Young & The Restless Transcript
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All right. One lavender latte and one brownie. Thank you.
Is that Mariah?
Yeah. And I also spoke to Noah. And I hugged Faith so hard, I made her squeak. As worried as I was about myself when I was in that clinic, I was so much more worried about what the kids were going through, not knowing where I was. Only you, after going through something like that, would be worried about everyone else. Are you sure you’re cool here? Do you want to go home and get some rest? No. This is exactly where I want to be. Everyone is so happy and living their lives and free. And now I am, too. All because of you. Man, I cannot believe that Phyllis and Sharon have been held captive this whole time and that whoever did it gave you clues to find them. I mean, that’s like the strangest kidnapping I’ve ever heard of. You have no idea. Well, I also can’t believe that you just dove in and followed through on tracking them down. Well, when the picture of Phyllis and Sharon came through from the actual person who kidnapped them, there was no way that I wasn’t gonna do something about it. What if it had been a trap? If there was the slightest chance that I was able to save Phyllis, I was gonna do it.
Mom. Oh, my God!
Thank God.
My babies.
Oh, my gosh. We were going up to your room. I thought that you would be resting. Are you okay? I am now that I’ve seen you two. Yeah, we’ve been worried sick. What happened? All right, the ladies said they found a camera in here, so my guess is there’s gotta be more. They also said that this sicko was here while they were sleeping, so maybe he left a trail. I don’t know. We just gotta find it. Now, I know this place is trashed, but I want to fingerprint the surfaces and look for anything. Does not matter how small. Anything that could lead us to whoever did this. You know, I say we do the town, go big. I want to show the woman I love– What are you doing? What Phyllis and Sharon just went through– And, I mean, I just– I’m the jerk that assumed that Phyllis went rogue on me. You had no way of knowing. I didn’t give her the benefit of the doubt at all. I literally took her name out of the press release for our company. Who does that? Billy, do not blame yourself. I should have trusted her, Sally. I should have known that she wouldn’t just bail on me like that. She is committed to this company just as much as I am, and I thought that she just took off. I should have known that something was wrong, and I– I didn’t. Well, I assume whoever was holding Phyllis forced her to tell some bogus stories so that her friends and family wouldn’t come looking for her. And that worked too damn well. Man, I just– I keep thinking about how terrifying that it must have been for Phyllis and Sharon, and you. I’m really glad you’re okay. I’m just glad we got there when we did. Why is that? When we finally… broke into the building and found out where they were, the room was filled with gas. I mean, literally, if we were five minutes later, Phyllis and Sharon… would be dead. This might be a long shot, but I’m hoping we can find some prints that don’t belong to the victims. Now, if we can do that, we can at least ID whoever did this and get one step closer to explaining his connection to Phyllis and Sharon. Mmm. I did not realize how much I took things like this for granted until I was locked away. Twice. [sighs] Just being able to go out and enjoy this coffee or my brownie. I never thought about how fortunate I am, we are, to be able to simply live our lives or make the most basic choice until all control was taken completely out of my hands. To be that helpless for someone as strong as you, there’s nothing easy about that. It’s behind me now. And part of retaking control of my life is finding out who did this to Phyllis and me. Is it too soon to ask you if there’s anything you remember about this, something that could give us some clue as to who was behind it? Would you believe that at one point, we actually wondered if the kidnapper really was someone that we knew? Like one of our own kids. Why would you possibly think that? Because whoever was responsible for this, they just knew so much about Phyllis and me, about her history, our hatred, how that’s impacted our families, our kids. And the whole new level that was taken to when Heather was murdered. Being locked in that room, searching for answers, we just let our minds go there that one of our kids could be trying to teach us a lesson. Yeah, I get it. But the problem with that is none of our kids are capable of doing anything like that. No, of course. You’re right. I don’t know that we actually really believed that. We were just desperate to find an answer about who would want to force us to face our past, our demons, and all of the bad stuff that we’ve been through. Man, talk about some extreme therapy. It was more like an attempted exorcism. Was it successful? Food. Food is good. Mom, you have no idea how happy it’s made me seeing you devour that burger. Same. Mmm. This is great. And this right here is very medicinal. Mmm. [sighs] I love this ’cause I have a choice. I have a choice between, um, salad and fries, but it’s not really a choice because I’d take the fries. But, um, I like it because it’s not poison. Um, I’m sorry. Was there poison in your food? I am just– I’m so happy that I’m here– take my hand–with my babies. Mom. Hey, you don’t have to pretend like everything’s fine. Yeah, or try and protect us. We want to hear everything. Everything, from the beginning. How did this even happen? Um… I–I was minding my own business, and I– I woke up in, um– in an abandoned, uh, psychiatric clinic with Sharon. And we tried to find a way out, but, um, we couldn’t. Trust me, we tried. Listen, there was never any ransom demand. So what was the point of the kidnapping? Was it just, like, a sick game? I don’t know. Uh… The person who did it made it clear that it was more than a game, that it was some weird experiment and that Sharon and I had to work together to finally get free. Mom, this person hasn’t been caught yet. That means that you’re still in danger. I’m sorry. I, um– I wasn’t snooping, I promise. It’s just that your phone was making this very strange alert sound, and I thought there was something wrong, so I grabbed your phone to see if it was going to burst into flames or something. You hear stories about that sort of thing happening. And that’s when I saw the alert, this strange alert. “Security breach at clinic. Precautions enacted.” What? It is none of my business. Of course it isn’t. I’m just trying to help. Well, was it a gas leak? It was on purpose. He rigged the gas to start leaking if Phyllis and Sharon tried to escape. That’s insane. Well, I mean, it’s a miracle that you and Nick and Chance showed up when you did. I mean, at least it’s a happy ending. Oh, I agree. But it won’t be a happy ending until they’re caught. Right now, whoever did this is still roaming the streets of Genoa City. Yeah, it’s terrifying knowing someone so evil is just out there. What happens next? We hope that Chance and the police can find out who it is before they do something this diabolical or, God forbid, worse to someone else. I need a bag over here. Summer, I mean it. Please don’t do that. Don’t freak out, please. Wait. How can I not freak out? Okay, I have protection. I have a lot of protection. I have GC’s finest. Chance, um, is leading the pack. Uh, hey, I don’t want you guys to worry more than you already have. Listen, I’m very happy to hear that you have protection, but whoever did this, they’ve already managed to evade the authorities so far. So, yeah, we’re gonna worry about you. Listen, whoever did this isn’t getting away with it, let me tell you that.
I will hunt them down…
No.
…and I will find them.
No. You can’t come for my family and expect me to sit back. No. You are not gonna go vigilante. There’s no way you can do that. It’s way too dangerous. Just promise us you’ll let the police take care of this. Oh, I will. No. No. I want you to say it. I want you to say all the words. “I promise I will let the police take care of this.” I promise I’ll let the police take care of this. That was very convincing. Thank you. Great. I guess we can move on. What I would like to know is, you said that you and Sharon, you were forced to work together. Whoever did this knew about… our– our decades of hostility toward each other and knew about our past and would give us riddles and tests, um, based on– based on our history. What happened? Well, at one point, I drank some water, and there was poison in it. And, oh, man, I was– It was so much pain. It was so much pain. I mean, I was paralyzed with pain. And Sharon screamed out for help, but the help that they gave was another riddle, and it was my life. My life was a punchline. Look, thank God Sharon obviously figured it out. That’s the irony. If it weren’t for Sharon, I wouldn’t be sitting here right now. [voice cracking] I wouldn’t be sitting here with my beautiful babies. This may sound strange, but I do want to believe that what Phyllis and I went through was ironically cathartic to whatever extent. How? The riddles we had to solve, working together to win the game so that we could go home, we did, in fact, face down some of our issues, maybe even come to terms with some of them. The most horrific part may also have been the most revealing. When you are forced to save each other’s lives? Yes. Can you talk to me about that? I mean, if it’s too soon, obviously you don’t have to. No. It’s all right. Um, Phyllis was the first one to be poisoned. One minute she was fine, and then the next, it was like she was dying right before my eyes. I’m guessing you were given a riddle to solve. And I did. I solved it. I found the antidote in time. We thought at that point that had to be the worst of it, but the next morning, Phyllis found me barely alive. I don’t know what it was or how it happened, but something caused my heart to slow down and almost stop. I am alive right now because Phyllis administered CPR. I mean, it’s so twisted to push you both that close to death for their own entertainment. It’s insane. Well, the Voice insisted that all of this was not about entertainment. It was more like some sort of psychological experiment. But they were playing God with your lives. They were ready to watch you die. Who does something that heinous? I-I’m so sorry. I hope I haven’t upset you. No, not at all. I’m… [sighs] And, you know, as for these messages, I don’t know what they are. I’ve been receiving alerts like this for a couple of days now, and once I saw “security breach,” I… Well–[sighs] I haven’t opened my phone since for fear that it’s been hacked. And if I do open it, then my data could be exposed. So that’s why I overreacted when I saw you holding it. And I please hope you forgive me for being a little intense about it. Mmm. That is good. And it’s no surprise that you’re so incredibly tense. Well, whatever you’re doing is helping. Thank you. [exhales] You know, I’m amazed at how much you risked to help your friends. As much as I would love to nail that son of a bitch and make them feel the pain that Sharon and Phyllis did, I will be more than happy to hand in my cape for a corporate jacket and let Chance and the GCPD handle it from here. Is that a promise? I promise you. Once Phyllis is okay and she’s back on her feet, it’s all about Abbott Communications and taking that company to the stratosphere. Not wearing a cape doesn’t make you any less of a hero, in case you were wondering. God, Mom, I– I’m just so glad that Sharon saved your life. Yeah, I am, too. You said that you had to save each other’s lives? Yeah. The next day, I woke up and Sharon didn’t have a heartbeat.
What?
Let me guess. Another riddle. Yeah. So it was in a card, actually. Luckily, I figured it out. And, um, I know CPR, so… I got Sharon alive and kicking. Wow. Listen, I gotta ask. You said that you and Sharon, you did work together. Were you able to work through any of that mutual anger that the two of you have? I think that, um, Sharon and I have… a new appreciation for each other’s strengths. Look, I… don’t even want to bring up his name, but… is there any chance that Ian Ward survived and he was the one behind all of this? Um, I thought the same thing, but Chance assured me that his body was cremated. I believe that. I’ll tell you, this freak has to be found. They have to be found sooner rather than later. I still can’t get over how much this person knew about me and Phyllis. And not just our history. About our personalities and what makes us tick. Makes me think whoever this is has some sort of experience in the field of psychology. You think? They knew what games to play that would push all the right buttons. Like pitting us against each other and then compelling us to work together. Forcing us to confront our hatred and distrust and then make choices that were literally life or death. I mean, it sounds like war games, not psychology. Sure felt like war at times. But I can’t help but think how similar this is to aversion therapy or desensitization therapy. It’s almost like you said earlier some sort of twisted therapeutic intervention. [sighs] I’m just so glad that you and Phyllis made it out of this. That’s all that matters. But right now, we really need to figure out who is behind this so they can never hurt anyone ever again. Well, of course I forgive you. And I am so sorry that I never even considered that this could be about your privacy. I can see why you would be really worried that some crazy hacker is trying to get all your personal data. What do you think about just starting with a new phone? You know what? That is a good idea. Anyway, it’s probably silly of me to have never opened it anyway. But, you know, I just wanted to be extra careful, that’s all. Wait. You–You have. You did. You texted me when you went out to get the engagement ring. You texted me to let me know you were on your way back to the club. You had to open your phone for that. Right? You know, you’re right. I did open it to text you earlier. Ha. You know, I must have been so excited to get back to my beautiful fiancée that I forgot about the risk. Besides, you know, it’s probably already been hacked and too late to do anything about it anyway. I would just feel so bad if I’m responsible for this somehow. Honey, this is not your fault. You did not know what was going on, and you were just trying to help. Yes, but your information might be out there, and someone might be using it. Ah. If they are, who cares? You know, and as a therapist, it would be interesting to feel what it’s like to have your identity stolen. Hmm? To be victimized like that, stripped of who you are…[chuckles] by some criminal who’s using your identity for their own nefarious purposes. That must be devastating psychologically. Maybe that would be an interesting experiment for me to face that, you know, to experience those feelings. But you already have, in Paris, when your brother Martin pretended to be you. [knocking] PHYLLIS: Billy? Hey, Billy, are you in here? [Sally sighs] Yeah, Phyllis. Come in. Ooh, hey. Oh, gosh. Am I interrupting? No, no, you’re–you’re fine. You look good. You look, well, better than the last time I saw you. Oh, yeah. Well, it is amazing, you know, what-what, uh, a shower and freedom will do. Yeah, Billy told me what happened. I’m really glad you’re okay. Thank you. I am, too. You know, it’s nice. I just kept on thinking about the people I love and that got me through, so… Hey, listen, I’m fine. Uh, well, I’m surprised to see you out and about. I just wanted to know if maybe we could have a conversation. You know what? That’s actually perfect timing ’cause I have to get back to the office. Okay. Thank you. I’ll catch up in a second. [Phyllis clears throat]
Take care of yourself.
Thank you. Thanks. That is the plan. So, what do you want to talk about? I’m not fine. [labored breathing] I’m not fine. I need my life back. You’re the only one who can help me. You want another latte? No. I think I’ve had enough caffeine. Although this was especially delicious. Hey, guys. I hope you don’t mind. Your security detail told me where to find you. I hope you tracked us down because you have an update. Yes. I just came from the clinic. We bagged a number of items, and now we’re just waiting for a fingerprint hit.
I hope you get it.
Yeah. It’s gotta be a long shot, right? I mean, the kidnapper must have been wearing gloves. Yeah, sort of. But I do have some good news. Now, we were able to trace the purchase of a remote-controlled apparatus that was attached to the gas line that was triggered. Now, I checked with the landlord. The device was definitely not there before. Turns out it was bought at a hardware store not far from the clinic. So, I just want you to know… I’m–I’m ready. I’m ready to jump into Abbott Communications. We are going to have the biggest, baddest launch ever. And I’m– I just wanted to apologize. I’m sorry. No, Phyllis, please do not. There’s no reason to apologize. I am sorry. I am. I’m sorry. Because we had a timeline. We had a timeline that was blown to bits…
Phyllis–
…because what happened– Hold on a second, okay? You were kidnapped, okay? You were just kidnapped. We almost lost you, all right? I don’t care about the business. Not when your well-being is at risk. Just take some time. It’s all good. We’ll figure it out. We’ll launch this company. There’s no doubt about that. But you just need to take some time. No, I’m fine. We had a strategy, and I screwed it up. We had a whole strategy. Phyllis, take some time, okay? Please. That’s an order. Okay, listen, listen. I want you to listen to me. You know what helped me when, um– when I was stuck there? I just–Obviously, I just kept on thinking about seeing my kids again. [sniffles] Um… But what helped me was knowing that I was coming back to Abbott Communications. Ah, come on. Billy, man, we’re building something so strong. We’re not just going to be outliers. We’re going to be leaders in the community. We are changing things for the better. We are building something so great. Us, with my son by my side. So…it’s so important to me. I need this now. [exhales] I need it. Now. Today. Not tomorrow. Not one day when I feel better. I need it now, okay? Please. Please. And I’ll be fine. It’s the only way I’m gonna get past what was taken from me. What we’re gonna do is we’re gonna analyze the hardware store security footage and see if anyone goes in there that you or Phyllis recognize. Well, I’ve been running through everyone I know, anyone I’ve brushed paths with. And other than Phyllis, I can’t think of anyone else who hates me as much as she did. Well, weirdly, thanks to our captor, even she doesn’t hate me as much as she used to. Sure. Yeah. I still need to bring her up to speed, but it very well could be that your abductor is someone that you two know. Look, there’s a pretty good chance that Phyllis has a list of people who hold a grudge against her, but this kind of insanity is next level. Well, let’s just hope the footage gives us a face that one of you recognize. Let’s get back to talking about the wedding. Okay. You know, that’s one of my favorite subjects.
Mine, too.
[both chuckle] While you were in the shower, I might have gone on the Internet and looked up a few ideas. A lot of options. And it’s pretty overwhelming. First, do we want to get married in Genoa City with family and friends nearby? I mean–And if so, where? A quaint little chapel? Or maybe we could get married at my house. I think that’d be a lovely place to get married. And according to Diane, it’s going to be even lovelier after the refresh. I’m sure it will be. [chuckles] But then I had another idea. I’m all ears. What do you think about going back to Paris, where we have so many memories of getting to know each other? Okay, maybe they weren’t all wonderful. Oh, no. You’ve brought so much joy into my life that all the not so wonderful parts I’ve forgotten about. Oh! But you have given me… more than you will ever know. And that’s why I want our wedding to be just perfect. Um, we could also do the toes-in-the-sand beach thing. That seems to be very popular. As long as I’m marrying you, I don’t care where. Oh! [chuckles] [cell phone pings] [sighs] Okay, this is kind of strange. What possible kind of hack could this be? Look, why do you keep asking questions about this phone? I told you, some crazy person hacked me, and I can’t control what they do, okay? Not how many messages they send me. Look, it’s off, all right? Won’t bother you anymore. [sighs] I was worried about it because I thought it would bother you. You’re right. I’m– I’m sorry I snapped. I– Look, honestly, this whole thing is stressing me out, and that’s not fair to you. And–[sighs] you know– We’re in love. We just got engaged. We’re gonna spend the rest of our life together, and that’s all that matters. You know what? This idea of getting married in Paris, that is starting to grow on me. Do you think we should, jump on a jet, maybe check out some venues? Look, I get it, okay? I mean, you want to feel like you’re on solid ground and that you’ve got your life back under control, but it’s really important that you don’t take on more than you can actually handle right now. Listen, I-I-I know what I need. I know. And I need the excitement and energy of launching our company, and that–that is gonna get me past this.
I know that.
No, I hear you. I do. But–I mean, Phyllis, are you–you’re sure? It’s, uh– You’ve just been through a lot. I know. Hey. I’m positive, okay?
Okay.
Okay. All right. Good, good. Good, good, good. Where do you want to start? With the press release? Yeah. Look, I–I need to make a confession. Oh. A confession. Okay. Go for it. [sighs] Phyllis, I thought you went AWOL on me. I did. And I was an idiot. And the press release went out, and– I–Hey. I get it. Business is business. Phyllis, the press release went out without your name attached to it. Oh. Excuse me. I’m sorry, okay? I’m sorry. I was an idiot. I made a mistake. I–I– Don’t worry about it. I–You thought I bailed on you.
I understand.
I was an idiot, okay? I made a mistake, and I realized it very quickly. I–I understand. After the press release went out, you realized that… Phyllis, I–I realized that you would never bail on me. I realized that you would never bail on this company, not after working so hard to bring Daniel on board everything. And I-I-I-I started to– I realized you were in trouble. Can I ask you a question? I just want you to tell me the truth. Um, do you want me to work with you? I mean, really, or is this kind of a mercy thing right now? Phyllis, I need you. I need your fire. I can’t do this with anyone else. You’re the only person on the planet that I want to do this with. But most importantly, will you forgive me? [sighs] Of course I forgive you. You saved my life. Of course I forgive you. Chance, thank you for being so thorough on this. If anyone can catch this monster, it’s you. Oh, well, you know what? You have been through a hell of a last few months, haven’t you? I don’t think anyone would blame you if you wanted to get out of town for a while and clear your head. Sharon, he’s right. You’ve been talking about going to Sedona forever. Go. Regroup. Get some rest. Actually, a better idea. You should take Faith. Go to Europe, see Noah. Hang out with your son. He would love to see you. You know what? Yeah. Now is a good time to go. Absolutely. It’s what you need. Okay. I’ll do it on one condition. What’s that? You go with us. Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc. Captioning provided by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, Sony Pictures Television and CBS, Inc. Join us again for “The Young and the Restless.”
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