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Jack: Take your lies and get the hell out of here, stark. Phyllis, the woman you claim to have married, was just taken out in an ambulance, and all you can seem to do is stand here and throw around accusations.

Jeremy: I’m not claiming anything, jack. I have a marriage license here, dated three days ago.

Michael: Excuse me. Looks like phyllis is mrs. Jeremy stark.

Jack: Wait, that’s — that’s ridiculous. Why would phyllis marry a known criminal? This is insane.

Jeremy: You want to know why she married me? You, diane, and many of the fine, upstanding citizens of genoa city has pushed phyllis to a new low. You pushed us to find each other.

Jack: Wow, you are a piece of work. You know that? You got a lot of nerve taking advantage of phyllis’ condition. What the hell is wrong with you?

Jeremy: You don’t like that I’m married to phyllis? Too bad. It’s your fault. All of you! Especially you.

Kyle: Hey, I have warned you. Don’t point your finger at my mother.

Nikki: Time for you to go, mr. Stark.

Jeremy: Phyllis was scared. She was seeking comfort and protection. And I was more than willing to provide it.

Jack: Protection from what?

Jeremy: From her.

Diane: How dare you imply that I had anything to do with phyllis’ collapse.

Jeremy: All I know is you wanted to cause my wife harm. Tonight, she threatened her with violence, and now she’s on her way to the hospital.

Chance: Those are some heavy accusations. Can you prove it?

Ashley: Marry you?

[ Laughs ]

Tucker: That’s not the reaction I was hoping for.

Ashley: You can’t be serious. Oh, come on.

Tucker: No, to me, it seems like the next natural step for us.

Ashley: Oh, of course! We went out on a date, and the natural next step would be to plan a wedding. Sure.

Tucker: Well, it wouldn’t have to be a fancy wedding. We could elope.

Ashley: Right. Yeah. No. See, I think what happened to you is that jack announced his engagement to diane, and it went to your — your brain. You’re temporarily insane. Thank you. But, no, I will not marry you.

[ Chuckles ] Great.

Amanda: Phyllis just collapsed. It just… it doesn’t make any sense.

Lily: I know. I know. Look, we’ll get an explanation, I’m sure. Daniel’s gonna give me an update from the hospital.

Amanda: The waiting… I think that is the part that I hate the most. Seconds feel like hours. You ask the nurse and then you ask the doctor and then you wait some more and… I know that this is not helping. I just… I have been through way too much of this with my family and —

Lily: I know. Hey, I get it. I do. I know when someone you love is sick or injured, you feel helpless, and it’s a horrible feeling. I know.

Amanda: Yeah, but it’s not just that. This news that phyllis is married to this stark man? I mean, how did I miss something so big in my best friend’s life? I didn’t know anything about it. She didn’t call me. She didn’t — nothing! And then — and then this?

Lily: I know. Look, we just have to be thankful that nate and elena were there before the paramedics arrived.

Amanda: Yeah, well, thank god for that.

Lily: All we can do is just pray and just wait to hear back from daniel.

Amanda: The waiting is…

Lily: I know.

Amanda: I really hate the waiting.

Lily: I know. I know.

Amanda: [ Breathes deeply ]

Devon: Hey.

Abby: You’re back. I just checked on dominic. He is sound asleep.

Devon: Yeah?

Abby: Mm-hmm. Mwah!

Devon: Not a care in the world for him.

Abby: Not a care in the world, right? It must be nice.

Devon: Yeah.

Abby: Well, I have been anxiously waiting to hear how everything went with amanda. I got to say, I was very relieved that chance did not show up at the gala tonight. I did not want another awkward interaction with him. Although, uh, nina sure let me have it. She had some choice words for me, which brought back this feeling of guilt, which… I’m not gonna talk about right now because I want to know how everything went after I left.

Devon: No, that’s okay. It’s — everything got out of control after you left.

Abby: I mean, amanda has every right to be upset, but there’s got to be a way for the two of you to make peace.

Devon: Oh, it had nothing to do with amanda. It was the rest of the gala.

Abby: Did something happen?

Devon: Yeah. Jack and diane announced that they’re engaged, and then phyllis collapsed.

Abby: [ Sighs ]

Jeremy: It’s good that you finally showed up, detective.

Chance: Yeah, I was on a stakeout on the other side of town. Got a hot tip about a car theft, but it turned out to be a dud. It’s almost like somebody didn’t want me to be here tonight.

Jeremy: Well, I’m glad you’re here because we need some law and order after what happened.

Chance: Yeah, I’ve been brought up to speed on what happened. I’m gonna need statements from everybody. Now, stark, can you prove that diane wanted to harm phyllis?

Jeremy: All of the tension from the last few months, all of the verbal attacks and threats from diane towards phyllis.

Diane: What?

Jeremy: It all happened upstairs in phyllis’ suite. She told me after the fact, but I believe that kyle, summer, and jack witnessed the whole thing. Isn’t that right, jack? And I believe that you said something like, “I should do the world a favor and strangle her to death.” Did I get that right? Phyllis said diane said the exact thing to her. But don’t take my word for it. Ask these two because they were there the whole time.

Chance: Is that true? Did you threaten phyllis tonight? Hi, I’m karen.

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Chance: Okay, diane, I am just trying to understand the events that led to phyllis collapsing. So, why don’t you fill me in on what you know about that? Of course we can take this down to the station, make it official if you’d like.

Jack: What exactly are you trying to imply?

Kyle: Yeah, I mean, how has phyllis’ clearly being unwell turned into something that diane’s under suspicion for? Some known criminal makes random accusations, and now you’re suddenly questioning my mother like she’s to blame? This is outrageous.

Chance: Under the circumstances, the questions are necessary. Now, when phyllis fell, did she lose consciousness? Or could you tell if she was intoxicated at all?

Nate: Uh, chance, that didn’t seem to be the case. I didn’t detect any signs of alcohol.

Elena: But her breathing was shallow, and her heart rate was faint.

Jeremy: She was a picture of health until that moment. No complaints. Which makes this so suspicious.

Chance: Hey, I’m handling this. Thank you. Diane, he is claiming that phyllis had reason to be fearful of you. So, I’m gonna ask you again, and please answer the question. Did you two have a physical altercation tonight? And did you threaten her life?

Diane: Oh, my god. Do you really think I did something to her? That’s insane.

Amanda: Any word from daniel?

Lily: Um… no, nothing.

[ Sighs ] So, I saw you chatting with devon earlier. How did that go? Was it difficult?

Amanda: Well, he apologized again for hurting me with abby. I’m sure you guessed that much. And then we just — we just started talking about business, how he’s dropping the lawsuit.

Lily: I know. I am so relieved.

Amanda: Be careful. I know devon may appear remorseful, like he’s willing to put all tensions aside, but never forget that he was willing to take down chancellor-winters. I would not be so quick to trust him.

Lily: Yeah, I know that you’re still hurting, but he is my brother.

Amanda: Yeah, no, you’re right. I can’t forget what he did to me. I can’t act like it didn’t happen. But I also can’t ignore how it affects his trustworthiness.

Lily: I understand. But what happened between you two is not the same as what happened between us.

Amanda: Isn’t it? I mean, someone is willing to rationalize their betrayals in one situation, and…

[ Scoffs ] That’s why they say never trust a man who cheats at golf. If you’ll cheat and lie about something as stupid as golf, you’ll lie about anything.

Lily: Well, good thing devon doesn’t play golf.

Amanda: That’s not my point.

Lily: No, I know. I get your point. I do. But devon also — he loves his family. Family is very important to him, okay? It was the whole reason behind our merger. It’s at the core of all of the issues that we even had.

Amanda: And look where that led.

Lily: Okay, look, I get it. But we are finally back on track. We are. And now that the lawsuit is over, maybe now we can start to rebuild our bond that we had, maybe even work together again. I mean, it’s the first time i feel hope for us.

Tucker: Oh, ashley, you know that I’m not gonna take no for an answer. Look how things have gone since I’ve been back.

Ashley: You mean when you landed your helicopter in my backyard? How did that turn out for you, by the way?

Tucker: Okay, but did I give up on my plans? No, I did not. I came right back with a sentimental gift from our past.

Ashley: Which I dumped in the trash immediately.

Tucker: And, again, I was undeterred.

Ashley: Mm-hmm.

Tucker: So, I came up with a brilliant idea for the romantic picnic in the park.

Ashley: In the dead of winter.

Tucker: Yes, but I fed you your favorite delicacies, along with some, um — you know, some flavorful intel on stark and diane.

Ashley: Oh. Oh, you’re right. That was beautifully incriminating and tied up in a nice, little bow. It was very romantic.

Tucker: I know. And then I offered to set you up with your own company, which I believe was quite an aphrodisiac for you because… I believe you remember what happened after that.

Ashley: Oh, I sure do. It led to me finding out that you lied to me about your true intentions regarding jabot, and I left the country.

Tucker: Yeah, that was a slight misstep, but a well-intentioned one, you have to admit. And then I gave up control of my company to you.

Ashley: I bought your debt for one goal only, and that was to own you completely.

Tucker: It’s so funny. I-I actually like the sound of that. So, what do you say? Let’s — let’s make the tie that binds us a matrimonial one.

Ashley: You just never stop.

Tucker: Now, I understand why you’re hesitant, so why don’t we take it in stages?

Ashley: What does that mean, stages?

Tucker: Well, for now, we could just consider it a — a game, a fun ploy, no actual commitment. But publicly, we would announce the engagement.

Ashley: Oh, I think I see where you’re going with this. So, you want to steal jack and diane’s thunder. They would hate that so much.

Tucker: Yeah.

Ashley: Hmm. My a1c stayed here, it needed to be here.

Chance: Alright, diane, here’s what I need you to do. I need you to explain to me exactly what happened and then leave it for me to judge the veracity of stark’s claim. You got it? So, once again, did you two have some sort of altercation where you threatened her life?

Diane: Phyllis lured me up to her room under false pretenses. She claimed that kyle was really sick and — and that he was asking for me. And supposedly he was laid out in her suite upstairs.

Chance: And you believed her?

Diane: Well, I texted kyle to verify, but he didn’t respond.

Kyle: I left my phone at the bar and didn’t realize till later. That’s why I missed her text.

Chance: So you went up to the room?

Diane: Yes, of course I did. I was concerned about my son. But then phyllis followed me in there and — and trapped me.

Chance: And there was a physical altercation?

Diane: Yes, but she provoked it. She — she came at me and then she pushed me down. And then she started unleashing all these horrendous accusations. I mean, she lost it. She said that I had wronged her in every possible way and that i had ruined her life and — look, this had been building for months, and I just — I couldn’t take it anymore, so I responded.

Chance: In what way?

Diane: [ Sighs ] Any negative comments that i might have made were done in the heat of the moment. I wasn’t seriously threatening her.

Chance: Alright, during your scuffle, did she hit her head?

Diane: No.

Chance: Any kind of injury?

Diane: No.

Jack: Detective, is this really necessary? We are not the criminals here.

Chance: Hold on, jack. There’s no need to be so defensive. I’m just sorting out the facts.

Jack: I am hardly being defensive. I just think our focus needs to be on phyllis and how she is doing.

Elena: Maybe we should call the hospital and see if there’s an update.

Jack: If there are any questions you have, I suggest you address them to stark. That is the big mystery tonight, how in a million years phyllis would marry a man like that. I’d like some answers. I’d like them now.

Tucker: You think jack hides the good scotch when he knows I’m gonna be around?

Ashley: How could he know that you were coming over? You don’t even know when you’re coming over. That makes no sense.

Tucker: Gee, lady, you got yourself a big brain.

Ashley: I do. Thank you. Nope.

Tucker: You like my idea, though, don’t you?

Ashley: Mm, well… I — I find it intriguing.

Tucker: Mm-hmm. It’s because you want to see the look on diane’s face when she finds out the news of our impending marriage.

Ashley: Mm, it would be gratifying on so many levels. It would be. I’ll think about it.

Tucker: Fair enough.

Ashley: But your work is far from done.

Tucker: Meaning?

Ashley: Meaning you have to get devon to buy mccall. As owner of your debt, I have a vested interest in this coming to fruition.

Tucker: Yeah. So you’ve said.

Ashley: Yes. And I also do not want the newmans to get their dirty, little hands on it.

Tucker: I’m working on it.

Jeremy: Why is my relationship with phyllis so hard for you to understand, jack? We’re kindred spirits, both on the outside, taking on all comers, giving as good as we get. A woman like that deserves respect and support. Seems like once upon a time you knew about that, but then you forgot.

Jack: Why aren’t you at the hospital with your wife right now?

Jeremy: There’s no other place I’d rather be right now, but I was under the impression i was being questioned by the police.

Chance: Well, there’s not an official investigation yet, so you are free to go. But I would recommend that you don’t leave town.

Kyle: Summer, what are you doing back here? How’s phyllis?

Jack: Is she okay? Has she already been released?

Summer: No, that’s what we came to tell you. The ambulance never arrived at the hospital.

Jack: What do you mean? What are you saying?

Summer: Memorial dispatch lost contact with the driver. We have no idea where our mom is.

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Jack: I thought you were following the ambulance to the hospital.

Daniel: When we got out to my car, the ambulance was already gone. So, we went straight to the hospital.

Summer: And the ambulance wasn’t there. There was no sign of mom. She hadn’t been admitted or anything.

Kyle: None of this is making any sense.

Summer: I know, especially since the dispatcher has no idea what happened to their vehicle.

Kyle: Something is definitely wrong here.

Summer: Dad is at the hospital in case the ambulance does show up, but we didn’t feel like we could just sit there helpless.

Daniel: I don’t know what’s going on here, but if our mom is in danger, then we need your help. Can you find out where she is?

Summer: Chance, please. Something is seriously wrong. We need to know that she’s okay.

Danny: Son, is there anything I could do to help?

Daniel: If I could think of anything, I’d say yes. But it’s like summer said. We both just feel a little helpless right now.

Jack: Alright, stark. What the hell is going on?

Elena: The whole thing is strange. One minute she’s fine, then she’s slurring her words, and then she’s laid out on the floor.

Nate: Something caused a syncopal episode like that — loss of oxygen to the brain, sudden drop in a heart rate or blood pressure, something neurological.

Elena: You always think it’s neurological, but with those symptoms, it could be anything. It could be a heart attack, dehydration.

Nate: Stroke, tia. Seizure, even. She hasn’t had an accident or injury or a blow to the chest or head that we know of.

Elena: Yeah, I’m really interested to see her cat scan and mri results. Maybe I’ll call the hospital and see if there’s any updates.

Nate: Yeah. I’m sure her family would appreciate that.

Audra: Interesting, isn’t it?

Victoria: What’s that?

Audra: The two of them — I think I can finally see the spark they share. Well, I think I’m going to call it a night. Looks like my boss has his hands full.

Victoria: I will see you tomorrow morning at the office. I’m going to go check on nate.

Audra: Of course. And, by the way, I hope to have an exciting new, project to present to you soon.

Victoria: I look forward to hearing about it.

Amanda: Lily, I’m sorry. I know that there is still tension between you and your cousin, but I really need to go over and get an update.

Lily: No, of course. Please.

Amanda: Nate, elena, hey, I’m really sorry to interrupt. I was just wondering if there was any word on phyllis.

Elena: I actually just got off the phone with memorial. They said she hasn’t been brought in yet.

Amanda: The ambulance hasn’t arrived yet?

Abby: So, they took phyllis to memorial?

Devon: Yeah. They sure did. And it was lucky that nate and elena were there to help out until the paramedics got there.

Abby: Wait. Did phyllis make this big scene before or after my uncle jack’s engagement announcement?

Devon: I don’t know. I think it happened at the same time.

Abby: How do you not know?

Devon: Because I wasn’t there for jack’s announcement. I was still talking to amanda.

Abby: Uh-huh. Well, how did your conversation with amanda go?

Devon: We kept it civil for the most part, even though she has every reason to resent me.

Abby: To resent both of us.

Devon: Mostly just talked about business and lily and i figuring things out.

Abby: How did she feel about you dropping the suit against chancellor-winters?

Devon: Oh, she was skeptical about that because she doesn’t really trust me these days for some reason.

Abby: Um, maybe amanda’s onto something.

Devon: What do you mean?

Abby: Look, I love the idea of you dropping the suit, but are you sure this is really what you want? Or are you just doing it out of some sense of guilt and obligation to lily? Because it’s a huge reversal after fighting so hard to get your company back.

Devon: No, I know it is. I know it is. But something shifted in me tonight that took away all that guilt that I was feeling. And it’s because of you. Oh

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Ashley: I need more from you than “I’m working on it.”

Tucker: What would you have me do?

Ashley: More than you’ve done. If you’re already stymied by devon not buying mccall, then you’ve lost your killer instinct. And I don’t like that at all.

Tucker: I thought it was my killer instinct you want me to let go of.

Ashley: True. I would prefer a kinder, more gentle tucker.

Tucker: But only when it suits you.

Ashley: Exactly. And right now, I want devon to buy mccall, and I want you to make it happen. I mean, that’s the only way there’s going to be a future for us, even if it’s just a pretend future. A game, if you will.

Tucker: You know what, ashley? I realize you’re enjoying this power you have over me right now, but I know that you feel the chemistry between us. I know that you’d like to say, “oh, it’s just a game. It’s just a ploy.” But you know there’s something deeper. You feel there’s something deeper, but you’re so scared to admit it.

Ashley: What makes you so sure?

Tucker: Because you wouldn’t be all interested in me becoming a “better” man if it weren’t true.

Ashley: As long as I have the upper hand, you can think whatever you want. I mean, you know what they say. Whatever gets you through the night.

Abby: I helped ease your guilt?

Devon: Mm-hmm.

Abby: I’m glad. But how?

Devon: Well, because you reminded me of what the most important thing on earth is.

Abby: Family.

Devon: Yes, exactly. And that was — that was the main reason for the chancellor-winters’ merger to begin with, you know? But lately, we’ve been using the whole family thing against each other and making accusations that we don’t care about our relationship as brother and sister or neil’s legacy.

Abby: You both knew that wasn’t true.

Devon: Yeah, I mean, sure, we both knew it deep down. But, you know, when you’re in the middle of everything, it’s easy to forget. I was trying to use my connection to neil to break away. But it was our shared connection to our dad that brought us back together. And it’s really all because of that amazing gesture that you helped present to us that made us realize that.

Abby: Well, the timing couldn’t have been more perfect.

Devon: No, it couldn’t have. It really couldn’t have. A place like that that embodies neil’s love for jazz was such a special way to honor him and to give back to him. That’s what lily and I found common ground on and made me realize that maybe we can work things out together.

Abby: Wow. It sounds like you’re considering working with lily at chancellor-winters again. But what about your other family business? What about mccall?

Nikki: After all the work we put in to make this event perfect — first, jack’s misguided announcement and then phyllis’ bizarre rant. I have to say, at first I did think she was drunk.

Michael: That’s what most of us thought.

Danny: How can an ambulance just disappear?

Lauren: Look. Phyllis is queen of making a big scene. But tonight, something was terribly wrong.

Michael: Stark’s involvement makes the whole situation a glaring red flag. The gcpd is our best bet at this point. They can track down the ambulance, see what’s going on. I’m more concerned about why phyllis collapsed in the first place.

Leanna: Oh, wow. This could actually be the story I’ve been looking for.

Sharon: Not every crisis needs to become gossip fodder, leanna.

Leanna: Sharon, this is more than gossip. It’s news. This could be a huge story.

Sharon: I just hope that phyllis is alright.

Leanna: Oh, my gosh. Yes, of course. That’s what matters most. Life… doesn’t stop for diabetes.

Tucker: Well, i guess I should get going. I don’t suppose you want to be up when jack and diane return.

Ashley: On the contrary, i plan on staying awake and giving them hell when they walk through that door.

Tucker: Well, I find that irresistibly sexy.

Ashley: I’m sure you do.

Tucker: I’d actually like to be ringside for it. I’d stick around and wait with you if you want.

Ashley: Might be a little fun to have an audience cheering me on, but I’d like some alone time before they get here.

Tucker: Well, good night. And I anxiously await your answer to my proposal. Well, good night.

Ashley: Night. What are you doing?

Tucker: Well, because you said we had a traditional date tonight, so I was hoping for a traditional goodbye.

Ashley: Oh. Okay.

Tucker: Thank you very much.

Devon: Yeah, I don’t really know what my role is going to be with either family company moving forward. I’m just happy that I didn’t ruin my relationship with lily.

Abby: And what about mccall?

Devon: I…I don’t know. I don’t know if… if it’s the right thing to start over with a new company like that or just to go back to chancellor-winters. I should probably sleep on it.

Abby: Well, your company means so much to you. Why wouldn’t you want to go back and lead it?

Devon: Just because, you know, I know there’s still a lot of differences between me and lily when it comes to business. And I know she’s pushed hard to get us to work side by side together, but I just don’t know if that’s the smartest thing to do. Maybe starting from scratch with mccall is the right way to go.

Abby: I understand how you feel and just know that no matter what you decide, I’m here to support you.

Devon: Well, I can’t tell you how grateful I am for that. And I can’t tell you how grateful I am for you. You made me see things clearly tonight, and I’ll never forget that.

Abby: Well, you did the hard part. You had to reconnect with lily and let go of your feelings of anger and hurt.

Devon: Yeah. I did let go of the anger, but you gave me something positive to replace it with. So, it all started with you.

Chance: Hey.

Sharon: Hey.

Chance: None of the patrols have seen the ambulance.

Sharon: You don’t suspect foul play, do you?

Chance: I don’t know. Maybe, considering that jack and diane have a history of taking things into their own hands, especially when it comes to stark. The animosity between them is dangerous.

Sharon: Hey, that’s phyllis’ mask. She must have dropped it. Why don’t I grab it for her?

Chance: No. Don’T. It could be evidence.

Jack: I am worried that stark is doing something to harm phyllis.

Diane: Do you think?

Jack: Would it be such a surprise? I’m still furious at her that she ever brought stark into town to begin with. The anguish she put you through is unforgivable. But I never wanted any harm to come to her.

Diane: Jack, I want you to know that that fight you overheard, it’s not who I am. I mean, I was just caught up in the heat of the moment, and I-I really, I was — I was pushed by an out-of-control, psychotic phyllis. But I didn’t want anything bad to happen to her. You do believe me, don’t you?

Jack: Of course I do.

Tucker: A single malt, neat, if you will, and whatever the lady’s having.

Audra: What makes you think i want anything from you, tucker?

Tucker: I can always tell when you need a friend. So, we both bailed on the big gala, huh? I guess neither of us feels like we’re part of the fabric of this town’s society.

Audra: Don’t project your insecurities onto me. Look, I have a very coveted position at newman media. I’m doing just fine being accepted by the movers and shakers of genoa city.

Tucker: What a load of bull. From what I’ve observed, nate only has eyes for elena. Kind of puts you out in the cold, don’t it?

Audra: You know, for someone so observant, you sure miss a lot. I thought you were on a date with ashley. I don’t see her. Is she parking the car?

Tucker: Actually, things are progressing quite nicely on that front, thank you very much.

Audra: Hooray. Well, I also have a plan in the works for what I’m after. No matter what type of dog you have…

Devon: This is perfect. You know, it made me so happy to come home to you waiting for me.

Abby: I feel like I belong here.

Devon: That’s because you do. This is home. With our son asleep upstairs… it should be our home. Serious. Would you consider you and dom moving in here with me?

Tucker: What’s this plan of yours that you’ve got schemed? Maybe I can help.

Audra: No, thanks. I got it. But, you know, come to think of it, you can occasionally be resourceful. Maybe you can help.

Tucker: I’m always at your disposal, audra. You know that.

Audra: I need to track down a man named J.T. Hellstrom.

Victoria: Hi. Any word on phyllis?

Nate: I’m afraid not.

Victoria: You know, it was really nice seeing the two of you working together again. Nate, it’s been a while since I’ve seen you use your medical skills.

Elena: Well, nate is an amazing talent. I’ve always thought it was his true calling.

Victoria: Well, a person can have many callings, don’t you think?

Elena: Can they?

Victoria: Absolutely.

Elena: Hmm. Well, I really enjoyed working with nate as a team again. I think we have a very natural rhythm together.

Victoria: So I noticed. Nate is a great team player.

Elena: I completely agree. In fact, I’ve got some ideas about how to make that teamwork a bigger part of our lives again.

Summer: That was dad. He’s still at the hospital.

Nikki: Is phyllis there? Has he seen her?

Summer: No. There’s still no sign of her.

Daniel: Not only am I worried that she might be in danger, but she was in need of medical attention. You know, every minute that she’s not at the hospital, she’s not getting the care that she needs. Chance, what was that, that call? Was that about phyllis?

Chance: There was an accident on collins road. It’s involving one car, an ambulance. Now, that’s all the information that I have right now. We don’t know if it was phyllis’. But we should prepare for the worst.

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Tucker: J.T. Hellstrom? I’ll find him for you. It’s going to cost you, though.

Daniel: I don’t know what’s going on here, but my mother would never marry a lowlife like you — not of her own free will.

Lauren: How did this beautiful event turn into such a catastrophe?

Jeremy: Is phyllis okay? Look, I want answers. I have a right to know.

Summer: Chance, please. Tell us something, anything.

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Summer: Oh, my god.

Phyllis: Congratulations to the abbotts.

[ Chuckles ] Congratulations. Bravo. Bravo.

Summer: Oh, my god.

Lauren: Bravo to the happy couple.

Michael: Congratulations.

[ Applause ]

Phyllis: Yeah, but bravo would sort of mean that it’s a performance of some kind, and this is quite — quite a show.

[ Chuckles ]

Nick: What do you say we go and get that cheeseburger now?

Sally: Yeah. Best idea ever.

Nick: Yeah.

Sharon: Are you worried about the baby?

Adam: Um… yes, I-I am, sharon. I’m really sorry. Will you excuse me?

Sharon: Yeah. Please, go. Go.

Phyllis: [ Sighs ]

Daniel: Mom, you need to stop this.

Summer: Please.

Phyllis: Why? Why do I need to stop? I’m embarrassing you? Is that what I’m doing?

Daniel: Yeah, yeah, a little. So why don’t we go, you and me right now? Come on, let’s —

Phyllis: Why? Why? Why? ‘Cause I’m telling the truth? Is that why? Because that woman has convinced everyone in town that she’s a changed woman?

Jack: Listen to your children. Go. Now.

Phyllis: I will go when i am good and ready! When I am good and ready, I will leave this room! But not until then! Does everybody have a problem with the truth? You have a problem with that? You don’t, right? You know what I’m talking about. I have lost everything. I have lost my entire life, my children, everything because of that woman. And I am telling you, that woman is as dangerous today as she was the day she faked her death, and I am the only one, apparently, who sees this.

[ Sniffles ]

Amanda: Please, don’t let me keep you. I would hate to ruin your date. That is what this is, right, a date? I’m sorry. What is it that you said to me when I found you practically naked on top of devon? That it was spontaneous? No, no. You said it was a moment of confusion. Well, look at you. Doesn’t look like anyone’s confused now, huh? Word of advice. He’s a cheater.

Devon: Amanda, wait a second.

Amanda: Why? So you can tell me that you guys are living together, shacking up, playing house? No.

Devon: No, no. I don’t want to have an argument with you right here.

Amanda: Agreed. So if you’ll excuse me.

Devon: Can you just wait a second, please? I would like to have a peaceful conversation with you. Can you give me that?

Amanda: [ Scoffs ]

Phyllis: Jack. [ Chuckles ] No — no one’s happy for you. Seriously. I mean, it’s an embarrassment. They’re laughing at you, actually.

Jack: This is an evening of celebration. Your tirades are not welcome here, phyllis.

Phyllis: You must be loving it. You loving it? I mean, you should. Yeah, because you hit the jackpot, didn’t you, baby? Marrying into the abbott family.

Danny: Hey, phyllis. Phyllis, hey, hey. Hey, let’s step outside and get some fresh air, huh? Cool yourself down. What do you say?

Phyllis: You know me. Right? You know me?

Danny: Of course, yeah.

Phyllis: Okay. I mean, you know that I have changed, right? You know I have changed, right?

Danny: I know.

Phyllis: And I have done horrible things, horrible things in my past, but I’ve changed, and you know that, right?

Danny: Yeah.

Phyllis: I’ve hurt a lot of people in this room, but you know I’d sacrifice anything for my children. You know. And I don’t want to do this. I don’t want to do this. I don’t want to do this, but I have to. I have to. I have no choice. Because of you. Because of you. That’s why I am doing this. Because of you. Because she’ll try to take me down. Oh, I’m — I’m fine.

Summer: Mom.

Phyllis: I’m okay.

[ Breathes heavily ] I’m fine.

Summer: You’re not fine.

Diane: You’re obviously drunk, so why don’t you just go home and sleep it off? Sometimes, the lows of bipolar depression

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Amanda: I have nothing more to say to you.

Devon: Well, you had an awful lot to say earlier, and then you just left, and we didn’t get a chance to actually talk.

Amanda: [ Scoffs ]

Abby: I know that you have zero reason to listen to me.

Amanda: That’s right.

Abby: But maybe if you could just listen to devon, maybe it would bring you both some —

Amanda: Some closure? No, I got all the closure that I needed when I found you two together.

Abby: I was going to say healing for both of you.

Amanda: [ Chuckles ]

Devon: Amanda, it would mean a lot.

Amanda: [ Sighs ] Fine. You have three minutes.

Devon: Thank you.

Abby: Okay, I’m going to give you some privacy.

Devon: Sure. Kiss dominic for me.

Abby: Yeah.

Amanda: [ Scoffs ]

Devon: Why don’t we go inside and we can sit at the bar and I’ll order you a chardonnay if you’d like.

Amanda: Remembering my favorite drink doesn’t score you any points.

Abby: I’m so sorry.

Amanda: Help the lady find her shirt, devon. Did you rip it off and throw it over there by the stairs? Or did she peel it off teasingly?

Devon: Please don’t do that.

Abby: I’m so sorry. I’m sorry. I am so sorry for the pain that I caused you. Look, I understand that a betrayal is a betrayal and it doesn’t matter that it wasn’t intentional and we never meant for this to happen. It was just — it came out of emotion, and I — we don’t even know where it came from.

Amanda: Okay, you can stop. I don’t need to hear this. I really don’t care.

Abby: I doubt that.

Amanda: Well, it’s true. But you’re right. “Not caring” — it didn’t happen overnight. It took time. I replayed that day over and over, you scrambling to find your shirt, devon stammering to explain. I was hurt, I was angry, but i could not — i did not let it dictate my life. I have too much to focus on. My job, my family. My mom needs my love and support back home. So, I have so much going on that I don’t have time to worry about you and devon ever again.

Ashley: This is unbelievable. Unbelievable. Jack’s idiocy was on full display. This announcement that he’s engaged to diane. Ugh! Do you know — you know what he did? He knew that I wouldn’t make a scene in front of half of genoa city. But you know what else is making me crazy?

Tucker: No, but I have a feeling —

Ashley: Traci. Traci. I watched her face when jack was making that announcement, and she knew. She knew, tucker, and she didn’t tell me. Am I the only one in my family that hasn’t lost their mind? Am I the only one that sees diane for who she really is? She has played jack perfectly. You realize that, right? Because she’s gotten everything she wanted.

[ Sighs ]

Danny: Hey, come on. Why don’t —

Phyllis: I’m good. I’m good. I am not dru– hey, trust me. I am not drunk.

Jack: You’ve made your scene, phyllis. Go home.

Phyllis: Okay, I just have this to say. One more thing. Diane, I tried to apologize to you.

Diane: That’s a lie.

Phyllis: No, I tried to apologize to you, and you know it. I brought you into a room to apologize and clean the slate, and you attacked me. She attacked me. She attacked me, by the by. Yeah, that happened. [ Sighs ] But it doesn’t matter, mrs. Soon-to-be jack abbott, right? You’ve just taken my entire life, that’s all.

Jack: You blew up your own life, phyllis. Blame the choices you made, not diane.

Phyllis: I really just cannot believe you’re still protecting her. You are so blind, jack. You are —

Summer: Mom, please, just stop.

Phyllis: Baby girl, I’m fine. Seriously.

Daniel: It’s okay. Why don’t we just get out of here, you and me?

Phyllis: [ Chuckles ]

Daniel: Come on.

Phyllis: Just give me one second, okay? I’m really getting to the good part, okay? Give me one second. Alright, baby? Seriously. I’d like to toast the happy couple. Anybody have a drink for me?

Jack: Phyllis, phyllis, no more. We’ve had enough of your hatred.

Phyllis: No, it’s about love. Honestly, it’s just about love, that’s all. I want to toast your happiness together. See, I’m just trying to protect you and my entire family right now.

Jack: Yes, with lies and viciousness, yes.

Phyllis: Right, right, lies and viciousness. Sure. I don’t understand this still. I don’t understand. This woman abandoned your son and made him believe that she was dead. That’s what she did.

[ Voice breaking ] I would sacrifice everything for my children. Everything. I would lay down my life for my children. But I’m the bad guy? And she still gets a free pass, and everybody just accepts her. She will hurt you. She will. And she will hurt everybody else in this room. But you know, don’t you? You… you know that I see you. You know. Right from the start, there was nothing… different about you. I know… I know you’re capable.

Daniel: Whoa, whoa.

Summer: Mom.

Daniel: Got her. What’s the #1 retinol brand

Nate: I could dance with you all night long.

Elena: Oh, careful. I might hold you to that.

Nate: Mm. Don’t look now, but this is definitely a night for surprises.

Devon: Thank you.

Elena: Hm. Devon and amanda.

Nate: Actually talking. Yet another sign devon is trying to make peace.

Amanda: Thank you for the drink, but we really don’t need to do this. I don’t want to see you grovel.

Devon: I take it you haven’t talked to lily?

Amanda: No. Why?

Devon: Because I dropped the lawsuit.

Amanda: What?

Devon: Yeah.

Amanda: So is that why jill waltzed into the arbitration and demanded a recess?

Devon: Yes.

Amanda: Huh.

Devon: She changed her mind about the ipo.

Amanda: And you just dropped your lawsuit? Just like that? You were so angry, it was so personal, and, poof, just like that, it’s all over?

Devon: Did you hear that tonight they renamed the lounge the neil winters jazz lounge?

Amanda: That’s very nice. I’m sure that you and lily were very moved.

Devon: Yeah, we were. And it was very nice. The whole thing put everything into perspective for me, and it made me focus on what neil would actually want if he was here, and it certainly isn’t his kids going at each other. And lily felt the same way.

Amanda: Oh, so you and lily are —

Devon: We’re fine, yeah. We talked, and we forgave each other. And I wish it didn’t take me as long as it did to get to a place where I could forgive her and ask for forgiveness myself.

Amanda: Well, I’m glad. I am. No, really. I’m happy for you and lily.

Devon: Thank you.

Amanda: So I guess you’re going back to chancellor-winters?

Devon: I don’t know about that yet. I’m just happy to have my sister back.

Amanda: Well, good for you.

Devon: I feel like this whole last year has been a journey of me making regrettable decisions and hurting people that I care about, and I know I can’t fix that, but I’m trying to move forward. I’m trying to learn and be a better man because of it.

Amanda: Well, I am really glad that ripping my heart out was just — it was just a part of your journey to finding yourself.

Devon: I never intended to do that to you, amanda. Listen, I haven’t forgiven myself for what I did to you, and I don’t expect you to forgive me. I just want you to know how profoundly sorry I am for what I did.

Amanda: I’ll heal, devon. Don’t worry.

Daniel: Easy, easy. Someone give me something for her head.

Kyle: Yeah, got it.

Summer: God, I knew that there was something wrong with her.

Diane: What is she up to now?

Gina: Oh, for god’s sake. She’s faking it. It’s just phyllis going big.

Christine: I’m not so sure.

Victor: Something is way off. I’m going to call some people. Okay? Keep me informed.

Nikki: Alright.

Summer: Mom, can you wake up? Can you hear me?

Daniel: Can I get an ambulance to the gcac, please?

Sharon: We need to keep her airway clear.

Kyle: Hey, phyllis, can you hear me? Can you open your eyes?

Summer: We need a doctor. Is there a doctor here? Mom, please wake up.

Daniel: Hey, mom. Mom.

Kyle: Phyllis — hey, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.

Summer: Oh, my god.

Daniel: Yeah, yeah. Okay, okay.

Lily: Well, this is a surprise. You two are being civil.

Amanda: Yeah, devon told me that he dropped his lawsuit and that the two of you have resolved your issues, right?

Lily: Yes, we have. Very grateful to have my brother back. So was the lawsuit the only thing that you two were discussing?

Amanda: No. Devon was telling me all about his journey to finding himself. But, you know, I think what he said made a lot of sense. The only way to move on is to get past the anger and the hurt. So to moving on.

Devon: Yeah. The good news for you is, now that the lawsuits off the table, you can go back home to your mom and family.

Amanda: Yeah. Well, I actually feel like I have family here, too.

Victoria: Oh, there you are. Nate, we need a doctor.

Nate: What is it?

Victoria: There’s an emergency. You have to come.

Elena: Why? What happened?

Victoria: Phyllis collapsed.

Devon: Collapsed?

Summer: She’s tried so many times to make things right between us, and I’ve just — I’ve shut her down every time. How could I do that to her?

Daniel: Hey, mom knows you love her.

Summer: Does she?

Victoria: Excuse me.

Amanda: Oh, my god.

Elena: What happened?

Nikki: She was having a tantrum, and she just passed out.

Daniel: She started talking, she started stumbling around, and then she collapsed.

Nate: Has she been drinking?

Summer: No, I don’t think so.

Nate: I don’t smell any alcohol.

Daniel: The emts are on their way. They should be here any minute.

Elena: They need to hurry. I can barely feel her pulse.

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Sally: I am so excited for this burger. Although, I have to admit, I do feel a little guilty eating a burger beat cheeseburger at crimson lights, but it is absolutely not going to stop me.

Nick: Don’t worry about that. I got a pretty solid in with the owner of this joint.

Sally: Ooh, yes. Extra hot sauce.

Nick: You put hot sauce on your french fries?

Sally: Uh, yeah. If there’s something that you should know about me, it’s that I love my hot sauce.

Nick: So weird. Alright, well, let me try one.

Sally: No, unh-unh. You had a chance to get your own. You said you didn’t want any.

Nick: Well, how about little credit, then, for getting you out of the gala before things went south?

Sally: Fine. Maybe one.

Nick: Just one.

Ashley: Mamie had a wonderful time. Isn’t that nice? She’s very tired, though.

Tucker: You seem a little tired yourself.

Ashley: Thank you.

Tucker: Try that. Cheers.

Ashley: Yeah, cheers. It’s not going to help, but thanks. You’ve been quiet all night long.

Tucker: When did I get an opportunity to speak at that place? It’s just blah, blah, blah, blah, blah from everyone. So how about jack and diane, huh? They sure seem happy.

Ashley: It’s faux happiness because it’s based on a lie.

Tucker: Diane was just radiant.

Ashley: She wasn’t radiant, tucker. She was smug because she thinks she won.

Tucker: Or maybe the two of them have found true love.

Ashley: I liked you a lot better when you weren’t talking, actually.

Tucker: No, but, seriously, she seems to have changed. Really.

Ashley: Are you trying — listen.

Tucker: No, but if so, who are we to doubt her, to judge?

Ashley: Do you want to annoy me right now? Because you know better than anybody what she’s capable of, so —

Tucker: Yeah, and I know what love is capable of.

Ashley: Oh, I know, because of the time you spent in the ashram —

Tucker: No, because of you. And because I’m selfish.

Ashley: Well, that part I completely agree with you.

Tucker: I saw the way they looked at each other when jack was giving that speech. It was there. It was there — forgiveness. And I selfishly want to believe that forgiveness is possible because that’s what I want from you. And I figure if jack and diane can find a second chance, then maybe we can, too.

Nate: Breaths are shallow.

Elena: Pulse is thready.

Nate: Pupils are reactive.

Audra: Nate’s a man of many talents.

Victoria: Thank god.

Elena: Does your mother have any allergies?

Daniel: No.

Nate: Is she on any medications?

Summer: Not that I know of.

Elena: Did anything specific happen to prompt this? Did anything unusual happen tonight before she collapsed?

Kyle: She was upset about my dad’s engagement announcement. She went off on them, just ranting, and then passed out.

Summer: Can you tell what’s wrong with her?

Daniel: Why isn’t she waking up?

Elena: Unfortunately, her loss of consciousness can be a sign of a number of things. I’m sorry we don’t have any better answers for you yet.

Nate: The only thing we know is that we need to get your mother to the hospital, stat. Her vitals are deteriorating.

Elena: Here they are.

Danny: This doesn’t make any sense. I mean, phyllis is so strong and healthy, right?

Lauren: Well, you know, she was in a coma a few years ago. That couldn’t have lasting effects, could it?

Nikki: Whatever this is, let’s pray she pulls out of it.

Michael: If anyone’s a fighter, phyllis is. (Geri) I smoked and I have copd.

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Sally: I hope you’re not just going to stand there lurking.

Adam: [ Exhales sharply ] I’m not lurking.

Sally: You’re totally lurking.

Adam: Okay, look, I — i just have to know. Are — are you and the baby okay?

Sally: We’re fine.

Nick: That’s why you’re here?

Adam: At the gala, I saw you put your hand on your stomach and then leave pretty quickly, so I was worried that something was wrong, but now I know. Cheeseburgers. You were just hungry.

Sally: Okay, well, if you followed us here, then you saw us go through the drive-through, so you didn’t put it together then?

Adam: Well, I thought you might have just been faint, maybe some low blood sugar, and if that’s all it was, I just wanted to make sure that you were okay.

Nick: That’s why you followed us?

Adam: And now you make me sound like a stalker. But I would rather chalk it up to being an overprotective father-to-be.

Sally: Well, I guess i appreciate the honesty.

Nick: Yeah, honesty’s good.

Adam: Well… I’m genuinely relieved everything is okay with you and the baby. Pretend I was never here.

Sally: Or you could join us.

Adam: Are you sure?

Sally: No. Mnh-mnh. No, but I just want to find a way for things to be normal, and this is our new normal. And to make it all about me, I really don’t have the greatest tolerance for stress right now. It gives me heartburn. Like, for real. So I would just really like to, you know, figure this out in a way that doesn’t include stalking or family feuds.

Summer: Has there been any changes?

Nate: I’m sorry, there hasn’t, but your mom’s stable for now, okay?

Elena: We’ll know more after we run some tests.

Daniel: Okay, I’m going to follow the ambulance to the hospital. Do you want to ride with me?

Summer: Yeah, I — I should do that, right, instead of, um, driving myself?

Daniel: Yeah.

Kyle: Hey, go to the hospital with your brother, sweetheart. I’ll check in with harrison and the nanny and meet you there.

Summer: Okay. Thanks.

Kyle: She’s going to be okay.

Lily: Hey, I’m really sorry.

Daniel: I mean, I was such a jerk to her. You know, she came up, she tells me how much she loves me and how proud she is of me, and I just blow her off? And now — now look at this.

Lily: No, no, don’t do that, okay? You will get a chance to tell her how much you love her. She’s way too fierce to let this get her down, okay? She’ll be fine.

Danny: Lily’s right. Your mother is way tougher than whatever this is.

Lily: Hey, it’s okay. Come here.

Traci: Sweetie, we are here for you — whatever you need, okay? I’ll be praying for your mom. Come on, sweetie. Okay.

Leanna: Any idea what led to this circus? That spectacular collapse?

Victoria: Leanna.

Leanna: Yeah?

Victoria: Go to hell.

Diane: [ Sighs ] How is this happening? Oh, my god.

Jack: What?

Diane: Phyllis has my ring. How did she get it?

[ Laughter ]

Jack: Ooh, yeah.

Lauren: [ Laughing ] Oh, honey!

Jack: Of course. It was stark who bumped into me. He’s the one who picked my pocket.

Diane: Why? Do you think he left?

Jack: And miss the show? Not a chance. But to what end? I don’t know.

Diane: You know what? This isn’t making sense. Why would he take my ring and give it to phyllis?

Jack: Anything can happen with those two.

Diane: [ Sighs ]

Jack: There he is.

Jeremy: Nikki, how beautiful you look tonight.

Nikki: What are you doing here? You were distinctly not invited.

Jeremy: Call me a plus-one. My god. Phyllis. What the hell happened here? And now please welcome ana montoya.

Nick: Yeah, I agree. We need to make this situation work. Boundaries, et cetera. I thought we were doing a pretty good job until a certain someone started tailing us through the burger beat parking lot.

[ Alert sounds ]

Sally: What is it?

Nick: I don’t know. Summer needs me. I got to go. Um… you good?

Sally: Yeah. Yeah, I’m — I’m fine. Go take care of your family.

Nick: You’ll make sure she gets home okay?

Adam: Um, of course.

Nick: Thanks.

[ Smooches ]

Adam: Did you have fun at the big event?

Sally: Yeah, till things got weird. You?

Adam: Uh, it was alright.

Sally: And sharon was alright with you taking off to stalk us?

Adam: [ Exhales sharply ] She understood. Did you want to head out?

Sally: I have waited way too long for this burger, and I’m not going to wait another second, so if you have someplace to be, I can get myself home.

Adam: I don’t have anyplace to be. So I will stay.

Sally: Okay, but don’t expect any fries.

Ashley: Second chance? I don’t even like you sometimes.

Tucker: You like me sometimes. Sometimes you more than like me. So there’s hope.

Ashley: Honestly, I preferred you when you weren’t talking. Could you go back to that?

Tucker: It’s too late.

[ Taps ] I want a second chance with you, ashley. Alright maybe a — by now, a 22nd chance. But, look, if diane and jack can do it, we can do it.

Ashley: Completely different situation.

Tucker: No, not at all. Look what diane did when she came — granted, she didn’t land a helicopter on your back lawn…

Ashley: Thank god.

Tucker: But when she came back, she owned up to her sins, she apologized for any pain she’s caused anyone, and, in her own way, she has tried to redeem herself, as have I. So same.

Ashley: It’s not the same.

Tucker: Yes, it is.

Ashley: It’s not the same. It’s completely different because jack is so befuddled by what he thinks is love that he doesn’t see diane for who she is. See, I see you. I know exactly who you are.

Tucker: And you love me.

Ashley: Listen.

Tucker: [ Laughs ]

Ashley: Just stop it. I need to focus on jack and making sure he doesn’t make the worst mistake of his life, because I’ll be damned if diane jenkins ever becomes a member of the abbott family.

Jeremy: How is she?

Nate: Phyllis is stable, but that’s about all I can tell you.

Jeremy: Well, she was perfectly fine. How did this happen?

Diane: Oh, come on. What is he doing?

Jack: Something tells me we’re going to find out, and it’s not going to be good.

Nate: We don’t have any answers at the moment, but we should know more after we run some tests.

Jeremy: [ Scoffs ] That’s great. Nobody knows anything. Well, come on, guys. Let’s — let’s get her to the hospital. Hey. Listen. You’re going to be okay. You hear me, my love? I want to be with you every step of the way.

Emt carson: Hey, I’m sorry, sir. You can’t ride with us. But you can meet us there.

Daniel: What the hell is that — “my love”?

Summer: I don’t know what he’s doing, but he needs to get away from her.

Kyle: Yeah, it makes no sense.

Leanna: Who’s the handsome new face in town?

Victoria: You don’t want to know.

Leanna: Oh, but I do.

Jeremy: Hey. You’re going to be just fine, okay? I’ll see you soon, my love.

Emt carson: Let’s go.

Kyle: Okay, you just keep me posted.

Summer: I will.

Lily: Hey, call me when you know something, okay?

Daniel: Yeah.

Lily: Alright.

Jeremy: Hm. You people. You happy?

Kyle: Hey, where do you get off crashing this party, pretending you care about phyllis? You know damn well you’re not wanted here.

Jack: What the hell are you up to, stark? What are you doing here?

Jeremy: I get answers first. How did phyllis end up in an ambulance?

Jack: I don’t see where that’s any of your business.

Jeremy: Oh, it is my business. So somebody better start talking.

Kyle: Hey, get out of here. And stay away from the hospital. Summer is worried sick about her mother. She doesn’t need you there.

Jeremy: Nothing is going to stop me from going to the hospital.

Kyle: Mm-hmm?

Jeremy: Once I get my answers, I will be right by my wife’s side.

Traci: [ Gasps ] What? My a1c stayed here, it needed to be here.

Ashley: You know, I’ve been telling jack since diane first came back to town that she is still a threat, she hasn’t changed, and she keeps on lying. Somehow she manages to take those lies and she turns him around and she uses them to her advantage. And not just that. Every time I have an argument with jack about it, it just pushes him closer to her, you know, ’cause he can’t help but play the hero to this walking nightmare.

Tucker: Mm. You really got your work cut out for you. I have a thought, though.

Ashley: Please tell me. I’m desperate.

Tucker: Well, it’s not going to stop their marriage, but —

Ashley: Well, then, what’s the point?

Tucker: Well, hear me out. So, for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction —

Ashley: Oh, my god. Excuse me?

Tucker: You love it when i talk science.

Ashley: I don’t love it when you talk — you have no idea what you’re talking about, tucker.

Tucker: Alright, now, so let’s talk the facts, then. So you hate diane. You think she’s a threat to jack?

Ashley: Well, at the very least, she’s going to break his heart — the very least.

Tucker: She’s a threat to the abbott clan.

Ashley: She’s going to blow our family apart, yeah.

Tucker: Right. Kind of like how jack feels about me.

Ashley: Times 10. Is there a point to your story?

Tucker: Yes, so you have told jack about your concerns, about the facts, your truths over and over and over again, ad nauseam, right?

Ashley: Right, he refuses to listen to me, so —

Tucker: Right, then stop talking and do something. You know? Act. Shake him up. Kind of punch him between the eyes.

Ashley: Okay, and what do you have in mind?

Tucker: Marry me.

Sally: [ Exhales sharply ] That was the greatest burger of all time.

[ Chuckles ]

Adam: You still like hot sauce with your fries?

Sally: Ooh, the hotter, the better.

Adam: You, um… you… you got A…

Sally: Here? Oh, here?

Adam: Yeah.

Sally: Oh.

Adam: Sorry.

Sally: No. Is it good?

Adam: Mm-hmm. Yeah.

Sally: [ Clears throat ] So, um… this…

Adam: What?

Sally: The awkwardness. We really need to work on it. We’re going to be in each other’s lives for…ever now, so I’m going to say it again. We really need to figure this out. Okay?

Jack: Your wife? What the hell are you talking about?

Diane: You expect us to believe that phyllis is mrs. Stark?

Jeremy: Mrs. Stark was just wheeled out of here tonight on a gurney.

Jack: You and phyllis? That is absurd.

Jeremy: We got married three days ago.

Kyle: There’s no way phyllis would marry you.

Jeremy: Oh, and you know that because you’ve been so close lately.

Amanda: Phyllis is married, and she never said a word?

Danny: Who the hell are you?

Jeremy: The only person in this room that gives a damn about phyllis.

Lauren: So you just want us to accept that phyllis just suddenly got married? To you?

Jeremy: My wife and I were going to announce our marriage here tonight, but, unfortunately, that’s not going to happen.

Jack: Okay, what kind of game are you playing?

Jeremy: No game, jack. I’m just a happily married man.

Traci: Okay, so phyllis makes this giant change in her life, and she doesn’t tell her family or any of her friends?

Jeremy: What family?

[ Chuckles ] What friends? You all shut her out. You all made it very clear that you didn’t want to have anything to do with her.

Nikki: So you swooped in and took advantage of her?

Jeremy: Hardly. I was in a bad place, too. Was alone. I just got out of prison. I understood what phyllis felt.

Leanna: Prison? Huh.

Jack: Okay, this is ridiculous. You and phyllis? There was no wedding.

Jeremy: I don’t care what you believe, jack. Phyllis and I connected, so we decided to make it official.

Michael: So phyllis married you, someone she barely knew?

Jeremy: Yeah, she was afraid, vulnerable, she wanted protection, and I wanted to be that for her.

Jack: Protection from what?

Jeremy: From her.

Jack: From diane?

Jeremy: Phyllis was very afraid, and she had reason to be. So we’re all here, diane. Tell us, what did you do to phyllis?

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Diane: I should do the world a favor and strangle you to death!

Jack: Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! What is going on?!

Kyle: Hey! Hey!

Phyllis: Oh, my god!

[ Breathing heavily ] What do you think’s going on here? She’s trying to kill me! You saw it. You saw her trying to kill me. Oh, this is unbelievable.

[ Breathing heavily ] Unbelievable. You — you stay away from me. You hear me?

[ Coughing ]

Chelsea: You really picked the right girl to go to the gala with. I know how to live it up.

Billy: Seems like a perfect night to me.

Chelsea: Overdressed, sipping earl grey at the coffee house?

Billy: The only thing that would make this night better would be if I was in my slippers ’cause I’m ready to ditch the tux.

Chelsea: But you look so good in that tux. Don’t let it go to waste. Honestly, go back to the party. All your friends, all your family are there.

Billy: I see those people all the time. Too much, actually. This is exactly where I want to be.

[ Soft jazz music playing ]

[ Indistinct conversations ]

Daniel: You know, I’m glad things have finally taken a turn for the better between you and devon.

Lily: Yeah, me too. And thank you for being so supportive through the lawsuit. I know it was a lot.

[ Chuckles ]

Daniel: That’s what friends are for.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] And I promise I will share all of the details of what happened. I just — I really want to enjoy this moment right now.

Daniel: I’m all for that.

Lily: I don’t know. I finally feel like everything is not falling apart anymore. You know? I finally feel…like, hopeful.

Summer: It’s just you and me right now. Tell me what was really going on in there.

Phyllis: Isn’t that clear? Diane was trying to kill me. It’s not obvious to you?!

Summer: I’m just trying to understand what led up to that. Like, why have you been acting so weird tonight? One minute you’re giving me this speech about how proud you are of me…

Phyllis: What? That’s weird to you, that I’m proud of my daughter?

Summer: Well, the next thing I know, you’re in some secret hotel room fighting with diane. I — I’m just trying to figure out why the two of you were in there to begin with.

Phyllis: I have worked so hard.

[ Laughs ] I’ve worked so hard. Oh, god. I’m working so hard to convince everybody who diane really is and no one’s believed me and I’ve lost everything. I’ve lost everything. I’ve lost my children. I’ve lost my job. I’ve lost everything. I-I — I’m tired. I’m so tired.

Summer: Okay.

Phyllis: Oh, my god.

Summer: That doesn’t explain why you were in there with her.

Phyllis: I wanted to work things out with her. Oh, summer, I wanted to work things out with her. I saw her walking upstairs. I wanted to pull her in to a suite so we could talk. And look at you, looking at me with suspicion. That breaks my heart. But I have wanted to work things out with diane because I saw how crazy it’s gotten. I wanted to clean the slate with her, that’s all.

Summer: So, what went wrong?

Phyllis: I don’t know. It was her. She has this power, this false power now, you know, that she’s living at the abbott mansion and she’s close to my daughter and she’s the one who can’t stand that I know who she really is.

She’s the one who has hatred with me!

Summer: Mom, stop! (Terrie) if you’re a smoker.

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Summer: I can’t listen to this again. It is the same story over and over. It’s like you think if you tell it enough times that it’ll become true, but — I want to believe you. I wish that I could.

Phyllis: You never will. You’ll never believe me.

Summer: Mom, wait.

Phyllis: No. You stay away from me. Okay?

Jack: Are you alright? At least physically?

Diane: I-I-I think so.

Jack: What the hell did we just walk in on?

Diane: Phyllis tricked me into coming up here. She said that kyle was — was really sick a-and that he was asking for me and then when i got in here, she just kind of attacked me in some sort of fit of rage.

Kyle: What would make phyllis go off like that?

Diane: I mean, who knows? She’s psychotic. My mere presence sets her off.

Jack: Okay, whatever happened, it was clearly traumatic, and we have to deal with this situation. First of all, I don’t think we should announce our engagement tonight.

Diane: No. No, phyllis is not going to take this from me. She is not going to ruin tonight. Jack — jack, I’m — I’m fine. I’m — I’m better than fine. I’m — I’m fantastic. So, just, um — just let me fix myself up and then I’ll meet you downstairs and we can announce our love to the world. Okay?

Audra: Excuse me. Oh. Uh, excuse me? Okay. Uh, hello? Hi. Um, could I — okay.

[ Cellphone vibrating ] Um… hmm.

[ Soft jazz music playing ]

Abby: You alright?

Devon: Yeah. Yeah. I am.

Abby: What’s going on? Are you having second thoughts about dropping the lawsuit?

Devon: No. No, not at all. It was the right thing to do. I’m just overwhelmed by this whole night, really. In a good way.

Abby: I understand.

Devon: Yeah. I was thinking about taking off, though, and heading home.

Abby: Oh. Well, I’ll go with you.

Devon: Yeah?

Abby: Yeah.

Devon: I know you like parties like this.

Abby: Yeah, but I would rather be with you.

Devon: Yeah?

Abby: And besides, I want to hear what brought on this truce between you and lily — if you want to talk about it.

Kyle: That was…

Jack: I know. I know.

Kyle: Look, phyllis is always the one stirring up trouble, but mom was out for blood.

Jack: Yeah, that’s why i wanted to call it a night. What we just saw is a version of diane I thought was long gone. It’s unsettling.

Kyle: Look, are you having second thoughts about the engagement?

Jack: I don’t know what i think. Look, I love your mother. I want to spend the rest of my life with her, but I worry this is all going too quickly and the stress is too much for her.

Kyle: Yeah, she was definitely enraged. Look, on the other hand, if phyllis used my son as some kind of ploy to get me alone, I would flip, too, especially if i thought harrison was sick or in trouble. Look, mom was rushing to that suite because she was worried about me. Her adrenaline was pumping, and phyllis ambushed her. That’s enough to send anyone over the edge.

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Devon: Just seeing this jazz club being dedicated to neil is what changed everything for me. And you did that. You have no idea how much it meant to me and lily. It’s what’s reunited us more than anything else. So, thank you.

Abby: Well, it was a very tough secret to keep, but knowing that it brought you and lily together…

Devon: It means everything.

You mean everything.

Nick: So, how are you feeling?

Sally: Uh, fine. Yep. Great.

Nick: Yeah?

Sally: Mm-hmm.

Nick: Because you are clutching that mask like it’s some kind of shield.

Sally: [ Sighs ] Any chance the shield will fend off these questions?

Nick: Nah. No way. Talk to me.

Sharon: Here you go.

Adam: [ Clears throat ]

Sharon: I haven’t had this much fun in a while.

Adam: Yeah, it’s a great party.

Sharon: Yeah?

Adam: No.

Sharon: You know, you’re gonna to have to get used to looking at nick and sally. But it can’t be that bad. You’re holding a glass of champagne in your hand and you have a very pretty date — moi.

[ Both chuckle ]

Adam: I know. Thank you for coming, sharon. You know, I’m grateful that you accepted. I’m lucky to know you. I-I — to have you in my life for as long as I have, even when I have made some decisions that make me a difficult man to know.

Sharon: What is going on in that mind of yours now?

Adam: [ Chuckles ] Uh, what you’re hearing is the sound of crashing of waves and waves of regret.

Sharon: For what?

Adam: For being a jackass for most of my life. For putting myself in a position where people that I care about can’t stand me. Except you. For some reason, you still put up with me. Why?

Diane: Okay, I’ve pulled myself together and I’m ready to enjoy the rest of the evening with my favorite fellas. So, let’s get this train back on the tracks.

[ Sighs ] Look, I — I know that that was ugly upstairs, and I do apologize, but I am just — I’m ready to move forward.

[ Sighs ] I see you’re not.

Kyle: I’m relieved you and phyllis walked away unscathed, but we still aren’t really clear what led to the fight

Diane: Kyle, I texted you to see if you were okay before i went up there. And then the fact that you didn’t answer made me think that what phyllis had said was actually true.

Kyle: What? You texted me?

Diane: Yes.

Kyle: I didn’t get a text.

[ Sighs ]

Jack: What?

Kyle: I lost my phone. Again.

[ Indistinct conversations ]

Audra: Uh, sorry for the interruption. Hi. Um… yeah, so, uh, you know, I — you know, I — I was wondering if you know who this phone belongs to because it keeps ringing and the bartender is too swamped to try and find its owner.

Ashley: Audra charles, right? Ashley abbott. But then I’m sure you already know that. This is kind of fun. Isn’t it, tucker? I finally get to meet your co-conspirator.

Audra: [ Chuckles ] I do indeed know quite a bit about you.

Ashley: I’m sure you do. And still, that’s not even half of it.

Tucker: Uh, I don’t know whose phone that is. Do you, ashley?

Audra: Fair enough. I will continue my rounds as a good samaritan.

Ashley: Actually, that is my nephew kyle’s phone.

Audra: Oh, great. Yeah. Thanks. Um, I will get it to him. I’ve actually been looking for a reason to make kyle abbott’s acquaintance.

Ashley: Huh. Bye. Gee, I don’t know why, tucker, but I just — I just don’t trust her.

Traci: Oh, you look fabulous!

Michael: Ah!

Lauren: Okay, my turn!

Gina: You do, too, sweetheart.

Lauren: My turn, my turn, my turn! Oh, I’m so glad you came for this. And had I known, I would have — hi, darling — I would have had you cater the entire event.

Gina: Can you believe it? I’ve been here 30 seconds and she wants to put me to work already.

Lauren: Of course.

[ Laughs ]

And that’s because the last time I was in los angeles, I ate at your restaurant.

[ Gasps ] The food was to die for.

Gina: Okay, well, then that settles it. The next reunion is gonna be at my place out west.

Lauren: Yes.

Michael: Ooh!

Lauren: Yes, yes! [ Laughs ]

Gina: I’m just glad that we both could be here for this.

Danny: Yeah. Whenever the opportunity to get the old band back together comes a-knockin’, guess what. I answer the door!

Leanna: Did genoa city’s homegrown rock star just hint at a reunion tour?

Michael: Oh. Leanna. Is eavesdropping what counts for journalism these days?

Leanna: Well, keeping my ear to the ground is definitely part of it. Care to comment on the rumors?

Danny: Uh…I would not.

Leanna: You know, I-I hate to bring this conversation to a screeching halt, but could somebody tell me what’s going on between my nephew and lily winters? I can see the sparks from here.

Daniel: You know, you were never gonna lose everything. At least, not me.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] You have no idea how comforting it is to know that you always have my back.

Daniel: You always have mine. You helped bring me back from one of the darkest points in my life.

Lily: Well, I am thankful that we’ve been able to be there for each other.

Daniel: You know, you are one of the strongest and most vibrant people I have ever known. I don’t think I ever want to live a life in which you’re not a part of it. My advice, in this one very specific case

Danny: Hi, bud.

[ Laughs ]

Daniel: Dad. Hey!

Danny: Hey.

Daniel: Hey!

Lily: Hi.

Danny: Hi.

Lily: Welcome home.

Danny: Thank you.

[ Sighs ]

Daniel: Are you cutting in?

Danny: Oh, uh, well, kind of. Can I borrow my son for a second?

Lily: Uh, yes, of course. I will get some champagne.

Daniel: Thank you.

Sharon: I put up with you because it’s easier now that there are no lingering feelings and no expectations or disappointments. We’re just free to enjoy our friendship with one another. Having a child with someone is, um, a lot different. It’s very, very complicated. You end up having to rely on each other in a lot of different ways, and I know you ran into some difficulties in co-parenting with chelsea.

Adam: Yeah. Especially recently. I mean, before her incident.

Sharon: But you overcame those difficulties because of your mutual love for connor, and I think that that will extend to your respect and care for each other.

Adam: It, uh — it did. It does for chelsea, but that doesn’t mean the same thing’s gonna happen with me and sally.

Sally: Well, once your baby’s born, I think your connection will get stronger because you have your child’s best interests at heart. You’ll share that in common. At least, that’s what’s happened in my experience.

Adam: Well, I hope you are right. But I’m not sure that anything’s gonna change for sally.

Sally: Okay, so, I almost feel like a part of genoa city, but then I’m here like this.

Nick: Yeah. Gorgeous. I get it. It is quite a burden.

Sally: [ Chuckles ] No, the baby bump. I feel like everyone is staring, and I can’t have a drink. And to be completely honest with you, I am absolutely starving.

Nick: Then let’s get out of here, go grab a cheeseburger.

Sally: Okay, you’ve never been hotter.

[ Both laugh ] But I don’t think there’s any way we can sneak out of here without anyone noticing, so i will stick it out a little bit longer. But just so you know, I am gonna be thinking about that cheeseburger the whole time.

Audra: Excuse me? Uh, kyle abbott? I found this on the bar. Your aunt told me it was yours.

Kyle: I just realized I had lost it. Thank you…?

Audra: Audra charles.

Kyle: Nice to meet you.

Audra: Likewise.

Summer: Hi. What’s going on here?

Kyle: Uh, this is audra. She found my phone.

Summer: Yeah, I know who she is. You’re the woman who emotionally destroyed my brother.

Audra: [ Stammers ] Noah and I, um… it was a complicated situation.

Summer: Thanks for the phone.

Kyle: Uh… [ Sighs ] I did get your text.

Jack: [ Sighs ]

Kyle: I’m sorry I doubted you.

Diane: Tensions were high. I — I understand.

Jack: I owe you an apology, too. You walked right into phyllis’s lion’s den thinking you were protecting kyle. And I let my fear lead me to doubt your intentions. And I’m — I’m sorry. And it won’t happen again.

Daniel: It’s okay.

Jack: If you can find it in yourself to forgive me, I’d like to announce our engagement tonight.

Diane: [ Chuckles ] No forgiveness necessary.

Jack: Excuse me, everyone. Could I have your attention, please? Could you all find your way to the lounge? I have some fun news I want to share with you.

[ Indistinct conversations ]

Jack: I can’t find the ring.

Jeremy: [ Chuckles ] Compliments on your little scuffle with diane. From what I heard, it was a masterful performance.

[ Door closes ]

Phyllis: Did you hold up your end of the bargain?

Jeremy: You know, growing up in the streets of cleveland, you learn a lot of tricks. And pickpocketing is just the tip of the iceberg.

Phyllis: You’re an artful dodger, right?

Jeremy: Whew. It is a beauty, isn’t it? Huh.

Phyllis: Yeah, it is beautiful.

[ Scoffs ] It’s stunning.

Jeremy: You okay?

Phyllis: Yeah. I’m fine.

Jeremy: Good. Now comes the hardest but most important part. Are you ready?

Phyllis: Yeah. I’m ready. There’s no turning back now. Hey, man. You could save hundreds

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Jack: We’ll be right there.

Diane: You can’t find the ring?

Jack: I put it in this pocket. It’s not there anymore.

Diane: Well, it must have fallen out. Maybe we can retrace your steps.

Traci: Hey! So, is this it, the big announcement?

Jack: Gina romalotti.

Gina: Ohh!

Jack: So good to see you!

Gina: As handsome and as debonair as ever.

Diane: Mm. Well, unfortunately for women everywhere, he’s officially about to be off the market.

Gina: Oh, so, this is that kind of an announcement? Oh, I see. Well, you’re finally gonna finish what you started all those years ago at gina’s place.

[ Both laugh ]

Diane: You know, we had so many amazing moments there, it’s really fitting that you’re here to share it with us.

Gina: Well, I’m — I’m honored.

Jack: You know, the plan was to make the announcement, but I —

Traci: No, no, no, no, no! No “buts,” no “buts.” I’m just so proud of you for — for accepting growth and change and finding love again. And you have come so far. In a world that mostly favors darkness, the two of you have found a ray of sunshine in each other.

Gina: Love wins. And let nothing stand in its way. You understand?

Traci: [ Laughs ] Come on. Let’s get on with it.

[ Chuckles ]

Diane: [ Sighs ]

Jack: Yeah, why are we worried about a ring? It’ll show up. If it doesn’t, I’ll get you another one.

Diane: Well, I’m sure it was really expensive.

Jack: The ring is a symbol. What we have is what matters. I just promised the whole town a big announcement. I’d like to come through for them.

Diane: Gosh, I love you.

Jack: Oh, good.

Diane: [ Laughs ]

Jack: ‘Cause I love you.

Diane: Aww.

Jack: Come on.

Diane: Let’s do it.

Chelsea: I’m still trying to figure out my impulses, you know, both good and bad, how I react to things. It takes me a minute to even know how I’m feeling.

Billy: You know, I could tell that you were struggling. I just didn’t know exactly what was going on in your head.

Chelsea: Yeah, you and me both.

[ Sighs ] You know, it’s not like it’s all mental, either. It becomes physical. Like, in that room, I could feel my cheeks burning and my — my shoulders got really tense.

[ Sighs ] I just saw a lot of voices and i saw a lot of faces and I didn’t know who to look at or who to listen to. And then it all becomes very ungrounding. I go into fight-or-flight mode. Not like I would physically fight, you know? I’m just saying, I…

[ Breathes deeply ] Tonight, flight won.

Billy: I get it. Look, at least we know now that this is a thing for you. And we can be prepared for it the next time. You know, the positive is we don’t go to a gala every day of our lives. So, there’s that.

Chelsea: Isn’t it a requirement of living in genoa city?

Billy: From now on, you got a get-out-of-gala free card.

Chelsea: [ Laughs ]

Billy: Look, chels, you don’t have to do anything that you don’t want to do. And if there is something that you want to do and the fear and the anxiety starts to rise, well, then we acknowledge it and we figure it out together.

Chelsea: You are not the man I knew even five years ago.

Billy: I hope that’s a good thing.

Chelsea: It’s a good thing.

Billy: Well, you’re not the woman I met all those years ago, either.

Chelsea: That’s definitely a good thing.

Billy: [ Chuckles ] I’m really glad that we get the chance to get to know each other all over again, as the people we are now.

Daniel: What? What is that look on your face? You know what? Never mind. I-I already know. I’ve seen it before.

Danny: Look, I am worried about what’s going on with you and lily, okay?

Daniel: Well, I love you, dad, but I didn’t ask for your advice.

Danny: Well, unfortunately, it’s part of my fatherly duty to give it.

Daniel: [ Chuckles ]

Danny: Look, you told both your mother and me that you were going through a rough patch. Ending things with heather was hard. And I know you and lily have been close for a long time. It’s sometimes easy to find comfort in a reliable place. But let me tell you something. The fallout isn’t worth the aftermath.

Daniel: Says the rock star.

Danny: Exactly.

Daniel: Well, this is different.

Danny: Look, I’m just telling you — why don’t you put all your energy into yourself? You know, your goals, your dreams, the video game, the music we’re working on together. And if things are meant to go deeper with lily, you’ll have this foundation based on friendship, alright? But first, you’ve got to work on your own foundation. Do you understand? Hi, I’m jill and I’ve lost 56 pounds on golo.

Daniel: Listen, I appreciate your input when it comes to lily. I know it’s coming from the right place, but when it comes to my personal life, I got to make my own decisions.

Danny: Fair enough. I’ve said my piece. I will butt out now. Hey, what do I know anyway? I’m just, you know, your old man, right?

Daniel: Well, thank you. Thank you for butting out. It’d be a shame if I had to avoid both my parents.

Danny: I know that phyllis can be overbearing at times.

Gina: Now, that’s an understatement.

Daniel: Oh, my god. Hi! Hi.

Gina: You see, he’s realized that the best way to handle phyllis is with total avoidance. He is so wise, daniel.

Danny: Okay, one last piece of advice from the wisest of the romalottis — that would be me.

Gina: Oh, yeah.

Daniel: Okay.

Danny: Life is too short for grudges, especially against people we love and people who love us back. You understand?

Daniel: I spoke with her earlier. She did seem different.

Danny: I’m sure she’s feeling pretty lost right now, being on the outs with both you and summer. I just really hope you can find a way to get past this because at some point you’re gonna have to accept her for the way she is, the same way that you want to be accepted.

Daniel: Okay, I will talk to her. I will sit down, and we will figure this all out, just not tonight. But soon, okay?

Danny: That’s all I ask.

Gina: Okay, now that we’re done with this conversation, how about me? I want to talk about daniel…

Daniel: You want to talk —

Gina: …And lucy.

Daniel: Oh!

Gina: And I want some photographs.

Daniel: Oh, well, we’ve got photographs.

Gina: Let me see.

Daniel: I mean, photographs? You came to the right place for photographs.

Gina: It’s about time.

Daniel: Yeah.

Devon: Are you sure you don’t want to stick around for jack’s announcement?

Abby: No, no, that’s okay. I’m sure I’ll hear about it soon. I am related to pretty much everyone in that room, and word travels fast around here.

Amanda: It certainly does.

[ Indistinct conversations ]

Victor: What the hell is this all about?

Nikki: Oh, who knows. Looks like diane is trying to play the part of the first lady.

Victor: [ Chuckles ]

Jack: Thank you all for giving me a couple of minutes of your time. First, I want you to join me in thanking my sister, traci abbott, nikki newman, lauren fenmore-baldwin, and michael baldwin for putting together this spectacular event.

[ Cheers and applause ] Who says the people of this town can’t work together, especially when it’s to create such a wonderful moment, a celebration of the place we all call home? Genoa city is where my parents chose to live their lives, where I have lived my entire life, where I raised my son kyle. And I could not be happier that kyle and his beautiful wife, summer, have chosen to raise their son, harrison, here as well. It is my dearest hope that my grandson will learn to cherish family and community, as generations of abbotts have before him.

[ Applause ] Now, let me be clear. Just as with all families, with all communities, it hasn’t always been simple. It hasn’t always been easy. We have definitely had our ups and downs, both as collaborators and competitors, as friend and foe. But make no mistake. The people of genoa city have more in common than they don’T. We all share the same blood. We all manage wisconsin winters.

[ Laughter ] We all have the same distinctly midwest value for hard work and kindness. We share a humanity, same loves and losses, the same heartache and hope. And we choose to live in this town together. And I am forever grateful for that.

[ Applause ] The people of genoa city know that in this town, you can grow, you can change, you can transform despite your mistakes, your flaws, your foibles. We all know we have the opportunity to live our very best lives. Every day I see the very best in the woman standing next to me. I know some of you don’t see what I do, but perhaps everyone is not meant to. But I know from the life I have lived, happiness can be elusive. When you find it, grab it and don’t let go. That is what I have done. That is what we have done. We have chosen happiness. We have chosen love. And we have chosen this evening to share our great news with you because we know, perhaps better than most, there’s nothing this town loves more than gossip.

[ Laughter ] So we are happy to provide it. Consider it a party favor. I am in love with diane jenkins. I have asked her to marry me.

[ Crowd gasping ] And she said yes.

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Chelsea: Well, I think i turned into a pumpkin an hour ago. I’m gonna head upstairs. Here you go.

Billy: Thank you. Well…sweet dreams.

Chelsea: Good night.

Billy: Chels, one more thing, just in case. Did I forget to tell you that you look beautiful?

Chelsea: I think you did.

Billy: [ Chuckles ] You look beautiful.

Chelsea: [ Breathes deeply ] Wow. It was even better the second time.

[ Indistinct conversations ]

Nick: You okay?

Sally: Yeah. It’s just, seeing someone so certain. That’s real love.

Victor: Just amazing, you know? To watch jack abbott commit one mistake after the other. It won’t be long because he and diane jenkins will blow up in some spectacular fashion. I promise you.

Nikki: Well, apparently i spent months putting this event together as an opportunity for them to steal the show.

Victor: Ohh. Well, and kind of funny, i think it is.

Nikki: Yeah. Ha ha.

[ Indistinct conversations ]

Ashley: I think I’m gonna be sick to my stomach.

Tucker: Well, let’s get the hell out of here then.

Ashley: Oh, my god. You’re so right. Let’s go.

Tucker: Yeah.

Phyllis: Whoo! Yes! Yes!

[ Chuckles ] Let’s hear it for love! Whoo! Come on! Come on! Come on! Love! It’s me! Hi! Hey!

[ Sighs ] Well, let’s hear it for the future mr. And mrs. Jack abbott. Come on!

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Lily: Thank you.

Devon: Thank you very much.

Jill: Wait just one second here. You two are talking? To each other? This is very unexpected.

Lily: I know. I think we both just realized that when two people think they’re right, they stop listening.

Devon: And so I decided to pay attention to what lily was actually asking of me. And I did what I knew our dad would want me to do if he were here.

Lily: And I think we both realized, too, that we were heading down a path where we were really damaging our relationship.

Devon: Yeah. And family is way too important for that. So, as of tonight, I am no longer fighting the merger and I’m going to drop the suit.

Jill: Oh, my god. This is incredible. Oh, I’m so relieved. You know what? We need a special bottle of bubbly. What do you say we send somebody down the cellar and we’ll get a really great vintage?

Devon: Maybe we hold off on that for now.

Jill: What aren’t you telling me?

Lily: Well, he’s dropping the lawsuit, you know.

Devon: Yeah. It hasn’t resolved everything.

Nate: Look. Lily and devon are smiling with each other, all relaxed and maybe even happy.

Elena: They look like themselves again, the way things should be.

Nate: Thank god it happened, but I don’t know what did the trick.

Elena: Well, the only important thing is that they’re on the right path. And now we have something else to celebrate.

[ Glasses clink ] Okay. If those two can make amends and forgive themselves, then…

Nate: Anything’s possible.

Christine: Tonight turned out beautifully.

Nikki: Oh, thank you so much.

Sharon: So, how did things go with victoria and your father?

Adam: Uh, better than expected, actually.

Sharon: Well, that sounds promising.

Adam: I realized how fun it could be when my father and i get along.

Sharon: In what way?

Adam: Well, victoria is jealous. This father and son reunion is killing her. Just seeing her try not to work herself into a frenzy — it’s a gift that keeps giving.

Sharon: Adam…

Adam: I know what you’re gonna say. Okay? And you’re right. We’re not here to celebrate victoria driving herself crazy. Tonight is about genoa city’s bicentennial.

Sharon: That’s right. And as long as we are here celebrating history and fond memories and longevity, here’s to us, best of friends.

Adam: To us.

[ Glasses clink ]

Nina: Is this is where the party is?

Christine: [ Gasps ] Nina!

Nina: [ Laughs ]

Christine: Oh, my gosh, it’s so good to see you. What? No one told me you’d be here.

Nina: Well, I wanted to surprise everybody.

Christine: You look fabulous.

Nina: So do you! Thank you very much.

Christine: Wait, wait, wait. I just — it’s so good to see — I can’t believe you’re here.

Nina: I mean, wild horses weren’t gonna keep me away. I’m part of this town. You can’t celebrate without me.

Christine: That is the truth.

Nina: [ Chuckles ] Aww, it’s so good to be home.

[ Laughs ]

Nick: So, how you doing? You cold?

Sally: A little, yeah. But it was totally worth it. The rooftop view is gorgeous.

Nick: It’s nothing compared to what I’m looking at right now.

[ Camera shutter clicking ]

Sally: You, always with the right thing to say.

[ Chuckles ]

Nick: Yeah, it makes up for the fact that I’ve been a subpar date.

Sally: Well, you’ve been attentive, courteous.

Nick: Haven’t even asked you to dance yet.

Sally: Well, I thought maybe it had something to do with your abilities.

Nick: Uh, what? Wh– did you just question my abilities as an answer?

Sally: I don’t know. I have heard things.

Nick: Oh, no, no. You — let’s go. It’s on.

Sally: [ Chuckling ] Okay.

[ Soft jazz music playing ]

Jack: [ Sighs ]

Billy: Jack, I got to say, this is by far the best bicentennial gala this city has ever seen. In fact, I think I’m going to rsvp for the next one.

Jack: Yeah, you should do that.

Chelsea: Your brother is in full billy abbott mode tonight. I think he’s very pleased with himself over his new job at jabot. Billy told me the good news.

Jack: Oh, yeah. Funny how things work out, huh?

Chelsea: Yeah. This is the start of an exciting new era for your family and jabot.

Jack: Yeah. We hope so.

Billy: You okay?

Jack: Uh, yeah. I-I just have something I have to handle. Will you excuse me, please?

Billy: Mm-hmm.

Chelsea: Of course.

Summer: Maybe we’ve been too hard on her, set up too many rules and boundaries, and now she’s telling how proud she is of us? I mean, is this how she acts when she’s at her breaking point?

Daniel: We can’t be the only kids who are freaked out by their mom telling them how proud she is of them, can we?

Summer: [ Sighs ]

Daniel: I mean, are we the ones who are in need of repair?

Kyle: I think I need another champagne.

Daniel: You know, I’m gonna see if I can find her and figure out what the heck’s going on.

Summer: Yeah.

[ Soft jazz music playing ]

Kyle: Hey. Everything okay?

Jack: Yeah. A — a guy crashed into me. He was wearing a mask. Diane and I wondered if it was stark.

Kyle: What? You don’t think he’s here? Did he do something, say something?

Summer: No, he wouldn’t dare.

Jack: Security is already on the lookout.

Kyle: You just let them do their job and you do yours. Make tonight unforgettable.

Jack: You’re right. I got a big announcement to make.

Kyle: Where is your bride-to-be, anyway?

Jack: I wish I knew.

Diane: Kyle? It’s mom! Kyle? Hey, kyle, are you okay?

[ Sighs ]

[ Scoffs ] Classic phyllis. I should have known. What are you up to? Because whatever it is, I’m not playing. Just get out of my way.

Phyllis: Not yet.

Diane: We’re done here, phyllis. It’s over.

Phyllis: Oh, believe me, for the first time in your life, you are correct. It is so over. I used to wait to run my dishwasher

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Christine: It is so good to see you. We’re gonna have a lot of fun.

Nina: I am so excited to see everybody. Of course there’s one vip who I’m just dying to give a big hug to, but it’s past his bedtime.

Christine: Your adorable grandson, dominic.

Nina: Yeah. Chance has him tomorrow, so i have to wait until then to see him, but — I don’t know. Some stupid visitation agreement or something.

Christine: Yeah, no, I know it’s hard. But from what I understand, chance is handling it pretty well. Speaking of which, where is he?

Nina: Oh, he’s on some big stakeout or something? I’m hoping he’ll be here later. Geez. Police work, right? It never ends.

Christine: Mm-hmm. Yeah. I know about that.

Nina: So, where’s paul? What, now that he’s retired, he’s out on the lake fishing all the time?

Christine: Uh, he’s in portugal, spending a bit more time with heather and lucy.

Nina: He had to go now, with all the excitement in town?

Christine: You know paul. Family first.

Victor: Esther, how have you been enjoying the evening so far?

Esther: Oh, my goodness, it’s a delightful night. Honoring neil, the excitement.

Nikki: Oh, we’re so glad you could be here.

Esther: Oh, me too. Mrs. C would have loved every minute of this, from the planning to the designing to greeting every guest at the door.

Nikki: And the very last to leave.

Esther: [ Laughs ] Boy, she sure knew how to throw a party. She brought out the best in people.

Nikki: Mm. I can see her now in an incredible gown, making her way through the crowd.

Esther: Yeah. Every stranger a friend.

Victor: Well, wait a minute. Every stranger was on guard because, as you know — we all know — katherine had a tongue as sharp as a knife, you know?

Esther: Yeah.

Nikki: Endlessly entertaining.

Victor: Yes.

Esther: Yes. It’s almost like she’s here now.

Victor: Yes. I miss katherine. I think we all do.

Nikki: Mm-hmm.

Victor: Cheers to her.

Esther: To mrs. C.

[ Glasses clink ]

Kyle: Uh, aunt traci. Have you seen my mom?

Traci: Kyle. Hi, sweetie. No, no, I haven’T. But you know what? If I do see her, I will tell her that you’re looking for her.

Kyle: Yeah. Thanks.

Leanna: Excuse me. I couldn’t help overhearing

[Inhales sharply] But I think I may be of assistance.

Kyle: What, you’ve seen my mom — diane?

Leanna: She was on her way upstairs after a little chat with [Whispering] Phyllis.

Kyle: Oh, no.

Leanna: Can I ask you something? How’s it been for you having your dad and mother back in your life?

Kyle: Look, I don’t know you, but I take it you never stop looking for trouble.

Leanna: Why would I, my dear? It’s what I do best.

Diane: Tricking me into thinking kyle was sick? You know, that’s a new low, even for you. No wonder you’re alone tonight. You’ve tried for months to unmask me, but the only thing you’ve accomplished is letting everyone get a glimpse of your truly desperate existence.

Phyllis: My goodness, you know so much about me, but you just don’t know when to shut up.

Diane: You’re the problem, phyllis. You couldn’t let it go. And now everyone sees who you really are. So, if you’ll excuse me, my family needs me.

Phyllis: You’re not going anywhere until I say so.

Diane: [ Gasping ]

[ Breathing heavily ] (Wheezing)

Nate: Why are you watching me like that?

Elena: Because everyone thinks you are the most debonair, relaxed man in this room, but they don’t know you like I know you.

Nate: [ Chuckles ] What is the casual observer missing?

Elena: That your mind is working in overtime right now and that you can’t figure out how in the world devon and lily are even in the same room without fighting.

Nate: I don’t care about the method, just the results. And they seem to be on track.

Elena: Well, maybe now you can let go of the guilt and your sense of responsibility that you were feeling when they were fighting.

Nate: And concentrate on other, more pressing concerns.

Elena: For instance?

Nate: You.

Elena: Tell me more.

Nate: I — I keep having these thoughts going around and around in my head. Here you are in this unbelievable dress, and all i can think about is getting you back home.

Elena: Hmm. Sounds like you’re reading my mind.

Nate: But first… may I have this dance?

[ Soft jazz music playing ]

Elena: Smooth.

Nate: Why do you seem surprised?

Elena: It’s been a while.

[ Light laughter ]

Billy: Huge turnout.

Chelsea: Yeah. Yeah. Huge.

Billy: You okay? You need anything?

Chelsea: Mm, no, I’m good.

Billy: Okay.

Chelsea: I’m great. This — this beats staying home and watching old movies any day.

Billy: Good.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ] Yeah, um…

Leanna: [ Gasps ] Well, look who’s here. Billy abbott. It’s been too long.

Billy: Not long enough.

Leanna: [ Laughs ] Aren’t you going to introduce me?

Billy: Chelsea, this is —

Leanna: Chelsea lawson. I am world-famous journalista leanna love. It’s a pleasure. You have stories, and I want to know them all. What do you say to carving out a few minutes for me? We should talk. What’s the #1 retinol brand

[ Soft jazz music playing ]

Kyle: Hey, babe.

Summer: Hey. Any luck finding diane?

Kyle: Nothing.

Summer: Jack sent a text and he didn’t hear back, so we need to track her down.

Kyle: And leanna saw my mom going upstairs after talking to your mother.

Summer: Upstairs where?

Kyle: She’s not on the roof. Maybe a suite?

Summer: Kyle, I — I was thinking, we haven’t seen my mom in a while, either, not since the speeches. And now they’ve both disappeared?

[ Sighs ]

Diane: [ Chuckling ] Oh. Should I take off my diamonds and heels so we can have a good old-fashioned catfight? Is that what you want?

Phyllis: No. No. You’re not worth the trouble, diane.

Diane: Yeah, and you’re not worth my time. You see, there’s an incredibly handsome man downstairs who adores me, and he is minutes away from making an announcement that will change our lives forever.

Phyllis: Unless he’s gonna tell everybody what a manipulative bitch you are, I’m not interested.

Diane: You will be. Phyllis, you have spent so much energy trying to get me out of your life. But guess what. I’m not going anywhere.

Phyllis: Oh, that is right. You are not going anywhere… until you listen to what i have to tell you.

Adam: You should go in the lounge and kick up your heels, sharon.

Sharon: Yeah. The music’s great, isn’t it?

Adam: [ Laughs ] I know how much you love to dance. You know, there’s a lot of potential dance partners out there. Unless you are, uh, waiting for someone in particular?

[ Laughter ]

Traci: Oh, nina. I hope this evening never ends. All these familiar faces all together.

Nina: It really has been wonderful, hasn’t it? I mean, I just love catching up with everyone.

Traci: Everyone?

Nina: [ Chuckles ] Well, there’s just, you know, one or two people I don’t need to see.

[ Both laugh ] But so far, it’s been fun.

Traci: I actually find it kind of entertaining to run into the people I don’t need to see.

Abby: It wasn’t even his umbrella!

[ Both laughing ]

Traci: Nina? I think I might have lost you.

Nina: I’m sorry. Just random work thoughts.

Traci: Oh, really? Are you writing anything interesting?

Nina: As a matter of fact, I am. It’s about an overprotective mother who’s obsessed with her son, who, on the most exciting night of the year, has decided to skip the party because he’s afraid to run into the last woman he loved because she shredded his heart. He’s such a good soul. He deserves to be happy. But he probably blames himself for what happened.

Traci: Um, this sounds a little specific.

Nina: You know, I’m sorry. I’m just figuring out chance may not be on a big stakeout at all. I think he skipped this gala to avoid her.

Daniel: [ Laughing ] That’s the one!

Abby: That’s it!

Daniel: That’s it!

[ Both laughing ]

Traci: Abby. Look, I know their breakup was really shocking, but I thought they were getting along.

Nina: Yeah, well, chance probably made it look that way because he’s such a good person, but she broke his heart. She hurt him. He didn’t deserve that.

Nikki: No, of course he didn’T.

Nina: I think I’ve got some things to say to her.

Traci: Uh, nina, right now? I mean, seriously. Everyone is having a wonderful time. Do you think that’s wise?

Nina: I came a long way to get here. I am so not interested in being wise.

Daniel: Thank you!

Nina: I’m gonna go talk to her.

Daniel: I’ll take any chance I get to laugh these days.

[ Laughs ]

Abby: Oh, no.

Daniel: Oh, no, what? Oh, no.

Nina: Daniel, would you mind if I had a few words with abby? Alone. Having diabetes can raise a lot of questions.

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Jill: Devon, what are you saying?

Devon: I’m saying that lily and I still have a lot to figure out just ’cause we still have very different approaches to the way we do business.

Lily: I think what devon is too polite to say is that it’s gonna take him a while to trust me again.

Devon: Well, no. Listen. The most important thing here is you and you being in my life. So, moving forward, if there’s anything that could possibly jeopardize our relationship, it has to be gone.

Jill: Am I hearing you right? Are you telling me that you would consider walking away from chancellor-winters?

Lily: Well, let’s just give devon some time to think about things, right? I mean, this is all happening really fast.

Jill: So, would tomorrow be too soon?

[ Laughter ]

Devon: How about we take one step at a time?

Jill: Well, can you blame me for wanting to get back to the fun stuff? You know, the buying, the selling, the taking over the world?

Devon: Yeah, no, I can’t blame you at all, jill.

Jill: Seriously, thank you so much for agreeing to end this hideous chapter. And then we can all start a new one, right?

Devon: I’d say so.

Jill: [ Chuckles ]

Devon: Cheers to that.

Jill: Cheers to that.

Lily: Cheers. [ Chuckles ]

Nina: How could you?

Abby: I never meant —

Nina: No, really. Please explain to me what chance ever did to make you think that he deserved to be treated like that.

Abby: Nothing. Chance didn’t do —

Nina: You know, when I heard it, I thought, “no, it’s a lie.” It couldn’t be true. How could it be? You were the one who refused to believe the stories of his death when he was overseas. And you went there and you found him and you brought him back to his son and to his family, just to break his heart?

Abby: That was never my intention.

Nina: Oh, you didn’t mean to destroy his dreams of having a family with you? Well, that’s nice to hear. I’d hate to think what hell you would unleash if you meant to hurt him.

Abby: I loved chance with all of my heart.

Nina: No, except the part that slept with devon. Devon! Dominic’s biological father. It’s like you went out and you found the one person to hurt chance the most.

Abby: It wasn’t like that.

Nina: No?

Abby: No. And, look, I am sorry. I will forever be sorry for the pain that I caused chance. He didn’t deserve that.

Nina: I really hope that he gets past what you did to him because I never will.

Never.

Sharon: If I want to ask someone to dance, I will do so. I don’t need you to do it for me.

Adam: Of course not. But time is passing away. I just thought maybe you were waiting for gcpd’s number-one detective.

Sharon: Chance? Yeah. You know, I — I thought he was gonna be here tonight.

Adam: I’m sure he’ll be here soon.

Sharon: Are you trying to set me up?

Adam: What? I’m not. But if you need a wingman, here I am.

Sharon: And you think it would be with chance? Chance was rey’s partner and someone who loved him. Yeah, he’s really handsome and attractive. So, maybe in another lifetime — I don’t know — I would let you play the role of the wingman, um, but we’re just friends. That’s it.

Adam: Okay. I hear you. And I will back off. I just — I think you deserve…

Sharon: What? Romance?

Adam: You deserve to be happy, sharon. And, yes, you have a big, full life, absolutely, but…

Sharon: No “buts.” I do. I am happy. I mean, maybe some people think my life is a little bit quiet, but, trust me, I have had enough drama and chaos to last me a lifetime. A little peace and quiet suits me just fine right now.

Adam: Mm. Then I stand corrected.

Sharon: And, besides, soon I’m gonna have aria, and that will make things interesting — and loud.

[ Chuckles ]

Adam: I’m gonna have someone interesting and loud of my own in a few months, too.

Sharon: Mm-hmm. Well, I think it’s — it’s important to be grateful for what you have and not stay fixated on what you don’T. I think that’s the key to happiness.

Devon: God, I wish he was here. He would love this place so much.

Lily: He would. What do you think he would say if he were here right now?

Devon: Oh. “Turn up the music”?

Lily: [ Laughs ] Oh, my god.

Devon: Right?

Lily: He would. He also would say that the picture is really good, but that he’s definitely more handsome in person.

Devon: [ Chuckles ]

Lily: You know that, right?

Devon: Yeah. And then he would probably ask you to dance…

Lily: Yeah.

Devon: …And then tell you how proud he is of both of us.

Lily: Family wins over everything.

Devon: Always.

Leanna: Chelsea, if memory serves, you are adam newman’s ex. Oh, there’s been a nick newman interlude or two, and now you’re here with billy abbott. And what do I recall about a bride being left at the altar? Huh! What a tangled web we weave.

Billy: No one’s weaving anything here, leanna.

Leanna: Does this run in the family? Because I know that jack recently went into his treasure trove of love affairs for his latest paramour.

Billy: Don’t you have anything better to do?

Leanna: Uh…no. Tell me more about you. No more podcasting, said goodbye to fashion design. What’s next for chelsea lawson, huh?

Chloe: E-excuse me. Excuse me.

Chelsea: I…

Chloe: Hi. Okay. We’re done here. We are happy to answer questions later, when hell freezes over. Come on.

Billy: This room is full of people. Go find someone else to annoy.

Chelsea: You’re here. You came.

Chloe: Yeah. It’s a good thing I did. You were lost in the headlights.

Chelsea: Thank you. I…

[ Sighs ] I can always count on you, can’t I?

Chloe: Yeah, damn right you can.

Chelsea: [ Exhales heavily ]

Billy: Hey. You okay?

Chloe: Hey, where were you, billy? Come on. What are you doing? You’re supposed to be protecting our girl here and not let that reporter badger her.

Billy: Yeah, I-I should have cut that off sooner. I apologize.

Chloe: No, see, the problem is you were taught to be polite to them, and I just don’t have that issue.

Billy: No. No, you do not.

Chloe: [ Sighs ] Okay. I’m really sorry. I have to get going. I have to keep my mother from embarrassing herself. You just can’t take her anywhere. Holler if you need me.

Chelsea: I will.

Chloe: It just never ends.

Billy: Sorry about that. I-I apologize. You okay? Can I get anything for you?

Chelsea: [ Sniffles ]

[ Voice breaking ] I’m okay.

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Chelsea: [ Exhales heavily ]

Billy: Okay, let’s just focus on the moment, okay? Let’s just…focus on right here, right now. What do you see?

Chelsea: [ Sniffles, exhales heavily ] You.

Billy: Okay. Great. And I’m not going anywhere, okay?

Chelsea: [ Sighs ] That was embarrassing.

Billy: No, it wasn’T. It wasn’T. Your flight-or-fight kicked in, as it does when you get overwhelmed. You told me that before. Everything’s okay.

Chelsea: [ Breathing deeply ]

Billy: And flight it is. Okay. Let’s get out of here.

Chelsea: No, no, no. Don’t do that. I’ll — I’ll get a — I’ll get a ride share. I don’t want to ruin your night.

Billy: Chelsea, the only thing that’s gonna ruin my night is if I have to go back in there without you, okay? That’s the way it’s gonna be. You go, I go.

Christine: Was that really necessary?

Nina: Very much so.

Christine: Confronting her like that? You are the last person I would ever expect to do that.

Nina: Hey, if you don’t think abby needed a talking-to, i don’t know what to say.

Christine: No, no, no, that’s not what I’m saying.

Nina: Well, good.

Esther: So, miles wanted me to be mother goose, but then bella thought that I shou– uh, why do I get the feeling that you’re not listening to me anymore?

Chloe: Oh, mom. You know, I love your stories about bella and miles, but i think that’s because they’re my kids.

Esther: Chloe, honey, we are celebrating our town’s heritage and history. And who’s part of that history? Me. And if I want to brag about those brilliant children…

Jill: I think that i distinctly heard the voice of someone stirring up trouble.

Nina: Just the aftermath.

Jill: Oh! Even better! Come on. Tell me everything. Did you lay into abby?

Nina: That girl’s behavior is completely unacceptable. And that’s all I’ve got to say about it.

Jill: [ Laughs ]

Nina: What? Am I missing something?

Christine: Well, mm, the irony, perhaps.

Nina: What?

Jill: No, well, maybe if you, like, flip back a few chapters in genoa city history, you’ll come across the story of phillip chancellor the third.

Christine: Who was my boyfriend.

Chloe: Ooh, I like this.

Jill: Yes, you’re gonna like this. You seduced him and gave birth to his child.

Nina: Yes, well, I’m aware. It’s just — you know, it’s not the same thing. The situations are completely… yeah, you’re right.

Jill: [ Laughs ]

Nina: Sorry.

[ Laughter ]

Esther: You were a fright when you lived with mrs. C.

Jill: I didn’t think anybody could drive her up the wall the way I did.

Nina: Well, my point is that I love both of my phillipps, and I believe I have displayed extraordinary growth, personally and morally.

Christine: Yes, you have.

Nina: Thank you. And, yes, there have been a few bumps along the way, but I got here. Isn’t that what counts?

Jill: Hey, girls, here’s to the bumps that led us all here.

Nina: Hear, hear!

Chloe: Hear, hear.

Christine: Cheers.

[ Laughter ]

Jack: Hey. Still no sign of diane?

Kyle: No mom, no phyllis. Anything?

Summer: I spoke with the front desk and I finally got him to admit that there is a room registered under my mom’s name.

Kyle: Why would she book a room?

Summer: I don’t know. Maybe she wanted to crash after the party.

Jack: They have both been gone quite a while.

Kyle: Leanna said she saw mom going upstairs after talking to phyllis.

Jack: We better get up there now.

Kyle: Yeah.

Phyllis: The only worthwhile thing about you, diane, is your son, but the rest of you? Nothing. You’re disgusting. You’re a criminal, diane.

Diane: [ Scoffs ] You are throwing stones from a glass house.

Phyllis: Oh, my god! You let me take the fall for burning down the pool house years ago. I was in jail. It didn’t matter to you. You got off scot-free. Let’s not forget, I was on the long list of suspects in your presumed murder.

Diane: And what? What? What, phyllis? What? You want to — you want a do-over? You want a blanket apology for the last 20 years?

Phyllis: Oh, my god. Look at you. Look at you, still not taking responsibility. “Oh, I pretended my death, but here I am, everybody! Oh, no big deal, no big deal!” Why didn’t you stay dead? Why?! Why are you not dead?

Diane: [ Chuckles ]

Phyllis: I’ll tell you why. Because you were erased from our memory. Erased. We forgot about you. You didn’t matter to us. So you don’t matter. And I killed you. So you had to come back and take everything that was mine.

Diane: I wasn’t thinking about you at all.

Phyllis: You were thinking about me all the time. I am the only one who sees through your act. And I am the only one who will continue to see through everything that you do. I don’t buy these fake tears and this reformed act. It is a lie. And you are terrified that I am gonna expose your latest con, aren’t you?

Terrified of me.

Diane: Ha!

Phyllis: And you should be terrified of me. So you tried to take away everything that was mine and everything that I loved.

[ Breathes deeply ] Jack. My job.

[ Voice breaking ] My relationship with my daughter. The respect that my son had for me. And you tried to leave me with nothing.

Diane: You poor, delusional woman.

Phyllis: Don’t you dare pity me. You know who I pity? I pity the people that you’ve lied to and the people that you will betray in a few months. And that is jack, kyle, and that sweet little harrison. See, because eventually you’ll expose yourself and this mask will fall and they will be left with you, the psychotic, despicable lunatic that you are. And they will wish that you are six feet under. They will wish and they will look at you with disgust!

Diane: That’s enough. There is only one evil bitch in this room, and I am looking right at her. Remember the things you loved

Victor: Jill.

Jill: Ah!

Victor: My goodness.

Jill: I’ve come to say farewell, victor. It’s been wonderful seeing everyone. Well, almost everyone.

Victor: What’s the matter? You leaving us already?

Jill: Yes. This evening has already proved to be more than I could have ever dreamed of.

Victor: Really?

Jill: Mm.

Victor: Did I have anything to do with your change of fortune?

Jill: Yes, you did.

Victor: Oh, yeah?

Jill: The money that you invested in chancellor-winters has already paid off. Devon is dropping the lawsuit.

Victor: Well, I’ll be damned.

Jill: Mm-hmm.

Victor: That happened sooner than I had thought.

Jill: I agree with you. It did. But the merger stays in place. Now, whether or not he stays or walks away from it, whether or not he buys mccall or he turns tucker down the way you want him to, that’s all still in question.

Victor: Huh. Well, well, well, well. But you know that in business I have a lot of patience.

Jill: I know you do.

[ Laughter ]

Nick: That’s crazy.

[ Both laugh ]

Adam: I miss this. You know, not just the relationship or the romance, but the, uh, friendship.

Sally: I miss our friendship, too. You saw things in me that no one else ever did.

Adam: No, I could see how amazing you were from the moment we met.

[ Laughter ]

Devon: Hey.

Abby: Hi.

Devon: How you doing? Mwah.

Abby: Wait, I was looking for you. Is everything okay?

Devon: Yeah. I’m sorry I didn’t tell you that I was gonna step out, but lily and I had some things we needed to say to each other.

Abby: Good things, I hope?

Devon: Yeah. Really good things, actually. We had a long talk and we forgave each other for everything we’ve been going through and I’ve decided to stop fighting the merger.

Abby: Wait. So, the lawsuit…

Devon: Doesn’t exist.

Abby: [ Chuckles ] Well, that’s incredible. I know that wasn’t easy for you.

Devon: Yeah. I mean, it’s like lily said. We’ve been through rough times before. So, I know we can get through this.

[ Laughter ]

Daniel: You’re gonna have to repeat yourself. Uh, between the music and the alcohol, I must have misunderstood.

Lily: No, you heard me. Jill canceled the ipo and devon dropped the lawsuit.

Daniel: That’s incredible!

Lily: Yeah!

Daniel: You got a reset!

Lily: [ Laughs ] I know! I mean, we have to do a lot more work on our relationship, but I’m happy.

Daniel: No, you’re both willing to try. I mean, that’s all that matters.

Lily: Yeah.

Daniel: I’d say you had a pretty good day.

Lily: I did have a good day.

Daniel: Mm-hmm.

Lily: You know what would make it better?

Daniel: Hmm?

Lily: If you dance with me.

Daniel: [ Clears throat ] Well…

Lily: Uh-oh.

[ Laughs ]

[ Glass thuds ]

Daniel: Liquid courage. Be careful of what you ask for.

[ Mid-tempo jazz music playing ]

Diane: Ever since I came back, you have tried to blame me for your reckless, self-destructive behavior. You know, jack and I are sick to death of your pathetic attempts to paint yourself as the hero or the victim when you’re clearly the villain. The only way you can elevate yourself is by dragging everyone else down, and it is a disgusting, despicable compulsion.

[ Scoffs ] Your family is embarrassed by you. And your friends? Ha! Look around. Look around. Where are they? You have used up every last bit of patience and goodwill that they had for you, and now you’re alone. You did this! You drove everyone away! You are the reason that your life is such a dismal failure! And if you can’t get out of your own way, then just get the hell out of mine.

Phyllis: No, you’re not going anywhere. Oh! You bitch.

Diane: Ohh!

Phyllis: Bring it! Bring it! Bring it! Ah! Ahhhh!

Diane: I should do the world a favor and strangle you to death!

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[ Romantic jazz music playing ]

Summer: So, what’s been your favorite part of the evening so far?

Kyle: Mm, besides sharing it with you?

Summer: Good answer.

Kyle: I’d have to say walking into this place — I mean, a brand-new jazz venue tucked inside the athletic club. How cool is that? And your grandparents’ speech.

Summer: Really?

Kyle: Mm. What Victor said about people returning to Genoa City to raise their kids spoke to me.

Summer: I know what you mean.

Kyle: I’m so glad we moved home.

Summer: Yeah, Milan was amazing, but this is always gonna be home.

Kyle: Mm-hmm.

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Jack: Would you care to dance?

Diane: I would.

Jack: Keep in mind, if we dance too close, people are gonna talk, especially those who don’t know we’re back together.

Diane: Well, then let’s give them something to talk about. [ Chuckles ]

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Lauren: [ Sighs ] I never thought I would see the day.

Michael: Now, now, be nice.

Lauren: [ Chuckling ] Oh, this is me being nice, darling. You know, back when Diane resurrected herself, Jack was adamant. He said to me that he would never let her back into his life, that that door was shut tight.

Michael: Hurrah for second chances. And even ninth or tenth chances.

Lauren: [ Sighs ] I just hope he knows what he’s doing.

Michael: Jack’s a big boy. This ain’t their first time around, you know.

Lauren: Still, it’s Diane.

Michael: Alright. Personally, I think they look great together.

Lauren: Really?

Michael: Mm-hmm.

Lauren: Because if Phyllis walked in right now and saw them together, all hell would break loose.  [ Sighs ]

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Phyllis: Diane is probably planning on announcing their engagement tonight at the party, with full media coverage. I wouldn’t put it past her if she’s convinced Jack to get down on one knee. I mean, they had their heads together and —

Jeremy: We need to get that ring.

Phyllis: To wreck the moment.

Jeremy: And because it’s the perfect personal item to add to the final touch of the scene we’re setting.

Phyllis: I’m not sure it’s possible. I mean, Jack slipped that ring in his pocket.

Jeremy: Leave that to me.

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Victor: Baby, it makes me very happy to see most of the family together, doesn’t it?

Nikki: Sure does.

Victor: So, this is how I envisioned a wonderful evening, the Newmans together, celebrating. I love it.

Nikki: While Diane keeps digging her claws into Jack deeper and deeper.

Victor: Well, you know, he has always been afflicted with bad judgment when it comes to Diane Jenkins.

Nikki: It’s not too late to save him.

Victor: Baby, it’s not too late to dance with me, right?

Nikki: Ah. I thought you’d never ask.

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Audra: Hmm. Victoria doesn’t seem to be wasting any time.

Elena: Audra, stop.

Audra: I’m just stating a fact. Victoria is someone you’ll want to keep your eyes on.

Elena: If you’ll excuse me, I’m gonna go join my boyfriend. Hi.

Nate: Hey, beautiful. I am so glad you made it.

Elena: Wouldn’t miss it for the world.

Victoria: I’ll let you two catch up.

Nate: [ Clears throat ]

Victoria: See you.

Elena: So, what did I miss?

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Chelsea: [ Breathes deeply ]

Billy: You still okay?

Chelsea: [ Clears throat ]

Billy: Just know that I’ll be here all night, okay? Side by side. And if any of this gets too much, then we’re out of here. Okay?

Chelsea: Okay.

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Devon: I don’t know how you expect to fix anything at this point, Lily.

Lily: Devon, come on. It’s never too late.

Devon: I don’t see myself working with you again, though.

Lily: Okay, wait. Please — please don’t walk away, okay? Let’s just go somewhere and talk about this, please. I mean, for Dad’s sake, right? Don’t we at least owe him that?

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[ Indistinct conversations ]

Michael: Alrighty. Voil!

Lauren: Ooh, more champagne!

Jill: Do I know you?

Lauren: Thank you!

Michael: I know. Not after these, you won’t.

Jill: Thank you!

Lauren: Ooh!

Jill: There you go. Ooh! By the way, I am so sorry I didn’t get back for your awards ceremony.

Lauren: Aww.

Jill: How great to be honored by your whole industry.

Lauren: It was amazing.

Jill: Aww.

Lauren: And I’m so glad that you’re here tonight because no one is a bigger part of Genoa City’s history but you, my darling sister.

Michael: Speaking of history, since the lounge was dedicated to Neil, maybe we should see if one of the upstairs suites could be named after you.  [ Laughter ]

Lauren: Michael!

Michael: Given your many trysts. No, no! Listen, Jill’s romances are the stuff of legend.

Lauren: Whoo-hoo!

Michael: Hear, hear!

Jill: I don’t even mind. You tease me all you like, but I make no apologies for my very interesting life.

Michael: Ooh, la la!

Jill: As a matter of fact, if I weren’t so determined to make tonight about my family and my company…

Lauren: Mm-hmm.

Jill: …I would add to that legend.

Lauren: [ Laughs ]

Jill: No, in fact, I still might.

Lauren: Oh, here’s to that!

Michael: Wow!

Jill: There you go. Here’s to that.

Lauren: The night is young.

[ Laughter ]

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[ Soft jazz music playing ]

Leanna: Having done my due diligence, I’m delighted to say you’ve won. Congratulations.

Diane: What?

Leanna: You two lovebirds. This is exactly the hot scoop I was hoping to get tonight. Diane Jenkins back from the dead and reunited with her ex, one of Genoa City’s most elite bachelors.

Jack: Buzz off, Leanna. We don’t want to be one of your side shows.

Leanna: Au contraire, mon ami. You’re the main event. Home page of my website.

Diane: Oh, shoo. Go away.

Jack: You heard the lady. Bye-bye.

Leanna: Diane… you’ll never have a better chance to clear your name.

Jack: Bull. I know from experience you’re far more likely to twist everything she says and make her look bad.

Leanna: Okay, fine. Have it your way. A girl can only take so much ingratitude.

Diane: [ Scoffs ]

Leanna: You know, uh, you’re a very lucky woman. Not only do you have a second lease on life, but I distinctly remember what a phenomenal lover Jack is.

Diane: [ Scoffs ]

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Kyle: If Leanna is targeting my mother with one of her vicious attacks, maybe I ought to go over there.

Summer: Please don’t. Your parents can take care of themselves and each other. Don’t worry about it.

[ Cellphone ringing ]

Summer: It’s me. It’s the nanny. Hey, Linda. Is Harrison okay? Oh, no.

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Adam: Well, that fresh air felt nice.

Sharon: Oh, is that why we went for a stroll — fresh air? I thought it was to avoid seeing Sally and Nick.

Adam: Um, that was just a bonus, okay? And every time I try to be gracious around them, I just end up putting my foot in it.

Sharon: Well, you know, the situation makes everyone uncomfortable, but I think you’re handling yourself fine.

Adam: Ah, yes, with my friend here, a little help, Mr. Alcohol.

Sharon: Is it time for more bubbly?

Adam: [ Chuckles ] Mm. Uh, maybe something a little stronger. I have to deal with my sister tonight, too.

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Ashley: It’s been so fun seeing people that I’ve lost track of over the years. She’s not one of them.

Tucker: I am glad you’re enjoying yourself, sweetheart.

Ashley: [ Laughs ]

Victor: Do you know what I would enjoy? I would enjoy knowing where things stand with the sale of your company.

Tucker: Really? You want to talk business right here, right now?

Victoria: No, of course I don’t, and neither do you. But I’m starting to get the sense that you’re taunting me. So, why don’t you just give me something solid?

Tucker: I’m still weighing my options when it comes to McCall. Uh, although I do have a strong preference as to who I would like to see make the deal.

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Chelsea: These are all preliminary ideas, but they’ve been flooding my brain for days, and I would love your input. Do you think they would work with the mental-health concept we’re developing?

Daniel: I think they all sound great. Pursue as many of them as you like.

Chelsea: Really?

Daniel: Mm-hmm.

Chelsea: Thanks.

Daniel: No. Thank you for putting so much thought into this.

Chelsea: Do you have any idea about timelines, next best steps?

Daniel: Well, that would be a question for Lily, who I’m here with tonight, but it seems as though she’s stepped away. The Newmans dedicated the lounge to Neil. They converted it into a jazz club.

Chelsea: Aww.

Billy: Well, that’s great. That’s very fitting.

Daniel: Yeah. It is. Definitely worth checking out when you get a chance. But you know Lily. She got a little emotional, which is understandable. So, just wanted to give her some space.

Billy: Well, that’s nice. I’m glad she has someone in her life who is sensitive to her feelings. Do you like…

[ Indistinct conversations ]

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Summer: [ Exhales sharply ] Oh. Zippy is missing.

Kyle: Ah.

Summer: Not Harrison. Thank god.

Kyle: Where has she looked so far?

Summer: Um, Linda, Kyle wants to know where you’ve looked so far. Have you checked the media room? Oh, no, trust me. We know. Harrison cannot fall asleep without that fox. I — I can barely hear you. Hold on. I’m gonna go outside so that we can brainstorm. Hang on just one second.

Kyle: Sorry.

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Victoria: So, tell me about, um, your preferred option. Or do I already know?

Tucker: Tell you about my preferred option. Oh. Uh, I’d like to sell to Devon. That hasn’t changed.

Victoria: Oh, I see. I guess we’ll just have to revisit that when he turns you down.

Tucker: You’re on.

Victoria: In the meantime, uh [Chuckles] What I’m really, really curious about is your role in this, Ashley. What is your angle?

Ashley: Why would I have to have an angle? I’m just here celebrating my hometown’s birthday, Victoria.

Victoria: I’m not sure which one of you is more deceptive, really.

Tucker: Oh, that’s so sweet, Victoria. Do you hear that? She’s — she’s compared me to you. What a lovely compliment.

Ashley: Yes.

Tucker: Gee, you seem low.

Ashley: Uh, mm-hmm.

Tucker: Would you like to get another?

Ashley: I would love one.

Tucker: Okay.

Ashley: Excuse us.

Tucker: Excuse us.

Victor: What was that all about?

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Elena: The Neil Winters Jazz Lounge.

Nate: Pretty fantastic, huh?

Elena: It is. That was really thoughtful of the Newmans.

Nate: Yeah, it was. Lily and Devon were so touched. You know, maybe this reminder of their dad will help things thaw a bit.

Elena: I’d like to think it’s possible.

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Devon: [ Sighs ] Lily, I don’t know what’s left to say. I mean —

Lily: Devon, what do you mean? Jill canceled the IPO. That changes everything.

Devon: Right. And do you know that Victor Newman is the one who convinced her to do that?

Lily: No. I didn’t know that. She told me that a friend had helped her see a better solution. Did Jill tell you that?

Devon: Well, when I asked her, she made it pretty obvious. And then I saw them both with their heads together inside.

Lily: Okay, so, then you don’t know if it were Victor then?

Devon: I mean, it’s — it’s an educated guess.

Lily: Okay. Well, I-I wouldn’t be surprised if it were Victor. He cares about you. He always has, since you were a teenager. Look, Devon, everything that you were worried about is gone now. You were worried about losing control of the company. That’s gone. Even the people you were worried about — Nate, Audra, I mean, even Billy. They’re all gone. It’s just us. So, look, we can streamline operations, you know? I’ll back off and give you everything that you need to do to run your division how you want.

Devon: And you expect me to do the same thing for you?

Lily: Yeah. We can each run our own operations the way that we see fit. You know, we won’t have shareholders breathing over our shoulders. This can finally be the united family business that we’ve dreamed of… if you say yes.

[ Light laughter ]

[ Soft jazz music playing ]

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Michael: They’re not keeping it a secret any longer. They are out in the open.

Lauren: Mm. I’m not even sure they’re aware that there’s anyone else in this room.

Michael: Hmm. Maybe we should challenge them to a dance-off.

Lauren: Uh, wha–

Michael: Follow me.

Lauren: [ Laughs ]

Michael: Mm-hmm!

Lauren: You two look like you’re having the time of your life.

Diane: [ Chuckles ] We are. It’s a night to remember.

Jack: I can’t tell you the last time I went out and just enjoyed music and dance. I love it.

Michael: And you’re not rusty at all, Jack, are you?

Lauren: [ Laughs ] He’s just jealous of your grace and fluidity. In fact, he would like to challenge you to a dance-off.

Diane: [ Laughs ]

Jack: Is that so?

[ Laughter ] Ooh, yeah.

Lauren: [ Laughing ] Oh, honey!

Diane: This might sound crazy, but…was that Jeremy?

Jack: I was just thinking the same thing.

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Sharon: Have a great time.

Lauren: Thank you. Oh, there’s Christine.

[ Chuckling ] Hi.

Michael: Hey, Daniel.

Daniel: Absolutely. Bye.

Lauren: So, you’re flying solo tonight. What does Paul have on the agenda now he’s the retired chief of police?

Christine: Uh, actually, Paul’s in Portugal. Heather and Lucy’s visit wasn’t long enough, so he went there to visit.

Lauren: Ah. Well, that sounds like fun. I can’t wait to see pictures.

Christine: [ Chuckles ] Oh, so, do I have this right? You two are responsible for the amazing food and beverages tonight? [ Laughs ]

Michael: Actually, Lauren was the brains of the operation. I was on tasting duty.

Christine: Ah, very well done, both of you.

Lauren: Thank you. Thank you.

Michael: I know Nikki doesn’t want us talking about business tonight, but, uh, I have to ask. Between you and me, how’s the arbitration going?

Christine: I mean, do you think I’m gonna tell you?

Lauren: [ Laughs ]

Michael: No, but like I said, I had to ask.

Christine: No, you really didn’t. You didn’t. Because we’re not talking business tonight.

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Christine: Okay, I can tell you this — once the case is settled, I’m considering making a move.

Michael: What? Where?

Christine: My old job.

Lauren: District attorney?

Christine: Yeah, I mean, an interim basis maybe. I haven’t accepted the offer, but I think it would be good for me. I, um… I need a change.

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[ Camera shutter clicking ]

Esther: Thank you. Hi.

Leanna: Esther Valentine?  [ Gasps ] Oh, my gosh! How long has it been? I almost didn’t recognize you without your feather duster.

Esther: Leanna. What are you doing here? I thought this gala was only for the elite of Genoa City.

Leanna: Oh. Well, you made the cut, so…

Esther: Well, for your information, I am now a key employee of Chancellor-Winters.

Leanna: Are you now?

Esther: Mm-hmm.

Leanna: Impressive. You know, I heard, um, rumblings that there was major conflict at the company. Care to share?

Esther: With you?  [ Laughs ] Forget it. So, where are my bosses? I just want to say hello.

Leanna: Oh, good question. I don’t know. I haven’t seen Devon and Lily in a while. Huh. Maybe there’s a story there. See you later.

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Jack: I’m gonna find that man. If it really is Jeremy Stark, I’m gonna throw him out of here. If it’s not, it gives us some peace of mind.

Diane: Jack, please don’t confront him.

Jack: We don’t want him wandering around this party. He’s only gonna cause trouble.

Diane: Just wait. Wait. Um, I-I know we — we put it on hold, announcing our engagement, because we didn’t want to trample on the excitement about Neil’s club.

Jack: You having second thoughts?

Diane: Well…you said that we’d know when the time was right, and, you know, here we are, surrounded by practically everyone we know and there’s buckets of Champagne flowing and I just — I just think it might be a good idea if we do it right now, don’t you?

Jack: I’m the guy who wanted to announce it to the whole world. You’re the one that put the brakes on. I just went along with you.

Diane: Well, I’ve reconsidered.

Jack: Well, you’ll get no argument from me. That’s why I want to deal with Stark — so he doesn’t ruin our moment. I’m just gonna talk to the club security staff, okay?

Diane: Alright. I’ll go with you.

Jack: No, no, no. You — you’re upset. Stay here. Take a breath. Everything’s gonna be okay.

Diane: [ Sighs ]

Jack: I’ll come back and find you.

Diane: [ Gasps ]

[ Exhales sharply ]

Phyllis: There you are.

Diane: [ Exhales heavily ]

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Victoria: You know, Dad, if you ask me, I think that Tucker has lost his edge. Instead of a quick and easy sale to Newman, he’s waiting for Devon to ride to his rescue.

Victor: Well, good luck with that. But the more I think about it, the more I realize that Tucker McCall has been playing us.

Adam: You guys talking about McCall?

Victoria: Excuse me. This is a private conversation.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] Which you are having in a very public place. Has the plan to acquire McCall hit a snag? I saw you talking to Tucker earlier. Or are you the one throwing up the roadblocks?

Victor: Son, we are all working toward a common goal, alright?

Victoria: I wouldn’t go that far.

Adam: Mm. So, you both want to buy Tucker’s company, but you have different visions on what happens to it after that. I see.

Victoria: You know, Adam, I really wouldn’t concern myself with this because, however it shakes out, you’re never gonna be CEO.

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Elena: I know you’re frustrated, but I do admire your efforts in trying to get Devon and Lily communicating again. When we got back together, you told me that you would work on being a better person. And, lo and behold, you have, which makes me feel like this leap of… Nate.

Nate: I’m sorry. Uh, what?

Elena: [ Scoffs ] If you’re so curious about what the Newmans are discussing, why don’t you just join them?

Nate: Look, uh, I’m a bit preoccupied, okay? There’s a deal in the works. I’m sorry, okay? It won’t happen again.

Elena: Whatever. I’m gonna go mingle.

Nate: [ Sighs ]

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Ashley: I am amazed at how focused you’ve been all evening. Right? Because there’s been so much going on in this room. Victoria was pressuring you.

Tucker: Just got to trust that things are gonna work out the way they’re meant to.

Ashley: Since when have you been so fatalistic?

Tucker: I know what I want. I know what you want from the situation.

Ashley: Mm.

Tucker: How can the universe deny us?

Ashley: Uh-huh.

Jill: Hi, Ashley.

Ashley: Hi, Jill.

Jill: Tucker, I’ve been meaning to have a word with you.

Tucker: About?

Jill: How dare you come after my company? How dare you plant a mole the way you did?

Tucker: Oh, well, if you’re referring to Audra —

Jill: And the worst part of it is you thought you could get away with it. You thought we were too stupid to catch on.

Tucker: If it’s an apology you’re seeking, then you got it. I apologize.

Jill: Oh, don’t hand me that. You’re only sorry because you got busted.

Tucker: [ Sighs ] Jill, we’re both players, aren’t we? It’s who we are. We enjoy the game, and I know that you enjoy playing it every bit as much as I do.

Jill: Oh, shut up. You don’t know a damn thing about me, do you? But I will tell you something. I have taken steps to prevent whatever it is you had in mind. All you’ve accomplished is you’ve made Chancellor-Winters stronger.

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Devon: I just don’t see how I can stay ’cause, yeah, the IPO is killed, but that’s not the only issue here. Like, how am I expected to work alongside somebody who went out of their way to try and hurt my feelings?

Lily: I know. I’m… I’m sorry. I am. I just — I let my anger get the best of me, you know? I-I was hurt and scared. And I lashed out.

Devon: Yeah, I’d say so.

Lily: And you’re right. I-I shouldn’t have hired Amanda. Like, that was wrong. I know it was wrong. And I’m sorry.

Devon: And I — I guess I should have been more honest with you and myself about my feelings when it came to doing this merger.

Lily: [ Sighs ] Devon, we can get past this. I know we can. We’ve been through so much together. You know, we — after Hilary died. And then I go to prison and I get out. And after dad died. And we’ve always gotten out stronger on the other side. We always made it through. Like, please, please — like, this can’t be the thing that breaks us.

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Diane: What are you doing lurking around? Are you trying to scare me? Because it won’t work.

Phyllis: I’m sorry I startled you.

Diane: Oh, sure you are.

Phyllis: I’ve been looking for you.

Diane: Oh, you have? What, did you get the sense that I was having a good time and you wanted to ruin it?

Phyllis: Kyle’s sick.

Diane: What?

Phyllis: Yeah. He’s sick. He’s nauseated, dizzy. He was sweating, glassy-eyed.

Diane: Well, what is it?

Phyllis: I don’t know. I’m not a doctor. Diane, I have a suite for after the party. Summer’s with him now, but he’s been asking for his mother. So come with me.

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Christine: So, where are Mariah and Tessa now?

Sharon: They are in Portland with the baby. I can’t wait for them to get home.

Christine: I don’t suppose you have any photos?

Sharon: Oh, only a few million. Let me show you.

Christine: Okay.

Sharon: [ Laughs ] Look. Here she is, eating.

Christine: Aww, that’s so —

Sharon: And then there she is, sleeping.

Christine: She’s adorable.

Sharon: Isn’t she?

Nikki: Those wouldn’t happen to be baby pictures, would they?

Sharon: Yeah. You caught me.

Nikki: Oh, my goodness. What a sweet angel.

Sharon: I know. I’ll never be able to thank Christine enough for helping us bring a new baby into the family.

Christine: Oh, it was my immense pleasure.

Nikki: Well, welcome to the grandparents club, Sharon. I spent years avoiding the “G” word, until I joined the club and I realized that having a grandchild to spoil is one of life’s greatest blessings.

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Billy: Hi.

Jill: Hello.

Billy: You look beautiful.

Jill: Oh, thank you, honey. Hi, Chelsea.

Chelsea: Hi, Jill.

Billy: How you doing?

Jill: I’m doing just fine.

Billy: So, on a scale of 1 to 10, how much trouble am I in this week?

Jill: [ Laughs ] You tell me.

Billy: Ah.

Jill: Uh, although I will say that I’ve been getting reports of you making very positive strides in your life since your breakup with Lily, which I had to find out about from Esther, of all people.

Billy: Well, uh, thank you. I’m trying my best.

Jill: Well, honey, that’s all any of us can do in the end.  [ Sighs ] I’m really sorry I was so hard on you when you left Chancellor-Winters. You know, I think that was more because of the company’s struggles than your choices, but I’ve been working some things out over there, and I think you’re figuring out your life, too, huh?

Billy: I’m trying. And thank you for the vote of confidence.

Jill: Oh, good. Okay. Johnny tells me he’s been enjoying spending time with both of you.

Billy: [ Chuckles ]

Jill: Billy, you are an outstanding father. I don’t know if I tell you that enough, and that is the most important thing in life.

Billy: I don’t know what’s going on with you, but I really like it.

[ Laughter ]

Jill: I think it’s because I just unloaded on Tucker and I got all the negativity out of me.

Billy: Oh, good.

Jill: Don’t you look lovely.

Chelsea: Oh. Well, thank you, Jill. So do you.

Jill: Oh, thanks. I didn’t realize that the two of you were coming together.

Billy: Yeah, we’ve become good pals, and Chelsea did me the honor of accompanying me tonight.

Jill: Aww. Well, I’m glad you have friends in your life. Bye.

Chelsea: [ Chuckles ] Okay there, pal.

[ Both laugh ]

Billy: [ Sighs ]

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Diane: You’re lying.

Phyllis: Diane, I don’t like you, but I like your son. So, get over yourself.

Diane: [ Laughs ] I’m not going to follow you anywhere. And besides, Kyle was just here dancing. He looked like the picture of health.

Phyllis: Well, when I left him a bit ago, he was nauseated. But you want to argue with me, so, okay.

Diane: Well, wait. If Kyle’s so ill, why hasn’t he called a doctor?

Phyllis: Exactly. Exactly. So why don’t you come with me? So you, me and Summer can convince him to get medical help?

Diane: I’m going to see what Kyle has to say.

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Diane: Kyle isn’t responding to my text.

Phyllis: Exactly. Probably because he’s out of it.

Diane: You know, you’ll say anything to get me to leave this party, won’t you?

Phyllis:  You think I want to kidnap you?

Diane: Well, I wouldn’t put it past you.

Phyllis:  Really? Then I’d want to spend time with you, and I don’t want to do that.  Listen, if you want to go alone, fine. It’s suite 567. Go. I won’t accompany you.

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Victor: I want you to think for a minute of all the things we could achieve if we work as a team instead of spending all this stupid energy fighting each other. We could rule the damn world.

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Victoria: [Sighs] Did you and Elena get all caught up?

Nate: Yeah. We talked about uh, Lily, Devon, and the two of us. It feels good, uh, knowing we got back to the place we need be as a couple.

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Audra: I saw you and Nate talking. It looked a little intense.  Is everything okay?

Elena: Couldn’t be better. But I have been thinking about your suggestion to interview Victoria’s ex, J.T., for my podcast.  And maybe it’s not a bad idea.

Audra: I’m glad you think so.

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[ “April Kind of Love” plays ]

Devon: Neil loved this album so much. Then he left it to me on vinyl, and now it’s Dominick’s favorite.  Every time I put it on, he starts dancing.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] I mean, if that’s not a sign, I don’t know what is.

Devon: God, I hate feeling like this. And I hate that we let things get this damn far.

Lily: [ Sighs] I know, Devon. I hate it, too.  Please, can we just stop this, and, like, find our way back?

Devon: Yeah. Yeah. I’m gonna drop the lawsuit.

Lily: Really?

Devon: Yeah.

Lily: [ Laughing ] Oh, my god!

Devon: I’m sorry.

Lily: I’m sorry, too.

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Summer: [ Sighs ]

Kyle: Had enough excitement for one evening?

Summer: Oh, thank goodness Linda found Zippy in the pool house.

Kyle: Yeah, we’d be breaking into a toy store right about now.

Summer: I know, but Zippy and Harrison are all tucked in and fast asleep.

Kyle: That calls for Champagne.

Summer: Or coffee and dessert?

Kyle: Mm, I think I like your idea better.

Daniel: Hey.

Summer: Hey. What’s up?

Daniel: When’s the last time you saw Mom?

Summer: Um, during Grandma and Grandpa’s speeches. Why?

Daniel: I don’t know. We had this odd conversation.  She wanted to know how proud she is of me and how she expects me to do great things in life.  Then she just wished me well and took off.

Summer: [ Sighs ] That’s… She said pretty much the same thing to me, that she was impressed with the woman I’d become and that she’s very proud of me.

Daniel: Yeah, but it was strange, right?

Summer: Yeah. It was kind of moving, too.

Daniel: Yeah. Yeah, okay, a little, maybe. Maybe it got me a little, too. She’s crossed a thousand lines, but — I don’t know — maybe I’ve been too tough on her?

Kyle: Guys, her behavior was out of control.  You needed to set some boundaries.

Summer: I know. But… I just hope we didn’t make things worse.

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[ Camera shutters clicking ]

[ Clicking continues ]

Nick, sally! Over here, over here!

Sally!

Right here, right here. Love it.

Adam.

Perfect. There we go. There we go. Perfect.

Adam: Quite a night, huh?

Sally: Yeah. Definitely. I love your dress.

Sharon: Oh, thanks. I love yours, too. You look great.

Sally: Oh, thanks. I appreciate that.

[ Chuckles ]

Nick: I didn’t realize you were coming with adam.

Sharon: Yeah, it was kind of a last-minute invitation.

Adam: Ah, which doesn’t diminish how pleased I am to be your date for the evening.

Nick: Huh.

How about a photo, the four of you?

Adam: [ Laughs ]

Nick: Uh…yeah, why not?

Adam: [ Clears throat ]

Great.

There we go.

Beautiful, guys.

[ Camera shutters clicking ]

Sharon: Okay, well, um, why don’t we go inside? I’m looking forward to having a glass of champagne. Oh, I’m sorry. That was insensitive of me.

Sally: Oh, no worries. Not having alcohol for a few more months is totally worth it.

Adam: Yes. Yes, it is.

[ Camera shutters clicking ] Okay.

Steve!

Steve, over here!

Nick: Thank you.

You look beautiful! I love your dress!

There we go.

Oh, jack!

[ Indistinct shouting ]

Diane!

Great!

Diane: There’s so much press here tonight. Are we really doing this, announcing our engagement to the world?

Jack: You’re talking to the wrong guy. I am madly in love and ready to shout it from the rooftops.

Leanna: I left my press credentials at the hotel! You’re not really gonna make me go back and get them, are you? You know who I am!

Diane: Even with a mask on.

Jack: I would know that voice.

Diane: Mm. And the hair.

Leanna: It’s me — leanna love.

[ Indistinct shouting ]

Perfect. There we go.

Gorgeous!

[ Camera shutters clicking ]

Leanna: Well, well. Jack abbott. And diane jenkins. Oh! I have to admit, I was stunned and fascinated to hear you were still alive! And now here you are, accompanying jack to this momentous occasion. How spectacular is that? Wait a minute. Are you two a thing?

Jack: What brings you by tonight, leanna?

Leanna: Well, how could i stay away? I have so many fond memories of genoa city. And who better to cover the celebration of the century — no, make that two centuries — than moi, G.C.’S own celebrity journalista?

Leanna!

Leanna!

[ Indistinct shouting ]

Over here, over here!

Diane! Jack!

There we go!

Billy: Hey.

Chelsea: Hi.

Billy: You’re not dressed.

Chelsea: I’m running a little behind. Uh, I can’t decide what to wear.

Billy: Well, you left the industry, but you’re still a fashion icon. I’m sure there’s plenty of things up in your closet that you’re gonna look gorgeous in.

Chelsea: Thanks. Yeah. I just need to pick one and get on with it.

Billy: So, this isn’t about the dress. What’s up?

Chelsea: I just have a little anxiety about facing everybody all in one place, so I started to go down the rabbit hole.

Billy: Okay.

Chelsea: I thought I was ready for this, billy, but now… I’m not sure if I can be your date.

Diane: As thrilled as you are to see everyone, I think you’ll find that the top-tier guests are less than thrilled to see you.

Jack: Consider yourself warned.

Leanna: Oh, pish-posh. Any bad blood is so much bubbly under the bridge. We’ve all moved on, haven’t we? No, I’m quite certain everyone will be tickled to see me.

Diane: Well, think what you like.

Leanna: But the real reason I’m here tonight is because there are going to be so many juicy stories to write about. With a lot of power players on hand, who knows what could happen? I might even get another book out of it.

[ Camera shutters clicking ]

Ms. Love, over here, over here! Right here.

Yeah, could we get…

Jack: I am a little concerned our news will get out sooner than we anticipated.

Diane: Listen, I don’t want that blabbermouth leaking the news of our engagement before we make our official announcement. Jack, you should hang on to this so that no one sees it.

Jack: Until the time is right.

[ Camera shutter clicking ]

Stacy, harvey, one more over here.

Victor… why are you still

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[ Indistinct conversations ]

Nikki: Oh, michael, I am so excited. It’s going to be amazing.

Michael: It’s beyond amazing. People are gonna love the surprise you cooked up for them. You, young lady, have outdone yourself.

Nikki: Oh, that’s only because I had such a stellar planning committee. I could trust all of you to put the finishing touches on this event so that I could focus on…

Michael: Ah, other things.

Nikki: Exactly.

Michael: [ Chuckles ]

Nikki: Oh, and before I get busy greeting guests, I just want to say the food and drink that you and lauren organized — I mean, it’s — it’s out of this world.

Michael: Why, thank you, lady.

Nikki: And speaking of your lovely wife, is she on her way?

Michael: Oh, my.

Nikki: Because she is pushing the limits of fashionably late.

Michael: I got a text. She is on her way. Um, I don’t interfere with a woman when she’s getting ready for a thing like this.

Nikki: [ Chuckles ] Good idea. I just hope she gets here before the presentation.

[ Indistinct conversations ]

Nick: I’m glad I didn’t eat. Got quite a spread.

Sally: And that ice sculpture, you could hide a truck behind that thing.

Victoria: You know, um, unfortunately, I can’t really.

Say the same thing for your camouflage technique.

Sally: Uh, I beg your pardon.

Victoria: Well, I mean, you’re doing your best to hide the fact that you’re expecting. But you’re kind of drawing more attention to it. You shouldn’t worry about it. You don’t have to be self-conscious. I mean, worst-case scenario, you can just wear your mask, right?

Nick: Vick’s right. You don’t have to try and hide it. I doubt anyone figures it out. And if they do, who cares? You look beautiful. You got this.

Nikki: Well, don’t you all look breathtaking?

Victoria: Oh, look who’s talking.

Nick: Stunning, mother. Stunning.

Victoria: Beautiful.

Nikki: Well, thank you. It’s your father’s favorite color.

Nick: Party is shaping up nicely.

Sally: Yeah. Looks like a really big turnout.

Nikki: So far, so good.

Victoria: Yep, it feels like a big old genoa city party.

Nikki: Well, that’s what we were going for.

Victoria: And the decorations look great.

Nick: Really great, mom.

Nikki: Oh, well, if you think this room is dazzling, just you wait.

Victoria: Oh?

Sally: Sounds like you have some surprises up your sleeve. I love surprises.

Adam: Guess we should go join the family, talk about nikki’s dress. Will you be okay with that?

Sharon: Yeah, of course. Unless you’re planning on causing trouble.

Adam: Me?

Victor: Now, ashley, why in the world would you lower yourself to be seen with this man in public, let alone as his date, considering your history?

Tucker: We’re not really interested in your opinion.

Ashley: I’m perfectly capable of deciding who I want to hang out with, but thank you so much.

Victor: Tucker, old boy, you’re being used. You know that, don’t you? Ashley has a plan for you. I don’t know what that is, but I’m very curious to find out how it all plays out. Meanwhile, why don’t you sell your company to me?

Tucker: Oh, would you like to buy my company?

Victor: Yes. When are you gonna make a decision?

Tucker: I’m currently working out a deal with devon.

Victor: Oh, you are? Well, devon — well, I’ll be damned. Good luck with that.

[ Laughter ] Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to have to say hello to jill.

Ashley: Have a wonderful evening.

Victor: You do the same.

Adam: Great party.

Nick: Yes, it is. Mom went all out.

Sharon: You certainly did, nikki. Congratulations on another amazing gala.

Nikki: Oh, well, thank you, sharon. Victoria, there’s the lieutenant governor. Let’s go say hello.

Victoria: I’m right behind you.

Nick: Mm-hmm.

Adam: Uh, well, things seemed a little awkward out front. Are we — we all good?

Nick: Everything’s great.

Adam: Good. Think I might use that photo of the four of us for my christmas card this year.

Sally: [ Chuckles ]

Nick: Right.

Traci: [ Chuckles ]

Mamie: Oh, my.

Traci: I’m so glad you got my invitation, mamie. And I love that you’re actually here. You mean so much to us.

Mamie: Oh, thank you for thinking of me, traci. I was so happy to hear from you. Oh, my, my, this place has not changed at all. And I see so many faces that I recognize. Oh, it’s so wonderful to be here.

Traci: [ Chuckles ] Find the brands, inspiration, and value

Billy: So, here’s the thing with these big social events, with the small talk and the air kisses — not really my thing, okay? I don’t find them relaxing at all. So I get it. Okay? And if you want to stay home and watch a movie and chill out, I’m fine with that. There’s no pressure here.

Chelsea: Pop some popcorn?

[ Chuckles ] Sounds like heaven.

Billy: Okay, cool. I told jack that I was gonna go, so I’m just gonna let him know, okay?

Chelsea: Wait, hold on, hold on. Maybe that’s a mistake.

Billy: What do you mean?

Chelsea: Giving in to my anxieties. My therapist would probably say that it’s good to face the situation, you know, to get out in a crowd, venture outside my comfort zone.

Billy: Okay. “Probably” isn’t for sure, though, and I’m not sure I see a reason why you would intentionally make yourself uncomfortable.

Chelsea: Well, I mean, this is kind of the ideal scenario, isn’t it? I mean, the focus is gonna be on the event, right? Not on me. I mean, nobody cares about me. I can just blend in and be an observer and see some people I want to see, and hopefully, have some lovely conversations. Plus, if I am going to be working with daniel, I have to learn to get out into the world again, right? So I think I just need to put on a fancy dress and face my fears and stay strong. That’s what dr. Malone would say, right?

She could, or she could say, “if you’re not ready, you don’t have to push yourself.”

Chelsea: [ Sighs ]

Devon: Look at those two.

Abby: Oh, they’re probably just making nice. Develop yeah. It seems like your dad is very interested in whatever it is jill has to say.

Abby: Do you think he knows about jill’s change of heart?

Jill: Very good.

Victor: See you.

Jill: Yes, you will.

[ Sighs ]

Mamie: Jill foster.

Jill: Mamie johnson? Well, how delightful to see you. That is a beautiful dress.

Mamie: Well, thank you. You paid for it.

Jill: [ Chuckles ] Yeah. You still traveling the world on my dollar, are you?

Mamie: Oh, but I’ve invested it very wisely. Your $1 million has turned into $10 million over time.

Jill: Whoa. Good for you. But then, of course, you were always very, very shrewd.

Mamie: And you were always —

Jill: An abbott.

Mamie: What’s that?

Jill: I go by jill abbott. I have for decades. But you knew that, didn’t you?

Mamie: Can’t say that i recall.

Jill: Hmm. Look, mamie, uh, you and I both said some things over the years, you know, and maybe done some things that perhaps we regret now. But look at us. We’ve aged gracefully and beautifully, so why don’t we just let bygones be bygones, huh?

Mamie: I don’t think so.

Michael: You are an absolute goddess.

Lauren: Worth the wait?

Michael: Every damn second.

Lauren: [ Laughs ] Thanks, baby.

Nikki: Oh, here you are.

Lauren: Oh. Am I that late?

Nikki: You’re just in time. Come on.

Lauren: Okay, great.

Michael: Alright.

[ Indistinct conversations ]

Nikki: Ladies and gentlemen.

Michael: Ladies and gentlemen!

[ Bell dinging ]

Nikki: Good evening, genoa city. I am nikki newman, co-chair of this event. You having fun?

Guests: Yeah! Whoo!

Nikki: Excellent. If you could start making your way towards the lounge in the next few minutes, we have a very special surprise for you.

Devon: Ready to go? Okay?

[ Indistinct conversations ]

Abby: Oh, wrong way.

[ Laughter ] She found it.

Jeremy: Ah.

[ Thinking ] Tonight, this all ends for good.”

Woman: [ Chuckles ]

[ Indistinct conversations ]

Jeremy: Tonight, this all ends for good.

[ Indistinct conversations ]

Phyllis: Hey.

Lily: Hi.

Phyllis: Hi. You both look great.

Lily: [ Chuckles ]

Phyllis: So handsome.

Lily: Yeah.

Dylan: Thanks.

Phyllis: You want to, um, maybe, you know put a hold on our tension just for…

[ Sighs ] Do you still want to be angry at me? Hey, um, I just want you to know I’m very proud of you — everything that you’ve accomplished, all your success. Okay? He’s a good man. He will achieve anything that he goes for. Know that, lily. Know that about him.

[ Sobs ]

Dylan: Oh, my god. I am so sorry.

Lily: No, no, no, no, no. That’s — that’s — I don’t know what that was.

Dylan: She’s been all over the place lately. I mean, really erratic. I would say that I’m worried about her, but I don’t know, I think that’s what she wants.

Jack: Well, shall we head to the lounge?

Traci: Hello?

Jack: Oh, aunt traci. We didn’t see you.

Mamie: Is this your boy, jack?

Jack: This is my boy. Kyle, summer, I would love you to meet the woman that raised traci and ashley and me. This is mamie johnson. Kyle, if you don’t remember her, believe me, she remembers you.

Kyle: [ Chuckles ]

Mamie: Oh, you’re so handsome and so tall. And you have a lovely wife and a son now. Oh, what a lovely couple you are. Jackie, its the spitting image of you. I hope that he has your values, as well.

Jack: Oh, he does. An occasional misstep, but, yeah, he’s on the right track.

Mamie: Well, I don’t doubt that. You and his mother raised him well.

Diane: We’re about to go in for the big reveal, whatever that might be. Would you care to join us, mamie?

Mamie: I’d love to.

Traci: You know what? I’m gonna get us some champagne and meet you in there, okay? I’m so glad we got here in time.

Summer: In time for what?

Kyle: Is this your big announce–

Jack: Um, no.

Kyle: What, then?

Traci: I think I might have a little inkling of what’s about to happen, being on the planning committee and all.

[ Laughter ]

Summer: Hmm, well, I will get some champagne with traci. And you go get us a good spot in the lounge. I don’t want to miss any of grandma and grandpa’s speeches.

Kyle: Okay.

Jack: Shall we?

Diane: Yeah.

Jack: Ladies? Lucky me. Look at this.

[ Light laughter ]

Summer: Good to see you.

Traci: Thank you.

[ Indistinct conversations ]

Summer: [ Sighs ]

Phyllis: Hey.

Traci: Well, hi, phyllis.

Phyllis: Traci. [ Chuckles ]

Summer: Yes, mom?

Phyllis: [ Sighs ]

Summer: What is it? Kyle’s waiting for me.

Phyllis: I’m sure you want to go in and listen to nikki and victor drone on and on, right?

Summer: Mom, why are you being like this, especially tonight?

Phyllis: Um… I know that we’ve had conflicts summer, but, um… I want you to know that I’m so proud of the woman you’ve become, and impressed with the mother you’ve become. No matter what happens, I want you to know I’m proud of you. I’m so proud of you. You know? Okay?

Summer: [ Chuckles ] My mom acting weirder than usual?

Traci: I-I-I don’t — it was — I don’t know. It was hard to say. She said some beautiful things, but it seemed very desperate and strange. I’m kareem abdul-jabbar.

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[ Indistinct conversations ]

Nikki: May I have your attention, please? Thank you all for coming. This is such a momentous occasion. The 200th birthday of this great city we call home.

[ Cheers and applause ]

Victor: And contrary to rumors, I was not here at the founding of this town.

[ Laughter ] However, as many of you, I came here many, many years ago, built somewhat of a successful business. Raised a wonderful family, as many of you have.

Nikki: And many of us have had our differences over the years. We have all shared a lot of love and laughter. This event is the celebration of how our city has grown and continues to thrive. A city with a small-town feel, where business titans can create empires and a coffee shop can feel like a second home where people gather to commiserate, mourn, celebrate, and even fall in love.

Victor: Oh, yes.

[ Light laughter ] And you know, I know this is a great town because many of you have chosen to come back to raise your kids here, to tell them and to show them what a wonderful town this is.

Nikki: The success of our city is due to our values. We welcome the changes that keep it young and vibrant, and also celebrate and honor our heritage, while always remembering those we have lost. People like my dear friend katherine chancellor.

Victor: Yes, and my dear friend neil winters, gone too soon.

Nikki: We paid tribute to katherine in one of our favorite places, chancellor park…

Victor: Mm-hmm.

Nikki: …And thought it was only fitting that tonight we honor another citizen who was so instrumental in making this the dynamic city that it is and, more importantly, the city we love to call home.

Victor: And I invite my daughter abby to a special presentation.

Devon: Yeah.

Abby: Neil winters was a huge part of the fabric of genoa city. He made a lasting impact with his work, his family, the abbott-winters foundation, and of course, hamilton-winters. So tonight we are here, we are able to celebrate in this beautiful room that was created in his memory to welcome both visitors and citizens alike to enjoy the music that he loved so much. So it is my honor and privilege to officially unveil the newly renovated athletic club lounge as the neil winters jazz lounge.

[ Cheers and applause ] As many of you know, neil had a club — his beloved club, indigo — that he sold so he could spend more time with his family. I know he missed it very much. It was a place where he could show his friends hospitality, spend evenings with them, and they can enjoy the americana music that meant so much to him.

Victor: Yes.

Abby: So please enjoy this ongoing gift to our community.

[ Cheers and applause ]

Devon: [ Chuckles ]

[ Indistinct conversations ] I don’t know what to day. This is such an amazing gesture. Really.

Nikki: Oh, well, neil was such a dear, dear friend. Just seemed like the right time and place to launch a permanent tribute to him.

Devon: Oh, it certainly is. And thank you so much. And how did you keep this a secret from me?

Abby: Oh, I was dying to tell you, but surprise.

[ Chuckles ]

Photographer: How about I get a group photo of you all?

Victor: Yes.

Devon: Sure. Please.

Victor: Here you are, darling. Here we go.

[ Camera shutter clicking ]

Photographer: Great. Can I get a photo of you with the newmans?

Lily: Yeah, sure.

Photographer: Alright. Alright. Get on in.

[ Camera shutter clicking ] Alright. Thank you very much.

Nikki: Thank you.

Devon: Thanks. Wow.

Lily: I honestly can’t even tell you how much it means to me that you would honor my father like this. Thank you.

Victor: You know, your dad was not only a business partner, but he was a close friend. One of the few friends I’ve ever had.

Lily: [ Chuckles ]

Victor: I know that he would move heaven and earth to make sure that the two of you bridge your differences and get rid of the conflict that exists between you. I know that he would wish that fervently. Okay everyone, our mission is complete balanced nutrition.

Jill: You know what, devon? Even in a photograph, he is the sexiest man in the room. No offense, okay?

Devon: No, not at all. None taken.

Jill: I really love this place, every inch of it. Wow. What a great homage to your father.

Devon: I know. Really, really is. Jill, I have a question to ask you.

Jill: Mm-hmm?

Devon: Did victor have anything to do with you changing your mind about the ipo?

Jill: Did you know that victor is one of your biggest supporters?

Mamie: You know, you have your mother’s spirit, don’t you?

Lily: Oh, god. I wish.

[ Both chuckle ]

Mamie: She was a beautiful woman, lily.

Lily: Mm-hmm.

Mamie: And strong. And you’re just like that. Oh, it makes me feel happy to be here with you.

Lily: Oh, me too. Thank you.

[ Chuckles ]

Mamie: So, how are your young ones? It’s charlie and maddie?

Lily: Maddie? Yes, that’s right. They’re good. They’re really good. They’re just busy, you know? Too busy to call their mother, of course.

Mamie: Isn’t that how it always goes?

[ Both laugh ] Oh, nathan jr. How is my favorite doctor?

Nate: I am good. I’m good. It is so good to see you, aunt mamie. But I think we need to update you on a few things.

Mamie: Oh.

Nate: [ Clears throat ]

Mamie: So, then maybe the three of us gets together to update on a few things?

Lily: Yeah. Yeah, I would love that.

Mamie: However, you got to do it, because I’m not gonna be here long, and I don’t know when I’ll be back this way again. So let’s make a date.

Lily: Okay. Sounds good.

Nate: Can I help you up?

Mamie: Oh, I can manage, honey.

Nate: [ Clears throat ]

[ Indistinct conversations ]

Lily: I will make sure to set up a time for us all to get together.

Nate: Thanks. Neil would have dug this place.

Lily: Mm-hmm. Yeah, he would have. I really wish he could have seen it. So, how’s elena? I haven’t seen her.

Nate: She’s still at memorial. She should be joining me anytime now.

Lily: Okay.

Nate: I, uh — I hope this moment, this event can help repair some of the damage between you and devon.

Lily: Well, it’s not really any of your business, nate, so you probably stay out of it.

[ Indistinct conversations ]

Audra: How many rejections before you accept that reuniting those two is a lost cause?

Nate: Never say “never,” audra.

Victoria: Oh, excuse me for one minute. I need to steal your boss.

Nate: [ Clears throat ]

[ Indistinct conversations ]

Leanna: Imagine creating a fabulous new venue to honor a true genoa city legend. I knew neil winters back in the day, and he was one classy guy.

Ashley: Okay, I can’t take it anymore. I’m just gonna let her have it.

[ Gasps ] Oh!

Mamie: [ Laughs ]

Ashley: Mamie!

Mamie: Sweet ashley.

Ashley: Oh, I’ve missed you. I heard you’re staying with us.

Mamie: That’s right. Your brother’s been so generous. You know, he’s always been that way.

Ashley: I don’t know about that. I need you to set him straight like you used to do as a kid —

Mamie: What’s going on?

Ashley: Oh, excuse me. This is a private conversation.

Leanna: Mamie johnson. What you must know about each and every abbott.

Ashley: Okay, just stop, alright? You want me to create a scene? Is that what you’re trying to do? What are you doing?

Leanna: Now, now, my dear, claws in.

Ashley: I’m not your “dear.” I never have been your dear. Okay? Just knock it off.

Leanna: Whoa.

Victor: My goodness, if it isn’t leanna love.

Leanna: Victor!

Victor: I haven’t seen you in years.

Leanna: Amazing! You look so great! How are you?

Victor: Well, I’m alright, but, you know, I don’t think you are invited to this.

Leanna: No, I wasn’t invited. But you know me, victor. I don’t need an invitation.

Jill: No, she sure doesn’T.

Victor: Don’t you be a bad girl, now.

Jill: Do you, leanna? You’re trashing up the place, as usual, aren’t you?

Leanna: Oh, my gosh. I can see I’m outnumbered. So much for this being a forgiving town.

Victor: Mm-hmm.

Tucker: Oh, this is a lot of fun.

Jill: Just a heads-up. Devon suspects that you were the one who caused my change of heart.

Victor: He’s very bright. What did you say?

Jill: I didn’t say anything concrete.

Victor: Well, you know, I think he and lily were very moved by my gesture for neil. You know?

Jill: This is all part of your plan, isn’t it?

Victor: [ Inhales deeply ]

[ Indistinct conversations ]

Devon: [ Sighs ]

Lily: Devon, we’re so close. I mean, can’t we fix this? Moderate to severe eczema

Chelsea: On the other hand…

[ Chuckles ] I keep saying that, don’t I?

Billy: It’s okay. You’re your own devil’s advocate.

Chelsea: I just feel like if I try to test myself while I’m on shaky ground, is it even a fair test? Am I just setting myself up to fail?

Billy: There’s no right or wrong answer here. It’s what you think is best for yourself. That’s it, that’s all. Okay? If you’re still feeling nervous about it, it’s alright. We’ll keep it low-key. I’ll go home and change. You pick out a movie, I’ll be back before you know it.

Chelsea: It would be a shame if no one saw you looking so good in this tuxedo.

Billy: [ Chuckles ]

Chelsea: Screw my insecurities. I’m ready for this.

Nate: [ Sighs ] Madame?

Victoria: Thanks. So, what should we drink to?

Nate: [ Sighing ] Hmm. How about your mom, dad, and sister for doing such a great job in dedicating the new jazz club?

Victoria: Hear, hear.

Nate: Mmm. So, did you know?

Victoria: About the club?

Nate: Yeah. I can’t help wondering if you were aware and managed to keep it a secret from me.

Victoria: [ Chuckles ] No, no, they kept it under wraps. It was completely a surprise to me, too.

Nate: I could tell it meant a lot to devon and lily that the newmans would do something like this to honor their father. Maybe to help ease the tension.

Victoria: You really do care about your cousins.

Nate: Hmm. Yeah. I’d like nothing more than for my family to find peace.

Audra: Hmm. Victoria doesn’t seem to be wasting any time.

[ Knock on door ]

Jeremy: Who is it?

Phyllis: Me. Please open up.

Jeremy: Thought I told you, we need to be discreet.

Phyllis: Trust me, I’m the picture of discretion. I’m — the party — what are you doing up here?

Jeremy: Everything here is all set. You got my text, right?

Phyllis: Yes.

Jeremy: Okay. Hey, you’re not having second thoughts, are you?

Phyllis: Uh, no.

Jeremy: Okay.

Phyllis: Seeing that woman with my daughter, laughing and carrying on, just cemented everything for me.

Jeremy: Good. Now it’s time to get diane up here to set the final stage.

Jack: What? You wanted to talk to me about something.

Diane: Well, after the newmans unveiled this place, I started thinking, maybe tonight isn’t the right time to share our news.

Jack: I agree. Hard act to follow. You know, I don’t want it to appear that we’re trying to steal everyone’s thunder by announcing our engagement either.

Diane: Certainly not.

Jack: We’ll know when the moment is here, and it will be perfect, I promise. Ours is the perfect love story. After all these years, everything we’ve been through, together and apart, we’re about to become mr. And mrs. Jack abbott.

Diane: [ Chuckles ]

Jack: Okay?

Diane: Mmm.

Next week on “the young and the restless”…

Kyle: I don’t know you. But I take it you never stop looking for trouble.

Leanna: It’s what I do best.

Danny: I met gina over at the airport, and we came straight here.

Traci: Oh, you look fab.

Michael: Oh!

Diane: We’re done here, phyllis. It’s over.

Phyllis: Oh, believe me, for the first time in your life, you are correct. It is so over.

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[ Gasps ] There they are!

Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh!

Victor! Nikki! Over here! Over here!

Let me get a picture!

Nikki: Hello!

Mr. Newman!

Nikki: Thank you. Thank you for coming out to celebrate genoa city’s bicentennial. It’s wonderful to see so many old friends.

Victor, are you excited for the gala?

Victor: Oh, I can’t stand it. It’s gonna be a hell of a party.

[ Laughter ] Alright? Okay, my sweetheart, shall we go?

Nikki: Yes.

Victor: Thank you for coming.

Nikki: We’ll see you later.

[ Indistinct shouting ]

Who else is gonna be here?! Just a little bit of tea! Just a little something!

One more question!

[ Camera shutters clicking ]

Nikki: [ Sighs ] I still have a few things to finish up before the guests arrive. And you have to go over your speech for later. You can do it right at the bar. I have been told that it is well stocked with your favorite tequila.

Victor: Baby, I am so impressed. How did you pull this off?

Nikki: Believe me, I had plenty of help. Feels good to throw a big party again, though, doesn’t it?

Victor: I’m looking forward to celebrate with the entire town.

Nikki: Mm.

Victor: And I have a feeling this will be one of the most memorable evenings in genoa city history.

Nikki: I just hope that people will manage to set aside their petty differences for one night.

Victor: Oh, yeah. They will. For about 10 minutes. And then, my dear, all hell will break loose.

Nikki: Don’t say that.

Victor: No, I was just kidding.

Tucker: Guess who it is.

Ashley: I have no idea.

Tucker: It’s me, tucker.

Ashley: [ Gasps ] Wow!

Tucker: God, you look absolutely stunning.

Ashley: Thanks. What are you doing here?

Tucker: Your chariot awaits.

Ashley: Oh, you mean your old pickup.

Tucker: Mm-hmm. And I can’t wait to hear what the valet at the athletic club has to say about it. Would you care to be there to hear it for yourself?

Ashley: What are you getting at?

Tucker: You’re not too perceptive, are you?

Ashley: Oh, I see. You’re asking me on a date.

[ Laughing ] Oh. Right.

Tucker: Unless you’ve got plans for tonight?

Ashley: I do have plans. I’m going to the gala…

Tucker: Hmm.

Ashley: …By myself.

Tucker: Well, it’d be a lot more fun if you went by yourself with me.

Ashley: Mm…

Abby: Amanda. Uh…

[ Chuckles nervously ] Hi. It’s so good to see you.

Amanda: You look surprised. Did you forget I was here for the arbitration?

Abby: No, it’s just, um, well, I haven’t seen you since —

Amanda: Since I walked in on you and devon half-naked in my living room?

Abby: Is there any way that we could talk? I mean, do you have a minute?

Amanda: I really need to get going.

Abby: Amanda, please. Um, look, there’s something that I’ve been wanting to say to you, and I just — I haven’t had the chance.

Amanda: Like what?

Abby: I’m sorry.

Amanda: [ Scoffs ]

Nate: Everything alright?

Devon: Yeah, I’m fine.

Nate: So, uh, how’s the arbitration going?

Devon: You don’t need to act like you care.

Nate: Come on, devon. I care.

Devon: No, you don’T. You don’t care. This is your way of dealing with your guilt.

Nate: Yes, I still have some guilt. That is true. But I’m also concerned.

[ Sighs ] Look, I hate seeing you and lily at each other’s throats like this. And, honestly, I thought you would have figured things out by now.

Devon: Yeah, I thought we would, too, but we didn’T.

Nate: It’s not too late. You can still turn things around.

Jill: You know, I really thought that my decision not to take chancellor-winters public would make all the difference, that devon would just drop the lawsuit then and there. And after that, let the healing begin.

Lily: No, he didn’t even consider it. He just rejected it.

Jill: Yeah, I know. But I haven’t given up hope yet. You know, maybe once he gets a chance to sit with the idea for a while, he’ll come around.

Lily: Yeah, well, look, you did take me by surprise, too. I mean, you didn’t even say why you changed your mind about the ipo and you want devon to stay at the company.

Jill: Didn’t I?

Lily: [ Chuckles ] Okay, what are you not telling us?

Jill: [ Clicks tongue ] (Sniffs)

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[ Door opens ]

Sally: I am so glad you’re here. I am starting to get nervous.

Nick: [ Chuckles ] You? Nervous?

Sally: Well, I’ve just never been to a masked ball before.

Nick: It’s great. Think of it as, like, trick or treating for adults, and instead of little chocolate candies, you’re gonna get champagne and finger foods. I thought you were excited.

Sally: I was. But now I can hear all the traffic outside and I can see the lights at the athletic club and — this is a really big deal.

Nick: Yeah, it is. My mom’s in charge. Nikki newman doesn’t throw small parties.

Sally: Right. Yes. And that sounds amazing, and I — [ Sighs ] I want to go. I do. It’s just, I’m in my second trimester now, and… I’m starting to show.

[ Chuckles ]

Nick: You are?

Sally: Kind of, yes. I just tried on my dress, which I had fitted just a month ago. You can see my baby bump.

Nick: I bet it looks great.

Sally: [ Sighs ] I just don’t want my appearance to be the topic of conversation tonight. People are gonna notice and they’re gonna talk about it and then they’re gonna talk about us and maybe adam and the paternity issues. When does it stop?

Nick: Nobody’s gonna do that, alright? You’re not gonna walk in and everybody’s gonna go, “that woman must be pregnant.” There’s gonna too much going on. In fact, they’re gonna be whipping their heads back and forth, going, “who is that beautiful woman?”

Sally: Well, thank you. I feel a little better. How do you always know the right thing to say?

Nick: I mean, I saved the best part for last.

Sally: What is that?

Nick: I didn’t tell you what I really think.

Sally: And that is…?

Nick: I think this baby bump…

Sally: [ Laughs ]

Nick: …Makes you sexy as hell.

Victoria: [ Sighs ]

Nick: I’m not worried about adam making inroads with sally, if you’re asking if I’m jealous. But I am worried that he’s going to cause sally a bunch of stress that she and the baby just don’t need.

Victoria: Well, just do your best to protect her. Make sure you keep your guard up.

Nick: I will. I would tell you to do the same, but I know your guard is always up when it comes to adam. And just so you know, adam did confirm dad’s plan.

Victoria: And what plan is that?

Nick: Once newman enterprises acquires mccall unlimited, adam’s gonna be placed in charge.

Victoria: That is never gonna happen.

Nick: Look, vick, I know fighting with dad is like a newman family staple, but i really think you should consider staying out of this one. Dad wants to bring adam closer to the family, and you know how he is. He’s not gonna quit until he gets what he wants.

Victoria: Well, then I guess he’s just gonna have to find another way to get what he wants.

Nick: By letting adam run mccall, it keeps him out of our business and lets him focus on something else.

Victoria: But then adam wins.

Nick: Who cares, vick? Let him, if it keeps him out of our hair.

Victoria: My plan is to fold mccall into newman, and I’m not gonna let dad and adam derail that.

Nick: Newman doesn’t need mccall. We’ve made a bunch of great acquisitions. The company is doing great. Let’s just focus on what we have. Let adam and dad go off and do whatever they want away from us.

Victoria: Look, nicholas, i understand where you’re caution is coming from, but I am not gonna pass on this phenomenal opportunity so that dad can use mccall to lure adam back into the family, which is only gonna make him more beholden to dad, like some emotional hostage. It’s bad business. It’s miserable parenting. You and I — we’ve seen this movie before. We know that it ends in disaster for both of them.

Nick: So, now you’re worried about adam’s emotional well-being?

Victoria: [ Sighs ]

Adam: Ohh. Taking a more casual approach to the night’s festivities?

Victoria: Well, don’t you look dapper.

Adam: Oh, well, thank you so much. Should be quite a party.

Victoria: I hope so. We could use the night out to blow off some steam. We’ve been very, very busy at newman. I assume that you’ve been busy, too…

Adam: Mm.

Victoria: …Whatever it is you’re doing these days.

Adam: [ Laughs ] Um…biding my time.

Victoria: Oh, right. That’s a pretty phrase for “unemployed,” isn’t it?

Adam: Eh, it might be, but I’m waiting on something very interesting.

Victoria: Really? I wonder what that could be. I really hope that you don’t have your heart set on mccall unlimited.

Adam: Why? You think that devon’s gonna buy it?

Victoria: No. No, we have our sights set on the company. It’s gonna be newman property soon.

Adam: Good. I am glad to hear it.

Victoria: I don’t know why. Because even if newman does acquire it, you definitely will not be the one in charge.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] I was just about to say the exact same thing to you.

Devon: Are you, like, an expert mediator now? ‘Cause it seems to be all you’re trying to do these days.

Nate: Come on, devon. I never claimed to be an expert. But I do have something I’d like to say, and I’d appreciate it if you’d listen.

Devon: Okay. Let’s hear what you have to say.

Nate: I’d like to tell you that the highlight of my brief, tumultuous time at chancellor winters was watching you and lily work together. Man, your bond was so strong and full of love. You don’t see that between brothers and sisters these days. Look, I am sorry for my role in your conflict. I betrayed you and lily. And I know you don’t want me to say neil’s name around you.

Devon: Yeah, I meant that.

Nate: Fine. Think of him. Think of how he would feel about this rift. Would he want to help rebuild your relationship with lily? Well, he’s not here. So, if there’s anything I can do to help, I would love to know. That is the least I owe you and lily.

Devon: Okay, well, there’s absolutely nothing you can do. So, thanks.

[ Keys jangle ]

[ Door closes ]

Abby: This is a long time coming, and I am so sorry for the pain that I caused you. Look, I understand that a betrayal is a betrayal and it doesn’t matter that it wasn’t intentional and we never meant for this to happen. It was just — it came out of emotion, and I — we don’t even know where it came from.

Amanda: Okay, you can stop. I don’t need to hear this. I really don’t care.

Abby: I doubt that.

Amanda: Well, it’s true. But you’re right. “Not caring” — it didn’t happen overnight. It took time. I replayed that day over and over, you scrambling to find your shirt, devon stammering to explain. I was hurt, I was angry, but i could not — i did not let it dictate my life. I have too much to focus on. My job, my family. My mom needs my love and support back home. So, I have so much going on that I don’t have time to worry about you and devon.

Abby: I’m sure that’s true. But why did you come back here then? You had to have known that you were gonna go head-to-head with devon. I mean, are you trying to punish him?

Amanda: No, no, it is not like that at all.

Abby: Amanda, please listen to me. Devon is struggling to keep his connection with neil, and it is vital that he keeps that connection — and his company. Please don’t punish him for a mistake that he and I both made.

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Jack: Please tell me you are not thinking of bringing tucker to this party tonight.

Ashley: It’s really none of your business, jack.

Jack: It is genoa city’s bicentennial celebration. For a good number of those years, the abbotts have been a respected and admired family in this community. This is an important night for us, ash. And you’re bringing him?

Tucker: Uh, I understand your concerns, jack, but I have had all my shots and I’m housebroken, mostly.

Jack: This is outrageous.

Ashley: Ugh, so predictable, jack, that you would have a problem with me going to this gala with tucker. Not that I’ve agreed to go to this gala with you.

Jack: It is a slap in the face for all the abbotts who have come before us.

Ashley: Would you just give it a rest? I sincerely doubt that our ancestors have an issue with me going to the gala with this miscreant.

Jack: When are you gonna get it through your head you don’t have to give this man another moment of your attention?

Ashley: It’s a date.

Tucker: Fantastic.

Jack: You should know something. Mamie is here. She’s going to be at the gala. When you see her, don’t have him with you. I’d like it to be a pleasant homecoming for her.

Ashley: I can’t wait.

Jack: [ Sighs ]

[ Door opens ]

Tucker: Hey, kyle. And summer. Wow. You look lovely.

Summer: Uh, thank you?

Tucker: See ya.

[ Door closes ]

Kyle: [ Sighs ] Uh, what did we miss?

Jack: [ Sighs ]

Abby: You know how much devon loved neil and how much hamilton-winters means to him. And fighting with lily and jill — it’s just tragic.

Amanda: Yeah, it most definitely is.

Abby: And part of me feels like, deep down, you know how wrong this is and that maybe there’s a way that you can help resolve this, a way that could work out for everyone.

Amanda: It never works out for everyone, abby. Lily reached out to me and hired me to win this case. That is what I am obligated to do. It’s nothing personal, abby. I’m not seeking revenge. I wouldn’t do that. I’m a lawyer — and a damn good one. I don’t waste my time on cases I can’t win.

Abby: Amanda —

Amanda: I’m through here. Your little plea on devon’s behalf, it’s touching, but why don’t you just let the grown-ups figure this out? I have no interest in speaking to you about this or anything else ever again.

Abby: [ Sighs heavily ]

Lily: I mean, jill, I —

[ Sighs ] I don’t understand. You seemed so determined to take the company public. You ignored all of devon’s protests, and then you just change your mind and you want to keep it private?

Jill: Yeah, but, lily, you need to leave room for yourself to maneuver. You can’t lock yourself into a position. A strong leader has to be able to change her mind.

Lily: Yeah. I mean, usually when a legal battle starts, you know, but we were winning the case and you still just want to reverse the course?

Jill: Well, that is very true. Okay. But the arbitration brought to light just how contentious things were between you and devon. And, ohh, I hated that.

Lily: And that’s what changed your perspective.

Jill: [ Sighs ] Ah, I got to get going to get ready for the gala.

Lily: [ Scoffs ]

Jill: I will see you at the club, sweetie.

Lily: Okay, wait. Jill, I’m sorry. I need to understand. What made you change your mind today?

Jill: There are a lot of old friends in town for the celebration, and I spoke to one of them. And he reminded me what katherine would want and how she would feel about devon’s role in the company. So, I got some very sage advice

and an alternative.

Lily: [ Sighs ]

Michael: Good evening, newmans! How are we tonight?

Nikki: Hey, michael.

Michael: Working hard, I see.

Victor: Well, I’ll be damned. Mr. Michael baldwin. Well, my beautiful wife is working. I am celebrating.

Michael: [ Laughs ]

Nikki: Well, michael is on the beverage committee, so you have him to thank for your celebrating.

Victor: Thank you, old boy.

Michael: I aim to please.

Victor: Where’s your better half?

Michael: Ohh. Lauren was not satisfied with looking merely spectacular. She is striving for perfection on this big occasion.

Nikki: Ah, well, I am certain she will succeed. So, is everything good to go?

Michael: So far. I’ve checked with the catering. Things are moving ahead as planned. It is gonna be a marvelous night. I am so excited about revealing the lounge and our little surprise.

Nikki: Yes.

Victor: It will be spectacular. I promise you.

Michael: [ Chuckles ]

Adam: Hey, I don’t know what you heard about the mccall acquisition, but, uh, regardless, it’s not gonna end well for you. You’re not gonna control tucker’s company.

Victoria: [ Breathes deeply ] Okay, let me just try to follow your logic for a minute. Newman enterprises is going to acquire mccall unlimited. Oh, that’s right. I’m in charge of newman. Therefore, I’m not in charge of mccall. I’m sorry, but there seem to be some flaws in your argument.

Adam: No, I think the flaw’s in your premise — that you actually control newman.

Victoria: You know, I’m aware of dad’s offer to you to be in control of mccall, but you do realize that it was just a gesture, right? It’s like when a girl can’t get a date to the prom and her cousin has to step in and help her out of pity.

Adam: Wait. I’m the teenage girl who can’t get a date in that scenario? Is that what you’re saying?

Victoria: There is no way in hell I’m gonna stand by and watch while dad gives away a $1-billion company so his poor little baby boy can get a pat on the back.

Adam: Has it ever occurred to you that I am qualified to run that company?

Victoria: No, it hasn’t occurred to me.

Adam: Well, I am. And you are deluded if you think victor isn’t going to see his plan through.

Victoria: And you are deluded if you think that dad is gonna help you this time.

Adam: Do you know what your problem is, victoria?

Victoria: Please tell me.

Adam: You overestimate your own abilities so badly that you are oblivious to other people’s strengths. It’s probably one of the reasons dad’s gonna put me in charge of mccall — ’cause you don’t know what you’re doing.

Nate: Hey. Hey. You are way out of line, adam. (Vo) nature valley has helped restore access to national park trails

Kyle: I don’t understand. Why was ashley with tucker mccall?

Jack: You really want to know?

Kyle: Actually, no. I think I’m going to stay out of it.

Summer: I think that that is a great choice. Let’s just focus on this party and the things that matter.

Diane: Like the fact that you two look amazing.

Summer: Thank you, diane.

Jack: You look pretty amazing yourself.

Diane: Mm! It’s going to be a wonderful night.

Kyle: Hey, where’s traci? She wasn’t upstairs.

Jack: She and mamie are gonna meet us at the club. But while we have the two of you alone, there’s something we’d like to run by you.

Kyle: What’s that?

Jack: Well, you know our news.

Summer: Yes. The two of you are getting married. Congratulations again.

Kyle: And we wish you all the happiness in the world.

Diane: Thank you, kyle.

Jack: Yes. Thank you. That’s very thoughtful.

Diane: And with that in mind, we’d like to announce our engagement tonight.

Summer: [ Inhales sharply ] Tonight?

Kyle: At the gala?

Jack: We want all of genoa city to know.

[ Door opens ]

[ Door closes ]

Abby: Hi.

Devon: Hey, pretty lady.

Abby: Hey.

Devon: How you doing? One more, please.

Abby: Mm. How’d today go?

Devon: Um… [ Chuckles ] The arbitration did not go well.

Abby: Okay, but, I mean, it’s not over yet. There’s still a chance things could turn around.

Devon: Yeah. Maybe. But I didn’t keep my cool the way I wanted to, and i definitely let amanda get to me. And now christine thinks that our argument is not landing.

Abby: Well, it’s not over yet. You have to remember that.

Devon: Do you want to hear the biggest shock of the day?

Abby: Tell me.

Devon: So, jill shows up and interrupts the whole thing and asks to speak with me and lily in private.

Abby: Sounds dramatic.

Devon: Right? Then she tells us that she’s prepared to kill the whole idea of the ipo and keep the company private.

Abby: She said that?

Devon: Mm-hmm.

Abby: That’s amazing. I mean, I can’t believe it.

Devon: I can’t, either. I’m still trying to process it.

Abby: But this is good, isn’t it? I mean, this could change everything, right?

Victoria: You don’t have to worry about my brother, nate. He’s harmless.

Nate: I didn’t care for what he was saying.

Victoria: Well, it’s alright because nobody listens to him anyway. I can handle him. It’s fine.

Nate: I know you can. I just felt he needed to be called out for his behavior.

Adam: This is…interesting.

Victoria: What is?

Adam: Well, nate either feels very strongly about the mccall acquisition or he feels very strongly about defending his boss.

Nate: Hmm. Why can’t it be both?

Victoria: He’s the head of newman media. He should be concerned about both.

Adam: Well, yeah, but, i mean, so much passion? I always took you for a level-headed guy. But it’s good you two are on the same page. That’s really good. Maybe we could talk about this later at the gala.

[ Fingers snap ] Are you going?

Victoria: You know I am.

Adam: Is elena going, or are you two going together as, like, a work thing?

Nate: Elena is obviously going.

Adam: Obviously, she’s going.

Victoria: You know, adam, i don’t know what you’re trying to stir up right now, but playtime is over.

Adam: [ Chuckles ]

Victoria: I have to get ready.

Nate: I’ll walk you out.

Adam: Wait, nate, you forgot to order actual coffee. Save me a dance!

Sharon: Dare I ask what that was about?

Adam: Uh, you would probably not be as entertained as I was.

Sharon: Oh. Well, then I’m not sorry i missed it.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] Sharon, wait a second. Um…who are you going to the gala with?

Sharon: Uh, me, myself and I, and I’m really looking forward to it.

Adam: Well, that’s great. Because I have an idea.

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Nikki: Ah. I am done. Everything is set.

Michael: Whoo-hoo!

Nikki: I’m just going to enjoy the rest of the evening. The guests will be arriving any minute. So…

Victor: What, my baby?

Nikki: …From this moment on…

Victor: Yes?

Nikki: …Your only focus is to celebrate genoa city with all of our friends.

Victor: Okay.

Michael: Hear, hear. Now, I suggest we go inspect the lounge to make sure it’s ready.

Nikki: Oh, good idea.

Michael: Yeah.

Victor: Okay.

Nikki: Darling, come with us, please, and let the party begin!

Victor: Yes!

Tucker! Tucker! Ashley!

Ashley abbott! Ashley abbott, are you and tucker mccall a couple again?

Ashley: Now, you know you’re just gonna write whatever you want to write anyway. I’m here to celebrate 200 years of genoa city.

[ Light laughter ]

Tucker: And [Clears throat] I’m just the chauffeur, but i definitely have the hots for her.

[ Laughter ]

Ashley: You’re too much.

Tucker: You love it.

Ashley: Well, right. Bye.

Ashley, over here, over here, over here!

Devon: If jill would have said this weeks ago, then maybe we could have worked something out. But I just — thank you.

Abby: Yeah.

Devon: I don’t see how keeping the company private is gonna do any good ’cause I don’t know how I’d ever be able to trust them to keep their word.

Abby: But it has to give you some hope that maybe you can work things out, especially with lily?

Devon: Esp– no, not especially with lilly. She’s the one who’s gone after me the most in all this. And then she went and hired amanda.

Abby: Oh. Speaking of amanda, um, I ran into her tonight.

Devon: What happened?

Abby: We talked, and, um… I mean, she was very calm. She never raised her voice or anything. I mean, I wouldn’t blame her if she hated me, but, um, she didn’t let me have it or anything like that.

Devon: That’s good.

Abby: Yeah.

Devon: That’s one bright spot in this day.

Abby: Well, there is one more bright spot — because the gala is tonight.

Devon: Oh, gosh. Yeah. I don’t — I don’t feel like going to that. I just want to stay home and have a peaceful night.

Abby: Oh, come on. You have to go. It’s very important.

Devon: Why? What’s important?

Abby: Well, just to get your mind off of things just for a few hours.

Devon: That’s not — that’s not gonna happen.

Abby: Okay. [ Sighs ] Look, I wasn’t supposed to say anything, but there is something very special happening tonight.

Devon: What do you mean, special? You gonna give me a hint?

Abby: You just — you have to trust me. You’re gonna want to be there.

Sally: I could stay like this forever. But we can’T.

Nick: Mm.

Sally: We have to get ready for the party of the year.

Nick: Well, you sound a lot less nervous. Does that mean we’re going?

Sally: Yes, we are going. You calmed my nerves. Good job. You reminded me that with you on my side, there’s nothing that can bring me down.

Adam: I, uh — I was gonna go solo. But, I mean, why don’t we go together, sharon?

Sharon: You want to go with me?

Adam: It would be nice to go with one of the few people in this town whose company i actually enjoy.

Sharon: I think you just want someone to complain to when you see sally and nick there together.

Adam: Look, I’ve accepted that they are together. And it does sting a little. But if I was with you, at least I would have fun. What do you say?

Sharon: You know what? I’m in. I could use some arm candy.

Adam: Excellent. Hey, it’s gonna be fun. You made my night. Hi, I’m katie, I’ve lost 110 pounds

Summer: I wasn’t expecting that.

Kyle: Me either. What a surprise. Why are you making the announcement at such a huge party?

Jack: Efficiency. Everyone will be there. We can tell them all in one fell swoop.

Diane: And, besides, we can’t keep it to ourselves much longer. We want the whole world to know.

Summer: Not just a — a little longer, though? Like, 24 hours maybe?

Diane: Summer, we realize there’s going to be some negative reactions, but we are not going to worry about that.

Jack: Are you worried how your mother is going to react?

Summer: Aren’t you? She’s not gonna take this news well.

[ Sighs ] But, you know, after the way she conspired with stark and lied to me about it, I guess i shouldn’t really care about her hurt feelings. You know what? If you two want to shout your engagement from the rooftops, you have every right to do so.

Kyle: I agree. You shouldn’t have to hide your happiness. I say go for it.

Jack: Thank you. And we shall.

Diane: Your support means everything to us.

Summer: Uh, kyle, we promised harrison that we’d read to him before we go.

Kyle: Right. Excuse us. We have to go tuck our boy in.

Jack: Give him our love.

Kyle: We will. And you should go ahead without us. We may be a while.

[ Chuckles ]

Diane: [ Sighs ] Are you ready? It’s going to be a big night.

Jack: Actually, there’s something we have to do first.

[ Camera shutters clicking ]

Oh!

Ooh, look over there!

Abby abbott!

Aw, come on, abby! Pose for us!

Abby: [ Chuckles ]

Yes!

Whoo!

Any comments about tonight’s festivities, devon?

Devon: Uh, absolutely. Absolutely. It’s a big night, and I am very proud to be here representing my grandmother, katherine chancellor, and my father, neil winters, two people that were very loved here in genoa city.

Adam: And as a member of the newman and abbott families, I’m so happy to be here, and we are so excited to celebrate this community.

Devon: Yeah. [ Chuckles ]

[ Camera shutters clicking ]

Oh, okay.

Hey, how about a group photo?

Devon: Uh…

Lily: Of course. Absolutely.

Devon: Yeah, let’s do it.

Great.

Devon: Let’s do it.

Jill: [ Sighs ] Everybody just keep smiling.

Devon: [ Chuckles ]

Jill: Let’s get along just for tonight.

Devon: Yeah. See you in there. Yeah.

[ Camera shutters clicking ]

Jill: [ Sighs ] Here, sweetie. Alright, don’t let that bother you.

Lily: [ Sighs ]

Jill: I know. I know. Keep that smile plastered on your face. Oh! It’s gonna be one of those nights.

Daniel: Mm-hmm.

[ Camera shutters clicking ]

Abby: [ Sighs ] I cannot believe we ran into lily before we even stepped inside — and in front of photographers.

Devon: Yeah. It was bound to happen at some point, so at least we got it out of the way.

Abby: That’s a positive way to look at it.

Devon: Well, I said I was gonna try and enjoy myself, so I’m not gonna let running into her ruin the evening.

Abby: Well, this should help get the party started.

Devon: What’s this? Yeah.

Abby: Thank you so much.

Devon: Thank you very much.

Abby: Cheers.

Devon: Cheers. Mmm.

Abby: Mmm.

Devon: Yeah, no, I think this is gonna be an amazing night, especially when I find out what this surprise is you’re keeping from me.

Abby: You will not be disappointed.

Devon: No?

Abby: Mnh-mnh.

Devon: [ Chuckles ]

Daniel: I can’t believe devon didn’t come back after jill offered to keep chancellor-winters private. I mean, it’s like he doesn’t want a solution. How are you holding up?

Lily: Honestly, I’m fine. I’m not gonna let my brother ruin our evening. And, besides, don’t worry about it. You had a great day with chelsea, so let’s just — let’s celebrate.

Daniel: I like that idea. Let’s celebrate. Let’s get a drink. Um, “cham-pag-nay”?

Lily: Yes, “cham-pag-nay.”

Daniel: “Cham-pag-nay.” Hi. Uh, could I get, uh, two glasses of your finest champagne? When aspen dental told me that my dentures were ready,

Ashley: I just don’t get it, tucker. Why do we have to wear these masks?

Tucker: Because nikki insisted.

Ashley: Right. But, you know…

Tucker: I should be in a clown mask, though, don’t you think?

Ashley: [ Laughs ]

Tucker: You know, the worst part about these masks is that i can’t see your face.

Ashley: Mm.

Tucker: And that’s the only reason I came here — your face.

Ashley: Cheers.

Victor: Well, well, well.

Ashley: Hi.

Victor: Good evening.

Tucker: Good evening, victor. Well, you have impeccable timing.

Victor: I hope I’m interrupting something.

Tucker: [ Chuckles ]

Victor: I have a question for you, ashley. I understand you bought tucker’s debt. Did you do that to piss him off? And yet here you are as his date. Hard to fathom somehow.

Jill: Aww! Eat your hearts out, boys!

Whoo!

Jill: Oh! Nick newman. I guess I have to give up the spotlight now, don’t I? Mwah.

Nick: You look beautiful.

Jill: Well, thank you very much. How are you doing?

Sally: Good.

Nick: Good.

Jill: Oh, good. Well, just keep smiling and giving the vultures what they want. It’s a lot easier that way.

Nick: Yes, ma’am.

Jill: Bye!

Nick: We’ll see you in there.

Oh, anything to say about tonight, nick?

Nick: Uh, sally and I are honored to be here. We both love genoa city and love that it’s our home.

A newman over here!

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Diane: Is this what you wanted?

Jack: Please allow me to do the honors.

Diane: Okay. Ooh.

[ Sighs ] Jack, I will cherish you and this symbol of your love for the rest of my life.

Jack: I cannot wait to make this announcement to the world. Once everyone knows, we can finally have the happiness we both deserve.

Diane: Aww.

Jeremy: Phyllis! It’s time.

Phyllis: Yeah. How do I look?

Jeremy: [ Chuckles ] Unforgettable. Now, are you ready?

Phyllis: Let’s go. Yeah. Let’s go. It’s time to make things right.

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Ms. Shannon: Good. We’re all on time. I hope both parties have taken the opportunity to remind ourselves why we’re here.

Christine: We have, ms. Shannon.

Ms. Shannon: The relationship between the parties has devolved to the point where communication has become impossible and unproductive. And that has led us here.

Amanda: Yes, ms. Shannon.

Ms. Shannon: Since we’re all in agreement, there should be no further interruptions. Let’s continue. Is there more evidence that either side would like to present?

Christine: Yes.

Amanda: Yes.

Phyllis: You will never in a million years guess what I found in diane’s purse.

Jeremy: You were rummaging through her purse?

Phyllis: A big, fat diamond engagement ring. That was in her purse.

Jeremy: Huh.

Phyllis: She did it! She got jack to propose to her. So, I was right all along. That was her goal — to come here and con jack and everybody else in this town. And she has a big diamond ring to prove it.

Jeremy: All of her dreams are coming true.

Phyllis: Her dreams are my nightmares. There’s no way in hell I’m letting this happen.

Jeremy: That must be the news she was talking about.

Phyllis: Of course. Of course. She was gloating in advance. This was her “news.”

[ Sighs heavily ] I’m just thinking of my future family events, how I have to sit there and make nice and ta– oh, I’m not even gonna be invited. Forget it. I will never see my daughter again. I will never have a relationship with my daughter again. I am not letting this happen! This will not be ignored, jeremy! This evil must be eradicated.

Jeremy: Okay. Well, then it’s a good thing our plan will stop diane dead in her tracks.

Diane: [ Gasps ] Is that what I think it is?

Jack: Your dress for the gala, madam.

Diane: Oh, thank you so much. I can’t wait for you to see me in it.

Jack: Neither can I.

Diane: Ooh. Keep looking at me like that, and we’ll never make it out the door. But it is a once-in-a-lifetime event.

Jack: You will not believe how many people have come back to town for this little shindig.

Diane: A night to remember. I mean, just think — a charming little spot on the map grew up to be genoa city. You never know.

Jack: Actually, I was thinking about a celebration a little closer to home. I know we’ve had our chance, the two of us, to celebrate our good fortune. We told summer and kyle. We told my sister traci. I was wondering how you might feel about telling a few more people.

Diane: How many more?

Jack: I was thinking everyone.

Diane: Jack —

Jack: It is the perfect time and place. Everyone we know and love will all be there.

Diane: Genoa city’s bicentennial?

Jack: What is more glamorous than a gala?

Diane: [ Exhales sharply ] Some people have minor joint pain plus stomach problems.

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Diane: Are you sure you want to go so public with our news?

Jack: Why not go big? All our friends and family will be there, elegantly dressed, in a partying mood, celebrating the past, moving on to the future. Let’s be the future. Come on. We’ll be the toast of the town.

Diane: And then we’ll have to face our critics.

Jack: Yeah, well, we’ll do that together.

Diane: Okay. Let’s do it.

Jack: Something’s still bothering you.

Diane: Phyllis came by here earlier.

Jack: Really? What did she want?

Diane: Well, she said she was meeting summer, and then she got a text from summer saying they were meeting somewhere else.

Jack: Well, I think it’s normal for summer to have second thoughts about inviting her here.

Diane: No, it was just so soon after seeing phyllis and jeremy together, you know? And her behavior was really off. Well, more off than usual. Jack, I don’t know what it is, but I am pretty sure the two of them are up to something.

Phyllis: I mean, I know exactly what this woman’s gonna do. She’s gonna make this whole gala about her and her engagement. She’s gonna celebrate. “Hey, I’m back from the dead, and I’m also the newest member of the abbott family,” with this big, disgusting ring on her finger.

Jeremy: She is insufferable. I mean, the fact that she’s being so unjustly rewarded despite all the crimes she’s committed and all the lies she’s told.

Phyllis: I don’t understand this. I don’t understand why I’m the only one who sees her for who she is. I don’t get it.

Jeremy: You’re not alone anymore, phyllis. You got me. And if she’s planning this big announcement tonight, I think it’s only right that we make our move, as well, to balance the scales of justice.

Phyllis: Okay. I mean, everything has to go as planned. It has to because if this blows up in my face…

Jeremy: That’s the beautiful thing about a masquerade ball. I can work my magic, and no one will even know I was there.

Amanda: Please direct your attention to exhibit 107, a legally binding document signed by mr. Devon hamilton.

Ms. Shannon: Thank you.

Amanda: You will see his clear and easily recognizable signature where he agreed to the merger. Now, while it is regrettable that mr. Hamilton has had a change of heart about the agreement he signed —

Jill: Oh, good. This is the right room. It is a maze out there. I had to leave breadcrumbs to find my way back home. Please tell me I’m not too late.

Amanda: Um, ms. Shannon, this is ms. Abbott.

Jill: I’m sorry I couldn’t make it earlier. It couldn’t be helped.

Ms. Shannon: Fine. Have a seat, ms. Abbott.

Jill: Oh, no, no, no, no. I will not need a chair because this won’t take any time at all.

Lily: Jill, what are you talking about?

Jill: I’m about to solve this whole mess right now.

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Chelsea: What if we used a game format to help people navigate all sorts of interpersonal conflict? You know, um, small challenges get bigger, more complex as the player gains more skills.

Daniel: Yeah. No, no, no. I love it. Conquering fears like public speaking or job interviews, first dates.

Chelsea: Dealing with a difficult boss, um, or a challenging mother.

Daniel: Oh, yeah. No, no, no. I’m not gonna be able to help you with either of those scenarios.

Chelsea: Yeah, me neither. I guess we’re going to have to do some research, try to figure out what it’s like to be raised by a difficult, nontraditional, maternal type.

Daniel: That’s gonna be tough.

Chelsea: I really think if we put our heads together, we can come up with a magical world where we help people navigate certain pitfalls and help them come out the other side.

Daniel: Thanks to omega sphere.

Chelsea: Yeah. So, let’s start changing the world, one player at a time.

Daniel: I’m in.

Jack: I am not gonna let phyllis or stark or anyone else rob us of this happiness. We are safe. Our security team is in place as long as we want them. We have nothing to fear.

Diane: I know, but —

Jack: We deserve this. I want to shout this from the rooftops, don’t you?

Diane: You’re right. I can’t wait to tell the world that I am finally becoming mrs. Jack abbott.

Jack: Good. You’re not gonna worry about the naysayers?

Diane: No. But it’s kyle. And we agreed to hold off on making our announcement until after we were sure he was on board with our marriage.

Jack: We did, but I’m sure he’s on board by now.

Diane: Yeah, but we don’t know for certain. Have you talked to him? I haven’T.

Jack: Well, not about that specifically. I’m sure he’s just worried it’s too good to be true. His parents are finally getting married. How could he not approve? Once he sees how happy we are, he’ll know it’s the right thing.

Diane: Aww.

[ Doorbell rings ] Does anybody know we’re here?

Jack: I’ll handle it. Mamie.

Mamie: Hello, jack.

Jack: Welcome home.

Mamie: [ Laughing ] Ohh! What a lovely thing to hear.

Jack: Come in! Come in! Come in!

Mamie: Nothing’s changed. When was the last time you redecorated?

Jack: Ah, admittedly, it’s been a little while.

Mamie: Oh, hello — diane jenkins? I thought that you —

Diane: Uh, it’s — it’s a long story. Lovely to see you, mamie.

Jack: So, I assume you’re here for the gala?

Mamie: I am. I wouldn’t miss it. I booked my hotel reservations months ago —

Jack: Oh, no, no, no hotel. I won’t hear of it. You’ll stay here. Ashley and traci are in town right now. They would love to see you.

Mamie: [ Chuckles ] I can’t wait to see them.

Diane: You know, you two have a lot to catch up on. I, um — I have an errand to run. I’ll see you later.

[ Door closes ]

Ms. Shannon: You’re here to resolve the situation?

Jill: That’s right.

Ms. Shannon: Well, actually, that’s my job.

Jill: Well, I beg your pardon, but I am the woman who set this whole thing in motion. So, perhaps I should be the one to end it.

Lily: Jill, what’s going on?

Amanda: There seems to be a new development in our case.

Jill: Perhaps this would be the perfect time for a break.

Ms. Shannon: After the one we

just took?

Jill: Oh. Well, I know it’s extraordinary, but how about a mini break? Okay? And then I can explain things to everyone.

Christine: We’re just returning from a recess.

Ms. Shannon: If there was a chance to avoid litigation so you could seek a mutually beneficial outcome, you should have done it before you started arbitration.

Jill: You know what? You are absolutely right. Devon, lily, this is urgent. And this could change the future for all of us. – It’s the birthday girl! – Let’s invite jacques

Devon: I mean, I’m willing to listen, so what do you have to say, jill?

Jill: Why don’t we discuss this elsewhere, somewhere more casual, a little more friendly?

Lily: [ Sighs ] Okay. Where do you want to go?

Devon: Hang on a second. Just — can you tell us what this is about, please?

Christine: If I could just have a few words with my client?

Amanda: Yeah. Lily, let’s discuss what our next steps should be.

Jill: I want to thank you so much, both of you, for your long hours and your expertise. And as much as I love you, at this juncture, your work is no longer required.

Christine: This is where i have to object.

Jill: Christine, this is all off the record. Nobody’s gonna strong-arm anybody. I’m not gonna brainwash devon into handing over the keys to the kingdom.

Amanda: Jill, are you sure about this?

Jill: I would bet my company on it. You two, what do you say we give this one more try without the attorneys? Oh, come on. If it doesn’t work out, we can get the arbitrator back, and this complete stranger can decide your futures for you. It’s up to you.

Devon: I — yeah. Okay. Sure. Sure.

Christine: Devon.

Devon: I want to hear what she has to say, so… I’ll fill you in at the gala tonight.

Jill: Thanks, christine. I’ll see you at the party later.

Christine: Alright. Good luck.

Devon: Thank you.

Jill: Okay. Shall we? I’m buying.

Devon: Yeah. Just text me where, and I’ll meet you.

Jill: Yep. Talk to you later.

Jack: I am so happy to see you. How long has it been?

Mamie: Oh, it’s been many, many years since I’ve been in genoa city.

Jack: I got your note when dina died. Thank you. That meant a lot to me.

Mamie: She was a decent woman, jack. Just not a mother. I hope you found it in your heart to forgive her.

Jack: You talked to me a lot about forgiveness back in the day. Yeah. Yeah, we found peace before dina died. I took it pretty hard. Seems like I’ve just come out of it lately. Last few months.

Mamie: Hmm. You’re in love, jackie.

Jack: Wow. You can still read me like a book.

Mamie: Diane?

Jack: Yes, diane. Oh, I want you to meet the woman she has become. She… it’s caused a few problems in the house.

Mamie: [ Laughs ] Ashley?

Jack: Of course you’d remember that.

Mamie: I just know a thing or two about loving somebody not everyone cares for. But that does not matter. You are in love and you’re happy. And I can see that. Now, that’s all that matters.

Diane: I hope I didn’t keep you waiting long.

Kyle: Oh, not a problem. You’ve been busy, a lot on your hands.

Diane: [ Chuckles ] Literally.

Kyle: You must be looking forward to tonight.

Diane: I am.

Kyle: It’ll be nice to go out knowing stark is still overseas.

Diane: Yes, that’s something I need to talk to you about.

Kyle: He’s back?

Diane: He never even left.

Kyle: You’ve got to be kidding me. Phyllis said that he —

Diane: Well, phyllis says a lot of things.

Kyle: No. I checked. He chartered a jet.

Diane: It was just a carefully planned scheme to get jack and I back home.

Kyle: Phyllis?

Diane: Yeah.

Kyle: Really? She knows how dangerous that man is.

Diane: Well, and guess who i saw today with the never-even-left stark. None other than your mother-in-law.

Kyle: [ Sighs ] Okay.

Diane: What are you doing?

Kyle: Letting summer know we have more irrefutable proof that her mother has teamed up with a monster.

Phyllis: You’re confident? So, let me get this straight. You think you’re just gonna walk into the party and then walk out and no one’s gonna be the wiser?

Jeremy: There’s nothing to worry about. It’s what I do.

Phyllis: I have a lot on the line here.

Jeremy: Okay. I’ll be keeping a careful eye on you behind the mask.

Phyllis: Okay. If any element of this plan goes awry —

Jeremy: I am aware that things need to happen with clockwork precision. And it will.

Phyllis: This is life or death for me.

Jeremy: Okay, we are both taking huge risks here, okay? And I’m not going back to prison.

[ Cellphone pings ] Who’s that?

Phyllis: [ Voice breaking ] It’s my daughter.

Jeremy: Hey. What’s going on? Are you having a change of heart? I’m not a doctor.

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Devon: Amanda. I bet you had a lot of fun today going after me and tearing me down in front of everyone, didn’t you?

Amanda: If you think that, you can add me to the long list of things that you will never understand.

Devon: Well, did i misunderstand when you said that watching me fail was one of the perks of your job?

Amanda: [ Scoffs ] You know, every time I had to point out your flaws, highlight your shortcomings, put your lack of loyalty on display, it was a painful reminder of the pain that you caused me because I failed at choosing a good man, one that would respect me and love me and not humiliate me in such a hurtful way. I mean, abby. Abby, of all people. You know, I have to admit, i never saw that coming. And cheating? I remembered how broken you were when elena cheated on you with nate. I helped you pick up the pieces, remember? I thought you didn’t give your heart so easily to anyone. But here we are. So, no, devon, I take no pleasure in any of this. I hate remembering how deeply you hurt me. You know, I really — I thought you were a good man. So, I’m thankful now because I know the truth.

Diane: Jack said the security detail is still in place. You’ve got coverage at home, at work —

Kyle: No, no matter where stark is, he is a danger to us all. We have to figure out a way to get rid of him.

Diane: You sound like your father.

Kyle: We both want what’s best for you. Thanks for letting me know.

Diane: Yeah, and there’s something else I’d like to talk to you about.

Kyle: The engagement.

Diane: I was wondering if you’d given any more thought to the fact that your parents are finally getting married.

Kyle: Maybe we should discuss this together, the three of us, so there’s no misunderstandings.

Mamie: So, you’re living in this big place all by yourself?

Jack: Uh, not exactly. Ashley is living here with her husband, cole, and, uh…diane.

Mamie: Diane?

That diane?

Jack: One and the same.

Mamie: You married her.

Jack: Uh, we’re thinking about it.

Mamie: Well, congratulations. I guess.

Jack: [ Chuckles ]

Mamie: Well, ashley’s probably happy as a clam that you’re about to marry diane, isn’t she?

Jack: Oh, yeah, she — she’s just thrilled. I was hoping I could get them to sign a peace treaty, but that doesn’t look like it’s gonna happen.

Mamie: Sounds like fun.

Jack: Oh, yeah, it’s a regular barrel of monkeys, mame.

Billy: Hey, jack! You get my voicemail? Let’s talk!

Mamie: [ Gasps ]

Billy: Mamie? Oh, my goodness, mamie.

Mamie: Billy abbott, look at you, all grown up! You have your father’s eyes.

Billy: Oh, my goodness. Come here. It is so great to see you. Everyone is gonna be thrilled that you are here.

Mamie: Like your mother?

Billy: She’ll be pretty far down that list.

Mamie: Mm. How is she?

Billy: She is about the same as she’s always been.

Mamie: Mnh, that’s too bad.

Billy: [ Laughs ]

Jack: Mamie, your room is ready. If you need anything else, you let me know. The place is yours.

Mamie: Thanks, jackie. I can manage.

Billy: [ Chuckles ]

Mamie: Wow. It feels like home.

Billy: Did you know this was happening?

Jack: I had no idea. She just showed up. She’s here for the gala.

Billy: Well, finally a reason to go to the gala.

Jack: Is the purpose of your visit — does it have anything to do with my job offer?

Billy: Yes, it does, jack. Put me in. I’m ready.

Jack: Wait. At jabot? Are you serious? I know you left chancellor-winters to get away from the business world.

Billy: Yeah, I know, but I’ve been — been thinking a lot about this, and, uh, it feels like the right time. You know, with everything that I’ve seen and everything that I’ve learned, I actually think I’ll do the old man proud this time around. You know, mamie says I have his eyes, so I feel like that’s a good start.

Jack: There has been a change in you. I think it has something to do with hanging around chelsea.

Billy: Why do you say that?

Jack: I don’t know. You’re more mature, more centered, more thoughtful.

Billy: [ Chuckles ] Well, maybe I finally figured out what I want to do when i grow up.

Jack: Oh, no, no, no, no, don’t pass over this with a joke. I mean it. You feel like you’ve changed?

Billy: I don’t know. You know, I’ve shared a little bit with you about everything that chelsea has been going through with her anxiety and her depression, you know? She’s been through hell, and I’ve been beside her the whole way. And, uh, you see something like that up close, the real life and death of it, you quickly realize that if it doesn’t destroy you, it makes you stronger. And I hope that chelsea and i both come out on the right side of that.

Jack: I could not be happier for you — or for me!

Billy: [ Chuckles ]

Jack: Everything that you’ve been through — and you’ve been through a lot…

Billy: Yeah.

Jack: …Brought you back to jabot. Welcome home, billy.

Billy: You have no idea how much that means to me.

[ Hand pats ]

Jeremy: That text must have disturbed you because you haven’t answered my question. Are you in or out?

Phyllis: [ Sniffles, sighs ] If we go through with this… my entire life will change. Every day will be about keeping this secret, the biggest secret I’ve ever kept in my life.

Jeremy: Now you’re incapable of telling a few lies?

Phyllis: Not like this. This is next-level.

Jeremy: Now, if you can’t go through with this, tell me now because this is your final chance to call it off.

Phyllis: Uh, I have to go. Relapsing ms isn’t the only thing I have going on.

Lily: Jill, we have been through hell the past few months, and you can just make everything go away?

Jill: Oh, not everything. Some things I’ll leave up to you. But I can’t tell you how happy i was to learn that the arbitrator had not made her decision yet.

Lily: Yeah, well, things were actually going really well for our side.

Jill: Yeah, I got that impression. And you’re welcome to go back there, but not until you’ve heard me out.

Lily: [ Scoffs ] Okay.

Devon: Did I miss anything?

Jill: No, you’re right on time.

Devon: Alright. Well, what is this about, jill?

Jill: I’ve reached a decision — mutually beneficial.

Diane: I’ll be the judge of that.

Lily: Okay, a decision? I mean, shouldn’t we talk about this before we bring it to the other side?

Jill: When you hear what i have to say, there won’t be any more sides.

Devon: Well, let’s hear what you have to say.

Jill: Okay. The ipo is dead. We’re not going forward with it. The company will remain a private entity.

Lily: Um… [ Laughs ] What? You just changed your mind, just like that?

Jill: Just like that. Yes. And since your sticking point was going public, I hope you’ll change your mind just like that. And then maybe the two of you can find a way to be a family again.

Billy: So, I got some thoughts, some ideas about new directions that we can take this thing.

Jack: Uh, write them down, okay? I definitely want to talk about them, just not tonight. There are too many things going on tonight.

Billy: Okay. What — what is going on? You look like you got something up your sleeve.

Jack: I haven’t a clue what you’re talking about.

Billy: Oh, yeah? You might want to turn down the wattage of that smile a little bit.

[ Door closes ] Okay. I’m gonna take off. I’ll let you all get ready. Thank you again.

Jack: Thank you.

Billy: I will see you all tonight.

Diane: Yeah. Bye, billy.

Kyle: See you later.

[ Door opens ]

Jack: So, that thing you had to take care of was seeing kyle?

Diane: Yes. I wanted to find out how he feels about our engagement.

Jack: And?

Kyle: I wanted to speak to both of you at the same time.

Jack: By all means, speak from the heart.

Phyllis: Hey, summer. I got your text, obviously.

Summer: You got here fast.

Phyllis: Yeah. Well, of course. The last conversation was tense. Everything is tense between us. I hate it that we can’t talk anymore.

Summer: It was pretty unforgettable, right? That last conversation?

Phyllis: Was it?

Summer: Yeah. You were warning me and kyle that jeremy stark was off to europe to track down jack and diane. But guess where he really was. He was right here in town. Pretty sure he never left. And I don’t want to hear any more excuses from you. I just have one question. Even with our relationship on the verge of total destruction, did you seriously lie straight to my face? I got this mountain bike for only $11. Dealdash.Com the fair and honest bidding site. This kitchenaid mixer sold for less than $26. This I-pad sold for less than $43. And this playstation 5 sold for less than a dollar. I won these bluetooth headphones for $20. I got these three suitcases for less than $40. And shipping is always free. Go to dealdash.Com right now and see how much you can save. I’m amber, I’ve lost 128 pounds with golo,

Daniel: Chelsea, it is an honor to be working with you. I mean it. You know, we’ve both been on some rocky roads. Life has thrown us some curve balls. But, you know, it’s those adventures that take us off the path. Those are the ones that help us learn and grow and get stronger and maybe help a few people along the way.

Chelsea: Yeah. Well, thank you, daniel.

Daniel: [ Chuckles ] You want to thank me, you can thank me by designing a world that no one’s ever imagined before.

Daniel: See you later.

Chelsea: Bye.

Billy: Hey.

Chelsea: Hi!

Billy: Wow, that smile can’t be all for me.

Chelsea: It’s all me!

Billy: Let me guess. Daniel’s omega sphere?

Chelsea: I am a world maker.

Billy: One day it dresses, the next day it’s the universe. That is a hell of a trajectory.

Chelsea: I know! What can I say? Well, what about you? You look like you just won the lottery.

Billy: I think I may have. I’m going back to jabot.

Chelsea: Aww, where you belong.

Billy: Yeah. You know what they say about going home, even if it is the prison I spent half my life trying to escape. How did we go from barely employable to movers and shakers again?

Chelsea: We finally found where we’re meant to be.

Billy: Mm. Think we can handle it?

Chelsea: I do. I feel like I’ve been waiting for this my whole life. I truly think that things are gonna be great for both of us.

Jill: Okay, um, I know that this is a lot to take in all at once.

Devon: Yeah, it really is. But I would like to ask you how you expect us all to work together again after everything that she said.

Lily: Sorry. Everything that I said?

Devon: Yes.

Lily: Devon, I wasn’t in a vacuum. You had some choice words to say to me, too.

Devon: Okay. How about after everything you’ve done?

Lily: What have I done? What, I had the audacity to hold you to a contract? You’re right. I’m very childish.

Devon: No, I’m not talking about that. I’m talking about stabbing me in the back.

Lily: Oh, my god.

Devon: And hiring my ex. You hired amanda.

Lily: Right.

Devon: And how about the way you have a problem with how i grieve or honor our father?

Lily: Oh, here we go. Because everything I do revolves around your feelings. You are so selfish.

Jill: Stop it. Stop it, both of you! We cannot continue to let everything fall apart this way. It is breaking my heart. This is our work. We are family. It’s our world. God, I wish I had a time machine so I go back to before I made this ipo an issue.

Lily: [ Laughs ] Yeah, so do I.

Devon: We can’t, though, jill.

Jill: Well, then what is gonna happen if we can’t forgive each other and learn to work together?

Devon: I don’t see a way that I could ever do that.

Phyllis: I hope you never know what it’s like for your child to turn their back on you.

Summer: You joined forces with a dangerous felon.

Phyllis: Really? Where’d you hear that? Oh. Diane, right?

Summer: [ Scoffs ] But you are working with stark. Right, mom? Aren’t you? I don’t even know who you are anymore.

Phyllis: I am your mother. That’s who I am. Your mother. I would do anything in this world to keep you protected and safe.

Summer: So you use me to deliver your lies so that you and stark can get revenge on kyle’s mom.

Phyllis: To protect you.

Summer: By putting me in harm’s way?

Phyllis: Everything that I do for you, every single thing that I do for you, summer, is because I love you and I want to keep you safe and protected.

Summer: This isn’t love. This is traumatizing. You are hurting me and everyone that I love. So, I need you to stop or I need you gone before someone gets really hurt.

[ Sighs ]

Jack: Whatever you have to say, whatever your feelings are about our relationship, your mother and I want to hear it.

Kyle: I’ve been thinking a lot about this, about your history, together and apart, and what your decision means for everyone in your lives and how this will affect our future.

Diane: I know. It’s — it’s — it’s a lot.

Kyle: Mm. The road to true love — it never did run smooth. You’ve had your fair share of obstacles and interferences and acts of god and poor decisions, but here you are now, ready to begin again. You love each other.

Jack: Yes, very much.

Kyle: You’ve proven that, time after time, and you’ve accepted and forgiven each other. And the circumstances of your love story are beyond extraordinary. So, who am I to stand in your way? And what more can I say but i hope you make each other very happy. You deserve it.

Diane: [ Sighs ] So, you’re okay with us getting married?

Kyle: When I think about when I was a kid, this is all I ever wanted, so of course you have my blessing.

Diane: Aww.

Jack: Fantastic. Ahh!

Diane: Aww.

Kyle: Come here, mom.

Diane: Thank you.

[ Knocking on door ]

Phyllis: Oh, god. I’m in. Let’s do it. Oh, we’re gonna make this the party they never forget.

[ Gasps ]

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Victor: Jill, there you are. How nice to see you.

Jill: Nice to see you, too.

Victor: Have a seat.

Jill: Thank you. Thank you. So you sounded like it was urgent on the phone, so I made the ranch my first stop, but I am late for the arbitration.

Victor: Oh, is that today?

Jill: Yes, victor, that is today and I’ve got to get going and I’m sure you’d like to cut to the chase anyway, yes?

Victor: Well, then, I have to say, my timing is perfect.

Victoria: Oh, I’m glad you’re here. It’s like you read my mind.

Nate: Oh, yeah?

Victoria: I was hoping to go over some budgetary issues regarding newman media’s next quarter.

Nate: Okay, well, I’m happy to do that, but I was hoping we could discuss something else first.

Victoria: Sounds like something’s bothering you. Is there anything that I can do to help?

Nate: Yeah, look, um…

Victoria: It’s fine. You can talk to me about it.

Devon: Amanda.

Amanda: Devon.

Devon: I was surprised to hear that you agreed to come back and represent chancellor-winters ’cause i figured you’d never want to see me again.

Amanda: Well, when lily reached out to me, it made perfect sense to take this case, since I was instrumental in solidifying the merger in the first place. No one knows the ins and outs better than I do.

Devon: Except for maybe me and lily.

Lily: I don’t think now is a time or place for this.

Amanda: No, no, it’s okay. See, devon, you were more about the big picture. I was the one in the trenches dotting the “I’s” and crossing the “t’S.” But I simply see this as a natural extension of what I was already doing for jill and lily.

Devon: Well, sure, but you know that sometimes a case is about more than just “I’s” and “t’s,” and it’s about right and wrong.

Amanda: I couldn’t agree more.

Devon: And about knowing the history and how much time I’ve put into a company like hamilton-winters.

Amanda: Oh, I know. Do you not remember all of the long conversations we had about neil? The fact that you are here touting your history and loyalty is a joke

Devon: Joke? So is this, like, revenge, then, for you?

Amanda: Don’t flatter yourself. I am here to win an arbitration. Having a front-row seat to watching you lose? That’s just a perk. Not flossing well?

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Christine: Good morning.

Devon: Hey.

Christine: Everyone’s exchanging pleasantries. That’s nice to see. Devon, why don’t we go inside?

Devon: Sure.

Christine: If you want any shot of walking away with your company, you can’t let them get under your skin.

Devon: I — abby gave me the same advice. I know how to handle myself.

Christine: Okay, it’s just, you seem a little rattled. Clearly, that’s part of their strategy.

Devon: Maybe I’m letting them think that they’ve gotten to me.

Christine: Then you’re doing a good job.

Arbitrator: Are both sides ready to proceed?

Christine: We are, ms. Shannon.

Devon: I don’t think we are yet, as we’re missing someone important. Is jill not meant to be here?

Christine: Why don’t you let me speak on our behalf?

Amanda: Ms. Winters is here on behalf of chancellor-winters. These legal proceedings are of the utmost importance to both ms. Winters and ms. Abbott, but they still have a company to run. The massive reach of their conglomerate necessitates that someone be available at nearly all times, but I assure you ms. Abbott will be joining us as soon as she’s able to step away from her professional obligations.

Arbitrator: Very well. Then let’s begin.

[ Knock on door ]

Elena: Audra, hey. Nate around?

Audra: I think he’s in a meeting.

Elena: [ Chuckles ] Let me guess, with victoria.

Audra: I believe so. Is everything okay?

Elena: Honestly, I don’t even know.

Audra: Hey, maybe we could have a chat — away from this place. You up for a cup of coffee?

Nate: I think we need to address what happened the other night.

Victoria: I thought that we were pretty clear with one another.

Nate: Saying everything is fine is one thing, but is it really? Victoria, I don’t want what happened to change our work dynamic, and I hope it doesn’t alter the trust and comfort we have with one another.

Victoria: Nate, don’t give it any more thought. Really, it bears little to no weight on my end.

Nate: I hope that’s the case.

Victoria: Look, if it would make you feel better, I will willingly admit that i overstepped, and I’ll apologize. I apologize if I made you feel uncomfortable.

Nate: No apologies necessary

[Chuckles] Because you wouldn’t mean in anyway.

Victoria: Excuse me?

Nate: You don’t feel like you overstepped, now, do you?

Victoria: No, I don’T.

[ Chuckles ]

Jill: Would you please stop being so cryptic? You have my attention.

Victor: Ooh, I’m being cryptic now.

Jill: [ Chuckles ]

Victor: Well, to be honest with you, I was surprised to learn that you’re willing to go to war with devon over hamilton-winters.

Jill: Why would that surprise you.

Victor: And put lily against her brother?

Jill: Look, if there had been a more amicable option, I would have taken it. You of all people know there isn’t always one. And when you’re dealing with family, things can turn very ugly.

Victor: Only too true.

Jill: I take no pleasure in this battle with them. I can already see the emotional toll it’s taking on lily and devon. But he accepted this merger with the full knowledge that I would retain the majority interest in chancellor-winters.

Victor: Right.

Jill: And as open as I am to listening to other people’s opinion, in the end, the decision’s mine, and I like the company the way it is.

Victor: You bet. Hi. I keep my home fresh with febreze fade defy plug.

Victor: Now, you must remember that I do understand that you have a certain vision for your company, as you should. You’re the decision-maker.

Jill: Mm-hmm.

Victor: Let me ask you, how do you think katherine would feel? She realized you drew a very hard line with devon. I mean, devon is her grandson.

Jill: You’re playing the katherine card, aren’t you? Look, katherine had a lot of opinions, a lot of opinions about a lot of things, and most of them I did not agree with. But make no mistake, there are times when I miss her like crazy.

Victor: Yep.

Jill: What I don’t miss is when she harped at me on how to run the company all the time. She and I can discuss that in the afterlife.

Victor: [ Chuckles ] Well, that’s fair enough.

Jill: Just so you know, lily and I did try to come to an agreement with devon, okay? We offered him a really, really generous settlement, we offered to let him retain the hamilton-winters name, but he shot all that down. He’s trying to make some sort of a point. I don’t think it can be made in the time he has left. The trouble is, he’s playing with a really weak hand. I mean, he’s got the emotion and the sentiment, but he has no legal standing.

Victor: Yeah, you’re correct about all of that, I think. However, I think your personal relationship with him is going to suffer some damage, and that would be a shame, you know? I mean, I asked you to come here knowing full well what the complications can be, but instead of a lawsuit and all those legal entanglements and hostilities, I’m willing to offer you an alternative.

Christine: Hamilton-winters was founded on one core principle — family. Created by neil winters and his son devon, it was the culmination of familial love and devotion. Neil and his wife, drew, adopted devon when he was a teenager and brought them into their loving home and helped mold him into the successful man he is today. The company they started and built, grew was and continues to be a shining symbol of neil’s legacy, a living monument of a man who wanted to become a father, a son who loved him, and the importance of family. Unfortunately, it’s that sentiment that ms. Abbott and ms. Winters preyed upon when they convinced mr. Hamilton to merge hamilton-winters with chancellor industries. They used devon’s deep regard for family bonds, the role that neil played in his and his sister’s lives, and they coerced him into merging. And their argument? To create a family-run company that would make neil proud. Well, shortly after they convinced him to merge, ms. Abbott and ms. Winters insisted on opening up the company to an ipo. Okay, so that’s taking a family-run company and letting in outside money and influence, taking the power out of their hands and putting it in to others. Immediately, devon objected to this and after multiple attempts to try and stop the ipo and amicably dissolve the merger, ms. Abbott and ms. Winters flexed their collective muscle and made it very clear they had no intention of bringing this dream that they sold to devon to fruition. You see, my client’s not asking for money or stock or some sort of windfall. All he is asking for is to walk away with the company that he and his father created.

Elena: [ Sighs ] I hope you don’t think I’m jealous or insecure, because, trust me, I’m not.

Audra: No, I don’t think you are.

Elena: It’s just, I’m struggling with the amount of time nate is spending at work.

Audra: Well, a business like newman media, the demands are intense.

Elena: Which I completely understand.

Audra: But I think you have some legitimate questions about what’s going on between nate and victoria.

Elena: You do?

Audra: It’s probably not my place to say anything, but I’m a little troubled by it.

Elena: I understand that nate and victoria have a tight working relationship. He’s always been good in groups. That’s part of what made him such a great surgeon, his ability to flow with all the people around him.

Audra: I don’t want to cross any lines, elena, you know, or across any issues in your relationship with nate, but I think, um…

Elena: Just say it.

Audra: Well, I think maybe nate and victoria’s relationship is a little deep, but this could also just be me talking from my own biased point of view, because sometimes I feel a little out of the loop, but at times, you know, it just doesn’t feel like a normal employer/employee dynamic.

Elena: In what way?

Audra: Well, they’re together constantly, and I’m sure that’s — that’s great for nate. I’m sure he’s learning a lot. But I’m not sure they’re always focused on the business at hand.

Elena: So what are you saying? There’s something more going on?

Audra: I’m sensing there’s a lot more.

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Victoria: We’re adults. Clearly, there is a chemistry between us. And would I have liked to have explored that chemistry and how explosive it might be? Yes. That’s why I invited you to my hotel suite.

[ Sighs ] But I understand that we’re in two different situations. I — I have a certain freedom that you don’t currently have. Look, I’m a single woman. I saw something interesting, and I acted on it.

Nate: Oh, yeah, you did.

[ Chuckles ]

Victoria: You made your choice. I respect that.

Nate: Okay. I’ll just assume you mean that.

Victoria: We are smart, sophisticated, successful, and I’m sure that we can control ourselves somehow. This attraction that we have for each other, I mean, it doesn’t have to be acted on, right? No matter how powerful it is.

Audra: It’s difficult to hear. I know.

Elena: It is, but I appreciate your honesty. So, what, you think they’re having an affair?

Audra: Well, I’m not sure if anything physical has happened, but if not, I sense it’s heading in that direction. I know you’re probably skeptical. I’m just telling you what I’ve seen.

Elena: No, I don’t doubt it. I just don’t know what to do with this information. It doesn’t make sense to me. Yes, nate and I struggled last year, but we also fought really hard to get through it, so I don’t see why he would jeopardize us.

Audra: Some men are just like that.

Elena: Yeah, you know, when we first got together, we were both in relationships.

Audra: That’s concerning.

Elena: [ Chuckles ] Yeah, I guess it is, but we are adults, and we made a choice. Now I guess I have a choice to make. What, do I just wait to catch them in the act? Do I trust nate when he says nothing’s going on? Or, what, do I fight for him?

Audra: That’s a decision you’re going to have to make, but if you’re asking for my opinion, look, I’m not one to sit back and do nothing. I’m guessing you’re the same way.

Elena: Well, yeah, I’m willing to fight for my relationship, but what makes this difficult is nate loves his job. He’s so passionate about it. And victoria is a part of that. So she has him right where she wants him.

Audra: I may have an idea that could change up the status quo in a way that helps you.

Victor: Now, jill, I think i know why devon is so adamant about getting hamilton-winters back.

Jill: Yes, he misses his autonomy.

Victor: That’s one of the reasons. The other reason is that he’s worried about you wanting to take the company public.

Jill: Look, he can blame the ipo all he wants, but at best, that was the last straw for him.

Victor: Come on. You and I know what it means when you take a company public. That means you invite all kinds of strangers who are shareholders who interfere in your decision-making process. If that’s the reason devon wants hamilton-winters back, I understand him, okay? I have a feeling you didn’t think this through.

Jill: You said you had an alternative for me.

Victor: Right.

Jill: Is that it? That I don’t know what I’m doing?

Victor: Whoa, whoa, whoa. There’s no reason to get defensive, okay? I think you will like what I have to propose.

Amanda: There is no doubt that the work that mr. Hamilton put into building hamilton-winters along with his late father was admirable. The success of the company was a large part of why my clients proposed the merger in the first place. That being said, the reasons behind why mr. Hamilton decided to merge his company with chancellor industries are irrelevant. Whatever he claims was implied to him during private conversations are not germane to these proceedings. He entered into a contractual agreement period, and nowhere in that contract was there a promise that the newly merged company would remain private throughout its tenure. Effectively, he has come to arbitration to request that the courts assist him in a breach of contract. He wants to break the agreement that he entered into of his own volition. He wants to break his promise. He doesn’t want to hold up his end of the bargain. He wants to throw it all away. But in doing so, he may potentially cause irreparable damage to the existing company. (Terrie) if you’re a smoker.

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Audra: Whenever I start a new job, I always do my research, which means I’ve done a deep dive into victoria’s life. That woman has led a colorful life. No lack of romantic partners, to put it politely. Did you follow the drama with her last husband, um, ashland locke?

Elena: Yeah, he and nate used to be close.

Audra: Really? I’m not sure I want that guy as a friend.

Elena: Nate found out pretty quickly that he was manipulating him. Yeah, that — that man was a piece of work.

Audra: Seems like victoria’s married a few of those, including, uh, billy abbott — more than once. But, apparently, she had one former partner with a particularly interesting story. From what I’ve learned, he may have been the love of her life. You know, they break up, reunite, and so on. And then one day he disappeared. He was gone for a really long time, and when he came back, he’d changed. He was violent, dangerous.

Elena: Are you talking about J.T. Hellstrom?

Amanda: The foundation of the contract between chancellor industries and hamilton-winters was based on fairness for all parties involved. Because jill abbott was given the largest stake in the merged company. Other terms were put in that were more favorable to mr. Hamilton. This was the compromise that both parties agreed to. In fact, I personally reviewed the documents for mr. Hamilton during various stages of the merger. I found the terms to be quite fair to him. Initially, I was not formal counsel for either party, so I could view things with an impartial eye, and nowhere did I see terms that were purely one-sided without a caveat to level the balance. Nothing has changed throughout the process except for mr. Hamilton’s desires. Now that he wants to move in a new direction, he’s regretting the deal that he signed, calling foul and pointing his fingers at my clients.

[ Scoffs ] You’re not allowed to do that. You’re not allowed to change the rules in the middle of the game. It’s not the way business works or life. And no amount of emotionally charged accusation is going to change the reality. There’s only one person guilty of breaking the chancellor-winters agreement, and that person is you.

Christine: We knew it was going to be like this. Just keep it together.

Devon: [ Chuckles ] Okay. Would anybody mind if we took a recess?

Christine: Uh, perhaps an early lunch?

Arbitrator: Okay.

Devon: [ Sighs ]

Jill: Well, look, I don’t know what you’re offering me, but there is one thing I want you to know, that this ipo was not unvetted nor impulsive on my part, and I don’t appreciate the insinuation.

Victor: I didn’t mean to imply any wrongdoing on your part, okay? But I’ve known you long enough and know you well enough to know that you share one characteristic of all moguls. You want to keep control.

Jill: I care about the bottom line and the health of my company.

Victor: Yes. Now, for your information, I have often thought — well, not often, but sometimes thought of taking newman public. But the notion of shareholders coming in, strangers coming in, interfering with my decision-making process? To hell with it. Okay? Unless, of course — unless I needed the money, and public offering brings an influx of capital. And I suspect that this is what it’s all about, right?

Jill: Well, business is about making money.

Victor: There are more creative ways of raising funds, you know? Not an ipo. Keep all the shareholders, all the strangers away. That would allow you and devon to maintain control of the company.

Jill: I am aware of the other options, okay? Could you be more specific?

Victor: I’m talking about private investor who would stay out of any decision-making process that you and devon would be involved in, and they would guarantee that in writing.

Jill: And I assume you have someone in mind.

Audra: You’re exactly right. J.T. Hellstrom. Did you know him?

Elena: No, but I did hear a lot of stories about when he came to town. Everyone thought he was dead, but when he returned, something was off. Well, he ended up almost killing victoria, nikki, and sharon. And when all was said and done, they actually found out that J.T. Had a brain tumor. So that was the reason he was spiraling, and it actually wasn’t his fault.

Audra: That’s obviously awful for all involved, but maybe with your medical background, J.T. Might be an interesting case study.

Elena: Yeah, maybe in a purely medical sense, but I don’t see what that has to do with nate and victoria.

Well, I did my research into J.T., As well. It turns out he was released from prison. He’s just avoided genoa city since he’s been out. And I was thinking someone like J.T. Deserves to have his story told. And that’s when it occurred to me. Wouldn’t his life make an interesting story on your medical podcast? I’m sholeh and I lost 75 pounds with golo.

Amanda: Thanks. So, this case is going as well as expected. How are you feeling?

Lily: I don’t know. Feeling torn. I feel like the way that we’re going about this is causing devon a lot of pain.

Amanda: You want to win, right?

Lily: Yeah, of course I want to win, but I don’t want to hurt him in the process. And, I don’t know, I feel like you were attacking him professionally and personally.

Amanda: It’s my job to use all ammunition in my arsenal. If my mere presence is putting him off-balance, so be it. Lily, I understand that you are conflicted, but just remember, devon brought this on himself.

Elena: You think I should bring J.T. To town to interview him about his medical history?

Audra: For a few reasons. One, it would be the perfect way to kick-start the reboot of your medical podcast at newman media. I mean, what’s splashier than bringing back genoa city’s long-lost prodigal son? You know, give him the opportunity to clear the air, explain what he’s been through, and publicly make amends.

Elena: No, I don’t want to exploit anyone for ratings.

Audra: Right, but the reason why people would listen is because it would be healing for everyone. So we’d be doing a good thing.

Elena: Yeah, I guess, if it were done respectfully.

Audra: Yeah, and it would give you the opportunity to work directly with nate. Wasn’t that part of the reason why you and nate decided to bring the podcast back to newman, right?

Elena: Yeah, that was the driving force of reinstating my contract at newman.

Audra: And as a final bonus, and I’m not making any promises here, but if you look into J.T.’S story, who knows? Might have an impact on victoria. Maybe a love like theirs never really dies.

Victoria: Newman media’s growth looks good over the next quarter, but there’s going to be a low cash flow due to all of the recent acquisitions that we’ve made.

Nate: I’m confident the buys will be paying off soon.

Victoria: Oh, I agree, but we just need to find a way to increase the revenues to offset the money that we’ve spent.

Nate: Okay. I’ll go over the budget line-by-line.

Victoria: That’s why I called this meeting.

[ Sighs ]

Nate: Right.

[ Clears throat ]

Victoria: Is there some kind of problem?

Nate: [ Sighs ] I’m sorry. I am having trouble focusing this morning. Lily and devon’s arbitration hearing started today.

Victoria: I heard.

Nate: I know how you want it to play out because of the way it may affect your play for mccall, but, for me, either way it goes, I am very worried about my cousins. I still wish there was something more I could do for them.

Devon: Thank you. [ Sighs ] Again, christine, I’m sorry. I know I shouldn’t have done that.

Christine: Called a recess? That’s your lawyer’s job.

Devon: I apologize. I do. I just — it came out before I knew what I was saying.

Christine: Well, we had prepared for that sort of approach from them.

Devon: Believe me, I know we did. It’s just it’s really different to see amanda in person and see that she’s clearly enjoying this opportunity to go after me. And lily’s letting her take shots below the belt. So it’s a whole lot.

Christine: I understand. You’re frustrated. But you have to maintain your composure. Their strategy is working because you’re letting it.

Devon: I’m aware. It’s — it’s a lot harder than I thought, sitting back and not saying anything when the attacks are personal. And I know that amanda doesn’t care about what she’s saying or the contracts. She just literally wants to watch everything that I’ve built burn to the ground. Okay everyone, our mission is complete balanced nutrition.

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Christine: I empathize with you, and I know you need to vent your feelings, but do that here with me at society, not at arbitration. You can’t explode in there. That would be giving lily and amanda exactly what they want. Plus, it could hurt our case because the arbitrator could look at this entire lawsuit as an irrational, selfish move that they’re claiming it is.

Devon: Well, yeah, I didn’t even think about the arbitrator. Did you get a read on her? Like, is it — is it bad?

Elena: I admit, the idea of shifting victoria’s attention away from nate is tempting. And, of course, I would love to work with nate again, producing the podcast.

Audra: It would be a win/win for everyone. Or, almost everyone.

Elena: I also love the idea of bringing awareness to the effects that a brain tumor can have on one’s conscious or unconscious thought processes. I think it’s valuable to have someone who’s been negatively affected talk about their experience. That way, we’d be educating people and rebuilding relationships.

Audra: That’s exactly what I’m saying.

Elena: But there is a downside. What you’re saying in totality is just wrong. Toying with people’s emotions and making them relive traumas just so victoria can stop trying to steal my boyfriend? That’s not really a game I want to play.

Audra: I-I never meant to imply anything like that. But you’re absolutely right. All of that should stay in the past — the painful parts as well as the romance.

Elena: Yeah. Well, thank you for your insight, and I appreciate the conversation. And even though a J.T. Podcast is off the table, you have given me a lot to think about.

Audra: Absolutely. Whatever I can do to help.

Victoria: Despite our disagreement about the chancellor-winters arbitration outcome, I get why you want to make things right in your family. I mean, I wanted the same thing for mine. And having my parents working here with me at newman and convincing nick to come back to the company, I consider that one of my greatest successes of late. There’s something very powerful about having your family together, united and working towards the same goal.

Nate: Yeah, there is. Unfortunately, it didn’t work out for us, and I take my heavy share of the blame for that.

Victoria: Well, I’m impressed that you’re taking responsibility and that you’re making amends for what you did. I am. And I… I really, truly hope that you can heal this rift in your family, nate.

Nate: I hope so, too.

Victoria: You know, I’ve been with some very unscrupulous people romantically, so your moral compass is a really nice change of pace.

Nate: Even though we’re not together?

Victoria: Right. You know, core values are also very admirable in business. You shouldn’t feel guilty about how things unravel between devon and lily. You really shouldn’T. That didn’t happen in a vacuum. You were provoked. You should try to cut yourself some slack.

Nate: I appreciate you saying that, but I think you’re the only one who feels that way.

Lily: I’m just not sure if this is the right way to go about it.

Amanda: But it is the best way to win. Devon is trying to destroy everything that you accomplished, everything that you worked so hard to achieve. I mean, how many nights did you spend alone at the office, especially after both coos left? Was devon working with the same level of commitment towards building and fortifying chancellor-winters? Absolutely not.

Lily: Hm. It’s funny. Daniel said the exact same thing to me earlier. He said that I have every right to try to preserve the company as is.

Amanda: Lily, everyone who cares about you knows that you deserve this, and devon is trying to rip it away for purely selfish reasons.

Lily: The way he ripped apart everything you and he had?

Amanda: Yes. And, yes, I am using our relationship to my advantage, to our advantage. If he’s flustered by that, so be it. Maybe he should’ve thought about the consequences of his actions before he cheated on me.

Lily: Amanda, this should not be about you getting back at him.

Amanda: No, it should not. It should be about you keeping your company intact. And I told you that I would do everything to make sure that that happened. You agreed to my methods. It’s really too late to back down now.

Lily: [ Exhales sharply ] I don’t know.

Amanda: You may have some ambivalence, but you have to let me work my way. This is where I excel, where I thrive. I understand that you may be torn, but jill is not. She wants chancellor-winters to stay intact, and I intend to deliver.

Victor: Now, you’re right in assuming that devon is playing with a weak hand in this suit, you know, and I think you’ll win.

Jill: And you want him to win?

Victor: Well, yeah, because if devon keeps on this path, then he will destroy the company that he and his father, neil, built, and I can’t allow that to happen, if only for neil’s sake.

Jill: So it’s about neil?

Victor: And devon. Now that devon is more intimately involved in abby’s life and my grandson’s life, I want to make sure that neil’s legacy passes through his son onto my grandson.

Jill: And you would be willing…?

Victor: Willing to offer you the money that you think chancellor deserves.

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Traci: Well, welcome home! How was your romantic getaway with diane? You know, you didn’t stay away as long as I expected.

Jack: No, we cut the trip a little shorter than we planned.

Traci: Well, judging from the smile on your face, it looks like it was the drama-free escape you were hoping for.

Jack: It was very relaxing. And I have some exciting news.

Traci: Oh, well, I love exciting news. It’s so much better than that normal news.

Jack: We decided to keep this just with the immediate family, okay?

Traci: By coincidence, i am immediate family. Now, come on. Stop stalling. What you got for me?

Jack: I proposed to diane. And, lucky me, she accepted.

Traci: Oh, my god. Jack, that is exciting news. Oh, I’m so, so happy for you.

Jack: Thank you, traci. Thank you.

Traci: Ohh. This happened awfully quickly.

Jack: Yeah, I know. It was the timing, the romantic setting. Everything just fell together. It was perfect.

Traci: Oh, I just knew it.

[ Laughs ] I knew that you were going to be able to find this kind of love again. I know you didn’t see it, and i know you were content to immerse yourself in the arms of your family, but it just makes me so happy that you’re so happy. You have the biggest, most loving heart of anyone I’ve ever known. And if anyone deserves this, it’s you.

Jack: I can’t tell you how much I appreciate that. And I’m not sure everyone else is gonna be quite so enthusiastic.

Jeremy: Phyllis.

Phyllis: Oh, god. What are you — what are you — what are you doing, yelling my name? I just made this whole show that I washed my hands of you and your plans for diane. I — I — I just made a big deal out of it. W-we can’t be seen here together. That’s why we’re meeting in your room.

Jeremy: I just finished my morning workout, and my endorphins are in overdrive. Now I’m ready to sit down and discuss next steps.

Phyllis: Okay, well, let’s do that, but let’s leave before we get busted. Let’s go and get out of this…

Diane: [ Exhales sharply ] I should have known. Every word out of your mouth was a big, fat lie.

Lily: Thank you.

Daniel: Good morning.

Lily: Hello. Morning.

Daniel: Is everything okay? Are you ready for your arbitration hearing?

Lily: Um, yeah, everything’s fine. I just — I didn’t sleep very well last night.

Daniel: Figured as much, seeing that very large cup of coffee. Did you ask them if they’d sell it to you by the gallon?

Lily: [ Chuckles ]

Daniel: Hey, uh, I was hoping maybe we could chat for a couple minutes before you head off to face this battle with devon.

Lily: Yeah. No, I have a lot I have to get done right now.

Daniel: Whoa, whoa, whoa, come on. Just sit with me for a minute. Maybe I can help you work through some of this anxiety.

Lily: Okay, daniel, I know that you think that maybe you can help solve things with devon and me, but we’re way past that point.

Daniel: Whoa, whoa. Hold on. You’re wrong. I know that that’s not an option anymore. I just want to make sure that you’re not second-guessing yourself.

Abby: How are you feeling? You got up a couple times last night.

Devon: Yeah, that was just to get water. I’m okay, though.

Abby: You don’t sound worried at all.

Devon: No. I mean, there’s — there’s no point to worry about something i can’t control. I know I have one of the best attorneys in christine. And she’s gonna put together a great case for me to keep control of hamilton-winters.

Abby: Yeah. I mean, I don’t doubt that at all. I just… you know, the one thing we haven’t talked about is the opposing counsel. This is gonna be the first time you’ve seen amanda since the two of you broke up.

Devon: Right. I still can’t believe that lily even did that in the first place, to bring my ex back, to twist the knife even more.

Abby: I know how difficult this is gonna be for you. And I want to go. I want to be there by your side. I want to support you.

Devon: I know. I know, and I appreciate you wanting to do that, but I really don’t think it’s a good idea if you come.

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Daniel: Lily, you are a decisive leader, who is capable of making tough decisions. And I also know how important family is to you.

Lily: Yeah, it’s the whole reason behind this merger in the first place.

Daniel: Right. I mean, you pinned all your hopes on building a company and family that was working together. I know that you poured your heart and soul into making that a reality.

Lily: Well, I thought it would be a success.

Daniel: Right. Because business plus family equals success.

Lily: Yes, I know. It’s a faulty formula.

Daniel: Well, maybe this time there were just too many variables. I’m not really a math guy, so… look, all I can tell you is every time I would have a show, you know, an exhibit that was disappointing or even a single painting that just didn’t feel right, I would always wind up doing a postmortem afterwards. I’d analyze every aspect of it and try and figure out what went wrong.

Lily: Right, so that you could see how to do it better next time.

Daniel: Exactly.

Lily: Yeah, that’s exactly what I was doing last night. I just kept going over and over in my mind of how we ended up here. I just — I wish that devon and I could figure out an amicable solution.

Daniel: But you tried.

Lily: Yeah, I tried everything. I offered to give him the company name, told him I missed him and I wanted to work things out between us.

Daniel: I’m sure you did everything that you could. And you need to be clear about that when you walk into that arbitration. You didn’t want this fight. You did everything in your power to try and keep things from getting this far off the rails. There were just too many variables.

Lily: Why are you telling me this?

Daniel: ‘Cause I want you to stop beating yourself up and just accept the fact that you’re absolutely right to do whatever it takes to win.

Abby: I don’t get it. Why don’t you want me to go with you? I mean, I want to be there for you. Is this about amanda?

Devon: No, it’s not entirely.

Abby: Because I know how complicated this is for you emotionally, and I want to be there. I want to support you. I mean, are you worried that it’s gonna be awkward seeing her again with me by your side?

Devon: No, this is not about me. It’s about you. I’m thinking about you. Do you want to be in that room and sit across from her and know that she’s gonna do whatever she has to do and say whatever she has to say to win?

Abby: Alright, what are you so worried about? Are you scared that I’m not gonna be able to keep my mouth shut, that I’m gonna tell lily and amanda exactly what I think about what they’re doing?

Devon: No. You’re more than welcome to do that.

Abby: ‘Cause I promise I just want to be there for you. I want to support you. I want to have your back.

Devon: You want to know how to support me the best?

Abby: How?

Devon: I want you to stay home with our son and have the best day possible so that, no matter what happens in that hearing today, I know that I can come home to the both of you.

Abby: Okay.

Devon: Okay?

Abby: Yeah, fine. I will stay here with dominic, and we will have so much fun. But when you get home, we’re gonna throw our arms around you and give you lots of love and kisses and remind you of all the good things in your life. But I’m gonna be thinking about you every second of the day.

Devon: Well, I’ll be thinking about you, too. You have any idea how grateful i am for you? I mean it. You and dominic are everything to me.

Phyllis: Uh, excuse me, diane. I didn’t lie.

Diane: Oh, really? What do you call that phony emotional outpouring you gave jack and me at society? “Oh, I would never have anything to do with him. He’s dangerous. He’s a bad guy.”

Phyllis: I am shocked to see him here. I thought he was on his way to europe, so…

Diane: You’re lying, phyllis, and you know it. It’s obvious that jeremy never left town. And you know how I know that? Because he’s right here.

Jeremy: Hold on, diane. Phyllis is telling the truth.

Diane: [ Scoffs ]

Jeremy: I was on the jet, i was on my way, and I realized i forgot my lucky socks. So I turned around, come back to get them.

Diane: Oh, for pete’s sake.

Jeremy: Oh, come on, diane. You remember my lucky socks. I don’t dare conduct business without them. But the big surprise is that you’re back in town. What happened? Did you and jack get sick of each other already?

Diane: Well, I’ll admit we left town to get away from you, but then we realized what a mistake it was. Why should we let you have that kind of control over our lives? So we decided to simply ignore you and come back. Because, you see, jeremy, your tactics aren’t going to work on me. I’m not afraid of you now. You have no power over me.

Phyllis: Wow. Did you buy that? I didn’T. We used to struggle with greasy messes.

Devon: Are you gonna talk to your dad about him seeing you come downstairs in my shirt?

Abby: Ohh, yeah. I’m probably not gonna talk to him about that today because, um, I want to focus on you and everything that you have going on. Promise me that you will take to heart everything that christine has to say. And don’t let your anger get in the way. Just let her guide you through this.

Devon: I will not lose it. I promise.

Abby: Okay. ‘Cause I know that that anger is really coming from the hurt that you’re feeling. And, trust me, I understand. But lily will do anything to win, and she’ll probably use that to provoke you. This is about law and contracts. It’s not about family issues or an ex with an ax to grind.

Devon: I know. I know that. And I’m gonna leave it all outside the door. And I will not let my personal feelings affect what happens in that hearing, okay?

Abby: Okay.

Traci: Can you believe it, nikki? Tonight’s the night. It’s finally here. Thank you, honey. Thank you. The genoa city bicentennial gala. Oh, my gosh, we’ve been working so hard to pull all of this together, and it’s finally, finally gonna happen.

Nikki: Oh, I know, but it seems like there’s still so much to do. Oh, we are expecting a lot of press, local and national, so please double-check the rsvp list.

Traci: I have done that, and everything is accounted for. Um, and you’re absolutely right. There are going to be some amazing vips, both locally and nationally.

Nikki: Ah, fantastic. Just as we had hoped.

Traci: Yes. And how about you? Were you able to go over the numbers with michael and lauren for the caterer? The last thing we need is to run out of alcohol or food on a night like this.

Nikki: Oh, tell me about it. No, no, no, no. They are all set. They finalized the arrangements this morning.

Traci: Everything’s going to be perfect. This is the biggest event in genoa city in a really long time.

Nikki: Absolutely. This is going to be an unforgettable celebration, bringing together the former and current members of our community.

Traci: Oh, it’s so exciting.

Nikki: [ Sighing ] Oh. My only regret is that you and I didn’t get to spend a lot of one-on-one time together planning it.

Traci: Ah, I know, nikki. It’s just there was too much to do!

Nikki: That’s for sure. Well, it’s all coming together now. And things are almost set for a special presentation we have planned, too.

Traci: I am so looking forward to it. But you know what? The entire evening is going to just be spectacular. There’s something about a masked ball that really speaks to the novelist in me.

Nikki: Well, you’re right. There always seems to be a hint of intrigue and romance in the air when people arrive masquerading in a world of fantasy.

Traci: [ Laughs ]

Nikki: It should prove for a magical evening.

Traci: It’s my kind of party.

[ Laughs ] And, you know, the timing is just perfect, as well. I think that we really needed a joyous occasion like this, especially in light of recent events.

Nikki: Recent events? Like what? Are you talking about something specific?

Traci: [ Sighs ]

Diane: It makes perfect sense the two of you found each other. It’s just a match made in hell.

Phyllis: Hell. What was that like? I mean when you died. But you didn’t really die. Hey, but tell me — when you fake die, do you go to fake hell? How does that work?

Diane: Trust me, phyllis, you won’t be going to fake hell. I can’t believe you went running to kyle and summer with the news that jeremy had left town, knowing full well that they would relay that information to jack and me. You wanted to get us back to town and put us in danger. Shame on you! And you know what? I bet there wasn’t a moment’s hesitation before using your own daughter as a pawn in your scheme. How low can you go?

Phyllis: Is it hard for you to manufacture this level of outrage? Is that difficult? You know, the thing about you from before — at least you knew that you were a terrible person. But now it’s like you’ve just bought this fairy tale that you’ve created of, you know, saintly reform.

Diane: I have reformed.

Phyllis: Okay, now you’re just a hypocrite.

Jeremy: You were so much more fun when you were taylor jensen back in L.A.

Diane: I have apologized for my mistakes, and I have made every effort to prove that I’ve changed.

Phyllis: Okay, but, see, there’s still quite a few people who don’t believe that. There’s still a few people who will never forgive or forget what you did to them. And those people will be so happy if someone comes along and makes you pay for what you did. I mean, I’m not one of those people. But, anyway…

Diane: I hope that two of you enjoy each other’s company. I can’t think of two people who deserve each other more.

Phyllis: I don’t even know him.

Diane: It must really bother you, though, that all your attacks against me have only made me stronger and even more united with jack.

Phyllis: You actually believe that. Seriously? Things must not be that great between you and jack, or else you wouldn’t feel the need to scream it from the rooftops.

Diane: Mm. Yeah. You know what? It’s — it’s fascinating that you keep insisting that you don’t have any romantic interest in jack, and yet, my gosh, you’re so obsessed with the fact that we’re in love and we’re back together again.

Phyllis: Okay, well, I’m not obsessed, and you don’t have the capacity for love.

Jeremy: Unless you can fall in love with a bank account.

Phyllis: Well, look at that. He knows you very well.

Diane: Alright, alright, you guys can just keep attacking me. But pretty soon you are going to hear some news that lets you know your hatefulness won’t win. I don’t care what either of you think. I don’t have the time or the energy for your nonsense.

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Traci: I’m just talking in general terms about things that have happened lately, nothing specific. You know, there’s just been a lot of circumstances that have affected a lot of us on many levels.

[ Sighs ] I think it’s a really great thing that we’re all going to get together to celebrate this historic event. Nikki, 200 years! It’s just important to bring people together to celebrate something positive and uplifting, right?

Nikki: Traci, you’re not a very good liar.

Traci: [ Sighs ] I know.

Nikki: So, what news were you talking about? Something at the abbott house? Diane and jack’s rekindled romance? Or were you referring to the fact that jeremy stark is back in town?

Traci: Jeremy stark. Why would you bring him up?

Nikki: Oh, I’m sure you’ve heard plenty about that man, all the danger that he poses to every one of us. And just for the record, luring him back to town was strictly phyllis’s idea.

Devon: I’ll see you.

Abby: Mm. I’m still worried.

Devon: You’re still worried.

Abby: I’m still worried.

Devon: For what? What are you worried about?

Abby: [ Sighs ] Honestly, what do you think’s gonna happen? You think I’m gonna hear something that amanda says and just freak out and start yelling at people and flipping chairs over or what?

Abby: No, nothing that dramatic, but I know you have that in you. Look, I have seen you passionate, I have seen you angry, and most people just see cool, calm devon. Nothing rattles you. But I know there’s a lot underneath the surface.

Devon: Well, it makes me happy that we’ve been in each other’s lives for long enough that you do know that about me.

Abby: But you know who else knows that about you?

Devon: Who?

Abby: Lily and amanda. And I don’t want them to use it against you.

Devon: I’m prepared, though.

Abby: Are you?

Devon: Yeah.

Abby: Really?

Devon: Yeah.

Abby: Okay. Because what if amanda — sit down. What if she gets in your face with a lot of questions?

[ Sighs ] “Mr. Hamilton, why should anyone believe you in these proceedings? You are a known liar, philanderer, and heartbreaker. You probably cheated in these business dealings the same way you cheated on me. So, why should anyone believe anything that you have to say?” Okay, that was probably a little too far, but, you know, something along those lines.

Devon: I understand what you’re doing, and, yeah, I know, she’s — yeah, she might say that.

Abby: Yeah, and we have to prepare for all contingencies.

Devon: Well, you’re preparing both of us.

[ Chuckles ]

Abby: How can you be so calm? There is so much at stake.

Devon: Because I know that no matter what happens today, I’m always gonna be able to come home to my life, which is you and dominic.

Abby: Yes, and that will never change, but…

Devon: Right.

Abby: I know how much this means to you.

Devon: Sure, it means a lot to me, but in the grand scheme of things… it’s like — it’s like that talk that we had a long time ago about love.

Abby: When was that?

Devon: You don’t remember that? It was a while back. I don’t know exactly what i said, but I remember that we both agreed that real love and a real relationship is when you can count on the person to catch you when you’re falling. And I know that no matter what happens today in that hearing, you and dominic are gonna catch me.

Abby: Yeah.

Devon: Right?

Abby: [ Breathes deeply ]

Diane: [ Sighs ]

[ Door slams ]

Jack: Hey. What’s got you so riled up?

Diane: You will never guess who I ran into at the grand phoenix. Phyllis and jeremy stark, thick as thieves.

Jack: Wait. He’s already back in town?

Diane: He never even left. We were right to suspect that phyllis was lying when she said that he had flown off to europe. And no doubt she was also lying when she said that she didn’t want anything to do with his plans for me.

Jack: Unbelievable.

Diane: [ Sighs ]

Jack: What am I saying? Of course it’s believable. It’s phyllis. She never changes. It’s not bad enough that she decided to throw in with this man. She dragged summer and kyle into it, too. She lied to them and used them to deliver her lies to us.

Diane: It was all a plan to get us to let our guard down. They wanted us to think that the coast was clear so that we would come running back to town.

Jack: The question is why? What are those two planning?

[ Door opens ]

Phyllis: What was that about? I mean, what is going on? What news is diane talking about? What is she up to?

Jeremy: Who cares? It doesn’t matter.

Phyllis: No, it does matter. She’s the bane of my existence. She is psychotic, okay? You give her an inch, she’ll take a mile.

Jeremy: Okay, I can’t let you get distracted. That’s exactly what diane wants. Whatever plan that she and jack have will be a moot point soon, okay? They’re planning a future together that’s never gonna happen, not if everything comes off the way we want. We have to focus on our plan. Now, do you think you can do that?

Phyllis: I got this, okay?

Jeremy: Now, I need your full attention on this next move. You take care of your end, I’ll take care of the rest. But I need to know — are you still on board with this 100%? Knowing where you came from,

“The young and the restless”

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Jack: Whatever they are up to, I am not surprised that stark managed to get his hooks into phyllis. I am deeply disappointed. She has clearly let her hatred for you consume her to the point of no return. She has alienated everyone in her life.

Diane: And that’s exactly the kind of vulnerability that jeremy preys on. He’s playing on her emotions perfectly — not that I’m excusing phyllis’s part in this, not at all. And it doesn’t help that she sees us getting closer. It’s only making her even more dangerous.

Jack: Why does that even matter to her? It’s not like we have a chance of getting back together. I have made that very clear.

Diane: Jack, that’s not why she’s so angry. This goes back years. Decades. We fought over you. We competed for your affection, and phyllis feels like she’s lost.

Jack: Oh, come on. That’s ridiculous.

Diane: But it’s how she feels. Losing out on your love has filled her with rage towards me, towards you, towards the world. I mean, and in her mind, she doesn’t think that I deserve to be happy. She doesn’t think that I deserve you, especially if it comes at her expense.

Jack: Well, that is troubling because there is no remedy for that. If you are right, she has painted herself into a corner.

Diane: That’s what I’m afraid of.

Jack: I have been holding out hope that the threat of losing her kids might snap her out of this. That is what’s so frustrating. I know how much she loves them. I thought that would be enough to pull her back from the brink, make her realign her priorities.

Diane: She is so full of hatred that she doesn’t care about anybody. She only cares about herself and her vendetta against me.

Jack: It doesn’t make sense. She was so happy when daniel moved back to town. She would be able to be close to him again, even after she lost her job at marchetti.

Diane: Oh, oh, oh, when summer fired her.

Jack: Yeah, even after summer fired her, she had an opportunity to work with her son. And what did she do? She squandered that, too. I’ve seen this all before. She cannot help herself. She always gives in to her worst impulses. She did it with christine. She did with sharon. God knows she’s done it with you.

Diane: Well, and no matter how terrible her behavior is, she somehow finds a way to justify it all to herself. It’s frightening. I mean, phyllis’s drama mixing in with jeremy’s twisted psyche? God only knows what they have in store for me.

Jack: Whatever it is, don’t you worry. We will handle this together, soon as husband and wife.

Diane: [ Sighs ]

Jack: We’re not going to let them or anyone else take this happiness from us.

Diane: I hope so.

Phyllis: Don’t worry about me. I’m not gonna get distracted by anything that jack and diane have planned, okay? Don’t micromanage me.

Jeremy: [ Chuckles ] Your confidence — it never ceases to amaze me. Anyone who doesn’t appreciate you doesn’t deserve to know you.

Phyllis: That’s for sure.

Jeremy: [ Chuckles ] We make a pretty good team, don’t we? Together, you and I, we could light the world on fire. I can see a lot of opportunities opening up for us, endless opportunities.

Phyllis: Okay. Alright. Stay focused.

Jeremy: I am focused.

Phyllis: No. I mean focused. That’s the name of the game. You got it? Nothing else can screw up what we have planned for diane. I have waited a really, really long time for this. Hey, I’m not gonna get distracted by some really handsome, strong-shouldered ex-con, alright?

Jeremy: [ Chuckles ] I’m flattered.

Phyllis: Don’t be.

Daniel: Listen, this is, uh, not on you. I mean, in my book, it’s all on devon. He’s the one who’s being selfish. He’s the one who’s being shortsighted. And where the heck does he get off acting like he’s the only one that can have any grief for neil?

Lily: Oh, my god. Thank you. I’ve been saying that exact same thing to him. Of course I care about what he and my dad have created together, and I honor and i respect that. And of course I want to carry on his legacy, too.

Daniel: Mm-hmm. And now you’re moving forward. You’re charting the course of what the chancellor and winters legacies are gonna look like in the future.

Lily: Right. But devon thinks he can change his mind and cling to the past and just throw away everything that we have worked so hard for.

Daniel: Right? I mean, he wants to forget about contracts, forget about agreements. He wants to forget about your time, your effort, your hard work, basically the opportunity for you to make your dream come true.

Lily: Yeah.

Daniel: So you need to walk into that arbitration not thinking about what your brother wants, but what you want. You know? I mean, you have built something. You are carrying on a legacy, and devon — he doesn’t have a reason or the right to tear that down. Any judge will see that.

Lily: Do you really think so?

Daniel: Of course I really think so. I wouldn’t have said it if i didn’t think so. Yes. No, you have got this. Go get him.

Lily: [ Laughs ]

[ Sighs ] No, you’re right. Thank you. I mean, I should go, but thank you. I — I really needed to hear that. Thank you.

[ Sighing ] (Geri) I smoked and I have copd.

Devon: Okay. So, no more worrying, please.

Abby: I would be a lot less worried if you were more worried.

Devon: I will tell you what. After the hearing, I’m gonna come home and I’m gonna kiss you just like this. And then we’re going to spend some time playing with dominic. And then we’re going to get dressed and go and have an amazing time with at this gala tonight.

Abby: Well, that sounds wonderful. Can’t wait.

Devon: Me neither.

Abby: Good luck.

Devon: Thank you. See you.

Abby: [ Sighs ]

Abby: You’ve been in love, right?

Devon: You know I have.

Abby: Well, what does it feel like? What am I missing?

Devon: Are you really asking me what love feels like?

Abby: Is that ridiculous?

Devon: No, it’s not.

[ Chuckles ] Um…

Abby: I just — I — I need an answer, some sort of point of reference.

Devon: Love is — is, um… dangerous. It can be dangerous ’cause it can pick you up and whip you around like a rag doll and you have no idea where you’re gonna land. But if it’s real, then you always know that someone’s gonna be there to catch you.

Abby: Yeah. Wow. Um… yeah, I’ve never felt like that before. Is that how you felt with roxy?

Devon: Yeah. It is. It is. I, uh… but where’s this coming from, abby?

Abby: Well, someone had the audacity to tell me that i shouldn’t be giving out relationship advice because i have never been in love.

Devon: Well, that’s not true.

Abby: Maybe it is. I mean, carmine, not love. Chavez, cute, but not love. Tyler.

Devon: That was real, right?

Abby: I don’t know. The whipped around like a rag doll part, that was — that was there, but I never knew if he was gonna be there to catch me.

Devon: That’s kind of the most important part.

Abby: [ Sighs ]

Nikki: Thank you.

Jeremy: Nikki newman. How lovely to see you.

Nikki: Wish I could say the same.

Jeremy: I get why you pretend to be outraged with my mere existence. I can see why, given your lofty perch in genoa city society.

Nikki: You don’t know me. I don’t care about appearances. I just don’t want you here.

Jeremy: You know, of the three women in your little group who united solely for the purpose of driving diane jenkins out of town, I find you most intriguing.

Nikki: Oh, well, I’m sure phyllis naturally will be thrilled to learn that news.

Jeremy: You’re from the other side of the tracks. You know what it means to fight and scrape to get what you want. We both share that quality.

Nikki: Let me get something straight with you, mr. Stark. Don’t make assumptions about me. And we have just barely tolerated your presence here. You have a lot of gall coming back here after being arrested for breaking into our apartment in chicago and stealing my necklace.

Jeremy: [ Chuckles ] I was framed. I think you’re smart enough to know that.

Nikki: And I think you’re smart enough to take some advice. Don’t press your luck. Leave town. Don’t give my husband an excuse to ruin your already pathetic life.

Jeremy: I can assure you that I am no threat to you or anyone you know.

Nikki: If you say so. Try convincing victor newman of that.

Jeremy: You turned on me rather quickly, nikki. It wasn’t that long ago when you saw me as the answer for all your problems with diane. And I find it fascinating that you’re willing to let all that go. Or maybe you believe that diane is the kind of woman who will eventually get what’s coming to her.

Traci: Well, this is a surprise.

Phyllis: Ah.

Traci: Uh, hi.

Phyllis: Hi. Good to see you. Uh, I was supposed to meet summer here. She just texted me and said she’s running a few minutes late.

Traci: Oh. Uh, well, I’m sorry. I — I’m — I’ve got back-to-back meetings and I’m heading out. Um, jack and diana are upstairs with harrison. I’m sure they’ll be down in just a few minutes. I guess you could…

Phyllis: Okay.

Traci: …Wait here, um, if you want to, as long as you promise you won’t steal anything in the meanwhile.

[ Both laugh ] Bye.

Phyllis: Bye.

Traci: [ Chuckles ]

Diane: What the hell are you doing? I’m jonathan lawson

Nikki: I think you’re overestimating my interest in diane jenkins. I don’t give her nearly as much thought as you seem to think i do.

Jeremy: Hmm. How admirable. You know, living in anger and resentment is such a waste of energy. It could suck the soul right out of you. It took me years in a prison cell to learn that.

Nikki: Mm. And they say crime doesn’t pay.

Jeremy: It also made me realize that there’s more to life. Instead of wallowing in fury and regret, there are so many more good and uplifting things that i could be focusing on, like this gala you’re helping to throw for the town’s bicentennial.

Nikki: It’s invitation-only, and you are not invited.

Jeremy: Well, maybe not yet, but I intend to make a donation to the sponsoring body of the event — historical society. Now, my finances may be in flux, so my — my donation may be modest at best.

Nikki: It’ll take a lot more than a donation to gain admittance to our event. And I can assure you, your name will not be on the guest list, no matter how many zeroes your check might have.

Jeremy: Nonetheless, I still intend to do my small part to make this gala a success. I have no doubt this will be a night to remember.

Diane: What are you doing lurking around? How did you get in here?

Phyllis: I’m not lurking around. Summer asked me to come here. I’m meeting her, and traci let me in.

Diane: Well, summer isn’t here, and I don’t believe for one second that that’s why you’re here. And look at you, once again using your daughter for whatever it is you’re up to.

Phyllis: Okay, I have no idea what you’re talking about. You have a very paranoid imagination.

Diane: Stop it. Now that we know that you’re working with jeremy, you shouldn’t be anywhere near this house. You have made it clear that you have it in for us, and I don’t trust you as far as I can throw you.

[ Sighs ]

Phyllis: Oh, here’s a text from summer. Okay. Well, she can’t meet after all. Nice chatting. See you later.

[ Sighs ]

Lily: Hey, devon.

Devon: Hey, lily.

Lily: [ Sighs ] It’s our last chance.

Devon: It’s our last chance for what?

Lily: Once we start this, there is no going back. I mean, we have to try to find some common ground, devon. Please. Please, won’t you to at least consider talking about it?

Amanda: Lily, don’t say another word.

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Nate: [ Sighs ]

Nate: Trust me, the only thing that’s going on between me and victoria is business. I admire her, the way her mind works, her business acumen. Look, I am learning a lot from her, and I won’t deny that we work well together. I-I don’t understand why we have to go through this again.

[ Cellphone touches bar top ]

Victoria: Right now I need as much information as possible so that I can make my move, ’cause information is power. And power — power is control.

Nate: And you like having control.

Victoria: It’s every bit as important to me as money, if not more so.

Nate: [ Breathing heavily ]

Nate: [ Sighs ]

[ Sighs ]

[ Elevator door closes ]

[ Footsteps approaching ]

Tucker: Adam.

Adam: Hey.

Tucker: [ Grunts ]

Adam: Hey. Um, can I buy you a drink?

Tucker: Hmm, it’s an interesting offer.

Adam: It is? I, um — I didn’t mean it to be interesting. I just, uh, wanted somebody to drink with, you know.

Tucker: Actually on the upswing these days. If you’re looking for someone to commiserate with, you got the wrong guy.

Adam: Do you want a drink or not?

Tucker: Uh, I’ll have a bourbon, neat, please. Thanks.

Adam: So, is, uh, one of the things on the upswing you selling mccall?

Tucker: [ Sighs ] You’re not much of a small talker, are you?

Adam: Well, word on the street is, your company is for sale.

Tucker: Word on the street? Ah. You and I must be hanging out on different streets. Where’d you hear that? Thank you.

Adam: Well, you know, I keep my, uh, ear to the ground.

Tucker: Hmm. Your sister and dad told you, right? I didn’t know you were in the newman inner circle these days.

Adam: Yeah, we’re, um — we’re tight. We’re — we actually, um — we’ve never been closer.

Tucker: Hmm. I’m sure. You relish your role as the black sheep of the family, don’t you? Having plunged a dagger into your dad’s heart by going to work for jack abbott, I can’t imagine that put you on his good side. Frankly, everyone knows victoria’s distaste for you. So, honestly, where did you hear this?

Devon: Thank you so much for getting this food. I didn’t realize how hungry I was.

Abby: I didn’t want you to starve to death. I know you. And I know that you’re not gonna take a break, so I had to come over here and force you to take one with just a few of your favorite things.

Devon: Hmm. Are you talking about you and dominic?

Abby: Well, I was referring to the empanadas, but, yes, us too.

[ Chuckles ]

Devon: No, they were delicious. But nothing beats spending time with you and our little guy. Just looking into his face always puts things back into perspective. So I appreciate you bringing him over here.

Abby: Well, he loves you, and you certainly wore him out, because he has not made a peep since you put him down.

Devon: I — right.

[ Both chuckle ] I know. He’s always been a good sleeper, though. I just love this age and getting to see the world through his eyes, ’cause it’s like you’re discovering everything for the first time. You know?

Abby: Doesn’t it make you want to be a kid again?

Devon: No.

Abby: No?

Devon: It’s not — not me. No. But today did remind me of why I’m fighting so hard to get my company back and why I’m considering buying mccall, because it’s not for me at all. It’s for our son’s future.

Abby: Look, I — I know where you’re coming from, but you don’t have to wrestle back your company for dominic. Who knows? He might not even want to be a part of the business when he gets older. He’s going to be his own person, create his own career, his own path.

Devon: Yeah, I know. I know. And I would never force him to do anything he doesn’t want to do. But I just mean, I want him to be proud of me. You know, I want him to be proud that I’m fighting to protect the family legacy.

Abby: Well, he is gonna be proud of the man you are, no matter what. I promise you that. And look, I hate to segue back into business, but are you still considering buying mccall? I’m jonathan lawson

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Nick: I came down to see if I could catch vick. She still around?

Nate: I’m not sure. We finished up a while ago. You know, I don’t always know where she is or what she’s up to, right?

Nick: Yeah, nate. I’ll call her later. Where are you headed to?

Nate: It’s personal information. I like to keep it that way. But elena and I had an argument earlier. That’s why I decided to come out, you know, have a drink and clear my head.

[ Clears throat ]

Nick: Interesting. When I saw you earlier, you made it seem like you came to meet with vick to talk about the mccall deal.

Nate: Yeah, that’s how i clear my head these days — scotch and strategizing about newman media. Business is sometimes a good distraction from your personal life. You know?

Nick: And vice versa.

Nate: Anyway, I’m too tired to face what’s waiting for me at home, so I thought it’d be a good idea if I give elena and me some space and crash here for the night.

Nick: Well, good luck with that.

Nate: It’ll be fine. Good night.

Nick: Good night.

[ Elevator door closing ]

Devon: I told tucker that I knew about him offering his company to newman first.

Abby: Mm. And did he have an explanation?

Devon: He did, yeah. And it made some sense. But the more I think about it, I realize that it doesn’t really matter that he went to newman first, ’cause he pulled that offer. As long as he’s being sincere about what he’s offering me.

Abby: Well, sincerity is always in question when it comes to tucker.

Devon: Right, right. I just — I feel like my reasons for wanting to buy the company are more important than whatever his reasons are for trying to sell it.

Abby: And what are those reasons?

Devon: Oh, just the safety-net argument. You know, in case things don’t go well with this lawsuit and getting back hamilton-winters, obviously getting the company back is my priority. But I have to be smart. You know? And I have to consider whether there’s a benefit to rebuilding a company with tucker.

Abby: Look, I know that i have been the one that was kind of pushing this whole mccall-tucker thing, but, honestly, I-I don’t know if I can fully trust tucker, and I would never want you to get burned again.

Devon: We did riff off each other pretty well when we were talking about our ideas for fixing the company.

Abby: Okay, well, I guess it’s great to be on the same page as the person running the company before you, but it’s not like you would be moving forward, working together. I mean…

Devon: Well, there’s another element to this whole thing. He said that if I were to buy the company, he’d want to come on and take an advisory role and report to me.

Abby: Wait, so, he would want to take a lesser position?

Devon: Mm-hmm.

Abby: How do you feel about that?

Devon: It’s — it’s probably a sign that he’s being honest about wanting to actually fix things between us, ’cause I know he doesn’t like to take orders from anybody.

Abby: Yeah, agreed. That’s true. Um, I guess it shows that he’s trying to form a connection. But I mean, that’s if we are giving him the benefit of the doubt.

Devon: Right. And should we?

Adam: You obviously don’t have your ears as low to the ground as I do. Um, [Inhales deeply] I’m actually no longer at jabot.

Tucker: No, I know that. Ashley told me you underperformed your way out the door there.

Adam: It wasn’t a good fit.

Tucker: The c-suite press-release lingo. Did you also quit to spend more time with family?

[ Chuckles ] Of course, that doesn’t track, because your family can’t stand you.

Adam: No, victoria, dad, and I — we have our issues, but, uh, at the end of the day, we’re family. And we always will be.

Tucker: Mm-hmm.

Adam: I know you can understand that, with everything that’s going on with devon.

Tucker: Indeed, I can. Father-son relationships are, uh, huh, complicated. Yeah.

Adam: Yeah, that’s the thing about victor me, is we — we understand each other on a cellular level because we are so much alike.

Tucker: Yeah. Yeah, you are. You’re both miserable, ruthless.

Adam: See, you, on the other hand, you are nothing like devon. You know, him being principled, thoughtful.

Tucker: [ Chuckles ]

Adam: Yeah, you really botched that relationship. It sounds like he doesn’t want anything to do with you, including acquiring mccall. Which means I might actually end up being the ceo of your empire.

[ Slaps bar top ] We should drink to that.

Tucker: Adam…

[Sighs] Over my dead body will you ever have anything to do with my company.

Nate: [ Sighs ]

[ Lock rattles ]

Victoria: [ Sighs ] I’m glad you’re here. Come in.

Nate: [ Clears throat ]

Victoria: Get you a scotch?

Nate: Listen, I, uh — I need to make something clear. I’m not, um, here for sex. I just didn’t want to be rude and not respond at all.

Victoria: Oh. So, instead, you decided to come here in person and tell me to my face that you’re not interested.

Nate: You know full well I’m interested. And that is the problem. I’m already in two committed relationships, okay? One with elena, and the other with newman media. And I’m not about to screw up either one. For copd, ask your doctor about breztri.

Victoria: [ Inhales deeply ] Do you want to sit down and talk?

Nate: [ Sighs ]

Victoria: Oh, of course. Okay, well, both feet on the ground at all times.

[ Chuckles ] This isn’t exactly great for a girl’s confidence.

Nate: As much as I’d like to throw caution to the wind — and trust me, part of me wants to more than you know — there’s a logical side of me that’s holding me back. Okay? Not only because I’m in a relationship with a woman I care about, but I would hate for this amazing connection we have at work to somehow be tarnished. I’m happier at newman than I’ve been in a long time.

Victoria: Does some of that happiness have to do with me?

Nate: Of course. I love working with you. You’re a great boss, great leader, a true visionary.

Victoria: That’s it?

[ Chuckles ] You know, the same could be said for my father.

Nate: [ Chuckles ] You look better in a dress.

Victoria: [ Chuckles ]

Nate: [ Chuckles ] Obviously, there are, um, other physical feelings. A lot of desire.

Victoria: How much desire?

Nate: So much… desire. But I have to rise above it, okay? We both do, for the sake of our working relationship. I’m sorry if you disagree or you think this makes things untenable for you, but I definitely think it would make things untenable if we act on our feelings. I hope you’re not insulted.

Victoria: I’m not. And I think your earnestness makes you even more attractive.

[ Inhales deeply ] You should probably go.

[ Sighs ] I’m gonna just enjoy my little nightcap alone.

Nate: Are we okay?

Victoria: Yes, of course we’re okay. I’ll see you at the office tomorrow.

Nate: [ Sighs ]

Adam: So, when you sell mccall to newman, victor, um, intends to install me as ceo.

Tucker: Hmm. Well, in that case, it’s a good thing I have no intention of selling to newman…

Adam: Hmm.

Tucker: …’Cause having you at the helm would be a surefire way to run it into the ground. And your intel about my relationship with devon is old news. I don’t know what wild promises your father is making to you, but you should know better than to fall for them. The scenario you described is absolutely never going to happen.

Adam: Hmm.

Tucker: So I would tell him and your sister to just move on.

Adam: Well, your deal with devon isn’t done yet. And there’s two things that I know about my family. One, they don’t give up and just walk away. And two, everyone has their price. And the newmans will pay that price.

Nick: Well, look at this. You boys love to hear yourselves talk so much, I’m surprised there’s any oxygen left in the room.

Tucker: What is this, a newman convention?

Nick: Just came for some takeout. Not interested at all in whatever this is.

Adam: Well, tucker was just throwing down the gauntlet, saying that newman enterprises will never get its hands on mccall unlimited, which kind of sounds like the opening of a negotiation to me. So, you know, what would it take for you to change your mind?

Tucker: Hmm. Well, devon means everything to me. And you — you mean less than nothing. So… how’s that for negotiation? Thanks for the drink. Okay?

Nick: Well, there you go. You got your answer straight from the man himself. He’s never going to let newman buy mccall. Are you ready to let this go yet?

Abby: Well, you have a lot to think about.

Devon: Hmm.

Abby: Hmm. And I love being your sounding board, but I should probably take dominic and head home.

Devon: Take dominic?

Abby: Mm-hmm.

Devon: Why you gonna do that? He’s asleep. You don’t want to wake him up.

Abby: Well, I guess I could leave him here and come get him in the morning.

Devon: I have a better idea. How about you just don’t go home.

Abby: Hmm, but I have to get up very early in the morning.

Devon: Oh, then I can wake you up very early in the morning.

Abby: Can you?

Devon: I can.

Abby: [ Chuckles ]

Devon: And you just had wine. You don’t need to be driving anywhere.

Abby: Oh, is that what you were thinking when you poured me that glass?

Devon: No. No. No, not at all. And I have so much on my mind, you know I’m gonna be lousy company for myself. I’m not gonna get any rest.

Abby: Are you suggesting that I put you to sleep?

Devon: Well, that depends on if you think you’re up to that.

Abby: I am always up to that.

Devon: You are?

Abby: Mm-hmm.

Devon: Hmm. Then be my guest.

Abby: Hmm.

[ Chuckles ]

If you, like many people,

Adam: It’s going to take more than tucker walking out of here, pouting, for me to give up on mccall. We just have to make sure that devon does not accept his offer.

Nick: Tucker wants devon to have the company. Tucker usually gets what he wants. And well, it might be harder for him to win back his son than he thinks. And if there’s one thing that I know, it’s how to work the angles on a fractured father-son relationship.

Nick: [ Sighs ] Look, adam, even if devon wasn’t in the picture, it’s tucker’s call to make. What makes you think he’s going to sell mccall to newman? I mean, he clearly doesn’t want you anywhere near that ceo chair.

Adam: Yeah, but victor does. And tucker is no match for our father.

Nick: Well, that may be, but you know who is? Victoria.

Adam: Okay, well, she’s not gonna come out on top on this one.

Nick: [ Sighs ] You know the reason you and vick don’t get along? Because you’re too much like dad. You’re both willing to fight tooth and nail for this acquisition, and then you will tear each other apart.

Adam: Yeah. I mean, so what? It — it’s our normal.

Nick: Mnh-mnh. It’s weird and it’s toxic, and you guys need hobbies. And I have no interest in being a part of another newman family drama. It’s why I’m working so hard to keep things civil between you and me when it comes to sally and the baby.

Adam: I appreciate that.

Nick: Okay. So is there any chance you could let go of this dream of running tucker’s company? Adam, you can do whatever you want. You have several high-profile options. Start your own damn company. The world is your oyster. Why does it have to be tucker’s company that will satisfy you?

Adam: Because now I have a reason to fight for it. I have a baby on the way, and i want to leave a legacy behind — a newman legacy for both of my children.

[ Sighs ]

Audra: Nate.

Nate: Hey.

Audra: What are you doing here? I thought you had a date night with elena.

Nate: She had a long day, so it was an early evening.

Audra: Listen, I still feel terrible if I caused any misunderstanding between the two of you. If there’s anything I can do —

Nate: There’s not. I cleared it up with elena.

Audra: Oh. I’m glad. Uh, then what are you doing here now and not at home?

Nate: I just had a restless night.

Audra: Then, definitely, the thing you need is coffee. Why don’t you join me?

Nate: Look, I still have a ton of work to do at home. That’s why I’m here, to fuel up.

Audra: Okay, no worries. See you tomorrow. Did you see victoria this evening?

Nate: Why do you ask?

Victor: Hello, son. Sit down. Now, you made it sound urgent on the phone.

Adam: Yeah, well, I wanted to talk to you before morning. I, um, ran into tucker tonight.

Victor: Hmm.

Adam: And he seemed awfully determined to make a deal with devon.

Victor: Well, what tucker wants and what he thinks devon will do — you know, two different things. Okay? Victoria tells me that she had a conversation with devon, who informed her that he wanted nothing to do with his father.

Adam: Okay, well, then maybe something has changed. I mean, tucker seemed pretty confident, pretty adamant that he could get devon to make him an offer.

Victor: Listen, tucker mccall has always been full of confidence. He’s been full of bull.

Adam: I just — I-I think mccall is gonna be an uphill battle, but I don’t want to let it go. Okay? I’ve gotten pretty excited about this idea.

Victor: So have I. I want it for you, and I want for the family.

Adam: Hmm. I’m not sure it’s gonna be one big happy family as you’re envisioning, but —

Victor: I’ll work that out.

Adam: Hmm. You’re gonna work out victoria’s lifelong animosity towards me?

Victor: We’ll take things step by step. And the first step is to acquire mccall unlimited.

Adam: Okay, well, the key to our success there is devon. We need to make sure that he is not interested, because tucker made it clear that he plans to sell to him, and that is his end game.

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Victor: I agree with you. I think we do need devon’s help.

Adam: Well, I think it may be more effective if you meet with him. You know, he seems to admire you.

Victor: I respect him, as well, so I’ll see what I can do. Alright?

Adam: Okay. Maybe go meet with him tomorrow morning, yeah?

Victor: To hell with that. I’ll meet him tonight.

Adam: Perfect.

Victor: Now, I’m sort of feeling that the tide is turning in my favor. I see you sort of coming back into the family.

Adam: Only under the conditions that you promised. This is not a warm and fuzzy reunion. It’s a totally selfish move.

Victor: You don’t think I know that?

Audra: I was curious where things stood with the mccall acquisition. I know victoria had some further thoughts on newman coming in with a strong offer.

Nate: Yeah, I, uh, saw her, and we talked about it.

Audra: Tell me.

Nate: I guess I can spare a few minutes, since we’re talking shop.

Audra: And I always love having the boss’s ear.

Nate: Well, victoria had a conversation with tucker, and she tried to convince him that newman was the right place to sell his company.

Audra: Was she successful?

Nate: Not sure.

Audra: Listen, I still think you can be instrumental in this deal. Why not give it a shot by talking to devon?

Nate: I don’t think that would ever work. And frankly, I don’t want to even try. Still too much anger and hurt feelings there. I want to bridge that gap eventually, but that isn’t the way. If I try to mix business with personal problems, it’s only gonna make things much worse. I need to make peace with devon slowly and carefully.

Audra: I know victoria wanted you to make inroads with devon, as well, so she’ll be disappointed. But I’m sure you can smooth that over.

Nate: I already let her know where I stand on that.

Audra: A woman like victoria can be hard to say no to. But I’ve noticed you hold your own with strong women. And victoria will get over it. Ultimately, you know, she’ll admire you for wanting to mend fences with your family, the same way I do.

Nate: Hmm. I don’t know if it’d ever work, but thanks for the talk. Guess I needed to decompress more than I thought. Well, I should get going.

Audra: Yeah. Try and get some rest. I’m sure elena’s probably waiting up for you.

Nate: Hmm.

Tucker: Well, well, well. Working late, I see.

[ Knock on door ]

Devon: [ Sighs ] Uh, just a second. Mr. Newman.

Victor: Hello, devon.

Devon: Hi.

Victor: How the hell are you?

Devon: I’m alright. Everything okay?

Victor: Sorry to disturb you so late.

Devon: It’s okay.

Victor: There’s something I need to discuss with you.

Devon: And what would that be?

Victor: Well, it’s about tucker mccall.

Devon: I heard he tried to sell you his company.

Victor: Yeah. Now, I want to know from you whether victoria was right when she said that, um, you weren’t interested in buying his company.

Devon: Well, I may be changing my mind about that.

Victor: And why is that?

Devon: Uh, it’s — it’s a complicated situation. I’m not really sure you’d understand.

Victor: Huh? Pardon me, but try me. Devon, try me.

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Nate: [ Sighs ] Hey.

Elena: Hey.

[ Keys jingle onto tray ]

Nate: I thought you went to bed a while ago.

Elena: I did, but I woke up and I couldn’t get back to sleep. I thought you were in for the night. Where were you?

Nate: Ah, well, after you went to sleep, I was still wired, so I decided to meet up with victoria to keep talking about the mccall acquisition.

Elena: Of course you did.

Nate: What? That’s what happened. Would it be better if I told you I went for a walk?

Elena: Are you asking me if you should lie to me? No, nate, you shouldn’t lie to me. But obviously you thought about it.

Nate: I am telling you the truth because I want you to know you have nothing to worry about.

Elena: Hmm.

Nate: Victoria and I have a work relationship, nothing more.

Elena: It’s funny. That’s exactly what I used to say to devon.

Nate: Oh.

Elena: But I guess that wasn’t entirely true. And it wasn’T.

Nate: The difference is, victoria and i aren’t doing anything. Look, she’s determined to get mccall. We had to go over all the different permutations, find the best path to bring tucker’s company into newman. She wanted to talk about it so we can cover every aspect of the deal. Okay?

Elena: Yeah. Victoria is ruthless. When she sets her mind on something she wants, she won’t stop until she gets it.

Tucker: So, were you working on acquiring my company or landing nate?

Audra: The two things don’t have to be mutually exclusive.

Tucker: Hmm. I like your new target. Much better than carrying a torch for your ex. Your quest for noah was getting quite boring, and you weren’t getting anywhere. This going any better?

Audra: It’s too early to say. Nate’s quite the catch, so I’m not the only one in the game.

Tucker: Mm-hmm. Including his girlfriend. You better be careful.

[ Sniffles ] Elena might have more teeth than she appears to have.

Audra: Elena’s a do-gooder doctor with a holier-than-thou moral code. I don’t see her as my competition.

Tucker: Hmm.

Audra: I’m actually more worried about victoria newman.

Tucker: Victoria and nate?

Audra: Not yet. And I plan to keep it that way.

Tucker: So, you’re planning to insert yourself between your boss and your boss’s boss?

[ Chuckles ] Hmm, it’s gutsy. It also seems a little shortsighted and reckless. How do you survive if you steal the man victoria newman wants?

Audra: I’ve landed on my feet after messier situations than this one.

Tucker: Yes, I can attest to that. Still, risky business.

Audra: The bigger the risk, the bigger the reward.

Tucker: And you love big rewards, don’t you?

[ Chuckles ] God, you know, it’s too bad that devon doesn’t trust you anymore. Would have been nice to point you in his direction. Could have used your help trying to convince him to take over mccall.

Audra: What makes you think I would have helped you?

Tucker: [ Clears throat ] Yeah, transactional woman. I would have offered you something that you wanted in return.

Audra: What could you possibly offer that would interest me?

Devon: So, you know that I’m trying to get back control of hamilton-winters.

Victor: Oh.

Devon: Right?

Victor: I’ve heard. And to be honest with you, I am rather saddened by the fact that there’s conflict between you and lily. I mean, I admire and respect both of you. Sad that it’s come to this.

Devon: Yeah, I’m sad that it’s come to it, too, but lily and jill have given me no choice. And I’m being forced to do this to protect the legacy of neil.

Victor: I understand the idea of protecting a legacy.

Devon: Good.

Victor: But why try to do that whilst attempting to get ahold of mccall unlimited?

Devon: Because it would be a safety net for me in case this lawsuit doesn’t go the way I want it to.

Victor: Well, let me tell you something. You’re talking to a man with a lot of experience in business. Safety nets are no good. You know why? You never fight to the very end to get what you want.

Devon: I would agree with you in most cases, but this is a very different situation, because I’m about to go up against lily and jill and the whole chancellor-winters legal team. The only thing I could propose is that if you were able to convince jill and lily to let me keep my company, I might be willing to forget about mccall altogether.

Victor: Let me see what I can do, alright?

Devon: Sure.

[ Footsteps on stairs ]

Abby: [ Sighs ] Dad, um, what are you doing here? When you have chronic kidney disease.

Victor: I’m glad we have this conversation, devon.

Devon: Yeah.

Victor: Things have become very clear to me. So I’ll see you soon. Okay?

Devon: Sounds good.

Victor: Thank you.

Devon: I’ll walk you out.

Victor: Thank you.

Devon: Uh-huh. Good night.

Abby: Well, um, that was awkward. Not the way I wanted my dad to find out about our relationship.

Devon: Our relationship?

Abby: Okay, you know what I mean. I just — I didn’t want him to find out about us — whatever this is — by me walking downstairs wearing your shirt.

Devon: I know. I know. I’m sure he was shocked by it, but, I mean, we’re not doing anything wrong. Not hurting anybody. You and chance are divorced.

Abby: Yeah. And my dad always wants me to be happy.

Devon: Well, that makes two of us. And if I haven’t told you lately how happy you make me, you need to know that. I never want to lose it.

Elena: Why are you so defensive?

Nate: Because you’re putting me in that position. You keep insinuating something is going on with victoria, and I’m trying to reassure you that is not the case.

Elena: I can see that. And the more you try to reassure me, the more worried I get.

Nate: Oh, I can’t win. I can’t win.

Elena: Well, I can’t either, nate. I hate feeling like this. I don’t want doubts creeping in my mind about our relationship, but I also tend to trust my instincts. And right now, they’re driving me crazy because I suspect something that you swear isn’t happening. Nate, I really want to believe you. And I really hope you’re not gaslighting me.

Nate: I’m not. I am committed to this relationship.

Elena: That’s an interesting way to put it. You make it sound like it’s an obligation.

Nate: Please stop. You know what? We’re not getting anywhere tonight. Let’s just talk about this in the morning.

Elena: Nate…

Nate: You are not an obligation. I am deeply committed and in love with you.

[ Both breathing heavily ]

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