothing ever seemed to stick.

Sharon: Nick was not my only love. I felt very passionately about rey. We had an amazing life. Cut short far too soon.

Adam: It was good. Sure. It was solid. It was safe emotionally. But was it really passionate? Was it wild and unbridled? I mean, even with me, there was more of a spark and I was by no means the love of your life.

Mariah: That’s for sure.

Adam: I was just your dark temptation. Your walk on the wild side and I accept that. Just as phyllis is the dark temptation for nick. But it’s not love. It’s something different and it has no staying power.

Tessa: He has a point.

Sharon: I feel like you’re all ganging up on me. I’m here to celebrate a new business. A successful business. That’s what I’m focused on now.

Chance: Sharon took a struggling business founded by a monster and she turned it into a vehicle for good. And now, it’s launched a joint venture with the powerhouse, chancellor-winters, represented tonight by myself and–

Billy: And yours truly. And the sky is the limit. So, let’s all put it together for sharon newman.

Sharon: Thank you. Thank you. That’s very kind.

Adam: Like mariah said, this is your dream, sharon. You can follow or you can lead.

Sharon: As you gentlemen both know, there is no such thing as a solo triumph. Success is always a joint effort born of collaboration. So… this celebration is for all of us.

Billy and chance: Cheers.

Sharon: Hear, hear.

Tessa: Finally

I found something

strong and steady

and I’m ready

for someone like you

Adam: Now’s your chance.

Sharon: To do what?

Adam: To make a clean getaway.

Tessa: I’m running

to someone great

who wants me to feel safe

Billy: Come with me.

Tessa: Finally I won’t let me moderate to severe plaque psoriasis symptoms define me…

Billy: Can I get you anything?

Sharon: I’m supposed to ask you that.

Billy: No, no, no. You are not waiting on anyone tonight because you are the star.

Sharon: Mm. I don’t know about that.

Billy: I do. I admire the hell out of you, sharon. I always have. Everything you set your mind to, you accomplish. You are a force of nature. Don’t ever forget that. You know, ever since you and your mother were left to fend for yourselves, you’ve had your fair share of struggles. Your boyfriend that left you once he found out that you were pregnant. Losing cassie and mariah without even knowing that you had twins. Cassie’s death. Adam’s head games, bipolar disorder, cancer. Rey. A good man dying far too young. Cameron kirsten and that whole nightmare.

Sharon: Oh, my god, please. Wow. Is that really all me?

Billy: Not to mention the heartache that nick has put you through all these years, but then again, that’s mostly phyllis’s fault. She is his achilles heel. I don’t know why, but he cannot say no to her.

Sharon: And boy, does she know it. She uses her sexuality as a weapon to get what she wants. Doesn’t matter who gets hurt. When nick and I were grieving cassie, it was nonstop agonizing pain. And phyllis could clearly see that, but she drew him away. In any case, even though we really needed to be together at that time as a family, fighting to heal over this tremendous loss. Phyllis knew all of that, but she pursued him anyway. And as for our son and me, nick was only too happy to find an oasis so that he could feel like himself again. You know, I don’t think I’ve ever forgiven either one of them for leaving me alone at a time like that.

Billy: Don’t think for a second that they don’t know how much that costs you and noah. Especially nick. I mean, that’s the reason why him and phyllis will never work, because of the guilt that he has. They have their fun. Then, it becomes work and then it’s done.

Sharon: I don’t want to talk about phyllis anymore.

Billy: Understood. Let me handle her.

[ Phyllis and nick laughing ] Phyllis, can you do me a favor? Can you pass me the deck of cards in your right hand, please? Would you like to join me outside and play a hand?

Phyllis: For some reason, yes, I do.

Nick: Dance with me.

Sharon: Do you remember the last time we tried to make a go of it?

Nick: That was like five years ago. You were at the altar, ready to say I do.

Sharon: And I made sure that everyone in that church knew exactly why the wedding wasn’t gonna happen.

Phyllis: Oh, a reenactment?

Billy: I think that’s a fantastic idea. Maybe even cathartic.

Nick: I’m game if you are.

Sharon: Come on.

Phyllis: Okay.

Sharon: I think I was standing somewhere around here with my wedding dress on. And you were–

Nick: Yeah. Somewhere like this, maybe.

Billy: And we were over here, the happy couple, although not for very long.

Phyllis: Hey. Ladies and gentlemen, sharon and nick’s fiasco of a wedding. On your mark, get set, go!

Nick: I’m so sorry. I never meant–

Sharon: What? For me to find out? Well, it’s too late now. Everybody knows.

Billy: You slept with nick?

Phyllis: Um, let’s not talk about this here. Let’s go outside and talk.

Sharon: What? Leaving so soon, phyllis? Why? The fun is just getting started.

Billy: You know, sharon’s got a point. Why go?

Phyllis: Well, because it’s a private matter.

Billy: No, it’s not a private matter at all anymore. I mean, why run off and be clandestine about it? Just so you can tell me how innocent you are? Don’t you want everyone to know that, phyllis?

Phyllis: I would just–

Billy: It didn’t happen, right? So just deny it.

Sharon: They lied to both of us, billy, and they thought they could get away with it. Well, they know better now.

Billy: When did this happen? Come on, phyllis, you’ve never been shy before. Just tell me, when were you with nick?

Phyllis: When we were broken up.

Billy: When we were broken up? That only lasted like a few days, phyllis. Wow, you move fast.

Sharon: Well, nick and I were only apart for one night and that’s all that took.

Nick: Come with me, please.

Billy: Let’s hear it for the bride. Thank you, sharon. You not only saved your life, but you saved mine too. This is really quite funny. While we were waiting for the festivities to start, I actually asked phyllis to marry me. I know. Funny, right? I mean, in all of that, that was happening. Right in that fraction of a moment where sharon was about to tell everyone about this dirty little secret between phyllis and nick. Well, I guess this isn’t the only wedding that’s not gonna happen. Thank you, sharon. I dodged a bullet.

Nick: We need to talk.

Sharon: Why? I already heard all of your pathetic excuses the first time you cheated on me with her. I don’t need to hear them again.

Billy: Actually, I would like to. This is my first rodeo here, so I would like some answers. Oh, come on. Really? Nothing? Okay. How about you, nick? Was this little tryst like a one-night stand thing or is this more of like an ongoing affair type thing?

Sharon: You know, I would like an answer to that too.

Billy: Well, come on, we’re all dying to hear.

Phyllis: It just happened once. And– and we regretted it right away.

Nick: All of that’s true. Now, can we please go talk somewhere?

Billy: Really? Do you think you’re gonna be able to talk yourself out of this, nick?

Sharon: No way in hell.

Phyllis: Why are you making a big scene out of this?

Sharon: Oh, are you embarrassed? I’m the one standing here in my wedding gown and you’re humiliated?

Billy: I would say that’s a yes.

Nick: Don’t listen to them, sharon, please. Please.

Sharon: Don’t touch me!

Phyllis: And scene.

Billy: Wow.

Nick: You know, that was really cool. I can’t believe how much I remembered of that.

Billy: It really was quite an unforgettable day.

Nick: Yeah.

Sharon: Thank you. You can go now.

Phyllis: Another hand?

Billy: My deal.

Nick: Well, that was…

Sharon: Instructive?

Nick: I’ve been a real jerk to you.

Sharon: At times. Why do we keep missing the mark? Why do things always fall apart?

Nick: I guess I haven’t found what I’m looking for.

Sharon: Have you ever in your entire life really known what that is?

Nick: Seems it’s always eluded me.

Sharon: You know what I think? There’s a part of you that’s always coveted the whole bad boy image. It’s probably the reason you detest adam so much. You envy how easy it is for him to be that person. The way he can lure a certain type of woman right in. Usually the insecure type who doesn’t think she deserves anything better. And billy can be that way too. Which is ironic, given that he covets being someone like you.

Nick: So then, who am I, really? You have any idea?

Sharon: You’re superman. Champion of all good. For some reason, it’s a role you’re conflicted about.

Nick: I suppose that’s fair.

Sharon: I never understood. Why not just embrace your goodness? What’s wrong with being a righteous man? Why do you have to follow someone like phyllis into the shadows?

Nick: Opposites attract.

Sharon: Opposites eventually cancel each other out and then you’re back at square one.

Nick: Okay. Well, then what next? Where does that leave me? Where does that leave us?

[ Phyllis and billy laughing ] I never meant to hurt you. It was never my intent.

Sharon: You just couldn’t help yourself?

Nick: Obviously not.

Sharon: Well, at least you’re honest.

Nick: I try to be.

Sharon: It’s one of your more endearing qualities.

Nick: I’m really happy with where we are, despite our history. You know, I’m content with that. I would never ask you for another chance.

Sharon: Would you take it if I did?

[ Phyllis and billy laughing ] I can’t even get a straight answer in my dream. Have you seen your father?

Summer: He was just here a minute ago.

Sharon: Maybe he’s avoiding me.

Summer: Why would you think that?

Sharon: He didn’t happen to leave with phyllis, did he?

Phyllis: Nope. Right here.

Summer: Sharon, why would you think that my dad is avoiding you?

Sharon: It’s just been a weird evening.

Summer: Look, I know that he has made so many mistakes throughout the years. I mean, haven’t we all? Don’t you think it’s time that you absolved him? I mean, for everything? Gave the poor guy a clean slate?

Sharon: What are you trying to do here?

Summer: Excuse me?

Sharon: Are you feeling a bit guilty around me because of chance, latching on to him so quickly after our breakup? So what? Now, you’re suggesting I try again with nick as a consolation prize?

Chance: Don’t put pressure on summer like that. When you had to know deep down that she and I were inching toward each other. Plus, you pushed me away. No harm, no foul.

Sharon: I didn’t think we were right for each other. I didn’t want to get in too deep.

Chance: Sharon. Are we talking about me or are we talking about nick? Because I don’t believe that you’ve given up on him just yet. You’re still trying to find yourself.

Sharon: Is that what I’m doing?

Chance: Remember sharon, the end is in the beginning.

[ Piano playing ]

Tessa: Your love

gets in the way

of the bad thing

people say

my feet

were broken and bleeding

you washed my sins away

my heart needed dreaming

finally

Tessa: Who knows

where we are going

the road might be

steep ahead

but you’ll always

have my hand

finally

[ Music stopping ]

[ Distant, loud laughter ]

Summer: Could I have everybody’s attention, please? We have an announcement to make. Chance has asked me to marry him!

Chance: And she said yes.

[ Clapping ]

Harrison: Hi, mommy.

Sharon: What is going on here? How is it that we all keep messing things up? Why can’t we just get it right?

Nick: Life isn’t supposed to be perfect, sharon. We just have to keep trying.

Sharon: Was it supposed to be you and me in the end, I mean? Is that what this is about?

Chance: Sharon.

Sharon: Oh, my gosh. Woo. Was I sleeping?

Chance: Yeah. It seemed like you needed it.

Sharon: Wow, um, I had the most bizarre dream.

Chance: Want to talk about it?

Sharon: Um, I think I wanna just keep it to myself for a little while. Sort through it.

Chance: Okay. All right. So, I’ve been thinking about our last conversation.

Sharon: Yeah?

Chance: Yeah. I told you I was happy with the way things are, that I’m right where I want to be.

Sharon: You regret that now?

Chance: Just the opposite, actually. You know, you asked me earlier if I was looking to fall in love and I realize now I didn’t give you much of an answer. It’s an important question. And I was a bit evasive.

Sharon: Well, I wasn’t fishing and I wasn’t trying to rush you. You have every right to take the amount of time that you need to figure that out.

Chance: Well, that’s just it, I don’t think I need any more time. I can give you an answer right now. And the truth is sharon, I am looking to fall in love. And I can definitely see myself doing that with you. Marlo thomas: My father founded saint jude children’s research hospital because he believed no child sh ould

Sharon: Wow. What an incredibly sweet thing to say. Um, I’m flattered that you feel that way about me.

Chance: Okay. Uh, not exactly the response I pictured, but…

Sharon: Well, chance, we’ve talked about this. You know, I– I really enjoy the time that we spend together, but I’m just not looking for anything serious or intense right now.

Chance: Why would you say that?

Sharon: Because I mean it. Falling in love is the last thing on my mind.

Chance: No disrespect, sharon, but I don’t buy it. I think you’re scared of getting hurt again and it’s totally understandable.

Sharon: Um, you know, like I said, I– I just have a lot going on in my life right now that takes priority over my love life.

Chance: If you say so.

Sharon: You don’t believe me?

Chance: No. I think you need to let your guard down. And keep your heart open to every possibility because you never know what life has in store for you.

Sharon: You should take your own advice.

Chance: I am. And this is what this is all about. When you’re with the right person, you just know.

Sharon: I’m not the woman of your dreams, chance. I don’t know that I ever will be.

Nick: What are you doing here all alone?

Summer: Ah. Just sitting, thinking. About life, love, and choices. Dad, why didn’t you and mom work out as a couple?

Nick: Uh, I guess we were more different than we were alike.

Summer: So, you didn’t have enough in common?

Nick: Mm. Might be part of it. There’s also temperament, personality, values. Maybe we wanted different things. Um, your mom and I had some amazing times together, but in the end, we didn’t have what it took to go the distance.

Summer: What about you and sally?

Nick: What is this? We going down the list of all my failed relationships?

Summer: No. No, I swear. I just, um, thinking about my life and, um, disappointments. Mistakes I’ve made. I thought maybe hearing someone else’s experience might help me gain some clarity.

Nick: Well, uh, sally… I honestly, I don’t know what went wrong. Obviously, there was adam, you know, he was relentless. What is it you’re trying to figure out, summer?

Summer: What about you and sharon? Why didn’t things work out between you two?

Nick: Okay. Finally an easy one. Um… things were great on a lot of levels with us, but I, of course, screwed that up. Plain and simple. It was all me. Um, I broke her heart far too many times and there was just no coming back from that.

Chance: How do you know what the woman of my dreams is like? I don’t even know. But what I do know is I can see a future with you sharon.

Sharon: But, I can’t see one with you. There’s so much more out there, for both of us. We’re both starting over fresh. Both on the threshold of a brand new career and I can’t tell you how excited I am about that. And I want that for you too. A new path to something wonderful and lasting and… I do want that for you, chance. You deserve the best of everything, including a woman who will love you with her whole heart and put you first.

Chance: It sounds like you’re breaking up with me.

[ Whooshing ]

Sharon: I guess I am.

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Sally: To us.

Cole: More beautiful than ever.

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

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

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Chance: Good morning.

Sharon and summer: Chance.

Sharon: Good morning.

Chance: What did I just walk in on?

Summer: Nothing. Nothing. We were talking about marchetti’s new fashion line that’s coming out soon. Uh, speaking of marchetti, I gotta get to work or else I’ll be late for a meeting.

Chance: Well, I, uh, I have a feeling that conversation wasn’t about fashion, was it.

Sharon: Why would you say that?

Chance: Well, I might not be a cop anymore, but I’m still enough of a detective to suspect that you guys were talking about me.

Claire: Victoria, how long have you been here?

Victoria: Not that long. How are you feeling?

Claire: I’m not sure how to answer that.

Nikki: Claire! What– what’s going on? Where am I? Oh, my god. No. No. Stop it. Stop it. Stop it! Get out of my head.

Audra: Nikki. Are you all right?

Sharon: Actually, we were talking about you. We were just singing your praises, talking about how handsome and charming you are.

Chance: Oh, yeah? Is that why you guys got real quiet and had some guilty looks on your face when I walked in?

Sharon: Well, we didn’t wanna feed any more fuel to that enormous ego of yours.

Chance: Mm. So, that’s your story? That’s what you’re sticking with?

Sharon: What? You don’t believe me?

Chance: No, I just got a totally different vibe when I walked in. Hey, I can take a hint. None of my business. I do appreciate the flattering cover story. Please feel free to tell me lies like that anytime you want.

Audra: Please don’t think I am being intrusive, but I know a little bit about your history, so I think I might have some idea of what you’re going through.

Nikki: Do you now?

Audra: You know, fighting alcoholism, it’s a never-ending war of temptation and willpower. I know how stress and trauma can have an effect on your ongoing fight.

Nikki: And how would you know this?

Audra: I lived on the battlefield with my father for a very, very long time. Until he lost the war.

Nikki: Oh, I’m so sorry. To lose your father in such a painful way.

Audra: He tried. We both did.

Nikki: It must be difficult sharing something so private from your past.

Audra: Yeah. I don’t want to make this about me. My point is that I understand if that’s part of what you’re going through. I know how difficult it can be. You know, the guilt, the fear, and the toll that can take on you and your family. So, if you ever need someone to talk to…

Claire: You brought me books?

Victoria: Yeah, I did. A couple of my favorites.

Claire: Were you reading to me from them when I was sleeping?

Victoria: No. No, I was just talking. It’s just an excuse to sit by you for a little while and ramble a bit. Or maybe if you heard my voice and you were dreaming, maybe that would bring you out of any nightmare you might be having.

Claire: Nothing can stop the nightmares. They’re waiting for me every time I close my eyes. Sometimes, even when I’m awake.

Victoria: So, is there anything you would want to talk about?

Claire: I was dreaming about the cabin. When nikki and jordan were fighting. In the dream, I– I shot my aunt and I killed her. In real life, I couldn’t do it. I couldn’t pull the trigger, but in the dream, it felt like I had no choice. Like it was all up to me to stop her.

Victoria: I’m so sorry that that’s what you have to go through when you’re trying to rest, but it does make sense.

Claire: That I become a killer?

Victoria: No, no, no, no, no, no, no. Not that. It’s just that maybe you– in your– your mind is trying to kill your connection to your aunt jordan, so that her hold over your life will be gone for good. Like sort of a release. It could be a positive sign.

Claire: Then, why do I feel so guilty about it?

Victoria: I don’t know. I imagine that you feel guilty about everything that’s happened. And it’s seeping into your dreams. But maybe this is your mind’s way of letting go. Getting beyond all the pain and the hurt. This is something that you could bring up at your next therapy session if you wanted to. I talked to your doctors. They’re really ready to help you. Have you had a chance to share anything with them yet? Are you starting to feel more comfortable here?

Claire: The only thing I feel is more and more frightened.

Summer: I still can’t believe that sally did all of this.

Daniel: Yeah. Is that your way of saying that you like it?

Summer: Well, you know, I’m, um, I’m just surprised, that’s all. It’s really modern, but still warm and inviting.

Daniel: Oh. Is that why you came over here? So you could critique my decor ’cause you know you saw all of this at christmas.

Summer: No, I, well, I wanted to say hi to you. I just, you know, I wanted to see you. I want to see lucy. I want to see how you guys were doing and how the break was going. If you guys are bonding and you know, doing winter activities.

Daniel: Okay. Okay, stop. Stop. What’s really going on?

Summer: Daniel, I just need a sane person to talk to. That’s it. And I– I just– I can’t talk to mom because I already know what her advice is. And it just– it doesn’t help me at all.

Daniel: Okay. So this is about chance, right?

Summer: Are you serious right now? Does everybody in this town know what I’m feeling without me saying it. I mean god, it’s embarrassing.

Daniel: No, I doubt everyone knows.

Summer: Oh, nice. So, you’re saying that most– most people know? Cool, cool. Yeah. You know what? That makes me feel a lot better. You’re the best brother ever. Thank you.

Daniel: You’re welcome.

Summer: I don’t know what I’m doing. I don’t know what I’m doing. I– I– I mean, I– I am a ceo. I’m a– I’m a mom. I– I do deals. I handle contracts. I help with school craft projects. I’m busy. I don’t have time for this. I don’t have time to be tied in knots over some guy, especially not one that’s involved with somebody else.

Daniel: Well, if you’re looking for advice, you’re asking the wrong person because I don’t know what to tell you. I’m a little busy being tied up with my own emotional mess.

Summer: Your emotional mess? What does that mean? What’s going on with you? I mean, is it lily?

Daniel: You know, I’d rather not talk about it right now.

Summer: Really? ‘Cause I think that you do wanna talk about it because you were the one that brought it up. Come on, daniel. What else are siblings for? This, this right here, it’s a safe space.

Daniel: I think that heather might be trying to start something up between us. Romantically.

Summer: Oh.

Victoria: Claire, you’re safe now. There’s nothing to be afraid of anymore. Know jordan is never coming back for you.

Claire: Just the thought of her terrifies me. But there’s so much more that scares me. This place. My life. My thoughts and my feelings. Everything about me. I’ll never escape my past. And the nightmares, I feel like I’m never really gonna sleep again. And I’ll never feel normal. I’ll never feel safe.

Victoria: I know. I know it feels that way now. And sometimes, when you’re hurting, it’s hard to see past the pain. It feels like it’s gonna be like this forever, but it’s not going to be. You just need some time and rest and therapy. And cole and i will be here for you.

Claire: How? How could you? How is that even possible? My entire existence has been about hating the newmans. About getting back at you for what I thought you had done to me. Never in a million years did I imagine that my mom, my real mom, would be sitting here at my bedside, trying to make sure that I’m okay. This wasn’t part of the plan. And I– I don’t know what comes next. And I don’t know if I’m strong enough to face whatever that is.

Victoria: What? No. You have survived so much already. I know it doesn’t feel like it, but you have. And you know what? That strength, that means that you’re gonna get through to the other side of everything you’ve been through.

Claire: But I’m so tired and it’s so hard and I hate the therapy sessions. I dread them. I don’t like talking about jordan. I don’t like talking about my childhood, or the lake house, or the cabin. I just– I wish I could just forget it all. Erase it from my brain. Erase my entire life.

Victoria: Well, I understand that. But what happened happened. And I mean, you can’t change it. You know, you just have to accept it and understand that it’s not your fault. And you can have a normal life. You can get stronger and better. Even if you don’t believe it. You will find real happiness again, I know it.

Claire: What if I don’t deserve happiness? What if I don’t even deserve to get better?

Audra: Look, I don’t mean to push or prod, but I have been to many al-anon meetings, so I understand the process. I spent what felt like a lifetime recognizing the signs of someone trying to cover their urge to drink.

Nikki: Well, it’s very kind of you to try to reach out, but you have misread the situation.

Audra: Have I?

Nikki: My family and I have just been through a very traumatic experience and we are dealing witit as best we can, together. So you needn’t worry, we will be fine. Thank you for your concern.

Audra: Understood.

Victoria: Claire, of course, you deserve to get better. You deserve happiness. You’ve deserved it your entire life. Jordan took that away from you, so now we’re gonna take it back. And doing that means you cannot blame yourself for what happened. You were emotionally manipulated. You were– in the worst possible way.

Claire: Even so, I’m not a child. I know better. I know the difference between right and wrong. Kidnapping, poisoning, attempted murder. I followed jordan’s directions. I stood beside her. I could have called someone. I could have done something, but I didn’T. I went along with it all, willingly. What I did was wrong in a million ways.

Victoria: Okay. Yes, that’s true, but what choice did you have? I mean, come on, really? Jordan raised you to– to rely on her. To trust and to respect her. She groomed you to do those things.

Claire: She is still locked up, right? She hasn’t been released on bail or anything like that, has she?

Victoria: Yes. No, she is still in custody. And I hope she spends the rest of her miserable life there.

Claire: But what happens if she gets out somehow?

Victoria: I promise you, I’m not gonna let that happen. She is going to pay for what she did for the rest of her life. Far away from you and locked up away from the rest of us.

Claire: Us? How can you be so supportive? How can you be so comforting? How can you even stand to look at me?

Nikki: Well, um, I would like a sparkling water with lime, please. Thank you.

Daniel: Wow. Nothing? Really? Well, you know, I’m gonna take it from your reaction or I guess I should probably say your nonreaction that you do think it’s a possibility that heather might want something more than a friendship.

Summer: Daniel, why wouldn’t she want to rekindle things?

Daniel: Why would she?

Summer: I don’t know. To be happy again? To be in love? To put her family back together like she probably feels it always should have been? Don’t you kind of want to see if there’s still a spark between you two?

Daniel: You know, a lot has happened since savannah. We– we both moved on with new people. Me with lily and heather sees that every single day.

Summer: Yeah, but that doesn’t stop people from feeling their feelings and acting on it.

Daniel: Really? Because it seems to have stopped you from acting on your feelings with chance.

Summer: Chance was never mine to begin with.

Chance: So, how’s the business? All things set on go?

Sharon: It is coming along masterfully, if I do say so myself. The launch is set for next week.

Chance: I’ll get my suit cleaned. If I’m invited, that is?

Sharon: You would be on the vip list, if there were one. What about you? Are you still looking at working at chancellor-winters?

Chance: Yeah, yeah. My grandmother’s very eager for me to come on board. I had a couple of meetings with her about the job and the actual start dates. And I met with billy too who volunteered to be my mentor, of all people, so…

Sharon: Why do you say it like that?

Chance: Well, I don’t think that’s the best idea.

Sharon: Well, billy, you know, he has a lot of experience in the corporate world. He’s worked in the c-suites of the most prestigious corporations in this town.

Chance: That’s a good point. Still, I don’t know, I just don’t think I want his particular brand of business sense influencing how I approach this, you know? From what I hear, he’s not the guy I need to be taking advice from right off the bat.

Sharon: Speaking of right off the bat influences, um, I have a question for you.

Chance: Okay. Ask away.

Sharon: If you and I weren’t dating and summer asked you out, would you be interested? If your moderate to severe crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis symptoms are stopping you in your tracks… choose stelara from the start… and mo ve toward relief after the first dose… with injections every two months.

Summer: The difference is, chance and I, we have zero history together. We haven’t even been on a date. You and heather, you were happy together for a long time. And honestly, if you hadn’t screwed up, you would probably still be together now.

Daniel: Yeah. No, I know that. And I kicked myself for a long time thinking about what I did. I mean, do you want the same thing for yourself? If– if you really like chance, are you willing to just pass this opportunity up?

Summer: Look, yes, I’m interested in chance, but what I’m not going to do is chase after him when he’s still hanging out with sharon. I don’t even know if we would be compatible as a couple.

Daniel: Yeah. I mean, you’re right. You know, our situations are different. I just– I feel like heather should respect that I’m in a new place emotionally now. You know, we have both moved on with new people. And just because her relationship didn’t work out, lily and I, we’re doing just fine.

Summer: Well, have you told heather that?

Daniel: Absolutely.

Summer: Okay. Well, then give her a second. Let it sink in. Just because she made a move once doesn’t mean she’ll do it again.

Daniel: You think so?

Summer: Yes. If you actually told her that you’re not interested in going back, then I do think that she’ll accept it. As long as you’re not sending mixed messages, then you’re good. And that is why I am not gonna make a move on chance because I know the situation. I know that he is still doing whatever he’s doing with sharon.

Daniel: Yeah, you keep coming back to that.

Summer: To what? What? What?

Daniel: It just– it sounds to me like you’re making an excuse for why you can’t make a move on this guy that you really like. Look, let me guess. You talked to mom. What did mom say? Go for it? If you want it to do whatever it takes, right? Something like that?

Summer: Hm. You know our mom.

Daniel: Okay. So, it sounds like you want a second opinion, but I guess the question is, are you hoping that I’m gonna contradict what she told you? Or are you maybe secretly hoping that I’m going back up the advice that she gave you.

Chance: Where did that come from, hm? This have something to do with what you guys were talking about earlier?

Sharon: It’s just something that I’ve picked up on.

Chance: And what’s that?

Sharon: Well, I noticed that summer was very happy when she went to the concert with you the other night. She enjoyed that so much, she couldn’t stop talking about it. And I think it was more than just the music that she enjoyed.

Chance: Well, I think you might be reading a little too much into that. That was one of summer’s favorite bands.

Sharon: Then, how do you explain the way she lights up when you walk in the room? I think that summer has developed feelings for you.

Chance: And I think you’re reaching a bit, sharon. We’re nothing but friends.

Sharon: All right. Humor me then. If you and I were not going out, would you be interested in dating her?

Chance: I have no idea how to answer that question. I’ve never thought about it.

Sharon: Totally hypothetical.

Chance: Sharon, I have no idea. However, there is something I do know.

Sharon: What’s that?

Chance: That I’m dating you. I like what we have.

Sharon: Then, tell me, just what is it we have?

Nate: Nikki. How are you?

Nikki: Hello, nate.

Nate: I hope you’re not upset with me.

Nikki: Well, you did tell my husband that you thought I was drinking again, so I’m not real thrilled with you.

Nate: Okay. But was I wrong?

Victoria: Look at me, claire. You know something? Looking into your eyes is not difficult for me. It’s not. And supporting you, it’s even easier. And do you want to know why? Because I want what’s best for you. That’s the least that you deserve. Do you know something? The more that I get to know you, the more I’m around you, the more I witness all of this courage and strength that’s inside of you.

Claire: How can i believe that?

Victoria: You can believe it because it’s true. You saved my mother’s life. And for that, I’m gonna be forever grateful. And standing up to your aunt, that– that was a remarkable act of bravery. And you can trust me when I say, I am so proud of you.

Claire: And the lake house? I saw your faces when you looked at me. There was fear and anger. What I did and the way that you felt, it’s always gonna be in the back of my mind. And I can’t imagine it’s not gonna be in the back of yours too.

Victoria: No, it’s not. It’s not gonna be easy to forget, but that doesn’t mean that I’m not being honest with you right now. I have faith in you and the life that you can have. I know– I know that maybe it doesn’t seem that way now, but maybe that’s something that we can work on, together.

Claire: Maybe you can’t see it because the shock hasn’t worn off yet. You just found out that you have a grown daughter who you thought died all those years ago. When you realize that I’m not that sweet, innocent baby that was taken from you, you’ll see who I really am. You’ll realize that there’s– there’s nothing left. Just a horrible, broken person who tortured you and tried to kill you. When that happens, seeing that look in your eyes, it might just kill me.

Victoria: Claire, please don’t say that. Don’t even think it. I swear to you, your father and I would never look at you that way. Never.

Claire: That’s not a promise you can keep because you can’t predict the future.

Victoria: Well, neither can you. Don’t do this. Don’t shut us out. We just found you. I mean, give us a chance to get to know you.

Claire: I’m sorry. It’s too hard. Every time I see you and cole, I just get this– just this knot in the pit of my stomach bracing for when you hate me again. Your baby died. Your baby eve died that day that she was taken from the hospital. Claire is someone else. Angry and alone. Rejected and abandoned and… I don’t know how I get past that.

Victoria: Look, I know it’s not gonna be easy, okay? But you have to know, you have to know that you’re not in this alone. We’re there with you. And we’ll– we’ll get through it, no matter how long it takes. We’ll just– we’ll get through it, together.

Claire: I’m not strong or brave like you think I am. These things that you think I can do, I just– I can’T. You will always be the parents that abandoned me. And I’m always gonna be the person who tortured you and your family.

Victoria: I don’t think that. I don’t think that and neither should you.

Claire: Please, go. And never come back.

Victoria: I should just– I should let you rest. I– I shouldn’t have come by.

Claire: You’re not listening.

Victoria: I should’ve… look, claire, I think we just need to take this one–

Claire: Just go! Leave! Okay? And do not come back! I’m gonna tell them not to let you visit, okay? This is it.

Victoria: Claire, please. Don’t do this. Let me in. Let me– please let me help you through this. Please.

Nate: Nikki, I alerted victor out of nothing other than concern for you. It wasn’t about malice or any kind of retaliation for letting me go from newman. It was just a doctor’s healing instinct. I guess it’s something you never lose.

Nikki: Well, I do appreciate that. Uh, it’s just that we have had a few family difficulties lately. I’m not going to get into details, but suffice it to say that my family is aware and supportive of my journey. And I am concerned about them as well.

Nate: I’m certainly sorry to hear that. Look, if there’s anything I can do–

Nikki: Thank you, but, uh, we will be fine. There’s no need for you to worry any longer. We will take care of it, together.

Nate: Okay. And um, stay strong and take care of yourself.

Summer: I don’t know what kind of advice I want. That’s why I’m here. But I am sick of dancing around it. I’m sick of feeling confused and I’ve tried everything. I’ve tried distracting myself. Like throwing myself into marchetti and focusing on harrison and doing all those things and– every time I see chance, all of the feelings and– and the questions just creep back in.

Daniel: Well, it sounds like you caught yourself a hard case of infatuation.

Summer: And honestly, I can’t help but wonder if it does go both ways.

Daniel: Well, then my next question is, do you have any reason to think that he and sharon are not happy?

Chance: You think something’s going on between summer and me?

Sharon: No. No, of course not. I– I think I know you better than that.

Chance: What is it? Then why all the questions? Do you think I’m developing feelings for summer?

Sharon: Well, I guess I couldn’t blame you if you did. She’s a beautiful, smart, successful woman.

Chance: And so are you. If not more so.

Sharon: Well, thank you for saying that. But this isn’t about me being insecure or jealous.

Chance: Okay. Then, what’s it about? If I didn’t know any better, it almost feels like you’re trying to provoke some kind of response out of me so you can make a move. Is this your sneaky way of ending things between us?

Sharon: No, that is not what I’m doing at all. Trust me, chance, I adore spending time with you. All of that charm and passion rolled into one sexy package.

Chance: You have a pretty sexy package too.

Sharon: But, I have to be honest with you. I’m not really looking for a serious relationship right now. I’ve just been through a lot in the last few years and I finally feel like my life is settling down and I just love the way that it is right now.

Chance: Well, I hope I haven’t given you the impression that I’m pushing for anything because I’m perfectly happy with the way things are.

Sharon: Okay. Good. Because I feel the same way. But, I know you have a big heart to share and I know that your last relationship got cut short, so it would only be natural that you’re still on the path of trying to find that one big love. And the last thing that I wanna do is lead you on or hold you back.

Chance: Hey, stop. I need you to understand that I am right where I want to be, doing exactly what I want to do, with you.

Summer: They seem pretty happy whenever I see them together, but I actually had this very strange conversation with sharon earlier today about all of this.

Daniel: What?

Summer: Yeah. I– I– I don’t want to get into it, but she basically said that– that they’re kind of just hanging out and having fun. And I got the impression that they hadn’t even discussed any type of future together.

Daniel: Wow. I mean, that sounds a lot like where things stand with me and lily.

Summer: Okay. Well, then that’s why heather thought that she could test the waters with you. And you know what? Screw it. I– I’m gonna do the same with chance.

Nikki: These numbers look good. Let finance know the project is approved.

Audra: All right.

Victoria: I’m sorry to interrupt, but I need to speak with my mother, privately.

Audra: Yeah, of course. Excuse me.

Nikki: Hi, darling. Is everything all right? You look– you look a little anxious.

Victoria: First of all, mom, how are you feeling? Are you sure that you’re ready to be back here at work?

Nikki: Well, I thought that I was. I thought the office would be a good distraction.

Victoria: Did something happen?

Nikki: I almost drank earlier. I– I got very overwhelmed and thought that I couldn’t go another moment without it.

Victoria: You said almost.

Nikki: Well, I consider it a small victory that I was able to stop, but victoria, it was so close.

Victoria: Thank god. That really took a lot of courage.

Nikki: Oddly enough, it was nate who pulled me back.

Victoria: Nate? I don’t understand? How did that happen?

Nikki: I ran into him at society. I don’t think he knew I was about to take a drink or maybe he did. I don’t know. Have you had any recent contact with him?

Victoria: No, not with everything that’s been going on. Besides, I don’t think he’s over being angry at me.

Nikki: Well, he didn’t seem angry at all. In fact, he seemed genuinely concerned for my well-being.

Victoria: Well, that’s not surprising. Despite what dad thinks of him, he is a very kind and compassionate man.

Nikki: Darling, what is it?

Victoria: It’s claire. I feel like maybe I’m losing my connection with her before it had a chance to grow. Mom, I’m scared. I’m scared that I might be losing her again, but this time forever.

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Victoria: Oh, excuse me. Hi. Uh, I’m sorry. I don’t mean to bother you, but I have a question about a patient? That patient. Claire grace. Um, I’m victoria newman.

Therapist: Are you a relative?

Victoria: I’m her mother. She’s been sleeping a lot, hasn’t she? Has she said anything?

Therapist: We tend to do most of the talking, especially in the beginning.

Victoria: She seems to be shutting down. Shutting people out.

[ Sighs ] It scares me.

Lucy: [ Yawns ] Morning.

Daniel: Hey. Good morning. Wow, if I didn’t spend the night watching movies with you and your mom, I’d wonder why you look so rough.

Lucy: Okay, well, some of us are early birds, and some of us don’t like the taste of worms.

Daniel: That’s gross. It’s not that early.

Lucy: Um, where’s mom?

Daniel: She left after midnight.

Lucy: Oh, no fair.

Daniel: Well, you know, she was going to wake you up, but you just looked so asleep. Figured she’d talk to you later.

Lucy: Oh, I– I just assumed that she’d sleep over.

Daniel: Why would you say that?

Phyllis: Good morning. Hey, happy new year.

Christine: Hello.

Phyllis: May I have a cappuccino, please.

[ Sighs ] So, it was fun running into you last night before your evening with danny.

[ Christine chuckles ]

Christine: I’m glad you enjoyed it. Two people who enjoy and respect one another. I know mature relationships don’t really appeal to you, hence your dinner date with tucker mccall. Rather unsavory, even for you.

Phyllis: Like you care about my evening.

Christine: Oh, and like you really are sincerely happy danny and I had a nice new year’S.

Phyllis: I actually am very happy that he got to experience the kind of woman you actually are.

Christine: We had a spectacular night. It was an evening to remember. One that even you couldn’t ruin, no matter how hard you tried.

Daniel: You know, you still haven’t answered my question.

Lucy: What question?

Daniel: Why would you think that your mother would spend the night here? She has a place of her own.

Lucy: I don’t know. It was late. Old people get sleepy.

Daniel: Old people get sleepy, really?

Lucy: I mean, am I wrong? It was late and you two were both passed out on the couch. I just thought you were both down for the night.

Daniel: You, uh, didn’t think to maybe wake us up?

Lucy: What? No way. You two were so cute. Look, I even took a picture. Look, two ancient fossils preserved forever in the sedimentary layer sleeping through yet another new year’S.

Daniel: Very funny.

Lucy: You two are just so adorable, I couldn’t resist.

Daniel: Uh, yes, with even less energy than a couple of old dinosaurs, right? What? What’s wrong?

Lucy: No, nothing, nothing.

Daniel: Oh, wow, yeah, that was very convincing.

Lucy: Look, I know this will sound stupid, but I– I just was really hoping for us all to have breakfast together, just the three of us like the old times. That’s all.

Daniel: Hey, um, heather, I didn’t, uh–

Heather: I– I didn’t either. I– I don’t know what happened, but… you felt it, too, didn’t you?

Phyllis: You know, I am so sorry you see me as a threat.

Christine: Not at all what I meant.

Phyllis: Okay, well, ruining your evening wasn’t at all on my agenda, especially since I had an eventful new year’s eve planned for myself.

Christine: Your last minute plans with tucker, your little date. Comparing scandals must have taken hours.

Phyllis: Okay, well, say what you will about tucker mccall. I mean, he is provocative and he’s dangerous, but he knows how to have a good time.

Christine: Knowledge. Yeah, that’s important. It’s very powerful. Like, for example, I know that you made a move on danny. I also know it has nothing to do with any real feelings and everything to do with this ridiculous rivalry you continue to hold on to.

Phyllis: I’m sorry, rivalry? With who?

Christine: Jealousy, obsession, inability to move on. Call it what you want. You’re amazing to me, phyllis. You got your life back, your freedom, and instead of enjoying that success, you’re humiliating yourself by going after some guy that doesn’t even want you? I mean, you can’t take a hint. You don’t see the signs. This is a fatal flaw.

Phyllis: It sounds like you’re picking a fight with the wrong woman.

Christine: Just stop inserting yourself where you’re not wanted. Focus on your kids. Focus on your job. Log onto some dating app and bother some random stranger, but leave us alone.

Phyllis: [ Laughs ] Sounds like you’re afraid.

Christine: And you know what? You’re delusional if you think danny will ever think of you as anything other than a mistake he couldn’t get rid of.

Summer: Whoa, hey. Seriously? Is this the way that you two want to start the new year?

Victoria: Every time that we’ve come to visit, it just seems lately she’s– she’s asleep.

Therapist: It isn’t unusual for survivors of stressful situations or trauma.

Victoria: Well, would it be okay if I just sit with her, um, to talk with her? Look, I won’t try to force anything. I just feel like if she hears my voice and feels the presence of someone who cares about her…

Therapist: I’ll be back to check on you both.

Victoria: Thank you.

Summer: Okay, can you both just not–

Christine: Summer, I’m sorry, but your mom did break speed records when it came to ruining her resolution to become a better person.

Phyllis: Okay, well, how about I keep this one?

Summer: Wait, is this really how you want to start fresh?

Phyllis: I’m sorry that she’s afraid of a little friendly rivalry.

Christine: Over a human being. Danny is a person.

Phyllis: Are you saying he’s not a catch?

Christine: I’m done here. Um, danny’s waiting for me anyway. Happy new year’s, sweetheart. Good luck with that.

Phyllis: Oh, my god. That’s amazing. You see what she’s doing? She’s trying to provoke me on purpose.

Summer: So, what, you’re– you’re all in on this? You’re chasing after danny?

Phyllis: When did it become illegal or immoral to reconnect with a friend?

Summer: What kind of connecting are we talking about, mom?

Phyllis: Summer, a woman never kisses and tells.

Summer: You kissed him?

Phyllis: Yes. It was new year’s eve. I kissed him. Big deal. It was actually really nice.

Summer: Ugh, mom.

Phyllis: They’re not together, they’re not in a committed relationship. They just had dinner.

Summer: It doesn’t bother you that he has feelings for someone else?

Phyllis: No. It should actually bother her that he has feelings for me, okay? He has feelings for me. And since I’m, you know, the better option, he should go for it.

Summer: It doesn’t embarrass you to act like this?

Phyllis: Are you kidding me? I’m not embarrassed at all. You see, I’m single. She’s still married. Yeah, she should be embarrassed. She follows him around with her puppy dog eyes. Seriously. And until danny tells me he’s 100% not interested, I’m keeping my options open.

Daniel: Heather–

Heather: No. We don’t need to talk about this, because I–

Daniel: No, we have to talk about this, we should talk about this. We can’t have any kind of miscommunication or misunderstanding. It’s not good for us. It’s not good for lucy, it’s–

Heather: Daniel. I know.

Daniel: I’m with lily now. You know, it’s–

Heather: Okay, which is why it’s so crazy because I– I wasn’t thinking, I– I– it just– I don’t know the word. It felt natural.

Daniel: No, no, no, no. Don’t say that.

Heather: It did, it was like we transported to a different time when it was just us and it was– it was years ago, and we were so close and happy. Nothing had– I’m so– I don’t know.

Daniel: You’re talking about before I turned toxic and before I ruined everything. Look, I am glad that we were able to get past that. Your forgiveness, it means the world to me. It’s more than I deserve.

Heather: No, you’ve worked so hard. Lucy sees it and so do I. You’re– you’re your old self.

Daniel: No, I am not. That guy, he– he went down a black hole. And I can’t predict the future, but I don’t see me ever doing that again.

Heather: Which is wonderful.

Daniel: That also means that there’s no going back for me. I’m not that person anymore. We– we never got a– a chance at that happily ever after, you know?

Heather: But we had a glimpse, a really good one. And I got tangled in old memories.

Daniel: I get it.

Heather: We were each other’s forever for so long and I– we shared a lot.

Daniel: Yeah, we did. We probably got more happiness than most people ever get a chance at. But I am with lily now.

Heather: Which is why I hope she never hears about this ridiculous blunder of mine.

Daniel: No. No, no, no, no. Hey. It was nothing.

Lucy: Dad. Hey.

Daniel: Hey.

Lucy: Where’d you go? You were just a million miles away. Everything okay?

Lucy: I don’t know. It just– you were sitting there staring into space.

Daniel: Yes, what you were just witnessing was genius at work. I– I was thinking about my next project.

Lucy: Ah. Go, you.

Daniel: Is that a breakfast bar? No, no, that’s unacceptable. Give me that, give me that. This today is an abomination. I thought about what you said, and you know what, you’re right. We get one crack at this new year thing, so I think that we should have breakfast at the table with conversation.

Lucy: Are you making what I’m hoping you’re making?

Daniel: It is my specialty, so I think I kind of have to. I mean, family tradition, right?

Lucy: So pancakes?

Daniel: Pancakes!

Lucy: With bananas?

Daniel: If there’s another way, I don’t want to know about it.

Danny: Did I hear pancakes?

Daniel: Hey, you heard pancakes, yes. Uh, brunch at the table, romalotti style. The more the merrier.

Danny: Yes, we are doing the new year right. Fun.

Lucy: Oh, I’m starving, so make tons.

Danny: Yes, tons!

Daniel: There shall be tons.

[ Lucy chuckles ]

[ Phone chimes ]

Phyllis: You know, summer, I’m working for what I want and I feel good around danny. Let’s let him decide who he wants, who he chooses to be in his life. And he’s a creative artist, I’m sure he’s going to choose the woman who makes him laugh and brings joy to his life.

Summer: Okay, and then what?

Phyllis: Happiness. Mutual happiness.

Summer: No, seriously, mom, let’s play this out a little bit, what happens next? What happens when you do something that danny finds unethical or you pick another fight with christine, or you push danny to the edge just by being yourself? What happens then?

Phyllis: Danny is good for me. He’s a good influence in my life, so those things will not occur.

[ Summer chuckles ]

Summer: So, danny is a magic bullet that’s going to help you turn your life around? Mom, be for real, you haven’t even thought about danny since I’ve been alive. Something– something happened. Something made you decide to want him now.

Phyllis: You know, summer, when the universe puts something in your path, something so great, you can’t ignore it, and, my goodness, I’ll push against any woman who tries to get in my way regarding danny.

Summer: You’re dragging danny into your drama just to stick it to christine.

Danny: You must be a mind reader. Yeah, I was literally just about to call you and invite you over for pancakes.

Christine: Ah, is that what smells so good?

Danny: Yeah, we got a bunch of them. Daniel’s in there mixing things up with lucy.

Christine: I see. I need to drop by more often.

Danny: Oh, you definitely should. I mean, you never know what we are cooking up here. He’s making them with fresh bananas and lucy’s mixing mangoes and oranges into the juicer with who knows what. And let me tell you something. Uh, the music, well, is going to be–

Christine: Oh, pure magic.

Danny: Now with talk like that, you have to stay.

Christine: Well, uh, it sounds and it smells tempting and, um, I do want to spend more time with you.

Danny: Well, we should do it then.

Christine: Mm-hmm. I just– I have an errand to run.

Danny: On new year’s day? Well, I would say you’re all work and no fun, but last night would prove that theory wrong.

Christine: Yeah, it was spectacular, wasn’t it?

Danny: Yeah. Had an amazing night.

Christine: Me too. That’s why I’m here.

[ Danny laughs ]

Danny: Now, you’ve got me really interested.

Christine: Do you still like adventure?

Danny: I live for it.

[ Both laugh ]

Christine: I was, um, hoping you’d say that. And now, here’s the question. If you’re free this weekend.

Danny: I am.

Christine: Okay. Then, let’s run away together. Let’s get out of town, take a little trip.

Danny: Any place special in mind?

Christine: How about the lake?

Danny: Is there something happening at the lake?

Christine: Yeah, I’m hoping for some quiet time, a fireplace, no interruptions or distractions and then… we can figure out what happens next.

Victoria: I know. I know you’re probably scared and confused. You probably don’t know who to believe. Especially after everything that your aunt jordan did to you. And my mother, who’s your grandmother.

[ Victoria sighs ] Just want you to know that you’re not alone. There are so, so many people. Aunts and cousins and uncles and friends that want to fold you into their lives. Whenever you’re ready. There’s no rush. I mean, I know that this is all so new, and there’s a lot of work to do, but I’m ready, claire. And so is your father, cole. We just want– want to know you. And we want you to know the truth about who we are. We’re family. No, I know that it’s not going to happen overnight, I know that, but you’re strong. It’s in your dna. We’re here for you. I promise you that. You’re safe here with us. You have my word.

Danny: Are you asking me out on a date?

[ Christine sighs ]

Christine: If you have to ask, it’s not a good sign.

Danny: No, no, no, I just want to confirm my good luck.

Christine: No, no, I’m just so rusty at this. It’s been so long since I’ve asked someone on a date or– or away.

Danny: Well, I am glad it’s me.

Christine: Yeah, me too. As long as the answer is yes.

Danny: Yes. Absolutely. Definitely.

Christine: Yes. Okay.

Danny: Yeah. We’re going to do this.

Christine: Okay. All right. Um, I– I am going to plan everything, okay?

Danny: I’m really looking forward to it.

Christine: It’s going to be–

Danny: Incredible. I know.

Christine: Yeah. Incredible. It’s going to be so incredible. Okay, so just wait here and I’ll call you.

Danny: I’ll wait here. Yeah. Okay.

Christine: Okay, so let’s say– I mean, yep. Okay.

Danny: All right. Yes.

Christine: Oh! Happy new year.

Heather: Ha– happy new year.

Christine: Bye.

Heather: Bye.

Danny: Uh, come on in.

Heather: Oh.

[ Danny chuckles ]

Danny: So, how are burgers and rom-coms?

Heather: Very, very–

Lucy: Best new year’s ever. But mom, you really should have stayed over. There was plenty of room in my bed.

Heather: Oh! Yeah, no, thank you. Sharing a bed with you is like battling a ninja. It’s just dropkicks and all these arm flicks.

Lucy: Hey, you’re gonna miss my nighttime shenanigans when I go to college.

Heather: No, I won’T. Because I will be applying to universities with you.

Lucy: Oh.

Heather: Yeah, I could see it now. We could dorm together. We could apply for all the same classes. We could sit up in the dorm room all night, pulling all-nighters talking about boys.

Daniel: Boys? Who said boys? Who’s talking about boys? Hey, heather. Hi.

Heather: Hi. Um, is– is it okay, me being here?

Lucy: Well, I mean, of course. We couldn’t have banana pancakes without you.

Daniel: Right. Of course.

Phyllis: Maybe I just want to be in love, summer. It’s a natural human response and reaction to want to be in love. You know, to want the absolute best for someone and be the most important person in somebody else’s life.

Summer: Yeah, sure, that’s fair, but wanting something or– or someone doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re going to get it.

Phyllis: You know, here’s the thing about life after heartbreak. You– you say, “hey, all right, well, that didn’t work, I was all in. I was all in, and that didn’t work. All right, well, the fairy tale turned into a nightmare. No big deal, I’ll just move on with my life.” And you just figure, “all right, so I guess, um… no one’s going to want me again. I’m fine with it.” And you realize that no one’s going to make you feel so alive and no one will make you feel safe. So, you build up a bunch of walls to keep the interlopers out, right? And then, one sneaks in. And all of a sudden, your world has changed. And you look at yourself in the mirror and actually like what you see. You know? And then your heart skips a beat when you see him from across a room. And he’s looking at you and all of a sudden, you do feel alive. Oh, you feel so alive. And you’re laughing out loud again. And you’re listening to every stupid story that he tells because it’s the most fascinating thing in the world. And you are, in fact, in love, again.

Summer: Wow. Mom, if that’s really the way that you feel about danny.

Phyllis: Well, maybe I was talking about you and chance.

Summer: Are you serious right now?

[ Summer scoffs ] Why– why would you do that? Why would you try to turn this around on me? This isn’t about me. This is about you and the lines that you’re crossing, not me. Why would you bring up my situation and throw it in my face to deflect from your actions? I mean, that’s just messed up.

Phyllis: That’s not what I’m doing. I’m not dodging my own issues, okay? I’m not. I’m just telling you that when you have a real connection with someone, that the universe put it there, you can’t deny it, summer.

[ Summer scoffs ]

[ Phyllis sighs ] Life is so short. Summer, it is so short. You don’t get brownie points somewhere because you didn’t go after the thing that you really wanted. What’s happened to you? You used to be so brave. What’s happened?

Summer: I’m an adult who can control her actions.

Phyllis: You’re afraid is what you are. The old summer was passionate–

Summer: The– the old summer was entitled. No, she was a brat.

Phyllis: And filled with life is what the old summer was. The old summer would have never let chance walk away without telling him how she really felt, ever.

[ Summer scoffs ] Ever. Happy new year. I really, really hope it’s a good one for you.

Heather: Just don’t eat often off of this.

Danny: I– I got to say it, you have outdone yourself.

Daniel: Oof.

Danny: These pancakes, they rock on.

[ Daniel laughs ]

Daniel: Yeah, I don’t really like to toot my own horn, but maybe somebody else can get me a toot toot?

Lucy and heather: Toot toot.

Daniel: Thank you. Thank you very much.

Danny: Hey, when you get a minute, you mind writing down the recipe for me?

Daniel: Yeah, no, not at all. Right after you write down the recipe for your sauce for me.

Heather: They’re still doing this dance?

Lucky: Oh, yeah, some things never change.

Daniel: What’d you think? Pancakes as good as you remember?

Heather: Oh. Um.

Lucy: Hmm.

Heather: Hmm. No.

Daniel: No?

Heather: No. Because they were better. They were better. Did I scare you there? No, these tasted like, you know, like, when you wake up after a really cozy sleep and you’re just– you’re in a house where everything’s familiar and you hear the voices and the singing and the footsteps, and, you know, everyone’s going to wake up soon and be around the table and telling the same old jokes and laughing at the same stupid stories, making all the new memories. That’s what this tasted like. Home.

[ Daniel chuckles ] That was a lot for pancakes.

Daniel: No, no, I totally understand.

Heather: They were that good, guys.

[ All laugh ]

Sharon: I guess I could just smile and pretend I didn’t overhear you and your mother.

Summer: Talking about chance. Sharon, oh, my god, I– I– I– I’m so sorry.

Sharon: You’d be surprised the things I hear around this place.

Summer: I don’t suppose that we could just, um, pretend like that, uh, never happened? I– I really am beyond horrified.

Sharon: Oh, there’s no need.

Summer: No, um, it’s wrong and look, my mom doesn’t get that, but I do.

Sharon: Even if i hadn’t overheard, it’s very obvious. You enjoy being around him.

Summer: Well, I mean, yeah, chance is a nice guy, but I promise you, I haven’t, nor would I ever, do anything that would compromise your relationship or make either of you feel uncomfortable.

Sharon: It’s very mature of you, summer.

Summer: I’m trying.

Sharon: Well, I know how difficult it can be.

Summer: Sharon, you– you don’t have to answer this if you don’t want to, but I am wondering, um… are you in love with chance?

Daniel: You guys are sure I can’t help with anything?

Lucy: No, no, no, me and mom have it under control.

Heather: You cooked, so we clean, those have always been the rules.

Daniel: Well, it’s nice to know that some things don’t change. What?

Danny: You gonna explain that?

Daniel: What do you mean?

Danny: Take your pick, there’s so much going on. You’ve got your daughter playing matchmaker. At least, she hopes she is. And the way that you and heather are looking at each other.

Daniel: Uh, well, I wish i could tell you that you’re crazy and you’re seeing things, but…

Danny: But whatever’s happening here, daniel, you gotta straighten it out, and fast. Okay, you gotta let people know where they stand so there’s no miscommunications.

Daniel: Well, you just got this all figured out, don’t you?

[ Danny sighs ]

Danny: I’ve been around the block a time or six.

Daniel: Oh, I know. Oh, king of rekindled romances. How was your date with chris?

Danny: It went well. Yeah. So well, the fact that phyllis herself couldn’t send our night off the rails.

Daniel: What do you mean? What’d she do?

Danny: The story about how your mother tried to steal the new year is going to have to wait. I want to know what’s going on right now with you and heather.

Daniel: That was breakfast.

Danny: Right.

Daniel: It was.

Danny: Daniel, I have seen you fall in and out of love over the years. You’re a romantic. I can relate to that. You don’t take love lightly and you know what that means? That means that when you feel it, it’s hard to let it go.

Daniel: Dad, just because you and chris are giving things another shot doesn’t mean I’m going to do the same thing.

Danny: But does she know it?

Daniel: I have been very clear.

Danny: Have you? Really? Because if I can’t see it, are you sure heather can?

Heather: Breakfast was delicious.

Daniel: Well, I’m glad you could join us.

Heather: I gotta eat and run.

Danny: Oh, already?

Heather: Yeah, I’ve got some contracts needing my immediate attention and don’t want to blow the new job already.

Daniel: Right, but, I mean, you know, now at least you’ll have the energy to get the job done right?

Heather: Or take a nap because I’m so peacefully perfectly stuffed.

Lucy: Well, there’s a couch right here and it’s calling your name.

Heather: Okay, stop. She’s a bad influence. I’m going. I’m going.

Daniel: What about you? What’s your day look like?

Lucy: Leg day at the gym. Oh, wait, mom, can i catch a ride, actually? Right, I’ll get ready and I’ll be in the car in, like, five minutes, okay?

Heather: Hurry up.

Lucy: I’ll be like the wind.

Heather: Okay. All right. Well, that was, um, the best breakfast I’ve had all year.

Daniel: I’ll take it.

Heather: So, the rest of 2024 has a lot to live up to. Thank you for making a spot for me at your table.

Daniel: There will always be a place for you here.

Heather: That’s good to know.

Daniel: I, um, I would say have fun at work, but I don’t know if that’s possible on new year’s day.

Heather: It will be for me because being here with all of you this morning was a great way to start the year, so I’m good.

Daniel: Good. Me too.

Heather: Good.

[ Daniel laughs ] Yeah. Okay.

Daniel: Um, I’ll– I’ll see you out. You have a good day.

Heather: You as well. Bye.

Daniel: Bye. What? Look, I know what you’re going to say.

Danny: Does it sound something like, “what in the hell are you getting yourself into?”

Victoria: I wanted to bring you something. I– I didn’t know what you wanted. I don’t know what you’d like to do. I can’t wait to find out. I know you must be really scared, claire. And honestly, I don’t really know what comes next for us.

[ Victoria sighs ] But I am so grateful that you’re in my life. I don’t know if you’re asleep or if you can hear me. If I’m getting through to you at all. I’m– I’m just gonna leave these here.

[ Victoria sighs ] Well, there she is. Happy new year, claire.

Sharon: “Do I love chance?” Um, that’s a bit of a personal question, don’t you think?

Summer: Yes, it is. And it’s totally none of my business. I realize that.

Sharon: Thank you for understanding.

Summer: Well, I– i am asking, though, woman to woman, just to kind of know where things stand between you guys. Well, I can’t speak for chance, but we enjoy spending time together and talking, um, but we, uh, we don’t have any expectations or labels or pressure.

Summer: Sounds really nice, but pretty casual.

Sharon: Which is perfect for me right now because that’s about all I can handle. What my heart needs right now is to just have fun. I need to figure out who I am again. I’ve lived so many different lives. Wife, ex, widow, mother who has been through a terrible loss and all of my different career paths. My life is starting over for me again. I know how lucky I am to have this opportunity with my new company. My future is wide open and that’s all I want right now. That’s all that I have room for. Does that make sense?

Chance: Morning, ladies. Everything all right?

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Cole: Should we, uh, get some bubbly since we missed the countdown?

Victoria: Do you really want some?

Cole: Well, I just want to help take your mind off today. And if that means champagne, I’m in.

Victoria: Thank you. I– I really appreciate that. But honestly, I’m just really not in the mood after getting claire settled in.

Cole: Our daughter’s been through hell and back. You know, that was before jordan kidnapped her for round two at the cabin. I mean, the important thing is– is that she’s safe now. And we’re gonna do everything we can to keep her safe.

Victoria: But that’s what we said we were gonna do, didn’t we? We said we would help her. And then jordan came and took her again and she nearly killed her. I mean, how much more can one person take? I’m worried, cole. I’m– I’m scared. I’m scared that she’s slipping further away.

Claire: This is where I live now. This is where I might always live. There’s no one to believe in. No one to trust. Not aunt jordan, who said it was us against the world, but she lied. She saved herself at the lake house and left me to take the fall. Then broke me out of here only to try and kill me. That was the way she loved me. Maybe all I deserved. Victoria and cole. They say I’m theirs, but there’s fear in their eyes. That’s not love. It never will be. I have no one. I’m nothing and I always will be.

[ Nikki exhaling ]

Victor: My sweet baby. I removed the temptation, you know.

Nikki: You have to protect me from myself. Makes me feel a little mad. But I’m grateful.

Victor: I felt you get out of bed. My baby is struggling, aren’t you, hm?

Nikki: I don’t think I’m gonna make it this time.

Sharon: Wow, nick. I’m so sorry that you went through all of this. And I had no idea.

Nick: I mean, we barely got through the first ordeal. And then jordan tried to kill mom and claire all over again.

Sharon: But she’s locked up now?

Nick: Yes. Hopefully, for a very long time.

Sharon: And how is victoria holding up? I can’t imagine how hard this must be for her. Finding out that her daughter didn’t die. And eve– claire had a whole childhood, a whole lifetime really, being a part of jordan’s evil revenge plot.

Nick: Yeah. Can you imagine the emotional toll it’s gonna take on vic? I mean, to reconnect with her daughter, who has hated her mom her whole life?

Sharon: With time and patience and the right therapy, I’m sure that eventually, claire will get past her anger. And she’ll see her parents in a new light.

Nick: I wish you could be her therapist.

Victoria: What if it’s just too much? She’s already had so much to unpack with her doctors. Decades of brainwashing. And then, on top of that, her aunt turns completely against her as well.

Cole: That’s another reason to be grateful that jordan is now out of all of our lives, thanks to your mom. I mean, nikki is one brave, strong woman. She saved herself and she saved our daughter.

Victoria: I know that. I hate to think about what would have happened if mom hadn’t fought so hard. But I can’t stop thinking about claire and what it must have been like for her. Her aunt tried to kill her.

Cole: We just have to make sure that claire knows that she’s not alone. She’s got us.

Claire: They know I’m a monster. It’s in their eyes. I can’t see that look anymore. So, I just have to keep them away. Don’t let anyone get close. Not the doctor’s, not my parents. Stop! Don’t call them that. They are victoria and cole, not mom or dad, or my parents. They’re the people who might have died. And I’m the one who could have helped kill them. They wanted a sweet, perfect baby girl. That’s not me. I’m no one. They can’t love me. And I can’t love them. This is the way it’ll always be.

Victor: I’ll get you some tea so you can sleep, all right?

Nikki: I don’t wanna sleep. It just brings nightmares of jordan.

Victor: Okay. Well, then maybe we can stay up and watch the sunrise. How’s that?

Nikki: I remember when we used to do that. When we were much younger.

Victor: You know, I have an idea. We can play chess or cards. Or we can tell each other stories.

Nikki: Stories?

Victor: Yeah.

Nikki: After all these years, don’t you think we know each other’s stories?

Victor: No, baby. I love to hear your stories. Never enough of them, okay? Anything to help you get through the night. And tomorrow night and the night after. I’m here for you, my baby.

Nikki: You are my rock.

Victor: I’ll be here for you.

Nikki: I don’t know what I would do without you.

Victor: Mm.

Nikki: Do you remember the bad times? When I was at my worst?

Victor: Mm-hmm. Yep. I remember how angry I was with you when I realized how dependent you had become about alcohol, you know. I knew then you were trying to medicate the pain that you suffered from that riding accident. Look at all this booze. Do you think I’ve found it all? Or do you have some more stuff stashed all over the house? I bet you have hidden the stuff all over the house, haven’t you?

Nikki: I’m sorry.

Victor: Don’t you tell me that you’re sorry, for heaven’s sake. What the hell does that mean? You’re telling me that you wanna stop drinking, all the while you’re having vodka with orange juice! Are you so locked into this lifestyle that nothing matters to you? That your family doesn’t matter to you? Your children don’t matter to you? Your friends don’t matter to you? All that matters to you is this damn bottle! Right?

Nikki: That was a terrible day. But you were right. Even your anger didn’t stop me from drinking that day. But it didn’t stop you from helping me either. I mean, you could have walked out. But you didn’T.

Victor: Come here. I didn’t walk out on you then and I will not now. You are the love of my life, okay? I will always protect you, my baby. I will always protect you.

Sharon: Well, claire is in good hands. Memorial has some of the best psychiatric care in the country.

Nick: I know. I just– I hate seeing vic go through something like this. And I know you have a real gift helping people through tough times. And not just as a therapist, but as a friend.

Sharon: Well, in that case, why don’t you let me help you as a friend? You’re always looking after everybody. You’ve been through a trauma yourself. How are you holding up?

Nick: I’m fine. The knife wound is healing.

Sharon: And emotionally?

Nick: I’m good. Honestly, the only thing I’m worried about is my family. That is what keeps me up at night. I have to make sure they heal and get through this. And before you ask, that’s how I’m taking care of myself.

Sharon: Then, I won’t push. But you do know you don’t have to go through this alone.

Nick: I’m not alone. I’ve got friends. I’ve got friends like you. I’ve got an amazing family. We’re going to get through this. It will happen.

Adam: Well, look at us. Drinking champagne, like a normal new year’s eve.

Sally: Not like our first one.

Adam: I specifically remember saying no to a new year’s eve date that year.

Sally: And we didn’t celebrate new year’s eve. There was not a noisemaker or a piece of confetti to be seen.

Adam: It was just decorations from every other holiday.

Sally: And we watched north by northwest.

Adam: Because of your cary grant fixation.

Sally: Well… and I didn’t serve champagne.

Adam: No, of course not. It was– it was– it was vodka and caviar.

Sally: I adhered to your rules.

Adam: Mm… you found a loophole.

Sally: Well, I would argue that neither of us are big on doing what other people do.

Adam: Well, you got me there.

Sally: And I’d also say that neither of us wanted to spend new year’s alone.

Adam: Not then and not now. You know what? I think that we should turn the clock back to 11:59 and 45 seconds.

Sally: Right now?

Adam: Yeah. I mean, it’s so clichéd to celebrate new year’s at actual midnight with the crowd and all the noise. I mean, look at this place. We nearly have it all to ourselves.

Sally: So, you’re suggesting a loophole?

Adam: I am.

Sally: Okay. Yeah, let’s do it. Ready?

Adam: Uh-huh. Ten, nine.

Sally: Eight, seven.

Adam: Six, five.

Both: Four, three, two, one.

Adam: Happy new year, sally.

Sally: Happy new year, adam.

Adam: You know, we have come this far on the whole traditional new year’s eve thing. We’re just missing one thing.

Sally: And what’s that?

Adam: We kiss.

Nikki: You didn’t give up. You got me to go to rehab.

Victor: But you did the hard work. You got sober.

Nikki: Yeah. It worked for a while. Then, maggie and deacon happened.

Victor: Oh, for heaven’s sake. I forgot those two psychos. They were trying to ruin your life, but they didn’t now, did they?

Nikki: You were there for me then too.

Victor: Yes. I brought you something. It’s a birthday gift.

Nikki: Victor. You just bringing me here. I mean, coming all this way is– is the best gift you could have given me.

Victor: Just open it.

Nikki: If you insist. It’s lovely.

Victor: It’s a chinese symbol of courage and strength. So if you ever need any of that, you just take a look at this, okay?

Nikki: I will.

Victor: Come here. This is more difficult for me than it is for you, I think.

Nikki: No.

Victor: I want you to know, my sweetheart, that no matter what happens to us and has happened to us, and a lot of things have happened to us, but your strength and my strength, but your strength primarily, have held our family together. And it will continue to do that, okay?

Nikki: Courage and strength.

Victor: Mm-hmm.

Nikki: You knew what I needed to hear at that moment.

Victor: Yes, my sweet love. It’s who you are. We got through it. You got sober and you will do it again. We work for this as a family, okay? I have a lot of plans for 2024. A lot of plans for our whole family. Come here.

Victoria: I think that we just have to accept that there’s no way of making up for what we lost with claire. We just have to move forward.

Cole: You’re right. She needs us. Now, all that really matters is taking care of her.

Victoria: Do you wanna know something? You have been such a positive force for me through all of this. You’ve really helped me to stay focused on what’s important.

Cole: Our daughter.

Victoria: Yeah.

Cole: Yeah.

Victoria: Gosh, what a way for us to, uh, to reconnect. I mean, it’s been such a long time since we’ve seen each other.

Cole: Yeah, too long. I don’t think we ever really got over losing baby eve. I know I told claire not to go down this road, but she’s right. I just can’t help but think how different things might have been. You know, if jordan hadn’t taken our daughter and would raising her have brought us back together? And how much would things have changed for us? For all of us?

Sally: You’re pushing it again.

Adam: Well, you know, me. I can’t help myself when it comes to you.

Sally: There. One legitimate new year’s eve kiss.

Adam: Fair enough. But just to be clear, this does not count as the date that you agreed to. Which technically, I don’t think we’ve had yet.

Sally: I would have to check the fine print because I do seem to recall that we did have one dinner, as well as a lunch.

Adam: Okay, you may be right. Which means… are we dating?

Sally: Definitely not yet. And also, pushing.

Adam: Hey, don’t blame me. Okay? I’m just– I’m wrapped up in all this excitement of actually celebrating a new year’S. It’s a new beginning. It’s a new opportunity.

Sally: I’m really excited for 2024. After all these long days and late nights, I think my business is ready to take off and I’m just finally feeling like my old self.

Adam: You got that spectra energy back? I’m really glad to hear that. I think 2024 is going to be a great year for me as well.

Sally: How so?

Adam: Well, my relationship with my father is actually good. It’s on a positive upswing. And call me pushy, but I’m optimistic about us. I think we’re on the cusp of a really great second act.

Nikki: Morning, darling.

Victor: Hi, my sweetheart. My baby. Hi, my baby. Oh, come here. What a beautiful morning it is, you know. I’m just sorry we didn’t stay up long enough to watch the sunrise.

Nikki: I’m not. I finally got some sleep.

Victor: Good.

Nikki: Thanks to drifting off on your arms down here. It’s the first time I haven’t had any nightmares since this whole thing started.

Victor: I am very happy to hear that. I really am. Why are you dressed for work? Why don’t you take the day off? You and I can walk around the ranch. Thank the good lord for all the blessings.

Nikki: Well, that sounds lovely.

Victor: Yeah.

Nikki: Can I have a rain check? ‘Cause I think it will be good for me to be at work. It’s a new year. I can have a fresh start. In fact, I’m gonna be going to a morning A.A. Meeting on the way.

Victoria: Mom, dad. Happy new year.

Nikki: Hi, sweetheart.

Victor: Hi, sweet girl.

Victoria: Hi, dad.

Nikki: Well, what brings you by at this hour?

Victoria: You. I wanted to check on you and see how you’re doing. It’s good to see you looking so well.

Nikki: Oh, thank you. I am doing much better, thanks to your father. In fact, I’m on my way out to a meeting.

Victoria: Great.

Nikki: Will I see both of you at the office?

Victoria: Mom, are you sure you’re ready to go back to work? I mean, you know, nobody would begrudge you for taking a little time off after everything you’ve been through.

Victor: I said the same thing.

Nikki: Well, that’s true. But, uh, your father has reminded me that I have faced worse and gotten through it, so I intend to do it again.

Victor: I think you already are.

Victoria: You two. You’re both such an inspiration, the way you’re always there for each other.

Nikki: The way we’re all there for each other.

Victor: You know, I think we all know that we love each other. And we’ll overcome any kind of difficulties that life will throw at us.

[ Sally sighing ]

[ Phone ringing ]

Adam: Hey there. How was the rest of your night?

Sally: I went straight to sleep. You cured my restlessness.

Adam: So, I bored you? Is that what you’re saying?

Sally: You are a lot of things, but boring is not one of them. How about you?

Adam: Uh, pretty much the same. Woke up ready to tackle 2024. But seriously, thank you for salvaging new year’s eve for me.

Sally: Well, that’s actually why I was calling. I wanted to thank you, formally. I was wondering if you were free tonight for dinner?

Adam: As in a date? Or is this another loophole?

[ Sally chuckling ]

Sally: No. No, just a real honest-to-goodness date.

Adam: Um, let me check my schedule.

Sally: Oh, excuse me. I didn’t realize you were so popular.

Adam: Hey, what a coincidence. I’m free. I can’t wait.

I have type 2 diabetes,

Cole: Hey.

Victoria: Hey. How is she?

Cole: She’s sleeping.

Victoria: We never got to watch her sleep like this. All those years that we could have argued over bedtime, read her stories, soothed her when she was sick.

Cole: Hey. We agreed. There’s no looking back, only forward.

Nikki: And I haven’t been sleeping because I’m scared of the nightmares. Drinking always used to mask those painful feelings and anxiety. Well, that’s the fallacy, right? We know that that is not true. It just makes the thoughts worse and then we need to drink more. Okay. Today’s gratitude list. Last night, my husband stayed up with me so that I wouldn’t have to be alone for those thoughts and feelings. I know, right? He is my rock. He’s always been my rock. And as grateful as I am to have him, I know that I can’t lean on him to get through this. He– he can’t keep me sober. I know that. I only– I can do it. And what’s frustrating is so many people in the world think that it sounds simple. Just don’t take a drink. We know that it’s not that easy, don’t we? I am not gonna white knuckle this. If I don’t wanna be a dry drunk, I have to wrap my mind around what happened to me. There’s a lot of demons that I have to face if i wanna get sober.

Adam: I can’t believe that all of this is going on. All of you. You nearly died. And nick, the, uh, knife wound. That was the personal matter that you couldn’t tell me about?

Nick: Yeah, there’s kind of been a lot going on. I haven’t exactly been in the mood for sharing.

Adam: What are you talking about? I’m your brother and– and I’m your son. I mean, how could you keep me in the dark about this? Whether you like it or not, I’m a part of this family. Is it too much to ask to be kept in the loop about something this big?

Victor: Stop it, right there. We called you in as a family. Want to fill you in.

Adam: And victoria has a grown child that she thought was dead this entire time? I mean, I– I can’t even imagine how she must be feeling. Is she okay to work?

Nick: Do not start with that, adam.

Adam: It’s out of simple concern. There’s no ulterior motives–

Victor: Guys, will you stop it now? Once and for all, we work together as a family. As one, as a unit. That’s how we have survived all these years. And we will continue to survive. Not the two of you arguing. I’m tired of it!

Sharon: Okay. One black coffee to go.

Victoria: Thank you.

Sharon: And I don’t wanna step out of line or anything, but nick told me about what happened. Everything. How are you holding up?

Victoria: To be honest, I’m not sure.

Sharon: Well, if you ever want someone to talk to, don’t hesitate to ask.

Victoria: I appreciate that. Actually, do you have a couple of minutes?

Sharon: Of course.

Victoria: I feel like I don’t know what I’m doing or what to do.

Sharon: Well, I imagine that’s not a familiar feeling for you.

Victoria: No, it’s– it’s not.

Sharon: Well, why don’t you start with what you do know?

Victoria: Cole and I would really love to find a way to be able to connect with claire. But I just don’t know how to even start with that. And she– she was raised hating us and thinking that we abandoned her. I mean, how do you undo all of that?

Sharon: Don’t think of it as undoing it. Think of it more as showing her who you really are. And that’s not gonna happen overnight.

Victoria: True. It’s really hard being patient. We’ve already lost so much time with claire.

Sharon: My biggest advice, you have to take care of your own psyche. This is gonna be hard on you too.

Victoria: Yeah. Thank you. I’m actually– I’m starting to realize that.

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Sharon: Um, I know that work can be a distraction during tough times like these, but have you thought about taking some time off?

Victoria: You know how it is at newman.

Sharon: Yes, I do. Which is why I think you should consider it. You said yourself you’ve already lost so much precious time with your daughter. Don’t lose anymore.

Nikki: Hello, everyone.

Nick: Mom. Happy new year.

Nikki: Thank you.

Nick: How are you feeling?

Nikki: Oh, much better. One step at a time, of course, but I’m optimistic.

Nick: Well, if there is anything I can do.

Nikki: Thank you, son.

Adam: Dad and nick filled me in on everything that’s going on, so if I can help, just say the word.

Victor: I was just talking to the boys about the importance of working together in the new year.

Nikki: Well, I hope that’s possible.

Adam: Yeah, it’s at the top of my resolution list, so you won’t get any trouble out of me.

Cole: Hey. I know you gotta get your rest. Lord knows you have to be exhausted after all of this, but I hope it’s not more than that. I hope that you’re not going someplace. Someplace inside. Someplace where we can’t help you. I want to tell you a story I never got to tell you. Once upon a time, there was a little girl and her parents couldn’t wait for her to be born. They had hopes and dreams for her. And– and what their lives would be like with her. Maybe we can finish that when you wake up? Your mom and I, we’ll both be here. We’re gonna be here for you. For all of it.

Victoria: Is this a family meeting that I didn’t know about?

Adam: Dad and nick filled me in on everything that’s going on. I am so sorry. How are you holding up?

Victoria: I’m doing okay under the circumstances. Thank you.

Nick: How’s claire?

Victoria: She’s sleeping. Cole’s gonna call me when she wakes up. Actually, I’m glad that you’re all here. I’ve, uh, I’ve made a decision. I am taking a leave of absence to devote myself to claire’s recovery.

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Kevin: Should I go with sinatra to get things started? Maybe something classical? Ooh, or poppy. Lots of energy, love in the air kind of deal.

Chloe: You know, I think that you will make the right choice in the moment because that’s just kind of how amazing you are.

Kevin: I am, aren’t I?

Gloria: You guys, you might ask my advice. After all, I planned your brother and lauren’s wedding all those years ago and it was flawless, if I do say so myself.

Kevin: You always do.

Gloria: I’m just– oh gosh, are those hellebores mixed in with those peonies?

Chloe: I uh– I don’t know.

Gloria: Just be very careful because the sap is toxic.

Kevin: Nobody knows toxic like my mother.

Gloria: I am only trying to help.

Kevin: If you want to help, mom just help.

Gloria: I am. I am multitasking. I’m a content creator now. And my followers want what they want and they can’t get enough of me.

Kevin: Oh, some of us have had more than enough.

Chloe: You know what? We’ve got everything under control. And I think everything looks gorgeous given the time that we had to put it all together. And I mean, isn’t it just so romantic? Lauren and michael renewing their vows on the stroke of midnight.

Kevin: Totally.

Gloria: Angel, when was the last time you did something romantic for chloe?

[ Kevin chuckling ]

Chloe: Oh, last night, he did the dishes.

Gloria: And what is romantic about that?

Chloe: He did it with his shirt off.

Kevin: It doesn’t get much more romantic than that.

Gloria: Oh, spare me.

Lauren: Ah, thank you, darling.

Michael: How is it that you’re even more beautiful than when we first walked into this place.

Lauren: It must be because I have the love of the most amazing man I’ve ever known.

Michael: Good answer.

Lauren: So, why didn’t we think to do this before?

Michael: Eating dinner?

Lauren: No, silly. Renewing our vows on new year’s eve?

Michael: Oh, well, at the stroke of midnight, you will be my one and only wife, all over again.

Lauren: It’s inspired.

Michael: You, me, new year’S. What more could you want?

Lauren: Absolutely nothing.

Michael: I can’t think of a more perfect way to spend the new year.

Danny: I can’t tell you how incredibly happy I am that I’m spending new year’s eve with you.

Christine: So am I. And I– I feel like I should apologize for earlier.

Danny: Why?

Christine: I– I– I just feel like I upset you when I asked you if there was a part of you still interested in phyllis?

Danny: Hey, I thought we settled that?

Christine: No, we did. We did. And– and you’re right. We’re in a really good place. I’m in a really good place and I have you to thank for that. When this year started, I, um, I couldn’t see past the sadness of my marriage ending. And now us reconnecting, I mean, it’s just, it’s something that I never expected and it means so much to me because you know, you’ve given me a sense of– of peace and– and hope that I never thought I’d have again. And I don’t know, things just feel right for the first time in a really long time.

Danny: The beautiful girl that I fell in love with a long time ago is– is right here in front of me. We’ve come a long way, haven’t we?

Christine: Yeah.

Danny: And I– I can’t wait to see what the future holds.

Daniel: Oh, wow.

Danny: Oh, hey.

Daniel: Hey, hello.

Christine: Hey. Happy new year.

Daniel: Ah, happy new year. You know, I’d say that I hope I’m not interrupting, but I can see that I definitely am. Maybe we should go old school, do a little necktie on the doorknob action?

Danny: That’s a great idea.

Tucker: I think you might be right. I’ve been thinking genoa city is getting a little too suffocating for me. It might be time to kiss it goodbye.

Ashley: Of course. Things are getting difficult, so you have to run away.

Tucker: Maybe if we ignore her, she’ll go away.

Ashley: What about that sweet little boy? Dominic loves you.

Tucker: Yeah, well, he’s a party of one. It’s hard to stay in a place where everyone else can’t stand you.

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Ashley: Phyllis, would you mind excusing us? I have some business to discuss with mr. Mccall.

Phyllis: Sure. Happy new year.

Ashley: Happy new year. So, are you really leaving town?

Tucker: What would you care if I did?

Daniel: You know, why don’t I give you guys a little space? I’m gonna come back later.

Danny: No, no, no, no. Look, uh, cricket and I were just on our way to dinner, and, um, well, we got sidetracked.

Daniel: Yeah. No. I– I saw.

Christine: Hey, why don’t you join us for dinner?

Danny: Yeah.

Daniel: Thank you. Um, but no. Um, I actually have big plans for this evening.

Danny: Really?

Daniel: Mm-hmm. I’m gonna start the night off with a little video chat with lily. And then I was thinking about maybe watching a romcom or two or three and totally pigging out on junk food.

Christine: Ah, junk food and romcoms.

Daniel: Yeah, it’s the best. You gotta pair the right junk food with the right movie though. Like you– you would never do popcorn and moonstruck. No, that’s pizza territory. Otherwise…

Christine: It does sound kind of fun, so…

Daniel: Well, you’re welcome to stay. I mean, you’re standing there with my dad who happens to be an expert on the subject.

Christine: It’s your fault.

Danny: Hey, what can I say? New year’s eve gigs on the road. What? Eating junk food. Watching romcoms. This is like a romalotti tradition, right?

[ Knock on door ]

Daniel: Hang on. Hey, what is this?

Heather: Lucy mentioned you didn’t have plans.

Lucy: So, romcoms and junk food.

[ Daniel mouthing ]

Danny: I told you.

Christine: Yeah.

Michael: To my darling wife. You dazzle me more with the passing of every year.

Lauren: Ah, thank you, sweetie.

Michael: Don’t look now. This is our night.

Lauren: Yeah, but she is our friend. And in fact, daniel wanted us to talk to her.

Michael: You’re right. Phyllis!

Phyllis: Hey, you two look cozy.

Michael: Please, join us.

Phyllis: Well, you know, I don’t wanna intrude.

Michael: Come on.

Lauren: We want you to.

Phyllis: All right. Okay, then. Dirty martini, two olives. Two, two, two.

Lauren: So, are you ready to ring in the new year? I hope you’re free because we have some big–

Phyllis: I’m not doing the new year this year.

Michael: Well, I hate to tell you phyllis, but the new year’s coming, whether you participate or not.

Phyllis: Well, I disagree. What I’m gonna do is I’m gonna go to sleep and when I wake up, I’m gonna hope that 2024 was better than this year, for me.

Michael: You had a bad year. But yeah. Okay, you had a disastrous year, right?

Phyllis: Yeah. Uh-huh.

Michael: But that doesn’t mean you can’t ring in 2024 and raise a glass to better days ahead.

Phyllis: I don’t know. I don’t think that downing a glass of champagne or a bottle for that matter is gonna change the way I feel. So, I’m not gonna bother.

Lauren: So what happened to can do phyllis? You know, uplifting, positive, changing things for the better phyllis.

Phyllis: I’m still changing things for the better phyllis, that’s for sure. But sometimes, you know, you try and the universe just kicks you in the teeth.

Lauren: Are you talking about danny?

Phyllis: Um, why would you say that to me?

Michael: Daniel might have mentioned something.

Phyllis: Oh, did he? So, you guys are talking behind my back? ‘Cause that’s what friends do, right?

Lauren: Only when they’re concerned.

Phyllis: Okay. Well. Ah, thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Mm-hmm. You don’t have to be concerned about me. So, what did my son tell you?

Michael: That he’s worried about you.

Phyllis: Well, it’s not me you should be worried about. It’s danny.

Michael: Daniel said you had a private talk with danny and I’m guessing from this mood of yours that it didn’t turn out well?

Phyllis: Why can’t danny see that christine isn’t right for him? You know, I mean, really, it’s embarrassing. She comes over, you know, knocking on his door, out of the blue, looking at him with these puppy dog eyes. I mean, it’s truly, truly pathetic.

Lauren: Wow. All this concern for danny.

Phyllis: Yeah.

Lauren: Yeah. You wouldn’t be interested in having him for yourself, would you?

Phyllis: I’m sorry, what? Why would you say that? We are– we are– we are just co-parents. We’re friends.

Michael: Are you sure you’re not falling into that awful habit of being competitive with christine?

Phyllis: I’m not competitive with christine. And why is it that all the time people think big bad phyllis is after scrawny, little, scrawny, skinny christine? Why do people think that? I mean, it’s ridiculous. Yes. Maybe danny is drawn into, you know, all these feelings for christine because it’s familiar. I mean, honestly, she has jumped from one, not even done marriage, to an ex.

Michael: Why? Why is it ridiculous? I mean, after all these years, if the flame is still there, there could be some real emotion between these two people–

Phyllis: Okay. There’s no flame. There’s no flame. Seriously? Real emotion? It’s nothing. Like I said, it’s familiar, you know? But it’s nothing romantic, nothing like what he could have.

Lauren: Honey, why are you pursuing this?

Phyllis: Well, who says I’m pursuing anything?

Ashley: Look, I don’t care what you do or where you go, but devon and dominic might.

Tucker: This again. What is it with you? You blew any chance I had of a relationship with devon the minute you decided to destroy my reputation.

Ashley: Do you ever take responsibility for the things you do, ever? Because you brought this on yourself and you know it. You were coming after jabot, and you– you left me no choice. Look, I get it. There’s no hope for us. But there is hope for you and devon and dominic unless you–

Tucker: You don’t know when to stop, do you?

Ashley: Listen…

Tucker: You talk this big game about being so concerned about my relationship with devon and then you dropped this bomb which has essentially destroyed my relationship with devon. So what makes you think you– that I could trust anything you say now? What makes you believe that you could talk me into sticking around this damn town? Want the power of 5 serum benefits in 1?

Ashley: Clearly, whether you stay in town or leave has nothing to do with me.

Tucker: Yeah, that’s right. Nothing I do from this point forward is going to have anything to do with you.

Ashley: I know that dominic and devon need your–

Tucker: Can you hear anything I’m saying to you?

Ashley: Yes, I’ve heard it all. I know devon wants nothing to do with you, but it doesn’t mean you just run away. You have to fight for the people you love. How do you not know that? You can’t just run. Unless being a father and a grandfather means nothing to you?

Tucker: Being a father and a grandfather means everything to me. But you took a match to it! You! Right after you broke my heart.

Ashley: So what are you gonna do?

Tucker: You destroyed everything that mattered to me.

Ashley: What are you gonna do, tucker? Are you gonna throw a glass of wine? Are you– are you gonna toss a chair? Are you gonna do that? Just like it’s gonna be paris all over again?

Tucker: What does that mean?

Ashley: You know what? When you stormed out of that restaurant, I promised myself I was never gonna let you frighten me again.

Tucker: I don’t want you to be frightened. What?

Ashley: You were fine with it that night, weren’t you?

Tucker: I would never be violent toward you, ashley.

Ashley: Oh, so you don’t think that throwing a chair and smashing a wine glass in a restaurant wasn’t violent?

Tucker: There was no smashing of wine glasses. I– I didn’t throw– what are you talking about?

Lucy: This scene is so goofy.

Daniel: Mm-hmm. It doesn’t get any better than this.

Lucy: No, I mean, well, unless we watched another movie.

Daniel: Yeah, we could do that.

Heather: A second one? You know your dad always falls asleep before the first movie is over.

Daniel: What? I do not.

Both: Yes, you do.

Lucy: And you snore.

Daniel: Wow. Wow. Thank you. I’m feeling a little outnumbered here.

Heather: Cheers to that.

Daniel: You know what? I’m gonna prove it to you. I’m gonna stay up for a second movie tonight. Yeah. No, it is. New year’s eve. We do have some ringing in to do, but I get to pick the movie. And since it was just christmas, we can watch my favorite christmas movie, die hard.

Heather: No, no, that’s not a christmas movie.

Daniel: Uh-uh. Christmas tree. Happy ending. Christmas movie.

Heather: Bombs and blood, not a christmas movie.

Daniel: Okay. Lucy, is die hard a christmas movie?

Lucy: Um, yeah. Total christmas movie.

Heather: Traitor.

Daniel: Yippee-ki-yay, darlin’.

Heather: Okay. Now, I am feeling outnumbered. But are you sure it’s not too, you know, scary?

Lucy: Mom. I was seven.

Heather: And insisting to sleep right between us and you wouldn’t move the entire night.

Phyllis: The only thing I’m going to be pursuing is a healthy relationship with the father of my child. Okay? I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but danny and I, since he’s been back in town, have become quite close. While everybody else here curses my name and walks the other way when they see me, he’s been loving and supportive and caring. He’s really given me a boost. I’m returning the favor. That’s all I’m doing.

Michael: Ah, save him from himself.

Phyllis: Or something much worse.

Christine: Danny, you okay?

Danny: Yeah, um… hey, um, why don’t we go somewhere else, huh?

Christine: Oh, not a chance.

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Tucker: Yeah, I yelled. I made a scene. No doubt about it, but violent? I think the most physical thing that happened was I– I tipped over a wine glass accidentally. And I may have pushed aside a chair as I left.

Ashley: Are you kidding me? This is how you’re choosing to remember it. Are you–

Tucker: That’s what happened.

Ashley: Okay. Well, maybe that’s why you’ve been such an ass since I came back from paris. You’re making nothing of it. I mean, you are– you are not acknowledging anything that you did.

Tucker: I’m not gonna acknowledge something that didn’t occur.

Ashley: This is unbelievable.

Tucker: And I apologize for what did occur. The yelling, the scene. Does that not count for anything?

Ashley: No. Not unless you’re gonna admit to the truth.

Tucker: What is this? Is this– is this another one of your games? Are you trying to drag my name further through the mud? Spread some lie that I’m violent?

Ashley: Everything I said about you is true. And you’re just pissed off because you can’t put your spin on it like you always do.

Tucker: You know what? We’re done. We’re done. Why don’t you run along to that family that means so damn much to you? I’m sure you have plans to toast my downfall.

Ashley: Don’t flatter yourself, tucker. We’re not gonna be thinking about you at all tonight.

Tucker: Fantastic. You have a nice life.

Ashley: Are you really gonna deny that you were that violent in paris? You’re gonna deny that? So, I’m the delusional one?

[ All chuckling ]

Lucy: That is so lily. I mean, when you were telling your dad jokes and she laughed so hard she got the hiccups.

Daniel: I’m sure she’ll love that you held on to that. Um, also just for the record my jokes aren’t dad jokes.

Lucy: Oh, they totally are.

Heather: They are. Ooh, ooh, ooh. Cease fire, cease fire. Popcorn is too delicious. Thank you. I’ll take it.

Lucy: I’ll get you back. So, how is lily? How’s mattie?

Daniel: Well, mattie has been through a lot. You know, she lost her mentor. She was almost hurt by that fire, so there’s just been a lot of trauma.

Lucy: Yeah, that’s awful.

Daniel: She’s gonna be withdrawing from school for the rest of the quarter. And lily, you know, she just wants to stay with her. She’d like her to get some professional help, but until then, she’s not gonna leave her side.

Heather: I don’t blame her. You know, that’s what moms do.

Daniel: And lily is the best. Right up there with present company.

Heather: Yeah. That was a nice save, huh?

Lucy: Yeah.

Heather: Well, I guess, uh, lily will probably be out west for a little while, huh?

Daniel: Mm-hmm. I’m actually gonna try and move some stuff around in my schedule so I can get out there and spend next weekend with them. Maybe even stay a little bit longer.

Heather: Oh, that’s– that’s wonderful.

Lucy: Come on. We’re gonna miss the best part.

Heather: You guys and the popcorn.

Christine: Happy new year.

Danny: Happy new year.

Michael: Happy new year to you too.

Lauren: Ooh, that bracelet is beautiful.

Christine: Oh, thank you. A christmas present from danny.

Lauren: You have very good taste.

Christine: He got me a similar one on our honeymoon in wailea, but I lost it years ago and he remembered how much I loved it and got me this one. So, do you have any special plans to ring in the new year?

Lauren: Actually, we do. We are gonna renew our vows at the stroke of midnight.

Christine: Oh, that’s a fantastic idea.

Danny: How romantic.

Phyllis: Wait, you– you didn’t tell me this.

Lauren: Well, I tried, but the conversation somehow got hijacked.

Michael: That’s why we asked what you were doing. We wanted you to join the festivities. No matter how much you hate the new year, we know you love us.

Lauren: So, come on, you gonna join us?

Phyllis: Well, I– I’d like to, but yeah, I have a date.

Michael: You said you weren’t doing anything?

Phyllis: No, I did not. I said that I was not going to ring in the new year. That doesn’t mean that, you know, I don’t have a non-new year date.

Christine: With who?

Phyllis: Um, him. Him. There he is now.

Lauren: Tucker?

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Phyllis: Yeah. Uh, tucker. Hey! Right here.

Tucker: Hey, what’s up? Hi.

Christine: Hi.

Tucker: Hi.

Phyllis: So, um, are– are we still on for later?

Tucker: Yes. Yeah, nothing’s changed on my end. But we didn’t work out. Am I picking you up or…

Phyllis: However you want. I mean, I could come to you.

Tucker: Perfect. Sounds like a plan.

Phyllis: All right. I’ll see you then.

Tucker: Oh, you look great.

Phyllis: Oh, thanks.

Tucker: I’m really looking forward to it.

Danny: We’re gonna go grab a drink in the lounge before dinner. And, uh, hey, it was so great seeing you all. And, uh, congratulations again on the vow renewal.

Christine: Oh, I’m so happy for you guys.

Michael: Thanks.

Lauren: Thank you.

Danny: We’ll see you, okay?

Lauren: What is wrong with you?

Michael: Please don’t tell us that you’re gonna spend new year’s eve with that low life instead of coming to your best friend’s vow renewal.

Lauren: Was that even real? Did you just orchestrate that whole thing to make danny jealous?

Phyllis: Why? Of course, it was real. Tucker has a business proposal and I’m going to hear him out.

Lauren: Wonderful. Do it tomorrow, during business hours.

Michael: And tell him there’s not a chance in hell that you would work with him. Because there isn’t, is there?

Phyllis: Of course… not.

Michael: Huh. Well, good. Now that we’ve got that cleared up, please don’t disappoint us by making a point with danny that you insist you’re not making.

Phyllis: Right. I– I will– I will try to come. You guys know I love you, right?

Michael: We do.

Lauren: Yes. And that is why we would like you to be there to share in our happiness.

Phyllis: I will try to be there. Like I said.

Lauren: Oh, honey, we have a vow renewal to get to. Hope to see you later.

Michael: We expect to see you there.

Heather: Well, you guys were totally right. It was definitely a christmas movie.

Lauren: Oh, my goodness. It’s gorgeous.

Michael: My god, you guys have outdone yourselves.

Gloria: Ah, it was nothing really. Although, I can’t vouch for the flowers.

Lauren: Oh, well. Thank you.

Chloe: We are just so thrilled for you and michael. And for us, that we could be a part of it.

Michael: Well done, brother. You’re the best.

Kevin: Oh, you. Back at you.

Gloria: I am just so happy for both of you. I mean, who would have thought that you two would have lasted all this time?

Michael: That’s so funny.

Gloria: And you look absolutely ravishing. Michael is lucky to have you.

Michael: That I am.

Lauren: I’m the lucky one.

Kevin: Okay. Okay. Save it for the ceremony.

Gloria: Is it too early for bubbles?

Kevin: Ah, yes, mother. Oh, and this particular bottle arrived just before you did. It’s from scotty who’s sorry he couldn’t be here.

Lauren: Ah, and finn and trey can’t be here either, but they send their love.

Kevin: Ah. Do you have the rings?

Michael: Oh, hold on. Yes. Yes.

Kevin: All right. Excellent. Okay. I’m gonna pick out some music, set the mood.

Gloria: And I’m going to help.

Chloe: Oh, and I will get your bouquet.

Lauren: Okay.

Michael: You okay?

Lauren: I think I’m nervous. Just like when we did this so long ago.

Michael: You’re even more radiant, if that’s possible. You ready to do this, mrs. Baldwin?

Lauren: I couldn’t be more ready, mr. Baldwin.

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Michael: You look beautiful.

Lauren: So do you.

Minister: We are here to celebrate with lauren and michael as they reaffirm their commitment to their vows.

Lauren: Michael, when we stood here the last time, I said to you. “I love you today, “I love you tomorrow and forever.” And we said these vows to each other without knowing what the future would hold. But what we did know is that we had each other. And back then you were, uh, how should I say this? Uh, something of a bad boy. But I knew under that edge was a magnificent heart that beats for everyone that you love.

Ashley: Hey, jack. Traci! Anybody! Hello! Where is everybody?

Tucker: I’m done. Goodbye, ashley. You go to hell!

Ashley: Okay.

Lauren: I’ve watched you put everything on the line. For your family, for your friends, and for me. Your strength, your belief in us has gotten us through the impossible. Your capacity for forgiveness. There were days when I did not think that we would make the happily ever after that we promised each other. But you did. You never gave up on me. And you didn’t let me give up. And I’m so glad you didn’T.

Tucker: I’m done. Goodbye, ashley. Go to hell.

Lauren: Honesty is hard. Trust is hard. And love isn’t a magic wand, but it is the miracle that makes honesty possible and trust a reality. And you taught me that.

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Tucker: We can still have that drink if you want?

Lauren: We have loved, we’ve lost. We have cried and laughed ’til our sides ached. And we’ve tangoed. And we’ve raised two extraordinary sons. Do you remember when I told you that I was pregnant with finn? And you were so worried that you weren’t going to be a good father? And you’re the best. You are exactly what he needed and they both love you so much.

Heather: Hm. Oh.

Daniel: Hey.

Heather: Hi.

Daniel: Sorry, I didn’t mean to wake you up.

Heather: No, I’m sorry. I didn’t– I didn’t– I didn’t even realize I fell asleep.

Daniel: Hm.

Lauren: Michael baldwin, you are the love of my life. And happily ever after starts every morning that I get to wake up with you. So, I will tell you again. I love you today, I love you tomorrow and forever.

Michael: Mm. That’s a hard act to follow. But I would follow this one anywhere. I once told you that I didn’t have as much faith in goodness as you did. I still doubt a great deal of what goes on in this universe, the goodness of it. But there is one thing that I have never doubted and that is our love for each other. Even on our darkest days, there was always love. I mean, we tested the hell out of it, but it just made us stronger. It made me love you more. I am in awe of your honesty and your courage. And your ability to see hope on every horizon. It’s because of you, your faith in us, that we are standing here, right now in this moment. You took a chance on a man who was too much at war with the world. And you showed me the kind of love that I never thought I’d have or deserve. You’ve given me a family, a safe space. And laughter. All the joy of you. Of us. It lights up every day of my life.

Minister: These rings are a symbol of your recommitment to your vows and to your love. You may kiss each other.

Kevin: Uh, ten, nine…

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Summer: I am wondering, um, are you in love with chance?

Danny: You’ve got your daughter playing matchmaker and the way that you and heather are looking at each other.

Victor: I didn’t walk out on you then and I will not now. You are the love of my life.

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Christine: Hey there, you two.

Lauren: Hi.

Michael: Christine. Look at you.

Lauren: Wow. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you beam like that.

Christine: Really?

Michael: Ah, really?

[ Michael and lauren chuckling ] Look, I mean, you are definitely on the upswing. Uh, we haven’t had a chance to talk lately, but lauren’s filled me in on what’s been going on and look, I am so sorry that things turned out the way they did with paul.

Christine: Yeah, me too. It’s hard to accept that it’s really over. But I am starting to snap out of it. Get my footing again. And thankfully, I have a dear old friend who’s helping me get there.

Michael: Oh, well, let me guess. Is this dear old friend possibly, by any chance, danny romalotti?

Lauren: Given the very special christmas gift she gave him, I would say it’s much more than friendship right now. Am I right?

Danny: Well, isn’t this nice? My favorite son and his favorite mother?

Daniel: Might I point out that I’m your only son?

Phyllis: And I’m his only mother.

Danny: You see, that’s why you both are my favorites.

Phyllis: Mm. Yeah. Right.

Danny: Um, is everything okay, phyllis?

Phyllis: Mm-hmm. Yeah, everything’s great.

Danny: Oh, okay.

Phyllis: Great. Why would you ask? Actually, no. Everything is not okay, okay?

Daniel: Is there a problem here?

Phyllis: No, no. Why would you think that? Actually, um, will you excuse us for a moment? I’d like to talk to danny alone, if that’s okay with you?

Danny: Yeah. I think that’s probably a good idea.

Daniel: Okay. Sure. You know, I have to go to work anyway. You sure everything’s all right? I mean, you’re not about to make a scene, things aren’t about to get messy here, are they?

Phyllis: No. Why would you think that? No, I’m not gonna make a scene. I need to have a conversation with your father. It’s a long time coming.

Daniel: Okay. Mm-hmm?

Danny: Yeah. All right. So?

Phyllis: Sh. Can we please have a conversation in private?

Diane: Wow. Listen to this one. “Tucker mccall has been caught red-handed, knee-deep in a shameful cover-up of exploitation for the sake of commerce.”

[ Kyle chuckling ]

Kyle: How about this? “Though this incident may have happened years ago, there is no statute of limitations on deplorable behavior. Wrong is wrong forever, especially when it comes to the statutory rape of minors.”

Diane: Amen.

Kyle: Couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy. Now, it’s time for the icing on the cake. The final blow. This is probably what we need to take tucker out for good.

Diane: You know, kyle, I’ve been thinking about that.

Kyle: Don’t tell me you want to leave it alone?

Diane: No, no. Actually, the opposite. What if our plan isn’t strong enough to stop him for good?

Tucker: Hey.

Devon: Hi. What are you doing there?

Tucker: Well, I was hoping maybe I could take you out to lunch, or coffee, or something. There’s a few things I’d like to discuss with you.

Devon: We can talk right here. What’s it about?

Tucker: Ah, you know, the whole scandal and cover-up at mccall. Um, I just think it’s been blown way out of proportion. I mean, what the guy did, absolutely horrifying. But in the end, you know, he didn’t– he didn’t get away with anything. He was arrested the second the tour ended and now he’s serving his time.

Devon: What about that time when he was on tour though? And you guys knew what he was up to, but before he got arrested? You didn’t stop him. I’m sure he had hundreds of girls throwing themselves at him every night. How many of them do you think were underage?

Tucker: I don’t know.

Devon: And how much trauma could you have prevented by speaking up?

Tucker: Yeah.

Devon: Yeah.

Tucker: And I certainly don’t condone my team’s decisions or their actions.

Devon: Well, you certainly didn’t expose your team either.

Tucker: No, I didn’T. And obviously, I’m not proud of that fact.

Devon: Yeah, I wouldn’t be proud of anything you’ve been doing lately.

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Clarence: Hey, all my gossip fans out there. Welcome to another edition getting the scoop with clarence. And boy, have I got a hot one for you today. It’s all about the elusive, exclusive billionaire businessman, tucker mccall of the now defunct mccall unlimited. Apparently, their hot rising star was using his concert tour to have sex with underaged girls. Statutory rape all day long. But that’s not the worst part. Mccall unlimited knew all about it and decided to keep it quiet until after they made grand theft dough off a child molester. That’s taking the pimp game to a whole new level. Now, some of the victims are talking class action, but who are they gonna sue? Because I hear that tucker mccall is not the only coverup culprit. Others have been implicated, big time. So, don’t sleep because it’s tea time and you know whatever I find out, I’ll be pouring and spilling all the tea.

Kyle: The plan is in play. Dad is fully on board, so just trust the process.

Diane: I do. But tucker never surrenders. He doesn’t know how. So we need to be ready when he keeps coming at us.

Kyle: Okay, possibly. But we have him on the ropes now, so just– we go step by step, okay?

Diane: Right. Right. And I’m– I’m sure we’ve already crushed any chance his elegant french perfume company will launch successfully. The stench of how he mismanaged mccall unlimited is all over it.

Kyle: It may be enough to make him walk away. But just in case, we’re ready.

Diane: You know what? I bet that the glacade board has lost complete faith in him. I mean, why would they be willing to keep investing money in someone whose poor judgment is such a proven liability? There is no way that company will last much longer.

Kyle: Okay, so what you’re saying is that tucker isn’t about to let some board of directors shut him down for good. If anything, he will move on without them. Or find other investors, or fund the company with his own money, if he has to.

Diane: So, that’s why you need to give him one of our supposedly stolen jabot products to launch, if he’s even willing to accept it at this point.

Kyle: Let me handle that.

Diane: But even then, will it be enough?

Kyle: I don’t think tucker can come back from a complete destruction of his credibility.

Diane: Kyle, we can crush his business and he will still keep coming after us. And when that happens, we need to keep fighting, right? Whatever it takes. Because I have had enough of that man getting in the way of this family’s happiness.

Kyle: Mom, we will take him down. We will take him down hard and you have my word on that.

Tucker: I acknowledge my mistake. It was a serious lapse in judgment. And all I can do is guarantee that nothing like that would ever happen again.

Devon: No, you can’T. You can’t guarantee anything like that to anybody. And the more I’ve learned about this cover-up, the more I’m starting to regret even letting you come see dominic for christmas.

Tucker: I hope you don’t mean that, really. Whatever you think of my actions in the corporate world, who I am in my personal life is an entirely different thing. I love that kid. And uh, you probably don’t want to hear it right now, but I love you too. And we’re family. Right? And something that happened years ago doesn’t change that. Nothing changes that.

Devon: See, that’s where you’re wrong. That’s not true at all. Because things can change real quick because family is about trust. And you’ve proven to me numerous times that you can’t be trusted. So, you’re not gonna negotiate your way out of this, tucker.

Christine: Neither of you is gonna let this go.

Lauren: Not until you tell us everything.

Michael: Spill everything that you know.

Christine: Okay. Okay. You’re right. We have been spending some time together and yes, he loved his present.

Lauren: That’s so wonderful.

Michael: Hear, hear. I’m just glad to see you smiling like that after everything you’ve been through.

Lauren: You know what they say? One door closes and another one opens. So, you know what? You just kick that door down and you go for it, girl.

Daniel: Hey. Hi guys.

Christine: Hi.

Lauren: Hey, daniel. How was christmas in your new place? You must be thrilled to have lucy with you.

Daniel: Yes. Yes, I am. It was the best. She, uh, she gives me a hard time, but, you know, tough, I can take it.

Christine: Yeah. And it was sweet. Your dad loved having you all together.

Lauren: How is danny? We keep talking about getting together and catching up. Call him, see if he’ll come over.

Daniel: He, uh, he’s actually with my mother right now. She wanted to have a private conversation with him.

Michael: Mm. Phyllis. Privately. Dare I ask? Should we be worried?

Phyllis: So, how was the rest of your christmas eve?

Danny: Oh, it was, um, it was very nice. Yeah, we, uh, yeah. Look, let’s just forgo the small talk and just tell me what’s on your mind. Ok, someone just did laundry…

Daniel: Um, you are going to have to be way more specific when it comes to talking about being worried about my mother.

Michael: There is often, and I say this with love, an ulterior motive when she’s involved.

Lauren: I do wonder what she’s up to.

Christine: What could be so important that she would have to talk to him privately?

[ Daniel sighing ]

Daniel: Okay. Look, to be honest, I feel like my mom has been giving off this vibe. I think that she might have some rekindled feelings for my dad. And I’m not the only one who’s noticed this.

Christine: Oh, of course. She wants danny, again.

Daniel: It also feels like she’s turning us into some weird competition between the two of you and I kind of feel like a traitor standing here even talking about this.

Lauren: Look, we all know and love your mother. Well, most of us. And we’re not saying anything she doesn’t deserve.

Daniel: She hasn’t been interested in him for as long as I can remember.

Christine: No, but she is now and I suspect you’re right. This is more about me than it is him.

Lauren: She’s always had a soft spot for danny, but the timing is suspect.

Christine: Thank you for the heads up, daniel. I’m not surprised. I assume your father isn’t either. Phyllis will do anything to undercut my happiness. Right down to making a move for danny as we speak.

Danny: Phyllis, what are you doing?

Phyllis: I’m doing what you’ve wanted me to do. There’s something different here. Something unexpected between us. I mean, but it makes sense.

Danny: Phyllis…

Phyllis: No. It’s like all of our history has melted away, danny. And it’s just us and there’s this warmth between us and I like it. It feels different. I know you like it too.

Danny: Look, I… yeah, I can’t deny there’s a change in our dynamic, but it’s because we’re getting along now as– as parents, as– as friends. And I– I– I can understand how it– it might seem like something more because of our complicated past and– and– and sometimes, even ugly.

Phyllis: Wait a sec. Are you saying this is friendship? Because I’ve felt friendship before and this definitely is not friendship.

Danny: But we can’t just erase all our rough history.

Phyllis: But that’s what I’m saying. All that history has melted away. And now, it’s just us. Don’t– don’t you want it to be better?

Danny: Surprisingly, I– I see that you’re a changed woman and I’m really proud of you.

Phyllis: Thank you. Feels good to be better. It feels good to be a changed woman and you helped me do that. Can’t you see that?

Danny: But you don’t need me around to do that.

Phyllis: I want you around to do that. You’ve helped me so much, danny. And you inspire me, your music inspires me. You know that? All of your music, oh… and then, there’s the way you look at me.

Kyle: What? No, audra. Wait, just open the door. We need to talk.

Audra: What do you want, kyle?

Kyle: Look, I know you’re upset.

Audra: Yeah. Damn right, I am. You know my whole life is hanging in the balance, okay? I have no idea what this fallout is gonna mean for me. You know, right now, the internet trolls are focused on tucker, but I just got a link from someone for– from a gossip blog insinuating that when all the facts come out, more heads are gonna roll.

Kyle: Okay. You may not be as badly affected as you think.

Audra: You know, my name is on those emails, kyle.

Kyle: And I–

Audra: Yes, I know you got it redacted, okay. But the emails are the evidence behind the story. Eventually, some overeager reporter is gonna zero in on them, do some digging and I’ll be exposed. Forever connected to this nightmare. And then what?

Kyle: Look. Look, I warned you not to hitch your wagon so closely to tucker mccall.

Audra: Yeah. Yeah. You warned me about that, okay? But what about warning me that your family was about to drop a bombshell and blow up my entire life?

Kyle: Audra, I had no idea my dad was going to play this card.

Audra: Oh, come on, kyle. That’s garbage and you know it. Why would jack keep something like that from you? Huh? Unless, of course, he already knew that you were colluding with tucker and me.

Kyle: No. I’m certain he hasn’t got a clue about that, but my dad and billy planned this privately. They’re getting tight. They’re leaving me out in the cold.

Audra: Okay. You’re his son. I highly doubt they cut you out completely.

Kyle: Yeah. One would think. But audra, it’s just another sign that my dad doesn’t think I’m worthy. He won’t let me in on all the upper-level corporate strategy at jabot. That is why I’m sticking with you and tucker. Which I assume you’ve talked to him since the news broke. Does he have a plan?

Audra: You– you have to do way better than that. You know, you didn’t come here because you’re concerned about me. You came here to pump me for more information.

Kyle: Oh, come on. Now, you’re just being paranoid.

Audra: And now, you’re gaslighting me. You know what? Just– just leave. Just get out. I have nothing more to say to you.

Kyle: Look, okay, you’re right. You’re right. My dad did tell me what he and billy were planning. But I didn’t warn you and tucker about what was going down because tucker would have made a move to stop it. Maybe gone as far as to talk to my dad and then he would have known for sure that you and I were working together and our plan would have been blown.

Audra: You were just using me. Stringing me along so I could reveal all of tucker’s plans.

Kyle: Okay. Just stop with the indignation for a minute and be honest. You had an agenda of your own. You were seducing me into whispering all of jabot’s secrets into your ear. So face it audra, we were using each other.

Tucker: I see. So, you’re just gonna shut me out because of a mistake I made years ago?

Devon: No, tucker. This is not just about one thing that you’ve done. You lie constantly. You’re always trying to get people to think that you’re this changed man. When you’re just the same self-serving person you’ve always been.

Tucker: All I have done since the moment I got back to town was try to prove to you and everybody else that I am not the same self-serving guy. That I have changed.

Devon: Okay. Well, you know what? Why– why don’t we break down how you’ve tried to prove that, shall we? Because you started by trying to take over this company. And then you tried to take over the abbott’s company. And when that all fell through, you rushed into a marriage with ashley that didn’t last past your honeymoon. And then, you threatened her family. And the latest thing you did was lie to me about mamie. And that’s just the stuff I know about.

Tucker: You are grossly misinterpreting my intentions.

Devon: Oh, please. You’re grossly misinterpreting my intelligence if you think I’m gonna buy whatever you’re selling me. And I’m getting really tired of always wondering what the hell are you gonna do next? It’s exhausting. So, you know what? How about we let this be the moment where we both decide that we’re not gonna have any communication. No contact. Can we do that?

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Tucker: Well, all I can say is… I’m really sorry it’s come to this.

Devon: Yeah. Me too.

Tucker: I realize you’re very angry. I hope that we can talk at some point when you’ve had a chance to cool down.

Devon: No. I’m gonna take a page out of your book and I’m not gonna change. I’m always gonna feel like this, just like you’ve always been the person that you are. And I am beyond done trying to make myself believe that you’re not. Why should I think that you’re gonna change, tucker? That’s a great answer. If you don’t mind, I have a lot of work to get done.

Danny: Look at you, phyllis. You’re smart, wickedly funny, and not to mention, too gorgeous for words. And when you shine your light on anyone, of course, you’re gonna feel a spark. But that’s not where I’m at. And whatever is going on between us, it’s– it’s not gonna end up the way you’re hoping.

Phyllis: Why not? Why are you so negative? There’s something between us, you know it. Danny, come on. We’ve lived long enough to know that feelings like this, they’re not common. I mean, they don’t come around easily, you know. And when we’re together, there’s a heat and there’s crackling.

[ Phyllis laughing ] Listen, I haven’t felt this way in a really long time. Danny. Ah, come on. I know you want it. I mean, what do you have to lose?

Ashley: Hi.

Diane: Hi. I– I assume you’ve seen the headlines about tucker.

Ashley: Yeah. It’s all over the media. Although, I haven’t heard from tucker since he came here to confront jack and me.

Diane: Yeah. He’s not a man who can tolerate not being a step ahead.

Ashley: Yeah. What have you heard? I mean, how effective was the press release?

Diane: Well, it’s impossible to know, but the story is so damaging and shameful, there’s no way he can survive it.

Ashley: Or, it could make him so angry that he’s emboldened to strike back even harder.

Diane: You’re right. And that’s why kyle and jack are still ready to do battle. They’ve had a small taste of victory and they are not about to back down now.

Kyle: Look, if I got in the way of your precious plan, you would have thrown me under the bus in a heartbeat, right? No, no. Don’t, no, don’t– don’t try to deny it.

Audra: So what, kyle? You know, your family proudly trashed my reputation and you let that happen and I don’t care why. I am done hearing your excuses. So, you wanna blame me, okay, for looking out for number one. You’re the same way.

Kyle: Good. You finally noticed.

Audra: What? That you’re a selfish jerk?

Kyle: No.

Audra: Congratulations, kyle.

Kyle: That someone finally got one over on you. Tucker mccall is not the only one you can consider your equal around here. I don’t want anything complicated or deep and neither do you, but we are alike and we want the same thing and you see now that I have a lot more to offer than you thought. So, if you’re smart, you’ll stick with me. Especially if this isn’t over yet.

[ Knock on door]

Tucker: Audra! Open the door.

Kyle: So, what’s it gonna be? Are you gonna rat me out or are you gonna play to win? We can play both sides of this war and both come out on top no matter which way it goes.

[ Audra groaning ] So, what’s it gonna be?

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Diane: So, how are you feeling? Any regrets over all that’s happened?

Ashley: What are you really asking me?

Diane: It’s a simple question.

Ashley: Is it simple?

Diane: Yeah.

Ashley: Uh-huh. Okay. Are you wondering if I have any regrets about ruining a man’s reputation? Are you wondering if I think tucker’s actions warranted such a forceful response on our part? Or are you curious– just kind of wondering how I’m handling the fact that my marriage blew up in front of my face on my honeymoon. Which is it? Really.

Diane: Wow. Um, I guess all I’m really asking is if you had to do it all over again, would you do anything differently?

Kyle: Relax, tucker. I haven’t betrayed you. I am just here, just trying to work with audra.

Tucker: So this– this knife in my back doesn’t have any of your fingerprints on it?

Kyle: Okay. For the record, I had no idea my dad was gonna make this play. Frankly, I’m pissed my family made this maneuver without telling me. They want to keep me on the outside? Fine. I’ll go where I’m wanted.

Tucker: And you expect us to believe that?

Kyle: Okay, you’re not the only one who was affected by this. My plan to get the co-ceo seat may have just gone up in smoke. So instead of wasting time, can we talk about a counterattack?

Tucker: He’s still trying to play that game.

Kyle: You laugh, but I have what you want, tucker. Jabot’s new fragrance for a 2025 launch. The chem charts, the formula, the marketing plan. I have it all. And whether you appreciate it or not, I came through for you, tucker. So the question is, do you still want to move forward? Or are you gonna keep licking your wounds and wave a white flag?

Danny: I have a lot to lose.

Phyllis: What do you have to lose? Christine?

Danny: Look, what we– I don’t even know really what it is yet. I– I– I do know that we are definitely connecting.

Phyllis: Well, it’ll never work because she’s ice. She’s ice cold. Why do you want to do that again?

Danny: You don’t know her. You haven’t wanted to know, her.

Phyllis: I know her. I know what I see. Listen, danny. With her, you’ll be going back and forth trying to rekindle some old– some old romance. Trying to fix problems that you’ve had from years ago. Come on. That’s not gonna work. But with me, it’s new and it’s exciting and there’s heat. Listen, I’m not gonna get into a competition with christine. That’s for sure.

Danny: Can we then forget this happened? And continue growing our friendship because I am really proud of you and I am so grateful for where we’re at. Truly, I am.

Phyllis: That’s sweet. Yeah. We can, um, forget this happened. Let’s do that.

Danny: Okay. Thank you.

[ Knock on door ]

Phyllis: You don’t know what you’re missing.

Danny: I– there’s someone at the door.

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Ashley: In answer to your question, diane, um, I think we’ve done a pretty damn good job of being civil to one another, don’t you? All things considered? But it doesn’t mean that I’m gonna be confiding in you about anything, including tucker. We are in-laws. We’re not friends, really, right?

Diane: You know, I– I guess I was just asking because I was thinking about my own relationship with jack and if I had to do it over, would I do anything differently?

Ashley: Mm. Trouble in paradise?

Diane: No, no. No, but like you and tucker, jack and I have a lot of battle scars from the past. And it’s– it’s a miracle that we’re together. And this thing we have is so precious that I can’t imagine losing it. It would– it would break me.

Ashley: Huh. Well, I’m not weak and I’m not vulnerable. That’s where you and I are different. The only thing I care about is that we’ve won and that we’ve beaten tucker at his own game and he won’t be coming after jabot anymore, right? Then, I can be rid of him.

Diane: Wow.

Tucker: I’m not familiar with the concept of surrender, kyle. I just haven’t decided what I’m gonna do yet. It’s too early to tell. And the fallout might not be as bad as your father hopes. But please do send me the information on the… what did you say? Fragrance? While I make up my mind.

Kyle: How about we play this the other way around? You decide what you wanna do and then I’ll decide if I still wanna share it or not.

Audra: You know, did you mean what you said? Are you still ready to fight or are you just stalling? You know, answer me, tucker. I need to know if this fight is played out. Are jack and ashley actually gonna end up on the winning side?

Phyllis: Hello, christine.

Christine: What are you doing here, phyllis?

Phyllis: Well, I was just having a chat with danny. That’s all. Talking about old times and stuff, right, danny?

Danny: We had a much needed talk. Phyllis, I– I hope it cleared things up for you.

Phyllis: Well, yes, it did. I hope it cleared things up for you. Thank you for our talk.

Danny: Thank you.

Phyllis: Thank you.

Christine: So… you want to tell me exactly why phyllis seems so pleased with herself? That grimy film on your teeth?

Danny: I think that satisfied smile was phyllis trying to save face. She told me that she wanted to pursue a relationship.

Christine: Oh, so your son was right. She is making a move on you to undermine me.

Danny: Oh, so it’s not about me? It’s all about you now?

Christine: No, no.

Danny: That was a joke.

Christine: Okay. It’s you. Look, who can resist your irresistible charm? But I mean, it’s phyllis. It is always about a competition. She’s gotta one-up her enemies. That’s who she is. And she cannot stand anyone else being happy. Especially me.

Danny: Yeah. I gotta admit, she’s not one to give up or give in.

Christine: So, you know, tell me this, truthfully.

Danny: Yeah?

Christine: Is there even a part of you that is attracted to the possibility of pursuing a relationship with phyllis again?

Michael: Well, this is hard. Do you feel as conflicted as I do?

Lauren: How could I not? I mean, phyllis and christine are both our dear friends who deserve to be happy. And they’ve both had so much heartache lately.

Michael: I know phyllis is a handful. But she’s also this– this wonderfully exciting, beautiful free spirit. It wouldn’t surprise me if– if danny were… well, if he felt himself pulled towards her. I mean, seduced by her many charms.

Daniel: No, no, no, no, no. Dad knows better than that. He has to know that this would be a mistake of epic proportions.

Lauren: Yeah. But how can you really be sure of that?

Daniel: Because I know my mom. And there is no way that she should go down this path. I mean, it’s only gonna end poorly for her. She’s not gonna listen to me no matter what I say. Maybe she’ll listen to you. I gotta run. But please, just do your dear friend a favor and talk her out of this.

Lauren: Looks like phyllis is digging herself a hole to fall into, again.

Danny: Look, there is way too much bad history to ever fall into that trap again. Could you– come sit down, please. Please.

Christine: Wait. Is that– is that the only issue? History? Because we have history.

Danny: But ours wasn’t all bad.

Christine: Danny, I don’t know. You just– you keep telling me how she’s making all these changes for the better.

Danny: Phyllis is not an issue, all right? Please don’t try to make it one. Look, if this is a competition, then we’re playing right into her hands. And– and I feel like what we have right now is– is– is wonderful. We’re on this amazing track. I’m just saying, let’s not mess it up. Because that’s exactly what phyllis would hope.

Tucker: Hiya, phyllis.

Phyllis: Hello.

Tucker: We keep running into each other, don’t we? It must mean something.

Phyllis: I think it means that this town isn’t big enough for the both of us.

Tucker: Mm. I think you might be right. I’ve been thinking genoa city’s getting a little too suffocating for me. Maybe time to kiss it goodbye.

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Victoria: Mom? Are you in here?

Victor: Well, then search ay be running out of time.

Victoria: She’s still not home?

Victor: Your mother has not been seen since she left the club last night.

Nick: Do you have people looking for her?

Victor: What do you think?

Victoria: Jordan got to her.

Nick: That’s the only explanation that makes sense.

Victoria: First, she took claire from the psychiatric ward and now somehow she’s lured mom to wherever she’s hiding or she abducted her.

Nick: There is no way that mom would take off on christmas eve without talking to us. She wouldn’t wanna worry us like that.

Victoria: No, she would never, ever spend the holiday away from her family.

Victor: There may be one other reason that’s keeping her away. I hate to even bring it up.

Victoria: What are you talking about, dad?

Victor: Your mother may be drinking again.

Nikki: Jordan? I am here. Where are you?

Jordan: Hello, nikki. So glad you could make it.

Jordan: Have any trouble finding the place?

Nikki: No, I did just as you said. I ditched my car where you told me to and hiked back up to the road and came here in the car you hired.

Jordan: Were you alone?

Nikki: The whole time, just as you instructed. Nobody followed me.

[ Jordan chuckles ]

Jordan: My god, you’re pathetic. What a sloppy drunk. You must have lost your touch. I used to read in all the gossip reports that you could hide it so well. How many years has it been since you last stopped drinking? How many years of sobriety have I destroyed?

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Jordan: I’m surprised you agreed to come here. I’m surprised you care enough about your granddaughter after what she did to all of you newmans.

Nikki: Claire is just another victim of your sick obsession.

Jordan: Oh, that’s what you think this is?

[ Nikki scoffing ]

Nikki: You brainwashed her. You– you destroyed the very essence of who she was. She shouldn’t have to suffer for your insanity.

Jordan: [ Laughs ] You love throwing that around, don’t you? Telling me I’m deranged, that I’m some sort of psychopath. Well, look who’s talking, lady. You’re a falling down drunk, running all over this countryside looking for some girl you barely know who poisoned your family?

Nikki: Claire gave them the antidote and then she turned herself in and confessed.

Jordan: And you haven’t given me one rational reason why you agreed to come here alone and unarmed.

Nikki: Well, all right, I’ll give you one. I am doing this for my daughter, victoria. I would do anything for my children.

Jordan: Even die for them? Are you willing to do that?

Nick: I just have a hard time believing that mom would skip christmas to go on some bender. She hasn’t had a drink in years. She has come so far since then.

Victor: But you know that jordan destroyed that when she forced vodka down your mother’s veins.

Victoria: Mom is stronger than that. She’s been totally committed to her recovery. She’s been going to her meetings. She would not let jordan win.

Victor: I hate to bring this up, but I was approached by nate hastings at the club.

Victoria: By nate?

Victor: He believes your mother is drinking again.

Nick: It’s a cheap, low blow from some punk who has a grudge. He’d say anything to mess with you.

Victoria: He would never do something like that.

Nick: You’re still defending him, vic?

Victoria: No. I know you don’t respect him, but he would never lie about mom’s sobriety just to be cruel.

Victor: Both of you listen. I doubted his words at first, but then as I was sitting with him in the club, I saw your mother come down the stairs and she looked at us, saw that we were talking to each other and she turned around and disappeared as if she were ashamed.

Nick: Nah, it’s gotta be some other explanation.

Victor: And she wasn’t here when I got home and the car was gone.

Victoria: Oh god, no. God, what if she was driving drunk? I mean, she could have been in an accident.

Victor: I know. We alerted all the hospitals around and I told the state troopers to look out for her.

Nick: I just don’t believe that is why mom disappeared. It has to be jordan. She’s been harassing mom, leaving her all those creepy messages. We know she’s in town because of what the police found at that motel. The picture of eve, that photo album of practically our entire family in it.

Victor: Let me check something. That’s mostly water.

Jordan: I find it so touching how you newmans all care for each other, at least the ones that you deign to acknowledge. Unlike poor little claire, who you dismissed as if she never existed.

[ Nikki laughs ]

Nikki: You can’t even keep track of your own scam. You already admitted that you stole her and lied to her her entire life.

Jordan: To protect her from your despicable family.

Nikki: You keep my family out of this.

Jordan: Oh.

[ Jordan laughs ] Your family is right in the middle of this ugly little heart of it. You understand me? Besides that, you are not giving the orders around here, I am!

Nikki: Is that how you talk to claire? Making her feel small, chipping away at her confidence?

Jordan: Oh, my! It sounds like you finally believe the story that claire is your grandchild.

[ Laughs ] What did you do? Have a dna test done?

Nikki: Why yes, we did. And claire is cole and victoria’s daughter.

Jordan: [ Laughs ] Well, then I’m not so crazy after all, am I?

Nikki: Oh, baby, you are crazy as a loon. You put us through such hell. You are a psychotic sociopath.

Jordan: You can think what you like. It’ll matter even less very soon.

Nikki: You raised claire for 25 years. I mean, there had to have been some love from you. I mean, why not give her a chance for a real life? Haven’t you had enough revenge? You have already managed to turn me back into a pathetic drunk. Claire deserves a lot more than that, so get her out of this. Let her go. I told myself I was ok

Jordan: Pathetic really is the word, isn’t it? Can you even hear yourself? Slurring, slipping, begging, trying to make a deal in your drunken state?

[ Laughs ] Why didn’t I think to get this all on camera? What a show that would’ve been.

Nikki: What the hell do you get out of all of this? I mean, you can’t change reality. Eve was a failure. Her life was a mess. All her own fault. She got back at victor and me decades ago, so you don’t have to avenge her anymore. In fact, she probably wouldn’t like that because cole said that the two of you were estranged.

Jordan: Because of you and victor! Your fault!

Nikki: How so? Eve never mentioned a sister. We didn’t even know you existed.

Jordan: We had a falling out.

Nikki: Over what?

Jordan: Because I told her not to get involved with that narcissist that you’re married to and she wouldn’t listen to me. She was besotted with him, which if she hadn’t been, maybe she’d still be alive.

Nikki: You know, I have a sister. Casey. She’s a doctor. And when we were kids, she practically raised me.

[ Jordan laughs ]

Jordan: Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. You’re trying to bond with me over sisters? That’s pretty funny, you know. You think you can con me into making a deal and we can be pals? Forgive and forget?

[ Laughs ] You’re even more stupid than I thought.

Nikki: For god’s sake. The past is the past. You can’t do anything that would be meaningful now. You can’t right any wrongs. You can’t bring eve back. Do you think that she would wanna know that you got caught and convicted and sent to prison to die alone? Because that’s exactly what’s gonna happen if you don’t end this now.

Jordan: Except watching you die will be reward enough. And watching victor and victoria and that idiot son of yours be in grief over your death.

Nikki: So, you’re going to kill me.

Jordan: I told you it was a trade, didn’t I? Claire’s life for yours.

Victoria: And we still don’t know where claire is.

Cole: Not yet, but we’re gonna find her. We will. We have security footage. Jordan dressed in disguise in a nurse’s uniform wheeling claire out of the hospital. We’re gonna start from there.

Victoria: Yeah, but by now, the trail’s getting cold.

Victor: Well, sweetheart, the police are on it, so are my people, okay?

Cole: Now, you said that nikki is missing too?

Victor: She was last seen at the club and apparently was driven here and she vanished.

Victoria: It’s possible the two are not connected.

Nick: It seems mom’s been drinking again, but nobody wants to believe it.

Cole: Because of what happened back in oregon? The iv she was given?

Victor: That’s the assumption.

Cole: Oh, my god. Poor nikki. I mean, how long has this been going on?

Victor: We don’t know, but, uh, perhaps since we returned.

Victoria: She’s been so strong. She’s been so committed to her recovery. She never would’ve taken that first drink if it weren’t for jordan stacking the deck against her. I’m telling you, that woman is pure evil.

Victor: Excuse me. Yes. What do you mean you don’t have enough people? Then hire more people! Find my wife! Now!

Cole: I’m just so sorry you have to go through all of this on top of worrying about claire.

Nick: With this many people looking for mom, we’re gonna hear something soon.

Victoria: Wait a minute. What is– this is mom’s purse. What is it doing in the sofa?

Victor: That’s the purse I saw her carry when she was at the club. Why would she leave that here?

Victoria: That’s a good question.

Victor: What else is in it?

Victoria: Wallet, lipstick, comb. What’s this?

Nick: What’s it say?

Victoria: 72 dockside lane, williams bay.

Victor: Does that ring a bell with any of you?

Victoria: Maybe it’s, um, where her sponsors–

Victor: What?

Victoria: Or– or rehab. I don’t know. Maybe it’s a bar.

Nick: I’ll look it up.

Cole: I know this address. I’ve been there.

Nikki: Oh man, I need a drink.

[ Jordan laughs ]

Jordan: I figured you couldn’t hold out. I came prepared. Here you go. No poison, no drugs. I promise. I have a far more gratifying way for you to die. So, come on. Drink up. It’s your last request. I think I’m being quite magnanimous here. Come on. There you go. Tastes so good, doesn’t it? Hurts so good. My god, you are pitiful.

Nikki: So, where’s claire? You said it was a trade. Is she even here or was this all just a setup?

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Jordan: My niece’s loyalty has been put to the ultimate test.

Nikki: What the hell does that mean?

Jordan: Claire’s indeed here. She needed to be here. She needed to witness the grand finale of all of our years of hard work. It wasn’t easy paving the way into the newman inner sanctum, but she rose to the occasion and I expect her to do so again.

Nikki: Is she in on this with you? She come here willingly?

Jordan: Oh, shut up. Your questions are so tedious.

Nikki: Claire?

[ Jordan laughs ] Have a drink, nikki. I’ll be right back.

Cole: 72 dockside lane. That’s the address of a cabin where my mom took me as a kid. It’s a rental place. We stayed there once for a summer. It’s on a lake near williams bay.

Victoria: Why would mom have written it down?

Victor: Because I have a feeling she wanted us to find it and that’s where she’s at.

Nick: Or that’s where jordan took her. She wants to finish what she started at that house in oregon. And mom could be there now taking her on alone.

Cole: Well, if that’s the case, we need to have someone check it out right away.

Victoria: Or assuming jordan is involved, this could be just a decoy and she has mom somewhere else. That woman is so treacherous I wouldn’t put anything past her.

Victor: Let me see that, cole. It’s just the address. Nothing else. But it’s her handwriting.

Nick: I’m calling the police.

Victor: Please do because they’ll get there faster than we can.

Cole: Okay. Well, uh, victoria and I will stay here just in case this lead doesn’t turn out to be anything.

Victor: Please do.

Cole: I mean, nikki could be closer to home than we realize.

Nick: This is nick newman. I have information about my mother’s disappearance.

Victoria: Dad, look, if mom was drunk, so drunk that she fell into jordan’s trap, how could she do that? How– how could she? She knows what the woman is capable of. How could she allow herself to be so vulnerable?

Victor: Has it occurred to you that she may be trying to find your daughter?

Victoria: No. Because you’ve heard her talk about claire. She doesn’t care about claire. She doesn’t sympathize with her one bit.

Victor: But my sweet baby, she knows you care. Let’s go, son.

Nikki: What have you done to her?

Jordan: Oh, claire’s fine. She just sedated.

[ Jordan chuckles ] Look at you two. Grandma nikki’s all hammered out and poor little claire sedated. What a pair. Go ahead. Drink up. Okay? Drink up. Savor it. It’s gonna be your last. Time for this to end.

[ Claire groaning ]

[ Jordan grunting ]

Nikki: Claire. Claire. Claire, can you hear me? Can you hear me?

Claire: Nikki, where’s aunt jordan?

Nikki: Okay, can you stand? We’ve gotta get outta here.

Claire: I can’T. Everything’s so fuzzy. I can’t feel my legs.

Nikki: All right. It’s too rocky for me to wheel you out there, but you’ve gotta stand up. If you can stand up, put your arms around me, I will help you, okay? Come on.

Claire: Nikki, why are you here?

Nikki: Come on. Let’s go. We’ll talk about it later. Right now, we have to go.

[ Jordan shouting ]

Nick: You think vic’s right?

Victor: I have a feeling the police will be there long before we will.

Nick: You think vic’s right? Claire’s innocent in all this?

Victor: Uh, knowing what we know about that woman, I wouldn’t put anything past her.

Jordan: You can’t do anything right, can you? You can’t even die the way you’re supposed to. You have to try to be the hero. It’s always all about you. You! You! Ah!

[ Nikki screaming ]

Nikki: Get away from me.

[ Jordan chuckling ]

Jordan: You’re not a drunk. You’re nothing but a fake and a liar.

Nikki: Well, that’s the first thing you’ve gotten right.

Jordan: Oh!

[ Nikki screaming ] Hell of a stalemate, isn’t it?

Claire: Let her go.

Jordan: You better choose wisely, claire. Which one of us are you gonna save?

Victoria: If dad is right and mom has put herself in any kind of danger because of me.

Cole: Listen, victor was speculating. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves.

Victoria: Well, it doesn’t keep me from going to the worst-case scenario. Mom totally out of it, confronting your aunt who overpowers her and now– now claire and mom are completely at her mercy. God, this is such a nightmare.

Cole: Listen, I hate to even think about it, let alone say it, but there’s another scenario here that no one has even mentioned this morning. What if claire is glad that jordan took her outta that psych ward? I mean, they– they– they could have teamed up together to– to go out and ambush nikki.

Victoria: You don’t believe that. You can’T.

Cole: No, I don’t wanna believe it. No. It doesn’t mean it’s not possible.

Victoria: Claire is not a villain. She’s not a villain. She’s one of the victims in all of this.

Cole: Vic, I know you wanna believe that, and so do I, but she was a willing accomplice in oregon. Jordan’s had a lifetime to warp that kid’s mind. I just, I– I– I don’t know how you can fully trust her after everything she’s done.

Victoria: Because I do. ‘Cause I talked to her. And when I knew that she was my daughter, something changed. There was a connection that we had. You know how lost that young woman is. You know. You heard about the tragedy of her childhood and everything that her aunt did to her. I don’t believe there’s any way she would ever turn back.

Jordan: You better choose wisely. It’s gonna change your life forever. Don’t screw up.

Claire: Get away from nikki. Do it, jordan. Now.

Jordan: Put the gun down.

Claire: No.

Jordan: You have sedatives running through your veins. You’re not thinking clearly. You’ve let the newmans mess with your mind. I’m not your enemy.

Nikki: Yes, she is, claire. She always will be. She doesn’t give a damn about you.

Jordan: That’s not true. We’re family. We’re the only ones that we have. Together. I’ve been with you since you were a baby. Don’t do this. Don’t turn on me now.

Claire: You– you abandoned me at the lake house.

Jordan: No.

Claire: You ran and you saved yourself and you– you left me for the police.

Jordan: No, I didn’T. I would never abandon you.

Claire: Where were you then?

Jordan: I hid in the house so I wouldn’t be found. So I could come here, to genoa city, and get you. I got you out of the psych unit. Remember? Where they were going to leave you for god knows how long. Look what she and the rest of the newmans were willing to do to you. Point the gun at nikki. She’s nothing to you. She never will be.

Claire: You don’t know that.

Jordan: Oh, yes, I do. I know how selfish they are. And my sister knew that too. She found out the hard way. For the love of god, wake up! If you think that the newmans are gonna bring you into the fold and make you part of their lives, you’re even more naive than I thought. And you’re in for a bitter disappointment.

Nikki: She’s lied to you your entire life. Don’t trust her now. She’ll say anything to get you to doubt yourself and my family.

Jordan: Shut up, would you? Nikki and victor ruined, destroyed your grandmother, my sister. And if they had their way, they would keep you locked up in a padded room for who knows how long. So, what are you gonna do? Put the gun down and we can run, both of us. Walk away. They– they would’ve and she never got over it.

Nikki: When victoria was told that you hadn’t survived, that her baby had died, she was devastated. Brokenhearted, and she never got over it.

Jordan: You owe these people nothing. Do you hear me? They threw you away.

Claire: That’s a lie! You stole me from them. They– they would’ve loved me.

Jordan: You think they love you? Have they told you that they love you?

Nikki: It will take time to undo all of the evil that jordan has done to you, but love will be there. It– it will be, I know that. As a mother, I know that.

Claire: They would’ve loved me! They would’ve raised me. I would’ve been a good girl and I would’ve been smart and I would’ve been strong. And I would’ve had friends and people who cared about me not whatever I had with you. Just hate and revenge and just never trusting anyone. You– you wanted me to be just like you. You don’t deserve to live.

Nick: Claire’s a newman. She’s known that her whole life, but that didn’t stop her from pumping vodka into mom’s veins. I mean, it’s her grandmother.

Victor: I tell you, that woman is capable of anything.

Nick: Well, so is mom. She’s strong and tough. She’s a fighter.

Victor: Your mother will put up a hell of a fight, I promise you. But you and I don’t know what we’ll find in that cabin. But if your mom has been hurt in any way, I promise you, there’ll be hell to pay.

Victoria: You don’t believe that claire wants to hurt us, do you? I mean, do you honestly see her willingly helping jordan again?

Cole: Does claire even have her own free will after the damage that jordan has done to her? And claire’s feelings towards us are so confused. This is not something she’s gonna get past overnight.

Victoria: It’s possible that my mom is at jordan’s mercy, but so is claire. How does jordan even see claire? Does she see her as a family or an ally? Does she see her as a traitor who needs to be punished? And maybe that’s why she took her from the hospital. Because she wants her to suffer like the rest of us newmans. And maybe, she’s just trying to reel her in again. I don’t know.

Cole: Okay. Well, listen, I– I don’t– I wish I had the answers. I just think we’re gonna have to just wait and see. But one thing I know, nikki is one of the most resourceful people on the planet and she’s gonna outsmart jordan. So if she is there, believe me, she didn’t go in without a plan.

Victoria: God, I hope you’re right about that. You know, last night, I couldn’t sleep. I was thinking about– I was thinking about claire and what it would’ve been like if we would’ve raised her. She would’ve been an older sister to reed and johnny and katie. We would’ve shown her all the love in the world. Could’ve celebrated milestones with her, graduations, birthdays, holidays. Could’ve known what her favorite color was and what stuffed animals she had when she was a little girl. She would’ve had so much love. She would’ve been a part of our family. Can you picture that too, what it might’ve been like?

Cole: I can’t see it. I mean, I don’t know–

[ Cole sighing ] I don’t know if I’m just too numb or I’m just too scared to lose her all over again.

Victoria: Maybe you don’t have to picture it. Maybe, just maybe we’ll all be spending the next holiday together.

Nikki: Claire, don’t do this. She’s not worth it. Let her face her consequences the right way. Don’t throw your life away for her.

[ Sirens in the distance ]

Jordan: See, she tricked us. She didn’t come to save you. She came here to trap both of us.

Nikki: My plan was to get you and make sure you were safe, and then make sure that this one went to prison.

Claire: Prison is too good for her. She’ll probably just plead insanity like mr. Baldwin had me do and she’ll be sent to a hospital like mine that she can escape from. We can’t let that happen. We can’t let her hurt anyone else ever again.

Jordan: So, pull the trigger. Or do you not have the courage?

[ Jordan chuckling ] There you go. You’re weak. Just like you were when you helped the newmans escape.

Nikki: Oh, for god’s sake. Will you just shut up? Claire. Claire, give me the gun, please. It’s okay, honey. The police are on their way. She can never control you again. Just– just give me the gun. Come on. Good girl. Oh. Oh. Come here. Come here.

[ Claire sobbing ] It will be all right. It will be okay. (Oven ding audio mnemonic)

Jordan: You broke my heart.

Claire: You broke my entire life.

Nikki: Take her. Get her out of our sight.

Cole: Hey. It’s gonna be okay.

Victoria: The waiting.

Cole: I know.

Victoria: It seems like hours. Why haven’t we heard something?

Cole: We will. Nikki is a survivor. She’s one hell of a fighter and she always has been. She’s gonna use her instincts to protect herself, and claire, if it comes down to it.

Nikki: Here. Drink this. Whatever jordan drugged you with, this should help flush it from your system.

Victor: Nikki?

Nikki: Oh, my god. In here. Oh, victor.

Victor: Oh, my baby.

Nick: Mom, thank god.

Victor: Oh, my baby. Oh, my baby.

Nikki: Nicholas, I love you.

Victor: Come here. I’m so happy you’re all right. What were you thinking?

Nikki: I’m sorry I’ve worried you all. I’ll explain it all later, but it’s over. Please take me home.

Victor: You okay?

Nick: Are we, uh, taking her with us?

Nikki: We most certainly are. Claire saved me. If it weren’t for her, I might not be here.

Victor: Then, we owe you a debt of gratitude.

Claire: What’s gonna happen to jordan now?

Nikki: I don’t know. But I can promise you this, victor and i and cole and victoria will never let her near you. She can never hurt you again.

Claire: I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry for everything.

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Daniel: Psh!

Danny: Yes!

Lucy: Oh, I love it.

Heather: It’s an awesome tree. It’s beautiful.

Danny: Yeah. The prettiest one I’ve seen in a long time.

Daniel: Yeah. It actually came out pretty great.

Heather: Family uh, teamwork. Family…

Lucy: Are we doing it?

Heather: Family teamwork. We’re doing it. We’re doing it. Bring it in.

Lucy: Bring it in. Bring it in.

All: Teamwork for the win.

Lucy: Thank you. Dad, this tree is beautiful. I mean, I didn’t even know that we had this many ornaments. Where did they all come from?

Danny: Well, I pulled a few boxes out of storage and mixed them with the others, and voila.

Lucy: Oh, so they’re vintage. Cool.

Danny: Yes. They’re– they’re so vintage. They’re antiques.

Heather: I love this sequin and felt santa that you made when you were a kid. There’s so much glitter.

Daniel: There is so much glitter. You have no idea. I don’t think we ever got all the glitter out of the rug. Did we?

Danny: Four years old and already an artist.

Daniel: I can’t believe you kept this all this time.

Danny: Why? I’m sentimental.

Heather: I think it’s sweet.

Lucy: I mean, guys, I can’t even remember the last time that we spent christmas eve all together.

Daniel: Well, it’s been a while.

Danny: I can’t tell you how much this means to me. All of us together. Happy, healthy, enjoying life. Calling it a miracle might be pushing it, but I don’t know, it, uh, it kind of feels that way.

Heather: Oh, come here, you old softie. That was beautiful.

[ Knock on door ]

Daniel: Ooh, I’ll get the door. Here.

Heather: What else do you have?

Danny: Okay. I got more boxes here.

Lucy: I have to hang this one up.

Phyllis: Hey!

Daniel: Merry christmas.

Summer: Merry almost christmas.

Daniel: Merry almost christmas.

Danny: This is also from the ’80s, probably 1987 or ’89.

Lucy: Oh, another vintage one.

Danny: It’s another vintage one, yes, yes.

Lauren: Hi.

Christine: Oh, my god. Thank you for bringing those. You saved me.

Lauren: Of course. Absolutely no problem.

Christine: When the owner of fenmore’s goes out of her way to hand deliver a purchase.

Lauren: Oh, well, it was my pleasure. Your selection is exquisite. Danny is going to love that.

Christine: Oh, let’s hope so.

Lauren: Uh, you and I know him pretty well and that is exactly his taste.

Christine: It is the first christmas in uh, I mean, it seems like forever since we’ve been in the same city. I– I just wanted to get him something really special.

Lauren: So, what’s going on between the two of you? Are you still in the friend zone or are you inching back together after all this time?

Abby: I am so happy that we decided to do an early dinner because we’re gonna be wrapping gifts all night. I mean dominic is gonna have so many gifts to unwrap, between all the gifts my mom got him, that we got him, lily, all of his extended family. He’s gonna be unwrapping gifts for days.

Devon: I know. He’ll probably end up just playing with the boxes.

Abby: Always.

Devon: Right.

Abby: I cannot wait to see his sweet, little face when he comes downstairs and sees all the gifts that santa left under the tree.

Devon: I’ll be sure to have the camera ready for him. It’s great ’cause he’s finally old enough to actually enjoy the holiday. You know, all the songs and the decorations, special drinks and the food that we eat.

Abby: Which reminds me, are you gonna make those seven-layer bars that you made with your grandma? I love that story about you making them for dru and neil and lily on your first christmas with them.

Devon: Yeah. I was fresh out of foster care. I didn’t have a dime to my name. I remember dru gave me money to buy gifts for everybody.

Abby: And you spent it on baking supplies.

Devon: Yeah. I wanted to share one of my traditions with them. That was the first time in my life that I felt like I was a part of a real family too.

Abby: You know, I– I couldn’t help but notice that you’ve been a little bit quiet this whole dinner.

Devon: I have? I’m sorry.

Abby: No. Don’t be sorry. I just wanna make sure you’re okay. Is something on your mind?

Devon: Ah, kinda, yeah. I didn’t really want to dump it on you for christmas. But you’re gonna find out sooner or later.

Abby: Hm. Do I even have to guess?

Devon: Mhm. Probably not. You already know it’s about tucker.

Tucker: No, it’s not a scandal, unless you make it one. No, that’s not a quote. God, don’t you people take time off for the holidays? Okay. You want a quote? Here’s a quote. Bah freaking humbug.

Summer: Ah, good to see you guys.

Lucy: So good to see you. Merry christmas.

Summer: Merry christmas. Thank you.

Danny: Wow. Santa must be exhausted.

Phyllis: Oh, well, maybe I overdid it.

Danny: Hey, if you’re gonna go big, now’s the time, right?

Phyllis: Yeah. Well you know, I’m a sucker for christmas. Last minute shopping?

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Abby: Oh, wait a second. There were emails? I have been so busy today that I haven’t checked my phone.

Devon: Oh, yeah. It’s everywhere. It’s ugly.

Abby: So, not only did the company cover up abuse, I mean, then they left evidence of it? You would think that tucker would be smarter than that.

Devon: Yeah. You’d think so. Maybe his time at the ashram made him lose his edge. And it’s business 101 that you be transparent and you own up to your mistakes ’cause covering things up just always makes you look worse.

Abby: As soon as tucker found out, he should have apologized. He should have condemned the artist that targeted the teenage girls and the people who let it happen. It would have been one news cycle, but now it’s this huge mess.

Devon: Tell me about it. Although, I haven’t heard his side of the story.

Abby: Do you even want to?

Christine: When paul and I broke up, danny was incredibly supportive. And since then, things have evolved, we’ve gotten reacquainted. But beyond that, it is too soon to tell.

Lauren: But, the gift that you chose for him is, uh, far more personal than you would give just an old pal. Wouldn’t you agree?

Christine: What’s going on is– is something good. The way I feel when I’m with him. You know what? I don’t want to jinx this.

Lauren: Since when are you superstitious?

Christine: Oh, here’s michael.

Lauren: All right. I want a full report after–

Michael: Hello, my lovely bride.

Lauren: Hello.

Michael: Hello, christine.

Christine: How are you?

Michael: Couldn’t be better. And by the way, you two ladies look absolutely ravishing.

Lauren: Why thank you.

Christine: Really? Because I was about to pull out one of those ugly christmas sweaters.

Lauren: Oh, they are very much on trend right now. I’m not making it up.

Christine: Well, you would know. Um, okay, guys, I’m gonna leave you here. Christmas eve.

Michael: Oh, where are you off to? Some big holiday function?

Christine: Um, I am going over to daniel’s to give danny his present. And uh, beyond that, well, you just never know.

Lauren: Whoa. Okay.

Michael: Really?

Lauren: Well, good luck and uh, to be continued.

Christine: Thank you.

Michael: Bye.

Christine: Merry christmas.

Danny: This is good.

Lucy: You made this eggnog?

Daniel: Mm-hmm. It’s easy. Everybody knows it’s just eggs and nog. And homemade always tastes better.

Heather: Well, it is delicious. I’m impressed.

Phyllis: My son, he has many talents.

Daniel: Yes. Well, I’m not quite at the old man’s sauce status yet, but…

Danny: It’s good to have goals.

Summer: Ooh, you’ve got to get him to make you his chicken marsala with mashed potatoes. It is so good.

Lucy: Okay, dad. The pressure is on. What are you cooking for tomorrow’s christmas dinner?

Daniel: Ooh, I haven’t really thought about that yet.

Lucy: Ah, frozen pizza it is then.

Heather: Um, we could all just do a potluck and then– and then not one person is stuck doing the whole dinner and we would have more time to have fun and hang out. We could– we could even do games like we used to.

Daniel: Charades?

Lucy: Yes.

Phyllis: Okay, good. Nicely done. Nicely done.

Danny: I’m a fan of the hanging out and having fun agenda. That’s something we haven’t done in a long time together.

Summer: Well, I know what we should do. We should do what everybody does on thanksgiving and go around and say what we’re all grateful for this christmas.

Phyllis: Do you want to do that now?

Summer: Yeah. Yeah. Why not?

Daniel: Well, that’s easy for me. I mean, I’ve got good friends. A job that I love doing. A new place and, uh, well, I don’t have to fly halfway around the world to see my favorite kid anymore.

Lucy: Okay. Your only kid.

Summer: All right. Mine’s easy too. Um, despite pretty much a whole year of chaos, I’m grateful that my mom is back among the living.

Daniel: Mm. I probably should have led with that. I’m very grateful that you’re here with us. Especially today.

Phyllis: Ah, you guys…

Danny: Phyllis, are you getting misty-eyed?

Phyllis: Maybe a little. I’m really grateful to be here. I really am. And I’m grateful to my brilliant lawyer who made sure that I was among the living and not in some prison cell anywhere.

Heather: Of course. I filed a few motions and you did the hard part.

Lucy: So, mom, what are you grateful for?

Heather: Well, um, like– like danny said that– that we’re all happy and healthy. And– and– and every one of us is doing so well. I mean, you get to be with your kids again. You– you two get fresh starts. And you get to be here for daniel and– and for lucy and me. And there is truly nothing more special than having your family close.

Danny: That’s right. That and love are pretty much all we need.

Daniel: Okay. That was just plain corny.

Danny: Uh son, have you forgotten that I am the king of corn?

Daniel: And damn proud of it, apparently.

Danny: I am. That’s true.

Phyllis: Hey listen, corny or not, it’s the truth. I feel the same way.

Lucy: Yeah. I mean, dad, don’t be cynical.

Summer: Yes. Listen to your daughter. She’s giving you good advice.

Daniel: Okay. Clearly, I can see that I’m outnumbered here. So… to family and love.

Danny: Amen.

Heather: To family and their love.

Danny: Ching, ching. Oh… stuffed up again?

Michael: What’s going on there?

Lauren: Between danny and christine? Too early to tell or so she says.

Michael: Yeah, the sparkle in her eyes, dead giveaway.

Lauren: I know. Those two just gravitate to each other whenever they’re both free.

Michael: Kismet.

Lauren: You know, I don’t think she ever got over her first love.

Michael: Well, I wish her all the luck. That split with paul had to be painful. Whatever gets christine smiling again, I’m all for it. But the big question is… how do I get you smiling?

Lauren: Oh, me? My smile is permanent.

Michael: Blatant lie before your morning coffee, but I’ll allow it.

Lauren: Okay. You’re right. And, uh, what time do we need to be at chloe and kevin’s?

Michael: Uh, any time after seven.

Lauren: Mm. We have hours then.

Michael: Which means I get my christmas wish. Private time with my irresistible wife before the holiday mayhem begins.

Lauren: Ah, I like the sound of that.

Michael: Mm. Well. Hold. You can open this one now.

Lauren: Oh, yes.

Michael: In fact, you have to open it because it’s time-sensitive.

Lauren: Hm. Whatever could it be?

Michael: One way to find out. Open it.

Lauren: Ooh, a room key. Is this for our favorite suite?

Michael: But of course. I will see you there in 10 minutes.

Lauren: But you know, sweetheart. Sweetheart. I thought I saw another present in there. No.

Michael: If there is indeed another president, you’ll have to wait ’til we’re alone.

Lauren: Well, are you sure you just wanna leave it here for safekeeping?

Michael: See you there.

Devon: I mean, I feel like I should at least hear tucker’s side of the story before I condemn him completely.

Abby: And what could he possibly say that would make it any better?

Devon: Uh, probably nothing. Just know that I’ll be disappointed in him, one more time. So, what’s new?

Abby: Hey. I’m so sorry that all of this had to come out now. We should be happy and joyful and celebrating.

Devon: It’s okay. Don’t be sorry. It’s not gonna change anything about our celebration. I’m too excited to be spending our first christmas together in our new home.

Abby: Mm. I can’t wait.

Devon: No, me neither. And I promise you, this is going to be the best christmas we’ve ever had in our lives.

Dashing through the snow

in a one-horse open sleigh

o’er the fields we go

laughing all the way

ha, ha, ha

bells on bobtails ring

making spirits bright

what fun it is

to ride and sing

a sleighing song tonight

oh, jingle bells

jingle bells

jingle all the way

oh, what fun it is to ride

in a one-horse open sleigh

hey

jingle bells, jingle bells

jingle all the way

oh, what fun it is to ride

in a one-horse open sleigh

Danny: Oh, yes! One more time. Faster.

Dashing through the snow (vo) get in the holiday spirit

Lauren: Hello, you two.

Abby: Lauren, hi.

Devon: Hey. How are you?

Abby: Happy christmas eve. What brings you by? As if we didn’t already know.

Lauren: Oh?

Devon: Yeah. We saw michael running upstairs with a big smile on his face.

Abby: Is he still that romantic after all these years?

Lauren: Uh, looks like I’m going to find out.

Abby: It’s a surprise? Even better.

Devon: Nice. I like his style.

Lauren: Uh, me too. And if I don’t see you guys in the next few days, have the most wonderful holiday.

Abby: You too. Tell michael we said hi.

Lauren: I will do that.

Devon: It’s good to see you.

Lauren: Good to see you. Bye.

Devon and abby: Bye.

Tucker: Oh, looking festive.

Lauren: ‘Tis the season.

Tucker: Hi. Merry christmas.

Devon: It’s probably not that merry for you, given what just hit the internet.

Tucker: Hm.

[ Michael growling ]

Lauren: Ooh, champagne. Lovely.

Michael: We’re celebrating.

Lauren: Yes. Christmas comes but once a year.

Michael: I’d say we have much more than a holiday to raise a glass to.

Lauren: So, let’s the– let the private festivities begin.

Jingle bells

jingle all the way

oh, what fun it is to ride

in a one-horse open sleigh

hey

jingle bells, jingle bells

Danny: Cricket. This is a surprise.

Christine: Well, that was the plan. Sorry to interrupt.

Danny: No. You’re not interrupting at all. This is wonderful. Come in. Come on, join us. Please.

Christine: I didn’t mean to walk in on your family gathering.

Danny: Oh, hey, it was nothing planned. I mean, heather came and, you know, helped daniel and lucy trim the tree. And then I was on my way out, they roped me into helping. And then phyllis and summer showed up with presents for everyone and now you’re here. It’s the perfect christmas eve.

Christine: I just came over to uh, drop off a gift, for you.

Danny: Oh, wow.

Phyllis: My goodness. Well, danny is a special one for everybody, isn’t he? A mystery!

Announcer: The young and the restless will continue.

Devon: When I heard that you covered up for a sleazy artist, I was surprised at first. And then I quickly wasn’t because it’s you. But would you care to, I don’t know, explain your side of the story or…

Tucker: Yeah.

Devon: Yeah?

Tucker: Well, may I?

Devon: Yeah, sure.

Tucker: First of all, I didn’t cover up that guy’s actions with that girl. Um, nor would I ever do such a thing. Uh, when I found out about it, he was already in jail. Um, so what I did was I– I cut ties with him. I voided his contract and um, I fired everyone responsible for keeping him on the tour instead of having him arrested. What I did cover-up, however, was the team’s unscrupulous actions. And I did so because I felt I had to protect the business.

Abby: Of course. Yeah. Because profit margins mean more than common decency.

Devon: Well, they do to him.

Abby: All you had to do was hold a press conference. Tell the whole story. All the sordid details. Condemn those actions. Say that you were disgusted by things that happened in your absence. But you didn’t do that, did you?

Tucker: No, I didn’T. And I readily admit that I could have handled it differently.

Devon: That’s it? That’s all you got?

Tucker: Well, what do you want me to say? I screwed up, devon. Yes, I should have known that it would eventually come out and that it would make me look pretty bad.

Devon: That’s what you care about? Is how it makes you look? Not that what you did was reprehensible because it’s like there’s no such thing as right or wrong to you. Which is why you’re always caught up in a lie or a scandal. But these are your issues and it’s the holidays, so abby and I don’t really have time for it.

Lauren: The, uh, elves have outdone themselves.

Michael: Well, I wanted our time together to be extra special.

Lauren: Well, you know what? It’s perfect, so far.

Michael: Hm. You have sharp eyes, my love. I do indeed have another gift for you. But first.

Danny: So we finished the show, dead tired, okay? It’s one of those seven cities in eight nights kind of thing, you know. You know what it was like back then, right. Constantly on tour.

Christine: You were in such high demand.

Phyllis: Some things never change.

Danny: Anyway, it’s christmas eve and all the band and I want to do is check into a hotel, order room service, and get some real sleep.

Heather: The glamorous life of a rock star.

Danny: Exactly. Okay. But there’s a little problem here. You see this town, which was, I don’t know, all of about 3,000 people, had one hotel and it was completely sold out. Yeah. Our tour manager neglected to make a reservation and the nearest big city was several hours down the road.

Summer: What did you do?

Danny: Well, we either sleep on the bus…

Lucy: On christmas eve?

Danny: Hey, you do what you gotta do. But anyway, the promoters, they found out what happened and they offered us a place to stay. Yeah. The band, the crew, the roadies, the drivers, background singers, and me. And, uh, yeah, they split us up and made calls and found us all places to stay.

Heather: Did they find enough beds for everyone?

Danny: Oh, yeah. Beds, couches, cots, air mattresses. But best of all…

Christine: Yeah. It was a horse barn with a tack house attached, right? There were no rooms left at the inn, so danny had to sleep in a stable on christmas eve.

Lucy: Okay. You are totally making that up.

Danny: Actually…

Phyllis: You know, it’s so funny because the way that danny always told me the story was that it was a converted barn. It was really nice. All the amenities and with a car collection, I think. You’re– I, you just make it sound like it’s donkeys and sheep and camel milling about.

Christine: Don’t embellish, phyllis.

Danny: Well, uh, actually the roadies, they’re the ones that stayed in the tack house. Not me. Yeah, I was offered though, a lumpy purple futon in someone’s basement. And I tell you, I was really glad to be there.

Christine: I always thought that it was you–

Phyllis: Well, I guess you thought wrong, right?

Daniel: You know what? I– I am going to side with my daughter here. Um, I don’t believe that most of that really happened. Are you sure that it did?

Danny: Okay. All right. I was there, all right? So, let’s just assume that I’m right and I remember the story how it went down and where I slept christmas eve. That’s it.

Heather: Where there were donkeys.

Danny: No, that was another holiday.

Christine: Oh, wait a second. Either way, it is fun to think about the past, but I think it’s even more special to think about the present and the future.

Phyllis: Oh, sometimes the past shapes us, you know?

Christine: Only if you learn from it.

[Coughing]

Michael: Well, merry christmas, darling.

Lauren: You’re so sweet. Oh, michael.

Michael: Go ahead. Open it. It’s your favorite color, sparkly.

Lauren: Ooh, I love sparkly.

[ Lauren gasping ] Oh, my darling. Oh, it’s beautiful.

Michael: Lauren fenmore, would you do me the honor of making me the happiest man in the world, a second time, by agreeing to marry me all over again?

Lauren: Oh, my love. Hold that thought.

Tucker: Thank you. I really appreciate your assessment of my flaws as a human being. I’ll give it some thought. Uh, but since you mentioned the holidays, I still have those gifts for dominic. How would you like to handle that? I know you’re not so keen on having me there on christmas eve. May I come by later to deliver them personally? Or would you like me to just leave them on the porch?

Devon: You can come by and you can drop off some gifts. And I’m only saying that because I know dominic would probably like to see you.

Tucker: I’m very grateful to you both for making a concession for me.

Devon: Well, you’re welcome. But I don’t want you to read too much into this because this is not an invitation for you and I to have a relationship. I’ve made it clear, it’s not what I want. But at the same time, I’m not going to penalize our son for enjoying his time with you.

Tucker: All right. That’s fine. I’ll take what I can get.

Devon: Okay. Well, have a good night.

Tucker: Yeah. You too. See you.

Devon: Did I just make the wrong decision?

[ Indistinct chatter ]

Summer: Um, mom, it– it’s past four.

Phyllis: Mm-hmm. So, what?

Summer: We’re meeting dad at the club for dinner.

Phyllis: We have plenty of time.

Summer: Come on, mom. I know how you are getting ready for an event and I’m like that too. So let’s, uh…

Phyllis: Let’s go.

Heather: You know what? I hate to say it, I have to– I have to go too. I told dad I would call him in lisbon and, uh, he gets up so early.

Lucy: Yeah, because he wakes up early. He gets up at like dawn. It’s ridiculous.

Heather: He does. So he like, goes to bed early. It’s a whole thing, so I gotta.

Daniel: Yeah. Well, lucky for you, I plan on sleeping in tomorrow and since you’re staying here, there will be no getting up early.

Lucy: Excellent.

Heather: Pick you up at 10?

Daniel: Ooh, uh-uh.

Lucy: Um, better make it 11.

Heather: 11? Okay. Is that– is that possible?

Daniel: Better.

Heather: Okay. All right. Okay, I love you.

Lucy: I love you.

Heather: Okay.

Lucy: Bye-bye, mom.

Heather: Bye, sweetie. I love you. I love you. I love you. Um, thank you, daniel.

Daniel: Mm-hmm.

Lucy: Okay.

Heather: Okay.

Lucy: Bye.

Daniel: Yup.

Heather: I love you.

[ Indistinct chatter ]

Danny: I, uh, I hate to see the party break up. It’s been so good being with you all. I’ve enjoyed every minute of it.

Phyllis: Back at ya.

Daniel: You know, I’m gonna walk everyone to their cars.

Danny: Yeah, I’m gonna– I’m gonna join you. I’ll be right back, okay?

Phyllis: And are you coming, christine?

Christine: Uh, not just yet. Tell nick merry christmas from me, will you?

Summer: Yeah, we will. We’ll do that. Um, thanks. Come on.

[ Indistinct chatter ] A first child can be stressful.

Lauren: Before I answer your question…

Michael: Oh, the plot thickens.

Lauren: One great surprise deserves another. Michael baldwin… would you make me the happiest woman on the face of the planet and marry me all over again?

[ Michael chuckling ]

Michael: You didn’t?

Lauren: What are the odds?

Michael: Pretty good when you think about it. We are of one mind, you and I. And by the way, yes. Yes. 1,000 times, yes.

Lauren: I will take your 1,000 times and I will raise you 10. Here. Ah.

Michael: Hold on. Hold on.

Lauren: Let me remove my ring.

Michael: Perfect fit.

Lauren: Yes.

Phyllis: Hey.

Summer: Hey. Um, dad just called.

Phyllis: What’s wrong?

Summer: Um, he said that there’s some big family issue that he has to deal with.

Phyllis: All right. Do you know if it has to do with christian?

Summer: No. Christian’s fine. I– I asked that, but he wouldn’t give me any more details, but he’s gonna miss our dinner.

Phyllis: Oh, okay. Well, I– I’m sorry, I know you’re disappointed.

Summer: Yeah. I’m actually more worried than disappointed. He really did not sound good. Mom, I think that I need to go over there. I’m so sorry. Do you mind?

Phyllis: No, of course not.

Summer: Okay. I’m gonna see you tomorrow.

Phyllis: Yeah, for sure. All right. Call me if you need me.

Summer: I will.

Phyllis: All right.

Abby: Look, you know that I’m not crazy about dominic having a relationship with tucker. My gut has been telling me to keep tucker away since he got back in genoa city and I should have just listened.

Devon: Because of how he treated your mom?

Abby: For starters. But look, I get where you’re coming from and I know that he’s your dad and it’s probably better that he sees dominic under our supervision. That way, he won’t find another way to see him.

Devon: Yeah. Well, how about we make this the last time we mention tucker mccall for today.

Abby: Yes.

Devon: Because it is christmas eve and I want this holiday to be about you and me and dominic.

Tucker: Hey, phyllis.

Phyllis: Hey.

Tucker: No, wait a minute. What are you doing? Are you meeting somebody? You alone on christmas eve?

Phyllis: Uh, no, I’m not alone. I mean, I spent the whole day with my kids and it was lovely. Amazing.

Tucker: Good for you.

Phyllis: Yeah. You know, uh, I was supposed to have dinner with, um, with summer and nick. Nick.

Tucker: Yeah.

Phyllis: And uh, something happened with nick’s family, so he had to– he had to leave. Um, and summer went to go check on him because something happened to his family. Ah, I said that– anyway, I– I’m, you know, my plans for tonight are nonexistent now.

Tucker: Oh, well, let me buy you a drink then.

Danny: You know, daniel and lucy would probably bring us some takeout if we asked them. Or, I’ve got a lovely bottle of wine in the kitchen if you’re interested.

Christine: Well, that sounds amazing, but first I want you to open this.

Danny: Oh, well all right. Okay. Oh, cricket.

Christine: I know how you like a good robe.

Danny: Is this silk?

Christine: Yeah. Lauren can acquire these really rare items and sell them through her vintage collection, so according to the auction house, this was once owned by brian ferry.

Danny: You’re kidding? Wow. It is so elegant.

Christine: Yes.

Danny: Sophisticated.

Christine: Yes. Try it on. Come on.

Danny: Yeah?

Christine: Yeah.

Danny: Okay. All right. Here it goes.

Christine: Okay.

Danny: Okay. How’s that?

Christine: Oh, yes.

Danny: Yes.

Christine: I knew it would look perfect on you.

Danny: Thank you.

Christine: You’re welcome.

Danny: Thank you so very much. Okay. All right. I– let me see, have something for you.

Christine: Well.

Danny: Yeah. It’s okay. Uh, you can open it. You know, I won’t tell santa.

Christine: Oh, danny.

Danny: Do you remember this? I got you one on our honeymoon. That little boutique in wailea.

Christine: Yeah. Yeah, I remember.

Danny: Yeah. And then, a couple of years later, the, um, the airline lost the suitcase that it was in on the trip to cabo and…

Christine: Yeah. I was– I was heartbroken. That was my– my favorite bracelet. I wore it all the time.

Danny: Well, guess what? It looks like the universe has brought you another one. And you know what? They put it right under my nose so that I could see it while I was out there shopping.

Christine: Thank you. I– I– I love it. You… you couldn’t have given me a more meaningful gift.

Melody: Home is where the heart is.

Jason: And you, our viewers…

Jess: Are the heart of the y&r family.

Melissa: Thank you so much…

Eileen: For welcoming us into your homes.

Both: May your holidays be merry and bright.

Sean: Whether you’ve been naughty…

Bryton: Or nice.

Eric: From all of us at the young and the restless, we wish you all the best this entire holiday season.

Announcer: Next week on the young and the restless…

Michael: At the stroke of midnight, you will be my one and only wife, all over again.

Lauren: It’s inspired.

Phyllis: There’s something between us now. You feel it too. I know you do. I mean, what do you have to lose?

Nikki: Jordan?

Jordan: Hello, nikki. So glad you could make it.

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