Y&R Best Lines Monday, August 30, 2021

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Chloe: Do you know what time it is?

Sally: Why does that feel like a trick question?

Chloe: [ Laughs ] It is time for you to officially meet my friend and business partner, Chelsea Lawson.

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Nick: I wish I could leave it alone, you know? I wish I could trust Victoria’s instincts when it comes to Ashland, but I can’t shake this feeling that he can’t be trusted. I mean, why does this wedding have to happen so fast? It doesn’t make sense. There’s got to be more to the story.

Phyllis: I understand, but if she’s happy, just let her be happy.

Nick: I wish I felt that way for all the reasons you said. I do. You know, when you find love, you got to grab onto it.

Phyllis: I know you’re worried about your sister, and i think that’s beautiful. And I’m the last person to judge you for running interference after what I did, so I’m not gonna argue with you, okay?



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Y&R Short Recap Thursday, September 2, 2021

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Amanda tells Devon that Michael has reinstated the charges against Sutton. and the trial date will be set soon.

Devon tells Amanda that Dominic’s birth brought back memories of the child he and Hilary lost. Devon also admits he isn’t sure what role he will play in the life of baby Dominic.

The Newman Media party continues and Billy sneaks into the Newman Media green room to try and see the presentation that is planned so he can post it on the ChanceCom website before Adam and Victor make the official presentation. Nick stops him and makes him return to the Grand Phoenix lobby before Billy is able to look at the Newman Media computer.

Sally is told by Jack, Phyllis, and Nikki to leave the party, but she is determined to stay and represent Newman Media. Phyllis tells Sally to leave for a second time and Sally has had enough and throws a drink in Phyllis’s face. Phyllis then throws a bucket full of ice on top of Sally’s head. Adam takes Sally upstairs to a suite to get cleaned up and she decides to give Adam a passionate kiss.

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Y&R Update Thursday, September 2 2021

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At The Grand Phoenix, Adam and Sally acknowledged that their entrance got everyone’s attention. She suggested they greet the coordinator, Phyllis, and he said to lead the way. Adam thanked Phyllis for the handling the festivities – it was a big night for Newman Media. Phyllis thanked Adam for the huge mound of cash he gave her to throw the party. She was glad about all the publicity it brought the hotel. Jack wished Adam success in his new venture, then he greeted Sally. Phyllis didn’t think success was in the cards for the couple. She noted that she’d just told Jack that Adam and Sally would destroy each other, so she told them to have fun while it lasted. Adam and Sally smiled, and Adam said they would. They walked away. Jack asked if that was necessary, and Phyllis said it was. Billy joined Phyllis and Jack, and commented that Adam and Sally’s entrance was obnoxious. Jack said there would be no trouble as long as everyone was on their best behavior. Phyllis and Billy both asked if Jack was talking to them. He said he was talking to both of them.

Across the room, Nikki wondered whose buttons Adam was trying to push by bringing Sally. Victor didn’t know Adam was bringing anyone, and Victor didn’t think he would’ve approved of this. Nikki informed Victor that Victoria and Ashland weren’t coming because he had a rough time after his second round of chemo. At this point, Adam brought Sally over and introduced her to Victor. Victor introduced Nikki, who crisply stated that she and Sally had met. Adam was sorry Ashland wasn’t well. Sally was pleased to be part of the Newman team. Adam predicted this would be an extraordinary night. Victor hoped so. He said it was nice meeting Sally.

Victor and Nikki were talking alone, and he said he didn’t know if Victoria would’ve come even if Ashland felt well. Nikki thought that was because Victoria was upset Victor was investigating Ashland. Victor said it was because Victoria and Adam had a contentious relationship. He was disappointed Victoria didn’t attend, because this party was an opportunity for her and Adam to put their differences aside. Nikki understood that Victor wanted that, but she wasn’t sure Adam and Victoria were interested in reconciling, and she couldn’t blame Victoria for that. Victor said Nikki couldn’t blame him for hoping. Nikki pointed out that he could breathe easy that Adam and Victoria wouldn’t clash tonight. Victor thought Billy might cause trouble. Jack made his way to Victor and Nikki and congratulated him on the successful launch. Jack then brought up his great nephew/Victor’s grandson, Dominic. Victor agreed that Abby’s baby was worth celebrating. Victor wanted Ben to be brought to justice, but he wouldn’t let that spoil the party. Jack couldn’t wait to see Newman Media’s presentation; he was sure Victor and Adam had something planned that would wow the media world. “You know we do,” Victor replied. He excused himself to the ballroom. Nikki asked if Billy had something up his sleeve. As far as Jack knew, there was nothing to worry about.


Nate was with Lily and Nick. He admitted he was surprised he and Elena were invited to a Newman Media event. Lily thought it was because Victor appreciated what Nate did for the family at the hospital. Nick said everyone was grateful for what Nate did for Faith after the accident and the kidney transplant. Nick mentioned Nate’s work at AskMDNow, and Nate revealed that he quit. Lily said Elena took the job, and Nick thought that was perfect. Nate hoped Elena made it back in time to celebrate tonight.

Adam and Sally were off by themselves. She was disappointed that Victoria wasn’t coming. She’d hoped to talk her way into designing Victoria’s wedding dress. Adam didn’t think that would happen, since Victoria wouldn’t forgive what Sally did to Summer. He said his sister held a grudge better than everyone in the family. Sally thought Adam underestimated her. Adam was glad Victoria wasn’t coming, given her distaste for him. He looked over at Billy and said he wasn’t worried about Billy or ChancComm. Sally was curious about the feud between them. Adam was surprised she didn’t know. She said she did read the hit job ChancComm did on him, so she knew a bit about the death of Billy and Chloe’s daughter. Adam said it was a devastating accident, and he handled it terribly. Sally asked how Adam and Chloe were able to be in the same building. While Adam didn’t think Chloe would ever trust him, she had let go of her hatred. He said Billy couldn’t let go of it – he was filled with pain and anger, and he always would be. Sally was sorry for everyone involved. Adam suggested he’d tell Sally more about it, but that was a story for another day. Tonight was about fun.

Chloe called and let Adam know she couldn’t come because Miles had a fever. Sally offered to get Adam an appetizer. He wasn’t interested, so she said she was going go try them all and report back to him. She walked off, and Billy sidled up and thanked Adam for the invite. He was interested in seeing what Adam had up his sleeve. Adam knew Billy wanted to undermine the launch and steal his thunder, but that wasn’t going to happen. He had a headline – “Newman Media launch Sets Records and leaves ChancComm in the Dust.” Billy thought that headline belonged in the wood chipper. Billy said ChancComm wasn’t going to let their guard down. Adam noted that they had a truce, so this was just fair competition. Billy knew for a fact that Victor was going to go after them with an underhanded attack, because that was the only way a startup like Newman Media could do any damage to ChancComm. Adam didn’t think they were a startup – Newman Media started as Cyaxares. Billy said that was built by Ashland Locke, but Adam wouldn’t be able to live up to that standard. Unless, of course, Adam had Papa Bear run things from behind the scenes. Adam accused Billy of projecting his own insecurities. Adam added that if Newman Media went after ChancComm, they’d never see it coming. Adam told Billy to help himself to the champagne, and he walked off.

Lily joined Billy and said she could see the gauntlet being thrown from across the room. She asked what the score was. He thought it was a tie. He couldn’t tell if Adam was playing it straight or if he was going after ChancComm. Lily thought they should hope for the best and prepare for the worst. Billy was sure that Victor wasn’t going to give up. Lily thought it might be a good thing that Victor and Adam weren’t on the same page – friction at Newman Media might give ChancComm an edge. Billy decided to snoop around and figure out what Newman Media was going to announce – maybe scoop the story before the launch. Lily wanted the edge too, but she asked what Billy was going to do. He wouldn’t say, and he headed to the elevator.

Adam joined Jack, who questioned Adam’s choice in a date. Adam said there was no hidden agenda, and he and Sally weren’t dating. Jack didn’t judge, and he didn’t hold a grudge against Sally. He suggested that Adam’s mission to be the best person he could be would rub off on her. Perhaps Adam would be able to unlock the potential in Sally that Jack had been unable to. Adam clarified that he wasn’t trying to be anyone’s redemption story. He was just focused on work and on making Newman Media the only communications company in town that mattered.

Phyllis had a bad feeling when she saw Billy getting on the elevator. She told Nick things between Billy and Adam were venomous tonight, to which Nick replied that it was always like that. Phyllis sensed Billy was going to do something to disrupt the party. Nick recalled Victor saying the same thing. Nick didn’t think Billy was up to anything, though. Phyllis didn’t want Billy and Adam to get into it. Nick promised he wouldn’t let that happen. He vowed to protect Phyllis and her hotel. She kissed him and called him her hero, and she promised to reward him later. He went to see what Billy was doing. Sally joined Phyllis and mentioned that she and Nick seemed cozy. Phyllis said their relationship was stronger than Sally’s weak attempts to undermine them. Sally noted that Phyllis was with Jack earlier, and she said at some point, Nick wouldn’t be able to ignore that. Phyllis called Sally a sad little girl who didn’t know anything about her relationship with Nick. She continued that Sally couldn’t take it in LA, and she left with her tail between her legs, then she alienated Jack and Lauren. “Even though you tell yourself ‘Oh, this time it’s gonna work out,’ it’s not,” Phyllis said. She predicted that Sally was going to be alone, lonely, cold and sad. Phyllis walked off. Nikki and Nate were standing nearby, and they overheard what Phyllis said. Nikki had a satisfied smirk on her face.

Later, Phyllis mingled with Nate and asked where his girl was. He told her that Elena got called into work. He mentioned that Elena had been excited about having an opportunity to dress up. Phyllis thought Nate needed to step up his date game. He quipped that he and Elena would stop settling from renting rooms at Phyllis’s hotel. Phyllis said she could set up a special suite if he called her in advance – rose petals on the bed etc. Phyllis asked what Nate and Elena were into. He said they connected over being doctors. They worked long hours and didn’t have much time for anything else. Phyllis joked about setting up a room for them full of medical textbooks. Laughing, he admitted that, when she put it that way, he and Elena sounded dull. Phyllis said playing doctor was kind of fun. She promised to put something together for them.

Upstairs, Billy spotted Crystal, the hotel manager, exiting the room Adam and Victor were storing things in for the announcement. He pretended Mr. Newman had sent him to retrieve something from the room, but he forgot his key. Crystal couldn’t let someone in there without Mr. Newman’s permission. Her boss was a stickler for these things. Billy said he and Phyllis went way back, and she wouldn’t mind at all. Time was of the essence, and he really needed to get this file and take it to Mr. Newman. He said if she wanted, she could go downstairs and interrupt the very important conversation that the Newmans were in. Crystal relented and let Billy into the room. Nick showed up and caught Billy logging onto a laptop. After a brief attempt to lie, Billy admitted he was spying. He didn’t think Nick should be upset, since they both despised Adam. Nick gave Adam a second chance after he saved Faith’s life. . Plus he wanted Newman Media to be successful because they were a major investor in New Hope. This night also meant a lot to Victor. He told Billy to stop doing what he was doing.

Back downstairs, Jack wondered where his brother was. Lily got his mind off it by asking him how his trip to Milan went.

Sally approached Nikki and tried to chit chat. Nikki replied with a smile and in a friendly tone that did not match her words. “After our last conversation, I don’t understand why you think I would be interested in anything you have to say,” Nikki stated. While Nikki had differences with Phyllis, she wished Phyllis had succeeded in driving Sally out of town. Phyllis appeared. Nikki said no one in the room wanted Sally here, besides Adam, who was likely using her because he knew she was nothing but trouble. “I highly doubt that he takes you seriously in any way. It was lovely talking to you,” Nikki said, then she walked away. Phyllis walked over to Sally and noted that Nikki didn’t mince words. Sally said she didn’t either, and if Phyllis stuck around, she’d hear plenty. Phyllis assumed Sally regretted coming. On the contrary, Sally was pleased to be here with her handsome date representing the company she worked for. Phyllis said Adam would tire of Sally and kick her to the curb. Sally asked if that was what happened to Phyllis. Phyllis said not at all. Phyllis stated that she and Sally weren’t the same. Sally was glad about that. Phyllis asserted that she was a respected businesswoman and Sally was the town pariah. “The Newmans and the Abbotts don’t want you here. Go home! Leave, Phyllis snarled. Sally told Phyllis to go to hell, and she threw a drink in her face, just as Adam walked up. Phyllis emptied an ice bucket over Sally’s head. Everyone else stared in shock. Phyllis and Sally were about to fight, but Jack grabbed Phyllis, and Adam restrained Sally. Sally protested that Phyllis started it. Phyllis said she’d end it. Adam pulled Sally out of the room, telling her not to let Phyllis bait her. They boarded one elevator as Nick and Billy exited another. Nick told Billy no more James Bond stuff. “We’ll see,” he replied. They were confused because they’d seen that Sally was all wet, and across the room, they saw Jack using his handkerchief to tab at Phyllis’s face. Lily eagerly gestured for Billy to join her. Laughing, she told him what just happened. She asked how his hunting expedition went, and he said Nick ran in and stopped him. Lily asked if Billy was really giving up or if that was just what he lead Nick to believe. Phyllis couldn’t believe she let Sally get to her. Jack said Sally had a talent for that. Nick came up and asked what he missed.

Adam took Sally to the room where Billy was earlier and got her a towel. He asked if she was okay, and she snapped that she was not. She was having a nice time until she was attacked by that low class spiteful hypocritical bully. “She kept coming at me, what was I supposed to do?,” he asked. He thought it seemed like a proportional response. He didn’t know how he’d top that moment, maybe he’d have to give his speech naked. She said that would get her attention. She was really sorry, but he said he thought the party needed to be livened up, and he liked her fire. She pulled him into a deep kiss.

Devon came to pick up Amanda for the party, but she’d forgotten all about it. Michael had called and said that he was reinstating the charges against Sutton. She said her grandfather was finally going to face a jury for the murder of her father. She was so grateful for this and for her improved relationship with Naya. She, Naya and Imani were going to take a short trip to bond as a family. With the trial on the horizon, she felt that the long painful journey had finally come to an end. Amanda noted that she and Devon had a lot of life-altering changes lately – he’d brought a new life into the world. He showed off pictures of Dominic, and she thought the baby was adorable. She looked up and took in the way Devon looked at the photos.

Amanda assumed Devon must be overwhelmed with emotion after everything that happened with Mariah, Abby and the baby. He said he was just glad things worked out for Abby and Chance. Amanda told Devon it was okay to admit it was more complicated than that. He changed the subject and said they had to get to the party, but she urged him to unburden himself to her. Devon knew that he’d get to play an integral role in Dominic’s life, so he didn’t understand why he was having these feelings. Amanda said Devon had a biological connection to the child, and that was a powerful bond. Devon felt that bond the second the baby came into the world, and knowing that other people would raise him was harder than he’d thought it would be. It also made him remember how he felt when he and Hilary were expecting a child. He didn’t know how to describe the feeling of thinking you were going to be a father, only to have it taken from you in an instant. He didn’t mean to be insensitive to Amanda after what happened to her father. She assured him it was okay. He felt an emptiness. He was trying to wrap his mind around the fact that he had a son, but he didn’t really have a son.

Devon didn’t regret stepping up for Abby and Chance. He knew what he was getting himself into. Calling Dominic his son didn’t feel right, because that was Abby and Chance’s baby. Amanda said it was okay to acknowledge, even if it was just with her, that Dominic was his son. She thought he felt guilty because his instinct was to be with Dominic, but he had to keep his distance. He thought that was exactly what it was, and he appreciated Amanda understanding. She suggested that he focus on the things he had given Dominic, like life. She thought that the open and inclusive way Abby, Devon, Mariah and Chance had gone into this was a gift. Dominic would never grow up wondering where his family was or who they were. When Amanda was growing up, she didn’t have anyone around her that resembled her. He said she did now, and she replied that it was incredible. He was having a hard time defining the role he’d have in Dominic’s life. She said he’d figure it out along the way. Devon vowed to be there for Dominic, no matter what. Amanda said she’d be there for Devon.

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Y&R Transcript Wednesday, September 1, 2021

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Adam: Uh, and then you can give closing remarks and tell people to eat, drink, and be merry.

Victor: Wait a minute. Now, you’re asking me to speak four times and you only speak once?

Adam: People expect to hear from you, so I say let’s give them what they want.

Victor: Son, you are the ceo of the company, and you need to assume a more public role, alright?

Adam: Uh, I will take the section on global vision.

Victor: Good idea.

Nikki: Well, look who i found.

Victor: Hey, my boy. Join us. We’re going over the details for the party.

Nick: Yeah, cool. I wanted to follow up on that conversation we were having earlier, but it can wait until you’re finished.

Adam: No, I think we covered everything, so floor’s yours. Go right ahead.

Nick: Yeah, um, it’s kind of a private matter.

Adam: Sure, um… I have some things I need to do. Oh, and by the way, thank you for convincing phyllis to let us have this event at the grand phoenix, even though two of her least favorite people will be hosting it.

Victor: Listen, we have paid a hell of a lot of money for this evening, okay? Besides that, think of all the money she’s making renting out all those suites. They’re coming from all over the place — toronto, new york, silicon valley, boston. What the hell is — who invited billy abbott?

Phyllis: Alright. Guys, in the kitchen, where are the oysters? I don’t see any of them. Call the distribution company please. Okay, everybody in parking, make sure that the valet is completely cleared out. All you guys in housekeeping, oh, this is all hands on deck, you know? We have the pickiest, most pain-in-the-ass people coming tonight. You know, it’s a newman event, so you got to be on it. Thanks.

Billy: Hey, there.

Phyllis: Hey. You here for a meeting?

Billy: No. No, just here to grab a drink.

Phyllis: Getting a drink now when you’re — you’re gonna be here tonight?

Billy: Yeah. Is that okay with you?

Phyllis: It’s okay with me. It’s just odd.

Billy: Odd? Odd like you hosting a party for victor and adam, two people you despise?

Phyllis: Well, I despise them, but, see, I’m getting paid for tonight. You’re here voluntarily.

Billy: Yeah. Well, to be honest, it’s not voluntary. I love the oysters. Can’t get enough of them.

Phyllis: You don’t like oysters. I know that. What are you up to?

Sally: Coffee with cream, please. Jack, how are you?

Jack: I’m fine.

Sally: I want to thank you for stopping me yesterday. In the park with phyllis. I was really about to lose my cool with her, and you’re a good influence on me. And I appreciate that.

Jack: I didn’t want to see things get out of hand.

Sally: Yeah, I don’t want that either. We’re all moving on.

Jack: Well, if that’s it.

Sally: Actually, there is one more thing. I am working for newman media now.

Jack: I’m aware.

Sally: Well, I will be attending the launch party tonight in my professional capacity, and I’ve seen the guest list, so I know that you will be there, too, so I just wanted to give you a heads up so you wouldn’t be surprised when you see me.

Jack: You thought somehow i would be traumatized seeing you at a party thrown by your new employer? Just how fragile do you think i am?

Sally: [ Scoffs ] It’s not that, I just didn’t want you to think that I had some ulterior motive being there, like I was following you.

Jack: Thought never occurred to me. And it wouldn’t have mattered if it did.

Sally: Okay, then.

[ Sighs ]

Victoria: So it was a — it was a hard day?

Ashland: Yeah, yeah, yeah. I mean, I’d like to think the worst is behind me. At least until the next round of chemo.

Victoria: Then let’s change plans.

Ashland: Well, what do you mean?

Victoria: Tonight. We don’t have to go to the launch party to watch my dad and adam pat themselves on the back.

Ashland: No, no, no, no. Cyaxares was my baby before it became newman media, and I’m still on the board. It would be bad form not to make an appearance.

Victoria: [ Sighs ] Are you sure you’re feeling up to it?

Ashland: Yeah, dr. Hastings gave me some vitamins. I can probably stay upright for a couple of hours.

Victoria: Nate, he’s a very good doctor. I’m glad that he gave you something to make you feel better, but I really doubt that he’d want you to push yourself to the point of exhaustion. We don’t have to go to all of these events, you know. We can skip the nonessential ones so that you’re ready for the most important one — our wedding.

Ashland: I will be ready completely ready for that. You can count on it.

Victoria: I am. And to tell you the truth, i really didn’t want to go tonight anyway. You can call it sour grapes, but part of me would love to see adam and the rest of newman media fall flat on their smug faces.

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Lily: I’m so happy to hear back from you so quickly. I’m taking that as a good sign.

Elena: Yeah, and I’m not gonna take up too much of your time.

Lily: Well, askmdnow is very important to us, so take all the time you need.

Elena: Thank you, but I know we both need to get ready for this launch party. But I also didn’t want to leave you hanging.

Lily: Okay, so have you made a decision?

Elena: Yes and no. Okay, here’s the thing — I want to do it, b–

Lily: Okay, wait, wait, wait. Before you say “but,” whatever it is holding you back, i promise you I will take care of it.

Elena: [ Chuckles ]

Adam: I invited billy and lily as a matter of professional courtesy.

Nick: That’s it?

Adam: No, there was a little reverse psychology at play. I mean, billy’s a contrarian. He likes a challenge. If I didn’t invite the guy, he’s gonna show up and be a nuisance.

Nikki: If you thought inviting him would trick him into staying away, it didn’t work. He rsvp’d yes.

Adam: Good. Let him come. He’ll have a couple drinks, he’ll make an ass of himself, and he’ll pout in the corner for the rest of the night.

Victor: Son, please, don’t be so damn glib about this, okay? This is a very important evening for us. We’re introducing newman media to the business world, and billy would love nothing more than to throw a wrench into the festivities. As far as I’m concerned, we should’ve squashed that company like a bug.

Nick: If you had done that, there’d be some collateral damage. It would’ve affected lily unfairly, which could cause some friction with devon and the rest of his family, and victoria would not be happy about that.

Victor: Who gives a damn? I don’t understand why she’s defending that character in the first place. After all he has done to her.

Nick: He is the father of her children, for starters.

Victor: Are you defending him, as well?

Nick: No, dad, I’m not. It’s just we have found some common ground on certain issues lately.

Adam: Well, let me get out of your hair. I, uh — I have a lot to do to get ready for tonight.

Victor: Yep.

Nikki: Me, too. I’m off to the salon. I will be back in plenty of time for the party.

Victor: Okay, sweetheart. Does this have to do with your sister?

Ashland: You know, I know your deal with adam goes back a lot deeper than cyaxares.

[ Sighs ] How far back does it go?

Victoria: Well, I mean, you read billy’s exposé on adam. I think that should be all the background that you need.

Ashland: Yeah, well, adam’s done some terrible things, but victor’s no saint either and you seem to have made your peace with him.

Victoria: Yeah, he’s my dad. I have a bond with him. I’ve idolized him ever since i was a child, and I’ll always see the good in him.

Ashland: And adam?

Victoria: Not the same way that I think of nick and abby. I mean, I didn’t really get to know him until we were adults, and by then, he was…

Ashland: Competition?

Victoria: No, this is not about our rivalry. He was conniving and vicious. It’s one thing to read about his crimes in that article, but it’s another thing to live with them and to see the anguish that he’s caused the people that I love.

Ashland: You’re speaking of billy’s daughter who was killed?

Victoria: Delia, she was very special, and then she was gone. Billy’s never gonna be the same.

Ashland: Well, I can understand why he’s so relentless going after adam and why he would be so fiercely protective of his own children. I would imagine he’s not gonna let up on me, but I don’t mind. I’ve experienced worse. It does bother me that these stories he’s publishing will be around online long after I’m gone, and I hate to think that harrison will come across these stories and I won’t be there to defend myself.

Victoria: Are you thinking about your legacy again? You know, you don’t have to worry. I’ll be happy to pass on anything that you want me to to harrison about your life or your past.

Ashland: Thank you.

Victoria: You already told me about the older woman who mentored you and gave you your start. Are there any other secrets that I should know about?

Billy: Mm.

Phyllis: You have that half-smile going. That means I’m not gonna like what you’re up to.

Billy: You don’t need to be worried about anything. I just came by to check out the vibe, make sure that I dress appropriately.

Phyllis: Really? Want to match your tie to the floral arrangement, do you?

Billy: All you need to know is what you already know. We protect our own.

Phyllis: You’re talking about your kids?

Billy: You went to the mat for summer, and I am willing to do the same for johnny and katie.

Phyllis: Oh, you’re talking about ashland and victoria.

Billy: Mm. Yeah. What do you know about him?

Phyllis: About ashland? He’s multi-faceted.

Billy: What does that mean?

Phyllis: He’s bossy, he’s obnoxious, and he’s arrogant. That’s what that means. And, you know, he gave up temporary custody of harrison to kyle and summer, and I guess everybody thought it was so selfless and generous.

Billy: Mm.

Phyllis: But that — that means nothing to you, right? He’s definitely dark. Those aren’t great qualities for a stepdad, are they? It doesn’t matter. You’re not marrying him. Right? Victoria is.

Billy: Well, victoria needs to know the facts before she does.

Phyllis: Oh, really, does she? You’re gonna tell her that? She’s a newman woman. I mean, they love a dark streak in a man. You know that. She was with you.

Billy: Yeah, well, it’s not that simple.

Phyllis: Are you planning on dredging up something from his past? Because, honestly, if you do, it has to be something terrible. Terrible. It can’t be some shady business dealing from the past. Victoria won’t care.

Billy: Oh, I don’t know about that.

Phyllis: Oh, I do. I mean, if you say he stole millions of dollars from an orphanage, she’ll say, “well, I mean, it was a long time ago and he’s changed since then.”

Billy: Yeah, she’s got a big heart that way.

Phyllis: Yeah, she’s got a big heart. Sure. If you do a background on ashland, the only one it’s gonna hurt is you.

Billy: Me?

Phyllis: Yeah, you. Definitely, I’m telling you. If victoria finds out that you’ve done that, she’s gonna come after you, I guarantee it.

Billy: You know, you’re not the first person to warn me of that. On the outside, I looked fine.

Nick: I was thinking about what you said earlier about, you know, anything we uncover about ashland’s past, we should keep under wraps.

Victor: We don’t want any information to fall in the wrong hands, namely billy abbott’S.

Nick: I agree. Trust me, I don’t intend to end up as one of his sources, but if the situation’s reversed and he comes to me with information, i really think we should keep the communication channels open.

Victor: Son, I don’t want you to have anything to do with him. Nothing. No communication with him, okay?

Nick: Okay, but how can you be sure that it’s not billy who’s the one who finds these skeletons in ashland’s closet, if they exist? He’s got a team of investigators out there, too. They were able to find out everything that your guys did about that woman who was mentoring locke.

Victor: Son, what are you suggesting? That you have an open communication with him all the time?

Nick: I’m just saying, if we truly believe that victoria could end up in some trouble with this ashland situation, then we should use every resource that we can, alright? And you shouldn’t hesitate to come to me with any information that you find. I promise you, it’s not going to end up in some chanccomm exposé. Neither of us want that.

Victor: We absolutely do not want that.

Nick: So just keep me in the loop, alright?

Victor: Look, this is all speculative, okay? As you and your mother pointed out, we don’t even know if there’s anything to find, okay?

Nick: Alright.

Victor: So, anyway, tonight is about newman media. Let’s celebrate it and have a good time, okay? I’m gonna get ready. I’ll see you at the grand phoenix. Alright?

Nick: Alright.

Ashland: Secrets? It sounds so mysterious when you put it that way.

Victoria: A woman takes you under her wing, and then she dies. And then you buy two television stations owned by her. It’s — it’s mysterious.

Ashland: But I wouldn’t call it a secret. I mean, the story’s been around for so long.

Victoria: Well, it was the first I’d heard of it.

Ashland: Because it just doesn’t come up anymore. But I’d be glad to answer any questions or concerns you might have about it.

Victoria: Are you okay?

Ashland: No, I’m fine. I just — I just need to rest.

Victoria: Okay, listen, here’s what I’m gonna do. I’m gonna — I’m gonna go to society and I am — I’m gonna get you some chicken soup. It’s rey — rey rosales’ sister’s famous recipe. Sharon swears it got her through her chemo.

Ashland: Well, that sounds good. I’ll have it with my smoothie.

Victoria: I’ll be right back.

Sally: Thanks.

[ Sighs ]

[ Scoffs ]

Jack: Something to add?

Sally: I know that I’m not your favorite person at the moment. Things are awkward between us, so I thought that I would give you a heads up that I was gonna be at the party, but you went out of your way to make me feel small and insignificant. You were deliberately hurtful, and, frankly, jack, that’s beneath you.

Jack: Are you finished?

Sally: [ Scoffs ] I am, actually. I’m finished with trying to play this game that I just can’t win. To hell with that. I am who I am. And I’m proud of myself and everything that I’ve accomplished. I have the tools and the drive to make a success of myself.

Jack: You always did. That’s the shame of it.

Sally: No, no, you know — you know what, jack? No more lectures. No more brilliant advice and no more pitying looks. I am making a fresh start with people who accept me and who are rooting for me, and it feels really good. So you can think whatever you want of me.

[ Scoffs ] I really don’t give a damn anymore.

Jack: [ Sighs ]

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Victoria: Well, this can’t be a very good sign. Drinking alone in the afternoon?

Nick: Don’t read anything into it. I just needed, you know, a quiet place to think.

Victoria: And the library wasn’t serving beer.

Nick: No, but they should. You should sit down. I’ll let you buy the next round.

Victoria: I guess I could use an adult beverage. It’s been quite a day.

Nick: Mm. What’s going on?

Victoria: I have a feeling you already know. Surely dad’s told you that he’s having ashland investigated.

Nick: Yeah, he may have mentioned something about that.

Victoria: It is such a slap in the face.

Nick: Vick, you know it’s coming from a place of love.

Victoria: Well, it’s still insulting. You’re not okay with it, are you?

Nick: I don’t know, it’s tricky. I’m a father, too. I remember telling phyllis over and over again to stay out of summer’s issues ’cause she’s an adult and she can make her own decisions.

Victoria: Exactly.

Nick: But phyllis’ motherly instincts were spot on about tara and sally.

Victoria: Well, this is a different situation. It’s not about dad’s instincts. It’s about his lack of faith in my judgment.

Nick: No, it’s not, alright, vick? You get to make your own decisions. Nobody’s arguing with you about that. Dad just wants you to have all the information that’s available.

Victoria: [ Scoffs ] Okay, well, what dastardly deeds has he uncovered?

Nick: Nothing incriminating. But something puzzling.

Victoria: Tell me.

Nick: When ashland started out, he was mentored by an older woman.

Victoria: Well, of course she’s older. Mentors are, by definition, more experienced.

Nick: You want me to stop?

Victoria: No, I’m fascinated.

Nick: Well, when the woman died, ashland bought two of the tv stations that she owned and ran. This was the beginning of his media empire, and he was just in his 20s. Nobody knows where he got the money to purchase them.

Victoria: That’s it?

Nick: Doesn’t that sound concerning to you?

Victoria: No, not at all. Ashland’s already told me the entire story. He would’ve told you and dad, as well, if you would have just asked.

Nick: Well, alright. Well, did he tell you where he got the money?

Victoria: I really don’t think that it matters. Unless your implication is that he robbed a bank, it’s nobody’s business.

Lily: I’m sure you’re worried about the time commitment to askmdnow, ’cause I know you’re very busy at the hospital. But I promise you, we’ll work around your schedule.

Elena: I appreciate the flexibility, but there’s actually another issue I’d like to discuss. If I do this, I’d like to take a different approach.

Lily: Okay, how so?

Elena: Right now, the way things are set up, it’s basically that people have to seek information on the site. So they go on the internet, they type in their question, and the answers are right there for them.

Lily: Yeah, and that format’s been very effective.

Elena: I think it could be better.

Lily: Okay, tell me more.

Elena: Well, I would like to emulate the model of the clinic. We’re able to bring health services where people need them. We’re able to engage with the community. We’re proactive about reaching out to them.

Lily: Yeah, I mean, that’s very intriguing, but how do we translate that to an online setting?

Elena: Advertising, outreach.

Lily: Right. Like we give people the information they need before they know they need it.

Elena: Exactly. I think it would be so great if we could focus on preventative care. About maintaining your health instead of just treating symptoms.

Lily: Elena, we are gonna do some great things together.

[ Both chuckle ]

Sally: [ Sighs ] Adam. Thank you so much for the invitation to accompany you to the launch party. I’ve thought about it, and i would love to be your date. Does scrubbing feel like a workout?

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Nick: That was fast. Is that for the kids?

Victoria: No, ashland. It’s lola’s chicken soup. I hope it works its magic. He’s had a rough day.

Nick: Chemo?

Victoria: Yes, this morning, and it’s hit him a lot harder than he expected.

Nick: Yeah, that’s rough. I mean, he’s really going through a lot.

Victoria: Exactly. And the last thing that he should have to worry about is his future father-in-law accusing him of god knows what.

Nick: Hey, just so you know, dad has said to me a few times he really hopes he doesn’t find anything in ashland’s past, and I believe him.

Victoria: That’s not even the point, nick.

Nick: Well, he likes ashland. He really respects him.

Victoria: Well, I would hate to see what disrespect looks like.

Nick: You already did. Billy — remember that? This has got to be better.

Victoria: So, what are you suggesting that I say to him — “well, you think you have it bad, you should see how he dealt with my ex”?

Nick: I mean, it’s progress, right?

Victoria: [ Sighs ] Give mom and dad my regrets. I will not be attending the soirée this evening.

Nick: Okay. And what about our brother? Would you like me to say anything to him from you? I mean, it is his big night.

Victoria: Please.

Nick: You know he saved your niece’s life, right?

Victoria: Okay, fine. Tell adam “good job.”

Nick: [ Chuckles ] Hey, vick? You know, I listened to you rant about dad. I’m happy to do it, but I know you. If dad comes and says that ashland’s past is clean, I know you’re gonna be relieved. You might even thank him for his efforts.

Victoria: Well, I wouldn’t go that far. I might find it in my heart to forgive him by my wedding day. Thank you for the drink. Have fun at the party.

Victor: Abby? Hi, my sweetheart. I’m so sorry that you can’t make it tonight. Yeah, well, I know you have more important things to do. You got to keep an eye on that beautiful boy. He’s adorable. And I’m so happy that all of you — you and mariah and the baby boy are all healthy. Our prayers were answered, indeed. Okay. I’ll tell you all about it, okay? Love you. Good night. Sweetheart, I don’t want to be late for my own party.

Nikki: I’m ready, I’m ready.

Victor: Wow. My goodness. I don’t care how many years have gone by, you still take my breath away, baby. You look gorgeous. My god almighty.

Nikki: Well, are you gonna just stand there and stare, or are we gonna go out and have a night on the town? Because I was promised a party.

Victor: And you shall have a party. Come on.

Nikki: [ Chuckles ] Front loader odor.

Victoria: Hey. Would you like another bowl?

Ashland: Oh, no, thank you, my love. I’m full. And I can’t eat another thing, but thank you so much for taking such good care of me.

Victoria: [ Chuckles ] You’re welcome. You know, it’s not like I mind getting takeout from one of my favorite restaurants.

Ashland: Well, I think I’m going to turn in. And I don’t think you should stick around here and just watch me sleep. You should probably head over to the party. No doubt it’s already begun.

Victoria: I already told you, I really don’t want to go.

Ashland: Yeah, but it’s a big deal. And everybody’s gonna be there. Probably be a good way for you to score points with your father. ‘Cause I know you had begun repairing the relationship with him when all this nonsense with his investigators began. And it would probably get under adam’s skin, as well.

Victoria: Well, you’re making it sound very tempting, but there’s nowhere that I’d rather be than right here with you. That’s all I want right now is some time with you. Now, are you really tired or were you just saying that to get me out the door?

Ashland: Well, I was exhausted, but you were right about the soup. It has restorative powers.

Victoria: Oh, good. So what do you say to a nice, relaxing back rub?

Ashland: I’d say I don’t deserve you.

Victoria: [ Chuckles ] Well, you can let me be the judge of that, thank you very much.

Victor: [ Speaks indistinctly ]

Phyllis: Oh, welcome to your big night.

Victor: Phyllis, how are you?

Nikki: Thank you. It’s a big night for you, too.

Phyllis: Yes, but all the details are in place.

Victor: This looks very nice, you know.

Phyllis: Ah, thank you.

Victor: Yes.

Phyllis: Thank you for you. So, congratulations on your new grandbaby. You must be thrilled. Abby must be thrilled.

Victor: Thank you. He is very sweet, and she is very happy.

Phyllis: Ah, great. Something extra to celebrate tonight.

Victor: Is adam around?

Phyllis: I’ve not seen him, but mr. Bainbridge is in the lounge.

Victor: Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. He’s a new board member from syracuse, new york.

Phyllis: Great.

Nikki: Well, let’s go.

Victor: Let’s go.

[ Cellphone rings ]

Nikki: Oh, uh, go ahead, darling. I’ll be right there. It’s victoria.

Victor: Yep. Mr. Bainbridge. How are you?

Nikki: Are you on your way?

[ Gasps ] Oh, no. Oh, well, I’m so sorry. Well, if he’s resting, you could come on your own. We’d love to see you. I understand.

Phyllis: Wait, no ice? None? You need — well, you need about 30 bags. At the ice store. I don’t know where you get it. Somewhere, just get it. Seriously, these guys, they’re killing me. It’s an outside group that we hired. These are not my employees. They keep on screwing up. I’m gonna need some pampering after this is over.

Nick: Well, I’m your man.

Phyllis: Good. You are my man. You are my man — don’t forget it.

Nick: I haven’T. You look — bang. Wow.

Phyllis: [ Chuckles ] I do? Thank you. Even with, you know, my headset.

Nick: You know, I feel like you’re about to ask me if I want fries with, like, my cheeseburger, you know? It’s kind of a turn-on.

Phyllis: Really?

[ Laughs ] Hey, nikki! It’s nikki. It’s your mom.

Nikki: Hi.

Nick: Mother, you look incredible.

Nikki: Well, thank you. You look rather dapper yourself.

Phyllis: Isn’t he handsome?

Nikki: Of course.

Phyllis: Are you serious? Low on champagne, as well? You guys got to be kidding me.

Nikki: She’s very busy.

Nick: Yeah.

Nikki: I just spoke with victoria, and she and ashland will not be coming tonight.

Nick: Yeah, he had chemo today.

Nikki: And I feel for him, but I doubt they would have shown up no matter what. Victoria’s still frustrated with your father for investigating her fiancé. I assume that’s why you came over earlier — to talk about that?

Nick: Let’s not get into that right now.

Nikki: So much for reverse psychology.

Lily: Well, I really hope devon doesn’t feel weird about coming here after what happened last time. Our family has come so far since then.

Billy: Yeah.

Lily: Okay, clearly, you’re just gonna focus on victoria and ashland all night. Well, if that’s the case, please make it less obvious. Otherwise, victoria’s gonna get upset.

Nick: You don’t need to worry about that. Victoria’s not here, billy, so if she’s the only reason you showed up, then you don’t need to stay. Yeah, yeah, yeah

Billy: Oh, come on, nick, look at this place. There’s gonna be a lot of powerful people here, a lot of people that we need to say hi to. Plus, when phyllis throws a party, there’s always bound to be fireworks. And the good kind, the unexpected kind. That’s what I’m here for.

Lily: So, um, why isn’t victoria coming? Did she find out that victor is investigating ashland?

Billy: She did, and she’s not happy, but ashland had his second round of chemo today. That’s why they’re not here.

Lily: Oh, well, that’s really rough. I know the day of treatment is awful, but the day after was even worse, so he definitely needs to rest.

Billy: Of course, unless it’s a cover story.

Nick: It’s not. I ran into victoria at society and she was picking up soup for ashland.

Billy: Did you ask her about ashland’s widow?

Lily: Um, you know, hey, there’s nate and elena. Let’s go say hello.

Phyllis: Yeah, the ballroom is open now. You can let everyone know. Ohh.

[ Indistinct conversation ] Hey!

Jack: Wow! Place looks amazing. You look even better.

Phyllis: Ah, thank you, thank you. So did you get that picture from summer and kyle?

Jack: Yeah, I did.

Phyllis: [ Laughs ] So adorable. Harrison seems to be adjusting.

Jack: Yeah, he’s a cutie.

Phyllis: He is. You don’t sound very enthusiastic.

Jack: Oh, I —

Phyllis: Don’t worry about it. I get it, I get it. But listen, I love the pictures. I want her to keep sending them, but it’s like a dagger to my heart. I just want my daughter here.

Jack: Yeah, that big old house is so empty right now, I’m tempted to ask billy to bring johnny and katie over to run around and make noise.

Phyllis: Billy’s here with lily. Is there a problem?

Jack: I would just as soon he steer clear of adam altogether. He’s on the right track with lily and the kids and everything he’s doing at chanccomm. Why borrow trouble?

Phyllis: Yeah, well, a lot of his success at chanccomm has to do with his relationship with adam and victor.

Jack: Well, those successes are a double-edged sword. There’s so much pain and trauma in their history. Why would he get sucked back in to all that misery?

Elena: It is nice to have an excuse to get dressed up again.

Lily: What do you mean? Who needs an excuse? Let’s just go on a double date sometime. Yeah?

Billy: Yeah, I’m in.

Nate: Yeah, name the time and place. We’re there.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Elena: Ah! My patient is having post-op complications. I need to get back to the hospital.

Nate: Want me to come with you?

Elena: No, no, no, you stay here, enjoy. Hopefully it won’t be too complicated, and I’ll be back before the party’s over.

Billy: See you.

Elena: Excuse me.

Nick: Hey, dad.

Victor: Hi, son. Do me a favor. Keep an eye on billy boy abbott, okay? I don’t trust that guy.

Nick: Yeah, I talked to him earlier. It seems like he’s here just for the party and not to be a trouble-maker.

Victor: I assure you, he is not just here for the party. That guy is trouble, wherever he goes.

Nick: Alright, if it’ll make you feel better, I’ll keep an eye on him.

Victor: Please do.

Nikki: I assume by the look on your face that nicholas told you the news.

Victor: What news?

Nikki: Did adam tell you he would be bringing her?

Victor: Unh-unh.

Phyllis: Son of a bitch.

Jack: She said she was coming. She didn’t mention with whom.

Phyllis: Well, I’m kicking her out.

Jack: No, you can’T.

Phyllis: Why not? I’ve done it before.

Jack: She’s the date of the co-host. You have an event to run. Don’t get sidetracked.

Phyllis: Okay. They’re both so destructive, they’ll bring each other down. Karma’s a bitch.

Sally: Everyone’s staring.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] Good. It is a newman media party, so all the attention should be on the company’s employees.

Sally: Well, I think I’m gonna enjoy myself. Thank you, again, for inviting me. It’s gonna be fun.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] It is, indeed.

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Y&R Update Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Young & The Restless Update

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Recap written by Christine

Elena showed up at ChancComm to talk with Lily. Elena wanted the job, but… Lily interjected to try and convince Elena to accept. Lily promised that they’d work around Elena’s schedule. Elena actually thought they should change the format of AskMDNow. Right now, people had to go to the site to look up information. Elena wanted to emulate the model at the clinic, where they engaged with the community and they were proactive about reaching out to them. Lily asked how to translate that to an online setting. Elena said they’d do advertising outreach and focus on preventative care instead of just treating symptoms. “Elena, we are gonna do some great things together,” Lily stated, with a smile.

At the main house, Adam went over the agenda for the launch party with Victor. Victor objected the fact that he was scheduled to speak four times while Adam was only going to speak once. Adam knew people would expect to hear from Victor, but Victor felt that, as CEO, Adam needed to take a more public role. Adam agreed to do more speaking. Nikki showed Nick into the house. Nick was here to follow up on the conversation from earlier. Adam was finished, so he told Nick to go ahead, but Nick said it was a private matter. Adam understood and got up to leave. He thanked Nick for convincing Phyllis to let them have the launch party at The Grand Phoenix, even though two of her least favorite people would be hosting. Victor said they paid her a hell of a lot of money, and she’d also profit from selling out all those suites. Victor looked over the guest list and was unhappy to see that Billy was somehow on it. Adam said he invited Lily and Billy as a matter of professional courtesy. He figured that if he didn’t invite Billy, he’d show up anyway. Nikki said that if it was Adam’s goal to trick Billy into declining, it didn’t work, because he RSVP’d yes. Adam didn’t mind – Billy would have a few drinks, make an ass of himself and pout. Victor told Adam not to be so glib – this was an important evening, and Billy would love nothing more than to throw a wrench into it. Victor thought they should’ve squashed that company like a bug. Nick said doing that would’ve unfairly affected Lily, which could cause friction with Devon, and Victoria wouldn’t be happy either. “Who gives a damn?,” Victor asked. He didn’t understand why Victoria defended Billy after all he’d done to her. Nick noted that he was the father of her children. Nick added that he and Billy had found some common ground on certain issues. Adam and Nikki both had some separate things to do before the party, so they left.

Nick was there to talk about their investigation. Like Victor, Nick didn’t think they should share anything they uncovered with Billy. However, Nick wanted to keep up to date with Billy’s investigation, just in case Billy’s team found something. Victor didn’t want Nick to communicate with Billy at all. Nick pointed out that Billy’s team might be the one to find skeletons in Ashland’s closet, if said skeletons existed. He said that if they truly believed Victoria could be in trouble, they should use every resource they could. Nick promised that he wouldn’t share anything that Victor’s team uncovered with Billy. Victor noted, as Nick and Nikki had pointed out, there might not be any dirt to find on Ashland. He excused himself to get ready for the party. Later, after Nick was gone, Victor spoke with Abby on the phone. She couldn’t make it tonight. He understood she had to keep an eye on that beautiful boy. He was glad she, Mariah and the baby were healthy. Victor saw Nikki after she got ready for the party, and he admired her beauty.

The Grand Phoenix was decorated for the Newman Media launch party. Phyllis made some last minute arrangements for the event, and she said through her headset that they had the pickiest, most pain-in-the-ass people coming tonight. Billy showed up and told Phyllis he was there for a drink. She thought it was odd that he was getting a drink now when he’d be here at the party tonight. He found it odd that she was hosting the party, but she said she was getting paid, while he was here voluntarily. He joked that he was here for the oysters, but she knew he didn’t like oysters. She asked what he was up to.

Phyllis stated that Billy’s half-smile told her that she wouldn’t like what he was up to. “All you need to know is what you already know. We protect our own,” he replied. He stated that she went to the mat for Summer, and he was prepared to do the same for Johnny and Katie. She realized he was talking about Ashland and Victoria. He asked what Phyllis knew about Ashland. She said he was bossy, obnoxious and arrogant. She stated that he gave temporary custody of Harrison to Kyle and Summer. In a mocking tone, she added that everyone thought it was so selfish and generous, but she thought Ashland was definitely dark. Those weren’t great qualities for a stepdad. Billy said Victoria needed to know the facts before she married Ashland. Phyllis said Newman women loved men with dark streaks, which Billy should know, since Victoria was with him once. Phyllis told Billy that if he dug up something from Ashland’s past, it had to be something terrible, not a shady business deal, or Victoria wouldn’t care. Billy didn’t know about that. Phyllis predicted that if Billy found out Ashland stole from an orphanage, Victoria would say that it was a long time ago, and Ashland had changed. “Yeah, she’s got a big heart,” Billy replied, and Phyllis scoffed. Phyllis warned Billy that he’d get hurt if Victoria found out he did a background check on Ashland. He noted that she wasn’t the first to warn him about that.

Sally went to Crimson Lights. Jack was there, and she thanked him for stopping her from losing her cool with Phyllis. She appreciated him being a good influence on her. He was polite, but distant with her. She told him that she was working for Newman Media. He already knew. She saw the guest list, so she knew he’d be at the party. She just wanted him to know in advance that he’d be there too, so he wouldn’t be surprised to see her. “Just how fragile do you think I am?,” he asked. She just didn’t want him to think she was following him. He said the thought never occurred to him, and it wouldn’t have mattered if it did. She seemed thrown by his response. She said okay and walked away.

Sally came back and accused Jack of going out of his way to make her feel small and insignificant. She said he was deliberately hurtful, and that was beneath him. He asked if she was finished. She scoffed and said she was finished trying to play this game she couldn’t win. She was who she was, and she was proud of herself and what she accomplished. She had the tools and drive to make a success of herself. He said she always did, which was the shame of it. She was uninterested in him giving her lectures, pitying looks or brilliant advice. She snapped that she was making a fresh start with people who accepted her, and it felt really good. She no longer gave a damn what he thought of her. She stormed off to the patio. Sally noticed Jack leave. She called Adam and thanked him for the invitation to accompany him to the launch party. She said she’d love to be his date.

Victoria and Ashland were at home. He admitted he’d had a hard day, due to the chemo. She suggested they skip the launch party. He said Cyaxares was his baby before it became Newman Media, and he was still on the board. It would be bad form not to attend. He said Dr. Hastings gave him some vitamins, so he’d probably be able to stay on his feet for a couple hours. Victoria was sure Nate wouldn’t want him pushing himself to exhaustion. She suggested they skip the non-essential events so he would be ready for the most important one – their wedding. He promised he’d be ready for that. She didn’t want to go to the launch party anyway. Part of her really wanted to see Adam and Newman Media fall flat on their smug faces.

Ashland knew that Victoria and Adam’s history went deeper than Cyaxares, but he wondered how deep it went. She knew Ashland read Billy’s article on Adam, which should provide answers. Ashland conceded that Adam did some terrible things, but Victor was no saint, and Victoria seemed to have made her peace with him. Victoria said Victor was her dad – she’d idolized him since childhood, and she’d always seen the good in him. She didn’t think of Adam the same way she thought of Nick and Abby. She didn’t get to know Adam until they were adults, and by then he was… “Competition?,” Ashland asked. Victoria said no – this wasn’t about their rivalry – Adam was conniving and vicious. She saw the anguish he caused the people she loved. He assumed she was speaking of Delia. She said Delia was special, then she was gone, and Billy would never be the same. Ashland could understand why Billy relentlessly went after Adam and why he was so fiercely protective of his own children. Ashland assumed Billy wouldn’t let up on him, but he didn’t mind. He’d experienced worse. However, it bothered him that these articles Billy published on him would be online after he was gone. He hated to think Harrison would read these stories when Ashland wasn’t around to defend himself. “I’ll be happy to pass on anything you want me to to Harrison about your life, or your past,” Victoria offered. Ashland appreciated that. She noted that he’d already told him about the older woman who mentored him. Smiling, she asked if there were any other secrets she should know about.

“Secrets? It sounds so mysterious when you put it that way,” Ashland stated. Victoria recapped the story she’d been told – a woman took Ashland under her wing, she died, then he bought her two television stations. That was mysterious, in Victoria’s opinion. Ashland didn’t think it was a secret. The story had been around for so long. He was glad to answer any questions Victoria had about it. He suddenly grabbed his head and said he needed to rest. She said she’d go get him some chicken soup from Society – Sharon swore it got her through chemotherapy.

Victoria saw Nick having a beer at the Society bar, and she commented on him drinking alone in the afternoon. He said he needed a quiet place to think. She accepted his invitation to join him. She was sure he knew Victor was having Ashland investigated. It was a slap in the face, in her opinion, but Nick said it was coming from a place of love. Victoria assumed Nick wasn’t okay with this. Nick didn’t know. He’d told Phyllis to stay out of Summer’s business, then it turned out that her instincts about Sally and Tara were right. Victoria said that this was different – this was about Victor not trusting her judgment. Nick didn’t think that was true. He said Victor just wanted Victoria to be able to make an informed decision. She asked what dastardly deeds Victor uncovered. Nick admitted it wasn’t incriminating, but it was puzzling. He went on to tell the story of Ashland, the older lady and the two television stations. He added that nobody knew where twenty year old Ashland got the money to buy the stations. Victoria said Ashland already told her the entire story. Nick asked if Ashland mentioned where he got the money. Victoria didn’t think it mattered, unless he stole it.

Victoria received her order of chicken soup, and she and Nick talked about how hard the chemo was hitting Ashland. Nick thought that was rough, and Victoria said the last thing Ashland needed was his future father in law accusing him of God knows what. Nick mentioned that Victor hoped he didn’t find anything in Ashland’s past. Victor liked and respected Ashland. Victoria said she’d hate to see what disrespect looked like. “You already did. Billy – remember that,” Nick replied. Victoria didn’t think telling Ashland that Victor treated Billy worse would help. Victoria asked Nick to give their parents her regrets, because she wouldn’t be at the party. He asked if she’d like to send a message to their brother. When she scoffed, he pointed out that Adam saved her niece’s life. Victoria relented and said to tell Adam “Good job.” Nick knew that if Victor came to Victoria and said Ashland’s past was clean, she’d be relieved, and she might even thank him for his efforts. Victoria didn’t know about that, but she might forgive Victor by her wedding day. She told him to have fun at the party, then she left.

Later, Victoria came into the living room, and Ashland was asleep on the couch. She offered him another bowl of soup, which he turned down, and he thanked her for taking such good care of him. He was going to bed, and he suggested she go to the party. She didn’t want to go. He said that this would probably be a way for her to score points with her father, and she’d probably get under Adam’s skin as well. She said he made it sound tempting, but all she wanted to do was spend time with him. She asked if he was really tired, or if he was just saying that to get her out of the door. He had been tired, but he said she was right about the restorative power of the soup.

Nikki and Victor arrived at the hotel, and Phyllis made small talk with them. She congratulated them on the birth of the new grandchild. They said thanks, and Victor asked if Adam was around. Phyllis hadn’t seen him. Phyllis showed Victor continued to the lounge, where one of the board members was waiting, while Nikki took a call from Victoria. Nikki was disappointed Victoria wouldn’t be coming. Nick arrived and overheard Phyllis trying to deal with the incompetence of the people running the event. She ended the call and vented to Nick. She said that these people weren’t her employees – it was a group that she hired to handle the party. The group kept screwing up, and she’d need pampering after this. They started flirting, which she stopped when she saw Nikki walk over. Shortly afterward, Phyllis had to walk away because the party planners had messed up something else. Nikki told Nick that Victoria and Ashland weren’t coming. She doubted they would’ve come even if Ashland were feeling well, since Victoria was frustrated with Victor over the investigation. Nikki assumed that Nick went to the main house to talk about that. He saw Lily and Billy walk in and said they’d talk about that later.

Lily hoped Devon didn’t feel weird about coming here after what happened last time. Their family had come so far since then. Billy didn’t engage in the conversation Lily tried to start, leading her to assume that he was going to focus on Victoria and Ashland all night. Nick walked over and said Victoria wasn’t here, so if that was the only reason Billy showed up, he didn’t need to stay. Billy intended to stay because there were a lot of powerful people here that he needed to talk to, and Phyllis’s party always had fireworks. Lily asked if Victoria wasn’t coming because she found out Victor was investigating Ashland. Nick said Victoria did find out, and she wasn’t happy, but she skipped the party because Ashland had his second chemo session, and he didn’t feel well. Lily understood. Billy wondered if it was a cover story, and Nick stated that he saw Victoria picking up soup for Ashland. Billy was curious if Nick asked Victoria about Ashland and the widow. Lily pulled Billy away to talk with Nate and Elena.

Jack showed up and complimented the way Phyllis and the hotel looked. She tried to talk to him about some pictures Summer and Kyle sent of themselves and Harrison, but he didn’t seem to want to discuss it. She understood since those pictures were like a dagger to her heart. He said he was tempted to ask Billy to bring his kids over to visit, because the Abbott house felt so empty. She mentioned that Billy was here. Jack wished Billy would stay away from Adam. Things were going well for Billy in his personal and professional life, so why borrow trouble, Jack asked. Phyllis noted that a lot of Billy’s success at ChancComm was tied to his relationship with Adam and Victor. Jack said it was a double edged sword. He didn’t think they should get sucked into all that misery.

Elena was excited about getting dressed up, and she lamented that there weren’t more opportunities for that. Lily suggested that she, Billy, Elena and Nate all get dressed up for a double date sometime, and they all liked the idea. Elena got called to the hospital. Nate offered to go with her, but she told him to stay. She hoped she’d be back before the party was over.

Victor asked Nick to keep an eye on Billy. Nick already talked to him, and it sounded like he was just here for the party. Victor didn’t buy it. Nick agreed to keep an eye on Billy. Nick walked away, and Nikki joined Victor. She assumed, by the look on his face, that Nick told him the news. Victor didn’t know what Nikki meant. Nikki’s jaw dropped when Adam walked in with Sally on his arm.

All eyes turned toward Sally and Adam. “Son of a bitch,” Phyllis muttered. Jack said Sally told him she was coming, but she didn’t mention with whom. Phyllis decided to kick Sally out, but Jack said she couldn’t make the co-host’s date leave. He noted that Phyllis had an event to run, and he told her not to get side tracked. Phyllis predicted that Sally and Adam would bring each other down.

Sally noted that everyone was staring, and Adam said good – it was a Newman Media launch, so everyone should pay attention to the employees. Sally thanked Adam for the invitation and said it wsa going to be fun. Adam and Billy locked eyes from across the room, and Billy raised his glass. “It is, indeed,” Adam replied to Sally, and they clinked glasses.
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Y&R Best Lines Wednesday, September 1, 2021

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Phyllis: Hey. You here for a meeting?

Billy: No. No, just here to grab a drink.

Phyllis: Getting a drink now when you’re — you’re gonna be here tonight?

Billy: Yeah. Is that okay with you?

Phyllis: It’s okay with me. It’s just odd.

Billy: Odd? Odd like you hosting a party for Victor and Adam, two people you despise?

Phyllis: Well, I despise them, but see, I’m getting paid for tonight. You’re here voluntarily.

Billy: Yeah. Well, to be honest, it’s not voluntary. I love the oysters. Can’t get enough of them.

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Sally: Well, I will be attending the launch party tonight in my professional capacity, and I’ve seen the guest list, so I know that you will be there, too, so I just wanted to give you a heads up so you wouldn’t be surprised when you see me.

Jack: You thought somehow i would be traumatized seeing you at a party thrown by your new employer? Just how fragile do you think i am?

Sally: [ Scoffs ] It’s not that, I just didn’t want you to think that I had some ulterior motive being there, like I was following you.

Jack: Thought never occurred to me. And it wouldn’t have mattered if it did.

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Elena accepts Lily’s job offer to replace Nate as the face of Ask MD Now.

Ashland and Victoria decide not to go to the Newman Media launch party because Ashland still isn’t feeling well after his chemotherapy treatment. Ashland also uses his not feeling well as an excuse not to answer Victoria’s question about where he got the money to buy the two tv stations that once belonged to his mentor until her death.

Sally tells Jack she is tired of apologizing to people for her past and she is glad to work for a company that accepts her for who she is and is rooting for her.

Phyllis warns Billy that if he continues to investigate Ashland it will hurt his relationship with Victoria.

Adam shocks everyone at the Newman Media launch party by arriving with Sally as his date.

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Devon: Then mariah said she’s ready to push, and we knew the baby was coming. So thank god we got nate on the phone to coach us through everything. And then, before we knew it, we were holding this perfect little baby boy.

Amanda: [ Sighs ] Wow.

Devon: I told you this last night, though, and this morning, too.

Amanda: Yeah, I know, and I’m gonna keep asking you to tell me all about it because you are a hero.

Devon: Mm.

Amanda: Yeah. And now that mariah’s had the baby, you’re also —

Devon: No, don’t do that. Don’t say that. It’s not right. Abby is the baby’s mother and chance is the baby’s one and only father.

Mariah: No. No, no. Let me out.

[ Breathing heavily ] Bowie! Where — where’s the baby?

Abby: It’s okay, you’re just having a nightmare.

Mariah: Where is the baby?

Nick: So it was stitch the whole time. I cannot believe that.

Victor: [ Exhales sharply ] I can’t wrap my head around it, you know? Nice guy, always respected him. Something must have snapped in him.

Nick: Poor mariah.

Victor: And poor abby. She’s exhausted. Saw her last night, whew. She looked utterly just devastated. Thank god this is all put behind her now and she can raise her boy, you know?

[ Cellphone rings ] Excuse me. I need to get this. One sec.

Billy: Well, I guess that congratulations are in order to the new uncle.

Nick: And to you, billy, and to the rest of the abbott family. Just glad that it worked out for everyone.

Billy: Yeah. Jack filled me in. He talked to abby. Sounded like a pretty scary situation. We’re just glad mariah and the baby are okay.

Nick: Stitch better hope i never get my hands on him.

Billy: Yeah, it’s good you’re protective of abby. But right now it’s your other sister that needs help.

Lily: Hello. Uh, billy isn’t here.

Victoria: Oh, well, that’s okay. I have something that I want to ask you.

Lily: Sure, go ahead.

Victoria: Some of ashland’s colleagues from back in the day have been receiving some probing questions from reporters about the beginning of his career. It’s not really hard to guess who those reporters are working for.

Lily: Well, it can’t be surprising to you or ashland that there are news outlets like chanccomm that are interested in his history.

Victoria: Oh, yes, I get it. I mean, he is a public figure, even if there is no story there. But what’s surprising is you.

Lily: Sorry, me?

Victoria: You’ve been so strong and independent, so how can you now stand by and watch while billy uses your company for his own agenda?

Nate: Whoa, whoa. Are you okay? Hey, hey, hey, hey. Are you okay?

Ashland: [ Exhales ] Just — just give me a second.

Nate: Are you sure? Hey, hey, are you really okay?

Ashland: Yeah.

Nate: Look, look, I just want to help. Let — let me get you out of here. How do you think they make starburst taste so juicy?

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Lily: Billy and I run chanccomm as a partnership, much like we do in our personal lives, so, no, we don’t see eye-to-eye on everything, but i definitely do not let him impose his personal agenda on business decisions. But if there’s news, we go after it.

Victoria: I don’t see the news here. Ashland’s divorce — fair game. His illness — well, now that he’s made it public, fine. But now he has to worry about every disgruntled business associate with an axe to grind from the last 20 years. Why would you drag a sick and dying man through the mud? I understand billy’s motive. I’m sure he’s framing it that he needs to investigate ashland because he’s worried about his children, but it’s really about me, and we both know that.

Lily: I mean, clearly there’s no merit to your arguments, so, what, are you making this personal to get under my skin? ‘Cause a few minutes ago, you said that I was strong and independent, so which one is it?

Victoria: If you are gonna rationalize doing this, then you really have changed, lily, and not necessarily for the better.

Elena: Hey. Am I early? I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to interrupt.

Victoria: Oh, no, you’re not. It’s quite alright. I think I’ve made my point. Have a good day.

Elena: Is everything okay?

Lily: Oh, yeah, it’s fine. Um, thank you for coming by.

Elena: Yeah, I was curious to know what you wanted to talk about.

Lily: Well, I mean, I think it’s good news, so I’m really hoping that you’ll feel the same.

Nick: Billy, we’ve gone over this. I really think you need to stay out of victoria and ashland’s personal life.

Billy: Unless there was good reason.

Nick: Do you have good reason?

Billy: [ Sighs ] When he was first starting out, ashland, he was mentored by an older woman. When she suddenly passed away, he acquired the two news stations that her deceased husband left behind.

Nick: And this is important why?

Billy: Because ashland didn’t come from money. He was barely 20 years old. Then out of the blue, he’s got enough money to acquire two major entities? Come on, nick, there’s a story there.

Nick: Yeah, I’m not so sure.

Billy: Well, you don’t seem surprised by this.

Nick: What are you talking about?

Billy: Did you know this information already? Are you and your dad running a background check on ashland already?

Nick: Listen, we’ve already talked about this. I would need good reason to get involved in victoria’s personal life. So if you come up with one, let me know.

Billy: I’ll do that.

Nick: And if I were you, I’d get out of my dad’s chair.

Abby: Mariah, it’s okay, it’s okay. You were just having a nightmare.

Mariah: No, no, he’s not here. We have to find him. Where is he?

Abby: He’s fine. He’s in the nursery. He’s sleeping, and I can call a nurse. They can take you down to see him if you want.

Mariah: And you’re sure he’s safe?

Abby: Yeah. The nurses are watching over him. He’s a perfect angel.

Mariah: Okay. Okay, as long as he’s, um — he’s safe and he’s protected.

Abby: I’m so sorry that you’re having these nightmares.

Mariah: It’s fine, it’s just…being locked in that room was the real nightmare. Just four bare walls and no windows. That stupid dumbwaiter that stitch used to give me food and water, it’s like being in solitary confinement. I was all alone. Except for bowie. It was just the two of us. We were determined to get through it any way we could. I just don’t understand why.

Abby: It was all my fault. Darrell’s family uses gain flings now so their laundry

Mariah: I don’t understand. It can’t be your fault. You’re the one who rescued us.

Abby: I know, but I’m also the one who opened the door to ben.

Mariah: You had no reason to suspect him.

Abby: But I know him. I mean, I should’ve sensed that something was wrong. But I was just — I was so blinded. I was worried about you. I felt lost without chance, and then, god, here comes ben and he says all the right things, and I — I just should’ve known that those things came with an agenda.

Mariah: To be the hero because that’s the way that he wanted you to see him. I’m sorry, I still don’t understand.

Abby: His life had — had hit a low point. And he felt like this was his way out of the ditch, his way to get his life back on track and make me feel gratitude towards him.

Mariah: But that doesn’t mean that any of this is your fault. Stitch is the one who did this. He is the only one to blame. What he did was despicable, abby, and not just to me. It’s what he did to you and tessa and my mom and devon and everyone who loves this baby.

Amanda: I hear what you’re saying, and, yeah, you’re right, the baby is abby and chance’s, but it can’t be that cut and dry. Can it?

Devon: What do you mean?

Amanda: Devon, you have a biological connection to the baby. You helped deliver him, and I’ve listened to you closely as you’ve described that story. You feel something for him.

Devon: Of course. From the first moment I held him in my arms, I felt a connection to him. It was amazing, too. I tried to describe it to nate just yesterday, and I couldn’T. It’s just some things you can’t find the words for.

Amanda: You’re thinking about him right now, aren’t you?

Devon: I-I don’t stop thinking about him, really. I’ve never felt this before. It’s not about me, though. This is — you know, I’m just happy that this nightmare is over and that mariah is safe and that abby has her child.

Amanda: Yeah, thanks to you. Yeah, that was a risk, accusing somebody that abby trusted. It could’ve backfired, but you knew that something was wrong.

Devon: Why do you keep trying to give me all the credit for what happened?

Amanda: Because you deserve it.

Devon: I don’T. Just half of it, ’cause I had a lot of help.

Amanda: Yeah, well, you can be humble, but I am gonna be proud of you. Is that okay?

Devon: I guess so.

Amanda: Okay, good.

Devon: Mm-hmm.

Amanda: Well, I have to go, but what are you up to today?

Devon: Oh, I’m just gonna go to the hospital and check on abby and mariah and the baby, of course.

Amanda: Yeah? Make sure you give that little baby a kiss from me.

Devon: You know I will.

Lily: So, nate and I talked about his fancy new job as chief of surgery.

Elena: I know, isn’t it amazing?

Lily: Yeah.

Elena: I am so proud of him.

Lily: Yeah, no, it’s great for him, but it’s bad for us because now he has to give up his role at askmdnow.

Elena: Oh. He didn’t tell me. I guess there is a lot on his plate.

Lily: Exactly, so I was wondering how full is your plate these days?

Elena: [ Chuckles ] Where is this going?

Elena: Well, when nate and i chatted, I think he knew that he was leaving us in a tight spot, so he suggested a replacement, which is you.

Elena: [ Chuckles ] Wow. I don’t know what to say.

Lily: You can say yes.

Ashland: That’s fine, doctor. I could’ve gotten myself home. It wasn’t as bad as it looked.

Nate: Well, I spent a lot of time in med school learning that when a guy’s struggling to stir sugar into his coffee, something’s wrong.

Ashland: I mean, maybe I just got a little dizzy stirring the coffee.

Nate: I could tell you were in rough shape.

Ashland: Uh, doc, I would appreciate your discretion on this.

Nate: Of course. Victoria is a friend of mine. I’m always happy to help out. Look, I don’t want to press you too hard, and maybe you’d prefer to speak to someone else about this. I’m cool with that. I can even give you a referral, if you like, but in the meantime, these vitamin supplements, they’re good for energy. I’ve seen help out other patients deal with fatigue while undergoing chemo. Now, it’s just two a day — one in the morning and one at night. I’ll leave them right there for you.

Ashland: Thank you, sir. That’s very kind, but I know you’re the new big-shot at the hospital. You’re chief of surgery, right?

Nate: That’s right.

Ashland: Well, so I would imagine you have more important things to do than tucking me in for a post-chemo nap.

Nate: Uh, not right now. I’m off duty. And I wanted to get you out of there. I know a man of your stature likes to project strength, and I’m sure you didn’t want anyone seeing you struggle like that.

Ashland: That’s very thoughtful of you. Thank you.

Nate: But you need to remember that chemotherapy doesn’t care about appearances or how tough you are because chemo can be tougher.

Ashland: Dr. Hastings, I’m beginning to realize that. Hi. So you’re the scientist here.

Lily: I mean, nate’s idea was so great, I wish I thought about it, ’cause I think that you’re perfect for this. You know, you have this natural empathy about you that I think people can sense. And combine with your knowledge and professionalism, I think you could slide into this role without any issues.

Elena: I think I just need a minute. I’ve been working so much at the hospital that I haven’t had time to think about anything else, and like I told you, nate didn’t tell me anything about this, so I had no idea why I was meeting you today. I’m sorry, you probably didn’t need to hear all that. You probably just want a simple yes or no.

Lily: No, no, no, look, just think about it, alright? And know that the job is yours if you want it.

Nate: Well, let me know if those are effective for you. I can send over some more.

Ashland: That was very considerate. And I learned a long time ago that sometimes people’s perceptions are just as important as what I say or what I do. It’s been the key to my success. You project invincibility, people start to perceive you that way and you are invincible. You become powerful. It’s funny how it all fades so fast.

Nate: I, uh, injured my hand last year. Still can’t operate. My whole world was wrapped around me being a surgeon, and suddenly I can’t perform surgery.

Ashland: And you were able to get past it?

Nate: Took a while, but i learned I had to be honest with myself about my limitations. I had to learn how to ask for help when it was needed. It’s not a sign of weakness.

Ashland: You sound like victoria.

Nate: [ Chuckles ] I’m no oncologist, but I’ve seen enough cases that each round of chemo you go through can be different. There’s nothing to be gained by pretending you’re dealing with it better than you are and there’s no shame in admitting that this sucks.

Ashland: You know, you’re asking me to unlearn decades of behavior. That’s a big change.

Nate: Well, your life has changed. You need to recognize that and be honest with yourself about it. Being stoic may only prolong your agony. And your doctors might be able to make it a little better if you’re open with them.

Ashland: Noted.

Nate: Same goes for victoria. I personally understand the instinct to want to hide the worst of your situation from her, but don’T. She’s an ally. Let her help you.

Ashland: You were right, doctor. This sucks.

Abby: I just checked in at the nurses’ station and told them that you were awake.

Mariah: Great. I’m sure they’ll be in to poke and prod me more.

Abby: Also, word has gotten out about the baby being born. I talked to my mom and nina and jill, and actually the rest of the town knows, too, and they are all very excited to see you and to meet the baby.

Mariah: Wow. Uh, well, I’m anxious to see everybody, too, after being alone for so long, but maybe not all at once.

Abby: Don’t worry, it won’t turn into a stampede. I’ll make sure of it. Is there anything else you need?

Mariah: I am actually very hungry.

Abby: Well, good, because the nurses are bringing you a meal.

Mariah: Thank you. I will be happy to eat something different after all of those protein bars. I’ve had enough of those for my lifetime.

Abby: Those protein bars may have saved your life.

Mariah: I mean, I know they’re full of vitamins, but i wouldn’t go that far.

Abby: I’m not talking about the nutritional value. Those bars, it’s what twigged devon off. Stitch was telling this story about seeing a man at a convenience store buying a bunch of those bars, and, well, it just didn’t sit right with devon. Made him start asking questions.

Mariah: So, wait a second, were you guys worried when i first disappeared?

Abby: We didn’t know you were missing for a long time.

Mariah: How is that possible? I was gone for weeks. Where did you think I went?

Abby: When stitch took you, he took your phone and he started sending us text messages. He said that, well, you needed some time by yourself after a work trip for jabot.

Mariah: But I didn’t even have a business trip scheduled.

Abby: I know. Well, he texted my uncle jack, too, to cover for that.

Mariah: Abby, I would never leave town without saying goodbye to tessa.

Abby: I know, and I know how ridiculous it sounds right now. I was just trying to be considerate of your feelings. We all were. But tessa, she felt like something was off. She was the first one to feel that way.

Mariah: I’ll never forget you bursting through that door to rescue me for the rest of my life. I thought I was gonna have to do it all solo. Bowie was coming and there was no stopping him.

Abby: I’m sorry, I just, um — I have to ask. Bowie?

Mariah: Uh, yeah, I — I needed something to call him. You know, it was just the two of us in there and we had many, many deep conversations, and after a while, “little man” and “kiddo,” it just wasn’t working, and, um, bowie seemed to fit. I promise I wasn’t — I wasn’t trying to name him or anything like that. I just needed something to call him.

Abby: I didn’t think that. No, I just — I was curious. But, yeah, it makes sense that you would have all of those conversations with him when you were locked up, feeling alone.

Mariah: You know, I talked to him a lot about being brave and staying strong, and the one most important truth is that his mom already loved him so much.

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Nate: Hey. I’m sorry. I was held up a little bit. I didn’t want to leave until i was sure it was okay to go.

Elena: No, I get it, you had a patient. And not to worry, because any follow-up questions I guess he could just contact you via askmdnow. Oh, wait, no, they can’t, because you quit and recommended me to take your place.

Nate: Oh, okay. So lily took my advice and made you an offer.

Elena: I can’t believe you didn’t say anything about this.

Nate: And ruin the surprise? No way. How many times does someone powerful call you into a room and offer you a dream job? I wanted you to have the full experience.

Elena: I was completely caught off guard and I did not know how to react.

Nate: I’m sure you were great. So when do you start?

Elena: I haven’t said yes. I need more time to think about it.

Nate: Okay, that’s reasonable, but I hope you accept. You’re perfect for it. That’s why I was okay to walk away. I knew my replacement would be better than I was at it.

Elena: Well, that is my main reservation. I’m not as sure as you are that I’m the right person for the job. Yes, I have the expertise, but other than that, the whole thing is foreign to me.

Nate: You’d be a natural. Okay, look, you can practice on me. I’ll be the patient and you can diagnose me.

Elena: [ Scoffs ] You’re ridiculous.

Nate: Come on. Just give it a shot.

Elena: [ Sighs ] Fine.

Nate: [ Clears throat ]

Elena: So, what seems to be the problem, mr. Patient?

Nate: I have a pain.

Elena: Can you describe it?

Nate: It’s heavy, uh, like dead weight. It’s hard to carry.

Elena: Huh, and where is this pain?

Nate: Right here.

Elena: Oh, so it’s in your heart.

Nate: That’s the thing. As soon as I walked in here and I saw you, it vanished, just

[Snaps fingers] Like it was magic. What’s your diagnosis?

Elena: My diagnosis, dr. Hastings, is that you are a charmer.

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Mariah: The baby is so cute when he’s sleeping.

Abby: It just fills my heart to see him laying there. Hi. Is something wrong?

Mariah: Is this about stitch?

Sharon: It’s okay, you’re alright, but, yes, this conversation is about stitch.

Rey: Yeah, I just got off the phone with the authorities in iowa. Turns out after stitch made his quick escape from here yesterday, he went straight there.

Abby: To get max?

Rey: More than that. He stole a doctor’s id from the facility where max is being treated. He took his son in the middle of the night. No one saw that max was missing until this morning’s rounds.

Abby: Where’d they go?

Rey: I don’t know. The police there are still trying to pin down how much of a head start they got. But they could’ve gone in any direction.

Mariah: So how is any of this good news?

Sharon: Well, it’s a sign that stitch realizes he’s done something terribly wrong, and now he’s fleeing genoa city.

Rey: Yeah, he’s on the run with his son, maybe looking for a fresh start somewhere.

Mariah: But he could come back.

Rey: There is an apb out for him. His description has been sent to hospitals and clinics throughout the midwest. If they show up for treatment or medication, they’ll be apprehended.

Mariah: But if he doesn’t? Is he just gonna get away with this?

Rey: No, no, no, no, no, the gcpd is not giving up. Far from it. I’m gonna keep investigating. Trust me.

Abby: Poor max. I mean, if ben had just gotten the help that he needed, if he had someone to lean on, maybe he wouldn’t have concocted this plan to get in my good graces.

[ Sighs ] My gosh. And now everything is just gonna be worse for the both of them.

Mariah: Why do you care what happens to stitch at all?

Abby: It’s just a terrible situation. Yes, I’m angry, but it makes me a little sad, too.

Mariah: Well, I’m not sad at all. And I have anger for all of us. So thank you, guys, for the update. Please keep them coming because I want him behind bars where he belongs.

Victor: There’s something else I meant to discuss with you. We’re still trying to find out how ashland locke was able to buy those tv stations after the woman that supposedly mentored him passed away.

Nick: Have you given any thought to what mom said, you know, that even if something sketchy happened in ashland’s past, it doesn’t necessarily say anything about who he is now?

Victor: Well, that doesn’t make me stop investigating further, you know? Victoria may be angry about that, but I think it’ll be worth it if we find something serious that she needs to know about.

Nick: Well, it is possible that victoria may never even have to know that you were even doing any digging.

Victor: What do you mean?

Nick: Turns out there’s someone else who’s on the exact same trail when it comes to these tv stations.

Victor: Oh. Let me guess, billy boy abbott. Right?

Lily: Well, elena was completely surprised. She’ll give us an answer soon, but I have a good feeling about it.

Billy: Okay, cool. Well, hopefully she says yes. And when she does, it feels like it would be an easy transition.

Lily: Yeah, that’s what i told her.

Billy: Okay. What else is going on?

Lily: Well, I spoke with the accounting team about our budget for the next quarter, set up a conference call with the ad sale guys. Oh, another thing.

Billy: Okay?

Lily: Your ex came by to tell me that I’m a sellout who lets you do whatever you want around here.

Tessa: Hi.

Mariah: Hey.

Tessa: Did you get a good night’s sleep?

Mariah: Yeah, I did, until the nightmares.

Tessa: What were they about?

Mariah: Oh, it’s nothing specific. It was just a general feeling of dread. You know, it was dark, I was lost. Hope these bad dreams aren’t gonna be a regular thing.

Tessa: Hey, I’m gonna do everything I can to get you past all this. You know that, right?

Mariah: Yeah.

Tessa: You are back. You are safe. And you are loved.

Mariah: What is that?

Abby: It is the application for the birth certificate. Oh, kind of makes me feel emotional.

Tessa: Yeah, paperwork makes me cry, too.

Abby: First things first, parents’ name — I can do that one. Abby newman abbott chancellor and then phillip chancellor iv. Baby’s name.

Tessa: Oh, did you have one picked out already?

Abby: Well, I was up all night. I couldn’t sleep. I couldn’t come down from all the excitement, and I came up with a name. Dominic phillip newman abbott chancellor.

Tessa: It’s nice.

Mariah: It’s great, yeah.

Abby: Oh, there’s a “d” in there for devon and an “m” for mariah.

Mariah: The third letter.

Abby: I wanted to make sure that you guys were an everyday part of my son’s life.

Mariah: Wow.

Abby: And then phillip as the middle for chance, of course.

Tessa: Well, I love it and I’m sure chance will approve, too.

Mariah: Yeah.

Abby: Well, I am gonna go home and finish this. I am exhausted. You can take it from here?

Tessa: Oh, yeah, I got this. I am gonna stay here until mariah begs me to leave.

Abby: [ Laughs ]

Mariah: That is never gonna happen.

Abby: Oh! Just feels so official.

Mariah: Yeah, it does. Bye.

Mariah: Bye.

Tessa: Hey, you know, I am gonna ask one of the nurses if i can take you outside. You should see some sky or a tree. You’ve been locked inside a room for so long.

Mariah: You always know what I need. It was the only thing that kept me sane in there was thinking of you — you and bowie.

Tessa: Oh, bowie?

Mariah: Yeah, it’s the name that — that I called him, but abby just gave him a name. Actually, she gave him like five names or seven. I couldn’t really keep track.

[ Both laugh ] How abby is that? I’m gonna be the only person who knows him as bowie.

Tessa: And you can tell him someday. He’ll love it. It’ll be something that you two can connect on.

Mariah: [ Sniffles ]

Tessa: Hey. What is it?

Mariah: I just made him so many promises, you know? I promised to keep him safe and I —

Tessa: Hey, you did.

Mariah: I was with him morning, noon, and night. I had to protect him. I-I lived so he could get through this, and he was my reason for living, and now… tessa, I don’t know how to let go. I don’t know.

Devon: I was on my way to the hospital when you texted me.

Abby: Well, I have some news.

Devon: What’s the news?

Abby: I named the baby.

Devon: You did?

Abby: Mm-hmm.

Devon: What’s the name?

Abby: Dominic.

Devon: Dominic. Dominic — I like that.

Abby: You like it?

Devon: I like it a lot.

Abby: [ Laughs ]

Devon: Yeah.

Abby: Well, “d” for devon.

Devon: I noticed.

Abby: And there’s an “m” in there for mariah.

Devon: Aww.

Abby: I just — I wanted to pay tribute to the amazing contribution that you two made.

Devon: That’s — I’m beyond honored. And I know that she’s gonna feel the same way. That’s very special. Well, dominic is gonna be home where he belongs pretty soon.

Abby: Yeah.

Devon: And you’re gonna start this brand-new journey of your life. It’s gonna last forever.

Abby: Mm!

Devon: [ Laughs ]

Tessa: It’s only been a few hours since you were found. It’s only natural to be feeling some residual anxiety or feel like you’re not safe. But you are. And so is dominic. He’s gonna have a great life because of you. And abby and chance are gonna make sure of it. And you’re gonna be a part of his life, too.

Mariah: Thank you. It’s like I said, you always know what I need.

Victor: Did you tell billy abbott that we have an investigation of our own going on?

Nick: No. But he jumped right to that conclusion. Knowing you were on the same track, I, you know, held back, tried to seem non-committal. Once he told me that information about ashland’s past, we’ll see how good my poker face was.

Victor: Well, I’m glad you did that. By the way, keep your distance from him while this all sorts itself out, alright? Everything we find out stays within our family.

Nick: Of course.

Victor: I don’t want some outsider picking up information and using it against us.

Nick: Yeah. Listen, for what it’s worth, i really don’t think billy’s doing this for leverage.

Victor: I don’t care why he’s doing it. In this case, we circle the wagons, we protect ourselves. That’s the newman creed.

Billy: I am sorry that you had to deal with victoria, and i wish I was here to deflect her anger.

Lily: No, it’s fine. I can handle her. I presented a united front and covered my own reservations about you investigating ashland, which I still have my doubts as to why you’re even doing this.

Billy: I know you do, but I’ve explained that I think it’s important to make sure —

Lily: No, I know, I know that you’re partly doing this because of johnny and katie and you’re worried about ashland’s influence on them, and that’s fair. I get it. I’m just worried that in your quest to be right about locked, you might be doing irreparable harm to your relationship with the mother of your children.

Victoria: Hi. I, um — I got you a smoothie. I’m not exactly sure how it tastes, but it’s green so that must mean that it’s very healthy.

Ashland: Thank you.

Victoria: How did the chemo go?

Ashland: Oh, it was fine. It was not as bad as the first round.

Victoria: And you made it back here all on your own.

Ashland: That’s right. Before long, I’m gonna be up and around in no time.

Victoria: I’m very impressed. I’m gonna make myself some lunch. Do you want anything?

Ashland: Oh, no, thank you. You brought me this smoothie. I’m sure it’s gonna be delicious. Victoria.

Victoria: What?

Ashland: Honey, I am so sorry. I was just lying to you, and you deserve the truth. The treatment was brutal, and i thought I was going to collapse earlier. Dr. Hastings was kind enough to rescue me at the coffee house and bring me here.

Victoria: I’m so sorry. I should’ve gone with you. How are you feeling now?

Ashland: Well, for the first time, I have to admit…I might not be able to handle this.

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Y&R Update Tuesday, August 31 2021

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At the penthouse, Amanda smiled as Devon told her about helping deliver a perfect baby boy. He noted that he’d already told her this twice. She planned to keep asking him to tell her the story though, because she thought he was a hero. She alluded to him being a father, but he told her not to say that. He said Abby was the mother, and Chance was the only father. Amanda said the baby was Abby and Chance’s, but Devon had a biological connection, and it was clear that he felt something for the baby. Devon admitted he did feel an amazing connection that he couldn’t put into words. Amanda thought Devon was thinking about the baby right now. He said he didn’t stop thinking of him. He’d never felt this way before. He was just happy the nightmare was over, that Mariah was safe and Abby had her child. Amanda said it was thanks to Devon. He didn’t think he deserved all the credit. She said he could be humble, but she was going to be proud of him. She had to get going. He planned to go to the hospital and check on everyone, and she said to kiss the baby for her.

Mariah had a nightmare in the hospital, while Abby was at her side. Mariah woke up screaming Bowie, and she demanded to know where he was. Abby assured Mariah that the baby was safe in the nursery, and she said Mariah could go see him if she wanted. Mariah talked about her ordeal in solitary confinement. She’d been all alone, except for Bowie. Abby reacted when she heard the name Bowie. Mariah didn’t understand why this happened. Abby blamed herself for not sensing something was wrong with Ben. She said she was worried about Mariah and she was lost without Chance, then Ben came along saying all the right things. Abby said Ben’s life had hit a low point, and he thought this was a way to get things back on track and make Abby feel grateful to him. Mariah was adamant that Stitch was the only one to blame – he’d hurt her, Abby, Tessa, Devon, Sharon and everyone who loved the baby.

Abby let the nurses know that Mariah was awake. She added that everyone, including Nina and Jill, knew the baby was born, and they were all excited to see him and Mariah. Mariah wanted to see everyone too, after being alone for so long, but maybe not all at once. Mariah was hungry, and Abby said that the nurses were bringing a meal. Mariah was happy to have something new to eat after all those protein bars. Abby told Mariah how Ben’s story about protein bars made Devon suspicious, which was the key to unraveling the story and Mariah’s rescue. Mariah asked if everyone was worried when she first disappeared. Abby explained that Ben used Mariah’s phone to craft a cover story about a business trip and needing time alone. Mariah protested that she’d never leave town without saying goodbye to Tessa. Abby knew that, but they were all trying to be considerate of Mariah’s feelings. Abby added that Tessa was the first one who sensed something was off.

Mariah would never forget Abby bursting through the door to rescue her. She thought she’d have to deliver Bowie alone. “I’m sorry, I just, um, I have to ask. Bowie?,” Abby said. Mariah said she needed something to call the baby – it was just the two of them, and they had many deep conversations, and after a while, Little Man and Kiddo didn’t fit. She swore she wasn’t trying to name him. Abby understood that, and she said she didn’t think Mariah tried to name him. Mariah said she talked to the baby about being strong and brave and the one most important truth – that his mom already loved him so much.

Abby and Mariah went to see the baby, and when they got back Sharon and Rey were waiting from them. Ben went to Iowa, took Max from the facility without checking him out, then he stole one of the doctor’s ID’s and fled to parts unknown. The facility didn’t notice Max was missing until morning, so there was no telling how much of a head start Ben had. Mariah was scared Stitch would come back to Genoa City. Rey said there was an APB out for him, and his description had been sent to clinics and hospitals throughout the mid west. If they showed up anywhere for treatment, Ben would be arrested. Mariah was worried Ben would get away with it, and Rey assured her that the GCPD wasn’t giving up. Rey was going to keep investigating. Abby felt bad that Ben had gone down this path, and she said things were only going to get worse for him and Max. Mariah asked why Abby cared what happened to Stitch. Abby was angry, but she was also a little sad. Mariah wasn’t sad at all. She wanted Ben behind bars where he belonged.

When Mariah was alone, Tessa came by. Mariah confided about the nightmares, and Tessa comforted and reassured her. Abby walked in with the form for the birth certificate. She stayed up all night, and she came up with a name. Dominic Phillip Newman Abbott Chancellor. Dominic’s name had a “D” for Devon and an “M” for Mariah. Phillip, of course, for his father, Phillip Chancellor IV. An exhausted Abby decided to finish the rest of the form at home, and she left. Tessa decided to ask the nurse if she could take Mariah outside so she could see the sky after being inside for so long. Mariah said Tessa always knew what she needed. Mariah added that Tessa and Bowie kept her sane in there. Tessa questioned “Bowie.” Mariah said it was the name she called the baby, but Abby just gave him like seven names. They chuckled and agreed that the name was so Abby. Mariah turned somber and said she’d be the only one who knew the baby as Bowie. Tessa said that Mariah could tell the baby that some day. Mariah burst into tears. She’d made the baby so many promises, and he was her reason for living. She admitted she didn’t know how to let go. Tessa hugged Mariah. Tessa thought it was natural for Mariah to be feeling some residual anxiety, but she and Dominic were safe, and he’d have a great life because of Mariah. She said Abby and Chance would make sure of that. Tessa added that Mariah would be part of his life. Mariah reiterated that Tessa always knew what she needed. Mariah smiled, but it faded when Tessa looked away.

Abby invited Devon over to her place, and she told him the baby’s name and the significance of it. He liked the name Dominic, in general, and he felt honored by the tribute. He said Dominic would be home where he belonged soon, and Abby would start this journey that would last the rest of her life. They hugged.

Victor and Nick were at Society digesting the news that Stitch was the kidnapper. They felt for Mariah and Abby. Victor was glad that Abby could put this behind her and raise her boy. Victor stepped away to take a call. Billy arrived, and he and Nick congratulated each other on their new Newman-Abbott nephew. Billy was just glad Mariah and the baby were okay. “Stitch better hope I never get my hands on him,” Nick said. Billy thought it was good Nick was protective of Abby, but right now, it was his other sister who needed help. Nick thought Billy should stay out of Ashland and Victoria’s personal life. Billy implied he had a good reason to get involved. He explained that Ashland’s mentor, an older woman, suddenly died, and Ashland bought her TV stations. Ashland didn’t come from money, and he was barely twenty years old at the time, but he somehow had the money to buy two major entities. Billy noticed that Nick didn’t seem surprised, and he asked if Nick and Victor ran a background check on Ashland already. Nick said he needed good reason to get involved in Victoria’s personal life, and he said to let him know if one was found. “Now get out of my dad’s chair,” Nick said, so Billy left.

Victor returned to the table. His team was still trying to find out how Ashland was able to buy the TV stations. Nick repeated what Nikki said – even if something sketchy happened in the past, that didn’t necessarily say anything about what Ashland was like now. Victor still wanted to investigate. Victoria might be angry, but it’d be worth it if they found something serious. Nick said that Victoria might not ever have to know Victor did any digging. There was someone else on the exact same trail about the TV stations. Victor realized it was Billy. Victor asked if Nick told Billy that the Newmans were investigating. While Nick didn’t share that, Billy had jumped to that conclusion. Victor was glad Nick didn’t say anything. He asked Nick to keep his distance from Billy and keep anything uncovered in this investigation in the family. Nick said of course. Victor didn’t want an outsider picking up information and using it against them. Nick didn’t think Billy was doing this for leverage. Victor didn’t care about Billy’s motives. He stated that they’d circle the wagons and protect themselves – the Newman creed. Nick nodded.

Victoria went to ChancComm, and Lily said Billy wasn’t there. Victoria wanted to talk to Lily. She said some of Ashland’s associates were getting calls from reporters with probing questions about the beginning of Ashland’s career. Victoria didn’t think it was hard to figure out where those reporters worked. Lily didn’t think it should be surprising that there were news outlets like ChancComm that were interested in Ashland’s history. Victoria understood Ashland was a public figure, even if there was no story in how his career started. Victoria was surprised that a strong independent woman like Lily was standing by and watching Billy use the company for his own agenda. Lily said she and Billy ran the company as a partnership, just like they did their personal lives. She said she didn’t let him impose his personal agenda on business agendas, but if there was news, they went after it. Victoria didn’t think there was a story here. She understood writing stories on his divorce, and his illness, now that he’d made it public, but now he had to deal with every disgruntled business associate from the last twenty years. She asked why Lily would drag a sick and dying man through the rug. Victoria thought she understood Billy’s motive. She was sure he’d said it was about the kids, but that wasn’t true, in her opinion. “Clearly it’s about me, and we both know that,” Victoria said. Lily didn’t think Victoria’s argument had merit. She wondered if Victoria was making this personal to try and get under Lily’s skin. Victoria felt that if Lily was rationalizing this, it meant Lily had changed, and not necessarily for the better. Elena showed up for her meeting, so Victoria left.

Lily said Nate gave up his job at AskMDNow after his promotion. Elena didn’t know that, but she realized there was a lot on his plate. Lily said Nate suggested Elena as a replacement. Lily thought that Elena’s natural empathy and knowledge made her a great fit. Elena needed a minute to think about it, and Lily understood. After Elena left, Billy showed up. Lily filled Billy in about Elena. Afterward, she stated that his ex came by and called Lily a sellout who let him do whatever he wanted. Billy was sorry. He wished he’d been there to deflect Victoria’s anger. Lily said it was okay. She’d presented a united front and covered her own reservations about Billy investigating Ashland. She still had her doubts about why he was doing this. He started to explain himself again. She interjected that she knew he was concerned about his kids, but she was worried that in his quest to be right about Locke, he might irreparably harm the relationship with the mother of his children.

Ashland was at Crimson Lights. He became unsteady on his feet, and Nate rushed to his aid. Ashland said he was okay, but concerned, Nate wanted to help Ashland get home. Ashland nodded. Once they got there, Ashland said that things weren’t as bad as they looked. Nate said he could tell Ashland was in rough shape earlier. Ashland appreciated Nate’s discretion on this. Nate said of course – Victoria was a friend, and he was always happy to help. He suggested that Ashland might want to speak with another doctor about this, and he offered him a referral. Nate gave Ashland some vitamin supplements for energy that helped people going through chemo.

Ashland assumed the new chief of surgery had more important things to do than tuck him in for a post-chemo nap. Nate said he was off duty, and he’d wanted to get Ashland out of the coffeehouse. He knew Ashland liked to project strength, and he wouldn’t want to be seen in public like that. Ashland was thankful. Nate said that chemo didn’t care about how tough you were, because chemo could be tougher. Ashland was beginning to realize that. Ashland said that when you project invincibility, people begin to see you that way. It was funny how it all faded so fast. Nate said he injured his hand last year, and he still couldn’t operate. His world was wrapped up in being a surgeon, and suddenly he couldn’t perform surgery. He learned to be honest with himself about his limitations and how to ask for help when it was needed. It wasn’t a sign of weakness. Ashland thought Nate sounded like Victoria. Nate said there was nothing to be gained by pretending to have an easy time with chemo, and there was no shame in admitting it sucked. Ashland stated that he was being asked to unlearn decades of behavior. That was a big change. Nate felt that Ashland had to recognize that his life had changed. He said that the doctors might be able to make things a little better if Ashland was honest with them about the side effects. The same for Victoria. Nate understood the instinct to hide things, but he thought Ashland should let Victoria help him. “You were right, Doctor. This sucks,” Ashland said.

Victoria came home after Nate left. She brought Ashland a smoothie. He pretended that he was doing well after his chemo session, and when she assumed that he made it home on his own, he didn’t correct her. As she headed toward the kitchen, he called her back and admitted he was lying. He explained that the treatment was brutal, and he’d been afraid he was going to collapse. She was sorry, and she wished she’d gone to his appointment with him. He said Dr. Hastings brought him home. He admitted that he might not be able to handle this.

Nate and Elena met at Crimson Lights. He apologized for being late, explaining that he was held up a bit. She revealed that she knew he left AskMDNow and recommended her for the job. Smiling, she said she couldn’t believe he didn’t tell her. He said he didn’t want to ruin the surprise of her getting called in and offered a job on the spot. She hadn’t accepted the job yet. She wasn’t sure she was right for it. He said she’d be a natural, and even better at it than he was. He suggested they role play as doctor and patient. He said he had a pain in his heart that disappeared when he saw her. She diagnosed him as being a charmer.

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Ashland: Uh, doc, I would appreciate your discretion on this.

Nate: Of course. Victoria is a friend of mine. I’m always happy to help out. Look, I don’t want to press you too hard, and maybe you’d prefer to speak to someone else about this. I’m cool with that. I can even give you a referral, if you like, but in the meantime, these vitamin supplements, they’re good for energy. I’ve seen help out other patients deal with fatigue while undergoing chemo. Now, it’s just two a day — one in the morning and one at night. I’ll leave them right there for you.

Ashland: Thank you, sir. That’s very kind, but I know you’re the new big-shot at the hospital. You’re chief of surgery, right?

Nate: That’s right.

Ashland: Well, so I would imagine you have more important things to do than tucking me in for a post-chemo nap.

Nate: Uh, not right now. I’m off duty. And I wanted to get you out of there. I know a man of your stature likes to project strength, and I’m sure you didn’t want anyone seeing you struggle like that.

Ashland: That’s very thoughtful of you. Thank you.

Nate: But you need to remember that chemotherapy doesn’t care about appearances or how tough you are because chemo can be tougher.

Ashland: Dr. Hastings, I’m beginning to realize that.

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Nate: I, uh, injured my hand last year. Still can’t operate. My whole world was wrapped around me being a surgeon, and suddenly I can’t perform surgery.

Ashland: And you were able to get past it?

Nate: Took a while, but i learned I had to be honest with myself about my limitations. I had to learn how to ask for help when it was needed. It’s not a sign of weakness.

Ashland: You sound like Victoria.

Nate: [ Chuckles ] I’m no oncologist, but I’ve seen enough cases that each round of chemo you go through can be different. There’s nothing to be gained by pretending you’re dealing with it better than you are and there’s no shame in admitting that this sucks.

Ashland: You know, you’re asking me to unlearn decades of behavior. That’s a big change.

Nate: Well, your life has changed. You need to recognize that and be honest with yourself about it. Being stoic may only prolong your agony. And your doctors might be able to make it a little better if you’re open with them.

Ashland: Noted.

Nate: Same goes for Victoria. I personally understand the instinct to want to hide the worst of your situation from her, but don’t. She’s an ally. Let her help you.

Ashland: You were right, doctor. This sucks.


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Mariah has a nightmare and later tells Tessa she doesn’t know how to let go of the baby. Tessa promises Mariah that she will help her get through her traumatic ordeal and also help her let go of the baby. Abby also tells Devon and Mariah that the baby’s name is Dominic Phillip Newman Abbott Chancellor.

Victoria asks Lily to persuade Billy to stop investigating Ashland. Elena tells Lily that she wants some time to think about working for Ask MD Now.

Nate sees Ashland having a shortness of breath episode at Crimson Lights and takes him to Victoria’s place. Billy, Victor, and Nick continue to investigate Ashland and his connection to the rich older woman that was his mentor.

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Abby: Where are they taking him?

Mariah: Is he okay?

Devon: Can we see him again?

Nate: We’re sending him to the nursery so we can give him a bath and run some tests. Perfectly normal. Nothing to worry about.

Devon: But he looks healthy, right?

Nate: Has all his fingers and toes, scored high on the apgar test, lungs sound great.

Mariah: Is there anything else that I need to do?

Nate: Yes, and this is very important. Rest. You and the baby are safe, and you’re surrounded by people who love you. Now all you have to do is let us take care of you.

Devon: Listen, nate, I don’t even know what to say about today, man.

Abby: I do. Thank you.

Mariah: For everything.

Devon: Yeah.

Nate: No, you three did all the hard work. You brought a baby into this world under less than ideal circumstances. Congratulations to you all. I’ll be back shortly.

Devon: Thanks again, man.

Mariah: So crazy. I thought I was never getting out of that room. Some nameless, faceless monster snatched me up off the street. I was afraid that they were only keeping me alive until after the baby was born. After I gave birth to bowie, i wouldn’t be of use to them anymore, so…

Abby: Well, that sounds awful.

Mariah: So, you’re telling me it was stitch. All along, he was the one who was keeping me prisoner?

Devon: That’s — that’s what it’s looking like.

Mariah: Why would he do that?

Rey: And if anything looks promising, send it my way. I want to be the first to know. Thanks.

Victor: Um…

Rey: He was there. Stitch was right there at the house where he was holding mariah, minutes before I got there. But he took off, and now there’s no sign of him.

Chloe: Do you know what time it is?

Sally: Why does that feel like a trick question?

Chloe: [ Laughs ] It is time for you to officially meet my friend and business partner, chelsea lawson.

Chelsea: Hello!

Chloe: Hey, you. I have someone here I want you to meet.

Sally: Chelsea! I’m sally spectra. I — [ Sighs ] This is such a pleasure. I just want you to know how excited I am to be working for you and chloe. I have followed the evolution of your lines for years. Chelsea by jabot was a revelation. The line that you did for forrester really, really set the bar, and then the chelsea 2.0 line, I mean, there was a certain whimsy to it, yet it was grounded and sophisticated. I… I just consider it an honor to be working with you.

Chelsea: And I would consider it a miracle if you came up for air.

[ Chuckles ] Uh, look, I haven’t even decided if I’m taking the position yet, so…

Sally: Oh. But I —

Chloe: Sorry. Wait, wait a minute. Um, we talked about this. You are the reason why i accepted adam’s offer at newman. You and I were going to work together again when you came back. I mean, did you think that i just accepted the job just to torture adam?

Chloe: Listen, chloe, i appreciate all the hard work you’ve put into the platform, but at this point, I can’t really commit.

Nick: Hey.

Phyllis: Hey. Ah, I’m so bummed out that i missed your text about takeout.

Nick: It’s a damn shame. I had to eat it all myself.

Phyllis: You ordered all my things. Oh, I’m sorry I was tied up.

Nick: That’s alright. Yeah, um, sally actually made a point of telling me that. She said you were with jack.

Phyllis: Sally — I mean, i thought I got rid of her when i booted her out of this hotel. She continues to antagonize me.

Nick: Oh, I know what she’s up to. She’s upset that you uncovered her plan to drive summer away, and she’s trying to get back at you.

Phyllis: By trying to make you jealous of my friendship with jack, which is ridiculous.

Nick: I do have a question, though.

Phyllis: Yeah, what is it?

Nick: Just forget about sally’s agenda and be honest.

Phyllis: I’m always honest with you.

Nick: I know. If I wasn’t in the picture, would you be tempted to get back together with jack? Hi. So you’re the scientist here.

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Phyllis: I mean, I usually like your games. I mean, I excel at them, but this game is hypothetical. It’s weird. I don’t want to answer that. Why are you asking me that? You know that sally is jerking your chain.

Nick: It’s got nothing to do with her. Just trying to have an honest conversation.

Phyllis: Well, I’m being honest. But why a conversation like this, with this hypothetical question? I mean, you are in the picture. And I love you. So I don’t understand where this is coming from. It’s like me asking you, “hey, if I wasn’t in the picture, could you see yourself with sharon?” Could you? No, I’m just kidding.

[ Laughs ] I mean, it’s pointless. Come on.

Nick: I’m just curious. Can you just humor me?

Phyllis: Jack is my friend. We share a bond, and that’s it. Okay? You’re not threatened by him, are you?

Nick: Of course not. I’m extremely confident in our relationship.

Phyllis: Good, because I am a one-man woman, and you are the man for me.

[ Video call ringing ]

Adam: [ Sighs ] Chelsea.

Chelsea: Hey. How’s everything going?

Adam: It’s busy. Is your mother doing better?

Chelsea: She’s on the mend. Is connor doing okay now that camp is over?

Adam: He’s enjoying the rest of his summer, and he’s actually looking forward to going back to school. I think he’s found some comfort in a normal routine.

Chelsea: Well, thank you for maintaining structure for him while I got the help I needed and found my footing.

Adam: Well, he loves you. He needs you in his life, chelsea. I want that for him. And for you.

Chelsea: You sound like you mean it.

Adam: Because I do.

Chelsea: Hey, listen, so there’s another reason for my call. I just spoke to chloe about this woman that she hired, sally spectra. I just had a video chat with her.

Adam: Uh-huh. So what do you think?

Chelsea: I’m not so sure about her.

Adam: Why not?

Chelsea: Have you seen her résumé? Have you looked into her track record?

Adam: I’ve heard a thing or two.

Chelsea: She created her own company, then goes to work at forrester, then abruptly leaves la for genoa city. She apparently burned a bunch of bridges because she was quick to take the job as lauren’s assistant and then somehow gets herself promoted to head of jcv. And then it only took lauren, what, two minutes to see right through her and fire her?

Adam: Well, I think newman media is a better fit.

Chelsea: Okay, I understand that chloe saw something in her worth taking a chance on, and i understand being in the position to need that, but I talked to that girl for less than a minute and I could tell that she was a master manipulator with blind ambition with a total lack of scruples.

Adam: And you got all of that from one conversation?

Chelsea: I know you’ve given chloe free rein to run the fashion platform, but this sally deserves a second look.

Adam: You have nothing to worry about. Chloe’s in charge of the division, but believe, I have my eye on everything.

Mariah: Stitch, the doctor, he ignored me while I was screaming for help? He made me terrified that I was gonna die all while trying not to upset the child that I was carrying.

Abby: Well, apparently, he thought that if he abducted you, then he could rescue you and he would be a hero in my eyes.

Mariah: I went into labor all alone. I was terrified that I was gonna have to bring bowie into this world all by myself. I want him locked up forever for what he did to me and what could’ve happened to bowie. Please tell me that he’s not gonna get away with this.

Devon: Mariah, the police are on top of it, so he’s gonna get found.

Elena: Hey, everyone. So only two visitors are allowed at a time right now, and there are two people anxiously waiting to see mariah, so I’m gonna have to ask you to step out.

Devon: Oh, yeah.

Abby: We’ll be right back.

Tessa: Oh, my god.

Sharon: Sweetheart.

Tessa: I knew you’d come back to me.

Sharon: Oh, goodness. Thank god. You have idea…

Tessa: Oh, I missed you.

Mariah: I missed you more, i promise.

Sharon: I’m just glad that you’re back with us, safe.

Mariah: Me, too, mom. I was socared. Now, we all know progressive offers 24/7 protection,

Nick: I’m sorry. I’m sorry. That’s not what I meant. I did not mean to make you uncomfortable.

Phyllis: Okay, thanks. That makes me think of victoria, though. You know, how difficult it must be for her to be in love with somebody who doesn’t have a lot of time. It helps that he’s a millionaire. But she’d probably want to savor every moment, don’t you think? And then there’s the interference from helpful relatives.

Nick: I wish I could leave it alone, you know? I wish I could trust victoria’s instincts when it comes to ashland, but I can’t shake this feeling that he can’t be trusted. I mean, why does this wedding have to happen so fast? It doesn’t make sense. There’s got to be more to the story.

Phyllis: I understand, but if she’s happy, just let her be happy.

Nick: I wish I felt that way for all the reasons you said. I do. You know, when you find love, you got to grab onto it.

Phyllis: I know you’re worried about your sister, and i think that’s beautiful. And I’m the last person to judge you for running interference after what I did, so I’m not gonna argue with you, okay?

Nick: [ Laughs ]

[ Cellphone rings ] Oh, it’s my dad. Hey, dad.

Victor: Hi, my boy. I just wanted you to know that you’re an uncle once again. Abby is a mother.

Nick: Great. That’s awesome. What about mariah?

Victor: Mariah and the baby are resting comfortably at memorial, alright? You know, they’ve all been through an enormous ordeal, as you know.

Nick: Alright, well, I want to see them.

Victor: I would hold off with that. Let them rest a little. I’ll fill you in on the details.

Nick: Yeah, yeah, cool. Well, thanks for calling, and congratulations, grandpa.

Victor: [ Laughs ] Talk to you later.

Phyllis: Good news?

Nick: The best.

Nate: Hey, cuz. You good?

Devon: Hey. Yeah, yeah, I am good. Really good. I was just thinking about how happy I am that you answered the phone when I called you.

[ Both laugh ]

Nate: Oh, man, I can — I can only imagine the voicemail you would have left me.

Devon: Oh, dude, I wouldn’t have known what to do.

Nate: Well, definitely a call I’m glad I didn’t miss.

Devon: Yeah, me too. And I just — I want to tell you again how grateful I am that you were there for us and helped us out and just how calm and professional you were through that whole thing, ’cause it was — it’s a lot. It’s really something, man, seeing a new life come into the world like that. Like, even though I was focused on helping mariah and making sure the baby was okay, I could still register that there was a miracle happening.

Nate: Yeah.

Devon: You know?

Nate: Does something to you.

Devon: It was crazy. Then to get hold him in my arms until he stopped crying, I felt that connection instantly with him. And just staring into his big eyes. Just sitting here, it’s got me reliving the whole thing. I mean, thinking about all sorts of — thinking about my time with hilary, everything we shared. I’m probably not making sense. I’m all over the place.

Nate: No, no, no. That baby is carrying a part of you. And you helped bring him into this world. I think you’re making perfect sense.

Sharon: I know how awful this must have been for you, and I was so scared for you. We all were. But you were my brave girl and you got yourself and the baby through this. You know what? We can talk about all this later. I’m gonna give you two some private time.

Tessa: You okay?

Mariah: Yeah, I am now.

Tessa: I love you so much.

Mariah: Oh. I felt you there with me, you know?

Tessa: I felt you, too. I said so many prayers and made promises. Just please let me see her face again, and I’ll spend the rest of my life looking at that beautiful face. And now you’re here. And I’m never gonna let you go again. Is now a good time for a flare-up?

Abby: Dad.

Victor: Hi, sweetheart.

Abby: I thought you left.

Victor: No, I went shopping.

Abby: For me?

Victor: Have a seat.

Abby: [ Chuckles ]

Victor: No, not for you. For my grandson. But I’m sure he wouldn’t mind if you opened it.

Abby: Aww.

Victor: You know, it so reminds me of the one that you played with when you were a toddler.

Abby: Oodles. Yeah, I remember him.

[ Both laugh ]

Victor: I hope your son will love stuffed animals as much as you do.

Abby: Thank you. And thank you for bringing in your investigators.

Victor: I’d do anything for you.

Abby: I know that feeling now because I have a baby of my own.

Victor: I’m so happy for you. Now, I know you’re gonna have to, you know, be concerned with mariah and the baby and visit them and take care of them, and, um… but I am so looking forward to my first visit. Okay?

Abby: So am I.

Victor: You take care, alright?

Abby: Alright.

Victor: And get some rest, you know.

Abby: I will. I love you, dad.

Victor: I adore you. And remember, first visit better come soon.

Abby: Soon.

Devon: Mr. Newman.

Abby: [ Sighs, chuckles ] Did we really just do that?

Devon: I think we really did just do that, yeah. I think so. I know, it’s all still sinking in. It’s probably gonna make sense to us in like 10 years when we look back on everything. Or it never will.

Abby: No.

Devon: Yeah.

[ Chuckles ] No. All I know is that you said you wanted a family, and then we all came together and we made that perfect little boy. And we got to witness him being born. Doesn’t get much better than that, you know? I’m just so incredibly thankful that things didn’t turn out worse, ’cause it could’ve.

Abby: I know, I was just thinking the same thing. Because of stitch, our innocent little baby might not have been able to come into this world. You know, you didn’t just help create him, you saved his life, because you listened to your instincts. I mean, me, I was too bowled over by ben’s kindness to see what was going on until it was almost too late.

Devon: Don’t do that. You don’t need to start blaming yourself, abby. There’s no one would have been able to predict that stitch would do something that damn crazy. Nobody. He’s always been a trustworthy guy and a good guy. I wouldn’t even let myself believe it at first.

Abby: But you — you sensed that something was off and you had the courage to act on your suspicions.

Devon: The two of you were married, and he definitely played a lot on that, so you don’t have anything to feel guilty about. Hell, you’re the one that came through and found mariah. Between you doing that and nate coaching us through everything, that baby is okay and safe because of what we all did together.

Elena: I can’t remember the last time I’ve seen you smile this much.

Nate: [ Sighs ] Coaching my cousin through childbirth was not the way i expected this day to go.

Elena: But it was a very special surprise, wasn’t it?

Nate: I think this experience had a profound effect on devon. You know, not just witnessing a newborn making his way into this world, but, uh…a baby he’s connected to, you know, that’s carrying a part of him. I think it him in ways he wasn’t expecting.

Elena: Because of the baby he lost with hilary.

Nate: Devon’s already got a bond with this child. Something deep, meaningful.

Elena: I am so happy for devon.

Nate: Hey, I got to tell you, though, this kid is lucky to have devon in his life right from the start.

[ Both laugh ]

Elena: Definitely.

Nate: Oh, man. There is so many ways this could’ve gone wrong, given the circumstances. But I am thoroughly impressed. They all kept their heads. They did it.

Elena: Yeah, with your help.

Nate: I’m not sure how much i helped.

Elena: What? You stayed calm and you shared your knowledge and you gave everyone the confidence they needed. I am so grateful that it all turned out okay and so happy for everyone involved. And I couldn’t be prouder of you.

Sally: Phyllis, wow, someone really ought to put a bell around your neck.

Phyllis: I’d like to put something around your neck.

Sally: Oh. Can you say that a little louder? Maybe someone can record you, and then I can actually use it as —

Phyllis: I have one message for you — you stay away from my man.

Sally: Wow. Insecurity, it’s astonishing.

Phyllis: That is your first and final warning.

Sally: What on earth set you off? I mean, I actually barely even remember the last time that i saw h– oh, no. No, no, no, I actually do remember. Nick was planning a romantic surprise for the two of you, but you were too busy fawning all over jack, so eager to claim your place in his life.

Phyllis: Okay, you don’t know what you’re talking about. Jack and I are —

Sally: In the past. Yeah, I agree, and it would probably be healthier for the two of you if you learned to move on ’cause, otherwise, just seems inappropriate.

Phyllis: Wait, you’re telling me something’s inappropriate?

Sally: You couldn’t stand how much jack was into me, that i actually made him happy.

Phyllis: You keep coming at me like some delusional plan of retaliation, and that’s not a good idea, I am telling you. Haven’t you had enough? Isn’t this over for you?

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Phyllis: Wow. You are really full of yourself, aren’t you?

Sally: I have a right to be, ’cause despite all your attempts to ruin my life, I actually landed on my feet.

Phyllis: Oh, sally, come on. Chloe threw you a bone. And adam, he likes working with the town pariah. You’re delusional, completely delusional. Oh, chloe is smart and tough. Obviously, she doesn’t mind dealing with a two-faced opportunist.

Sally: Yeah, we have that in common.

Phyllis: Yeah, and once you do something completely underhanded — and you will — you will be cut off.

Sally: You keep telling yourself that if it makes you feel better, but the truth is, chloe actually knows how valuable I am and she’s not too much of a hypocrite to give me an opportunity to make a name for myself on a fashion platform that just so happens to be a part of a powerhouse media company, so, yes, it’s a fantastic opportunity. And just so you know, adam and I, we’ve got no issues. We actually really get each other.

Phyllis: Oh.

[ Laughs ]

Sally: What?

Phyllis: You and adam “get each other.” Oh, wow. This is great. I’m — I’m actually envisioning this whole thing playing out. Wow. You know the best part of it is when karma comes knocking at your door and takes you out.

Sally: It’s gonna be so much fun proving you wrong.

Phyllis: Yeah, it’s gonna be a lot of fun, that’s for sure. You know what? You go ahead and you do your thing with adam. Be besties with adam, it’s great. But…I’m telling you, okay? Get out of my orbit. Get out of my life. I don’t want to hear my name mentioned by you, or your stay in this town will come to a very abrupt end. Do you get that?

Tessa: [ Humming ]

Sharon: Hey, how’s our girl?

Tessa: She’s still pretty anxious, but at least she’s able to let go and get some rest that she really needs.

Sharon: Every minute she was away from us must have been a nightmare for her.

Tessa: I just wish I could make it all go away.

Sharon: You know what? We’re gonna do our best and we’re gonna help her get through this.

Tessa: Um, will you sit with her for a little while? I just have to run home and grab some things for her, and I — I don’t want her waking up alone.

Sharon: Of course.

Tessa: We’ll take shifts. I’ll see you soon.

Sharon: Okay.

Devon: Hey, tessa.

Tessa: I want to say thank you for finding mariah and bringing her home to me.

Devon: Tessa, you know you don’t have to thank us for that. You know how much we love her.

Tessa: I’m just really grateful that mariah has so many people that care about her. Um, okay. I’m going to go home and grab some things for her, but before I go, do you happen to know where the chapel is?

Devon: I think it’s on the third floor. Why?

Tessa: Well, sharon and i prayed really hard for mariah to come home, so I think it’s time for me to say thanks.

Devon: See ya.

Nick: Hey, have you heard?

Adam: Hmm?

Nick: We got a new nephew. Newest addition to the newman family and the abbotts and the chancellors.

Adam: Ah. Yeah, pedigree like that, kid’s got his work cut out for him.

Nick: Yeah, christian’s gonna be so fired up when he hears he’s got a new little cousin to show the ropes to.

Adam: Um, speaking of our ever-growing family, victoria and locke?

Nick: Yeah. An october wedding.

Adam: What’s your take?

Nick: You know, vick seems like she’s in love, and from all appearances, it seems like ashland is, too.

Adam: Come on, you’re being vague because you’re too polite to say that you are less than thrilled.

Nick: Vick seems happy. That’s all I care about. And they don’t know how much time they have left together, so I guess they should make it official, right?

Adam: Unless there’s a reason why they shouldn’T. I mean, how much do we really know about ashland locke?

Nick: Man, I have been asking myself that over and over again.

Adam: Mm.

Sally: Nick, good to run into you again. Hi, boss.

Nick: Got to go. See ya.

Adam: Yep. You know, I get the feeling he does not care for you.

Sally: Yeah, he’s still miffed about the whole summer thing, but don’t worry, I will turn things around. I love a challenge. In fact, adam, you have inspired me.

Adam: I don’t know if I’ve ever heard my name and the word “inspired” in the same sentence.

Sally: Well, you told me that instead of wasting my energy on putting phyllis in her place that I should focus on making a name for myself.

Adam: Oh, no. What have I unleashed?

Sally: Be afraid. Be very afraid.

Adam: So, are you gonna tell me what your plan is?

Sally: We’ll see.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] As someone who resembles someone else…

Abby: So, I was thinking that since mariah can only have two visitors right now, and sharon’s in there, that maybe…

Devon: [ Chuckles ] What are you waiting for, mama? Get in there. Go ahead. I was actually gonna — gonna give lily a call ’cause she has no idea what’s happened.

Abby: Oh, she’s gonna be shocked.

Devon: Oh, yeah, she is. She’s gonna want to come and visit the little guy. God. I wish that — I wish neil was here to meet him, you know?

Abby: Well, I have no doubt that neil is here with us right now, and he is smiling on our perfect little boy.

Devon: Yeah.

Adam: Come on, you have to give me a hint on what I have inspired you to do to make a name for yourself.

Sally: It is something that will be good for the fashion platform and newman media.

Adam: Well, I hope that means you have officially abandoned the idea of seeking revenge on phyllis.

Chloe: We have too much to achieve to waste time on personal vendettas.

Adam: That’s exactly what i told her. Especially since tomorrow is the official, very public launch of newman media and we need to be ready to hit the ground running.

Chloe: We are more than ready.

Adam: Good. Uh, I’m heading back to the office, so I’ll see you in the morning. I suggest you come in early.

Chloe: Why on earth would you tell him that you are thinking about going after phyllis?

Sally: It’s fine. I agreed with him that it would be a waste of time, and i promised him that I would channel all my energy into newman because I appreciate what a wonderful and rare opportunity this is, and I’m not gonna blow it. But I do get the feeling that chelsea may not be on board with me being a part of this.

Chloe: No, she is. She just… it takes her a while to get used to people, but trust me, she will come around once she sees how talented you are.

Sally: But she said that she may not even want to join us.

Chloe: She will. But there has been a lot of upheaval in her life lately. You know how it is. But I am not gonna let her say anything but yes to working with us.

Abby: Well, chance, you are a dad. Just like you always wanted. And I have no way of letting you know. It breaks my heart. I just wish you were here to meet your son.

[ Sighs ]

[ Door opens ] Hi.

Elena: Hi. Guess who’s ready for his feeding.

Abby: Oh. Well, you don’t work in pediatrics. This is outside your hospital duties.

Elena: I know. I volunteered to help with this little guy. I was so excited, I couldn’t stay away. Though he is very hungry.

Abby: Oh. Well, um, mariah and I, we had all these birth plans, but then everything went out the window when things went haywire.

Elena: What was your feeding plan?

Abby: Mariah was gonna pump, but, um, if he’s hungry, then we should supplement with formula for now.

Elena: I came prepared. First…here is your son. There we go.

Abby: Hi. Ohh. You remember me?

[ Chuckles ] Isn’t he the most amazing baby in the world?

Elena: Here. Enjoy. The first feeding only happens once.

Abby: [ Sighs ] My plaque psoriasis…

Chloe: Hey, gorgeous. Look, I know you have a lot going on, but it’s time for you to make some decisions. It’s time for you to reclaim your life.

Chelsea: I’ve got reservations about working with sally.

Chloe: Fine. Come home, spend some time with her, see if you think that she is a good fit, but don’t talk like you’re not gonna take the job because then you don’t get an opinion.

Chelsea: I’ve heard things about her.

Chloe: Well, she has heard some things about us, too, but I’m telling you, she is talented and she is motivated and hungry.

Chelsea: [ Sighs ] I don’t know. I need to think about it.

Chloe: Chelsea, time is running out. Life is moving on, and you have to make the decision if you are going to move on, too. Newman media is launching tomorrow. Come home. Work with me, like we planned. We can only hold onto this position for so long. I’ve got sally here. I’m just afraid that if you don’t join us soon, we’re gonna be forced to move on without you.

Sally: Knock knock.

Adam: I think you’re supposed to say that before you come in.

Sally: Huh, never really been one for tradition.

Adam: Hmm. Surprised to see you here so late.

Sally: Well, I took a break from plotting phyllis’ downfall to do some actual work. I didn’t realize the newman media launch party was tomorrow night until you mentioned it, so I thought i should have something to show you.

Adam: You do realize that i leave all the fashion decisions up to chloe.

Sally: Yeah, but maybe I want your opinion. Maybe I just want to show you this because it’s perfect for the launch.

Adam: [ Sighs ] It’s good. It’s good. You really are talented, sally spectra.

Sally: Wow, don’t sound so surprised.

Adam: No, we will definitely use this. So, now that I’ve complimented your work, are you going to tell me what you plan to do to make a name for yourself?

Sally: Not ready to share that just yet, but keep the word “spectacular” in the back of your head.

Adam: I’m determined to get this out of you. So I was thinking that you might like to accompany me to the party to celebrate the official launch of newman media tomorrow. Do you have any interest?

Sally: We’ll see.

Abby: You are the bravest baby in the world. Absolute perfection. Look at your little eyes. It’s like you know all the secrets of the universe. I have never loved anyone as much as I love you. I have waited my entire life for you. And I have so much to tell you, but I know you’ve had a very busy day, so I’ll let you rest now. Mommy’s here. Mommy’s got you.

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Y&R Update Monday, August 30 2021

Young & The Restless Update

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Recap written by Christine

Abby, Mariah and Devon were all apprehensive when the hospital staff took the baby. Nate explained that he was going to the nursery for a bath and tests, but so far, he seemed healthy. Mariah asked if there was anything she needed to do. Nate urged Mariah to rest. They were all grateful to Nate, but he said the three of them did all the hard work, and he congratulated them and left. Mariah confided how it felt to be snatched off the street by a stranger. She’d been afraid that they would kill her after Bowie was born. Abby seemed caught off guard by the name Bowie. Abby said it sounded awful. Mariah had learned it was Ben all along, and she didn’t understand why he’d do it. Abby explained that Ben had hoped to rescue Mariah and be Abby’s hero.

Mariah stated that Ben, the doctor, listened to her scream. She’d been terrified she’d die, but she was trying not to upset the child she was carrying. She was terrified she’d have to bring Bowie into the world all by herself. She didn’t want Ben to get away with this. Devon said the police would find Ben. Elena came in and asked Devon and Abby to leave, because Mariah could only have two visitors at a time, and there were two more people anxiously waiting to see her. They complied, and Tess rushed in and hugged Mariah tight. Sharon came in too. Sharon called Mariah her brave girl for getting herself and the baby through this. Sharon stepped out to give Tessa and Mariah some time. Tessa told Mariah she loved her and they hugged. They talked about how they felt each other when Mariah was being held captive. “I’m never gonna let you go again,” Tessa said.

Sharon returned and Mariah was sleeping. Tessa wished she could make all Mariah’s suffering go away. Sharon said they’d do all they could to support her. Tessa had to run home and get some stuff for Mariah, and she asked Sharon to sit with her.

Rey and Victor were in the hospital corridor. Rey finished a call, then he told Victor that there was no sign of Ben.

Nate sat with Devon in the waiting room. Devon was grateful Nate had been there to walk them through the baby’s birth. It was really something to see a new life coming into the world. It was a miracle. He felt an instant connection when he held the baby. It made him think about his time with Hilary. He didn’t know if this made sense. Nate said that baby was carrying a part of Devon, and he helped bring him into the world. It made perfect sense.

Abby was surprised to see Victor was still in the hospital. He gave her a Fenmore’s bag. There was a teddy bear in it. He said it reminded him of one Abby used to have when she was a toddler. Abby remembered him – it was named Oodles. She thanked Victor for bringing in his investigators. He said he’d do anything for her. She knew the feeling because she had a baby of her own. He knew she’d have to take care of Mariah and the baby, but he looked forward to his first visit. They said they loved each other. He wanted to see the baby soon, though.

After Victor left, Devon joined Abby. They marveled at the experience they shared. He stated that she wanted a family, and they all joined together to make that perfect little boy. He was grateful things didn’t turn out worse. She was thinking the same thing. Abby said that Devon didn’t just create the baby, he saved the baby’s life, because he trusted his instincts about Ben. Abby said she was too bowled over by Ben’s kindness to see what was happening until it was too late. He didn’t think she should blame herself. No one could’ve predicted Ben would do something like this. He noted that she was the one who came through and found Mariah. He felt that the three of them kept the baby safe.

In the waiting room, Tessa thanked Devon and Abby for bringing Mariah home to her. Devon said they didn’t need thanks. They loved Mariah. Tessa wanted to go to the chapel to say thank you for answering her prayers. After Tessa left, Abby mentioned that she wanted to see Mariah. Devon didn’t mind her taking the second visitor spot. He was going to call Lily and let her know what happened. He wished Neil was here to see the baby. She had no doubt that Neil was with them and he was smiling on their perfect little boy.

Abby sat with the sleeping Mariah. Sharon was out of the room. Abby was heartbroken that she had no way of letting Chance know he was a dad, like he’d always wanted to be.

Elena and Nate were at Crimson Lights. He couldn’t get over the fact that he’d coached his cousin through childbirth. He thought it had a profound experience on Devon, and he believed it hit Devon in a way he didn’t expect. Elena assumed that was because of the baby he lost with Hilary. He said Devon had a deep meaningful bond with the baby. She was happy for Devon. They agreed that the baby was lucky to have Devon in his life. He was impressed Mariah, Devon and Abby kept their heads together. Elena was proud of Nate.

Elena went back to work, and she took Baby Newman to Abby for a feeding. Mariah was planning to pump, but since she was sleeping, Elena brought a bottle of formula. Abby took her child and marveled that he was the most amazing baby in the world. Devon walked up and overheard Abby bonding with the baby. She said she’d waited her entire life for him. Mariah woke up when Abby said “Mommy’s here.” Mariah looked upset.

At Society, Sally and Chloe video chatted Chelsea. It was Sally and Chelsea’s first time meeting. Sally stated that she’d followed Chelsea’s work for years, and she proved this point by sharing her thoughts on every clothing line Chelsea once worked on. Sally was honored to be working with Chelsea. “And I would consider it a miracle if you came up for air,” Chelsea replied, commenting on the length of Sally’s monologue. Chloe was shocked when Chelsea said she wasn’t sure she was taking the position. Chloe protested that she accepted Adam’s job offer to work with Chelsea. Chelsea appreciated Chloe’s hard wok on the platform, but she couldn’t commit yet.

Chelsea called Adam, who was at work. They chatted about Anita, who was on the mend, and Connor, who was home from camp and looking forward to school starting. She thanked him for maintaining structure for Connor while she found her footing. Adam wanted Connor and Chelsea to be in each other’s lives. She thought he sounded like he meant that. The other reason Chelsea called was to talk about Sally. He asked what she thought of the new hire. Chelsea heard about Sally’s track record with jobs. She understood that Chloe saw something in her and Chelsea could relate to needing a chance. However, she talked to Sally for less than a minute and she could already see Sally was a master manipulator with a lack of scruples. She knew he gave Chloe free reign, but Sally deserved a second look. He said not to worry because he was keeping an eye on everything.

Nick met Phyllis at The Grand Phoenix. She was sorry she missed his lunch invitation, but she’d been tied up. Nick said Sally told him Phyllis was with Jack. Phyllis complained about Sally antagonizing her. Nick knew Sally was trying to get back at Phyllis for uncovering her scheme. Nick wanted to forget about Sally for a moment. He asked if Phyllis would be tempted to get back together with Jack if Nick wasn’t in the picture. She didn’t want to answer his weird hypothetical. He said he was just trying to have an honest conversation. She said Nick was in the picture, and she loved him. She didn’t know where this was coming from. She thought it’d be like asking if he’d be with Sharon if Phyllis weren’t in the picture. He was just curious, and he asked her to humor him, so she said Jack was just a friend. She asked if he was threatened by Jack, and he said of course not. He was confident in their relationship. She was glad, because she was a one man woman, and Nick was the man for her.

Nick didn’t mean to make Phyllis uncomfortable. Phyllis thought about how difficult it must be for Victoria to be in love with someone who didn’t have a lot of time while dealing with interfering relatives. Nick wished he could trust Victoria’s instincts, but he couldn’t shake the feeling that Ashland wasn’t trustworthy. Phyllis thought it was beautiful for Nick to worry about his sister, and she couldn’t judge him for running interference. Victor called Nick to let him know he was an uncle again. Nick asked about Mariah, and Victor said she was fine. Nick wanted to visit, but Victor asked him to hold off because everyone needed their rest.

Phyllis ran into Sally at Society. “You stay away from my man,” Phyllis warned. Sally called Phyllis insecure. She couldn’t remember the last time she saw Nick. She then remembered that she saw him planning a romantic surprise, but Phyllis had been too busy fawning over Jack. Phyllis said she and Jack were in the past. Sally thought it’d be healthier for Sally and Jack to move on, because this seemed inappropriate. Phyllis said it wasn’t a good idea for Sally to try and retaliate against her. “Haven’t you had enough,” Phyllis asked. “I’m still here aren’t I,” Sally replied.

Phyllis called Sally full of herself. Sally thought she had a right to be since she landed on her feet after Phyllis attempted to ruin her life. Phyllis scoffed and called Sally delusional. She was sure that Chloe would cut Sally off when she did something underhanded. Sally said Chloe knew how valuable she was. Sally felt that she had an opportunity to make a name for herself on a fashion platform that was part of a powerhouse media company. She said she and Adam really got each other. Phyllis doubled over laughing. She said karma was going to take Sally out. Sally was sure that Phyllis would be proven wrong. Phyllis told Sally to get out of her life. Phyllis said if Sally even mentioned her name, her stay in this town would come to an abrupt end.

Nick ran into Adam at Crimson Lights and told him about their new nephew. He thought Christian would be excited. Adam asked Nick’s take on Victoria and Locke. Nick said Victoria seemed happy, and that was all he cared about. Adam asked how much they knew about Ashland. Nick had been asking himself the same question. Sally walked in and said hi to the brothers. Nick walked away without acknowledging her. Adam commented on that, and Sally said Nick was still mad about the whole Summer thing. Sally wasn’t worried about that though, because she loved a challenge. Sally said she was inspired by Adam’s advice to focus on making a name for herself instead of Phyllis. He reacted with mock dread, asking what he’d unleashed. She told him to be afraid, very afraid. She promised it was something that would be good for the company. He hoped she’d abandoned seeking revenge on Phyllis. Chloe walked in and said they had too much to achieve to waste time on personal vendettas. Adam agreed, and he said tomorrow was the official public launch of Newman Media, and they had to be ready to hit the ground running. He suggested they come in early tomorrow. He left.

Chloe didn’t agree with Sally telling Adam she wanted to get revenge on Phyllis. Sally said she’d promised Adam that she’d channel her energy into Newman. She wouldn’t blow this rare opportunity. She sensed that Chelsea wasn’t on board with Sally’s involvement. Chloe said that Chelsea took awhile to get used to people. Chloe wasn’t going to let Chelsea back out of this.

Chloe got on video with Chelsea after Sally left. Chelsea had reservations about Sally. She’d heard some things. Chloe said Sally heard some things about them too, but Sally talented, motivated and hungry. Chelsea wasn’t sure. Chloe implored Chelsea to come home. She could only hold the position open for so long, and if Chelsea didn’t take it, they might be forced to move on without her.

Sally showed up at Adam’s office with something to show him. He said he left the fashion decisions up to Chloe, but she suggested that she wanted his opinion anyway. She thought this thing she’d worked on would be perfect for the launch. He looked at her work, and he liked it. He thought she really was talented, and he said they’d definitely use her creation. He wanted to know what she planned to do to make a name for herself. She still wouldn’t say, but she told him to remember the word “Spectacular.” He was determined to get this out of her. He asked her to accompany him to the launch party tomorrow. “We’ll see,” she replied.

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Y&R Short Recap Monday, August 30 2021

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Abby, Devon and Mariah were relived that Nate said Bowie seemed healthy. Abby seemed caught off guard when Mariah referred to the baby as Bowie. Mariah learned that Ben kidnapped her. Mariah reunited with Tessa and Sharon. Rey and the police weren’t able to find Ben. Devon told Nate he felt an instant connection to the baby, and it made him think of his time with Hilary. Victor gave Abby a gift for the baby. Abby wished she could tell Chance that he was a father. Nate and Elena talked about the baby’s delivery and the bond Devon felt with the child. Mariah looked upset when she woke up and overheard Abby refer to herself as the baby’s mommy. Chloe introduced Chelsea and Sally through video. Sally’s attempt to build a rapport with Chelsea didn’t go well. Chelsea said she wasn’t sure she wanted the job. Chelsea called Adam and told him that Sally was a master manipulator. Adam said he was keeping an eye on things. Nick told Phyllis that he knew she was with Jack earlier, because Sally told him. Nick asked if Phyllis would be with Jack if she weren’t with Nick. She said Jack was just a friend and asked if Nick was threatened. Nick was not threatened, and he felt confident in his relationship with Phyllis. Phyllis warned Sally to stay away from Nick. Sally boasted that she had a good job, and she and Adam understood each other. Nick and Adam learned they had a new nephew. They both noted that they didn’t know much about Ashland. Chloe was unhappy that Sally told Adam she’d wanted to get revenge on Phyllis. Chloe was determined not to let Chelsea back out of taking the job. Adam was intrigued when Sally said she planned to make a name for herself, but she wouldn’t tell him how she planned to achieve that. He asked her to accompany him to the launch party tomorrow, and she was noncommittal.

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Y&R Best Lines Friday, August 27, 2021

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Sharon: [ Sighs ] That was a nice walk, huh? Thanks for going with me. It’s so nice just to have someone who understands exactly what I’m going through.

Tessa: You helped me, too.

Sharon: You know, if Mariah were here right now, she’d probably crack a joke about the heavy-duty bonding we’re doing over how much we love her.


Mariah: [ Breathing heavily ] [ Groaning ] Ohh, that was — that was really strong for such a little guy. Which probably means that we’re gonna be meeting face to face pretty soon.
[ Exhales ] Which is good because, according to Mr. Clock over there, we’ve still got some time to kill.
[ Exhales ] Which gives the maniac who’s had us trapped in here for weeks now time to do the right thing. Take me to a hospital, please! You don’t want to be responsible if something goes horribly wrong, do you?
[ Breathing heavily ] Oh, don’t worry, don’t worry, Bowie. Just kidding. I was just trying to inflict some guilt. Everything’s gonna be fine. Everything’s gonna be fine.


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Y&R Best Lines Thursday, August 26, 2021

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Abby: I hate even thinking about Stitch this way.

Victor: So do I. God forbid, but listen, as a parent, you must consider all possibilities.

Abby: What, and be suspicious of everyone around me, even people close to me?

Victor: Sweetheart, you can’t pay attention to people’s feelings. You can’t worry about that, not when it comes to the security of your child.


Mariah (talking to the baby): Ohh. Okay. I got to talk to you now, alright? I didn’t think that any of this would happen. When this all started out, I was trying to help Abby and Chance. Then after I got pregnant, the morning sickness — oh, god. [Laughs] I don’t know what it was, dude, about the smell of my shampoo or peaches. But you made my life miserable for a little while, you know that? And I was really worried that this was gonna be really difficult [Panting] Until you were born. And after I got trapped in here, I just… I started to see things completely differently. [Exhales shakily] You kept me sane. Mm! And I really hope I did the same for you. So I want to let you know now — okay — that you are loved. Yeah. You are, so much. And I promise you, I don’t throw around that term lightly. Not like other people do. You don’t know this, but I didn’t grow up with a lot of love, so…I was pretty bad at it. And even now, there’s only a handful of people that I truly love in this world. You’re one of them, okay? And you’re gonna be fine. Gonna be fine. Because I protect the people I love with my life.


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Y&R Transcript Friday, August 27, 2021

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Rey: Devon, will you call mariah’s cellphone again?

Devon: Absolutely.

[ Cellphone rings ] There it is. That’s her damn case. That’s it.

Rey: Wow.

Victor: So stitch is the one who kidnapped mariah.

Devon: That’s right. Can you believe how crazy he is? He’s literally been pretending to be here for weeks now, texting us.

Victor: Yeah, as soon as he steps foot in the hotel, he’ll be arrested, right?

Rey: My number-one goal is to find mariah, but we still don’t know where she is.

Devon: You know what we need to do, guys? We need to call abby, ’cause she could be in danger right now.

Victor: I agree with you.

Abby: Please just tell me where they are. I promise I won’t hold it against you. I swear.

Stitch: Are you talking about mariah? Why would I know where she is?

[ Cellphone rings ] I can’t believe you even thought that, much less said it out loud. I’m gonna go.

Abby: No, no, no, no, please! Please you can’t leave like this. Stay, even if it’s only to tell me how wrong I am.

Sharon: [ Sighs ] That was a nice walk, huh? Thanks for going with me. It’s so nice just to have someone who understands exactly what I’m going through.

Tessa: You helped me, too.

Sharon: You know, if mariah were here right now, she’d probably crack a joke about the heavy-duty bonding we’re doing over how much we love her.

Tessa: [ Laughs ]

[ Cellphone chimes ] Is it abby?

Sharon: No, it’s rey.

Tessa: What does the text say?

Sharon: The police were able to break through the block on mariah’s phone. Wait, there’s more. He’s still texting. They tracked its location.

Tessa: To where?

Sharon: The grand phoenix.

Tessa: Okay, what does that mean, that she’s still in town? That’s where the kidnapper’s keeping her?

[ Cellphone chimes ] Could she be that close by?

Sharon: Hold on, there’s more. They found mariah’s phone in stitch’s room.

Mariah: [ Breathing heavily ]

[ Groaning ] Ohh, that was — that was really strong for such a little guy. Which probably means that we’re gonna be meeting face to face pretty soon.

[ Exhales ] Which is good because, according to mr. Clock over there, we’ve still got some time to kill.

[ Exhales ] Which gives the maniac who’s had us trapped in her for weeks now time to do the right thing. Take me to a hospital, please! You don’t want to be responsible if something goes horribly wrong, do you?

[ Breathing heavily ] Oh, don’t worry, don’t worry, bowie. Just kidding. I was just trying to inflict some guilt. Everything’s gonna be fine. Everything’s gonna be fine.

[ Breathing heavily ] What was with all the prenatal vitamins and the protein bars if you were just gonna abandon us now? Ohh. Maybe — maybe they went to call somebody. Maybe they went to get help. Somebody’ll be here any minute. Maybe they went to go get diapers or something, I don’t know. They know that we’re in labor. Somebody’s gonna be here any minute. Right? You can’t just abandon us now. They wouldn’t leave us to do this all alone, would they? Somebody can’t be that cruel, right? A lot of people think dealing with copd

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Stitch: This is unreal. You — you just told me what a good friend I’ve been.

Abby: You have.

Stitch: I’ve done my best to be there for you.

Abby: And I just want you to know how much I appreciate everything that you’ve done.

Stitch: Then how could you accuse me of doing something so horrible?

Abby: I’m just worried. I’m just worried about my friend and my baby. I just — I want to find them.

Stitch: And I want to help you do that.

Abby: For the sake of the baby that we lost.

Stitch: Uh —

Abby: Ben, I want to help you, too. I know — I know you have been through hell. You have lost so much.

Stitch: I — I shouldn’t have said anything, alright? That was stupid for me to admit that.

Abby: I’m glad that you did. It’s so hard to admit something like that. There’s nothing to be ashamed of. Everyone goes through a hard time.

Stitch: I didn’t expect for you to take it the way you did, okay? You’re jumping to the wrong conclusion.

Abby: I’m sorry if I did that.

Stitch: If? After everything I just said, you’re still wondering if I had anything to do with mariah’s disappearance?

Abby: I mean, can’t you understand why I would — i would have some pause? Mariah went missing right after you came back to town. And you said you had that position at memorial when you really didn’T. And you were telling me about that little notebook — mariah’s notebook with the storks on it.

Stitch: No, no, that was — that was someone else. That was the older guy in the store. Okay, he — he’s the one who had that paper.

Abby: I’m sorry. I don’t know if I believe your story anymore.

[ Sniffles ] I think you were just trying to tell me those things because you saw me falling apart, and then you added — you added the notebook because it was more convincing. You made me believe we were on the right track, and I believed it for a minute, but then when i stepped back and I looked at the whole picture…

[ Cellphone rings ]

Stitch: It’s devon. I… I asked him to stay in touch. Wait. Does he think I did this, too?

Rey: That’s right, and an apb. If anybody sees him or gets any credible leads, I want to be the first to know.

Victor: I will let you know of any further developments, okay? And by the way, do me a favor, I’ve been trying to get ahold of abby. I wasn’t able to, so give her a call, okay?

Devon: I just got his voicemail again.

Rey: Alright, you know what to say.

Devon: Hey, stitch. This is devon hamilton. I was just calling ’cause i wanted to run some ideas by you on how we could help abby. Give me a call when you get a chance. I’d really appreciate it. Alright. That guy’s not gonna call me back. Even though he told me to reach out to him if she needs any help, but I don’t believe a damn word he says.

Rey: Do either one of you know why stitch would kidnap mariah? I mean, was it about abby’s baby? Or does it have to do with taking revenge on abby, maybe because of the divorce? Or is he in love with abby? Is he jealous?

Victor: I think the latter is the case. I really do. If it had been up to stitch, he would have had a life with abby now, if it hadn’t have been for his son.

Rey: Right. Stitch’s son is the one who caused the accident that resulted in abby’s miscarriage.

Devon: Yeah, except it wasn’t an accident. He did it on purpose.

Victor: You know that, right? Apparently, the son placed a tripwire on the stairs in the athletic club. Abby had her shower. When she was descending the stairs, she tripped over the damn wire and fell. Lost the baby. It apparently was so bad that she can now not carry a baby to term because of the scar tissue.

Rey: Wow. That must have been devastating for both of them. That’s what led to the divorce?

Victor: I have a feeling it contributed to it, yeah.

Rey: Is there anything else you can tell me about them?

Devon: I mean, just that, you know, he showed up out of nowhere and started spending a lot of time with abby, trying to be really supportive and, you know, super helpful.

Rey: Right, he shared that story about finding the alleged kidnapper in the convenience store.

Devon: Yeah.

Rey: And seemed super excited when that tip would have been the turning point for the case.

Victor: Well, he probably thought that he would earn her undying gratitude.

Rey: Yeah. I’ve seen this dynamic in other criminal cases. You read a lot about it in arson investigations.

Devon: Like when a firefighter will start the fire so he can show up and save the day?

Rey: Exactly. Now, the bright side is, if this is the case, then there’s a decent chance that stitch is taking good care of mariah. He’s got to be the good guy here, and his story has to have a happy ending brought out by his own heroics.

Victor: You know, the hardest thing for me is to put around the fact that stitch is involved in this. I mean, I respected the guy. Used to spar with him. He’s a great guy. What the hell happened to him? Obviously, became totally unhinged. To do this? Who the hell knows what he’s up to now? Feeling stressed in your skin?

Abby: Mariah’s friends are just worried about her because she’s so kind and caring. I mean, look what she’s doing for me. She’s carrying my baby, and that’s — that’s just one example.

Stitch: People want to do nice things for you, abby. They gravitate towards you. You’re a light in a very dark world.

Abby: And your world has been dark lately?

Stitch: I didn’t mean to bring that up.

Abby: No, please. Ben, just — just talk to me. I mean, you said you came here for redemption.

Stitch: I don’t think I can explain it to you. You’re anchored here. Genoa city, it — it’s in your blood.

Abby: Yeah, it’s my home.

Stitch: To me, it’s something else. Represents a time in my life when I still had hope. At first, when I came back, i just — I just wanted to remember that feeling. I had lived so long without it, you know?

Abby: [ Sniffles ]

Stitch: Like nothing good would ever happen for me. And then…I wanted to feel hopeful again. Like anything was possible. I needed to find a way back to my past.

Abby: Your past with me.

Stitch: I know I don’t have any right to expect that. To expect that from you. I was…lucky to share a life with you once. It was magic, but I didn’t — I didn’t protect you. I didn’t protect you and i couldn’t hold onto it.

Abby: Stop, okay? Just stop. What happened between us, it wasn’t your fault. And if I ever said that, I am so sorry. I didn’t mean that. That was just my pain and my grief talking.

Stitch: Maybe you get it, then. Because that’S… that’s what I’m going through right now. The pain. I’m out of my head.

Tessa: Why don’t you just give rey a call and see what the latest is, if there’s been any progress?

Sharon: [ Sighs ] You know I want to, but rey said for us to just sit tight. He will call as soon as he knows anything more. He knows how anxious we are.

Tessa: The waiting is killing me. We still don’t know where mariah is. She could be just around the corner. If it really was stitch —

Sharon: I’m really having a hard time believing that it was. I’ve known this man for years. I mean, he was dylan’s best friend. And the man that I knew would never be involved in anything like this, so I just don’t want to jump to conclusions right now. Maybe mariah’s phone was planted in his room.

Tessa: What I can’t get out of my mind — he was there. When we talked about mariah, when we shared how worried we were, wondered who might have her. He was listening to our deepest fears. He was there. When we talked about tricking the kidnapper into thinking that we thought that she was just taking a break.

Sharon: Yeah, he was. But that still doesn’t prove anything.

Tessa: Don’t you see? If stitch is the kidnapper, he was always one step ahead of us because he — we told him exactly what we were gonna do.

Victor: Yes, you do the same. Okay.

Rey: Victor, I’m gonna have to head out, too, so please don’t try to be a hero. If your team finds stitch first, I want to be the first to know. Okay, I don’t need you taking the law into your own hands.

Victor: Rey, the same goes for you, alright? If the gcpd should find out where the bloody bastard is, you let me know right away. Is that clear?

Rey: Yes, I promise I will keep you posted.

Victor: Thank you.

Rey: Okay.

Devon: Okay, so, hey, my pi denise just found something out. Stitch wasn’t in iowa city when he said he was.

Rey: So that probably means that stitch never left town. He might be doing this all on his own, taking care of mariah all by himself. You know what I’m gonna do?

Devon: Hmm.

Rey: I am gonna run a check on his credit cards, see if we can find a pattern. We can see where he goes, shops, what he buys. Could be a pretty damn good place to start looking for her.

Devon: Okay.

[ Cellphone rings ]

Rey: Yeah, kevin? Really? You sure? Okay, thank you, man. Yeah, yeah, I owe you.

Devon: What’d he say?

Rey: Kevin was able to retrieve a glitch-free version of the security footage from the convenience store that stitch said he went to. And it doesn’t line up with the story that stitch tried to sell us.

Devon: Oh, I bet it doesn’T. Let me guess, there was no old man buying protein bars, right?

Rey: Bingo.

Devon: My question is, why would stitch go through the trouble of making up something like that, knowing that we’re gonna look into it and you’re gonna investigate?

Rey: You know what? We were lucky enough to find footage in the first place. Most store would’ve recorded over the footage by now. The fact of the matter is, is that stitch lied again, and all the evidence is pointing directly at him.

Devon: Right, but it’s not pointing to where he is or where he’s keeping mariah.

Mariah: Okay, bowie. I got to talk to you before things get challenging. And by “challenging,” I mean off-the-charts painful.

[ Exhales sharply ] It doesn’t look like there’s gonna be much of a welcome wagon for you, okay? It’s just gonna be me. But that’s okay, alright? It’s fine. Women have been doing this do-it-yourself childbirth for thousands of years. Way before there were doctors or hospitals.

[ Sniffles ] Ohh. Oh!

[ Groaning ] Back when all you had were just friends. Or your mom.

[ Sniffles ] Or someone who really loved you to help you face this incredibly scary thing.

[ Groans ] Okay, I’m not gonna think about that now. Oh! Not gonna think about that now.

[ Sighs ] We have towels. We have hot water. I don’t — I don’t really know what that’s for, but they’re always saying “boil hot water” in the movies, so there it is. I’m as ready as I can be. Oh, god. Okay, another contraction any second.

[ Groaning ] Please help us. Please.

[ Sniffles ] If anybody’s listening, please help. Oh!

[ Groaning ] Ohh! Ahh! Ahh!

[ Groaning ]

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Abby: Ben, I am — I am so sorry that you’ve been so unhappy. I can’t imagine what that must feel like. To feel like things are never gonna get better, I mean, that would drive anyone to do desperate things.

Stitch: Unforgivable things.

Abby: No. No, that’s not true. I would never judge you. And I don’t want anything bad to happen to you. You would never hurt anyone.

Stitch: Because you know me. The real me.

Abby: Yeah, just like you know me. And you knew every time I was upset about mariah, you would — you would come — you would come for me. And you would say everything’s gonna be alright, and you know what? You made me believe that. But that’s because you had a different view. Because you knew mariah was fine. And you knew she was gonna come home. That was your plan, right?

Stitch: Yeah.

Abby: You know what? Um… I — I think this is good. I think this is good that this is all coming out.

Stitch: I didn’t mean for it to get this far.

Abby: I know. But you know what? Look, I can — I can help you.

Stitch: I was — I was go– I was gonna let her go.

Abby: Yeah, I believe you. But I think it’s better for that to happen sooner instead of later.

Stitch: What was I thinking? I screwed all this up. I was just trying to bring us closer together. I needed a — I don’t know what I needed. A lifeline.

Abby: Yeah. And I can — I can be that for you. But first, we just have to clean up this whole mess.

Stitch: We can’T.

Abby: Yes, we can. Step by step, okay? And the first step is making sure that mariah and the baby are okay. Will you take me to them?

Rey: I got to call sharon.

Devon: Alright, I’m gonna try and get ahold of abby again.

Rey: Okay. Hey, sharon. Hey, yeah. Have you been in touch with abby lately?

Abby: No. I haven’t heard from her in hours. Is there any news about stitch? Do we know why mariah’s phone was found in his room?

Rey: I am now convinced that stitch was involved with mariah’s disappearance. He lied about being in iowa, and he lied about seeing someone suspicious in the convenience store.

Sharon: Are you sure about that?

Tessa: Sure about what?

Sharon: They think stitch kidnapped mariah.

Rey: I saw all the footage for myself. There was no older man buying protein bars. He made the whole thing up.

Sharon: Do you know where stitch is right now?

Rey: No, and he doesn’t know that he’s our person of interest, but I put out an apb.

Sharon: Okay. What do we do if we see him?

Rey: Nothing. Do not confront him. Do not attempt to handle this on your own. You call me, you hear me?

Sharon: We will.

Devon: Hey, yo, yo, denise just found out something.

Rey: Alright, sharon. Listen, I got to go, but I’ll be in touch as soon as I can. Just know we’re getting close, okay? Love you. Yeah.

Devon: She said there’s a house in town that was rented two months ago to ben russell.

Rey: Russell?

Devon: According to denise, that’s his birth name.

Rey: We got an address?

Devon: 787 willow lane.

Rey: Willow lane? That’s the same street that stitch said the convenience store was on.

Devon: That’s right. Let’s go.

[ Knock on door ]

Victor: Abby? It’s your dad. Abby? Abby? Abby?

[ Cellphone rings ] Yes, rey? Well, one second. I am at abby’s right now. I just knocked on the door, and no answer. I walked in, still no answer. The door was unlocked. Right. Then I found her phone. Well, she obviously left it behind. Willow lane? Well, I certainly you’ll find mariah there. What about stitch?

Abby: Mariah, oh, my god! You’re in labor! Come here! I’ve got big news!

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Abby: It’s okay. I am here, and everything is gonna be just fine. Um, how are you doing, aside from the obvious?

Mariah: Are you real?

Abby: I don’t understand.

Mariah: I’ve been — I’ve been having so many dreams of people coming — coming to rescue me, like — like tessa. I just — am I making you up?

Abby: No, no, no. I — I am very, very real.

Mariah: Oh, my god. Oh, my god, you’re really here. Oh, my god.

Abby: And I am not going anywhere without you.

Mariah: I was so scared.

Abby: So were we. So were we.

Mariah: I thought you guys would never find me. I thought I was gonna have to do this all alone.

Abby: No, it’s —

Mariah: We need — we need to get to the hospital. I think there’s still time, okay?

Abby: Wait, wait, wait, it’s okay, it’s okay. I, um — I brought a, uh —

Mariah: A what?

Abby: I, um — I brought my car. I brought my car. I brought my car, so, um, yeah, I’m gonna take you to the hospital, and everything is gonna be fine.

Sharon: I can’t believe that it was stitch. I mean, I can’t imagine him doing anything so vicious. What could have happened to this man in the last few years to make him change so drastically?

Tessa: I mean, whatever it is, it’s nothing compared to what I’ll do if I get ahold of him. He snatched mariah out of our lives and locked her away somewhere. She’s spent how many days terrified and alone? Meanwhile, he tried to convince us nothing was wrong by sending those phony texts. And he watched us as we grew more and more scared, when we realized that she was being held against her will. Was that fun for him? Did he get a sick thrill out of it?

Sharon: I don’t have any answers. I can’t explain this. I just know I’m hoping that when they do find him, he’ll tell us where mariah is. And rey said he’s getting close.

Tessa: I just wish that we knew more so we could aid in the search. Did rey reach abby already?

Sharon: No, he said he can’t get ahold of her. Maybe I should try.

Abby: Alright, how you doing?

Mariah: Now that I know you’re real and I’m on my way to the hospital, I feel like a million bucks.

Devon: Mariah!

Abby: We’re in here.

Devon: Oh, my god. Been scared to death. Are you alright?

Mariah: I’m so glad to see you.

Devon: I’m glad to see you, too. Abby, how’d you get here?

Abby: It’s a long story. I’ll have to explain on the way to the hospital ’cause mariah is in labor.

Devon: You’re in labor right now?

Abby: Yeah.

Devon: Where the hell is —

Abby: He brought me here, and now he’s gone, and I don’t know where he is. My one priority is mariah right now.

Devon: Alright, I understand.

Rey: House is clear. No one else is here.

Devon: Well, he couldn’t have gotten that far, so keep looking for him. I’ll stay with them. I got this.

Rey: Mariah, sharon and tessa are gonna be so relieved that you’re okay.

Mariah: I miss them so much.

Abby: Okay, come on, mariah. We’ll have to see sharon and tessa when we get to the hospital.

Mariah: [ Groaning ]

Abby: Got it? Got it?

Mariah: Oh. No, no, no!

Devon: Alright?

Mariah: Ahh!

Abby: Another contraction? Wait, wait, that’s very close to the last set of contractions that she just had.

Mariah: They’re getting shorter.

[ Breathing heavily ]

Devon: We’re still okay, though, right? I mean, the first child always takes longer. I heard that from somewhere.

Mariah: I can feel it. I’m not gonna make it to the hospital. The baby is coming now.

[ Groaning ] After my dvt blood clot…

[ Cellphone rings ]

Sharon: It’s rey. Rey. Yeah? You did? Thank you! Thank you so much.

Tessa: What? Tell me something.

Sharon: They found mariah, and she’s safe and abby’s with her.

Tessa: I want to see her. I need to see her.

Sharon: Tessa, hold on, hold on. What? Right now? Which hospital?

Tessa: What?

Sharon: Alright, be careful. I love you.

[ Gasps ] Mariah’s in labor. She’s having the baby right now. Abby’s taking her to memorial and rey is out searching for stitch.

Tessa: What are we waiting for? Let’s go.

Sharon: Okay. No, I told rey that I would call victor first.

[ Cellphone rings ]

Victor: Yes, sharon?

Sharon: Mariah and abby have been found, and they’re safe.

Victor: What about the baby?

Sharon: I hope you’re ready to be a grandfather.

Victor: Are you serious? Oh, my goodness.

Abby: How you doing?

Mariah: [ Groaning ] I feel like I’m having a baby.

Abby: Well, good, because that is exactly what we’re doing.

Devon: Mm-hmm.

Mariah: [ Exhales sharply ] What if the emts don’t get here in time?

Abby: You know what? I, um — I have read all of the books and I watched all kinds of videos. I am — I’m very prepared.

Mariah: What does it say i should do?

Abby: Just try to relax.

Mariah: Okay.

Devon: That’s right. Try to relax and also try not to push. Okay, and listen to what nate has to say. I got him on the phone to help out.

Mariah: Hi, nate. I really wish you were here right now.

Nate: Hey, I will see you as soon as the emts get you and the baby to the hospital, okay?

Abby: And until then, your body knows exactly what to do. This is gonna go beautifully.

Devon: Mm-hmm.

Mariah: I like your confidence. Oh. Ohh!

Devon: It’s okay.

Mariah: Ow, ow! Oh, this really hurts.

Devon: It’s okay.

Mariah: Ahh!

Devon: Hey, nate, what should I do, man?

Nate: Alright, breathe with her, like this.

[ Inhales deeply ]

[ Exhales deeply ]

Devon: Okay, alright. Hey, you hear me? We got to breathe. Got to breathe. In through your nose.

[ Inhales deeply ] Out through your mouth.

Mariah: [ Exhales sharply ]

Devon: Do it again, do it again.

Mariah: [ Exhales sharply ]

Devon: There you go. You got it.

Mariah: [ Whimpers ]

Devon: Keep doing it. Keep doing it.

Mariah: Ahh.

Devon: You got this. Hey, I am in awe of you and how well you’ve taken care of yourself and this baby through this whole ordeal, mariah. Okay? You’re amazing. Okay, let’s bring this little guy into the world. I know it’s not how we planned, but it’s gonna be just fine.

Abby: In all of my fantasies about how this would go —

Mariah: I hope this doesn’t look anything like it.

[ Exhales sharply ]

Abby: No, but in every single one of them, I was just thanking god for you. You are my best friend and my cheerleader and you are this baby’s fierce protector. And I am forever grateful for you.

Mariah: I think he’s gonna be a cool little dude.

Devon: Oh, I guarantee he will be. And I can’t wait to meet him.

Mariah: Ahhh. I think that’s — that’s gonna be sooner than you think. I feel like I need to push.

Devon: You do?

Mariah: Yeah.

Devon: Okay.

Mariah: Yeah.

Devon: Um…

Nate: Okay, it’s time.

Mariah: Okay.

[ Exhales sharply ] Okay, I’m ready.

Abby: Alright, this is the moment we’ve all been waiting for.

Devon: That’s right. Keep breathing, keep breathing.

Mariah: Ahhhh! Ahh! Mm!

Devon: You got it, you got it.

Mariah: Ahh!

Abby: You’re doing good, mariah. You’re doing really good.

Mariah: Ahhh!

Devon: You got it.

Abby: You’re doing so good, mariah. Doing great.

Nate: Dig down deep. You’ve got this.

Devon: You’re doing it. You’re doing it. You really are. Just breathe, okay? Just breathe.

Abby: Oh, my god. [ Laughs ]

Devon: What is it? What is it?

Abby: I can see his head.

Devon: Yeah?

Mariah: What does he look like?

Abby: He’s beautiful. He’s so beautiful.

Devon: Just keep going. Keep breathing. You can do it.

Nate: Alright, mariah, listen, you’re doing great. Now, when you’re ready, give me one more big push.

Abby: Mariah, are you ready? You got this.

Devon: You got this, you got this.

Mariah: [ Whimpers ] Ahhh!

Devon: You got it.

Mariah: Mm! Ahh! Ahhh!

Abby: [ Laughs ] Oh, my god.

Devon: Good job.

Abby: He’s here. He’s here. Mariah, you did it.

[ Laughs ]

Devon: Good job, good job.

Kids can change minds.

Mariah: How does he look?

Abby: Oh, he’s perfect.

[ Chuckles ] He has the cutest little fingernails.

Devon: Gosh, and the rest of him is just as adorable.

Mariah: Nate, why hasn’t he — he cried? Are his lungs mature enough?

Nate: Okay, you need to clear his airway. Make sure there’s no fluid in his nostrils.

Abby: Can I just use my finger?

Nate: Yeah, don’t be afraid. Just be gentle.

Abby: Come on, baby. Come on.

[ Baby crying ]

Devon: [ Chuckles ]

Abby: [ Laughs ]

Devon: Listen to the pipes on this kid.

[ Laughs ]

Abby: [ Laughs ]

Mariah: He’s a champion breather. Thanks, nate.

Abby: That’s the sweetest sound I’ve ever heard.

[ Laughs ]

Devon: Oh, my goodness. Mm. There you go.

[ Baby stops crying ]

Mariah: Devon’s got the magic touch.

Nate: Man’s a secret baby whisperer.

[ Sirens wailing in distance ]

Mariah: Is that an ambulance I hear or is that just a hallucination?

Abby: Oh, no, I hear it, too.

Mariah: Oh, thank god they’re here, even though they are a little late.

Devon: It’s just your welcome wagon. Pretty soon everyone’s gonna come in here and make sure you’re okay. They just want to make sure you’re happy and healthy.

Abby: You did it.

Mariah: We did it. Oh, thank god he’s okay.

Abby: Happy birthday, baby chancellor.

Devon: [ Chuckles ] Welcome to the world, little man.

[ All chuckle ]

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Nate: Are you sure? Are you really okay?

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Sally: We’ll see.

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Mariah: Please, you can’t do this to us. You have to help us. Alright? You — you’ve taken care of us, you’ve given us food and prenatal vitamins and protein bars. The contractions aren’t stopping, so, please, for the love of god, save this baby. Please.

Victor: I assure you that my security will get to the bottom of this. We are working with the police department.

Abby: Thank you, dad. I appreciate everything that you’re doing.

Victor: [ Sighs ]

Abby: [ Sighs ]

Victor: What is it?

Abby: Just I’m a little shaken up. Devon had some thoughts — well, suspicions, really — and, well, at first, my instinct was that there’s no way that that was possible, but now…I don’t know what to believe.

Denise: I’m sorry, devon. I wasn’t able to uncover anything new about mariah copeland’s disappearance.

Devon: Abby’s ex-husband saw an old man who was stocking up on mariah’s favorite prenatal protein bars.

Denise: Okay. Not much there.

Devon: Yeah.

Denise: Did you get a description of the guy?

Devon: Just average height, gray hair, and his shopping list was written on the same kind of paper as mariah’s notepad — has storks on it.

Denise: Hmm. I could follow up on it, but I’m sensing some skepticism on your part.

Devon: This information may lead to something. I just don’t think it’s gonna be to some random old man.

Denise: What are you thinking?

Devon: I’m more concerned about abby’s ex.

Kevin: There’s stitch right there. He’s about to enter the store.

Rey: Alright, do we see the older man he told us about?

Kevin: No, there’s another customer, but she is not who we’re looking for.

Rey: Can we see from any other angles?

Kevin: Uh, let me mark the timecode and see what else is available.

Rey: Let’s see if we can find someone purchasing a bunch of those protein bars.

Kevin: Yeah. No, there’s no one else in the store. It’s stitch, there’s a lady at the frozen foods, and the cashier, but that’s it.

Rey: Well, maybe our guy hasn’t entered yet.

Kevin: Uh…let me pull up and see if there’s a camera at the entrance and maybe just hasn’t come in yet.

Rey: What the hell, kevin? What happened to the footage?

Kevin: I don’t know. It disappeared.

Sharon: Being in mariah’s room and being there with all her things, it was a little overwhelming.

Tessa: I’m a little overwhelmed, too. But you’re a really positive person, sharon.

Sharon: I’m trying — I’m trying to be optimistic. Praying that rey will find mariah and bring her home. It’s just — it’s not easy.

Tessa: Just need to keep trying and send positive energy her way. My disposition’s a little darker than yours, so I have to send out twice as much positive energy to compensate.

Sharon: Yeah, is that right? Is that how that works? You figured it out?

Tessa: Yeah, yeah, yeah, i did. And we just need to visualize her coming back to us healthy, safe, and strong. And we need to take it seriously because mariah has to get through this.

Mariah: [ Gasps ]

[ Groaning ]

[ Exhales sharply ] The contractions are getting stronger. We need help, please. Please hurry. Ohh, ohh. Okay. Okay. Birthing class did not cover this scenario.

[ Groaning ] Abducted, alone, god knows where. About to give birth with no doctor, no medical care.

[ Groaning ] Okay, okay. I hear you. I hear you, little man. Mm. You want out. I got it. But just, please, just relax, okay? Good. Good job.

[ Groaning ]

[ Grunting ] Ahh.

[Girl in bathroom stall] Ugh

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Tessa: I was alone in the house, just talking to mariah. I was just telling her how much I missed her and that I was gonna do anything to find her. It’s like we were communicating, and she was telling me that she was scared and that she missed me. I felt her presence because she needed spiritual back-up. I don’t have money, like devon, to hire investigators or the power of two prominent families like abby, so I feel like I’m just sitting on the sidelines. All I can do is use my love to send mariah strength and comfort. To let her know that we care about her and we’re doing anything we can to bring her home.

Sharon: It can’t hurt.

Tessa: You love her, so you can do it, too.

Sharon: How?

Tessa: I think we should remember important moments with mariah, special times, to let her know and reassure her that we love her and that we miss her.

Sharon: Well, I’ll be honest, I’m not sure I have as much faith in this psychic connection as you do, but I want to try.

Tessa: You can do it, too. You just have to — I don’t know — concentrate on a memory.

Sharon: Um, when I first found out that mariah was my daughter, she barely wanted anything to do with me at first. We grew closer over time, but there was always this awkwardness and uncertainty in our relationship. Until this one christmas… she, uh — she was obsessing over what gift to give me, and in the end, she gave me the perfect gift. She started calling me mom.

Tessa: I remember her telling me that story.

Sharon: What special moments with mariah are you thinking about?

Tessa: [ Chuckles ] You know, I — I keep coming back to when things were really bad between us. And [Laughs] She just showed up to my concert and gave an extremely public apology.

Sharon: I saw the video.

Tessa: Yeah, and the rest of the world.

[ Laughs ] It took guts for mariah to bare her soul like that. And it’s those same guts that are gonna bring her home to us again.

Sharon: She’s always been a fighter.

Tessa: She never gave up on me, even when I pushed her away. She believed in the power of our love. Now I’m returning the favor.

Sharon: I wish I had shared more special moments with mariah, but unfortunately, um, we missed out on a lot of each other’s lives before we were reunited. And finding her, having her in my life after all those years was such a great gift. You know, I had to really try to convince mariah that she was loved. It took a lot before she believed it.

Tessa: Well, she knows that you love her now.

Sharon: I hope so. I hope so. I hope she can feel it right now.

Rey: So the footage cut out before our suspect might have walked through the door.

Kevin: It looks that way. But the app didn’t crash and the camera is on, but the footage is gone. But look, look at the timecode. There’s a gap between where we left off and where we are. It’s a minute and 37 seconds.

Rey: Was it a glitch, a problem with the camera?

Kevin: I can’t tell you, but maybe our old man entered during the gap.

Rey: Well, is it possible someone altered the video in case they were trying to hide something?

Kevin: Uh…I would have to do a deeper analysis using equipment at the station, but let’s — let’s — let’s look at what we have in front of us, okay? There’s stitch. And there he is — that’s the guy he described.

Rey: His description was vague, but that is an older man. Can we get a better look at him?

Kevin: Uh…I can try. This footage is not great. The angle is weird.

Rey: Can you get a look at what he’s buying?

Kevin: His cart is empty. But wait, look at stitch.

Rey: He’s at the register checking out already.

Kevin: H– how could he have seen what the old man was buying?

Rey: He’s leaving. There’s no way he got a good look at the guy’s shopping list.

Kevin: And he’s gone. Okay, you know what? Maybe we can check the footage from a few days before and a few days after. Stitch could go to that store a lot. Maybe he just got his days mixed up.

Rey: Or maybe stitch made the whole thing up.

Victor: Devon thinks that stitch may have something to do with mariah’s disappearance.

Abby: Well, he thinks it could be possible. And honestly, I don’t know what to believe. Stitch has been so helpful. He’s been a shoulder for me to lean on. He’s really been a godsend. He’s a great listener.

Victor: This is all so strange, but…wow. I understand that he’s a comfort to you.

Abby: There have been a couple times when I thought maybe he was trying to rekindle what we once had. Maybe he was exaggerating the prospect of the chief of surgery job at the hospital as an excuse to move back here. I mean, separately, it doesn’t seem that out of the ordinary, but when you look at it as a whole, I mean, is devon right to be wary?

Victor: Wait a minute. I remember when stitch first came back into town. After a few greetings and all that, he said, um, something that puzzled me. He was very concerned about you being alone, with chance not being in town. And I remember I felt compelled to remind him that you are happily married.

Abby: You never told me that.

Victor: Well, I didn’t because I didn’t want to upset you.

Abby: I guess the timing of all of it is kind of weird. I mean, stitch came back to town again right before mariah went missing.

Victor: So what are you saying?

Abby: I used to be married to the man. I used to love him. But could it be true? Could stitch have something to do with mariah’s disappearance?

Devon: And so stitch just randomly shows back up in town out of nowhere and starts finding reasons to run into abby and spend time with her and casually bringing up romantic stories from their past.

Denise: Well, that’s all a little creepy — not a crime. But the thing you told me about the job at the hospital, now, that is a big red flag.

Devon: Yeah, I — I agree with you because he claims to be moving back here to take the position of chief of surgery, but he didn’t get that position. My cousin nate got the position.

Denise: So you don’t trust him.

Devon: I would like to, but there’s some things that aren’t adding up. And abby seems to trust him. She’s found a lot of comfort in having him around. She’s going through a stressful time, it’s understandable she wants to have somebody.

Denise: And there he is, a shoulder to cry on.

Devon: But like I said, i hope I’m wrong. I hope that stitch is just a supportive ex.

Denise: So let’s get some answers about this dr. Ben “stitch” rayburn. You know, one thing I’ve learned as a pi, never ignore gut feelings.

Abby: I hate even thinking about stitch this way.

Victor: So do I. God forbid, but listen, as a parent, you must consider all possibilities.

Abby: What, and be suspicious of everyone around me, even people close to me?

Victor: Sweetheart, you can’t pay attention to people’s feelings. You can’t worry about that, not when it comes to the security of your child.

Abby: [ Sighs ]

Victor: What do you know about what stitch was up to when he was away all these years?

Abby: Only what he’s told me. He was working as a doctor at a hospital in iowa city and max’s condition has deteriorated.

Victor: [ Exhales sharply ] I mean, what would be his motive? Why would he do something like this?

Abby: I don’t know. And honestly, it makes me feel better, because if I can’t think of a reason, then he’s less likely to be behind it, right?

Victor: Yeah.

Abby: I don’t know. I mean, I don’t think it’s about money. Unless max’s condition caused him to go into debt, but, no, there hasn’t been a ransom demand. And if he needed the money, he just could’ve — could’ve come to me, he could’ve asked me for it, and I would’ve given it to him, regardless of what max did to me.

Victor: If it’s not money, then what? Could it be revenge?

Abby: For what?

Victor: For leaving him.

Abby: No, no, I mean, I — i have spent so much time with him recently. I would’ve picked up on that.

Victor: How much time did you spend with him?

Abby: When you count all of the visits, I — a few hours. Oh, my god. If stitch is behind this, does that mean mariah was locked up all of that time? Was there someone there watching her, making sure that she and the baby had everything they need? Or was mariah just there, alone and terrified?

Mariah: Ohh. Okay. I got to talk to you now, alright? I didn’t think that any of this would happen. When this all started out, I was trying to help abby and chance. Then after I got pregnant, the morning sickness — oh, god.

[ Laughs ] I don’t know what it was, dude, about the smell of my shampoo or peaches. But you made my life miserable for a little while, you know that? And I was really worried that this was gonna be really difficult [Panting] Until you were born. And after I got trapped in here, I just… I started to see things completely differently.

[ Exhales shakily ] You kept me sane. Mm! And I really hope I did the same for you. So I want to let you know now — okay — that you are loved. Yeah. You are, so much. And I promise you, I don’t throw around that term lightly. Not like other people do. You don’t know this, but i didn’t grow up with a lot of love, so…I was pretty bad at it. And even now, there’s only a handful of people that I truly love in this world. You’re one of them, okay? And you’re gonna be fine. Gonna be fine. Because I protect the people i love with my life. Now, we all know progressive offers 24/7 protection,

Kevin: Stitch is a stand-up guy. He’s a doctor, rey.

Rey: Sometimes doctors commit crimes.

Kevin: It doesn’t make any sense. If he is behind mariah’s disappearance, why would he suggest looking at evidence that could so easily be disproved? And why would he mess with the video? What would he gain from that?

Rey: He’s sending us on a wild goose chase, keeping us busy and distracted from what’s really going on, so let’s not waste time.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Kevin: Finally. The it team was able to get through the encryption on mariah’s phone. We have a location.

Rey: Oh, good.

Tessa: It’s a miracle that mariah and I are still together. We’ve both made so many mistakes.

Sharon: Well, that’s all in the past, and right now we’re focusing on the present. You are very much a part of mariah’s life, and I am so happy about that.

Tessa: I appreciate it. I know that I gave you a million reasons for you to want me to stay away from her. I’m still ashamed of some of the things that I did.

Sharon: You’ve grown past that. You’ve moved so far beyond it.

Tessa: Mariah deserves a lot of credit. She’s the one that helped me understand and accept my past.

Sharon: You two helped each other. You’ve evolved together.

Tessa: No, I think you’re right. Mariah’s taught me so much about love and trust and forgiveness. But I can tell you that whoever is holding her captive, whoever is scaring her, I will never forgive them. And I hope that they get what’s coming to them.

Victor: Hi, devon.

Devon: Mr. Newman, hi.

Victor: I understand you’re concerned about stitch’s behavior.

Abby: I had to tell my dad about your suspicions because i can’t stop thinking about them, and I can no longer the possibility that you might be right.

Devon: Well, I mean, listen, I hope that I’m wrong about stitch ’cause he’s always seemed like a decent guy to me and i know he’s been supportive of you. I don’t want to cause you any more stress.

Victor: We got to find the truth.

Devon: I completely agree. I just spoke to my private investigator, and she thinks that he should definitely be looked into. She’s, in fact, switching all of her focus onto him.

Abby: I wish that wasn’t necessary, but we have to do what’s best.

Victor: Sure. Without consideration of other people’s feelings, I think we should get to the bottom of it. Alright?

Devon: Yeah.

Abby: Okay. Let’s do this.

Mariah: [ Groaning ] Ahhh. Okay. Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay. God. Okay. Okay. These are not braxton hicks contractions. Bowie, I really wish you’d take my advice and stay inside. But if you want out, I can’t blame you. Okay.

[ Breathing heavily ] Okay.

[ Whimpering ]

[ Breathing heavily ] If you want today to be your birthday, you’ve got it.

[ Breathing heavily ] So I need to prepare. But how? Before treating your chronic migraine,

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Victor: I think we should confront stitch directly.

Abby: I’m not sure that’s a good idea.

Devon: I’m gonna have to agree with him. We need to get answers fast. And even if he doesn’t know anything, I’m sure he’s — he’ll understand why we had to consider him, ’cause we’re desperate right now.

Victor: If devon’s suspicions are correct, then time is of the essence, okay? Could make all the difference in the world.

Devon: Absolutely. He’s staying at the grand phoenix, you know.

Abby: Okay, let’s go.

Victor: No, darling, I want you to stay.

Abby: If you’re gonna confront him, I should be there.

Victor: No, sweetheart, i don’t think so.

Devon: Yeah. I think that we’re gonna get a much more honest response out of him if you’re not in the room.

Victor: I promise you I will tell you everything that happens at the meeting, alright? Everything. Meanwhile, my darling, please be careful.

Abby: Okay.

[ Sighs ]

Mariah: [ Gasping ] Clean towels. Okay. We can do this, bowie. We can do this, okay? I just need to relax. Shh.

[ Humming ]

So we can handle all this

and more

’cause even things lost in the ocean need the shore

[ Inhales sharply ]

Even things lost in the ocean need the shore

[ Sighs ] Oh, god.

[ Sniffles ] Yeah. Oh, do you remember that? Ohh. That was tessa’s song.

[ Exhales sharply ] You remember, right?

[ Laughs ] Ohh. I know, I am — I’m butchering it [Chuckles] But she’s the singer, not me. Alright?

[ Grunts ]

[ Sighs ] I’m just — I’m just a fan. I’m her fan. God, I miss her so much.

[ Sobbing ] Oh. Ah. I miss her voice. And her sweetness. Just all of it. Oh. She’s probably finished her lullaby for you by now. I wish she was here to sing it to you.

[ Chuckles ] Can you imagine the party that they are gonna have when we get out of here?

[ Exhales sharply ] There’s gonna be so much music. It’s just gonna be a huge celebration. Oh, god. Oh, I’m dizzy. Oh, god, no, no, no, no.

[ Gasping ] Mm, I can’t pass out. I can’t pass out now. Bowie needs me. Bowie needs me.

[ Doorbell rings ]

Stitch: Hey. I got your text. Are you okay? Is there any news?

Abby: No, um, no news. Not since that important lead that you gave the police. I am just so thankful that you saw that man in the store.

Stitch: I wish I could’ve been more help. Maybe there’s a chance my lead could still pay off.

Abby: Well, you know, I’m not sure about anything anymore.

Stitch: I’m sorry.

Abby: The only thing I know is that I feel better when you’re around. (Asaad) since my mother got cancer from smoking,

Tessa: Oh, man. Well, we should get back to the house.

Sharon: Um, before we go, I’d like to say a prayer.

Tessa: I think that’s a beautiful idea.

Sharon: Join me? Dear god… please protect mariah and the baby.

Mariah: [ Groaning ]

Sharon: And give them the strength to get through this ordeal.

Mariah: [ Groaning ]

Sharon: And please give us the ability to find them. They are loved by so many of us.

Mariah: [ Breathing heavily ]

Tessa: Bring them home. Do that, and I will spend the rest of my life making sure that mariah is safe, loved, and happy. Amen.

Sharon: Amen.

Abby: And I just — I cannot believe that this is happening. My dad and devon were here earlier and they want to be helpful, but there is nothing that they can do. I mean, they can hire all of the private investigators and all of the security teams, but none of it matters unless mariah and the baby can come home, and the longer that this goes on, the more scared I get.

Stitch: It’s gonna be okay, abby. Okay? You have to believe that.

Abby: Tessa says that she can sense that something is really wrong with mariah. And I can sense something, too, because I can feel my baby crying for me. And his cries, they pierce my heart. And I don’t know where he is and I don’t know if mariah can take care of him. I don’t know if they even have enough food.

Stitch: I’m sure they do.

Abby: I have never been so scared because I can feel my baby, I can feel him crying for me, and there’s nothing I can do. I don’t even know where he is, and I would give up everything, I would give all of this up, i would pay whatever ransom if i could have them back, if I could get rid of this feeling of being helpless. And I am doing this all alone. Chance isn’t here.

Stitch: Hey. I’m here, abby. Whatever you need. Just tell me what to do.

Devon: Yes, thank you very much. I appreciate it. Okay, so my private investigator just poked another hole in stitch’s story.

Victor: And what’s that?

Devon: He doesn’t even have a job in iowa city. He was fired from it months ago. And that’s not what he told abby.

Victor: Whoa.

Devon: Mm-hmm.

Victor: So he could have used that as a cover to save face.

Devon: You don’t really believe that for a second, do you?

Victor: Detective, did you find anything?

Rey: Hey, yeah, did your team track mariah’s cellphone here, too?

Victor: That’s an important piece of the puzzle, isn’t it?

Rey: Yeah, unfortunately, we only know it’s here in the hotel somewhere, but we weren’t able to narrow it down to a floor or even a wing.

Devon: Well, we should check stitch’s room, right?

Victor: I agree. Let’s do it right now. Depression.

Rey: Stitch isn’t here.

Victor: Any sign of mariah’s phone?

Rey: I haven’t seen it.

Devon: Got to be here somewhere. Let’s call mariah and find out right now.

Victor: Yeah.

[ Cellphone rings ] So it was stitch all the time.

Abby: Um, I shouldn’t lean on you like this. It’s not fair to you.

Stitch: It’s — it’s okay. I want to help you through this.

Abby: I know, yeah, I can sense that. You know, even after all these years, there’s still something between us.

Stitch: I’ve always felt so connected to you.

Abby: Is that why you came back to town? To be with me? Was there ever really a job at the hospital or were you just saying that? Stitch, you being back here, back in town, back in my life, has been such a blessing. Look, and let me be that for you. You know, I can be — I can be your sounding board. You can tell me anything. Anything, and I won’t get angry.

Stitch: I can’t believe how understanding you are.

Abby: Stitch, I know you. And I can see it in your eyes.

Stitch: What?

Abby: Guilt. You feel bad for what happened when we were married. No, no, what happened with max, that was not your fault.

Stitch: No. I’m a doctor. I-I-I… I should’ve seen what was going on with my son. I should have known what he was capable of.

Abby: No. No, see, look, us losing the baby, that was not your fault. That was a painful time for the both of us. And I know how deeply you felt that loss. And I think that’s why you can feel what I’m going through right now because I am about to lose another baby.

Stitch: No, no, we — we won’t let that happen. Okay? I — I admit —

Abby: You admit what? You admit what?

Stitch: I came back here for you. My life has been so hard since I left. I just needed to make things right. I was hoping for some kind of redemption. It was crazy, but I truly believe that you’re the only one who can put me back on course. You can make things right, abby.

Abby: No, we can make things right for each other. All is forgiven. Just please…please tell me where they are.

Mariah: [ Gasping ] Okay, kid.

[ Gasps ]

[ Breathing heavily ] It’s your time to come out now, isn’t it? This is gonna happen right now.

[ Whimpers ] Okay. I can’t talk you into staying there any longer. And I’ve done everything I can to prepare, so I just hope that I’m ready.

[ Gasps ]

[ Groaning ]

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Y&R Best Lines Wednesday, August 25, 2021

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Gloria: Oh, hello, angels. Listen, we are in the middle of a business meeting, so if you two could move along.

Chloe: Oh, well, we actually have a table for two in mind, so don’t worry.

Kevin: Enjoy your lunch. Good luck. Geez.

Chloe: I wonder what that was all about.

Kevin: Michael told me Gloria is giving Lauren the hard sell to promote her. She wants to take over as the head of JCV.

Chloe: Oh, you got to give it to Gloria. She has chutzpah. Now it all makes sense.


Lauren: So can you pinpoint any area of JCV that could be improved upon?

Gloria: Yes, I can. Certainly. Not every division is perfect, and again, that is why strong leadership is so important. One of the first things I would focus on is our accessories. I would like to find a fashion-forward designer who could come up with statement necklaces, bold, bright pieces that really draw the eye. The way I see it, when you’re a young woman just starting out, you may not have the money to buy the entire JCV ensemble, but you can afford a piece of jewelry that will make your outfit pop. You agree with me?

Lauren: Yes. Yes, I do.

Gloria: Of course you do. [ Chuckles ] Because I know my stuff.

Lauren: It’s a good idea. And I can’t tell you how many candidates were tripped up by that question.

Gloria: [ Chuckles ] Lauren, I have so many more ideas where that came from. No one wants this more or will work harder for you.

Lauren: Alright. Alright, let’s try it on a temporary basis. Okay? Let’s try some of your ideas, see what happens.

Gloria: Oh, thank you. Thank you. [ Laughs ] Thank you for realizing I am the best person for the job. Oh, Lauren, this is so exciting. I am thrilled. Now, I am going to go back to the office and make sure my assistant duties are covered, and then I will dive right in as interim president of JCV. My, doesn’t that have a lovely ring to it.


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Y&R Short Recap Friday, August 27, 2021

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Abby talks to Stitch for a long time and he finally admits to her that he came back to town because he wanted to return to the place where he last had hope. Stitch tells Abby he took Mariah because he wanted to be there for her while she worried about Mariah. He hoped the crisis would bring them closer together and he could make things right between them. Abby tells Stitch she understands his sadness and pain but she knows he is a good man and would never hurt anyone. Abby persuades Stitch to take her to where he is holding Mariah. Stitch opens the door to Maria’s room and Abby goes in and Stitch leaves while Abby helps Mariah who is in labor.

Mrs. Toliver calls Devon and tells him the address of a house Stitch rented weeks ago. Rey and Devon arrive and find Abby and Mariah at the house. Devon stays with Abby and Mariah while Rey leaves to find Stitch and arrest him. Rey calls Sharon and Tessa to tell them Mariah is safe and headed to the hospital because she is in labor. Sharon calls Victor who is at Abby’s house looking for her. Sharon tells Victor that Mariah is safe, and in labor so he leaves for the hospital. Devon calls Nate and he helps Abby, Devon, and Mariah through a long labor and Mariah gives birth to a healthy baby boy. The ambulance finally arrives to take Mariah and the baby to the hospital.

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Y&R Update Friday, August 27 2021

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Devon in "Young and The Restless" 8/27/21

Devon, Victor and Rey were in Ben’s suite at The Grand Phoenix. When Devon called Mariah’s phone, it rang in Ben’s duffel bag. Rey searched the bag and found the phone. Devon thought it was crazy that Ben had been texting them as “Mariah” for weeks now. He said they should call Abby, because she could be in danger. Victor agreed.

At the Chancellor house, Abby begged Ben to tell her where Mariah and the baby were, and she promised not to hold it against him. Ben pretended he wasn’t involved, and he got up to leave. Abby plead for Ben to stay, even if it was to tell her how wrong she was. Victor called, and Abby declined it. Ben proclaimed his innocence and asked how Abby could accuse him of something so horrible. Abby wanted to help Ben. She knew he’d been through hell. He regretted admitting that, but she was glad he did. She said there was nothing to be ashamed of. He asserted that she’d jumped to the wrong conclusion. Abby noted that Mariah went missing right after Ben came to town, and he’d said he had that job when he didn’t, then he told her about the notebook that Mariah had. Ben continued to maintain that he didn’t do it. Devon called, and Ben asked Abby if Devon suspected him, too. Ben didn’t take the call.

Sharon and Tessa went to Crimson Lights after their walk. They both found it helpful to be with each other right now. Rey texted Sharon with what he knew. She and Tessa were shocked Ben had Mariah’s phone. Tessa wanted Sharon to call Rey, but Sharon said he’d instructed them to just sit tight. Sharon didn’t want to believe Dylan’s best friend would kidnap her daughter. She suggested that someone planted Mariah’s phone in his bag. Tessa pointed out that Ben had been there to listen to their deepest fears. He was also there when they talked about tricking the kidnapper into thinking they thought Mariah was taking a break. If Ben was the kidnapper, he was always one step ahead of them because they told him what they were going to do.

Back at the hotel, Rey had to head out, and he told Victor not to try to be a hero. He wanted to be the first to know if Victor’s team found Ben. Victor wanted to be the first to know if the police found him. Rey promised to keep Victor posted. Victor left. Devon’s PI let him know that Ben had never gone back to Iowa City. Rey figured Ben had been doing this alone, taking care of Mariah all by himself. He said he’d run a check on Ben’s credit cards. Kevin called Rey. He’d gotten a new version of the security video from the store, and there was no old man buying protein bars. Devon wondered why Ben would tell such a flimsy lie, and Rey said that most stores would’ve recorded over the footage by now.

Abby in "Young and The Restless" 8/27/21

Abby spoke about what a good person Mariah was. She was carrying Abby’s baby, and that was just one of many kind things she’d done. Ben said people wanted to do nice things for Abby because she was a light in a very dark world. She implored him to talk to her. He said Genoa City was in her blood, but to him it represented a time in his life when he still had hope. He first came back to remember that feeling, then he wanted to feel hopeful again. He needed to find a way back to his past with her. He knew he had no right to expect that from her. He felt lucky to have shared a life with her once. It had been magic. He broke down crying because he didn’t protect her when they were together. She said it wasn’t his fault, and if she ever said otherwise, she was sorry.

Abby said to lose hope would drive anyone to do desperate things. “Unforgivable things,” Ben whispered, but Abby assured him that she’d never judge him, and she didn’t want anything bad to happen to him. She knew he’d never hurt anyone. He said she knew the real him. She said he knew her too, and he came to her every time she was worried about Mariah, and he assured her everything would be alright. Abby said that Ben knew Mariah was fine, and he knew she’d come home. “I didn’t mean for it to get this far,” Ben admitted. He said he’d always planned to let Mariah go. Abby believed that, but she thought it was better for this to happen sooner rather than later. Ben didn’t know what he was thinking when he took Mariah. He was just trying to get closer to Abby. He’d needed a lifeline. Abby said she could be that, but first they had to clean up this mess. She asked him to take her to Mariah and the baby.

Back at the hotel, Rey put out an APB on Ben. Victor called someone and said he couldn’t reach Abby. He asked that person to give her a call. Devon called Ben again and got his voicemail. Rey instructed Devon what to say. Devon said he was just calling to talk about ways to help Abby. Devon didn’t think he’d get a call back. Rey asked if they knew why Ben would do this. Victor thought Ben was in love with Abby. He told Rey how Ben’s son put a tripwire on the stairs to make Abby fall and lose the baby. After her miscarriage, she wasn’t able to carry a baby to term. Devon said Ben showed up out of nowhere and tried to be super supportive. Rey said Ben had been excited to give a crucial tip in the case. Victor thought Ben had hoped to earn Abby’s undying gratitude. Rey had seen that dynamic before in arson cases – where a firefighter would start a fire, then show up and save the day. He said the good thing about this is it likely meant Ben took care of Mariah, because he was planning to be the hero of the story. Victor used to respect Ben, and he wondered what happened to the great guy he once knew.

Sharon in "Young and The Restless" 8/27/21

Rey called Sharon back and let her know Ben lied about being in Iowa and about the guy in the convenience store. He said Ben didn’t know he was the person of interest in the case. Sharon asked what to do if they saw Ben, and Rey said not to do anything except call Rey. Denise called Devon and let him know that two months ago, Ben Russell rented out a house. That was Ben Rayburn’s birth name. Devon relayed this to Rey. The house was on the same street as the convenience store.

Sharon wondered what happened to make Ben change so drastically. Tessa said whatever it was, it was nothing compared to what she’d do if she got a hold of him. Tessa noted that Ben snatched Mariah out of their lives and tried to convince them nothing was wrong by sending those phony texts, and he watched them grow more and more scared. She wondered if he got a sick thrill out of it. Sharon hoped that if Ben was found, he’d tell them where Mariah was.

Victor went to Abby’s house, and she didn’t answer the doorbell. The door was unlocked, so he went in to look around, and he found her phone on the table. Rey called, and Victor told him about the situation at Abby’s. Rey told Victor about the house Ben was renting.

Mariah was still in labor in the locked room at Ben’s house. She begged to go to the hospital. She wondered what was with the vitamins and protein bars if they were going to abandon her and the baby now. She wondered if the captor went to get help or to buy supplies for the baby. Surely no one would be cruel enough to abandon her and Bowie now. Mariah told Bowie that it looked like she’d be the only one in the welcome wagon, but it was okay. Women had been doing this forever. She got choked up because there wouldn’t be anyone to help her through this incredibly scary time, and she quietly begged for help. She felt a very strong contraction.

Ben in "Young and The Restless" 8/27/21

Ben brought Abby to the house and he let her into Mariah’s room. Abby rushed to Mariah and exclaimed she was in labor. At first, Mariah thought Abby was in her imagination, since she’d dreamed of so many people coming to rescue her, like Tessa. Abby assured Mariah that she was really there. Mariah was relieved to be found, and she said they had to get to the hospital. Abby said it was okay – she brought a – she turned to the door, but Ben was gone. Devon and Rey showed up. Nobody mentioned Ben’s name, but Devon and Rey learned that he was the one who brought Abby here. Devon stayed with Mariah and Abby while Rey left to search the area.

Abby tried to help Mariah to the car, but she had another contraction, and she said she wasn’t going to make it to the hospital. Devon sat with Mariah, while Abby prepared to deliver her son. Mariah worried that the EMTs wouldn’t make it in time, and Abby said she’d watched lots of videos, so she knew how to help Mariah. Devon video called Nate and set up the phone so Nate could see Mariah and guide them through the labor. Mariah wished Nate was really there. He said he’d see her and the baby as soon as the EMTs brought them to the hospital. Abby said Mariah’s body knew what to do. Mariah had a contraction, and Nate showed Devon a breathing technique to do with her. Devon helped Mariah, and he told her she was amazing. Abby said that Mariah was her best friend, cheerleader and the baby’s fierce protector. She’d be forever grateful.

Everyone encouraged Mariah as she pushed, and Abby was amazed when she saw the baby’s head. Nate told Mariah to do one more big push, and when she did, the baby was born. Devon joined Abby at the end of the bed, and they admired the baby. Mariah asked how he looked, and Abby said he was perfect. Mariah asked Nate why the baby wasn’t crying. Nate explained how to to clear his airway. Once Abby did that, the baby wailed. Devon picked him up and held him to his chest, and he immediately settled down. Mariah said Devon had the magic touch. They heard the ambulance. Abby went to Mariah and held her hand. Devon joined them.

Rey in "Young and The Restless" 8/27/21

Rey called Sharon with the news, although he was under the impression that Mariah was going to give birth at Memorial. Sharon passed this along to Tessa. Tessa was ready to go to the hospital right now, but Sharon said to wait because she had to call Victor.

Sharon called Victor and let him know Mariah and Abby were found. He asked about the baby. “I hope you’re ready to be a grandfather again,” she said. He smiled.

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Y&R Transcript Wednesday, August 25, 2021

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Mariah: Okay, bowie. Pain that I felt earlier wasn’t necessarily a contraction. Probably just pulled something working out. Trying to be healthy, ’cause i haven’t felt anything —

[ Gasps ] Oh!

[ Breathing heavily ]

Devon: So, rey’s trying to find out if there’s surveillance cameras at the convenience store?

Abby: If we could get footage of the man that stitch saw buying a truckload of those protein bars that mariah likes, I mean, that could be a concrete lead.

Tessa: The footage would also confirm that the guy’s shopping list was written on the yellow notepad with the storks on it that I bought mariah.

Abby: I just wish that rey would call. This is torture.

Tessa: You’d think he would be moving pretty quickly now that we have something worth pursuing.

Abby: Maybe you should call him.

Sharon: Oh, I have no doubt that rey is doing everything he can. He just — you know, he has to run everything by paul first, and it takes a little bit of time to get permission to view private video footage.

Devon: Yeah. No, we all just need to be patient, so…

Abby: I’m trying, and I am trying to stay positive. You know, we’re just lucky that stitch spotted this guy in the first place.

Devon: Yeah, yeah, no, we’re lucky you were paying attention. Where’d you say that shop was?

Stitch: Fourth street and willow lane.

Devon: Fourth and willow? You said you were staying at the gcac before you went back to iowa city, right?

Stitch: Yeah, I was.

Devon: So what were you doing in that part of town?

Gloria: I do appreciate you agreeing to a follow-up after our last get-together. In retrospect, I realized I may have been a smidge aggressive.

Lauren: [ Chuckles ] Maybe just a tad.

Gloria: I know, but my enthusiasm got the best of me.

Kevin: Hello.

Lauren: Oh, hi.

Chloe: Hi.

Gloria: Oh, hello, angels. Listen, we are in the middle of a business meeting, so if you two could move along.

Chloe: Oh, well, we actually have a table for two in mind, so don’t worry.

Kevin: Enjoy your lunch. Good luck. Geez.

Chloe: I wonder what that was all about.

Kevin: Michael told me gloria is giving lauren the hard sell to promote her. She wants to take over as the head of jcv.

Chloe: Oh, you got to give it to gloria. She has chutzpah. Now it all makes sense.

Kevin: What? What does?

Chloe: Well, she was fawning all over sally the other day, trying to pump her for info about the company’s young demographic.

Kevin: Poor lauren. Should we go back and save her?

Chloe: [ Chuckles ] No, gloria told us to run along. We should keep running.

Kevin: Okay. [ Laughs ]

Gloria: All I’m asking is that you listen to what I have to offer jcv with an open mind.

Lauren: I wouldn’t be here if I wasn’t willing to hear you out. So let’s get to it. You say you’re the best candidate for the job, so stop telling me and start convincing me.

Phyllis: Okay, I got your text that you’re back from milan, but I just wanted to personally check in with you. So —

Jack: You will be happy to know I fulfilled my duties as your messenger. Summer loved the gift you sent her.

Phyllis: Thank you for doing that for me. Summer texted me and said the visit was amazing. So, okay, I want your take on the whole summer-kyle thing. How are they doing and how are they doing with harrison?

Jack: It appears our kids are doing splendidly. They have made harrison feel at home. Kyle and I have worked out the logistics of him co-running jabot from europe, and summer is just shining at marchetti.

Phyllis: [ Sighs ] Great.

Jack: Want to try that again and maybe say it like you mean it?

Nick: I got here as fast as i could. Do you have some news to tell me and mom?

Victor: I do indeed. But before I get into that, i want you to know that I’m further investigating what happened to mariah. No update yet, but as soon as there is, I will let you know.

Nick: I really appreciate that. Sharon is worried sick. I mean, everyone is.

Nikki: We’re doing everything we can to make sure she gets home safe.

Nick: Well, just keep me posted, alright?

Victor: I shall do that.

Nick: Was there anything else you wanted to discuss?

Victor: In our investigation of ashland locke’s past, we may have come up with something that’s potentially very interesting.

Ashland: Is that right? Well, I was prepared for this to happen at some point. I appreciate you telling me. I’ll deal with it.

Victoria: That didn’t sound very good. What exactly do you have to deal with? Psoriatic arthritis, made my joints stiff,

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Phyllis: Of course I’m happy for summer and kyle and sweet little harrison. Of course I am. I just want them to be in love and happy here in genoa city. Why can’t they be happy at home?

Jack: You know why. Because summer has a wonderful job that she loves.

Phyllis: I know. You’re saying all the things that I should feel, that I’m thrilled. But I’m being selfish, that’s all. And you know what? I saw melancholy behind that pleasant demeanor. I saw it in your eyes when you were taking harrison to italy. I mean, I know that family’s important to you. Why can’t you just admit that this is a loss for you?

Jack: It’s not a loss. Kyle and harrison are hours away. I can fly there anytime.

Phyllis: But it’s not like having kyle here with you every single day and having harrison here at the house. It’s not the same. You know, I miss my daughter walking into the grand phoenix and, you know, just grabbing a bite and…

[ Sighs ] Why can’t you admit that this is hard for you?

Jack: Okay, I give. It’s a lot harder than i admitted.

Phyllis: Thank you.

Jack: But we’re not gonna sit around here and wallow.

Phyllis: Why not? I want mutual wallowing.

Jack: Absolutely not. No. No, come with me. Come on.

Gloria: I have been studying the market. Yes, I have. And I know where this industry is going. Now, if you were to give me this job, I will anticipate trends and beat all the other companies to the punch. Now, wait, I am not saying that I will be reckless. No going rogue here. What I’m saying is I will make intelligent decisions followed by quick and efficient action. Lauren, I do want to carry on the work that summer started and even sally, what she carried forward in her brief tenure.

Lauren: Do you think you understand the targeted demographic, though?

Gloria: Absolutely. I’ve done my research. The women we are going after are young, ambitious, and they want — no, they demand work-life balance. And they care about the world around them. So our clothes will be socially conscious and environmentally friendly, just the way they are. Now, as I said before, I will use inclusive marketing strategies.

Lauren: You’ve really done your homework.

Gloria: And I can make your vision of this brand happen if you will only give me the opportunity to do so.

Lauren: I’ll admit, I’m impressed.

Gloria: Does that mean we can celebrate now?

Lauren: No, it does not. Not so fast. Because this interview is not over yet.

Chloe: Wow. Gloria is not holding back. Lauren is not going to make it easy for her.

Kevin: They are two forces of nature.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Chloe: Oh, is that an update on mariah?

Kevin: No. No news yet.

Chloe: [ Sighs ] I’m sorry. She is a total badass. Whatever has happened to her, she can handle it.

Kevin: I hope so. For her and for the baby.

Stitch: That market was out of my way. I had never been there before.

Sharon: Then why did you happen to go in?

Stitch: Remember how we went to chancellor park before I took off for iowa?

Abby: Yeah, we went and looked at an apartment for you. We had a good talk. I was in my head because I was worried about mariah.

Stitch: After we parted ways, I was feeling kind of nostalgic, so I went for a walk. I ended up by that pond we used to go to together on the other side of the park.

Abby: I know the one you mean.

Stitch: Well, the time got away from me. By the time I finally hit the road, I wanted to grab some snacks for the ride, so i stopped by the convenience store on the way out of town.

Devon: Mm. At the exact same time the guy was there, too.

Stitch: Not exactly. He came in after I did.

Devon: Still pretty lucky, though.

Stitch: Not lucky enough. I wish I could’ve put things together back then. We would’ve had a lead a lot sooner.

Tessa: Well, we have one now.

Abby: Thanks to you, rey is finally on a path that could lead us to mariah. For people who could use a lift

Tessa: [ Sighs ] I am too restless just sitting here. I’m going to get a drink.

Sharon: I’ll go with you.

Devon: Listen, I’m not gonna go anywhere until we hear back from rey, but I do have some business calls to return.

Abby: Yeah, well, you can use the library or the study if you need.

Devon: Okay, thank you.

Stitch: You sure you don’t want anything from the kitchen?

Abby: No, no. Thank you, though.

Stitch: I couldn’t tell how you felt when I mentioned that i took a little sentimental detour by our pond. I hope I didn’t make you uncomfortable.

Lauren: So can you pinpoint any area of jcv that could be improved upon?

Gloria: Yes, I can. Certainly. Not every division is perfect, and again, that is why strong leadership is so important. One of the first things I would focus on is our accessories. I would like to find a fashion-forward designer who could come up with statement necklaces, bold, bright pieces that really draw the eye. The way I see it, when you’re a young woman just starting out, you may not have the money to buy the entire jcv ensemble, but you can afford a piece of jewelry that will make your outfit pop. You agree with me?

Lauren: Yes. Yes, I do.

Gloria: Of course you do.

[ Chuckles ] Because I know my stuff.

Lauren: It’s a good idea. And I can’t tell you how many candidates were tripped up by that question.

Gloria: [ Chuckles ] Lauren, I have so many more ideas where that came from. No one wants this more or will work harder for you.

Lauren: Alright. Alright, let’s try it on a temporary basis. Okay? Let’s try some of your ideas, see what happens.

Gloria: Oh, thank you. Thank you.

[ Laughs ] Thank you for realizing I am the best person for the job. Oh, lauren, this is so exciting. I am thrilled. Now, I am going to go back to the office and make sure my assistant duties are covered, and then I will dive right in as interim president of jcv. My, doesn’t that have a lovely ring to it.

[ Both laugh ]

Ashland: That call was from a guy that used to work for me at one of my first news stations. He’s been retired. He hasn’t been in the business for years, but he’s suddenly getting these calls inquiring about me, including one from a reporter who managed to track him down.

Victoria: Well, probably at billy’s request. Just another chanccomm article.

Ashland: Yeah, I was thinking that, as well. Maybe newman media doing some digging.

Victoria: I’m sure that adam is hungry to grab some headlines. I mean, he — he would do at his board members’ expense. He told me that his company is launching in a few days and i wouldn’t be able to miss it.

Ashland: So he has a strong motive, as well.

Victoria: And then there’s my father, of course.

Ashland: Trying to protect his daughter. Victor gave us his word and his blessing that he was behind us, but he still could be doing his due diligence.

Victoria: Well, whoever it is, you seem to be taking it in stride.

Ashland: Well, I’ve gotten used to people being overly interested in my life. What would really be bothersome is if you heard information about me from someone else, because if there’s anything that you need to know about my life, I’d like to be the one to tell you.

Victoria: Well, um, okay. I’m ready and willing to listen.

Ashland: Well, there is a reason that the guy got a call from a reporter who I just talked to. When I was young, years ago, just starting out, I worked for this older woman who took me under her wing and she mentored me in the media world. Her husband owned two news stations, and after he passed away, she was the one who kind of took charge. And years later, when she died, I bought the two stations from her. And that’s what began my media empire.

Victoria: Okay. Well, thank you. I appreciate you telling me the truth.

Nikki: So, ashland was mentored by this woman, and after she died, he bought the news stations she owned?

Victor: Exactly. And that was his first big move in the business world, alright? And those tv stations he bought from her are the foundations of his company.

Nick: Well, I was concerned there was some deep, dark secrets about ashland, but this doesn’t seem too suspicious.

Nikki: No, I don’t think so either.

Victor: That’s not the whole story. There’s no one around who knows much about their relationship anymore, but the people we approached were most reluctant to talk about the relationship between ashland and that woman.

Nick: Well, it sounds like a non-issue to me. Obviously, ashland didn’t work too hard to keep this covered up or your pi wouldn’t have found it so easily. Ashland working with this woman and then buying those stations, that’s probably public knowledge.

Nikki: Exactly. And it’s not a crime to be an ambitious businessman. I think we should just accept that victoria has found a man who has no skeletons in his closet worth finding.

Victor: Well, sweetheart, if upon further investigation, we find out nothing, then I agree with you.

Nikki: It’s almost like you’re hoping to find something. Is that what this is? You want to destroy victoria’s marriage?

Mariah: Okay, bowie. Braxton hicks contractions are like practice contractions for a woman’s body to get them ready for the real ones when they’re about to give birth. And these — these better be braxton hicks contractions because you are not ready to make your grand entrance, okay? It’s too soon. It is way, way too soon. You can’t be born yet, alright? Okay, good. Good, I’m glad we agree on that.

Abby: You didn’t make me feel uncomfortable. I mean, why would that make me upset? I used to love going to that pond and feeding those ducks.

Stitch: Well, it’s still beautiful. Plenty of ducks looking for a friendly hand-out. I hope you take your son there one day when he’s old enough. Ah, I’m — I’m sorry. It’S…

Abby: It’s okay. No, I am gonna take him there all the time.

Stitch: You will. And you can make all kinds of incredible memories with your boy.

Abby: Thank you for being so supportive. That’s exactly what I needed to hear. You’re a really great friend.

Stitch: Friendship is a two-way street. It’s meant so much to me reconnecting like this.

Abby: Me, too.

Stitch: Listen, um, I’d love to wait here with you for rey to call, but I have to check in with max’s care team.

Abby: Right, yeah. I understand.

Stitch: You sure you’re gonna be okay?

Abby: Yeah, yeah, I have a great support team. I promise I’m gonna keep it together. In fact, I’m gonna go check on them in the kitchen.

Stitch: Okay. I’ll call and check in on you later, okay?

Abby: Yeah.

Devon: Taking off already?

Devon: Yeah. Um, can I talk to you for a second?

Devon: Sure.

Stitch: You have my number, right?

Devon: I do, yeah.

Stitch: Please call me if abby needs me.

Devon: You got it.

Chloe: Yeah, I should have.

Lauren: Well, not that gloria has hurried off, I thought i would share some news.

Kevin: We already know.

Lauren: Ah.

Chloe: Yeah, I was listening. Sorry, not sorry.

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Lauren: So, do you think I’m crazy for hiring her?

Chloe: No, actually, I think it’s a great idea. I mean, I think she said some great things, and I’m beginning to think that maybe this interim gig might become more permanent.

Kevin: I just hope she can do her job without driving you crazy.

Lauren: [ Laughs ] That is why it’s going to be currently temporary. And, you know, it takes some time to commit, you know. Learned that the hard way with sally.

Chloe: Uh-oh.

Lauren: Yeah, wish you would consider that before you hired her.

Chloe: Can we agree just to disagree?

Lauren: Look, I’m concerned, chloe. I really wanted it to work with sally at jcv, and then she showed her true colors. And I’m just afraid that you’ve made the same mistake that i did.

Chloe: I appreciate the warning, I really do, but I went into this with my eyes wide open. And I know sally and her ambitions have caused her to make some really unwise choices, but haven’t we all been there?

Lauren: What she did goes way beyond an error in judgment.

Chloe: Then I think she’s gonna fit in great with my team. I mean, look at chelsea. She’s a grifter. Look at me. I mean, I basically went off the deep end after I lost my daughter. But we’ve grown and we’ve changed, and I sense a real kindred spirit with sally, someone who is dying to put her talent to use, and I think she’s really just trying to move her life forward. Don’t you think she deserves that chance?

Lauren: You know, yes, in principle. But I don’t think she’s gonna change.

Jack: Hey. Hey! Let’s do this without phones. Come on, silence it. Just silence it. There, we’ll soak up the sun. Talk over our iced coffee. Without focusing on the fact that we’re not with our kids. We can plan a trip to visit them, make a regular thing of it.

Phyllis: You know what? I have an idea. Why doesn’t jabot buy marchetti and move the offices here?

Jack: Why didn’t I think of that? It’s feasible.

Phyllis: I’m just throwing it out there.

Jack: Jabot’s got millions lying around. Why not just snap it right up?

Phyllis: See, I come up with all the good ideas.

[ Both laugh ] It’s nice to see you laugh.

Jack: It’s nice to laugh. How about you? You doing any better?

Phyllis: I’m okay, thanks.

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Phyllis: We have company.

Sally: Wow, seems as if you guys are joined at the hip lately. How nice for the two of you.

Phyllis: Well, I’m spending time with a friend. You know, the definition of a friend is someone you care about and someone you trust that feels the same way about you. I’m sure it’s a foreign concept, but you should maybe wrap your head around that.

Sally: Oh, you think you’re trustworthy?

Jack: Okay, we’re not doing this. Sally, it’s nice to see you. If you’re just passing through, I suggest you move along.

Victor: Let’s put this to rest, okay? I’m not interested in ruining the relationship between ashland and victoria. I’m happy for her. I want her to be happy. He’s a good man, and I think he’s good for her. Having said that, I don’t want her to go into the marriage blindly, not knowing what the hell this man is all about. If my investigation turns up nothing, then good, then we can enjoy wonderful wedding in tuscany. I mean, imagine that. In tuscany in october, that’s absolutely beautiful. And then we can actually offer our good wishes in an honest way.

Nick: I’m wondering if we should keep digging. I talked to phyllis about this, and she said that if we keep meddling, it could backfire. Now, I realize the irony in that. It contradicts everything I was saying earlier.

Victor: Exactly.

Nick: My first instinct was to dig into ashland’s past, see what we could find out. But then I asked myself, “what right do I have — what right do any of us have — to question victoria’s choices?” Are we just begging for trouble?

Nikki: I think that we are. That’s been the point I’ve been trying to make all this time. I mean, what is the worst-case scenario? That ashland unfortunately dies too soon.

Victor: Sweetheart, I just want victoria to be happy, okay? I don’t want to find out before she gets married there’s something very dark in ashland’s past, that’s all.

Nikki: Well, you know what? If there is something dark from his past, that was then, this is now. What’s important is the man he is today. That’s who victoria is marrying.

Victoria: I have to ask. Did you have a more personal relationship with this woman who mentored you?

Ashland: It’s natural to wonder about that, but the answer is no. No, she was lovely. Bright and fun to be with, but it wasn’t anything like that. It was nothing like this.

Victoria: I’m not looking for reassurance and I’m certainly not threatened by something that took place decades ago. You have nothing to be ashamed of. I’m just simply interested in the path that you took to become the man that you are now.

Ashland: Well, I want to tell you everything. And I am so glad that you will be by my side for this next chapter of my life, wherever that takes us.

Abby: Oh, rey, thank god you’re here.

Tessa: Please tell us that you made some headway with the convenience store.

Rey: The store has surveillance footage. I’m just waiting on a warrant to obtain it.

Sharon: I told them that it might take some time.

Tessa: I’m trying, but this is excruciating.

Rey: I understand, but the good news is, is that I got the okay from chief williams to set up ongoing surveillance at the store. I have someone staking it out now just in case the guy that stitch crossed paths with returns. I also have another cop ready to review all the traffic camera footage from the area, so if this guy shows up on one of those cameras, we can at least track him to wherever he went after he left the store that day.

Sharon: You mean to wherever mariah’s being held against her will.

Rey: Or at least see what kind of car he was driving so we can run the plates.

Abby: That is great news. Thank you so much.

Rey: I wanted to tell you all what I knew in person, but now i got to get back to work.

Devon: Well, I really do hope your investigation pans out.

Tessa: And soon, because i don’t know how much more of this we can take.

Rey: I promise I’m not gonna give up until mariah’s found.

Phyllis: I apologize. I apologize for letting my emotion get the better of me. She brings out the worst in me. I’m sorry, you don’t need to be in the middle.

Jack: Thank you for the apology. I appreciate the sentiment. I just wish we could all move on to some semblance of civility, you know, rise above our baser instincts, refrain from the knee-jerk reactions. You — you think you could even do that? Honest answers only.

Phyllis: I mean, I’ll try not to let her get to me. Is that good enough?

Jack: That’s good enough for now.

Phyllis: Okay. Well, how about another iced coffee? It’s on me.

Jack: Well, if you’re buying.

Phyllis: [ Laughs ]

Nick: Hey, phyllis, it’s me. I picked up some of your favorites from the coffee house. I’m hoping we can have some lunch together. Call me back. Alright.

Sally: Phyllis isn’t free.

Nick: Excuse me?

Sally: Your girlfriend’s tied up at the moment.

Nick: And you know this how?

Sally: I just ran into her. She’s where she always is lately — with jack.

Kevin: You’ve been a little off since you spoke to lauren.

Chloe: Have I?

Kevin: Yeah, you didn’t order dessert.

Chloe: Yeah, I guess that is weird.

Kevin: What is it? Did she get into your head? Are you having some doubts about sally?

Chloe: I’m having a lot of doubts about a lot of people, including myself. I mean, what was I thinking? That I could stop sally from going to the dark side like I’m some paragon of virtue? And, I mean, look at chelsea. I mean, I love her, but, please, don’t even get me started on adam. I just — I mean, really, what was I thinking? That the three of us could be the positive, guiding forces in sally’s life? And with our combined rap sheets? I mean, come on, we’re like the legions of doom.

Kevin: Well, adam is a super villain, but you’re a different story. And you’re not giving yourself enough credit. Despite everything that’s happened in your past — and my own colorful history — look at us now — two upstanding citizens with thriving careers.

Chloe: We have come a long way, haven’t we?

Kevin: Most people — not named adam newman — are capable of change. And if you think sally is, then go with that. Also, screwing up in your personal life isn’t the same as screwing up at the office. And if she was good at her job at fenmore’s, she’ll be good at her job at newman media.

Chloe: You are so right. Professional lives and personal lives are totally separate entities. And sally even told that she was trying to forget seeking revenge on phyllis and that she was putting all of her energy into her work, and I really believe her.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Kevin: Rey needs my help. He’s got a lead on mariah.

Chloe: Oh, my god. Bring her home!

Kevin: Yeah, that’s the plan.

Chloe: [ Sighs ]

Abby: When rey gets his hands on that surveillance footage, we could find out all sorts of information.

Tessa: It’s definitely something to hold onto, but it makes the anticipation so much worse.

Sharon: We could be getting closer to finding mariah, but she still seems so far away. Would you mind if I went up to your and mariah’s room? I just — I want to be near her things and feel her close to me.

Tessa: I think that’s a wonderful idea.

Abby: You’ve been quiet.

Devon: Yeah. Hey, what do you make of stitch’s story about finding that old man buying those protein bars that mariah likes and having the same notepad that tessa bought her?

Abby: I’m not exactly sure what you’re asking. Wait, you don’t believe that ben’s telling the truth?

Victor: Sweetheart, what brings you by?

Victoria: I will give you one guess.

Victor: What, the locke/newman merger? I mean, that has certainly garnered a lot of press.

Victoria: I’m actually here about something more personal.

Victor: You’re upset about something. What is it?

Victoria: Did you start an investigation into ashland’s past?

Victor: Would that surprise you?

Victoria: [ Sighs ] Ashland has nothing to hide.

Victor: Well, I hope you’re right.

Victoria: You and I have gotten to a very good place, and I hope that doesn’t have to change. Dad, please leave this alone.

Mariah: [ Groaning ]

[ Breathing heavily ] Oh, god. Okay. Ohh. It’s over. Oh! Ohh.

[ Breathing heavily ] Hey! If these are real contractions, I need to be in a hospital. Okay? I need a doctor. Please, please help! Why are you doing this to us? Why would you do this to a pregnant woman and her unborn child?! Please! What are you going to do to us?! Oh, god.

[ Breathing heavily ]

Rey: Here’s the footage from the convenience store.

Kevin: Oh, I hope this is the break we need. We’ve got to find the son of a bitch who took mariah.

Rey: Allegedly took her. But, yeah, I want to nail the guy, too. Fortunately, we don’t have to go through all the video, since stitch narrowed it down to the time frame.

Kevin: And we know who we’re looking for — stitch. Once we find him on camera, we track his movement through the store and he’ll lead us straight to the man we’re after.

Abby: I don’t understand why you have doubts about ben. I mean, why would he make something like that up?

Devon: I’m not saying that he did.

Abby: But you’re suspicious?

Devon: Yeah, I am. It’s hard to explain. It’s just a feeling that I have. Doesn’t — doesn’t seem like it’s right.

Abby: I just — I can’t believe that anything strange is going on.

Devon: I know, and listen, the last thing I want to do is cause you even more stress right now, but I got to tell you how I’m feeling because I care about yoU. Alright? I think that we can all agree that stitch’s story is pretty coincidental, to say the least. And, you know, him showing up out of the blue like he did at this point in your life, it’s also a bit odd. And then he kept delaying his departure and showing up to see you, and then the man comes back to town without having a job. Why do you think he did that?

Abby: He said he wanted to check on me because of what’s going on with mariah.

Devon: Right. That’s another thing. I would say he’s gone out of his way to be a shoulder for you to lean on while your husband’s gone. And I just can’t help but wonder if he might be trying to get close to you or maybe even rekindle what you guys had by taking advantage of your pain and your fear right now.

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Y&R Short Recap Thursday, August 26, 2021

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Recap written by Eva

Kevin and Rey notice that most of the security footage from the convenience store has been erased except for a tiny bit that shows Stitch but from the place where he was standing he couldn’t have seen the man he claims was buying Mariah’s favorite protein bars. Rey thinks Stitch was sending them on a wild goose chase because he kidnapped Mariah. Kevin gets a text saying that the guys, at the station were finally able to get a location on Mariah’s phone.

Abby talks to Victor and he persuades her that Devon’s suspicions that Stitch kidnapped Mariah to take advantage of her fear and worry about Mariah and the baby to get close to her could be right. Devon asks Mrs. Toliver to investigate Stich and the story he told Abby. Devon heads to Abby’s house and he and Victor decide to go to the Grand Phoenix and talk to Stitch. Devon gets a call from Mrs. Toliver who tells him Stitch was fired from his job in Iowa City weeks ago.

Rey, Devon and Victor find Mariah’s phone in Stitches hotel room. Mariah prepares to have the baby as her labor pains get worse. Abby sends Stitch a text telling him she needs to see him and he comes over to see her and tells her he is there for her anytime she needs him. Abby tells Stitch how much he has meant to her during the time that Mariah has been missing. Abby tells Stitch that she can tell he feels guilty about the loss of their baby and how their marriage ended. Abby tells Stitch that the loss of their baby and Max’s illness were not his fault. Stitch admits to Abby that nothing has gone right in his life since he left town and he felt like if he could make things right with her then his life would get back on track again. Abby tells Stitch that she couldn’t handle losing another child. Stitch tells Abby that he wouldn’t let that happen. Abby cries and asks Stitch to tell her the whereabouts of Mariah and the baby.

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Y&R Update Thursday August 26 2021

Young & The Restless Update

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Recap written by Christine
Photos by Dora

Mariah in "Young and The Restless" 8/26/21

Mariah was in labor, and she was frantic because the contractions were getting stronger. She spoke directly into the camera and implored her captor to save the baby. She urged the baby to relax, then she talked to him about their situation. When this all started, she was just trying to help Abby and Chance. She chuckled about the morning sickness and admitted the baby made her life really difficult for a little while. She’d worried her entire pregnancy would be like that, but after she got locked up, she started to see things really differently. She said he kept her sane, and she hoped she’d done the same for him. She told him he was loved, and that wasn’t a term she threw around lightly. She didn’t grow up with a lot of love, so she was pretty bad at it back then, and even now there were only a handful of people she truly loved. The baby was one of them. She promised he’d be fine, because she protected the people she loved. Mariah wished the baby would stay inside, but she understood if he didn’t want to. She accepted that today would be his birthday, and she said they had to prepare. She sang a line from Tessa’s song to the baby, as she gathered towels, then she broke down sobbing about how much she missed Tessa. She felt lightheaded and needed to sit, and she told herself she couldn’t pass out, because Bowie needed her. Later, Mariah paced around talking to Bowie, and she was hit by a contraction so strong that it brought her to her knees.

Denise in "Young and The Restless" 8/26/21

Devon was with Denise at his place. She hadn’t found anything new about Mariah. Devon told Denise about Ben seeing an old man buying prenatal bars and using a piece of paper that was just like some paper Mariah had. Devon said the tip may lead to something, but he didn’t think it’d lead to some random old man. He said Ben randomly returned and kept finding reasons to spend time with Abby and bring up romantic moments from their past. Denise thought the part about Ben pretending he got a job at the hospital was a big red flag. Devon wanted to trust him, but things weren’t adding up. Denise had learned not to ignore gut feelings. She said they’d investigate Ben.

Victor in "Young and The Restless" 8/26/21

Victor visited Abby at the Chancellor house. He assured her that his security team would get to the bottom of this. They were working with the police department. Abby was a little shaken up. She said Devon thought it could be possible that Ben had something to do with Mariah’s disappearance. Abby didn’t know what to believe. She said Ben had been a godsend, but there had been a couple times when she sensed he was trying to rekindle what they once had. Victor recalled Ben telling him that he was very concerned about Abby being alone. It made Victor feel compelled to say that Abby was happily married. Abby noted that Ben returned right before Mariah went missing. She said she used to be married to Ben and love him, but could he have something to do with Mariah’s disappearance? Abby hated thinking about Ben this way. Victor said, as a parent, Abby had to consider all possibilities when it came to the security of her child, and she couldn’t worry about people’s feelings. They wondered what Ben’s motive could be. Abby didn’t think it was about money, unless Max’s condition sent Ben into debt, but there wasn’t a ransom demand. She said that if Ben needed money, he could’ve asked her, and she would’ve given it to him, regardless of what Max did to her.

Victor suggested Ben was vengeful because Abby left him. Abby said she’d spent a lot of time with him, and she would’ve picked up on that. Victor asked how much time, and Abby said, total, a few hours. She was horrified to think that Mariah may have been locked up alone and terrified all that time that Ben was with Abby. Devon came over, and they all agreed to move forward with investigating Ben. Abby wasn’t sure that they should confront Ben directly, like Victor wanted to. Devon agreed with Victor, since they needed answers fast. He said if Ben was innocent, he’d understand why they had to ask. Devon said Ben was staying at the Grand Phoenix, and Abby was ready to go, but Victor and Devon didn’t want her to come. They thought Ben would be more honest if Abby wasn’t there. Victor promised to tell Abby everything that happened. He asked her to be careful, then he and Devon left. Abby promptly texted Ben and asked him to come over. Ben was at Society when he got the text. He paid his bill and left.

Ben arrived at Abby’s place and she told him she felt better when was around. She hugged him. Abby said Devon and Victor were here earlier, and they wanted to help, but there was nothing they could do. The longer this went on, the more scared Abby got. Ben urged Abby to believe it would be okay. Abby said Tessa could sense something was wrong with Mariah, and Abby could feel her baby crying for her, and it pierced her heart. She didn’t know where he was or if Mariah could take care of him or if he and Mariah had enough food. She sobbed that she would give up everything she had if she could get them back. She said she was all alone, and Chance wasn’t here. Ben pulled Abby into a hug and said he was here. He asked her to just tell him what to do. Abby said that even after all these years, there was still something between them. She asked if he came here to be with her and if there was never a job at the hospital. She said his return was such a blessing, and she wanted to be his sounding board too. “You can tell me anything, anything and I won’t get angry,” she promised. She said she knew him, and she could see the guilt in his eyes. She suggested he felt bad for what happened when they were married. She told him what happened with Max wasn’t his fault. He tearfully said that, as a doctor, he should’ve known what his son was capable of. Abby said it wasn’t his fault they lost the baby. She said he could understand what she was going through, because she was about to lose another baby. He said he wouldn’t let that happen. “I admit -” he said. She urged him to go on and asked what he admitted. “I came back here for you,” he said. His life had been so hard since he left, and he’d needed to make things right. He was hoping for some kind of redemption. It was crazy, but he truly believed she was the only one who could put him back on course. He said she could make things right. She said they could make things right for each other. “All is forgiven. Just please please tell me where they are,” she cried.

Devon and Victor went to The Grand Phoenix, and Devon got a call from his PI. She informed him that Ben was lying about having a job at the hospital in Iowa City. He’d been fired months ago.

At Crimson Lights, Kevin found Ben on the convenience store convenience footage, but there was no old man in the store. Rey suggested the customer hadn’t come in yet. The video suddenly cut off for a minute and a half. Rey asked if someone altered it. Kevin said he’d have to do a deeper analysis back at the station to find out. They continued to watch the video, and they did see an older guy, but Ben left the store before the other man purchased anything. Kevin suggested that Ben went to that store a lot, and he got his days mixed up. Rey wondered if Ben made the whole thing up. Kevin protested that Ben was a stand up guy and a doctor, but Rey said some doctors were criminals. Kevin asked why Ben would suggest looking at evidence that could be easily disproven and why he’d edit the video. Rey theorized that Ben was sending them on a wild goose chase to distract them from what was really going on. Kevin received word from the IT guys that they got through the encryption on Mariah’s phone, and they had a location.

Rey in "Young and The Restless" 8/26/21

Rey went to The Grand Phoenix and ran into Devon and Victor in the lobby. Rey asked if Victor’s security team also tracked Mariah’s phone to this hotel. The police tracker Rey wasn’t able to pinpoint a specific location, like a room or a floor. They agreed that they should check Ben’s room first. After entering the suite, Devon called Mariah’s phone, and they heard it ringing in Ben’s duffel bag.

Sharon and Tessa were at the park. Sharon was near tears, because being in Mariah’s room with all her things had been a little overwhelming. Tessa felt overwhelmed too. Sharon was trying to be optimistic, but it wasn’t easy. Tessa thought they should keep trying to send positive energy Mariah’s way and visualize her coming back to them healthy, safe and strong. Tessa told Sharon how she and Mariah had spiritually connected one night and been able to communicate their feelings with each other. Tessa said she didn’t have money like Devon to hire investigators or the power of two prominent families like Abby, so she felt like she was sitting on the sidelines. All she could do was use her love to send Mariah strength and comfort. Tessa said Sharon could do it too. Sharon asked how. Tessa thought they should remember special moments with Mariah to let her know they loved her. Sharon wasn’t sure she had as much faith in this psychic connection as Tessa, but she wanted to try. Tessa said to concentrate on a memory. Sharon recalled the first time Mariah called her mom. Tessa thought about the time Mariah showed up to her concert and made a public apology. Tessa said Mariah never gave up on her, even when Tessa pushed her away. Unfortunately, Sharon and Mariah missed out on a lot of important moments until they reunited. It took a lot for Sharon to convince Mariah that was loved, and Sharon hoped Mariah could feel that love now.

Sharon and Tessa in "Young and The Restless" 8/26/21

Tessa thought it was a miracle she and Mariah were together after all the mistakes they made. Sharon said that was all in the past. She was happy Tessa was part of Mariah’s life. Tessa was still ashamed of some of the things she’d done. Sharon said Tessa grew past that. Tessa said Mariah helped her. Sharon thought Tessa and Mariah evolved together. Tessa said that Mariah taught her so much about love, trust and forgiveness, but she’d never forgive the person who had Mariah, and she hoped they got what was coming to them. Sharon asked Tessa to join her in prayer. Sharon prayed Mariah and the baby would be found safely. Tessa promised that she’d spend the rest of her life making sure Mariah was safe, loved and happy.

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Y&R Update Wednesday, August 25 2021

Young & The Restless Update

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Recap written by Christine
Photos by Dora

Mariah in "Young and The Restless" 8/25/21

Just as Mariah was trying to convince herself that the pain she felt was a pulled muscle and not a contraction, another one hit. She reminded herself about Braxton Hicks, practice contractions, and she said that’s what this had better be, because it was way too soon for Bowie to make is grand entrance. Mariah was drenched in sweat as she panted through the contractions. She uncovered the camera and begged her captor to get her to a doctor. “Why would you do this to a woman and her unborn child?,” she yelled.

Abby in "Young and The Restless" 8/25/21

At the Chancellor house, Abby, Sharon, Devon, Tessa and Ben waited for Rey to call and let them know if the lead from the convenience store panned out. Abby wanted Sharon to call Rey, but Sharon explained that Rey had to run things by Paul first, and it’d take time to get permission to view private video footage. Abby said they were lucky Ben saw the guy. Devon asked where the convenience store was, and Ben answered. Devon recalled Ben saying he was staying at the GCAC before he left for Iowa. Devon asked what Ben was doing in the part of town where the convenience store was located. Ben admitted the market was out of his way, and he’d never been there before. He said after he and Abby went to look at an apartment for him, they went to the park, and after she left, he visited that pond they used to go to. By the time he left, it was late, so he stopped at the convenience store for snacks. Devon questioned Ben happening to be at the store at the exact same time as the person of interest. Ben said the guy came in after he did. Devon said that was pretty lucky, but Ben said not lucky enough, since it took him so long to put things together. Tessa was glad they had a lead now. Abby said, thanks to Ben, Rey was finally on the path that could bring them to Mariah.

Tessa felt restless, so she went to the kitchen, and Sharon joined her. Devon needed to make some calls, so Abby told him he could go to the study. Now Abby and Ben were alone. He hoped he didn’t make her uncomfortable when he mentioned taking the sentimental detour by their pond. It ddin’t make her upset. She used to love going to that pond. He hoped she took her son there one day. He quickly apologized, but she said it was okay and that she would take her baby there. He promised she’d be able to make all kinds of incredible memories with her boy. She said that was what she needed to hear. He said it meant so much to him reconnecting like this. She felt the same way. He had to go check in with Max’s care team, and he asked if she’d be okay. She said she’d be fine, and she went to the kitchen. Devon returned, and Ben him to call if Abby needed Ben. Devon said okay, and Ben left. Devon looked suspicious.

Later, Rey arrived and told everyone still at the house that he was waiting on a warrant for the convenience store footage. The wait was excruciating for Tessa. Rey said the good news was Paul gave him permission to set up surveillance at the store, in case this guy returned. They were also pulling all the traffic camera footage in the area so they could track this person to where they went after they left the store. He wanted to tell them this in person, but he had to get back to work. He promised he wouldn’t give up until Mariah was found.

Gloria and Lauren in "Young and The Restless" 8/25/21

At Society, Gloria met with Lauren and admitted that she got a bit aggressive at their meeting the other day, due to her enthusiasm getting the best of her. Kevin and Chloe arrived, and Gloria told them this was a business meeting. Chloe assured Gloria that they’d reserved a table of their own, and they walked away to a spot where they couldn’t help but overhear Lauren and Gloria. Lauren was willing to hear Gloria out. Gloria had studied the market, and she promised to anticipate trends and beat other companies. She swore she wouldn’t be reckless. She wanted to carry forward the work Summer and Sally started. Lauren asked if Gloria understood the target demo. Gloria did her research – young women wanted socially conscious environmentally friendly clothes. Lauren acknowledged that Gloria did her homework. Lauren asked if Gloria could pinpoint places to improve JCV. Gloria wanted to find a fashion forward designer who could improve their jewelry, because some young women might not be able to afford the whole line, but they could buy a necklace to make their outfit pop. Lauren said that was a good idea, and she mentioned that a lot of candidates were tripped up by the question. She gave Gloria the job on a trial basis. A grateful Gloria headed back to the office to dive back in.

Meanwhile, at their own table, Kevin told Chloe that according to Michael, Gloria wanted to be the head of JCV. Chloe realized that explained the way Gloria questioned Sally the other day. Kevin was waiting for an update on Mariah. Chloe was sure his friend could handle whatever happened to her. Lauren came over to tell Kevin and Chloe the news, but they already overheard. She asked if they thought she was crazy. Chloe thought it was a great idea. Kevin hoped Gloria didn’t drive Lauren crazy. Lauren said that’s why it was interim. It would take her some time to commit, after Sally. She wished Chloe had considered that before hiring her. Chloe wanted to agree to disagree. She went into this with her eyes wide open. She said they’d all made mistakes. Lauren said this went way beyond an error in judgment. Chloe said Chelsea was a grifter, and Chloe went off the rails after she lost her daughter. She sensed a kindred spirit in Sally, and she thought she deserved the chance to move her life forward. Lauren agreed with that in principle, but she didn’t think Sally was going to change.

Chloe in "Young and The Restless" 8/25/21

Lauren left. Kevin asked if Chloe was having doubts about Sally. Chloe was having doubts about a lot of people, including herself. She wondered what she was thinking believing she could stop Sally from going to the dark side. She brought up the situation with Chelsea – she loved Chelsea, but… She decided not to even get started on Adam. She wondered why she thought she, Chelsea and Adam could be the combined positive forces in Sally’s life. She thought about their rap sheets combined and said they were the legion of doom. He thought Adam was a super villain, but he didn’t think she gave herself enough credit. Kevin noted that he and Chloe had a colorful history, but they’d become upstanding citizens. He thought most people, besides Adam, were capable of change, and he advised her to keep thinking positive about Sally. Chloe mentioned that Sally said she was trying to forget seeking revenge on Phyllis and she was putting all her energy into her work. Chloe believed her. Kevin found out there was a lead on Mariah, so he left.

Back at the Chancellor house, Sharon said they might be getting closer to finding Mariah, but she still seemed so far away. Sharon asked if she could go up to Tessa and Mariah’s room so she could feel closer to her daughter. Tessa thought that was a wonderful idea, and they went upstairs.

Devon asked what Abby thought of Ben’s story about the man at the convenience station. Abby was caught off guard when she realized Devon was casting doubt on Ben’s statement. She asked why Ben would make something like that up. He wasn’t saying Ben was lying. Devon didn’t want to stress Abby, but he was suspicious, and he was telling her this because he cared. He thought they could all agree Ben’s story was pretty coincidental. He also thought it was a bit odd that Ben showed up out of the blue at this point in Abby’s life. He noted that Ben kept delaying his departure and showing up to see Abby, then he came back to town without having a job lined up. He thought Ben was going out of his way to be a shoulder for Abby to lean on while her husband was out of town. He couldn’t help but wonder if Ben was trying to get close to Abby or rekindle what they once had by taking advantage of the pain and fear she was feeling. Abby looked deep in thought.

Kevin and Rey met at Crimson Lights to go over the surveillance footage from the store. Rey said that Ben gave them a time frame to look through. Kevin said they just had to find Ben on the footage, then they could track him through the store, and that would lead them to the man they were after.

Jack and Phyllis in "Young and The Restless" 8/25/21

At the Abbott house, Jack told Phyllis that Summer loved her gift. She asked how Summer and Kyle were doing and how things were going with Harrison. Jack said it appeared that their kids were fantastic. He’d worked out the logistics with Kyle to do his job remotely, and Summer seemed to be shining at Marchetti. Phyllis claimed that she was happy, but Jack didn’t think she sounded like it. Phyllis swore she was thrilled, but she wanted Summer, Kyle and Harrison in Genoa City. She believed he felt the same way, and she asked why he couldn’t just admit this was a loss for him too. He said it wasn’t a loss – Kyle and Harrison were hours away by plane. She said it wasn’t the same. He confessed that this was a lot harder than he’d admitted, but he said they weren’t going to wallow. She moaned that she wanted mutual wallowing, but he said no.

Jack took Phyllis to the park and said to soak up the sun without focusing on the fact that they weren’t with their kids. She suggested Jabot buy Marchetti and move the offices to Genoa City. They laughed. She said it was nice to see him laugh, and he replied that it was nice to laugh. Sally walked up and mentioned that Jack and Phyllis were joined at the hip lately. Phyllis said they were friends – a friend was someone who you cared about and could trust. She was sure that was a foreign concept to Sally. Sally scoffed at the idea of Phyllis being trustworthy. Jack told Sally it was nice to see her, and he asked her to keep walking, so she did. Phyllis apologized. Jack wished they could rise above and be civil. He asked if she thought she could do that. She said she’d try not to let Sally get to her, and he decided that was good enough for now. She offered to buy him an iced coffee, and he accepted.

Victor told Nick that he was investigating what happened with Mariah. Nick appreciated that – Sharon was worried sick.

Ashland in "Young and The Restless" 8/25/21

Ashland was at home on the phone. Victoria walked in and overheard him wrapping up the call. He said he wasn’t surprised, as he’d expected this to happen at some point. Victoria asked what happened. Ashland said that a man who used to work at his first news station called to say that people had been contacting him to get information on Ashland. Victoria figured Billy was behind it. Ashland was thinking Newman Media might be doing some digging too. Victoria was sure Adam would do that to grab headlines. She added that Victor might be involved too. She noted that he was taking it in stride. He was used to people digging into his life, but he wanted her to hear things about his life from him. He sat her down and said years ago, when he was starting out, he worked for an older woman who mentored him in the media world. Her husband owned two news stations, and when he died, she took over. Years later, when she died, Ashland bought the stations from her and that’s how his empire started. Victoria appreciated hearing the truth from Ashland.

Back at the ranch, Victor had learned the same basic story that Ashland just shared with Victoria. He recounted it to Nikki and Nick, who didn’t think it sounded like a big deal. Victor said that there very few people were left who knew details about the relationship between Ashland and this woman, and those who did know were reluctant to talk. Nick said that it sounded like a non-issue to him – Victor’s PI didn’t have trouble finding this information, so clearly Ashland didn’t go through much trouble to cover it up. Nikki added that it wasn’t a crime to be an ambitious businessman. She thought they should accept that Victoria found a man who didn’t have any skeletons in his closet worth finding. Victor planned to keep investigating, and Nikki said that it was almost like he wanted to find something. She asked if he wanted to destroy Victoria’s marriage.

Victor was happy for Victoria, and he thought Ashland was a good man, but he didn’t want Victoria going into the marriage blindly. He said if they didn’t find anything, they could enjoy the wedding honestly. Nick said Phyllis warned him that this investigation could backfire. He saw the irony in that. His first instinct was to dig into Ashland’s past, then he asked himself what right they had to question Victoria’s choices. Nikki was also against the investigation. She said the worst case scenario was that Ashland died too soon. If Ashland had a dark past, that was then, this was now, and what was important was the man Ashland was today, Nikki saw it.

At their place, Victoria asked if Ashland had a more personal relationship with this woman, and he said no. The woman was lovely, bright and fun to be with, but it was nothing like what he and Victoria had. Victoria wasn’t threatened by something that took place decades ago. She was just interested in the path he took to become the man he was today. He wanted to tell her everything, and he was glad she’d be by his side for the next chapter of his life.

Sally went to Crimson Lights and overheard Nick call Phyllis and leave a message wondering if she wanted to meet for lunch. Sally said Phyllis was where she always was lately, with Jack.

Victoria showed up at the main house when Victor was there alone. She asked if he started an investigation into Ashland’s past. He asked if that would surprise her. She said that Ashland didn’t have anything to hide. Victor hoped that was true. Victoria said she and Victor had gotten to a good place, and she hoped that didn’t have to change. She asked him to leave this alone.

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