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Young & The Restless Transcript

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Devon: Any word?

Amanda: No, not yet. But he’ll be here.

Devon: You sound so sure.

Amanda: Because I am.

Devon: He was pretty annoyed with me.

Amanda: Nate said he wanted to come and work this out. We need to take him at his word. But I did think that it was a good idea to do this outside of the office in case the two of you got heated again.

Devon: Why, because we’d be less likely to cause a scene in public?

Amanda: Exactly.

Devon: That’s — that’s pretty smart. Not gonna raise my voice —

Nate: I don’t give a damn about your deadline. I keep telling you — no comment.

Phyllis: I’d forgotten how cool this place is in the summer. It’s great. Hot guy.

Summer: Don’t get any ideas, mom.

Phyllis: Oh, I’m doing that. He’s not my type.

Summer: I’m talking about putting a rooftop pool in the grand phoenix. You can’t afford the expenditure.

Phyllis: Well, I mean, I’m not thinking of that. You know, I have other plans for the grand phoenix.

Summer: What do you mean?

Phyllis: We’ll get into that later. Anyway, I want to talk about you. It’s already been a stressful day for you.

[ Sighs ] Breaking the news about ashland to harrison.

Summer: We talked about it earlier. I’m okay. I mean, harrison is doing as well as can be expected.

Phyllis: Yeah. Well, you have to protect that little boy. You have to. I mean, the media is gonna come down on ashland really, really hard. You know that. Saying things like millionaire died in shame, he faked cancer, the locke ness monster has finally gone — things like that. They’re gonna want quotes from harrison’s parents. You know? I mean, honestly, all hell is gonna break loose.

Chloe: Blech.

Sally: What’s wrong?

Chloe: All of these people.

Sally: What people are you talking about? Hopefully no one whose name is on the building because they sign our checks.

Chloe: You know, as a rule, I am generally irritated by most of the newmans, but in this moment, I am specifically irritated by all of these national media parasites who just want to get the scoop on ashland locke’s death. Vultures.

Sally: Chloe, you do realize that we’re a part of the national media, right? So are you calling us vultures?

Chloe: No, no. I’m talking about all of the reporters who have come into town, who are trying to uncover some angle that no one else has found.

Sally: They’re not evil. They’re just trafficking in the most valuable commodity of the day — information. All of their platforms are covering ashland’s death, and they need to find an angle.

Chloe: Well, I doubt they’re gonna find out that nick punched ashland at victoria’s house the night that locke died.

Sally: What did you just say? Their confrontation got physical?

Nick: [ Sighs ] Hey, thanks for meeting me.

Sharon: Sure. What’s going on?

Nick: I just had to get out of the office. It’s crazy there with the news of ashland’s death out.

Sharon: Well, I’ve noticed that not all of the news is out. There’s been no mention of what happened at victoria’s house before the accident.

Nick: That’s the police department’s call. I’m sure they don’t want to release any more information than they have to. It doesn’t change the way this is hitting me.

Sharon: Are you still blaming yourself?

Nick: It’s hard not to. Whatever happened in that car that forced ashland to drive off the road, I feel responsible, like this is all my fault.

Sharon: Have you talked to victor again?

Nick: No. It’s driving me crazy wondering if my father’s lying to my face. She’s feeling the power of listerine.

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Amanda: What was that all about?

Nate: I’m sorry. I’ve got reporters hounding me.

Devon: About chancellor-winters?

Nate: No, ashland locke. They want a statement about his fatal car accident from, you guessed it, his best man.

Amanda: Don’t they know that the two of you aren’t friends anymore?

Nate: No, and I don’t want them to find out how he played me for a fool.

Devon: Nobody thinks that.

Nate: Well, the whole world will if journalists find out that I was his unwitting accomplice in his cancer scam. Guess it’s a good thing I left medicine. No one would ever trust me to make another diagnosis ever again.

Devon: It’s not like you were his doctor or his oncologist.

Nate: But it makes me look like I have terrible judgment. Look, I hate to think this way, but if my history with ashland becomes a part of the coverage of his death, it could make chancellor-winters look bad.

Amanda: I don’t think you need to worry about that. Okay? “The grinning soul” already exposed that ashland was lying about his cancer, and that is our series, so your name will not be mentioned. Besides, all anyone cares about right now is how ashland died. And you have nothing to do with that.

Devon: Despite how everything turned out between the two of you, I’m sure it still came as a shock to see that he died.

Nate: I’m a physician. I value human life more than anything. This is no different.

Devon: Well, still, if it becomes more of an issue for you, you know that you can take some personal time.

Nate: No, I just — just need to turn off my phone. I’m sorry the man’s dead, if for no other reason than he has a kid. But I don’t mourn him. All I want right now is for us to get past our disagreement and get down to work.

Devon: Okay, well, fair enough. Did you get lily and billy’s e-mail?

Nate: Yeah, it looks like they’re crushing it in L.A.

Devon: Yeah.

Amanda: Yeah, I mean, that is one good thing about being irrationally overconfident like billy is, he can get you into every room in front of every media powerhouse.

Devon: This is very true. I think it’s fantastic we’re getting coverage and exposure for the company on the west coast.

Nate: I completely agree. I’m on board with every decision they’ve made.

Amanda: Well, I love seeing the two of you on the same page, and speaking about things that we agree on, have you had a chance to talk to newman legal about getting elena out of her contract?

Nate: When I spoke to imani earlier, she said she forwarded the files to you. Did you not get them?

Amanda: Wait, you spoke to imani? You’re in touch with imani about this?

Summer: The press has been an absolute nightmare already. It’s very clear that they’re not gonna be letting us get over the shock of ashland’s death any time soon. I just hope that they move on from talking about his heir apparent. But in the meantime, the abbotts are doing a good job of keeping all of the reporters far away from harrison. But we do have other concerns.

Phyllis: Like what?

Summer: Well, nobody is stepping forward to claim ashland’s body, which means that kyle and i might have to be the ones to arrange a funeral, just for harrison’s sake. I mean, it would be the respectful thing to do.

Phyllis: Yeah. I mean, not that ashland deserves any respect, but…

Summer: No. But harrison does.

Phyllis: Yeah.

Summer: I just feel like when he’s older, it would be good for him to know that the man he called father was properly laid to rest.

Phyllis: Yeah. Hmm. It’d be sort of like diane’s funeral. You know that? Not a tear was shed. Hey, and it turns out we didn’t even need a funeral because she wasn’t even dead. Ha.

Summer: Mom, you realize you just turn this conversation to diane, right?

Phyllis: Yeah. Yeah. Hey, but I want you to know that I’m impressed with you, how you’re stepping up and being such a good mom to harrison. I am really, really proud of you.

Summer: Thank you. It hasn’t been easy, but…

[ Sighs ] I’m just trying my best. Yeah, just today harrison was playing, and he would look up and just ask a heartbreaking question, like, “is father never coming back?” Or “do you think that father has friends in heaven?”

Phyllis: Oh, wow.

Summer: What do you even say to that?

Phyllis: I don’t know. What did you say?

Summer: We said that, you know, father loved him very much and that we love him very much. Just tried to reassure him, and then he would go back to playing. But I can tell that he is really affected by all of this.

Phyllis: Yeah. Poor kid.

Summer: [ Sighs ] We just all have to be there for him. All of us. Grandpa jack, you, the abbotts.

Phyllis: Yeah. And not diane.

Summer: Mom.

Phyllis: No, I mean it. Not diane. She’s on my mind, summer.

Summer: Is this because of the run-in earlier today with her and jack in the park?

Chloe: It’s true. Nick clocked ashland the night he died. Probably not long before the accident.

Sally: And this was at victoria’s house?

Chloe: Exactly.

Sally: What was ashland doing there?

Chloe: I don’t really know. I just know that it got really heated between ashland and victoria, so nick had to step in.

Sally: Wow. And you found this out from your trusted source that rhymes with “fleven.”

Chloe: You know there are actual words that rhyme with his name. You don’t have to make up something.

Sally: Yeah, but it’s more fun to say fleven. So what else did kevin tell you?

Chloe: That’s all, and I just thought I should mention it because we work at newman, and, you know, there could be some blowback. I know it goes without saying that this just stays between us. But it did seem like you knew about nick and ashland having an argument. How?

Sally: Nick told me, but he obviously left out something important. This fight isn’t public knowledge. Yet.

Chloe: Well, I don’t think he has anything to worry about, even if they do find out. If half of the stories about ashland locke are true, it sounds like he deserved a sock in the jaw. No one could blame nick.

Sharon: I wish I could say, “don’t worry, your father wouldn’t lie or manipulate a situation like this.”

Nick: But you know better.

Sharon: Exactly. It’s entirely possible that victor is pulling all kinds of strings, not telling the truth to you or the rest of the family. He’s been known to go to extremes when it comes to his children.

Nick: There’s certainly precedent for this particular situation, as you know.

Sharon: You mean when adam was a boy in kansas and he accidentally killed that man on the farm? Victor did what he thought was best and he covered it up, but it came back to haunt adam. He still has psychic scars.

Nick: Well, I’m no scared little boy. I’m not gonna let history repeat itself in any way, shape, or form. The truth will come out. It always does. (Vo) red lobster’s seafood summerfest is fire!

Nate: I’m not sure what you’re trying to imply, amanda.

Amanda: I’m just saying that I didn’t know that you were in touch with imani regarding this.

Nate: I told you I would reach out about elena’s contract.

Amanda: Yes, but I assumed that you’d reach out to newman media, not my sister. Nate, I can pick up the phone and call my sister myself.

Nate: I realize that, but i was already in touch with imani about your mom’s rehab facility. I had some thoughts on it. Then we started talking about elena’s contract. That’s all it was.

Devon: The facility was really nice, by the way. Naya’s settled in well.

Nate: Good.

Amanda: Thank you for that recommendation. I really appreciate it. And I will take a look at the documents that imani sent me, and I’ll be in touch regarding next steps for elena’s contract.

Devon: Alright, cool. Moving on. What is the pr team doing about our double-booking issue?

Nate: They’re taking care of it.

Devon: Yes, I know that they’re taking care of it, but we’re having this meeting so you can tell me exactly how they’re gonna fix the problem and what you’re gonna do to make sure that nothing like this happens again.

Chloe: Okay, so we can save 10% with a new server and get 20% more capacity.

Sally: I like the sound of that.

Chloe: Plus, the server rooms are located in four different locations across the western hemisphere.

Sally: And that’s good?

Chloe: Yeah, it just means that if there’s an interruption, then we have three backups.

Sally: I see. Well, run it by legal and make the deal.

Chloe: Okay, I’ll get to it today.

Sally: We might need those extra servers if we can break a huge story like the circumstances surrounding locke’s death. I mean, why hasn’t it been revealed that ashland was a victoria’s house that night? All the media is reporting right now is it is a fatal one-car accident.

Chloe: Well, it’s quite possible that whatever went down between locke and the newman siblings has nothing to do with the accident.

Sally: Yeah, but if anything, it speaks to locke’s state of mind, why he was so distracted while he was driving that he ended up in a ravine.

Chloe: Well, don’t forget about that crazy windstorm. Maybe that played a part.

Sally: But how come there weren’t a bunch of serious accidents last night?

Chloe: That’s a really good point. Maybe there was some sort of mechanical issue.

Sally: Yeah, but I feel like that would be really easy to figure out and something the gcpd would want to issue a statement about to quash speculation.

Chloe: Yeah, I suppose.

Sally: So everything we know points to the fact that this is more than just an ordinary accident. Did the newmans convince the police to keep quiet?

Chloe: I doubt it. Chance is the lead detective, and it’s not his style.

Sally: Chance, the detective married to abby newman?

Chloe: Yeah, he’s kind of a boy scout. He can’t be pressured.

Sally: Okay, so then what’s the deal? Isn’t what happened before the accident critical information? Shouldn’t the public have a right to know?

Chloe: I’d imagine that the police have a lid on it because it’s still an open investigation.

Sally: Yeah, but why is that? One-car accident, what is there to investigate? I’m telling you, there’s something else at play here.

Chloe: Okay, so what do you want to do about it?

Sally: [ Sighs ] I don’t know. I told nick that I would only publish the facts, but now that I have this information, how can we not put it out there?

Chloe: Okay. I don’t know where you’re going with this, but I feel like I’m obligated to remind you that we have to be very, very careful with this.

Sally: Of course. I am nothing if not careful.

Chloe: [ Chuckles ] I would say the exact opposite is true.

Sally: Okay, maybe the old me, but I am learning.

Chloe: Okay. My due diligence is done here. You’ve been warned. I am going to get this done and talk to legal.

Nick: I mean, the fact that I’m questioning what really happened that night shows how messed up this whole situation is.

Sharon: You need to find a way to get closure.

Nick: I just can’t shake this feeling that dad is up to his old tricks. I can read him too well. I know there’s more going on here.

Sharon: Victor may mean well, but making you question your own reality, that is not helpful. What if the official version of the story is true? Ashland wasn’t dead. He got up. He went to his car and drove off and he crashed into that ravine.

Nick: I really hope that’s what happened. But even the police are questioning that story.

Sharon: Why do you say that?

Nick: I talked to chance again. He had a lot of questions.

Sharon: Well, have they determined the cause of death yet? Because I know it took a while for them to discover that rey died of a heart attack that night that he was driving, and maybe this is a similar situation. Ashland was known to have heart issues.

Nick: I think what happened to rey was a one-in-a-million occurrence. I highly doubt that’s what happened here. But that’s the thing, we don’t know anything. If the police know more, they’re not sharing it. Chance isn’t being very forthcoming. But I can tell, he is suspicious about the whole chain of events.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Sharon: Is it the police?

Nick: No. It’s just somebody else digging for answers. Facing expensive vitamin c creams with dull results?

Phyllis: This, she is almost all ice. Crazy. I’m gonna go refresh this.

Summer: Wait, mom. Chill out. Somebody is gonna be around to refresh your drink. Are you trying to avoid talking about seeing jack and diane in the park?

Phyllis: Why would you think that?

Summer: It’s a little concerning that you don’t even want to discuss it.

Phyllis: You think because i want to refresh my drink, I don’t want to discuss jack and diane?

Summer: You told me that jack admitted that he was still in love with you, no matter how complicated it is.

Phyllis: Yeah, yeah.

Summer: Okay, and then he walked up on you and diane at each other’s throats in the park.

Phyllis: Right. He did that, and he acted exactly how I would think he’d act.

Summer: It’s just bad timing.

Phyllis: Oh. Yeah, right. Bad timing for me, for sure. Great timing for diane on the other hand.

Summer: I don’t think she set you up. I mean, there was no way that she could have known you were there. I didn’t mention that I was meeting you there.

Phyllis: Okay, maybe diane didn’t set the trap this time, but she took advantage of the situation knowing that jack was there in the park.

Summer: Okay, but what about after diane left? What happened between you and jack?

Phyllis: Oh. Nothing. I don’t want to get into it with you.

Summer: Mom.

Phyllis: No.

Summer: Come on.

Phyllis: Seriously, no. You have bigger problems right now with harrison. Alright? I don’t want to burden you with mine. You know, besides, there’s something else I want to get into with you.

Summer: Okay. What’s that?

Phyllis: Me working at marchetti. Right? I mean, let’s talk about that. Did you bring it up to kyle? Let’s do this.

Sharon: Who was it?

Nick: I don’t want to drag you into this more than i already have.

Sharon: You’re not dragging me into anything. I’m asking. I want to help.

Nick: Just let me get some more answers myself. We’ll definitely talk again.

Sharon: Okay, I understand if this is something that you need to handle on your own.

Nick: Yeah, this is in the solo category, but I really appreciate it.

Sharon: Well, I’ll be here when you’re ready to talk. I mean it.

Nick: I know you do. I know those just aren’t words. You really want to help. Thanks for always being here for me.

Sharon: Always.

Nate: I didn’t realize I was being micromanaged.

Devon: How is me asking you a question micromanaging you?

Nate: It sounded like you doubted I was on top of the situation.

Amanda: It sounds like the two of you still have a lot to work out, so I’m gonna step out, take care of a few things. I’ll meet you back at the office, okay?

Devon: Okay.

Devon: Do you have a problem?

Nate: I’m just trying to do my job. The one you hired me to do.

Devon: Okay. So then why can’t I ask you a question about this job that I hired you to do? You thought that an artist could replace tessa. He was already booked on the same date. It’s a classic double booking, and I want to know the details of what our pr team is gonna do to fix this problem.

Nate: Just by asking the question, you make it seem like I’m not taking care of it.

Devon: If I didn’t think you were taking care of it, I’d just say that to you.

Nate: You delegated the authority to fix the problem to me.

Devon: That’s right, I did. But I’m not just gonna ignore the problem and act like it doesn’t exist. This is my job. Do you never ask another doctor about their patients?

Nate: All the time.

Devon: Okay.

Nate: But I didn’t pester them. I didn’t jump into the middle of their surgeries.

Devon: This is the first time I’m asking you a question about this. So if there’s a bigger problem here, you can tell me so I can help you fix it.

Nate: Oh, now I need help. And maybe even another mentor. Again.

Devon: I didn’t bring that up again, you did. But why are you taking this so personally?

Nate: How else am I supposed to take it?

Devon: Wow. Hey… you know, I think that I — I have an idea of what’s going on here with you. I think that you — you’re overreacting to all these questions because maybe in some way you’re second-guessing this career change. Hi, I’m karen.

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Nate: I’m not insecure about my decision to switch careers. I was a surgeon who couldn’t perform surgery anymore. I needed the change.

Devon: Well, you’re just being really sensitive about a lot of suggestions, man.

Nate: You keep saying I’m taking things the wrong way. I know what it means when someone says you need a watchdog to look over your shoulder.

Devon: That’s not what i think. Okay? This is a crucial time for our company. Everyone’s watching to see if this merger is gonna work, and we need to be sharp.

Nate: I know this.

Devon: Good. I’m glad you do, because I have a lot invested in this company succeeding.

Nate: So do I.

Devon: It’s a little bit different, though.

Nate: I realize you have a lot of money in play. I’m not trying to hurt the company. I’m trying to add value.

Devon: Yeah, I know that you’re trying to do that. I understand it, but you’re new to the business world. You’re out of your element. And it takes time and it takes learning. And I know the feeling of making a sharp turn with your career. I did the same thing with music, but I found my path and I’m trying to do the same thing for you by giving you this opportunity.

Nate: But it feels like you keep stifling me. You’re used to calling all the shots, and it sounds like you want it to stay that way.

Devon: Okay, that’s not the case. I’m sorry you feel like that, but I’m not gonna argue with you. I will say, though, that the idea of having a mentor — not me, but somebody — is not a bad one. Or at least getting some media

Nate: Media training. You know what? Elena’s back from her trip. I’m gonna go home and spend some time with her.

Summer: [ Sighs ] Like you pointed out, we have a traumatic situation going on right now. I just don’t think it’s the right time to broach the subject of you coming to work for marchetti to kyle.

Phyllis: Okay. Alright. Well, I’m really excited. I mean, look at me. I have so much enthusiasm, and I’m wearing marchetti.

Summer: I noticed, and I appreciate it, but there’s just a lot going on, and I don’t think that kyle would be receptive to it right now. Let’s just give it some time.

Phyllis: Sure, sure. I mean, when you talk to kyle, make sure you include that I have a tremendous work ethic, if he doesn’t already know that. I get things done. And that’s what you need at marchetti for sure, right? And…

[ Sighs ] I may be selling the grand phoenix.

Summer: What? Is that what you were alluding to?

Phyllis: Uh, part of it, yeah. It’s part of it.

Summer: Wait, I don’t get it. The grand phoenix is your baby.

Phyllis: Yeah, I know. This is the thing, lily winters came to me. She wanted to buy it for chancellor-winters, and her offer was more than generous.

Summer: I guess I can see how that would be persuasive.

Phyllis: Yeah, I mean, it was a good deal for her, a good deal for me. Great deal for marchetti. Maybe it’s just meant to be.

Summer: I’m just surprised. I know how much the hotel means to you.

Phyllis: You mean more to me.

[ Cellphone vibrates ]

[ Knock on door ]

Nick: What was that message about?

Sally: That was fast. Which means it must be more than a rumor.

Nick: Where did you get your information?

Sally: That your confrontation with ashland got physical, that you punched him? We have a lot of reliable sources here at newman media.

Nick: [ Sighs ] Does newman media want to kn odo

Sally: We’re one and the same.

Nick: I don’t know where you’re going with this. I already told you the other night I got into a confrontation with ashland.

Sally: Yes, but clearly there is more to it. You hit him. Why? And why was ashland at victoria’s house? Was he invited? Did he break in? And how exactly do you figure into all of this? We really had our hands full with our two-year-old.

Devon: Hey.

Amanda: Hey. Oh, no. Judging by that face, things didn’t go very well with nate, huh?

Devon: No. No, they did not. He’s just — he’s just too damn sensitive to talk to right now. Every time I ask him a question, he says I’m micromanaging him.

Amanda: Will the dynamic between the two of you ever be fixed?

Devon: That’s a good question. I don’t know. Things only got worse after you got up and left. I don’t know, I just think that maybe I may have pulled nate into this business world too fast for his own good.

Sharon: Hey, nate. Is everything okay?

Nate: It will be once I get home to elena. Could I get a couple of coffees to go?

Sharon: Sure.

Nate: Thank you.

Sharon: I hope elena stops in here sometime soon. Be nice to see her again.

Nate: She will. You can count on it.

Sharon: Well, I’m glad to hear that she’s home. You must be looking forward to seeing her.

Nate: Actually, I already did. But I cut our reunion short so I could get back to work. Big mistake.

Summer: Back in milan, I loved the idea of working with you. It could be so fun.

Phyllis: Oh, and so productive.

Summer: I totally agree. But I think I know what kyle’s objection might be.

Phyllis: What?

Summer: Diane?

Phyllis: Diane. Come on. I’m not even gonna see diane. We won’t even cross paths.

Summer: But you keep on bringing her up.

Phyllis: Listen, I’m not gonna let diane jeopardize my relationship with you.

Summer: I hear you, but kyle might not. He might even think that you want to come work for marchetti because of diane.

Phyllis: That’s ridiculous. I mean, I don’t even like that woman.

Summer: Believe me, I know. But he might be a little suspicious of this sudden career change.

Phyllis: Why? I’ve done so many things. So many. I’m like a jack of all trades. I have a restless spirit, you know? Besides, kyle gets to work with his dad and his mom. Kyle gets to do that. I mean, the newmans all work together. The winters work together. I want to work with my family. I want that, summer. I need to work with my daughter.

[ Cellphone vibrates ]

Summer: Mom, somebody’s trying to get in touch with you.

Nick: Alright, you need to slow down.

Sally: I hope I didn’t bombard you with too many questions. You can speak to one of newman media’s reporters, if you’d prefer.

Nick: I wld w w w wrefer that, thank you.

Sally: Are you regretting that you convinced me to stay on?

Nick:’M’met’m’m’m’mhe’m’m’m’m listen, I need you to stop making assumptions for one second and just listen. Okay?

Sally: Okay.

Nick: The reason I punched ashland — and your source was right, that did happen — was because he was getting violent with my sister, and I needed to step in and stop it.

Sally: Of course you would stand up for your sister. I always fantasized about having a brother to defend me.

Nick: Well, I will always have victoria’s back.

Sally: So then what happened? Ashland, not wanting to get into a bigger fight with you, drove off?

Nick: Not exactly.

Sally: Okay, things are getting a little murky again.

Nick: I have no idea how the crash happened. All I know is later that night, ashland was found in his car at the bottom of a ravine and pronounced dead on site.

Sally: Great. I mean, not great that he’s dead, but great that those are the facts because no one else has them. So newman media can beat every other outlet to the punch. No pun intended.

Nick: I don’t think that’s a good idea.

Sally: Chanccomm wracked up huge numbers covering ashland. And chancellor-winters, they’re gonna do the same thing. We are the only company with the inside scoop. We know what really happened, so we can out-scoop them all and publish the story of the final night of ashland locke’s life. I was taking my antidepressant daily,

Nate: Yeah, maybe it was a mistake to bring nate in in such a high-level position instead of letting him start off slowly.

Amanda: He was the chief of surgery. You needed to offer him a senior position to make it worth his while.

Devon: I know, but just the fact that it’s such a big career change, I should have known that there was gonna be issues in the beginning.

Amanda: Maybe. But you did acknowledge that it would take time to ease him into this job.

Devon: Well, he doesn’t think he needs any time.

Amanda: Maybe he needs a little guidance.

Devon: Oh, he doesn’t want that either. And I don’t have time to be a guide for him. I was lucky enough to have neil. Nate doesn’t have anybody like that.

Amanda: Devon, I really think that this is just a learning curve. And despite what nate said about being okay, I think that ashland’s death rattled him.

Devon: Yeah. That might be the case, but things weren’t exactly smooth sailing before ashland died.

Amanda: Okay, well, what do you want to do about it?

Devon: I don’t know. I really don’T. Because the whole point of this company was for it to be a cohesive family working situation. And I don’t know if we can ever get it to that.

Sharon: Two coffees to go.

Nate: Thank you very much, sharon.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

[ Cellphone rings ] Hello, imani? Hey, how’s everything going? Oh, well, that’s good. Thank you for sending those files over to amanda. But you shouldn’t be working, remember? Your mom needs — she’s sleeping.

[ Chuckles ] Oh, you called because you want some company. Well, okay, well, I will try to keep you as entertained as possible.

Phyllis: By the way, all those texts, that was about our freight elevator. They needed my permission to call a repairman, blah, blah, blah. Hey, those are situations and problems that I will not miss.

[ Sighs ]

Summer: You know we have elevators in the jabot building, too, right?

Phyllis: Yeah, but it’s not my issue. Somebody else has to deal with it. And I take the stairs anyway. Honestly, summer, do you think it’s a possibility, my working at marchetti?

Summer: Definitely. I’m gonna talk to kyle soon, when the time is right.

Phyllis: Ah! Thank you, summer. Thank you.

Summer: No guarantees, though.

Phyllis: Of course. Of course. I mean, you make your decision, and no hurt feelings. No problem. But it would be pretty great, the two of us working at marchetti together.

Summer: It would be kind of amazing. And I know that you would do an awesome job.

Phyllis: Oh, I’d do an amazing job. I mean, it would be unforgettable, what we could do together. I mean, life-changing.

Nick: I can understand the value of beating the competition to a story, but I’m still reeling from this. Ashland was getting violent with my sister. He wouldn’t let her walk away, so I had to step in.

Sally: I’m sorry.

Nick: No, it’s — it’s way harder on victoria. He was terrible to her. And if the story follows her, then the torture continues. Do you understand what I’m saying?

Sally: So you don’t want me to cover it? Look, I have to admit, I didn’t want to start my leadership here at newman media this way, covering a big, juicy story about the newmans. But if we don’t get out ahead of it, someone else will. And then it looks like we don’t know what we’re doing or we’re covering something up. And I don’t want to start my tenure here at newman media that way either.

Nick: I understand. The story’s in your hands, sally. What are you gonna do with it?

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Kevin: Chance. Well, whatever you wanted to talk about must be top-secret since you needed to meet away from the station. What’s up?

Chance: What do you know about ashland locke’s death?

Kevin: Lost control of his car and drove off the road into a ravine. The news was not met with an outpouring of grief.

Chance: You didn’t read the whole police report, did you, kevin?

Kevin: I’ve been up to my neck in it support work. Why? What’d I miss?

Chance: Locke’s death might be more complicated than we first thought.

Victor: So, I understand that everyone who was on the security team assigned to watching victoria’s house was interviewed by the cops regarding ashland locke’s death? That went smoothly? Well, I hope so. You inform me if anything changes, alright? Thank you.

Nick: [ Sighs ]

[ Pen clatters ]

[ Sighs ]

Ashland: Enough, alright?

Nick: You put your hands on her?!

Ashland: Ugh!

Nick: I can’t feel a pulse.

Victoria: Ashland?

Nick: Can you find a pulse? Vick. What the hell?

Victor: Are you alright?

Victoria: Dad, what are you doing here?

Victor: What do you mean, “what am I doing here”? I’m here to protect you.

[ Footsteps approaching ]

Sally: Nick. I’m glad you’re here.

Nick: Yeah? Why?

Sally: I have been doing some thinking since we last spoke, and I just wanted to let you know that I am staying at newman media.

Nick: Last time we talked, you seemed pretty adamant about leaving.

Sally: Yeah, well, I was allowing issues from my personal life to cloud my judgment, and i wasn’t thinking about what was right for me. I was just reacting.

Nick: Yeah. That can get you in trouble.

Sally: Yeah, and it did, especially since I was reacting to what adam was saying and doing, which I realized was a huge mistake. I’ve been given a very unique opportunity, and when you’ve been underestimated your whole life and someone finally sees something special in you, you owe it to them to prove they were right for taking that chance on you. And I also want to prove it to myself.

Nick: Good for you, sally.

Sally: And I have you to thank for that epiphany, for being so candid with me.

Nick: Yeah. Actually, I think I owe you an apology, sally. I was, uh, pretty blunt with you. I’m sorry adam is jerking you around. I guess I was thinking he was trying to change so he would stop sabotaging his happiness, but some people just need a healthy dose of chaos in their lives.

[ Cellphone buzzes ]

Sally: Oh, my god.

Nick: What happened?

Sally: Ashland locke is dead. I’m amber, I’ve lost 128 pounds with golo,

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Victor: Really? That is damn good news. I daresay, after the past few days, we are due some, right? Well, I can’t thank you enough. Yeah. Listen, I’m about to go into a meeting, alright? Talk later. Bye. Noah.

Noah: Sorry I’m late.

[ Cellphone thuds ]

Victor: [ Exhales heavily ] Your grandfather’s a busy man, you know.

Noah: And that’s why i appreciate you taking the time to meet with me. Have you had a chance to look at my proposal about turning the top of the tower in an art space and nightclub?

Victor: I have indeed, and i think it’s a hell of a concept. You spent a lot of time developing it, didn’t you?

Noah: Well, when you’re passionate about something, it can take you to places you never expect. And I think it’s about time you started using that space for something exciting — an experience you can’t find anywhere else in town.

Kevin: What, uh, makes you think there is more to ashland’s death? Were there signs of foul play?

Chance: Nothing I can point to yet.

Kevin: But you’re looking.

Chance: It’s my job.

Kevin: Far be it from me to tell you how to do it, but sometimes a car crash is just a car crash, even when it involves the most hated man in genoa city.

Chance: There’s more to the story. Trust me. And it’s all in the police report. And since I want you to take on a bigger role in this case…

Kevin: I need to be up to speed. Got it.

Chance: Alright, here are the basic facts. So, ashland arrives at victoria’s house, right? Talks his way in. He wants to renew the relationship, but victoria has no interest. Now, ashland had just been released on bail after violating a restraining order, preventing him from having contact with his son. He had also been publicly outed on that podcast as a fraud after he faked his cancer.

Kevin: A prince amongst men.

Chance: He lost his company. He lost his wife.

Kevin: So he’s desperate, angry.

Chance: Exactly. So then nick shows up, right? Checking in on his sister. Walks right into the middle of this whole confrontation. He comes to his sister’s defense. Things escalate between the men. They throw hands. Boom, ashland’s down on the ground. He’s out cold, not moving. Victoria and nick — they check for a pulse. They can’t find one. I mean, they think this guy is dead. So they go outside and they call me, only to go back inside and find that the body is now gone.

Kevin: Wait. So, nick and victoria were too upset to find a pulse, didn’t realize that ashland was still alive. They leave the room. Locke gets up, walks out to his car, gets behind the wheel, loses control and crashes? That’s how he died?

Chance: That is the working theory so far.

Nick: Yeah, I know ashland’s dead.

Sally: I mean, this is huge. Do you have any details? Was — was locke drunk? Was there another car involved? I mean, I know someone may have wanted to run him off the road. He wasn’t exactly at a loss for enemies. But, I mean, this doesn’t say that there was anyone else in the car, so I assume he was alone. How is victoria doing? I know she didn’t want any more to do with him, but, I mean, she was just recently in love with the guy.

Nick: She’s on a trip with her kids. A trip she planned weeks ago.

Sally: I wasn’t insinuating anything.

Nick: You were with your eyes.

Sally: [ Sighs ] Well, i guess it’s a good thing that she’s out of town and out of the spotlight.

Nick: And I know victoria would agree with me when I tell you that I don’t think newman media should dig too far into this story, out of respect for the family’s privacy.

Sally: Except for the fact that this is a story that newman media can tell like no one else. I mean, the death of victoria’s ex, the disgraced former co-ceo of our parent company?

Nick: It’s more complicated than that, a lot more.

Kevin: It makes sense that ashland’s accident is hitting you harder than the rest of us. Losing a partner is not all that dissimilar to losing a spouse. And rey’s death is still very fresh. It can really mess with a person’s head.

Chance: Well, for me, it’s a reminder.

Kevin: That life is short. Yeah.

Chance: No. Not everything is the way it initially appears.

Kevin: Oh.

Chance: And if something feels off, don’t be satisfied with the simple answer. When I learned that rey had a heart attack, the whole scenario just made sense. It made sense why he didn’t have the natural reaction to avoid a collision, why he didn’t hit the brakes, why he didn’t try to steer away from oncoming traffic. And that is why I need to know exactly what happened to ashland locke yesterday. I want to know what he did every minute leading up to his death. And you’re gonna help me do it.

Kevin: Me? What can I do? I’m not a cop. I can’t interrogate people. And while I’m sure his car has plenty of microchips inside, you really need a mechanic to analyze that data.

Chance: Go see the medical examiner. She takes her coffee with two sugars.

Kevin: But I have nothing to do with it in her office. She doesn’t even technically work for the gcpd.

Chance: Go see her and tell her how much you like that fantasy role-playing game.

Kevin: Oh, she plays that, too?

Chance: That’s what I hear. And that’s why you’re the perfect man for the job.

Kevin: Unless you’re suggesting that ashland’s death had something to do with the search for a mythical orb, I fail to see the connection.

Chance: You can take this shared interest, and you can butter her up, man. Get friendly. Yeah? I mean, ask her to join your, uh — whatever it is you call a group of people who play that game.

Kevin: A guild.

Chance: Yes. Yes. Guild. And then once you two are guild buddies — yeah? — You make sure she knows that that autopsy is our top priority.

Kevin: [ Sighs ] Alright. I guess that’s simple enough.

Chance: And you make sure you know that police report by heart, man. I’m gonna need you up to speed if we’re gonna figure this out.

Kevin: “We.” Sure. I mean, yes. And I will report right back to you because that is what a good sidekick does. We’re kind of a team now, right? You’re boots on the ground. I’m your guy behind the desk, eyes on everything, plugged in to the mainframe. Yes! Maybe not. But I will see what I can do about speeding up that autopsy, and, uh, I’ll be in touch.

Chance: Thank you.

Noah: The way I envision it, we showcase the art during the day. Now, we can utilize pieces from local artists of the region, as well as the highest end from overseas. I am talking cutting-edge everything — sound, visuals. That space — it can transform in anything we’d like. That’s what’s so attractive about it. It could be a gallery and an event venue and a nightclub. And what’s really exciting is nowadays we can utilize augmented reality to seemingly transform it into it — I don’t know — the summit of mount everest, if we’d like. Or the inside of an impressionist painting by degas.

Victor: Mm.

Noah: Completely immersive. That way, we can take our guests to another time and another space. And I’ll handle curating all the installations myself. That way, it has an authentic gallery vibe to it. And I come in with real-world experience from working at the underground and managing the top of the tower.

Victor: You’re a newman.

Noah: [ Chuckles ]

Victor: You’re very bright. I’m very impressed, okay?

Noah: Thank you, grandpa.

Victor: But… newman towers is a business, okay? And top of the tower is a functioning restaurant that we need to stay open day and night. You understand, right?

Noah: I do. I do. I-I knew coming into this pitch that it was a long shot.

Victor: I can tell you that it’s a brilliant concept. It really is. And combining your artistic… genius with your experience running a nightclub is a recipe for success.

Noah: Thank you, grandpa. That means a lot.

Victor: Having said that, sometimes it’s important when we’re young and growing up to spread our wings. And your father is a very good example. You know, he has undertaken a number of ventures, gained a lot of experience, and now he’s coming back to newman enterprises. He’s gonna apply all he learned to the company I built. That makes me happy and very proud. And one day I know you will come back with all the experiences you have gathered on the outside, okay? You’re a very bright boy. So, go out and spread your wings and earn your laurels, alright?

Noah: [ Chuckles ] Alright. Thank you, grandpa. Adam. He’s all yours.

Victor: Hey, son. I was just thinking about you.

Adam: I’m surprised you didn’t ask the bartender to break out the good stuff. Why don’t you have a tequila in hand, celebrating the demise of ashland locke?

Sally: Complicated usually makes for a good story.

Nick: Not in this case.

Sally: Okay, you should probably tell me what you know about ashland locke’s death before I jump to the wrong conclusions.

Nick: [ Sighs ] I had a confrontation with locke before he died in the car accident.

Sally: A confrontation.

Nick: What I’m about to tell you is completely off the record. It’s not for publication. It’s not information to be shared with anyone else. I spoke with the cops. End of story.

Sally: I see.

Nick: Now, it’s possible that this will eventually get out, so I would prefer it if you heard it from me.

Sally: When you said this was complicated, you weren’t kidding. Especially for the person who you just recently hired as ceo of your family’s media company. For people who are a little intense about hydration.

Noah: Hey.

Allie: Hi. How did everything go with your grandfather?

Noah: [ Sighs ]

Allie: Oh. That good, huh?

Noah: Yeah.

Allie: I’m sorry. Well — well, these drinks that I purchased to help us celebrate will now magically transform themselves into beverages that will help concoct your next venture.

Noah: [ Chuckles ] Well, thank you. I’m gonna need all their powers.

Allie: [ Sighs ] Did it really go that badly?

Noah: No, not really. I mean, he turned me down, but I knew it was a hard sell. And the whole way here, i couldn’t help thinking, “at least I get to see allie. I’ll tell her what happened, and somehow everything will even out.”

Allie: And has it?

Noah: Almost.

Allie: Well, we, uh — we should work on plan b, right? Let’s go with the location that your sister suggested.

Noah: Yes. Grand phoenix. Has a trendier feel. That’s the kind of crowd I want to attract.

Allie: And you will get people coming in from out of town, and they probably don’t want to stray too far for entertainment.

Noah: Yes, but it also means working with phyllis.

Allie: I know how you feel about summer’s mom on a personal level, but this is business, right? And she must be good at that since keeping a hotel running is a challenging feat.

Noah: Yeah, but even in her professional life, there’s always some drama swirling around.

Allie: [ Sighs ] I know. But you don’t have to be her best friend. You just need to lease a space from her.

Noah: You know, you’re almost mercenary about this.

Allie: I am practical.

Noah: Alright, well, whatever it is, I like it.

Allie: Well, you know, we should, uh — we should toast. To all the “no’s” that led you here and the one that’ll lead you to that final “yes.”

Noah: Yes. So, about that thought I had on the way back from society…

Allie: Yeah. That thought.

[ Cellphone pings ] Y-you should probably check that text, right? It could be an art emergency or something.

[ Both laugh ] Noah? Noah, what is it?

Noah: Um, it’s, uh… it’s about ashland locke.

Allie: What’s that big jerk done now?

Noah: He’s dead.

Victor: Have a seat, son. I won’t pretend to grieve the loss of ashland locke for one second. He was a bastard, a fraud. Did a lot of damage around here. But that doesn’t mean that you should be glib about his death.

Adam: Why be so serious? I mean, you’re back in control of your domain. This is a win for the newman family. So, I mean, I get why you don’t want to be too happy about it in public. There are so many questions out there. At least, that’s the, uh, sense I got when I ran into chance. Oh, now I have your attention.

Sally: When, precisely — just out of curiosity — did this confrontation take place?

Nick: Before you and I spoke at crimson lights.

Sally: Well, it was obvious something was weighing on you last night, and the last thing you wanted to deal with was my personal drama.

Nick: Eh, that’s the last thing I want to deal with any night.

Sally: [ Laughs ] Fair. But whenever I told you that i was planning on leaving newman media, you responded. You were a little harsh. But, I mean, no wonder, given everything that you were dealing with. And you gave me a lot to think about. It really helped, talking with you, and I would like to return the favor if you’re open to it. ‘Cause this has to be a lot to deal with. I mean, wanting ashland locke out of your family’s life, especially after what he did to your sister, and then you find out he died in a car accident? I mean, that has to be a huge shock.

Nick: You have no idea.

[ Cellphone pings ] Excuse me.

[ Sighs ]

Sally: Do you need to respond to that?

Nick: No, it’s just something else I got to add to my list.

Sally: Was is it about ashland?

Nick: You know, with vick gone, I just have a lot of work to do, like an insane amount of work to catch up on. So, where were we? That’s right. Before you go — and this is on the record… I’m glad you’re staying, sally.

Sally: [ Chuckles ] So am I.

Nick: And, uh, about that story…

Sally: Yeah. I will make sure that we stick to reporting the facts.

Nick: Good. It’s nice to know I can count on you. (Vo) when you live with moderate to severe crohn’s disease

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Allie: I take back everything I said about ashland.

Noah: No, don’T. You said he was a jerk. That’s probably the nicest way anyone’s ever described him.

Allie: Okay, you shouldn’t say that.

Noah: Why not? That’s the truth. Ashland did some abysmal things to a lot of innocent people. He stole their money, their trust, their dreams. Feel bad for his victims. Don’t shed a single tear for him.

Allie: He hurt a lot of people that you loved, huh?

Noah: Yeah. Yeah, he did.

Allie: You must be wondering how your aunt victoria is handling all this.

Noah: She went through a lot these last couple months.

Allie: What is it?

Noah: I’m just thinking. It’s probably nothing, but… I just saw my grandfather.

Allie: Right.

Noah: He didn’t mention a single thing about that. There’s no way he didn’t know.

Allie: Oh.

Noah: My grandfather just fails to mention this gigantic event that impacts the entire family and the business. Something’s not right.

Victor: I wasn’t aware that you and chance had buried the hatchet.

Adam: Oh, I don’t know if i would go that far.

Victor: Mm. What could the two of you possibly talk about?

Adam: [ Sighs ] Well, first, let me explain to you how it happened.

Victor: Uh-huh.

Adam: You see, I was gonna leave town today.

Victor: Hmm.

Adam: I don’t have a job. No prospects. I thought I was due for a little vacation.

Victor: Where did you intend to go?

Adam: Las vegas.

Victor: Ah.

Adam: I was gonna do a little r&r, maybe hit a few poker games. But then I ran into chance in the park. And that’s how I found out about ashland, which tracks because why would anybody in my own family tell me the news?

Victor: Well, you understand that we were quite preoccupied, right?

Adam: Yeah. If you needed anything underhanded or shady done, i would be the first one to know.

Victor: So, exactly what did chance tell you?

Adam: He told me that i should stay in town because my family might need my support. But I didn’t bother to explain to him that I am a newman in name only.

Victor: That is your choice, and you damn well know it.

Adam: You left me no other choice. What was I supposed to do? Just keep letting you use me when you didn’t want to get your hands dirty? Just sit here and play the dutiful son trying to earn your respect? Try to get a little acknowledgment that you were clearly incapable of giving me? Okay, look, we don’t have to get in to this again.

Victor: Well, stop all this nonsense. What did you and chance talk about?

Adam: Well, it was the way that he qualified it that intrigued me.

Victor: Meaning what?

Adam: He said that locke got in a car crash, or at least that was the official version. Makes you think, doesn’t it, why he felt the need to add that extra phrase, as if he might think there might have been a different ending to locke’s story.

Chance: Hey, man.

Nick: Hey.

Chance: Thanks for coming on such short notice.

Nick: Sure.

Chance: Take a seat. Want a coffee?

Nick: No, I’m good. Thanks.

Chance: [ Sighs ] Well, I bet you got your hands full over there at newman with victoria gone, huh?

Nick: I’ve done it before. She trusts me. She knows what I’m doing.

Chance: Yeah. Well, it wouldn’t have been a problem for me to come by the tower.

Nick: No, I think this is better. We don’t need a bunch of cops swarming the tower. The less stories for the rumor mill, the better.

Chance: Yeah. Yeah. Well, listen, I know you got a lot on your plate. And I don’t want to make this difficult situation any harder for you.

Nick: I appreciate that. What’s up?

Chance: Well, I just wanted to update you on the case, let you know what’s going on. And everything I say, you can tell victoria.

Nick: Alright.

Chance: I talked to the security team that was outside the house.

Nick: My dad’s guys. Okay. And?

Chance: It’s weird, man. The stories they told me just lined up to the letter with what your dad told me. I don’t know. It was like they were reading from the same script.

Nick: So, they’re corroborating my father’s version of the events, they’re all in agreement about what went down, and that’s a problem?

Chance: Well, it’s the way they did it. You see, they told me just enough information to get by, right? They were very careful with what they told me.

Nick: Would you have preferred it if their stories didn’t line up?

Chance: Well, when you’ve been doing this as long as i have, nick, you learn to look for red flags.

Nick: Look, chance, the people that my father employs are smart enough to know what they’re doing. They’re just trying to help you get the information you need.

Chance: Okay. Well, you know what? Maybe it’s not that big of a deal. Maybe there’s nothing else to it.

Nick: But you wouldn’t have called this little face-to-face meeting if you didn’t have doubts. I don’t know what else to tell you. When I found locke’s ring, I ran straight to you with that. I have been nothing but open and honest from the jump. I have nothing to hide. What exactly do you want from me? At metro by t-mobile… you can save more…

Allie: Well, there could be plenty of reasons why your grandfather didn’t mention locke’s accident earlier.

Noah: Such as?

Allie: Such as, he wanted to do it out of respect for you and your pitch and the preparation that you put into it.

Noah: That would be sweet and considerate. Those are two things my grandfather is not. Any other explanation for not mentioning locke was dead?

Allie: He could have wanted your father to break the news to you.

Noah: Nah, he likes to handle things himself.

Allie: Okay, yeah, you’re right. It doesn’t make sense.

Noah: Look, ali, unless you understand my grandfather, like how he manages people, how he handles situations — it’s the reason my dad left the company so many years ago. He loves my grandfather, and he’d do anything for him, but he just couldn’t stand being around all the plotting and the scheming anymore.

Allie: He can’t be that bad. Can he?

Chance: Look, nick, I just came here to give you an update and let you know what’s going on. I didn’t mean to upset you.

Nick: Yeah, I’m finding that hard to believe.

Chance: And what makes you say that?

Nick: Chance, cut the crap, alright? You’re family. You’ve had your own issues, but you haven’t had to deal with ashland like we have, with all his scams and his lying and worrying every day what he was gonna do to my sister. But make no mistake — I saw it from day one. But now he’s gone. But the chaos remains. And, yeah, you could say I’m a little wound up.

Chance: And I am trying to cut through that chaos, nick, and get a clear picture of what happened here last night, especially from the moment that the security team called your dad.

Nick: Well, it sounds like my father’s the one you should be consulting. I got to go.

Adam: I came away from my conversation with chance wondering why the police were looking into what appeared to be just a simple car crash. I mean, what do you think?

Victor: That you’re wasting your time asking questions about the damn dead. You’re not concerned about your sister?

Adam: [ Chuckles ]

Victor: Thought about how victoria’s doing, her children are doing? I guess you’re only interested in twisting the knife, aren’t you?

Adam: I think that’s a little bit of an exaggeration. Just yesterday, I came to you and my sister to warn you that you had pushed locke too far, that you had taken too much, and then you just had to rub his face in by having him arrested by simply seeing his son in the park. And make no mistake — he has no doubt that you were behind it. I mean, I couldn’t exactly deny it because it was so obvious and it was completely unnecessary. That’s why I felt compelled to warn you. I knew locke was out of control and he wanted revenge and he was gonna use victoria to do it. So, he wanted to hurt you both, but he was going to use your precious daughter to make his point. But I don’t know what his plan was, you know? But it doesn’t matter now, right? You got your happy ending. You wanted locke gone, and he’s gone. But that was just a crazy coincidence, wasn’t it? Hmm.

Victor: You’re beginning to piss me off. And that’s never a good idea. (Rebecca) this can’t be real.

Noah: Now, I know my grandfather. If he’s playing things this close to the vest, there’s something else going on.

Allie: But what?

Noah: Well, that’s just the thing — I have no idea. I-I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have made things sound so ominous. I — no. You know what? Maybe you do need to hear this. That way, you know what my family’s all about. That way, you know what you’re getting yourself into.

Allie: Okay, noah, from the very first day we’ve met, you have peddled this whole story about the twisted, dark newmans and their “arch rivals,” the abbots.

Noah: I am not making this up.

Allie: Okay, and I know there is a history, right? And jack and ashley have mentioned it many times, but they’ve never told me what the exact issue is. And I’ve met your grandfather. He’s pretty pleasant.

Noah: He has good manners. And you haven’t given him a reason to put you on his enemy list, but trust me — that is a place you do not want to be.

Allie: Right. Note to self — don’t antagonize victor newman.

Noah: See? You think I’m kidding.

Allie: Tell me one specific horrible thing that your grandfather did.

Noah: Okay, well… alright, one time he organized a hostile takeover of jabot and stole your family’s entire company.

Allie: Okay, but he doesn’t own it now.

Noah: No, jack was actually able to get it back in abbott hands, but that took years. And if he hadn’t managed to do that, there’s a really good chance that you wouldn’t even be interning at jabot’s lab right now.

Allie: [ Chuckles ] So, what you’re saying is, if the rivalry had ended differently a long time ago, things might have impacted me a little bit.

Noah: There’s still a chance that it might. It’s just a matter of time until my grandfather’s upset with the abbotts again, and there’s a very good chance that you’ll get caught in the crossfire.

Allie: [ Sighs ]

Noah: So I wouldn’t blame you if you wanted to run in the other direction.

Allie: Thank you for the opportunity for me to ditch you. No, I-I appreciate it. Seriously. But I’m not going anywhere. And for the record, I don’t scare easily. That manipulative guy that you described your grandfather as — that is not you.

Noah: Alright, look, I don’t want you to get the wrong idea. He’s not just those things. He’s also a very loving and generous man who would do anything for his family. When I was saying all that, i just didn’t want you to get the wrong impression. I didn’t want you to think that —

Allie: That he’s human? That he has contradictory nature within him? People in our families do things to confound and confuse us.

Noah: Like your father?

Allie: [ Chuckles ] He hid his past from me. My family history. I still struggle with that, but I still love him nonetheless.

Noah: Yeah, I feel the same way. But still, you might want to get out while you can.

Allie: Not a chance. How can I even think about leaving when things are just getting good between us?

Chance: Mm. Hey. What’d you find out from the medical examiner?

Kevin: You know, it is amazing how far a coffee, a brownie, and a smile will get you these days. All anybody really wants is to be seen.

Chance: Ashland’s autopsy?

Kevin: Just sent it to you.

Chance: Come on. Okay. Okay. Okay. Okay. This says ashland suffered blunt force trauma to the head, wasn’t wearing his seatbelt, and pitched forward into the windshield, a blow delivered with enough force that death would have been instantaneous. Okay. Did she mention if she could tell definitively if the injury that killed ashland was caused by the crash impact?

Kevin: I pressed her on that point, and while she said it was a possibility, she wouldn’t go as far as to say it was definitely what happened.

Chance: Alright. Good to know. Good to know.

Kevin: You’re thinking about the fight nick and locke had, wondering if you could connect the dots, right?

Chance: I don’t have an agenda. I’m just trying to evaluate all this evidence and come to the correct conclusion.

Kevin: So, now you’ve seen the autopsy report. You think you have a good handle on what happened?

Chance: Well, I’m getting closer. Walk through this for me one more time, will you? One more time. Now, nick is defending his sister. Nick’s in good shape, right? He throws a punch. Locke falls, and he hits his head on the fireplace.

Kevin: So, that’s your theory? That nick threw the punch that killed locke?

Chance: And if he did, how the hell did that guy wind up dead in a ravine?

Victor: For the last time, son, ashland locke’s death was due to a car accident.

Adam: It’s funny how it worked out for everyone. Except locke, that is.

Victor: You’re showing an awful lot of interest in a man, a dead man, that you didn’t even like.

Adam: I just, um — I find the situation very intriguing.

Victor: You may have walked away from the company, turned your back on our family. Just remember — when one of us is in trouble, the rest of us forget about our differences and we pull together. Therein lies our strength.

Adam: Well, ashland’s dead, so the threat is gone. So, why aren’t you acting like it?

Victor: I don’t give a damn whether that son of a bitch is gone. Do you honestly think that one threat disappears, others aren’t lurking? Look at me. You’re a newman. It would do you well to remember that.

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Jack: Thank you for offering to take harrison to the park. I think some sunshine and fresh air will do him good.

Diane: Well, I’m just glad he’s up for it. I was worried that he’d feel too overwhelmed after learning about what happened to ashland. But when he woke up from his nap, he was good to go.

Jack: Yeah, I’m sure he’s gonna have his ups and downs, but today he made it very clear he wants to take his mitt, go to the park, and toss the ball with his pals.

Diane: Yeah. The loss is too much for a boy his age to take in all at once.

Jack: I think it’s a lucky thing that you came by when you did. I mean, when kyle and summer first broke the news to him, I was impressed. I’d kind of forgotten you have a real touch in communicating with little ones.

Diane: Mm. Well, my heart breaks for harrison. I mean, he’s had a lot to deal with in his short time on this earth. And, you know, I only saw him and ashland a few times, but i have to say, it was clear they had a genuine bond.

Jack: I agree. I never thought I would say this, but I’m kind of glad that ashland decided to defy the restraining order and spend those last few precious moments with that little boy. Hopefully, it’ll be a strong enough memory for our grandson to carry for the rest of his life.

Diane: I have an idea. Why don’t you join us at the park?

Jack: I would. I’m expected at the office.

Diane: Fine, but you know where we’ll be if you change your mind.

Jack: At the swings.

Diane: At the swings.

Summer: Hey, mom.

Phyllis: Hey. Oh, thank you. Thank you for meeting with me, as well.

Summer: Of course. Is everything okay?

Phyllis: Well, I want to ask you that. How’d it go with harrison, telling him about ashland’s death?

Summer: I mean, we did our best, but, god, his little face just broke my heart. You could tell that he was so confused.

Phyllis: Ugh. I feel so bad for him. So, you left him with kyle?

Summer: No. Harrison was napping, so kyle and I decided we should go to the office and clear our schedules. Jack’s there with him in case he wakes up.

Phyllis: Ah, how great is grandpa jack. He knows the right thing to say in this kind of situation.

Summer: Mom, I know how much you miss having jack in your life. Not that I am trying to get involved or fix anything.

Phyllis: No, you don’t have to. Don’t worry about it. Don’t worry about it. Jack and I will work things out. We will…eventually.

Devon: One of these.

Amanda: Thank you.

Devon: Thanks, man. And get two of these.

Amanda: Wow. You must be really hungry. You’re ordering the entire menu.

Devon: Well, most of it is for you.

Amanda: For me?

Devon: Yes, because I noticed while you were helping your mother get situated in virginia that you weren’t really taking care of yourself.

Amanda: I know. I know. I just — I — I needed to make sure that naya had everything she needed, you know?

Devon: I know you did, and now that we’re back home, I can spoil you and get you all your favorite things and all your favorite foods. All the curly fries you can eat.

Amanda: [ Gasps ] Well, I have to admit that the surest and fastest way to my heart is curly fries.

Devon: Is it?

Amanda: Yes.

Devon: Oh, good.

[ Both laugh ] Well, I’ll joking aside, I hope that you know that you can tell me if there’s anything else you need me to do — ’cause I can tell that something is still weighing on you. You barely said two words on the flight back home.

Amanda: [ Sighs ] I just can’t help but think that maybe I shouldn’t have left.

Elena: Guess who.

Nate: Ah. I smell [Sniffs] Sunscreen and ocean salt.

[ Both laugh ] Hey.

Elena: Hi.

Nate: Wow. This is a beautiful surprise, but I didn’t expect you back till later. I was planning on picking you up. Did we get our wires crossed?

Elena: No. I caught an earlier flight because I missed you. And I missed this.

Nate: Mmm. I missed that, too.

Elena: Mm-hmm.

Nate: And there you were in hawaii, surrounded by all these beautiful beaches. If you had time before your flight, you could have spent it by the ocean or done some sightseeing.

Elena: Well, there is no sight in the world I would rather see than the one I am looking at right now.

Nate: So, you did miss me.

Elena: Yes. And that is why I came straight here to see if you could take some time away from the office for a little bit.

Nate: You know what? I just realized I am due for a break.

Elena: Oh, are you?

Nate: Right about now.

Elena: Okay.

Nate: Yeah.

Elena: Ooh.

Nate: Come on. Let’s get out of here. When pain says, “it’s time to go home”

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Faith: Tessa’s going to love these.

Sharon: Aww! That’s so sweet of you. Wow, you’re really taking your sister-in-law duties seriously.

Faith: I couldn’t help myself. Everything in the store was so cute, I couldn’t decide.

Sharon: So you just bought it out.

Faith: I just feel so bad for tessa and what she’s going through.

Sharon: I know what you mean. I put together a care package for tessa, too. And I know that you can relate to what she’s going through, having been through your own surgery.

Faith: I know her operation is not as complicated as my transplant, but her whole career rests on how well her vocal cords recover.

Sharon: [ Sighs ]

Faith: Even though the odds are totally in her favor, it’s got to be terrifying.

Sharon: Well, promise me you’ll stay positive when they get here.

Faith: Of course I will. But shouldn’t they be back by now?

Mariah: Hi, guys.

Faith: Hey, welcome home! We were waiting for you!

Mariah: Oh, faith, that is so sweet.

Amanda: Thank you.

Devon: Thanks, man. So, hey, how come you didn’t speak up if you weren’t ready to leave your mom? ‘Cause we could have extended the trip. That was the plan before imani showed up.

Amanda: I know, but then imani did show up, and she insisted that she had everything under control. And, you know, honestly, I do not think that that is how my sister is feeling. I think she’s trying really hard not to show how worried she is. She’s trying to be strong, but it’s hard for her to see our mother like this.

Devon: Yeah, I’m sure it is, but what about you? How do you feel seeing your mom like this?

Amanda: Actually, I’m a little torn because I wanted to stay, I wanted to be helpful, i wanted to be there for as long as I could, but I don’t even think they want me there.

Devon: What makes you think that? Was — was it ’cause imani kept encouraging you to go home, saying she could take care of everything?

Amanda: I think it’s more than that. It’s just… naya and eric and imani — they have been this tight little family for so long, ever since imani was born. But I am the newcomer. I am practically a stranger. And if it wasn’t for me, sutton wouldn’t be in prison.

Devon: I think that sutton is exactly where he deserves to be, and I’m sure that naya thinks the same thing.

Amanda: Yes, I know that. I know that in here. But it is — it’s different when you are sick and you miss your father. And the heart just wants what it wants. You don’t just suddenly stop loving someone that you’ve loved your whole life. So I feel like sometimes when naya looks at me, she resents me in some way.

Devon: Well, I’ve certainly never got that impression from her at all. But if this is the reason that we came back home, then, yeah, i think that we probably did make a mistake.

Amanda: [ Sighs ]

Phyllis: You know, it used to be so simple between jack and me. I mean, I’d walk into the room, and his face would light up.

Summer: I remember.

Phyllis: Yep. Even before we got together this last time — even before that, I mean, we just gravitate to each other, and we always have each other’s back. And I always get his take on things. He has such a great opinion about everything. I mean, and he’d do the same thing with me. And when he was in los angeles and I hadn’t heard from him, i mean, I got on a plane and i went to see him.

Summer: Well, his face must have really lit up then.

Phyllis: You know what? It did not because it was like he’d seen a ghost. Diane. But I was there for him. I supported him.

Summer: I know that must have meant a lot to him.

Phyllis: I don’t know. Every time he talks to me now, he’s so angry and tense. And I’m the same. I’m the same. I mean, I was so frustrated the other day, I just blurted out my feelings.

Summer: Oh, god, mom, that is not always a good thing when it comes to you. What did you say to him?

Phyllis: I said I love him.

Summer: What did he say?

Phyllis: He said, “I love you.” A dental tool is round for a reason.

Devon: I think I have a good idea of where you’re coming from ’cause — I don’t know if i ever told you this, but when i found out that katherine was my grandmother, she’d had a stroke that put her in the hospital. And that, plus her age, should have made it very clear that i didn’t have a lot of time left with her. But I didn’t trust her. And that kept us from getting close until it was almost too late.

Amanda: I’m sorry. But I want you to know that i don’t — I don’t not trust naya. You know, I think that it’s the other way around. I think she doesn’t trust me because I helped get sutton convicted.

Devon: Yeah, but you wouldn’t be having these concerns if you trusted the way naya has been treating you. ‘Cause hasn’t she made it very, very clear that she loves every second of time that she gets to spend with you? Right?

Amanda: Yeah.

Devon: And I — I think that she probably looks at this as an opportunity to get to make up for all that lost time between you guys. And hopefully you have many, many more years of getting to do that.

Amanda: Yeah, I really hope so.

Devon: I — I believe that you will. But if your heart is telling you that you need to be back in virginia, then that’s exactly where you need to be, alright? Don’t let your assumptions of what other people are feeling keep you from doing what you really want to do. You should be there as often and for as long as you want to be.

Amanda: Devon, that is not practical.

Devon: How come?

Amanda: Because I’ve already taken so much time off of work already, and there is a ton of work that still needs to be done in order for this merger to be a success.

Devon: Don’t worry about the merger. You and I talked about that. We have an entire legal team that you helped us find to rely on. We’ll be just fine. And you can do work remotely from virginia.

Amanda: And what about you? What about us? How does this relationship survive long distance like this?

Devon: Because if I can be with you, I will be with you there. And if I can’t go, then I will miss you like crazy, but it’s fine. Either way, it’s fine ’cause you have my support on this 100%.

Summer: Wait, did jack actually say he’s still in love with you?

Phyllis: Yeah. Yes, he did.

Summer: Okay. Does this mean that it could lead to something more? Are you at least gonna get together to talk about it?

Phyllis: No, he didn’t say it like that. It wasn’t like, “I love you.” It was like — it was like, “oh, you know, I love you, and I regret it.” It wasn’t like, “I’m following my heart and seeing where it goes.” It was like, “I’m mad at myself. I can’t push the stop button,” is what it was like, “because I’m hurting.” I mean, no one gets it. Like, I hurt, too.

Summer: Well, I mean, this is hurting me, too, to see you both like this. Jack has been nothing but kind and wonderful to me and kyle and harrison, and I just want to see him happy.

Phyllis: I do, too. I want to see him happy, too. And he could be happy with me. But he won’t let himself. And he won’t talk about it. I mean, I made a mistake. I apologized, like, a million times, summer.

Summer: Yeah, but you still haven’t resolved the main issue.

Phyllis: Yes, the main issue being that jack will only look at diane in rose-colored glasses? That issue?

Diane: I’m sorry to interrupt, but —

Phyllis: But we’re having a private conversation, and, yes, you are interrupting. Bye.

Summer: Okay, what my mother meant to say —

Diane: No, summer. I’m afraid you’re the only one who’s put any stock in your mother’s so-called truce. The rest of the family knew that she wouldn’t be able to help herself. Pain hits fast.

Mariah: And the doctor said the procedure couldn’t have gone better. The only unfortunate thing is tessa has to be on complete vocal rest for the next few days — so, no talking, no — no laughing or coughing or clearing your throat. And the hardest part, no singing or humming. I know. I’m sorry, my little songbird. But that’s kind of the best part in all of this, is I get to say sappy things to tessa and she can’t groan. So, it’s kind of a win-win.

Sharon: Well, I plan on keeping you fully stocked with plenty of smoothies and decaffeinated teas while you recover. And maybe the best thing that mariah can do for you is to stop cracking so many jokes. Tessa’s not supposed to be laughing, either.

Mariah: Uh…yeah. Wait, what are you trying to say?

Faith: Uh, that we don’t have to worry. Your jokes — not so funny.

Mariah: Wow. Okay, fine.

Faith: Oh! I have the best gift for this situation. You can use this instead of talking. What?

Thank you. I love it.

[ Laughter ]

Faith: I get it. Obviously, tessa could have just used her phone, but with the whiteboard, she can be more expressive — pictures, emojis. It’s like carrying around her own thought bubble.

Mariah: That’s a very good point. You know, we can also play hangman or ticktacktoe, draw charades. Very good gift. Thank you.

[ Laughter ]

Elena: I missed you.

Nate: I missed you, too. So, tell me more about this conference. How did it go?

Elena: It was great. I got to meet a lot of amazing people working in really fascinating areas of research.

Nate: Mm. Sounds interesting.

Elena: Yeah, you would have loved it. But I know there was a lot going on at chancellor-winters, so maybe next time.

Nate: [ Sighs ] Did anyone record your presentation? I would love to see it.

Elena: I hope so. Actually, I got a really positive response from everyone. I think I even surprised myself. I wasn’t nervous at all. I guess all of my work at askmdnow and advocating for the clinic is really starting to pay off. I feel like I am finding my voice. You know, standing up there in front of all those people, i feel like I was really connecting with them.

Nate: I’m proud of you. I know how important it is to feel like you’re being heard and respected.

Elena: Yeah. And then the funny thing is, is all of my energy and attention has been splintered all over the place lately — I mean, like, with askmdnow, at the hospital, at the clinic. But suddenly I feel like it’s all coming together, like I’m able to utilize my training and my skills and my experience and actually bring something to the table. I learned a lot at that conference, and I am excited to share what I’ve learned with my peers at the hospital.

Nate: [ Sighing ] Mm. Speaking of work… I gotta get back to the office.

Elena: Ohh. In that case, I’m sad that i mentioned it.

[ Both laugh ] But maybe soon we will start working together again. Did imani get me out of the contract so I can start my work with chancellor-winters?

Nate: Unfortunately, imani had leave town to go help with her mother, and I’m sure she didn’t get it done before she left.

Elena: Hmm. Is amanda with naya, too?

Nate: I’m expecting her and devon back today.

Elena: That’s great. Maybe amanda can handle my contract. I think that’d be for the better anyway.

Nate: I don’t know if I had said this, but did I tell you how happy I am that you came back early?

Elena: Maybe a few times.

Nate: Oh. A few times? Okay, well, I guess I better go to work, but tonight, here, this spot.

Elena: This spot.

Nate: Right?

[ Sighs ]

Diane: I will leave you and summer alone. I just wanted to give you an update on the situation. Oh, I assume you filled your mother in on what happened to ashland?

Phyllis: Uh, uh, no. I was with summer when we heard about ashland, way before you heard, diane.

Diane: O-okay. Well, I only learned about it myself this morning when i stopped by the house. Kyle and summer were breaking the sad news to harrison.

Phyllis: Barging in when you’re not wanted…again.

Diane: Summer certainly didn’t see it that way. She was kind enough to let me offer some words of comfort to harrison. And kyle even told him who i am — his grandmother, kyle’s mom.

Summer: I had my doubts about involving diane in the conversation, but harrison responded so positively to her. And then kyle just felt like it was the right time. None of it was planned.

Phyllis: Hmm. No. But, you see, it was planned because she is working the situation. Honestly, how low can you go, diane? You’re using that little boy’s heartbreak to worm yourself back into the family.

Diane: Do I need to remind you that I’m part of that family, too?

Phyllis: No, no, no! You lost that privilege years ago when you abandoned the family.

Diane: Kyle obviously disagrees. And I hope that harrison learning that he has a grandmother who will always love him will help soften the blow of losing the man he called father.

Phyllis: Are you —

Diane: That poor, sweet little boy.

Phyllis: This is amazing. So — so, what you’re expecting me to believe is that your heart is breaking for this little boy? I mean, I’d have to believe that you had a heart.

Summer: [ Scoffs ] Mom —

Phyllis: I mean, this is coming from the woman who years ago let her son believe she was dead by getting her head bashed in with a rock.

Diane: My son knows how much I regret that. And if he’s willing to forgive me, then who the hell are you to second-guess his decision?

Phyllis: I am somebody who saw the fallout, diane! I helped that young man grow up heartbroken that he lost a mother. I helped him deal with your lies! I mean, seriously! I mean, now you come back…

Jack: Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!

Phyllis: …Expecting us to believe…

Jack: Stop! Stop! Stop!

Phyllis: …That you were the virtuous grandmother!

Jack: What the hell is going on here?

Phyllis: Hello, jack.

Jack: Do you not see harrison there on the swings? He could have heard every word you just said.

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Faith: I’m sorry about your summer tour, tessa. I know you must be so disappointed.

Mariah: [ Laughs ] I think i can speak for both of us when i say it sucks.

Sharon: How long will it be until she can sing again?

Mariah: It’s gonna be a little while. Once she recovers, she’s gonna need to go to vocal therapy with a speech pathologist. And once she gets her normal speaking voice back, we can start working on singing. But it’s a — it’s a gradual process for sure.

Faith: But tessa can still write music and play guitar, right? That can’t possibly go against doctor’s orders. So you’re not losing music from your life altogether. You’re just taking a little break from the performance part.

Mariah: And just be warned — I’m gonna be playing tessa’s album a lot because I don’t know if I can go months without hearing my wife’s beautiful singing voice.

Sharon: Well, you’ll get no complaints from me about that. I’m gonna be playing it more around here, too.

Mariah: And I will say the one positive part of all of this is, I mean, tessa and I are virtually never gonna argue again.

Sharon: Well, I don’t know how you can guarantee that.

Mariah: Well, I heard from a little birdie that, uh, yelling is actually really bad for your voice. So, you know, doesn’t matter what I do. She’s not gonna be able to yell at me, so I plan on getting away with quite a bit.

[ Laughter ] Okay, maybe it’s time we go upstairs, get some rest. You ready? Bye, guys.

Sharon: Okay.

Mariah: Thank you much. Alright. Let’s go.

Devon: I don’t know what the deal is, lily. You and billy are gone. Nate’s not here. I’m the only person holding this company together.

[ Chuckles ] Yeah, no, amanda and I got back earlier today. She’s doing alright. It’s just — it’s been a little tough for her, but her mother is doing as well as can be expected, so… yeah. I will. I will for sure. Where’s this file you want me to find? Is it on your desk? Drawer? There’s nothing in there.

[ Drawer closes ] Well, it’s not there. Is it brown? Hang on. I think I found it. Yeah, this is it. This is it. I’ll, uh — I can take a picture and then I’ll e-mail it to you. Hey, let me call you back real quick.

Nate: Hey, man. Welcome back. How did things go in virginia?

Devon: They went fine. Can you explain this to me, though?

Diane: It’s true, jack. Phyllis didn’t know that harrison was here. I was just about to explain to them that we thought a trip to the park would lift his spirits.

Phyllis: Yes, I did not know he was here. You could have told me sooner.

Jack: And perhaps you could have shown a little more restraint in a public place. People could hear you all the way across the park.

Diane: Why don’t I go check on harrison? Summer, are you okay if I get him a treat?

Summer: I think that’s a great idea. Would you, please?

[ Clears throat ] Look, jack, I highly doubt that harrison was paying any attention to what was going on over here. He thinks grown-ups are boring. And if he did overhear anything, I’m sure it’s something we can explain away later.

Jack: I hope you’re right. I just think it’s wrong that anyone should have to deal with it, least of all harrison. Do you have any idea what my grandson is going through?

Phyllis: Yes, I actually do. That’s why I find it so disgusting that diane is using it to her advantage.

Jack: Of course that’s your take on this.

Phyllis: Okay, I’m not gonna get into this conversation right now. You know, why — why don’t you go check on harrison? We don’t want him to be alone with that woman any longer than he has to.

Summer: Mom —

Phyllis: I’m good. Really.

Summer: [ Sighs ]

Phyllis: I mean…

Jack: It just doesn’t end with you, does it?

Phyllis: [ Sighs ]

Mariah: Faith left?

Sharon: Yeah. She and moses had something planned. How’s tessa doing?

Mariah: She’s good. She’s sleeping. And I wanted to get some work done, but it’s super quiet up there.

Sharon: Well, I guess you’ll have to get used to that until tessa gets her voice back. I’ll get you some coffee.

Mariah: Yeah. Thanks, mom. Mm…

Kyle: [ Sighs ] Hey, mariah. How’d tessa’s surgery go?

Mariah: Pretty much as expected. She’s upstairs resting now.

Kyle: That’s a relief. I hope everything continues to go well.

Mariah: Is everything okay?

Kyle: Guess you haven’t heard the news.

Mariah: What news? Who do you think you are, taking up space?

Nate: Is there something wrong with this? It’s just info on the performers we’re sending to the festival in chicago.

Devon: I’m aware of what it is. Why is jason santino’s name on it?

Nate: He’s replacing tessa since she had to cancel due to her surgery. We talked about this. You said you were on board with it.

Devon: Nobody signed off on you doing it, though. We just talked about it maybe working out. There’s a difference. I just booked him yesterday to perform at a festival in los angeles on the exact same dates. I just gave the go-ahead to start promoting it.

Nate: I really wish you’d kept me in the loop on this.

Devon: I really wish you’d told me about this ’cause then you would have been in the loop.

Nate: But I did tell you about it, if you recall, and i thought I had your approval. But no worries. We’ll figure this out. We can either switch the date for one of the performances or find someone else to perform in L.A. Who they’ll be just as happy with.

Devon: That doesn’t solve our problem completely because we have two festivals promoting the same guy on the same weekend, and it makes us look stupid, like we don’t know what we’re doing. So, can you please get pr on this right away?

Nate: Sure. I will get right on it.

Devon: Thank you.

Nate: I will let them know that this has been a miscommunication.

Devon: Alright.

Nate: I hope you understand that’s all this was.

Devon: What this was, uh, is the second time now that you’ve overstepped authority and we’re having to do damage control.

Nate: Sorry. I truly thought I was doing what you wanted.

Devon: I accept your apology, but my concern is that I’m probably gonna be taken some more trips coming up, and it’s just gonna leave more opportunity for these misunderstandings to happen. And they can’t happen ’cause this is a very important time for our company right now. We’re brand-new. There’s a lot of eyes on us, and I’m sure our competition would love to see us stumble. So we have to keep our act together.

Nate: You’re right, and i agree with you on that.

Devon: I’m glad you do. And it would be one thing if i had the time to be here with you every day and give you the supervision that you need, but I don’t have it. So I don’t know what we do. Maybe we find you a mentor.

Nate: A mentor?

Devon: Yeah.

Nate: Don’t you think you’re overreacting to a minor miscommunication? I’m no intern. I don’t need adult supervision like some kid fresh out of school.

Amanda: Is everything okay in here?

Mariah: Poor harrison. He’s taken one blow after another. I mean, do you need to go be with him? Please don’t let me keep you.

Kyle: It’s okay. I was on my way home when I got a text from my mother saying that she was taking harrison to the park.

Mariah: Well, it’s nice he has something fun to distract him.

Kyle: Mm. And I stopped off for some caffeine because I sure as hell didn’t sleep much last night. I hate thinking about harrison and what his life would look like right now if I never learned that I was his father.

Mariah: Hey, no what-ifs. That only brings pain.

Kyle: You’re right.

Mariah: So, it sounds like diane is being pretty helpful.

Kyle: She was great with him this morning. It reminded me of how she was with me at that age. Seeing her with him really got to me. It hit me so hard that I ended up telling harrison that diane was more than just a family friend, she was his grandmother.

Mariah: Wow. That’s a big step.

Kyle: She earned it.

Jack: I guess it was too much to hope that you would keep the truce you set up with diane.

Phyllis: You know, I really tried for my daughter, but i just couldn’t do it.

Jack: Yeah, that much is clear.

Phyllis: I tried so hard, even though it went against all my instincts. But I’m sorry. It got the better of me. I couldn’t do it anymore.

Jack: Believe me, I have also struggled letting diane back into my life, but I have focused on the fact that harrison and kyle come first.

Phyllis: Are you saying you’re a better parent than i am? Is that what you’re saying?

Jack: I am merely acknowledging that it’s hard for all of us.

Phyllis: You know what would have helped me, jack? Honestly, what would have helped me is if you put your foot down and you made it clear to diane that you would not allow her to manipulate me and constantly prod and provoke me past my limits.

Jack: Let me make sure I’m hearing you clearly. You can’t control yourself until I find some way to control diane?

Phyllis: Oh, god, that is not what I’m saying, and you know it. I mean, this coming from a man who claims he loves me.

Jack: Do not weaponize my feelings for you.

Phyllis: You claim you love me, but you won’t go the limit for me. I mean, we could help each other through this, but you won’t talk about it. And you won’t talk to me at all. You just keep on putting up a wall and shutting me out. We hit the bike trails every weekend

Nate: It’s all good. Amanda, do you know if imani got any further with terminating elena’s contract with newman media?

Amanda: Uh, I’m not sure, but I can check with her.

Nate: Don’t worry about it. I’ll check with her myself.

[ Sighs ]

Elena: Hmm.

[ Chuckles ] Mm.

[ Door opens ]

[ Door closes ]

Nate: Hi. Oh, good to hear your voice, too, imani.

Mariah: So, it sounds like you’re feeling pretty good about your decision to let your mom back into your life?

Kyle: She knows her reputation precedes her, so she’s trying really hard to show me that she can be trusted. Seeing her comforting harrison this morning — it hit me on a level I can’t explain.

Mariah: You said it earlier. That moment reminded you of the feelings that you had for your mother when you were harrison’s age. It also made you remember the grief and the loss when you lost a parent.

Kyle: Yeah. The fear, the confusion, the shock. I remember it all.

Mariah: And now the person that caused all that pain is back in your life, but she’s actually doing the right thing now. She’s comforting a heartbroken little boy.

Kyle: I mean, there’s no way she could go back the past and erase what she put me through. But being there for harrison — it’s about as close as she could get.

Jack: Do I wish we could salvage the magic we had between us? Absolutely. But things like today keep happening. I started my day thinking, “I’ve got to get my grandson through what is perhaps the toughest day of his life.” What did you focus on? Bringing diana down.

Phyllis: Okay, that’s not fair or true. I called my daughter because i knew that they broke the news to harrison about ashland. I wanted to see how he was doing. I would have never gone off on diane if I knew that harrison was here.

Jack: Would it have really made a difference?

Phyllis: Yes. I-I mean, I’m — I don’t understand why you keep doing this to me. I don’t get it. You have forgiven diane for every single thing that she has done, not only to your family, but to me. But I have a zero-tolerance policy here. I mean, I don’t get the benefit of the doubt. Why? Why is that?

Jack: Diane is not getting any free pass. Even if she continues to come through for harrison and kyle, i could never possibly trust her completely because I know her. I also know you. And even though you are the most captivating, interesting, beautiful person I have ever met, even though my heart beats faster every time I’m with you, you just said it yourself — you can’t give up this feud with diane.

Phyllis: And that seems to trump everything. Why is that?

Jack: Because the stakes are too high. Because it’s not just my own heart I’m protecting here. I have to think about harrison and kyle and summer getting caught in the crossfire. I won’t have that… no matter how much I love you.

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Nick: [ Sighs ]

[ Folder thuds ]

[ Cellphone dings ]

Chance: If it’s about locke’s death, it hasn’t leaked yet, if that’s what you’re looking for.

Nick: How long have you been there?

Chance: I’m surprised to find you here, man. I was looking for your sister.

Nick: Just came to pick up this.

Chance: Been trying to get a hold of her. Haven’t had any luck. And I’d actually like to speak to the both of you. She in?

Nick: You’re gonna have to settle with just me. Vick left early this morning, so she’s far away from this nightmare already.

Kyle: [ Sighs ]

Jack: Looks like you could use that.

Kyle: Yeah. Big time.

Jack: Couldn’t sleep?

Kyle: Summer and I were up all night discussing how to tell harrison about ashland’s death.

Jack: Hardest thing in the world.

Kyle: Every time I see my son’s smiling face, I just — I wish I could hold onto his innocence a moment longer.

Jack: Breaks my heart. Telling that kid that “father” is dead. You know, much as we didn’t like ashland, harrison was crazy about him.

Kyle: Even worse, there was no goodbye. I know how excruciating that can be. It kills me to think about how much loss my son has had in his young life. First tara and now this.

Jack: Keep in mind, he gained a wonderful father and mother in you and summer.

Kyle: Yeah.

Jack: Two people who will always look out for him and will always put his interests first.

Kyle: Yeah, and as much as i despise what ashland did, I — god, I wish he was alive and well. I would give anything not to have to break this news to my son. I — how can he understand?

Jack: I remember traveling to switzerland to tell you the news that your mother had died.

Kyle: I remember it, too. It still haunts me. That’s why I know harrison will likely never forget this day.

Adam: Hi there.

Sharon: Hey. Morning. What can I get you?

Adam: Uh, coffee, black. Maybe, uh, throw a shot of espresso in there just for grins.

Sharon: You got it.

Adam: What’s all this?

Sharon: Oh, tessa’s having a minor procedure done on her vocal chords this morning, so i put together a little care package for her.

Adam: Well, that sounds nice.

[ Cellphone ringing ] Oh, I, uh — I better take this.

Sharon: Yeah. Go ahead.

Adam: Hi. Hey, thanks for booking the flight. Business class, please. Uh, just one seat. Beautiful. Uh, you can just send the ticket straight to my phone. Okay. Alright. Thanks, paula. Have a good one.

Sharon: Going out of town? Solo? Well, I assume that means that you and sally didn’t end up working things out.

Mariah: You’re gonna be in and out, like an hour, tops.

Tessa: Yeah. Yeah, we’ll see.

Mariah: And this doctor is the best. You know that, right? Like, he’s done thousands of these procedures. It’s — it’s literally just routine for him.

Tessa: Yeah. No, no. I-I-I — I know what he said, but, you know, I’m still nervous. Surgery is still surgery, and these are my vocal chords.

Mariah: Well, maybe think of it as a forced vacation day, where you get to eat ice pops and rest and have people wait on you hand and foot. What could be better? Okay. I know that this is more than just jitters. So, why don’t you tell me what you’re really worried about?

Tessa: I-I don’t want to jinx anything.

Mariah: Like if you say it out loud somehow opens the door to it?

Tessa: Maybe. I — ugh. I know how dumb that sounds.

Mariah: No, no, it doesn’T. It doesn’t at all. But if you say it out loud, it could possibly lose all its power. Poof! Gone. You know, things are always scarier in the dark than they are in the light.

Tessa: Okay. I just, um — I can’t help but think… accidents happen. And one of the vocal nodes are way worse than they were originally thinking. And what if I — I lose my one true talent — singing? What if my music career is over? We hit the bike trails every weekend

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Mariah: Tessa, my love, you are a brilliant singer, okay? But it’s not your only talent. Far from it. And I can say with total confidence that your music career is not over. You are an amazing songwriter and lyricist — skills that will always be in high demand. And what about all of the other amazing things that you’re good at? Like making people feel heard and accepted, making them laugh?

Tessa: Mm. Too bad you can’t make a living on any of those.

Mariah: No. You can’T. Or as a dishwasher. ‘Cause, like, you’re really bad at that.

[ Both laugh ]

Tessa: One of the many reasons my career as a barista was short-lived.

Mariah: And this might be selfish on my part, but I think the thing that you’re best at in the whole wide world is loving me.

Tessa: Well, I’m glad because that’s the thing that means the most to me. And that’s the reason I went from the hot mess that I was to who I am today.

Mariah: Tessa, you have so many incredible gifts, alright? And if you don’t know that… I’m gonna spend the rest of my life telling you, okay?

[ Laughs ]

Tessa: I’ll hold you to that.

Mariah: You kidding me? It’s the easiest promise I’ve ever made. And I will make you another one. The procedure is going to go brilliantly, okay? You’re not gonna lose your singing voice. I mean, if anything, you’re gonna emerge from this with a stronger, healthier, more golden voice than ever. So, why don’t we make a deal, okay? I’m going to take all of your fear and all of your anxiety and I’m gonna hold on to it so you can just focus on being positive — okay? — And healing.

Tessa: Deal.

Mariah: Okay. Come here.

Adam: Why would you think sally and I re-uniting would even be a possibility?

Sharon: Um…I guess I just misspoke. What I meant to say was, um… no. You know what? We are all adults here. I’m not gonna have a secret conversation with your girlfriend about you.

Adam: Okay, sally is my ex-girlfriend. That has not changed.

Sharon: Sorry to hear that.

Adam: Why?

Sharon: After you and i spoke, sally came and confided in me again. She seemed very confused and upset about why you would give her one reason for the breakup and then give me another.

Adam: Okay, well, if you’ll let me explain, there’s actually a really good reason for that.

Sharon: No, no, please. You don’t have to. It’s irrelevant. We really don’t have to get into the “he said/she said” or why you gave two versions of the story. The thing that, um, struck me the most, I guess, was that she really seems to love you and, you know, she accepts you, flaws and all, as you are.

Adam: Yeah. Well, she would be better off if she didn’T. She’d be better hating me.

Sharon: Yeah, I’m sure it would make it easier for you if you had succeeded at running her off forever.

Adam: You saw what a spectacle she made of herself in here. I mean, if anybody saw that from newman, her days would be numbered.

Sharon: I agree with you, and I’m sure she’s aware of that. And yet she did it anyway. So, what does that tell you?

Adam: Mm. That her priorities are out of whack.

Sharon: Well, that’s not for you to decide.

Adam: [ Sighs ] Actually, it is, okay? Sally’s the most driven person that I have ever met. She has spent her whole life chasing professional success and respectability. And now that she’s gotten them, I’m not gonna let her lose those things, especially when my relationships are destined to crash and burn.

Sharon: Well, you don’t know that. That might not be true. Hey, who knows? Maybe she is the person you were meant to spend the rest of your life with. But I feel like I can be objective about this because, you know, before you two met, I was one of the few people in town who you could count on to have your back.

Adam: And I promise not to burden you with that responsibility — again, if that’s what you’re worried about, okay? I don’t need to be with anybody right now.

Sharon: Everybody needs people in their lives who care about them. It was good for you when you had sally in your life. And, you know, that’s why i convinced her to not give up on you — to prove to you that you are more important to her than any job. And she was very impassioned, so I assume that’s what she did.

Adam: Oh, you are right. She came to me, and she said she was going to quit newman.

Sharon: Which surely made you realize what you’d be giving up by continuing to reject her, right? Or am I wrong? Have you really hardened your heart to sally? Because I thought that you had feelings for her, too.

Chance: I tell you, it’s pretty strange timing for victoria to bolt like that — I mean, the night after her ex dies in her house.

Nick: There was no bolting involved. Vick went to pick up her kids from camp. Then they’re gonna stop by their favorite water park on the way home. Nothing changes, except I don’t know how she’s gonna be able to enjoy the day because she has to tell her children that their stepfather died in a car crash.

Chance: That’s tough news to break, especially to children.

Nick: I just hope she can find some comfort in spending time with katie and johnny.

Chance: Has she considered having billy grab them instead? You know, given that there is an ongoing investigation happening?

Nick: Billy’s away on business. And why would victoria need to stay in town? She didn’t do anything wrong.

Chance: I didn’t say she did.

Nick: You kind of implied it.

Chance: Look, I came here, and I was hoping to get a little bit more insight into ashland’s frame of mind.

Nick: Look, I thought I was pretty clear last night. Ashland was in a complete rage when he was going after my sister.

Chance: I understand. I was just looking for some additional nuance.

Nick: Like what?

Chance: For instance, in your opinion, would you say ashland was in a state of mind to take his own life when he left after your altercation?

Nick: Look, man, I couldn’t tell you if ashland was suicidal. Like I said, I wasn’t there when he left. Now, I can tell you he was homicidal while he was attacking my sister. And then he turned on me when i stepped in to try and protect her. Honestly, chance, I didn’t think he could breathe, let alone drive a car.

Chance: And that is the most confusing part about all this.

Nick: Look, I wish like hell I could tell you what happened after victoria and I left ashland for dead.

Adam: You’re not completely wrong. I do have feelings for —

had feelings for sally.

Sharon: Okay, come on. It’s me you’re talking to. I’m not buying the past tense.

Adam: [ Sighs ]

Sharon: Okay. Why are you cutting out someone who cares about you and appears to see the best in you and might even bring the best out of you?

Adam: Sharon, it’s — it’s complicated.

Sharon: You know what? When you find someone who you really match up with, it shouldn’t be complicated and you shouldn’t take it for granted.

Adam: Look, as I already told you, um, this is what’s best for everybody, okay? I need a break. And the trip that you heard me booking was for vegas.

Sharon: Really? Given your history there, why would you want to go back there? And don’t forget — I’m the one who brought you home from vegas. I wouldn’t want to see you slide into old bad habits. So, how long are you staying?

Adam: I’m taking off now.

[ Laughter ] Okay, you have a family to attend to, and I have a trip to pack for. Good luck with the procedure today, tessa.

Tessa: Thank you.

Adam: Take care, ladies.

Sharon: How was your walk?

Mariah: It was great. Yeah. I was just wondering if I could do a coffee to go ’cause we’re gonna be heading to the surgery center in a little bit.

Sharon: Of course. Um, tessa, I don’t suppose you’re allowed to have anything before your procedure?

Tessa: [ Sighs ] No. I wish because I just really want a hot mocha because it would be the last time that i would be able to have one for a while. I won’t tell if you won’T.

Sharon: [ Laughs ] Totally understand that. After what I’ve been through, anything medical just gives me the jitters.

Tessa: Yeah, I — I’m nervous, but I’m less nervous because this one has been such a soothing presence.

Summer: Are you ready?

Jack: I want to help in any way I can.

Kyle: Thanks, dad. I appreciate the support, but i feel summer and I should tell our son the news. I’d be grateful if you were around to help pick up any pieces afterwards. I know harrison’s grandpa will be an important part of the healing process.

Jack: Of course.

Summer: I left him playing with the nanny upstairs, but we shouldn’t put this off. The press is gonna be all over this pretty soon, and harrison is sensitive. If people are buzzing about it, he’s liable to pick up on something.

Jack: You know what? I’ll go up and get harrison, give you a few minutes to prepare, alright?

Kyle: Okay. Thanks. God, I’m dreading this.

Summer: It’s gonna be so difficult. You know, when harrison is sad about the littlest of things, it usually gets me going, too.

Kyle: Yeah, the shock will be bad enough, but I wonder how this will affect him long term. Losing a parent as a kid… you — you suddenly realize there’s no such thing as forever. It turned my world upside down, colored everything since.

Sharon: I know how tough this is for you. It’s triggering painful memories, I’m sure.

Kyle: Remembering what I was put through as a kid brings up all the old times, the overwhelming grief. I have to wonder if my mother considered the pain her actions caused me, the way I’m considering harrison’s pain now. Did she ever imagine how difficult it would be for my dad to have to tell me that my mother was never coming home?

Summer: [ Breathes deeply ] Look, if you aren’t ready, i don’t want to rush you into this.

Kyle: No. No. I may understand the pain, but i also understand that you can get through this. I can do this. I can do this for my son.

Summer: We can do this.

Nikki: Oh, hello, chance.

Chance: Hello, nikki. Very nice to see you.

Nikki: You too. How are you, darling?

Nick: Hey, mom.

Nikki: I’m glad you’re here. I wanted you to know how grateful I am for you coming to victoria’s aid last night and that you were able to track down ashland so quickly.

Chance: I’m just doing my job.

Nikki: Well, I know you understand the terrible toll this has taken on abby’s siblings. If you’re finished speaking with nicholas, I haven’t seen him since he rescued his sister, and I’d like to spend a little time with him.

Chance: Yeah, absolutely. I think, uh, nick has said all he has to say. Unless you want to add something?

Nick: No. I’m good.

Chance: Okay. Well, do me a favor. If either of you speak to victoria, please have her call me.

Nikki: We will. Give our love to abby and dominic.

Chance: Of course.

Nick: See ya.

Chance: Excuse me.

Nikki: Oh, son, I’m so grateful that you were there for your sister. Thank god you showed up when you did. And I’m so sorry about everything you went through. How are you feeling?

Nick: Like I don’t deserve to be thanked.

Nikki: You’re blaming yourself, aren’t you? You know…

[ Sighs ] We need to get out of here. We need to go someplace where we can talk without being interrupted by work and not reminded of the dreaded newman/locke regime.

[ Folder thuds ]

Sharon: Are you leaving for the procedure soon?

Mariah: Uh, yeah. We just went on a little walk, you know, to clear our heads.

Sharon: Okay. Because, um, I got you a little care package. I put it together so tessa can have that when you bring her home, and I plan to stock your fridge with soothing things to eat and drink.

Tessa: Aww.

Mariah: Mom, that is so sweet of you.

Tessa: Oh, it is. Thank you, sharon.

Sharon: Well, it’s my pleasure.

Tessa: Uh, I’m gonna take it upstairs now and gather my things for the doctor’S.

Mariah: Yeah. I’ll be here waiting.

Tessa: I’m so lucky to have a mother-in-law that feels like a mom.

Sharon: Aww.

Tessa: Thank you.

Sharon: That is the loveliest thing anyone has ever said to me. Hey, what’s wrong? A minute ago, you were all smiles.

Mariah: I’m trying to keep a brave face for tessa’s sake, but the truth is, I am scared to death about today. Ladies, six minutes please…

Sharon: I am so sorry. I had no idea you were this scared. I thought you and tessa were fine, and the procedure is just very —

Mariah: It’s routine. Yeah. I know. I know. I just — I didn’t even realize I was feeling this way until earlier when — when tessa said that she was scared. She’s terrified she’s gonna lose her singing voice.

Sharon: [ Gasps ]

Mariah: I guess just seeing how afraid she was made me afraid…’cause I can’t bear the thought of tessa being in any kind of pain.

Sharon: I understand that feeling, wanting the one you love to be okay, even more so than yourself. But, hey, that’s marriage. And you two have each other. And you have a great doctor. And you’re gonna be okay. You’ll get through this.

Tessa: [ Sighs ] Okay. I’m ready.

Mariah: [ Smooches ] Let’s do this.

Nikki: Now, I know you, and i know you’re churning inside. Please tell me you know it wasn’t your fault. You are not responsible for ashland’s death.

Nick: How can I do that when I don’t know?

Nikki: From what i understand, you probably saved your sister’s life.

Nick: I don’t know how much vick told you. I threw a punch, you know? I knocked ashland down. He hit his head on the fireplace. He was bleeding and unconscious.

Nikki: Alright, baby, stop. You don’t have to keep retelling it. I know the rest, all of it.

Kyle: There are some things we need to tell you, buddy. Sometimes accidents happen… and people get hurt. And it can be sad and scary. It’s a hard part of life.

Summer: Do you understand what an accident is?

Kyle: Hey, remember that movie we saw, where the pony’s dad got hurt and he wasn’t able to be around to watch the pony grow up? It’s kind of like that. Unfortunately… father won’t be able to come see us anymore.

[ Doorbell rings ]

Jack: I’ll get that. Uh, hi. I don’t mean to be rude, but this is not a good time. We’re dealing with something right now.

Diane: Oh. I’m — I’m sorry. I guess I should have phoned first.

Jack: Probably.

Harrison: Dee dee!

Kyle: Hey, stay with me. Stay with me. Come here. Harrison, do you understand what we just told you? Father died. Which means he’s gone. He won’t be able to come back and visit anymore.

Harrison: No, father told me he’ll come back.

Summer: Let’s step outside for a moment.

Diane: [ Sighs ]

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Summer: Ashland was found in his car in a ravine. Police believe he died instantly.

Diane: What?! Oh, I’m — I’m so sorry.

Summer: Diane, I think you should go now. Harrison has a lot to process, if he even can, and this is bringing up a lot of bad memories for kyle.

Diane: [ Sighs ] I — I realize that. Which is exactly why I should stay. Please — please, let me go back inside. Please let me try to help.

Nick: How much do you know about what happened last night?

Nikki: I know that you and victoria both thought that ashland was dead when you left the house. And if anybody understands the horror that you’re feeling, it’s me. Because I thought that I had killed jt.

Nick: I remember.

Nikki: And even though I knew I was justified, I still blamed myself. I was haunted by it. I was defending victoria, just as you were, but I would do the whole thing again in a heartbeat if I had to.

Nick: So would I.

Nikki: I’m sorry things played out the way they did. But, honey, I’m so grateful you were there to intervene. I mean, otherwise, we might be planning your sister’s funeral and ashland would still be out there walking the streets.

Nick: Look, I get what you’re saying, but I cannot shake the visual of ashland lying on that hearth unconscious —

Nikki: Honey, please stop. Now, I want you to hear what I am saying. You are not responsible for what happened to ashland last night, and I’m not even gonna pretend to mourn that monster. His death was his own doing, but he was still alive the last time you saw him. He got up, he walked out, he got in his car and drove off. It is not your fault that he died in a car accident. I need you to fully understand that. You are not to blame for his death.

Diane: Hi, harrison. Sounds like you’re having a big talk.

Kyle: Yes, we are.

Diane: I know mommy and daddy shared some sad news with you, how father got hurt and he won’t be back. That’s kind of hard to believe or understand, isn’t it? Yeah. Hey, you and I just saw father at the park, didn’t we? I heard him telling you how much he loves you and how he had to go away on a trip, but that he’d be back soon.

[ Sighs ] But sometimes things happen in life that we aren’t expecting and our plans change, like — oh, do you remember the day that we were going to the park and then, when we went outside, it started to rain, so we decided to stay home? Yeah. Well, that’s — that’s one way that plans can change when something that we can’t control happens to us. And then all of a sudden, things aren’t the way we thought they’d be. But that doesn’t mean that father didn’t love you more than anything else in this world. I know that if father could be here with you, he would be. But this is just one of those times that something bad happened and he can’t be. Show me where your heart is.

[ Chuckles ] What a smart and brave boy you are. That’s — that’s absolutely right.

Kyle: Father’s still in there, in your heart.

Diane: Yeah.

Kyle: Along with all the other people you love. For copd,

Nick: Hey.

Sharon: Hey. You know what? You just missed the girls. They’re on their way to tessa’s procedure, and they’re both a little nervous about it, but i think that’s probably natural. Everything’s gonna be fine.

Nick: Yeah, I’m gonna send them flowers to their apartment later.

Sharon: Good. Um, you seem a little — I don’t know — preoccupied. What’s on your mind?

Nick: I came by here last night looking for you, but I ran into sally instead, and this was after having a conversation with my mother that wasn’t as comforting as she intended it to be.

Sharon: Well, I’m here now. I’m gonna pour you a cup of coffee, and you can tell me all about it.

Nick: Okay. It, uh — this hasn’t hit the news yet… but something happened and i need to tell you about it.

Sharon: Okay.

Nick: Ashland died last night. The police found him in his car at the bottom of a ravine.

Adam: Chance?

Chance: Hey, man.

Adam: How’s it going?

Chance: Oh, you know, keeping busy. How about yourself?

Adam: Uh, I’m actually taking off to vegas for a bit, so I’ll make sure to play a round poker on your behalf.

Chance: I take it you don’t know about ashland?

Adam: Well, since I have no idea what you’re talking about, apparently not.

Chance: I guess the news hasn’t broken yet, but I’m surprised your family hasn’t told you.

Adam: Well, trust me when i say I am permanently out of the loop when it comes to newman news. Why? What has locke done now?

Chance: Well, he died in an accident. At least, that’s the official version for now.

Sharon: You know, I feel bad for you and victoria. My heart goes out to you. It must have been a hellish night. First there you are, defending victoria against ashland. You don’t know where the man is. He’s out there somewhere, ready for more violence, and then you get the call about the accident.

Nick: You left out the part where I thought I killed ashland before he got up and vanished. I still have no idea how that happened.

Sharon: Well, if you talked to nikki, you know what I think.

Nick: On account of jt?

Sharon: Mm. I know that it’s possible for you to be absolutely certain that someone died and then didn’T. You know, nikki only thought thathe killed jt. And you only thought that you killed ashland. But that’s where the comparison ends.

Nick: [ Sighs ] How do you mean?

Sharon: Well, you didn’t have to wait months before finding out that that wasn’t true. In many ways, you’re very lucky that ashland got up and walked away last night. I brought in ensure max protein

Diane: Ooh. Alright, I should go so you can be with your mommy and your daddy and your grandpa.

Harrison: Dee dee, don’t go.

Diane: [ Chuckles ] Well, maybe if it’s alright, we could go outside and hunt for leaves. Would you like that?

Summer: I think that’s a great idea. Harrison could use some time with his friend right now.

Kyle: Actually, harrison, dee dee is more than a good friend. She’s my mom, your grandmother, just like jack is my dad and your grandfather. And I know that dee dee loves you very much. And we’re so happy she’s here to help us on a hard day.

Diane: [ Chuckles ] Harrison, can I have another hug? Aww. Thank you. [ Sniffles ]

Sharon: I’m getting the feeling that this conversation isn’t really helping. What’s gnawing at you?

Nick: I’m just trying to wrap my head around how ashland vanished and then later ended up dead in his car. I’m telling you, he had no pulse. Vick tried cpr.

Sharon: Yep. Been there. But it is clear if ashland was there when you left to go out for air and then he wasn’t there anymore when you came back — because he wasn’t dead. You didn’t kill him.

Nick: I want to believe that.

Sharon: Why would you doubt it? What, do you think that the head injury might have caused the crash? That’s speculation. Blaming yourself for all of the actions that the man took that night on his own accord, including attacking victoria in the first place.

Nick: At first, I did think him falling down and hurting his head played some part in his accident, but there’s just more to it than that. I mean, there’s a whole part of the sequence that just doesn’t sit right with me.

Sharon: Like what?

Nick: My dad showing up at victoria’s just after we discovered that ashland was gone. It doesn’t make sense. I’m trying to fight the feeling, but the thing is, with my dad there, the simple explanation is probably too simple. When victor newman is involved, things tend to get very complicated.

Sharon: Well, did you ask him point blank?

Nick: I did.

Sharon: And?

Nick: I still don’t know what went down, sharon, because the truth is, I can’t trust my dad to tell the truth.

Adam: What do you mean, “official version”? I mean, is the guy dead or is he not dead?

Chance: Very much so.

Adam: Then why would you use that phrase? I mean, is there another theory floating around out there?

[ Cellphone chimes]

Chance: Sorry, man. Duty calls. I got to run. I hope you’re back from vegas soon ’cause your family might need your support.

Adam: Yeah. Hi, paula. It’s me again. Um… I need you to cancel my flight. There’s been a change in plans.

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Nate: I’m no intern. I don’t need adult supervision like some kid fresh out of school.

Amanda: Is everything okay in here?

Nikki: Unfortunately, we have not been able to dig up any dirt on diane when she was living in los angeles.

Phyllis: So we realized that we have to come up with some dirt here.

Kevin: Why? What’d I miss?

Chance: Locke’s death might be more complicated than we first thought.

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Nick: Thank you. Listen, I know I told you that I would be free to talk about work whenever you need me. But now is not a good time.

Sally: Believe me, I am fine with not talking about newman media. I actually just came by here hoping to run into sharon because we had a good talk earlier about your brother actually, who happens to be the most confusing, infuriating, and exasperating human I have ever known.

Nick: Didn’t you earlier say you were sorry you ever got involved with him in the first place? I mean, I guess I can understand why you want to commiserate with sharon. She certainly can relate.

Sally: Yeah, but, I mean, sharon has been just as baffled by adam’s decisions lately as i have, but you could tell that we had a real connection.

Nick: Listen, listen, listen, I’m sorry, I don’t mean to be rude. But I’m sorry, I cannot talk about the drama between you and adam right now. It is the least of my concerns.

Sally: Your bad mood seems to be more than just a simple, frustrating day at the office. What happened?

Nick: [ Sighs ]

Michael: That’s exactly what I wanted to hear. Alright. Done. Everyone on your security team has been briefed.

Victor: Alright. The less is said, the better.

Michael: I’ll make sure that’s perfectly clear.

Victor: And by the way, I want to thank you, michael. I appreciate what you have done tonight. Nice to know that I can call on my old friend michael baldwin to help my family through a very difficult time. I’ll not soon forget this. I promise you.

Phyllis: Hey, baby girl.

Summer: Hey.

Phyllis: There you are. Oh! Okay, I know you’ve probably had a long day. Thank you for squeezing in your mom. We can have some bonding time, finally.

Summer: Mom is the reason why you wanted to see me without kyle so that you can bash diane without offending him? I… [ Sighs ]

Phyllis: Okay. No, no, no. Not at all. Summer, I mean, we’ve had a lifetime together, never, never bringing up diane jenkins. Can we go back to that, please?

Summer: [ Sighs ] Yes, okay, good. ‘Cause, honestly, it has been a struggle being caught in the middle between you and kyle, and you and jack, all while I’m trying to juggle this international move and getting harrison resettled and then relaunching a major company from its new headquarters. It’s just, like…

Phyllis: Okay, alright, I get it, I get it, I get it. I’m sure it’s a very difficult time and very hectic.

Summer: [ Sighs ]

Phyllis: Let’s have fun. Alright? First round’s on me. The second round’s on me. Third round’s on me.

[ Both laugh ]

Nick: No offense, but I don’t want to talk about tonight, or anything else for that matter. Don’t take it personally.

Sally: I won’T. I mean, it’s obvious that you’ve been through the wringer. Maybe you should just go home and get some sleep.

Nick: Yeah, I’d really like to do that, but I can’t because I’m waiting around for a bunch of other shoes to drop.

Sally: Well, that sounds ominous.

Nick: I’m not trying to sound mysterious. In fact, I’m sure you’ll hear all about it when you show up to work in the morning.

Sally: Yeah, um… about that.

[ Sighs ] We won’t be seeing each other at work in the morning.

Nick: Why?

Sally: Look, I wasn’t going to say anything, because you didn’t want to talk about work. But I have made a decision. I’m going to call victoria in the morning and tell her that I changed my mind. I’m going to respectfully decline the ceo position.

Nick: The hell you are.

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Michael: Shouldn’t be long before we hear from chance about what the gcpd found at the scene of the crash. But if you want to go back to the ranch and check on victoria, I can keep you updated.

Victor: Ah, no. I just, um, know that nikki will take very good care of her. Okay? And I don’t want victoria to be upset by any bad news that chance might have.

Michael: Well, then it’s better we meet him here.

Victor: By the way, I realize it’s late. Why don’t you go home to lauren, okay? I can handle it.

Michael: [ Chuckles ] Thank you for being so considerate of my work-life balance. But I am not about to let you talk with chance without having your attorney present. Look, he may be your son-in-law, but he’s a damn good cop. And, um, he’s going to have a lot of questions.

Victor: Yeah.

[ Cellphone rings ] Talking about the devil. Yes, chance? What news do you have?

Nick: What happened? Why change your mind? I mean, earlier, you were so fired up about leading newman media. You pitched yourself as the perfect person for the job.

Sally: I know, and i so appreciate you and victoria giving me a shot at it.

Nick: Then why walk away now? Is this some kind of negotiating tactic?

Sally: No, it is nothing like that. I just — I learned something earlier. Adam was in here tonight, and I heard him talking with sharon. I overheard him telling her what I had suspected all along. He admitted that the only reason he broke up with me was because he felt like it was best for me. He didn’t admit it to my face, but it’s a real motive behind him breaking things off.

Nick: Do you think we don’t know that already? And who cares? It shouldn’t change anything.

Sally: Yeah, but it does, because I’m not okay with him making that sacrifice.

Nick: Well, adam doesn’t care what you think, obviously. He made this decision without consulting you, and he’s lying to you, and he’s continuing to lie to you.

Sally: It was a terrible, stupid mistake on adam’s part, but I know he believes he’s doing the right thing.

Nick: You’re just making excuses for him, just like sharon did and chelsea and just like victoria did for ashland.

Sally: That is not what I’m doing.

Nick: Sally, what is wrong with you? You’ve got this incredible opportunity. It is right in front of your face. You just have to grab it. And you’re willing to throw it all away for this guy who stomped on your heart with both feet. Is this all the self-respect you have?

Sally: Why are you being so harsh? I bet this has more to do with what your sister just went through than it does with me. So please don’t put all your baggage on me. You don’t know me that well.

Nick: You’re right, you’re right, and I’m sorry, and you can do whatever you want. But please don’t confuse adam treating like dirt as this sign of this incredible love that you have. Don’t do that. A lot of women have made that mistake with him.

[ Cellphone pings ]

[ Sighs ] I got to go, sally. I really hope you reconsider this terrible and rash decision that you’re making.

Sally: [ Sighs ]

Phyllis: Oh, trust me, I know what it’s like to juggle home life and business. Trust me.

Summer: [ Chuckles ]

Phyllis: I know. [ Chuckles ] I’m not doing much of that anymore, but, you know, the grand phoenix is now a well-oiled machine. It leaves me a little bit of time for other things.

Summer: I’m sure there’s still plenty to keep you busy.

Phyllis: You know, not really. So, I mean, if you need a little bit of help, I’m here.

Summer: Oh, I mean, I wasn’t complaining. I know that kyle and i are going to figure things out.

Phyllis: Oh, for sure, for sure. I believe in you. Listen, I’m sure it was difficult. Chelsea, you know, pulling out of her commitment as lead designer.

Summer: Oh, yeah. I mean, it was, but I really can’t fault her for making that decision. I mean, she’s got to prioritize her mental health. We all know how fragile that can be. I’m just glad that she did it now, rather than later, after we already invested tons of time and energy and money into promoting her new line.

Phyllis: Mm-hmm. Yeah. What about the person she recommended? How’s that going?

Summer: We’re in talks, so, hopefully, that’ll work out.

Phyllis: Yeah. Yeah. Well, I can’t help you with that.

[ Both chuckle ] Yeah. How about marketing? I mean, the position that you offered me — is that still available?

Summer: Mom, that was months ago. Of course I filled the position.

Phyllis: Of course, of course, but I just figured maybe because you guys are relocating to genoa city, maybe the person in that position didn’t want to relocate.

Summer: I’m a bit confused as to why this is coming up now. Are you seriously asking if you can come to work at marchetti? Cleaning spell, cleaning spell…

Phyllis: Well, I don’t know why you’re so surprised that I’m bringing up this job at marchetti. I mean, you don’t know how close I was to, you know, moving to italy and kissing everything here in genoa city goodbye.

Summer: Still, you had good reasons for turning it down.

Phyllis: Yeah, I had good reasons. I just wasn’t ready to leave. But, I mean, now that you’re moving the headquarters to genoa city, that’s amazing. If I would have taken it, it would have been the best of both worlds.

Summer: I thought you really were happy running the hotel.

Phyllis: Don’t get me wrong. I really love it there. But, you know, it’s not like it was in the beginning. You know, when you’re trying to create a business and get everything running, it’s very, very challenging and rewarding. I mean, you know.

Summer: [ Sighs ] Mom, I need you to be really honest with me right now. How much of this sudden interest in working in marchetti has to do with the fact that kyle just hired diane?

Chloe: Hey, sally.

Sally: Hi. Thank you for coming by so late and on such short notice.

Chloe: Yeah. Not a problem. The kids are asleep and, well, kevin has been so supportive. He knows how excited I am about our new venture.

Sally: Yeah, um, about that.

Chloe: Oh, no. Bad news? Did nick and victoria rescind their job offer?

Sally: No, no, it’s nothing like that. The job is mine if I still want it.

Chloe: [ Chuckles ] “Still want it”? Is there even a question?

Sally: I just have to admit, I’m a little torn over this whole thing.

Chloe: Okay, it isn’t a total shock. When we spoke earlier, you weren’t as enthusiastic as I expected you’d be. But what’s up? Are you offended that the newmans want you to go through a probationary period, or are you having a last-minute crisis of confidence?

Sally: No, I know that I can do this job. I told nick and victoria my ideas, and they loved it. It’s why they were willing to give me this chance.

Chloe: Okay. So, then what’s the problem?

Chloe: Oh.

[ Scoffs ] This is about adam… isn’t it?

Nick: Dad, michael, what’s the latest?

Victor: Son, I just got a call from chance. He’s going to come over and fill us in.

Nick: Did he say anything on the phone about what they’ve learned?

Victor: Unh-unh.

Nick: How about vick? How’s she doing?

Victor: Uh, she is resting at the ranch. You know, your mother is taking good care of her. I don’t want her to be upset by any news that chance may have.

Nick: Yeah, she’s, uh, been through enough already.

Victor: Boy, has she ever. My heart goes out to your sister. My goodness. I’ll fill her in, in the morning.

Nick: You know, you two seem remarkably calm, considering what has happened. You sure you don’t know more?

Michael: I see no reason for alarm at this point. If ashland hasn’t been located yet, I have no doubt he will be found soon. Chance has organized a thorough search.

Victor: I have my men watching all over town. Suffice it to say, the noose around that bastard’s neck is tightening. And when he is caught, victoria can press charges.

Michael: In my opinion, there’s more than enough to charge ashland and keep him in jail while he awaits trial. And you witnessed the struggle he had with victoria. And we can always mention the fact that he defied kyle’s restraining order. I mean, the man is clearly a threat to the safety of the community.

Victor: There certainly is that.

Nick: So, that’s why you two seem so nonchalant about this? You both think the end of the actual locke nightmare is coming?

Victor: Well, I’m certain this will all turn out the way it should.

[ Telephone rings ] Send him in.

[ Receiver clicks ]

[ Doorknob rattles ]

Chance: So, as promised, I’m here with an update.

Victor: Hello, chance.

Michael: Thank you for coming over. I know it’s been a long, busy night for you.

Nick: Last time we talked, you said the police found a car at the bottom of the ravine. Was it ashland?

Chance: Yes, it was.

Nick: Was he in it?

Chance: Yes. He was behind the wheel.

Nick: Alive?

Chance: No. Ashland locke is dead.

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Chloe: So, was I right about adam earlier? Is he angry with you for staying on at newman when he decided to quit? Is that why he broke up with you?

Sally: [ Sighs ] You have it backwards, chloe. Adam broke up with me so that I can stay here. He knew that victoria would never agree to keep me on as long as we were still together, that she could never trust me to somehow not be conspiring with him. So he came up with some bogus story about not wanting to be with me because victor wouldn’t approve.

Chloe: Oh, my god. That is just so hurtful.

Sally: I knew that that’s not how he really felt, which is exactly what you saw us arguing about earlier. And then tonight, I confirmed it. I overheard him admitting to sharon that he only cut me loose so that our relationship wouldn’t get in the way of my job here at newman media.

Chloe: And let me guess, you confronted him right away.

Sally: Of course. I told him that this was a huge mistake and that he would regret it for the rest of his life, once I had moved on with someone else.

Chloe: Good for you.

Sally: But then I also

[Sighs] Told him that I didn’t want to get the job this way and that I would

[Inhaling deeply] Be turning in my resignation first thing in the morning.

Chloe: Okay. I — I’m not going to freak out right away, because I’m sure you just said that in the heat of the moment, and by now you’ve calmed down and realize that quitting would just be crazy. Right?

Phyllis: Summer, why do you think that everything has to do with diane jenkins now?

Summer: Because I know you, mom. It would be just like you to decide that you needed to be on the marchetti premises so that you could keep a close eye on her.

Phyllis: No, no, that’s not what I’m doing. Trust me when I say I am doing everything to keep out of that woman’s path. Absolutely everything. And in fact, that’s the reason I never brought up the marchetti position in the first place, because of her. Seriously. But then I said, “you know what, phyllis? You know what? You cannot let that woman influence your life.”

Summer: Somehow I find that hard to believe.

Phyllis: Well, it’s true. Believe it. I mean, honestly, do I think it’s a mistake that kyle hired her? Yeah. Do I think it’s going to be a disaster? Yes. But it’s a decision that kyle made, and he’s going to have to suffer the consequences.

Summer: Okay, so, you’re basically telling me that you’re hoping that hiring diane turns into a catastrophe that’s going to blow up in all of our faces so that you’re proven right.

Phyllis: Summer, why do you keep on talking about her? You’re the one doing it, not me. Let’s not even talk about diane jenkins. It’s not about her. It’s about us working together, doing something creative together. I mean, we had so much fun when we worked together before. Remember?

Summer: Of course I do.

Phyllis: Yes, so that’s what I’m talking about. We need to do that again. Imagine flying all over the world, going to fashion shows, meeting top designers. How much fun, just working together, mother and daughter. I mean, that’s the reason why you wanted to hire me in the first place.

Nick: So, ashland’s dead? I was hoping he would survive the crash.

Chance: Well, sorry, nick.

Nick: Did your investigators say anything about it? Did he die from injuries sustained during the crash?

Michael: Those are questions for the medical examiner.

Chance: Yeah, we’ll have to wait for the autopsy report to know that for sure.

Nick: Alright, can you just please keep us posted on results?

Chance: I’ll share what seems necessary.

Victor: Anyway, chance, thank you for delivering this extraordinary news. Rather tragic, isn’t it?

Chance: Would you like to break the news to victoria?

Victor: Yeah, I’ll take care of that.

Chance: Okay. Victor, you never mentioned how you ended up at victoria’s place. Did she tell you what happened? Or nick?

Victor: Neither. My security team told me that something was amiss.

Chance: Your security team? Why is this the first time that I’m hearing about this?

Victor: Because that’s the first time you asked me that question, okay? I have no time to tell you. I employed my security team, asked them to watch victoria’s house, once I found out that ashland locke was in town. I wanted her to be safe. They watched her house for a discreet distance.

Chance: Okay, and what did they see?

Victor: They saw nick just go to the front door, knock on it. And then when there was no response, they became suspicious because they knew that victoria was in the house.

Nick: Yeah, I, uh — I just assumed she was asleep, but I didn’t want to leave, because it didn’t feel right. So I went around the side of the house, to the back. Your guys must have seen me do that.

Victor: Yeah.

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Summer: I have to admit, I have been a little bit jealous that kyle is getting to work with his mother when I missed my opportunity to work with mine.

Phyllis: That’s what I’m talking about. I miss it, too.

Summer: [ Chuckles ]

Phyllis: Oh, let’s make this happen.

Summer: Okay, let’s not get too ahead of ourselves. I still have to run all of this by kyle, and I have a feeling he’s not going to be too thrilled at the prospect of you and diane getting in each other’s faces every day.

Phyllis: Mnh-mnh, that’s not an issue. I’m not going to get in her face, honestly.

Summer: [ Sighs ]

Phyllis: I mean, [Sighs] Yeah, I had a hard time letting go of all the absolutely horrible, horrible things she did to me. And I did throw my relationship with jack in her face, and, you know, that blew up. But, hey, listen, I’m not going to let anything or anyone jeopardize my relationship with you.

Summer: I believe what you’re saying. I just — I’m not sure that you can stop yourself from feuding with diane.

Phyllis: It’s not an issue, summer. I mean, I-I won’t even see her there, really, or if I do, I’ll just stay clear. Listen, why are we talking about diane again? Why are we doing that?

[ Chuckles ] Let’s talk about this job. Okay, so — so, what do you think? Something in marketing?

Summer: Um, no, I’m thinking something much more glamorous for you.

Phyllis: Yeah?

Summer: Maybe, like, company chauffeur. I think you would look really good in one of those hats.

Phyllis: Oh, okay, yeah.

Summer: [ Laughing ]

Phyllis: Alright.

[ Laughs ]

Victor: Well, to answer your question, my security detail stayed on, watching the house. And then, not too long after, they saw nicholas and victoria leave the house in a rather agitated state. That’s when they became alarmed and called me.

Chance: Were you aware of their presence?

Nick: I didn’t notice them. But, honestly, at that point, I was pretty out of it.

Chance: I didn’t see them when I got there, either.

Victor: The reason you didn’t is because I had told the security detail to take the night off, because I knew that nicholas was with victoria and they’d returned to the house.

Chance: Okay, so, what you’re telling me is, your guys — they didn’t approach the house at all, they didn’t look into any of the windows and they didn’t see ashland come or go? Nothing like that?

Michael: I think victor’s answered those questions.

Chance: No, he hasn’T. Not specifically.

Victor: Chance, my man, this is beginning to feel like an interrogation.

Chance: It’s nothing like that, victor. Just trying to gather as much information as I can so I can flesh out my timeline.

Victor: Good. I told you all I know. Michael can give you the respective phone numbers of my security detail, and you can ask them questions. Okay?

Chance: Great.

Victor: Good.

Chance: Send me the info.

Michael: Of course.

Chance: Think I’ve taken up enough of your time.

Victor: Alright. By the way, chance, say hello to abby and dominic, alright?

Chance: I will.

Victor: Okay.

[ Door closes ]

Nick: If you two are keeping something from me, I want to know what it is.

Ashley: [ Sighs ] I have to admit, I am feeling a little shaky about this whole resignation thing. I’ve just been dismissing being ceo as just a job, but the truth of the matter is, this is an amazing once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Chloe: Yeah, I’m glad you realize that.

Sally: And I just ran into nick at crimson lights, and I mentioned to him that I was planning to quit. And he flat-out told me that I would just be one more in a long line of women who would make bad decisions just to impress adam, which is not at all what I thought I was doing. But I — I’m just so confused.

Chloe: Well, I mean, nick didn’t say anything all that different than the advice I gave you earlier.

Sally: I know. Which is exactly why I called you, because I need someone to help me think this through and figure out the right thing to do.

Chloe: Okay. Uh, let’s say that adam said, “I want you to quit this job to prove to me how much you love me.” How would you have reacted to that?

Sally: I mean, that’s not really a fair hypothetical, because he literally said the exact opposite.

Chloe: You bet he did. Because he knew how blatantly selfish and manipulative that would have been and that you never would have fallen for it. And now look what he has you doing with just — ah, with just a touch of reverse psychology.

Sally: You really think that’s what adam’s game is?

[ Chuckles ] Yes. He basically has you begging to accept this sacrifice in honor of your love for him.

Sally: I am not begging him for anything. I would never do that. Damn it. That is exactly what I’ve been doing. He even called me pathetic.

Chloe: You see what’s happening here? You are feeding adam’s massive ego. You are making him believe that he’s more important to you than anything else. Meanwhile, he’s constantly putting you down. Is that what you want the rest of your life to look like?

Sally: Of course not.

Chloe: Good. Good. Because I’m here to tell you that with adam, it’s never going to be just one and done. That’s not how this works. If you think that you’re going to convince him that you’re going to be together forever and everything’s just going to be fine, he is constantly going to be putting your love to the test. He doesn’t know any other way to be in a relationship. So, tell me, are you going to throw away the biggest opportunity of your life for that? Does that sound more fun to you than being ceo of newman media?

Victor: Son, I understand that you’re upset. Okay? You probably feel responsible for ashland locke’s death. You shouldn’t feel responsible. You saved your sister’s life. Where would she be without you having interfered?

Michael: Listen to your father. You may have saved your sister’s life. You had no intention of killing ashland. You didn’t want the man dead.

Victor: It’s not even clear at this point whether your knockout punch is the cause of his death.

Michael: Ashland shouldn’t have been driving at all tonight. And you had nothing to do with him getting behind the wheel of that car.

Victor: Maybe the whole thing wasn’t an accident at all. Maybe he woke up, walked out of the house, got into his car, was probably parked behind victoria’s house, and drove himself to the damn ravine, knowing full well he would kill himself.

Michael: Think about what happened to rey. I mean, he had a heart attack that actually caused him to lose control of the car. Something — something like that could have happened to him tonight.

Nick: Okay, just…

[ Sighs ] Look, I appreciate how badly you two want to let me off the hook, but I highly doubt any of those scenarios actually happened.

Victor: Son, who cares how the man died? Most important thing is, out of our lives. He’s no longer there to endanger the life of your sister! Think about that.

Michael: Listen to your father. He’s right.

Victor: Why don’t you come to the ranch? Relax a little. You need to get away from all this.

I appreciate the offer. Um… I just got to go for a drive, you know, clear my head.

[ Door closes ]

Sally: I just don’t want to believe that adam has been playing mind games with me all along. I honestly think that he wants me to have this opportunity to prove myself.

Chloe: Okay, let’s go with that, then. Let’s say that adam is some truly noble creature who thinks you’re better off to be in this job than in this relationship. He would be totally right.

Sally: I mean, come on, chloe. Isn’t love more important than a job — even a great one?

Chloe: Yes, it totally is. But only if it’s in a real, healthy, stable relationship with the right man. And that’s not the case. I know you don’t want to hear that, but you were so desperately trying to convince yourself that adam’s love is real, that it’s just hidden deep below the surface.

Sally: I just don’t want to believe that he suddenly stopped loving me…

Chloe: [ Sighs ]

Sally: …Or that he never did.

Chloe: It’s time to stop fixating on what adam is really feeling or what he really meant when he said x, y, and Z.

Sally: [ Sighs ]

Chloe: Because when you do that, you completely lose yourself and you forget what matters to you.

Sally: It’s not like that, chloe.

Chloe: Hey, I know what I’m talking about. Chelsea fell into this same trap. That’s why she wasn’t able to move forward in the fashion line. She has lost years of her life to her obsession with adam.

Sally: Okay. [ Sighs ] Even if you are right, and this isn’t healthy or worth saving, I told him that I don’t want to get the job this way, and that’s the truth.

Chloe: He didn’t get you the job. The most you can say is that he got out of your way. Nick and victoria — they asked you to stay in this position after they heard what you had to say. And they loved your ideas.

Sally: Yes, but adam took a chance on me by giving me this job in the first place.

Chloe: And you proved that you deserve to be the boss. With your brilliance and hard work. Do I have to remind you of all the goals you had when we first started working together? You were determined to make people sit up and take notice of you, prove what you could accomplish. So, [Scoffs] Where is that sally spectra?

Sally: You’re right.

Chloe: You bet I am. And what’s more is that you knew what I was going to say. That’s why you asked me to come here. You don’t want to lose this job. And you are not a quitter.

Summer: So, harrison keeps on asking why we don’t speak italy anymore.

Phyllis: “Speak italy”? That’s so cute. Oh, gosh, poor kid, he must be confused.

Summer: It was crazy how quickly he picked everything up over there. He was, like, practically fluent by the time we left.

Phyllis: I love seeing you like this, taking on this maternal role. It suits you.

Summer: [ Chuckles ]

Nick: [ Sighs ]

Summer: Hey, dad, come join us.

Nick: Hey.

Phyllis: Um, are you okay? You seem upset.

Nick: Uh, I don’t want to ruin your evening, but something happened. Uh… you’re going to hear about it sooner rather than later. Ashland’s dead. Michael: My tip is, the worst lies

Sally: You’re right. I am not a quitter. Thank you for helping me remember that.

Chloe: So, you’re not going to resign in the morning?

Sally: I am not going anywhere. And you don’t have to worry about me backsliding, because, as you said, if anything, I am persistent.

Chloe: There she is. That’s the sally spectra I know.

Sally: And with your help, I am going to show the newmans and the rest of the world what I am capable of. Who knows what adam wanted or expected out of this whole entire thing. But in the end, it doesn’t matter, because I am going to make the most out of this opportunity that I have been given.

Chloe: Correction — that you’ve earned.

Sally: Yes, that I’ve earned. Thank you, chloe. It really means a lot, having a friend and ally like you. And you have my permission to shake sense into me if ever I forget who we are or how we deserve to be treated.

Chloe: Well, don’t worry, I won’t abuse the privilege. But I’m just so excited. And I am honored to be working with you again. And you said it — invincible. Unstoppable. It is on.

[ Chuckles ]

Sally: Go home, get some sleep, because starting tomorrow, we are moving forward full-throttle.

Victor: I want to thank you for handling everything so damn well. You’re a hell of a lawyer, okay? And a good friend.

Michael: Well, it’s not over yet. You can bet chance will be coming back with more questions.

Victor: I think we have good explanations. Let’s assume that ashland locke woke up after being knocked down by my son, found himself all alone in the house, exited through the back door, where no one could see him, got into a car that he had parked behind victoria’s house, and then realizing he had nothing left in life to live for, he drove through the damn ravine, and that’s where he met his end.

Michael: It’s very straightforward.

Victor: Yeah.

Michael: Completely plausible.

Victor: Right.

Michael: And impossible to prove otherwise.

Victor: Exactly.

Nick: Chance just broke the news. Ashland was in a car accident. He didn’t survive. Summer, I am…

Summer: [ Sighs ]

Nick: …So sorry. This is going to be very hard on harrison.

Summer: I — I got to get home to kyle. Got to figure out how we’re going to deal with this. Thank you for letting me know. Mom, I’ll get back to you about your idea.

Nick: What idea?

Phyllis: Oh, it’s nothing. Um, you seem really broken up about this. I mean… I get the feeling there’s more to the story, and maybe you didn’t want to say it in front of summer.

Nick: Aw, it’s just, you know, sudden,

Phyllis: Uh-huh. Look on the bright side.

Nick: Phyllis, don’t say that.

Phyllis: Let’s be honest. There’s a bright side. You never have to deal with that guy ever, ever again. It’s finally over.

Nick: [ Sighs ] Yeah. I think it is over.

Chance: [ Sighs ] [ Sighs ]

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Victor: Why are you asking me what happened here tonight?

Nick: Dad, please just level with us, alright? If you know more about ashland’s disappearance than you’re saying, now is not the time to hold back.

Victor: Son, I just learned everything while chance was here. I don’t know what happened.

Victoria: I can’t believe that ashland is — is out there. There’s no telling what he’s gonna do next.

Nick: Well, one thing we do know, vick, is nothing is gonna happen to you.

Victor: We won’t let anything happen to you, alright?

Adam: What are you doing here?

Sally: I’m like one of those ghosts in that dickens novel. I’m giving you a second chance. A do-over, so this time you can make the right choice. And we can reclaim our future.

Victor: Well, I’m certain the cops will hunt him down, find him wherever he is.

Victoria: What if he comes back here?

Victor: Sweetheart, that’s why I suggested before that you come with me and with your mother and stay over at the ranch. You’ll be safe and protected.

Nick: I agree with dad, at least until ashland is found and we know you’re out of danger.

Victoria: Okay. I can have a bag packed in a few minutes. I don’t want to stay here tonight after what happened.

Nick: We should have somebody come over here and clean up this place after the police are done with their investigation. She shouldn’t have to come back to it with it looking like this.

Victor: Yep, I agree.

Nick: Ashland cannot be underestimated. Everything I said to chance was true. He wasn’t breathing. There was no pulse. Yet somehow he got out of here. I still don’t know how he did that.

Victoria: I do. I know how he did it. He’s so angry at me, he’s unstoppable.

Victor: Thank the lord he wasn’t killed here tonight. I mean, everyone would have thought it was a revenge killing, considering what a bad relationship locke had with our family.

Victoria: I just wanted him to leave.

Nick: I just was trying to protect my sister, you know? He was gonna kill her. Would you have done anything different?

Victor: No, not at all. Would have done the same thing. You know I would put my life on the line for any of you. Having said that, you may have put yourself in a tough legal position, you know?

Nick: Yeah, I know I could be facing some legal issues, but all that pales in comparison to me thinking I killed a guy, even someone as terrible as locke. That’s why I insisted we call chance. It’s the right thing to do. And I’ll face the consequences.

Victor: Nicholas, you’re a good person.

Victoria: You’re the best.

Victor: And whatever happens, don’t you worry about a damn thing. I’ll take care of it all, okay?

Chance: Now, I just want to spread everything out, alright? I need 2 miles in every direction.

Officer roberts: Is he armed?

Chance: That’s unknown, but go ahead and consider him dangerous. He’s also suffered a head injury, so I think we’re looking for a blood trail here.

Officer roberts: So he could be holed up somewhere.

Chance: Yeah, or he’s running from the law. That’s why we got to stay vigilant. Keep a sharp eye.

Michael: Oh, coffee, please. Chance.

Chance: Give me a minute, will you? Hello, michael.

Michael: Hey.

Chance: I’m telling you, man, things are a bit busy right now.

Michael: I heard. Victor brought me up to speed. Horrible business.

Chance: Looks like it’s gonna be a long night. We just stopped to refuel and work out a game plan.

Michael: Oh, so you’re saying there are no leads, no sightings of ashland? If you have any updates, I’d appreciate it if you could give me a heads up.

Chance: You no longer the da, michael. What makes you so interested? Did victor send you on a fishing expedition, michael? If you haven’t tried dawn powerwash dish spray,

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Michael: You know I’m victor’s attorney. I care a great deal about all the newmans. So of course I am invested in what happens to ashland.

Chance: My question was, are you here to report back to the big guy?

Michael: Well, obviously, victor is anxious for news. His daughter was attacked by ashland. Locke is still on the loose. I mean, I think victor is entitled to be kept abreast of whatever’s transpiring with the search for the man who tried to kill his daughter. Would you begrudge him that? News that might put his and his daughter’s mind at ease? Victoria is your wife’s sister. I would think, you know, family comes first.

Chance: Well, family or not, got to play this one by the book, mike. I’m not gonna let anything interfere with this investigation. Not even my father-in-law.

Michael: I respect that.

Chance: Now, I told the newmans that I would contact them once I locate locke. I intend to keep that promise.

Michael: Well, if you do get any information, I’ll be here for a while, so I could relay it myself should the need arise.

Chance: I will keep that in mind. Excuse me, michael.

Nick: Dad, why don’t you take vick home? I’ll lock up around here.

Victor: Thanks, old boy.

Nick: Maybe I’ll even light some sage, you know, and get rid of the bad energy. Hey.

Victoria: I honestly don’t know what I would do without you.

Nick: I’m just glad nothing happened to you.

Nick: Be a good boy.

Victoria: You broke into my house. You threatened me. You grabbed me!

Ashland: No! Enough, alright? I —

Nick: You put your hands on her?!

Ashland: Ugh!

Nick: [ Sighs ]

Adam: [ Sighs ] Look. You should not be here.

Sally: Hell, yes, I should. This is exactly where I belong.

Adam: You completely ignored everything that I told you earlier, okay? I told you to stay away. And what did you do? What did you do? You broke into my room.

Sally: Our room, actually. That’s what I told the sweet lady at the front desk. You know, the one we always see when we ask for this room. Who always says what a cute couple we make. I just told her that you forgot to give me the key whenever you checked in and could she be a dear. So [Clicks tongue] Voil.

Adam: And how did you know where to find me?

Sally: Where else would you go but the place we’ve made so many memories? Where we felt safe and powerful and understood, because, like it or not, adam, I understand you.

Adam: Sally, you don’t have the slightest idea about who I really am. Okay? And you’re reading way too much into where I decided to sleep tonight.

Sally: You’re angry at your father for not giving you the ceo gig, so you left the ranch.

Adam: What is this? Is this where I’m supposed to be impressed by your insight into me, sally? Because I’m not. All you’re doing is you’re repeating things that I told you on why I’m walking away from everything.

Sally: You opened up to me because of our connection.

Adam: You know what that was? It was a calculated act of vulnerability on my part to get you to fall in love with me, like I knew it would.

Sally: Don’t try to pretend like this is some kind of game, like I’m another one of your conquests, because I know that’s not true, because I pursued you.

Adam: And what are you doing now? Are you going back into chase mode? Sally, you have to stop acting like this.

Sally: [ Scoffs ] You didn’t think I was just going to give up, did you? I thought we knew each other better than that.

Adam: No, I assumed that you had too much self-respect to keep throwing yourself at someone who just rejected you. So apparently, I don’t know you that well.

Sally: I’m here because i have a ton of self-confidence, enough to endure whatever it is that you’re gonna dish out until you finally drop your defenses.

Adam: Look, this is not me putting up a wall. I am being honest. That part of our lives is over. Okay? We’re moving on in opposite directions. You just — you have to let me go, okay? Whatever you think I’m feeling or wish that I was feeling, I am not. And whatever you think should happen between us, it won’T. You are wrong. There is no future between us. I do not want one. And I don’t know how to get that through your head once and for all.

Sally: You can protest as much as you want, but I know what exists between us. And I don’t want to lose what we have together. With golo, I’ve lost 13 inches in my waist.

Victoria: Oh, my god. What happened? Nick, what’s wrong?

Nick: I, um — I can’t feel a pulse.

[ Sighs ]

Victoria: [ Sighs ] I’m sorry, daddy. I’m sorry for the detour. I just — I need to grab some files before a meeting that I have tomorrow.

Victor: Well, I normally would suggest you take a little rest after this, but I know that you tend to go to work when something like this happens. So do I.

Nikki: Well, what on earth are you two doing here?

Victor: What are you doing here, sweetheart?

Nikki: I’m finishing up some work on the chapman project.

Victor: Oh.

Nikki: Your turn.

Victoria: You read my mind. I’ll take those. Thank you.

Nikki: It’s well after business hours. Why are you here?

Victor: Well, we’re here because our daughter’s gonna pack her things and go out to the ranch with us. She’s gonna stay with us.

Victoria: I’m not sure for how long yet.

Nikki: Well, of course, you’re always welcome. But why? What’s going on?

Victoria: Ashland. He came by the house tonight. He was — he was out of control. He was just so angry, and he threatened me.

Nikki: My god. I was worried that something like this would happen. Are you alright?

Victor: I’m fine, thanks to nicholas. He’s my hero.

Nikki: And where is ashland? I hope that he is in police custody.

Victor: [ Sighs ] They’re looking for him. Everybody’s looking for him. Most important thing is that our children are safe.

[ Cellphone rings ]

Victoria: It’s nicholas. Hi, nick. Is everything okay?

Nick: Everything’s fine.

Victoria: [ Sighs ] Good. Okay. Is there anything that you need?

Nick: I just had a question for you. I found this signet ring on the floor near the french doors. It’s got like a — like a crest on it. I was just wondering if it was ashland’S.

Victoria: Yes, I gave it to him for valentine’s day. It bears the loch family crest. He brought it with him tonight, and he was waving it around, ranting about how it used to symbolize our future, but now it just represents my deceit.

Nick: Did he throw it or something?

Victoria: No, no. I remember, he put it back in his shirt pocket. He said he wanted to hold on to it to remind him how cruel the world is.

Nikki: Yeah, as if he was the victim in all of this.

Nick: How’d it get on the floor?

Victoria: All I know is i never want to see that thing again.

Nick: Yeah, understood. I’ll take care of it. Stay safe.

Victoria: You too. No matter what type of dog you have…

Adam: I — I didn’t mean to hurt you.

Sally: Is this your attempt to apologize? Because I’d categorize it as a fail.

Adam: Sally, you’re — you’re disillusioned, okay? You’re confused.

Sally: No, no, no. Please, please keep explaining my emotions to me.

Adam: I am not doing that, okay? You are the one who is conflating our personal relationship with our work relationship. In your mind, you think being with me and being the leader of newman media are intertwined, but they don’t have to be. They’re not, okay? You don’t need love to succeed.

Sally: Yeah. Damn straight. But i want love in my life. And I’m not confused about the way that I’m feeling. I know exactly why I want to be with you above anything else.

Adam: Sally, look, there’s just — there’s no point in belaboring this.

Sally: You know what? You’re not an expert on me. But follow along because maybe you will learn a thing or two. As you’re aware, my parents vanished from my life when I was very young, and my sister and me had to fend for ourselves. And not only that, they left a big black hole where my heart had been. And thank god that I had my sister and my brilliant grandmother to take care of us. Those two were my everything. And every single time I reached high and I fell hard trying to build my career or searching for someone to spend my life with, those two were there every time everything came crashing down. Those were my constants. But something was always missing in my heart.

Adam: Well, I’m glad that you have them in your life. Maybe you should call them now.

Sally: Please, don’t you dare give me advice because I know what’s best for me. So many times I thought to myself, “great, I found the perfect job or the man of my dreams,” only to have my heart broken and my hopes dashed again and again. But I never let it break my spirit. Because I always knew that there was the right person out there for me somewhere. And then… I met you. And for the first time in my life, that black hole… completely vanished. It was like I had known you my entire life, in every possible universe, and we had finally found our way to each other again. This is our time. This is the right place to be. And all the stars are aligned. I am not your enemy. I am not your impediment. I have never stood between you and your family or you and anything that you wanted, because I want those same things and we can have those things together. So just admit it — that you still love me and that I am good for you. Can you please stop resisting it and start working with me so we can start finding our way through this? Find our way back to each other again.

Victoria: It just all happened so fast.

Nikki: Darling, just take your time.

Victoria: I told ashland that he was a twisted, unlovable monster. And he grabbed me, so I found something to defend myself with [Sighs] And then I ran. He ran after me. And then nick was there.

Nikki: Oh, thank goodness.

Victoria: He got between us and he stopped ashland. And then nick tried to get him to leave, but he refused to leave. So I ran into the kitchen to — to grab my phone so that I could call the police. And I thought I heard ashland say that he was going to finish what he had come there to do. And when I came back into the room, he was — he was on the floor. Ashland was laying on the floor, and nick was checking for a pulse. Mom, we thought ashland was dead. He fell. He hit his head near the fireplace, but there was no pulse and we tried to resuscitate him. So we went outside to get some air and to just try to — try to understand what just happened. But when we came back, he was gone.

Nikki: Wait, gone?

Victoria: No, not dead gone. Like “not there anymore” gone. How is that even possible?

Nikki: I don’t know.

Victoria: When ashland came after me, I — I just swore that I was gonna do whatever it took to fight him off. And if nicholas hadn’t have come, I don’t know what I would have done. I mean, I could have killed him.

Nikki: But you didn’T. And neither did your brother. Thank god. That is the last thing you want to have on your conscience. This way, you have nothing to apologize for, nothing to regret.

Victor: Sweetheart, your mother’s right, okay? Most important thing is that you’re safe and that everyone in the family is safe right now.

Victoria: Thank you.

[ Cellphone rings ]

Victor: Excuse me. Okay, I’m gonna take this outside, okay?

Nikki: Is it the police?

Victor: No. I’ll explain later.

Nikki: Baby.

Victoria: [ Sighs ]

Victor: You’re keeping your eyes on chance?

Michael: Yeah. He’s still here in the coffee house, talking with another officer. I thought I’d have something more worthwhile to report by now, but…

Victor: And no one has located ashland locke?

Michael: Not yet. What you want me to do?

Victor: Nothing. You don’t have to hang around there.

Michael: Alright, I’ll keep you informed.

Nick: I’m assuming that was my father.

Michael: Well, you’d be correct. He filled me in on everything that happened tonight.

[ Sighs ] I’m sorry. It must have been quite an ordeal for you.

Nick: Thanks. Any updates?

Michael: Yeah, chance is not in a sharing mood. Beyond that, I don’t think there’s — there’s been any news.

Nick: Actually, I have a few words for chance myself.

Michael: Hold on, hold on. Before you do that, there’s something I need to know.

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Adam: That was beautiful, sally, really. Okay? But nothing has changed. I just — I don’t feel the same way as you do.

Sally: Do you remember when we first started working together? Any time we were within five feet of each other, we were in dangerous territory. We wanted each other so badly, but we knew if we got too close that we would just burn up in each other’s atmosphere. You had never met a woman like me. You had been looking for me your whole entire life. And you couldn’t walk away from me.

Adam: Well, that was then. Okay? Life moves on, and so do I.

Sally: [ Scoffs ] Okay, okay. Yeah, you can just keep pretending like you don’t love me for whatever misguided reasons that are flowing through your head or maybe you’ve actually convinced yourself that it’s true. But I know what’s real. And I know you, adam. And I know eventually you will come around and you will realize… that this is a massive mistake. And the tragic thing is you probably won’t even realize what a catastrophic screw-up it is until it is way too late and I have moved on the way that you’re proclaiming that you want me to. So I suggest that you think long and hard about what it is that you will be losing if you let me slip away… just to prove whatever point it is that you are trying to make.

Michael: How are you holding up?

Nick: I’m alright.

Michael: Really? Because after what you’ve been through, I imagine — how would I put this — that you’re experiencing a lot of conflicting emotions.

Nick: Truthfully, I’m walking a fine line here. Do I wish ashland would vanish from the face of the earth, never to be heard from again? Absolutely. But when I think about possibly having a hand in the taking of another man’s life…

Michael: That’s because —

Nick: Is he hurt? Is he suffering?

Michael: You’re a good man. That’s because you’re a good man. You cannot blame yourself for anything you did in that moment. You had every right to protect your sister and yourself.

Nick: I just want him found.

Michael: He will be. With all those people looking for him, he can’t hide for long. Justice will be served. Just… try to get some rest.

[ Speaks indistinctly ]

Nick: Thanks.

Michael: Nick, nick… take care of yourself.

Nick: Alright.

Chance: Alright, let me know if anything changes.

Nick: Hey.

Chance: Hey. You alright?

Nick: Yeah, I just wanted to thank you again for your help tonight.

Chance: Happy to help.

Nick: Well, I think I can help you even more.

Chance: You got some more details for me?

Nick: I found this.

Nikki: I’m so glad you’re gonna be staying with us. Can only imagine what it was like to be attacked in your home again.

Victoria: You know, mom, when ashland came at me, it triggered this heavy rush of memories about — about J.T.

Nikki: Must’ve been awful reliving that trauma.

Victoria: The thing is, there was a medical reason for J.T.’S behavior. I mean, that brain tumor, that’s what caused him to be violent. It had nothing to do with me. But with ashland, I brought him and his chaos and his poison into our lives.

Nikki: Darling, you fell in love with the wrong person. I and the rest of this family have made that same mistake before.

Victoria: But I-I keep making that mistake again and again, falling for flawed, damaged men that I just delude myself into thinking that I can fix, like some struggling company that I can buy and make profitable again.

Nikki: Honey. You want to see the best in the people that you love. That’s not a bad thing.

Victoria: Mom, thank you so much. I appreciate you trying to comfort me, but we both know that I have a blind spot when it comes to relationships. When I got involved with ashland, you all tried to warn me, but I didn’t listen to you.

Nikki: That doesn’t mean you’re responsible for what happened tonight.

Victoria: How can you say that? I forced you to accept him. I made excuses for his lies, and he did exactly what nick and everyone else said he would do. And I just don’t know how I’m supposed to forgive myself.

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Nikki: Darling, you have to help me understand why you feel even a hint of guilt over what happened.

Victoria: [ Sighs ] Mom, I’m not saying that I’m solely responsible. I’m disgusted by what ashland did. And he lied, and — and he used me and the rest of the family to get what he wanted, and it’s completely unforgivable. You have no idea how good it felt to turn the tables on him and to — to make him pay.

Nikki: It must have been an amazing feeling.

Victoria: It was. I took everything that he had.

[ Sighs ] And that was the plan. But maybe I took too much.

Nikki: What do you mean?

Victoria: Do you remember what I told you about how defeated he looked when I left him in new york?

Nikki: Yes.

Victoria: Well, I think maybe something shattered in him. Because after what I witnessed tonight, it was — it was kind of like the final destruction of his psyche. I mean, I wanted to punish him. I wanted to hurt him the same way that he hurt me. And I wanted to exact some modicum of revenge. And I think —

Nikki: Darling, darling, i can’t let you keep going on like this. If bobby defranco — and yes, we are going to call the monster by his real name — if bobby defranco doesn’t realize that every predator is someone’s prey, well, then he’s learned a valuable lesson. Nobody messes with the newmans. He lost. His feelings got hurt. That’s on him.

Victoria: I hadn’t thought of it like that.

Nikki: And I completely understand why you’re feeling vulnerable right now. That is normal, especially for someone like you. You’re a very caring, forgiving person. And this was a man you once loved and wanted to spend the rest of your life with. But he was never the man he wanted you to believe he was. So I don’t want you to waste one more ounce of grief over him. Don’t give him that power. He never deserved you, and he certainly doesn’t deserve your sympathy. So whatever his fate may be, I’m not gonna shed any tears over him and neither should you.

Victor: I couldn’t agree more, sweetheart.

Chance: What do you know about this ring?

Nick: It was a valentine’s gift from victoria to locke. He said it was a symbol of her betrayal and he shoved it in her face and then stuffed it in his shirt pocket. But I found it on the ground. I don’t know. It may not mean anything.

Chance: Okay. So, what, it fell out of his pocket or something?

Nick: Maybe he took it out to look at it. I don’t know. Vick said that he didn’t throw it.

Chance: Well, regardless, I appreciate you bringing this to me. Thank you.

Nick: Yeah. How’s the search going? Michael said you guys still haven’t found locke.

Chance: Nope. That’s odd, right? Especially considering the fact he’s been injured. But, you know, we’re looking for a blood trail leading from the house, searching for his vehicle as well. We’ll find him. Nick, is there anything else you want to get off your chest?

Adam: Look, believe me, I have thought this through. What’s done is done. There’s really nothing more i can say.

Sally: Alright.

Adam: That’s it?

Sally: Yeah, you heard me out, as promised. So I wish you a good night.

Adam: So we’re done here, just like that?

Sally: Yeah. Except for this. I will be resigning from newman media first thing in the morning.

Adam: Okay, look, you cannot do that. You love that job.

Sally: I don’t want it anymore because becoming ceo might have cost me my happiness. A jelly bean that’s good for you?

Nick: No, I’ve got nothing to add. It’s just been a long night, you know?

[ Cellphone rings ]

Chance: Give me a sec. Yeah? Yeah, I’ll be right there. I got to run, man.

Nick: Is that about ashland?

Chance: You can’t get involved, nick, I’m sorry.

Nick: Come on. This has been so hard on victoria. Just give me something I can tell her that’ll help her go to sleep tonight.

Chance: We don’t have a positive id yet, but my officers did find a car at the bottom of a ravine.

Nick: Was it ashland’s? Look, I can go with you. I can help you id —

Chance: Nick, nick, nick, you’re not getting involved. Okay? I will let you know any pertinent details when the time is right. Until then, stay out of it.

Adam: Yes. I need to book a flight out of genoa city first thing in the morning. Las vegas.

Sally: World falling apart and wishing you could get a do-over?

Nick: How could you tell?

Sally: You look like hell. And I hear misery loves company, so…can I buy you a coffee?

Nikki: Let’s get you home so you can rest. You must be exhausted.

Victoria: I actually do feel like I might be able to sleep for a couple of hours. Thank you, daddy, for everything.

Victor: You know that I will always protect you. Nothing means more to me than to know that all of you are safe.

Nikki: Are you coming home with us?

Victor: One second. I need to deal with something right now, okay? Come in, michael.

Michael: I was just about to ask if I might be of any assistance. You okay, nikki?

Nikki: It’s been a difficult night.

Michael: Victoria, I’m so sorry this happened to you. Let me know if there’s anything I can do.

Victoria: Thank you, michael.

Victor: Let me know as soon as you’re home safely, okay?

Nikki: I will. Please come home soon.

Victor: I will. Thank you. Have a seat, old boy. Any update?

Michael: I was informed by a member of your team that chance’s men have found ashland’s car.

Victor: With ashland inside? Good.

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Nick: I searched everywhere. Ashland didn’t just stumble off into some other room. There’s no trail of blood for us to see where he went.

Victoria: This just makes no sense.

Nick: I saw him fall and hit his head. I checked him. He wasn’t breathing.

Victoria: We both checked his pulse. I mean, I tried to revive him. How is it possible that we’re wrong?

Nick: I think we have to assume that ashland’s alive and that he made it outside and that he got away somehow.

Summer: [ Sighs ] Thanks for suggesting coming here. Part of me just wanted to stay at home and watch harrison sleep after the bullet we dodged with ashland today.

Kyle: Me too. But he’s safe and sound, thanks in part to my mom.

Summer: She showed up for us big time.

Kyle: Mm. And I wanted us to have a little alone time so I can thank you for being such a great stepmom and wife.

Summer: And now business partner.

Kyle: Oh! How could I forget? I think we should toast to that.

Summer: I think so, too. Well, well, well, would you look at that? My brother and your…

Kyle: Niece.

Summer: Right. Would you mind if we went over there? I know that it’s our date night, but I haven’t caught up with noah in forever.

Kyle: I think you just want to spy on the new romance.

Summer: I have no idea what you’re talking about.

Kyle: Don’t get me wrong, I’m on board. I haven’t had a chance to talk to allie, which is kind of embarrassing because we live in the same house, so let’s do it.

Summer: Okay.

Kyle: Hey, guys. Looks like you had the same idea on how to spend your evening.

Noah: Hey, how’s it going?

Allie: Look at you two out and about.

Summer: Seems like you’re settling into your newly adopted city.

Allie: Yeah, well, I have a pretty great tour guide.

Sharon: You look like you are mulling something over. Can I get you something to drink while you’re doing that?

Adam: Sure. Thank you. How — how you doing?

Sharon: Oh, I’m hanging in there. You know, some days are better than others, but I think I’m doing as well as can be expected. How are you?

Adam: I’m okay, you know? Connor is away at camp, and I have decided to move off the ranch for the time being. I’m taking up a room at the grand phoenix.

Sharon: Oh, yeah, I heard about the personnel changes at newman enterprises. Might that be the reason for your move?

Adam: Personnel change? You mean victoria’s return, nick’s rise, and my fall?

Sharon: You know, I have to admit, I was a little surprised that nick decided to go back to the company, but I knew he spent a lot of time thinking it through before he agreed.

Adam: Really? I always thought he was the “go on instinct” kind of guy.

Sharon: Well, to be fair, you both act on reflexes sometimes. Nick told me that you turned down the ceo position at newman media. Might that have been an impetuous decision?

Adam: [ Chuckles ] That was well played. I walked right into that one. But, no, my decision was a calculated, yet defiant declaration of independence from my father.

Sharon: I see. So once you cool down, maybe you’ll change your mind.

Adam: It’s like I’m saying the words, but you’re not hearing them.

Sharon: [ Laughs ] Sorry. It just does seem like a little bit of a knee-jerk reaction, but only because I know how much building newman media into a successful company meant to you.

Adam: Yes, I did build it up, and my family rewarded me by using me and kicking me back to the curb again once victoria, the anointed, reappeared. I have tried for the last time to be a part of the inner circle, but they will not allow it and I don’t want it. I have finally cut ties with victor.

Nick: There’s no sign of him back there.

Victoria: He must’ve —

[ Sighs ] I don’t know, he got up and left. There’s no other explanation.

Nick: He had no pulse.

Victoria: Maybe we were wrong about that. Maybe there was a pulse, but it was just too faint, so we didn’t detect it. But obviously, ashland is alive because he walked away. That’s — there’s no other explanation, nick. I mean, the good news is you didn’t kill him.

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Kyle: I think we’ve earned ourselves a cocktail. I’ll grab us drinks, okay?

Noah: I’ll go with you.

Summer: Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa. Not so fast. Why don’t you sit here with me? I haven’t had a chance to catch up with noah since mariah and tessa’s wedding.

Kyle: Oh. Want to carry drinks with me?

Allie: Sure.

Kyle: Let’s go.

Summer: So…

Noah: So what?

Summer: So what’s with that smirk?

Noah: Oh, come on, you live with allie. You can’t be blind to her charms.

Summer: And apparently, she’s not blind to yours either.

Noah: [ Chuckles ]

Kyle: This is perfect, ’cause I was hoping to grab a moment alone with you. Not for any specific reason. I’ve just been busy moving my family back from genoa city and this new gig with marchetti. I haven’t had a chance to get to know you better, and I’d like to.

Noah: I like that, too. And I totally get why you’re busy with work and family, especially diane.

Kyle: Ah, you’re not one for small talk.

Allie: I just figured we have spent so much of our lives not knowing that each other existed, that why not just cut straight to the meaty part, right? Unless I offended you in any way.

Kyle: No, not at all. I appreciate the directness. It’s a nice change of pace. So, are you one of the people who is angry with my mother?

Allie: I am team undecided. Look, she used me to get to jack, and that was upsetting. But then she has also just been nice to me ever since. I will say this, though. She does have a lot of enemies in town.

Kyle: She has done more than a few questionable things.

Allie: And there are people who are willing to try to forgive her, and there are others who want.

Kyle: That’s right.

Allie: You know, there is a lot of curiosity about where my sympathies lie.

Kyle: Really?

Allie: Oh, yeah.

Kyle: Sorry you got caught up in that.

Allie: It’s fine. I’m not too worried about it. I’m pretty good at steering myself away from trouble, and I’m pretty motivated to do that these days. For the first time in a long time, my future’s looking pretty bright.

Kyle: Noah have something to do with that?

Allie: Perhaps. Hey, I do have one other question for you.

Kyle: Shoot.

Allie: Okay.

Allie: Is being and abbott as perfect as it appears to be?

Victoria: Dad, how did you know to come here?

Victor: I had a security detail following you ever since I learned that ashland locke was back in town.

Victoria: Yeah, I know. I’ve seen them.

Victor: They were discreetly stationed in a car outside the house tonight.

Nick: Did they see ashland? Is he alive?

Chance: Hey. Got here as soon as I could.

Victor: Chance.

Chance: What happened with ashland? Is everyone okay?

Sharon: I didn’t mean to doubt your intentions. What I meant was I’ve seen you go down this road before a few times, and you never get very far.

Adam: Well, I assure you that this time is different.

Sharon: Hey, if this really is you making a clean break from victor, I applaud it.

Adam: And yet you support nick rejoining the family fold?

Sharon: Well, you and nick are very different.

Adam: Ah. [ Chuckles ] I’m gonna take that as a compliment. Look, I know that you have always thought that I needed to define myself in a way that is separate from my father.

Sharon: Yes, that’s because the tortured dynamic between the two of you is responsible for your worst tendencies and actions. I mean, you’re either trying to prove something to him or you’re punishing him for some perceived wrongdoing.

Adam: Yeah, you’re right. That’s why the only way for me to truly be free is to make a clean break, because trying to prove myself under the newman umbrella, under victor’s control, is impossible. As much as he says he’s gonna give me a autonomy, it just isn’t true. He just wants to be able to take back the reins whenever it suits him.

Sharon: I get that. And I agree. But this last go-round at newman media, I mean, the last few months, I have seen some glimpses of the good man that I know you to be at your core. I can’t believe I’m saying this, but… maybe sally had some influence on you and maybe she helped get you there? Hi, I’m denise.

Victoria: Ashland showed up at the house earlier uninvited.

Chance: I heard that you two had split. I don’t know much of the specific details, but we don’t have to get into that right now. Why don’t you just walk me through what happened here tonight?

Victoria: I recently made it clear to ashland that — that I wanted nothing more to do with him going forward. And obviously, ashland had a hard time accepting that. He showed up at the house, the back door, wanting to talk. I let him come in so he could say his piece. And he started rambling. He said some — some pretty awful things to me.

[ Sighs ] And when I insisted that there was no future for the two of us, he — he just grew more agitated.

Chance: Take a minute if you need to.

Victoria: No, I’m fine. At one point, he grabbed me, and that’s when I knew that he was gonna hurt me.

Chance: Did he hurt you?

Victoria: No, I was able to get away from him, and that’s when nicholas showed up. Thank god. Because I knew at that point — I knew that ashland was gonna kill me.

Adam: Well, you might as well hear this from me since it’ll be public knowledge soon enough. But sally and i have ended our relationship.

Sharon: Oh, wow. Well, I’m sorry to hear that.

Adam: You are? I mean, I didn’t peg you as a member of the sally spectra fan club.

Sharon: Well, I definitely wasn’t, and she and i certainly are not friends. But, you know, she seemed to care about you. I mean, she supported you extricating yourself from your complicated family dynamic. And I don’t know, she seemed to get you and vice versa.

Adam: But you just said you didn’t know that well, so what makes you think that?

Sharon: Actually, sally came to see me a while ago to talk to me about you.

Adam: I’m — I’m sorry, sharon. She should not have done that.

Sharon: Yeah, I was pretty suspicious at first, but ultimately, I became convinced that she did it because she cares about you.

Adam: Well, the truth is that sally and i were holding each other back.

Adam: How was she holding you back?

Adam: She wasn’t exactly a popular choice with certain people.

Sharon: Well, you know, you can be an acquired taste yourself sometimes.

Adam: Hmm. Point taken. But it just — it just got too complicated.

Adam: Okay, well, you said that you don’t care about what victor thinks or nick or victoria, so it can’t be that.

Adam: There were a lot of other factors, and I just — I really don’t want to get into the details.

Sharon: Hey, it’s me you’re talking to — the person that you can be honest with, and I can be honest with you. You know, you were the first person I was able to reveal the full extent of my grief to when rey died. I really am grateful for that, and I’d like to return the favor.

Adam: Maybe I wanted to let her fly without me holding her back. I was setting her free so she could soar, okay? You, of all people, should know that I can be a debilitating weight, you know? Albatross around the neck of anyone who cares about me.

Sharon: [ Chuckles ] Okay. I’m sure you hurt her, but I don’t believe all that. Come on.

Sally: You were lying to me. I knew it. I could sense it in my soul. You think you’re doing me a favor, but it is a favor that I don’t want. All I want is to be with you. I mean, you’re barely older than okay, being an abbott definitely has its upsides,

Kyle: [ Laughs ] Okay, being an abbott definitely has its upsides, but it can still be a roller coaster, and you’ll figure that out if you stick around, which I hope you will.

Allie: Yeah, it’s looking more and more likely.

Kyle: I’m sorry I never got to know your dad, my brother.

Allie: Yeah, the fact that he is your brother, it’s weird. I mean, you’re barely older than I am.

Kyle: Learning you had a whole new family that you never knew existed, it must have been bizarre for you.

Allie: Yeah. Yeah. And I really wasn’t sure if I’d have a relationship with any of you, but from the very first moment I met jack, he has been nothing but wonderful. And then there’s traci, abby, billy — they’ve all been so warm and so welcoming.

Kyle: [ Chuckles ]

Allie: But I knew ashley was skeptical of me at first.

[ Chuckles ] But I feel like she has really come to trust and accept me as part of the family.

Kyle: Yeah, she can be tough and protective.

Allie: Oh, yeah.

Kyle: Just like most of the women in the family. But I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Allie: I agree, and I feel very lucky to be included in that group. Hey, I’m also thrilled to be joining jabot.

Kyle: Mm-hmm.

Allie: I’m sorry we’re just missing each other there.

Kyle: Well, I’m not going anywhere exactly. I’ll just be overseeing a new division, so I’ll still be there.

Allie: That’s true.

Kyle: I’m glad you found your place.

Allie: Yeah. Yeah, I am, too.

Noah: Why don’t you sit down? I want to talk to you about something.

Summer: Okay. What’s going on? You’re making me nervous.

Noah: I am leaving new hope.

Summer: What? Why? Wait, does this mean that you’re leaving genoa city? Like, seriously, as soon as i get back.

Noah: No, I’m not leaving town. I’m just leaving new hope.

Summer: Okay, phew. I got to be honest, I’m kind of not that surprised. I mean, this has always sort of felt like a stopgap for you. I’m sure dad’s gonna be disappointed, though.

Noah: I thought the same. I didn’t think he’d take it well, but we talked earlier, and he was surprisingly accepting. I know he wanted me to fill in over at new hope now that he’s back at newman, but he understood it just wasn’t the right fit for me.

Summer: Dad’s pretty good about putting his kids’ happiness first.

Noah: Yeah, we got lucky that way.

Summer: We did. You know, when I went over to milan, he flew over with me. He helped me get all settled in, even though I knew he did not want me to leave genoa city.

Noah: This might be a little too analytical, but, you know, maybe dad’s always been a little bit more hands-off because grandpa had such a heavy hand in his kids lives.

Summer: Yeah. Dad wants something different for us.

Chance: Okay. Do you think you can continue?

Nick: Maybe I’ll take the next bit. When I got here, ashland was in a total rage, acting like a crazy person. He was screaming at me to stay out of it, to just mind my own business, but obviously I wasn’t gonna leave my sister here alone with him, so I told her to go and call the police.

Victoria: That’s when I ran into the kitchen.

Nick: And he tried to go after her. Then I stopped him, you know, and it got physical. We were pushing each other and…

[ Sighs ] I socked him in the jaw, and then he fell down. He hit his head on the fireplace. I was yelling at him to get up, and he wouldn’t answer me, so I knelt down to check on him to find a pulse, and I couldn’t find one.

Victoria: That’s when I came back in from the other room and I saw him lying on the ground unconscious and he was bleeding. I checked his pulse too, and, um, I even tried to resuscitate him.

Nick: It all happened so fast, you know? All I wanted to do was protect my sister. But I’m telling you, ashland was completely out of control. But the idea that I may have taken someone’s life, even as someone as terrible as ashland, you know, it was really messing with me. So I needed to go outside and get some air, so I took off out the front, and victoria followed me, you know, just to make sure I was okay.

Victor: So obviously my son acted out of self-defense. Trying to protect his sister from this monster.

Chance: Well, based off everyone’s interpretations, I agree with you. I’m very sorry that this happened. I’m glad nick was here to intervene. But I do have a question. Where’s ashland now?

Victoria: Uh…well, the thing is…

Nick: We have no idea. After I was able to calm down and get my head right, we came back inside. He was gone. Ashland was just gone.

Sharon: I think I’m gonna leave you two alone to discuss things.

Adam: Yeah, I should probably go.

Sally: No, don’t even try. Okay. You can stop lying now. I just heard everything that you said to sharon. And I really don’t know whether to be furious with you or to wrap my arms around you and tell you that I love you because now I know that you still love me, too.

Adam: What are you talking about? I didn’t say anything about loving you.

Sally: Okay, you know, I’m not gonna let you get away with that. I just heard it with my own ears. You said that you were setting me free to let me soar. I don’t know why you have this idea in your head that you’re making some grand gesture so that I can keep my job, but it’s crazy.

Adam: No, I think you misunderstood what I was saying.

Sally: No, I did not. You keep telling me that you broke up with me so you could look better in victor’s eyes. That’s a lie. It’s a lie. You don’t care what victor thinks. I just heard you telling sharon as much.

Adam: Well, that’s because I was lying to sharon. I wasn’t lying to you.

Sally: Why would you do that? Why wouldn’t you tell her the same thing that you told me if it’s the truth?

Adam: Because I care about sharon’s opinion, and I didn’t want her thinking that I still had issues with my father, so it was easier and it was cleaner to make her think that my actions were noble.

Sally: Still not buying it.

Adam: Look, sharon has intimate knowledge of my history, and I know that she was gonna tell me that I shouldn’t be affected by his influence. So it was easier to have a preemptive lie to avoid her judgment. Okay? You starting to get it now? I don’t know how much clearer I can be.

Sally: It just seems like you’re scrambling to come up with an explanation.

Adam: Yeah, because you keep following me around, listening in to all the conversations that I’m having, sally.

Sally: I’m not following you.

Adam: No, I think you are. And actually, it’s making you seem pathetic and it’s making you seem desperate.

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Sally: Can you really say that you don’t miss that? That you don’t miss us? I don’t care what your brother or your sister think of me and I don’t give a damn about victor’s opinions, so you can spin whatever story it is that you want about our breakup to me, to your family, or to sharon, and you can even lie to yourself, but that kiss — that was the truth. You love me as much as I love you. Why can’t you get that through you thick skull? I don’t care if I continue to work at newman media. It is just a job. What you and I have is so much more.

Adam: Stop it. Okay, just stop it. You’re making a fool out of yourself, okay? You can believe it or you can not believe it, sally, but we are done. You have no choice but to move on.

Chance: It’s a pretty sharp edge. If he hit this hard enough to draw that much blood, I’m sure he concussed himself.

Nick: That fall knocked him out. That’s why vick and I thought that he was dead.

Chance: Yeah, well, sometimes a pulse can be tough to find. I mean, the guy must have been alive. Bodies just don’t disappear like this. Still, if he was able to stumble out of here, especially after being knocked unconscious like that, he had to be weak and disoriented. You know, he’s a tough guy from making out of the house at all. Victoria, I got in the car and left right after you called me. So would you say that was about 15 minutes after all this?

Victor: What are you suggesting?

Summer: You definitely get the credit for putting a smile back on my brother’s face and for giving him a good reason to stay in town. Don’t tell anyone, but I kind of like having you around.

Noah: Yeah, I feel the same way, but if any of you say anything, I’ll deny it.

Kyle: [ Chuckles ]

Allie: I’m not the only reason that noah’s sticking around. Tell them, it’s exciting.

Noah: I have this new idea. I want to take the entire glam vibe from mariah and tessa’s wedding and open up a new nightclub. Heavy on the art, kind of a lounge-y vibe.

Summer: That sounds cool.

Kyle: Yeah. Genoa city could really use a place like that. When are you planning on getting it off the ground?

Noah: Well, I’m putting together a pitch for grandpa right now because I kind of want to transform the top of the tower.

Summer: I don’t mean to be a downer, but I think you might have just hit your first roadblock. We hit the bike trails every weekend

Noah: What, you got a problem with my plan already?

Summer: Yeah. A grandpa-shaped problem. I mean, he kind of likes having the top of the tower in the newman building. He uses it a lot. He uses it as sort of like a second office. I’m not sure he’s gonna go for turning it into a nightclub with a glam vibe.

Kyle: [ Chuckles ] I don’t think victor knows what glam vibe is.

Noah: I beg to differ, my friend. Have you seen pictures of him in the ’70s? Dude was a stud.

Kyle: I have.

Summer: True.

Kyle: And I stand corrected. But he was less of a bowie and more of a burt reynolds.

Noah: Yeah.

Allie: Who’s burt reynolds?

Noah: Are you ser– okay. We have a movie marathon in our future.

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Allie: Okay, well, I’ve only met your grandfather once, so I’m not an expert here, but from what I hear, he’s a really great businessman and great businessmen can see a great idea. Didn’t you guys have a ton of fun at the wedding?

Summer: Well, yeah, I mean, we had a great time, but unfortunately, grandpa wasn’t there to witness it. I just think you might have a hard time convincing him of this one. I hope I’m wrong, though, but… you know what? I think I might have another idea for you.

Noah: Oh, yeah, what’s that?

Summer: My mom’s hotel. There’s this amazing space on the top floor that would be kind of perfect for what you’re going for.

Noah: Huh. Yeah, I hadn’t really thought about the grand phoenix. I mean, it’s already an upscale destination.

Kyle: Actually might be a better fit for the vibe you’re going for.

Summer: Ooh, ooh, if you could get it ready in time, maybe we could host marchetti’s winter fashion show there.

Noah: Okay, thank you for the idea, but let me think on it for a little bit, okay? I know, and I’m kind of dead set on transforming the top of the tower already, but if it doesn’t work with grandpa, I promise I’ll keep you in mind.

Summer: Okay. Sounds good. But let’s raise a toast. To new possibilities.

Allie: Hear, hear.

Noah: Hear, hear.

Sally: Thank you.

Sharon: Are you okay?

Sally: No, I’M…not.

Sharon: Do you want to talk about it?

Sally: Yeah. Yeah, I think I do. I always pride myself on knowing what’s what, on being able to read people. That’s like my thing. But, I mean, adam’s latest moves have my head spinning, and I just don’t know what to believe.

Sharon: Do you mind if I ask what happened between the two of you?

Sally: He claimed that he lost everything because of me, that being with me tainted his image in his father’s eyes. But then I just heard him telling you the exact opposite thing, which is exactly what I assumed all along, that he just broke up with me out of some favor to me and my career. But then when I confronted him about it, he told me that he was lying to you so you didn’t think badly of him. And now I just — my head is spinning and I have whiplash.

Sharon: Well, sometimes adam, he can be hard to understand.

Sally: The last time I came to you for insight on adam’s relationship with victor, you were really helpful. So can I ask you this? Am I fooling myself? Because honestly, I thought I knew adam, but now I just don’t know.

Sharon: I don’t know for sure what’s going on with adam, but as far as the differing stories, I agree that’s confusing, but I’m guessing the truth is somewhere in the middle.

Sally: How so?

Sharon: Well, he just got through telling me that he’s done with his father forever, which I find very hard to believe. But I can accept that he might feel that he needs to step away. And that will give you a chance to prove yourself at newman media without your relationship with him tainting people’s perception of you.

Sally: Well, I mean, if that’s the truth — and I want to believe that it is — shouldn’t that be my call? My battle to fight? Because despite what people think, adam has never influenced things for me. He always let me prove myself in my own way. So why is he suddenly doubting my ability to do that?

Sharon: I can’t speak to that. But I do know that it is a newman trait to think you’re doing right by protecting people even when they haven’t asked for protection. Much like what happened with victoria. Everyone moved in to save her from ashland.

Sally: Well, if adam is wounding me in some misguided attempt to help me, then I think I can forgive him. But I just don’t know how to get through to him so we can find our way past it. How can I stop him from being so damn noble and just go back to loving me again?

Chance: I’m here to help. And the best way that I can do that is to know precisely what happened here. Now, I’m asking questions based off what I’m seeing. Just trying to make sense of everything.

Victor: Now I’m taking orders in myself now. If you don’t mind my saying so, seemingly ashland still had a pulse because he walked out of here on his own.

Nick: And went where? I’m telling you, the condition he was in, he couldn’t have gotten far.

Chance: How about his car? Did you see it when you got here? No, it’s part of the reason why I was so surprised to find him here.

Victoria: He came in the back door, so maybe he’s parked out back or on a side street.

Chance: Okay, well, I’ll get some officers to search the area, keep an eye out for him on foot and for his vehicle.

Victoria: Thank you.

Chance: Again, victoria, I’m really sorry that this happened. I hadn’t realized things had deteriorated with him so much.

Victoria: I’m just grateful for your help now.

Nick: So what do we do next? I mean, should we tell summer and kyle that ashland’s around. He could go after harrison?

Victor: No, son, I think that’s not a good idea. I don’t think we should alarm them unnecessarily, you know? Besides that, harrison’s probably asleep at the abbotts’, and talking about that, why don’t you send a squad car over to that neighborhood and have them check it out, okay?

Chance: I can do that, but I wouldn’t worry. I doubt he makes it that far. If he’s smart, the first place he’s going is the hospital. I will find ashland. And when I do, would you like to press charges?

Victoria: Yes, I want him arrested and put away so nothing like this ever happens again. How did olay top expensive creams?

Sharon: I really wish there were an easy answer, but unfortunately, when it comes to adam, there often is not.

Sally: Yeah, learning that the hard way. But I still can’t help loving him.

Sharon: I think there is truth to the notion that your success at newman media was precarious at best as long as you were involved with him. You must know by now that victoria does not like or trust him.

Sally: You think? She doesn’t exactly hide her feelings.

Sharon: Well, it’s been that way for a long time, unfortunately.

Sally: Yeah, definitely picked up on some vibes by association from her.

Sharon: And now that he is back at the newman family business, nick will be part of the equation too. And there was a time when their relationship had cooled down, when adam had donated a kidney to my daughter faith, but they still have a complicated and tempestuous history. I think that nick wavers between tolerance and outright hatred for his brother.

Sally: I know that adam is a flawed and complicated guy. I just don’t understand why the family dynamics have to figure in so heavily into our relationship. I mean, why does victor and nikki and victoria and nick always have to be so intimately involved in every single thing?

Sharon: Because they’re newmans. They come as a package deal. I think maybe the important question here is how much do you value your job at newman media?

Sally: I have told adam over and over that it is not remotely as important to me as he is.

Sharon: Well, if that’s the case, you’ll just have to find a way to prove that to him.

Sally: Can you really say that you don’t miss that? That you don’t miss us?

Chance: Okay. I think I’m done here. I’m gonna get as many eyes as I can on the roads as soon as possible, start looking for this guy.

Victor: Alright.

Chance: Before I go, is there anything else you need to tell me? Anything you might have forgotten, maybe left out? You see, in situations like this, no detail is too small.

Nick: Am I missing anything?

Victoria: I don’t think so.

Nick: We’re good.

Victor: I think we have covered all the salient facts of the evening.

Chance: Okay, well, I’ll contact you once I locate him.

Victor: Alright. Chance.

Nick: Alright, he’s gone. You want to tell us what really happened here tonight?

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Nick: Victoria! Vick, open the door!

[ Wind whipping ]

[ Doors rattling ]

Victoria: What do you mean, there’s only one way to end this?

Ashland: Oh, I don’t know. What does it sound like to you?

Victoria: It sounds like you’re crazy, ashland.

Ashland: Well, but does it sound like the truth? Because that’s what it is, victoria. It’s how I honestly feel! Do you understand that? There is only one way for this to end!

[ Wind whipping ]

Victoria: I hear my phone ringing. It’s in the kitchen, and i need to answer it.

Ashland: Whoever’s calling, they’re gonna have to leave a message.

Victoria: It’s my security detail. Yeah, they check in with me every 15 minutes, and if I don’t answer it, they’re gonna be here in a hurry.

Ashland: Well, then… we’re gonna have to make this quick.

Nikki: So, adam thinks that ashland is out for blood. And you believe him? I see. Well, what does that mean, victor? Well, I’ll keep my eyes open, but I’m more worried about victoria. Please make sure she’s safe. Yes. I know. You have everything under control. I’ll see you soon.

[ Footsteps approaching ]

Phyllis: Hey. Are you ready for our meeting? Oh, my gosh. Please, please tell me your investigators came up with something on diane. This is really urgent. Every single day she’s here, she sticks her talons in even deeper.

[ Wind whipping ]

Jack: Hey, get in here quick, quick.

Diane: Oh, gosh! That wind came out of nowhere.

Jack: Yeah, that’s what we used to call a wicked wind when I was a kid.

Diane: I’ve never heard that phrase before.

Jack: No?

Diane: No.

Jack: Well, it’s an old wives’ tale about summer winds that come in and manage to make things hot rather than cool. It’s a bad omen.

Diane: Oh.

Jack: So, in july, when a wind like this kicks up, well, you know trouble’s right around the corner. And here you are.

Diane: [ Sighs ] I’m sorry to drop by unannounced. I just, um, wondered if I could talk to kyle for a few minutes.

Jack: Actually, he and summer are gone, but I’m glad to see you here.

Diane: Oh, really? Why is that?

Jack: I just haven’t had a chance to thank you.

Diane: Well, I’m not sure i know what I did to deserve your thanks, but I’m happy to find out.

Jack: What you did in the park, protecting our grandson from ashland locke.

Nick: Hey, I’m outside your house. I think you’re home. I can see the lights on. But maybe you’re asleep. Um…vick, just call me, okay? Call me back. Let me know you’re safe.

[ Wind whipping ]

Victoria: I’m telling you the truth, ashland. My security detail is on the way. That’s — that’s them on the phone. They’re gonna be here soon.

Ashland: Why should I believe a word you say? You’ve been lying to me for weeks.

Victoria: I’ve been lying to you? I can’t believe you say that with a straight face.

Ashland: I really do regret that it has to end this way, victoria. I do. I mean, but maybe it was inevitable. You think? I-I understood when we first met that we were both incredibly unique individuals. We were both powerhouses, ambitious. We were driven. We both wanted to be on top. So maybe it was a mistake for us to think that we could actually work this out because both of us can’t be on top. That’s the way the world works. One of us had to fall.

Victoria: I don’t know what you’re talking about. I just know that you have to leave now.

Ashland: I was honest with you. I was myself with you. Do you remember — do you remember when you gave me this ring, huh? The loch family ring. You told me it was a symbol for who I am now. It was supposed to represent our bright, shiny future. What does it represent now, victoria? What do you think? Huh?

Victoria: [ Breathes deeply ]

Ashland: Nothing. Nothing but your lies and your deception. I will never wear it again. But I’m gonna keep it because it will remind me of how cruel people can be.

Victoria: I’m cruel?

I’m cruel? After everything that you’ve done?

Ashland: I loved you! And you used that love against me! You played me for your own personal gain!

Victoria: I can’t believe you’re saying this. You’re the one who — you —

Ashland: What? I’m the one who what? I’m the one who started it? Is that what you were gonna say? Who cares? Who gives a damn? What difference does it make? Everything I did to you, you did to me, which makes you no better than me. In fact, you’re worse because i was willing to become a better person. I was willing to — to — to change myself because of you. I was willing to walk through fire for you!

Victoria: Ashland, please calm down.

Ashland: I risked my life pulling you from that burning car only to have you destroy it! I should have left you! I should have let you die… because maybe then I could still believe now that you loved me to the bitter end. My a1c stayed here,

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Diane: Jack, you’re making too much of what I did.

Jack: Am I?

Diane: Yes. I did what anybody in my place would have done. I knew about the restraining order, so when ashland showed up at the park, I texted michael.

Jack: You still took a risk. I know ashland was playing on your emotions.

Diane: Well, then you deserve some of the credit, too, because you warned me about him and i actually listened.

Jack: No, you showed real bravery. You got the message to michael without alerting locke.

Diane: Well, he was pretty distracted when he saw harrison.

Jack: Well, that may be, but you chanced getting on the wrong side of him, and we all know what he’s capable of. He’s devious. He’s vindictive. He’s capable of retribution.

Diane: I really don’t think I’m in any danger.

Jack: Why are you arguing with me on this? Say, “thank you, jack. I am happy to keep our grandson safe and sound.”

Diane: Thank you, jack. I am happy to keep our grandson safe and sound.

Jack: Well, now, that wasn’t so hard, was it?

Diane: No. It felt pretty great, actually.

Jack: I know kyle is very pleased with how you handled things. It meant a lot to both of us.

Diane: I’d do anything for our son. So, do you think he and summer will be home soon?

Jack: I really don’t know. Is everything alright?

Diane: Oh, yeah, definitely. I just, um — well, there’s just a couple of work issues that I’d like kyle’s advice about, but it — it can wait. Thanks, jack. Although…

Jack: What?

Diane: Well, you do run the parent company. Maybe you can help.

Nikki: I’m afraid my investigators have not come up with any skeletons in diane’s closet.

Phyllis: I was hoping they’d come up with something good and juicy.

Nikki: I know. I’m disappointed, too.

Phyllis: Maybe ashley has come up with something. Where is she, anyway? I mean, nothing is more important than getting rid of diane.

Nikki: Oh, she texted. “Can’t make it tonight. Please keep me updated.”

Phyllis: Seriously? What else is she doing? Nothing is more important than this.

Nikki: Yeah, but then she goes on, “don’t worry about diane using allie again. Allie can hold her own.”

Phyllis: Oh, okay. Listen, I wish I had the same faith in allie that ashley does. Honestly, this girl — she’s lovely. She’s lovely and sweet. And you know diane. She takes advantage of people like that.

Nikki: Maybe ashley knows something about her grand-niece that we don’T.

Phyllis: I doubt it. Seriously, I can’t believe this is happening. Look at how quickly diane has wormed her way into the lives of people who live here. Walking around town, having coffee, eating, like she has no problem. She should be tarred and feathered. Honestly, it’s disgusting.

Nikki: Okay, you are really riled up tonight. Any particular reason?

Phyllis: I’ll tell you why. I had a conversation with summer. You know what summer said? She went on and on about diane and how wonderful she is because I guess she saved harrison from ashland. And she was going on like diane deserved a medal or a parade or something.

Nikki: That’s ridiculous. I was there. She sent michael a text. That’s the extent of her involvement.

Phyllis: Are you kidding me? And you know she probably did it so everybody would fawn all over her.

Nikki: [ Sighs ] Ashland locke. The gift that keeps on giving.

[ Doors rattling ]

Victoria: I don’t think you can blame me for how sad and lonely you– you’ve turned out to be. You did it to yourself.

Ashland: Stop saying that! You sound exactly like your father!

Victoria: Even if I had died — died in that crash

[Scoffs] You still wouldn’t have been loved because those feelings that I had for you — they were based on a lie. It was all false. I was in love with this man that you were pretending to be.

Ashland: And who was that, victoria? A stronger, younger version of your dad?

Victoria: No, no, not even close. I see you now. I see you for who you really are. You’re not the great and powerful ashland locke. And you’re definitely nowhere — nowhere near the man my father is. You’re not even poor, pathetic bobby defranco, who you left in new jersey all those years ago.

Ashland: Fine, fine! Okay, then who am I, victoria? Who the hell am I?!

Victoria: You’re pathetic! You’re sad and ugly and disgusting! No one could ever love you!

Ashland: Don’t say that!

Ashland: Ahh! No — you bitch. No, you are not gonna get to that phone.

Nick: Hey!

Ashland: No.

Nick: Stay right there!

Ashland: No.

Nick: What is going on?

Ashland: Don’t get involved, nick. Your sister and I are saying our final goodbyes. (Kid 1) where’s lucky?

Jack: I don’t want to step on any toes. Marchetti is kyle’s domain. Maybe you better wait and ask him your questions.

Diane: No, my — my questions are larger, philosophical ones, not specific to marchetti, things like protocol or early expectations versus long-term goals.

Jack: That’s what is troubling you? Come on. I would think for you that would be rudimentary. You have been in business as long as I have known you. Please tell me that pretending you were dead hasn’t taken away your ability to handle new situations.

Diane: Maybe I’m just a little rusty.

Jack: So fake it. Come on. I am convinced you can fake anything. You can bluff your way through a hundred different scenarios.

Diane: [ Chuckles ] Are you teasing me or being deliberately mean?

Jack: I’ll never tell.

Diane: [ Laughs ]

Jack: Okay, fine. I’ll give you what advice I can. I was about to freshen my drink. Can I, um, maybe pour you one?

Diane: Sure, I’ll — I’ll take what you’re having, which I’m assuming is smooth and smoky and at least 25 years old.

Jack: You know me well.

Phyllis: That’s what’s garnering all this praise for diane? She texted michael?

Nikki: That’s it. She told him that ashland was in the park near harrison, which is a violation of his restraining order. But, my god, you would have thought she had saved the boy from a burning building, the way michael gushed over her.

Phyllis: What is wrong with michael? Seriously. All she did is what any good babysitter would do at the sign of trouble.

Nikki: I totally agree with you. The look that ashland gave her — I mean, it was like she had betrayed a confidence or something. And it made me wonder if maybe they had an arrangement and she double-crossed him.

Phyllis: Hmm. That would be just like diane.

Nikki: Oh, well, the worst part of all of this is that ashland got out of jail in a matter of hours.

Phyllis: Wow. Just sitting there in jail, simmering, stewing, sharpening his grudge.

Nikki: Exactly. And now this fiasco has made him even more furious.

Nick: Does someone want to tell me what is going on here?

Victoria: Nothing more to say to ashland. I’ve asked him to leave repeatedly.

Nick: Yet you’re still here. Why?

Ashland: I have committed no crime. I didn’t break in. She invited me in.

Victoria: Because you were lurking outside.

Nick: Vick, call the police.

Ashland: Oh, no, no, no. There’s no reason to call the police, right, victoria? You said yourself your security team is on their way right now, in spite of the fact that there’s been no intended malice on my part.

Nick: Everything you’ve ever done to this family’s with malice.

Ashland: Oh, you newmans — you’re all the same. You circle the wagons. You don’t trust anybody on the outside, even when they’re telling you the truth.

Victoria: When is the last time you told the truth?

Ashland: So what is this, nick, huh? You come busting in here. You break up a conversation between a husband and wife?

Victoria: You’re not my husband.

Ashland: We still have a relationship!

Nick: Hey, hey, hey.

Ashland: We have a bond that can’t be broken! You keep your hands off me.

Nick: Vick, call the police now.

Victoria: My phone’s in the kitchen.

Ashland: No! No! We are not finished. You stay where you are.

Nick: Don’t you talk to her like that!

Ashland: Oh, what are you now, huh? Nick, the protector? Is that it? Huh? Nick, the great protector? Let me tell you something. I’m gonna talk to your sister however I damn well please.

Nick: This is your last warning!

Ashland: Or what?!

Nick: You can walk out of here now on your own, or we’re gonna have a problem.

Victoria: I’m calling the police.

Ashland: I’ve done nothing wrong!

Victoria: You broke into my house. You — you threatened me. You grabbed me!

Ashland: No! Enough, alright? I —

Nick: You put your hands on her?!

Ashland: Ugh!

Nick: Ashland! Ashland!

Phyllis: You know, I’m sorry that ashland is a powder keg ready to explode. I’m really sorry about that. And I’m sure he’s making the newmans responsible for everything. I mean, why doesn’t he just point his anger toward someone who deserves it, like diane?

Nikki: Yeah, that’s a nice thought, but she would walk away unscathed. I don’t understand how she lives this charmed life.

Phyllis: I don’t get it. It — it baffles me, honestly. It seems like every single person in this town believes her. That’s why it’s up to us to get rid of her.

Nikki: We need to come up with a foolproof plan.

Phyllis: I’ve been thinking of something. Just hear me out. It seems like the key is her job at marchetti with kyle and summer. What if she was to — I don’t know — fail spectacularly and leave?

Nikki: I like the sound of that.

Phyllis: Well, this is what I’m thinking. What if we orchestrated it that she was intentionally trying to sabotage the company and it exploded? Maybe that way, kyle and summer will lose faith in her and they’ll want her to leave. I mean, kyle’s the key. Without the support from kyle, she has nothing. And she’ll get out of town.

Nikki: I am really liking this. I knew I could count on you to come up with something devious and underhanded.

Phyllis: Yeah, I’m just better at it than you are. But this time, you know, the ends justify the means.

Nikki: Okay. So, we have the general idea. How do we go about arranging for diane’s spectacular fail?

Diane: Thank you. I have to admit I’m — I’m a bit anxious about it. Working in P.R. For a big-time fashion house is a huge responsibility.

Jack: I would have said nothing makes you nervous.

Diane: Well, that’s the image I like to project. I’m only sharing this with you. I don’t generally let people see this side of me.

Jack: Well, gee, I’m flattered.

Diane: [ Chuckles ] Well, given our history, there’s really no point in me trying to fool you. I mean, it’s like you said before — I can fake my way through any scenario. But I want this job at marchetti to be different. I don’t want to let kyle down.

Jack: I understand that.

Diane: So I have to know going in what I’m doing.

Jack: You don’t have to know everything on your first day. Kyle knows there is on-the-job training involved.

Diane: Yeah, but it’s not just kyle I’m worried about. I mean, I — I need to impress summer and — and the rest of the world.

Jack: Yeah, I get that. Kyle’s gonna give you the benefit of the doubt every time. Summer — well, she could be a little tougher.

Diane: Yeah, I can’t bluff or use my old bag of tricks with her.

Jack: Can I ask you a question about your old bag of tricks?

Diane: Go ahead.

Jack: Is there one in there where you show up asking for kyle when all along you really just wanted jack’s advice?

Diane: I’ll never tell.

Jack: [ Laughs ] God.

Diane: [ Chuckles ]

Ashland: Locke! Get up. You’ve been a fake since the first day I met you. I’m not buying it. Get up! Locke?

Victoria: Oh, my god. What happened? Nick, what’s wrong?

Nick: I, um — I can’t feel a pulse.

Victoria: Ashland? Ashland?

Nick: Can you find a pulse? Vick. Life… doesn’t stop for diabetes.

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Phyllis: Yeah. You know, I have to admit, sabotaging diane at marchetti, it’ll be tricky. I mean, we don’t want to do anything that will hurt the company. And also, summer shouldn’t have to suffer the consequences for diane.

Nikki: Oh, no, I don’t want that, either. The problem is, we don’t have anybody on the inside at marchetti. I mean, ashley is strictly on the jabot side of the things.

Phyllis: Yeah. Yeah. I mean, there are people coming from italy to work, and also there are some new hires. Do we happen to know any of those new employees?

Phyllis: No. I mean, it’s ironic. Summer offered me a job there when she was in milan. I turned it down. I mean, I would be on the inside now.

Nikki: Why didn’t you take it?

Phyllis: It didn’t fit into my plans.

Nikki: It was because of jack, wasn’t it? You didn’t take the position because of him.

Phyllis: [ Sighs ] Jack was here. I didn’t want to leave, even for milan.

Nikki: I’m sorry, phyllis. You had your heart set on reuniting with jack, hopefully for good this time.

Phyllis: Yeah. It was going well, nikki. This time, it was going really well. It was.

[ Sighs ] You know what? That’s why I’m more determined to do this. I will do whatever it takes to get this bitch out of our lives for good.

Jack: I think you need to stop putting so much pressure on yourself.

Diane: I disagree. I don’t think I’m feeling enough pressure. I mean, I never expected to be back here. Sometimes it feels like a dream. I — I can’t believe I’m back in genoa city working on my relationship with my son. I have a good thing going. And I don’t want to mess it up.

Jack: Of course you don’t, but try to remember that kyle and summer are intelligent, rational people. They hired you knowing you were not an expert in public relations. They don’t expect you to light the world on fire in your first week. All they expect, I’m guessing, is commitment and honesty.

Diane: Honesty in public relations? Isn’t that a little unusual?

Jack: Not for companies under the jabot umbrella. I’m guessing that’s the hardest part for you.

Diane: Jack.

Jack: You may not like it, but it’s true.

Diane: [ Sighs ] I’m just hoping a day will come when people stop rubbing my history in my face.

Jack: Old habits die hard.

Victoria: [ Sighs ]

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Nick: Vick?

Victoria: It’s no use. He’s dead.

Nick: Mnh. Did you call the police?

Victoria: No. I didn’t call 911. I-I-I just ran to the kitchen to get my phone, but I was — I was hoping that maybe you could get ashland out of here before — before bringing in the authorities.

Nick: No, no, no. Call them. Call them now.

Victoria: [ Sighs ] I — I’m not sure it’s the right move.

Nick: What do you mean? Of course it’s the right move. Your ex-husband’s dead in your living room.

Victoria: Look, I’m well aware of that, nicholas. But neither one of us is thinking rational right now. Maybe we should call dad instead.

Nick: No, no, we’re not involving him in this, alright? This is on me.

Victoria: No, it’s not just — it’s not just you.

Nick: I’m responsible. I hit him. We got to do the right thing. When has circumventing the law ever worked out for us?

Victoria: Nicholas, but the consequences.

Nick: No, no, we’re gonna be fine, okay? We’re gonna be fine. He attacked you. He was going after you, so I had to hit him, and then he hit the ground. It’s a clear-cut case of self-defense. We’re fine.

Victoria: I don’t know. I don’t know if the district attorney’s office is gonna see it the same way.

Nick: Alright, fine. Don’t — if you don’t want to call the police, then call chance. He’s family. He’ll be able to tell us what to do next. Vick, if you don’t call him, I will.

Victoria: Okay. Okay, fine. I’ll — I’ll call chance.

Nick: Alright. I got to get some air. This is john.

Sharon: Large black coffee with an extra espresso.

Chance: Thank you. I’m gonna need this extra caffeine tonight. Odds are I’m working late.

Sharon: Oh, because of the winds?

Chance: Yeah. When the weather gets weird, you know, things tend to happen. Oh, my god. I’m — I’m — I’m very sorry. I didn’t mean it like that.

Sharon: No. It’s okay. You can say it. Rey’s accident happened on a night that was very foggy. Although the weather didn’t turn out to be the reason why it happened.

Chance: Well, the last thing I wanted to do is bring up bad memories, so I apologize.

Sharon: It’s alright. I was thinking about him tonight anyway. How could I not?

Chance: Yeah. He’s been on my mind, too.

Sharon: So, how are things out there? Very bad?

Chance: No, actually, not too bad. A couple fallen trees, no injuries, minimal property damage, so…

Sharon: Well, that’s a relief.

Chance: Yeah. I’m hoping it stays calm and I’m just paranoid for no reason.

[ Cellphone ringing ] Give me a minute, will you? Hey, victoria. What’s up?

Victoria: Something happened, uh, tonight at my house. It was an — it was an accident.

Chance: An accident? Is anybody hurt?

Victoria: Ashland.

Chance: Okay. Have you called an ambulance?

Victoria: No. N-no, that isn’t necessary. Um, I’d prefer to keep it in the family for now.

Chance: Okay, t-tell me more about what happened.

Victoria: Just come to the house.

Chance: Okay, I’ll be right there.

[ Wind whipping ]

Nick: [ Sighs, clears throat ]

Victoria: I called chance.

Nick: [ Clears throat ] Good.

Victoria: He should be here soon. Nicholas, why don’t you just come back inside? It’s — it’s really windy.

Nick: You know, I was just coming by to see if you were okay. I was banging on the door. You weren’t answering, so i thought maybe you were asleep. So, I was about to leave, but then something didn’t feel right, so I went around back and I entered through the back doors and then that’s when it happened. It was just so fast, you know? What did I do?

Victoria: Nicholas, you don’t have to go over it again. There’s no need for you to get more worked up than you already are.

Nick: No, I got to get this straight for when chance gets here. You know, I got to say it out loud and piece it together. He’d attacked you, you know, and he was coming after you again, so I… so I hit him, and then he fell down. I was just trying to stop him. Obviously, I didn’t want him to die.

Victoria: Of course you didn’t want him to die. It was an accident. He fell, and he hit his head. It’s as simple as that.

Nick: It doesn’t feel that simple.

Victoria: Nicholas, it’s gonna be okay. You need to calm down, and you need to think about what you’re gonna say to chance.

Nick: Yeah. I don’t want him, you know, to doubt me for any reason. You’re right.

Victoria: Just tell me what i can do.

Nick: Nothing. I just — I — I got to walk this off.

Victoria: Nicholas! Nick.

Diane: I want you to know I’m not taking this opportunity for granted. I realize what a gift kyle and summer have given me.

Jack: I know you do.

Diane: I-I never expected to have a job like this after only a few months back in town. It’s beyond what I could have hoped for. You know, to work with kyle and summer so closely — it really means a lot to me.

Jack: Well, I’m glad you appreciate the position you’re in.

Diane: And I realize that you could have stepped in and stopped them from hiring me. But you didn’T. And I appreciate that, too.

Jack: I wanted kyle to be his own man, to make his own decisions. Now I have to abide by that.

Diane: Well, despite all that, I’m sure it’s difficult for you to see kyle so readily accepting me.

Jack: It only proves that something was missing in his life. You coming back has filled that void.

Diane: All those years i missed. You know, all that time, you raised him alone.

Jack: Well, it wasn’t just me. The abbotts never do anything alone.

Diane: [ Chuckles ] Still, you must have some resentment towards me.

Jack: I’ve learned a lot about resentment. It’s a waste of time and energy.

Diane: Well, I think you’ve shown remarkable restraint. And I thank you for that.

Jack: As long as you know it wasn’t for your benefit.

Diane: [ Chuckles ] I accept that. You want to know a secret?

Jack: I don’t know. Do I?

Diane: Well, in the interest of honesty, I think I should share it with you.

Jack: Go ahead.

Diane: It’s my hope that one day you and I will be in a place where…we can be friends.

[ Chuckles ] I’ve even made a bet with myself that I can pull it off. What do you think my odds are?

Jack: You don’t want to know.

[ Wind whipping ]

Victoria: Nick?

Nick: Hey.

Victoria: Are you — are you — are you calming down?

Nick: I’m just trying to sort things out. I can barely think.

Victoria: Look, just don’t worry about anything else. You saved my life tonight.

Nick: Did I?

Victoria: [ Sighs ] I saw the look in ashland’s eyes. He was gonna kill me. He was — he was just acting so strange. I didn’t know what he was gonna do, but I know he wanted me dead. He just kept talking about saying our last goodbyes and how he wished I had died in that car accident.

Nick: That’s sick. He’s sick. I’m sorry.

Victoria: I didn’t know what to do. I mean, before you got there, I was just looking for anything to fight him off with. I mean, he wasn’t — even the police, that wasn’t gonna slow him down. He — you did what you had to do to stop him, and I’m — I’m so grateful.

Nick: Look, I’m glad that i could be there for you. But I took a man’s life tonight. There’s no changing that.

Victoria: I know that. I know you did. But you were protecting me. You had my back. You had my back like you always have promised me. You — you kept your word. I promise you I’m gonna do everything that I can to help you.

Nick: I know. I know I can count on you. I know. Alright, we should get back to the house. We need to be there when chance arrives. Here’s to real flavors…

Diane: Aww. Thanks for letting me see harrison. Even to peek in on him while he’s sleeping brings me so much joy.

Jack: Our grandson can put a smile on your face even when he’s half asleep.

Diane: That’s the second time you’ve used that phrase.

Jack: What phrase?

Diane: “Our grandson.” I have to admit, it warms my heart when I hear it. There’s really nothing like it, is there?

No, there is not, nothing I’ve found.

Diane: I’m so glad I decided to reclaim my life here. You know, even if it ended tomorrow, just spending time with kyle and harrison has made it all worth it. Even though harrison still doesn’t know I’m his grandmother.

Jack: And that’s for kyle to decide when that happens, right?

Diane: Right. I’ve taken up enough of your time. You know, thanks, jack, for everything. Your advice was spot on, and it means a lot.

Jack: I’ll show you out. Well, looks like the wind let up a little bit. Maybe there’s no trouble tonight after all.

Diane: [ Chuckles ]

Nikki: You know, I definitely think you’re onto something. Discrediting diane at her new job would be a very effective way to get rid of her.

Phyllis: Yeah, I know. We just need someone on the inside to help us out. It’s too bad that chelsea turned down that design gig. I mean, she could have helped us. She likes schemes, right?

Nikki: Yeah, but we need somebody who has an ax to grind with diane. That’s not chelsea.

Phyllis: No one in this town wants diane gone as much as we do.

Nikki: And that’s why it should be you. Can’t you tell summer that you’ve had a change of heart and you want to work at marchetti now?

Phyllis: No. I run this hotel. I can’t do that.

Nikki: Oh, well, how busy are you? I mean, this place seems to run itself.

Phyllis: Well, that’s not completely accurate. Maybe something can be done.

Nick: I don’t see chance’s car. He must not be here yet.

Victoria: I’m sure he’s on his way. Look, at least it’ll give you a little more time to figure out what you’re gonna say.

Nick: I’m just gonna say the truth. What else can I do?

[ Groans ]

[ Door closes ]

[ Banging ] The wind’s blowing it. I didn’t close them good enough.

[ Banging stops ]

Victoria: [ Sighs ]

Nick: [ Sighs ] What the hell?

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