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Young & The Restless Transcript

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[ Applause ]

Nikki: There he is, the man of the hour.

Abby: You okay?

Chance: Yeah, yeah, I’m alright.

Abby: You sure?

Chance: Yeah, positive, but all this — all this cheering, it’s not necessary, really.

Jill: Oh, I totally disagree.

Jack: Oh, we are all so thrilled to have you home. I hope you won’t begrudge us making a big fuss of this.

Jill: [ Chuckles ]

Victor: Friends and family, we have a true hero among us, one I have the greatest respect for. As you know, chance recently went to spain with a group of his special forces buddies in order to prevent a certain attack on one of our allies by a group of terrorists. Unfortunately, the safe house they were staying in was attacked. None of the special forces survived except chance. So he’s here among us now. He’s helping the state department and intelligence services to identify those who were responsible for the attack. And until they have identified them, we cannot talk about this. The press doesn’t know a word about this. If you see some extra security around the hotel, they are there to keep chance and us safe.

Victoria: Bravo, chance.

[ Applause ]

Nikki: We’re all so proud of you, and I know katherine would be, too.

Abby: You’ve always been my hero, and you always will be.

Chance: Thank you.

Ashley: Let’s not forget abby, who never stopped believing in her husband. We were all so distraught and grief-stricken, and you never, ever lost faith in chance.

Abby: And I never will. Mm.

Chance: [ Sighs ]

[ Chuckles ]

Sharon: Nick. What are you doing here? I mean, I thought you’d be at chance’s party, and mariah told me about it. It’s just a miracle that he’s alive and he’s back home.

Nick: Yeah.

Sharon: So why aren’t you there?

Nick: Chance coming home is the best thing to happen to this family in a long time, and i don’t want to ruin it by showing up.

Jack: Thank you. I cannot believe you two have the fortitude to show up at this party after everything you have been through.

Chance: Well, couldn’t let everyone down, right?

Abby: He is unstoppable and probably a little hungry.

Chance: Oh, honey, I’m fine.

Abby: No, no, you need to eat. Let’s go get you some food.

Chance: Okay. Excuse us.

Jack: Yeah.

Phyllis: Hey.

Jack: Hiya. May we all find someone to look at us the way abby and chance look at each other.

Phyllis: Yeah, it’s nice.

Jack: You certainly threw this party together rather quickly.

Phyllis: Well, you know, they asked me to. They — they’ve gone through a lot. They deserve it. So I’m glad your trip was successful.

Jack: Oh, thanks. I am just in awe of my niece right now. The devotion, the dedication, the level of love is so deep and connected that, well, she seemed to know in her heart that chance was alive even when everyone was telling her there’s no way he could’ve survived.

Phyllis: Well, that is a special kind of love, when you — when you find it, you have to hold onto it with both hands.

Jack: I’m sure she’s gonna cherish it all the more knowing that she almost lost him. And what he endured, my god. Faking his own death in order to not be discovered. I don’t know anything about that. I do know it’s good that he’s home.

Phyllis: I’m glad you’re here.

Victor: Pardon the interruption, jack.

Phyllis: Yeah, this should be good.

Victor: I wanted to thank you. Want your clothes to smell freshly washed

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Sharon: So you missed victoria’s wedding and, you know, you can’t miss abby’s celebration, too.

Nick: I mean, vick and i haven’t exactly patched things up, you know, completely, and my dad and I are barely talking.

Sharon: Hmm. So you don’t want to dampen the festivities, I get it.

Nick: You got it. I don’t want to put chance through any more of the newman family drama.

Sharon: Well, just make a decision to be civil. You know, I doubt that victoria and victor want things to get ugly either.

Nick: It’s not that simple. I mean, earlier today, ashland and I got into it yet again.

Sharon: What? Why? I thought that all of your issues with him were moot at this point.

Nick: It was his doing. You know, he summoned me to newman enterprises and basically demanded that I tell him all the reasons why I don’t like and trust him, which I did in incredible detail.

[ Sighs ] And wouldn’t you know it, victoria just happens to walk in as I’m warning him that he better not hurt victoria.

Sharon: Oh, no.

Nick: Yeah. I tried to tell her that this is what ashland wanted, but she didn’t care. And then she’s the one who told me that chance is alive, which is just further proof that I am completely out of the loop in this family.

Sharon: Wow. And here I was thinking that you were just worried you were gonna run into phyllis and things might get a little awkward.

Nick: Nah, you know what? That never crossed my mind.

Sharon: Oh, okay. Right.

Nick: Look, I think phyllis and I have done a very good job keeping things civil, but on a night like tonight, everything could blow up, and I don’t want to be the one to get a champagne bucket full of ice dumped on my head.

Sharon: I think you should go.

Nick: You just want to hear that I was humiliated by my ex in public.

Sharon: [ Chuckles ] No, because it’s an important night for abby and chance, and i doubt they’ll mind if there’s a little bit of weirdness.

Nick: Yeah, I don’t know.

Sharon: Oh, come on, you’ll have plenty of buffers. You shouldn’t let a little bit of bad blood keep you from welcoming chance home.

Nick: I’ll just call chance tomorrow, you know? We could meet up and talk.

Sharon: Well, you know, the party isn’t about victor and victoria and phyllis. It’s about abby and chance and how love triumphed.

Nick: [ Chuckles ] You are such a romantic.

Sharon: [ Chuckles ] Come on. Go and show abby that you’re the great big brother that she knows and loves.

Nick: [ Sighs ]

Jack: Perhaps i misunderstood. It sounded like you said —

Victor: Well, if you must hear it again, I said, “thank you.”

Phyllis: [ Scoffs ] Excuse me.

Jack: Well, you’re in quite a mood. I’m sure seeing your child so happy makes you quite happy.

Victor: I’m in a very good mood. But I owe you a debt of gratitude for accompanying ashley to search for abby.

Jack: Well, thank you for the sentiment. I really didn’t do anything.

Victor: They told me you were a rock. Not only for ashley, but to abby and chance, as well.

Jack: I merely did what anyone would do in my circumstance.

Victor: Well…how did chance seem to you on the way home?

Jack: He slept most of the way, but when he was awake, he was pretty quiet.

Victor: Hmm. Any idea as to the extent of his injuries?

Jack: Well, physically, i think he’s well on the road to recovery. Psychologically…may take some time. All the readjusting he has to do living a day-to-day life here in genoa city I think will surprise even him.

Victor: Mm-hmm. Yeah.

Abby: Can I get you some water, some juice?

Chance: Yeah, yeah, some water would be great. Thank you.

Abby: Stay here. I’ll be right back.

Chance: [ Sighs ]

Nikki: Chance. I just want to tell you how good it is to have you back.

Chance: Oh, thank you. And thank you so much for putting this whole thing together. I really appreciate it.

Nikki: Mm, and you’d rather be anywhere else in the world right now, right?

Chance: No, no, not at all.

Nikki: Oh, come on, you don’t have to pretend with me.

Chance: Yeah, I — you know, I’ve just been keeping my head down for the last few months. Staying away from crowds like this.

Nikki: Well, I imagine all of this attention is overwhelming after everything you’ve been through.

Chance: Yeah, it’s been a crazy past few months, I’ll tell you what. But I’m trying to put all that in the rearview mirror.

[ Chuckles ]

Nikki: There are so many people who love you for you to come home to, and a bright new future awaits.

Chance: You are right. I’m trying to focus on what’s ahead.

Nikki: Well, nobody expects you to put on a show tonight. In fact, this whole gathering was supposed to be more intimate, but you know victor.

Chance: [ Chuckles ]

Nikki: He thought you deserved better and a hero’s welcome.

Chance: Yeah, well, it’s — it’s so nice, really.

Nikki: You know, this way, by seeing everybody all together, it will save you from the flood of uninvited guests banging down your door.

Chance: That’s — you know, that’s actually a good point.

[ Both chuckle ]

Nikki: Well, a lot of people wanted to come tonight, but some of them couldn’t make it at the last minute.

Chance: I know, I know, i feel very humbled that all these people would show up, and especially to know that victor thinks this highly of me.

Nikki: Oh, yes.

Chance: [ Chuckles ] Victor, good to see you.

Victor: Chance.

Chance: How are you?

Victor: Doing well.

Chance: Thank you again for everything, really. I want you to know how much this means to me, and not just the party, everything that you’ve done for abby and dominic. Thank you.

Victor: Chance, you’re part of our family now, and this is what we newmans do for our own. Okay?

Nikki: We have to celebrate the good times. If katherine were here, she would insist on it.

Victor: I think you had a feeling of how stubborn my daughter is. You know, she refused to believe that she had lost you.

Nikki: Mm-hmm.

Victor: It is her faith that brought you here.

Chance: Yes, sir.

Victor: And now you’re with her, your wife, your baby in genoa city, and I hope you stay for a long, long time.

Chance: [ Chuckles ]

Hey! It’s me! Your dry skin!

Chance: I hope you know how much I love your daughter, sir. And I know that I missed out on a lot, lost time that I’ll never get back with her. But I promise you, I’m going to try like hell to make it up to her.

Victor: I’m glad to hear that, chance.

Chance: I’m already second-guessing some of the decisions that took me away from her.

Victor: I bet you are, but there’s no sense in beating yourself up, you know. I’m sure they will find the culprits who are responsible for that.

Chance: Yes, sir. Just wish I could’ve done more.

Nikki: Are you kidding? You did plenty.

Victor: Anyway, now it’s over. You can leave all that behind.

Chance: Yes, sir, absolutely.

[ Chuckles ]

Victoria: I can’t tell you how happy we were to hear the wonderful news about chance.

Ashland: I’m glad we get to celebrate his return with you.

Abby: I’m so sorry I missed your wedding. I heard it was phenomenal, and i saw pictures. Your dress — ugh, you looked gorgeous.

Victoria: [ Chuckles ]

Ashland: She was…stunning. It was a wonderful day, and it was a shame that you missed, but I remember what it’s like to have a newborn in the house.

Victoria: Yes, and being a single parent has its challenges.

Abby: Well, I am not doing everything on my own anymore. Dom’s father is home and he is healthy, and I can’t remember the last time I was this happy. Everything is the way it was meant to be.

Victoria: Wow.

Ashland: These are moments to cherish.

Abby: Yeah. And I am gonna value every single second that I spend with him.

Ashland: I’m looking forward to meeting this young man that everyone’s talking so highly about.

Abby: Oh, okay. Chance!

Chance: Excuse me a minute.

Abby: Sorry, I hope I didn’t interrupt anything important. Everyone wants to talk to you, including these two.

Victoria: Chance, you look great.

Chance: Oh, thank you. So do you. I mean, look at you, you’re glowing.

Victoria: Well, you can blame this guy. I would like to introduce you to my husband, ashland locke.

Chance: How you doing, man? Pleasure to meet you.

Ashland: Pleasure is all mine. Your bravery and sense of honor and duty, it’s truly remarkable and it’s all too rare.

Chance: Thank you.

Ashland: And I’m just talking about you having the daring gall to marry into the newman family.

[ Laughter ] Seriously, it couldn’t have been easy over there.

Victoria: Listen, if there’s anything that we can do to help your transition back into civilian life be any easier, then we’re here to help you. You truly are an inspiration to all of us.

Sharon: I hope phyllis isn’t the only reason you’re not going to abby’s party.

Nick: No, of course not.

Sharon: Okay, what else? You set ’em up, I’ll knock ’em down. Go.

Nick: I mean, you know, there’s my dad, there’s victoria.

Sharon: Okay, well, you can easily avoid talking to them.

Nick: Christian’s got this big basketball thing in the morning.

Sharon: Hmm. Nick, what’s really bothering you?

Nick: [ Sighs ] Can I get your honest opinion about something?

Sharon: Mm, okay.

Nick: Do you think I’m doing anything to push people away?

Sharon: Where’d you get a crazy idea like that? Oh, wait, let me guess — phyllis. She would say something like that.

Nick: No. Actually, it came from victoria.

Sharon: Okay, well, she’s mad at you right now and she knows how to get under your skin. Siblings are very good at that.

Nick: What if she’s right?

Sharon: She’s wrong. And I know that because we’re still friends, and I’m not going anywhere. You’re a good man, nick. Your intentions are pure. The problem is you just expect everyone around you to be as good as you are.

Nick: [ Sighs ] Yeah, right.

Sharon: [ Chuckles ] No, I wouldn’t say it if i didn’t mean it. You know, if you’re looking for who to blame for why your relationships are in a tangle right now, well, I could point you in the right direction, but, you know, sometimes there just isn’t anyone to blame. No one’s at fault. Things just don’t work out.

Victor: Now, will the guests of honor please stand very close to me? I hope you all have a glass in your hand. I’m about to say a toast.

Jill: Good.

Victor: Now, chance, you’ve already been welcomed into our family, but we all know how fleeting life can be. And I don’t think that words of love are ever said often enough. We all thought we had lost you, chance, but here you are. Proud father to dominic, husband to my beautiful daughter abby, and I’m happy to be grandfather again.

Jill: Mm-hmm.

Ashley: And I’m happy to be a first-time grandmother.

Phyllis: Hey, let’s not forget about great-granny jill.

Jill: Oh, my god, phyllis. No, I’m very much loving this, but when little dominic learns to talk, I hope he calls me something nicer than that.

Abby: Yes. [ Laughs ]

Victor: So let’s raise our glasses to chance, to dominic, to abby. May your family prosper and thrive.

Ashley: To their love.

Jack: To happiness.

Jill: And to defying the odds.

Jack: Hear, hear.

Abby: Hear, hear.

Victor: Cheers.

Abby: Thank you all so much.

Chance: Thank you a lot, victor. It means a lot.

Abby: That was really wonderful, wasn’t it?

Chance: Yeah, yeah. Hey, I’m gonna go run and do something real quick. I’ll be right back.

Abby: You want me to go with you?

Chance: No, no, no, everything’s fine. You just stay here.

Abby: You sure?

Chance: Yeah. Be right back.

Victor: Alright, chance, see you later.

Chance: [ Breathing deeply ] You’re alright.

[ Breathes deeply ] You got it.

[ Sighs ] Hey, man.

Devon: Chance, hey, man. You okay?

Chance: [ Sighs ]

Chance: Yeah, man, I’m fine. I’m fine. Just — just a little crowded in there, you know? Not really used to all the adulation. If we’re being honest, too, man, I feel like you’re the one that deserves to be commended.

Devon: Hey, I didn’t do anything.

Chance: Create my son. I heard you rescued mariah. You helped deliver the baby. Not to mention what you did for dominic while abby was trying to find me.

Devon: Well, takes a village, right, man?

Chance: [ Chuckles ] Glad to know I’m not the only one uncomfortable with the “hero” label.

Devon: I’m — I’m really not a hero. I’m not, and you shouldn’t downplay, you know, the lengths that you went to to keep people safe and protected.

Chance: While I should have been here, trying to protect my wife and son.

Nick: Well, your pep talk has done wonders for my ego.

Sharon: I was just telling the truth. Hey, mariah. Don’t go.

Mariah: Hi. Sorry, I didn’t mean to interrupt.

Sharon: It’s okay. Come on over.

Nick: Yeah, I was just leaving anyway.

Sharon: Oh, you were?

Nick: Yeah.

Mariah: Please don’t leave on my account.

Nick: It’s nothing like that. I do have to go, but i appreciate your advice.

Sharon: Anytime. You know that.

Nick: I’ll see you two later.

Mariah: Yeah, good night.

Nick: ‘Night.

Sharon: So what are you doing here? I mean, of course I’m happy to see you, but are you — are you okay?

Mariah: Yeah. Yeah, sure, I’m fine.

[ Chuckles ]

Sharon: Oh, well, I thought you’d be at chance’s party.

Mariah: Oh, my gosh, was that toni– you know what? It totally slipped my mind.

Sharon: Yeah, ’cause you’ve probably been pretty busy, huh?

Mariah: Yeah, of course. I mean, I’m slammed.

[ Chuckles ] Okay. I didn’t forget about chance’s party. I’ve actually spent the last two hours trying to talk myself into going.

Victor: Jill.

Jill: [ Chuckles ]

Victor: It’s a nice party, isn’t it?

Jill: Yes, it is. Hardly the time or place to make a move on chanccomm, though.

Victor: Ohh. I come in peace, you know? So nice to see you.

Jill: Thank you.

Victor: And I simply wanted to wish you all the best in your retirement.

Jill: Victor, I’ll be as “retired” as you are. I’m staying on in an advisory capacity.

Victor: That’s a wise move.

Jill: Mm.

Victor: Very wise move. Interesting how you nominated lily as your successor.

Jill: Well, she wouldn’t be the first person to run a company without any business-school training. Look at you and me. We’ve done okay, right? Ah. I’ll drink to that.

[ Chuckles ]

Victor: I got to tell you, always respected you for honoring katherine’s legacy. She would be proud.

Jill: Thank you. Would she be proud of you that you sold me chancellor all those years ago?

Victor: Well, yes, probably would. Now, let me give you a little piece of advice.

Jill: Mm-hmm.

Victor: Keep billy boy away from the reins of running that company. If you do that, chancellor will do very well. It’ll prosper.

Jill: Lucky me, you approve.

Victor: Cheers.

Chance: You know, it’s a shame mariah couldn’t make it. I owe her so much. I wonder what she’s doing.

Devon: You know, I heard she had some work to take care of. I’m sure you’ll see her soon.

Chance: Oh.

Abby: Hey.

Chance: Look who I found.

Abby: There you are. Ah. Hi. Thank you so much for coming.

Devon: Yeah, of course.

Abby: Where’s amanda?

Devon: Amanda, she is with imani. It’s her sister.

Chance: You’re kidding?

Devon: No, it’s a long story I got to catch you up on.

Chance: Wow, I did miss a lot, huh?

Devon: Yeah. Yeah, they’re both negotiating a lease for the new law practice they’re opening together.

Abby: Well, I hope she can stop by at least a little bit later. I mean, I would love to thank her for playing such a big part in dominic’s little world.

Devon: [ Chuckles ]

Victoria: Jill. It’s a wonderful night, isn’t it?

Jill: Yeah, it sure is. So glad to have chance back. So, what’s on your mind, honey? Out with it.

Victoria: Well, I don’t suppose you’ve had many offers to buy chanccomm yet.

Jill: Well, why would that be important if you’re interested?

Victoria: You know that I am.

Jill: Mm-hmm.

Victoria: Newman/locke is willing to pay whatever it takes.

Jill: I’m sure you are.

Victoria: Not to mention, selling to us will help chanccomm save face.

Jill: How so?

Victoria: Well, you know that chancellor has many outlets that are actually newman properties, so selling to us will show the public that it’s more of a balancing of the scales instead of a total failure on chancellor’s part. Not to mention I think it’s gonna help billy.

Jill: [ Laughs ] Wait, this I got to hear.

Victoria: I think that it would be very beneficial for him not to lose to adam again.

Jill: Yeah. Well, we’ll see how it all plays out. But in the meantime, I find it absolutely fascinating you’re so interested in helping billy when you were part of the plan to bring him down. We were alone when my husband had the heart attack.

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Nikki: Have you heard from your brother?

Victoria: Uh, at this point, I doubt he’ll show up.

Nikki: [ Sighs ] I was hoping he would at least make an appearance for his little sister.

Victoria: Well, I’m sure that nicholas will make it up to them in a dad-free venue.

Ashley: Well, hello. How did you enjoy your long-distance thanksgiving feast with my brother? Did you like it?

Phyllis: Uh, yeah, I did. It was a nice distraction.

Ashley: Oh, really?

Phyllis: Mm-hmm. Yeah. We were really busy here on thanksgiving. And then I had a dream, and you were in it.

Ashley: [ Laughs ] Well, I’m sure your subconscious had me sporting a pitchfork and horns.

Phyllis: No, you’re not that obvious.

Ashley: Okay, well, then let’s just forget the subtleties. How large of a role did my brother have in your dream?

Phyllis: Well, he was in it, but we weren’t together, if that’s what you’re wondering. And you should know, there are way worse fates for your brother than me in his future. Trust me.

Ashland: I saw your tte–tte with jill. What did you learn on your reconnaissance mission?

Victoria: I learned that jill loves the game as much as my father does. Which means we have to up ours.

Ashland: I’m ready. Let’s play.

Phyllis: So, chance, when do we get to hear all the details about your top-secret mission in spain?

Chance: [ Chuckles ] I should probably make a speech now, right? Think you can help me grab everyone’s attention?

Phyllis: Yeah, sure, I’ll do that. Hey, everyone, the guest of honor wants to make a speech.

Chance: [ Clears throat ] Thank you. Thank you, everyone, for coming out tonight. It’s really good to see everyone. And thank you to my in-laws for putting this whole thing together. I mean, it’s more than i deserve, really. I feel truly blessed, truly blessed that I get to come home to my friends and to my family. Most importantly abby and our new baby boy. And I just want to mention the courageous people that were on my team. You know, we weren’t just working together. We were family. And they laid down their lives. They’re the real heroes tonight, and they shouldn’t be forgotten. So if everyone could just raise a glass in their memory, please.

Jill: Aww.

Ashley: To those heroes.

Devon: Absolutely.

Chance: [ Clears throat ] You know, this is hardly the first time that I’ve been gone. And in fact, I’ve probably spent more time away than I have here in genoa city. But every time I come back here, I’m really glad that I get to call this place my home. And now that I’m a husband to the most loving woman that i have ever met and a father to the most adorable baby boy in the whole wide world, well, i can promise you one thing, I am not going anywhere else without them again.

Abby: [ Chuckles ]

Chance: So whether you like it or not, you folks are stuck with me.

Abby: Yeah!

Chance: Sorry.

Ashley: Good.

Jill: Good. Yeah, I’ll drink to that.

Ashland: Cheers.

Chance: Thank you.

Abby: That was beautiful.

Chance: Thank you, thank you. Hey, um…can we get out of here? Do you struggle with occasional nerve aches

Abby: Uh…thank you so much for this evening. It really was wonderful, but we need to get home to dominic.

Nikki: Oh.

Victor: Chance, we’ll have many more occasions to celebrate.

Chance: Yes, sir.

Nikki: I can’t imagine how tired you must be, but it was good of you to allow us to welcome you back.

Chance: Well, it is great to be back. Thank you.

Ashley: I’ll see you two very soon.

Abby: I love you.

Ashley: I love you.

Abby: Thank you so much.

[ Indistinct speaking ] I love you. Thank you so much.

Sharon: So why don’t you want to go to chance’s party?

Mariah: Oh, I couldn’t be happier that chance is alive. But abby’s got her husband and bowie’s got a dad. It’s a gift.

Sharon: But?

Mariah: The party is for family. It’s for close family.

Sharon: Well, you are family. I mean, as far as chance and abby are concerned.

Mariah: Mm, no, my connection to abby and chance is all because I carried their baby boy. I mean, I think if I went, it would be…weird.

Sharon: I think you’re making it more complicated than it is. You know, it’s — tonight is about chance.

Mariah: I’m not even sure he knows how attached I got to his son.

Sharon: Well, I’m sure he’d understand, and I know he’s grateful for everything you’ve done for them.

Mariah: Yeah, that’ll be a really fun conversation. “Hey, I’m so happy that you didn’t die” and “oh, hey, thanks for keeping my baby safe while you were kidnapped.” It’s gonna be great.

Sharon: I’m not saying it’s not gonna be a little awkward at first, but once you get past that, it could be a positive experience. And you and chance can celebrate that you’re both getting past your ordeals.

Mariah: Oh, come on, not even you can be that optimistic.

Sharon: You know, before you got here, I was trying to convince nick to go to the same party, and I’m not sure i succeeded.

Mariah: So are you trying to say I should feel obligated to go so there are enough guests?

Sharon: No, I was just thinking more along the lines that, you know, it would be nice if one person took my advice.

Mariah: It just — it doesn’t feel right. Chance’s welcome-back party, it should be happy and fun. This is chance’s moment to shine. I don’t want anything to take away from that. So I think it’s best if I just sit this one out.

Nick: Hey.

Devon: Hey, man, you’re late.

Nick: Yeah. Where’s the happy couple?

Devon: They ducked out already.

Nick: I guess chance wanted to get home to dominic.

Devon: Yeah, I’m sure he did.

Nick: Must be nice for you not having to rush home to a baby. I mean, getting a newborn up in the penthouse probably turned your life upside down.

Devon: Yeah, yeah. I know, it’s certainly a lot quieter. I’m gonna take off, though. See you around.

Nick: Yeah, I’ll see you.

Devon: Okay.

Nikki: Nicholas!

Nick: Mom.

Nikki: Oh, honey, I’m so glad you came.

Nick: You look beautiful.

Nikki: Thank you.

Nick: I guess I’m late. Devon told me chance and abby already took off.

Nikki: Oh, he was exhausted, so abby took him home. But please stay. Have a drink.

Nick: You know, I have — I got some stuff I got to do.

Nikki: What? But you just got here.

Nick: Yeah, I know. I’ll talk to you tomorrow, though, okay? I love you.

Nikki: Okay, I love you.

Jack: Good seeing you tonight.

Phyllis: Good seeing you. Are you leaving?

Jack: It was a great party.

Phyllis: [ Chuckles ] Thanks. Any party that doesn’t end in a disaster is a great party. I’m not gonna take credit, though.

Jack: Oh, I think you deserve more credit than that. You have a way of making things special.

Chance: [ Exhales sharply ]

Abby: Am I hovering too much? Just tell me.

Chance: No, hover all you want, please.

Abby: Are you sure you’re okay?

Chance: I couldn’t be better.

Abby: The party wasn’t too much?

Chance: No. No, no, no, I’m just — just a little jet-lagged, you know? I had a great time.

Abby: Promise?

Chance: Yeah. That ashland locke guy, though, he was quite the character.

Abby: Oh, I’m just happy that victoria finally found her perfect match.

Chance: What happened to nick? I was kind of looking forward to seeing him.

Abby: Well, I think nick and phyllis broke up, so maybe he felt uncomfortable coming to the hotel.

Chance: Well, that’s too bad. Thought they were pretty solid.

Abby: Yeah. Not everyone is as lucky as we are. Love brought us back together and love brought everyone to that party.

Chance: Yeah, I felt it. It really reminded me that this is home.

Abby: I’m glad to hear that.

Chance: You know, I meant what I said. I will never, ever put you through hell like that again. I promise. Okay, nothing is more important to me than being your husband and being dom’s father, okay?

Abby: I love you so much.

Chance: I love you.

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Jack: Great as that invitation is, I’m afraid I have to pass.

Phyllis: Oh. You have jet lag?

Jack: I don’t even know what time zone this is. It’s been a long night.

Phyllis: Yeah.

Jack: We’ll talk soon.

Phyllis: Yeah, definitely. Of course. For sure. Right.

Jack: Sweet dreams.

Phyllis: Sweet dreams to you. Have a good evening.

Ashley: Thank you.

Victor: Thank you.

Ashley: This was a fantastic idea. Congratulations. Very successful evening.

Nikki: Oh, well, thank you, ashley.

Ashley: Yeah. I do have to say, though, I’m a little worried about chance. I’ve been focusing my attention on abby and how she’s doing, but I really think chance needs our attention.

Victor: Yeah. I was thinking along similar lines, you know? He survived the explosion, and no doubt that took a physical toll, but he seems psychologically fragile.

Ashley: Yes. Mm-hmm.

Nikki: The pressure he must have been under — going undercover, losing his team, and now being the only survivor.

Ashley: It’s a lot to handle. And now he’s dropped into civilian life. I’m sure he’s in shock.

Victor: I think we’d better keep an eye on him.

Ashley: Mm. Yeah.

Chance: Do you know how precious you are, huh? Yeah, you. You know, no one is ever gonna love you more than me and your mom ever. I love you a little bit more — just remember that. You changed my life, pal. You made me your dad.

Dominic: [ Coos ]

Chance: I know. Nothing is ever gonna be more important than you, I promise. It’s not a miracle that i survived. You’re the miracle, buddy.

Dominic: [ Crying ]

Chance: You’re the miracle, buddy. It’s okay. It’s okay.

Victor: Friends and family, we have a hero in our midst.

Abby: You’ve always been my hero and you always will be.

Ashland: Your bravery and sense of duty and honor are truly admirable.

Nikki: We are so proud of you. I know katherine would be, too.

Ashland: You’re a survivor, a hero, an inspiration to all of us.

Chance: Hi.

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Jack: Why isn’t abby with you?

Ashley: She needs more time.

Jack: I thought the plan was you were gonna bring her back here and we were gonna take off.

Ashley: Well, the plans changed.

Jack: What — she’s staying? She’s still clinging to the delusion that her husband is still alive? Ashley, if she’s that bad off, why did you leave her?

Ashley: She’s not deluded, jack. She had hope and she didn’t give up, and I’m so glad she didn’T.

Jack: What are you talking about?

Ashley: What I’m about to tell you is completely confidential. Do you understand me? It has to stay between you and me.

Jack: Yeah, cross my heart. Talk to me.

Ashley: Abby is staying at the house because she’s with chance. He is alive.

Jack: Oh, my god.

Kim: Is your mother still here?

Abby: Uh, she went to the plane. She’s getting ready to leave.

Kim: Oh. And chance is…?

Abby: Out, getting some air.

Kim: Walking and thinking, that usually does the trick.

Abby: I need you to help me convince him to come home. I know that he wants to, but he feels like he needs to complete the mission.

Kim: Of course he does.

Abby: And I did not come all this way to leave without my husband. It is tearing me apart to be away from our baby. I had this feeling in my heart that he was still alive, and i knew I needed to find him and bring him home.

Kim: [ Sighs ] I’m glad you came, abby. And like I said, I think chance needs to be with you now after all he’s gone through.

Abby: Can you just tell him that you think he’s too injured to go back in the field?

Kim: I don’t know about that. It wouldn’t be honest.

Abby: Anything you can do to help me convince him, to help change his mind. I need my husband to come home with me.

Billy: Ah. Can I get another one, please? Thank you.

[ Sighs ] Ah, yeah, that explains it. Could feel the joy being sucked out of the room. What are you doing here?

Victor: Well, I certainly am not sitting at a bar in the middle of the day, wallowing in self-pity and my failures.

Billy: Thank you, sir.

Victor: Is that the first one?

Billy: Ah. I think you know it’s not. I’m having an adult beverage. There’s worse things a man can do.

Victor: [ Laughs ] You certainly would know, wouldn’t you?

Billy: You know, victor, the last time I saw you, I was a groveling, sniffling mess.

Victor: You were.

Billy: I played the sacrificial lamb, laid myself at your feet, asking for mercy. That’s not gonna happen again.

Victor: Oh?

Billy: So if you’re looking for that today, you’re gonna be disappointed.

Lily: You want me to take over chancellor?

Jill: I know this is catching you off-guard. It’s a lot to absorb. And I don’t need an answer this minute.

Lily: Yeah, no, that’s good to know.

Jill: I don’t have a timetable established for my departure yet, but it’s gonna be soon, lily, and I do want the transition to run smoothly.

Lily: Right. Okay, is that why you’re starting this process now and why you’re staying on as an advisor?

Jill: Exactly.

Lily: Wow.

[ Chuckles ] Well, look, I mean, I’m — I’m — I’m flattered that you think I’m ready for a role like this.

Jill: Oh, I know you’re ready.

Lily: But, I mean, I have to ask, if — if I take over chancellor, then what happens to chanccomm? And what happens to billy?

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Jack: Wow, leave it to abby. None of us questioned what we were being told. Abby held firm to her belief that her husband was still alive.

Ashley: Of course we thought he was dead. I mean, all the evidence was overwhelming. I thought she wasn’t dealing with her grief. She knew in her heart that the man that she loves is alive.

Jack: Wow. So I assume they’re still at the house getting reunited privately, and then they’re gonna come here and we’re gonna take off.

Ashley: I’m not so sure about that, jack. Chance has been through a lot, and I’m not talking about just physically. He can’t bring himself to leave here.

Jack: I thought he would jump at the opportunity to go home.

Ashley: Yeah, well, he doesn’t want to abandon his mission and he wants to avenge the deaths of his team members.

Jack: Well, abby’s here now. She can talk him out of it, right? Right?

Kim: I’d like to help you, abby, but chance isn’t gonna listen to me.

Abby: You’ve been taking care of him. If you just give him your medical opinion —

Kim: That won’t make a damn bit of difference. If he decides to go back to the states with you, it’s got to be a decision the two of you make together. How was your walk?

Chance: It was good. Can’t go as fast or as far as I’d like to, but served its purpose.

Kim: Good. I’ll leave you to it.

Chance: I, um… I heard what you said. I hate that this is hurting you. I hate it. I just wish you could understand why I have to stay.

Abby: I love that you feel compelled to help others and you’re always fighting for what’s right. And I know that you want to find justice for the people who were killed. But you don’t even know if you are gonna be able to complete the mission. Have you talked to your section chief yet?

Chance: He knows I need time to heal, okay?

Abby: Well, maybe there’s an alternative. You’re wounded, you’re injured. I mean, the mission was compromised. The safe house was leveled. Maybe they’re coming up with a new plan, one that doesn’t involve you.

Chance: I hear you. I’m not gonna speculate. Neither should you. We won’t know anything till i get the official word.

Abby: What I do know is that they have other options. I only have one husband. You’re dominic’s father. You’re irreplaceable to us. Doesn’t that make a difference to you? Aren’t we enough to change your mind?

Victor: So, billy boy, i understand that victoria and ashland made a preemptive offer for chanccomm.

Billy: That is right, they did.

Victor: Hmm. Good move on their part.

Billy: You know, when I came to you and offered to step down from chanccomm in order to make sure that lily could run the company on her own without interference, thought I was gonna hear from you. But now I understand that all you want to do is watch me squirm.

Victor: [ Chuckles ]

Billy: Wait for chanccomm to lose some value so you can come in and swoop it up. Except now you have some competition.

Victor: Do you think that you mommy, jill, is going to accept the offer?

Billy: Do you think that I’m gonna tell you that?

Victor: Do you know why i think victoria made that preemptive offer? To spare you the humiliation of losing to adam. In other words, victoria came to your rescue. Huh? But no matter how you turn this, no matter what direction you will go in, you’ll have to face the music. You’re gonna have to pay the consequence of your actions.

Billy: Can I ask you a question?

Victor: Sure.

Billy: Why do you hate me so much?

Victor: [ Chuckles ] My goodness. What a question.

Jill: I think you see the writing on the wall for billy in big, bold letters.

Lily: Look, what happened with ashland locke and gaines, it was extremely unfortunate.

Jill: “Unfortunate”? That implies that there was some sort of bad luck involved. No, billy screwed up. God, and it was totally avoidable.

Lily: I know. Look, it’s true, I know, but we were played by master manipulators. That doesn’t negate all of the amazing achievements billy has done at chanccomm. He still has, you know, amazing vision and the skills to back it up.

Jill: Be that as it may, there is no telling how much billy’s mistake will cost us. I’m telling you, at this point, chanccomm may be more trouble than it’s worth.

Lily: Jill, come on, we’re still turning a profit.

Jill: Yeah, but we’ve taken a significant loss. And if we don’t sell soon, look, victor and adam are gonna keep coming and after us, and ashland’s lawsuit, that’ll do even more damage.

Lily: You don’t think we can turn this around?

Jill: Even if you could, this isn’t the first time that billy has hurt the company by making a move against the newmans.

Lily: Okay, in all fairness, he didn’t do things on his own. We made decisions together as a team.

Jill: Honey, this mess has billy’s fingerprints all over it, and who knows how bad it would’ve been if you hadn’t been there to keep him in line so that chanccomm could function.

Lily: I really think you’re being too hard on him.

Jill: Oh, my god, he used the company as a tool to exact revenge, and even he knows he went too far or he wouldn’t have offered to step down.

Lily: [ Sighs ] I really hate this. I do. I just —

[ Sighs ] We’ve accomplished so much together.

Jill: And you are gonna accomplish even more if you accept my offer.

Lily: But it’s not just about me and billy. I mean, we have an amazing team of talented, hard-working people that I would hate them to lose their jobs.

Jill: Listen, if I sell the division, I will put it in writing that the new owners have got to keep the current employees on the payroll.

Lily: Okay, that’s good. But [Sighs] Still, honestly, jill, I think you’re being too hasty. Building a media business is a marathon, and maybe these issues we’re having, maybe they’re our growing pains, and I think two years from now, if chanccomm were to become a juggernaut in someone else’s hands, I think you’ll really regret this decision.

Jill: What’s done is done. And we’ve got to focus on the future. Most bladder leak pads were similar.

Victor: Why do I hate you so much? Well, that’s an intriguing question, isn’t it.

Billy: Well, it’s a serious one.

Victor: Mm-hmm.

Billy: Why do you hate me?

Victor: [ Chuckles ] Why do the spartans hate the athenians? Why did the macedonians hate the persians?

Billy: Yes, why does tom hate jerry? What’s the coyote’s problem with road runner? I’m asking you. Why me?

Victor: Why do you give a damn what I think about you? Hmm? You’re somewhat handsome, you’re mildly intelligent.

Billy: So what don’t you like about me?

Victor: You want to know? I loathe people like you. You were born with a silver spoon in your mouth. You were given everything on a silver platter. You understand? I grew up in an orphanage. I worked for everything I have. I resent people like you. You know who you’re like? A guy who was born on third base and thinks he hit a triple.

Billy: So I’m entitled and spoiled.

Victor: You bet. You’re entitled and spoiled. You thumb your nose at everyone. You disrespect other people’s values.

Billy: I have done that in the past.

Victor: Oh, and now you are willing to pay the piper, huh? Face the consequences for your actions? You mean victoria’s no longer gonna protect you. Is that it?

Billy: I don’t need protection from anyone.

Victor: Really?

Billy: Nope, I just want to make sure that lily’s not hurt because of my actions, and victoria’s offer allows that.

Victor: Let’s face reality, okay?

Billy: Sure.

Victor: You don’t own the damn company. Mommy dearest does, doesn’t she? Huh?

Billy: She does.

Victor: Right. And you know she has sense. She knows how to forget about her emotions when it comes to business. She’s a very savvy businesswoman.

Billy: She is.

Victor: Right.

Billy: Which is why i wouldn’t feel very confident if I was you right now.

Victor: [ Chuckles ]

Billy: Thanks for my drink.

Victor: Alright, billy boy. You have a good day.

Jill: You still haven’t said whether you’re interested in being ceo of chancellor.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] I mean, of course I’m interested. Of course. This is the opportunity of a lifetime. You know, and I’m sure when you imagine this moment, you thought you’d be passing the torch to billy.

Jill: Oh, my god, I would have loved nothing better than to hand this company over to billy, but once again, he proved that he was unreliable.

Lily: [ Sighs ] I don’t think that’s true.

Jill: You have got to stop defending him.

You are the reliable one.

You are the one who has exceeded my expectations.

Lily: [ Sighs ] I mean, look, I-I — I do like the idea of being a part of a company with such a rich history, you know, and adding to that legacy.

Jill: And I’ll tell you something else, katherine, the old bat — god rest her soul — she would have wholeheartedly agreed with my choice. And there’s another ceo that would have agreed with my choice.

Lily: Who?

Jill: Your father, neil, ran chancellor.

Lily: Yeah, I mean, just for a little while.

Jill: Doesn’t matter. He would be so proud to see you behind that desk.

Lily: [ Sighs ] God, what am I supposed to do, though? Just leave billy out in the cold? Like, I’m sorry, I’m not okay with that.

Jill: I have no problem with billy working for you at chancellor. I mean, as a matter of fact, i was hoping you would suggest that.

Lily: Okay, well, what about us being co-ceos again?

Jill: [ Sighs ] Listen, I want him to feel valued and I want to put his talents to use, but in a way that will not hurt him or the company.

Lily: Meaning what?

Jill: He can hold a secondary position, but nothing where he calls the shots and definitely nothing where he has any part in decision-making.

Lily: Okay, define “secondary.”

Jill: I don’t know, coo? Whatever role you deem appropriate, but make no mistake, you alone will be in charge.

Lily: [ Sighs ] My god, that’s gonna be so painful for him.

Jill: Oh, lily, you’ve got to stop putting my son’s needs ahead of your own. He is a grown man. He will find a way to deal with this.

Lily: I mean, that’s a little cold, jill.

Jill: Do you not see what a great opportunity this is? You can’t let your personal life stand in the way of your success. You and I both know that relationships don’t always last, but a career — a career is something you can count on. It’s something you can build a future with. And I’m not just talking about money. Being the boss, it’s very empowering.

Lily: Yeah, I’m sure. I’m sure, but, I mean, I do feel like billy and I are in this for the long haul.

Jill: And I sincerely hope you’re right.

Lily: Right, which is why i can’t just ignore his feelings like you can.

Jill: Do you now know that it’s killing me to set this condition? But I have no choice. I mean, billy’s made great strides in his personal life, ’cause your relationship is a testament to that. But professionally, he can’t get it through his head that there are some risks that aren’t worth taking.

Jack: I guess we shouldn’t be surprised that he wants to stay. Chance always had this strong sense of duty.

Ashley: Yeah, and he’s never failed a mission. It’s a point of pride for him.

Jack: Yeah, but his leaving wouldn’t be failing. The mission is over.

Ashley: Try to tell him that.

Jack: Well, I’m sure abby’s doing everything in her power to convince him to go.

Ashley: Oh, she is, including a live-stream of dominic.

Jack: And that had no effect?

Ashley: Oh, it definitely did. He was torn apart. I mean, he wants to be with his baby, but he feels compelled to stay here.

Jack: They can’t stay here forever, ash.

Ashley: I don’t know what’s gonna happen, jack, because abby will not leave his side, which means she’s gonna be living under the constant threat of danger and always worrying that her husband’s gonna take off for valencia and get himself killed this time for real.

Jack: I don’t even want to think that. And I don’t believe abby would stay away from her baby that long, no matter what she says.

Ashley: Well, what if she does come home alone? Then what?

Chance: I want to come home to you and dominic more than anything, but I can’t just walk away when there’s work left to do.

Abby: Yes, you can.

Chance: And, abby, I’m concerned that you want to stick around if I stay and continue this mission.

Abby: Well, there’s one way to prevent that, and that’s by walking out the door and getting on the plane together.

Chance: Abby, please.

Abby: I have compassion for what you’re going through. Feeling the loss of your colleagues.

Chance: My friends, abby. My friends.

Abby: And I know that you want to do right by them, but it’s time that you do right by me and dominic. You need to really think about this…and the promises that you made.

Chance: That’s my wedding ring. Doesn’t your family deserve the best?

Abby: I got this from christine. They found it in the rubble after the explosion in valencia.

Chance: You can’t imagine how hard it was to take it off and leave it behind. But I knew it would help sell the story that I didn’t make it out. Can you please forgive me?

Abby: Of course. It’s part of the evidence that kept you safe. When I knew I was gonna go search for you, I put it on a chain, wore it as a necklace. I wanted it to be close to my heart. I wanted to feel close to you. And I was dreaming of the day that I could give it back to you.

[ Sighs ] Do you remember what you told me on our wedding day? You promised that you were gonna give me the life that I deserve. That you were gonna keep our family safe and happy. And we made a vow to have and to hold until death do us part. And I slipped this ring on your finger as a symbol of that vow, of that promise. And now I am holding you to that. And maybe this isn’t playing fair, and you can be angry with me and you can hate me, but you know what? I don’t care. Because I am fighting for the survival of our family. And I need you to fight with me.

Jack: It is entirely possible abby won’t be able to convince chance to leave, as persuasive as she is.

Ashley: He seems determined to stay here and complete his work.

Jack: What if he found out that his work was complete?

Ashley: What do you mean?

Jack: Well, there’s another way to go about this that might take some pressure off of abby.

Ashley: I’m not following.

Jack: What if we took chance completely out of the decision-making process? We go over his head.

Jill: So I would like to focus more on the fu–

Billy: Oh, no. You go right ahead. Don’t stop on my account.

Lily: We were just discussing a project.

Billy: “Project,” is that what you’re calling me now? So I’m sure I gave you plenty to talk about.

Jill: You’ve been drinking, haven’t you?

Billy: I had a couple drinks, but I took a cab home, okay? I didn’t drive. I’m still capable of making responsible decisions, in — in spite of what you might think.

Lily: Uh, jill, do you mind if billy and I chat alone for a moment, please?

Jill: No, of course I don’T. I’m heading out anyway. So we’ll talk, right?

Lily: Yes, we will.

Jill: Okay, great. I just want you to know something. Please don’t ever forget that, even though you and I fight and we hurt each other’s feelings occasionally, I’ll always be your mother and I will always want the best for you.

Billy: Yeah, I know that. It’s just your opinion on what that is isn’t always right.

Jill: Just never forget that I love you.

Billy: So, what’d I miss? I just heard something amazing!

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Jill: Hello, there, victor.

Victor: Jill. My goodness. It’s been a long time.

Jill: Mm-hmm.

Victor: How nice to see you.

Jill: Thank you.

Victor: Have a seat.

Jill: I believe I will.

Victor: My goodness. Jill. I’m so sorry about what happened to chance.

Jill: Yeah. He was a good man. He was a hero. He should be back here, making a new life with abby and their little baby.

Victor: What happened is tragic.

Jill: Yeah. Oh, but I did get some good news. Jack left me a voicemail, and he and ashley have located abby.

Victor: No.

Jill: Yes. Mm-hmm.

Victor: Wow. That’s wonderful news.

Jill: It is.

Victor: I hope that ashley will be able to convince abby to come home, where she’ll get the support she needs.

Jill: Yep. It’s really hard being a concerned parent, isn’t it?

Victor: Yep, it certainly is.

Jill: So now you know what I’m going through, thanks to you. After what you and adam did to my son.

Lily: And I would take over when she steps down.

Billy: She wants you to run chancellor?

Lily: Yeah. I could become ceo.

Billy: Lily, that’s — I mean, that’s huge. I honestly had no idea that she was even thinking of stepping away from the seat at the head of the table. That’s — that’s amazing. You’re gonna kill this.

Lily: Thank you. Means a lot to hear you say that.

Billy: I mean, you are gonna take the job?

Lily: I — you know, I — buh! It’s a lot to think about. I have a lot to consider.

Billy: Yeah, yeah, no, of course, but, I mean…

[ Exhales sharply ] You can’t turn this down. I mean, this would be a huge opportunity for your career, and it would take you completely out of the line of fire at chanccomm.

Lily: I think jill’s planning on selling chanccomm.

Billy: Right. Yeah. I’m not surprised to hear that, but I don’t like to hear it. That was our baby. We did a lot of good things there.

Lily: Yeah, but, billy, we can do even more good things together. I already spoke with jill. She’s completely on board with you coming to work with me at chancellor.

Billy: Okay. Alright, yeah, I love working with you.

Lily: Yeah, I mean, you would — you would just be my second-in-command.

Billy: So I’m working for you, not with you. As your subordinate.

Jack: I think you should give christine a call.

Ashley: Why me?

Jack: Because you’re abby’s mother. It would have more weight coming from you.

Ashley: [ Sighs ] Okay, but christine isn’t part of the cover-up. She doesn’t know chance is alive.

Jack: We could let christine into our little circle of trust. Look, I’m sure once she knows what’s going on, she would be willing to reach out to her contacts at the state department and they could let chance know that his work is done. His duty’s fulfilled. He’s free to go home.

Ashley: I hear your logic, but we can’t predict how his supervisors are gonna react. They might want him to stay here and actually finish the mission.

Jack: Well, what do you propose instead?

Ashley: I don’t know. Maybe we should just give them some more time, jack. I mean, chance and abby should be dealing with this together. We shouldn’t interfere. Yes, chance needs time to heal, but abby and chance need time to heal as a couple, and the best place to do that is at home. So let’s just see what happens. I’m sure abby’s gonna check in any minute.

Jack: And what if we don’t hear the answer we want to hear?

Chance: I could never be mad at you for fighting for our family. And I certainly would never hate you for it. I love you so much, abby. I do, more than I could ever show you.

Abby: Then prove it. By coming home with me to genoa city. Meeting your son. Finally being the family that we were meant to be.

Chance: Can I see my ring?

[ Sighs ] Let’s go home.

Abby: [ Gasps ]

Chance: Let’s go home. It’s my 4:05 the-show-must-go-on

Kim: You finally got him to do the right thing. Good for you.

Abby: Chance is a stubborn man.

Kim: The good ones usually are.

Abby: [ Chuckles ]

Chance: Yes, sir. I’ll do my best. Thank you, sir.

Abby: So, did he want you to stay?

Chance: Well, he thinks that I’m making the right decision.

Abby: [ Sighs ]

Chance: I should go home and be with my family. They’re gonna provide us with security in genoa city, and i guess that is that, huh?

Abby: This is the best news. Everyone is gonna be so excited to see you.

Chance: I don’t think I’ve ever failed at anything before.

Abby: You didn’t fail. You provided information to other people who can complete the mission.

Kim: You’re making the right call, chance. It may sting now, but you’ll look back on this and know it was the correct decision.

Chance: Thanks, kim.

Kim: I’ll pack up some things for you, give you one of errol’s heavy jackets. It’s gonna be cold getting off that plan in wisconsin.

Chance: Even now, you’re still looking out for me.

Kim: Old habits, I guess.

Chance: Thank you again for everything. And please tell errol how grateful I am when he gets back from dublin.

Kim: We don’t need your thanks. We just want you to do something for us.

Chance: What’s that?

Kim: Appreciate every moment with your wife and son. Give that baby a kiss for me.

Chance: [ Chuckles ]

Kim: And listen to your wife. She’s smarter than you are.

Chance: [ Laughs ] I sure will.

Jack: How much longer do you think it’ll be before we hear something?

[ Cellphone rings ]

Ashley: Oh, my god. Abby, how are you? What’s going on?

Abby: Mom, we’re coming home.

Ashley: What a relief. So how long will it take you? When can you get here?

Abby: We’re leaving for the airport soon. We just have something we need to take care of. And we’d really appreciate it if you and uncle jack could take care of a couple things for us.

Ashley: Absolutely. What is it?

Chance: [ Chuckles ]

Victor: I don’t know what you mean. However, I’m glad to discuss whatever you think I did wrong to billy boy.

Jill: Okay. Let’s start out by the way you attacked him and my media company by calling him a liar when we know that every damn word of that ashland locke story was the truth.

Victor: The only truth i acknowledge is that billy boy brought it on himself, you know.

Jill: Well, there’s no arguing that, but you were there every step of the way to egg him on.

Victor: He has never known to stay in his own lane, you know? That’s his problem. So he failed. Now, you’re gonna have to bail him out of another failure, don’t you?

Jill: Oh, spare me your sympathy. I’ll be fine. And so will billy.

Victor: Whoa, whoa, whoa. I doubt it this time. He’s gone too far. What are you gonna do about it?

Jill: [ Laughs ] Wouldn’t you like to know?

Victor: Yes, of course i would.

Jill: [ Laughs ] Good seeing you, victor.

Billy: You don’t need to explain anything. I mean, this whole situation with chanccomm, it’s — it’s my responsibility. Unfortunately, in my mother’s mind, I just failed the “big boy, ready to lead” test.

Lily: I don’t think it’s that simple.

Billy: I think it’s exactly that simple. Lily, she’s offering me a corner office at chancellor simply to keep me out of trouble, and she would prefer if I was grateful for it.

Lily: Well, come on, aren’t you?

Billy: Honestly, right now, i feel like I’m losing everything. The job that I love, my dignity, my partnership with you.

Lily: No, billy, come on. You’re not losing me, okay? No matter what, I am with you. And even if I do accept jill’s offer, I really, really hope that you’ll consider coming to chancellor with me. No one can deliver your mom’s homemade short ribs.

Victor: Oh, my goodness, i was so anxious to hear from you.

Ashley: I have some news.

Victor: Have you seen abby? Is she alright?

Ashley: She’s good. A lot better than she was the last time you and I spoke. I will fill you in on all the details later, but I am bringing her home.

Victor: I can’t begin to tell you how wonderful that sounds to me.

Ashley: I’ll talk to you soon.

Victor: Okay, sweetheart.

[ Exhales sharply ]

Ashley: Your turn.

[ Cellphone rings ]

Jill: Jack, is there an update?

Jack: Abby’s coming home.

Jill: Oh, that’s a relief. I hope she’s doing okay.

Jack: She is, and I promise you, things will be better when we all get home.

Abby: Are you ready for this?

Chance: Is she ready for this, that’s the real question. Maybe you should talk to her first, you know, warm her up a little.

Abby: [ Sighs ]

Nina: Abby, it’s so good to see you. I was getting worried.

Abby: I’m fine. Hi, nina.

Nina: Where are you?

Abby: I’m on an island just south of spain.

Nina: Oh, so you did go there.

Abby: I had to see for myself.

Nina: You put your life in danger.

Abby: It was worth it. Look, I know you went to australia to be with phillip. Is he there with you right now?

Nina: No, he’s out at the moment. Why?

Abby: Well, I have some news. But for security reasons, you can’t tell anyone — only phillip, okay?

Nina: Okay. What’s up?

Abby: [ Sighs ] Ready?

Chance: Hey, mom.

Nina: Chance?! Oh, my god! You’re alive!

[ Gasps ] I — is this really happening?

Chance: Yeah, yep, it’s really me.

Nina: Oh! Oh, it’s so good to see your face and hear your voice again.

Chance: Oh, it’s so good to see you, too, mom.

Nina: [ Exhales sharply ]

Chance: [ Chuckles ]

Abby: [ Laughs ]

[ Door opens ]

Billy: Mom?

Jill: In here.

Billy: Well, what can I say? Didn’t take you very long to lose your faith in me, did it?

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Ashland: Thanks for coming.

Nick: Yeah. I’m curious what you and vic have to say. Where is she?

Ashland: Not here. It’s just me. We haven’t had a chance to talk privately since the wedding in tuscany.

Nick: Oh, I’m aware.

Ashland: I think it’s time we cleared the air.

Victoria: Hello, dad.

Victor: Hi, sweetheart. I am so glad I ran into you. We need to talk, you know.

Victoria: Uh, daddy, do you think this is the time or the place for either of us to discuss which one of our companies is going to acquire —

Victor: This is not about business, this is about family.

Victoria: Abby.

Victor: You won’t believe what I’m about to say. Remember that abby went to spain, to valencia? Abby found chance, and she brought him back. Can you believe that? I know.

Abby: Chance? You okay?

Chance: [ Sighs ]

Chance: Absolutely. I am exactly where I want to be. Home. Hey, big guy. Hey, buddy.

Abby: What do you think?

[ Laughs ]

Nikki: I appreciate you helping me put together this little cocktail party at the last minute.

Phyllis: Yeah, my pleasure. My pleasure. Quite shocking that chance is alive — right? — And home. I’m sure abby is relieved.

Nikki: Oh.

Adam: Um, nikki? Is, uh — is dad with you? We were supposed to have a meeting, and he didn’t show up, and he’s not returning my calls, so I’m starting to think he’s avoiding me.

Billy: Look, I appreciate the offer, but I’d rather be alone right now.

Sally: No problem. And I still have to wait for my takeout, and since this seat is open, I hope you don’t mind if i take a seat anyway.

Billy: You know, sally, i don’t want to be rude, but you’re being a little pushy. The truth is, I don’t want your company.

Sally: Wow. That’s kind of hard not to take personally. I was just trying to be nice.

Billy: Oh, come on. Look, I don’t know what’s going on with you and adam. Clearly, something’s going on. But it means that I can’t trust you, so forgive me for wanting to keep my distance.

Sally: Cool. Yeah. No taking offense to that at all. But, you know, it’s not really a good look to be drinking alone before happy hour.

Billy: Yeah, I’m not really concerned about my appearance right now.

Sally: Okay. Well, then let me be concerned for the both of us. So, you sit there, I will sit here. We do not even have to talk to each other. It will at least make you look a little less pathetic. Hi. So you’re the scientist here.

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Victoria: Chance is alive?

Victor: Yeah.

Victoria: Oh, gosh. Abby must be — I mean, she must be stunned.

Victor: Oh, she’s ecstatic.

Victoria: She’s got to be thrilled.

Victor: She never completely believed that he was dead. She followed her instinct and brought him home finally.

Victoria: Yes. She showed so much courage. I’m so happy for her. You know what I’m gonna do? I’m gonna stop by on my way back to the office. I’m gonna check on her and chance.

Victor: You don’t need to do that because your mother and i are planning a welcome-home party tonight at the grand phoenix, all right?

Victoria: Tonight?

Victor: Yeah.

Victoria: Oh. Um, well, I appreciate the invitation, but before ashland and I accept the invite, um… maybe we should discuss this chanccomm situation after all.

Phyllis: I’m assuming your pressing, uh…question with victor has to do with the bidding for chanccomm. Wow. This should be a shocking cliffhanger.

Nikki: He’s not avoiding you. He’s just been dealing with more important things. Like letting the family know about chance’s return.

Adam: W– wait. Chance is alive? And he’s back in genoa city? Dad did not tell me any of that.

Nikki: Oh, I’m so sorry. I thought he had. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have mentioned it so casually. Yes, and we’re having a little get-together here tonight, if you can make it.

Adam: Um, well, that’s — that’s incredible news. But…I have plans with connor tonight, so… I’ll have to call abby and chance directly this afternoon.

Noah: Hey. Uh, grandpa left me a message, told me to meet him here.

Nikki: Oh, hi, honey. He’s running a little late, and I have to go over some plans with him, but I will tell him to call you as soon as he can.

Noah: Okay. Oh, and mariah told me the news about chance, and I’ll definitely try to make it tonight.

Adam: Actually, no, um… I was the one that asked dad to reach out to you. ‘Cause I figured you’d be more likely to respond to him than me.

Noah: Yeah, well, you know, you’re not wrong. I thought all the branding work I did for newman media was wrapped up. Please tell me you don’t have any more revisions.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] No. No, actually, I’m — I’m thrilled with your work. Maybe we could talk in private. Do you have a few minutes to head back to the office?

Noah: Yeah. Yeah, sure.

Phyllis: I’d watch out if i were you. I mean, the last thing you want is adam having an influence over noah.

Sally: You know, adam and i aren’t as close as people seem to believe.

Billy: Come on, sally. You showed up at the newman media launch together, you flew in his private jet to tuscany together for victoria’s wedding. I’ve seen you out and about more than I ever saw you and jack. And I know for a fact that you two were dating.

Sally: Yeah, well, you really shouldn’t believe everything you read in the tabloids, especially your own.

Billy: Well, that’s the funny thing about running a media company — you realize that most of the gossip is true.

Sally: Adam is my boss. He signs my checks, so I get you not wanting to confide in me about your business battles. But I need to set the record straight. Chloe and I have complete autonomy over our newman fashion platform, and it’s not like i have to suck up to the boss. There’s absolutely nothing romantic going on between me and adam.

Billy: Well, if that’s true, then that’s good for you. Because there’s no one more capable of tearing apart your soul than adam newman.

Sally: Hey. I’m gonna cut through a few layers of politeness and proper social etiquette here, because i sense that there’s something… much deeper going on. Are you really gonna be okay?

Chance: Look at him.

Abby: [ Chuckles ]

Chance: Look at that big boy.

Abby: Oh.

Chance: I just can’t believe how perfect our baby is. Look at him.

Abby: He really is, isn’t he?

Chance: Yeah. I’m sorry for what you and mariah went through to bring him into this world. I feel terrible I wasn’t here to protect mariah from stitch or to protect our son. I just thought i’d be home sooner. I’m sorry, abby. Everything’s —

Abby: Stop. Look, I’m not gonna let you blame yourself for anything. The past is the past. And what matters is that you’re home with people who love you.

Chance: I am so grateful.

Abby: In fact, my dad is so excited that you’re back…

Chance: Yeah?

Abby: …That he wants to throw a party to welcome you home.

Chance: [ Chuckles nervously ] Party?

[ Sighs ] It’s my woke-up-like-this migraine medicine.

Chance: Abby, I’m just not sure if I’m ready to face a group like that yet. I don’t — I don’t know. I —

Abby: Hey, hey. You know what? I will call my dad and tell him that we’re canceling.

Chance: Wait. You already told him we’d go?

Abby: [ Scoffs ] I’m sorry. I wasn’t thinking. I’m just — I’m so excited that you’re home, I wanted to celebrate. And I thought the security detail’s here, they could keep us safe. And I know that everybody who loves you, they want to see you and hug you. And my dad thought that, you know, maybe a small family gathering would be less stressful for you.

Chance: Mm. Get it over with in one fell swoop, huh?

Abby: Sort of. But you know what? Everyone will understand if i tell them that we’re not up for it.

Chance: No. No, no, hey. Don’t cancel. I’ve missed everyone. I’ve been away for so long, I, uh… I want to feel life again. And people and love.

Abby: Okay.

Chance: Okay. But first, I, uh… I want to feel you again.

Abby: Oh.

Chance: Mmm.

Abby: Mmm. Okay, come on. You’re coming with me.

Chance: Oh, I’m coming with you?

Abby: Mm-hmm.

Chance: Oh. Can’t wait to get up there.

Victor: You know, the only reason that I would be upset with you…if I found out that you made a move for chanccomm to protect billy boy.

Victoria: Oh, no, no. I assure you that is not my motivation. It’s purely business.

Victor: And you know, talking about your business, you selling that division to chancellor was a mistake. You know that.

Victoria: In retrospect, yes, it was a mistake.

Victor: Yeah.

Victoria: Which is why i proposed to ashland that we get it back. I’d like it back in the newman fold.

Victor: So it was your idea.

Victoria: Well…

Victor: I’m happy to hear that.

Victoria: You know, dad, that ashland is 100% behind me. He is my partner, both in business and in life. I know that you’re not exactly happy about his involvement. And to tell you the truth, adam wasn’t very happy, either, and he made that clear when he said that ashland’s participation was a betrayal of newman media.

Victor: You know your brother doesn’t like to be bested.

Victoria: Well, none of us newmans do. Must be something in the genes.

Victor: Actually, it’s very true. Wonder where you got that from. But I’m happy to know that ashland was part of cutting billy boy off at the knees. He was part of humiliating billy boy and making him resign. Now, beyond that, I don’t really care about chanccomm. It’s another piece on a chess board. You and adam are both vying for the prize, so may the best competitor win.

Victoria: And you’re not gonna put your foot on the scale?

Victor: No. No, no, no, no. Means nothing to me. You know, I love my family. And although you and I have often been on the opposite end of some big business deal, I’m very proud of you. And now your mother is waiting for me. So, hopefully, I’ll see you later on, okay?

Victoria: I’ll see you at the party.

Victor: Bye, sweetheart.

[ Door opens ]

Nick: Well, what exactly are we clearing up? I mean, there’s just so much to choose from.

Ashland: Well, I know that you and victoria have made headway in working through your issues. She told me that you had a heart-to-heart about your breakup with phyllis, and I’m sorry to hear that that didn’t work out.

Nick: That is not something that you and I are gonna talk about.

Ashland: Well, okay, then. Back to you and victoria. It’s clear that your fences aren’t completely mended.

Nick: Also none of your business.

Ashland: Well, she’s my wife.

Nick: She’s my sister. It’s a family matter.

Ashland: I’m family now. I mean, do you still regret that victoria and I followed through with the wedding?

Nikki: Well, you and I are in agreement about noah and adam. I’m worried about my grandson. He’s been out of sorts since returning home.

Phyllis: Yeah, I know, which makes him ripe for the pickin’ for adam to take him under his wing.

Nikki: Oh, not necessarily. I — I don’t think that noah is really eager to embrace the new and improved adam. From what I understand, he tolerated working with his uncle for newman media branding, but he really didn’t appreciate being micromanaged over his own designs.

Phyllis: Well, that’s interesting. I don’t know why noah left london. I thought his career was really taking off.

Nikki: You know, sometimes career isn’t the most important thing in life.

Phyllis: Oh, that’s for me, right? ‘Cause you’re insinuating that nick and I broke up because i was too into my career here at the hotel? Honestly, that is ridiculous and unfounded.

Nikki: Okay. Will you calm down? Not every comment in a conversation is about you. Okay. I’m sorry it didn’t work out, for my son’s sake. I mean, I wasn’t thrilled to hear that the two of you were gonna get involved again, nor did I have high hopes that it would work this time… but I hate seeing my son in pain, and nicholas is hurting over your breakup.

Phyllis: That was a very difficult decision for both of us to make.

Nikki: And yet you seem to be doing just fine.

Phyllis: You don’t know what’s going on with me — right? — So don’t pretend to think that you know what’s going on inside of my head, okay?

May you have joy, comfort and peace.

Nikki: I didn’t mean to offend you. I know people deal with heartbreak in different ways.

Phyllis: It’s really easy to judge a relationship when you’re on the outside, isn’t it? Oh. Uh, excuse me. I need to make a phone call.

Victor: Hello, my baby.

Nikki: Hi.

Victor: Are you all right?

Nikki: Yeah. Fine.

Victor: Okay. Sorry I’m late. I ran into victoria and gave her an update on chance.

Nikki: Was everything all right between you and victoria?

Victor: Yes, I told victoria that, um… love and family trumps business.

Nikki: Well, that is true.

Victor: Yeah.

Nikki: Uh, by the way, adam was here looking for you. He thinks you’re avoiding him.

Victor: Why would he think that I’m avoiding him? I’m just stepping back. You know, whatever issues exist between him and victoria, they’ve got to work it out themselves. That’s all. I have a feeling, though, once they both start fighting for chanccomm, things will get heated.

Nikki: Don’t tell me you’re looking forward to that.

Victor: No. ‘Course not.

Nikki: That glint in your eye says otherwise.

Victor: Everything set for tonight?

Nikki: Yeah, it’s almost finished. Dealing with phyllis is always challenging.

Victor: Oh, boy.

Nikki: Which is why I was surprised that you wanted to have the gathering here tonight so soon after her breakup with nicholas.

Victor: Mm-hmm.

Nikki: Is that why? You figured nicholas wouldn’t come and wouldn’t create any conflict for victoria and ashland?

Victor: Let’s just say I hope that nicholas will be able to put aside his differences, you know, and show up.

Nikki: Well, I hope so.

Victor: Yeah. This, tonight, is about abby and chance, okay? They’re home, and they’re safe. Everything else is secondary.

Ashland: Yeah, your sister is happy, okay? But I know how much her family means to her. And instead of there being this tension between us when our paths cross, why don’t we get it all out?

Nick: Yeah, well, getting it all out’s not gonna change my mind about anything.

Ashland: I mean, what have i done that you think is so wrong?

Nick: Really? A-are you kidding?

Ashland: Victoria has forgiven me for my past.

Nick: Which I think is insane. I cannot fathom how she is just okay with everything that you’ve done. I mean, you let your best friend die, and then you stole his identity, and then you robbed your mentor of her fortune so you could begin your career. Yeah, I know, you filed a lawsuit against chanccomm, but i know everything in that story is true. I also know that you never would’ve told vic the truth if i hadn’t pursued this. So while she and the rest of the family don’t seem to care about this, i do. I’m never gonna forget it, I’m never gonna think it’s okay, because I think you’re an opportunist with no moral standards. And everyone in the family that are just giving you a pass, i guess because you’re sick. But you know what? If I were to find out tomorrow that you were no longer dying, I’d have to wonder if you were ever sick in the first place.

Ashland: I appreciate your honesty.

Nick: Yeah? Well, do you feel better about this little exchange? Because I don’T. It’s why I’m trying to stay out of it. I’m trying to stay out of victoria’s business. But let me tell you something, ashland. If I find out that you ever hurt victoria or take advantage of her in any way, trust me — you will have an enemy in me for life.

Victoria: [ Clears throat ]

Adam: So, are you still planning on staying in genoa city for a while?

Noah: Why do you ask?

Adam: Well, I would like to bring you into newman media for some more graphic-design projects. I mean, we have a lot of branding for newman fashions, and, actually, we have a more urgent project that needs work.

Noah: A-adam, look, i appreciate the offer, okay, but I already told you, helping to establish the original branding, it was a one-time job. I don’t really like working for big companies, and I want to use my time here to reassess. You know, think about what i want to do next. I’m working on a project for a friend right now, but I’m just not really interested in a job on the scale that newman media would be looking for.

Adam: I respect that. But nothing says it has to be permanent, so just think about it. Could be a great way to stay busy, creative, and forget about whatever drove you away from london. So it sounds like a win/win.

Noah: [ Sighs ] I’ll consider it.

Adam: Great.

Noah: I got to say, man, I’ve, uh — I’ve heard a lot about this new attitude of yours, you know, from my mom, dad, and faith. I’m not gonna lie. I’m having a hard time buying it.

Adam: I get it. We have had a, uh, rough history. There’s no reason that you should welcome me back into your life with open arms.

Noah: But it’s hard not to see that something has changed. That doesn’t mean that I liked all the notes you gave me on my designs.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] Well, there is a certain built-in conflict between the creative and the suit, huh?

Noah: [ Chuckles ] That’s actually what I was gonna say. It almost felt normal.

Adam: So maybe the lesson is, don’t write anyone off, ’cause everyone can surprise you.

Sally: Thank you. Can you put that on my bill? In my experience, whenever you’re feeling down, it is better to caffeinate than to numb the pain.

Billy: Thanks for the tip.

Sally: [ Sighs ] I’ve been there. I’m kind of an expert on being a pariah. So I know that sting when everything that you’ve done boomerangs back on you.

Billy: Oh, I don’t know. I’ve taken the pariah status to knew heights — or depths. Depends on how you look at it. And I’ve managed to lose the trust of my most stalwart believer, my mother.

Sally: How’d you do that?

Billy: Wouldn’t your platonic boss love to hear about it?

Sally: [ Scoffs ] You don’t have to give me any details. All I’m saying is I recognize the feelings that you’re having, and they are not fun.

Billy: Oh, I don’t know about that. This, all this, it’s kind of comforting. The rabbit hole is familiar for me. It kind of feels like home.

Sally: Come on. You’re much better than that.

Billy: How the hell would you know?

Sally: From our limited encounters, I am aware that you’re usually acting to protect someone. So I understand the feeling of doing the wrong things for the right reasons. So I happen to think you have a good heart.

Billy: That’s not a common opinion.

Sally: Yeah, well, I often go against the grain. Ah, thank you. My takeout is here, but I would be more than happy to eat it here, and we could get some soup for you.

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Sally: I have to tell Y… sorry. I didn’t realize you were in a meeting. I’m sally. We met at victoria and ashland’s wedding in tuscany.

Noah: Yeah, I remember. You designed my aunt’s wedding dress. Made quite the splash.

Sally: Happy you noticed. I thought you lived in london. Are you here visiting?

Noah: More of a relocation.

Adam: I’m trying to take advantage of having a famous artist in the family by convincing him to do some work for us.

Sally: Well, that would be amazing. I love your aesthetic. The banding you did for newman media was so fresh. Could we maybe get you for newman fashion? ‘Cause you would be perfect.

Noah: I’m not really looking for work right now, but I told adam that I’d think about it.

Adam: Mm-hmm. And if I do convince him to come work for us, you’re gonna have to get in line, because I have a project that I need him for first.

Sally: Well, if you let me bend your ear for a second, i think I could get you to see why we would be a great fit.

Noah: Hard sell. I respect it. Look, I’ll consider the offer, okay? Thanks, guys.

Adam: You bet. Came on a little strong there.

Sally: Well, most of the time, that’s what works. Suddenly have a problem with my approach?

Adam: Um, no, not necessarily. What’s up?

Sally: Well [Clears throat] I just ran into billy abbott at society.

Adam: [ Sighs ] I thought I told you to stay out of my business with billy.

Sally: Okay, well, I wasn’t trying to butt in. It was an accidental encounter. But I do have a question. I know that you intended to hit billy where it hurt, but was your plan to do serious psychological damage?

Adam: Right, because billy is the victim in all this.

Sally: [ Scoffs ]

Adam: But, no, I did not intend to give the man a nervous breakdown. What exactly did he say?

Sally: Nothing about chanccomm. He knew better. It was just…sad. He was drinking, and he seemed depressed. And then he said something about going down a rabbit hole like he’d done in the past.

Adam: Why would he say all of that to you?

Sally: I was just trying to make conversation while I was waiting for my takeout, and i don’t know if he was looking for sympathy, but I sort of did feel for the guy.

Adam: Interesting.

Billy: Hey.

Lily: Hey.

Billy: Uh-oh. Do I sense overworked energy?

Lily: Yeah, uh-huh. How’d you guess? Oh, where have you been? Are you okay?

Billy: Yeah, I’m great now that I’m home with you. What’s, uh — what’s going on here? What is all this?

Lily: Well, jill’s assistant just sent over a ton of chancellor files, which I’m just now getting to because jill also thought that, as part of my onboarding as ceo, that I should go on a listening tour.

Billy: That sounds like fun.

Lily: Oh, yeah. Mm-hmm. It was. I had back-to-back video chats with everybody that works there to find out what they do.

Billy: Okay, not so much fun. But a great way to familiarize yourself with the company.

Lily: Yeah, no, it’s great, but I barely made a dent because this is a massive conglomerate, right? Like, it’s a huge company.

Billy: Yeah, I am aware of that.

Lily: I mean, today alone, i spoke with the pharmaceutical division, engineering, construction.

Billy: Oh, you would look really good in a hard hat.

Lily: Yeah, mm-hmm.

Billy: Hey. You okay?

Lily: No, I’m — I’m overwhelmed, right? Like, this is overwhelming. I just — I don’t have the experience for this. You know, I mean, the press is gonna be all over my credentials, and I’m just wondering, like, what if this hurts chancellor industries? Or what if this reflects poorly on jill? Like, did I make a huge mistake?

[ Sighs ]

Dominic: [ Crying ]

Abby: [ Gasps ] Hi. Hi, my sweet boy.

[ Gasps ] Hello. Are you okay?

Chance: [ Chuckles ]

Abby: Is everything alright?

Chance: You want me to give it a try? I got to learn how to do this.

Abby: Alright, here you go. You want to go see dad?

Chance: Hey, big guy.

Abby: You got him?

Chance: Yeah.

Abby: Oh.

Chance: Hey, big buddy. How you doing?

Abby: Hey, I’m gonna go grab a bottle.

Chance: Cool.

Abby: Okay. [ Chuckles ]

Chance: Hey, buddy. How you doing? How you doing? Yeah. You know me? Yeah, it’s pretty cool up in here, isn’t it? Not bad. Look at you. Yeah.

Abby: I got the bottle. Look at you.

Chance: I’m kind of getting this down.

Abby: You want some?

Chance: Yeah.

Abby: You want a bottle?

Chance: Here you go, bud. Want some of that?

Abby: Ooh. You know, I have to admit that, before this moment, devon has been the only one to get him to calm down without feeding him. He’s got the magic touch. I guess so do you.

Chance: Yeah, well, I’m glad he’s been here for both of you.

Abby: Yeah. Yeah, he has been. He’s been there for dom, and he’s been concerned about me and you. He’s been the best friend i could hope for. He’s been there for our son. Hey. Hey, my guy. Hey. Hi. I love you.

Victoria: Why? Why are you threatening my husband? And why would you assume that he’s out to hurt me or take advantage of me, nicholas? So much for your promise to stay out of my personal life.

Nick: I was being honest — at his request.

Ashland: That’s true. I wanted to find out how he felt about things.

Victoria: What would be the advantage of that? Look, why? Why do you refuse to give ashland a chance to prove that he’s a different person now? People change, nicholas, and ashland is worthy of my love and my trust.

Nick: You don’t understand.

Victoria: Look, I can’t get into this right now. I have more immediate things on my mind. I’m guessing that you haven’t heart that chance is still alive, and he and abby are back home.

Nick: No.

Victoria: He survived the explosion. And somehow, abby knew it, and she found him.

Ashland: That’s incredible.

Nick: Thank god.

Victoria: I know. So mom and dad are throwing them a welcome-home party tonight at the grand phoenix, and we should go. So I’m hoping that we can put aside this tension and just be there for chance and abby. Doesn’t your family deserve the best?

Nick: When did all this come about? The last I heard, jack and ashley were in spain, looking for abby. And the only reason I know that is ’cause I was at devon’s, talking to him, and then dad showed up.

Victoria: Look, the only reason I heard the news is because I ran into dad at crimson lights. I’m sure it wasn’t a personal slight. It all just happened very quickly.

Nick: Well, I’m trying not to think about dad right now.

Victoria: Nicholas, I’m so sorry that things have disintegrated between the two of you, but it feels like it’s — feels like it’s part of a pattern.

Nick: What kind of pattern?

Victoria: Just, sometimes, it — it seems like you blame others for what’s happening in your life when you’re the one who’s alienating those around you.

Nick: That’s how you see things?

Victoria: I’m just saying that you’re the one who always thinks that you’re in the right, and everybody else is wrong, but maybe you should take a look at yourself and ask yourself, “is there something that I’m doing that’s at the root of all this?

Nick: See you at the party.

Adam: I wouldn’t feel much sympathy for billy.

[ Cellphone rings ]

[ Sighs ] This is not great timing, but i have to answer this. Hey, uh, I’m in a meeting with sally right now. Can I call you back in a bit?

Chelsea: [ Scoffs ] Sure. Sure. You let me know when it’s convenient for you to hear about my plans and discuss our son.

Adam: And she hung up on me. Once again, I handled that perfectly.

Sally: Maybe call her back.

Adam: C-can you and I finish talking later?

Sally: Yeah. I’ll see you soon.

Lily: [ Sighs ]

Billy: I’m not used to seeing self-doubt on you. Hey, this isn’t easy, okay? There’s a lot going on right now in a short amount of time, and you just need to give yourself a little bit of a break and take a breath. I’ve said it before, but you are going to kill this, okay, and you are the most important thing and the most successful thing to come out of chanccomm.

Lily: Yeah, up until now.

Billy: That is my responsibility. And as far as your credentials go, you’re qualified. I believe that. I know my mother does. She would never risk her legacy or her company if she didn’t 100% believe in you.

Lily: I just don’t think that my experience matches up to the job I’m being asked to do.

Billy: You have a ton of work in marketing, okay? And let’s be honest, running a company like this, it’s all about positive public perception.

Lily: Are you just flattering me ’cause you love me?

Billy: Yes.

Lily: [ Chuckles ]

Billy: And no. I’m flattering you because you deserve it. You earned this. You are, by far, the hardest-working entrepreneurial person that I know, and you made me a better man — in business and in a relationship. And you’re gonna be great. You really are, and I couldn’t be more happy or more proud of you.

Chance: [ Sighs ] Hey.

Abby: Hey. Are you sure you’re up for this?

Chance: Yeah, yeah, I think i can face the pressure of a champagne toast and a couple welcome-home hugs. Bring it on.

Abby: Okay. You know, everyone understands what you did. I mean, they understand why you had to do it.

Chance: Yeah, the last thing I wanted to was hurt anyone. But as long as I got you by my side, I think I can face anything.

Abby: Mm. Good.

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Ashland: Well, I never thought I’d be the one to say this, but weren’t you being a little hard on your brother? It seems like nick wants to work things out. That’s why I asked him to come over and talk.

Victoria: I’m kind of stunned that you’re coming to his defense after the way that he treated you.

Ashland: Oh, well, I’ve been called a lot of things over the years, and nick’s not wrong about the things that I’ve done. I’m, frankly, more impressed with the love that you and your brother have for each other. It’s — it’s quite special.

Victoria: Who knew that one of your first duties as a newman would be to play family peacemaker?

Ashland: Well, after doing battle over all these years, it’s rather refreshing. Maybe death has changed my perspective on this.

Victoria: No, no, no, no. No talk about death. Not — not — just positive thoughts during this new treatment, okay? Are you sure that you’re up for a night with my family?

Ashland: If you want to go, so do I. Because wherever you are is where I want to be.

Lily: See, I love your support, but it just makes me want you by my side even more because we make a great team.

Billy: We do, and we’re gonna continue to make a great team in our relationship, but out there, you are the boss of chancellor…

Lily: [ Chuckles ]

Billy: …And I’m gonna be fine. I’m gonna land on my feet.

Lily: Does that mean that you dropped the idea you told me about earlier?

Billy: It’s still in the brainstorming stage. I laid a little bit of groundwork, but nothing much. But right now, the only thing i want to focus on is you, because I think we should advantage of this time we have together because you are about to be a very, very busy woman.

Victor: Jill is coming from a business meeting and she will be here soon and she’s picking up ashley on the way.

Nikki: Great. I left word with nicholas, but i haven’t heard back yet.

Victoria: Hello. [ Chuckles ]

Victor: Oh, my goodness.

Victoria: Hi, papa.

Victor: So beautiful.

Victoria: Thank you. Love you, mom.

Victor: Ashland, nice to see you.

Ashland: Nice to see you, sir.

Victoria: I let nicholas know about the party, but I’m not sure that he’s coming.

Nikki: Well, I hope that everybody will be able to set aside their differences for this very important occasion.

Abby: [ Sighs ]

Chance: [ Sighs ]

Abby: You ready?

Chance: As I’ll ever be.

[ Chuckles ]

Victor: Well, my goodness. Look who’s there.

Nikki: Ah, they’re here.

Victor: My goodness.

Victoria: Hi.

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Adam: Hey. How are you? Is everything okay?

Chelsea: Everything’s going great here. I’m just calling to check in on connor.

Adam: Um, he’s fine, chelsea.

Chelsea: Well, christmas is only a few weeks away, so i thought we should discuss the gifts we’re giving him.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Adam: Um…actually, uh, now’s not a good time. Something just came up, and i have to deal with it. So I’ll talk to you later, okay?

Sally: Doesn’t sound like good news.

Nikki: Well, the offer you and ashland made to buy chanccomm? We just got our answer.

Victoria: And?

Lily: Well, it’s official. Jill’s made her decision about chanccomm.

Victor: Oh, my goodness.

Ashley: Hi.

Victor: Goodness, so nice to see you. I’m so happy you’re back. So you and jack were able to track our daughter down?

Ashley: Yes.

Victor: Really?

Ashley: Yes.

Victor: Is she home safe now?

Ashley: But I’ve got so much more things to tell you. I — it’s so incredible. I wasn’t able to tell you on the phone from spain because it’s a security risk.

Victor: Well, what is it?

Ashley: I can’t believe this, but abby was right. She was right to trust her instincts. Chance is alive, and she brought him home.

Victor: No. Are you serious? Oh, my goodness.

Chance: Wow. I feel like a complete stranger coming back here. It’s just been so long, I — I feel so disconnected from this place.

Abby: This is your life. Here, with me, with our baby. Everything that happened in spain, all of the bravery, all of the danger that you escaped, that was your job. This is your home, where you belong. It’s time to leave that nightmare behind you.

Jack: Abby!

Abby: Jill.

Jill: Abby?

[ Gasps ] Oh, my god, chance.

Abby: It’s him, it’s really him.

Jill: Oh, my god.

Abby: [ Laughs ]

Jill: Oh, my god.

[ Laughs ] Oh. Oh!

Chance: Mm.

Jill: Oh.

Chance: [ Laughs ]

Devon: I’m still trying to wrap my head around the fact that abby actually went and found chance alive.

Amanda: I know. Wow. They must really be looking forward to starting their life together as a family.

Devon: Yeah. I’m sure they are. I’m sure they are. I have to get dominic’s things together.

Amanda: Yeah.

Devon: [ Sighs ]

[ Sighs ] Don’t want to forget his favorite toy. He loves this thing.

[ Dominic fussing ] Ohh. What’s wrong? What’s the matter? What’s the matter? It’s okay. Here, here. Oh, there you go. Oh, here we go. There we go. You’re okay.

Amanda: This is gonna be hard for you, isn’t it?

Devon: What do you mean?

Amanda: Well, the short period of time that dominic’s been here, you’ve grown so attached to him. I think it’s gonna be difficult for you to send him home. Nope

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Jill: Oh, my god, chance. Oh, my god, I can’t believe it. You’re really here.

Abby: He really is. I found him.

Jill: Well, what happened?

Chance: Yeah, I mean, long story short, I was just getting back to the safe house when they attacked us. I figured my best shot at escaping was to make everyone believe that I was dead, so i took off my ring, I took off my watch, and I left them behind, and — and then I fled.

Abby: But I knew in my heart that he wasn’t gone. He had told me a story about some medics that he worked with in iraq — kim and errol. They were field medics who saved so many lives.

Chance: Yeah, and now they’re living in majorca, and they agreed to help hide me out.

Abby: [ Sighs ] So I found some letters that chance had gotten from them, and on a hunch, I called kim, and she told me that chance was alive and with her.

Jill: Oh, my god. This is so incredible. It makes me believe in miracles. Thank you. Abby, thank you for finding my grandson and bringing him home.

Abby: Everyone just wanted me to accept that he was gone, but I couldn’T. I just couldn’T.

Jill: Thank god you didn’T. Oh, honey, your determination and your bravery, and I know it’s not easy to listen to your heart when everybody’s telling you something different. And you!

Abby: [ Laughs ]

Jill: God! How could you do this to us? How could you not let us know you were alive?

Chance: It’s so good to see you, too, grandma.

Jill: Oh, my god, oh, my god. Oh, thank god. Oh. [ Laughs ]

Chance: [ Sighs ]

Victoria: Well, this looks like a clear response to our unofficial offer to buy chanccomm.

Nikki: Seems like jill wants to turn it into a bidding war.

Victoria: I’m not surprised. I mean, it is her media division to do with as she pleases, and we know she can’t be too pleased with the precarious situation that billy has put it in. I have to say, I’m a little disappointed that lily and billy weren’t able to convince her to sell chanccomm to us.

Nikki: Well, it’s not that different from the way ashland handled the sale of cyaxares.

Victoria: Yes, but he did it with a lot more game play. I mean, he actually cared who ended up with his company. He strategically ferreted out the best possible candidates. On the other hand, jill seems to want to wash her hands of the whole matter.

Nikki: Well, I can’t blame her for that, given the circumstances.

Victoria: You know, there’s nothing in the announcement that protects lily’s connection the division, so that means the sale has left her out in the cold alongside billy.

Nikki: Hmm. Well, maybe it’s an oversight. Or maybe it’s a negotiating point that jill wants to hold back for now.

Victoria: Or maybe jill blames both of them equally for the hit that chanccomm has taken.

Billy: I’m not gonna enjoy admitting this, but my mother putting chanccomm up to the highest bidder is actually a very smart move. I’m sure all the interested parties are sharpening their knives right now. Which means could be fun.

Lily: You know you don’t have to pretend like you’re okay with this. I mean, we put our heart and soul into that company.

Billy: Yes, we did, and now it’s done, and you’re moving on to bigger opportunities. By the way, have you told my mother you’re gonna accept the job as chancellor’s new ceo? Hey, you are gonna accept the job, aren’t you? Okay, good. So you need to tell her as soon as possible, so they can tell the world that you’re moving on to bigger and better things, that the mess at chancellor was not your responsibility. I do not want that interfering with your reputation in any way.

Lily: I’m not thinking about my reputation right now. I’m really proud of what we built at chanccomm, you know? I know we argued a lot because we have different styles, but that’s what made us so good together.

Billy: We had a good run.

Lily: Yes, which is why come to chancellor with me. Come on, be my chief operating officer.

Billy: I already turned that job down when my mother offered it to me.

Lily: I know, but I’m offering it to you.

Billy: I can’t do it.

Lily: Okay, why not? Why?

Billy: Because you don’t need me, and you certainly don’t need my baggage following you around and complicating your new position.

Lily: If I’m not thinking about that, you shouldn’t either. Unless what, do you not want to be my subordinate?

Billy: No, that’s not it at all. Granted, nobody really likes to take a demotion, but I’ve got no problem acknowledging that you are my superior.

Lily: Then why won’t you take the job?

Billy: [ Sighs ] I’ve got two areas of expertise — media and cosmetics. And once chanccomm is sold, neither one of those are under chancellor’s umbrella.

Lily: Okay, who cares? You’re a very fast learner.

Billy: On top of that, my mother already admitted that the only reason she offered me this job was to give me a safe landing spot and keep me out of trouble. And that’s a little embarrassing.

Lily: Yeah, I don’t care what her intent was. I see this role as vital. You will have a lot of responsibility.

Billy: [ Sighs ] You don’t need me. You can do this on your own, lily. In fact, I think it’s better. There are people out there that think your only position at chanccomm was to babysit me, okay? They do not know what you’re capable of. And this is your opportunity to get everything that you deserve.

Lily: I know, but when jill announces me as sole ceo of chancellor, people will see that, and you coming to work with me is not gonna change that.

Billy: I love you and I plan to spend the rest of my life with you, and I’m gonna watch you soar from the sidelines, cheering you on, okay? On top of that, I’ve got other plans.

Lily: Yeah, I know, and that’s what I’m worried about.

Adam: Jill abbott has just added a new wrinkle to our plans for chanccomm. It’s not the worst news in the world, but it is an annoyance. She’s put the division up for sale to the highest bidder.

Sally: Okay, I’m confused. I thought the opportunity to grab chanccomm is actually what you wanted. That the whole scheme with you and your father regarding billy would somehow lead to getting control of it.

Adam: Maybe so. Maybe not, but jill opening up things like this, it gives newman media a lot less control over the situation. A bidding war comes with a lot of unknowns.

Sally: [ Sighs ] Yeah, but all you have to do is bid high, right?

Adam: If only it were that simple. We’ll have no idea who we’re competing with. It’s not the negotiating position I was hoping for. But there is one positive that will remain constant.

Sally: What’s that?

Adam: Billy loses no matter who wins.

Sally: [ Huffs ]

Lily: I got the feeling that you were formulating some kind of plan when you told me not to worry about you last night.

Billy: Is that my reputation? Do I come across as always scheming?

Lily: [ Scoffs ] Do you really want me to answer that?

Billy: [ Sighs ] Look, yesterday, I was sifting through all the damage that victor and adam inflicted, and i had a thought. Do I really want to get back at them? The truth is I do, but not at the expense of losing you or before your future is secured. I will not do anything until you are announced as the new ceo at chancellor. I don’t want anything to distract from your accomplishments or undermine you in any way.

Lily: Well, I really appreciate you waiting, but you have to tell me what you’re planning.

Billy: I will. I’m not gonna lie to you about anything, but I will say, i don’t think you’re gonna like it.

Victor: Well, that is incredible news. I mean, that’s incredible. So dominic will have his father and abby will have her husband.

Ashley: Abby is just ecstatic, as you can imagine. She’s over the moon.

Victor: [ Sighs ] I was worried about our daughter. And there was a chance that she’d lost her husband, i thought she might go off the deep-end, you know?

Ashley: I know. Well, I’ve experienced that kind of grief and it was unbearable for me to think that my daughter would have to, as well.

Victor: Yeah, horrible. By the way, how is chance?

Ashley: Well, all the other team members, they died in the explosion, so unfortunately, he’s bearing the weight of all that grief and all that trauma. So much so that he felt obligated to stay there, victor, and finish the mission.

Victor: Oh, my goodness.

Ashley: Thankfully, abby was able to convince him to come home.

Victor: Wow, you mean there was a chance that he might have stayed?

Ashley: Yes. I mean, it’s just a testament to her strength, to her — her love for him, her sheer sense of will, that she convinced him to come home.

Victor: That’s our daughter. Who do you think she has this strength from? Both of us, huh? So I think that once he gets to know his son — and I speak from experience — he will change all of his priorities.

Jill: You were hurt? You were hurt? How bad? Did you get treatment for it? Darling, please don’t ignore it. We don’t want you in the hospital.

Chance: Grandma, really, I’m fine. I am, I’m totally fine. I did hurt my leg, but I was treated by the best.

Abby: Kim and errol didn’t just heal chance, they kept him safe, too.

Chance: They sure did, and at great risk to themselves, too. I just feel terrible for what i put everyone through. But given the danger of the situation and the potential threat to my family, I just — I didn’t really have a choice. I couldn’t have lived with myself if something had happened to any of you or dominic, you know.

Jill: No, I understand. I mean, you acted honorably and selflessly. Even not seeing your new son.

Chance: Who I get meet for the first time today.

Jill: Where is my grandson — great-grandson, my great-grandson?

Abby: Devon’s been looking after him. He is so good with the baby, and he’s just an amazing friend.

Devon: I really couldn’t be happier that dominic’s being united with both of his parents, you know? ‘Cause it’s something that we never thought would happen. So his whole family’s together now.

Jill: Alright, I will not delay you for another second, but I want to see you back here today, okay? ‘Cause you know I can’t wait to meet little dominic newman abbott chancellor for the very first time.

Chance: Every time I hear his full name, it just makes me smile.

Abby: [ Laughs ]

[ Cellphone rings ]

Chance: Oh. Excuse me. It’s my section chief. Gordan ramsey

Chance: Yes, sir. Thank you for the update, sir.

Abby: So…what did he say?

Chance: Well, he said that there’s been a positive development with the mission. They’ve assembled a new team to take over, and he said the work that my team and I did led to a new breakthrough that should help them track down these attackers.

Abby: That’s great.

Chance: Yeah.

Jill: It’s excellent news.

Chance: That means the work that we did was not in vain. They’re once step closer to nailing these guys.

Abby: [ Sighs ] Well, that’s amazing.

Chance: He also wanted me to know that they’re taking further steps to ensure our safety here. He’s assigned a security detail to genoa city, so we may not see them, but they are here, keeping watch.

Abby: Do you know what this means? For you personally, for all of us?

Chance: It’s almost over.

Abby: Oh!

Jill: Alright, now get out of here and go meet your son!

[ Laughter ]

Abby: Mm.

Nikki: So how do you feel? Do you want to just walk away and not even make a bid on chanccomm?

Victoria: I have to discuss it with ashland.

Nikki: Well, no, of course, i know that. I’m just wondering what your gut reaction is.

Victoria: I take no pleasure watching billy humiliated by adam taking over chanccomm, but as we know, and as adam has made it clear, he wants to gut and dismantle everything that billy has ever accomplished.

Nikki: So are you saying you want to get into a bidding war with newman media?

Victoria: Mother, their whole plan was designed to undermine billy and to weaken chanccomm so that dad and adam could move in, and I doubt that jill offering it up to the highest bidder is going to diminish their desire to get their hands on it, which means they’re gonna be even more aggressive with their bidding and in their tactics.

Nikki: That’s a very good reason against it. I mean, the last thing our family needs right now is more conflict.

Victoria: It’s just a business decision. I’m not going to let my personal feelings get in the way of this.

Nikki: Darling, this involves your brother, your father, and your ex-husband. How can you avoid that?

Victoria: My father has been in similar predicaments in his career, and I — I intend to be exactly the kind of businesswoman that he taught me to be.

Lily: After everything you have been through, you want to attempt something this complex and risky?

Billy: That’s exactly why i need to do it. Surely you can understand that.

Lily: Yeah, I get the intent, but this could all blow up in your face.

Billy: Well, that’s the case with everything in life, isn’t it?

Lily: Okay, even if you pull this off — and it’s a very huge “if” — what do you accomplish other than revenge?

Billy: There’s something missing in all of this. All of these talks about who’s gonna pick over the carcass of the company that we built, and that is the fact that ashland locke is guilty as hell. Everything in that article was 100% true. The forged letter, the stolen inheritance that he built his entire empire on, and the fact that it took decades of him hiding it to keep it all under wraps.

Lily: Yeah, I know. You and I know that.

Billy: Yeah, and so victor and adam, but the only thing they were concerned about in all of this was cutting me off at the knees, so if that’s revenge, then maybe so. If I can pull this off, I stick it to adam where it hurts most and I turn the tables on the newmans, and to me, that is a satisfying conclusion to this mess. Most importantly, this is about untarnishing my reputation.

Lily: Yeah, no, I understand your motive, but —

Billy: Lily, I need you to trust me. I don’t plan on failing this time, and I understand that’s rich coming from me, but when the time comes and the moment is right, I hope that you can be in my corner. Sweet pillows of softness!

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Sally: So you’re saying that even if you don’t end up owning chanccomm, you would be satisfied if billy loses control of it?

Adam: Exactly. He used the company as a launchpad to personally attack me and my family.

Sally: Well, I guess that makes you a cockeyed optimist, seeing the glass as half-full.

Adam: [ Sighs ] I don’t want it half-full. I want it up to the brim, and i want it overflowing.

Sally: Okay, well, I’m just glad that whatever happens won’t have a negative impact on newman media because I have big plans for our fashion platform. I want to build on our success.

Adam: Well, good, I am counting on that.

Sally: But if you do need my help…

Adam: Thank you, but no.

[ Cellphone rings ] Um, I’m sorry, but I have to take this. Just stick to your day job. You are doing great there. Will you please shut the door on your way out?

Sally: Yeah.

Adam: What did you find out?

Sally: [ Sighs ]

Jill: I am so thrilled to have you on board, lily.

Lily: Oh, thank you.

Jill: And, billy, I want to make sure that you’re okay with all this. Honey, I know that you’re still upset over some of the decisions that I’ve made.

Billy: We don’t need to rehash this, mom.

Jill: Oh, but I think we do. So [Sighs] I know it didn’t sit well with you that I have decided to sell chanccomm to the highest bidder. I know you’re afraid that adam and victor are just gonna take it over, but I want you to understand exactly why I did it the way I’m doing it.

Billy: Okay, I’m able to step back and see this as a business perspective, okay? And I understand your reasoning for it. Doesn’t really matter how i feel. We have more important things to discuss, like making an announcement immediately, saying that lily is taking over for you at chancellor industries when you step down.

Lily: I’m very excited by this opportunity, jill.

Jill: Oh, honey, I have every confidence in you.

Billy: Well, I think it’s time you make a public declaration of that confidence. The world needs to know that lily is not responsible for the debacle at chanccomm. That was my fault.

Jill: [ Laughs ] I’m very impressed with this attitude of yours. However, I am way ahead of you. Check your e-mails.

Billy: [ Sighs ] “Jill abbott will be retiring as ceo of chancellor industries in the near future, but will stay on in an advisory role. She is proud to announce that she will be appointing lily winters as her replacement.”

Jill: You know, I’m proud of you, too, billy, for getting past your anger and for focusing on lily and what’s best for her. Now, I have something else to tell you.

Amanda: Hey.

Devon: Hey.

Amanda: You ready?

Devon: Yeah, I am.

Amanda: Yeah?

[ Knock on door ]

Devon: Hey, guys. Gosh, I just got the news, and i still can’t believe it, man. Get in here.

Abby: Hi!

Devon: It’s so good to se you.

Chance: Good to see you.

Amanda: Welcome home.

Chance: Hey, thank you. Got to give abby a lot of credit for that.

Abby: [ Chuckles ]

Devon: Yeah, yeah, she definitely never gave up on you, but you scared us to death when you disappeared the way you did.

Abby: I know. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to worry you, but I just needed some time alone. I needed to clear my head and think everything through.

Devon: Yeah. No, I understand, and you proved us all wrong.

Abby: Everything inside of my was telling me that chance was still alive. I just — I couldn’t let it go, and I was right. And my husband is back.

Chance: And now I’m ready to meet my son.

[ Chuckles ]

Devon: Yeah.

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Devon: Alright, so dominic’s sleeping upstairs, but this is all of his stuff.

Abby: You know, I really can’t thank you enough — taking dominic in your home. I mean, the way that you’ve been there for us every step of the way. You’ve really been my rock.

Devon: Well, you don’t have to thank me for that. That’s what friends do.

Abby: You will always have a very important role in dominic’s life.

Devon: Yeah, I know that. You won’t be able to keep me away.

[ Chuckles ]

Chance: Look, man, I know i owe you more than words can saY. You’ve been a constant for dominic since the very beginning. I mean, you even helped bring him in to this world. You’ve been the strong and steady presence that my son’s needed. And the father figure that i couldn’t be, so thank you.

Devon: Yeah, yeah, man. Hey, it’s — you know, the reason that I got involved in the first place was to help you guys, you know, make your dream of having a family a reality. And none of us could have seen this play out the way it did, so the most important thing is that you guys are both back.

Chance: Yeah, we are ready to start that dream, right?

Abby: I’m gonna find a way to pay you back for everything.

Devon: Oh, get out of here, abby. I — you don’t have to do that. The only thing I want is to know that you’re in a better head space emotionally than before you left.

Abby: How could I not be?

Chance: [ Chuckles ]

Lily: Wait, this is amazing. Chance is alive?

Jill: [ Laughing ] Yeah.

Billy: And on his way to meet his baby boy as we speak.

Jill: Yes, but this is not for public consumption. Not just yet.

Lily: Okay.

Billy: I don’t understand. Why all the secrecy?

Jill: Well, even though precautions are being taken, chance could still be in danger from the people that he was after, and by extension, his family could be at risk, too. And on another note, ugh, can you imagine what my grandson is going through after that ordeal?

Billy: I hope you know that you can trust me to keep your confidence, despite some of the decisions I’ve made recently.

Jill: Son, I have decided to focus on the future, and i really encourage you to do the same thing. You realize this is not an ending, alright? I mean, hopefully this is gonna be a brand-new beginning for all of us, and I’m sure that something good is gonna come out of this.

Billy: I feel the exact same way.

Jill: Great. Okay. I’m off to meet precious little dominic. I’m so excited. Alright, I’ll talk to you both later.

Lily: Okay, have fun.

Jill: Bye.

Lily: Bye. Oh, my gosh, can you believe that? I mean, abby must be over the moon.

Billy: I’m very happy for abby and her family, and how about my mom, being so proactive with that announcement? It’s exactly what I wanted her to do.

Lily: Oh, so you could be free to put your plan in motion?

Billy: No, so the rest of the world finds out exactly what i already know — that you are a smart, talented star that is on the rise.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] Well, thank you for saying that, but we should focus on the task at hand, which is getting to the office and letting the staff know what’s going on.

Billy: I thought we already sent out a memo.

Lily: I know, but I think some face-to-face is in order.

Billy: [ Sighs ] Okay. Why don’t you head back and get started, round up the troops. I’ve got a phone call to make, and I’ll meet you there.

Lily: Look, I know that you are more upset than you let jill realize, and I know that you would be really upset if victor and adam took over chanccomm. So I have to ask you, are you moving forward with your plan?

Billy: I’m not ready to make a move quite yet. I mean it. I’m not gonna do anything until I have worked out every single detail. Even the slightest hiccup right now would mean I don’t get what I want.

Lily: Okay. I’ll see you at the office.

Billy: Hey. I’m proud of you.

Lily: Thank you.

Adam: Have you seen this?

Victor: Huh. I’m impressed. No kidding. Well, that’s a brilliant move on jill’s part, naming lily as her successor.

Adam: Yes. It appears jill is distancing herself from her own son.

Victor: Of course she is. She’s a smart businesswoman, he’s an idiot.

Adam: His own mother. That’s got to sting.

Victor: Yeah.

Adam: But the calculus has changed now that she’s put it up for bidding. We could end up paying a lot more money for chanccomm than we originally intended, and it blows up our plans to cannibalize and dismantle the company.

Victor: Ah, makes it a bit more complicated, doesn’t it?

Adam: Yeah, we’ve successfully cut billy off at the knees. I mean, he’s been humiliated publicly, with his lame retraction, and privately, when he had to step down and beg for mercy. So do you just want to leave it at that? Or do you want to make a play to get control of chanccomm?

Victor: [ Chuckles ] We’ll see.

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Victor: Curious to know how all this will play out, you know? The fact that jill opened up the bidding for chanccomm makes things a bit more complicated. But you love that challenge, don’t you?

Adam: [ Sighs ] I do.

Victor: Ah. You know that victoria’s going to join the bidding, as well. If, for no other reason, but to prevent us, newman media, from getting control of it.

Adam: You think she wants to avoid adding insult to injury because billy’s suffered enough.

Victor: Yeah. Something like that. So curious to find out how far victoria will go to get what she wants.

Victoria: Well, at least that answers our question. Jill has made it very clear where lily stands in her eyes.

Nikki: I’m sure you are wondering how all of this is affecting billy.

Victoria: Mom, I’m sure he’s happy for lily and relieved that he didn’t ruin her future, too. So at least now one of them can come out of this unscathed.

Nikki: That would be a very appropriate attitude for him to have, yes.

Victoria: But I know billy, and I — even though he’s not admitting this to anyone, I know that this is hurting him. I’m really glad that I made the decision to send the kids to boarding school for the rest of the year.

Nikki: Have you told billy that you made that decision yet?

Victoria: No, no, but I’m going to. I’m gonna make it clear that I’m committed to doing this, because I think this is the kind of thing that could push him off the rails. Things could get really ugly.

Sally: [ Sighs ] Hey. Heard the news. That’s got to hurt.

Billy: I’ve had better days.

Sally: You look like you could use some company.

Ashley: Hi. Oh, don’t worry, I’m sure they’ll be back here soon. They know how anxious you are to meet dominic.

Jill: Okay, good, but as long as I have you here, I’d like to hear a few more details about what happened in spain. Okay? I didn’t want to upset abby, but why in the hell couldn’t chance have found a way to let us know that he wasn’t dead?

Ashley: There was a security issue.

Jill: Oh, you can’t tell me there wasn’t one single federal agent in all of the government that couldn’t have let us know that he didn’t die in that explosion? They had to know what his family was going through.

Ashley: Jill, I think they truly believed that he didn’t survive. Everybody else perished in that explosion. Chance didn’t know who he could trust. He didn’t want to put his family in danger. Does that make sense?

Jill: So he was protecting us by letting us live through hell, right?

[ Sighs ] Well, he’s just lucky that abby was the one who found him and brought him home, ’cause if it had been me, I would’ve throttled him on the spot.

Ashley: Sure, okay, I know you’re, you know, a real tough guy. We all know that you’re just a softy.

Jill: [ Laughs ] Yeah. You know something? I am really, really tired. Tired of fighting everything, in business, in life. And that’s why I decided to step down from chancellor. I am ready to be the laid-back matriarch of the family.

Ashley: [ Laughs ] Okay. Oh, great, that’s fantastic. Good luck with the “laid-back” part.

Jill: [ Chuckles ]

Devon: Alright, buddy. Got somebody that really wants to meet you.

Abby: [ Gasps ]

Devon: He’s been looking forward to it for a very long time.

Abby: Hi. Hi, buddy.

Devon: Chance, here’s your — your son, man.

Chance: Hey, guy. Hey, big guy.

Devon: Dominic, that’s — that’s your dad.

Abby: Oh.

Chance: Hey!

Abby: Hi.

Chance: Hey, buddy. Look at you. Oh, you’re so precious. I got you. You’re so perfect.

[ Dominic crying ] Oh, it’s okay.

Abby: It’s okay.

Chance: It’s okay. I got you, big guy. My boy.

[ Laughs ] Hey, buddy.

[ Dominic fussing ] Shh, shh, shh. I got you, buddy. Hey.

[ Chuckles ]

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Billy: I would like you to join me and buy chanccomm from my mother.

Adam: I was thinking about what you said yesterday about your run-in with billy.

Sally: Are you asking me to spy for you?

Abby: And what matters is that you’re home with people who love you.

Chance: I am just so grateful.

Abby: In fact, my dad is so excited that you’re back that he wants to throw a party to welcome you home.

Chance: [ Chuckles ]

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