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Young & The Restless Transcript

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[ Door opens, closes ]

Summer: [ Gasps ] You’re back.

Kyle: I am. And I missed you like crazy. Mm. Tree looks phenomenal.

Summer: Mm, thank you. All we have left are your special abbott-family ornaments. I am so glad that you got back home early. We didn’t want to finish decorating without you.

Ashley: Yeah. Brr! Wow.

Tucker: Alright, what’ll you have?

Ashley: I would love a hot chocolate.

Tucker: You sure you don’t want some fancy coffee drink with foam and extra shots and scalded this and that?

Ashley: Tucker, I’m a very simple girl. Okay. [ Chuckles ] Don’t buy it, huh? How about some cinnamon on top?

Tucker: Of what? Oh, the hot chocolate?

Ashley: Yes.

Tucker: Okay. Uh, hi, sir. Uh, two hot chocolates. With cinnamon. Keep the change.

Ashley: Thank you.

Tucker: Thank you. Thanks for hanging out. It was a lovely day.

Ashley: Yeah. Brr. I’m still kind of shocked, though, that a man like you who loves his creature comforts actually wanted to surprise me with a picnic in the wintertime, no less.

Tucker: Yeah, I loved the look on your face when we got there.

Ashley: Well, it was magical.

Tucker: Oh, glad I can still dazzle you once in a while.

Ashley: Yeah. I mean, as far as picnics go, I will always remember it. A lovely and sweet moment in nature capped off by an offer to fund my very own empire. Please, would you stop being so coy and just tell me what you’re after? Because I’m dying to know.

[ Can opens ]

Billy: Aww, yes. My favorite — popcorn. You remembered.

Chelsea: And you brought my favorite seltzer.

Billy: That’s right. You know, connor picked the wrong night to go help the newmans decorate their tree. Thank you.

Chelsea: Yeah, I’m sure victor and nikki are thrilled to have so many grandchildren around them, but connor’s going to be bummed. He loves movie night.

Billy: Alright, well, we’ll wrangle him next time. So what are we watching?

Chelsea: I have it all cued up. A holiday classic.

Billy: “It’s a wonderful life.” Huh.

Chelsea: Yeah. Why? You don’t like it?

Billy: No, I mean, I like it, of course. Who doesn’t like this movie? It’s just, you know, with everything that you’ve been going through, it’s, uh…

Chelsea: I considered that. Regarding the darker scenes, I mean, I lived it. I’m working through it. I think I can handle a movie about it.

Billy: Okay.

Lily: So, devon and I ran the numbers, did some analysis of our own, and we came to realize this is going to be a very profitable long-term venture.

Daniel: Does that mean what I think it means?

Devon: It means that you can consider yourself hired because we are giving the green light to project omega-sphere.

Lily: Congratulations, and welcome to the team.

Devon: Yes, sir.

Daniel: Thank you.

Devon: Yeah, man.

Daniel: Thank you.

Devon: Of course.

Lily: Yes, of course. Thank you for pitching it to us.

Daniel: [ Sighs ] I can’t believe you guys made your decision so fast.

Devon: Well, when a project this big comes to your door, you got to give it all your attention.

Lily: So we’ll have a contract for you in the next day or two.

Daniel: Great, great. Well, I can’t wait to get started. What’s the next step?

Lily: Well, we’ll work with you on development.

Devon: Do you already have people in mind that you want to hire to help develop the platforming games?

Daniel: Mm-hmm, yeah, I’ve spoken with a few tech guys who sound interested. Now that I know that the project’s a go, I can bring in a primary developer, someone to head up the creative team.

Devon: So you don’t have anybody picked out yet, though?

Daniel: Well, experienced game designers and managers are not going to make a deal on a “maybe.” Until I knew that I had a contract signed and, you know, i know my budget, I was in no position to make any kind of promises to anyone.

Lily: Yeah, no, no, no, no. I think that you’re being very prudent on how you’ve approached people. So take your time. I mean, we want this to be right.

Devon: Yeah, of course. I don’t think you should rush anything. I just figured you ought to be ready to roll.

Daniel: I’m still on track. You know, I’m determined now more than ever to make this dream a reality. I’ll find the team. You don’t have to worry.

Devon: Okay.

Daniel: You’re not already regretting saying yes, are you? With downy infusions,

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Kyle: It was the year my mom took me to live in canada. I was sad that I couldn’t be here with dad and the rest of the family. I sent them this ornament so they’d remember me and I could be here in spirit.

Summer: Aww, that’s so sweet.

Traci: [ Gasps ] Well, look who’s home from his trip.

Jack: Kyle.

Kyle: Hey, dad. Traci.

Jack: So, how did the meeting go? Did you get the issue straightened out with the fabric house?

Kyle: Yeah, we had to make some compromises, but, by the end, everyone was comfortable. No problems to speak of.

Jack: Good.

Traci: Oh, the tree is gorgeous, summer. You’ve done a fabulous job decorating.

Summer: Oh, thank you. We just have to put up all of your special abbott-family ornaments before we can declare it completely finished.

Traci: Well, I love going through the ornaments every year.

Jack: It’s a wonderful tradition. So full of memories.

Traci: Kyle, I know that this is going to be an extra difficult year for you, your mother having to leave town because of that man, jeremy stark, and it is just breaking my heart, watching you and summer trying to explain to little harrison where his dee dee went.

Summer: That has been rough.

Kyle: Especially knowing she might never come back.

Summer: Not that we’ve told harrison that.

Jack: We won’T. He needs all the reassurance we can give him.

Traci: Well, it sort of feels like our traditions are more important than ever this year, bringing the joy of the season to that precious little boy any way we can. You know, and it’s something that we all need. That and, I don’t know, a christmas miracle or two.

[ Traci and summer chuckle ]

Kyle: Amen.

Traci: So, I am very excited to go through the box of ornaments.

Summer: But first, who wants some eggnog?

Kyle: Oh. Me.

Jack: Oh, I’m definitely in. Trimming the tree is thirsty work.

Summer: Okay, so four eggnogs? Alright, coming right up.

Traci: You know what? I’ll give you a hand.

Jack: So?

Kyle: We’re going to need more than hope for a christmas miracle to end this threat to my mom.

Jack: [ Sighs ]

Billy: [ Chuckles ]

Lily: No, daniel, don’t worry. Devon and I are fully committed to helping you realize your vision.

Devon: Absolutely. Nothing has changed.

Daniel: Good. Good.

Devon: Yeah. And we understand, too, that building an entire gaming division from the ground up is a huge undertaking for the company. So we want to take our time and do things the right way.

Daniel: Well, I mean, given the level of competition out there and the risks inherent with any big launch, I can assure you that is exactly what I’m going to do, down to the last detail. Every aspect of this platform has to be seamlessly connected. If one area is weak, the whole thing falls apart. It’s unacceptable. Our flagship game isn’t just a way to spend time. It’s about giving people a believable and exciting world that’s immersive and meaningful, somewhere they can have fun and, at the same time, tackle some of life’s bigger questions, where they can face their fears, and learn to find inspiration and purpose.

Lily: I think that’s what i love most about it.

Daniel: And, listen, since we’re discussing timetable, i want to make a formal announcement in march. Let the world know what’s in store.

Devon: Which is in three months, man. Don’t you think that’s a little unrealistic? Smooth dark chocolate, refreshing peppermint,

Daniel: I promise you, I can get far enough along to announce by march.

Devon: Well, I don’t know how you figure that when you don’t have a team put together yet. We don’t have to rush anything, either. You just said yourself that if any part of the omega-sphere isn’t operating at the highest level, then the whole experience falls short, right?

Daniel: Mm-hmm, that’s true. But I’m going to be as honest and as transparent as I can with you guys for this entire process. If I think that there’s going to be a problem, I’m not going to hesitate to share it with you, because invested as I am in this project, I’m not going to lose sight of what’s at stake for all of us.

Devon: Well, I’m glad to hear that, but still.

Daniel: I realize that I’ve set an ambitious timeline, but I have identified the elements I need, and, I promise you, it’s all going to come together.

Lily: Look, let’s just leave it here, right, and just know that devon and I give you our full support to get whatever talent you need.

Devon: We do. Just keep us abreast on your progress.

Daniel: Done.

Devon: Thank you very much. On that note, I’m gonna take off. I need to get back to dominic.

Lily: How are things going on that front?

Devon: They’re going well. He’s got two little teeth coming in, so it’s fun times.

Daniel: You have to be excited for christmas. I mean, experiencing that magic through a child’s eyes, there’s nothing quite like it.

Lily: I know, and now that he’s older, he can appreciate it more.

Devon: I know, I know. I can’t wait for him to make some real memories.

Lily: Well, give me a kiss for me.

Devon: I will do that for sure. And, daniel, congratulations again, man. I look forward to us all working together.

Daniel: Oh, thanks, man. Me, too.

Devon: Alright, take it easy.

Lily: Bye. Um, I should get going, too, but I just want to say I’m so happy that you’re back in town and that devon and I can help make your dream come true.

Daniel: Thank you for trusting me to make this happen. I won’t let you down.

Tucker: Both gestures were from the heart — the picnic and the offer to help you realize your potential.

Ashley: I see.

Tucker: Just wanted to spend some time with you alone in a beautiful setting, and I would gladly help you build your own business separate from jabot. Kind of the way you did when you decamped to paris years ago.

Ashley: Mm. You heard about that?

Tucker: Mm-hmm. I was impressed by it. And with no one to stop you, you were really on the verge of great things. I was disappointed when you closed up shop and merged with jabot.

Ashley: That’s why you came, right? That’s why you’re here? You don’t really want jabot, but you just want to convince me to leave jabot? Or is it maybe a misguided attempt to protect me before you decide to pounce on my family’s business?

Tucker: Boy, you know what’d be nice? If, for once, you just took me at my word. But… I guess I knew that earning your trust was going to take time and patience.

Ashley: And then some.

Tucker: My only interest is you, ashley. Your happiness. I’m simply asking you to expand your idea of what that might look like and imagine a future, a bright future if you were on your own.

Ashley: Okay, settle down. I mean, really, jabot’s in our blood, you know, it’s part of our family. It’s part of me. It’s why I came back from europe.

Tucker: Let jack be the legacy, then. You’re the only abbott with the drive to be a maverick like your father was. And you have so much talent and expertise, I think you should go on your own.

Ashley: Then why do I need you?

Tucker: You don’T.

[ Scoffs, sighs ] Just know that you know how good we are together.

Ashley: Okay, well, I guess it’s time for me to go home. And I do want to thank you because it was a lovely and very surprising day. Thank you.

Jack: Oh, boy. Luan gave me this ornament our first christmas together. You know what? I’m going to give this to allie when she comes home. Tell her the history and invite her to hang it on the tree herself.

Traci: Oh, jack, a surprise from a grandmother she never knew. That’s just magical.

Jack: Despite everything that’s going on, I am determined to make this a magical first christmas for the newest abbotts among us.

Kyle: Mm-hmm.

Traci: Summer, are you sure that you brought all of the boxes down from the attic?

Summer: I thought I did. Are we missing something?

Traci: I can’t find my favorite ornament. It’s little silver ice skates. Katherine gave it to me when I was 6, and it was in a box that had a blue label along with the star that goes on the top of the tree.

Summer: Want me to go check?

Traci: Oh, no, no. You know, I think I might know right where it is. I will go get it, and I’ll be right back.

[ Chuckles ]

Jack: So, how did things go at the cabin with your mother?

Kyle: She’s settled in. There’s plenty of food, firewood, and things to keep her occupied.

Jack: Oh, boy, this has got to be especially difficult for diane. She’s hiding from the world yet again.

Kyle: My mother was alone for so long, spent so many holidays by herself, and now she’s missing her first christmas with harrison. I could tell she’s trying to stay strong, but I know it’s crushing her.

Summer: [ Sighs ] I feel like I should apologize again for my mom creating all of this chaos. I mean, she lured this dangerous man to town by claiming that diane turned him into the feds without even knowing that that was true. This man could resort to violence. We have no idea. I still think that we should go to the police.

Jack: Listen, stark has been very careful about not breaking the law since he’s been in town. Getting law enforcement involved, I think it’s a mistake. It would only bring more attention on diane. No, kyle and I have a plan, and we are going to see it through. Did you know some of your detergent’s fragrance

Traci: Well, this tree is magnificent.

Summer: It really is.

Traci: I have set aside some ornaments for ashley and for allie. When they get home, they can hang them.

Kyle: And the star belongs to harrison.

Jack: Absolutely.

Traci: I just can’t wait to see that, him up on your shoulders, putting the star on the tippity-top.

Kyle: That’s one of those moments I’m going to treasure.

Traci: Well, listen, as much fun as this has been, until someone else gets home, I think I’m going to go have some drinks with a friend.

Summer: Oh, how fun.

Traci: Oh, I will. Thank you.

Kyle: Here, let me help you.

Traci: Oh, thanks. And, kyle?

Kyle: Mm-hmm?

Traci: Look, for what it’s worth, diane is absolutely devoted to you and to harrison. And she is a fighter. And she has so much to fight for. So I don’t know how, but I just have this feeling that somehow everything is going to work out alright.

Kyle: I appreciate your optimism and the kind words about my mother.

Traci: Alright. Mwah. See you later. Oh.

Summer: [ Sighs ]

Jack: So I think that’s our cue now.

[ Door closes ]

Kyle: I’ll be back soon.

Summer: Please be careful. That goes for you, too.

Jack: Let’s go.

Both: For auld lang syne, my dear

for auld lang syne

we’ll take a cup of kindness yet

for auld lang syne

Chelsea: Wow, I’m really happy connor’s not here.

Billy: Yeah?

Chelsea: He used to love to make fun of me when I would sing in the car.

Billy: That’s good. You should keep doing that.

Chelsea: Tormenting my child’s eardrums?

Billy: That and singing out loud. It’s good for you.

Chelsea: Okay. I will. You know, the world had sort of faded to gray, and it feels like I’m starting to see color again, little by little.

Billy: Yeah, I snuck a couple little glances at you during the movie just to make sure you were okay.

Chelsea: Yeah, I mean, some scenes were difficult to watch, but, ultimately, it’s a story about someone who comes to realize the true value of their life, what a gift it is, what they mean to other people, something I’m feeling really strongly these days. So to answer your question, yeah, I’m okay.

Summer: Mom, you were fired. What are you doing here?

Phyllis: [ Clears throat ] I’m emptying out my office, summer. If you think I’m going to steal something, have security follow me out.

Summer: [ Sighs ] I’m disappointed that it’s come to this, but it has.

Phyllis: You say that like you had nothing to do with it, that my firing had something to do with a natural disaster or something.

Summer: Well, I didn’t really have much say in your decision to bring diane’s recently paroled ex to genoa city, did I?

Phyllis: Okay, well, that was what I did in my personal time. I mean, is it even legal to get fired for something you do in your personal life?

Summer: First of all, yes, it is. It’s called a morality clause. It’s in pretty much every employment contract. And, secondly, mom, you were repeatedly warned that if the conflict with diane continued, that you would be let go.

Phyllis: Well, we weren’t fighting in the office. In fact, I did my best to avoid her.

Summer: But you were scheming with nikki and ashley all the while to drive her out of town.

Phyllis: Yeah, but we never did that on marchetti property, so I played by your rules.

Summer: I am so sick of arguing about this. I’m really hoping, now that you’re not with marchetti anymore, that maybe eventually we can go back to being a family again.

Phyllis: Are you serious? You fired me as an act of solidarity with diane jenkins. You want me to get over it and just move on?

Jack: [ Exhales sharply ]

Jeremy: Well, look who’s here. So serious. Oh, please, come in. I heard your mom left town again. Oh, what a shame.

Kyle: Hey, don’t look so smug about it.

Jack: Hey, simmer down. That’s not going to help us at all. Did you know if you turn to cold with tide

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Kyle: How my mother ever allowed herself to get involved with a guy like you, I will never understand.

Jeremy: I wouldn’t expect you to.

Jack: Look, diane got involved in a lot of things in L.A. We didn’t know about. We certainly didn’t expect to be involved in this.

Kyle: Well, you don’t have to worry about it now. She’s gone. Whatever the truth is about what happened between you, you scared her enough where she ran out on us without as much as a goodbye.

Jack: I told you not to do this. This is taking us farther away from why we’re here.

Jeremy: Which is?

Jack: We just want to talk. Look, ever since you came to town, you have been very careful about not breaking the law. You’re too smart for that. Well, I am smart enough to get the message. You apparently can elude security at your will, and you are determined to settle whatever score you have with diane. Diane is gone to. God knows where.

Jeremy: [ Chuckles ] How convenient.

Jack: Kyle and I had nothing to do with any of your business dealings with diane. We thought she was dead. There is nothing for you here now.

Jeremy: You wouldn’t happen to have stashed her away somewhere until I leave, would you?

Kyle: Hey, it is almost christmas, and my son is in tears, wondering why his grandmother isn’t there, and I have to figure out a way to explain to him when or even if we will ever see her.

Jack: Clearly, this is affecting my family. I would like to straighten this out now. Look, I offered you money before. You turned me down. Now that diane is out of the picture, we are as close as you are going to get to being reimbursed. So let’s work this out. You can go about your business, and we can get back to our lives in peace.

Jeremy: Hm. No promises. But… I’ll consider it.

Summer: I know that it’s going to take time for you to move on.

Phyllis: You know, you talk about being one big, happy family without any irony in your voice at all. It’s truly fantastic. You know, I sold my hotel so I could work with you.

Summer: But it wasn’t really about working together, and you know it.

Phyllis: All I wanted to do was protect you and support you. That’s all I wanted to do, summer. Yeah, it got messy. But something you should know is your hands get messy when you’re a mom and you’re trying to protect the people you love. And that’s what I was trying to do. And contrary to diane’s belief, no, no, it wasn’t about some petty resentment that I had toward her and her getting close to the abbotts and you and jack.

Summer: Mom, don’t try to pretend that that doesn’t bother you.

Phyllis: It bothers me because she’s trying to peddle some sanitized version of her life in los angeles, and she’s lying and I know she’s lying. I’ll never trust her.

Summer: Okay, well, not everyone despises her as much as you do.

Phyllis: Okay, you know what? You know what? That’s, um… yeah, kyle doesn’t despise her. He wants to believe her lies because it’s his mom, so I get it. But it leaves him susceptible to everything that she’s doing. She is lying, one lie after the other, and I’ve exposed everything, but nobody seems to care. And finally she was caught, and what did she do? Huh? She ran. That’s what she did. But she’s mother of the year, isn’t she?

Summer: I didn’t trust her, either. I defended you. But I’m sorry. I can’t justify you lying about kyle’s mom to a convicted criminal to get him to come after her. You put us all in danger, harrison included. And not only that, but you pitted me against my husband. You hurt me, mom. You betrayed me. Because your sole focus was driving diane away. That is why I fired you. This is on you.

Billy: [ Sighs ]

Chelsea: Well, thanks for spending this time with me.

Billy: No need to thank me. I had a good time.

Chelsea: Yeah, me, too. I think christmas is going to be a lot more meaningful this year, considering everything I’ve been through. Oh, and I have a gift for johnny. I haven’t wrapped it yet, but I will give it to you next time I see you. I know my last one was not a great idea.

Billy: Yeah, the baby blanket.

Chelsea: This one will be better.

[ Chuckles ] And you and victoria, you can decide the appropriate time to give it to him.

Billy: Okay.

Chelsea: And if it’s okay with you guys, I’m hoping the boys, johnny and connor, can spend some time together over the holidays.

Billy: Yeah, we’ll see if we can make that work. You know, I’ll talk to victoria about it.

Chelsea: I apologized to her earlier, the way I apologized to you. Seemed to go well, all things considered.

Billy: Good to know.

[ Knock on door ]

Chelsea: I’m hoping that will make victoria more amenable. You know, the boys have a great bond.

Billy: Mm.

Chelsea: I’m hoping we can encourage it. Hi, I’m angela.

Adam: Hi. I hope this isn’t a bad time. I just brought some gifts for you and for, um, connor. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to interrupt.

Billy: It’s okay. Just about to head out. Well [Clears throat] Thank you very much. I had a lovely time. And, of course, I’ll see you soon. Plenty of more classic movies to watch.

Chelsea: I’ll be sure to stock up on the popcorn.

Billy: Let me know if you need anything, okay?

Chelsea: Thanks.

Billy: Okay.

Chelsea: Bye.

Billy: Bye. Hey.

Adam: I’m still waiting on a few things for connor, but I figured I would get these to you.

Chelsea: Aww, that’s nice. I’ll be sure to put these out for him.

Adam: Yeah, whatever works.

Chelsea: Oh, I’m very excited for you to see the gift he’s making for you. That kid is creative.

Adam: Oh, I can’t wait. As long as I’m here, I figured that we could just discuss the holidays. I assume that you want to do something low-key and avoid the big newman family gathering.

Chelsea: Actually, if it’s okay with you, I’d like to go. I just saw sharon earlier, and she convinced me it’s time to face the world, even the difficult parts. I have to start trying to live a normal life again.

Phyllis: [ Exhales sharply ]

Tucker: Looks like someone’s having a hell of a day.

Phyllis: Who asked you?

Tucker: No one. It was a comment, not a reply. And I withdraw. Word to the wise — stop fighting the world so hard. The more at peace you are, the more things go your way.

Phyllis: Thanks for that.

Daniel: Mom.

Phyllis: Hey, baby.

Daniel: Hey.

Phyllis: Hey. Oh, my goodness. I’m so glad I ran into you. I’m so glad.

Daniel: You’re smiling so hard, it looks like it hurts. What’s up?

Phyllis: Yeah. Um, hey, let’s go.

Daniel: Talk to me.

Phyllis: Um, okay, well, uh…

[ Sighs ] I’m not working at marchetti anymore.

Daniel: Whoa, whoa. What? Why?

Phyllis: You know, summer and I, we mutually agreed we just have different visions.

Daniel: Uh-huh. Okay. What’s the real story?

Phyllis: Uh, does it matter? I mean, it’s all good. Anyway, the worst part about it is I did so much work. I created the entire division and someone’s just going to jump in and just make it succeed.

Daniel: So you’re free and clear?

Phyllis: Yeah. Thanks. I mean, that is the positive spin.

Daniel: Then come work with me.

Lily: Hi.

Billy: Hi. You got here fast. Do you want a coffee or tea or something?

Lily: Maybe in a minute. Should we sit?

Billy: Yeah.

Lily: Okay.

Billy: [ Clears throat ]

Lily: How’s chelsea doing?

Billy: She’s good. She’s getting stronger every day.

Lily: Good. Sounds positive.

Billy: Yeah, I think so.

Lily: You seemed a little off when I came in. Did something happen?

Billy: Adam happened. He showed up at chelsea’s door, and he oozes misery. And I just don’t think that that’s good for her right now.

Lily: Well, it kind of seems like you think you’re the only one who knows what’s good for her right now.

Kyle: I couldn’t get a read on stark. Could you?

Jack: Like all good liars, he’s very opaque, though I must say, your performance was very believable.

Kyle: That’s because my hatred for him is real. Question is, did he buy it?

[ Footsteps approaching ]

Summer: Please tell me it’s done.

Jack: We did everything we could. Now we wait.

Ashley: Hi. Kyle, you’re back from your business trip. How was it?

Kyle: Uh, g-good. Productive.

Summer: What do you think about the tree?

Ashley: Wow. Did you do that?

Summer: Most of it.

Ashley: Beautiful. You did a fantastic job.

Summer: Thank you. I enjoyed doing it.

Ashley: Okay, so you all got very quiet when I came in. Anybody want to tell me what’s going on?

Skin your face will envy?

Daniel: It is official, as of today. Chancellor-winters will be launching my new gaming platform.

Phyllis: What?

Daniel: Mm-hmm.

Phyllis: This is amazing. Congratulations.

Daniel: Thank you. Yeah, I’m just a little excited.

Phyllis: Yeah. Oh, my gosh. Tell me everything.

Daniel: It’s not, you know, just gaming as most people know it. I mean, this is a complex multiverse, and it doesn’t isolate. It expands. And it deals with people’s, like, hopes and their fears and their dreams.

Phyllis: Wow. That’s very cutting edge.

Daniel: Uh-huh. I know. I got a few coders that I’d like to hire. You know, they can get started on the nitty-gritty. But you know what I need? What I need is a heavy hitter. I need someone senior that can come in, they can build, they can manage the team of designers, all the tech people. I need someone I can trust, someone who can see to the day-to-day stuff while I’m staying focused on the big picture. Someone like you.

Phyllis: I love that, because, you know, your sister doesn’t seem to trust me, so…

Daniel: Well, I don’t agree with her. I see things differently. Look, you are an avid gamer. You’re also a hacker from back in the day.

Phyllis: Shh.

Daniel: You love this world. You know the languages inside and out. I mean, this makes sense. I would love for you to join me on this.

Billy: You know, you almost sounded a little…

Lily: Hostile? I mean, maybe so. I just — I don’t feel like i know at all what’s going on inside your head these days.

Billy: Because you have a problem with how much time I’m spending with chelsea.

Lily: No, billy, like I said, this is not just about chelsea, and this is way too big for us to ignore. So if you want to work on this relationship, if you still care about it —

Billy: Lily, yes, of course i do.

Lily: Well, then I think that we need help. I think that we should go to couple’s counseling.

Billy: Okay, what I hear you saying is that you think I’m heading off the rails again.

Lily: No, no. This is not about you. This is about us. And this is really, really important to me. And I don’t feel confident that we can handle this on our own.

Billy: Okay. Yes, let’s do that. Let’s, um… let’s set something up for after the holidays.

Lily: Thank you.

Jack: The only thing we are up to is trimming the tree and trying to engender some holiday spirit.

Kyle: We left some more amounts for you to hang.

Summer: Yeah, traci has them in this box over here.

Ashley: Oh, well, how sweet. Well, okay, then. I guess it’s been a long day. I’m going to go upstairs and take a bath.

Jack: [ Sighs ]

Summer: How did things go with stark?

Jack: He said he would consider my offer.

Kyle: There’s no telling how long he will drag this out for.

Summer: Or if we could even trust him.

Kyle: I’m thinking about going back up to the cabin so my mom doesn’t feel so abandoned tomorrow.

Summer: On christmas eve?

Jack: Wait, kyle, I know you want to do this for diane, but I think that’s risky.

Jeremy: I still have business here genoa city. No, I have some stuff here I need to take care of on my own.

Kyle: I’ll be careful to fly under the radar. Stark won’t have a clue.

Jack: You hope.

Summer: Kyle, I really wish you would reconsider.

Kyle: You didn’t see the tears in my mother’s eyes when i said goodbye to her earlier. I can’t stand the thought of her being up there alone, not on christmas.

Summer: [ Sighs ]

Kyle: [ Sighs ]

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Victor: That’s up to adam, you know? He’s the one who turned his back on us. If he wants to be back in the fold, then let him make the move.

Tessa: Well, we’re meeting with a pregnant woman after new year’s to discuss the possibility of adoption.

Sharon: Wow, really? That’s amazing.

Daniel: Dad?

Danny: Merry christmas, son. [ Chuckles ]

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Phyllis: Summer.

Summer, stop. Okay? So, I want to know what you think. Give me an answer. Jack laid down the hammer. He thinks I should be fired. But then you got into the elevator. What do you think?

Summer: I’m here to pick up my take-out and then go back to the office. You really didn’t need to follow me here.

[ Sighs ]

Phyllis: Ugh.

Summer: I don’t want to discuss this in public.

Phyllis: I do.

Summer: I am telling you, mom, this can wait until I get back to the office.

Phyllis: No. I’m sorry. It cannot. So, jack wants me fired, but he’s leaving it up to you and kyle. What do you think? Are you firing me?

Sharon: Where did connor run off to?

Chelsea: Oh, uh, he went to chancellor park to play soccer with a friend.

Sharon: Soccer? Really? In this cold weather?

Chelsea: Oh. Yeah. That boy would play in 10 feet of snow if he could.

Sharon: And why didn’t you go to the park with him? I mean, despite it’s a cold day, but it’s a beautiful day. Wouldn’t it be nice to get out and get some fresh air? Chelsea, what’s going on? Why do you look so uncomfortable?

Chelsea: I’m not uncomfortable. I’m fine. Really. Okay, maybe that’s not truthful. Being out in the world again just feels very strange for me, you know? Even though I wasn’t in that hospital for very long, everything seems new and very, um, intimidating.

Sharon: That’s understandable.

Chelsea: I mean, crimson lights is the only place I feel safe venturing out to because it’s so close to my apartment. I mean, I know that sounds so silly, but it — everything else just feels terrifying.

Sharon: And that’s what made you feel anxious?

Chelsea: [ Inhales deeply ] It’s ridiculous, isn’t it?

Sharon: No, no, not at all. I’m — I’m glad that you feel comfortable and safe up in your apartment and down here in the coffeehouse, but it might be time for you to take a step or two outside of your comfort zone.

Chelsea: I know. You’re right. I mean, I’ve got errands to run, and I keep just pushing them off or asking billy or adam to help me. That’s not fair to them. And it’s not fair to connor that he can’t spend the day at the park with his mom.

Sharon: So, take that step. You can do it.

Chelsea: It just feels like walking out those doors right now would be taking on the entire world. And I’m just not sure I’m ready for that step.

Nikki: So, we have a lot of things we have to take care of while victoria’s out of town. We have some important meetings, and we’re also expecting some proposals.

Nick: Well, the proposals are time-sensitive, so I will work on those. That will expedite the process. Then you can focus on the bigger picture, which is running the business while vick’s gone.

Nikki: Actually, I thought i would handle the proposals and you can take the lead at the meetings.

Nick: Mom, you’re the co-ceo. Why would you want me to run the meetings?

Nikki: Because I think it would be good for the company for you to demonstrate some leadership.

Nick: Huh. You’re not suggesting that I be co-ceo or even ceo of newman, right?

Nikki: Oh, no, not at all. Victoria is doing a wonderful job. Victor and I have no plans to replace your sister or me.

Nick: Alright. That’s good to know.

Nikki: I mean, down the line, I would love to see you take over my position. But right now, I’m happy watching my children step up and shine the way I know they can. With the exception of your personal life.

Nick: [ Chuckles ] Skin your face will envy?

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Nikki: Mom, personal lives are personal for a reason. That’s why this topic is not up for discussion.

Nikki: Your father is quite concerned about your involvement with sally.

Nick: Oh, I know. He hasn’t held back at all.

Nikki: Well, it’s about more than just his opinion of her. He’s worried that the tension between you and your brother could be made even worse.

Nick: I’m not gonna waste my life worrying about what adam thinks. If we didn’t have conflict over this, we’d find something else, mom, because that is the nature of our relationship.

Nikki: And I agree that maybe the two of you will never get along. Let’s keep the focus on sally for now. It doesn’t sound like you read the dossier that your father gave to you about her. If you had, you would learn that she faked a terminal illness.

Nick: Yeah, I heard about that.

Nikki: Well, good, ’cause i didn’t want to be the one to break it to you. But now that you know, do you really want to bring another ashland locke into the family?

Sharon: I think it would be a great idea for you to start venturing out. You know? After everything you’ve been through. Just think of how differently you’ll see the world now.

Chelsea: How so?

Sharon: The negative lens that you’ve been seeing through has shifted. Just think how refreshing it will be to see the world in a whole new light — less drab, hostile, hurtful.

Chelsea: That does sound nice.

Sharon: Well, of course not if you’re not ready. You know, it’s also important that you take things at your own pace and continue to consult with your therapist about everything every step of the way.

Chelsea: Yeah, dr. Malone agrees with you. She says I need to start re-engaging with the world, but slowly. You know, it’s like the errands. She wants me to take it step by step, with an end point in mind.

Sharon: That sounds like a good plan.

Chelsea: I’m trying to be more careful and deliberate instead of impulsive and reckless. You know? I’ve had all of these conversations, you know, making amends, and, quite frankly, they’ve been brutal, but also really helpful because it’s helped me reflect on the choices I’ve made so hopefully I can make better choices going forward.

Sharon: I’m so proud of you and the progress you’re making.

Chelsea: Well, saying these things out loud, facing the people I’ve hurt, facing my own shame, it helps me to stop letting the shame control me.

Sharon: See? This is why I got my degree in psychology. It is just so rewarding to see people escape their demons and start blossoming and flourishing, like you are now.

Chelsea: Well, before I do that, I think the universe wants me to finish making amends to all the people I’ve wronged.

Phyllis: Okay, yeah, i brought jeremy stark into town. So what? But, uh, I should get some credit because, um, when he asked me to help him find diane, what did I do? I didn’t tell him. I didn’t tell him anything about diane. I stopped right there. I shot him down.

Summer: At this point, mom, that counts for very little.

Phyllis: I mean, what is this? What has happened to us? My own daughter doesn’t believe me. For the last time, this is not my responsibility. This is what diane did. I didn’t do it. Nikki didn’t do it. Ashley didn’t do it. No one did it but diane.

Summer: Diane wouldn’t even be on stark’s radar right now if it wasn’t for you.

Phyllis: And stark wouldn’t even be here if it wasn’t for diane. And what she did in los angeles when she was lying to everybody, pretending she was dead — come on. This is her responsibility. She takes no accountability. And now she’s paying the price.

Summer: Yes, but everyone has a past, present company included. So, by your logic, does nobody deserve a second chance? Where would that leave either of us, hmm?

Phyllis: Okay. Where is this coming from? This is not how you feel about me, summer. You’re just taking jack’s lead, when he was rattling off my past history and using it against me.

Summer: Actually, I have defended you to jack so many times, earlier today included, but you make that really difficult.

Phyllis: You could say what you want, go ahead and claim what you want, but you haven’t trusted diane from the minute she arrived in town.

Nick: How can you even think about comparing sally and ashland? They’re nothing alike, mom.

Nikki: When sally was still in los angeles, she told everybody she was dying so she could manipulate them, just like ashland.

Nick: We have all done things in our life we are not proud of. But I know sally is not the same person she was in L.A. She’s worked very hard to make some changes in her life. And unlike ashland, sally has learned from her mistakes, and she’s determined to do things the right way.

Nikki: She tried to ruin summer’s life. Summer and kyle almost didn’t find their way back to each other because of what sally did.

Nick: But they did. And that trip to milan turned out to be one of the best things to ever happen to summer’s life. Now, as summer’s father, obviously I don’t condone what sally did to her. But I can see both sides, and I’ve made peace with it.

Nikki: I am so disappointed to hear you say that.

Nick: Well, mom, I’m sorry you and dad don’t agree with this, but whoever I choose to spend my time with is nobody’s business but my own.

Nikki: And I understand that. But aren’t you the least bit concerned about this might affect your relationship with summer?

Nick: No, because summer loves me and eventually she’s gonna see that I’m happy and that’s gonna be the only thing that matters to her.

Sally: Sorry. Am I interrupting something? Who says you have to spend more on skincare I’ve got the n, it’s just my

Sally: Well [Clears throat] Seems like I just walked in on something pretty intense.

Nick: Nah, it’s just my family, as usual, making their opinions known.

Sally: Anything I should be concerned about?

Nick: No. So, how’d I get so lucky? To what do I owe this surprise?

Sally: Well, I need some of that newman business savvy. I’ve got the numbers on my new business plan, so I was hoping maybe you could take a look and share some of your expertise.

Nick: See what you got. Hmm. I like what I see… on the tablet.

Sally: Really?

Nick: Yeah. I mean, it’s great. If I were you, I would bump up the budget just to allow for any variables that you may not have considered. This includes any tax liabilities or expendables. It’ll also give you some wiggle room in case you run into any supply-chain issues or price increases due to market fluctuations. But, I mean, it’s great. I admire your attention to detail.

Sally: Wow. That sounds great.

Nick: [ Chuckles ] I love the smile, but what’s it for?

Sally: Well, I don’t want to cross any lines, but you are very sexy when you talk all business-Y.

[ Chuckles ]

Victoria: Hi.

Sharon: Your usual, I assume?

Victoria: Yes. Thank you.

Sharon: Okay. It’ll be coming right out.

Victoria: Great. Hello, chelsea. How’s everything going?

Chelsea: Um, I’m just taking it one day at a time, trying to tackle some new challenges while also dealing with some past issues. You know, it’s a process.

Victoria: Good for you.

Chelsea: Thank you. Uh, I was wondering if I could take a moment of your time.

Victoria: Oh, actually, I’m — I’m meeting my car that’s taking me to the airport. I’m leaving on a business trip.

Chelsea: Oh. I understand. Well, maybe we can talk when you get back.

Victoria: Chelsea. Uh…on second thought, I-I do have a few minutes.

Phyllis: This has nothing to do with my feelings about diane.

Phyllis: It has everything to do about your feelings of diane. You must have seen how diane has affected your husband. Come on. She left him when he was a little boy. She broke his heart.

Summer: That’s not the point.

Phyllis: It is the point. It’s inevitable she’ll do it again, or she will be driven out of town or — oh, I didn’t ordered that, but thank you.

[ Chuckles ]

Adam: Hey, if your conversation’s a private one, you might want to consider keeping it down.

Phyllis: Okay.

Summer: [ Scoffs ]

Phyllis: Thanks.

[ Quietly ] What I was saying is

[Loudly] Why should I be punished when the inevitable is going to happen?

Summer: Okay, stop! Just stop! Have you ever considered that there might be more at play here than what you know? -Hi, dr. Rick. It’s julie. -[ Gasps ] That’s me. So, what is this about?

Chelsea: Uh, have a seat.

Chelsea: Uh, have a seat. Can I get you anything to drink or…

Victoria: Uh, no, thank you. Like I said before, I’m in a bit of a tight schedule. So, what is this about?

Chelsea: Um…okay. Uh, I asked you to come here so I could make amends. And I’m hoping you’ll be willing to hear me out. Victoria, I owe you an apology. And it’s long overdue.

Victoria: An apology? For what?

Chelsea: Well [Chuckles] I mean, it all started in myanmar. What I did to billy, obviously, was…horribly wrong. Uh, and I acknowledged that earlier, and I apologized to him. But the way I came to genoa city… I tried to destroy your marriage. And it was shameful and unacceptable.

Victoria: I don’t disagree with that. But it was a long time ago.

Chelsea: And more recently. The way I disrupted your family life with johnny. I was so insistent on telling him the truth that I was his biological mother, and I know it caused a lot of stress for you. It was very selfish of me. And I want you to know, truly, for any pain, for any turmoil i caused…I’m sorry.

Noah: You know, that’s kind of too fancy a word to me, but it sounds cool.

Allie: It’s not.

Sharon: Hey. What’s all the excitement about?

Allie: Hey.

Noah: Oh, nothing new. It’s just my girl’s a genius. But I’ve known that since day one.

Allie: I am not a genius, noah. I have just been researching the effectiveness of maceration versus distillation in the scent extraction process. And I had a pretty big breakthrough in my research, so I’m hoping to share that with ashley and some of the other execs at jabot. I think if we alter some of our processes, we could really meaningfully increase our production rates and profit margin.

Sharon: Oh, that’s great. Um, I have no idea what you’re talking about.

Noah: Yeah, neither do I. That’s how I know it’s genius.

[ Cellphone ringing ]

Allie: Oh. It’s, uh, mariah.

Noah: Huh. My sister can’t even manage to text me, but she’s calling you. That’s cool.

Allie: Well, you know, maybe it’s about christmas, and maybe it’s none of your business.

Noah: Okay.

[ Chuckles ]

Nick: Alright. Somebody thinks I’m sexy.

Sally: [ Chuckles ]

Nick: And business talk is her thing. In that case, I want to schedule the video conference call for 8:00 A.M. Sharp. We’ll go over the budget cuts extensively. And I want your report on my desk by the end of the day. Marge! Hold all my calls!

Sally: You know [Clears throat] Actually, I think I was wrong about the whole sexy thing.

Nick: I like spending time with you…working with you… laughing and spending time with you. I already said that part.

Sally: [ Laughs ]

Nick: I like it. I know you’re a very busy woman, but if you could fit me in your schedule, maybe you could pencil me in for, like, a dinner or something.

Phyllis: Wait a second. Wait a second. What are you — what are you saying? There’s more going on here than I, uh, know about?

Summer: You know what, mom? There are many levels of emotional fallout from what you did. I mean, did you even stop to think about how many people that you would be hurting in this, how it might affect harrison to have his grandmother ran out of town, for him to lose another important person in his life? Did you think about that?

Phyllis: Oh, diane is not that important to harrison.

Summer: He adores her. He’s already asking, “how many sleeps until dee dee gets back?” Okay? And did you even stop to imagine how hard this would be on kyle? He’s away on business now, so once again he has lost the opportunity to say goodbye to his mother, thanks to you.

Phyllis: Well, not thanks to me. Thanks to diane — because she decided to leave town. She should have stuck around a while longer.

Summer: [ Scoffs ] Did you even consider what the stress of what you did would do to my marriage?

Phyllis: Kyle will not blame you for any of this.

Summer: Maybe not. But if my husband is hurting, that’s gonna change things between the two of us. You know, we’re not even talking about the fact that as long as stark is in town, we could all be targeted.

Phyllis: We’re not targeted. His sole focus is diane. But once again, where is she? Oh, she disappeared. And now we’re stuck with stark.

Summer: Oh, okay. So, you’re just pointing the finger back at her?

Phyllis: Pretty much, yeah. And by the way, I helped diane out when I told stark that i would not help him find her. I shut him down. Do you understand that? It’s over. And I told him to go to los angeles.

Summer: Okay, so, now you’re taking a step back, you’re throwing your hands in the air and claiming that you tried? Mom, you have taken zero accountability for the repercussions of your thoughtless actions. Not to mention the lives that are at stake here. People that you claim to love.

Phyllis: Oh, wow. I guess I didn’t know how high the stakes were.

Summer: You don’t even care. Do you even want to know what kyle and I are thinking?

Phyllis: Um, not really, but — but I’m afraid to ask. So be — be — be nice. What are you thinking?

Summer: Kyle and I have already discussed everything, and we both agree with jack. Your employment at marchetti will be terminated effective immediately.

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Sally: This feels good. Wonderful, in fact. You know, this whole thing is new to me, planning dates, taking things slow. I always felt like I was trying to outrun things with adam. But this…

Nick: I know what you mean. We can just enjoy the journey.

Sally: Look at us. We have all the time in the world. Except for right now. Unfortunately, I actually got a to-go order at society because i did not know where things stood between us and I — I definitely didn’t want to overstay my welcome. So, that was my way of giving myself a time limit, and i really need to go pick up my order.

Nick: Okay.

Sally: Sorry. But… I will pencil you in.

Sharon: Is allie still on the phone with mariah?

Noah: Yeah. Hopefully it’s a big surprise for me. I’m telling you, mom, allie is just…

[ Sighs ] She’s amazing. And brilliant. I’m really glad I get to spend another christmas here with the family and now with her, too. Okay, you don’t look nearly as happy as I do. Is something going on?

Sharon: I wanted to take a moment to speak with you before allie comes back.

Noah: Is something wrong?

Sharon: Audra was here earlier looking for you.

Victoria: I appreciate you making this effort to apologize. I can’t imagine how difficult that must have been for you. Especially since you and i haven’t had a particularly close relationship over the past years.

Chelsea: Yeah.

Victoria: I hope you know that I sincerely do want the best for you in your recovery. But I… I can’t help but having a few concerns.

Chelsea: You think I said all this to you because I still plan to push for a deeper relationship with johnny?

Phyllis: You’re firing me.

[ Laughs ] Wow, this is absolutely unbelievable.

Summer: I never wanted it to come to this.

Phyllis: Uh-huh. Diane — she’s not even in town, and she’s pulling the strings.

Summer: Mom, I told you what the consequences would be if this thing with diane got out of control, and you still decided to contact stark. So, I don’t know what you wanted me to do. Oh. Thank you so much.

[ Exhales sharply ] And you know what? While you’re so busy blaming diane, you’re not even taking a moment to stop and think about how you should be held accountable for your actions. I really hope that this is at least a learning experience for you. I brought in ensure max protein

Adam: Hi.

Sally: Hi.

Adam: I got to say, I’m a little surprised that you would, uh, choose to join me.

Sally: Well, you should be. I mean, I’m not afraid of running into you. I believe we came to a good and natural resolution to our relationship.

Adam: I’m glad you feel that way.

Sally: Besides, I’m just here to pick up my takeout. I would say that it is a surprise to run into you, but we seem to see each other everywhere we go, so…

Adam: Yeah.

Well, genoa city’s not that big, so it’s inevitable.

Sally: Well, you should be careful or you might lose your job if you don’t start showing up to jabot every once in a while.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] Uh, work is work. And it’ll get done.

Sally: Well, with your drive and focus, jabot’s very lucky to have you. Newman’s loss is definitely their gain.

Adam: Losing jobs at newman is a trend for the current patrons of this bar.

Sally: Ohh. Ouch. But true. Now we’re just doing our best to move on.

Adam: So, how are you spending your time these days?

Lauren: Oh!

Michael: Hey, phyllis.

Lauren: Hi.

Phyllis: Mm.

Lauren: Are you dining alone?

Phyllis: Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. Hey, uh, lauren, I wanted to let you know that your advice to just, um, you know, let diane be and move on — uh, well, that was wrong. Her level of evil has affected all of us.

Michael: Mm. [ Chuckles ] Nice to see you again, phyllis. Maybe we should, uh, have a drink together before you tear my wife to shreds.

Phyllis: And you. You — you’re hired to keep tabs on people by victor. I mean, did you not notice diane’s huge skeleton in her L.A. Closet?

Michael: I’m not sure what you’re referring to.

Phyllis: Mm! Exactly my point. I mean, because of your negligence, diane is the damsel in distress and jack is her white knight. In fact, he’s thinking of going head-to-head with jeremy stark, one of the most dangerous men i have ever met in my life.

Lauren: Uh, who’s jeremy stark?

Michael: He’s an ex-con that diane got mixed up with in los angeles and now, according to victor’s investigators, is in genoa city for seemingly nefarious purposes. Oh, wait. [ Chuckles ] So, I did actually know who the skeleton is.

Phyllis: And diane, as you say, got mixed up with him, but, um, for some reason, I’m responsible for all the problems he’s creating.

Michael: I don’t know if you remember this, but I warned you early on to let this go. I told you that the potential losses weren’t worth trying to destroy diane.

Phyllis: What? Seriously? “I told you so”? That’s all you’re gonna say to me?

Michael: I also remember telling you that this could potentially bite you in the ass, which now seems to be the case.

Noah: Yeah, I can’t say I’m surprised audra asked you about me.

Sharon: Well, actually, she spoke to one of my baristas and I kind of overheard. But don’t worry. She didn’t say anything to audra. Um, I think I see a customer who needs help. I’m gonna…

Allie: You know, I have to say I am really impressed with audra’s level of confidence and entitlement.

Noah: That’s how she’s always been.

Allie: I mean, I-I just don’t understand how she still thinks there should ever be anything between you two. You have repeatedly told her it’s over, right? And nothing has happened since then?

Noah: [ Sighs ]

Allie: Like, you can’t think of anything you might have said or — or done that could have led her on in some way, right? Or can you?

Noah: No, no, not really.

Allie: I know there’s something that you haven’t told me. What is it? Who says you have to spend more on skincare

Victoria: You’re right. I am very curious to know what your intentions are in regards to johnny.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ] Let me assure you, my sole focus right now is getting better. I am not going after johnny. I am not going to do anything that’s gonna make either one of you uncomfortable.

Victoria: Well, that’s good to hear.

Chelsea: I’ve come to realize through working with my therapist that I think I was reaching out to johnny to fill some kind of void inside. And that wasn’t fair to him. And it certainly wasn’t fair to you. You’re an amazing woman who’s done an incredible job raising this beautiful boy.

Victoria: Thank you for saying that.

Chelsea: He’s a really lucky kid. So…thank you for all you’ve done for him.

Victoria: I love johnny. I love him more than words can say. I would do anything for him. The thought of losing him… I’m glad to hear that you want what’s best for johnny because that’s all that I want.

Noah: [ Sighs ] There is something that I need to tell you.

Allie: Okay. Whatever it is, I can handle it.

Noah: Audra came to see me at the club. Now, I figured she just wanted to talk more about the miscarriage, you know, actually have a real conversation for once, now that everything’s been aired out and I’ve had time to process the whole thing.

Allie: But that’s not what she wanted?

Noah: No. No, not by a long shot. She, uh… she made it abundantly clear, with no uncertain terms, that what she really wanted was me. She still thinks there’s this undeniable spark between the two of us, and, um… before I knew what was happening, she, uh — she kissed me.

Allie: She what?

Noah: I pulled away. You know, without any hesitation, I put a stop to it, but I guess she still was able to read into the situation more than there actually was.

Allie: What was there for her to read into? Did you respond to her? Noah, did you kiss her back?

Noah: I can’t —

Allie: Even for a little bit?

Noah: I can’t be sure. I just —

Allie: Oh, so, that’s why she won’t give up?

Noah: Look, I don’t know, alright? It was confusing. It all happened really fast.

Allie: Tell me, noah. Do I need to be worried?

Noah: [ Sighs ]

Sally: Actually, I am in the process of developing a business plan for an interior design company. So I actually don’t have an overwhelming amount of free time for personal matters at the moment.

Adam: Wow. Interior design. Wow, that’s how you’re choosing to follow up running newman media.

Sally: Yeah. Chloe and I are hoping to partner with chancellor-winters and design for their hotels, their offices, their entertainment venues. Once I get my foot in the door, I have no doubt that my company will be a success.

Adam: Well, your fierce optimism never ceases to impress me. I knew it wouldn’t be long until you landed on your feet. So, I wish you nothing but good fortune and success on your new venture. And believe it or not, I hope nick brings you the happiness that you deserve.

Sally: Thank you. I, uh — I appreciate that. And, yes, um, nick and I have decided to…officially start seeing each other. But, you know, we’re — we’re going slow.

Adam: You know, please don’t go slow on my account. You know, despite everything i said, I wish you both well.

Phyllis: “I told you so”? Really? That’s all you got for me? “I told you so”? Well, that’s great. Excuse me. My work is done here. Look at this guy — adam. Look at him. You know he’s co-ceo of jabot? Did you know that? I never see him there. I haven’t once seen him there. I just see him hanging around town, skulking, hanging out at bars. Jack doesn’t fire him. No. Me? All I’m doing is trying to save the abbott family and save my daughter. That’s all I’m doing. And I get fired.

Sally: Lauren.

Lauren: Sally.

Sally: Michael.

Michael: Hey.

Sally: Good to see you. Phyllis, it’s great to run into you, as well. This actually gives me the perfect opportunity to give you a heads-up. You might want to know that you may need to step up your game. I’m sure you haven’t heard yet ’cause we’re still finalizing the details, but pretty soon i am going to be your biggest competitor.

Phyllis: What fantasy are you spinning, sally?

Sally: Oh, it’s very real. Chloe and I are launching an interior design business. We’ll probably be going head-to-head with marchetti home. How exciting is that? Well, have a good day, you all. I know I will.

Lauren: Um…to the bar.

Michael: Yeah. Bottle of scotch with two straws. Bye.

Phyllis: Oh, my god. Everyone’s lost their damn mind.

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Kyle: How my mother ever allowed herself to get involved with a guy like you, I will never understand.

Jeremy: I wouldn’t expect you to.

Jack: Look, diane got involved in a lot of things in L.A. We didn’t know about. We certainly didn’t expect to be involved in this.

Kyle: Well, you don’t have to worry about it now. She’s gone. Whatever the truth is about what happened between you, you scared her enough where she ran out on us without as much as a goodbye.

Jack: I told you not to do this. This is taking us farther away from why we’re here.

Jeremy: Which is?

Jack: We just want to talk. Look, ever since you came to town, you have been very careful about not breaking the law. You’re too smart for that. Well, I am smart enough to get the message. You apparently can elude security at your will, and you are determined to settle whatever score you have with diane. Diane is gone to. God knows where.

Jeremy: [ Chuckles ] How convenient.

Jack: Kyle and I had nothing to do with any of your business dealings with diane. We thought she was dead. There is nothing for you here now.

Jeremy: You wouldn’t happen to have stashed her away somewhere until I leave, would you?

Kyle: Hey, it is almost christmas, and my son is in tears, wondering why his grandmother isn’t there, and I have to figure out a way to explain to him when or even if we will ever see her.

Jack: Clearly, this is affecting my family. I would like to straighten this out now. Look, I offered you money before. You turned me down. Now that diane is out of the picture, we are as close as you are going to get to being reimbursed. So let’s work this out. You can go about your business, and we can get back to our lives in peace.

Jeremy: Hm. No promises. But… I’ll consider it.

Summer: I know that it’s going to take time for you to move on.

Phyllis: You know, you talk about being one big, happy family without any irony in your voice at all. It’s truly fantastic. You know, I sold my hotel so I could work with you.

Summer: But it wasn’t really about working together, and you know it.

Phyllis: All I wanted to do was protect you and support you. That’s all I wanted to do, summer. Yeah, it got messy. But something you should know is your hands get messy when you’re a mom and you’re trying to protect the people you love. And that’s what I was trying to do. And contrary to diane’s belief, no, no, it wasn’t about some petty resentment that I had toward her and her getting close to the abbotts and you and jack.

Summer: Mom, don’t try to pretend that that doesn’t bother you.

Phyllis: It bothers me because she’s trying to peddle some sanitized version of her life in los angeles, and she’s lying and I know she’s lying. I’ll never trust her.

Summer: Okay, well, not everyone despises her as much as you do.

Phyllis: Okay, you know what? You know what? That’s, um… yeah, kyle doesn’t despise her. He wants to believe her lies because it’s his mom, so I get it. But it leaves him susceptible to everything that she’s doing. She is lying, one lie after the other, and I’ve exposed everything, but nobody seems to care. And finally she was caught, and what did she do? Huh? She ran. That’s what she did. But she’s mother of the year, isn’t she?

Summer: I didn’t trust her, either. I defended you. But I’m sorry. I can’t justify you lying about kyle’s mom to a convicted criminal to get him to come after her. You put us all in danger, harrison included. And not only that, but you pitted me against my husband. You hurt me, mom. You betrayed me. Because your sole focus was driving diane away. That is why I fired you. This is on you.

Billy: [ Sighs ]

Chelsea: Well, thanks for spending this time with me.

Billy: No need to thank me. I had a good time.

Chelsea: Yeah, me, too. I think christmas is going to be a lot more meaningful this year, considering everything I’ve been through. Oh, and I have a gift for johnny. I haven’t wrapped it yet, but I will give it to you next time I see you. I know my last one was not a great idea.

Billy: Yeah, the baby blanket.

Chelsea: This one will be better.

[ Chuckles ] And you and victoria, you can decide the appropriate time to give it to him.

Billy: Okay.

Chelsea: And if it’s okay with you guys, I’m hoping the boys, johnny and connor, can spend some time together over the holidays.

Billy: Yeah, we’ll see if we can make that work. You know, I’ll talk to victoria about it.

Chelsea: I apologized to her earlier, the way I apologized to you. Seemed to go well, all things considered.

Billy: Good to know.

[ Knock on door ]

Chelsea: I’m hoping that will make victoria more amenable. You know, the boys have a great bond.

Billy: Mm.

Chelsea: I’m hoping we can encourage it. Hi, I’m angela.

Adam: Hi. I hope this isn’t a bad time. I just brought some gifts for you and for, um, connor. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to interrupt.

Billy: It’s okay. Just about to head out. Well [Clears throat] Thank you very much. I had a lovely time. And, of course, I’ll see you soon. Plenty of more classic movies to watch.

Chelsea: I’ll be sure to stock up on the popcorn.

Billy: Let me know if you need anything, okay?

Chelsea: Thanks.

Billy: Okay.

Chelsea: Bye.

Billy: Bye. Hey.

Adam: I’m still waiting on a few things for connor, but I figured I would get these to you.

Chelsea: Aww, that’s nice. I’ll be sure to put these out for him.

Adam: Yeah, whatever works.

Chelsea: Oh, I’m very excited for you to see the gift he’s making for you. That kid is creative.

Adam: Oh, I can’t wait. As long as I’m here, I figured that we could just discuss the holidays. I assume that you want to do something low-key and avoid the big newman family gathering.

Chelsea: Actually, if it’s okay with you, I’d like to go. I just saw sharon earlier, and she convinced me it’s time to face the world, even the difficult parts. I have to start trying to live a normal life again.

Phyllis: [ Exhales sharply ]

Tucker: Looks like someone’s having a hell of a day.

Phyllis: Who asked you?

Tucker: No one. It was a comment, not a reply. And I withdraw. Word to the wise — stop fighting the world so hard. The more at peace you are, the more things go your way.

Phyllis: Thanks for that.

Daniel: Mom.

Phyllis: Hey, baby.

Daniel: Hey.

Phyllis: Hey. Oh, my goodness. I’m so glad I ran into you. I’m so glad.

Daniel: You’re smiling so hard, it looks like it hurts. What’s up?

Phyllis: Yeah. Um, hey, let’s go.

Daniel: Talk to me.

Phyllis: Um, okay, well, uh…

[ Sighs ] I’m not working at marchetti anymore.

Daniel: Whoa, whoa. What? Why?

Phyllis: You know, summer and I, we mutually agreed we just have different visions.

Daniel: Uh-huh. Okay. What’s the real story?

Phyllis: Uh, does it matter? I mean, it’s all good. Anyway, the worst part about it is I did so much work. I created the entire division and someone’s just going to jump in and just make it succeed.

Daniel: So you’re free and clear?

Phyllis: Yeah. Thanks. I mean, that is the positive spin.

Daniel: Then come work with me.

Lily: Hi.

Billy: Hi. You got here fast. Do you want a coffee or tea or something?

Lily: Maybe in a minute. Should we sit?

Billy: Yeah.

Lily: Okay.

Billy: [ Clears throat ]

Lily: How’s chelsea doing?

Billy: She’s good. She’s getting stronger every day.

Lily: Good. Sounds positive.

Billy: Yeah, I think so.

Lily: You seemed a little off when I came in. Did something happen?

Billy: Adam happened. He showed up at chelsea’s door, and he oozes misery. And I just don’t think that that’s good for her right now.

Lily: Well, it kind of seems like you think you’re the only one who knows what’s good for her right now.

Kyle: I couldn’t get a read on stark. Could you?

Jack: Like all good liars, he’s very opaque, though I must say, your performance was very believable.

Kyle: That’s because my hatred for him is real. Question is, did he buy it?

[ Footsteps approaching ]

Summer: Please tell me it’s done.

Jack: We did everything we could. Now we wait.

Ashley: Hi. Kyle, you’re back from your business trip. How was it?

Kyle: Uh, g-good. Productive.

Summer: What do you think about the tree?

Ashley: Wow. Did you do that?

Summer: Most of it.

Ashley: Beautiful. You did a fantastic job.

Summer: Thank you. I enjoyed doing it.

Ashley: Okay, so you all got very quiet when I came in. Anybody want to tell me what’s going on?

Skin your face will envy?

Daniel: It is official, as of today. Chancellor-winters will be launching my new gaming platform.

Phyllis: What?

Daniel: Mm-hmm.

Phyllis: This is amazing. Congratulations.

Daniel: Thank you. Yeah, I’m just a little excited.

Phyllis: Yeah. Oh, my gosh. Tell me everything.

Daniel: It’s not, you know, just gaming as most people know it. I mean, this is a complex multiverse, and it doesn’t isolate. It expands. And it deals with people’s, like, hopes and their fears and their dreams.

Phyllis: Wow. That’s very cutting edge.

Daniel: Uh-huh. I know. I got a few coders that I’d like to hire. You know, they can get started on the nitty-gritty. But you know what I need? What I need is a heavy hitter. I need someone senior that can come in, they can build, they can manage the team of designers, all the tech people. I need someone I can trust, someone who can see to the day-to-day stuff while I’m staying focused on the big picture. Someone like you.

Phyllis: I love that, because, you know, your sister doesn’t seem to trust me, so…

Daniel: Well, I don’t agree with her. I see things differently. Look, you are an avid gamer. You’re also a hacker from back in the day.

Phyllis: Shh.

Daniel: You love this world. You know the languages inside and out. I mean, this makes sense. I would love for you to join me on this.

Billy: You know, you almost sounded a little…

Lily: Hostile? I mean, maybe so. I just — I don’t feel like i know at all what’s going on inside your head these days.

Billy: Because you have a problem with how much time I’m spending with chelsea.

Lily: No, billy, like I said, this is not just about chelsea, and this is way too big for us to ignore. So if you want to work on this relationship, if you still care about it —

Billy: Lily, yes, of course i do.

Lily: Well, then I think that we need help. I think that we should go to couple’s counseling.

Billy: Okay, what I hear you saying is that you think I’m heading off the rails again.

Lily: No, no. This is not about you. This is about us. And this is really, really important to me. And I don’t feel confident that we can handle this on our own.

Billy: Okay. Yes, let’s do that. Let’s, um… let’s set something up for after the holidays.

Lily: Thank you.

Jack: The only thing we are up to is trimming the tree and trying to engender some holiday spirit.

Kyle: We left some more amounts for you to hang.

Summer: Yeah, traci has them in this box over here.

Ashley: Oh, well, how sweet. Well, okay, then. I guess it’s been a long day. I’m going to go upstairs and take a bath.

Jack: [ Sighs ]

Summer: How did things go with stark?

Jack: He said he would consider my offer.

Kyle: There’s no telling how long he will drag this out for.

Summer: Or if we could even trust him.

Kyle: I’m thinking about going back up to the cabin so my mom doesn’t feel so abandoned tomorrow.

Summer: On christmas eve?

Jack: Wait, kyle, I know you want to do this for diane, but I think that’s risky.

Jeremy: I still have business here genoa city. No, I have some stuff here I need to take care of on my own.

Kyle: I’ll be careful to fly under the radar. Stark won’t have a clue.

Jack: You hope.

Summer: Kyle, I really wish you would reconsider.

Kyle: You didn’t see the tears in my mother’s eyes when i said goodbye to her earlier. I can’t stand the thought of her being up there alone, not on christmas.

Summer: [ Sighs ]

Kyle: [ Sighs ]

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Victor: That’s up to adam, you know? He’s the one who turned his back on us. If he wants to be back in the fold, then let him make the move.

Tessa: Well, we’re meeting with a pregnant woman after new year’s to discuss the possibility of adoption.

Sharon: Wow, really? That’s amazing.

Daniel: Dad?

Danny: Merry christmas, son. [ Chuckles ]

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Traci: Lily. Lily?

Lily: Oh, my god. Traci. Sorry. Hi. I didn’t hear you.

Traci: Hi.

[ Chuckles ] That’s okay. Everybody’s minds are a million miles away this time of year, you know, going over our shopping lists and trying to figure out who’s naughty and who’s nice. I mean, I always think everyone’s nice, and then I look at my list and think about it. I am surrounded by some extremely naughty people.

[ Both laugh ]

Lily: I know. I think I have a lot of the same people on my list.

Traci: I think you do. I hope I’m not intruding.

Lily: No, never. Please sit. Sit down.

Traci: Thank you. Okay. For a minute. So, are you alright?

Lily: Oh, yeah. I’m fine.

Traci: Oh, good. Because when I first stepped in, your mind was a million miles away, and I don’t think you were going over your shopping list.

[ Chuckles ]

Lily: No, no, no, no. I was just thinking about billy.

Billy: [ Sighs ] And here I thought this was my little secret.

Daniel: What do you mean?

Billy: Well, ever since this place opened, around this time of the day, it’s usually a ghost town. So I come here to, you know, get a little space.

Daniel: You know, most people would go to libraries for that kind of quiet.

Billy: They don’t serve scotch at the library.

Daniel: Very true. Beverages were an incentive for me, too.

Billy: Which explains why we’re both here at the same time.

Daniel: I suppose so.

Billy: Lucky us.

Tucker: Well, how fortuitous. The very person I was looking for.

Ashley: Really?

Tucker: Yes.

Ashley: And you found me at my workplace. What are the chances?

Tucker: Are you free for a bit?

Ashley: Um…yeah, actually.

Tucker: Good.

Ashley: I was here to talk to jack, but he’s not in.

Tucker: Oh, yeah, I suspect you want to talk to jack about more than jabot.

Ashley: Why do you say that?

Tucker: I ran into diane last night. She said she’s leaving town.

Ashley: Yeah. Jack excoriated me over what he thinks is my role that I played in her abrupt departure, so —

Tucker: He excoriated you?

Ashley: Yeah.

Tucker: You don’t deserve that. Maybe a gentle scolding, but excoriation seems a bit

[Laughing] Excessive.

Ashley: Did you come here just to be condescending or…?

Tucker: Well, I also wanted to see you. I thought we made good progress yesterday at lunch, and I want to keep that, you know, momentum rolling. So I’ve come to ask you if you’d care to accompany me on a drive.

Ashley: In the middle of the workday?

Tucker: It’s a beautiful workday outside. And you never know. This time tomorrow, the roads could be covered with ice and snow. It might be our last chance to take a little drive around the lake till spring.

Ashley: Are you going to ignore the rules of the road like you did in monte carlo?

Tucker: Never again. No, I’ve traded in all my superfast high-performance sports cars.

Ashley: Mm. For what? Your 17th bentley?

Tucker: [ Chuckling ] No. Beat-up pickup truck.

Ashley: Mm. So, if I was supposed to go someplace with you, where would we go?

Tucker: I’m not gonna spoil the surprise for you.

Ashley: I could use some fresh air. Let’s do it.

Tucker: Let’s do it.

Summer: We’re home!

Jack: Hey! How was school today?

Harrison: Great

Summer: Show grandpa jack the drawing that you drew.

Jack: Let me see. Wow. That’s lovely.

Harrison: I made it for dee dee.

Summer: I told him that you would hold on to it until she gets back.

Jack: You know what? I know the perfect place on the refrigerator for this.

Harrison: When is dee dee coming back?

Summer: He thought that she might be home for dinner.

Jack: I’ll tell you what. Come with me. Come sit with me. We’re gonna have a little talk together.

Phyllis: Mr. Stark.

Jeremy: “Jeremy.” Please. The last person who called me mr. Stark was the judge who sentenced me to prison.

Phyllis: Oh.

Jeremy: [ Chuckles ]

Phyllis: Jeremy. I’m surprised you’re still here.

Jeremy: Why would you say that?

Phyllis: You don’t seem like a patient person.

Jeremy: I could say the same about you.

Phyllis: Oh. Have you researched me?

Jeremy: A bit. But I just felt that this was a conversation worth waiting for. Please sit down. Coffee’s on me. It’s the least I could do after you gave me that information on taylor jenson. I mean — diane jenkins.

Phyllis: I know who you’re talking about.

Jeremy: It’s good to put a name and a face — and a beautiful face — to the anonymous caller that helped me track down diane here in genoa city.

Phyllis: I didn’t make that call.

Jeremy: Well, diane made it pretty clear that you had it in for her. She was pretty confident.

Phyllis: Was she?

Jeremy: Yeah.

Phyllis: Well, there’s definitely mutual animosity between diane and myself. But just because she said that i made the call does not make it true.

Jeremy: [ Chuckles ] Well, if it wasn’t your distinctive voice on the other end of the phone, why did you want to meet me?

Phyllis: Why are you here? What exactly are your plans?

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Jack: I know your daddy had to go away on a business trip. He’ll be back soon. And dee dee had to take a trip, too. She may be back a little later. But she asked me to tell you that she’s gonna be thinking of you every single day.

Summer: And she loves you very much.

Jack: Yes, she does. Hey, I know you’re disappointed. I know how much fun you and dee dee have together, but you know what? When she gets back, you’re just gonna have extra fun.

Summer: Yeah, it’s gonna be snowing soon, and you guys can go sledding and build a snowman.

Jack: Yeah, there’ll be so many things you can do together. Won’t that be exciting?

Summer: Yeah. You know what would make you feel better, I think? Calling your daddy. And I think that he would like that, too.

Harrison: Will dee dee be back for christmas?

Jeremy: I came here to catch up with an old friend.

Phyllis: And?

Jeremy: That’s all.

Phyllis: I mean, I’m sure you have other friends. Why the urgency to connect with diane?

Jeremy: Well, diane’s special. And she has something that belongs to me, and I need to get it back. So I booked the first flight out to this charming city after i got that anonymous call.

Phyllis: You could have just picked up the phone and called her.

Jeremy: Oh, no. Face-to-face. ‘Cause I can always tell if someone’s lying to me. That’s why I invited you to have coffee with me. So, enough small talk. Let’s get down to business.

Lily: I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have said that about billy. You just — you caught me off guard, and I kind of blurted it out.

Traci: But it was a completely honest response, right? You were thinking about billy.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] Yeah, I was.

Traci: I imagine things are a little bit bumpy between the two of you right now.

Lily: Why do you say that?

Traci: Thanksgiving. When the two of you stopped by the house, things seemed just a little off, like you were on different pages of the same book.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] That is a perfect way to describe it.

Traci: And I’m sure it’s been difficult since billy decided to step down as coo. I imagine that threw some wrenches in the plans.

Lily: Yeah. Yeah. I mean, I was definitely thrown when he wanted to leave, you know? But I understood his reasons. It was terrible timing, though, ’cause that’s also when nate left. So it was really hard.

Traci: Yeah, I heard about that.

Lily: Yeah. There was just a lot of turnover to deal with. You know, just a lot of things that I thought I could count on have fallen apart.

Traci: So, would you say that things between you and billy are more than just a little bumpy right now?

Lily: You could say that.

Traci: [ Sighs ] I am so sorry.

Lily: So am I.

[ Inhales sharply ]

Billy: So I’ve heard more about your possible project at chancellor-winters.

Daniel: Really? What’d you hear?

Billy: That it’s an amazing project and it’s, um, exciting enough to keep you in town for a while.

Daniel: Well, I wish I could tell you more, but the ceo doesn’t want me to reveal too much. So, if she hasn’t told you herself…

Billy: Yeah, well, I’m sure she’ll tell me eventually. I mean, if she decides to greenlight it, of course.

Daniel: Mm. You know, I can say that I’m thinking big picture. You know, I really want to create something massive and aspirational.

Billy: That is perfectly vague.

Daniel: It’s a shame that you chose to leave chancellor-winters. I think that you’d actually be excited about this project. You know, you’d appreciate the vision, anyway.

Billy: Yeah, well, if I was there, I’d probably screw it up, so count your blessings. You’ll be in good hands with devon and lily. Me, personally, it was just time to move on.

Daniel: To?

Billy: Excuse me?

Daniel: You’re moving on to what? What’s next for billy abbott? Vo: It’s a new day.

Ashley: How did you have time to do all this?

Tucker: I had help.

Ashley: Yeah. Expensive help.

Tucker: Is there any other kind?

[ Breathes deeply ] Well, you said you could use some fresh air. It doesn’t get any fresher than this.

Ashley: Yeah, that’s very true, it doesn’T.

Tucker: Uh, there are, uh, sandwiches here, uh, hot cider in here.

Ashley: Yeah, well, you scored a lot of points for effort.

Tucker: Yeah, I think winter picnics are underrated, don’t you?

Ashley: Probably ’cause they’re kind of freezing. Ah. Right.

Tucker: [ Breathes deeply ]

Ashley: So, of all the places that you could have taken me, why did you choose this?

Tucker: Oh, just wanted to get you away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Work and family and all the other reasons you hate me.

Ashley: I don’t hate you.

Tucker: Mm.

Ashley: I don’t trust you.

Tucker: [ Chuckles ]

Ashley: They’re very different.

Tucker: Yeah. I’m gonna continue to try to change your mind about that and prove that I am worthy of your trust. Meanwhile… please.

Ashley: Thank you.

Jeremy: Now, I want to know where you got the information that diane turned me in to the fbi.

Phyllis: I told you that i was not the one who made the phone call.

Jeremy: [ Chuckles ] Ooh, I gotta hand it to you. You stick to a story like nobody’s business. That is an admirable skill where I come from. So, let me lay it out for you. If diane was responsible for turning me into the feds, I have every reason to be angry with her, agreed?

Phyllis: I don’t know where you’re going with this.

Jeremy: It seems that you have many attributes that could be of service to me. You aren’t necessarily bound by conventional morality, and i am very, very motivated to see diane.

Phyllis: I know what you’re getting at. You think I know where diane is, and you want me to help you find her. And when you find her, you intend to make her pay for what she did to you, right?

Jeremy: [ Chuckles ] Oh, I couldn’t imagine you would have a problem with that.

Summer: Harrison is taking the news about diane really hard, but I do think it made him feel better to hear your voice. Alright. Yeah, let’s talk after dinner. I love you.

[ Breathes deeply ] Where is harrison now?

Jack: He’s in the kitchen with mrs. Martinez. When I left, he was helping her cut away the crust the way he likes it.

Summer: [ Chuckles ]

Jack: How are things in the cabin?

Summer: Oh, kyle says that diane is finally settling in. She’s not happy that she’s stuck there, but she knows it’s for the best.

Jack: Only you, kyle, and i know where she actually is. We cannot risk stark stumbling onto her actual location.

Summer: She can’t stay at the cabin forever.

Jack: Look, once kyle is back, we will work on a plan to neutralize this guy and get him away. Until we do that, diane has no life here to return to.

Summer: [ Sighs ] I wonder what it’ll take to get him to walk away.

Jack: It’s not gonna be easy. When I offered to pay him off to leave diane alone, he turned me down flat.

Summer: It can’t just be all about the cash.

Jack: It’s not. No, he has a score to settle with diane. But with any luck, maybe he’ll leave town on his own once he realizes she ran away to get away from him. And if that doesn’t work, we’ll try something else. Look, everyone has an achilles heel. I will find stark’S. Who says you have to spend more on skincare

Lily: I don’t know. I just feel like billy and i aren’t in sync right now. You know, we used to always be on the same page when it came to work and our relationship, but — [ Sighs ] I don’t know. I feel like his focus has shifted.

Traci: Lily, he’s not gambling again, is he?

Lily: Oh, no, no, no. Nothing like that.

Traci: Oh.

Lily: No. It’s almost like he needs to find a new purpose because he’s realized the corporate world is not what he wants.

Traci: Ah. He has done this before a few times. I don’t know. He just throws himself body and soul into whatever big new thing he sees for himself.

Lily: Yeah. And it’s completely taken over his life. So, in turn, it’s taken over mine, you know? Like, right now I’m sitting here and I have so much that I need to work on and focus on and I — I’m just thinking about billy and, “what is he gonna do next?” You know? It’s like we just keep going in circles, and [Sighs] I want it to stop, you know? But I — I don’t really know how.

Billy: Why would my future be any concern to you?

Daniel: I didn’t mean anything by it. I’m just curious.

Billy: Okay. Well, you know, I’m still trying to figure it out. Got options here, options there. A little bit stuck in the middle.

Daniel: It’s good to have choices.

Billy: It is, but it does feel strange to be questioned about them by you of all people.

Daniel: Of all people? Hmm. [ Chuckles ] I’m not really sure how to interpret that.

Summer: Harrison’s upstairs with the nanny for his nap.

Jack: I’m glad someone in this house is getting some sleep these days. This whole stark situation has all the grown-ups on edge. And I want this to be resolved before harrison starts picking up on the tension.

Summer: You’ve put him first since the day he came into our lives.

Jack: He is completely innocent in all of this. Yes, diane brought some of this on herself, but I’m not going to rest until I know she’s safe.

Summer: You two have grown so close. It’S…sweet how protective you are of her.

Jack: It feels like there’s a question in here somewhere.

Summer: I guess I’m just wondering how you can so easily forgive diane, but you couldn’t do the same with my mom.

Jack: I see.

Summer: This is coming from somebody who is furious with my mom right now. She crossed the line. She brought this criminal to town, and she put us all in jeopardy, but how many times did diane say that there were no more secrets and then — surprise! — There was another one?

Jack: Summer, summer, hear me out. Ever since diane came back, she has gone to great lengths to show she’s a different person than the one who faked her death, who turned all our lives upside down. Yes, I am not forgetting the things she tried to cover up, but I’m starting to understand why she did it. She was afraid that tucker would undo all the progress she’d made with kyle, that if we all knew about stark that we’d judge her and cut her loose.

Summer: Even though her involvement with him supposedly ended a long time ago?

Jack: Exactly. She has been playing defense since she got to genoa city. All these accusations and innuendoes coming from every corner. At the same time, she’s trying to prove her worth as a mother and a grandmother. I think you and I will agree she’s made some real strides there. She doesn’t want to make the same mistakes. She has truly tried to reinvent herself. She’s defending herself against attacks from ashley and nikki and especially phyllis.

Summer: I guess that’s fair.

Jack: Summer, your mother has been on the warpath since we discovered that diane was alive.

Summer: I can see where you’re coming from, but —

Jack: There is a deep connection between phyllis and me that goes back to before you were born. It’s been a giant part of my life, and, no, I never thought it would disappear, but… summer, I can’t do it anymore. I can’t sit back and say, “well, that’s who phyllis is,” every time something like this happens, especially in a situation like this, where who she is has created real danger for all of us.

Jeremy: The woman who called me must have realized how i would react when I found out i was serving a heavy prison sentence because my former partner betrayed me. Now, I don’t think it’s out of bounds to consider her an ally. Her and diane have different problems, but the feelings were mutual. We want the same thing. You know what I’m saying, right?

Phyllis: [ Breathes sharply ]

[ Sighs heavily ] I called you. I was the one who called you.

Jeremy: You see?

Phyllis: [ Sighs ]

Jeremy: Doesn’t that feel better?

Phyllis: I called you because I knew that you would scare diane out of town. I have no proof that she went to the feds.

Jeremy: None? Not an overheard conversation or a legal document lying around?

Phyllis: No. I have no proof. It’s just speculation.

Jeremy: So, you lied to me?

Phyllis: I needed her out of town. I needed this woman out of town. Do you understand? And I knew if you came into town, she would leave. She would leave because she would be scared. And you know what? The people of genoa city — we thank you. We thank you so much for doing this. And it’s my responsibility. I’m the one who’s responsible for lying to you. And let me just say, from the bottom of my heart, I am sorry. I am so sorry. I’m sorry that I inconvenienced you. I’m sorry that — that you’re here. But you know what? You — you can go back to — to california or L.A. Or — or wherever you want now. We’re done. And — and I apologize. And — and just know it all happened because of me. When you really need to sleep.

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Ashley: Well, that was delicious.

Tucker: Good.

Ashley: You’re such a smart guy, aren’t you? Getting the food from that bistro in the warehouse district that you remembered that I love.

Tucker: Mm-hmm. I remember everything.

Ashley: Yeah, you do, don’t you? Quite an eye for detail.

Tucker: Oh, yeah. I always have. And it’s even more acute since my crash in monte carlo. I — I — I notice the little things even more now. Like how there’s just a tad too much cinnamon in that cider. But I like it anyway.

[ Inhales deeply ] And someone’s burning a fire. You smell that? I love that smell. Ah. Look that way again.

Ashley: Why?

Tucker: ‘Cause of your eyes.

Ashley: God.

Tucker: I’m serious. Your eyes just sparkle in the afternoon sun.

Ashley: Oh, please. Really?

Tucker: Yes.

Ashley: Come on.

Tucker: I’m being honest. No, that crash really changed me. It did. I reevaluated my entire life, and [Chuckles] I found it sorely lacking. I was, um, missing out on love.

Ashley: I’m supposed to believe that you were actually missing out on love? All these years, no love for you, tucker?

Tucker: Well, you know what I’m talking about. I’m not talking about just romantic love. I missed out on so much with devon. I feel a lot of regret when it comes to him. So now I just want to really know him. And my grandson. Our grandson.

Ashley: Yeah. What a cute little boy.

Tucker: I know. And I don’t think it’s too late, either, ’cause I think I can start to create a bond with devon. I think deep down in his heart, he wants the same. And since I’ve been back, I’ve really created a foundation on which we can build a better and stronger relationship than we’ve ever had before. And I’d love to work with him, of course, just the way he did with neil. I think we could do great things together.

Ashley: It’s interesting hearing you go on about this.

Tucker: Why is that?

Ashley: Is that your intention? You want to get a piece of chancellor-winters so you can work beside devon?

Tucker: What makes you say that?

Ashley: Well, if I’m interpreting what you said correctly, you’re not gonna be truly satisfied until you have both a personal and a professional relationship with your son. And I just can’t help but draw a parallel between, you know, the two of us.

Tucker: Hmm.

Ashley: Because, you know, you’re working overtime to rebuild our relationship, correct? And I remember what diane said about you wanting her to get the financial information about jabot before you went after her company, so…

Tucker: Well, I thought you dismissed that whole idea as ridiculous.

Ashley: Why would I dismiss something like that? I wouldn’T. I think what I said is you would be stupid and perhaps foolish to make that kind of a play. But it kind of sounds like maybe that’s what you’re doing with devon and his company. I’m just wondering if maybe — are you going after chancellor-winters and jabot?

Summer: Thank you for taking the time to explain things to me. I feel like I have a little bit better grasp on things. You and I might not ever agree on the topic of diane, but i guess I can understand why you’re willing to give her the benefit of the doubt.

Jack: Thank you for hearing me out. Thank you for offering your understanding.

Summer: I mean, it comes down to kyle, right? He loves his mom, and you have to support that.

Jack: Just as you have to support your mother, even though you’re very angry at her right now.

Summer: Yeah.

[ Sighs ] I guess I just sort of always held out the hope that you two would work things out, settle down together.

Jack: I promise you I’m sorry to disappoint you.

Summer: No, it’s fine. It’s just… I feel sad for my mom. She can’t seem to get out of her own way. She doesn’t realize that her actions are costing her things that could make her so happy. She’s her own worst enemy.

[ Breathes deeply ]

Jeremy: Well, this has been, um…illuminating.

[ Chuckles ] Thank you very much for the talk.

Phyllis: I’m relieved I came clean.

Jeremy: Yeah, and I feel terrible that I assumed the worst of my old flame.

Phyllis: I am very, very sorry I inconvenienced you. I can’t apologize enough.

Jeremy: Oh, no worries. You’re not the only one who needs to apologize. I really need to make things right with diane. Where did you say she was off to?

Phyllis: Okay, I was telling you the truth. I have no idea where she is.

Jeremy: But you can find out.

Phyllis: I can’t find out. Nobody is telling me. Nobody’s telling me. I mean, she left without her grandson or her son, so she’s definitely scared.

Jeremy: Hmm.

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Jack: I got a crazy busy afternoon. What does yours look like?

Summer: Back-to-back meetings, but I should be able to get home in time to have dinner with harrison.

Jack: Oh, with kyle gone, that’ll mean a lot to him. I’m not gonna deal with your mother. You’re on your own.

Phyllis: I need to talk to both of you, actually.

Jack: If it’s about business, talk to your daughter. She’s your boss. If it’s anything else, I’m not interested.

Phyllis: It’s about jeremy stark! I met with him.

[ Sighs ] I need to tell you both what happened.

Billy: I guess all I’m saying is that, uh, you, of all people, have never been interested in my occupational future in the past, so why would you now, you know? I mean, you’re an artist. What do you care about the rat race?

Daniel: A lot has changed. I mean, I’ve changed. My world has expanded. You know, my point of view has adjusted. I would think you of all people would understand that.

Billy: I’m not sure how to interpret that.

Daniel: I mean, you’ve not always really been the corporate type. You’ve got a very colorful résumé with a dozen or so different careers. You know, like the time you owned the restaurant.

Billy: Yeah. Won that in a poker game.

Daniel: Right. And you’ve always been open to new opportunities. You’re lucky. You know, when they’ve presented themselves or when they do present themselves, you’re gonna have a partner who is supportive. One would hope that you would return the favor and be supportive of lily, as well.

Billy: Not sure what you’re thinking. I’ve been nothing but supportive to lily.

Daniel: Yet you chose to walk away just as the situation at chancellor-winters started to get a little bit dicey. You know, lily — she was struggling, and it was almost as if you abandoned her. I mean, you must have been very unhappy there.

Billy: This is a big place. I’m gonna go find a little space over there so I can, uh, work on my e-mails. Good luck with your project.

Daniel: I mean, I can tell you this much. It’s a platform to help people find their purpose.

Billy: Huh.

Lily: I’m sorry. I don’t mean to dump all this on you. I don’t want to put you in an uncomfortable position. I know that I should be talking to billy about this. It’s just that we’ve been talking past each other these days.

Traci: [ Sighs ] Maybe you need an objective third party to help you navigate these troubles.

Lily: Are you volunteering?

[ Both laugh ]

Traci: I said objective. I mean, I’m his sister, and I’m your friend. I like to think I’m fair, but, no, I mean a really objective third party.

Lily: You mean like a couples counselor?

Traci: Yeah. I’ve had so many friends who have really improved their relationships by getting professional help. I know it’s helped me.

Lily: No, I mean, I like it. You know, it’s proactive, and i think it’s a step in the right direction.

Traci: Do you think billy would go?

Lily: Um…I don’t know. I mean… I don’t know. We’re so not on the same page. I can’t really guess what he’s thinking.

Traci: Lily, don’t give up on him. Billy needs you. I know that I don’t need to explain to you that relationships go through these rough patches, but I really want to think that that’s all there is going on between you and billy right now because I can see how much the two of you love each other. And those deep feelings don’t just go away.

Lily: I don’t know. I just feel like it’s slipping through my fingers, and I kind of feel like I’m the only one who’s trying to hold it all together.

Traci: Okay, then you need to tell him that. You need to tell him that you cannot do this alone and maybe get through that thick, stubborn, gorgeous skull of his that he has some work to do here. Your heart is the beat of life.

Tucker: You know, it’s unbelievable. Everybody, including you and devon, thinks that my intentions are hostile.

Ashley: Well, your whole career has been built on hostility. Your business card read “tucker mccall, disruptive entrepreneur.” Remember that gem?

Tucker: That was the old me. I want to make something perfectly clear to you. Any working relationship i entered into with devon I would want to be mutually agreed upon. And the same thing goes for you and me.

[ Sighs ] Oh, ashley. I want to work side by side with you. I really do. You’re so brilliant. You are, and the way your mind works…

[ Clicks tongue ] It’s exciting.

Ashley: [ Chuckles ] Hmm.

Tucker: Can you imagine what we would accomplish together?

Ashley: Okay, but you’d never be welcome at jabot. You know that.

Tucker: No fooling?

Ashley: Yeah.

Tucker: Well, there are other options. For instance, if I were to propose to you that you quit your family business and let me help you build your own empire, what would you say to that?

Phyllis: Jeremy stark asked to meet with me.

Jack: And you obliged?

Phyllis: Yes. Um…he was certain that I knew about diane’s whereabouts and that I was the one who called him. I said it wasn’t me. I denied it. But then I decided to try something new. I told him it was me.

Jack: Wait, you admitted the truth?

Phyllis: Yes. It was me.

Jack: [ Breathes deeply ]

Phyllis: It was me. I told him that I suggested that diane went to the feds and — and — and I was the one who called him and then diane ran scared out of town because i lured him here. I told him everything. I also suggested that he go back to california.

Summer: [ Scoffs ] Well, I’m glad that you’re finally coming clean about your involvement, mom, but that doesn’t change the fact that you’re the one that started all of this.

Jack: What, were you expecting a thank-you or maybe a round of applause? Summer’s right. We wouldn’t be having this conversation, we wouldn’t be in this situation if you hadn’t set all this in motion.

Phyllis: What are you talking about? I tried to do what was right.

Jack: You tried. Is stark going to leave town, as you suggested?

Phyllis: I don’t know, but i got the feeling he’s staying here because he also told me that he needed to meet up with diane because she has something he wants?

Jack: I thought you fixed things. It sounds like you made them a whole lot worse.

Phyllis: No, that wasn’t my intention.

Jack: God, this is classic phyllis — going on a tirade, hoping everyone will give you a pass when you finally acknowledge the damage you’ve done. I told you to stay away from him. But you couldn’T. I’ve said this before. I’ll say it again. I’m done with you.

Phyllis: What? I mean, what, as jack abbott or as ceo of jabot?

Jack: Both. I don’t know if I’m more furious or disappointed. Yes, there was a little part of me actually hoping you were telling me the truth when you looked me square in the eye and said you didn’t call him. But you lied — because you never, ever change.

Phyllis: That is not fair.

Jack: I told you what the consequences would be if I found out that you reached out to stark.

Phyllis: Are you firing me?

Jack: You report directly to summer and kyle. Hopefully, they will make the right decision about you. If it were left up to me, I would fire you this second.

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Lily: I’m fine.

[ Chuckles ] Really.

Daniel: Mm-hmm. Why don’t you try that with someone who doesn’t know you the way I do? You were upset when I walked in here. Now, whatever’s wrong didn’t just miraculously go away. Unless I’m magic, which, you know, I have been accused of that, so…

Lily: [ Chuckles ] I don’t know. I think there’s a law against talking about current relationship issues with an ex.

Daniel: Okay. But you know what? I bet if I was a bartender or a cab driver or any other disinterested third party, I mean, you’d probably tell me the whole story, wouldn’t you?

Lily: Well, that’s different. I would never see them again.

Daniel: You have my word. I will forget every single word after the fact, if that’s what you want, you know, like the conversation never even happened. Yes, we are exes. But you know what’s bigger than that? Our friendship.

Lily: Alright. [ Sighs ] You asked for it. I just feel like I’M… losing billy. Or maybe we’re losing each other.

Billy: I don’t think there’s anything you need to make amends for or apologize for. We’re good.

Chelsea: That’s nice of you to say. But we both know it’s not true.

Billy: We do?

Chelsea: [ Sighs ] I appreciate you trying to let me off the hook. But I have to do this, not just for me, but for you, as well.

Billy: Yeah, I guess I’m — I’m just not exactly sure what we’re talking about here.

Chelsea: It’s up to you if you don’t want to hear it. I’m not gonna force anything because that exact thing, not giving you a choice — I mean, we were practically strangers — is something I’m incredibly ashamed of.

Billy: So, we are talking about what happened in myanmar?

Chelsea: The night johnny was conceived.

Victoria: You should have received a series of e-mails from my assistant outlining our brief time in los angeles and what will be involved.

Nate: I got it. Looks good.

[ Sighs ] So, is there anything special I need to bring? Anything I need to be prepared for?

Victoria: Yes. Just to bring your best smile and be prepared to be overwhelmed by a warm reception because everyone is really looking forward to meeting with you.

Nate: I can’t wait. I hope it’s okay with you. I added a meeting with someone.

Victoria: Oh. Who is it?

Nate: This kid is breaking the internet right now. I don’t even know where to start. He’s a k-pop singing sensation, a social-media phenomenon, and he also stars in a k-drama series. This kid is on the cutting edge of everything, and if we vibe, I was thinking of doing a long-term collaboration deal.

Victoria: Hmm. Okay. Well, that sounds interesting. I guess there’s no harm in meeting him, so let’s do it.

Nate: Great. And before I forget, elena’s checking to see if she can rearrange her schedule so she can come along.

Victoria: Oh. You want to bring her on your first business trip with newman?

Nate: Would that be a problem?

Victoria: [ Chuckles ] Well, I mean, it’s not a vacation. We’re only there one day and we already have meetings scheduled and everything’s pretty much back to back.

Nate: I will be laser-focused and ready to learn. It won’t be a problem.

[ Cellphone pings ] Oh. Sorry about that. It’s elena. Ah. Looks like she can’t make the trip.

Victoria: I hope everything’s okay.

Nate: Couple of doctors are out sick, and she has to fill in for them. So, that’s that.

Victoria: [ Sighs ]

[ Knock on door ] Oh. Devon.

Devon: I need to speak to nate alone. The world is full of make or break moments.

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Nate: I’d be happy to speak with you, devon, but as you can see, we’re in the middle of a meeting.

Victoria: Oh, no, no, no. It’s fine. I mean, I think we’ve gone over all of the pertinent details.

Nate: If you’re sure we’re finished.

Victoria: Yes. We can talk about anything else on our way there.

Nate: Looking forward to it.

Victoria: Oh, so am I. Devon. Take care of yourself.

Devon: Oh, you too.

Nate: What’s the emergency?

Devon: So, you remember all of those chancellor-winters meetings that you sat in on, gathering information to use against us, right?

Nate: We spoke about all of that already. What’s your point?

Devon: My point is that youe ght to involve yourself in my professional life and my personal life. So, whatever happened between amanda and me is none of your damn business.

Lily: I mean, it’s not a big deal, you know? Billy and I — we clash sometimes, like all couples do. You know, like I said, we’re very different.

Daniel: Opposites attract.

Lily: [ Sighs ] I don’t know. I feel like something has changed.

Daniel: Well, from what i recall, billy’s got some destructive habits. Does this have something to do with one of those?

Lily: That’s what my instincts are telling me. It’s just, I don’t know if it’s a fair assessment.

Daniel: Why not?

Lily: Because, I mean, he’s helping a woman who is genuinely going through a very difficult time.

Daniel: Okay. And you think that maybe something is going on between the two of them?

Lily: No, no, no, no, nothing romantic, no.

[ Stammers, sighs ] It’s like he’s helping her at the exclusion of everything else, you know? He gets a text from her and he just drops everything and he goes. And — and it’s like he’s made her the center of his universe. He was there for her at this very crucial moment, and it’s almost like it’s imprinted on them, you know, and they have this, like, weird dependency with each other.

[ Sighs ] I don’t even know what I’m saying. I feel like I sound like I’m heartless or something.

Daniel: No. No. That’s the last thing you are. You sound like a woman whose boyfriend is showing up for someone else and leaving you to simmer on the back burner.

Lily: I mean, I’m not insensitive to what she’s going through, you know? Even though it sounds like I am. I — you know what? I’ve over-shared, and —

[ Sighs ] This is your fault. You forced this out of me.

[ Scoffs ]

[ Sighs ]

Daniel: Hmm.

Lily: What? Just — what?

Daniel: Nothing. I was just thinking that billy must have really gotten his act together for you to be this involved with him.

Lily: I mean, he can be the most exciting man in the room, you know? He’s — he’s thoughtful. He’s charming. He’s everything you could want in a partner.

Daniel: Until he isn’T. He’s impulsive. He makes choices that lead to disastrous outcomes.

[ Chuckles ] Oh, come on. What? Look, I’m not the one who’s in love with the guy. I can say whatever I want about him.

Lily: Yeah, clearly.

Daniel: Okay. Here’s the question. Is he falling into old patterns? You know, even though he’s trying to do the right thing and be this stand-up guy.

Lily: That’s exactly what it is. I feel like this is just a symptom.

Billy: [ Sighs ] We can talk about what happened in myanmar. But why? Um, you know it’s ancient history and, uh… we’re different people now. So I guess I just don’t really understand what —

Chelsea: The point is, I need to be accountable, own what i did, show you the respect i didn’t show you that night.

Billy: Okay, I appreciate that, but I don’t think —

Chelsea: What I did in myanmar was wrong, billy. And there’s no excusing it. So please…let me do this.

Billy: [ Inhales deeply ]

[ Clears throat ]

[ Sighs ]

Chelsea: Um, you know…

[ Sighs ] You were just another mark to me, you know, a cute, funny mark who tipped well.

[ Sighs ] We had sex —

Billy: Chels, I know all this, okay? I’m — I-I know.

Chelsea: You didn’t do anything wrong. And you got thrown in that godforsaken prison because of me. And you didn’t remember any of it. To me, at the time, it was just a crazy night that went too far, but I realize now it was wrong. It wasn’t just wild, and it most certainly wasn’t just consensual. How could it be when you were high out of your mind? And I realize now how wrong it was. When you can barely smell your plug-in,

Connor: Bye, dad!

Sharon: Hey, connor. How was school today?

Connor: Incredibly school-like. And after a long day in class, there’s one thing I want more than anything.

Sharon: One hot chocolate coming right up.

Connor: Thanks.

Sharon: After I hear one thing that you learned in school today that you thought was interesting.

Connor: Let’s see. Oh, some lichens grow just one millimeter in an entire year.

Sharon: Wow. Well, if that’s the best they can do, yay for the lichens.

Connor: And scientists have found them in the coldest places on earth.

Johnny: And they’re a life-form that’s a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and an algae.

Connor: Hey, johnny.

Johnny: ‘Sup, con. It’s freezing out there.

Connor: Want to go see if we can find any lichens?

Johnny: As long as I can get in on some of that hot chocolate action.

Sharon: You’re in. One hot chocolate coming up for you. Oh, michelle, could you please grab two hot chocolates, please?Ank yo um, are your parents joining you?

Johnny: Oh, uh, my mom just dropped me off. I convinced her to let me hang here for a while.

Sharon: Okay. Well, why don’t you two boys grab a seat? I’ll bring the hot chocolates over when they come out.

Johnny: Oh, I leveled up in “moonlight mayhem.”

Connor: No way. I can’t get past the boss on level 28.

Chance: Guys.

Sharon: Hey, chance.

Chance: Hi.

Sharon: Can I get you something?

Chance: I’ll do a black coffee, please.

Sharon: Okay.

Chance: Boys look like they’re having a good time, yeah? I know abby sure adores them.

Sharon: How are things, uh, going between you two?

Chance: I haven’t really seen her since I moved out. Been pretty busy settling into my new place. Thank you.

Sharon: You know, my offer to be a sounding board if you need it — oh, thank you, michelle — it still stands.

Chance: Oh. [ Chuckles ] I don’t want to get in the way of the boys and their hot cocoas now.

Sharon: Uh, yeah, they do look a little impatient. Let me bring these over there, and I’ll be right back.

Chance: Okay.

Sharon: Connor’S. And one for johnny, too.

Johnny: Thank you.

Connor: These are even better than last time. Thanks, sharon.

Sharon: Wow. You’re welcome. Please enjoy.

Johnny: You must get special treatment in here, don’t you?

Connor: Maybe a little.

Johnny: Well, then we are going to have to hang out a whole lot more.

Connor: [ Chuckles ]

Abby: Okay. Alright. There we are. Wow. I promise I will take you back to the park tomorrow because all those decorations — they were so beautiful.

[ Gasps ] Look, you have a baby lion right here.

[ Sighs ] You were turning into a baby snowman.

[ Smooches ] And we can’t have that, can we? So here we are in daddy devon’s toasty, toasty little place. Yeah. Yeah. So, here, let’s get all comfy and cozy and warm. How does that sound? Huh? Yes, daddy devon said he will be back soon and we should make ourselves at home, so that is exactly what we are doing. And you know what I think? I think we need a change of scenery, huh?

Dominic: Mama.

Abby: Ugh. I know. I know. Things have been a little sad at home since chance left. And we are getting our footing. But I promise everything is gonna be okay. Yeah.

[ Sighs ]

Nate: You and amanda are the last thing on my mind at this moment.

Devon: Mm.

Nate: So I’m not sure why you barged in here so upset.

Devon: Well, you asked lily about us, and then apparently her answer wasn’t good enough, so then you asked me about us.

Nate: Then you shut me down, said it was a family matter.

Devon: I spoke to imani this morning on the phone, and she told me that you called her and you asked her about us.

Nate: I called imani to see how naya’s holding up and if her condition had changed.

Devon: And then you what? You conveniently steered the conversation to me?

Nate: Steered it to you?

Devon: Yeah.

Nate: Amanda’s rather abrupt relocation to virginia came up, yes. But isn’t it natural for me to wonder what could have happened to cause her to walk away from both her job and a committed relationship with you?

Devon: No, it’s not. What’s natural is to let something go when somebody tells you it’s none of your business. That’s what’s natural.

Nate: Wow. This is quite the touchy subject for you, isn’t it? Makes me wonder, what in the world could you have done to mess things up with amanda? Hi, I’m lauren, I lost 67 pounds on golo.

Chance: Look at them. They make it look so easy. I mean, after years of thinking they were cousins, they find out they’re biological brothers and they just roll with it.

Sharon: Children can be very wise. We could learn a lot from them.

Chance: Well, I hope they can tell me their secret because I’ve been doing everything I can to be amicable with abby. And — I don’t know — inside, i just got a lot of things going on.

Sharon: Well, that’s only natural. The key is to find a healthy way to get those feelings out.

Chance: Like talking to you?

Sharon: Sure. I was thinking about, you know, you could go to the gym, hit a punching bag, but whatever works for you.

Chance: Mnh. Boxing kind of reminds me of victor. I think I’ll stick with you.

Sharon: It won’t be terrible. I promise.

Chance: I know. You’re pretty easy to talk to. I’ll tell you what I’m worried about the most. It’s dominic. You know, he’s so young, and he’s going through all these big changes. You know, I read somewhere that early childhood trauma can impact the rest of your life.

Sharon: It can. But you and abby and devon are all putting him first. You’re doing everything you can to make this transition easy for him.

Chance: I just don’t want him to feel like he has to grow up and navigate all this tension between everybody. And I know the solution is to get rid of all the tension, but — I don’t know — that’s tough. I can’t just snap my fingers, make it all go away.

Sharon: Well, in time, it’ll get easier. You’ll all move on.

Chance: You know, I spent my entire childhood believing my dad was dead. And even though I had the best mom in the world and I had a great stepdad in ryan… I still felt that loss.

Sharon: And then you lost ryan, too.

Chance: I wanted things to be less complicated for my son. I think I failed.

Sharon: No, you didn’T. Dom will always be in your life. He’ll have this blended and, yes, unconventional family, but that could be a huge advantage to him. He’ll have so many people who love him. Look at those boys. You know, they have been through divorces, stepparents. Now they’ve just found out they’re brothers. And they’re doing great. That’s dom’s future.

Lily: God, you have no idea how good it feels to talk about this. It just — it’s been driving me crazy.

Daniel: I know you don’t need me to tell you this, but whatever’s going on with him, it — it isn’t about or because of you.

Lily: I mean, my head knows that, but…my heart, not so sure.

Daniel: Okay.

[ Clears throat ] Well, are you, um, ready for my outsider’s opinion?

Lily: [ Chuckles ] Sure.

Daniel: You and billy aren’t losing each other.

Lily: Then what’s happening?

Daniel: What’s happening is you. You’re too nice.

Lily: [ Laughs ] What’s that even mean? What?

Daniel: If you weren’t so focused on being polite, you would admit that billy’s choices — they aren’t compatible with a long-term relationship. And the two of you might actually benefit from setting more defined boundaries. How’d I do?

Lily: [ Sighs ] That was awful.

Daniel: [ Laughs ] What’d I say that was so wrong?

Lily: Nothing, nothing. I — [ Sighs ] I shouldn’t even be talking about this. Just — [ Sighs ] We had an argument, and — and I’m still figuring things out. So, that’s it.

Daniel: Okay. Well, let me present a different, more optimistic scenario. What if the guy is more noble than any of us have ever given him credit for? And this person he’s helping — what if she is in such a bad place that she needs him to be this involved and she needs him to be this committed, you know, just to make it through this difficult time?

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Chelsea: I drugged you, billy. Because of what I did, you were in no condition to consent to anything.

Billy: I hear you. And I need you to listen to me for a second here, okay, because I’ve had a wild streak my entire life. And — and when I think back on that night, it was a perfect storm of, “why the hell not?” I walked on the wild side, and i enjoyed every minute of it, chels.

Chelsea: You’re doing that thing again. Stop it.

Billy: What thing is that?

Chelsea: That thing, that thing you do where you make excuses for me because you think it’s too much for me to handle. If you don’t want to talk about it, fine, but otherwise, please —

Billy: No, I guess I just don’t understand where this is coming from right now.

Chelsea: Johnny. Johnny. That’s where this is coming from. He’s gonna grow up and ask questions. This sweet, beautiful, innocent little boy is gonna ask questions, and he’s gonna want to know how I met his dad. And that — that breaks my heart for him. And truly, it breaks my heart for you, too. You never remembered anything. And that’s awful. And it doesn’t matter what you said or did at the time. That was not real consent. I mean, am… am I wrong that this matters?

Billy: My son was created that night with someone that i barely knew. And you’re right. I don’t remember anything. But he exists. And I love him. And because of him, I wouldn’t change a thing. But…if anything like that ever happened to him —

Chelsea: I know. I know, billy.

[ Voice breaking ] And I am so sorry.

Sharon: Children are resilient.

Chance: Yeah, I, uh — I got to remember that. Maybe I’ll worry less about dom.

Sharon: Adults can be resilient, too. I’ve seen you overcome all kinds of things in the past, and this is no different.

Chance: Yeah, I keep asking myself — after everything that happened in spain, this should be easy to get over, right? It shouldn’t be a big deal. It’s not.

Sharon: Nothing is bigger than your family. So don’t discount what you’re going through now.

Chance: Well, I’ll tell you one thing. Wallowing is not the answer, either. I know what I do need. I need to add a little bit of johnny and connor’s “que ser* ser*” vibe into my life.

Sharon: Maybe we should ask them for advice.

Chance: [ Chuckles ]

Abby: Look at this picture. You see these people? This — this is your family. You know daddy. And then there’s aunt lily. She’s daddy’s sister, and she adores you.

Dominic: Yeah.

Abby: Yeah.

Dominic: Yeah.

Abby: And this man right here — you know him.

Dominic: Yeah.

Abby: Yeah. He’s grandpa neil. Grandpa neil. You want to know something? Grandpa neil and grandpa victor were really good friends, just like me and your dad.

Dominic: Yeah. Yeah.

Dominic: Ma. Ma. Ma.

Abby: Daddy and I, our friendship — it goes way back. And that friendship is very important to me. And now I don’t know what’s gonna happen.

Nate: Amanda told imani something went down between the two of you. That’s the reason why she decided not to stick around genoa city. She just didn’t tell her what it was.

Devon: Okay, then. It doesn’t concern either one of you, it sounds like.

Nate: Amanda decided to walk away from her relationship with you. After speaking with imani, i know it wasn’t about naya’s condition. That hasn’t changed. Which leads me to think the two of you had some sort of falling-out, like, a big one.

Devon: Why are you so obsessed with a family that you’re not a part of anymore?

Nate: I don’t know if you know this, but amanda stopped by my place last time when she got back from virginia.

Devon: Uh-huh. Yeah. And?

Nate: She wanted to find a way to make things work between you and me. She was trying to help you because she knows how much family means to you.

Devon: Right, and it doesn’t mean anything to you, which is why you’ve lost the right to ask me any questions about my life. Okay?

Nate: Okay. Last time I saw amanda, she was with chance. Yeah. He showed up right after our conversation about love and forgiveness and family. They were headed to your place. The next thing I know, you and amanda were done. It makes me wonder — what did I miss? Hmm. Who says you have to spend more on skincare

Johnny: That’s the link for the game download and right under that is my username and that way —

Connor: We can play together even when we’re not hanging out in the same place.

Johnny: You’re gonna be into it. The graphics are so cool.

Connor: I have to run it by my mom first. She always checks to make sure everything’s age-appropriate.

Johnny: Yeah, my mom’s the same way.

Connor: I bet they all read the same rulebook.

Johnny: But is chelsea, like, really strict?

Connor: On a scale of 1 to 10, she’s probably a solid 5.

Johnny: Yeah. That’s not that bad.

Connor: Don’t get me wrong. She won’t even let me start gaming till I do all my homework and chores.

Johnny: Yeah. Same.

Connor: It’s rough sometimes, but we’ve been apart before, like when she was in the hospital. And there was that time I was away in boarding school. So I can handle it when she’s bossy. At least it means we’re together.

Chance: I’m not gonna unload my problems on a bunch of kids.

Sharon: No, of course not. I was just thinking we could ask them what’s putting a smile on their face. Maybe they could show us adults how to do it.

Chance: What if they’re posting one of those dance videos? I can’t do it. That’s not in my capabilities. Mnh-mnh.

Sharon: There’s one way to find out.

Devon: Nate, you don’t need to wonder anything about my breakup with amanda, okay?

Nate: I can’t help being curious. The timing was so sudden.

Devon: Why are you acting like you care in the first place? You were ready to sell us out, and you now want me to believe that this concern is genuine?

Nate: It is. I witnessed up close all the obstacles you and amanda had to face to get where you were. You looked like the perfect couple.

Devon: Well, you clearly had no idea what was going on in our relationship.

Nate: True. No one knows what goes on behind closed doors. But the last time we spoke, amanda was saying the most beautiful things about how much she loved you.

Devon: Nate, you’ve shown to me that you don’t give a damn about me. So, why are you interested? I am sad that the two of you didn’t work out. But it’s more than that now, given how evasive you’re being.

[ Scoffs ] It sure would be a shock to learn that you’ve been acting all holier than thou with me when you’ve got your own mistakes to answer for.

Devon: Oh, we’re calling what you did a “mistake” now?

Nate: I am tired of you dumping on me, saying I’m a horrible human being and what i did is unforgivable, when I’ve apologized repeatedly and sincerely.

Devon: Well, there’s the problem right there, is that you think by doing that, you can erase all the damage you’ve done.

Nate: I reached out to you, and you turned me down. Now you come to my place of business to get in my face for asking why your relationship crashed and burned. You took a casual remark I made to imani and blew it up. What did you do that’s so incendiary you’re afraid I’ll find out? I admitted what I planned to do, but you don’t have the guts to own up to whatever you actually did to amanda.

Lily: It just feels like there’s an underlying addictive component to what billy’s doing.

Daniel: Helping this friend.

Lily: Yeah, because he’s doing a good thing, helping someone through a hard time, you know? But it’s like it makes him feel good to be the one that she turns to, who has all the answers. And then the more he feels good, the more he wants that and he needs that.

Daniel: It’s white knight syndrome.

Lily: Yeah. I mean, it’s his sole focus in life. And then, of course, you know, he doesn’t see it, so when i bring it up to him…

Devon: Then you’re the bad guy trying to kill his buzz.

Lily: Exactly.

[ Sighs ] I mean, tell me I’m wrong. Tell me I’m misreading this whole situation.

Daniel: Mnh, I’m not gonna do that. I mean, I trust your gut over just about anybody else’S.

Lily: Yeah, right.

Daniel: No. Really. You are smart and sympathetic and thoughtful. I mean, if you’re seeing red flags, then… look, I know that you already know this, but I’m gonna say it anyway.

Lily: [ Sighs ] Oh, god. What?

Daniel: Billy is billy. You can’t change him, so don’t try. No one can really change anyone else. They have to want to change. So, where does that leave you?

Johnny: Okay, so, it’s called “moonlight mayhem” because the monsters only come out at night.

Connor: Werewolves, vampires. They all love the dark.

Chance: Kind of like crooks.

Johnny: Yeah, except criminals don’t literally burn to a crisp whenever they’re in the sun.

Sharon: He’s got a point.

Chance: Alright, well, can — can you teach me to play?

Connor: You really want to learn?

Chance: Yeah. I want to change things up, man. I want to take on some vampires and some werewolves. Let’s go.

Johnny: Alright.

Chance: Alright. Right here? Is that what I do?

Connor: Yeah.

Chance: Oh! Whoops.

Abby: Ohh. Come here. I know. You’re my baby. You’re my baby.

Dominic: [ Cooing ]

Abby: And I know that things are pretty weird right now. And I’m sorry about that. I really wish they weren’T. But maybe that’s just how things were meant for us. ‘Cause, to be honest, things were kind of weird before you were born, too. My parents weren’t together. And just like you, I had a second dad, and his name was brad. And he was wonderful.

[ Chuckles ] Want to know what else I had? I had a lot of love around me, a lot of people who were invested in making everything okay, just like you have. And I know that things have been different since chance moved out, but different doesn’t mean bad. Things are gonna get better.

Dominic: [ Cooing ]

Abby: Yeah. I know they will. Yeah.

Devon: So, here’s what you don’t seem to understand, nate, is that I don’t owe you anything at all — anything. I don’t owe you any respect. I don’t owe you any explanations. Literally nothing.

Nate: I hear you. You’ve made yourself loud and clear. I can’t even ask you about what’s going on in your life.

Devon: Now you’re catching on.

Nate: Got it. So, let me make myself clear. Since we’re not family and we’re not colleagues, there’s no reason for you to show up here again.

Devon: Well, don’t give me a reason to show up here again. Mind your business and stay out of my life. How about that?

[ Door opens ]

[ Door slams ]

Lily: You’re a good friend.

Devon: You know, some would say the best.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] I’m really happy we’ve been able to maintain that — through everything, you know? Marriages, divorces, children, time.

Daniel: Me too.

Lily: I’m really happy I can share things like this with you.

Daniel: [ Chuckles ] Do you feel better?

Lily: Yeah. Thank you.

Daniel: I’m glad I could help.

Lily: You know, the thing is, in spite of everything and how frustrated I’ve been, I really do want to believe that this is a rough patch and that billy and I will work through this.

Daniel: You know, I just want you to be happy. That’s what you deserve. And I really hope that billy is the one to help you find that happiness.

Chelsea: You deserved better. Johnny deserved better.

Billy: I appreciate your apology. I do. And I’m pretty sure dr. Malone didn’t want this to be a torturous situation for you.

Chelsea: It’s not — it’s not torture. It’s a release, actually. You know, all of the selfish, destructive things I did, all the reasons I hated myself, i would push them down. This has forced me to look at them and make amends and not let them control me.

Billy: Then it’s all worth it. And I’ve moved on. And the most important thing is johnny is happy, he’s healthy, and he’s thriving. And you can move on, too.

Chelsea: How can I?

Billy: Because if the same situation presented itself, i mean, you wouldn’t do the same thing, would you?

Chelsea: No, never.

Billy: Of course you wouldn’t because you’re not the same person. And what you just did was incredibly brave.

Chelsea: Telling the truth?

Billy: For taking responsibility for your actions and choices that you made a long time ago. But that was a lifetime ago. And you’ve made your amends. I acknowledge it, and i appreciate it.

Chelsea: Well, I’m not gonna ask for forgiveness because what I did was unforgivable. But I do want you to know I am raising connor to be a better person than I ever was. And I am not going to forget or excuse my behavior. But I am grateful that you’ve shown me a semblance of kindness. It’s more than I deserve.

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Sharon: Morning.

Adam: Mm. It is morning. Not sure what qualifies as “good” yet.

Sharon: Well, you’re not gonna find out with that attitude.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] I need some of your sunshine and rainbows to rub off on me.

Sharon: Your usual?

Adam: Sure. Hey, I owe you a thanks for the other day, by the way. Your advice on how to talk to chelsea really helped. At least, for a while. Conversation started off good. I didn’t even mention billy. I just focused on chelsea and helping her find her footing. We, uh, came together for connor’s sake.

Sharon: Well, that all sounds positive.

Adam: It was. But, um, then I went too fast and I think I overwhelmed her and she shut me out again. So, ultimately, we took a step back.

Sharon: Well, don’t give up. Just keep going, doing what you’re doing, slow and steady. There are no shortcuts.

Adam: I’m trying. Easier said than done. Patience is not my forte.

Sharon: Yeah, I know. Um… but I commend the effort you’re putting into it.

Adam: Well, I’m just a little worried. I have to go pick up connor for school, and I don’t know what state chelsea is gonna be in when she opens the door.

Connor: Good morning, mom.

Chelsea: Uh — look at you, dressed and ready to go. And you have perfect timing because breakfast is ready, and I don’t think I burned a single pancake.

Connor: [ Chuckles ]

Chelsea: [ Sighs ] Today’s gonna be a good day. I can tell already. Mm.

Lily: Thank you.

Billy: Hey. Hi.

Lily: Hi.

Billy: I’m, uh, glad I ran into you.

Lily: Really?

Billy: Yeah. You left so early this morning, I didn’t get a chance to tell you what I wanted to tell you at home.

Lily: Which is what?

Billy: “Good morning, beautiful.”

Summer: Well, that’s marchetti. What do you think?

Daniel: It’s impressive. I mean, especially your office. Pretty swanky.

Summer: Well, a comfortable work environment increases productivity.

Daniel: Mm-hmm. Yeah, well, you got enough room in there that you could run laps if you wanted to. As your brother, I’m very proud.

Summer: I’m really grateful. I mean, honestly, this is my dream job.

Daniel: Mm. I just — I got one question. What’s up with all the security? Are you guys concerned that the competition’s gonna steal your fashion secrets?

Summer: Nothing like that.

Daniel: Okay. Well, then what’s with the actual guard outside your door? Is there something I should be worried about?

Phyllis: I mean, is it wise to have this conversation here when kyle, summer, jack, or, god forbid, diane could walk in at any minute?

Nikki: Diane is in this house that often now?

Phyllis: Oh, apparently she spent the night here the other night because she was so afraid of stark.

Ashley: I assure you there’s nobody here but harrison and the nanny. Please sit down. It’s okay.

Nikki: Well, I would like to say something to start. I have been wondering if maybe we did go too far with diane. I mean, I don’t know what more we could do even if we wanted to.

Ashley: Well, that’s exactly my point.

Phyllis: Wait! No, no, no! I — we’ve come this far. We just need to put our heads together, and we can get this done.

Ashley: Okay. There’s no more plotting or planning that needs to be done because we’ve accomplished our goal. Diane is officially gone. Theo’s nose was cause for alarm, so dad brought

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Summer: Actually, there have been a few instances of corporate espionage at jabot since you’ve been away.

Daniel: Hmm. I had no idea there was so much drama around here.

Summer: Speaking of exciting secrets, I want to hear about this mystery project that you pitched to chancellor-winters.

Daniel: We’re still keeping it under wraps for now. But, look, I can tell you, it’s not just one project. It’s this whole new and exciting platform for me, a real reinvention of myself, and, um, I couldn’t be more stoked.

Summer: I’m really happy for you — and intrigued.

Daniel: And I am beyond happy for you. But you know what? I don’t want to keep my very important sister from, you know, attending to whatever business you have here or taking care of whatever family matters you need to.

Summer: Well, everyone’s actually occupied right now. Kyle’s away on a short business trip, and harrison’s at home with the nanny, so…

Daniel: You know, I am also wowed by your seamless transition into motherhood.

Summer: Who would have thought, right? But, I mean, harrison makes being a mom easy. He is the sweetest guy alive. You probably know all about the parental pride thing, though, even though lucy’s not such a little girl anymore.

Daniel: Ugh. Tell me about it. You know, I’m just bracing myself. You and I are living proof of how wild teenagers can get.

Summer: True.

Daniel: [ Chuckles ]

Summer: But, hey, look at us now. We’re not still trouble, are we?

Lauren: You two? Never!

Daniel: Hey!

Lauren: I heard you were back in town.

Daniel: Yeah.

Lauren: Welcome back. Aww. How’s your dad doing?

Daniel: He’s good. He’s good. You know, I actually spoke with him recently, gave him a little nudge, trying to get him to come back to genoa city, too.

Lauren: Mm. So, were you successful?

Daniel: He wants to come back when the time is right.

Lauren: That’d be nice.

Daniel: Yeah.

Lauren: It’s been too long.

Daniel: It really has. Look, I got to get going, but I’ll see you soon. Bye.

Summer: Bye.

Lauren: Bye, sweetie.

[ Chuckles ] Ah, you must be thrilled to have daniel home.

Summer: I am.

Lauren: And I hope he is a welcome distraction for your mother.

Summer: What do you mean?

Lauren: Well, I am very concerned about phyllis.

Nikki: So, diane is truly gone?

Phyllis: Please tell us everything.

Ashley: Okay. Well, she left town to get away from stark. So, your plan worked, phyllis.

Phyllis: She just left, after all this time?

Ashley: I heard it from jack himself. I walked in, they were once again embracing, and it looked extremely intense.

Phyllis: Okay. Alright. We get it.

Ashley: And then she went back to the grand phoenix, she packed her things, and she left.

Phyllis: Where’d she go?

Ashley: I don’t know. I’m not sure I care.

Nikki: Wow. I mean, this is fantastic news. This awful chapter is finally over. Well, we all deserve a pat on the back. Diane is gone, our families are safe, and no one was hurt in the process.

Ashley: Mm. I don’t know if that’s true.

Connor: The bully from a few days ago was actually nice to me yesterday in class.

Chelsea: Well, that’s a good thing, right?

Connor: It’s probably because the guidance counselor made him, but it was still cool.

Chelsea: Still very cool. Listen, you got to take the win. I take that as another good sign. Also, a sign that my pancakes were a hit — your empty plate!

[ Both laugh ] Ah, yeah, no, I’m just, um — I’m feeling utterly refreshed after my first really good night of sleep last night, so I’m feeling good.

Connor: I like seeing you happy.

Chelsea: Aww. Well, I like feeling happy.

Connor: Especially because you were the opposite of happy for a while.

Chelsea: No, it’s — it’s okay. It’s okay. You can say what you’re thinking. You don’t need to be careful around me. It’s okay to talk about the bad stuff. I mean, we don’t need to talk about it all the time if you don’t want to, but we can’t pretend like it didn’t happen. If you’re ever feeling bad, you can talk to me. You can talk to your dad or any of your teachers. Okay?

Connor: Okay. I really am glad you’re feeling good.

Chelsea: I promise you, sweetheart, I am. I’ve got my friends and my therapy, and everything’s gonna be okay.

[ Knock on door ] Oh. That’s probably your dad. Hey. Come on in. You are right on time. We even have extra pancakes for you.

[ Door closes ]

Adam: Hey, buddy.

Connor: Hey, dad.

Adam: Well, you seem like you’re in a good mood this morning.

Connor: Mom’s feeling better.

Adam: Well, that is great. I’m — I’m glad to hear that.

Sharon: So, how are all of your classes going, faith? Yeah? Oh, which one? Ah. Well, you know what? Just stick with it, and you will figure out whether you’re interested in the subject or not. You know, that’s how you figure things out — trial and error. Wh– oh, no, no, no. No problem. We can talk later. I understand. We– I love you so much, too. I miss you. Bye.

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Chelsea: I like the orange.

Sharon: Hey, everybody.

Chelsea: Hi.

Sharon: You heading to school?

Connor: Yep.

Chelsea: And you just might have an extra crimson lights treat in your backpack for later. There are tons of perks to this new apartment.

Adam: I have to agree. Sharon’s more than a landlord. She is a good family friend.

Sharon: You trying to butter me up to get your own treat?

[ Laughter ]

Adam: That’s a good idea. I might have to try that next time. But I would not want to be late for school. You want to, uh, give your mom a hug?

Chelsea: I love you so much. Have a great day.

Connor: You too, mom.

Chelsea: Ooh. Bye.

Sharon: Well, everybody seems like they’re upbeat today.

Chelsea: Yeah, we really are. I had a great therapy session yesterday, and, um, our conversation has taken me on a new course. It’s gonna be a challenge, but I’m ready to face it.

Sharon: Well, I’m sure you have the strength to take it head on and conquer it.

Chelsea: Well, I’m relieved you feel that way ’cause my next steps start with you.

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Lily: Sorry we didn’t get to have a proper good morning. I, um — I had a breakfast meeting here that I had to run to.

Billy: Oh, yeah? Who were you meeting with?

Lily: Why? Do you think I’m lying?

Billy: No, that’s not what i meant by that.

Lily: I mean, the guy just canceled. I can show you the text if you want.

Billy: I don’t need to see the text, lily. Feels like we’re two ships passing in the night, doesn’t it?

Lily: Well, I got home late last night ’cause I was working. And the night before, you got home later than I did. I mean, where did you go? ‘Cause you said that you were going home after daniel and i ran into you.

Billy: I went to noah’s club to have a nightcap. I actually ran into adam there, which, you know, is never fun. We got into it, as we usually do.

Lily: Let me guess. Does he resent your ongoing involvement with chelsea?

Billy: Well, you clearly do. I never thought you and adam would be on the same side of anything.

Chelsea: My therapist said that part of the healing process should involve making amends, kind of like A.A. Not that I need to tell you this. I mean, you have a degree in psychology.

Sharon: Um, yeah, I’m aware of the theory, and — and I know that it can be helpful.

Chelsea: Yeah. Um… I’ve come to realize I have a level of self-hatred that I have to deal with. And I’ve ignored it for a long time. I kind of — kind of pushed it down, you know, so far down that I just forgot it was there. But now I need to address it.

Sharon: Well, that’s a very brave decision.

Chelsea: I’ve just, um… I’ve hated so many of the things I’ve done, starting with, you know, learning the con with my mom at a very young age. I tried to outrun the shame and the loathing, but it never worked. It would just fester and seep out in other ways… until it finally led to a very dangerous, life-threatening situation where I needed to face myself, the good, the bad, and the ugly. So, I’ve come to realize I need to acknowledge all of the things that I’ve done, and that starts with an apology to you. We have a — a pretty rough history, sharon, so I say this in no uncertain terms. I’m sorry.

Sharon: Thank you.

Chelsea: I mean, I’m sure none of this is news to you. You’ve been on the receiving end of my negative feelings for quite some time. All of the troubles I had with adam, I always blamed you. And it wasn’t fair. I realize now, at the time, i considered you golden and blessed. Meanwhile, you were dealing with your own illness. I realize now adam was helping you then the way people are helping me now. It’s my own fault that I didn’t see you as just a person going through her own trials and tribulations. I saw you as a threat. And so I reacted the way I was taught to.

Sharon: Well, I appreciate you saying that. Um, you know, I have my own part in what went on between us. Um, it was a complicated dynamic.

Chelsea: It definitely was.

[ Chuckles ] But I’m gonna take ownership of my part in it. I’m sorry for the things I did and why I did them. I am sorry for not trying to understand you better.

[ Sighs ] You’ve got a good heart, sharon. And the way you’ve reached out to me the past few weeks has literally been life-saving. So, um, I apologize for not seeing the true you earlier.

Sharon: Apology accepted. I know how much courage it takes to open yourself up and bare your soul and admit your mistakes. So, I hope that it helps lift your shame away. I know firsthand how damaging it can be.

Nikki: What are you saying, ashley? That someone was hurt in our quest to get rid of diane?

Phyllis: Not just someone. You’re talking about jack, right?

Ashley: Yes, I am. He is extremely angry with me, and I think I’ve potentially alienated him.

Phyllis: Well, I’ve done a lot more than potentially alienate jack before, so…

Nikki: I think we did the right thing. And I think that jack will see that in the long run. He may even thank us for it.

Lauren: Well, I’m sure you’ve noticed that your mother’s battle with diane has escalated. And I am very concerned that she will not let it go.

Summer: I —

Lauren: Oh, hi. Hi, jack.

Jack: Oh. Hello, lauren.

Summer: Jack. I was just about to tell lauren that she doesn’t need to worry about my mom’s tension with diane anymore because, as of this morning, diane no longer works at marchetti.

Lauren: Really? Uh, from what I had heard, she was doing a good job.

Jack: She was called out of town on a personal emergency.

Lauren: Hmm.

Summer: Yeah.

Lauren: Well, hope everything’s okay.

Jack: No, it’ll all be fine.

Summer: I don’t wish any ill will towards diane, but maybe with her leaving, things will be a bit more peaceful around here. Jack, I — we should probably go prep for that conference call.

Jack: Yeah. Lauren, good to see you.

Lauren: Nice to see you.

Summer: Bye, lauren.

Lauren: Bye.

Summer: [ Sighs ] So, I heard from kyle.

Jack: Yeah, so did I. Everything’s going according to plan. Now we just have to find a way to drive jeremy stark out of town before he does any more damage.

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Chelsea: Thank you for your forgiveness. And I hope it’s okay I say this. I really wish rey was here so i could apologize to him, too.

Sharon: Um…no, I don’t mind that you bring him up. I like when people talk about him. I think about him every day. And I like to believe that he can hear you right now, loud and clear. And he does not need an apology. I know firsthand that he forgave you a long time ago.

Chelsea: Excuse me. Hey, um, I was wondering if you could come back up to the apartment for a few minutes.

Adam: Um…yes. Absolutely.

Chelsea: Great. Bye, sharon.

Sharon: Bye.

Lily: Billy, haven’t we been through this already?

Billy: Yeah, we have, but i did want to continue our conversation last night. But you told me not to wait up for you.

Lily: Well, ’cause I didn’t have anything more to say.

Billy: [ Sighs ] I guess it’s just, I’m wondering why you, uh — you encouraged chelsea to keep her distance from me.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ] Billy, that is not how the conversation went. We talked very openly and honestly, and it was actually a good conversation. So, is she insinuating something different, like I drew a line in the sand for my man?

Billy: No, not exactly, no.

Chelsea: ‘Cause I told her i was rooting for her and that i support her. And she thanked and said the conversation meant a lot to her. So, I mean, she has no reason to blame me for anything.

Billy: She’s not blaming you, lily.

Lily: Oh, okay. So then you are?

Billy: I just find it strange that you and chelsea have one conversation and after that conversation she’s pushing me away, she’s not answering my text messages or, you know… I mean, you’re saying those two things aren’t related?

Lily: Billy, all I said was that she also has other people to support her. So, if she heard that as some kind of warning to stay away from you, then she misunderstood me.

Billy: Okay. I hear you. Um, let me ask you this, then. Why — why are you so troubled by this?

Lily: [ Scoffs ] I’m not troubled. I’m — I mean, clearly, you’re the one that’s troubled.

Billy: Well, it just feels like there’s got to be something else going on, lily. So, please just be honest with me. Do you feel threatened by my closeness to chelsea?

Chelsea: [ Sighs ] Did connor get off to school okay?

Adam: Yeah. Yeah, it was all good. So, can I ask you what happened while I was gone? When I came earlier, you were smiling, and now you’re a little emotional.

Chelsea: [ Chuckles ] Well, I am emotional, but it’s not a bad thing. I’m feeling my feelings instead of running from them or suppressing them or drowning in them. I’m taking accountability for my actions and making amends. I just managed to get through with sharon, and now it’s your turn.

Adam: Chelsea, you don’t need to apologize to me. I think everyone knows the hell that I put you through.

Chelsea: We’ve been through a lot. And if down the line you want to make some amends, you are free to do so, but for now… it’s my turn.

Jack: I’m glad kyle was able to get diane to the cabin without drawing any suspicion.

Summer: [ Sighs ] Now we just need to keep the story alive and let people believe that she fled for fear of her life.

Jack: We are gonna have to be very careful, very vigilant. No one, especially jeremy stark, can find out where diane actually is. I also think we need to be careful talking around harrison. He could very easily repeat innocently something that he heard.

Summer: I am not going to say a word to anyone.

Jack: Okay. That includes your brother. I know it’s hard to keep things from daniel, but —

Summer: No, it’s not gonna be an issue. He was just here and he asked me about all of the extra security and I covered.

Jack: And it goes without saying mum is the word when it comes to ashley or nikki or phyllis. Given what they’ve pulled, god only knows what they would do with this information.

Summer: I get how important this is and what needs to be done.

[ Knock on door ]

[ Sighs ] Hey, mom.

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Phyllis: It’s another beautiful day at marchetti, jabot. What are we working on?

Jack: It has nothing to do with marchetti home.

Phyllis: Oh, okay. Well, how’s the launch of the new line coming?

Summer: It’s fine.

Phyllis: Good. Good. Well, it looks like we’re down a man. Um, is diane coming in late?

Jack: You can save the act, okay?

Phyllis: You’re right. It is an act. I really don’t care what’s going on with diane, to be honest.

Summer: Mom!

Jack: No, you only care that she’s gone. Well, you’ve succeeded.

Phyllis: Have I?

Jack: Diane left town.

Phyllis: Oh. Well, that is so good to know. She finally did the right thing. Good. Good. Well, it has nothing to do with me.

Jack: Oh, believe me, it wasn’t stark’s cleverness that brought him to our door looking for diane. No, someone called him and tipped him off. Apparently, that someone sounded a lot like you.

Phyllis: I’m sure diane put that thought in your head.

Jack: Just save it, okay? You won. She’s gone. I hope it was worth it.

Adam: Chelsea, you know you — you don’t have to do this. I feel like we’ve — we’ve put our issues behind us.

Chelsea: You may not need to receive an apology, but I need to give one.

Adam: Okay.

Chelsea: We had a — we had a great love once. But there were so many lies, so much deception along the way. I mean, even connor started out as a lie when I claimed you weren’t our little boy’s father.

Adam: We — we worked through that a long time ago.

Chelsea: In the past, I was always able to fool myself for a little while, but it would never last. Eventually, I would find a way to push you away or blame you for everything instead of looking at my own issues. I hid my pain and mental illness from you when I faked the severity of my stroke.

Adam: Yeah, well, chelsea, you weren’t in your right mind.

Chelsea: But still I did it.

[ Breathes deeply ] And it’s important to me that you know how much I regret that. I realize now you were just trying to help me. And I wouldn’t let you. I see now that I did a lot of things wrong, and I just — i want you to know from the bottom of my heart I’m truly sorry.

[ Exhales heavily ] See? Emotions don’t always have to be a bad thing.

[ Both laugh ]

Adam: Emotions? What are those again?

Chelsea: Ahh…

[ Chuckles ]

Adam: Chelsea, I accept your apology. And — and I admire your willingness to do this. And I’m impressed by your, uh, desire to clear up the past, on all fronts.

Chelsea: I appreciate that. It’s — it’s part of my journey now, you know? For so many years — for decades, really — my mantra was always, “do unto others before they do unto you,” or, “lie first and lie smart.”

Adam: Mm. That sounds like anita.

Chelsea: Ah, well, I’m very well aware of my mother’s influence, but through therapy, I am starting to see myself and my motivations more clearly. I would lessen my own pain by hurting others, or I would lean on others to fix me.

[ Exhales heavily ] So, clearly, I’ve got a long list of people I need to make amends to — victoria and, hopefully with her and billy’s permission, johnny.

Adam: Mm. I, uh, assume billy is on your list? I mean, this johnny stuff all started with him.

Chelsea: Yes. Billy will be the most difficult conversation I’m gonna have to have.

Lily: Billy, I am not threatened by chelsea in any way. But I know you well enough to know what’s really going on here, and this is about more than just friendship and support. This is about what you’re getting out of it, too.

Billy: And what do you think that is?

Lily: This is a new high for you. It’s a new thrill, but instead of gambling with money, you’re now gambling with something far riskier.

Billy: So, you’re suggesting that I’m gambling with chelsea’s life, lily?

Lily: No, you’re gambling with her recovery. And I don’t think you even realize that. And frankly, I’m really worried about where this crusade is gonna take you.

Billy: That’s so ridiculous. You think I’m looking for some kind of fix? And I’m gonna respectfully ask you to discuss your thoughts about my motives with me, not with chelsea.

Lily: I haven’t discussed it with chelsea. I never would — ’cause I am concerned about her. But believe it or not, I’m concerned about you, too, and your own spiral.

Billy: [ Scoffs ] There’s nothing to be concerned about, lily.

Lily: Good, because I can’t do this anymore. I have a lot of other people and things to worry about. And I want you to find yourself and find peace, but you’re asking a lot of me in exchange, and I can’t handle it anymore.

[ Cellphone pings ]

Billy: [ Sighs ]

Lily: [ Breathes deeply ] Yep. Billy again to the rescue. If you still have symptoms of moderate

Billy: I’ll look at it later.

Lily: Billy, just see what she has to say ’cause it could be a genuine emergency and i don’t want to get blamed if something happens, okay? ‘Cause, like I said, I do care about what happens to her.

Billy: It can wait.

Lily: What did she say?

Billy: [ Clears throat ] “Are you free? I need to see you.”

Lily: Oh. Well, I guess she’s not as worried about my supposed warning to stay away from you as you are.

Billy: Lily, we’re having an important conversation, and i would really like to finish it.

Lily: I’ve said all that i can say.

Billy: Well, I haven’T.

Lily: Billy, it’s not the time, okay? You’re distracted. Just go see what chelsea needs, alright, the way that you always do when she reaches out.

Nikki: Thanks for letting me say hi to harrison.

Ashley: Sure.

Nikki: One thing we can agree on is that that little boy just lights up your heart.

Ashley: He does. I have to tell you, though, i felt bad. He kept asking where dee dee was. You know, it’s dee dee this and dee dee that.

Nikki: Yeah, but you know what? He is better off without diane’s destructive influence over him. I, for one, have no regrets. I mean, the three of us were able to band together for a common cause and probably prevent a lot of pain down the road. So, I guess I won’t be seeing you as often now that we have accomplished our mission. But at least it’s good to know that we can work together if that ever becomes necessary again.

Ashley: Let’s hope it doesn’t, right?

[ Door slams ]

Jack: Sorry to interrupt. I can only guess I walked in on the two of you celebrating diane’s departure. So, where’s the, uh, sparkling cider and the congratulatory toasts?

Summer: You know, I have to get back to work. I’ve got a lot to do since kyle’s away for a few days.

Phyllis: Hold on. Okay. Hold on for a second. Um, you don’t share jack’s anger toward me regarding diane, do you?

Summer: [ Scoffs ] What do you want me to say, mom?

Phyllis: I want you to say that diane did the right thing by leaving town. It was her choice, summer.

Summer: I don’t think that’s true.

Phyllis: Okay, well, maybe she decided to leave town because of her ex-con ex-lover and she was afraid of retaliation.

Summer: And you’re the one that brought that criminal to our doorstep.

Phyllis: Wait a second. What is happening here? Just not that long ago, you said you saw the light regarding diane. You said diane needed to be stopped. You said that, right?

Summer: Yeah. Yeah, I said that. And you know what? I’m still angry about diane’s nonstop parade of untruths, but things changed the second you brought this very real danger into our lives!

Phyllis: I did not bring a danger into our lives! Diane brought him into our lives! Now diane’s gone. Now the danger can leave.

Summer: That’s not the point, mom. What you did put us all at risk, harrison included.

Phyllis: I would never put that boy in harm’s way. I would never do that.

Summer: Except for the fact that you did! You did that! So I don’t know what you want me to do. Please do not expect me to defend you to jack or kyle about this.

Phyllis: So you don’t even want to try to see my side, right?

Summer: Your side is indefensible.

[ Gasps ]

[ Stammers ] Mr. Stark, you got up here again, um, past security. Wow.

Jeremy: Yeah. Wow. What can I say? I can be very persuasive. Hi, I’m karen.

Daniel: Hey. Glad I bumped into you.

Lily: Hey.

Daniel: Buy you a cup of coffee?

Lily: Uh…

Daniel: Or maybe a shot of tequila? I know it’s a little early, but you look like you could use that.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] Sorry. It’s not you.

Daniel: Then what’s wrong?

Lily: Um, I can’t really talk about it, and I’m in a rush, so maybe a rain check on the coffee.

Daniel: Okay. I-I don’t want to intrude, but, you know, you’re clearly upset about something. You know you can tell me anything, right?

Chelsea: Hey. Thanks for coming.

Billy: Hi. Is, uh — is everything alright? Is — did something happened?

Chelsea: I’m fine. I’m fine.

Billy: Okay. Well, that’s a relief.

Chelsea: I asked you to come by because my therapist assigned me a new mission — to make amends. It’s been difficult, but also really healing. And I feel like I’m making important progress.

Billy: I’m glad to hear that. I’m sure that’s been, uh, very challenging.

Chelsea: You’re next on my list. And it’s gonna be a very difficult conversation, for obvious reasons. I knew you before anybody else in genoa city, and the apology i owe you — I don’t know how I’m gonna find the words.

Nikki: Ashley merely filled me in on diane’s exit from genoa city. I mean, that’s not really that big of a loss, is it?

Jack: I don’t know. Ask diane’s son, her grandson.

Ashley: Oh, please. Don’t try to lay a guilt trip on us, jack. Diane is a grown woman, and she left of her own free will.

Jack: She left to protect herself and the rest of us from a hardened criminal. You two may have succeeded in driving your old enemy out of town. You also broke kyle’s heart and harrison’s in the process. Good for you.

Jeremy: I’m looking for diane.

Phyllis: Well, she’s not here, I’m afraid.

Jeremy: Hmm. That’s puzzling.

Phyllis: Sorry. Diane and I a-aren’t friends.

Jeremy: She didn’t show up for work, and apparently she didn’t stay at her hotel suite last night.

Phyllis: That’s news to me. I-I don’t know where she is.

Jeremy: You were the one who called to alert me about diane, weren’t you? Which means that there’s no love lost between you and my ex. So, why don’t we go somewhere we can speak more privately?

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Jack: Stark.

Jeremy: Jack. It’s good to see you again.

Jack: Wish I could say the same thing. What exactly is going on here?

Jeremy: Oh, just two old friends catching up.

Jack: I am well aware of the nature of your past “friendship” with diane. She’s made that very clear. What I don’t understand is how you are showing up at my home and now here unannounced. This is my place of work. You are not welcome here. Is that clear? Or would calling security fortify my point?

Jeremy: [ Chuckles ]

[ Footsteps approaching ]

Ashley: Anything interesting going on in the world?

Tucker: Hey. Oh, I was just checking the markets.

Ashley: Good or bad?

Tucker: Yes.

[ Laughs ] You look lovely.

Ashley: Oh, thank you. You look nice.

Tucker: Thank you. Very pleased you were available for lunch.

Ashley: Well, I’m not sure you’re gonna find that to be true in 10 minutes. I might not be that great of company today.

Tucker: Uh-oh. Rough morning?

Ashley: Yeah. Um, kyle was really upset with me.

Tucker: Oh. What about?

Ashley: Jeremy stark’s in town.

Tucker: Mm.

Ashley: Yeah. And jack and kyle both think that diane’s in danger, and of course they blame me.

Tucker: Well, if you ask me about —

Ashley: You’re gonna say that she deserves everything she gets — right? — Because she brought it on herself.

Tucker: No. No. That’s actually not what I was gonna say.

Ashley: Oh, okay. What?

Tucker: [ Laughs ] Of all the people I know, you are one of the smartest and most capable and savviest. So please don’t take this the wrong way, but I believe you are in way over your head with this jeremy stark business. And I think it would be wise for you, moving forward, to um, distance yourself from nikki and phyllis.

Nate: [ Sighs ]

Lily: Nate.

Nate: Lily. I hope this won’t be a problem.

Abby: Well, louise is gonna take you to the park. And — yeah — you can swing and you can feed the ducks. But it’s cold outside, so we got to get our jacket on ’cause it’s “brrr!” “Brrr!” Yeah.

Chance: I’m all set. That’s the last of my things. I’ve got it loaded in the car now.

Abby: Go see dad.

Chance: Hey, buddy. Come here. Come see me, big guy. Yeah. Hey, man. What you got there? Hey, so, daddy’s got to leave now, okay? But I’m gonna be back real soon. And I love you very much. Yes, I do. You be good for your mommy while I’m gone, okay?

Abby: [ Sniffles ]

Chance: Alright. Let’s hang out for a bit. Yeah.

Dominic: Buh.

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Chance: Listen, buddy, I know you don’t understand what’s going on right now. But sometimes, you know, parents live in different houses. So, just like your other daddy lived somewhere else, now i will, too. And that’s okay. You know why? ‘Cause that means more one-on-one time with you and me. Woo-woo-wah! Well, I hope you know you’re always gonna have your mommy and daddy, okay? You’re a lucky dude, man. You know why? ‘Cause you got so many people who love you. And you always will. Yeah. Yeah. Come on, buddy.

Nate: I’ve been meaning to thank you.

Lily: For what?

Nate: For agreeing to let elena do a few more podcasts and then return to newman media.

Lily: Yeah, well, I’ll be upset to lose the content and her talent, but I don’t want to force her to stay with us if she’d rather work with you.

Nate: I appreciate that. And I know she does, too.

Lily: I think people do their best work where they’re happiest.

Nate: I couldn’t agree more.

Lily: [ Sighs ] Clearly we’re gonna avoid the elephant in the room.

Nate: I assumed that was by design.

Lily: Look, nate… devon is really angry. And I am, too. But I’m also… I’m hurt. And I’m confused. Like, I just don’t understand how you could betray us like that.

Nate: Listen, lily. I’m sorry it all fell apart. My hope is one day that we can find a way to work through this, come together as a family.

Lily: You broke our trust. And trust is everything when it comes to family.

Nate: But I didn’t do what i did in a void. Devon played a part. I believe you realize that deep down. And at least you have a forgiving heart.

Ashley: So, you’ve done a 180?

Tucker: Yeah, I suppose i have.

Ashley: You suppose you have? No, you have, considering you’re the one that gave me the information that actually connected diane to stark.

Tucker: True. It’s just that, um, upon further reflection, I’ve changed my mind about a couple of things.

Ashley: Such as?

Tucker: Well, like the way the three of you were conspiring to humiliate diane and — and destroy her life and chase her out of town. It’s a bit heavy-handed and not terribly fair to her, either.

Ashley: Well, now you’re defending diane.

Tucker: No, I’m not defending her. No, I just — I’ve actually been wondering lately if your hatred of her is not partially my fault.

Ashley: Well, don’t stop now. I’m intrigued. I want to hear this theory.

Tucker: Well, it’s not much of a theory, really. It’s just that, um, all those years ago, when I cheated on you with her…

Ashley: Mm, mm-hmm.

Tucker: …I betrayed you in the worst way. And I was your fiancé. So I’m the one you ought to be mad at. Diane should not have to bear the brunt of all your rage, at least not to the point where you’re working overtime to — to send her into exile. ‘Cause my fling with her was absolutely all my fault. I own that now.

[ Laughing ] What?

Ashley: Are you for real?

Tucker: I’m not saying that your feelings for her are not justified. You never could stand her, right?

Ashley: Yeah, for good reason.

Tucker: Right. The point I’m trying to make is that I get where you’re coming from in a way that, uh — that jack and kyle obviously cannot. But, ashley, jeremy stark is trouble, and, uh, it’s my advice that you redirect your anger back at me, that you separate yourself from nikki and phyllis, let them handle this for a while.

Jeremy: [ Laughing ] Ohh. I’m impressed. Your new partner has such gravitas. Well done, you. But I have to admit, it was much more friendly the other day when I dropped by the house. What was it that jack said? Oh, yes — “any friend of diane’s is always welcome.” My, how quickly we change our mind. I hope you haven’t been speaking unkindly of me.

Jack: I read the article about you being released from prison, detailing all the crimes you’ve committed. Now I formed my own opinions, all of which led me to, you are not someone I want hanging around.

Jeremy: You know, you and your son have grossly misinterpreted my intentions. You think I want to hurt diane?

Diane: [ Scoffs ] As i suspected, you’re under the false impression that I worked with the authorities to get you convicted and put away.

Jack: Wait, why would he think that?

Diane: Because jeremy received an anonymous tip. But I’ve assured him it’s not true.

Jeremy: And I assured diane i didn’t care one way or the other.

Diane: I find that hard to believe.

Jeremy: Even if you cooperated with the authorities in ways in which it led to my little time-out from the world, who could blame you? Certainly not I. I used you rather shamelessly for my own personal gain, which put you in self-preservation mode. So, no, I hold no animosity. And, frankly, you should know that because the whole reason why you’re free and never implicated in my crimes is because I never mentioned your name to the fbi, not once. I protected you. And that’s why you’re here, happily reunited with your family, right? Because of my good will, not because you struck some deal for immunity. Now, there is a financial situation that we need to discuss, but that’s just between you and me.

Jack: How much? How much will it cost for you to leave diane alone? Dupixent helps you du more with less asthma.

Diane: No, jack, he is not here to pay my debts or fight my battles.

Jeremy: Well, like I said before, we have something that we need to discuss, just the two of us. But we’ll sort it out, right, di? Maybe some sort of a payment plan?

Diane: There is nothing to pay off. I don’t owe you a thing.

Jeremy: [ Chuckles ] Well, we’ll have to agree to disagree on that one.

Jack: Since you’ve turned down my offer, I think we’re done here. I’d like you to leave my building. And don’t come back here or to my home.

Jeremy: [ Chuckles ] Okay. Have a nice day.

Diane: Ugh. The more he smiles, the more convinced him that I’m in serious danger.

Jack: I agree. If he was just after money, he would have taken my offer. No, he’s — he’s here to settle a score.

Tucker: No dessert? Come on. Live a little.

Ashley: Yeah. Uh, I’m not done talking about diane. I’m sorry. There’s something I need to clarify.

Tucker: Sure.

Ashley: Uh, I never, ever wanted things to escalate the way they have. I just wanted her out of town.

Tucker: Okay. Even if it means tearing her away from the only family she has left?

Ashley: Oh, come on, tucker. I mean, clearly, I never wanted to hurt kyle.

Tucker: Mm. But diane is fair game.

Ashley: Yeah. I guess so. She devastated that little boy to save her own skin, so I don’t have any sympathy for her.

Tucker: Mm. Well, given what dina did to you for her own selfish reasons, i totally appreciate why you would feel that way. However, um, there’s a big difference between not having any sympathy for diane and — and running her out of town.

Ashley: Okay, this is a lot more than not having sympathy for her. I mean, there’s a lot of reasons why I want diane out of town. How about the fact that she faked her death? Who does that? We all got arrested for it. Me. And, you know, I don’t want her sinking her fangs into my brother again. And, yes, perhaps there is a little residual outrage, the fact that she slept, had sex with my fiancé. And that would be you, tucker. She had sex with you, tucker.

Tucker: Yes, I know. That’s what I’m trying to tell you. So, let me have that anger. I, uh — I have learned to take responsibility for my mistakes because I have changed, right? Haven’t we both changed? And isn’t it time that we let go of the painful past and stop letting it dictate our future?

Ashley: I love that.

Tucker: What?

Ashley: I love it that you want me to let go of my anger when it’s actually your past actions that need letting go of.

Tucker: Mm. God. I love you. And that is what I love about us, that we are equally matched. ‘Cause you see me, right? But I see you, too. You know, when you ended things, I recall you saying to me, “love isn’t enough.” And looking back at those days, I understand why it wasn’t, I mean, considering what I did to you and — and where we were as people back then. But if time passes and people evolve and — and two people come to have a deeper understanding, a deeper connection with each other, isn’t that enough? I mean, at least as a foundation to grow on? Aren’t we both wiser now and have enough life experience to [Sighs] — To realize what we lost? ‘Cause I know you know how good it was.

[ Chuckles ] Can you imagine how much better it would be now if we just gave us one more chance?

Chance: Louise just took dom to the park.

Abby: [ Sighs ] Good, good.

Chance: I should probably get going now.

Abby: Um, before you go, we should probably talk about schedules for visitation.

Chance: Yeah, sure.

Abby: I hope you know that you’re welcome to come by and see dominic anytime you’d like.

Chance: Yeah. I’ll be sure to call first.

Abby: Um, I know your schedule at the precinct is pretty unpredictable, so I told louise to make sure that you had first priority when I’m not home.

Chance: I appreciate that. Thank you for the flexibility.

Abby: Of course.

Chance: I’m gonna make spending time with him a priority. I promise.

Abby: Yes, um, ’cause consistency is really important for dominic. I would never want him to feel abandoned.

Chance: Okay, well, um… you take care. I’ll see you guys soon.

Abby: [ Voice breaking ] Chance, I’m sorry. I’m so sorry. Can you believe that? I’m jonathan lawson

Jack: Should we be involving the police in this? I mean, surely he is violating his parole with these menacing visits.

Diane: [ Sighs ] So far, he hasn’t threatened me outright. That’s the way jeremy works. It’s all innuendo. If we bring in the police, it’ll just make him even more angry.

Jack: Well, what was in your immunity deal? There had to be some protection. At least you could insist he not contact you.

Diane: [ Sighs ] Invoking that might only make things worse. I mean, it’d be admitting to jeremy that I lied, that i informed on him.

Jack: Yeah, I can see your point there.

Diane: Okay, I think the smartest thing to do is to stick to the story that I had nothing to do with him getting caught.

Jack: There is one other idea you might need to consider.

Diane: What’s that?

Jack: I know you explained why you didn’t go into the witness protection program when he was arrested. Maybe you could get the feds to offer the same thing now that he’s out and coming after you.

Diane: Jack, no! No. I didn’t fight this hard to get back here to kyle and — and harrison and you… just to leave it all behind and start over again with a new identity. No, I will not be intimidated into going back to that lonely life. We need to — we need to figure this out on our own.

Jack: Okay. Okay. I understand. I do. After meeting him, I am seriously worried about your safety.

Diane: That makes two of us.

Jack: I thought offering him money was a slam dunk. Apparently, I was wrong.

Diane: Alright, there might be another way out of this.

Ashley: Thanks again for lunch.

Tucker: You bet. Glad you enjoyed it. Even though you did dodge my questions.

Ashley: Mm. Okay, well, I can give you a couple answers, I guess. I still haven’t seen a huge amount of evidence that you’ve actually changed.

Tucker: [ Scoffs ]

Ashley: Well, I haven’T.

Tucker: Fantastic.

Ashley: And I am not prepared to, um, give our romantic relationship another shot.

Tucker: Ah. You’re killing me here.

Ashley: But I will say you are nothing if not persistent.

Tucker: [ Laughs ] Wow! What a victory! I am — I am going to take a victory lap on that one.

Ashley: You should. I’m gonna sweeten it, too. I’m gonna tell you that i appreciate your insight into my anger. And I promise you that I’m going to try to direct some of my diane vitriol right at you.

Tucker: You’re welcome.

[ Clears throat ] And you know me. I’m never gonna count myself out ’cause you and I are meant to be.

Ashley: Have a nice day.

Tucker: You too.

[ Glass thuds ]

Chance: I’m sorry, too, abby. And I just want to reiterate that I don’t think one thing led to all this or one person is at fault here. I mean, looking back, I think it’s an accumulation of a lot of things. I think we got married too fast. I think we tried to have a kid before we really knew each other. And then I just left on that assignment months after our wedding. I mean, I know that caught you off guard, and it royally messed me up. And what I went through over there and what I brought back here and what I struggled to heal from — I mean, it’s not exactly what newlyweds dream of. What I think it comes down to is I think we are just two different people. And I think we need different things to make us happy. And unfortunately, we can’t give each other those things. As much as we want to, we can’T. And all, you know, this, you and devon — I think this is just the breaking point. But in probability, I think we have been doomed since the beginning.

Abby: [ Voice breaking ] Don’t say that. Please don’t say that because it diminishes everything that we had, all the love that we had for each other, the love that we still have for each other. I know it’s there. I know it’s underneath all of this pain.

Chance: I’m less certain of that. I’ve disconnected from those feelings, abby. Too much has happened. I’ve accepted that it’s over, and I hope you can, too, so we can just move on with our lives.

Abby: [ Sniffles, sighs ]

[ Sobs ]

Chance: [ Breathes deeply ]

Lily: I want to be able to get past this. But don’t rush me. And don’t push devon, either, because it’s a lot harder for him to forgive.

Nate: I am well aware of that. I’m curious what else is going on with devon.

Lily: What are you talking about?

Nate: I got a message from imani saying that she and amanda were staying in virginia, that something upsetting happened and amanda resigned?

Lily: That’s a family issue, nate. And, sadly, that’s none of your concern now.

Diane: So, what do you think? Will it work?

Jack: I hate that we’re being forced into this. But, yeah, your plan makes sense.

Diane: It’s the least awful solution I could come up with on the fly.

Jack: So, kyle takes you to the cabin, gets you settled in there, he comes back here, you lay low there, and stark thinks you fled in fear and hopefully moves on.

Diane: I hate having to leave for any length of time, but i think it’s safest for everyone involved. Me being here puts the whole family at risk. You know, let jeremy think that I ran off and disappeared. And if nikki and phyllis and ashley think that, too, then maybe they’ll believe they finally succeeded in getting rid of me and leave me alone.

Jack: Yeah.

Diane: You know, phyllis seemed a little nervous around jeremy earlier. Maybe she finally realized that she’s playing with fire.

Jack: Wait, what are you talking about now?

Diane: [ Sighs ] Well, I was with phyllis at jabot when jeremy just showed up. And he thinks he recognized her voice as the person who called him to tell him where to find me and that I ratted him out.

Jack: God, is this war between you two ever going to end, or is that just too much to ask for?

Diane: Jack, I — I didn’t — I didn’t bring this up to upset you, just to let you know that i haven’t been hurling false accusations. My fears are well founded. And right now they are telling me that we need to put this plan in motion.

Jack: Okay, okay, okay, okay. Kyle and I are going to make sure nothing happens to you.

Diane: [ Sighs ]

[ Door opens ]

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Diane: [ Sighs ] I need to get back to the hotel and get my things.

Jack: Yeah.

Diane: Okay.

Jack: I’ll walk you to the door.

Diane: Okay.

Jack: Hey, hey. I have jabot security. They’re gonna accompany you to the hotel. They will wait for you and kyle, and then they will escort you up to the cabin.

Diane: I’ll be in touch when I can.

[ Loudly ] Goodbye, jack. I appreciate everything you’ve done, but I-I-I can’t put you or your family in jeopardy. Thank you for everything.

[ Door closes ]

Ashley: What’s going on?

Jack: I hope you’re happy. Diane is leaving town, running away from jeremy stark, who’s made it very clear he is out to get her. Thanks to your friends and you, she may never return.

Chance: Small coffee, black.

Sharon: Hey. Uh, your expression looks much like it did right after rey died.

Chance: Well, my marriage is over. I just moved out, said, uh, my goodbye to abby.

Sharon: Chance, I’m so sorry. I know how hard that can be.

Chance: Yeah. It was tough. I don’t know why. You know, packing up all my things, knowing I’m not gonna wake up in the morning to my wife and my son. My life doesn’t revolve around my family anymore. I’m sad. A bit numb.

Sharon: Well, it’s hard not to feel overwhelmed at a time like this.

Chance: I’m a bit relieved, too, though. I was trying to make something true that wasn’T. Just another reason why this divorce had to happen.

Devon: Was there a problem with our table or…

Lily: No, no, no. We can sit any time. I was just waiting for you.

Devon: Okay.

Nate: I heard amanda was staying in virginia. Did something happen between you two?

Devon: Does that sound like it’s any of your business? The nerve of him wanting to talk about my personal life.

Lily: [ Sighs ] Um, look…

Devon: Hmm?

Lily: …Before we order, i just want to let you know that i spoke to jill.

Devon: What’d she say?

Lily: She wants to move forward with the ipo. She feels like we’ve waited long enough and that because nate is not with the company, he can’t sell his shares to victoria, so there’s no longer a threat. And she wants to move forward. Unless — what? I mean, do you think that tucker is still up to something?

Tucker: Someone’s in a hurry.

Diane: I hope you’re happy. It’s all come to a head because of you.

Tucker: Am I supposed to guess what you’re referring to?

Diane: Oh, you know damn well what I’m talking about. It’s jeremy stark.

Tucker: Ah.

Diane: Ever since he arrived, he has been breathing down my neck, and now I have to leave because it’s too dangerous.

Tucker: Are you leaving?

Diane: Yeah.

Tucker: Oh, good. That’s the wise choice. Although I don’t think I can take all the credit. I’m not the one who — who smuggled cash out of the country for an international criminal. I believe that was you. But, uh, for whatever it’s worth, I feel for you.

Diane: [ Scoffs ]

Tucker: Rock and a hard place and all that. Hey, do you need money or anything to help you get you on your feet wherever you end up — ugh! Announcer: Type 2 diabetes?

Tucker: That was a good one.

Diane: [ Sighs ] You’re going to crash and burn here, too. You are deluded if you think you will ever win ashley back, and you will never outsmart jack.

Tucker: Yeah, we’ll see.

Diane: [ Scoffs ] You know what? I have half a mind to call devon and warn him not to trust you under any circumstances. But you know what? It really won’t make a difference because whatever your plans are, they are going to fail epically.

[ Door slams ]

Ashley: I think diane leaving town is the best solution for everybody.

Jack: Oh, I’m sure you do think that. Let’s just be clear, though. She didn’t go out of town. She was forced out of town by you three forcing her hand. I couldn’t be more disappointed in you.

Ashley: Well, I’m sorry you feel that way.

Jack: But you’re not sorry for your behavior. You know, your initial attempts to shame diane were small and petty and juvenile, like a — a clique of high school mean girls. But this? Luring a felon into town to harass her? It’s — it’s beyond the pale. And you could get her killed.

Ashley: I had nothing to do, absolutely nothing to do with stark coming to town.

Jack: Please. That is so much bull. As far as I’m concerned, the three of you are equally guilty. Maybe you didn’t pick up the phone and call him. As a matter of fact, I have learned that stark seems to think phyllis is the one that tipped him off. You all wanted her out of town so badly, you would do anything. Well, you’ve gone too far, ash, much too far.

Devon: Thank you. Uh, what were we talking about?

Lily: Tucker. Does he pose a threat if we go public?

Devon: Right. Uh, I’m gonna say, yes, he does, just because we don’t know for sure what his intentions are. We can guess all we want, but that’s all it’s ever gonna be, is a guess. He could have a bunch of plans that we can’t predict.

Lily: Yeah, but, devon, i don’t want to put jill off and put off the potential growth of our company for some what-ifs.

Devon: You’re gonna have to if you want to give me more time to find out what’s going on in his head.

Lily: Well, how much time do you want?

Devon: I don’t know. What were you and nate talking about when I came in here?

Lily: [ Sighs ] He wants to earn our forgiveness.

Devon: And how do you feel about that?

Lily: I’m just trying to look at things from both sides, you know, see if there’s some way we can move past this.

Devon: Well, good luck with that.

Lily: [ Sighs ] Let me just ask you a question.

Devon: What?

[ Sighs ]

Lily: Is nate betraying us any worse than how you betrayed amanda?

Devon: Are you joking right now? Why would you go there at all?

Lily: No, I’m just — I’m just — I’m just asking. I’m just asking. It’s a “yes” or “no.”

Devon: It’s a completely different situation, is what it is.

Lily: Well, point is, is that you did something hurtful that you regret, and you want amanda’s forgiveness, right?

Devon: Mm-hmm.

Lily: Okay. So, how is that any different than nate wanting our forgiveness? Listen, I’m done settling. Because this is my secret.

Devon: [ Sighs ]

Abby: [ Sighs ]

Devon: Listen, man, nate doesn’t deserve our forgiveness because what he did was calculated. He planned the whole thing. Think about how much time he and victoria spent strategizing against us. What abby and I did just happened. We didn’t set out to hurt anybody. We didn’t plan anything. And we don’t feel good about it. Nate doesn’t seem like he regrets anything. Hey, hang on one second. I’ll be right back, okay?

Lily: [ Sighs ]

Sharon: Do you want to sit down and talk some more?

Chance: Oh, um… thank you, sharon, but not now. It still feels a little fresh.

Sharon: I understand.

Chance: But, hey, when all this settles down and I can process everything, I don’t feel like I got hit by semi, you know, I’d love to take you up on that offer.

Sharon: Well, whenever you’re ready, I’ll be here.

[ Footsteps departing ]

Abby: Devon?

Devon: Hey.

Abby: Hi.

Devon: Abby, you alright?

Abby: [ Sniffles ] I’ve been better. Chance packed his things and he left today.

[ Voice breaking ] It’s really over.

[ Sniffles ]

Devon: Sorry.

Abby: [ Breathes deeply ]

Jack: [ Sighs ]

Diane: [ Sighs ]

Next week on

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Nate: This is quite the touchy subject for you, isn’t it? Makes me wonder — what in the world could you have done to mess things up with amanda?

Billy: I don’t think there’s anything you need to make amends for or apologize for.

Chelsea: That’s nice of you to say, but we both know it’s not true.

Billy: So we are talking about what happened in myanmar.

Tucker: If I were to propose to you that you quit your family business and let me help you build your own empire, what would you say to that?

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Sally: [ Sighs ] Hey! [ Chuckles ]

Nick: Hey.

Sally: I didn’t expect to see you.

Nick: Yeah. I can be unpredictable. Some mornings I’m at crimson lights. Others, I’m here.

Sally: Well, I expected it to be a crimson light morning.

Nick: Is it a problem for you that I’m here?

Sally: Not as long as you behave yourself.

Nick: No promises.

Sally: Well, are you gonna be a gentleman and open the door for me?

Nick: Yes.

Sally: Thank you. I can get my own table.

Nick: Look, there’s no reason why we can’t have breakfast together. I’m still working through some things where we’ but I wouldn’t mind some company while I crush some pancakes.

Sally: [ Chuckles ] Fair enough.

Lauren: Good morning.

Nick: Good morning, lauren. How are things at fenmore’s?

Lauren: Never better.

Sally: That’s wonderful.

Michael: Sally. Good to see you, nick.

Nick: Hey, bud. Hopefully my dad’s not dragging you into too many crazy things.

Michael: [ Chuckles ] He’s keeping things interesting, just the way I like it.

Sally: Well, we don’t want to interrupt your morning any longer. Enjoy your breakfast.

Lauren: Thank you. They’re sharing a meal together, even though they don’t work together anymore. You think something’s going on?

Michael: There are thousands of things that concern me. Whether or not nick and sally are dating doesn’t even come close to making that list.

Sally: I can practically feel lauren’s eyes boring a hole into my back. We don’t have the excuse of being colleagues anymore. Are you sure you’re okay with this?

Jack: Good morning.

Diane: Oh. Good morning. It looks chilly outside, like it could snow any second.

Jack: Good to know. I wasn’t expecting a weather report.

Diane: [ Chuckles ] Oh, well, I was just trying to be helpful. Something to repay your generous hospitality. Thank you again for letting me stay over.

Jack: I hope you slept okay. I’m an early riser. You were down here before I was. I — I hope you weren’t up all night worrying.

Diane: Well, in spite of the wonderful accommodations, I — I didn’t get a lot of rest. But I wanted to get up early and get back to the hotel before going to the office. I — I don’t want anyone at jabot getting the wrong impression.

Ashley: Impression about what?

Jack: I invited diane to spend the night here last night.

Ashley: Why?

Jack: Because she was understandably rattled at the news that jeremy stark is in town. She didn’t feel safe going to her hotel, and I don’t blame her.

Ashley: I’m sure you don’T.

Jack: I didn’t want to leave her alone with that man in the vicinity. That man came to our front door. What if — what if harrison had been the one to greet him at the door instead of diane?

Ashley: So, diane, what was it like reuniting with your ex-lover?

Diane: Why? Are you concerned for my safety?

Jack: I have asked phyllis how it is that jeremy knew exactly where diane was. I got nowhere there. I’ll ask you. Did you and your cohorts have anything to do with leading him here?

Ashley: I’m telling you right now that I —

Diane: Oh. I — I’m — I should go.

Jack: You want an escort?

Diane: No, I’ll be fine. I’m just going to the hotel and then straight to the office.

Jack: Okay, text me, let me know you’re there safely?

Diane: Okay.

Jack: Yeah. Okay, now that she’s gone, answer my question. Did you have anything to do with stark showing up at our home?

Ashley: Answer this question first, jack. Is diane using stark’s arrival here as an excuse to jump into your bed?

Nikki: So, the transition at the media division is going smoothly?

Victoria: Yeah, it is. Nate is doing a great job of getting everything up to speed.

[ Sighs ] There’s only one problem.

Nikki: What’s that?

Victoria: Mm. Nicholas. He’s, um — he’s been distracted by this whole issue with sally spectra.

Nikki: What, that she was fired?

Victoria: Yes. Yes. It was just business. But he’s taking it very personally. Has he mentioned anything to you about sally?

Nikki: Are you kidding? Do you think that he would take advice from his mother about his love life? Not that I haven’t offered plenty of it over the years, but he — he ignores it.

Victoria: I don’t know, mom. I’m just worried about him. He needs to listen to someone with some sense.

Nikki: [ Gasps ] Oh, my god.

Victoria: What’s wrong? Do you know that man?

Nikki: I know of him. He’s a whole lot of trouble.

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Nick: Thanks.

Lauren: You know, they seem like they’re up to something. The way they look at each other — I don’t know — it seems very intimate.

Michael: I’m thinking about a frittata.

Lauren: Maybe sally’s moving on from adam to his brother.

Michael: Oh, who am i kidding? How can I not order a crab cake benedict? That reminds me of new orleans.

[ Southern accent ] You remember that little place on magazine street?

Lauren: Are you not caring about anything that I’m saying about this possible relationship? It could actually affect your job if victor decides to meddle.

Michael: Who can predict love? If sally and nick make each other happy, good for them. I won’t stand in their way.

Lauren: Love? Uh…mnh. This is sally we’re talking about.

Michael: Hmm. You never know. It can happen very quickly. I’m sure you fell head over heels for me in a matter of seconds.

Lauren: [ Laughs ] My darling, are — are you actually forgetting how it happened?

Michael: Now that I think about it, it was exactly the opposite. Ahh, I fell in love with you in a blink of an eye.

Lauren: We have been very, very lucky. But I’m not so sure that nick and sally are a similar match to us. In fact, I’m concerned about nick. I hope sally’s intentions are good.

Sally: She is still staring at us, right?

Nick: I learned a long time ago to not care what people think. Being a newman, always in the spotlight, people always judging you. Does the scrutiny bother you?

Sally: Why should it? I’m used to people talking about me, too. But you probably know that from everything that victor’s guys dug up on me.

Nick: Yeah. There was, uh, definitely some things in there that would spark up a conversation.

Sally: [ Sighs ] I have been involved in some shady stuff in the past, some of which you know about, some you might not. Or you might be hearing stories from people now. In either case, I’m not proud of most of what I’ve done. But I have learned and grown from all of it. And I’m willing to talk about any of it. You just have to ask ’cause I do not want there to be any surprises between us down the line. If there is a “down the line” for us.

Nick: I’m surprised you wouldn’t want to share your worst moments.

Sally: I would be willing to tell you everything… ’cause I think you’re worth it.

Jack: First of all, it is none of your business who did or didn’t sleep in my bed last night. Second of all, you are changing the subject. I asked you, did you have anything to do…

Ashley: I heard you.

Jack: …With stark showing up at our door?

Ashley: I heard you, and i promise you I didn’t even know the man was in town, okay?

Kyle: You talking about jeremy stark? Because he was in town and still is.

Jack: Wait, how do you know that?

Kyle: I confronted him last night.

Victoria: So, who is he?

Nikki: It’s jeremy stark.

Victoria: The money launderer that diane was working for in los angeles?

Nikki: Shh! Shh! Yes, that’s him. He just got out of prison. Don’t look. Don’t look. Don’t look. Don’t look.

Victoria: What is he doing here in genoa city? Did he come for diane? Mom? What did you do?

Nikki: It’s very complicated.

Victoria: Are you responsible for bringing a criminal to town?

Nikki: I don’t want to talk about this here. We should go. Let’s go.

Victoria: I need to go over the budget for the next fiscal year.

Nikki: Oh, right.

[ Knocking on door ]

Diane: Jack’s not in yet.

Phyllis: Alright. Well, I’ll wait for him. Alone, preferably. I need to clear a couple things up.

Diane: Oh. What was unclear?

Phyllis: Well, it’s really none of your business. But he was in a vile mood. It’s probably ’cause you riled him all up with your damsel act.

[ Imitating crying ] “Bad man coming to get me. Oh, my god.”

Diane: It wasn’t a performance, phyllis. I really am in danger. But, you know, perhaps I could straighten a few things out for you since I probably have a better idea where jack’s head is at the moment.

Phyllis: Mm. Okay. Why is that?

Diane: Because I was the last person he saw last night and the first one he saw this morning at the abbott house. Yeah, that’s right. I spent the night there. Covid-19 moves fast and now you can too

Summer: So, this is still a thing?

Nick: What’s happening here is two people just having breakfast together.

Summer: What happened to her not wanting anything to do with you? That’s what you told me.

Nick: Things have changed, summer, we’re just having a meal, and if something was happening, I’d like to think you’d be okay with it. Or maybe even happy for us.

Summer: [ Scoffs ] Could we get a moment alone, please?

Nick: Wait, is that absolutely necessary?

Sally: You know what? It’s alright ’cause I need to check in with chloe anyway.

Nick: [ Sighs ] That was rude.

Summer: I think she’ll survive.

Nick: She doesn’t deserve to be treated like that.

Summer: Well, I need to be honest with you, and I didn’t think you’d want me to do that with her sitting right here.

Nick: What did you want to say?

Summer: [ Sighs ] I can’t get on board with this.

Nick: Why not?

Summer: Because sally is using you, somehow, some way. I am sure of it.

Ashley: Kyle, what do you mean, you confronted stark?

Kyle: I went to his hotel room, told him to leave my mother alone.

Jack: Wait, you did what?

Kyle: I went to the grand phoenix, knocked on his door —

Jack: Wait. Stop. Stop. That’s where he is staying?

Kyle: Yes. Fourth floor.

Jack: Well, that isn’t exactly a coincidence. That’s where diane lives. I’m gonna get security to give her an escort to and from the office.

Kyle: Mm. That’s a good idea.

Jack: What did you say to stark?

Kyle: I told him in no uncertain terms to leave my mother alone.

Jack: How did stark respond?

Kyle: He said he had no ill will towards her, claimed he just wanted to reconnect with an old flame now that he’s gotten out of prison.

Ashley: Okay. So, he’s not actually threatening anybody.

Kyle: That’s right, but he —

Ashley: And also that means that possibly nobody’s really in any danger. There’s no evidence of that.

Kyle: He was lying. The guy is so smooth and unflappable. He probably has never told the truth. His mere presence is a threat.

Jack: I got the same menacing feeling from him, and diane’s fears are legitimate. He sent her a text saying it would be a big mistake to let the abbotts fight her battles. Now I realize that was about you showing up, too.

Kyle: Well, there’s your evidence right there. And now I’m even more worried about my mother. And I’m furious at whoever put her in this situation.

Phyllis: Are you really telling me that you took your little victim act right into jack’s bed last night?

Diane: Do you have to be so vulgar?

Phyllis: That wasn’t vulgar.

Diane: Oh, well, in any case, we shouldn’t be discussing such things at the office.

Phyllis: Oh, okay. Well, you didn’t have sex with jack. If you had, you would be screaming it from the rooftops. You’re acting too demure.

Diane: You think everything i do is some kind of act.

Phyllis: Yes, I do. Because it usually is.

Diane: Oh, just relax. I slept in the guest room.

Phyllis: Why are you sleeping at the abbott house at all?

Diane: Well, I — I have you to thank. You’re the reason jack extended the invitation. Insisted, really. He was concerned about jeremy stark and the threat he poses. And that was your doing, right?

Phyllis: [ Scoffs ] Well, you definitely convinced jack of that, didn’t you?

Diane: Yeah. Jack wanted me safe last night. He was so strong and protective. So, you think you’re hurting me, but you are actually strengthening the bond between us. Thanks, phyllis.

Phyllis: You’re welcome. I want to remind you that that bond isn’t unbreakable.

Jeremy: Diane.

Diane: [ Gasps ]

Jeremy: There you are.

[ Chuckles ] I was hoping to find you here. Okay everyone, our mission is complete balanced nutrition.

Summer: I really shouldn’t have to remind you what sally has done to me. Miraculously, it all worked out, but it doesn’t change the fact that she blackmailed me in order to get me to leave town and go to italy.

Nick: For the record, she participated in tara locke’s plan. She was not the blackmailer.

Summer: Regardless, she wanted me out of genoa city so she could take my job. That’s the kind of person she is.

Nick: Look, I’m aware of your history with her. I don’t like what she did, but, summer, we’ve all done things that we’re not proud of. We’ve made mistakes. Some of the things you’ve done aren’t so different from sally’S. Do you remember your first marriage to kyle, where you pressured him into tying the knot so you could save lola’s life?

Summer: Okay, I cringe when i think about that. We don’t need to go there.

Nick: Well, sally doesn’t want to revisit her mistakes, either.

Summer: I have worked really hard to put that time in my life behind me. I am not that person anymore.

Nick: Same as sally. And what about your mother? She’s done some pretty despicable things.

Summer: We are not talking about mom right now.

Nick: Well, you go out of your way to give her the benefit of the doubt. Why can’t you do the same with sally? Doesn’t she deserve the same shot at redemption that you and your mom got?

Summer: Is that a serious question?

Lauren: Sally. I heard what happened with newman media. It’s so unfortunate. I’m sorry.

Sally: Thank you. I just consider it another high point I get to add to my résumé.

[ Chuckles ]

Michael: Well, the newman name carries a lot of clout.

Sally: Yeah, I’m — I’m really proud of what i accomplished there. But now it’s on to bigger and better things.

Ashley: So, what’s your plan?

Sally: [ Chuckles ] Well, you know me. I always have something percolating.

Lauren: Mm-hmm. So, I’m sure by now you know that chelsea is no longer designing for fenmore’s or marchetti.

Sally: Yes, I heard that. But are you telling me casually or officially? Does this mean that you’ve gotten to the point where you can maybe forgive my past mistakes and consider trusting me again?

Diane: How did you get in here?

Jeremy: Come on. You know me. I have my ways. Oh, nice digs. I bet the overhead is brutal. Hello. Friend of yours?

Diane: No.

Phyllis: No.

Diane: But I think she’s a friend of yours, jeremy. This is phyllis summers. I assume the two of you have been in contact. You might not have met in person. It might have been some anonymous, mysterious phone call.

Phyllis: What are you talking about?

Diane: She’s the one who told you where to find me, isn’t she?

Phyllis: That’s absurd.

Jeremy: You know, your voice, it — it does sound familiar.

Victoria: You seem like you’re worried that someone has followed us.

Nikki: Oh, no, everything is fine. I’m — I’m just taking precautions.

Victoria: What’s going on? Is this guy jeremy stark looking for you?

Nikki: Of course not. He doesn’t even know my name.

Victoria: But you did help to bring him here, didn’t you?

Nikki: Well, phyllis, ashley, and I had this plan of using his release from prison as a way to scare diane out of town. But that wasn’t quite enough, so we talked about taking it to the next level.

Victoria: And you brought him here?

Nikki: No, that was not our intention. But phyllis had taken matters into her own hands.

Victoria: Well, who would have seen that coming?

Nikki: She actually contacted stark directly, told him that diane was involved in his arrest and then told him where he could find her. And apparently he took the bait because now he’s here.

Victoria: Oh, my god. Look, I’m not a fan of diane, but this seems extreme, doesn’t it?

Nikki: Ashley and I felt the same way. But phyllis had already set things in motion.

Victoria: How do we fix this?

Nikki: I don’t know that we can, but we can take precautions.

[ Door opens ]

Victor: I’ve just been informed that jeremy stark is in town.

Nikki: Yeah. We just saw him at crimson lights.

Victor: I have alerted security. He’s not gonna step foot in either this building or the ranch, okay?

Nikki: Thank you.

Victor: You know the guy’s dangerous. The threat is real. Dancing is everything.

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Summer: I hear what you’re trying to say about forgiving sally and moving on. It’S… I just think it’s different with her.

Nick: How so?

Summer: Does she really regret her actions, or is she just mad that she got caught? Is she pretending to be remorseful as a part of a new scam?

Nick: [ Sighs ] Look, supergirl, it’s up to me to decide whether or not i believe her, and I think sally is sincere.

Summer: [ Scoffs ]

Nick: And I can tell you this — she regrets the way she acted towards you.

Summer: Okay. And I think she’s using you. She jumped from one rich newman to another really quickly.

Nick: I assure you, she is not after my money.

Summer: How could you possibly know that?

Nick: Because I offered her some — quite a lot of it, actually — and she turned me down.

Summer: You did what?

Nick: Yes. I wanted to invest in her new business venture. I put an offer on the table, and she rejected it. She won’t even take a loan from me because she wants to do it on her own.

Summer: Interesting.

Nick: Summer, I need you to understand this. Whatever is going on with me and sally — and it may not go anywhere… but it’s my decision to make. Now, I hate it that you disagree with me, but it’s not gonna get me to change my mind. And I really hope someday you can change yours.

Victor: I am sure that this is phyllis’ doing. And I think you should separate yourself from her — okay? — And persuade ashley to do the same.

Nikki: Well, for the most part, we’ve all been working together. I would — I wouldn’t feel right leaving phyllis twisting in the wind.

Victor: Why? She has done that to you before. No reason for you to feel guilty.

Victoria: So, how do you want to handle this, dad?

Victor: For now, I’ve assigned security to your mother, to ashley, to summer, and to harrison, alright?

Victoria: What about phyllis and the rest of the abbotts?

Victor: I don’t care about the rest of the abbotts. They can take care of themselves. But I have a feeling that they’ll all rally around diane as if she’s the victim now.

Nikki: Oh, god, I hope not. They’ll pay dearly for that.

Victor: Sweetheart, you need to stay out of this. You’ve got to end your involvement in this right now.

Jack: Did stark give you any idea how he knew exactly where to find diane?

Kyle: No, although that wasn’t my primary concern at the time.

Jack: Yeah, he told me he assumed on his own that diane wanted to reunite with her family, so he guessed she might be here.

Kyle: That seems unlikely.

Jack: Yeah, I had exactly the same feeling.

Kyle: We may need extra security.

Jack: Okay, look, I will take care of that, but, um, I’m gonna go check on diane right now.

Kyle: Do you want me to hire guards?

Jack: No, no, no. I will take care of it. I know who to call. Let’s make sure that summer and harrison are safe.

Kyle: Thanks, dad.

[ Door closes ] I know you firmly believe in science. You have to have proof before you believe in things. Well, I don’t have proof that you and nikki and phyllis led this very dangerous man here. I have a feeling that’s exactly what happened. My own aunt put my entire family in danger. Is that what you wanted, ashley? Are you happy with how things turned out?

Phyllis: I guess I just have one of those voices. It, um, reminds someone of someone they knew or someone they want to know. You know. Well, I have some work to do. Excuse me.

Diane: Phyllis, could you, um — could you just wait a minute? I need to talk to you about something.

Jeremy: [ Clears throat ]

Phyllis: No. I’m very busy. Excuse me. Nice to meet you…

Jeremy: Jeremy.

Phyllis: Jeremy. Nice to meet you.

Jeremy: You too.

Diane: [ Sighs ] You shouldn’t have come here. This is my workplace. You showing up unannounced isn’t helping anything.

Jeremy: Well, my apologies. But remember our conversation was cut short. And we need to finish it. #1 isn’t a status earned overnight.

Lauren: You know, I always felt you had a keen eye for fashion. And not everyone has that kind of flair.

Sally: Well, thank you, lauren. That really means a lot.

Lauren: And although you are an amazing designer, you just are your own worst enemy.

Sally: [ Chuckles ] Yes, I would say that is a fair assessment of my past actions, but I really feel like I’ve left all that behind. No more self-sabotaging and no sabotaging anybody else, for that matter.

Lauren: Well, good for you. It’s always nice when people can redeem themselves.

Michael: Lauren has moved past several troubling incidents in her past.

Sally: [ Clears throat ] Well, it’s good to know that I’m not alone. And thank you guys for the support. But I don’t think I’m gonna be going back to the world of fashion. I want to forge a new career path.

Lauren: Okay. Well, I wish you luck.

Michael: As do I.

Sally: Thank you. And I’m really glad we cleared the air.

Lauren: Me too.

Sally: Alright, I’m gonna go back to my table.

Michael: Good luck.

Sally: Thanks.

Michael: You never cease to amaze me. I thought sally was your avowed enemy, and now you’re her biggest fan.

Lauren: Ahh. I believe we all need second chances.

Michael: Yeah. Absolutely. Huh. Where would the two of us be without them?

Lauren: Seriously. But, actually, I was, um, taking the advice that I gave phyllis. Watching her with that grudge against diane? I — it’s not healthy.

Michael: Yet another reason I love you.

[ Chuckles ]

Lauren: You know, you’re being awfully nice for a man who has yet to eat today.

Michael: I know. Where is my crab cake benedict?

[ Cellphone pings ] Sorry.

Lauren: Oh. Well, tell victor I say hi.

Michael: Oh. Duty calls. It’s important.

Lauren: Isn’t it always?

Michael: Well, this seems more than his usual bluster. I mean, the message implies that lives are at risk.

Lauren: Oh, my goodness. Honey, be careful, okay?

Michael: Yeah. I will. Promise.

Lauren: [ Sighs ]

Sally: Did you two have a good talk?

Nick: I think we straightened some things out.

Summer: [ Sighs ] I’ll think about what you said, dad. And I’ll see you soon.

Nick: Love you.

Sally: Bye. What exactly did you tell her?

Nick: I was, uh, pretty direct with her. I just told her we’re still figuring things out.

Sally: Well, that’s an accurate description. But what else did you say? There had to have been more. It looked pretty intense.

Nick: I just made it very clear that I will be the one who decides who I date and nobody, not even my amazing daughter, is going to tell me otherwise.

Ashley: I am sorry. Honestly, from my heart, I never wanted things to escalate like this.

Kyle: Look, it doesn’t matter what you wanted. I don’t know what your intentions were, but this current situation is a direct result of your actions.

Ashley: I was not personally involved in stark coming to —

Kyle: No, the three of you have threatened my mother with this very thing — bringing this monster to town to send her into hiding. And on one hand, I understand why you want to go toe to toe with my mother, but you have put our entire family in jeopardy. Do you not care how this affects harrison?

Ashley: Kyle, I love your little boy. Of course I care. I would lay down my own life to protect him.

Kyle: Let’s hope it doesn’t come to that.

Ashley: He’s not gonna be harmed.

Kyle: You can’t be sure of that! If anyone I care about is harmed by jeremy stark, I will find out who was behind bringing him here. And if you and nikki and phyllis were at all responsible, I will hold all of you accountable.

[ Footsteps departing ]

Diane: What are you doing? You can’t stay here.

Jeremy: I’m not going anywhere.

Diane: [ Scoffs ] Jeremy, this is a place of business. You can’t just hang out.

Jeremy: Well, maybe I’m here on business. Maybe I want to buy a, uh, nice perfume or lipstick or rouge.

Diane: Alright, alright, come — come with me.

[ Sighs ] I don’t know why you’re here, but we have nothing more to discuss.

Jeremy: Don’t play games with me. Even after all these years, I still know you.

Diane: Jeremy, I’m glad you’re out, and I wish you well —

Jeremy: I heard you were instrumental in arranging my arrest and helped the authorities put me in prison.

Diane: That’s not true. And I can only imagine where you heard such a thing.

Jeremy: Oh, maybe I heard it from that lovely and helpful phyllis. Or maybe it was someone who sounded just like her.

Diane: Well, whoever said it, they were wrong. I had nothing to do with your arrest or your conviction. Someone, probably phyllis, has tricked you into thinking that I betrayed you, and it’s only because she’s holding a grudge against me. Jeremy, you’ve been played.

Jeremy: I don’t believe you.

Diane: You know, I’m warning you, I could have security here in a second.

Jeremy: Why would you do that, hmm? You think, uh, I want to hurt you? Do you think I’m some violent criminal out for revenge? No. That doesn’t interest me. I don’t care about past actions, but there is something else that I want that concerns me deeply.

Diane: What is that?

Jeremy: I want something from you, beautiful.

Diane: Jeremy, please.

Jeremy: I want my money. A dental tool is round for a reason.

Phyllis: The three of us made a pact to do anything necessary, anything possible to get rid of diane. I was forced to do this, and, honestly, she brought it upon herself.

Ashley: What if it backfires? This could get ugly so fast.

Phyllis: It won’T.

Ashley: Hear me out. We don’t know for a fact that stark went to prison because of diane. We don’T. Now, how do you think he’s gonna feel if he finds out this whole thing was a hoax? I don’t think he’s gonna be too happy when he finds out he’s been used.

Nikki: We need to be prepared in case he does decide to come after us.

Phyllis: You two are really overreacting.

Ashley: No, we’re not, phyllis. Do you really want to risk him getting violent with anyone, including diane? Because I don’T.

[ Cellphone pings ]

Victoria: Mom, I agree with dad. I think you need to cut ties with ashley and phyllis. I don’t want to see you get hurt.

Nikki: Darling, don’t worry. I can take care of myself.

Victoria: Of course you can, but this is dangerous. There’s no telling what this guy is gonna do or how he might react.

Victor: You don’t have to worry, okay? No harm will come to anyone in my family. You’ll all be protected.

Nikki: I hope you don’t blame me for this man’s arrival in genoa city.

Victor: Sweetheart, no. I’d never blame you for this. Phyllis is the one who brought this criminal back into town. Excuse me. I need to meet with michael baldwin, okay? Don’t you worry about a thing.

[ Door opens ]

[ Door closes ]

Michael: Victor, I just saw the security downstairs. What’s going on?

Victor: Some fellow called jeremy stark just arrived in town.

Michael: Who is that?

Victor: He’s a recently released felon, a dangerous man. I need to know everything about him.

Jeremy: I had everything taken away from me when I was in prison. Millions.

Diane: You still have your health.

Jeremy: Oh, now, you’re cracking jokes? This isn’t funny.

Diane: Well, I’m sorry. I just don’t know what this has to do with me.

Jeremy: I had one last shipment of cash that didn’t make it to the islands. The feds didn’t get their hands on it. That’s all the money I have to start over. And you were in possession at that time. So I’m only assuming that you hung on to it for me. So, I want it back. Just give me my money and you’ll never see me again.

Diane: I don’t have it.

Jeremy: [ Clears throat ] How is that possible? It was a large sum of money, and now you’re saying you don’t have it?

Diane: No, I don’t have it. I used that money to rebuild my life after you went to prison. I had nothing. You left me high and dry. And I kept expecting the police to knock on my door and arrest me for crimes that you forced me to commit! So it was my right to use that money to survive.

Jeremy: [ Chuckles ] That’s not my problem. That’s my money. You owe me.

Diane: [ Exhales sharply ]

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Diane: [ Sniffles ] [ Sighs ] On second thought, I — I would love to spend the night in one of your guest rooms. Thank you.

Jack: It’s the least I can do. I want you to feel safe and protected. This is the best place for you. I’m gonna text mrs. Martinez, tell her you’re spending the night.

Diane: I — I don’t know what I would do without you. I mean, honestly, jack, I am…

[ Voice breaking ] I am just so tired.

Jack: Hey. Hey. You can turn in whenever you’re ready.

Diane: [ Crying ] No, it’s — it’s not about — it’s not about today or [Sniffles] — Or what happened with jeremy. I just feel like these last few months have been such a journey, home and — and earning a place in my son’s life. I feel like every time that i overcame an obstacle, there would just be another boulder thrown in my path.

Jack: And somehow you have moved every single one out of your way. I admire that.

Diane: [ Sniffles ] Well, if I have, I — I owe it to you.

Jack: Don’t give me too much credit.

Diane: [ Chuckles ]

Jack: You’ve made giant strides.

Diane: I have worked so hard to get past those dark days, you know, living in fear of — of being arrested or some other escalation on jeremy’s part, afraid of — afraid of the demands he’d make on my — on my freedom or — or even my life.

Jack: You have had more than your share of challenges, and you have faced them all with grace and elegance.

Diane: Well, I don’t know about that, but if it’s true, I — I — I do give you the credit.

Jack: Wait. How so?

Diane: Because it’s been…

[ Sniffles ] It’s been so long since I’ve had somebody looking out for me and caring for me. And now I have you and I — I have kyle. And I just can’t tell you how — how much it means to me to

[Sobbing] Not be alone anymore.

Jack: Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.

Diane: [ Sobbing ]

Jack: Hey. Hey.

[ Cellphone pings ]

Diane: Oh, god, I’m sorry.

Jack: No, let me just — let me just check this.

Diane: Okay. I’m sorry.

[ Groans ]

Jack: [ Inhales deeply ]

Diane: Is everything alright?

Jack: Yeah. Uh… this is something I have to deal with, though. Um…I promise you, I will be right back.

Diane: What? You’ve got to leave? What happened?

Tucker: Care for a drink? Or maybe a watch to replace the one that’s obviously broken?

[ Chuckles ]

Audra: Apologies for being tardy, but I do have a life of my own and a job at chancellor-winters. What was this urgent information I needed to know?

Tucker: I have been informed that jeremy stark is in genoa city.

Audra: Fresh out of federal prison and he finds his way here? That’s not a coincidence.

Tucker: No. And I’m sure he wants to make diane squirm.

Audra: She must be absolutely terrified. I mean, he has to be looking for a little revenge, right? But what about you? Should you strap on a bulletproof vest in case stark comes looking for you?

Tucker: [ Chuckles ]

Noah: Adam.

Adam: What?

Noah: It’s good to see you, man.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] Nephew. It’s been a while.

Noah: Yeah. Yeah, I guess it has.

Adam: Uh, well, if you’re worried that your father’s gonna show up and there’s gonna be another round of uncomfortable sibling rivalry, you don’t have to worry.

Noah: Alright. I’m glad to hear it.

Adam: Saw nick earlier. I’m pretty sure he’s otherwise occupied.

Noah: Okay, then.

Adam: Alright. Well, I’ll let you get to it. But if you see a server, maybe you could send them my way?

Noah: Yeah. Will do.

Adam: Thank you.

Lily: Okay, I love crimson lights. I do. But this is your post-dinner surprise?

Daniel: Yeah. Thought you could use some dessert.

Lily: I said no to the dessert menu at society.

Daniel: I know. But I know that you still wanted something sweet. You just didn’t want it from there.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] Okay. Are you psychic now?

Daniel: Mm. Better. Impeccable memory. How could I ever forget how much lily winters loves dessert?

Lily: [ Laughs ] Okay, fine. Red velvet cupcake and a cappuccino.

Daniel: Cappuccino? At this hour?

Lily: Yeah, you know, a ceo’s work is never done.

Daniel: Uh, you’re not really gonna go back to work? I know that was the plan, but it’s getting late.

Lily: No, I have to get back. I have a lot of deadlines pending. But thank you for tagging along.

Daniel: Ooh. Oh, I see. You — you think that this was all about you? Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no. See, I’m here for some of that red velvet cupcake action, too.

Lily: Okay, well, you better get your own ’cause I’m not sharing.

Daniel: I remember.

Lily: You remember?

Daniel: Yeah. I do.

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Lily: [ Chuckling ] Hi.

Billy: Hey. What a nice surprise. I, uh — I don’t have to bring your brownie home now.

Lily: [ Chuckles ]

Daniel: Billy. It’s good to see you again.

Billy: Hey. Good to see you.

Daniel: You want to join us?

Lily: Oh, no. I’m sure billy is tired from his latest mission of mercy, right?

Sharon: Oh, I thought I heard familiar voices out here.

Daniel: Does that include mine?

Sharon: What a great surprise. It’s so good to see you. How are you?

Daniel: I’m doing good. I’m doing really, really good.

Sharon: Oh! Glad you’re here. What can I get you?

Daniel: Um… you know, how about, uh — I’m gonna go take a look at the counter and get a closer look at everything.

Sharon: Yeah. Be my guest. You know, the menu’s changed a little since you were here last.

Daniel: Ooh.

Billy: So, what happened to grabbing take-out and burning the midnight oil?

Lily: Well, that was the plan, but then I ran into daniel, so we decided to grab dinner together.

Billy: I see.

Lily: Yeah. What about you? I thought you were gonna be home. But I’m guessing something or someone kept you out? I’m assuming it was chelsea?

Billy: Yeah. I, uh — I brought chelsea some food, watched a little bit of a movie, and I’m happy to say that laughter really is the best medicine.

Lily: Good. I’m glad you cheered her up.

Billy: [ Sighs ] Can we grab some dessert and just, uh — just head home together?

Lily: I can’T. I have more work to do, so I’m gonna get back to the office after I finish my evening with daniel.

Billy: Okay, well, I’ll wait up for you. I would like to, uh, talk about the conversation that you had with chelsea.

Lily: I already told you about that.

Billy: Yeah, I know, but, um… well, hearing it from chelsea, it sounds like you’re making her think that, uh, she’s too dependent on me. And I know that’s how you feel, but I just can’t imagine that you would say those exact words to someone that is in such an emotional, vulnerable state.

Jack: That text was from a business associate in manila who needs some numbers from me, and unfortunately they are in a folder in my laptop at work.

Diane: But it’s so late.

Jack: It is early in the philippines, and I promised him I’d get it to him by the start of business day in london.

Diane: Well, I guess duty calls.

[ Chuckles ]

Jack: I won’t be gone long, okay?

Diane: [ Sighs ] But the house is so quiet.

Jack: Hey, it’s you and me, harrison, his nanny, and mrs. Martinez.

Diane: Oh, well, what — what time does she leave? Do you think if I text her that she’d stay —

Jack: Listen to me. Listen to me. If jeremy is foolish enough to show up at this door, we have a very sophisticated security system. It is on. I know this is a big request, but try to calm down. Try to make yourself at home. Everything you need will be up in the room.

Diane: Alright. Thanks.

Jack: Hope you can get some rest. Good night’s sleep, maybe.

Diane: So do I. I just — I just can’t believe what phyllis, nikki, and ashley have done.

Jack: Don’t worry about them. We will deal with them later. Good night.

Diane: Good night.

[ Sighs ]

Tucker: I’ve never even spoken to jeremy stark, so why would I fear him? Salud.

Audra: Salud. Well, I assumed you and he had crossed paths at some point.

Tucker: We did, in a way. We had some mutual connections, dealt with some of the same people, which came in handy when I needed information.

Audra: I’m sure.

Tucker: Uh-huh. That’s how I found out what he had done to diane, how he kept her under his thumb.

Audra: What did you have to do to this mutual friend to get him to talk?

Tucker: Everyone has their price.

Audra: So, you used that information as leverage over diane so she’d help you with your triumphant return to genoa city.

Tucker: Precisely. So now jeremy stark has no reason to come after me, so i have no reason to fear him. In fact, what I’d like to do is use him to my advantage, which is why I gave the information about him to ashley. I was hoping maybe she or nikki or phyllis would reach out to him and lure him to town.

Audra: Why? What are you up to?

[Oven ding]

Lily: I handled things with chelsea very carefully.

Billy: Okay, well, however you thought you handled them, her interpretation is that she’s become a burden.

Lily: Well, I am sorry she took it that way, but that was not my intention.

Billy: Okay. Can we talk about this when we get home?

Lily: I don’t know how late I’m gonna be, so don’t wait up.

Billy: Lily? Uh, good night, you two.

Sharon: Hey. Good night.

Daniel: Take care.

Sharon: Well, I should probably go and get your food ready instead of talking your ear off.

Daniel: No, no, no, it’s been great catching up. Um…I have missed a lot.

Sharon: Well, why don’t you go grab a seat and relax? I’ll bring your order out to your table.

Daniel: The royal treatment. Love it. [ Chuckles ] Hey.

Lily: Hey.

Daniel: Truth or dare?

Lily: Ugh. Obviously, truth.

Daniel: [ Groans ] Us hanging out tonight.

Lily: It was very fun.

Daniel: Well, I — I agree. That’s not the question, though. Um…did our little impromptu dinner — is that causing problems with billy?

Lily: No. [ Laughs ] No. Everything is fine.

[ Chuckles ]

Noah: Alright, well, can you just take care of it for me? Thank you.

Audra: Noah?

Noah: Hey. How are you?

Audra: Uh…

Noah: That’s alright. I was wondering when I’d see you again after the whole, uh…

Audra: You mean after i walked in here the other day and overheard you telling allie how I lost our baby?

Noah: Yeah.

Audra: I’m sorry for my terrible timing, okay? I thought I’d stay away for a while, give you some time and space to process everything i told you about the miscarriage.

Noah: I just… I can’t stop kicking myself. You know, if I had just handled the end of our relationship better, instead of — instead of leaving, you know, instead of just walking out without telling you, you wouldn’t have been so reluctant to share such monumental news. But I’m glad I know now.

Audra: Good.

Noah: I’m not really sure what’s supposed to happen next. I mean, is there anything I can do to help you heal, help you move on? If it’s an apology you want, it’s yours wholeheartedly. It’s what you deserve.

Audra: You, noah. I want you.

Jack: Yeah, I sent the paperwork through to london. No problem at all. Happy to help. Good talking to you. Bye. Oh, you’re here late.

Phyllis: I could say the same about you.

Jack: Running behind on work now that you’re spending so much time stirring up trouble?

Phyllis: Oh, there it is. There it is. Silly of me to think that we could have a civilized conversation. Unlike diane earlier in society, getting in my face, hurling accusations at me, screaming at the top of her lungs. Seriously? She was just the picture of restraint and elegance, wasn’t she?

Jack: I think diane was well within her rights to respond the way she did.

Phyllis: Oh, okay. Of course you do. She was insane! And look at you, backing her again.

Jack: Her life is in danger. How is she supposed to react?

Phyllis: Please, please.

Jack: And who the hell is the victim here? It’s certainly not you.

Phyllis: You’re just saying what she wants you to say.

Jack: Did you reach out to jeremy stark? Yes or no?

Phyllis: My phone. Look. Is there a phone number you don’t recognize? Check it out. You have my blessing. A text that’s not familiar to you? You want to scan my e-mail, jack?

Jack: I don’t need to look at your phone. I know how well you cover your tracks. I need you to look me in the eye and answer my question. Did you tell jeremy stark where he could find diane? Yes or no? Want your clothes to smell freshly

Noah: Look, I can appreciate that some buried feelings came to the surface, and I’m sure whatever you went through had to have been traumatic. And I’m very, very sorry things ended the way they did. But this conversation cannot happen.

Audra: It’s happening.

Noah: No, it can’T. I have a girlfriend.

Audra: Weren’t you just saying that we should have been more open with each other?

[ Sighs ] I never got over you, okay? I’m — I can’t and I won’t lie about it anymore. I can still close my eyes and see it all. How happy we were before things went wrong. We can have that again.

Noah: Audra…

Audra: We were fire.

Noah: And we got burned.

Audra: This is our chance to try again. But better, stronger, brighter, deeper. The kind of love that lasts forever.

Noah: Why? Our relationship was chaos, audra. Why would you want to go back to that?

Audra: Love is chaos. Okay? It doesn’t make any sense. Someone walks into your life and turns everything upside down, and before you know it, you — you need them like air. No, we’re not finished with each other, not by a long shot. I can see it every time I look into your eyes, every time we’re in the same room together. And I know you feel it, too.

Noah: No. No, no, this isn’t gonna happen.

Billy: This really isn’t my day.

Adam: [ Sighs ] Well, look who it is. Look who’s out and about — and on their own.

Billy: Says the guy sitting in the corner of the club by himself.

Adam: Well, that’s who I am, billy. I’m a lone wolf. At least you have a girlfriend. Unless she’s wised up and dumped you. Why is that? Because it’s the billy and chelsea show all the time now?

[ Scraping ]

Diane: [ Exhales sharply ]

Phyllis: Well, my goodness. Let’s turn your office into an interrogation room.

Jack: Oh, this is not an interrogation. I’m simply asking you to be truthful. Is that too much to ask for anymore?

Phyllis: Oh, my goodness, i love diane. I love her. She’s gotten you and kyle and summer all in a lather. So suspicious of me. This is amazing, you know? But I’ll be the bad guy. I’ll be the evil one because i know I am 100% correct about diane.

Jack: I don’t know what summer or kyle did or said after diane and I left the restaurant. Here’s what I do know. Jeremy stark is in genoa city. He came to my home, to my front door! But you know that.

Phyllis: How would I know that? Stop accusing me, please.

Jack: Did you tell him that diane was there? It’s very easy for you to give him my address.

Phyllis: He’s a criminal. Like he can’t find out where diane is? He has a score to settle with her. What did he want?

Jack: Well, he didn’t want to have a friendly conversation with her about all those years behind bars. He wanted to talk to her about being a grandmother. He brought harrison into this.

Phyllis: He brought harrison into it?

Jack: Yes, he did.

Phyllis: Did — did he threaten harrison?

Jack: No, not overtly. No. He’s smoother than that. But if someone helped him find his way here, that person ought to take responsibility for the hell they have unleashed.

Phyllis: Yeah, and that person is diane jenkins. It’s diane jenkins! That’s why he’s here. I-I — I can’t believe this. I’m still the villain. I’m the bad one again. And diane gets away scot-free, scot-free! I mean, jack, I am so tired of having this conversation with you. Do the math! If diane hadn’t ruined our lives all those years ago, she wouldn’t have gone to los angeles and met jeremy stark. And then, if she would have left when I told her to leave, then this guy wouldn’t be back in town.

Jack: You know what? Stop! Stop! Stop! Stop!

Phyllis: No, I’m not stopping!

Jack: I’m done with this! I am done! Hi, I’m angela.

“The young and the restless”

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Daniel: Oh, my god. These look absolutely phenomenal.

Sharon: Even better — they’re on the house. Welcome home, daniel.

Lily: Thank you.

Daniel: Thank you.

Lily: [ Laughs ] Yay.

Daniel: So, um, these late-night coffee and cupcake runs — is this normal for chancellor-winters, or is this just, like, a one-time thing? Because I’m trying to manage my expectations.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] Uh, no, it’s not normal. Although I wouldn’t mind. We do have a lot of late nights. But, um, I actually like the late nights. I don’t know. I find that I’m more productive ’cause it’s quiet, I feel more focused, you know? What about you?

Daniel: Oh, night owl all the way.

Lily: Yeah?

Daniel: Mm-hmm.

Lily: [ Laughs ]

Daniel: But let’s just say that’s when things can get dicey.

Lily: What does that mean?

Daniel: Well, there’s a fine line between night owl and early bird.

Lily: Okay, this sounds interesting.

[ Laughs ]

Daniel: It can be exhausting, right? You know, can lead to poor decision making. Let’s, uh — let’s call them unique projects and outcomes. I mean, you know, like taking suggestions from an audience at an improv show. What five things does every human being need to survive? And how can I manufacture these things on a moving train that will not stop?

Lily: Oh, my god, you’ve got to be kidding.

Daniel: I don’t know. 4:00 A.M., My thoughts — they should all be thrown into the fire.

Lily: [ Laughs ]

Daniel: And I’ve got these grand visions for my future, you know? Big, huge, huge dreams. Sometimes I just can’t stop working on them, even if I’m running on fumes.

Lily: Okay. Tell me your craziest 4:00 A.M. Idea. Let me hear it.

Daniel: No.

Lily: Come on. Give it to me.

Daniel: Come on.

Lily: Come on.

Daniel: Okay. Hmm. Okay.

[ Clears throat ]

[ Fork clatters ]

[ Plate slides ] You know when you’re gonna have a tough day and you could use a little extra motivation? You know, a pep talk. A shot in the arm.

[ Chuckles ]

Lily: Okay.

Daniel: A little excitement, some witnesses.

Lily: Yeah. Yeah. Go on.

Daniel: Mm-hmm. What if there were a service where you could hire your own entourage? I’m talking, like, bollywood dancers cheering you on as you’re running through the street on your way to your wedding proposal or, um, a new orleans second line announcing the birth of your baby. Celebrations and memory makers.

Lily: Right. So, you’re a character in your own musical?

Daniel: Not even remotely cost-effective or practical.

Lily: No, it’s definitely not. But it is very creative and fun.

Daniel: Mm. That was a very diplomatic way of saying totally weird.

Lily: Yeah, it’s weird. But… [ Laughs ]

Billy: You know, it’s typical of you to bring lily into this conversation, but I shouldn’t be surprised. But, yes, now that you mention chelsea, I am spending more time with her because I am her friend and I am concerned. I’m also concerned about connor. Chelsea mentioned that he’s being bullied at school.

Adam: Well, then I hope she also mentioned that we discussed it as a family and we handled it.

Billy: She did, yeah.

Adam: Yeah. Well, then you should know that we do appreciate your help, but moving forward, chelsea has plenty of people in her network that she can rely on.

Billy: Right. So, what are you saying? I, uh — I abandon her just out of the blue, adam?

Adam: No, billy, that’s not what I’m saying. I’m saying that I know what she needs. She’s my ex-wife, and she’s the mother of my son.

Billy: Well, she’s also the biological mother of my son.

Adam: What’s your point?

Billy: My point is, unfortunately, we’re connected. And trust me, I really wish that chelsea could trust you, but, you know, there’s boundaries and limitations when it comes to you.

Adam: Yeah, I’m painfully aware of the mistakes that I’ve made with chelsea. And months ago, when she told me she was struggling, I should have done more, but the point is, I’m here now for whatever she needs. So, as much as I really appreciate your help when she was in the throes of this crisis — and I’ll be eternally grateful for that, billy — i think it’s time for you to take a big step back.

Billy: Well, I’m not gonna do that. I can’t do that.

Audra: I realize you’re with allie. I get it. I do. But can you honestly say that what we had is over? Because when kissed just now, you felt it. I know you did. It’s like no time had passed, and you wanted it as much as i did.

Noah: No, no, that was a mistake.

Audra: It didn’t feel like one.

Noah: I got caught up in the moment. It happened. That’s all it was, okay?

Audra: It was electric.

Noah: Yeah, well, audra, a lack of chemistry was never really our issue, but we had plenty of other problems.

Audra: I mean, things could be different now. The time apart has given us a new perspective.

Noah: No, nothing is gonna change what happened or the reason we broke up. Our relationship was damaging for both of us. Why don’t you get that?

Audra: Can you honestly say that the life you have now is —

Noah: It’s good, okay? I’m happy. I am finally in a good place. And it seems like you’re doing well, too. Audra… there is no future for us. And I need you to accept that.

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Billy: I will be around for chelsea for as long as she needs, and I think she would resent the hell out of you for trying to dictate who gets to be a part of her support system.

Adam: What is this? You speak for chelsea now, billy?

Billy: No. This is chelsea’s choice. It’s her recovery. And if she chooses to confide in me over you, adam, you are going to have to deal with that.

Adam: I’m not gonna be shut out, okay? As much as I know you’d enjoy that.

Billy: So, what are you gonna do? Are you gonna break into her doctor’s office and steal her files? You gonna bug her apartment again like you did when you returned from the dead to spy on her?

Adam: I mean, that’s fascinating, considering that you and chelsea were together around that time.

Billy: Right, well, i wouldn’t look too far into that. What I would do is look inside yourself and understand what you are capable of. I mean, if we took a poll, no one would really expect any better from you. I mean, your lack of ability to actually connect to anyone on a human level just forces you to resort to fraud and deception. Who in their right mind is really going to trust you?

[ Glass thuds ]

Adam: And you’re the rational human that’s gonna bestow advice to who, billy? To me? Why don’t you call me when you get your degree or when somebody clears you of your delusions of grandeur, okay? So, if you’re looking for someone to insult or judge, why don’t you grab a mirror? ‘Cause I’m not gonna sit here and let myself be insulted by you or anyone else.

Jack: I am done listening to you, phyllis. Now you’re going to listen to me. The only reason you have found employ under the jabot umbrella is because I allowed it. And, boy, have I come to regret giving summer and kyle my okay because you have proven very clearly your only motive for being in this building is to undermine diane.

Phyllis: No, it’s not. No, it’s not, and you know it. I want to work with my daughter. I missed her in milan. You know that.

Jack: Not enough, or you would have backed off from diane when summer asked you to. Let’s face it, you are incapable of giving diane even a moment of kindness or thoughtfulness or understanding or, god forbid, forgiveness.

Phyllis: Oh, my god, you’re kidding me. This is not my fault.

Jack: Yeah, and it wasn’t your fault when you tortured christine all those years ago. It wasn’t your fault when you did everything you could…

Phyllis: You’re bringing back my past?

Jack: …To make sharon’s life a living hell.

Phyllis: You’re bringing back my past?

Jack: And now you are focusing your special brand of vengeance and hatred on diane.

Phyllis: Vengeance and hatred on diane? Are you serious right now?

Jack: I am deadly serious. I have stood by for months now and watched you abuse your position at marchetti for your own twisted purposes. I have stayed silent out of respect for summer and kyle. No more! We’re done with that. You’ve gone too far. A word of warning — marchetti is a subsidiary of jabot. I am jabot! And if I find out you did reach out to stark, if our children or our grandchild or diane are harmed in any way, I will throw you and that stupid smirk out of this building so fast, your head will spin. Hey! It’s me! Your dry skin!

Lily: Thank you.

Daniel: Whew.

Lily: [ Sighs ]

Adam: Daniel romalotti. Wow. It’s been a while. I didn’t know you were back in town.

Daniel: Just got back.

Adam: Interesting, seeing the two of you together.

Lily: Sorry. What’s so interesting about seeing two friends catching up?

Adam: Well, the fact that you’re here and billy is all by his lonesome at the glam club. I mean, I don’t blame you that you need a breather. You know, it’s amazing that a guy can be such a train wreck, yet so self-righteous.

Lily: Do you have anything better to do than to annoy us?

Adam: Lily, it must make you crazy seeing how he and chelsea are so joined at the hip.

Lily: You know what? I think that you’re the one with the problem.

Adam: Oh, or maybe you are relieved you don’t have to put up with his antics and addictions now.

Lily: [ Scoffs ] Okay, you know what? Whatever this game is, I don’t want to play, so good night.

Noah: Hey, billy. How’s it going, man?

Billy: Let’s just say I’ve had better nights.

Noah: I’m sorry to hear that.

Billy: [ Sighs ] It’s alright. You know, I came to your lovely club to unwind a little bit. Instead, I got an overabundance of adam.

Noah: Yeah. Yeah, I caught the tail end of that conversation.

Billy: Well, let me just say that I think your uncle is slipping back into his dark prince ways. And I think it’s best we all keep an eye on him.

Tucker: Come in. Things not working out with noah?

Audra: Doesn’t matter at the moment, does it?

Tucker: No. I wasn’t expecting you. And here I thought my evening was drawing to an end.

Audra: Is that a complaint?

Tucker: Far from it.

Audra: [ Moaning ]

Jack: [ Groans ]

[ Keys clatter ]

Diane: [ Gasps ]

Jack: Hey. It’s just me. It’s just me. I’m sorry.

Diane: It’s okay.

Jack: I didn’t mean to scare you.

Diane: [ Sighs ] It’s alright. The slightest noise has me on edge tonight.

Jack: What are you still doing down here?

Diane: I didn’t think I’d be able to sleep, so I thought I’d wait up for you. So, how did everything go at jabot?

Jack: Everything was fine. You have to know you are safe here. We are going to do everything we can to protect you. You have my word.

Diane: [ Sighs ] You don’t know what it means to me to hear that. Thank you.

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Adam: [ Clears throat ]

[ Sighs ]

Sally: We almost made it. We loved each other with all we had. But… it’s time for us to move on. Away having learned something so that next time we don’t make the same mistakes. Next time… …you and some very lucky woman will make it. We have to let each other go so we can find our true happiness.

Chance: Adam? Hi. Yeah, I’ll do another round. And same for him. Thank you. Looks like you had a rough night.

Adam: Hmm.

Sally: [ Sighs ]

Nick: I guess it’s no mystery what happened here with you and adam.

Sally: I — I’m really sorry that you had to see this.

Nick: Me too. Uh… well, I guess I finally have an answer to the question you’ve been evading — how you really feel about adam’s proposal. I’m gonna go. I’ll see you.

Sally: Nick, wait.

[ Sighs ] Look, I — I swear that I was gonna tell you about this, maybe not so bluntly, but you deserve to know what happened.

[ Sighs ] You need to have all the information before you decide to walk away. Un?

Chelsea: So, how’s the sleepover going? Are you having fun? Aww, connor, I’m so glad. Don’t eat too much junk food, okay? Alright. I love you. I’ll see you later.

[ Knock on door ]

[ Cellphone thuds ]

Billy: Who’s ready for movie night?

Lily: Thank you.

Daniel: Lily.

Lily: Hey.

Daniel: You, uh, meeting someone here?

Lily: Uh, no, no. I just ordered some take-out. I have a hot date with a pile of work on my desk.

Daniel: Ah. Yes, I, too, was about to order some takeout. Go do some more work on my gaming platform idea.

Lily: Yes.

Daniel: I haven’t quite figured out all the logistics, but, um…

Lily: [ Chuckles ]

Daniel: You know what? Actually, I just got done reading this study, and it said that people are way more productive when they take short breaks. What do you say? How about you and I both take a breather and we have dinner together instead?

Diane: [ Exhales sharply ]

Jack: Hey. Everything’s gonna be alright.

Diane: Oh, thank you.

[ Sighs heavily ]

[ Cellphone pings ]

Diane: Oh.

Jack: Want to get that?

Diane: Oh, no.

Jack: What’s wrong?

Diane: [ Exhales sharply ] Jeremy just texted me.

Billy: Brought the perfect goodies — classic snacks for a classic comedy, guaranteed to make you laugh.

Chelsea: Does it look like i need cheering up?

Billy: Well, I mean, everybody could use a — use a laugh, right? I mean, I could use one right about now. I mean, we could go superhero. We could watch some costumed people blow a bunch of things up. Or we could go sci-fi. I mean, with me, older, the better. “Santa claus conquers the martians” right there for me. So many choices, so little time. What do you say? Your pick.

Chelsea: Um, uh, it doesn’t matter. Whatever you think.

Billy: Yeah, maybe I, uh — maybe I should have called first, huh? Are you upset that I showed up unannounced?

Chelsea: No. No, no. I’m really — I’m happy you’re here. I am.

Billy: I’m not buying that. Feels like there’s something else going on. I mean, I mentioned “santa claus conquers the martians,” and i didn’t get nothing out of you. Straight crickets. So, what is it? What’s going on?

Adam: It’s been a while since we’ve been on, uh, drinking-buddy terms.

Chance: Yeah, well, nothing wrong with sharing a nightcap or two.

Adam: Yeah, I’m actually glad we got the opportunity to chat ’cause I owe you an apology. I’m sorry that I was, uh, rough on you with the, uh, locke investigation.

Chance: Case closed, right?

Adam: It is in my book.

Chance: [ Sighs ] So, what’s your deal?

Adam: Um… well, I just had to face the fact that I lost sally for good.

Sally: After adam blurted out that proposal to me in public and after he gave me all those desperate speeches about how he still loved me, I had a lot of feelings. I was angry that he felt that i didn’t deserve more than some drunken attempt at some grand gesture, fury with myself for falling for him in the first place, despite all of the warnings, and confused because my feelings for you are very real, as well. And I need you to believe me when I tell you that none of that was a lie. But there was also doubt because the truth of the matter is…

[Voice breaking] I was in love with adam. But I have been very honest with you about that from the beginning.

Nick: Yeah. You have.

Sally: And adam’s proposal, as inappropriate as it was — it got to me in a way. Earlier today, he apologized to me for all of it, for the abrupt way that he dumped me and — and for how he’s been behaving ever since. But he stood by his proposal. He was certain that we were meant to be together. And I couldn’t help but wonder if maybe he was right. You know, if maybe we were just on some crazy journey to being together forever. And I was — I don’t know — just scared to admit it or believe it.

Nick: Yeah, I asked you that a few times myself.

Sally: I know. But I-I… I just realized I-I had to know for sure.

[ Upbeat music ]

Sally: I can’t put the blame on adam for what happened here. This was on both of us. I just wanted to know if there was anything left between us. We wondered if — if we still had that original spark that drew us together, and we needed to know if there was anything left for us to salvage. But I am certain now. There’s nothing left. And what you walked in on was the aftermath of that realization. The end. It’s over. And adam realized it, too.

Nick: You’re sure about that?

Sally: I’m positive. I think it was a little bit harder for him to let go. You know, he was still holding on to the fact that there was a possibility of saving us, but… there isn’T. What we once had, we’ve — we’ve lost. I’m sorry, but I’m not gonna apologize for what happened because I feel like a huge weight has been lifted. Adam and I can now finally

[Sighs] And fully move on.

Chelsea: I’ve just been dealing with an issue with connor.

Billy: Okay. What happened?

Chelsea: Um, this kid at school overheard connor and johnny talking about me, and he started taunting connor, calling me crazy.

Billy: I’m sorry. Johnny didn’t mention that to me.

Chelsea: No, I don’t think johnny was there. I think it happened later in the day. This kid cornered connor. Needless to say, they got in a fight. Connor came home very upset.

Billy: Yeah, of course he did. I don’t blame him.

[ Sighs ] Do you want me to call the school for you?

Chelsea: No. No. You’re starting to sound like adam.

Billy: Oh, my gosh. Don’t insult me like that, okay? I’m just trying to help you.

Chelsea: Well, after —

[ Laughs ] After connor told adam what happened, adam freaked out, and he basically said he wanted to call the school and get the kid expelled or change connor’s school entirely.

Billy: Okay. For once, I actually agree with adam. Just promise me you’re never gonna tell anyone I said that.

Chelsea: No one would believe me. I was able to talk adam down. And as much as it upsets me that this kid was so mean to connor, the truth is, he’s gonna have to deal with the fact that there are difficult people in life.

[ Sighs ] I just hate the fact that he’s getting bullied because of me.

Billy: You know, chelsea —

Chelsea: I know. I know. I can’t blame myself.

Billy: Good. Well, I got to ask — why didn’t you mention it to me? I mean, it involves johnny. It just kind of makes me think that there’s something else going on.

Chelsea: What do you mean?

Billy: Well, it feels like you’ve been avoiding me — my text messages, my calls — ever since thanksgiving. And your therapist stresses that honesty is the way to go. And I’m honestly asking you. And it just feels like you’re doing your best to avoid me.

Lily: So, how’s your dad?

Daniel: Oh, danny? Danny is, you know, out there performing and touring, doing what he loves all over the world.

Lily: [ Laughs ]

Daniel: Sometimes I think that man has more energy than i do.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] Well, that’s great. And, uh, lucy — how is she? I mean, I know that she’s in portugal, but, I mean, what is she like now?

Daniel: Lucy is amazing. Yeah. You know, she’s at that age where she’s starting to give me a hard time about everything. You know, the things I say, the clothes I wear.

Lily: Yeah.

Daniel: My driving. Yeah, no, she doesn’t like that. Or my — my dad jokes.

Lily: Oh, she sounds very, very smart.

[ Both laugh ]

Daniel: She’s brilliant. She is. You know, despite all her scathing critiques, she — she still never stops wanting to just go get ice cream and sit down by the riverfront, just to sit there and talk. It’s actually some of those talks that started me on this new career path and led me to this gaming platform idea.

Lily: Wow. Sounds like you two have a very special relationship.

Daniel: What about the twins? What are they up to?

Lily: Mm. They’re good. They, um — what are they doing? I mean, mattie’s a senior at stanford.

Daniel: No.

Lily: Charlie’s studying film at nyu.

Daniel: Seniors?

Lily: Mm-hmm.

Daniel: Really?

Lily: I know. I can’t believe it, either.

[ Laughs ] Yeah. But they’re good. And how is, um — how’s heather? How are things with her?

Diane: This text brings back all the memories of what he put me through, the — the threats and the manipulations and the vicious intimidation. I mean, one minute he’s at your house, and the next he’s sending some not-so-subtle, threatening texts about your family.

Jack: Stark is definitely a bully, but he has no proof that you informed on him.

Diane: It doesn’t matter. He will seek his own justice if he even thinks it might be true.

Jack: I told you I will not let any harm come to you. Look, I will hire whatever security I have to, to protect this house, this family, and you.

Diane: Don’t you get it? This man will not be deterred. And now that he’s found me, I’ve got to figure out a way to deal with him.

Jack: Listen to me. You are not alone.

Diane: [ Sighs ]

Jack: I’m here to help you. Now, tell me what you think he wants.

Diane: I know exactly what he wants. Payback. Listen, I’m done settling.

Jack: Wait. He wants payback? For what, exactly?

Diane: I had some of jeremy’s money ready for transport when he got arrested.

Jack: And?

Diane: [ Sighs ]

[ Cellphone thuds ] I kept it.

Jack: Wait, the feds didn’t confiscate it?

Diane: Well, they weren’t aware that it existed. I mean, the charges were based on cash that had already moved offshore.

Jack: And you didn’t tell them?

Diane: [ Sighs ] Well, I-I-I didn’t want to invite any more scrutiny.

Jack: You were afraid that they would figure out that you were living in L.A. Under a fake identity.

Diane: Well, I’m — I’m not sure that they would have even charged me with anything, but i just — I didn’t want to take that risk.

Jack: I see.

Diane: Okay, maybe you think that was cowardly, but it wasn’t just my fear of being arrested. I just wasn’t ready for anyone in genoa city to know that I was alive.

Jack: None of that matters. What is important is you have something that jeremy stark wants. So, if handing him back the money is the only way to get rid of him, then maybe that’s the prudent course of action to take. Just hand it back to him.

Diane: I can’t do that.

Jack: Why not?

Diane: The money’s gone.

Daniel: Actually, I’d rather not talk about heather right now.

Lily: Yeah. Okay.

Daniel: I would, um, prefer to discuss how my dream might actually be on the road to becoming a reality. I got to tell you, I’ve taken umpteen classes in gaming design. I’ve gone to so many conferences trying to learn the field. Now I’m doing a deep dive into strategy. I mean, if you and devon — if you green-light this platform, I’m gonna be ready.

Lily: Wow. You’re very passionate about this.

Daniel: You bet I am. What do you think? Should we make our game specific to certain platforms, or should we make versions for all the platforms?

Lily: Someone’s done a deep dive.

[ Laughs ]

Daniel: I just want to make sure I have every aspect of this figured out before moving forward. You know, there are millions, if not billions, to be made if this thing is done right.

Lily: You know, I really love how enthusiastic you are about this. It makes me feel very confident that you’re the person leading this division.

Daniel: [ Laughs ] Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. The first thing we have to do is we have to make sure that this game is as good as it possibly can be. I mean, I want to make sure that every little detail of this world that I want to create is just right.

Lily: I don’t remember you being a perfectionist.

Daniel: Well, I haven’t always been this way.

[ Chuckles ] I don’t know. Maybe I just grew into it. You know? I mean, the way I see it, some things are worth being done perfectly, or don’t do them at all, right? And lucy deserves this to be perfect.

Lily: This means a lot to you, doesn’t it?

Daniel: It’s not just about the game or even the gaming division. This is about bettering myself, making a better life for myself and setting myself up for success. So, yeah, it means everything.

Chelsea: I haven’t been avoiding you, exactly. I-I think I’ve just been leaning on you too much, you know? Right now I need to be focused on my network of support — my therapist, adam, chloe, sharon. It’s not fair for me to expect you to always be there for me when I need someone to turn to.

Billy: Where is this coming from? I mean, what’s got you thinking that way? Is this something your therapist suggested or…?

Chelsea: Well, when I spoke with lily, she reminded me that I can’t possibly expect you to be there for me 24/7. And she’s right. I mean, she’s right, you know? You’ve got kids and a relationship and a life. The last thing I want is to ever become a burden to you.

Chance: Sorry to hear about you and sally, man.

Adam: Mm.

Chance: Oddly enough, I get it.

Adam: I don’t know how you can get it, chance. I mean, you’re lucky enough. You have the, uh, perfect marriage.

Chance: Trust me, man, my marriage is far from perfect. Abby and I are getting a divorce.

Adam: What? Come on. The two of you are splitting up?

Chance: Yeah.

Adam: What went wrong?

Chance: [ Sighs ] Everything. I don’t know. You know, trying to balance work and family, philosophical differences, spent too much time apart, you name it.

Adam: Sounds rough. But I’m not really buying that, chance.

Chance: Why would I lie about something like that?

Adam: Well, I don’t think you’re lying, exactly, but i just don’t think you’re telling me the whole story. You would do everything in your power to fix the problems in your relationship, and now you’re just jumping to divorce? It’s got to be more than just work-life-balance stuff. Something really bad must have went down.

Chance: Yeah. Yeah, you’re right. Something bad did go down. I tell you, man, it is driving me absolutely crazy. Feel like I have to confide in someone.

Adam: I’m listening.

Chance: Abby slept with someone else.

Adam: [ Scoffs ] Ieve so keep

Adam: Abby cheated on you

Adam: Abby cheated on you?

Chance: Yep. Look, I’m not trying to make her look bad or blame all our problems that we had on her. That’s why I haven’t told anybody. So keep your mouth shut.

Adam: Is this an ongoing affair?

Chance: No, she said it only happened once. You know, I actually believe her, too.

Adam: Well, maybe you could work things out then.

Chance: No. No, the sex just forced us to realize things were done. It was like an accelerator, a wake-up call. There’s no point in dragging this thing out any longer.

Adam: Yeah, I-I know exactly what you mean.

Sally: [ Sighs ] Nick. Please say something. What… what are — what are you feeling?

Nick: Obviously it’s, uh… not easy seeing adam leave your room knowing what happened in here. But I’m not gonna act all territorial with you, sally. You don’t owe me anything. Still, it’s, uh…

Sally: Look, I’m really sorry that you had to find out this way.

Nick: Don’t be sorry on my behalf. Like you said, it needed to happen, and I hope [Sighs] You got some closure.

Sally: I did.

Nick: Well, with closure comes grieving, and with grieving comes unresolved feelings and regrets. I think talk of moving on is a bit premature.

Sally: Look, I admit to the grief, okay? But I suspect that all of those feelings will fade away sooner rather than later — ’cause i finally feel like it’s over. And I know I made the right decision.

Nick: I doubt it’s gonna be that easy for my brother.

Sally: Look, I’m not worried about adam, okay? He’ll be just fine. What I want to focus on right now is you. I’ve said my piece. Now it’s your turn.

Daniel: So, tell me. How are things really going for you? Are you happy? Are you fulfilled?

Lily: [ Laughs ] Um…yeah, I am. I’m loving my life right now. I mean, this is the best job I’ve ever had. And of course, you know, there’s challenges, obviously.

Daniel: Well, you’re running a big corporation. Of course there’s gonna be challenges.

[ Both laugh ]

Lily: Yeah. I mean, I was really nervous at first to take on such a huge role, but then jill just — you know, she really supported me. And she and billy — they’ve boosted my confidence and convinced me that I could do it.

Daniel: Clearly, they were right.

Lily: Mm-hmm. And, yeah, the chancellor-winters merger was my idea.

Daniel: Really?

Lily: Yes. [ Laughs ] And devon, you know, took some convincing, but he was on board, and — I don’t know. I feel stronger than ever as the head of this company.

Daniel: Well, what about personally? How you doing in that department?

Lily: I mean, good. Um, you know, billy — he keeps things interesting.

[ Chuckles ]

Daniel: Mm. That is an interesting word choice.

[ Chuckles ]

Lily: [ Chuckles ]

Daniel: Look, I got to be honest with you. When I first heard that you and billy were together, I found it hard to imagine how the two of you could make it long term as a couple. And now, you know, I’ve seen the two of you together… I’m sorry. It still just doesn’t make sense to me.

Billy: Okay, first things first — you gotta stop thinking that way, okay? You are in no way a burden to me. And, honestly, I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else right now.

Chelsea: What about your family and lily?

Billy: Everybody’s good. Johnny’s on a ski trip. Victoria and katie have a little girls night out, and lily’s working late, so, you know, you’re actually saving me from a night alone. So, can’t we just sit down, have some snacks, and watch a movie?

Jack: What do you mean, the money’s gone? What happened to it?

Diane: I spent it.

Jack: I see.

Diane: Look, jeremy owed me that money after everything i had done for him, okay? And I-I couldn’t very well return it while he was on trial or in prison, could I? Especially since I was working with the authorities.

Jack: What did you buy with it?

Diane: I used it to rebuild my life. I mean, I-I bought my own place and I-I paid for the therapy that I desperately needed and I-I took the required courses to get my real-estate license.

Jack: Well, it sounds like you put it to good use.

Diane: [ Sighs ] Truth is, I was just so relieved to be out from under his thumb. I mean, finally, I could start my life again without — without fear or threats, and I — I felt safe while he was in prison. I mean, that — that money allowed me to do the hard work of — of putting myself back together. You know, I was determined to never have to depend on anyone ever again and to not have to compromise myself. Jack, that money bought me peace of mind that — that, for one moment, nobody could hurt me. And I-I felt free. Well, that is, until, you know, tucker mccall came poking around.

Jack: And you found yourself underneath someone else’s thumb.

Diane: Yeah. I mean, even though tucker helped me get back to genoa city and to you and to kyle, i just — [ Sighs ] I feel like I’ve been trying to escape from my past mistakes all over again ever since. And now that jeremy’s out of prison and came here, I just feel like the whole thing’s about to blow up.

Jack: Okay, okay. It seems like there’s one simple answer to getting stark out of your life. Let me help you repay the money.

Diane: No. No. Absolutely not. Ew. Gotta get rid of this. I think the big

[ Exhales heavily ]

Nick: I mean…

[ Exhales heavily ] I-I don’t know what else to say. Believe me, under this calm exterior, there’s raging jealousy. I think it’s gonna take more time than you think to, uh, get past this. I think the big question is, what does it mean for us? I don’t mean to put you on the spot.

Sally: No, you’re not at all. And I can answer that right now. I want us to date. You know, with my new sense of freedom, I’m ready to get to know you more fully now that i don’t have to worry what adam thinks every time he sees us out there together. That’s where I stand. The rest is up to you.

Billy: [ Laughs ] Come on. That’s ridiculous. Wow, hey, hey, what — what are you — what are you doing? What are you doing? Why are you shutting that off? It’s not over yet. You don’t — you don’t want to watch the end? That’s the best part.

Chelsea: Nope, not when you’re so busy heckling the screen, I don’T.

Billy: The movie is literally made to be heckled. I mean, do you want me to be quiet so you can hear what the martians have to say? I did not know that you actually spoke martian.

Chelsea: [ Laughs ] Ahh, you were right. I did need cheering up. Thanks for showing up uninvited.

Billy: Well, I didn’t show up because I’m an angel. I’m here because I needed this, too.

Lily: Uh, billy and I make a lot of sense together. Just ’cause we’re different doesn’t mean that we don’t work. I mean, no relationship is perfect. There’s always things to work on and work through.

Daniel: Mm. I mean, I know that better than anyone. A lot of people had doubts about the two of us when we were dating.

Lily: Yeah, exactly, right? That didn’t stop us.

Daniel: No. No, it did not.

[ Chuckles ] Sure went through a lot together, didn’t we, ibejuliet?

Lily: [ Laughing ] Oh, my god. I forgot about that.

Daniel: Mm-hmm.

Lily: [ Laughs ] Wow. Look at us now. Stronger than ever, right?

Daniel: You know what? I’ll drink to that.

Lily: Cheers.

[ Glasses clink ]

[ Chuckles ]

Jack: If paying stark off is the one way to get him out of your life, why not accept my offer? Why turn me down?

Diane: [ Sighs ] Jack, your generosity is greatly appreciated, but I refuse to take any money from you. The whole point of my self-transformation was so that I would no longer have to rely on wealthy men. I am finally independent, and i plan to stay that way. So I will not allow you to buy me out of this mess.

Jack: Then consider it a loan.

Diane: [ Sighs ] Even if I was to pay jeremy back every dollar I owed him, it wouldn’t make a difference. If phyllis, nikki, and ashley have gotten the idea into his head that I ratted him out to the fbi, he’s going to want to punish me for it.

Jack: Let me ask you a question. I know you want to right your wrongs to make up for all the mistakes you made, but might it have been better if you had accepted the feds’ offer to enter witness protection when you had a chance?

Diane: No, there was — there was no way I was going to do that. Jack, if I had entered witness protection, I would have never been able to find my way back to my son. I mean, that door would have been closed forever. And getting back to kyle was my only goal, my — my only purpose in life.

[ Sighs ] But now — you know what? — I am at the end of my rope. I mean, what am I supposed to do? I’ve got to figure out a way to protect myself from this dangerous criminal.

Jack: Okay, listen to me. I know you want to be independent. I know you want to help yourself. But it’s also clear you put yourself at great personal risk coming back here to us. So, you need to know this. Kyle and I will not let that man do anything to you. You have to believe me on this. You are safe. You are safe here now.

Diane: Thank you. I can’t tell you how grateful I am for your support.

Chance: What’d you mean by that, man? Did you or sally cheat?

Adam: Uh, no, no, not, um — not exactly. Sally and I tried one last time to reconnect. We tried to re-ignite what drew us together in the first place, but it was too late, you know? Too much has happened, and everything was just different.

Chance: Hey, you never know. You could find your way back to each other. Sometimes these things work out.

Adam: I don’t know. If you, the white knight, can’t make it work, I don’t know, uh, how much hope there is for me.

Sally: Maybe you should think things over. Take as long as you need to decide if you want to see me, too.

Nick: Yeah, I think that’s a good idea. We both need to think about things. It’s a lot to process.

Sally: I guess this is good night, then.

Nick: Night.

Diane: [ Sighs ] Thank you, jack, for being here, for your — for your protection and your generous offer of support, for — for everything. But I think I should go.

Jack: Oh, wait. I… I think it might be safer if you stayed in one of the guest rooms tonight.

Diane: [ Exhales sharply ] I don’t know how much safer i would be since ashley lives here, too, and I doubt your sister would be very happy to find me here in the morning.

Jack: You take that off your mind. I will handle ashley and anyone else. This is my home. And I want you here.

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Kyle: Oh, hey. Have you talked to phyllis yet? Told her she and the others have to back off?

Summer: Can we please not do this right now?

Kyle: No, no, phyllis, ashley, and nikki didn’t give us a choice. They are going to put our entire family in danger.

Summer: I’m not exactly pleased with my mother, either, but I’m also really fed up with all of the chaos and hysterics that seem to always surround diane. Look, all I am asking for is before you point the finger at my mom, that we hear both sides out first.

Kyle: Yeah, I suppose. But I don’t know if I can listen to phyllis objectively right now.

Summer: Okay, then can we please just table this and let things simmer down for a moment?

Sharon: You want some more coffee?

Chance: Uh, no. No, I’m all right right now. Thank you.

Sharon: All right. Sorry. I didn’t mean to startle you.

Chance: No, I appreciate you checking on me. Yeah. Been sitting here for a minute now, huh?

Sharon: Mm-hmm. Um, look, uh, I don’t mean to intrude. Uh, I know that you tend to hold things close to the vest. And I know that when rey passed away, we both lost someone who we could trust and confide in. I know I’m no rey rosales, but maybe some of my husband’s listening skills rubbed off on me.

Chance: I-I’m sorry, sharon. I, um… I just don’t think I can talk about it yet.

Sharon: I understand. Didn’t mean to butt in.

Chance: It’s over with abby. We’re getting a divorce.

Diane: Jeremy.

Jeremy: Hello, diane. Long time no see.

Diane: What are you doing here?

Jeremy: I was released from prison a few days ago. I have missed you.

Diane: Uh —

Jeremy: Would have been nice if you would have come to see me while I was inside.

Diane: Oh, I’m — I’m sorry. I just didn’t think that you’d want to see me —

Jeremy: No, you’re right. I can’t blame you. Nobody wants to see someone at their lowest point. But, uh, look at me now. Good as new. You look great, as well. You know, you’ve been on my mind lately. I have so much unfinished business to discuss.

Diane: Oh, I — it’s been so long. I-I can’t imagine that’s true.

Jeremy: Oh, sure, you can.

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Diane: Jack, this is jeremy stark. He’s an old friend of mine.

Jack: Well, welcome to genoa city.

Jeremy: Uh, thank you. It’s, uh — it’s a pleasure to be here.

Diane: You know, I-I’m sorry. You’ve, um — you’ve caught me at a bad time. We have someplace to be —

Jeremy: No, I know. This must come as such a surprise.

Jack: But we certainly have a minute or two to spare. Any friend of diane’s is always welcome here. So, how do you two know each other?

Jeremy: Well, I hope I’m not speaking out of turn here, but, uh, I was quite fond of diane when she lived in los angeles. She went by taylor back then. I’m still getting to know diane. I was in genoa city on business and, uh, thought I would, uh, catch up.

Jack: What line of business brings you to town?

Jeremy: Oh, you know, little of this, little of that. Anyway, I’ll let you get on with your day. But, uh, I hope that I can buy you a cup of coffee or a nice meal before I leave.

Diane: We’ll see.

Jack: Can I ask, how did you know to find diane here?

Jeremy: Oh, lucky guess. When I heard the fantastic news that she was a grandmother, I felt that this was as good a place to start as any. We all know how much diane loves her family. Good day.

Diane: [ Breathing heavily ] I-I can’t believe he just came here. I mean, he — he just — he just showed up.

Jack: Okay.

Phyllis: Hey, guys.

Summer: Hey, mom.

Phyllis: Oh, my goodness. So, it’s time to clock out, isn’t it? How about we go out to dinner?

Kyle: Yeah, we were just going to grab some quick on the way home.

Phyllis: Oh, all right. Well, why don’t we grab something quick together? We don’t spend a lot of time together. Want to spend some quality time with your mother-in-law? I mean, nothing is more important than family, right?

Sharon: Wow. I am so sorry. I mean, I know that you had mentioned that you and abby were having difficulties, but I had no idea that things had gotten this bad this fast.

Chance: It actually wasn’t that fast. Everything just came to a head quickly.

Sharon: Well, have you tried everything before going down this route? Maybe have a getaway together, some time to yourselves, reset?

Chance: Yeah, no, I wouldn’t even know where to start to try to fix all this. Think things are just too far gone.

Sharon: I’m really sorry.

Chance: You know what the funny thing is? When all this initially blew up, I would have done absolutely anything just to go back a few days and prevent the missteps that led to this whole collapse. But the more I think about it, the farther back I think I’d have to go to really try to fix things. It makes me wonder if it would have been better if we just never started a relationship in the first place.

Tucker: A, b, c, d, e, f, G. It’s the a-minor scale.

Devon: [ Chuckles ]

Tucker: He’s got it. He’s got it.

Devon: Right.

Tucker: He’s going to take to it like water, given his bloodline.

Devon: Right. Makes me really happy to see you get to spend time with your grandson. It’s nice. I know even a few minutes with him makes you forget all the worries in the world.

Tucker: Yeah. Well, how’s work, by the way? The loss of billy and nate. You find their replacements?

Devon: I thought that you and I discussed, uh, not talking about chancellor-winters business. Suffering from sinus congestion, especially at night?

Devon: You know, I would hate to think that you’re only spending time with us just so you can get information about my company.

Tucker: Oh, c– absolutely not. No, that was just an innocent question. There’s only a few topics that we can really connect on, and business is one of them. I’m not — I would never use my grandson as a pawn.

Devon: Well, I appreciate you saying that. We’re actually, uh — we’re looking at candidates right now to fill both coo positions.

Tucker: Yeah, I’m sure it’s difficult to find the right person, huh? The nate situation was really rough, but, you know, I believe it was an anomaly. Having a family company’s still the dream, right?

Devon: Yeah.

Tucker: It’s a lot more challenging in a lot of ways, but it also means more. And I wanted to tell you, I really admire the way you and lily work together. It’s impressive. The same way I admired the way you and neil worked together. You guys really created some strong and wonderful.

Devon: Thanks.

Tucker: [ Chuckles ] I’m not gonna lie to you. I have entertained fantasies that maybe you and I could create something like that one day.

[ Doorbell rings ]

Devon: Oh. All right, hey. I’m gonna go get the door. Do you mind?

Tucker: Yeah, are you kidding? Do I mind? Hey. Oh, yeah.

Devon: Thank you.

Tucker: Yeah. Aww.

Devon: Be right back.

Tucker: Right on the shoulder. Yeah.

Devon: Hey.

Abby: Hey. I’m here to get dominic. I know I’m early, but, um —

Devon: Yeah.

Abby: What is he doing here?

Diane: Thank you.

Jack: How are you feeling?

Diane: I’m not sure. I mean, how dare jeremy come here and have the nerve to mention family and — and to talk about my grandson.

Jack: Yes, that was unsettling, to be sure.

Diane: He’s trying to send a message.

Jack: Yes, but, look, this house is not hard to find. And so what if he found it? He can know where we are. No harm is going to come to any member of this family. Not as long as I’m around.

Diane: You know, I-I am enraged at more than just jeremy. I mean, he — he might have found me eventually, but obviously, he had some help. Someone led him here. He never would have come to your house looking for me unless someone would have tipped him off. And — and that someone even mentioned harrison! And we both know who that is.

Jack: Okay, you can’t be certain.

Diane: Oh, come on, jack. There is no doubt in my mind. Ashley, phyllis, and nikki have made good on their threat, and they can’t be allowed to get away with it. And ashley? The fact that she would bring that man to her family’s door? I mean, I-I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I know she’s your sister. But, god! Those bitches have gone too far.

Summer: Uh, you guys grab a table. I will be right there. Drinking alone?

Nick: Uh, technically, yes.

Summer: Are you okay?

Nick: Ah, just got into it with dad over something earlier that is none of his business.

Summer: Oh, grandpa sticking his nose where it doesn’t belong and offering opinions you didn’t ask for?

Nick: Yeah, well, he is who he is, right? How about you? Are you, uh, having a nice, quiet dinner over there tonight?

Summer: Uh, yeah. Sure, let’s — let’s go with that. Do you want to join me?

Nick: Ooh, I really don’T. No.

Summer: Come on.

Nick: Summer, I love you more than anything in this world. But honestly, that looks like it’s going to be filled with more family drama, and I’ve had my fill for today.

Summer: I could really use a buffer, and I’m pretty sure that falls under the list of fatherly duties.

Nick: Oh, come on. Are you pulling the dad card?

Summer: It’s what daughters do.

Nick: I’m such a sucker when it comes to you. Okay, fine, let’s go.

Summer: Come on.

Nick: All right, the party is here.

Phyllis: Yes, it is.

Nick: What are we talking about?

Phyllis: Um, marchetti.

Nick: Yeah. How is marchetti? Are mother and daughter at each other’s throats yet?

Kyle: Quite the opposite.

Nick: Don’t know if I believe that. You two tend to have creative differences.

Phyllis: Well, look at you coming in hot. Okay, that’s a really unfair characterization of me and my daughter.

Nick: I’m not saying it’s your whole relationship. Just when you’re working together, because you’re both very strong-willed, fiery women.

Phyllis: Yes, we are both strong women who get things done.

Summer: That’s right.

Phyllis: Right?

Summer: Mm-hmm.

Phyllis: Yes. And, um, thanks for asking. Things are going great there. Uh, we hardly see each other ’cause we’re at opposite ends of the building. So it’s pretty much sunshine and roses.

Nick: Hmm. Is that the mood for everyone? Including diane?

Adam: You know, this, um — this doesn’t have to be the end.

Sally: It doesn’t have to be. But it is.

Adam: We came here today for a reason. Because we both still feel something powerful and — and meaningful for one another.

Sally: I agree. That’s why it happened. But it’s also why it — …it won’t happen again.

Sally: [ Sniffles ] You can’t deny today was different. The connection. The emotion.

[ Sniffles ] We lost something that we can’t get back. But that’s okay. Look, I — I will always be thankful for you having faith in me when no one else did. And for showing me kindness when everyone else was throwing daggers my way.

Adam: Well, that was their loss. It was my gain.

Sally: I mean, you saw me in a way that no one else could. You helped me see myself in a whole new way. I mean, you brought things out of me I didn’t even know I had.

Adam: I, um — I don’t regret a moment we were together.

Sally: I don’t, either. Not anymore. You can be a wonderful, supportive, and loving man. And you are a spectacular father and a dedicated son and brother, even when that dedication is not returned. And — and even though your instincts to protect me were…

[ Sighs ] …Misguided… it was just a sign of how amazing a partner you can be.

Adam: Just — it’s too bad I can’t be your partner.

Sally: We almost made it.

[ Sniffles ] We loved each other with all we had and all we knew. And nobody can question or deny that. But… it’s time for us to move on. You know, hopefully, we can walk away having learned something so that next time we don’t make the same mistakes. Next time… …you and some very lucky woman will make it. We have to let each other go so we can find our true happiness.

Sharon: You know, I try not to regret a relationship, the good, the bad, and the ugly, because at least they teach us something, right?

Chance: Yeah. Yeah. Yeah, you’re right. I, um — I don’t regret our marriage. I think I’m just trying to cope with the failure of it. You gonna tell me not to look at it as a failure?

Sharon: It is. But I wouldn’t phrase it that way. It’s — you know what? It’s the end of a chapter.

Chance: Huh. Yeah. I don’t know. I guess I thought the rest of my story had already been written. What am I supposed to do now?

Sharon: You keep going, step by step, day by day, leaning into the things that make you happy and give you purpose in life.

Chance: Yeah, well, that’s work for me. I mean, that’s the only thing that’s never let me down.

Sharon: Can I ask you something? Are you still planning on being involved in dom’s life?

Chance: Yeah, what kind of question is that? Absolutely. I love that kid, sharon. That’s never gonna change.

Abby: Well, devon, I wish you had told me about this.

[ Dom fussing ]

Devon: I thought we talked about it, though.

Abby: I know, I know. Shh.

[ Dom crying ]

Abby: Well, I didn’t know that this was happening today.

Tucker: I can understand why you’re upset, abby. I’m sorry. I should have contacted you myself to let you know I was coming. He is my grandson. Either way, since I’m planning to settle down here in genoa city, I hope that you and I can find a way to make peace.

[ Dom crying ]

Abby: Shh.

Tucker: But, uh, well, is there any way that I can prove to you that I’m no threat to you or your family?

Abby: You know what? I don’t know. I just know that it hasn’t happened yet.

Tucker: Oh. Well, I don’t know if this will make a difference, but I’m just in love with that little guy. Because of my failure to find devon, I missed out on all that with him. And fortunately, he’s grown into an amazing man and father, despite my absence. Or maybe because of it. I don’t know. But I feel very fortunate to have him back in my life and now to be in dom’S. And, uh… it feels like a blessing. It feels like a blessing that I don’t want to squander this time. I don’t want to miss out on any more than I already have. I hope you can understand that.

Phyllis: Uh, diane has been great, actually. Yeah. We’ve been great. Everything’s great at marchetti.

Nick: Great. Uh, listen, I actually did not come over here to cause problems. Usually, you have that covered yourself.

Phyllis: Um, thank you. So, uh, can I ask you how you’re getting along with everyone at newman?

Nick: Sounds like my cue to leave. Uh, summer? I’m so glad you and kyle are home. It’s been a less than awesome day for me, and this has been a good way to end it. So good night.

Phyllis: [ Laughs ]

Summer: Okay. Um… does dad seem a little off to you?

Phyllis: Yeah, he does.

Summer: Do you think he’s all right?

Phyllis: Sure, he’s fine.

Nick: Hey, jack.

Jack: How are you, nick?

Nick: Good.

Jack: Uh, I’ll see you later. Hey.

Diane: I know what you’re trying to do, and it still won’t work.

Kyle: Hey, what’s wrong?

Diane: You will never, ever drive me away from my family. Do you understand?

Jack: Why don’t we get our own table? Here. Come on. Come on.

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Kyle: Hey. What’s going on?

Diane: [ Sighs ] Jeremy stark is in genoa city. And the only reason he knew to find me here is because phyllis told him where I was.

Kyle: Hold — hold — hold on. Are you sure it was her?

Diane: Yes! Who else would send him after me? Kyle, he came to the abbott house. Where harrison lives. God only knows what he’s thinking or planning.

Kyle: Okay, where is stark now?

Diane: I don’t know. But I don’t want you anywhere near him. I’m serious. You have no idea what he’s capable of.

Kyle: I promised you I would have your back. And I do.

Jack: Kyle, diane’s right. We don’t know what we’re dealing with yet. Let’s not do anything until we discuss how we’re going to respond to this man. Okay?

Kyle: Okay.

Jack: Now, I’m going to get diane out of here before she and phyllis have an even bigger confrontation. With everything that went on today, we should never have come out. Come on.

Tucker: I’m not asking for your immediate acceptance. I just hope that you’ll keep in mind what I said. Either way, I assume he’s on a schedule, so I’ll take my leave. Uh, thank you for setting this up.

Devon: Yeah.

Tucker: I hope we can do it again. With your blessing, of course. Bye, dom.

Devon: Thanks for coming. Hey. I’m sorry. I thought you were fine with the idea of him spending time with dominic.

Abby: I had started to come around to the idea, but actually seeing them together… there’s just a lot of messy history there. It brings me back to a time in my life that I’d rather forget.

Devon: Well, um, do you — you thinking that you don’t want him to have any contact at all?

Abby: No, no. He is your father, and he has a right to have a relationship with dominic. I mean, I don’t want you to keep your son away from him. And as much as tucker makes my skin crawl, he seems to adore dominic. So who am I to keep them apart?

Devon: I promise I’ll monitor all their interactions.

Abby: Thank you.

Devon: Of course. I’m glad you’re here.

Abby: Me, too.

Devon: How you doing?

Adam: I don’t know what else there is to say other than, uh…

[ Sighs ] …I really thought we could work.

Sally: I did, too. But maybe this is all we were meant to have. Or all we were ready for.

Adam: You — you said what we had was real. My feelings, they’re still real.

Sally: So are mine. But love changes. And that’s all right.

[ Sniffles ] We’re gonna be okay.

Sharon: I didn’t mean to offend you. Look, I’m glad that you’re still planning on being a part of dom’s life.

Chance: I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to jump down your throat. Just — just caught me off-guard.

Sharon: No, I get it. Getting a divorce is one thing, but divorcing when you share a child is a whole other level of complicated. Have you and abby discussed co-parenting?

Chance: No. No, not yet. I know we probably shouldn’t put that off, but everything just feels a little too raw right now. I-I still love her, sharon. It’s just our relationship wasn’t a good fit. And I can’t imagine how that affected our parenting and how this is going to affect it now. Look, I know it’s not dom’s fault. I just — I have to have that conversation with her.

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Abby: Well, I, um — I talked to chance. And talking did not help things at all.

Devon: Why? What’d he say to you?

Abby: He said he doesn’t see why we should prolong the inevitable. And he wants to move forward with a divorce.

Devon: He doesn’t want to try counseling or anything? A trial separation? Something?

Abby: No. And I am trying to be brave and pragmatic, because, I mean, I can understand why chance feels that way. Why should I expect him to stay when I am the one who broke our vows?

Kyle: For summer’s sake, I have tried to give you the benefit of the doubt. I have tried to restrain myself from making judgments, to not take sides. But your childish and reckless behavior has gone too far. There is more at stake here than your delicate ego. You have put my family in legitimate danger, and now I have to go fix it.

Summer: Kyle, wait. What are you talking about? What needs to be fixed?

Kyle: Jeremy stark, the man my mom worked for in L.A., The convicted felon, flew to genuine city and went straight to our home looking for her. Where our little boy sleeps.

Summer: Oh, my god.

Kyle: And according to my mom, it was your mom who sent him there.

Chance: Victor.

Victor: Chance. Have you had occasion to talk to my daughter yet?

Chance: I have. Sorry to say, you won’t be pleased with the outcome. Goodbye.

Victor: Hi. Good afternoon.

Sharon: Hi. I couldn’t help but notice you were a little dismissive of chance.

Victor: That’s putting it mildly. When have you seen abby last?

Sharon: I couldn’t really say.

Victor: Mm. You would have known, then, that she’s heartbroken, okay? Chance did a lot of damage to her. I hardly see any reason to be cordial to someone who causes pain for my daughter.

Sharon: Well, there might be more to the story than you realize, and you might be being a little bit too hard on chance.

Victor: What do you know? If you still have symptoms of moderate

Phyllis: Hey, I thought you left, so I canceled your order. I’ll get it to go, okay?

Summer: Diane wasn’t freaking out over nothing.

Phyllis: What? I-I don’t know what diane was doing. She’s crazy. I keep on telling everybody this. Everybody.

Summer: You’re not getting out of it that easily this time, mom. Just be honest with me. I’m literally begging you to tell me the truth, because i have been going to bat for you, and I’m starting to realize that you’re making a fool out of me! If what kyle just told me is true, then I don’t even know what to say to you. How could you do this to our family? How could you put our family in danger? How could you put harrison in the line of fire?

Phyllis: I have no idea what you’re talking about.

Summer: Oh, I am so sick of you feigning ignorance. Don’t lie to me. You told jeremy stark that he could find diane at the abbott house.

Diane: I am — I am so sorry I lost it earlier. I mean, the whole idea of — of going out was to thank you for how wonderful you’ve been throughout all of this. And instead, I forced you to double down on your support of me. And that is not — that is not what I had in mind when I suggested that we have a meal together.

Jack: Hey, hey, hey, I know that.

Diane: I mean, look at me. I’m just, like, a basket of nerves.

Jack: I am looking at you, and I see nary a nerve.

Diane: [ Chuckles ]

Jack: There, you’re already bouncing back, just like you always do.

Diane: Thank you.

Adam: You deserve the world, sally. I’m sorry… that I couldn’t give it to you. But I-I don’t ever want you to settle for anything less. I hope you never forget that.

Sally: [ Sniffles ]

Adam: Nick.

Nick: I guess this is a bad time.

Tucker: Hi. Uh, scotch, neat, please.

[ Cellphone pings ]

Jeremy: “Jeremy stark is in genoa city.” You have done your research, talia.

[ Knock on door ]

Kyle: I’m only going to say this once. Leave diane jenkins alone.

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Tucker: Hey, devon. It’s me. Just got to crimson lights. Just confirming that we’re gonna meet here in — well, very soon. I’ll see you soon. Bye.

[ Chuckles ] Wow. Are you still here? I figured you’d be long gone by now.

Diane: Mm. You figured wrong. I’m not going anywhere, despite your best efforts.

Tucker: And you’re not concerned about jeremy stark tracking you down?

Diane: I don’t scare easily.

Tucker: Brave talk.

Diane: I mean it.

Tucker: Oh, diane. We both know what he’s capable of. The man has had six long years in federal prison to think about things — like how his former accomplice is walking around scot-free, never faced any charges, and now she’s re-inventing herself.

Diane: For the last time, I didn’t turn him in.

Tucker: I don’t know why you’re telling me. I’m not the one you have to convince.

Diane: Well, I’m not alone in this. Jack and kyle have vowed to stand by me.

Tucker: Then, with all due respect to jack and kyle, they have no idea what they’d be in for.

Phyllis: It’s done. It’s done.

[ Door closes ]

Ashley: What’s done?

Phyllis: I spoke to stark anonymously.

Nikki: I can’t believe you reached out to a dangerous criminal like that.

Ashley: You do realize that your number is on his phone, right? And he could track you down.

Phyllis: I’m not a neophyte. I used a burner phone.

Ashley: Good. That should help.

Phyllis: Ashley, I don’t criticize your ability to make a perfume. Please respect my expertise.

Ashley: How about you show a little respect and discuss this with us before you run off and go contacting stark? We’re supposed to be a team, phyllis.

Phyllis: I know that, but i didn’t want to sit here and discuss for an hour the merits of using the greatest weapon in our arsenal. Besides, I’m getting — I’m getting the feeling that the two of you have an aversion to risk.

Nikki: Oh, really? I flew to los angeles to go toe to toe with deacon sharpe.

Ashley: And I’m still stringing tucker along, trying to get information. So, there’s that.

Phyllis: Oh, okay. I stand corrected. You’re both in communication with your exes.

Ashley: The point is, stark is an unknown commodity. And you think you made some bold move? You know what I think? I think you did a stupid mistake.

Nikki: What exactly did you say to him?

Phyllis: I told him that i knew he was released from prison and that it was diane who made a deal with the feds that got him arrested in the first place.

Nick: Hey, sally, open up!E!

Sally: Yeah. Thank you for your time.

[ Sighs heavily ]

Adam: Still here, I see.

Sally: [ Sighs ] Wow. Your eyesight is 20/20.

Adam: How, uh — how did your lunch go with nick?

Sally: It was terrific. Thank you for asking. We grabbed a bite, nick went back to the office, and I stayed here, where it’s quiet, to work on my new business concept.

Adam: So, everything’s good then?

Sally: What is with all the questions? Yes, I’m fine. I’m fine. I’m making exploratory calls. I’m percolating ideas. I’m — I’m — I’m setting my life on a fresh trajectory, you know? Or trying to, anyway.

[ Sighs ] Oh, my god. Who am I kidding? No. No. No. I’m not fine, okay? I’m the opposite of fine. And tonight’s winning numbers are 18,

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Adam: I’m not sure what brought on that little outburst, but I’m sure that I deserve it, whatever the cause.

Sally: “Whatever the cause”? You, adam. You are the cause. I mean, after that ridiculous profession of love? Do you recognize how embarrassed I was? After all of the rotten things that you’ve done, that was the capper. I mean, as if you haven’t tortured me enough.

Adam: Torture, sally? Come on. That’s a bit strong.

Sally: Mm. On the contrary. I think it’s actually not strong enough. First getting me to fall for you, then pushing me away, and then lying to me about all of it, and now this?

Adam: I explained to you why I pretended to fall out of love with you. And I said I was sorry for that. But for the rest, I’m not gonna apologize for.

Sally: No, because far be it for you to feel any remorse for messing with someone’s head.

Adam: That’s not what I’m doing. At least, not deliberately.

Sally: Oh, no?

Adam: I had to say what i feel. I had to propose because I can’t just walk away, sally. I swear to you, I was not trying to manipulate you or compete with nick.

Sally: I know. Okay? I just — I just accused you of those things because I thought maybe i could ignore it if they were true. But everything that you said, it just keeps racing around in my head. It’s bouncing off of my skull, and I-I just — I can’t think about anything else, okay? I just am all jumbled up inside. I can’t concentrate. I-I cannot shake the way that it made me feel. I cannot shake the way that you make me feel. What are you smiling about?

Adam: I was right, wasn’t I? I mean, you know that we should be together.

Diane: [ Sighs ] I have told jack and kyle everything about my relationship with jeremy. They know exactly what kind of man he is, and yet they have promised to protect me if it comes to that.

Tucker: Then they’re both fools.

Diane: Oh, really? So, what does that make you, hiding behind ashley and the ladies?

Tucker: Is that what you think I’m doing?

Diane: Uh-huh. You fed them information about my past mistakes. You painted me in the worst possible light. And now you’re letting them do your dirty work, threatening to sic jeremy on me, hoping to chase me out of town, all because I didn’t give you what you wanted. I couldn’t give it to you. Tucker, I never had access to any of the financial information about jabot that you were after.

Tucker: You are a very resourceful woman. You could have found a way if you really wanted to.

Diane: You don’t know what you’re talking about.

Tucker: Ah. I know this much — you lied to me. And you told me what you thought I wanted to hear, but you never really had any intention of fulfilling your end of the deal, did you? So [Clicks tongue] Consequences.

Diane: [ Chuckles ] You are like a really rich toddler throwing a tantrum. But I’m not giving in.

Tucker: Yeah, so you keep insisting.

Diane: I am stronger than you think. And besides that, I finally have what I wanted for so long. My son is in my life. Not to mention I have a place in my grandson’s life. So don’t get your hopes up — or ashley’s — because I’m not going to run.

Tucker: Even if it means putting those people that you claim to love at serious risk?

Ashley: Could you please give us some details on stark? What did you find?

Nikki: How did he respond when a woman he has never heard of calls him out of the blue, seems to know everything about him?

Phyllis: He was very kind.

Ashley: Oh, really?

Phyllis: Yes. Yes. Uh, he talked about being released. I told him I knew he was. And, um, he used words and phrases like, uh, “rehabilitation” and incorporating himself into society, blah, blah, blah.

Nikki: In case it was a setup.

Phyllis: Yes, that’s what i was thinking. And then guess what he asked about. Diane jenkins. He wanted to know how his old pal diane jenkins was and where she was. And you know what I did? I told him where that bitch was. I told him that she was right here in genoa city.

[ Exhales heavily ] What’s going on? You don’t seem happy.

Ashley: Well, that’s because before you showed up here, nikki and I were discussing this. We’re having serious doubts that this is the right route to take.

Phyllis: Don’t you think it’s a little too late for that? I love what downy does for my sheets and towels.

Phyllis: Um, are you serious right now? Do you know the great lengths that I have gone to, to make this happen? Do I need to remind you guys the great lengths that you have gone to, to get this bitch out of town?! I mean, we’ve uncovered lie after lie, and nothing has worked! She is still here!

[ Breathing heavily ] I mean, she has entrenched herself into your family, ashley. Day by day, she has manipulated every single member of your family except for you, playing on kyle’s emotions of losing his mom, using that little grandbaby of hers to support her reformed act. And don’t even get me started on jack. I don’t even know who that man is anymore.

[ Exhales heavily ] Listen. We wanted to use stark to put the fear of god into her, and she called our bluff, alright? So now this bitch thinks she has supporters and she thinks there’s nothing we can do to get her bags packing.

Nikki: I’m starting to think there isn’T.

Phyllis: Oh, my god. Bite your tongue, nikki. My god!

Ashley: Okay, calm down.

Phyllis: Bite your tongue!

Ashley: Calm down, please. We are gonna get her out of town. I’m just not so sure this is the right way, phyllis.

Phyllis: Okay, okay, listen. Let’s — I need take a second here. And I’m calm. I’m fine. I’m fine. But she is controlling the narrative, guys. She’s controlling it. At least, she is with your family. The whole thing of, “I’m the victim, I’m the victim. It’s me. They’re distorting the facts. I’m not a money launderer. I was forced to do it.” That’s what she’s doing.

Nikki: Phyllis. Phyllis. We hate it, too. But to go to such an extreme, contacting a convicted felon and encouraging him to go after her —

Phyllis: We need to blast that bitch off her perch! We need to blast her off. You don’t do that with words, guys. You do it with dynamite.

Ashley: Unless it turns out to be a dud.

Nikki: We don’t even know if diane turned stark in to the authorities. That is just conjecture right now.

Phyllis: Well, we’re gonna find out soon enough, aren’t we? ‘Cause my guess is he’s on his way to genoa city and he’s gonna confront diane jenkins with her past.

Diane: You’re a real bastard. You know that?

Tucker: Yeah, I know. I really am.

Diane: You put this dangerous information into the hands of three women who hate me so much, they might actually use it.

Tucker: No. I bet money they absolutely will use it.

Diane: [ Scoffs ]

Tucker: The combination of ashley’s determination and — and nikki’s endless resources and phyllis’ recklessness, I’m sure they’ll come up with some kind of diabolical plan.

Diane: Tucker, this isn’t a game. This is my life.

Tucker: Well, wouldn’t it have been nice had you realized that before and worked a little harder to get me jabot’s financials?

Diane: So, you are just rooting for me to be hurt?

Tucker: No. I just want the woman that i love to achieve whatever goals she wants. And ashley doesn’t want to hurt you, either. She just — [ Chuckles ] She wants you out of here. She wants you to relocate.

Diane: [ Sighs ]

Tucker: Frankly, I think it’s a little selfish of you if you don’t, considering how dangerous stark is.

Diane: You have the audacity to claim that I’m the one being selfish, putting others at risk? Oh, no, no, no, tucker. Whatever happens, that’s on you. And I refuse to let you scare me away by proxy.

Tucker: Mm. Okay. I admire your confidence, even if it’s misplaced.

Diane: You know, if you would get over yourself and, uh, let go of your desire to punish me, you would realize that I’m becoming a fixture in the abbotts’ world. I’m in a position to be your ally, not your enemy. Choice is yours.

Tucker: Well, you may have won over jack and kyle, but you’re never gonna convince ashley that you’re some kind of new and improved version of yourself. You’re just gonna drive a wedge between her and jack, that’s all.

Diane: [ Chuckling ] Oh, okay, I get it. Oh, my gosh. It is so obvious what you’re trying to do. You want to separate ashley from her family so you can set yourself up as her port in a storm.

Tucker: Yeah, there it is. There’s that devious mind we all know and love.

Diane: Mm, I’m not the one being devious. I just want to live my life, be a productive citizen, enjoy the time with my family. Is that really so much to ask?

Tucker: Hey, there he is.

Devon: Hey, hey. Hope I’m not interrupting anything.

Tucker: No, not at all.

Devon: Uh, you ready to go meet your grandson?

Tucker: I would love nothing more.

Diane: Ah, what a precious gift, to be able to spend some time with your grandchild.

Tucker: Uh-huh.

Diane: Yeah?

Tucker: Uh, devon, this is diana jenkins.

Diane: Oh, hi. Nice to meet you.

Devon: Hello. Pleasure.

Tucker: Good luck.

Diane: Mm.

Devon: Take care.

Diane: You too.

[ Sighs heavily ]

[ Scoffs ]

[ Cellphone thuds ]

[ Sighs ]

Sally: I am trying to resurrect my career. I don’t want to think about you or the proposal or how any of this makes me feel, okay? Seeing you makes me think about it, and thinking about it upends my day. I just need to be free of this.

Adam: [ Sighs ] I know that I’ve complicated things, sally. That wasn’t my goal. I was hoping that the proposal would cut through the noise and it would simplify your decision, which, alas, wasn’t the case.

Sally: No, it sure as hell wasn’T.

Adam: Look, I know that you have a lot to sort through. It’s been something we’ve always done well together, is get to the heart of what is going on. But I don’t think it’s a conversation we should have here.

Sally: [ Breathes deeply ] You’re right. We can’t keep covering the same ground. This needs to be resolved one way or the other. So let’s do this. (Vo) no matter what type of severe asthma you have,…

Sally: [ Sighs ]

Adam: Look, um, I’m not here to plead my case or tell you how you should feel.

Sally: Good.

Adam: [ Sighs ] I just — I hate that you find it so unsettling just running into me. Look, I’ve said my piece, so it’s your turn to talk. If that’s what you want.

Sally: [ Breathes deeply ] I just never thought talking to you would be this hard. You were always the person i found it…easiest to talk to.

Adam: I’m still that person.

Sally: [ Sighs ]

Nick: Hey, dad.

Victor: Hey, son.

Nick: Brought the fourth-quarter projections for you to go over.

Victor: Alright. Thank you.

Nick: Other than the tech industry, which is still dealing with some serious supply-chain issues, the numbers look pretty good across the board.

Victor: Are you talking in terms of profits or revenues or what?

Nick: Numbers are in there, dad. You just got to read the report.

Victor: Alright.

[ Cellphone pings ] Not someone you expected to hear from?

Nick: Uh, it’s just a container I’ve been tracking from hong kong. It finally left only four months late.

Victor: You seem a little off your game, son.

Nick: Do I?

Victor: Doesn’t happen to have anything to do with that spectra woman, does it?

Nick: “That spectra woman.”

Victor: Mm.

Nick: You know how insulting that sounds? It’s as if you don’t know who she is or have spent any time with her or know that she is capable and smart or what a creative, hardworking woman she actually is.

Victor: Mm. Warms the cockles of my heart, son. I know that you and your brother are involved in a triangular relationship with that woman. Not good.

Nick: [ Sighs ]

Tucker: Hey! There he is!

Devon: Alright, you got a visitor, dominic.

Tucker: Hello. Hello, dom.

Devon: Look who we got.

Tucker: [ Laughs ] Hey!

Devon: Look who we got.

Tucker: Ooh.

Devon: Look at him.

Tucker: Hi there.

[ Laughing ] Hi there. Oh, man, he’s beautiful.

Devon: Right?

Tucker: And look at the two of you together. Man, it looks like you’ve done this your whole life.

Devon: Well, it’s felt natural since day one, I’ll tell you that. Dominic, this is your grandfather.

Tucker: Hi.

Devon: His name’s tucker.

Tucker: Hi. Wow, he looks just like you.

Devon: [ Chuckles ]

Tucker: It makes me really wish that… I had known you as a child.

Phyllis: Okay, listen, guys. The three of us made a pact. We made a pact to do anything necessary, anything possible to get rid of diane. I was forced to do this. And, honestly, she brought it upon herself.

Nikki: We have pointed this dangerous criminal in her direction, hoping that she will do the smart thing and disappear. But she hasn’t folded yet. So, what makes you think she will this time?

Phyllis: The stakes are higher.

Ashley: What if it backfires? This could get ugly so fast.

Phyllis: It won’T.

Ashley: Can I just get a word in, please?

Phyllis: Okay.

Ashley: Hear me out. We don’t know for a fact that stark went to prison because of diane. We don’T. Now, how do you think he’s gonna feel if he finds out this whole thing was a hoax? I don’t think he’s gonna be too happy when he finds out he’s been used.

Nikki: We need to be prepared in case he does decide to come after us.

[ Sighs ] I’m gonna have victor increase security for all of our families. God knows he might want to deal with the guy himself.

Phyllis: You two are really overreacting.

Ashley: No, we’re not, phyllis. Do you really want to risk him getting violent with anyone, including diane? Because I don’T.

[ Doorbell rings ]

Diane: Ashley, we need to talk. Ahh. Well, what do you know? The whole coven is here. You people are relentless. All you care about is your petty desire to screw things up for me.

Phyllis: Oh, diane. You are so wrong. I’m jonathan lawson

“The young and the restless”

will continue.

And no outlets needed.

Phyllis: Oh, diane, there’s nothing petty about our desire to see you pay for what you’ve done to us. Our loathing is certainly deserved.

Diane: The feeling is mutual. Look at the three of you, standing in judgment, acting so superior after you’ve done so much to hurt so many people. The hypocrisy is staggering. You have done your best to turn everyone against me. But it hasn’t worked. In fact, just the opposite. The bonds I have forged with the people who matter to me have only gotten stronger. So, I guess I have you to thank. Well done.

Phyllis: Oh, no. I thank you. I thank you for proving once again that you haven’t changed and showing us who you really are and how you operate.

Ashley: Why are you here?

Nikki: I would imagine that dee dee is using harrison as an excuse to show up and throw herself at jack.

Ashley: Who isn’t here.

Diane: Uh, no worries. He will be soon. Your brother asked me to meet him here. In fact, jack has invited me to dinner, but he had a few things to finish up first, so [Sighs] I’ll just sit here and wait. Carry on.

Nikki: I was just leaving.

Ashley: So was I.

Diane: [ Sighs ]

Phyllis: Enjoy yourself.

[ Sighs ]

Nick: Dad, I’m not discussing this with you.

Victor: Son, we have to discuss it, okay? You and your brother have been through this dance before.

Nick: Come on.

Victor: You’re competing with your brother over a woman. Sally spectra. Are you serious? I expect more from you.

Nick: If you don’t want to go over the preliminary numbers, I’ve got a very busy day. I’m sure you do, as well.

Victor: [ Sighs heavily ]

[ Glasses clatter ] Don’t you understand that this is very bad for you, for your personal life, for your family life, for business, for you to be involved in a triangular relationship with your brother, fighting over a woman like sally spectra? Come on, man. You know better than that. She’s driving a wedge between you and your brother to gain what she is after.

Nick: I think you’re wrong about her.

Victor: Look, that woman is using you to further her own ambitions. Now, adam has made his choice. I’m saddened by that. But he has to live his life. With you, that’s different.

Nick: Why, dad? Why would you say that?

Victor: ‘Cause you’ve done a wonderful job at newman enterprises. You’ve joined forces with your sister and your mother. You’re doing a great job.

Nick: What does that have to do with my personal life?

Victor: Everything to do with it.

Sally: What you said to me the other day really got to me. I mean, for you to act that way and say those things, I could tell that they really mattered to you…that i really mattered.

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Devon: [ Chuckles ]

Tucker: Boy, he’s got excellent, like, fine motor skills.

Devon: I know, right?

Tucker: You know?

Devon: I think he’s a little ahead of the curve.

Tucker: Is he?

Devon: Yeah.

Tucker: Ah, he’s amazing. You just… you look into his eyes, and you can just see his mind working.

Devon: Oh, yeah.

Tucker: [ Chuckles ] He’s just so bright-eyed and alert.

Devon: You’re lucky. You actually came at a good time ’cause he’s always really happy after his nap.

Tucker: Yeah.

Devon: Mm.

Tucker: Wouldn’t you love to just see the world through a kid this age’s eyes…

Devon: Oh, yeah.

Tucker: …At some point?

Devon: I think about it all the time.

[ Dominic burps ]

Tucker: Oh!

Devon: You okay?

Tucker: Yeah!

[ Laughs ] You had something to eat.

Devon: [ Chuckles ] Yeah.

Tucker: Mm.

Tucker: So, tell me about him. What does he — speaking of eating, what does he like? What does he not like?

Devon: Bananas and yogurt. Anything bananas and yogurt, he loves. Anything green, he hates.

[ String plucking ] Yeah, there you go.

Tucker: So, he’s formed some strong opinions.

Devon: Oh, yeah. He’s nothing but opinions at this age.

Tucker: [ Laughs ]

Devon: Morning, noon, and night.

Tucker: Yeah.

Devon: He’s never cranky, though.

Tucker: Really?

Devon: Never cranky. Always in a good mood. He loves music. Loves to dance.

Tucker: I can see.

Devon: Yeah.

Tucker: He likes to dance?

Devon: Loves to dance. Put on some jazz…

Tucker: You like to dance?

Devon: …Or rock.

Dominic: Yes.

Tucker: Yes.

Devon: See?

Tucker: Alright. You got to show me now. So, he’s just like you, basically, right?

Devon: Well, like both of us.

Tucker: Yeah. Man. Katherine would have been just over the moon. Her great grandson. It’s just a miracle.

Devon: I know. I feel her energy all the time around here.

Tucker: Yeah. And I’m — I got to tell you, I’m absolutely blown away by how you and — [Laughs] — And — and chance and abby have kind of teamed together to raise him.

Devon: Yeah.

Tucker: It’s beautiful. And I see you and his mom together. It makes me feel like, you know, the grand experiment has worked.

Devon: [ Chuckles ]

Tucker: And it seems like you and abby are closer, you know?

Devon: Yeah. No, we’re — we’re really close.

Tucker: Yeah?

Devon: Yeah.

Tucker: Is there something more than that?

Devon: No, not at all. Why would you say that?

Tucker: Well, I just thought I’d picked up on something there for a second. Maybe it was something else.

Devon: I don’t know what.

Tucker: So, how are you? How are things going for you these days? Are you — are you happy, fulfilled, or, uh, feeling spread thin at all with work and parenting both?

Devon: No, no, no, no, not at all. I’m — I’m managing things just fine.

[ String plucking ] You in love?

Nick: I just don’t get this knee-jerk reaction you have towards sally. You know, she’s very shrewd, hardworking, ambitious. I know these are values you all greatly admire. So I just don’t understand this animosity you have towards her. And the way you speak about her, it’s as if she is beneath me.

Victor: I had my people investigate sally spectra’s life in los angeles when she was involved with the spencers and the forresters, okay? And they made up a dossier about her.

Nick: [ Chuckles ] You have a dossier on her? Are you serious? You’re digging up dirt?

Victor: Does that surprise you, son? I’d do anything to protect my family.

Nick: This is outrageous.

Victor: Listen carefully. What we found out is that she feigned a serious terminal illness in order to gain the sympathy of a man that had lost interest in her. She even blackmailed her doctor to corroborate her story.

Nick: Alright, just — just stop, okay?

Victor: She made up her face every morning to look very pale, very frail. She used a walker to increase the effect. You want to know why I have doubts about that woman?

Nick: Alright, I know she’s — [ Sighs ] She’s done some things that are… she’s worked very hard to make some changes in her life, okay? I’ve seen them. And as for her playing me against adam, just so you know, I offered her seed money for her next business venture, and she turned me down flat, dad.

Victor: Ohh.

Nick: It’s like everyone believes they don’t have to give her just some basic commonore to me about them than it does her.

Victor: Son, you’re really involved with her, aren’t you?

Sally: I still feel a connection with you. And love. How could I not? You brought a kind of magic into my life. You believed in me. I mean, you saw the best and the worst of me, and you loved me just the same. And that is why the way that you hurt me was so awful and so hard to forgive.

Adam: I know.

[ Sighs ] And — and — and I wish that there was a way that I could undo it all, but I can’T. All I can do is I can tell you what an idiot I was and what i did was stupid and that I am sorry. Sally, we are so close. I know that we can finally get it right. I know it. Christmas trees try so hard.

Nick: Dad, I’m not gonna try and change your mind about sally. Obviously, it’s a waste of time. But I will say this about her and adam. Adam doesn’t deserve her. If anything, adam’s gonna be the one to bring her down, not the other way around.

Victor: You need to hear what I’m about to tell you. Sally spectra is nothing but a symptom of the rivalry between you and your brother. She’ll be gone one day, forgotten. What remains is a poisoned relationship between you and adam. I’m warning you — if you choose that woman over family, you will live to regret it. I promise you.

Sally: [ Sighs ]

Adam: Sally, remember why we’re here — to have an honest conversation about what we have.

Sally: [ Breathes deeply ]

Adam: What we can still have, despite the stupid mistakes that I made, and to talk about what we want. And for me, that hasn’t changed. When I asked you to marry me, I meant it. I still want the same thing. I want you, sally. Only you.

Sally: I want you, too.

[ Both breathing heavily ]

Devon: Ugh. Am I in love? That’s a, uh — that’s a tough question.

Tucker: But wasn’t there a woman, a lawyer or something? The one that led you to think that I was after kay’s inheritance?

Devon: Yeah. Yeah, there was. It’s — it’s a long story, though.

Tucker: I got time.

Devon: That’s alright. Um, we need to get you ready for your meal, right?

Tucker: Okay.

Devon: Want some rice pudding?

Tucker: Rice pudding? Yes, I’d love some.

Devon: [ Laughs ] Two?

Tucker: Make that for two, yeah.

Devon: Make that for two? Alright.

Tucker: I love rice pudding.

Devon: [ Chuckles ] Sure.

Tucker: Okay.

Devon: Sure.

[ Chuckles ]

Tucker: Hey. Hey. I am gonna to be there for you. Whatever you need, whenever you need it, okay?

[ Dominic gurgles ]

Tucker: Just like I wish i had been for your dad.

Dominic: Yeah.

[ Knock on door ]

Diane: [ Exhales sharply ] Jeremy.

Jeremy: Hello, diane. Miss me?

Next week on

“the young and the restless”…

Summer: How could you put our family in danger? How could you put harrison in the line of fire?

Phyllis: I have no idea what you’re talking about.

Summer: You told jeremy stark that he could find diane at the abbott house.

Noah: If it’s an apology you want, it’s yours, wholeheartedly. It’s what you deserve.

Audra: Noah… I want you.

Adam: As much as I really appreciate your help when chelsea was in need, I think it’s time for you to take a big step back.

Billy: I can’t do that.

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