Daytime Soap Opera Short Recaps
Recap written by Eva
Ashland and Victoria decide they want to start a Media company focused on bringing art into the digital age.
Jill gets Diane to admit she has a romantic interest in Jack and wouldn’t say no if he wants to get back together with
her.
Angelina Marchetti to wants to retire after she sells her company to Jabot so Summer thinks Kyle should be
the new CEO of Marchetti.
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Young & The Restless Update
Recap written by Christine
Jack and Diane got coffee at Crimson Lights after dinner at Society. Jill ran into them. Diane noted that Jill didn’t look like she’d seen a ghost. Jill said Billy told her about Diane’s return, plus she saw Diane at the Chancellor-Winters event. Diane thought Jill was going to rail at her. Jill didn’t want to rake Diane over the coals. She was actually impressed Diane managed to convincingly fake her death, then return and face the wrath of the people who hated her. Jill said it took more guts than actually dying.
Diane said people in this town could be brutal. Jill thought Diane deserved it. Diane felt deep remorse and took no pride in deceiving so many people, especially her son. Jill knew what it was like to have a lot of dirt hurled at you, and it was hard to get past that. Jill wanted to know how close Jack was to Diane. Diane said he barely tolerated her – they were just meeting to discuss their son. Jill thought anyone would be surprised to see Jack and Diane having coffee. Jack said it was a process – Diane wanted to connect with Kyle, and Jack wasn’t getting in her way. Diane said she appreciated it. Jill burst out laughing because she knew their three younger selves wouldn’t have been so mature. There would’ve been drinks hurled and accusations thrown. Jill said Jack and Diane had been fire and ice in the past, but now they were turning the page. At this stage of Jill’s life, she thought it was so foolish to hold grudges. She said they couldn’t change the past, so they might as well try to change themselves.
It was late, so Jack had to get home. Diane was going to leave too, but Jill asked her to stay and talk. Jill was fascinated by back from the dead stories. Diane said she wasn’t a vampire or zombie – she didn’t actually die, so there wasn’t anything to talk about. Jill understood Diane’s trepidation, but she noted that she was not a suspect in Diane’s murder. Jack left, and Diane decided to stay. Jill said there weren’t very many people in town who’d be seen in public with Diane, besides her. Diane wanted to know what this meeting was really about. Jill said she didn’t get to Genoa City often, but she was fiercely protective of her family and friends. Diane said she wasn’t a threat. Jill wanted to know what Diane was after.
Diane was only after a close relationship with her son. Jill thought Diane always had an angle. Diane said that was the old her. The new her would do anything to make up for the lost time with her son. Diane heard that Jill had lost years with her son when Billy was growing up. Jill said it was different because her son didn’t grow up thinking she was dead. Jill knew Diane loved her son, but it seemed like there was something else Diane wanted going forward. Jill thought she saw a twinkle in Diane’s eye every time she looked at Jack.
Diane asked why she would want to complicate things by dredging up romantic history with Jack. Jill saw how Diane had been hanging on Jack’s every word. Diane said she and Jack had a connection – they went way back and they shared a son. Diane said Jack was treading very carefully around her. Jill said they were talking about Diane’s inclinations, not Jack’s. Jill said Jack was the most eligible bachelor in the northern hemisphere – debonair, charming, handsome, suave, rich. Diane suggested that Jill was the one with her eye on Jack.
Diane noted that Jill had her own romantic history with Jack. Jill said that was a brilliant deflective technique, but she and Diane both knew that Jill wasn’t after Jack. Jill said that if Diane got Jack back, that would go a long way toward convincing the people in this town that she was worthy of forgiveness. Jill said it would be a masterful move, and Diane was the master of those. Diane said she didn’t play those games anymore. Jill asked what Diane would say if Jack asked her to give it another try. Diane said if that happened someday, she’d be a fool to turn Jack down.
At the Abbott house, Kyle received the latest numbers for Marchetti and told Summer they were worse than expected. He was confident they could turn things around if they could get Angelina to replace her COO, who’d been behind a lot of the poor decisions made at the company. Summer revealed that Angelina wanted to retire. She said she trusted Summer not to tarnish the Marchetti brand. Summer intended to make sure the line continued to reflect Angelina’s sensibilities. Kyle suggested Summer run Marchetti, but she said she had no interest in the business side of the company. She wanted to remain creative director. Summer said they needed a leader who had an excellent background in business and could manage a large team. She thought he should do it.
Kyle was startled Summer wanted him to step down as co-CEO. She said that he’d be in charge of Marchetti, and he wouldn’t be co-running it. He said he couldn’t abandon his job. She pointed out that they’d all still be working for the same company. She said they’d be working together again, like they did at JCV, and they were a great team. He agreed that they’d been magical. He was flattered she thought of him for this. He had to think about it and talk with Jack. He loved the idea of working with her though.
When Jack came home, Kyle ran the idea by him. Kyle said it would give him a chance to make his mark solely on his own. He hoped Jack didn’t take it the wrong way. Jack was supportive of this and proud of Kyle, but on a selfish level, he didn’t want to lose his son at Jabot. Summer said that Kyle would just be running a different division under the Jabot umbrella, so Jack wouldn’t be losing him. Kyle hadn’t made up his mind yet. Kyle asked about the launch. Jack said that Chancellor Winters would be a force to be reckoned with. He mentioned he had a pleasant dinner with Diane. Kyle was just glad his parents could spend time with each other without fighting. Summer bet Jack wished he could’ve gone out with her mom instead. Jack said Phyllis was a great dinner companion, but she was out of town. Summer asked what Jack wasn’t telling her. She asked what happened between him and Phyllis and between Phyllis and Diane.
Jack knew Summer meant well, but he told her that if she had questions, she should ask her mother. He went to bed. Summer asked what the heck was going on with their parents. Kyle thought it was pretty obvious something happened between them and it had to do with his mom, but Jack and Phyllis didn’t have to share it with them. Summer knew that, but there was a dark cloud of tension affecting the whole family. He asked her not to blow this out of proportion. She said they couldn’t ignore their mothers’ dangerous histories – they were capable of broken bones, blackmail, burning down pool houses. He liked to think their moms were past that kind of behavior. She said they’d mellowed for now, but she was still worried because anything was possible when Diane and Phyllis got riled up.
Kyle didn’t think there was anything they could do but stay vigilant. He thought they should relax while their moms were in different states. Summer said her mom would be back and she wouldn’t be happy if she found Jack taking Diane to late night dinners. Kyle asked what Summer wanted him to do – discourage his dad from being nice to his mom? She didn’t want him to do that. He knew this wasn’t ideal that their moms hated each other, but they couldn’t control their parents. He suggested they focus on their future right now. They kissed.
At Society, Nikki called Victoria, who didn’t answer. Nikki was upset that Victoria actually left, and on such a bad note. Victor said Adam thought it was a sign of weakness that Victoria so easily succumbed to Ashland again. Nikki thought that they pushed Victoria too much. Victor felt that they did what they thought was best. Nikki said that was the problem – Victoria was an adult. She asked how long they really expected Victoria to let them treat her like a child. Victor felt that Victoria should expect them to treat her like a child forever, because she was their daughter, and she always would be. He disagreed that they’d pushed Victoria into anything. He said that Victoria didn’t want to accept that Ashland was a monster.
Victor said Victoria wouldn’t stay under Ashland’s spell for long. Nikki countered that they thought Victoria would be finished with Ashland after she found out he faked his illness, but that didn’t happen. Nikki was afraid Victoria would never leave Ashland. Victor was sure Ashland would do something monstrous and Victoria would come back. Nikki wasn’t confident. He asked why she didn’t trust in their plan. He said when Victoria realized he appointed Adam CEO, it would light a fire under her, and she’d come back. Nikki had approved of the plan at first, but now she was afraid Victoria would see it as manipulation. Victor still thought it would work. Nikki said Ashland was a big part of Victoria’s heart and that wouldn’t go away overnight, and he would be able to strengthen their bond.
Victor said they had a willful daughter, and they both knew where she got that trait from. It made him afraid Victoria would have to crash and burn before she came to her senses. Nikki asked what if Victoria didn’t crash and burn. Victor was sure Ashland would screw up sooner or later – a leopard didn’t change his spots. Nikki said that Victoria could succeed without Ashland – with her talent and drive she could do anything. Nikki stated that if Ashland screwed up, Victoria could kick him to the curb and still find great success and happiness without Ashland and without the Newman family. Victor took Nikki’s hand and asked if she really thought he’d allow their daughter to slip away. She realized he had another plan – something besides making Adam CEO. He said he was waiting for Ashland and Victoria to make their next move. When that happened, Victor would have more cards to play against Ashland. Cards that would destroy that son of a bitch once and for all. They toasted.
Ashland and Victoria entered a suite in NY. He welcomed her to her new home, for the time being. He’d sold his penthouse, and real estate in Manhattan was a battleground, so they were here temporarily. He was so happy to be in this city with the woman he loved. He saw that she was scared, and he said it was rare to see her like that. Ashland followed Victoria to the balcony. He understood how scary this was for her. He said she took a life-changing step away from her family, whom she’d been close to for her entire life. Victoria said this wasn’t the first time she left her family – she once moved to Italy for a whole year and didn’t speak to any of them. He said this was different because she also walked away from the top job at one of the biggest conglomerates on the planet. He thought it was courageous and it had to be scary. He remembered when he left his family – he’d been desperate to get away from his father, but it wasn’t easy. She went back inside and admitted it was unsettling. He said it would take her time to adjust, but they were going to take this city by storm. He made her smile when he talked about the amazing life they were going to have in NY. He said their home would have bedrooms for the kids, and maybe even Harrison would be able to visit some day. She knew the kids would love Central Park. He said they were going to build an innovative business that would rival Newman Enterprises.
Victoria and Ashland got takeout from his favorite hole in the wall place. It reminded her of their first trip to NY. He didn’t like wasting time, and he knew she didn’t either, so he had some ideas for their new venture. She said she had some strong opinions too. Firstly, she didn’t want the name Newman anywhere near their new company. She wanted to slap down Adam and Newman Media, so she wanted a media division. Ashland said they might be able to poach some of their former colleagues at Newman Locke and that would be an excellent way to stick it to Adam and Victor. She said she wanted to find a way to use her art background and bring fine arts into the digital age. He thought that sounded innovative. She said her father would probably hate that idea, but it was a relief to say she didn’t give a damn what he thought. Ashland loved hearing that. Victoria said she was finally out from under her father’s shadow and she could leave an indelible mark on the world.
Ashland wanted to toast. He said they survived and they were making moves to take the world by storm. He said without her family and his past weighing them down, they were finally free. She laughed with him, but when he was focused on pouring the wine, her smile faded and she just stared at him. He filled their glasses and they clinked cups and smiled.
Adam walked into his new office at Newman Enterprises. The CEO’s office. Sally wasn’t far behind. She wrapped her arms around him and remarked that this was his now. Sally said this was her first tine in the inner sanctum. She thought they’d have to redecorate though, she said, while looking at the portrait of Victoria. She asked if they should have his painting commissioned. He said that wasn’t his style. He’d rather look at a painting of Sally all day. She thought that might confuse visitors. He suggested some modern abstract art. She didn’t care if he hung up Dogs Playing Poker; anything but his gloating sister. He didn’t want the poker picture because that would just remind him of Billy. He enjoyed telling Billy about his promotion and rendering him speechless for once. Sally asked Adam about his first move. He took down Victoria’s portrait, and Sally said well done.
Sally asked Adam how it felt to be back where he belonged. It felt good. He thanked her for coming with him at this late hour. She understood why he wanted to come. She thought he deserved time to soak it all in before he took over the reins tomorrow morning. He loved how well she could read him. He wanted to celebrate, and she’d already planned for that with champagne. He noted that he brought her champagne to celebrate her promotion. She felt you could never have too much of a good thing.
Adam was sitting at his desk, and Sally was sitting on top of it. She thought it was time the christen this office like they christened the Newman Media office. He used the button on the desk to close the door, and they kissed. Later, she was wearing his shirt and sitting on his lap. He toasted to Newman Enterprises. She toasted to them and their new future.
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Young & The Restless Transcript
Transcript provided by Suzanne
Kyle: [ Sighs ]
Summer: You look serious. Is everything okay?
Kyle: Most recent numbers for marchetti just came in.
Summer: Is it worse than we expected?
Kyle: Yeah. Last quarter was bleak. But I’m confident we can turn it around.
Summer: Good. I really want this to work out. Where do we start?
Kyle: Well, the biggest problem is with angelina’s coo, leonardo. She left all the business decisions up to him, and unfortunately, he made a lot of mistakes. So hopefully she is on board with replacing him once the sale goes through.
Summer: Actually, I just got off the phone with angelina. She just made a really big decision that opens up a whole new world of opportunities for us.
Diane: Thank you agreeing to get a cup of coffee with me before I head back to the athletic club.
Jack: We managed to get along at society. What’s a few more minutes?
Jill: Well, well, well. What have we here? I never in a million years would have expected to find the two of you together.
Jack: We had a few things to discuss. I take it this means that the launch party is over?
Diane: And I can assume the news of my resurrection preceded me, since you don’t look like you saw a ghost.
Jill: No, no, billy filled me in. Plus, I spotted you at the chancellor-winters event. I just didn’t want to interrupt nikki ’cause she was having such a good time giving you hell.
Diane: [ Chuckles ] And what, now it’s your turn? Go ahead, pile on. I’ve built up enough armor that I can handle whatever it is you want to dish out.
Jill: No, I’m not gonna rake you over the coals, because, actually, I am very impressed with how you managed to pull this off. Faking your own death so convincingly and then coming back here and facing the wrath of all these people who hate you?
[ Chuckles ] That takes more guts than actually dying.
Victor: From the look on your face, you were trying to reach victoria? Did you?
Nikki: She’s not picking up her cell. I just can’t believe she’s really gone.
Ashland: Welcome to our new home — at least for the time being.
Victoria: [ Sighs ] Do you regret selling your penthouse?
Ashland: No, no, not at all. We’ll find something better. Maybe a townhouse this time.
Victoria: Hmm. Well, manhattan real estate can be a real battleground.
Ashland: Yes, it can, but we’ll conquer it together. With you by my side, we can do anything. I’m just so happy to be back here in this city with the woman I love, charting a whole new course for our lives, just you and me.
[ Chuckles ] Wow. It’s so rare to see you scared of anything. But this scares you, doesn’t it?
Sally: You did it. This is all yours now. The lows of bipolar depression
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Diane: You’re right. Coming back here did take guts. The people in this town can be brutal.
Jill: Well, not that you didn’t deserve it.
Diane: Don’t get me wrong, i have deep remorse about my actions, and I — I don’t take any pride in having deceived so many people, especially my son.
Jill: Hmm. Well, take this advice — take whatever kind words you can get from wherever you can get them, okay? Because for many years, I had so much dirt hurled at me. I know what it’s like to be on the receiving end, okay? And it’s very hard to get past that, although for some people, it seems remarkably easy.
Jack: Oh, I can assure you — and diane knows this — I am far from being past everything she’s done.
Jill: Okay, listen, I didn’t really bring this up too much with you earlier ’cause it wasn’t the time or the place, but I have to ask you — how close are you really to this resurrected diane jenkins?
Diane: [ Scoffs ] Jack is barely tolerating me these days. He agreed to meet up with me so we could discuss some of my insecurities and questions about our son.
Jill: Okay, but you have to admit that anyone would be surprised to walk in here and see you having coffee —
Jack: It’s a process, jill. Diane wants to be reconnected with kyle, and I have decided not to get in her way.
Diane: And I thoroughly appreciate that.
Diane: [ Laughs ]
Jack: What? What’s so funny?
Jill: Oh, I was just imagining our younger selves at this moment. I mean, we’re being so mature and so civilized, right? That wouldn’t have been the case. There would be drinks hurled. There would be accusations thrown.
Jack: Yeah, you’re probably right about that.
Jill: And you two, you were like fire and ice, right? But now, you’re turning the page, you’re entering a whole new chapter. I guess that’s what happens when you’ve been through everything we’ve been through. I mean, it comes full circle, yes?
Jack: My, haven’t we become the philosopher?
Jill: Well, at this stage of my life, I mean, I just — it’s just foolish to hold grudges, isn’t it? To carry around hate, all that negativity. It can you eat you alive. We can’t change the past, so we might as well try to change ourselves, right?
Summer: Once the sale goes through, angelina wants to step down. The pressure has really been getting to her these past few years, and she’s afraid that she’s on the verge of burning out completely. She wants to take advantage of the sale and retire.
Kyle: What?
Summer: She’s ready to walk away.
Kyle: I — dad and I were wondering how our business styles would mesh, but now that she’s out of the picture, I —
Summer: The business is gonna be completely in jabot’s hands. We won’t have to run anything by angelina or worry about competing visions. She says that she trusts me implicitly not to tarnish the marchetti brand.
Kyle: Wow. That’s pretty high praise coming from someone so renowned in the fashion world.
Summer: Well, I’ve gotten to know her tastes, and I intend to make sure that the line continues to reflect her sensibilities.
Kyle: That’s what marchetti’s customers will want.
Summer: And this should help with our coo problem. We’ll be able to replace him without worrying about what angelina thinks.
Kyle: Hey, maybe you should take over.
Summer: I have no interest in the business side of the company. I’m perfectly happy being creative director. But it does mean that we’ll need to find a leader who has an excellent background in business and who can manage a large team.
Kyle: Yeah, and we need to start thinking about that person asap because once this sale goes through, we need someone who will hit the ground running. I know a couple of good executive search firms we can call.
Summer: No need to call anybody because I already know the perfect person to run marchetti.
Kyle: You do? Who?
Summer: My brilliant husband.
Sally: This is my first time in the inner sanctum. I have to say, I’m impressed. But you’re definitely gonna have to do some redecorating. Starting with that. Should we have a painting commissioned of you?
Adam: It’s not my style. Frankly, I think I would be a little uncomfortable staring at myself all day.
Sally: Why? Trust me, it is a nice view.
Adam: Hey, if I would like a face that I enjoy looking at, i would have to get a portrait of you.
Sally: Well, I am flattered, but you might confuse your visitors about who’s actually in charge.
Adam: Alright, well, how about a nice piece of modern art? You know, a little something abstract that doesn’t send any messages.
Sally: Well, I don’t care if it’s dogs playing poker as long as it is not your gloating sister.
Adam: Mm. Well, I think I could get behind something deliberately tacky for fun, but not that. Dumb animals playing poker — that would just remind me of billy.
Sally: Yeah, definitely don’t want to be thinking of him when you’re closing deals.
Adam: Although telling him about the promotion was a highlight of the launch. For once, the guy was speechless.
Sally: I wish I could’ve been there to see it. But I will be around for all of your triumphant moments from now on. So, mr. Ceo, what is your first move gonna be? Well done. And welcome to a whole new era of newman enterprises. (Becky) I started smoking when I was 16.
Victor: We always knew she was determined to leave with ashland locke.
Nikki: I know. It’s just that we left things on such a bad note.
Victor: Adam thinks that it’s a sign of weakness that she’s so easily succumb to ashland locke again.
Nikki: Well, this didn’t happen in a vacuum. I think we pushed her too much. I mean, with enough pressure, even the strongest person can break.
Victor: I disagree with that. We have always done what we thought was best for her.
Nikki: And I think that was the problem.
Victor: Why?
Nikki: She’s an adult. How much longer did we expect her to allow us to treat her like a child?
Victor: Forever, okay? She’s our daughter and always will be. We didn’t push her to do a damn thing. All we wanted is for her to accept the fact that ashland locke is a monster, and he will prove himself to be that again and again, over and over.
Ashland: [ Sighs ] I understand how scary this is for you. I do.
Victoria: [ Sighs ]
Ashland: I mean, you have just taken A…a huge life-changing step away from your family, a family that you have been so close to on so many levels for your entire life.
Victoria: It’s not the first time that I’ve left them. I once moved to italy for a whole year. I didn’t speak to any of them.
Ashland: But this is different. You also walked away from the top job of one of the biggest conglomerates on the planet. Now, that took a lot of courage, but it had to be scary, too. I can still remember when i walked away from my family all those years ago. And how desperate I was to get away from my father, to escape him. But it wasn’t easy. I can still remember the terrible feeling I had in the pit of my stomacH.
Victoria: I have to admit, it is a bit unsettling.
Ashland: Victoria, it’s gonna take time for you to adjust to this new life. But think about this — what a life it’s going to be.
Ashland: [ Chuckles ] We’re gonna take this city by storm.
[ Laughs ] We’re gonna go to big parties with fascinating people and go to museums and art galleries and the best restaurants in town, and we’re gonna have a beautiful new home with a view from the bedroom window — I don’t know — maybe overlooking the park or something, you know? Something that people would kill for. And, of course, a couple of extra bedrooms for the kids when they come to visit when school’s out. Maybe… maybe even harrison will be able to come and visit us someday. I don’t know.
Victoria: That sounds wonderful.
[ Both laugh ] I know — I know that the kids will love central park.
Ashland: They will. And think about this whole new business we’re gonna build — something new and innovative, something jaw-dropping. Something that will rival newman enterprises, believe me.
[ Chuckles ] We are going to be their worst nightmare.
Jack: Well, thank you for your pearls of wisdom, jill. I would love to stay and share stories of our spiritual growth, but it’s late and I have to get home.
Jill: Oh, no, diane, wait. Come on, it’s not that late and I’m not the least bit tired. So why don’t we stay and chat a little bit? I don’t get into town that often, and I would love to pick your brain a little bit.
Diane: About what?
Jill: I’ve always been fascinated by a really good back-from-the-dead story.
Diane: [ Chuckles ] You do realize I’m not a vampire or zombie, right? I didn’t actually die, so i don’t think there’s anything to talk about.
Jack: I was just about to offer diane a ride home to the gcac, where she is staying.
Jill: I get why you might have some trepidation, okay? But please remember that i didn’t make the list of suspects in your murder.
Diane: [ Sighs ] Why give your family just any eggs
Jill: I’m so glad you decided to stay.
Diane: Mm.
Jill: Thank you for keeping me company. Although, I have to admit, there are very few people in this town that would be willing to be seen with you in public besides me.
Diane: Uh, well, I appreciate your frankness, so I have a question for you.
Jill: Please.
Diane: I get the sense that this invitation is about more than tea and catching up. Am I right?
Jill: Oh, I’ve got to hand it to you. Death has not diminished your intuition.
Diane: [ Chuckles ] Should I be afraid there’s some poison in my cup?
Jill: No, no poison in your cup. But…
Diane: Ah, how did I know there was a “but” coming?
Jill: Well, I told you i don’t hold any grudges against you. That’s probably not true for everyone, and although I don’t get back to genoa city that often, I am fiercely protective of my family and my friends.
Diane: If you’re implying I’m some sort of threat, they have nothing to fear from me.
Jill: Well, in the spirit of our continuing frankness, most people in this town considered you to be kind of a nuclear bomb waiting to go off. But in spite of that, you seem determined to stay. So, please, I have to ask you — what are you after?
Kyle: You want me to step down as co-ceo of jabot and come over to marchetti?
Summer: What I’m suggesting is that you step down and take over marchetti as sole ceo. You would be the one in charge. You wouldn’t be co-running it with anyone else like you do with jack now.
Kyle: Yeah, but I can’t just abandon my job.
Summer: You wouldn’t be abandoning anything. We’d all be working for the same company. Look, I know that this is a big ask, but this would be my dream come true. Just think — we’d be working together again like we did at jcv. We were a great team. We could duplicate that magic at marchetti.
Kyle: We were pretty magical, weren’t we?
Summer: Just imagine what we could do on a much larger scale. Marchetti is a huge get for jabot.
[ Sighs ]
Kyle: I’m flattered you’d even think of me for this, but i have to give it some thought. It’s a big decision, and I need to talk it over with my dad, of course.
Summer: Take all the time that you need.
Kyle: But don’t get me wrong, I love the idea of us working together again.
Summer: I realize that I’ve sprung this on you out of the blue, and there’s a lot to consider. Or you could pitch it to your dad right now.
Jack: What’s going on?
Sally: So, how does it feel to be back where you belong? Top dog at your family’s cherished company, the pinnacle of your success.
Adam: You know, it feels pretty damn good.
Sally: [ Chuckles ]
Adam: Hey, thank you for coming here with me at this late hour.
Sally: I completely get why you wanted to. You deserve a moment to soak it all in before you take over the reins tomorrow morning.
Adam: I just — I love how well you can read me.
Sally: Well, I think we’ve already established that our minds have melded.
Adam: Oh, then you should already know what I’m thinking — now that we’ve done a little redecorating, I think we need to celebrate.
Sally: That just proves how in sync we are because I am way ahead of you.
Adam: Wait. I already brought you champagne for your promotion as ceo of newman media.
Sally: Okay, well, what’s good for the goose is even better for the gander.
Adam: Fair enough.
Sally: The way I see it, you can never have too much of a good thing.
Adam: Not tonight we can’T. We deserve to revel in this because we have finally got everything that we wanted.
Victoria: So this is what you meant when you said dining in one of the world’s finest restaurants. Kind of expected something grander than takeout from your favorite hole in the wall. Although it does remind me of our first trip to new york together.
Ashland: Okay, well, this is one of the best restaurants in new york. It just so happens that their cuisine comes in a brown paper bag is all.
Victoria: I’m not gonna argue with that. This looks amazing.
Ashland: Well, it is. Listen, I do have some, uh… some ideas for our new venture. I don’t like wasting time. I know you don’t like wasting time either.
Victoria: True. True, but I — I have some very strong opinions of my own about what our next move should be.
Ashland: Oh. Excellent. Let’s hear them.
Victoria: Well, first and foremost, I don’t want the name newman anywhere near our new company. So what’s going on?
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Victor: I know you’re still worried about victoria’s decision to leave, but she will not stay under his spell for long, I promise you.
Nikki: That’s what we thought when she found out he was lying about his illness. She didn’t leave him then. And I’m afraid she never will.
Victor: Well, don’t you worry, okay? I don’t think this whole “I’m in love with him” delirium will last. She’ll realize that he’s a monster. He’ll prove it to her again and again, and then she’ll come back, maybe with regrets, but she’ll come back.
Nikki: I wish I had your confidence.
Victor: Why don’t you have confidence in our plan? When she realizes that I’ve put adam back in the position to run newman enterprises, trust me, it’ll light a fire under her and she will be back.
Nikki: Well, I did approve of the plan, but the more I think about it, the more I’m afraid she’s just going to look at it as some kind of manipulation, and that’s what drove her away in the first place.
Victor: But it will have its desired effect.
Nikki: [ Sighs ] I don’t know. I mean, ashland is still such a big part of her heart, and a feeling like that doesn’t go away overnight. It seems like he’s the only one that she trusts or confides in, and that is going to make it that much easier for him to strengthen their bond.
Ashland: Well, given everything you’ve just been through, I can certainly understand why you don’t want the newman name associated with our new venture. We’ll figure that out. What else you got?
Victoria: [ Sighs ] I want for the company to be focused.
[ Clears throat ] And I would love to slap down adam and his newman media division, so I think that a media entity is definitely the way to go.
Ashland: I have a lot of connections in that area. We can start there. In fact, we might even be able to poach some of our former colleagues from what used to be newman/locke, and that would be an excellent way to stick it to both adam and victor.
Victoria: But I would like to do something, then, more than just a, you know, your standard media enterprise. I’d love to somehow be able to use my art background. You know, find a way to bring the fine arts into the digital age.
Ashland: Oh, I love the sound of that. It’s innovative, it’s fresh.
Victoria: My father, he will probably hate the idea, but I’m telling you right now, it is a load off my shoulders to say with 100% certainty that I do not give a damn what he thinks.
Ashland: I love hearing you say that.
Victoria: I know that I’ve said it before, but I mean it now more than I ever have. I’m finally outside of his shadow, and I am free to make my mark on the world. And believe me, it will be indelible.
Jack: If angelina marchetti retires, that would open all kinds of new doors for us.
Kyle: It would open a slot at the top of marchetti. A slot I’m thinking of taking.
Jack: Wait, really?
Kyle: It could be a real opportunity for me. I would have complete autonomy and a chance to make a mark solely on my own. I — I know you’d be proud to see me do that.
Jack: Of course I would. I just had no idea you would consider leaving your seat as co-ceo.
Kyle: I hope you don’t take this the wrong way. You know how much working together means to me.
Jack: It means the world to me, as well. Look, I could not be prouder that you are in such demand, and angelina deciding to step out of the picture provides a perfect opportunity for you to fly solo, a move I am absolutely convinced you are ready to make, but on the most selfish level, I don’t want to lose you at jabot.
Summer: Well, you wouldn’t really be losing him. He’d just be running a different division under the corporate umbrella.
Kyle: Yeah, well, I haven’t made up my mind. It’s just something I’m considering. Fortunately, I don’t have to make a decision tonight.
Jack: Yeah, I always say big decisions like this, it’s a good idea to sleep on them.
Kyle: Mm, speaking of big decisions, how did the chancellor-winters event go tonight? It must’ve gone pretty late if you’re just getting home now.
Jack: It was a spectacular launch, and they are going to give the competition a real run for their money. I’m telling you, this company is going to be a force to be reckoned with.
Kyle: Mm-hmm.
Summer: Sounds like quite the launch.
Jack: I wasn’t just at the party. I actually had a very pleasant dinner with diane.
Summer: That’s unexpected.
Kyle: I’m — I’m just glad my parents can spend time with each other and it not turn into a fight.
Summer: I bet you’d have rather gone out with my mom.
Jack: Phyllis has always been a great dinner companion.
Summer: That’s not quite a yes.
Jack: Well, phyllis is out of town, so it’s not an option, right?
Summer: What aren’t you saying? Just tell me — what happened between you my mom and diane and between you and my mom?
Diane: I am only after one thing. I am staying in genoa city to be close to my son, period. And I am putting up with all the threats and harassment from my many enemies in town for the privilege.
Jill: Come on, diane. You’re always playing an angle.
Diane: No, that was the old me. The person I am now would do anything to make up for the lost time I have with kyle. It’s not going to be easy, but I’m willing to sacrifice whatever it takes. You know, surely you must understand. Didn’t you have similar issues with your own son — lost years when billy was growing up?
Jill: No, no, no, that was a totally different situation. My son did not grow up thinking I was dead.
Diane: There it is again.
Jill: Look, I understand that you love kyle. You love your son. But it still seems like there’s something else. It seems like there’s something else you want going forward.
Diane: I don’t know what you’re talking about.
Jill: Well, correct me if I’mwrong, but I thought I detected a twinkle in your eye every damn time you looked at jack. (Vo) it’s yoooopllllaaaitiimmeee!!!
Diane: I mean, why would i want to complicate things by dredging up some romantic history with jack?
Jill: Ah, but, see, it didn’t look like history, the way you were hanging on his every word earlier.
Diane: Well, I —
[ Sighs ] Okay, I won’t deny a certain connection with jack. We do go way back, and we share a son, no matter how we feel about one another. But I’m sure you also noticed how jack is treading very carefully around me.
Jill: Yeah, but we’re not talking about jack’s inclinations. We’re talking about yours. Do you know he is probably the most eligible bachelor in the whole northern hemisphere? The man is charming and debonair, handsome, suave, rich, powerful. I mean, look, he checks off all the boxes.
Diane: Wow. All this intense interrogation. I wonder where it’s coming from, jill. Maybe you’re the one with your eye on jack.
Jack: All I’m gonna say is phyllis and diane are never gonna make peace. And that’s just the way it is.
Summer: But I know that something happened between you and my mom.
Jack: Summer, I know you mean well. If you have any further questions, run them by your mom. You know what? It’s late. I’m gonna turn in. I’ll see you in the morning.
Summer: Okay, it’s not just me, is it? You feel it too, right? What the heck is going on with our parents?
Kyle: It’s pretty obvious something happened between them, and it has to do with my mom, but if dad doesn’t want to talk about it, that’s his prerogative. And clearly phyllis doesn’t want to share either.
Summer: Okay, I get that our parents aren’t obligated to tell us every detail of their lives, but clearly something is wrong, and this tension is affecting the entire family. Look, I want to celebrate all of the good things that are happening to us, but then there’s still this dark cloud hovering over our heads.
Kyle: [ Sighs ] Please, just promise me you won’t blow this out of proportion.
Summer: We can’t just ignore our mothers’ dangerous histories. They are capable of broken bones, black mail, burning down pool houses.
Kyle: I’d like to think they’re way past that kind of behavior.
Summer: Sure, they’ve mellowed out for now, but i still can’t help but worry because anything is possible when those two get riled up.
Sally: So is there anything else I missed at the party?
Adam: Oh, there were some speeches filled with all the typical buzzwords and reporters asking the usual questions.
Sally: Yawn. To hell with the chancellor-winters launch. You becoming ceo is the blast-off that really matters.
Adam: You know what? That sounds like the perfect toast, but look, I’m out of champagne.
Sally: Wait. I have a better way to celebrate. We christened the newman media office. So we should christen this one, too. Well, that’s a fun perk.
[ Chuckles ]
Adam: I love you.
Sally: I love you.
Victor: We have a very willful daughter, and we both know where she’s got that from, right?
Nikki: Yes, we do.
Victor: Yes, and along with that goes stubbornness. That makes me afraid that she will have to crash and burn before she comes to her senses and realizes she made a colossal mistake.
Nikki: What if she doesn’t crash and burn? I mean, we can’t underestimate her.
Victor: Trust me, ashland locke will revert back to form. He’ll screw up again. Leopard doesn’t change his spots.
Nikki: Yeah, but we can’t count her out. She could be successful without him. I mean, with her talent and drive, she can do anything she wants. And then, if he betrays her again, she could kick him to the curb and still find great success and happiness without ashland and without her family. You love rich, delicious ice cream.
Kyle: Our mothers are a combustible combination. We should stay vigilant, but what else can we do? With our moms in different states, we should take advantage of the opportunity to relax.
Summer: My mom is going to come home eventually, and she is not going to be a happy camper if she finds jack taking diane out to late-night dinners.
Kyle: Okay, what do you want me to do? You want me to discourage my dad from being nice to my mom?
Summer: Of course not. You can’t do that.
Kyle: Well, hey, I know it’s not ideal that our mothers can’t stand each other, but we don’t get a vote in their lives or futures any more than they get a vote in ours. I think we sit back and let it all play out.
Summer: Okay. I guess you’re right.
Kyle: Meanwhile, I have a big decision to make. So how about we focus on our futures? ‘Cause from where I’m standing, it’s looking pretty phenomenal.
Diane: You have your own romantic history with jack. Someone hearing you sing his praises and question my intentions could easily assume that you have your heart set on a reconciliation yourself.
Jill: Now, see, there is a brilliant deflective technique. But you and I both know that i am not after jack. You, on the other hand, have many, many motives to want him back.
Diane: What motives? Could you please explain yourself?
Jill: Okay. Imagine yourself on jack’s arm. That would go a very long way to convince people in this town that you are worthy of forgiveness. If jack abbott, who has every reason to hate your guts, would pardon you for all of your sins, well, you’d be sitting pretty, wouldn’t you? From my perspective, that would be a masterful move. And you are the master of masterful moves.
Diane: [ Chuckles ] I don’t play those games anymore.
Jill: Hang on, hang on. As one former conniver to another, if jack were to say to you, “let’s give it another try,” would you say no?
Diane: Okay, if someday, somehow, something like that would happen [Sighs] I’d be a fool to turn him down.
Ashland: I think we deserve a toast, huh? I mean, look at us. We survived.
[ Laughs ] We’re still together against all odds, and here we are in this beautiful city, making a whole new plan to take the world by storm. I — everything just seems new somehow, and without your family and my past actions weighing us down, we’re finally — we’re finally free. Okay.
[ Clears throat ]
Victor: Do you really think i would ever allow our daughter to slip away?
Nikki: You have another plan in mind, don’t you? Something besides making adam ceo.
Adam: To newman enterprises.
Sally: To us. And our amazing new future.
Victor: I am simply waiting for ashland and victoria to make their next move. And when that happens, I will have more cards to play against ashland locke. Cards that will destroy that son of a bitch once and for all. Cheers.
Nikki: Cheers.
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Devon: [ Exhales sharply ]
Lily: This party is a hit. I can feel the excitement in the air.
Devon: Oh, so can I. So can I. All that’s left is to deliver the goods and make this launch official.
Lily: Yeah.
Devon: You ready for this?
Lily: I think is the world ready for chancellor-winters?
Devon: I think so.
Lily: Oh, I know so.
[ Chuckles ] Well, let’s do this.
Devon: Let’s do it.
Lily: [ Chuckles ]
[ Indistinct conversations ]
Jill: Oh! Call me a romantic fool, but you know what I love? I love it when two corporations are able to come together and create an even bigger and more powerful one.
Jack: That’s what counts for romance these days, huh?
Jill: Well, just imagine it, jack. If all business sales were done this way, I mean, with respect, mutual admiration, equality, total transparency —
Jack: I couldn’t think of anything more boring.
Jill: I know. We would not like that.
Jack: We liked the fight.
Jill: We liked to knock our foes to the ground.
Jack: We had fun, too, didn’t we?
Jill: Yep, we did. You know, it’s okay for lily and devon because they’re really much nicer people than we are.
Jack: You’ll get no argument from me on that.
Jill: Okay, now, I’m gonna ask you a personal question.
Jack: Well, thank you for warning me.
Jill: Oh, you’re welcome. So, I have heard that a miracle has occurred in my absence and diane jenkins has risen from the grave.
Jack: I guess you heard that from one of my siblings.
Jill: Honey, you can’t keep news like that a secret. Besides, I saw her here. And nikki was obviously horrified that she was here, but here’s my question to you. Why weren’t you? I mean, you were really civil to each other, and I’m sure you and kyle must be going through —
Jack: This is neither the time nor the place for that particular discussion.
Jill: Okay, okay, I agree. But please, before we table the topic, may I say something? I understand that this craziness with diane has allowed to find a granddaughter that you never you had. Oh, my god, and while I know that it can’t make up for the loss of your son, darlin’ — and my heart is with you on that — what a gift to have found this girl.
Jack: Her name is allie. And getting to know her has been an absolute godsend.
Jill: Oh. Oh.
Amanda: Hi.
Jill: Hi.
Amanda: Oh, I’m so sorry. Am I interrupting?
Jill: No, not at all. No, we were just finishing up here. I will leave you to it.
Jack: Yeah. I haven’t had a chance to congratulate you on your part in this massive endeavor.
Amanda: Oh, thank you. Thank you. There were a lot of very complicated legal matters involved in this merger.
Jack: Which makes your already-full plate that much fuller.
Amanda: Oh, yes, but I do love a challenge, so…
Jack: Well, at least devon is involved.
Amanda: Yeah. It does make a difference having the right person in your corner.
Jack: We should all be so lucky.
Amanda: You know, discretion is very important as a lawyer, but right now I’d like to talk to you as a friend of a friend.
Jack: Okay.
Amanda: And this friend of mine, she may or may not have told me that she had a falling out with you recently.
Jack: And this friend of yours, does she happen to have red hair?
Amanda: And a soft spot for you. I hope you’re okay. I want you to know I am not taking sides. I’m not making excuses, but it sounds like she made a mistake. And I know that she is very, very sorry about what happened.
Jack: Yeah, so am I.
Abby: Excuse me, everyone. The main event is about to begin. I’m sure that everyone is very excited to hear what the senior executives of chancellor-winters have to say, so, please, let’s all head to the ballroom.
Nate: [ Clears throat ] It will be a great presentation. Definitely worth your while.
Imani: I’m sure it will be. Good luck — not that you need it, okay?
Victor: Where the hell is he?
Nikki: Don’t worry. Adam will be here. Your text said it was important, so he’s curious as to why. I’m sure he has his eye on the ceo position now that victoria has left.
Victor: Right.
Sally: Don’t worry, I will burn the midnight oil on this one. Trust me, it’s handled. Well, nothing like a cloud-server crash to wreck your night.
Adam: Well, I can stay here and I can help you deal with it.
Sally: That is very sweet of you to offer, but it does not take two people to oversee all the techies, and you shouldn’t keep your father waiting any longer.
Adam: Well, I just don’t know why it’s so important for me to go to this party. His text was so vague.
Sally: Well, there’s only one way to find out.
Adam: Yeah, I guess it would be a good idea to go and find out what lily and devon have planned.
Sally: Mm-hmm, yes. Gather all the intel you can and please have a glass of wine on my behalf.
Adam: Oh, I will. I’ll be back later with a full report.
Sally: Okay.
Abby: Hey, there.
Chance: Hey, baby. Just wanted to let you know we just wrapped up the case.
Abby: Oh, that’s great. How did everything go?
Chance: Oh, yeah, it couldn’t have gone better. I can’t wait to tell you about it. So should I head back to the hotel? Is the party still going on? I can meet you at home. I’m up for anything. You tell me.
Abby: Well, I’d love it if you came back here. The party’s just getting going, and the speeches are about to begin.
Chance: I’m on my way. I can’t wait to see you.
Abby: [ Sighs ] What the hell are you doing here? How many events do you have to crash before you realize that you are not welcome?
Lily: Good evening, everyone. I want to thank you all for coming to the launch of chancellor-winters. We are so thrilled to have you all here tonight. And tonight is the start of many exciting things to come. It’s just the beginning of a journey that is going to change the business landscape forever.
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Abby: In case you’ve forgotten where the exit is, it’s right over there.
Diane: [ Scoffs ] Did phyllis hire you as her own personal bouncer?
Abby: Actually, I’m overseeing a party that you will not be attending. Bye-bye.
Diane: I wasn’t here for the party, but you should get used to seeing me around. I’ll be staying in genoa city for a while. And having to deal with hateful people like you will only make me stronger.
Abby: Really. Hmm. We’ll see.
Jack: It’s not gonna get easier anytime soon.
Diane: [ Sighs ] I know, but it’s okay, I can take it, because all I really care about is kyle. And, jack, when it comes to our son, I could use some brutal honesty. Do you think that I’m headed for heartbreak? Do you think that he’s going to ultimately turn his back on me the way I did to him?
Lily: Tonight is the celebration of two powerful companies becoming one. And it’s also a personal dream-come-true for me because I’m able to not only continue katherine chancellor’s legacy, but also my father’s, neil winters. And I know that at some point in the future, we will look back on this evening and realize that this was the start of something truly special. This merger could not have happened without the hard work and expertise of so many people, but I first want to acknowledge the owner and former ceo of chancellor, jill abbott.
[ Applause ] When I first approached jill about the idea of merging chancellor with hamilton-winters, I was very nervous because I knew I was taking a risk. But I think it just shows what an amazing businesswoman jill really is, because she understood my vision and she got behind it. And I am so honored to have her here tonight.
[ Applause ] I also want to introduce the company’s leadership team, which includes myself and my fellow ceo, devon hamilton, who’s also my brother.
[ Chuckles ]
Devon: Don’t you forget it.
Lily: Oh, I know. You won’t let me.
[ Chuckles ] But seriously, I’m so lucky and grateful that I have a brother who is such an amazingly creative executive and has one of the sharpest business minds I’ve ever come across. And I’m very grateful to work alongside with him.
[ Chuckles ] I also want to introduce our respective coos, billy abbott and nate hastings.
[ Applause ] See, I look at this company as more than a business venture. It’s a family, both figuratively and literally. Which I think just makes us even more formidable. So we are a team and we are united in our vision for the future of chancellor-winters. Thank you.
[ Applause ] Are you tired of clean clothes that just don’t smell clean?
Devon: So I would like to thank my sister lily for bringing this opportunity to me and for being so incredibly persistent in convincing me when I wasn’t completely sure about this merger.
Lily: [ Chuckles ]
Devon: And the reason that she was that way is because she realized immediately what I now see, which is that this company is going to achieve great things. And I like to compare today to the christening of a ship on its maiden voyage, since we know exactly where we’re going, we’re excited to get there. However, we are not ready to hand over the map just yet. But we do hope that you all will sit back and enjoy the ride with us.
Can you be more specific about the direction of the new company?
You may not want to share the route. Can you at least tell us the ultimate destination of this ship you’re steering?
Devon: The destination I can say will be an unexpected but exciting one.
At least tell us about your first few projects.
Devon: Well, we’re not gonna be revealing any details at this time, but I assure all of you that we have very exciting things in the works.
Why did you drop your name and your mother’s from the company?
Devon: Well, actually, the name hasn’t been dropped from the company. We’re gonna be rebranding lp into hamilton streaming as a tribute to my mom. So the hamilton name will definitely live on at chancellor-winters.
Diane: I’m asking you about kyle because you know him better than anyone. Do you think all these haters are finally going to get to him and turn him against me?
Jack: I think this is a longer conversation. I am missing the presentation right now.
Diane: Oh, I’m sorry.
Jack: I’ll tell you what, i will take you up on your offer to meet you at society and I’ll get out of here as quickly as i politely can.
Diane: Thank you. I appreciate your insight.
Abby: Ugh.
Chance: Hey. Was that —
Abby: Diane, yes, in the flesh.
Chance: Wow. I was wondering when I was gonna run into her around town.
Abby: [ Sighs ]
Chance: What is she doing here? She wasn’t invited, was she?
Abby: Oh, no, of course not.
Chance: Then why’d she show up?
Abby: Look, I don’t know. All that matters is that she’s gone now. Yes, and without her, I don’t want to jinx it, but this could be the first event at the grand phoenix where nothing major goes wrong.
Chance: That’s ’cause you’re running the show, honey.
Abby: Oh, look at you, with all the compliments and finishing your case early. You’re doing everything right tonight.
Chance: Turned out to be a good night, huh?
Abby: Let’s get in there.
Devon: So now at this time, i would like to bring to the microphone, my coo, nate hastings.
[ Applause ]
Nate: Thank you, devon.
[ Sighs ] I am so proud to be a part of this company, not just because i get to work with family, but because of the groundbreaking things I believe we will be able to accomplish. And in the vein of groundbreaking, I’d like to go a little off-script. Answer the reporter’s question earlier about some of our future projects. Regarding our podcast division, chancellor-winters will be launching not one, not two, but 50 new podcasts in the coming weeks. And the first one is gonna take the true-crime genre by storm.
Devon: What is he doing?
Lily: I don’t know.
Nate: Each podcast will have a unique take on a specific topic, covered in a way we have not seen before. They will vary in length and frequency depending on the content, but I promise you this, each and every one of them is going to be spectacular.
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Nikki: That presentation was very impressive.
Lily: Thank you.
Victor: Your father would be very proud of you.
Devon: We appreciate that. Thank you.
Lily: Yeah, thank you. We really hope that katherine and our dad would approve.
Nikki: Well, you know, a while ago, when you asked me what I thought katherine would do in your situation, I really wasn’t expecting anything as ambitious. But you really embraced the way katherine lived her life through this merger. Blazing a bold new trail. I’d like to be the first to say bravo to both of you.
Lily: Wow. Thank you, nikki.
Devon: Yeah.
Lily: That really — that really means a lot to me.
Devon: Especially coming from two people who share ownership in one of our biggest competitors, ’cause I know that going toe-to-toe with newman media is not gonna be easy, to say the least.
Victor: Not gonna be easy.
Nikki: Alright, well, we’ll let you mingle. It’s your evening. Have a wonderful time.
Lily: Thank you. Good night.
Devon: Take care.
Abby: Oh, I’m happy to have a break from supervising the party.
Chance: Well, the night went off without a hitch. Good job, baby. I’m proud of you.
Abby: Oh, thanks, but phyllis and the whole chancellor-winters team, they did a lot of work leading up to tonight, so…
Chance: Yeah.
Abby: I’m just glad it all went well. Are you still thinking about that arrest you made earlier?
Chance: Oh, yeah, maybe a bit. I’m sorry.
Abby: No, no, that’s okay. Tell me about it.
Chance: Yeah? Well, you know, went down in pretty classic style. Guy had no idea we were coming till it was too late. Blood was pumping, danger was in the air, you know?
Abby: Danger? I don’t know if I like the sound of that.
Chance: Oh, no, no, it was all fine. Trust me. I mean, everything went together perfectly. I just — I wish I could tell rey about it. You know, doing all this for him. Another one of his cases closed.
Abby: Well, I’m sure this gives you some closure, too.
Chance: Yeah. Yeah, it sure does. But it’s more than that, you know? I feel like I’m getting my groove back. No second-guessing myself, no last-minute nerves — nothing like that. I mean, today felt like I was meant to do this. I haven’t felt like that in a long time.
Abby: Well, I’m glad that everything went well, but I do have to admit, I’m a little concerned about the risk part. I mean, how much danger was actually in the air?
Chance: No, it’s not that scary because when I’m on my game, there ain’t no issue, alright? I mean, I’m thinking on my feet. I know exactly what I need to do. Just got to trust I got justice on my side.
Abby: Yeah.
We’re please we finally get some specific information about the company, since mr. Hamilton and ms. Winters didn’t give us much.
Nate: Listen, I already told you guys, I spilled some of our secrets. I am not giving them all away. You’ll just have to stay tuned for the rest. If I were you, I would start to regularly check out our social media. Now, let me cut this short before I say something i shouldn’T. Hey. Hope you liked my speech.
Devon: It was definitely unexpected.
Victor: Well, I’m glad you finally showed up, son. Hope you put out whatever fire was ablaze at newman media.
Adam: Sally and I did.
Victor: Good.
Adam: She’s finishing up the last of it so I could be here. She really stepped up.
Victor: I’m glad you’re out and about. You should be seen like a mogul. Which you have become now.
Adam: Okay, thank you for that.
Victor: I’m gonna make an announcement tomorrow morning saying that you will be the new ceo of newman enterprises.
Adam: [ Exhales sharply ] The lows of bipolar depression
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Adam: [ Exhales sharply ] Dad, uh…I don’t know what to say.
Victor: It’s simple. Say you want the job.
Adam: Yeah. Yes, yes, very much. Just was a little caught off-guard. I…I can’t wait to get started. I’ve got a ton of ideas on how to take the company to new heights. And I know that you have done an excellent job as victoria’s co-ceo, so I look forward to working with you and sharing the title.
Nikki: Oh, that actually won’t be happening. Victoria and I were a team, and I can’t envision having the same working relationship with you, so I’ll be stepping back to my coo position.
Adam: Well, whatever you want, of course.
Victor: Well, that’s actually a good thing, you know. That way, the ceo title will be entirely yours.
Adam: [ Chuckles ] How can I argue with that, right? Well, I appreciate the vote of confidence. I won’t let you down.
Diane: [ Sighs ]
[ Clears throat ] Hi. How did the rest of the launch go?
Jack: It went well. I think chancellor-winters is going to be a force to be reckoned with. But that is not your primary concern right now, is it?
Diane: [ Sighs ] Thank you for meeting with me here. You’re really the only person i can talk to about this. It’s just, um, all my doubts and fears regarding kyle are back in full force, and I —
[ Sighs ] I would just love to get your opinion about the situation.
Jack: Honestly, I don’t think you need to be worried. As I see it, you’re not wasting your time.
Diane: [ Sighs ]
Jack: Kyle has given me every indication that he genuinely… he’s warming to you and wants you back in his life again.
Diane: Oh, I am so happy to hear that and I’m so relieved. I thought that when you said that — that you would meet up with me — I was just worried that you were going to give me bad news. Okay.
[ Sighs ] This makes dealing with the rest of this town a bit more manageable. It gives me hope. And maybe eventually…you’ll even find a way to tolerate me.
Nate: I know I gave up a bit more information than you probably expected.
Devon: It was a little more than a bit.
Nate: But I went with my gut, and I think it paid off.
Devon: Hmm.
Nate: People were hungry for details, any kind of specifics. And giving them a taste just made them hungrier. Look, I apologize for calling an audible, but I am convinced it was the right move. You know I felt all along that we should say more at this launch.
Devon: Yeah, I’ve known how you feel for a while.
Nate: If I’m being honest, i only said a quarter of what i wanted to say.
Devon: Oh, I believe that.
Nate: Look, you can’t deny that the people are excited and still dying to know more about this company.
Lily: Yeah, look, I hate to admit it, but, nate, you were right.
Billy: The investment group from seattle that you just did that photo op with, they are now very interested, and that executive gwen you two had a meeting with a couple days ago, she’s now 100% on board.
Nate: In today’s world, where we’re so saturated with decentralized news sources and social media, people need a way to distinguish the real from the hype. We gave them enough to let the world now chancellor-winters is ready to deliver.
Billy: Well, I’ll raise a glass to that.
Lily: Yeah, me too.
Devon: Well, I guess everything turned out for the best this time. After years on the battlefield
Imani: You did an amazing job, nate. You did the right thing taking my advice.
Nate: You think so, huh?
Imani: You should listen to me more often because I’m usually right.
Nate: [ Chuckles ] Noted. I’ll admit, I was nervous, like we talked about earlier. I always am when I’m giving speeches.
Imani: It didn’t show. You were charismatic, just like you were when you were working on askmdnow.
Nate: Well, that was easier because I didn’t have to look into the eyes of a bunch of people live.
Imani: [ Chuckles ] You are being way too humble — an instinct I really don’t understand because you are an engaging and persuasive speaker. I could tell how impressed everyone was. In fact, I think there were a few women who swooned a little in the crowd.
Nate: Oh, come on now.
Imani: Mm-hmm. Seriously. People weren’t impressed because you’re debonair. They liked what you had to say.
Nate: [ Chuckles ]
Jack: My true feelings about you and your relationship with kyle are irrelevant. I’ve said it before, I am staying neutral. If this is some kind of facade, though, if you have some ulterior motive, I promise you will live to regret it.
Diane: [ Sighs ] I don’t know what I can say to make you believe me. But it’s not a facade. It’s not an act. And you know what’s exhausting? What’s exhausting is trying to hold my head up high around this town while people are lobbing grenades at me. It makes it even more difficult to focus on what’s important to me, and that is kyle.
Jack: I don’t feel sorry for you.
Diane: I’m not asking you to. This is a hard time for me, okay? But I will get through it. And, uh…especially now that you confirmed that there’s still hope.
[ Sighs ] But, jack, there’s something i want to apologize for.
Jack: No, you’ve done that.
Diane: No, no, I want to apologize for something else.
[ Sighs ] I feel like my presence in town might have caused phyllis’ sudden departure, you know, at a time that the two of you were coming together romantically.
Jack: I am not going to discuss my relationship with phyllis in any way, shape, or form with you. Understood?
Diane: Okay. Understood.
Adam: Well, I can’t wait to hit the ground running tomorrow.
Victor: Congratulations, son.
Adam: And just to be clear, does this mean that sally is gonna be running newman media?
Victor: Yeah.
Nikki: Please tell her congratulations on our behalf. We should be leaving. Good night.
Adam: Good night.
Billy: Hey, there. Hope you’re having a good time.
Adam: I am. Thank you.
Billy: Little surprised to see you here.
Adam: [ Clears throat ] Why is that? I like to keep an eye on the competition, and you did invite me.
Billy: Yeah, we did. Yeah, lily and I thought it was only fair since you invited us to newman media’s launch.
Adam: It does have a similar vibe. Same venue, lot of the same people.
Billy: Yeah, except we’re gonna skip the shenanigans with the ice bucket. Anyway, listen, I hope you’re not feeling too threatened with all the attention that chancellor-winters is getting.
Adam: Oh, hardly. I know that our launches may have been similar, but our companies cannot be more different. And you have no idea how the tides have turned.
Billy: Think you might have had a few too many drinks, because you’re not acknowledging the headwinds that newman media’s about to face with chancellor-winters in the game.
Adam: I welcome it. So bring it on. Because from here on out, newman media is not gonna be a stifled division under victoria’s thumb. It’s gonna have the power of newman enterprises in its entirety behind it.
Billy: Am I supposed to understand what the hell that meant?
Adam: Okay, well, I will make it crystal clear. Starting tomorrow, I am gonna be ceo of everything newman. So while you are busy selling off divisions to make room for entertainment, media, and commercial real estate, I might be busy buying up some of them and become bigger, better, and stronger. Nice party, though. Thanks for the invite.
Imani: I hope I’m not intruding. I wanted to introduce myself. I’m imani benedict.
Jill: Oh, you’re amanda’s sister.
Imani: Yes, that’s right. I just wanted to tell you how excited I am to work at chancellor-winters with lily and devon and that nate is doing an incredible job. Matter of fact, this launch party was all his idea.
Jill: Really? Well, yeah, I know nate.
[ Chuckles ] I’m aware of his brilliance. He operated on my grandson years ago.
Imani: You get it.
Jill: I do.
Imani: He excels at everything he tries. Is there anything that man can’t do?
Jill: [ Chuckles ]
Amanda: Well, hello, hello. I am so glad that the two of you got a chance to meet each other. Unfortunately, I need to borrow my sister for a second, if that’s okay.
Jill: Oh, no problem.
Amanda: Yeah, I did bring you some company.
Jill: Company.
Amanda: Come on, sis.
[ Chuckles ]
Jill: Hi, honey. Tell me something. Does nate hastings live with elena dawson?
Chance: Yeah, he does.
Jill: Ooh, wow. Elena better watch out for that one.
Imani: What are you doing? I thought part of tonight was about networking, and I was talking to someone who is very important.
Amanda: I know, and I saw you, but we don’t want to come on too strong. And I saw that giancarlo has been alone most of the night, so maybe you should go over there and keep him company, hmm?
Imani: You are not worried about giancarlo. You’re still stuck on your thing about me and nate.
Amanda: Oh, honey, I am not the one who is stuck. And I’ve already told you — stay away from nate. He doesn’t need you praising him to jill, and I do suspect that if you had known that elena wasn’t gonna be here tonight, you might have turned giancarlo down, huh? So you can put the moves on nate. So let me warn you — keep your distance from nate for the rest of the night.
Imani: Listen, I love you, but I am getting sick and tired of you trying to tell me how to lead my life. You’re the one who needs to back off.
Diane: You got to admit, this wasn’t so bad, was it? Sharing a meal and some non-combative conversation.
Jack: Oh, I think your definition of “non-combative” might be a little skewed.
Diane: [ Chuckles ] You’re right. Let’s just say it was at the low end of the range.
Jack: [ Chuckles ]
Diane: Oh. Looks like my respite’s over. No matter who you are,
Nikki: Twice in one night. This cannot be my future.
Diane: Relax, nikki, we’re finished and I’m leaving.
Jack: I’ll walk you out before any more grenades are lobbed in your direction. Good night.
Diane: Thank you.
Nikki: Now, why would jack be spending time with diane? And how are people like her and ashland so easily forgiven?
Victor: Good question.
Nikki: [ Sighs ]
Adam: I’m back.
Sally: You stole champagne from the party for me? I’m so touched.
Adam: Actually, I bought it, because it is a very special occasion and I did not want to go for the cheap stuff that lily and devon sprung for, so…
Sally: What is going on?
Adam: Guess why my dad was so desperate to talk to me.
Sally: Because he finally succeeded at his goal of literally taking over the world?
Adam: Eh, even better, especially for us.
Sally: Well, I don’t know. I’m stumped. Just tell me.
Adam: You are looking at the new ceo of newman enterprises.
Sally: Oh, my god, you did it! Congratulations!
[ Laughs ]
Adam: And — and I am looking at the very beautiful new ceo of newman media.
Sally: What?
Adam: Yes, not only was I put in charge, my dad promoted you, so congratulations.
Sally: Oh, my god, this is everything we wanted.
Adam: Well, it didn’t go exactly as we expected, but we pulled it off. I mean, we make a pretty incredible team.
Sally: Well, we should commemorate this moment.
Adam: And how do you suggest that we do that?
Imani: Sorry we didn’t get much time to hang out and talk tonight. I’ll admit, I was trying to work the room a bit.
Giancarlo: I completely understand. This was a business function.
Imani: Mm-hmm, I saw you doing your fair share of networking, as well. Though you may have spent a bit too much time with claire from accounting for my liking.
Giancarlo: Oh, you’re jealous.
Imani: No, I don’t get jealous.
Giancarlo: Well, you feel like catching up now? I don’t mind extending my evening. How about a nightcap?
Imani: Mm. Normally, I would, but I’m exhausted. I think I’m just gonna head off to bed.
Giancarlo: Thinking of me?
Imani: If you’re lucky.
[ Door opens ]
[ Door closes ]
Nate: Hey.
Elena: Hey.
Nate: I’m sorry to wake you.
Elena: Don’t apologize. I want to hear all about the party. How did it go?
Nate: [ Sighs ] Well, tonight surpassed my wildest expectations.
Elena: Wow. Mm, I hope you took a lot of pictures. I want to see all the glitz and glam I missed.
Nate: Oh, there are plenty of photos I can show you, but what is most important is I took a risk and it paid off.
Elena: Oh?
Nate: I went a little rogue with my speech, got into some specifics devon didn’t want to discuss.
Elena: How’d that go over?
Nate: Really well. It generated a lot of buzz, even lily had to admit I was right all along.
Elena: And what about devon?
Nate: He seemed good with it. But I feel like I am in the exact right place at the exact right time.
Elena: Aww. Well, I’m glad you had such a perfect evening.
Nate: Not quite. You weren’t there by my side.
Devon: There you are.
Amanda: Thank you.
Devon: Mm-hmm. Well, I’d say tonight was quite the success.
Amanda: Mm.
Devon: Even if nate has potentially proven to be a handful.
Amanda: Oh, he’s still getting his footing. Remember, this is all very new to him.
Devon: Yeah, I’d like to think that’s all it is and everything’s gonna be okay.
Amanda: Okay, stop it. Stop looking for trouble. You had a tremendous night. And guess what.
Devon: Mm.
Amanda: Your night’s not over yet.
Devon: Oh.
Billy: I hope you are basking in tonight’s success.
Lily: Oh, I definitely am.
Billy: And to hell with adam and the company that he snagged by default.
Lily: Please, I haven’t even given him a second thought.
Billy: [ Sighs ] That’s why I adore you. You did good tonight. You scored a huge achievement, and I am humbled to be in your presence.
Lily: Oh, how humbled?
Billy: I’ll show you in about an hour from now.
Lily: Okay, I’m gonna hold you to that.
Billy: I hope so.
Lily: [ Chuckles ] Honestly, though, I couldn’t have done this without you.
Billy: I appreciate you saying that, but I was here to support you. I really didn’t have much to do with tonight’s success. This — all of this — was all you, baby.
Lily: [ Chuckles ]
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Recap written by Christine
Devon and Lily were in the ballroom preparing for their speeches. They were happy about how well the party went and excited for the rest of the night.
Out in the lounge, Jack and Jill talked about Chancellor Winters. She spoke approvingly of the merger and told him to imagine if all business deals were done this way – with respect, equality and admiration. He grinned and said it sounded boring. They reminisced about the way they did business in the old days, knocking their foes down and having fun doing it. Jill said Devon and Lily were much nicer people than she and Jack were. She shifted gears and said she heard Diane rose from the grave. He guessed one of his siblings told Jill. Jill said you couldn’t keep something like that secret – besides, she saw Diane here tonight, and she noticed that Nikki was horrified. Jill didn’t understand why Jack had been so civil with Diane tonight. He said this wasn’t the time or the place. She’d heard the craziness with Diane brought him to the granddaughter he never knew he had. Her heart was with Jack over the loss of his son, but what a gift the granddaughter must be. Jack beamed and said getting to know Allie had been a godsend. Amanda came up to talk to Jack, so Jill drifted off.
Jack congratulated Amanda on tonight. He was sure that it was nice to work with Devon. She said it made the right difference having the right person in your corner. She brought up Phyllis. Amanda wasn’t taking sides, and she hoped Jack was okay, but it sounded like Phyllis made a mistake, and she was very sorry about it. Jack was sorry too.
Abby asked everyone to join her in the ballroom. Imani wished Nate luck, adding that he didn’t need it. As Nikki and Victor exited the lounge, he wondered where Adam was. She was sure he’d be there, since he must be curious about what Victor had to say to him.
Adam fixed his tie, at his office, while Sally was on the phone trying to fix a server issue. He offered to stay and help, but she figured he shouldn’t keep his dad waiting. He didn’t see why it was so important for him to go to this party. Victor’s text had been so vague. He supposed it would be a good idea to find out what Lily and Devon were planning. She kissed him goodbye, and he said he’d be back later with a full report.
Chance called Abby to tell her he was finished with the case. It went really well, and he was going to meet her at the hotel for the rest of the party. After the call ended, Abby spotted Diane and yelled at her for crashing the event. Jack overheard. Diane asked if Phyllis hired Abby as a personal bouncer. Abby said she was running a party that Diane wasn’t welcome at. Diane said she wasn’t here for the party, but she’d be staying in town for a while, so Abby had better get used to it. Diane said that dealing with hateful people like Abby made her stronger. “We’ll see,” Abby said. She walked off. Jack approached and told Diane things wouldn’t get easier any time soon. She said she could take it because she only cared about Kyle. Diane asked if Jack thought Kyle would eventually turn his back on her the way she did to him. She worried that the haters were going to get to Kyle. Jack didn’t want to discuss this now. He said he was missing the presentation. She apologized. He told her he’d meet her for dinner later tonight.
Chance was startled to see Diane leaving the hotel as he entered. He asked Abby about it. Abby didn’t know why Diane came, but she was gone now. Abby didn’t want to jinx it, but this could be the first event at The Grand Phoenix where nothing went wrong. He said it was because Abby was running things.
In her speech, Lily promised that tonight was the beginning of exciting things to come that would change the business landscape forever. Lily said tonight was a personal dream because she was getting to carry on the legacies of Katherine and her father, Neil. She acknowledged the owner and former CEO of Chancellor, Jill Abbott. Everyone clapped. Lily said Jill was an amazing businesswoman who understood her vision and got behind it. Lily introduced her fellow CEO, and brother, Devon. She felt lucky and grateful to have a brother who was such a creative executive and one of the sharpest business minds she knew. She introduced their COOs, Billy and Nate. She said this merger was more than a business venture – it was a family. They were a team and they were united in their vision.
Devon gave his speech. He thanked Lily for convincing him to do this merger. He said she realized immediately what he now saw – that this company was going to achieve great things. He likened this event to the christening of a ship – the team knew where they were going, but they weren’t ready to hand over the map just yet. Nate looked disappointed. The reporters asked for some specifics, but Devon would only give vague assurances that they had exciting things in store. A reporter asked Devon why he dropped his name and his mother’s from the company. Devon said that they were rebranding LP as Hamilton Streaming, so the name wasn’t dropped.
Devon handed the floor to Nate. Imani was in the crowd watching expectantly. She smiled in approval when Nate said he was going to go off script and answer the reporter’s questions about some of their future plans. Nate revealed that Chancellor Winters would be launching fifty new podcasts, each one with a unique take on a specific topic. Lily, Devon and Billy all looked tense as Nate did his own thing.
After the event, Nikki and Victor told Lily and Devon that they were impressive tonight. Nikki recalled that, awhile ago, Lily had asked her for insight on how Katherine would handle things in Lily’s shoes. Nikki thought that Lily really embraced the way Katherine lived her life with this merger – blazing a bold new trail. Devon appreciated the sentiments, especially because Newman Enterprises would be one of their biggest competitors.
Abby was glad the party went well. Chance was sorry – his mind was still on the arrest. Abby asked him to tell her about it. He said it went down in classic style – blood was pumping and danger was in the air. She didn’t like the sound of danger, but he said it was all fine. He wished he could tell Rey about it. He felt like he was getting his groove back. He felt like he was meant to do this, tonight, and he hadn’t felt like that in a long time. She asked again about the danger in the air. He reiterated that there was nothing to worry about.
Nate was surrounded by a gaggle of reporters hoping for more details, but he said he wasn’t going to spill everything tonight. Imani was with her date, Giancarlo, but she was looking at Nate. Nate cut things short and approached Devon. Nate defended his speech. He went with his gut, and he thought it paid off. People were more curious before the speech, and now they were even more interested after getting a taste of what was to come. He apologized for going off script, but he was convinced it was the right move. Nate said he’d only shared a quarter of what he’d wanted to say. Lily and Billy came up. Lily hated to admit it, but she thought Nate was right. She and Billy had heard from some other people who reacted positively to Nate’s decision to share some specifics. Billy said that executive, Gwen, that Devon and Nate met with a few days ago, was now 100% on board.
Lily, Billy and Nate seemed pleased, but Devon was more subdued. Everyone toasted to Nate, with Devon grudgingly stating that he guessed it all worked out for the best, this time. Imani found Nate alone later, and told him he did the right thing taking her advice. He admitted he was nervous, which he always was when giving speeches. She said that it didn’t show. She thought he was being too humble, and she didn’t understand it because she thought he was an engaging speaker who made a few women swoon with his speech. Amanda came up and saw Nate and Imani.
Adam showed up at the hotel and met with Nikki and Victor. Victor hoped Adam put out whatever fire at Newman Media that kept him from coming earlier. Adam said that Sally was finishing up the last of it. He stated that she’d really stepped up. Victor said that tomorrow, he’d make an announcement that Adam was the new CEO of Newman Enterprises. Adam beamed. He said he was a little caught off guard, but he had a lot of ideas. He looked forward to being co-CEO with Nikki. Nikki said she and Victoria were a team, and she couldn’t imagine having the same working relationship with Adam, so she’d be stepping back to her COO position. Adam accepted that. Victor said it was a good thing, because this way the CEO title would be entirely Adam’s. Adam smiled and said he appreciated the vote of confidence.
Adam asked if this meant Sally would be running Newman Media, and Victor said yes. Nikki and Victor left. Billy walked up to Adam and said he was surprised to see him there. Adam noted that he’d been invited. Billy said he and Lily thought it fair to invite Adam, since he invited them to Newman Media’s launch. Adam thought the launch parties had a similar vibe – same venue and a lot of the same people. Billy said that they were going to skip the ice bucket shenanigans. Billy bragged about Chancellor Winters posing a challenge for Newman Media. Adam said that Newman Media would no longer be a stifled division under Victoria’s thumb – it would have the power of Newman Enterprises behind it. He said that tomorrow, he’d become CEO of Newman Enterprises. Adam said while Chancellor Winters would be busy selling off divisions, he might be buying them to become bigger, better and stronger.
Imani introduced herself to Jill and sang Nate’s praises. Jill said she knew Nate – he operated on her grandson years ago. Imani said Nat excelled at everything he tried. Amanda strolled over with Chance. She said she needed to borrow her sister, but she brought Jill company. Amanda and Imani left. Jill asked Chance if Nate lived with Elena. Chance said yes. “Elena better watch out for that one,” Jill said of Imani.
Imani wanted to know why Amanda stopped her from networking with Jill. Amanda said that she noticed Giancarlo was alone. Amanda also felt that Nate didn’t need Imani praising him to Jill. She suspected that if Imani had known Nate would be here alone, she would’ve turned Giancarlo down. Amanda ordered Imani to keep her distance from Nate for the rest of the night. Imani loved Amanda, but she was tired of the orders. She told Amanda to back off.
Imani apologized to Giancarlo for not spending a lot of time with him tonight. She said she’d tried to work the room a bit. He understood, since this was a business function. She said she saw him networking too, but she thought he spent a fair bit of time with Claire from accounting for her liking. He asekd if she was jealous, and she said she didn’t get jealous. He inited her to get a nightcap, but she said she was tired, so she was going to bed. He asked if she’d be thinking of him. “If you’re lucky,” she said. He smiled and left.
When Nate got home, Elena was sleeping on the couch. She woke up and asked about the party. He said it surpassed his wildest expectations. He said he went a little rogue with his speech, and it paid off, and even Lily had to admit he was right. Elena asked how Devon was. Nate thought his couin seemed good with things. Nate felt like he was in the exact right place at the exact right time. Things would’ve been perfect if Elena had been there.
Devon and Amanda went home. He was happy about their evening, except he thought Nate was potentially proving to be a handful. Amanda was sure that this was just Nate finding his footing in the business world. Devon hoped that was all it was. Amanda told him to stop looking for trouble. She was sure everything would be fine. She told him the night wasn’t over yet, and they kissed.
Lily and Billy were still at the hotel. He told her to hell with Adam, and the company he snagged by default. She said she hadn’t given Adam a second thought. He thought she did good tonight. He was going to show her how he felt about an hour from now. She said she couldn’t have done this without him. He told her that this success was all hers. They hugged, and he looked troubled.
At Society, Diane fixed her hair when she saw Jack heading inside. Jack assured Diane that Kyle indicated that he was warming to her and wanted her in his life. Diane wept tears of joy. She said that made dealing with the rest of the town more manageable. She suggested that eventually, Jack would find a way to tolerate her too. He told her again that he was staying neutral, but he said if this was a facade, she’d regret it. She wasn’t sure what to do to get him to believe her. She was exhausted trying to hold her head up high while the townspeople were lobbing grenades at her. He didn’t feel sorry for her. She wasn’t asking for pity. She said she’d get through this, especially after he confirmed that there was still hope. Diane was sorry because it seemed that her presence in this town caused Phyllis to leave at a time when she and Jack were getting closer. Jack refused to discuss Phyllis with Diane.
Diane told Jack that tonight wasn’t so bad – a meal and a non-combative conversation. He thought her definition of non-combative might be skewed. She laughed. Diane was annoyed when she saw Nikki and Victor walk in. Nikki was also dismayed. Diane and Jack were done, so they left. Nikki didn’t understand why Jack was spending time with Diane or why people like Diane and Ashland were so easily forgiven.
Sally was delighted when Adam returned with champagne. She thought he stole it from the party for her. He said he bought it for a special occasion and he wanted something better than the cheap stuff Devon and Lily sprung for. He told her she was looking at the CEO of Newman Enterprises, and he was looking at the beautiful CEO of Newman Media. She was thrilled. He said this didn’t go exactly as expected, but they pulled it off. She suggested they commemorate this moment, and they shared a kiss.
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Transcript provided by Suzanne
[ Footsteps approaching ]
Devon: Oh, chancellor-winters.
Lily: [ Chuckles ] Definitely has a ring to it, doesn’t it?
Devon: Well, I actually thought that “winter-chancellor” would have sounded a little better. It’s got a better ring to it. We can still change the name if you want.
Lily: Relax, alright? Amanda, do something with this man, please.
Amanda: I would love to.
Devon: Mmm.
[ Laughter ]
Amanda: But a huge congratulations to both of our fearless ceos and to everyone else who helped us get to this point.
Nate: All the planning and meetings have paid off.
Lily: I know. When we’re working long hours, a few weeks from now, overdosing on caffeine, let’s remember this moment — right? — And how much we love and trust and support each other, ’cause that’ll get us through anything.
Devon: Yes.
Lily: So, to my family.
Nate: Hear, hear.
Lily: Which is what we all are now.
Devon: That’s right.
Lily: Cheers.
Devon: Cheers.
Amanda: Cheers.
[ Footsteps approaching ]
Abby: Wow! Ladies, you look incredible.
Lily: Thank you.
Abby: And, men, you look as handsome as ever. How excited are you about tonight?
Devon: We couldn’t be more excited for tonight.
Nate: Life is good, other than the fact that elena got called into the hospital.
Abby: Oh, no, that’s too bad.
Imani: I would have refused to miss something this important.
Nate: That’s not the way it works when you’re a doctor.
Amanda: Yeah, it’s not the way that it works. But, anyway, I really hope that you get a chance to enjoy your night, too, abby.
Abby: Are you kidding me? I love this stuff. All of the moving pieces, the details — a million things that could go wrong, but it will not, because I am on top of it. I will not let you down. You couldn’t let us down. It was amazing for you to step up and coordinate last-minute like this.
Abby: Well, it was my pleasure. Your newly merged companies happen to be run by my favorite people in the whole entire world, and I promise tonight will be flawless, just like you deserve. I have eyes on everything, so i personally guarantee that this event will be front-page news for all of the right reasons.
Devon: Yes.
Abby: Now, I’m gonna check in with the staff before your guests arrive.
Lily: Thank you, abby.
Devon: Thanks, abby.
Amanda: Thank you.
Devon: So, hey, where’s your coo?
Billy: Oh, she has arrived.
Jill: [ Laughs ]
Devon: Hey!
Billy: Let the party begin.
Devon: So good to see you!
Jill: So thrilled to be here. What a momentous occasion.
Devon: Aww.
Jill: [ Sighs ] I got to tell you guys, i wouldn’t miss this night for anything in the world!
[ Laughter ]
Devon: Mmm. [ Chuckles ]
Jill: So good to see you.
Devon: Good to see you, too.
Jill: [ Chuckles ] Look at you. Now, I realize that everybody here is very excited about tonight, okay? But I just wanted to take a few minutes to tell you what’s been in my heart ever since lily broached the topic of this merger. What a bold and savvy business move.
[ Light laughter ] Oh, my lord. And I’m sure it’s gonna be very financially advantageous to all of us. Okay?
Imani: Hear, hear, mm-hmm.
Jill: And I love a high profit margin, and I love creating a powerful, new company, but [Sighs] It means so much more because it’s family.
Devon: Amen. And for neil’s children to be coming together like this, your bond is so much bigger than business. And if everybody puts their heart and soul into their work like this, that, my friends, is when you become truly unstoppable. I am so proud of you. Proud of all of you. And I can’t wait to see what the future holds for chancellor-winters. To beautiful beginnings.
Nate: Yes. To chancellor-winters.
Imani: To a promising future.
Amanda: To new challenges.
Billy: And enjoying the journey.
Lily: Yes. Cheers.
Amanda: Cheers.
Imani: Cheers.
Lily: Well, if I may say something [Chuckles] Before everyone in the press arrives, thank you, jill, for that. That’s beautiful. Um, today is really the culmination of something very special for me. And it started when devon created the business with our dad, and then jill entrusted chancellor to billy and me. And, nate, our debonair cousin,
[Laughs] You made this huge career change to join us, and I’m so happy you had the support of elena. And, amanda and imani, my gosh, you guys found each other as sisters, and now you’re colleagues, and you’re joining us on this amazing journey. And we really wouldn’t be here without each and every one of you. I know that our love and support and trust and generosity with each other will definitely take us to new heights. And you know, we’re part of each other’s history and intrinsic to each other’s futures. So I hope that we will lift each other up through challenges and celebrate each other’s successes, and handle business in a way that makes our parents and our children proud. Right?
Jill: Mm-hmm.
Devon: Absolutely.
Lily: So, uh, let’s give the next generation something to live up to.
Devon: Yes. Hey, let’s get this party started, everybody.
Lily: Chancellor-winters! Cheers.
Devon: Cheers. More protection,
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Abby: [ Sighs ]
[ Indistinct conversations ]
Chance: Well, hey, there, beautiful.
Abby: Oh.
Chance: Mmm.
Abby: Hi, yourself, handsome.
Chance: Well, looks like things are off to a smooth start, yeah?
Abby: So far, so good. The music’s all set, the champagne is chilling.
Chance: You just got it all under control.
Abby: Mm-hmm, which means that we are on track for that date night that you owe me.
Chance: Ooh, that’s funny. I thought you owed me.
Abby: You know, I am a big fan of compromise.
Chance: I’ve always been a big fan of yours.
Abby: Done, because that date night starts right now.
Chance: Mmm.
Imani: [ Sighs ]
Imani: Giancarlo.
[ Chuckles ]
Giancarlo: Wow. You look fantastic. I hope I’m not late.
Imani: Oh, no, you’re right on time. I’ve been looking forward to getting to know you better, and this is the perfect opportunity.
Giancarlo: You know, I wasn’t sure if you’d agree to join me.
Imani: I’m full of surprises. You got to be fearless, giancarlo. You miss all the shots you don’t take.
[ Sighs ]
Giancarlo: Hmm.
[ Footsteps departing ]
Jack: I got to say, I have never seen the grand phoenix look more opulent.
Lily: I know. I mean, we figured if we were gonna go big, might as well be tonight. Right? [ Chuckles ]
Jack: Well, you made this all happen. How do you feel?
Lily: I feel great. When I think about where I was a few years ago, compared to now, I feel like the luckiest girl in the world.
[ Chuckles ]
Devon: Jack.
Jack: Hey. I was just congratulating lily, saying I wished you all nothing but the best.
Devon: Thank you very much. We appreciate that.
Jack: This is a very exciting time.
Devon: It really is. Really is. Do you have a second?
Lily: Uh, what’s going on?
Devon: A photographer would like a minute with us.
Lily: Uh…
Jack: This is what the party is about. Go, go, enjoy.
Lily: Okay. [ Chuckles ] We’ll catch up later.
Jack: I’ll look forward to it.
Lily: [ Chuckles ]
Billy: Hey. Thanks for coming. It means a lot.
Jack: Where else would I be?
Billy: Oh, I don’t know. Maybe with phyllis. But, then again, she left town quite abruptly. Is everything okay?
Jack: From what I hear, she’s spending time with daniel and his family.
Billy: From what you hear? She didn’t tell you she was leaving?
Jack: We are both adults. We don’t need to get lost in the minutiae of each other’s daily lives. I heard from summer.
Billy: Hmm. Well, maybe it would be nice if you got lost in the minutiae every once in a while.
Jack: I’m getting relationship advice from you? Go ahead, I need a good laugh.
Billy: Hey, this quick wit has gotten me through a lot lately.
Jack: Has it gotten you through the latest complication with locke? I’m sure you’re as thrilled as kyle and I are that he’s staying in town.
Billy: Yeah.
Jack: Have you and victoria discussed the possible repercussions?
Billy: We have. I’m sure you remember, I’ve always wanted her to break free from the family and go live the life that she’s always wanted.
Jack: Of course.
Billy: Well, she’s doing that. She’s leaving it all behind — victor, her family, newman enterprises, all of it. And she’s going back to locke.
Jack: Wait. Are you serious? After everything that man put her through?
Billy: She has made up her mind. She says she’s in love, and she’s leaving town with him for good.
Nikki: Now, remember, we’re here to celebrate chancellor-winters. That’s our only focus.
Victor: I’ll be the perfect guest, okay? But I need to get ahold of adam before the evening is out.
Nikki: [ Sighs ] Victor, can’t that wait?
Victor: No, it can’t, sweetheart. He’s about to become the new ceo of newman enterprises.
Jill: Well, well, well.
Nikki: Ooh, there you are. Congratulations.
Lily: Hello!
Devon: Mrs. Newman. Mwah.
Victor: Devon.
Devon: Mr. Newman, how are you?
Lily: Thank you so much for being here.
Jill: I was wondering if i would see the two of you tonight.
Victor: Well, I always inspect the competition, you know, especially if it’s run by two people close to my heart.
Lily: [ Chuckles ]
Devon: Aww.
Victor: Been thinking a lot about your dad. I’m sure I’m not the only one.
Devon: No, definitely not.
Victor: [ Sighs ] Now you’re about to embark upon the enormous venture. You know?
Devon: Yeah.
Victor: And, uh, it fills my heart with pride. And I’m sure that neil and katherine are up there, looking down on you and wondering if you’re either brave or crazy.
[ Laughter ]
Devon: Well…
Victor: Or both?
Devon: Right.
Lily: Yeah, maybe.
Victor: It takes both, you know…
Devon: Yeah.
Victor: …To captain a ship of this enormous size, chancellor-winters, but you’ll do well.
Devon: Thank you.
Lily: Thank you, victor.
Nikki: We’re here to celebrate your growing empire and that you’re doing it as a family.
Devon: Yes.
Victor: And don’t forget, whatever failures or whatever successes you encounter, the bond between the two of you is the most important. Cherish it. Don’t ever let go of it, okay?
Devon: We’ll never let go.
[ Laughter ]
Devon: So, that’s pretty much how we came together and started this new venture.
Lily: [ Chuckles ]
Jill: You know, chance, if you wanted to join the family company, I’m sure that devon and lily could find a beautiful role for you to play.
Chance: Well, I am more than happy with being back at the gcpd, but, hey, maybe dominic can work here when he gets home.
Jill: [ Chuckles ]
Chance: Although he does have newman-abbott ties, so he’s gonna have some options.
Jill: [ Chuckles ] How is my favorite little man? He was taking a nap when i arrived at the house. I want to spend some quality time with him while I’m in town.
Abby: It is important, spending time with the people you love, isn’t it?
Chance: Mmm, sure is.
Jill: Boy, you two are clearly mad for each other. And you, my boy, are glowing. This is very nice to see.
Chance: I’m feeling — I’m feeling good. I have my amazing wife to thank for that.
Abby: Mmm.
[ Cellphone vibrates ]
Chance: Hmm. I better take this.
Abby: Oh.
Chance: Hold on. Yeah?
Abby: [ Chuckles ]
Chance: Hot damn. I have been waiting to hear that. Yeah, yeah, give me a few minutes. I’ll get back to you. They got another break in one of rey’s cases.
Jill: Oh.
Abby: Oh, um, does that mean that you have to leave?
Chance: Uh, I know how important tonight is for everyone.
Abby: You know what? And we know how important your job is to you, so go. See this through.
Jill: She’s absolutely right, darling. We can catch up later. I’ll tell everybody where you went, and I’m sure they’ll understand that protecting our fair city takes precedence over anything else.
Chance: Are you sure?
Abby: Yeah.
Chance: Alright, thank you. I owe you.
Abby: Mmm. I will add it to your tab. Do you think you’ll be back before the party is over?
Chance: I will try, i promise. I love you.
Abby: I love you. Be careful.
Jill: I love you, chance. Mm. Oh, will you look at that. There is a ceo over there that used to be a rival of chancellor. I think I’ll just kinda float over there and say hello and remind him what a powerful company chancellor-winters is gonna be.
Abby: Well, have fun.
Jill: Thank you. I will.
Abby: [ Chuckles ]
[ Indistinct conversations ]
Jack: Hey, you.
Abby: Uncle jack, hi.
Jack: I just chance leave. Everything okay?
Abby: Uh, he’s taken on more than his normal caseload recently.
Jack: Is there some crime wave I should know something about?
Abby: No, no, nothing like that. Rey was working on some cases before he died.
Jack: And chance is closing them. Wow. Noble work.
Abby: Yeah, it’s a tribute to rey. But I hope he closes these cases quickly, because I do miss having him around the house.
Jack: Well, you are two very busy people.
Abby: Tonight, I will not have time to miss anyone, because I am filling in for phyllis.
Jack: What?
Abby: Mm-hmm.
Jack: W-wait, how could that come to be?
Abby: She reached out to me before she left. And I know it’s pretty crazy, considering there was a time that she would do anything — anything — to keep the control of the hotel out of my hands.
Jack: It’s just not like her to leave devon and lily in the lurch like that.
Abby: Excuse me. They are in very good hands. Very well taken care of.
Jack: You are an expert at making important evenings go well.
Abby: Yeah. And besides, who else has a vested interest in upstaging phyllis and making sure that devon and lily have the best event ever.
Jack: I’m sorry I said anything. You are the perfect choice.
Abby: Although I do have to be honest, phyllis and her whole team and then everyone at chancellor-winters, they did a great job planning this party. It practically runs itself.
[ Sighs ]
Jack: It isn’t just that you went back to your old ways. It was the ease and fluidity with which you transformed from new phyllis into old phyllis in the blink of an eye!
Phyllis: Yes, I realize that I did that. I know. I have a pattern. I get it. [ Sighs ] I apologized. I can change. I know that. I can change. So I will be a better person for you. And all — all of my lousy habits and lousy behavior — that’s in the past.
Jack: I don’t want you to change. You can show remorse. You’ve done that before. You can plead for another redo. How many times have we done that in the past? I can’t do this. I made it clear months ago, when there was a hint that we might be traveling down a romantic road, that I would almost rather die than be hurt. I meant that.
Phyllis: I mean, it was just one mistake.
Jack: No, it was so much more than that! We have been working for months, carefully, thoughtfully, lovingly, to rebuild trust — trust in each other, trust in ourselves as a couple. You threw that out to get an edge on diane! You say you want to change. You can’t change. And I can’t do this! I’m done!
Phyllis: What, after all of this, this is the end? Really?
Jack: This is the end. Goodbye.
[ Indistinct conversations ]
Nate: Alright, guys.
Reporter: Mr. Hastings, could I speak to you for a moment?
Nate: Yeah.
Reporter: Okay, I’d love to get some clarification on something.
Nate: Okay.
Reporter: So, this leap that you made from medicine into business, talk to me about that.
Nate: Well, there was an accident that made it impossible for me to continue to perform surgery, so I pivoted into the administrative side of medicine.
Reporter: Hmm.
[ Elevator motor whirring ]
Phyllis: Oh, devon, I have your hardware here. It’s beautiful. I love the design of this. I was gonna bring it up to your room.
Elena: Devon! No! What are you doing?!
Phyllis: [ Gasps ]
Nate: [ Sighs ]
Reporter: Before the accident, had you ever contemplated going into business?
Nate: Never in a million years.
[ Chuckles ] That accident changed everything.
Reporter: Hmm. There are times, I wonder…
Nate: My career trajectory is an illustration of the old adage, “when one door closes, a better one opens.” Uh, I thought I was destined to be a surgeon, but when lily offered me a chance to join her at chancellor-winters, I thought it was time to take my life in a completely new direction.
Reporter: No regrets?
Nate: Lily and devon had enough faith in me to think I’d bring a fresh and interesting perspective to the table. I’m nothing but grateful. I can’t describe what it’s like to be able to work with family, operating on an even playing field where everyone’s opinion is equal and matters.
Reporter: Mm.
Amanda: [ Chuckles ] Well, you two look like you’re having a good time.
Imani: But not too good. I know how this company frowns on excitement.
Giancarlo: Oh, really?
Imani: Mm-hmm.
Amanda: She’s kidding, she’s kidding. Tonight is an important night, but you can have some fun, get to know each other.
Imani: That’s what we’re doing.
Amanda: Great.
Imani: Yeah, we’ve been playing some games to break the ice. Right now, it’s “truth or dare.”
Giancarlo: [ Chuckles ]
Imani: I’m just kidding. No, giancarlo and I are having a perfectly pleasant pg time.
Giancarlo: It’s a tremendous evening for the company.
Amanda: Well, it is wonderful that you decided to come together, and I am very, very happy that you are here.
Victor: Where the hell is adam?
Nikki: He probably thinks it’s just another gala, so he’s dragging his feet. Or he’s dreaming up some new project to impress you with.
Cellphone voice: At the launch party. Important for you to be here.
Victor: “Something came up. Will be here soon.”
Nikki: Ohh. Well, I think he’d move a little faster if he knew he was on the brink of getting everything he’s ever wanted.
Victor: Yeah.
Jack: Nikki, you are looking especially lovely.
Nikki: Oh, well, thank you, jack.
Victor: Stop flirting with my wife.
Nikki: Oh.
Jack: She is looking especially lovely. You know, I was just reflecting how nice it is that while we are here to celebrate genoa city’s newest corporation, some of us know about the giants on whose shoulders this was all built.
Victor: Yeah.
Nikki: Katherine.
Jack: And neil.
Victor: They would be very happy.
Jack: Yes, they would. This is quite a party.
Nikki: Mm.
Victor: And judging by all the press that’s around here, i have a feeling this launch will be the headline in all the business sites.
Jack: To be honest, I’m a little surprised to see you here.
Victor: Why? You don’t think that we can handle the competition? Think again.
Jack: Oh, no, not at all. I just thought the two of you might be engaged in matters more personal. Billy shared with me that victoria left town with locke. I wanted him out of here, but not that way.
Victor: Mm-hmm.
Nikki: We’re still stunned by her decision.
Victor: Let us just hope and pray that our daughter, sooner rather than later, will realize that she made an epic mistake. Talking about mistakes, I hope you and kyle don’t entertain the thought of keeping diane jenkins around.
Jack: I have nothing to do with this. Kyle decided he wanted his mother to stay in town a bit longer.
Nikki: Oh! Offering a woman like that a second chance? That’s like giving a cobra a second chance to strike.
Victor: Hmm.
Nikki: Let me tell you something. The longer she feels there is a prayer for forgiveness, the more emboldened she will feel.
Jack: Diane is kyle’s mother, nikki.
Nikki: Well, kyle may be blinded by love or a misguided sense of obligation, but the rest of us are not. We know exactly what she’s capable of. But she can’t keep that up for long. The minute she drops that innocent façade, look out. Excuse me. This is a private party. You’d better turn around and go back out that door. Now. From the very first touch.
“The young and the restless”
will continue.
Diane: I am completely mortified. I had no idea there was a private party here tonight.
Nikki: Spare me. The publicity, the posters, the sign at the front door of the hotel? It is impossible to not know.
Jack: I’ll take it from here.
Nikki: I’m gonna make sure that you don’t ruin it. Jack, I’ve got this.
Jack: No, we don’t want to make a scene.
Nikki: Fine. Maybe you can get through to her.
Diane: Thank you for rescuing me.
Jack: I did it for devon and lilly, and you better get out of here in the next 30 seconds, or she’s gonna come back and drag you out of here.
Diane: Jack, I’m telling you, okay, I knew there was a launch tonight, but I didn’t pay attention to any of the details.
Jack: So, what are you doing here?
Diane: Well, I figured, with phyllis out of town, it would be the perfect time to use the spa.
Jack: You are a guest at the athletic club, where they have state-of-the-art facilities.
Diane: Um, but they’re missing one thing — astrid from oslo. She is a miracle worker, and the sauna with the sizzle of the steam and the heat, it is just so much better than that newfangled infrared business.
Jack: You’re dressed awfully nicely for a visit to the spa.
Diane: Well, thank you. I was going to have dinner after, at society. You could join me. I would love to talk to you about how things are going with kyle.
Jack: I don’t think so.
Diane: Alright, maybe some other night.
Billy: Diane.
Diane: Uh.
Billy: Did not expect to see you here.
Diane: I am an accidental crasher, and I am not here to cause any problem, so you don’t have to threaten to kick me out in front of everybody.
Billy: Oh, that’s not what i was gonna say. Not at all, actually.
Abby: Um, take care. Hey.
Lily: Hello.
Abby: Is everything running smoothly?
Lily: Yes, everything is perfect because of you.
Abby: Oh, nice. Well, doing this for you and devon, it just feels right.
Lily: It really does. It’s nice to have a friend involved. And who better than jill’s granddaughter-in-law to oversee a party celebrating chancellor’s merger?
Abby: Yeah, I just wish that chance hadn’t been called away on a case.
Lily: Do you ever wish that he’d joined the family business instead of the police force?
Abby: No. No way. Chance loves to fight for justice and help people. And he never had any interest in chancellor. He was born to do exactly what he’s doing.
[ Chuckles ]
Chance: How soon can we get a judge to sign off on the search warrant?
Cop: Depends if he’s willing to work late tonight.
Chance: [ Sighs ] If we can get that evidence, which we have every right to believe is in that house, we can go ahead and arrest that son of a bitch, get him off the streets.
Cop: It’s a damn shame rosales isn’t here. But good on you for closing this case. Be proud of you.
Chance: Yeah. First, he’d give me all kinds of hell, right? Tell me how he could have done it better. Then, and only then, would he pull us aside and tell us, “damn good job.”
Cop: Us?
Chance: Yeah. I ask captain to put you on this with me. Rey — he trusted you. So do I.
[ Cellphone buzzes ] Ah, here we go. Tell me we got the warrant. Well, alright. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Hell, yeah. We’re ready to move. Alright. Let’s roll. My name is trisha.
Diane: If you’re not here to throw me out of your party, I cannot imagine what you want to say.
Billy: I still believe that you deserve a second chance, which is why I wish I could ask you to stay.
Diane: But it’d be too much, too soon?
Billy: Big night for us. We got a lot riding on it.
Diane: [ Sighs ]
Billy: Even if you grew a halo and sprouted wings…
Diane: My very presence could cause drama. I understand, billy. I’m leaving anyway.
Nikki: Oh, my god, haven’t they made it clear enough to you that you’re not wanted here? Do we need to call security and have you escorted?
Billy: That will not be necessary, nikki.
Diane: I have no intention of staying, especially when I have an appointment at the spa. Good night.
Nikki: [ Sighs ] No good can come from that situation. I mean, I feel bad for kyle. But one way or another, that woman’s got to go.
Victor: Diane jenkins… you’re making a fool of yourself. Do you honestly think anyone around here has forgotten what you did?
Diane: Well, that’s only fair because I haven’t forgotten what was done to me, either.
Victor: Oh, yeah?
Diane: But forgiveness doesn’t require forgetting.
Victor: Hmm.
Diane: Only compassion.
Victor: Hmm.
Diane: Have a nice night, victor.
Victor: Was I really ever married to her?
Diane: Do I need to remind you, we were married once? Happily. And I’ll never forget the connection I had with your family, and in times like these, families pull together.
Victor: This family has done extremely well without you. Okay?
Diane: [ Scoffs ]
Victor: How long do you plan to stay here?
Diane: Just a little while. As I said, I heard about what happened, and I wanted to express my condolences in person.
Victor: Really?
Diane: Hmm. You know, I’m not really a bad person, victor. And I don’t believe in carrying grudges.
Victor: You’re the last person that I expected or wanted to see. However, I do agree with you, holding grudges is not healthy.
Diane: Well, then… there might be hope for us yet. Oh, boy.
[ Footsteps approaching ]
[ Glass touches table ]
Jack: I can only do what i can do. Nikki, diane’s gone.
Nikki: [ Sighs ]
Jack: Let’s change the subject. Let’s get back to the reason that we’re here. Speaking of which, I have to go talk to jill. Take care, okay?
Nikki: Yes.
Jack: I’ll be back.
Nikki: Yes, yes, of course.
Billy: Well, that could have went worse.
Nikki: Um… I understand you’re aware of victoria’s plans to leave with ashland.
Billy: Yeah. I’m aware. And it’s killing me thinking that she’s going to tie herself to that man.
[ Sighs ]
Nikki: Then convince her to stay.
Billy: Believe me, nikki, I tried. I tried everything I could, and I failed.
Lily: Hello.
Billy: Hey.
Lily: Hi, nikki.
Nikki: Hi.
Lily: Are you having a good time?
Nikki: Oh, yes, I am. I’m so thrilled for you.
Lily: Thank you. Uh, would you mind if I stole my coo for a moment?
Billy: [ Chuckles ]
Nikki: No, not at all.
Lily: Okay.
Billy: Have a good night.
Woman: Yeah.
Devon: Alright. Hey, hey.
Nate: Hey.
Devon: How you doing?
Nate: Just, uh, thinking about that speech.
Devon: Yeah? Well, don’t worry too much about it. You’ll be fine.
Nate: Alright.
Devon: Alright?
Nate: [ Sighing ] Hmm. Abby?
Abby: Well, look at you. After all of these years of knowing you as
dr. Nate hastings, this whole coo thing is gonna take some getting used to.
Nate: [ Chuckles ] Here’s a visual reminder. Dr. Nate wore a white coat. Executive nate, business attire.
Abby: Okay, so, the clothes make the man, huh?
Nate: [ Chuckles ] You, of all people, understand the importance of fashion.
Abby: [ Chuckles ] But, seriously, I thought being a doctor was your calling.
Nate: Hmm.
Abby: I was talking about this with lily earlier that law enforcement is at the core of who chance is. And I thought medicine was the same for you.
Nate: Uh, it used to be, when I was a surgeon, but
[Inhales deeply] When I lost that, it changed everything.
Abby: I’m sorry, I didn’t realize.
Nate: No, no, no, no, it’s okay, it’s okay. It’s the last thing I want to be dwelling on tonight. It’s just, uh, being here at another big winters family event brought back some memories.
Abby: Oh, that’s right. This is where it all happened.
Nate: But if I’m in a bit of a mood, it’s because I got to give a speech. And, uh, you know, giving speeches is one of the biggest fears out there.
Abby: [ Chuckles ]
Nate: [ Chuckles ] I’m just a little nervous my speech won’t measure up to lily and devon’S.
Abby: I cannot imagine you being less than amazing at anything.
Nate: Well, thank you for that vote of confidence.
Abby: [ Chuckles ]
Nate: If, uh — if elena was here, I would have gotten her full pep talk, but since she’s not, I appreciate you listening.
Abby: Well, I am a mediocre substitute, at best.
Nate: Don’t be so modest. You know what? You might be the perfect person to ask about something that’s been on my mind. I know you used to work for newman.
Abby: Oh, man. Yeah. Don’t remind me. I definitely have found my bliss in the hospitality biz.
Nate: But you have business experience. And our current plans for tonight’s speeches are to give a vague outline of what chancellor-winters has planned. But… won’t that leave the public confused? I mean, wondering what we’re hiding? Uh, shouldn’t we get into more specifics, is what I’m saying? What do you think?
Abby: Well, I mean, I think it’s something that you should talk about with devon and lily.
Nate: I’ve already discussed it with them, and devon is adamant that we stick to the broad overview.
Abby: Okay, well, there’s your answer.
Nate: But this merger is just thrusting us into the spotlight, and I don’t think it’s time to play it safe.
Abby: Look, nate, I get why it bugs you. But I really do think you should follow devon’s lead on this. He’s been doing it for a long time. He knows what works.
Nate: I suppose. Better skin from your body wash?
Billy: You know, if, uh, this is what happens when the ceo asks the coo for a business meeting, we’re gonna have to warn our partners.
Lily: Well, making time for you is very important business.
Billy: You know how proud I am of you.
Lily: Aww. It was a group effort.
Billy: Well, not necessarily. This is your vision. All of this, you made happen. And I am 100% convinced there is nothing that you can’t accomplish.
Lily: [ Chuckles ]
Devon: [ Clears throat ]
Billy: Yeah.
Devon: Sorry to break this up, guys.
Lily: [ Chuckles ]
Devon: The publicist wants to go over our speeches.
Lily: Uh…
Billy: Go, go. Go be great.
Lily: Okay, um, nate’s gonna say something. Do you want to say a few words?
Billy: No, no, you are the one from chancellor that people want to hear from, so this is all you. Go shine.
Lily: [ Chuckles ]
Giancarlo: Hey.
Billy: Oh, hey. Giancarlo, how are you? Listen, I am glad I ran into you. I want to thank you. The marketing team absolutely killed it tonight. This is really — really, really good stuff. I appreciate it.
Giancarlo: Your podcast division has been kicking butt.
Billy: [ Chuckles ]
Giancarlo: The numbers for “the grinning soul” look especially good.
Billy: Yeah? Well, hey, who knows who that guy is, but I’m glad to hear that. Have a good night.
Lily: Okay, quick, how do I look?
Devon: You look like a woman who’s ready to take over the world.
Lily: [ Laughs ] Okay, I’m gonna check in the mirror anyway.
Devon: I’ll catch up to you in a bit.
Lily: Okay.
Devon: [ Sighs ]
[ Indistinct conversations ]
Imani: Nate. Aw, that frown can only mean one thing. You need more imani.
Nate: [ Chuckles ]
Imani: [ Chuckles ]
Nate: Is that so?
Imani: Oh, I am in my element. I love everything about tonight.
Nate: Me too. Oh, so, what’s the deal with you and your date?
Imani: Uh…
Nate: Office romance?
Imani: I haven’t decided if he’s worthy of me yet.
Nate: [ Chuckles ]
Imani: So, are you ready for your big speech?
Nate: Ready as I’ll ever be.
Imani: I’m not sure that’s true.
Nate: Meaning?
Imani: Well, I’ve been thinking about everything we talked about earlier, when you said you thought we were missing out on an opportunity.
Nate: My gut’s still telling me that.
Imani: Then you should listen to it. If you can’t trust your instincts, then what can you trust? You should go ahead and paint that picture you want to paint.
Nate: Really? Even though our fearless leaders disagree?
Imani: [ Sighs ] Tonight was never supposed to be a big tease. People want to hear everything that chancellor-winters has to offer, so you should dazzle the crowd.
Nate: You honestly think that’s a good idea?
Imani: One shot — that is all you get. Show them who we are. Hit ’em with everything you’ve got.
Nate: You know what? You’re right? To hell with holding back. I’m going with my gut.
Imani: That is the most exciting thing I’ve heard all night. I can’t wait to see you make your mark.
[ Chuckles ]
[ Chuckles ]
Nate: [ Inhales deeply ] [ Sighs ]
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Chance is happy because he closed another one of Rey’s cases. Chance tells Abby he feels like his old self again in regard to his job. Abby worries about the danger that Chance faces in his job.
Devon is annoyed that Nate revealed Chancellor Winters plans to launch fifty podcasts the newest of which will be a true crime podcast. Billy and Lily agree that Nate was right since he revealed some of the company’s plans it created more buzz for Chancellor Winters.
Jack tells Diane that Kyle seems open to letting her be a part of his life. Diane cries a little and tells Jack that she now has hope and that will help her handle the hatred from the people of Genoa City.
Amanda tells Jack she thinks Phyllis is truly sorry for the mistake she made with him.
Adam is very happy when Victor tells him that he is the new CEO of Newman Enterprises and that Sally is the new CEO of Newman Media. Adam buys champagne and goes to the Newman Media office to tell her the good news. Sally is thrilled that she and Adam have everything they wanted because they make a good team.
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It was the day of the Chancellor Winters launch party. Lily toasted to her team, adding that they were all family now. Lily, Devon, Nate, Imani and Amanda were there. Abby walked up. She was planning the event. Nate said Elena got called into the hospital. Imani said she would’ve refused to miss an event this important, and Nate and Amanda told her that it didn’t work that way when you were a doctor. Abby promised them a great night. Billy arrived with Jill on his arm. She hugged Devon. Jill thought the merger was a bold and savvy business move, and it meant so much more because it was family. She marveled about Neil’s children coming together like this. She was so proud of all of them, and she couldn’t wait to see what the future held for Chancellor Winters. Lily said today was the culmination of something special that started when Devon created a business with their dad, when Jill entrusted her and Billy with Chancellor, and when Nate joined them. She was glad he had Elena’s support. She added that Imani and Amanda found each other as sisters and joined the team. Lily knew their mutual love and support would take them to new heights. She said they were part of each other’s history and intrinsic to each other’s futures. She hoped they’d handle business in a way that made their parents and children proud. Everyone toasted.
Chance kissed Abby when he arrived. Since the party was going smoothly, she figured they could have that date night he owed her starting right now.
Nate was nearby when Imani’s date, Giancarlo arrived. Giancarlo admitted he wasn’t sure Imani would agree to join him tonight. She told him he had to be fearless, but as she talked to him, she was keeping an eye on Nate.
Jack chatted with Lily and Billy. Lily remarked at how far she’d come. Devon came and pulled Lily aside to deal with a work issue. Billy was happy Jack came. He raised an eyebrow when he learned that Jack found out about Phyllis’s vacation through Summer instead of through Phyllis. Jack brushed it off, saying he and Phyllis were both adults who didn’t need to get lost in the minutiae of each other’s lives. Billy thought it would be nice for Jack and Phyllis to get lost in the minutiae of each other’s lives. Jack scoffed about getting relationship advice from Billy. Jack changed the subject and asked how Billy and Victoria were dealing with Locke’s decision to stay in town. Billy said he always wanted Victoria to break free from the family, and now she was doing it and going back to Locke. Jack was shocked.
Victor and Nikki arrived, and she quietly reminded him that they were just here to celebrate Chancellor Winters. He promised to be the perfect guest. However, he did need to get a hold of Adam before the evening was out, since he was about to become the CEO of Newman Enterprises. At that point, Lily, Devon and Jill walked up. Victor said Devon and Lily were close to his heart. He’d been thinking a lot about their dad. Victor was proud of Lily and Devon, and he was sure Neil and Katherine were looking down on them. He was sure they’d do well. He told them that their bond was more important than any failures or successes.
While Devon and Lily gave an interview, Jill was across the room with Chance and Abby. Jill tried to get Chance to join the family business. Chance was happy with his job, but he said Dominic might want to join when he was old enough. Chance added that Dom was a Newman and Abbott too, so he’d have options Jill wanted to spend time with Dom. Jill commented approvingly about how lovey-dovey Abby and Chance were. She thought her grandson was glowing. Chance gave credit to Abby. He got a call about a break in one of Rey’s cases, and both ladies were in support of him going to handle it. He promised to try and come back before the party was over. Jill saw an old business rival and went over to say hello.
Jack joined Abby and asked about Chance leaving. Abby said he was taking on an extra work load because he was finishing Rey’s cases. Abby said she was taking over for Phyllis tonight. Abby was surprised that Phyllis asked her to do anything for the hotel. Jack said it wasn’t like Phyllis to leave Devon and Lily in the lurch. Abby said they were in good hands with her, and she had a vested interest in upstaging Phyllis and making sure Lily and Devon had the best night ever. Abby said Phyllis, her team and the team at Chancellor Winters did a great job setting up the party, and it was practically running itself. Jack flashed back to his recent blow up with Phyllis, when he told her they were through because she’d fallen back into her old pattern.
Devon overheard Nate giving an interview. The reporter asked Nate why he pivoted into business from medicine. Without going into detail, Nate said he had an accident that ended his surgical career. Devon flashed back to punching Nate, which lead to the cut on his hand, preventing him from doing surgery anymore. Nate told the reporter that the accident changed everything. The reporter asked if he had regrets. He was nothing but grateful for the opportunity his cousins gave him. He said he was working with family, where everyone’s opinion was equal.
Amanda approached Imani and Giancarlo and commented that they looked like they were having a good time. Imani said they weren’t having too good of a time, as she knew how the company frowned on excitement. Amanda assured Giancarlo that Imani was kidding. Amanda told Giancarlo how happy she was that he was here, and then she exchanged a look with her sister.
Adam sent Victor a text saying that something came up, but he’d come soon. Jack walked over and complimented Nikki’s look. Victor told Jack to stop flirting with his wife. Jack said that they knew the giants whose shoulders this new company was built on – Katherine and Neil. Jack was surprised Victor and Nikki were here and not dealing with personal matters. Jack said Billy told him Victoria left town with Ashland. Jack wanted Ashland to leave, but not like this. Victor hoped and prayed Victoria soon realized she made an epic mistake. Victor also hoped Jack and Kyle didn’t entertain the thought of keeping Diane around. Jack said he had nothing to do with it, but Kyle decided he wanted his mother to stay around a little longer. Nikki groaned that offering Diane a second chance was like giving a cobra a second chance to strike. Jack said Diane was Kyle’s mother. Nikki was sure that Diane wouldn’t be able to keep up the innocent facade for long and then look out. At that moment, Diane came in, and Nikki went over and told her to leave, because this was a private event. Diane sipped champagne and claimed she had no idea, but Nikki was sure that Diane had seen the signs outside about the launch party. Jack came over and said he’d deal with this, and Nikki reluctantly left.
Diane thanked Jack for the rescue, but he said he did it for Lily and Devon. Diane said she thought she could use the spa tonight since Phyllis was out of town. Jack noted that there was a spa at the Athletic Club. Diane liked the masseuse at The Grand Phoenix. A skeptical Jack commented that Diane was dressed awfully nicely for a spa visit. She said she was going to dinner afterward, and she invited him along so they could talk about Kyle, but he declined. Billy came up. Diane said she accidentally crashed, so he didn’t have to threaten to kick her out. That wasn’t what he was going to say.
Abby told Lily that she wished Chance wasn’t called away on a case. Lily asked if Abby wished Chance joined the family business instead of being a cop. Abby supported Chance’s job. She thought he was born for the role.
Billy thought Diane deserved a second chance, so he wished he could ask her to stay. Diane understood that he couldn’t, because her presence could cause drama. Nikki came barreling back over to tell Diane to get out. She threatened to call security. Jill watched it all unfold from a distance. Billy told Nikki that wasn’t necessary. Diane headed to the spa. Nikki said that she felt bad for Kyle, but one way or another, Diane had to go. Jack went to talk to Jill. Billy told Nikki that that could’ve went worse. She broached the subject of Victoria leaving with Ashland. She wanted him to convince Victoria to stay. He said he tried. Lily came up and excused herself and Billy.
Diane ran into Victor on the way to the spa. He told her she was making a fool of herself, and he asked if she thought people forgot what she’d done. She said that she didn’t forget what had been done to her either, but forgiveness didn’t require forgetting, only compassion. She left. Victor couldn’t believe he used to be married to Diane. Victor flashed back to a confrontation they had years ago. She’d come to express her condolences over something. She said she wasn’t a bad person, and she didn’t believe in holding grudges. He said she was the last person he expected or wanted to see. However, he’d agreed that holding grudges wasn’t healthy.
Devon gave Nate a pep talk before his speech. After they parted ways, Abby commented on Nate going from doctor to COO. She said she thought being a doctor was his calling, like Chance was called to law enforcement. He said it used to be when he was a surgeon, but when he lost that, everything changed. He said he was nervous about his speech. She delivered a pep talk too. He appreciated it. He said that if Elena were here, he would’ve gone to her for one. He wanted some advice from her, as someone who used to work at Newman. He said the current plan was to make a speech that was light on the details. He thought they should go into specifics though. Abby thought that he should ask Devon and Lily. Nate said that Devon was stuck on the idea of doing a broad overview. Abby understood how Nate felt, but she thought he should follow Devon’s lead. She said Devon had been doing this for a long time, and he knew what worked.
Lily had taken Billy off to a secluded corner for a kiss. She said making time for him was important business. He was proud of her. She said it was a group effort, but he told her this was her vision, and she made it happen. He was one hundred percent convinced there was nothing she couldn’t accomplish. Devon cleared his throat. He’d found Lily to tell her that the publicist wanted to go over the speeches. Lily asked Billy if he wanted to say a few words. He said she was the one from Chancellor that people wanted to hear from.
Billy ran into Giancarlo and complimented him on what he’d been doing with the marketing department. Giancarlo said Billy’s podcast division had been kicking butt, and the numbers for the Grinning Soul were especially good. Billy pretended he didn’t know who the host of that podcast was.
Imani saw Nate frowning and said that could only mean he needed more Imani. He asked what the deal was with her and her date. She said she hadn’t decided if Giancarlo was worthy of her yet. Imani had been thinking about her talk with Nate earlier, when he said he thought they were missing out on an opportunity if they didn’t share specific plans in their speech. She thought that he should go with his gut. He pointed out that Lily and Devon disagreed. She said tonight was never supposed to be a big tease. She thought this was their only shot to dazzle the crowd. He decided she was right.
Chance was with another cop at Crimson Lights. They were waiting on a search warrant. The other cop said it was a damned shame Rosales wasn’t here. He thought Rey would be proud of Chance. Chance said he asked the captain to put the cop on this case, because Rey and Chance trusted this guy. They got the warrant and headed out.
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Billy: Lily. Can we talk?
Lily: Billy, can we please talk later?
Billy: No, bemuse you said some pretty harsh things to me last night, and you’ve been avoiding the conversation ever since.
:Lily I’m not avoiding it. I have a lot going on right now. I don’t have time to talk about Victoria.
Billy: Oh, I understand that. You made that clear last night. But I think it’s only fair that I’m able to explain myself.
Lily: Okay Billy, there’s a very simple solution for this. Just let Victoria and Ashland go. Respect Victoria’s autonomy as a woman and a mother.
Billy: I do.
Lily: No, stop thinking that she’s gonna put your kids’ lives in danger. There’s no need to change the custody agreement. That’s just your excuse to interfere.
Billy: No, that is not what this is about.
Lily: And, honestly, stop trying to think that you can fix Victoria’s life. This is why she wants to leave town and cut ties with her family — because everyone is trying to micromanage her choices, which is exactly what you’re trying to do
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Billy: Look, I don’t believe that I am the same person now as I was when I was with her, but because of that experience, I can see how this whole thing is going to unravel, and I am simply trying to stop her from getting her heart crushed her whole life derailed because once again she puts too much trust in someone.
Lily: Okay, if she’s making a mistake, it’s her mistake to make. Look, I know that it’s hard for you to sit back and just watch this, but it’s not on you to fix it. And I hate that on a day when we should be focusing on the event, we’re talking about Victoria.
Billy: Well, the way you say that, it almost makes it sound like you think I might have feelings for her still.
Lily: No, I don’t think that you have feelings for her. I just think that you are way too involved in her life. It goes beyond co-parenting.
Billy: Yeah. It’s a little bit difficult. I mean, we have a big history, you know? I can’t just cut ties like that.
Lily: Oh, you know, I have exes, too, okay? But they don’t cause issues in our relationship.
Billy: Yeah, but they don’t live in Genoa City.
Lily: Well, you know what? Victoria might leave Genoa City. So, is that why you have a problem with this?
Billy: No. This is about her not being able to let go of that monster of a person, okay? That’s what all of this is about.
Lily: Okay. I don’t know how to make this any clearer to you. I am done talking about this. You have to let this go.
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Jill arrives to celebrate the launch of Chancellor Winters. The launch party begins and Jack and Victor remember Katherine and Neil and think they are proudly looking down on the party.
Diane accidentally crashes the party and Billy asks her to leave the party and she says she has an appointment at the spa.
Nate asks Abby if he should let the audience know about the new projects they have planned. Abby advises him to follow Devon’s lead because he has been in business a long time.
Chance has to leave the party early because he has a lead in one of Rey’s cases.
Nate decides to follow Imani’s advice and reveal Chancellor Winters upcoming projects.
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Ashland: Don’t open your eyes.
Victoria: [Chuckles] Why shouldn’t I?
Ashland: It might break the spell. You see, I’ve been trying to figure out a way to make last night last forever.
Victoria: Are you afraid that I might see things differently in the cold light of day, that I might regret taking you back?
Ashland: The thought had possibly crossed my mind a time or two, yes.
Victoria: Thank you. It’s a beautiful morning. I’m happy to be here… with you. And I very much appreciate you agreeing to take things slowly.
Ashland: We can take all the time you need, as long as you haven’t changed your mind.
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Jack: So, what is this fabulous idea of yours?
Diane: I would love to treat everyone for breakfast, including Harrison if he’s here.
Kyle: He’s already down for his morning nap. Someone got him all wound up last night, and it took forever to get him to sleep.
Jack: Guilty as charged.
Diane: Oh, who wouldn’t want to spend as much time as possible with that beautiful boy? As a fellow doting grandparent, I stand in solidarity with jack.
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Devon: Alright, so, we’ve taken care of all of the last-minute prs-credential requests, which I think is a great sign that the additional outlets want to send their reporters.
Lily: And what about the changes to the video presentation? Did that get made?
Nate: Not yet. The production team’s working on them now. We should be able to s the revised versions in a couple of hours.
Devon: Good. Hey, billy.
Billy: Hey. Sorry I’m late.
Nate: No problem. I was just giving lily and devon an update on where everything stands for the launch. Looks like legal just gave the all-clear on the final contracts, and all of the footage and music’s been cleared for the promo spots.
Devon: Nice. They cut that pretty close, didn’t they?
Billy: Lily, uh, can I speak to you for a moment, please?
Lily: Uh, can we chat later? There’s a lot to get done before tonight.
Billy: No, I understand that. It’ll just take a second.
Lily: Okay, I’m gonna really need you to focus on the launch instead of on your ex. Can yodo that for me?
Amanda: Now, I know that we told nate that we were good to go, but I wanted to check out contracts one more time, and it looks like we have covered all of our bases.
Imani: Damn, we’re good.
Amanda: Mm-hmm. So now we can move on to the launch party and who you are bringing as your date. You know, I was thinking about that music producer who works with devon, the one that wanted to give you the grand tour. But there’s also the guy from marketing, the one who brought you the cup of coffee. I think that he’s a top contender, hmm?
Imani: Could you be more obvious?
Amanda: What? I just — I want to make sure that you have a good time at the big event.
Imani: No, you want me to focus on anyone other than nate. What are you so afraid of? That I’m gonna cast a spell on elena’s boyfriend and magically woo him into my web? After all, it’s not like she has any reason to feel threatened.
Nikki: I am just sick about this. I keep wondering if the was something we could have done differently. I mean, could we have prevented this?
Victor: Baby —
Nikki: Maybe there was something more that we could have said or done to get through toer to make her realize that she deserves a much better man than ashland.
Victor: Look, you can’t keep on beating yourself up over this.
Nikki: I can’t help it. I just don’t understand why she would choose a relatnship based on completely on lies over her family.
Victor: I don’t understand it any more thanou do.
Nikki: I mean, admittedly, she hasn’t always made the best choices in partners. I mean, there was biy with the gambling and all of that. But she did walk away from him. Why can she not see that this thing with ashland is even worse?
Victor: [ Inhales deeply ] As perplexing to me as it is to you.
Nikki: I just feel like we’re losing our daughter and there’s nothing we can do about it.
Victor: [ Breathes deeply ]
Nikki: Hello.
Victoria: Do you know anything about this?
Nikki: Your father commissioned it and put a sh on it.
Victoria: Really?
Nikki: Really. We understand why you destroyed the one at ashland had made for you, but we felt that it needed to be replaced. And, darling, he may have broken your heart, but he certainly hasn destroyed your spirit or your strength of leadership. And that is exactly what that portrait represents.
[ Door opens ]
Nick: I was hoping to catch you before you left town.
Victoria: Because you thought you could talk me out of it? It’s not gonna happen.
Nick: No, that’s not why I’m here. I promise.
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Elena: Ladies. I was just thinking about you two.
Imani: You were?
Elena: Yeah. I was wondering how your mom’s doing.
Amanda: Oh, that is so nice of you to ask. Our mom has actually been following doctor’s orders, and her ib is under control, so i think it’s good news.
>>Lena: It is. I’m glad to hear she’s doing okay.
Amanda: You look ke you hada long night saving lives.
Elena: Very long. It’s been a crazy week at the hospital.
Imani: Mm. I really admire you so much. All the time you put in, you probably never have time for fun.
Elena: Mm, I manage to find the time here and there. But what can I say? I love wt I ha. And long hours are just a part of it.Imani: But I’m sure it was probably easier when you and nate were going through it together.
Elena: Nate is really happy where he’s at, and I’m hpy for him. And that’s what’s important.
Amanda: Spoken like a true partner.
Imani: Speaking of nate’s new career, this is gonna be a big night for him. He’s been working really hard on thisaunch party. But I’m sure he’ll understand if you’re too wiped out to make it. I mean, you — you do look exhausted.
Elena: [ Chuckles ] Well, thanks. Believe me, I know how important this is for nate. And I wouldn’t want to miss it. All I need is a quick nap, and I will be just fine.
Imani: That’s really sweet that you are willing to sacrifice for him.
Elena: Oh, going to a party isn’t really a sacrifice. I’m actually looking forward to having a reason to wear a new dress. And constantly meeting new people is one of the things i love most about being at the hospital. So small talk with executives is not a problem for me.
>>Mani ithat’s so great. Well, I guess you’ll be the life of the party. I look forward to seeing you in action.
Elena: See you both tonight. Looking forward to it.
Imani: What?
Billy: I don’t like the way things ended last night.
Lily: This is not the time, billy.
Billy: Lily…
Nate: We are beininung te with calls from members of the financial press. They all want to get the inside track, a sneak peeof wk t we’re planning to unveil tonight.
Devon: That’s great. Keep them guessing.
Nate: You mean keep them guessing for now, but at the event tonight, we’re gonna get into more specifics, right? Because that was the middle-of-the-road approach we agreed upon?
Devon: Yeah, yeah. No, for sure. We’re gonna — we’re gonna tease what we have up and coming, but the focus of the night is gonna be on our overall vision of thfutue . We’re gonna drive home the message of that logo — two companies, two families uniting to carry on amazing legacies.
Nate: I respect those legacies, and I am honored to be a part of this.But I don’t think we should give the impression that this is just a symbolic change.
Devon: Yeah, no, that’s — that’s — that’s not gonna happen.
Nate: I’m not so sure. Listen, I think we need to go bold, capitalize on all of the attention we’ll be getting tonight. We need to give these reporters something juicy they can chew on and run with. We could talk about our upcoming dcast, building anticipation for their premieres. What do you think, lily?
Lily: I actually am gonna agree with devon on this one. I don’t think that we should go into details and that we should focus on the big picture.
[ Cellphone ringing
Devon: Hello? Yeah, hang on one second. Hey, we have an issue. Do you have the editing rundown?
Lily: Oh, yeah.
Nate: You agree with me, right, billy? The business community needs to hear more specifics about what we’re poised to accomplish.
Billy: We’ve had this conversation. I think the ceos have made their wishes clear. Anything else is above my pay grade.
Devon: Hey, I don’t know what to tell you because we need to have the finished product in hours.
Lily: I don’t understand wh the hold-up is.
Billy: I talked to the producer yesterday. They insted that this revision was gonna be done by this afternoon.
Devon: Do you guys need to put more editors on it? ‘Cause if that’s the case, just do it.
Lily: Yeah, whatever it takes to get it done, just do it.Nate: There’s got to be a way we can get them all the resources they need. Let’s figure out a solution.
Nick: I’m not here to interfere. I’m not gonna make that mistake again. I also don’t have any hidden agendas or secret motives. I kn I’m not gonna be able to talk you out of anything because you’ve made it very clear that no one can do that. I just have to accept that, you know, this is what you want. It’s what you need.
Victoria: Thanks.
Nick: I just cannot stand t idea of you leaving town, though, with all this distance between us… with all this anger. Vick, I’m really afraid I’m never gonna see my sister again. We do it every night
Cstalphyllis sends her apologies for not being here. Shwente o visit her son, but is offering spa comps for your team.
Lily: Yeah. Thank you. Phyllis actually already contacted me. Everything’s okay. Abby itaking over, so it’s all under control.
Crystal: She’s in the ballomowaing for you.
Lily: Oka thank you.
Don: So, abby is doing aa favor for yllis?
Billy: Go figure.
Lily: Well, no, it’s — it’s for us. It’s for the launch. I mean, thiss bigger than a feud with phyllis, you know? She cares abt us. Soke the event a success. Don’t worry.
Devon: No, well, it’s very cool that she stepped up like that. It makes me feel good that she’s involved.
Nate: There is so much positivenerg ebuilding around this launch. I mean, the buzz I’m hearing from the P.R. Team, the intense interest from the business community. It’s all starting to sink in, just how big of a deal this is.
Lily: I know. I’m excited.
Devon: Yeah. Your idea’s about to become a reality.
Billy: Congratulations all around.
Devon: We should go and do a sound check, make sure that’s taken care of,here’s no issues. See you.
Billy: Lily. Can we talk?
Lily: Billy, can we please talk later?
Billy: No, beuse cau said some pretty harsh things to me last night, and you’ve been avoiding the conversation ever since.
Lily: I’m not avoiding it. I have a lot going on right now. I don’t have time to talk about victoria.
Billy: Oh, I understand that. You made that clear last night. But I think it’s only fair that I’m able to explain myself.
Lily: Okay, billy, there’s a very simple solution for this. Just l vicetria and ashland go. Respect victoria’s autonomy as a woman and a mother.
Billy: I do.
Lily: No, stop thinking that she’s gonna put your kids’ lives in danger. There’s no need to change the custody agreement. That’s just your excuse to interfere.
Billy: No, that is not what this is about.
Lily: And, honestly, stop trying to think that you can fix victoria’s life. This is why she wants to leave town and cut ties with her family — because everyone is trying to micromanage her choices, which is exactly whatyou’re trying to do.
Victor: You’ve got to stop taking on all of this yourself. Nothing you could have said would have stopped her from cutting ties with her family.
Nikki: I guess I’m just trying to make sense of something that’s totally illogical.
Victor: [ Sighs heavily ] When I spoke with that obnoxious ashland locke last night, he told me there was nothing we could do to stop them. I just wish I had… wiped off that smug smile. But that only would have played into his hands.
Nikki: Might have been worth it.
Victor: Oh, he would have played the victim card. Would have made her feel more sympathetic to him.
Nikki: So, what did he have to say for himself?
Victor: That it was her idea to leave town and that it was our fault for pushing her away.
Nikki: [ Sighs ] You don’t believe that, do you?
Victor: I don’t understand any of this. I mean, how mu encouragement have we given her? But she has always felt that and she has let us know in the past that she didn’t feel we respected her enough. And I think anything we do now will convince her even more.
Nikki: So, then what do we do?
Victor: [ Breathes deeply ]
Nick: You’ve always been such an important part of my life. You know, you’ve understood me the way no one else can. I mean, how could they? They didn’t grow up the way we did. They don’t know at iwhs like to be children of the greatvictorewman, with all the complications and obligations that go along with that.
Victoria: He gave us everything that he didn’t have as a child. But he put a lot of pressure on us.
Nick: Always fighting for his approval competing to the chosen one. The business world was our arena, with the ultimate prize being, you know, newman enterprises. We learned from the best.
Victoria: And we did it well, sometimes together., We did, and newman for a time.
Nick: We were the best team. Yeah, I mean, there were times, obviously, we had some issues with each other. You know, we fought like hell, but what siblings don’t? But we always kn we could turn to each other. And I hope you know that hasn’t changed for me. I’ll always be here for you.
Victoria: [ Sighs ] Is this the part where you expect me to say that things I ll do the same. From the very first touch.
Billy: Hey, will you stop, please? Just let me explain, please, because this is not about me being self-important. It’s not about me trying to be a hero. I’m not simply trying to figure out any way I possibly can to stay involved in victoria’s life.
Lily: Are you sure about that?
Billy: Yes. I have legitimate concerns, mostly because I hurt victoria in the past and I continued to do that after she took me back, until she finally had enough and got rid of me.
Lily: No, you’re making this abt you, and victoria would say that it’s not.
Billy: Well, maybe that’s ue, trt I can’t stop worrying about her, especially after erything I put her through. And you’ve got to be honest. It could have massive effects on my kids. You know that.
Lily: Billy, don’t go there, okay? This is not about them. This is about you. Just because you have children with her does not make it okay for you to try to run her fe.Li
Billy: Look, I don’t believe that I am e sath person now as I was when I was with her, but because of that experience, i can see how this whole thing is going to unravel, and I am simply trying to stop her from getting her heart crushed d her whole life derailed because once again she puts too much trust in someone.
Lily: Okay, if she’s making a mistake, it’s her mistake make. Look, I know that it’s hard for you to sit back and just watch this, but it’s not on you to fix it. And I hate that on a day when we should be focusing on the event, we’re talking about victoria.
Billy: Well, the way you say that, it almost makes it sound like you think I might have feelings for her still.
Lily: No, I don’t think that you have feelings for her. I just think that you are way too involved in her life. It goes beyond co-parenting.
Billy: Yeah. It’s a little bit difficult. I mean, we have a big history, you know? I can’t just cut ties like that.
Lily: Oh, you know, I have exes, too, okay? But they don’t cause issues in our relationship.
Bil>>: Yeah, but they don’t live in genoa city.
Lily: Well, you know what? Victoria might leave genoa city. So, is that why you have a problem with this?
Billy: No. This is about her not being able to let go of that monster of a person, okay? That’s what all of this is about.
Lily: Okay. I don’t know how to make this any clearer to you. I am done talking about this. You have to let this go.
Billy: Look, ly, I don’t want any of this to come between us, okay? I don’t want to focus on anyone else but you. And maybe you’re right. Maybe this has just as much to do with me and my own past as it does victoria. And if that is, then I got some work to do. I’m gonna have to come to peace with that and let victoria live helife.
Lily: Okay, well, I know that was hard for you, and i appreciate you hearing me.
Billy: I love you. And I trust you. And I know that you love me, and I know that’s where all of this is coming from. And we both know that I’m a fool. But I would be the world’s biggest fool if I didn’t listen to you.
Imani: But I’m sure he’ll understand if you’re too wiped out to make it. I mean, you — you do look exhausted.
Elena: Mnh. Good god. I do look exhausted.
[ Chuckles ] Ugh. But of course you do. That’s because you are exhausted. You actually do your work instead of sitting around plotting and scheming.
[ Sighs, chucks ] Why am I letting her get to me?Phone ringing ] Hello? You’ve got to be kidding me. Ugh. Oh, I can’t believe this.
Amanda: Hey, imani, was that dig at elena absolutely necessary?She just got off her shift.
Imani: [ Chuckles ] Well, you were the one who sd shailooked like shead a hong nighT. And she did. I know if I were elena, the last thing I’d feel like doing is putting on a pair of heels and plastering on a phony smile for my boyfriend, no matter how fine he is.
[ Laughs ] Look at you, getting all word up and worried about me. Don’t trip. This is gonna be a great night.
Amanda: [ Shs ]Ig
Imani: Ooh! Well, what do you know? Right on time. It’s my dateor tonight, giancarlo om marketing.
Amanda: Oh, wow. Well, I thought I was right about him. Why didn’t you tell me?
Imani: I was just waiting for him to confirm. So you can relax. Elena has nothing to worry about.
Amanda: [ Sighs ]
Crystal: Devon and nate are in the ballroom.
Lily: Thank you, crystal.
Nikki: The idea that she will find happiness with the man who deceived her is ridiculous.
Victor: Just so damn painful to watch her go through all this, knowing full well this will cause nothing but heartache.
Nikki: [ Voice breaking ] Victor, we c’t lan her walk out of our lives.
Victor: But, sweetheart, what are we supposed to do? Shhas to get out of this trance by herself, you know, let this play out.
Nikki: I don’t know if I can do that.
Victor: [ Sighs ] We’re gonna have to let her go.
Nikki: Brea[ Ing heavily ] Okay everyone,
“The young and the restless”
will continue.
Nate: I’m telling you, imani, tonight’s gonna be big. The displays in the ballroom look even better than i expected.
Imani: Yeah, you did an amazing job, nate. You should be so proud.
Nate: I am. It’s exactly what lily and devon wanted.
Imani: Mm.
Nate: But I can’t help feeling like tonight could be a real misseopportunity. Or, to be more precise, we may not be capitalizing on the opportunity we have in front of us.
Imani: What do you mean?
Nate: We have some really innovative, exciting initiatives in the works. But devon wants to focus on the big picture and the family legacy and not get into very many specifics.
Imani: Okay. So, if it were up to you, how would you handle it?
Nate: This is the time to show the world exactly what the merged companies are actually going to do. We need to let the business community see how we’re gonna innovate and druptis
Imani: Mm. I like it a lot. I assume you ran this past devon and li?
Nate: Well, devon wants to take the “let ’em ke gueeping” approach, and lily wouldn’t even consider the alternative. I even tried to get billy to back me up, but he’s taking the “go along to get along” approach.
Imani: Mm. Not your style at all. And not how big things get accomplished.
[ Tablet cses ]
Victoria: The truth is I’m just really red of the constant attacks and judgment of evything that I do.
[ Sighs ] I just wish that you would understand why I’m doing this and why I’m making this move.
Nick: Look, I can’t lie to you. I’m worried. If you leave town, you’re turning your back on this family who loves you very, very much, vick. And I’m afraid ashland’s gonna wind up hurting you again.
Victoria: You don’t know that. You’re just jumping to the worst conclusions.
Nick: I really hope that doesn’t happen. I hope this works out exactly the way you want it to. But you know I’m gonna worry because of who aland is and everything he’s done and all the games he’s played.
[ Sighs ] But when it comes to our personal lives, we have always shown up for each other. We’ve helped each other thugh the most terrible, awful things you could ever imagine.
Victoria: That’s all I’m asking you to do now.
Nick: Well, our relationship is more than just that because wee supported each other’s choice whether they were good or bad. And I can’t say the same for the rest of the family. You remember how badly mom didn’t want me to marry sharon?
Victoria: [ Chuckles ] Vividly.
Nick: But you knew how happy she made me. That’s all that mattered. Itas wy choice, even though i knew you had a lot of issues with her. The same way it was with billy. Dad ted you two being together, but I knew it was your choice to make. It’s your life.
Victoria: Yes. And this is my life now. And I choose ashland. Are you gonna support me now?
Nick: [ Sighs ] Of course I will. But I’m never gonna understa why you’re doing this. And I will always protect you and support you and defend you. Because you’re my sister and i love yound that’s never gonna change.
Nikki: I can’t believe we’re just gonna sit here and watch victoria walk away with ashland locke.
Victor: Sweetheart, what else can we do?
Nikki: [ Sighs ] Even if she does come to rlize that she made a terrible mistake, I worry that her pride will keep her from admitting it. I mean, it could be that he ends up not just breaking her heart, but breaking her spirit, as well.
Victor: Have you forgotten how tough our daughter is? She will get through this.
Nikki: And what if she can never find it in her heart to forgive us?
Victor: [ Sighs ] In the end, she will realize — she has to realize that we have only always wanted what’s best for her. Think all the support I’ve given her — and you. She’ll realize that she’ll be welcome with open arms by us. She mustnow that, deep in her heart.
Nikki: That day can’t come soon enough.
Victor: But, you know… I think I have an idea of what will speed up her decision to come back home.
Nikki: Oh, there’s the victor newman I know and love. Please tell me what you’re thinking.
Victor: [ Chuckles ] No matter who you are,
Lily: Abby has done such a great job. I am so happy this event is in her hands.
Billy: Yeah, and because she’s taking care of the party, that means you two can focus on introducing chancellor-winters to the world and enjoying the night. Look, this is it, you two. This is — this is your moment.
Lily: Hey, it’s our moment.
Devon: No, guys, this night belongs to all of us.
Nate: This night also belongs to our talented and tenacious legal team. You two should be proud of all you’ve done to get us to the finish line.
Amanda: Thank you, nate. It was challenging, but also a joy.
Imani: Okay, let’s save all the compliments and the pats on the backs for later. We havthe whole night ahead of us to toast to all of our amazing talents.
Devon: Yes, we do. Speaking of, it’s getting pretty late. We should get home and get ready for the event.
Amanda: Yes, we do, and you need to practice your speech.
Devon: Oh, I know it already. I’m good. What about you?
Nate: You know it.
Devon: Yeah?
Nate: Ah.
[ Cellphone ringing ] Here we go again. That’s the P.R. Team. Excuse me.
Billy: Okay, I know you want to head back to the office, so, uh, I’ll meet you there.
Ly: Where are you going?
Billy: I won’t be long.
Victoria: Thank you, nicholas. Thank you so much for loving me and for caring about me. It means so much to me. I’m just so glad that you don’t want this anger and this distance to continue between us.
Nick: Well, it wouldn’t be the same without you in my life.
Victoria: I wish that you could share this excitement with me. I mean, I’m — I’m starting a new chapter on my own, away from the family.
[ Sighs ] I just wish that everybody else could understand that I need a little air, a little room to breathe so I canhart my own path.
Nick: Yeah. Sounds exciting.
Victoria: I mean, in a way, it’s like I’m beginning a new life. And I want to be able to share all of the news that I have with you.
Nick: Well, I hope you know you can, uh — you can call me, text me.
Victoria: [ Chuckles ]
Nick: Hell, send a carrier pigeon. Whatever you want, whenever you want.
Victor: Victoria can take a break from our family because she knows damn well that we will welcome her back with open arms. But that does not apply to the company.
Nikki: I’m listening.
Victor: A company she has poured her heart and soul into. It was always her dream to become ceo of newman enterprises.
Nikki: A dream she seems content to walk away from.
Victor: But I know our daughter.
Nikki: So, tell me. What are you tnkinhi
Victor: I’m gonna make a very splashy announcement as to who will run the company as ceo, and that new ceo… will be her brother adam.
Nikki: Go on.
Victor: But you will stay on as co-ceo and rein him in whenever you deem that necessary.
Nikki: [ Sighs ] No, no. I should step down from co-ceo and go back to my old position as coo. That way, I can keep an eye on things without diluting the impact of your decision.
Victor: You’re thinking like a businesswoman, baby. I like that. Once our daughter finds out th her brother adam is nning the business… it’ll be too much for her to bear. To help prevent eeding gums,
Nate: Hey, babe. We should start getting ready.
Elena: I’ve actually got some bad news. You’re gonna be flying solo tonight.
Nate: What?
Elena: I am so sorry, but two doctors called in sick. I have to go to the hospital tonight.
Nate: And there’s no one else who can cover?
Elena: Believe me, I tried, but there’s not really anything I can do. M soi’ummed I’m gonna miss yo biguright.
Nate: No, no. It’s — don’t worry. It’s not your fault. I — it’s just part of being a doctor.
Elena: Yeah, but I’m still disappointed. I an [Sighs] I wanted to be there to support you and devon and lily and…everyone else and show them how proud I am of you.
Nate: I already know that. So does devon and lily. Why do you care what anyone else thinks?
Elena: I don’T. Okay, I ran into amanda and imani at the coffeehouse earlier and I made this whole big thing about how excited i was to go to the party tonight and now I’m not even gonna be there.
Nate: Oh. Okay. So you’re disappointed you won’t be spending timeith imani. Hmm. That’s a first.
Elena: Yeah, well, she, on the other hand, will be thrilled to know that you’re going to the party alone.
Nate: Come on. She’s as invested in making the launch of chancellor-winters a suess as much as I am. She’ll be focused on work.
Elena: Yeah, if you say so.
Nate: And without you there, all I’ll be thinking about is busine.
Elena: Now, that I do believe.
Nate: I’ll miss you like crazy tonight. But maybe when you get home after your shift, we can have our own little private celebration.
Elena: Mm.
Amanda: There. Perfect.
Devon: Yeah?
Amanda: Mhmm. Now you are ready for your big night.
Devon: Oh, thank you very much.
Amanda: I’m glad th we, um, have some time to talk before all the festivities.
Devon: I know. Me too.
Amanda: I want you to know that I’m really proud of you. You know, everything that you’ve accomplished, first with hamilton-winters and now expanding your vision of this family business. You talk about neil a lot. And I know that he is smiling down, watching you and lily build this amazing company together.
Devon: Thank you for saying that. You kn you’re a very big part of it, too.
Amanda: Mm.
Devon: Well, you are. Look how far you and I have come since we met.
Amanda: Yeah, we have come a long way.
[ Both laugh ] Who would have thought?
Devon: Now we’re living together. Now we’re working together. And we are about to embark on this new adventure together.
Amanda: I can’t wait.
Devon: Me neither. You know what?
Amanda: What?
Devon: I think tonight is gonna change everything.
Billy: Okay, whatever you’re woing rk, put a pin on it ’cause it’time to celebrate. Your dream is about to come — come on.
Lily: [ Laughs ]
Billy: Are you — look at yoU. My gosh, you are beautiful, and I am the luckiest man in the world. D haan I told you just how proud I am of you lately?
Lily: Well, no, not nearly enough.
Billy: Ah.
Lily: No, but seriously, I know that you say that I could
thidojob without you, which is true…
Billy: [ Chuces ]
Lily: …But it would be lot harder and a hell of a lot more boring.
Billy: Oh, yeah. We don’t do boring.
Lily: No.
Billy: [ Sighs ] Got you a little something.
Lily: Oh.
[ Laughing ] What?
Billy: It’s just a little something so you never forget tonight.
Lily: [ Gasps ] Oh, my god. It’s beautiful.
Billy: Yeah. It’s an amethyst. It represents faithful love, and that’s us.
Lily: Wow.
>>Illy: And thats to ihow you just how much I love you and to show you how much my commitment is to you.
Lily: I love it. And love you.
Billy: I meanevery word i said to you earlier. I love you more than I can ever say, and I don’t want to do anything to jeopardize what we have. So I’m letting go of the past and I’m gonna focus on my future with you.
Lily: Tha younkor prioritizing us. I know that’s a big step.
Billy: Yeah, it is. But tonight is about the realization of a visio the future of a united family enterprise…and us.
Lily: [ Chuckles ]
Billy: Our future together. Tonight is going to change everything.
Lily: [ Chuckles ]
Next week on
“the young and the restless”…
Summer: No need to call anybody because I already know the perfect person to run marchetti.
Kyle: You do? Who?
Summer: My brilliant husband.
Ashley: Please ask anything you want. Our lives are open books.
Devon: Where’s your coo?
Billy: Oh, she has arrived!
Devon: Jill!
Billy: Hey, the party begins.
Devon: So good to see you!
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Recap written by Christine
Devon and Lily were at Nate’s having a work meeting. Billy came in late and apologized, then he pulled Lily aside to talk. She quietly told him to focus on the launch instead of his ex. He didn’t like the way things ended last night. Lily said it wasn’t the time, then she returned to the meeting. Nate said that the business press was salivating for some details about Chancellor Winters’ plans. He wanted to make sure they were going to make some specific announcements about their project tonight at the party. Devon said they were going to tease the up and coming projects but the focus would be on the overall vision of the future – two companies and families uniting to carry on an amazing legacy. Nate was honored to be part of the legacy, but he didn’t think they should give the impression that this merger was a symbolic change. He thought they needed to give the reporters something juicy. He asked what Lily thought. She sided with Devon, saying that they should focus on the big picture instead of the details. Lily got a call about work, and she and Devon stepped away to handle the issue. Nate tried to get Billy on his side. Billy said that the CEOs already made the decision. Everyone started working on the problem with the party. Something that they needed for tonight wasn’t ready.
Billy, Lily, Nate and Devon went to The Grand Phoenix. Crystal, the hotel manager, apologized and said Phyllis wouldn’t be here tonight, because she was visiting her son. Lily said Phyllis already contacted her. Abby was taking over, and she was already in the ballroom. Billy and Devon were surprised Abby was doing a favor for Phyllis. Lily said that Abby was doing this for them, not Phyllis. Devon felt good that Abby was involved. Nate and Devon went to do a sound check. Billy held Lily back. She wanted to talk later, but he said no, because she said some harsh things last night, and she’d been avoiding the conversation ever since. She said she had work to do. He wanted to explain himself. Lily thought the simple solution was for Billy to let Victoria and Ashland go. She thought he should respect Victoria’s autonomy as a woman and a mother. He said he did. She told him to stop thinking that Victoria would endanger the kids. She felt there was no need to change the custody agreement and that he was only doing this to interfere. He denied that. She told him to stop trying to think he could fix Victoria’s life. She said Victoria wanted to leave town because everyone was trying to micromanage her.
Billy said he wasn’t trying to stay involved in Victoria’s life. He had legitimate concerns, mostly because he hurt Victoria in the past, until she finally had enough and got rid of him. Lily said that Billy was making this about himself, and Victoria would say it wasn’t about him. Billy said that could be true, but he couldn’t stop worrying about Victoria, and this could have massive effects on the kids. Lily said that Billy didn’t have the right to try and run Victoria’s life. Billy said he wasn’t the same person he was when he was with Victoria, but because of that experience, he could see how this was going to unravel, and he was trying to stop her from getting her heart crushed. Lily felt that Victoria should be free to make her own mistakes. She knew it was hard for him to watch this, but it wasn’t his job to fix it. She hated that they were talking about Victoria on a day when they should be focused on the event. Billy thought Lily was implying he still had feelings for Victoria. Lily didn’t think he had feelings for Victoria; she just thought he was way too involved in Victoria’s life and that it went beyond co-parenting.
Billy said he and Victoria had a big history, and he couldn’t just cut ties. Lily countered that she had exes who didn’t cause trouble for their relationship. He pointed out that her exes didn’t live in Genoa City. She reminded him that Victoria might leave town. She wondered if that was his problem with this. He said no – his issue was that Victoria couldn’t let go of that monster. Lily snapped that she was done talking about this, so Billy needed to let it go. Billy didn’t want this to come between him and Lily. He said maybe she was right and this had just as much to do with him as it did with Victoria. If that was the case, he admitted he’d have to come to terms with that and let Victoria live her life. Lily appreciated Billy saying that. She knew that had to be hard for him. He loved her, and he knew she loved him too. He said he was a fool, but he’d be the world’s biggest fool if he didn’t listen to her.
Amanda and Imani were at Crimson Lights. After they finished a work discussion, Amanda asked who Imani was bringing as a date to the launch party. Amanda mentioned a couple of coworkers who she thought had shown an interest in Imani. Imani thought Amanda was being transparent about trying to get her to focus on anyone but Nate. Imani asked if Amanda was afraid she’d cast a spell on Elena’s boyfriend. They looked over and saw that Elena was there, across the room. Imani said it wasn’t like Elena had anything to worry about. Elena walked over and asked the sisters how their mom was. Amanda was happy to report Naya’s Afib was under control. Amanda said it looked like Elena had a long night saving lives. Elena confirmed it had been crazy at the hospital. Imani admired Elena for what she did, even though it probably didn’t give her any time for fun. Elena said she found time here and there, but she loved what she did, and the long hours were part of it. Imani imagined it was easier when Elena and Nate were going through it together. Amanda glared at her sister. Elena said Nate was happy in his new job, and she was happy for him. Imani was sure Nate would understand if Elena was too tired to attend the launch party. “You do look exhausted,” Imani added. “Thanks,” Elena replied. Elena said she’d be fine after she had a nap. Imani thought it was sweet that Elena was willing to sacrifice for Nate. Elena said that a party wasn’t a sacrifice; she looked forward to going. Elena left.
Amanda and Imani arrived at the Grand Phoenix. Amanda asked if the dig Imani took at Elena was necessary. Imani pointed out that Amanda was the one who said Elena looked like she had a long night. Imani said that if she were Elena, the last thing she’d want to do was put on high heels and a fake smile for her boyfriend, no matter how fine he was. Imani got a text from her date for tonight, Giancarlo from marketing. Amanda was pleased – this was one of the guys she’d thought was interested in Imani. Imani said Amanda could relax, because Elena had nothing to worry about.
Imani ended up with Nate, who was excited about tonight. Imani told Nate he should be proud of the work he’d done. Nate felt proud, but he worried tonight would be a missed opportunity. He told her how he wanted to make some announcements, but Devon wanted to focus on the big picture. Nate thought this was the time to show the world exactly what the merged company was going to do, and let the business world see how Chancellor Winters was going to innovate and disrupt. Nate told Imani how nobody else would take his side. Imani was supportive of Nate’s idea. From across the room, Amanda watched the pair with narrowed eyes. Later, Devon, Lily, Billy, Amanda, Nate and Imani were together. Billy told Lily and Devon that this was their moment. Devon and Lily said it was all of their moment. Nate stepped away to take a call. Billy told Lily he’d meet her at the office, but he had something to do first. Her face fell when he wouldn’t tell her where he was going. He kissed her cheek and left.
Elena went home and looked in the mirror and realized she really did look exhausted. She told herself it was because she actually worked instead of sitting around plotting and scheming. She got a phone call with disappointing news. When Nate came home, Elena told him that two doctors called in sick, so she had to work tonight. He asked if she could get anyone to cover. She tried, but she couldn’t. He understood. She really wanted to be there tonight and show everyone how proud she was of him. She said she ran into Amanda and Imani earlier and made a big deal about how excited she was to go, and now she wouldn’t even be there. She was sure Imani would be glad about that. Nate said that Imani was invested in the launch, so she’d be focused on work. He said he’d miss Elena like crazy tonight, but maybe once they were home, they could have their own private celebration. They kissed.
Across the hall, Devon and Amanda kissed in their penthouse. She was really proud of him and all he accomplished with Hamilton Winters and with this expanded family business. She knew Neil was smiling down on him and Lily as they built this amazing company. Devon said he and Amanda had come so far since they met – living together, working together and embarking on a new adventure together. Amanda couldn’t wait. Devon thought tonight would change everything. They kissed too.
Billy met Lily at the office. She was dressed for the party, and he felt like the luckiest man in the world. He told her how proud he was of her. She said she could do this job without him, but it would be a lot harder and a hell of a lot more boring. Billy’s errand was to buy a gift for Lily. It was an amethyst ring, which represented faithful love. She loved it, and she loved him. He said he loved her more than he could ever say, and he dind’t want anything to jeopardize what they had. He was letting go of the past and focus on the future with her. She thanked him for prioritizing their relationship. She knew it was a big step. He said tonight was about the realization of a vision – the future of a united family enterprises and of his future with her. He said tonight would change everything. They kissed.
At Society, Nikki felt just sick about Victoria. She wondered if there was anything they could’ve done to make Victoria realize she deserved a much better man. Victor told Nikki that she couldn’t keep beating herself up over this. She didn’t understand why Victoria would choose a relationship based completely on lies over her family. She acknowledged that Victoria didn’t make the best choices with men – she’d been involved with Billy, who had a gambling problem, but she walked away from him. Nikki didn’t understand why Victoria didn’t realize this was worse. Victor was perplexed too. Nikki felt like they were losing their daughter, and there was nothing they could do about it.
Victor wanted Nikki to stop blaming herself. Victor said he spoke to Ashland last night, and he said there was nothing Victor and Nikki could do to stop him and Victoria. Victor punched his fist into his palm and said he wished he could’ve wiped that smug smile off Ashland’s face, but he knew that would’ve been playing into Ashland’s hand. If he’d hit Ashland, he would’ve played the victim, and Victoria would’ve been more sympathetic to him. Ashland had said it was Victoria’s idea to leave town and that it was her family’s fault for pushing her away. Nikki didn’t believe that. Victor didn’t understand any of this. He felt they’d always encouraged Victoria, but she’d let them know in the past that she didn’t think they respected her enough.
Victor and Nikki continued to fret. Nikki said they couldn’t just let Victoria walk out of their lives, but Victor felt they had no choice but to let this play out. He said they’d have to let Victoria go, and Nikki looked like she was about to cry. Nikki said that even if Victoria realized she made a terrible mistake, she might be too proud to admit it. Nikki worried that Ashland would break Victoria’s spirit. “Have you forgotten how strong our daughter is?,” Victor asked. Nikki was concerned Victoria might never forgive the family. Victor thought Victoria would come to realize that the family only wanted the best for her and that they’d welcome her back with open arms. Victor had an idea to speed up Victoria’s decision to come back home. “There’s the Victor Newman I know and love,” Nikki said.
Victor talked about how much Victoria loved running Newman. He said he was going to make a splashy announcement that Adam would be the new CEO of Newman Enterprises. He would leave Nikki on as co-CEO, and she would have the power to rein Adam in as she saw fit. Nikki thought she should step down and become COO again, that way she could keep an eye on things without diluting the impact of Victor’s decision. “You’re thinking like a businesswoman, baby. I like that,” Victor said. Victor predicted that when Victoria found out her brother was running the business, it’d be too much for her to bear.
Victoria packed up her office. She glanced up at her portrait on the wall. She flashed back to Nikki saying that Victor commissioned it to replace the one that Ashland gave her – the one Victoria destroyed. Nikki said Ashland may have broken her heart but he didn’t destroy her spirit or strength of leadership, and that was what the new portrait represented. In the present, Nick walked in. Victoria told Nick that he wasn’t going to talk her out of leaving. He promised that wasn’t why he came.
Nick said he wouldn’t make the mistake of interfering again. He knew he had to accept that this was what she wanted and needed. He couldn’t stand the idea of her leaving town when there was so much distance and anger between them. He was afraid he’d never see his sister again. Nick said that Victoria had always been an important part of his life and she understood him the way no one else did. He understood that, since no one else knew what it was like to grow up as the child of the Great Victor Newman, with all the complications and obligations that went along with that. Victoria said Victor gave them everything he didn’t have as a child, but he put a lot of pressure on them. Nick said they were always fighting for Victor’s approval and competing to be the chosen one and win the ultimate prize – Newman Enterprises. Victoria said she and Nick competed well, sometimes together. He added that they ran Beauty of Nature. She said they ran Newman for a time. “We were the best team,” he said. He admitted they fought like hell sometimes, like every sibling did, but they always supported each other. He said he’d always be here for her. She asked if he was expecting her to say things hadn’t changed for her either. He was just trying to be honest, and he hoped she would be too.
Victoria was just tired of the constant judgments and attacks on everything she did. She wished he’d understand why she was doing this. Nick admitted he was worried Victoria was turning her back on everyone who loved her, and he was also worried Ashland would hurt her. Victoria told Nick that he didn’t know Ashland would hurt her. Nick hoped things worked out, but he was going to worry because of who Ashland was and all the games he’d played. Nick said he and Victoria had always shown up for each other and helped each other through the most terrible things you could imagine. That was what she wanted him to do now. Nick said he and Victoria always supported each other’s choices, good and bad, but he couldn’t say the same for the rest of the family. He noted that Nikki didn’t want him to marry Sharon, but Victoria knew how happy Sharon made him. Nick said Victoria had a lot of issues with Sharon, but she put that aside. Nick thought it was the same way with Billy – Victor hated him, but Nick knew this was Victoria’s choice to make. Victoria said she chose Ashland. She asked if Nick would support her. “Of course I will,” he assured her. He would never understand this decision, but he would always protect, support and defend her, because she was his sister, and he loved her.
What Nick said meant a lot to Victoria. She thanked him. She wished he could share this excitement with her. She was starting a new chapter on her own, away from the family. She just wished everyone understood she needed a little air to breathe, to chart her own path. She said she was starting a new life, in a way, and she wanted to share her news with him. He said she could call him whenever she wanted. They hugged.
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Jack and Diane have lunch together when they run into each other at Society. Jack and Diane talk about Harrison and share memories of Kyle when he was a little boy. Jack almost walks away from the table when Diane mentions Phyllis, but Diane apologizes for all the pain she caused him in the past. Diane cries and also apologizes to Jack for faking her death leaving him to raise Kyle alone.
Summer takes great pleasure in telling Sally that she and Kyle are moving back home since Jabot is buying Marchetti and moving the company headquarters to Genoa City.
Summer and Chelsea talk about fashion and Summer tells Chelsea about Marchetti’s move and that she plans to talk to Lauren about developing a Marchetti clothing line to be sold at Fenmore’s.
Victor tells Ashland that this battle isn’t over. He will not allow him to take Victoria away from her family and her home.
Billy tells Victoria he intends to fight her for custody of Johnny and Katie because he doesn’t want his children anywhere near Ashland. Billy tells Lily about his conversation with Victoria and that he intends to fight Victoria for custody of his kids from Ashland. Lily tells Billy that this has nothing to do with protecting his children it is about his constant need to protect Victoria and she can’t stand it anymore.
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Nick tells Victoria he is worried Ashland will hurt her again but he wants her to know he will always be there when she needs him. Nick also tells Victoria he loves her and will miss her very much.
Billy and Lily argue about him trying to stop Victoria from making a mistake. Lily makes Billy see that he has to let Victoria make her own mistakes. Billy gives Lily an amethyst ring to symbolize their love and help her remember the launch of Chancellor Winters.
Imani tells Amanda that the guy from marketing is her date for the evening. Elena has to work and can’t go with Nate to the launch party. Elena worries that Imani will be at the party and flirt with Nate. Nate reassures Elena that he will miss her and will only be thinking about business since she won’t be there with him.
Victor tells Nikki they must let Victoria go because the only way she will figure out Ashland is a bad person is if she does it on her own. Victor does decide to issue a press release making Adam CEO of Newman Enterprises and making Nikki COO to see if Victoria can leave town knowing that Adam will be in charge of the company.
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Jack: So, what is this fabulous idea of yours?
Diane: I would love to treat everyone for breakfast, including Harrison if he’s here.
Kyle: He’s already down for his morning nap. Someone got him all wound up last night and it took forever to get him to sleep.
Jack: Guilty as charged.
Diane: Oh, who wouldn’t want to spend as much time as possible with that beautiful boy? As a fellow doting grandparent, I stand in solidarity with Jack.
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Diane: So, Phyllis is all the way in Savannah?
Summer: Visiting Daniel and his family.
Diane: Oh, well, that’s nice. I guess she’s a doting grandmother, too. Lucy, right?
Summer: I don’t know anyone who spoils kids better than my mom.
Diane: Oh, well then, let the games begin. I have lot of time and presents to make up for. I promise I am going to take advantage of every minute I get to spend with Harrison.
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Victor: You think it’s gonna be that easy? That you are gonna get what you want? Think again.
Ashland: Victoria’s the one who’s getting what she wants.
Victor: You’re not gonna get away with this. You will not take my daughter away from her home.
Ashland: I’m not taking her away. She’s coming with me. Victoria is leaving genoa city of her own volition. She is aware of my mistakes and she wants to be with me anyway. That is love.
Victor: That is bull. She will soon become aware that you’re nothing but a human parasite. As I’ve always suspected you were.
Ashland: Always?
Victor: Always. Don’t you think I checked up on you? Don’t you think I learned about the fact that you assumed your dead friend’s identity and stole a woman’s fortune to build your empire? You thought I was that naive? The one thing I regret, ashland locke, is that I allowed my wife to call the damn ambulance when you suffered a heart attack in my living room. I should’ve let you croak.
Victoria: I am telling you, I’m starting over for myself, nobody else.
Billy: [ Sighs ] Yeah, that doesn’t make sense because why would you leave newman enterprises at the peak of your success?
Victoria: Oh, come on. You know there’s more to life than succeeding at your job.
Billy: Oh, I would love it if you actually believed that. But right now, I want at least a thread of truth from you.
Victoria: I’m trying.
Billy: Really? What does ashland locke have to do with you running out of town?
Victoria: Look, I can’t lie to you. Ashland is integral to my decision.
Billy: Okay. Look, if you are embarrassed because you think people are talking about you around town, blaming you for half of his crimes, that’s not what’s happening, okay? Nobody blames you. You don’t let him run you out of town like this, if that’s what’s happening.
Victoria: Billy, stop. Stop talking. That’s not it.
Billy: Then what is it, vick? Why are you leaving?
Victoria: Ashland has shown remorse, and he’s shown me how much he loves me and how strong his love is, and I…I’ve forgiven him. We’re leaving together.
Chelsea: Huh. You have enough time to go for a run in the middle of the day. How nice.
Adam: It’s extremely nice.
Chelsea: Mm, yeah, sure it is. I get my cardio dashing between connor’s practices and playdates, my office, meetings.
Adam: Well, I’m happy to handle more pick-ups and drop-offs, or we could have him spend more time at the ranch if you’re feeling overwhelmed.
Chelsea: No, that’s okay. No, just a half-day at school today, so the logistics became a little more complicated, that’s alL. But connor’s at soccer practice right now if you want to stop by.
Adam: Yeah, I would like that. I’ll — I’ll stop over there.
Chelsea: I’m sure he’d love to see you. He can show off his new moves. Hey, do you know what a classic elastico is?
Adam: I have no idea.
Chelsea: Yeah, neither do I.
[ Chuckles ] Apparently connor’s perfected it.
[ Ghs si he seems to love his new coach, though. I think he reminds connor a lot of rey.
Adam: Chelsea, are you alright? Last time I saw you, you were kind of on edge.
Chelsea: I’m not falling apart, if that’s what you’re afraid of.
Sally: Summer.
Summer: Sally.
Sally: I heard that the newest star at marchetti was gracing genoa city with a visit. I’m surprised you were able to get away. Must be a pretty busy time.
Summer: It is. You’ve certainly had a meteoric rise after being kicked to the curb by lauren.
Sally: Yeah, well, always been resilient.
Summer: I was the first to admit that I really liked the wedding dress that you designed for my aunt victoria, but i could’ve never imagined that you’d be able to ride the train of that gown all the way to the coo’s office at newman media. What a stroke of luck.
Sally: [ Chuckles ] It wasn’t luck. It’s ambition — something that you and I both have a lot of, wouldn’t you say?
Jack: I keep seeing you at all my favorite spots.
Diane: Mm, it’s almost like i live in genoa city.
Jack: You really are here for the duration, aren’t you?
Diane: I’m here as long as kyle wants me to be, and our son has made it abundantly clear that I’m welcome. So why don’t you make yourself comfortable? Join me.
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Adam: I’m not worried about you going off the deep end. I just — I know the signs when you’re trouble. I know it’s a stressful time. You’re working on a new line with chloe at fenmore’s —
Chelsea: Okay, okay, I’m gonna stop you right there. You don’t have to be so patronizing. I’m not troubled. Working with lauren and chloe has been a dream. There’s no ego, no in-fighting, no fear of getting stabbed in the back.
Adam: Oh, so, in other words, unlike your last employer.
Chelsea: Exactly. It helps me get out of bed in the morning.
Adam: Well, I’m — I’m glad to hear that. I know that it’s a lot of work, and doing something enjoyable can put just as much pressure on you as dealing with something difficult, and you’re dealing with both. You know, rey’s death was a shock, so I’m worried about you and connor.
Chelsea: And connor? Are you implying you don’t trust me around our son?
Adam: Chelsea, no, I’m not saying that. I know that you always putnnor fst. I’m just acknowledging that this is a tough time for you both. And I know how much connor liked rey, and we’re helping him get through this time. I just want to make sure that you’re taking time for yourself, that’s all.
Chelsea: It’s never just “that’s all” with you, adam. You always have an agenda, and i don’t need you to worry about me, okay? Because I’ve been taking care of myself my whole life.
Adam: Why are you being like this?
Chelsea: Being like what? I’m just saying, I don’t need your help during this difficult time. That’s all.
Adam: Chelsea, I’m just trying to make sure that you’re okay, alright?
Kyle: Is there a problem?
Billy: How do you forgive ashland locke for everything that he’s done?
Victoria: Gosh, I don’t know. I guess I’ve had a lot of practice. I’ve forgiven you many, many times.
Billy: Right, so you’re comparing your ex-husband, the one who lied to you for months about having cancer, to me? You think that’s fair?
Victoria: You know, billy, i thought that you of all people would understand. I mean, your podcast is all about redemption. You are all about giving people second chances right now, aren’t you?
Billy: Well, when ashland locke stole his best friend’s identity, then falsified a dying woman’s will, I think he ran out of second chances.
Victoria: Well, you know what? I believe that there is room for forgiveness when someone shows true contrition, which is exactly what ashland has done.
Billy: I mean, after everything he’s done? I have no idea what that would even look like. But what bothers me more is this hold that he has on you. That you would be willing to leave everything you have, your family, your company, including johnny and katie behind.
Victoria: Hold on a second. What are you saying?
Billy: What are you gonna say to the kids, vick? “Mommy’s leaving town with the man that’s been lying to her for months”?
Victoria: They don’t know about that, billy. As far as they’re concerned, we’ve been together this whole time. And they will always have a home with me. I will never, ever leave them behind.
Billy: Where are you going? Is it close by?
Victoria: Ashland and I would like to have a chance to get settled without you and my family monitoring our every move, so I will let you know where we land.
Billy: That’s very kind of you. You’ll let me know. And you expect me to sign off on johnny and katie leaving everything they know here to run off god knows where with ashland locke? That’s not gonna happen, victoria. I don’t want my kids anywhere near that monster.
Ashland: You can try to pull all the strings and control victoria’s life, but you cannot control her heart. Love triumphs over everything.
Victor: [ Chuckles ] Coming from you, that’s hilarious, man. It’s not love. You don’t even know the first thing about that. It’s a manipulative sham to convince my daughter to substitute the real thing.
Ashland: You know, I have to admit, I had given up. After the restraining order, i thought there was nothing left for me here in genoa city.
Victor: That was the idea.
Ashland: But then victoria came to me and told me she still loves me. Now, I can’t take all the credit for winning her back. Her loyalty to you and to the rest of her family runs deep, but, victor [Sighs] You blew it. You drove her away with your iron fist and your draconian methods, your conviction that only father knows best and your complete lack of respect for her intelligence and her independence. You tried to control every aspect of her life, and that’s what drove her back into my arms. Now, you can rant and rail against me all you want, but you need to know this — you have no one to blame but yourself.
Victor: You’re a hell of a talker, ashland. You’re good at that. But this is not over.
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Jack: So many options. Abby keeps changing the menu.
Diane: Mm, well, everything I’ve had here so far has been good.
Jack: To my mind, this is the best restaurant in town.
Diane: [ Sighs ] Whatever happened to gloria’s? I remember she was really proud of that place.
Jack: Glo-worm? Mercifully, it burned to the ground. Though they did have a dover sole with cream and capers that was pretty memorable.
Diane: Jack, we can do better than this.
Jack: What do you mean?
Diane: Menus, restaurants. What, are you gonna ask me about the weather next? We don’t need to make small talk. We have a son. We have a grandson. We have history together.
Jack: Most of it unpleasant. Come on, we can’t exactly walk down memory lane together without smashing into a boulder or two.
Diane: Fine. We can just sit here in silence.
Jack: [ Sighs ]
Diane: Or I could tell you about harrison and all the little things he does that reminds me of kyle.
Jack: You can’t really see that many resemblances. You haven’t spent that much time with him.
Diane: Well, that’s true, but I hope to fix that. He’s just so cute. Oh, come on, doesn’t he remind you of kyle as a boy?
Jack: [ Sighs ] The other day, I came home from work and harrison was so happy to see his grandpa jack. I’d had a tough day at the office, and suddenly everything was bright and…he shared his lemonade with me and asked me if I wanted my own cookie.
Diane: [ Chuckles ]
Jack: He’s a pretty great kid.
Diane: See? That’s what I told you. He’s kind and generous, just like kyle.
Adam: There is no problem, kyle. Just talking to chelsea about our son.
Chelsea: I appreciate your concern, but everything’s okay.
Kyle: Glad to hear it.
Adam: Well, you must be extra vigilant these days. Protecting harrison must be foremost in your mind.
Kyle: Yeah, things have gotten a bit unpleasant.
Adam: Well, you can relax now, ’cause locke’s leaving town. Looks like that restraining order that victor facilitated worked.
Kyle: Are you sure? I haven’t heard anything about it.
Adam: I know for a fact that locke is on his way out of genoa city.
Kyle: Forgive me if I don’t consider everything you say to be gospel, adam.
Chelsea: Wise man.
Kyle: Looks like you were in the middle of a run. Don’t let us interrupt you.
Chelsea: The nanny’s gonna bring connor home after his scrimmage, so if you want to see him, you should go now.
Adam: I will. Maybe we can catch up later.
Kyle: You sure you’re alright?
Chelsea: Yeah. Yeah, that was just a couple of exes arguing over their kid. Adam can’t help being adam, you know? He is who he is. He can be a lot, but I have years of practice, so…
Kyle: [ Chuckles ] Well, I guess connor’s wellbeing is the most important thing.
Chelsea: Yeah, adam is a good dad. Connor is his priority.
Kyle: That’s great to hear, ’cause being a father is my top priority as well.
Chelsea: Of course, and it’s so great. I mean, you and harrison back in town, and summer, too.
Kyle: Thanks. I hope I wasn’t overstepping.
Chelsea: No, not at all. I appreciate the interruption, actually. Can I thank you with a coffee for your chivalry?
Kyle: I could use some caffeine.
Chelsea: That’d be good.
Kyle: Yeah.
Chelsea: Shall we?
Kyle: Mm.
Sally: You know, we don’t need to get into a blow-by-blow of our career trajectories. Too many details.
Summer: You mean like you conspiring with tara locke to drive me out of town and away from kyle?
Sally: Yeah, mm-hmm, that’s one example.
Summer: You know, I can’t help but wonder if your ambition — as you referred to it — your ascension to coo of newman media has anything to do with you sleeping with the boss.
Sally: My point is, just think about how amazing it is that everything worked out. Both of us ended up right where we belong, doing what we love, our dream jobs with our dream guys. Genoa city.
Summer: I know you liked that I was on a different continent.
Sally: You wanted to be the creative director of marchetti. That is where they’re located, so you have to go where the work is, right?
Summer: You’re right. I was destined to be at marchetti, regardless of how i ended up getting the position. But milan was never where I was supposed to be. My home is genoa city. And I’m back for good.
Sally: You’re quitting your dream job?
Summer: No. We’re relocating marchetti to genoa city.
Victoria: Johnny and katie are off at boarding school, so their lives are not going to be immediately disrupted. And besides that, it’s not your call. We have joint custody.
Billy: Yeah, well, that agreement is based on the two of us living in the same city.
Victoria: Well, then it’s a minor adjustment. Divorced people relocate all the time. I will file a motion with the court and tell them that I’m moving out of ate. It’s not a big deal.
Billy: No, it is a big deal, ’cause I will fight that motion. I’m not letting you take our kids away from genoa city.
Victoria: Do you really think that I would do anything to put johnny and katie in danger?
Billy: No, I never thought you would do anything to put johnny and katie in danger. You always put them first, which is why this is so stunning, because you’re not thinking rationally. Ashland locke is a threat to our kids.
Victoria: Ashland would never do anything to harm them. They love him, and he loves them.
Billy: You know kyle and summer took out a restraining order to keep him away from harrison. You know that, right? So I’m not the only one that thinks he poses a threat.
Victoria: Yes, billy, I know. I heard all about it. I know. My father, he orchestrated the whole thing. He pulled some strings to get the judge to sign the paperwork. Believe me, that was the last straw for me.
Billy: Well, unfortunately for you, that court order is now public record, so good luck on trying to find a court to ignore it.
Victoria: Since when have you become such a fan of my father’s methods?
Billy: Got to do what you got to do to protect your kids, right?
Victoria: You know what? I did not come here to ask you for permission anyway. I came here to tell you, as a courtesy, what my plans are.
Billy: And you expect me to sign off and let you walk away, taking our kids with you?
Victoria: I expect you to be rational, to not want to put them through a tug-of-war, but i guess my expectations were too high.
Billy: Victoria. Victoria, you are making a mistake. Ashland locke crossed a line, a line that no one should cross or be allowed back from. He is going to hurt you again. You know that.
Victoria: Billy, I’m a grown woman.
Billy: Right, so you’re a grown woman. You can make your own mistakes. Good for you. But I am not gonna let your bad choices affect my children. I will fight you on this. Wipes. Wipes. Wipes.
Summer: Oh, you don’t seem happy to hear our news.
Sally: No, I’M…just surprised. But good for you, summer. You deserve it.
Summer: I can’t wait. It’s gonna be really fun. I’ll have full creative control of a fashion house, a loving husband, our adorable son, and a full life in my hometown, surrounded by friends and family. Turns out you really can have it all.
Sally: Yeah, guess you can.
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Summer: Speaking of which. Are you okay?
Sally: Yeah, fine. Never better.
Kyle: Hi, hi.
Chelsea: Hello, sally.
Sally: Chelsea.
Kyle: What’s going?
Summer: We were just getting re-acquainted.
Kyle: Mm.
Summer: Sally, you suddenly seem so skittish. Is something wrong?
Sally: You know what? I actually have to get going. Can’t sit around all day, chit-chatting. Have a lot to do at the office with all my responsibilities. Have to run, but it was really great to see you all. And let me know if your little fashion house needs a push from the giant media conglomerate adam and I run. I’d be glad to help.
Summer: Chelsea, it’s so good to see you, and I’m glad you guys came when you did. You rescued me.
Chelsea: Aw, well, there seems to be a lot of that going on today.
Jack: I said, “harrison, there are no frogs allowed in the house. Do you have one in your pocket?” He shakes his head, he looks at me like I’m crazy for even suggesting it. I said, “can I see what’s in your pocket?” He pulls out a frog. I said, “what is that?” He says, “it’s the tiniest dinosaur in the whole world.”
Diane: [ Laughs ] Aww. I can’t wait for him to get to know his deedee. I remember the early years of kyle’s life so well. And I realize that’s because I — I did miss a lot of his childhood, but the memories I do have I replayed over and over again.
Jack: Yeah, I’m sure.
Diane: And now that we’ve reconnected, I’ve noticed that kyle has inherited your sense of wonder.
Jack: What?
Diane: Yes, I see it in the way he plays with harrison. The same way you did with him when he was a boy. It warms my heart, truly. You know, we didn’t have a lot of time as co-parents, but we did have some good days when kyle was little. Oh, I remember when you brought over your childhood toys to entertain him.
[ Both laugh ]
Jack: I remember that.
Diane: Yeah. You were built for fatherhood, jack. I saw it in the joy in your face as you shared your favorites and making memories with your son.
Jack: It’s funny, the joy i get now is watching kyle do the same thing with harrison.
Diane: Oh, and we also had some good times by the pool.
Jack: Oh, kyle loved the water.
Diane: Oh, yeah, and phyllis was always lurking around in the background, keeping her eye on me, making sure I wasn’t honing in on her territory. Oh, I — I guess that’s one of those memory lane boulders you were talking about.
Jack: [ Sighs ]
Adam: Thanks for coming by to meet with me here. I hope I didn’t keep you waiting.
Victor: What is so important you wanted to discuss?
Adam: Well, in light of victoria’s decision, I think that we should talk. You know, if she’s to run off with locke…
Victor: It’s not a question of “if.” I just ran into that son of a bitch. She is leaving with him.
Adam: So there haven’t been any new developments?
Victor: Not that I know of.
Adam: Well, there are a couple of positives. He’s out of newman and he’s leaving town.
Victor: Yeah. He’s leaving with victoria. The guy’s latching onto her like a leech. She’s just lost all her senses. Now she’s gonna leave this company, leave our family.
[ Sighs ] It’s just the whole thing is inconceivable to me. I’m gonna get that bastard if it’s the last thing I do. -Fixed. -That’s my son.
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Jack: You even bringing up phyllis proves this was a mistake to join you.
Diane: Jack, please.
Jack: Our history is too fraught to have pleasant conversation, as I predicted.
Diane: I apologize. I — I didn’t realize that bringing up phyllis would upset you like this.
Jack: Oh, it’s a lot more than that, and you know it. Reminiscing about that period of our lives is going to set off emotional fireworks of all kinds.
Diane: You’re right. I…I was out of line back then, but I —
Jack: We don’t need to go through all that.
Diane: No, no, let me say this.
[ Sighs ] I’m sorry for who I was and what I did. For taking kyle away so that you missed quality time with your son during his formative years. For — for abandoning you so that you had to raise him alone. For being petty and unkind and selfish. I’m sorry that I wasn’t stronger and braver in how I handled things. You deserved better than that. Jack, I have so many regrets and I have so many amends to make to all the people that I’ve wronged. But you have to believe, you are at the top of that list.
[ Sighs ]
Summer: So what other rescuing has been going on today?
Kyle: Chelsea’s just being nice about me butting in on what was none of my business.
Chelsea: That is not true. Your husband walked in on adam and I having a discussion, which quickly could have escalated into an ugly argument if kyle hadn’t shown up.
Summer: I bet things are tricky with adam these days.
Chelsea: Oh, things are always tricky with adam.
Summer: I have a feeling that there’s something more to it. When you guys interrupted the two of us, sally was clearly intimidated by you.
Chelsea: She has everything she could want right now. She couldn’t possibly be intimidated by me. Or could she?
Summer: Well, I’m guessing she did something to blow up newman fashion, which is such a shame, ’cause I really wanted to see what you and chloe were gonna do.
Chelsea: It actually wasn’t her fault that it shut down. That was a corporate decision when newman/locke bought newman media.
Summer: But still, it couldn’t have been easy working with sally.
Chelsea: I mean, it wasn’t all bad. Most of our arguments were usually about where we should put our focus.
Summer: Let me guess — her focus was on adam.
Chelsea: I don’t want to gossip.
Summer: But…
Chelsea: But she was the worst person you would ever want to work with. I mean, everything became about her. And then once she got her claws into adam, who was the boss, it all just became very uncomfortable.
Summer: I’m not surprised. She is a world-class opportunist.
Chelsea: Yep. But I don’t want to bad-mouth her. Let’s just say I am a lot happier working with chloe on our own to produce an exclusive line for fenmore’S.
Adam: Look, I understand why you’re so upset. You have invested a lot of time and energy and love into victoria. You’ve groomed her to take over the company, only to see her self-destruct. I mean, she’s been given every opportunity, and she’s just throwing it away.
Victor: Yeah. You know…I’ve only always wanted…what’s best for my children. I raised you all to be strong and self-possessed adults.
Adam: Of course. And yet, victoria, she’s lost her way. I know that has to be the most painful thing for you. You know, it’s always been clear to me and everybody else that you have viewed her as the heir apparent, so I know this has got to be an especially hard reckoning.
Victor: Yep.
Adam: And I’m not saying that out of self-interest. I’m not trying to take a jab at victoria. You know, after all, I’m the one that made the deal with locke, so I’ve done my part to get rid of the guy. But her decision to walk away from the family and the company after all these attempts to help her to be viewed as unwelcome meddling, I just — I don’t know how we reach her.
Victor: You know…I’m coming around to your way of thinking.
Adam: She’s headstrong. It’s usually a gift, but in her case, it seems to be a curse.
Victor: I just can’t get through to her, to make her realize that if she walks off with that son of a bitch and marries him, god forbid, it’ll have consequences. What if she fails? Comes back a broken woman? Your sister’s getting involved in something that may be irreparable. An irreversible mistake. Time. It’s life’s most precious commodity,
Summer: So you and chloe are happy with your partnership at fenmore’s?
Chelsea: Totally. Lauren has been wonderful to us.
Summer: When is the new line dropping? Have you settled on a price point yet? Are you doing all of the designing yourself or are you collaborating with fenmore’s in-house team?
Chelsea: This is starting to feel like an interview. What’s going on?
Kyle: Go ahead. You can tell her.
Summer: Jabot is buying marchetti. We’re relocating headquarters to genoa city.
Chelsea: Wow, that’s huge. Summer, that’s so exciting for you.
Summer: I know. We are so happy that everything is finally falling into place. But kyle and I were thinking about a collaboration between fenmore’s and marchetti.
Kyle: Especially when you consider we will own all of marchetti and jabot will own almost 50% of fenmore’S. Makes for greater profit margins.
Summer: Lauren’s on the board, so she knows that jabot is acquiring marchetti, but we haven’t talked to her yet about fenmore’s being an exclusive distributor, so this is just between us.
Chelsea: Of course. Of course, but why are you asking about the design side and process?
Summer: I just wanted to get a feel for things. It’s been a while since I worked in fashion in genoa city, and you are at the heart of it.
Chelsea: [ Chuckles ] Well, I’m intrigued. I love the idea of possibly working with you. Both of you.
Jack: Thank you.
Diane: Thank you. And thank you for joining me today. I’ve been spending a lot of my time alone. Guess I’m no one’s idea of a fun lunch companion.
Jack: It’s got to be pretty lonely.
Diane: [ Sighs ] Maybe. But it’s honest. Back in la, I hid my past. I was living a lie. I — I couldn’t get close to anybody because of it. And here in genoa city, I am dodging grenades, but I have to earn my conversations and my companionship. I have to face the damage that I’ve done, head on.
Jack: That is your mission.
Diane: Yeah. It’s going to take a while, i think. But being here with you today and talking about kyle and harrison and being open about my past, it…
[ Exhales sharply ] …Almost makes me feel normal. And gives me hope for my future. I have you to thank for that.
Lily: Hey. Everything is falling into place. The launch is gonna go off without a hitch. The pr team is doing great. We’re gonna get a ton of media coverage. I’m really happy with their work.
Billy: Yeah, that’s great. Everybody’s doing a great job.
Lily: Are you okay? Something happen?
Billy: Victoria was just here, and she informed me that she’s leaving newman and genoa city.
Lily: What? Why would she do that?
Billy: Because she’s forgiven ashland locke and she’s fleeing town with the man. The man that lied to her for months about dying from cancer in order to get control of her company. And he has now somehow convinced her that he is sorry for his mistakes, and she’s not only accepting of that but she’s fleeing town with him to start over, abandoning her entire life here. I don’t understand any of it.
Lily: Yeah, I don’t either, but I thought you decided to take a step back and let her family deal with it. I thought you realized that she can live her life the way that she wants to.
Billy: Yeah, that’s fine. But this is different. I mean, this is everything i feared. This affects my kids. She’s taking them god knows where, living under the same roof as ashland locke. I’m not okay with that. I don’t want my kids anywhere near that monster.
Lily: Okay, honestly? Enough is enough.
Dry skin is
sensitive skin, too.
Adam: Maybe victoria won’t fail.
Victor: Of course she will. There’s no future success involving ashland locke, i promise you.
Adam: That may be true. But she might surprise us all. She’s giving up a lot, but she is resourceful and she is smart. She could find a way to flourish out of your shadow. And who knows? Maybe this is her destiny — start over. In fact, maybe it’s an opportunity for everybody. Maybe this is a reset for the entire family. Maybe we could get out of the roles that we’ve been set in for so long and we can become something greater.
Victor: Maybe so.
Victoria: [ Chuckles ]
Ashland: I am ready to go.
Victoria: Me too.
Ashland: Looks like you’re traveling light.
Victoria: Yeah, I know, but, well, once we get settled in new york, I’ll just send for the rest of my things.
Ashland: Mm. You’re sure about this?
Victoria: Absolutely, I’m sure. Why do you ask me that?
Ashland: Well, your father stopped by for a visit. His fury was something to behold.
Victoria: Did he intimidate you?
Ashland: No. Not at all. It was sad, though, I think. You see, I’ve been emboldened by your love, but I also understand what it means to lost that love and the pain it can cause. That’s what I saw in your father’s eyes. He’s afraid he’s going to lose his beloved daughter.
Victoria: Well, he’s the one that drove me away.
Ashland: That’s exactly what I told him. And at some level, I think he knows that. But, victoria, as angry as you are at your father right now, your connection to your family runs deep. Victor’s gonna take advantage of that.
Victoria: That’s why we need to leave now. I just — I want to start somewhere fresh, outside of my father’s reach.
Ashland: I agree. I just want you to understand this is gonna be difficult.
Victoria: I understand that. I do, and I’m ready for it. The only problem that I have right now is billy. Turns out that he wants to fight me on custody.
Ashland: See, we talked about this. I can’t let you risk losing your kids.
Victoria: It’s okay. Billy does not have a leg to stand on, and I’ll fight him back twice as hard. I just — I hope that it doesn’t get too ugly.
Billy: I agree with you. Enough is enough. I’ve tried to be patient with victoria’s feelings for ashland. I’ve tried to live and let live, but I’m done. I’m putting my foot down. I need to do what I need to do to protect my kids from their mother’s bad decision.
Lily: I wasn’t talking about victoria, billy. I was talking about you.
Billy: What about me?
Lily: This is victoria’s decision to make. You can’t penalize your kids for it.
Billy: I’m not penalizing my kids. I’m protecting them, because ashland locke is dangerous.
Lily: Ashland is not a physical threat to johnny and katie, and you know that and you know victoria would never put their lives at risk.
Billy: I used to know that, but she’s not thinking clearly. We know what ashland locke is capable of, how far he will go. I don’t want my children to be the ones to find out.
Lily: This is not about your kids. This is about your inability to let go of victoria. Honestly, billy, it’s like you try to seize any opportunity you can to remain her protector. I mean, you know how much it bothered me in the past, and now, honestly, I am so fed up with this twisted push-and-pull routine. I am — I’m not putting up with it any longer.
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Young & The Restless Update
Recap written by Christine
After Victor learned that Victoria was planning to move away with Ashland, Victor went and confronted Ashland at his suite. Victor refused to let Ashland take Victoria away. Ashland said Victoria was choosing to come with him, because she knew his mistakes and loved him anyway. Victor said Victoria would soon learn Ashland was the human parasite Victor always suspected he was. Ashland questioned Victor saying he always suspected this. “Don’t you think I checked up on you? Don’t you think I learned about the fact that you assumed your dead friend’s identity and stole a woman’s fortune to build your empire?,” Victor asked. Victor regretted letting Nikki call the ambulance when Ashland had a heart attack at the ranch. Victor wished he’d let Ashland die.
Ashland said Victor could try and control Victoria’s life, but he couldn’t control her heart, and love triumphed over all. Laughing, Victor said Ashland didn’t know what love was. Victor thought that Ashalnd was perpetrating a manipulative sham. Ashland had thought there was nothing left for him in this town after the restraining order, but then Victoria came to him and said she still loved him. Ashland couldn’t take all the credit for winning Victoria back, since her loyalty to the family ran deep. Ashland said Victor drove Victoria away with his iron fist and lack of respect for her independence. Victor said this wasn’t over, and he left.
Victoria was with Billy in his office. He was skeptical of her story that she was leaving town for herself. He was sure Ashland had something to do with this. She admitted Ashland was integral to her decision. He thought she might be leaving town because she was ashamed she’d fallen for Ashland’s scheme. He told her not to let Ashland run her out of town. Victoria told Billy to stop talking. She revealed that she forgave Ashland, and they were leaving together. He asked how she could forgive Ashland after all he’d done. She said she had a lot of practice, since she’d forgiven Billy many times.
Billy didn’t think it was fair to compare him to someone who lied about having cancer for months. Victoria thought Billy would understand, given his podcast about redemption. Billy thought Ashland was all out of second chances once he assumed his friend’s identity and forged a woman’s will. Victoria though forgiveness was possible after true contrition. Billy was disturbed by the hold Ashalnd had on Victoria, that would make her leave her family, company and Johnny and Katie behind. She said the kids didn’t know she’d ever broken up from Ashland, and she’d never leave them behind. He asked where she was going, and she said she’d let him know. Billy said he wasn’t signing off on Johnny and Katie going God-knows-where with Ashland Locke. He didn’t want his kids anywhere near that monster.
Victoria said the kids were at boarding school, so their lives wouldn’t be disrupted. She pointed out that she and Billy had joint custody, so he couldn’t tell her where she could take the kids. Billy said that agreement was based on the two of them living in the same city. Victoria said that divorced parents moved all the time. She’d file the paperwork to have the agreement amended. Billy said he’d fight the motion. He wasn’t letting her take the kids away from Genoa City. She aksed if he really thought she’d do anything to hurt the kids. He never did, so that was why he was having such a hard time understanding her latest move. He was adamant that Ashland was a threat to their kids. Victoria argued that Ashland would never hurt their kids. Billy announced that Summer and Kyle filed a restraining order to keep Ashland from Harrison. Victoria said her father orchestrated the whole thing. Billy said that restraining order was public record. He wished Victoria luck finding a judge that would ignore it. She asked when he became such a fan of her father’s methods. He said he was doing what he had to do to protect his kids. She didn’t come to ask for permission – she was telling him her plans as a courtesy. He wasn’t going to let her take the kids. She guessed she was wrong to think that he wouldn’t put the kids through a tug of war. She began to storm out. He followed and said Ashland would hurt her again. She snapped that she was a grown woman. He yelled back her he wouldn’t let her bad choices affect his children. “I will fight you on this,” he warned. She left.
Lily came in and reported to Billy that everything was going great with the launch. Billy brought Lily up to speed on Victoria and Ashland. Billy didn’t understand this. Lily didn’t either, but she thought Billy had decided to take a step back and let Victoria’s family deal with this kind of thing. Billy said this was different because it affected his kids. He wasn’t okay with Victoria taking his kids out of town to live with Ashland. “Enough is enough,” Lily said. Billy agreed. He said he’d tried to be patient with Victoria’s feelings for Ashland, but he was putting his foot down. He needed to protect his kids from their mother’s bad decision. “I wasn’t talking about Victoria, Billy. I was talking about you,” Lily clarified. She said this was Victoria’s decision, and he couldn’t penalize his kids for it. He said he was protecting the kids because Ashland was dangerous. Lily argued that Billy knew Ashland was not a physical threat to Johnny and Katie and that Victoria would never put their lives at risk. Billy said he used to know that, but Victoria wasn’t thinking clearly anymore. Billy didn’t know how far Ashland would go, and he didn’t want his kids to find out. Lily said this wasn’t about the kids, it was about Billy’s inability to let go of Victoria. She thought he seized any opportunity to be Victoria’s protector. Lily was so fed up with this twisted push and pull routine, and she wasn’t putting up with it any longer.
Victoria went to Ashland’s room with a small bag. She was going to send for the rest of her things once they were settled in NY. He asked if she was sure about this, and she said absolutely. He told her Victor stopped by, and his fury was something to behold. She asked if Victor intimidated him. He said no. Ashland thought it was sad – he’d been emboldened by Victoria’s love, but he also knew what it was like to lose her love. He saw that in Victor’s eyes – fear of losing his beloved daughter. Victoria said Victor was the one who drove her away. Ashland said as angry as Victoria was at her father, her connection to her family ran deep. She said that was why she wanted to leave now, and get away from her father’s reach. He said this would be difficult for her. She knew, and she was ready for it. The only problem she had was Billy wanting to fight her for custody of the kids. She said Billy didn’t have a leg to stand on, and she’d fight him back just as hard. She just hoped it didn’t get too ugly.
Adam jogged in the park, where he stopped to text Victor and asked to meet to talk business. Chelsea came up and commented that he had time to run in the middle of the day, while she got her cardio in between work and taking care of Connor. Adam was happy to have Connor spend more time at the ranch if Chelsea was overwhelmed. She said it was fine; Connor had a half day today, so that made logistics a little more complicated. She pointed Connor out – he was at soccer practice in the park. She turned somber and said she thought Connor loved his new coach because he was similar to Rey. Adam asked if Chelsea was okay since the last time they saw each other. She defensively said she wasn’t going off the deep end. He wasn’t worried about that. He could just tell when she was troubled, and he knew it was a stressful time, since she was working on a new line with Chloe at Fenmore’s. Chelsea called Adam patronizing. She said her job had been a dream, there was no infighting or fear of getting stabbed in the back. “So in other words, unlike your last employer,” Adam said. “Exactly,” Chelsea replied. Adam was glad Chelsea was handling things. He said Rey’s death was a shock, so he worried for her and Connor. She asked if he was implying he didn’t trust her around their son. He wasn’t saying that. He knew she always put Connor first. He just acknowledged this was a tough time for Chelsea and Connor, and he wanted to make sure Chelsea was taking time for herself. Chelsea didn’t believe that was all this was, since she felt that Adam always had an agenda. Kyle walked up on Chelsea snapping at Adam not to worry about her. Adam tried to defuse things, and Kyle got involved and asked if there was a problem.
Adam and Chelsea said there was no problem. Adam divulged that Ashland was leaving town – the restraining order Victor arranged seemed to have worked. Kyle didn’t hear anything about Ashland leaving, and he was skeptical since the details were coming from Adam. Kyle suggested that Adam might want to get back to his run. Chelsea said the nanny would take Connor home after his scrimmage so if Adam wanted to see him, now was the time. Adam went off to see his son. Kyle asked if Chelsea was sure she was okay. She said she was fine – just a couple exes arguing over their kid. She said Adam was a lot, but he was a good dad. Kyle hoped he didn’t overstep by intervening. Chelsea appreciated Kyle stepping in, and she invited him to coffee as thanks. He accepted.
Summer and Sally ran into each other at Crimson Lights. Sally was surprised Summer was able to get away from Marchetti, since it must be a busy time. Summer commented that Sally had a meteoric rise since being fired by Lauren. Summer liked the wedding dress Sally designed for Victoria, but she never imagined that would culminate in Sally becoming COO of Newman Media. Summer called it luck, but Sally said it was ambition – something she and Summer both had a lot of.
Sally didn’t see a reason to get into a blow by blow of their career trajectories. Summer assumed Sally was talking about the time she and Tara conspired to drive Summer out of town and away from Kyle. That was what Sally meant. Summer couldn’t help but wonder if Sally’s career ascension happened because she was sleeping with the boss. Sally thought that the important thing was that Sally and Summer had their dream jobs with their dream guys – Summer in Milan and Sally in Genoa City. Summer knew Sally liked her being on a different continent. Summer said she was destined to work at Marchetti, but she belonged in Genoa City, and now she was back for good.
Summer noticed that Sally didn’t seem happy for her. Sally said she was just surprised. She congratulated Summer and said she deserved it. Summer said she’d have full control of the fashion house, a loving husband, their adorable son and a full life in her hometown, surrounded by friends and family. Kyle and Chelsea walked in, and Sally was suddenly ready to leave. Sally said to let her know if their little fashion house needed a push from the giant media conglomerate she and Adam ran. Sally left. Summer said Kyle and Chelsea rescued her by coming when they did. Chelsea said there was a lot of that going around.
Chelsea told Summer what happened at the park. Summer bet things were tricky with Adam these days. Chelsea said they always were with him. Summer got the sense that Sally was intimidated by Chelsea. Summer guessed Sally did something to blow up Newman Fashion. Chelsea said it wasn’t actually Sally’s fault – it shut down over a corporate decision. Summer was sure that it wasn’t easy to work with Sally, though. Chelsea said it wasn’t all bad. However, Chelsea quickly said Sally was the worst person to work with, because it was all about her, and once she got her claws into Adam, things got very uncomfortable. Summer wasn’t surprised since Sally was a world class opportunist. Chelsea said she didn’t want to badmouth Sally, but she was a lot happier working with Chloe on their own to produce an exclusive line for Fenmore’s.
Summer asked a lot of questions about Chelsea’s work at Fenmore’s. Chelsea felt like this was a job interview. Kyle encouraged Summer to tell Chelsea. Summer told Chelsea about the Marchetti sale. Summer said they were thinking about a collaboration between Marchetti and Fenmore. Kyle said Jabot owned all of Marchetti and almost 50% of Fenmore’s, so it would make sense for greater profit margin. Lauren was on the board of Jabot, so she knew about the sale of Marchetti, but not about the potential for Fenmore’s to be the exclusive distributor. Chelsea loved the idea of working with Summer and Kyle.
Adam and Victor met at Newman Media. Adam thought they should talk, in light of Victoria’s decision to run off with Locke. Adam said the positive was that Ashland was out of the company and out of town. Victor was angry and upset that Victoria was going to leave the company and leave the family. Victor vowed to get Ashland if it was the last thing he did. Adam understood Victor was upset because he spent a lot of time, love and energy grooming Victoria to be his successor, only for her to self-destruct. Adam said Victoria was given every opportunity and she threw it away. Victor said he’d only wanted the best for his children, and he raised them all to be strong self-possessed adults. Adam knew it must be painful to Victor that Victoria lost her way. Adam said that it had always been clear to him and everyone else that Victor viewed Victoria as the heir apparent, so this must be especially hard for Victor. Victor agreed. Adam said he wasn’t saying this to take a jab at Victoria. He said he made the deal with Ashland, so he’d done his part to get rid of Ashland. Adam said he wasn’t sure how the family could reach Victoria. Victor was coming around to Adam’s way of thinking. Adam said Victoria was headstrong, which was usually a gift, but it seemed to be a curse this time. Victor said he couldn’t get Victoria to see that if she remarried Ashland, it would have consequences. Victor asked what if Victoria failed and came back a broken woman. He thought Victoria was doing something that could cause irreparable harm.
Adam said Victoria might not fail. Victor said of course she would – there was no future success where Ashland was involved. Adam stated that the smart and resourceful Victoria could find a way to flourish once she was out from under Victor’s shadow. Adam said maybe the entire family could reset, get out of the roles they’d been in for so long, and become something greater. “Maybe so,” Victor replied.
Jack spotted Diane at Society and went over to her table. He commented that she was in town for the duration. She said she was here as long as Kyle wanted her to be. She invited Jack to sit, and he did. He mused that Society was the best restaurant in town. Diane asked what happened to Gloria’s restaurant, and Jack said Gloworm mercifully burned to the ground. Diane didn’t think she and Jack needed to fill the air with small talk, when they had a son, grandson and history. Jack said most of their history was unpleasant, and they couldn’t walk down memory lane without smashing a boulder or two. Diane brought up how cute Harrison was. He reminded her of Kyle as a boy. Jack shared a story about Harrison’s kindness and generosity, and Diane said that was just like Kyle.
Jack entertained Diane with a story about Harrison trying to sneak a frog into the house in his pocket. Diane was charmed. She couldn’t wait for Harrison to get to know her. She remembered the early part of Kyle’s life so well. She knew it was because she wasn’t there for the later years. Now that she was back, she saw that Kyle inherited Jack’s sense of wonder. She saw it when Kyle played with Harrison, and she used to see it when Jack played with Kyle. She said Jack was built for fatherhood. Jack got joy in watching Kyle with Harrison. Diane said she, Jack and Kyle had fun by the pool, and Phyllis was always lurking making sure Diane didn’t hone in on her territory. Jack sighed.
Jack got up from the table. He thought Diane bringing up Phyllis proved it was a mistake for him to join her. He felt their history was too fraught to have a pleasant conversation. Diane was sorry. She didn’t realize bringing up Phyllis would upset Jack. He said bringing up that portion of their lives would set off emotional fireworks of all kinds. Diane apologized for who she’d been back then and for what she did. She was sorry she took Kyle away, costing Jack quality time during their son’s formative years. She was sorry she abandoned Kyle, making Jack have to raise him alone. She was sorry she wasn’t stronger and braver in how she handled things. Crying, Diane said she had so many regrets and so many amends to make, and Jack was at the top of the list. As she dabbed at her tears, he sat back down.
Jack picked up the check. Diane thanked Jack for that and for having lunch with her. She said she’d been spending a lot of time alone. He guessed it was pretty lonely. She said maybe, but it was honest. She hid her past in LA, and she couldn’t get close to anyone because of that. Here in Genoa City, she was dodging grenades and facing the damage she caused head-on. She said being here with him today, talking about Kyle and Harrison and being honest about her past almost made her feel normal and gave her hope for their future. She had him to thank for that.
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Summer: I’m glad that I ran into you. I told Chelsea, but I haven’t gotten a chance to tell you how amazing Mariah and Tessa’s wedding dresses were.
Chloe: Thank you. Though Chelsea should get most of the credit. But, you know, I do consider myself, you know, a genius whisperer.
Summer: [Chuckles] It’s an important skill to have when you work in fashion.
Chloe: I know, right? I mean, but they really need people like you and me to keep their, you know, creative juices flowing.
Summer: It’s my top priority as creative director at Marchetti. Artists can be a handful.
Chloe: Yeah, I know what you’re saying. But, you know, it’s kind of worth it. Well, most of the time.
Chelsea: Is everything okay with you and Chelsea?
Chloe: Mm, yes, could not be better. In fact, I’ve really got to get going. I’m late for a meeting with her.
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Adam: Well, one of the worst things about Victoria returning to work and Nikki being installed as Co-CEO is that the streaming deal that I pitched to dad has completely gone by the wayside. He and Nikki are too focused on propping up their little girl that they have let business suffer. It’s a huge missed opportunity.
Sally: Well, maybe there’s a way that Newman Media can salvage at least part of the project.
Adam: Well, what did you have in mind?
Sally: Well, instead of creating a giant streamer, like we planned, to compete with the big guys, we execute a more surgical strike. We launch a niche platform targeted towards a very particular demographic, and we do that specific content better than the big guys and we build an audience that way.
Adam: That could be interesting. I like that you’re always thinking.
Sally: You keep up okay. I know that you’re frustrated that our plan to reunite Victoria and Ashland has been put on hold while Victoria’s off on her little spa holiday with Nikki, but it is just temporary.
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Young & The Restless Update
Recap written by Christine
At Newman Enterprises, Nick told Victoria it was bad enough that she was defending Ashland, but now she was running away with him. Victoria said she wasn’t running away. She told her parents and brothers that she was doing what she needed to do to be happy. Victor contended that Ashland would ruin Victoria’s life. Nikki wanted to know why Victoria, who’d previously maintained that she had feelings for Ashland, but no future with him, had changed her mind. Nick surmised that Ashland played on Victoria’s sympathies with a sob story about losing access to Harrison. He asked how she could fall for this again. Adam suggested they give Victoria a chance to explain. She saw no point since no one would listen, and besides, she didn’t have to defend her decision to forgive Ashland. Furthermore, Ashland wasn’t the only reason she was leaving Genoa City. Victor asked Victoria if she couldn’t see that Ashland was a fraudster who was toying with her.
Nikki wanted everyone to step back and stop saying things they’d regret. Victor wanted to know where Ashland and Victoria intended to go. Victoria said they hadn’t decided, not that she’d tell Victor if she had. Nikki was horrified Victoria would just disappear. Victoria brushed aside Nikki’s concerns. She wished her mother had faith in her ability to take care of herself. Nick told Victoria not to blow off their concerns. He said they stood by her when Ashland put her through hell. He asked her to think about what her family went through when they thought she was flying to Italy to Ashland or the night she got in the car accident. Victoria pointed out that Ashland saved her life. Nick accused Victoria of missing the point. Victoria thought that the family thought she owed them for exposing Ashland’s lies, paying him off, comforting her and punishing him. “You think that you have the right to tell me what to believe and how to live my life,” she contended. She told them that wasn’t going to work for her.
Victor said Victoria was blinded by love. Victoria didn’t see it that way. She knew they thought she was crazy to believe Ashland still loved her, but she didn’t care. Nikki wanted Victoria to give this some time, instead of leaving town now and giving up the career she spent a lifetime building. Victoria declared that life was too short to subject Ashland or herself to this family’s judgment. Nick said that if Ashland really cared about Victoria, eh wouldn’t ask her to give up her job. Victoria reiterated that Ashland wasn’t the only reason she was leaving. She revealed that it was her idea to leave, not Ashland’s. Victor thought Ashland had cleverly convinced Victoria that this was her idea, like he did with the merger. Victoria felt that Victor didn’t think she was capable of coming up with an idea on her own. She said that Ash land had his own doubts about this. Nick suggested that Ashland’s reluctance could be a con. “Oh come on, Nicholas. Do you really think that I’m that gullible?,” Victoria asked. She asked if they really thought they were all so much smarter than her. She reminded them that they all believed Ashland had cancer, just like she did.
Victor claimed he’d been suspicious of Ashland from the day he came into Victoria’s life. That was why he had Ashland investigated. Victoria accused Victor of rewriting history. She reminded him that he’d approved more of Ashland than he had of any other man she’d ever loved. Victor screamed that Ashland was a fraud. Victor had tolerated Ashland’s nonsense for awhile, because he made Victoria happy, but once Ashland miraculously recovered from this terminal illness, Victor knew something was off. Victoria said Victor was right – Ashland did something very terrible, and he regretted it, but he was still the perfect man for her. Victor told Victoria that she couldn’t be more wrong. Frustrated, he called her stubborn. Victoria snapped that this attitude was the reason she was leaving and never coming back. She said he thought she couldn’t survive without him telling her what to do. She was tired of trying to win his approval, and she was done. Victor told Victoria to own her decision and not to blame anyone else in this room. He snarled that he’d done nothing but protect her and promote her to be the CEO of one of the biggest companies in the world. He said if she did this, it’d be the biggest mistake she ever made. Victoria angrily left.
Victor lamented that if Victoria and Nikki had come home from Switzerland a day later, Ashland would’ve been gone for good. Nikki said Victoria was determined to come home when she did. Nick said they all did everything they could to get through to Victoria, but she didn’t want to hear it. Adam wasn’t surprised, but he felt for everyone, and he said to let him know if there was anything he could do. He left. Nikki wondered if Ashland was trying to go after Victoria because he still wanted the company. She suggested that Ashland might leave Victoria now that she’d decided to quit her job. Nick said that if Ashland left Victoria, he’d do it in the cruelest way possible, after she’d alienated herself from the family and left the city. Nikki couldn’t bear the thought of that. Nick worried that Victoria was so stubborn she wouldn’t accept Ashland was bad news until after he tried to destroy her life again. Victor refused to let that happen. He said he wouldn’t give up on Victoria.
Victoria went to Ashland’s suite, and he could tell things with her family didn’t go well. She’d expected it to be this way. He hated that she had to go through this and that he was the cause. She said she tried to get her family to see that this wasn’t about whether she and Ashland were together – it was about whether she got to run her own life. She said that she’d been accused of being blinded by love and ungrateful. It was clear to her that her family had very little respect for her. Ashland thought that her family couldn’t fathom that someone who had so much to offer would settle for someone like him. Victoria said her family understood forgiveness – they just wanted to be the ones to decide who was worthy of it. Ashland said Victor wouldn’t let Victoria go without a fight. He told her they’d have to be prepared for whatever came next.
Victoria thought Victor resented it when one of his kids wanted to strike out on their own. She predicted Victor would direct most of his anger at Ashland. She suggested they leave now before her dad had the chance to do anything. Ashland reminded Victoria that she’d wanted to take things slow. He assured her he could handle whatever Victor threw at him. He didn’t want her to rush into this and regret it. She was sure she wanted to go now, and she was excited. He’d go wherever she wanted. She suggested NY, since he had roots there, and they could create their own unstoppable empire. He was ready to go whenever she was. She just had to pack a quick bag and do one more thing before they left.
Victoria went to Billy’s office and asked to talk. He was busy with the launch party and asked if they could talk later. She told him she was moving. He was shocked. She congratulated him – all the advice he gave her about getting out from under her father’s thumb, and she was finally doing it. He found it hard to believe her epiphany had anything to do with him. He decided to put his work aside and make time to talk to Victoria about this. He wanted to know her reason for leaving. She explained that she was tired of people weighing in on the nature and quality of her decisions. He understood that but he said they were raising children together, so he had a vested interest. She said that was why she was coming to him. She said she was cutting ties and leaving the company and town. Billy asked what Victor did now. She said she just lost hope that Victor would ever stop trying to run her life. She was sure Billy would say this was a couple decades too late. Billy said if this was really about Victoria breaking free and living life on her own terms, he applauded that, but if this had anything to do with Ashland, they were going to have a serious problem.
Back at Newman Enterprises, Victoria wasn’t answering Nikki’s calls, and Nikki was panicked thinking she may have already left. Victor said there was nowhere on earth Ashland could hide from him. Nikki said they had to be careful if they talked to Victoria again because she was taking everything the wrong way. Nikki blamed Ashland for that. Nikki felt that Ashland was playing on Victoria’s insecurities. According to Nikki, Victoria always needed Victor to be proud of her. Victor said he always was proud of Victoria. He adored his girl and put her in charge of his legacy – he’d paid that bastard five hundred million dollars to get away from her. Nikki was worried Ashalnd would convince Victoria to completely cut them out of her life. “The hell he will,” Victor snapped, and he left.
Ashland wasn’t surprised when Victor showed up at the hotel. “So you think it’s gonna be that easy? You’re gonna walk away with everything you want? Think again,” Victor said.
Adam went to his office. Sally came running in asking what was with his cryptic text. He said he told Victor that Victoria was going to go back to Ashland. Victor had told Adam to knock it off with the wishful thinking. Sally worried that Victor knew about Adam and Sally’s plan. Adam was sure Victor didn’t know. Adam said Victoria had just declared her undying love for that creep. Sally was thrilled their plan worked. Adam wasn’t sure it their plan had anything to do with it, but he crowed that they were getting exactly what they wanted. Adam told Sally how Victoria went off on the family. Sally suggested that Victoria was going back to Locke to rebel against her parents. Adam admitted that Victoria’s explosion was pretty badass. Sally asked if Victor lost it. “It was beautiful. I wish you could’ve been there,” Adam said.
Sally and Adam marveled at how things worked out. Yesterday, Adam and Sally had been commiserating because it seemed like their plan to reunite Ashland and Victoria wasn’t going to work, then today, Victoria waltzed into the office and blew up her whole career, saving him the trouble. He thought he should buy a lottery ticket since he was having such a great day. Sally asked if Victor would terminate Victoria’s contract. Adam said Victor wouldn’t have to because Victoria quit. Sally asked who was in charge at Newman now. Adam didn’t know, but for now he was going to sit back and see how this played out.
Tessa and Mariah hugged Sharon at Crimson Lights. Sharon was excited to hear about Paris. Tessa and Mariah had a great time. Tessa had a sore throat that she needed to get over before she went on tour, so Sharon went to make her some tea. Sharon was sorry that everyone wasn’t there to greet Mariah and Tessa. Nick had been there, but he got called away, and Faith was at school, but Noah was on his way. Mariah and Tessa brought Sharon a silk handkerchief from Paris. She loved it. Mariah said Sharon had been on their minds while they were away. She asked how Sharon was. Sharon was okay. She missed Rey, and sometimes she briefly forgot he’d died, but Noah and Nick checked in all the time, and Faith had been so sweet. Faith was going to college soon. University of Michigan. Mariah wondered if Faith had considered GCU. Sharon was okay with Faith going away to college. She didn’t want to feel like Faith was staying in town for her. “But the one thing that always lifts my spirits the most is seeing you kids thrive,” Sharon said. Tessa took Mariah’s hand and said they were doing their part. Sharon agreed.
Sharon admired the photos of Paris, then Mariah and Tessa thanked her for the trip. Sharon said Nick made the arrangements, so she couldn’t take credit. That turned to a discussion on how he was. Sharon confided that he was worried about Victoria, because she and Ashland separated. Tessa and Mariah were shocked. It hadn’t even been a year. Tessa said she sang at the wedding. Sharon said it happened awhile ago, but she didn’t mention it because she didn’t want to bring down Mariah and Tessa ahead of their own wedding. Mariah said it wouldn’t have been possible to bring her and Tessa down about their wedding. Mariah hoped Victoria and Ashland could work things out. Sharon didn’t think that would happen, because Ashland had revealed he couldn’t be trusted, but she was sure Victoria would be fine since she had her family to get her through this.
Noah and Allie ran into each other in the park. She was in a great mood because she just toured the Jabot lab. Most chemistry labs were drab, but the Jabot lab was dazzling. Ashley spent over an hour with Allie, giving her an in depth tour. Allie felt honored. Noah guessed the lab smelled nice, since they made perfumes. Allie had gotten a sample. She extended her wrist to Noah, who leaned in and inhaled the scent. Allie laughed at herself for being such a nerd, geeking out over a lab, but Noah thought it was nice to see Allie so happy. He said her happiness was just a beaker away. He noted that she wasn’t groaning over his joke, like she usually did. She assured him she didn’t mean anything by that. It was her defense mechanism that came out around new people. She said she was surrounded by new people at her grandfather’s house, and it was a lot, but she was getting used to it. He asked if her dad never even gave her a hint about his family. She said he didn’t, and she’d never get the chance to ask why. She wondered if he’d planned on saying something at some point, or if he never wanted her to know about the Abbotts. The latter would be really hard for her, because the Abbotts had been incredibly kind. She liked all her relatives so much; she just wished Keemo had brought them into her life earlier. She kind of felt bad for finding fault in her dad.
A self-depreciating Allie assumed Noah thought she was being melodramatic for worrying about betraying her father by trying to get to know his father. That wasn’t what Noah felt. He said he knew what it was like to have your father and grandfather be on the outs. Nick had even once turned Victor in to the feds for some shady business dealings, and Victor nearly went to prison. Noah said Nick never kept the kids from seeing their grandfather. He suggested that her father would have the same attitude. She wondered if Noah thought her dad would be okay with her coming here. Noah didn’t know her dad, but he thought Keemo would be glad the Abbotts had been so welcoming to Allie. Allie appreciated Noah saying that. Noah mentioned he was going to go see the newlyweds, back from their honeymoon. He invited her to come along, and she accepted. She took his arm as they left the park.
Noah and Allie went to Crimson Lights. He introduced her to Mariah and Tessa as the wedding crasher. Allie playfully smacked Noah and pointed out that Summer invited her. Mariah and Tessa said they were glad Allie was at the wedding. Noah told Allie that Mariah worked at Jabot, but not at the cool part. They talked about the lab. Mariah thought that a tour of the lab would be great for a social media post. Tessa said that just like that, vacation was over, and Mariah was back to work. Noah offered to get everyone drinks. Mariah teased Noah by giving him a very complicated order, and Noah told only-child Allie that this was what it was like having siblings. Mariah wanted to get to know Allie better. Later, Noah showed Allie a photography book, which she enjoyed. The she left for the Abbott’s house. Nick came in. Mariah and Tessa got him a beret. They also got something for Christian. Mariah said she and her wife were going upstairs to rest. Noah had some work to do for New Hope. Nick would be there after he talked to Sharon.
Once they were alone, Sharon wanted to know what happened at the family meeting. Nick brought her up to speed. He said it was like a bizarre reverse intervention where Victoria gathered them together to say she was resuming her addiction. He said Ashland brainwashed Victoria into turning her back on the people who loved her most in the world. Sharon felt bad for Nikki, who must be heartbroken. Nick said Victor was too. Nick said that they were all really scared for Victoria. Nick didn’t understand how a savvy person like Victoria was taken in by the story that her love changed Ashland overnight. Sharon was shocked Victoria was going to quit her job. Sharon recalled that Victoria had been focused on work even when she got stabbed.
Nick asked for Sharon’s advice on how to talk to Victoria without making her more angry. Sharon said that Victoria made her decision and Nick wouldn’t be able to talk her out of it. She also thought that Nick shouldn’t badmouth Ashland to Victoria, even though he deserved it. Sharon thought Nick was justifiably upset, but when someone was digging their heels in, there was seldom anything anyone could do to help. Sharon said Nick should let Victoria know he was there for her if things went wrong and that she didn’t need to be embarrassed to come to him.
Mariah and Tessa were back upstairs. Mariah got Tessa tea for her throat. Tessa didn’t know how she was going to get used to not being around Mariah all the time when they were on tour. Mariah said they’d write love letters and video chat, and Mariah would visit. Mariah said they had so much to look forward to. They were going to adopt a little person. Tessa said she loved Mariah. Mariah kissed Tessa’s hand.
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Summer: I mean, I get it. He’s your friend. You’re looking out for a friend.
Phyllis: Yeah, I’m looking out for — okay, um…hmm. I mean, Jack and I — Jack and i may be a little more than friends. It just — these days.
Summer: Wait, are you — mom, are you trying to tell me that you’re sleeping with my father-in-law?
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Jack: I’m glad she’s spending some time with Phyllis. Her mother has missed having her close by.
Kyle: Mm, it goes both ways. She worries about her mom being too lonely, and we’re glad you’ve been keeping Phyllis company.
Jack: I’m not the only one. She’s got plenty of friends.
Kyle: Come on. I saw the dynamic between you two at the wedding. And come to think of it, you never did say why you were out so late afterward.
Jack: I think I know where this is headed, and I’m gonna stop you right now, because it’s none of your business.
Kyle: Ah, there it is. All the confirmation I need that you two must have been together.
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Chance: Hey, that’s great, and not just for you, but for Jill, too. You know, she can start to enjoy life a little bit more.
Billy: Yeah, speaking of my mother enjoying life, tell me she sent you that ridiculous video of her in Bora Bora learning how to blow out of that conch shell.
Chance: [ Chuckles ] Classic, right?
Billy: Yeah. Well, that’s my mother. But business is good. Merger’s going well. Lily’s cooking up some exciting things with her brother.
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Chance: Oh, you know what? Before I go, I just listened to your podcast, the one on insecurity. It was good, man. Really hit home.
Billy: You know what? Don’t be like that. Don’t be pulling my leg like that.
Chance: [Chuckles] I’m not, man. It was good. I liked it.
Billy: Well, thank you. I appreciate that. What do you know about insecurity anyway? What are you doing listening to a podcast about that? You’re like a superhero. You’re larger than life.
Chance: Well, you know, i haven’t talked to too many people about this, besides Abby, but adjusting to civilian life after Spain wasn’t easy. You know, I’m working through it and I’m all good, but just goes to show you, no one is immune to self-doubt. Keep it up.
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Nick: You know, vick, it’s bad enough you keep defending this guy. Now you’re talking about running away with him?
Victoria: I’m not running away. I’m changing direction and doing what I need to do to be happy.
Victor: What do you mean happy? With a guy like that? He’s gonna ruin your life!
Nikki: I knew that you still cared about ashland, but you told me over and over that you had no future. So what happened when you saw him? Why have you suddenly changed your mind?
Nick: Let me take a guess. He gave you some sob story about losing out on access to harrison, playing on your sympathies, because that’s what he does. How can you fall for this again?
Victoria: [ Scoffs ]
Adam: Why don’t we give victoria a chance to explain?
Victoria: Why bother, when nobody listens?
Adam: I just think if everybody understood your reasons —
Victoria: You know, I don’t have to defend my decision to forgive ashland. Besides, leaving genoa city is about much more than just that.
Nick: Yeah, so you keep saying.
Victoria: And I know that there’s nothing that I can say to change your opinion that this is the right move for me.
Victor: Don’t you understand? You’re aligning yourself with a user, with a liar, with a fraud. He is toying with you, sweetheart. Can’t you see that?
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Sharon: Oh, my gosh, welcome home! Look at you two. You’re glowing.
Tessa: Honeymoons do that.
Sharon: Yeah. Oh, my gosh, how was paris?
Mariah: I mean, didn’t we post enough pictures?
Sharon: Well, yeah, and i loved them all. Looked like the trip of a lifetime.
Tessa: Well, she was holding back. There were so many more. Probably hundreds?
Mariah: Yeah, and every photo has a story to go with it, i promise.
Sharon: Okay, I want to hear all those stories. First, can I get you something to drink?
Tessa: Yeah, chamomile tea would be great. I’ve had a sore throat the past couple of days, and I got to get over it before my tour starts.
Sharon: Done. Mariah?
Mariah: Just the usual, please.
Sharon: Alright, coming right up. Um, ooh. Ooh-la-la. What is this?
Mariah: Well, let’s just say I’m glad we saved space in our bags because we did all the shopping.
Tessa: We got gifts for everyone.
Sharon: Wow. Well, I’m sorry that we couldn’t all be here to greet you, and nick was here, but he got called away. And faith’s at school. I know that noah’s gonna drop by. He should be here any minute. Welcome back!
[ Laughs ] I missed you.
Mariah: I missed you, too.
Noah: Allie, hey.
Allie: Noah, hi. Great to see you.
Noah: Someone’s in a good mood today.
Allie: I am. I finally got my tour of the jabot r&d lab, and oh, my god, was it amazing.
Noah: I’ll have to take your word for it.
Allie: Yeah, see, most chem labs are pretty drab, right? You’ve got concrete floors, fluorescent lighting — it’s all really depressing. Plus, it doesn’t smell very good because —
Noah: Chemicals, right?
Allie: Cadaverine — my favorite — not.
Noah: [ Laughs ]
Allie: But the jabot lab — oh, my gosh, it was — it was dazzling.
Noah: Nice.
Allie: It was a gorgeous space, state-of-the-art.
Noah: I mean, your aunt, she’s no slouch. She got taste.
Allie: Yeah, and ashley spent over an hour with me. I was honored. Her team went over the research they were doing, which was fascinating.
Noah: They’re pretty big into perfumes over there, right? So I’m assuming it probably smelled a bit better than average, too.
Allie: They gave me a sample. You want to — want to try it?
Noah: Yeah. It’s nice. So what’s going on?
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Allie: Oh, my god, look at me, geeking out over a lab. Could I be a bigger nerd?
Noah: No, no, it’s nice to see you so hyped up about something. This whole time, happiness was just a beaker away.
Allie: [ Chuckles ] It’s the little things, okay?
Noah: Alright, you must have had a blast over there, ’cause you’re not groaning nearly as much as you usually do about my corny jokes.
Allie: No, you know — you know I was just messing with you with that, right? It’s — it’s something I do when I’m around new people.
Noah: Little defense mechanism.
Allie: Yeah, I suppose. Especially now when I’m surrounded by them at my grandfather’s place.
Noah: Yeah, I remember you saying it felt a little strange, suddenly thrust into this big, busy family you didn’t even know you had.
Allie: Yeah. I mean, it’s a lot, but I’m getting used to it.
Noah: Your dad, he never even gave you a hint?
Allie: And now I will never get to ask him why. You know, whether he was planning on saying something and just couldn’t find the right words or he didn’t want me to know about these people ever. Which would be really hard because the abbotts have been so incredibly kind to me.
Noah: You mean you’re not worried your great aunt traci has a dark side? ‘Cause you should be.
Allie: [ Chuckles ] I like them all so much. I only wish he brought them into my life a little bit earlier. God, is it — is it terrible of me to find fault in my dad like that? Kind of feels like it is.
Sharon: [ Gasps ] Oh, look at this.
[ Gasps ] It’s exquisite. I love it.
Tessa: Well, when we saw it in that boutique, we just knew you had to have it.
Mariah: You know, we thought a lot about you while we were gone. How are you doing? And, like, really.
Sharon: Um…I’m doing okay. Truly. I miss rey. Sometimes I still reach for my phone to text him before i realize that I can’T. But I’m managing to keep busy. Nick and noah check in all the time, and faith’s been really sweet. She asked me for advice on how to decorate her future dorm room, which I know she doesn’t need. She’s just trying to distract me with something happy.
Mariah: Gosh, she’s gonna be graduating soon. Off to college. That’s crazy. And no second thoughts about university of michigan, right?
Sharon: Nope, and had she decided to stay here and go to gcu, I think a part of me would’ve always wondered if that decision might have been because of me, and I don’t know if i would’ve felt comfortable with that.
Mariah: I get that.
Sharon: But the one thing that always lifts my spirits the most is seeing you kids thriving.
Tessa: Well, we’re doing our part.
Sharon: You definitely are.
Nikki: I want everyone to take a breath because we’re all saying things that we are going to regret.
Victoria: You know, that’s a great suggestion, mom. And you all are gonna have a lot of time to cool off while ashland and I are getting settled into our new life.
Victor: Where exactly do you intend to do that?
Victoria: Haven’t decided yet. But I wouldn’t tell you if i had.
Nikki: Well, I hope you’re not just gonna disappear.
Victoria: Mom, please, I’ll be fine. Please have a little faith in my ability to take care of myself.
Nick: Don’t do that, alright? Don’t blow off our concerns. We are the people who stood by you while ashland was putting you through hell. What do you think that was like for us? I mean, the night we thought you were taking off to italy with him? How about the night you got in the car accident?
Victoria: Oh, you mean the same night that ashland saved my life?
Nick: You are missing the point.
Victoria: I don’t think so. In fact, the way that you’re talking to me right now, the way that you’re looking at me, you think I owe you, don’t you? Because you exposed ashland’s lies, you comforted me, you paid me off, and then you punished him, so you think that you have the right to tell me what to believe and how to live my life. Well, I’m sorry — I’m so sorry to disappoint you. But that’s not gonna work for me.
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Allie: Sorry, that’s probably too melodramatic of me — worried about betraying my father by deciding to get to know his father.
Noah: No, no, that’s what i was thinking about. I was just comparing our situations.
Allie: How so?
Noah: My father and grandfather are close, but they’ve butted heads a lot over the years. To give you an idea, one time my dad turned in my grandpa to the feds for some shady business practices, and it almost landed him in prison.
Allie: Are you serious?
Noah: Yeah, yeah, I wasn’t sure they’d get past that one. But through all their battles, my dad, he never tried to cut us off from our grandfather. He knows he love him and he allows us to have a separate relationship. I think maybe — maybe your dad would have the same attitude.
Allie: You think he would be okay with me coming here?
Noah: I mean, I didn’t know him personally, but I think he’d be glad that the abbotts have been so welcoming to you.
Allie: I really appreciate you saying that, noah.
Noah: Well, since we’re talking about families, the brides, they just got back from their honeymoon. I’m actually on my way to crimson lights to meet them now.
Allie: That’s great. Please, don’t let me keep you.
Noah: Do you want to come with me? You’d be more than welcome. Coffee’s on me.
Allie: Yeah, yeah, sure. I would love to.
Mariah: Okay, and this is the queen’s bedchambers.
Sharon: That is mind-blowing.
Mariah: I know.
Tessa: Next time faith asks about decorating her dorm room…
Sharon: Oh, don’t give her any ideas.
Mariah: Well, you know, maybe she could just take some gold leaf, put it on the door knobs, call it a day.
Sharon: You two were on a roll.
Mariah: Well, versailles is just so over-the-top. I mean, it’s hard not to make jokes about it.
Sharon: These are beautiful. I’m so glad that you’ll have these beautiful memories to look back on.
Tessa: Oh, my gosh, it was just the best surprise ever. Thank you.
Sharon: Well, nick made all the arrangements, so I really can’t take any of the credit for that.
Mariah: How is he doing?
Sharon: He is worried about victoria, along with the rest of the newman family.
Mariah: Why? What’s going on?
Sharon: Well, she and ashland have separated.
Tessa: Wait, are you serious?
Mariah: Has it even been a year?
Tessa: Wow. I sang at their wedding. They seemed so in love.
Sharon: Actually, it happened a little while ago, and I didn’t want to say anything because you were in the middle of planning your wedding.
Tessa: Oh, you didn’t want to jinx it?
Sharon: Yeah, or just bring you down. I didn’t want to do that.
Mariah: Well, “a,” you couldn’t have if you tried. And “b,” I hope that they find a way to work things out.
Sharon: Mm, I don’t see that happening. Without getting into all the gory details, victoria has discovered that ashland cannot be trusted.
Tessa: Well, that is a deal-breaker.
Sharon: Mm-hmm. But victoria will be fine. She has her family with her, and I know that they will get her through this.
Victor: You were blinded by love, and you still are.
Victoria: I’m sorry you see it that way.
Nick: What other way is there?
Victoria: [ Sighs ] I know you all think I’m crazy when I say that I believe ashland when he tells me that he loves me. But I don’t care.
Nikki: Darling, just give it some time. I mean, don’t leave town. Don’t give up the career you’ve spent a lifetime building.
Victoria: No, mother, I am not gonna subject ashland or myself to this family’s never-ending judgment. Life is too short to put up with that.
Nick: You think if ashland really cared about you, he’d ask you to give up running newman? That’s always been your dream.
Victoria: Once again, you weren’t listening when I said ashland is not solely the reason that I’m doing this. In fact, this wasn’t even his idea.
Victor: That’s ridiculous and you know it. You know the man’s a fraud. He is very clever at convincing you it was your idea, like with the damn merger.
Victoria: Oh, really?
Victor: Yes.
Victoria: So you really believe that I am not capable of thinking of anything on my own. Just so you know, ashland had his own doubts about this. He knew it would be hard for me to leave my own family.
Nick: His reluctance could be part of his con.
Victoria: Oh, come on, nicholas. Do you really think I’m that gullible? Do you really think that you all are so much smarter than me? Need I remind you, you believed that ashland had cancer, just like I did.
Victor: The moment that man came into your life, I began to have my doubts. That’s why I had him investigated, okay?
Victoria: [ Scoffs ] Revisionist history. Dad, you have approved of ashland more than any other person that I’ve ever loved.
Victor: This man is a fraud! A total fraud! Moment at the wedding in italy, that beautiful wedding, I knew how happy he made you, so i tolerated that nonsense for a while. But when he suddenly, miraculously became cured from a disease — an incurable disease — I knew something was off.
Victoria: You’re right. You’re right on both counts. Ashland did something very, very terrible, and he regrets it. But he’s still the perfect man for me.
Victor: Are you serious? You couldn’t be more wrong. You are stubborn.
Victoria: That attitude right there, it’s exactly what I’m talking about. And that’s why I’m leaving town and I am never coming back.
Victor: And I don’t —
Victoria: You think that i can’t survive without you telling me what to do, and I am tired of trying to win your approval over and over again. I’m done. I’m done.
Victor: If you make this decision, it is your decision. You own it! Don’t you blame anyone else in this room. You got it?! I’ve done nothing but protect you. I’ve promoted you. Made you the ceo of this business. One of the biggest companies in the world. And you do what?! You go to a fraud? You go into this, you call it “freedom,” it’ll be the biggest mistake you will ever make in your life.
Victoria: Goodbye, dad. Hi, I’m karen.
Noah: Hey, guys. Hey, mom.
Sharon: Hi!
Mariah: Hi.
Tessa: Hi.
Noah: You guys remember allie, right? Girl who crashed your wedding.
Allie: Okay, stop, summer invited me.
Tessa: Which was fine with us, because the more the merrier.
Mariah: Yeah, don’t listen to him. We’re glad that you were at our big day. And we’re glad we’re getting to see you again now.
Noah: Allie, mariah actually works at jabot, too, but she’s on the executive floor, not the super-duper cool part of the building.
Allie: Oh, that’s neat.
Mariah: What part of jabot is that?
Allie: He’s making fun of me. Ashley gave me a tour of the jabot lab, and I may have gushed about it — just a little.
Mariah: Yeah. I’ve seen it, and I have to say it’s worth gushing over.
Allie: Right?
Mariah: Hey, that’s actually a great idea for our social media posts. We can take a behind-the-scenes tour of jabot’s world-famous lab and show where all of the products are born.
Tessa: And just like that, vacation’s over. She is back to work.
Noah: [ Laughs ]
Sharon: Can I get you guys something to drink?
Noah: Oh, I can get it. Does anyone else want something?
Tessa: Ooh, some more hot water for tea.
Noah: Got it.
Allie: Black coffee, please.
Noah: For sure. Anyone else? Mom?
Sharon: Mm, no, I’m okay. Thank you.
Mariah: [ Clears throat ] I will have an arnold palmer that’s one-third lemonade and two-thirds iced tea. And I want four ice cubes exactly. In a soda glass with a green straw in it, and mocha syrup on top.
Noah: Mocha syrup in arnold palmer.
Mariah: Actually, no, no, that sounds disgusting. I was just doing that to annoy you.
Noah: Oh, okay.
Mariah: But the rest stands. If you don’t mind.
Noah: You guys see how she treats me, right?
Mariah: I mean, maybe you should repeat that back to me, just so I know you got it.
Noah: Okay, okay, look, allie here is an only child, so how about we take down the sibling brutality a notch? She’s not used to this kind of behavior.
Allie: Oh, no, no, no. Please don’t stop on my account.
[ Laughter ]
Sharon: You two.
Mariah: Alright, allie, why don’t you pull up a chair while noah’s getting the drinks? ‘Cause I think you’re somebody we definitely want to get to know better.
Victor: [ Sighs ] For victoria to go back to that scum…is absolute insanity. Sweetheart, if you and she would have come back from switzerland a day later, that idiot would have been out of genoa city for good.
Nikki: Well, she was determined to come home early. If I had tried to extend the trip, she would have left without me.
Nick: Mom, I know you did and said everything you could to try and get through to her. I mean, we all did. She just doesn’t want to hear it right now.
Adam: Well, I can’t say that I am surprised, but I feel for you. I know how worried you all must be. So if there’s anything that i can do, please let me know.
Victor: Okay, son. Thank you. Will do.
Nikki: You know, I wonder if you were right when you said this is just a game to ashland. I mean, is it possible he’s only pursuing victoria because he still wants the company?
Victor: Yeah.
Nikki: I mean, maybe he was caught off guard when she announced that she’s gonna quit and he’ll walk away.
Nick: If he does cut her loose, he’s gonna do it in the cruelest way possible. After she has completely alienated herself from everyone in the family, everyone who cares about her, far from her home, where she has no one to turn to.
Nikki: Nicholas, will you please stop talking that way? I cannot bear it.
Nick: Sorry, mom. Look, we’re all upset. We also all know how stubborn victoria can be, especially when she’s trying to prove she’s right about something. I’m worried the only person who is gonna convince victoria that ashland is bad news is ashland himself — after he tries to destroy her life again.
Victor: I refuse to let that happen. Baby, I assure you that I will not give up on our daughter.
Ashland: I guess I don’t have to ask how things went with your family.
Victoria: Pretty much how i expected, unfortunately.
Ashland: I just hate that you have to go through all this and that I’m the cause.
Victoria: Well, I tried to get them to see the bigger picture. It’s not whether or not you and I are gonna be together, but it’s whether I get to determine how I want to live my own life.
Ashland: Did any of that register?
Victoria: No, of course not, because I’m “not thinking clearly” and I’m “blinded by love” and I’m “ungrateful.” You know, it has never been more clear to me that my family has very little respect for me.
Ashland: Well, I’m sure this has a lot to do with how disgusted they are with me. They just can’t fathom that someone with everything you have to offer would settle for someone who hurt you so badly.
Victoria: It’s not that they don’t understand forgiveness. They just want to be the ones to decide who’s worthy of it.
Ashland: You do realize victor is not gonna let you go without a fight. This is far from over. We’re gonna have to be prepared for whatever comes next. -Fixed. -That’s my son.
“The young and the restless”
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Sally: Okay, your message goes into the text hall of fame for sheer weirdness.
Adam: I — I’m sorry for being so cryptic.
Sally: Okay, well, you said it was urgent. Here I am. What’s up?
Adam: Will you close the door please? Okay, this stays between us.
Sally: This sounds big.
Adam: I met with dad earlier.
Sally: About business?
Adam: About victoria. I wanted to make him see that ashland still has a hold over her, and even though she claims that they’re done, that she’s eventually gonna go back to him.
Sally: What did he say to that?
Adam: Well, he told me to knock it off with the wishful thinking.
Sally: Ouch.
Adam: Yeah, he knows I think she has lousy judgment and I’m ready to take her place.
Sally: Wait, you don’t think victor knows what we’re up to, do you?
Adam: No, no way.
Sally: Well, because if he finds out, it’s gonna look like you’re trying to knock her off of her throne.
Adam: No, it’s gonna look like I’m a damn genius because that is exactly what just happened.
Sally: Wait, what?
Adam: Victoria just called an emergency meeting, and she declared her undying love for that creep.
Sally: Oh, my god. Wait, so you’re saying our plan actually worked?
Adam: Well, I don’t know if it was our plan or the swiss spa or she just can’t get over ashland, but we are getting exactly what we wanted.
Sally: Okay, how did she explain herself?
Adam: Oh, she wasn’t apologetic. She wasn’t ashamed. She was mad at the family for trying to control her life, and she was actually talking about them just as much as she was locke.
Sally: Well, maybe she’s going back to him to rebel against her parents.
Adam: Well, could be, based on what she was saying. You know, she’s not a child and she can make her own decisions and you can all go to hell. I have to say, it was pretty badass.
Sally: Did victor lose it?
Adam: It was beautiful. It was beautiful. I wish you could’ve been there.
Sally: [ Chuckles ]
Allie: Henri cartier-bresson?
Noah: He’s one of the best photojournalists who ever lived. Dude’s an absolute legend.
Allie: That’s amazing. Oh, shoot, I got to go back to the abbots, but thanks for inviting me.
Noah: Yeah, my pleasure.
Allie: It was nice to see you guys.
Mariah: Good to see you.
Nick: Hi. There’s the lovebirds.
Mariah: Hi, nick!
Nick: Hey!
Mariah: Oh!
Nick: Oh, it’s so good to see you.
Tessa: Hi!
Nick: So how was the trip?
Tessa: It was perfect.
Mariah: I mean, it was the trip of a lifetime. Thank you so much.
Nick: I’m so glad.
Tessa: Nick, it was the ultimate. Thank you so much again.
Nick: [ Chuckles ] You had an amazing time. You made some good memories. That’s thanks enough.
Mariah: Well, we did get you a present, so you’re gonna have to deal with it.
Nick: Chocolates? Eiffel tower paper weight?
Tessa: Something much more practical.
Mariah: Way more practical because we got you your very own… beret!
Sharon: Oh!
Nick: My own beret?
Mariah: Yep.
Sharon: Yeah, put it on. I want to see it.
Nick: Yeah!
Sharon: Yeah.
Tessa: Oh, wow.
Nick: Crushing this look.
Noah: No, no, no, no, don’t encourage him. He’s gonna grow a cheesy moustache. I can see it.
[ Laughter ]
Nick: Thank you. I love it.
Mariah: We got this for christian.
Nick: That is so sweet of you to think of him. Thank you.
Tessa: Of course.
Mariah: And now I’m going to take my wife upstairs to rest, but it was great to see you all, okay? And we’re so glad that we’re back.
Nick: Glad you’re home. Thank you again.
Mariah: Of course.
Tessa: Bye, everybody.
Sharon: Bye, girls.
Tessa: Goodbye!
Noah: You know, actually, i should probably get going, too. I got some work at new hope to get to. Coming with?
Nick: Yeah, I’ll be there later. I want to talk to your mom — if you have a minute.
Sharon: Sure. Alright, I’ll see you later, honey.
Noah: Alright, I’ll see you guys later.
Sharon: Um…so are you okay? What’s going on? Why did victoria call that family meeting?
Nick: Well, my mom warned me. She called it. Vick gathered us together to tell us that she is taking ashland back.
Sharon: [ Gasps ]
Victoria: You know, you’re right. There is no reason that my father should — should handle this well. He never does. I think he resents the idea that any of his children want to strike out on their own.
Ashland: Yeah, well, he’s gonna resent it even more this time because you’re leaving with, you know, me.
Victoria: I predict that he’s going to direct most of his anger at you. So why give him the chance? Why don’t we just leave now?
Ashland: What?
Victoria: Where would you like to go?
Ashland: No, wait a minute. I thought you said you wanted to take things slow.
Victoria: Certain things.
Ashland: Well, this should be one of them.
Victoria: Not necessarily.
Ashland: Okay, okay. So I can handle anything victor throws at me. That’s fine, but I don’t want you to rush into this and then regret it later. Leaving everything behind, that’s a big thing. Are you sure you want to do that?
Victoria: Not only am I sure, I am so excited. We can start everything over from scratch, with nobody looking over our shoulder, nobody second-guessing us. Honestly, I can’t wait.
Ashland: Okay, well, let’s do this then. Where to?
Victoria: Well, if it were up to me —
Ashland: It is.
Victoria: New york. New york — you have friends there. You have banking connections. We can start a new business. We can create our own empire. We will be unstoppable. I can’t wait.
Ashland: I like this picture you’re painting. Okay. Alright, I’m ready when you are. I was actually packed yesterday, if you recall.
Victoria: I do, I do, and for me, it’s easy. I can just throw a few things into a suitcase.
Ashland: So am I calling the pilot, telling him to fire up the jet?
Victoria: Not yet. Before we leave, there’s something very important that i need to take care of. Daddy, is that where we’re from?
Nick: The more victoria tried to explain herself, the worse things got.
Sharon: Gosh, that sounds like a nightmare.
Nick: It was. It’s like this bizarre reverse intervention, and vick just gathered us all together to tell us that she’s resuming her addiction.
Sharon: Oh, nick, how awful. I’m sorry.
Nick: And it doesn’t matter what we say to her or how much we try and talk her out of it. It just made her even more determined.
Sharon: How frustrating. I can’t believe this is happening.
Nick: I tell you, ashland is a master manipulator. He’s brainwashed vick. She is turning her back on the people who love her more than anything in this world, and that is something she used to know.
Sharon: And poor nikki. Her heart must be broken over this.
Nick: Dad, too. I mean, he really went off on her. But I get it. We’re all just really scared for her.
Sharon: Well, how could you not be, given what ashland’s capable of?
Nick: Here’s what I don’t get. He claims that once he met her, you know, he became this changed man overnight. Victoria’s one of the savviest people I have ever met in my life. How could she be taken in by that? And it’s not just reconciling. She said she’s willing to run away with this guy and give up the ceo seat at newman.
Sharon: What?!
Nick: Yeah. It makes no sense. Unless she’s been brainwashed, like I said.
Sharon: Even when victori was stabbed, the one thing that kept her going — I mean, besides her kids — was getting well enough to get back to the office again.
Nick: You know, work has gotten vick through some really tough times in her life, and I’ve told her she needs to find something else that will give her purpose, some way to find some independence from dad. But this is not the way to do it.
Sally: So yesterday we were commiserating because the whole situation seemed hopeless and our plan to reunite ashland and victoria was a bust, so we were gonna have to come up with another way to show victor why you should be ceo.
Adam: And today victoria just waltzes into the office and she blows up her whole career, saving me the trouble. I mean, I should buy a lottery ticket. That’s the kind of day that I’m having.
Sally: [ Chuckles ] So, wait, if victoria goes through with this, will victor terminate her contract?
Adam: Oh, he won’t have to, because victoria quit.
Sally: Unbelievable.
Adam: She and her prince of a husband — or whatever he is now — are running off to a love nest somewhere.
Sally: Wait, so what does that mean? Who’s in charge? Nikki, or would victor step in?
Adam: I have no clue. But for now, I’m just gonna sit back and make some popcorn and see how this whole thing plays out.
Sally: Well, can’t argue with that. It’s an approach that’s been working pretty well so far.
Victoria: I need to talk to you.
Billy: Yeah, sure. I’m just preparing for the launch, so can we schedule something for later?
Victoria: No, because I won’t be here. I’m leaving town. I’m moving away.
Billy: What did you say?
Victoria: Congratulations, billy. After all the advice you gave me about finally getting out from underneath my father’s thumb, it sunk in. So I guess you were right after all.
Billy: Yeah, I find it very hard to believe that this epiphany had anything to do with me. Why don’t we sit down for a second?
Victoria: I thought you didn’t have time for a long conversation.
Billy: I can make time. So talk to me. What’s going on?
Victor: No one picking up?
Nikki: It goes straight to voicemail. What if she already left? I mean, she didn’t even tell us where they were going.
Victor: [ Sighs ] I promise you one thing — there is no place on this earth this bastard can hide from me.
Nikki: Well, when we do talk to her again — if we do — we have to be very careful, because she’s taking everything we say the wrong way, and that is ashland’s influence.
Victor: Of course it is.
Nikki: He’s playing on our insecurities. I mean, she has always had a need for you to be proud of her, and he is taking advantage of that.
Victor: And I have always been proud of her. I adore that girl. I promoted her and made her ceo of this company, for heaven’s sake. Put her in charge of my legacy. Paid that bastard $500 million for him to get the hell out of town away from her.
Nikki: Victor, none of that matters anymore. Don’t you see what’s happening? He could convince her to cut us out of her life completely.
Victor: Hell he will.
Mariah: How’s your throat doing?
Tessa: Well, I probably shouldn’t have talked so much downstairs, but this should do the trick. Thank you.
Mariah: I also snagged some scones from downstairs. I mean, it’s not the patisserie, but they’ll do the job in a pinch.
Tessa: Maybe later. Oh, I’m so spoiled.
Mariah: [ Chuckles ]
Tessa: How am I going to get used to living without this type of treatment while I’m on tour?
Mariah: I think you’ll manage.
Tessa: No, I’ve gotten so used to being around you all day and hearing you come up with excuses to say “my wife.”
Mariah: Uh, not always. In france, I said “ma femme.”
Tessa: [ Laughs ] You’re killing me.
Mariah: You don’t need to worry, okay? We’re gonna find ways to stay connected. You know, there’s love letters and video chats. And I promise, I will come visit whenever I can get away. Look, I know the honeymoon was magic, but our real life, it’s just as special. I mean, we have so much to look forward to.
Tessa: We do.
Mariah: Gosh, we’re gonna adopt a little person into our family. I mean…how amazing is that?
Tessa: I love you.
Nick: I mean, I want to victoria, you know, one-on-one, but I don’t want to make her even more mad than she already is. What do you think I should do?
Sharon: Well, first of all, victoria has made her decision. You’re not gonna be able to talk her out of that, so you can forget about that idea. And I don’t think that you should talk badly about ashland in front of her, even though he deserves it, but she’s just gonna take that as a personal attack on her judgment.
Nick: Well, it is.
Sharon: Yeah. Look, I know you’re upset, and justifiably. But when someone’s digging their heels in, there’s seldom anything anyone can do to help, you know?
Nick: Seriously?
Sharon: You know what I think you should do? Just promise her that you will be there for her, no matter what. If everything goes wrong and she needs an exit route, make sure she knows that she doesn’t have to be embarrassed or ashamed to come to you.
Billy: You’re not exactly a spontaneous person, so for you to uproot your life like this, there’s got to be a reason.
Victoria: I’m just tired of people weighing in on the nature and the quality of my decisions. That’s the whole point.
Billy: I can understand that. But, you know, we raise children together, so I feel like I have a vested interest.
Victoria: True, which is why I’m talking to you about it in the first place.
Billy: Okay. From what I hear, it sounds like your father might have something to do with this.
Victoria: I’m cutting ties. I’m — I’m leaving the company and genoa city and everything that goes with it behind.
Billy: So what’d the old man do this time? Did he derail a big business deal or is he forcing you to work with adam? What is it?
Victoria: I’ve just lost hope that he’s ever gonna stop trying to run my life. Which I’m sure you think took me a couple of decades longer than it should have. But better late than never, right?
Billy: Well, I don’t know. That depends.
Victoria: On?
Billy: Look, if this is really about you breaking free and living your life on your own terms, then I applaud that. I can get behind that. But if this has anything to do with ashland, we’re gonna have a serious problem.
[ Knock on door ]
Ashland: [ Exhales sharply ] Okay. Victor, I’ve been expecting you.
Victor: So you think it’s gonna be that easy? You’re gonna walk away with everything you want? Think again.
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Nikki: Well! Hi, sweetheart!
Nick: Look at you. Looking like a million bucks.
Nikki: Oh-oh-oh! Thank you.
Nick: Hopefully, victoria is feeling as relaxed and rejuvenated as you look.
Nikki: If that’s your way of asking if she was able to loosen the hold that ashland has on her, the answer is no.
Nick: Don’t tell me that whole trip was a waste of time.
Nikki: It was meant to bring clarity, and she has come back to town feeling more conflicted than she ever was.
Nick: I mean, what are we gonna do? How do we convince victoria that ashland is toxic and that she’s better off without him?
Nikki: [ Sighs ]
Ashland: Don’t open your eyes.
Victoria: [ Chuckles ] Why shouldn’t I?
Ashland: It might break the spell. You see, I’ve been trying to figure out a way to make last night last forever.
Victoria: Are you afraid that I might see things differently in the cold light of day, that I might regret taking you back?
Ashland: The thought had possibly crossed my mind a time or two, yes.
Victoria: Thank you. It’s a beautiful morning. I’m happy to be here… with you. And I very much appreciate you agreeing to take things slowly.
Ashland: We can take all the time you need, as long as you haven’t changed your mind.
Victoria: I still love you.
Ashland: I want this moment to last forever.
Victoria: Unfortunately, my family…
[ Sighs ] …Especially my father, think that I am incapable of making up my own mind about anything.
Ashland: Hmm.
Victoria: And they will continue to judge me and feel compelled to control me unless…
Ashland: Unless what?
Victoria: Unless I take a stand and let them know, in no uncertain terms, that it ends now.
Ashland: What exactly are you saying?
Victoria: I choose you.
Adam: So, has locke finally left town?
Victor: Well, if you had asked me that question last night, I would have said the restraining order did the trick. Ah, but that son of a bitch is still in town.
Adam: Have you seen victoria since she’s got back?
Victor: Yeah. Apparently, she and nikki had a wonderful time in switzerland.
Adam: Do you have any sense how my sister’s feeling, which way her heart’s leaning?
Victor: That’s not important right now, son. What you and I need to focus on is to get rid of that ashland locke, you hear? There’s no reason for him to stay in town.
Adam: Well, he has a reason. He loves victoria. Now that she’s back, it’s gonna be extremely hard to get rid of him.
Kyle: Saw allie heading out for a run earlier.
Summer: She seems to be settling in.
Jack: Yeah, I think she was initially overwhelmed by all the noise of a big family, but she’s relaxed a bit, and she’s finding her place in it all.
Summer: Speaking of family, mom flew off to savannah at the crack of dawn after daniel called her.
Jack: I hope everything’s alright.
Summer: It’s fine. She’s just been working so hard and doing so much lately, i figured she needed a diversion, and daniel was happy to provide it.
Jack: A diversion far away from diane.
Summer: Things were really escalating between those two.
Jack: She maybe explain it to you?
Summer: Uh, she didn’t admit to anything, except for her deep and abiding hatred for diane.
Jack: So, you jumped into action.
Summer: I had to, for everyone’s sake. Diane and kyle are in this fragile place right now. They’re getting to know each other and figuring out what their relationship is gonna look like. The last thing they need is my mom declaring war on her.
Kyle: You made the right move. I appreciate it.
Jack: I appreciate it, too.
[ Doorbell rings ] Thank you, summer.
Diane: Good morning, jack. Glorious day, isn’t it? And I have a fabulous idea how to kick it off.
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Jack: So, what is this fabulous idea of yours?
Diane: I would love to treat everyone for breakfast, including harrison if he’s here.
Kyle: He’s already down for his morning nap. Someone got him all wound up last night, and it took forever to get him to sleep.
Jack: Guilty as charged.
Diane: Oh, who wouldn’t want to spend as much time as possible with that beautiful boy? As a fellow doting grandparent, I stand in solidarity with jack.
Jack: Unfortunately, I have a lot of important phone calls to make this morning, so I’ll have to take a rain check on breakfast.
Diane: Oh, I’m sorry to hear that.
Kyle: Well, next time. It’ll just be the three of us, assuming you’re up for it, summer.
Summer: Why not?
Diane: Okay!
Summer: [ Laughs ] I’m gonna let the nanny know that we’re headed out. I’ll meet you at the car.
Kyle: Alright.
Jack: Um…did you want to talk to me about something?
Summer: I just wanted to make sure that you’re okay.
Jack: Why wouldn’t I be?
Summer: I could see how tense things were between you and mom, and she mentioned that you guys had a fight. She didn’t tell me what it was about, but, based on the rant that she went on about diane, i could figure it out. I just think that she’s put you in an incredibly difficult position.
Jack: I’m fine. Sweet of you to worry, but you better get going. You got a full day ahead of you.
Summer: Yeah, but I just —
Jack: Listen. Everything is going to work out the way it’s supposed to.
Summer: [ Sighs ] You really believe that, don’t you?
Jack: I do. Get going. Have fun.
Summer: Alright.
[ Door closes ]
Nikki: The simple truth is that victoria is tired of listening to our advice.
Nick: She’s shutting us out when she needs us the most.
Nikki: [ Sighs ] You know, she’s a grown woman. She has been through some incredibly tough times. She could have shut down entirely after everything that happened with J.T., But she didn’T. She pulled herself together.
Nick: Then billy came into her life, and that fell apart.
Nikki: Then she managed to open her heart again.
Nick: And in walked ashland.
Nikki: You know, she likes to promote this image that she’s tough, but that’s all it is, is an image. She’s led by her emotions, just like the rest of us.
Nick: Hatred is an emotion she should hang onto as far as ashland is concerned.
Nikki: Believe me. I hear you. But how many times have you forgiven phyllis or sharon? How many times have I done that with victor? Letting go of love is one of the most difficult things anyone can do.
Nick: So, what are we supposed to do, mom? Just sit around and cross our fingers and hope that ashland doesn’t hurt her anymore?
Nikki: Well, darling, I don’t know what else we can do.
Nick: How did you leave things with her?
Nikki: She said she wanted her space, so I gave it to her. But I’m concerned because i haven’t heard from her since last night.
Victoria: This situation with my family has become untenable. You know, they’re never gonna stop trying to interfere in my personal life or allow me to make my own choices. It was my decision whether or not I wanted to forgive you and if I believe that you truly love me.
Ashland: I’m so glad you’ve realized that I do.
Victoria: And if I try to go to them with this decision, you know they’re not going to accept it. They’re gonna try to manipulate the situation to try to drive us apart.
Ashland: We’re not gonna let that happen.
Victoria: [ Sighs ] I’m so sick and tired of them trying to control me. Sometimes it feels like I can’t breathe anymore.
[ Cellphone rings ]
[ Sighs ] Yes, it’s my mother. I’m sure she’s wondering if I’m doing anything impetuous or human or enjoyable. I wish you could have seen them trying to convince me to stay at the ranch last night.
Ashland: I’m sure they were afraid you would find your way back to me.
Victoria: That’s childish. It’s absolutely ridiculous. Completely omitting the fact that my father used his power and his influence to try to keep you away from your son, to pressure you into leaving town. It’s totally inexcusable.
[ Cellphone rings ]
[ Sighs ]
Ashland: Victor?
Victoria: I don’t want to talk to him, either.
Ashland: It might be important.
Victoria: Well, I’m sure that he just wants to make sure that I’m dutifully accepting what he’s done for the good of me and of course for the good of my family.
Ashland: Well, you might be missing out on a rousing speech.
Victoria: I don’t care! I don’t want to hear it anymore. It’s all been lies. The only thing I want is I want to start over, away from newman, away from this place, away from all of the people. And I don’t want to just imagine it this time. I actually want to do it.
Ashland: You really mean that?
Victoria: Yes.
Ashland: Then we have a lot to discuss.
Victoria: Yes, we do.
Ashland: [ Chuckles ] I’m amber, I’ve lost 128 pounds with golo,
Diane: So, phyllis is all the way in savannah?
Summer: Visiting daniel and his family.
Diane: Oh, well, that’s nice. I guess she’s a doting grandmother, too. Lucy, right?
Summer: I don’t know anyone who spoils kids better than my mom.
Diane: Oh, well, then, let the games begin. I have lot of time and presents to make up for. I promise I am going to take advantage of every minute I get to spend with harrison.
Kyle: Well, it turns out you might have more time to get to know your grandson than you originally thought.
Diane: I know the other day you mentioned the possibility, but I didn’t want to get my hopes up.
Kyle: Well, it was in the preliminary stages. Everything was very hush-hush.
Summer: But we can talk about it now. Jabot may be making an offer to purchase marchetti, in which case we would move the fashion house from milan to genoa city.
Diane: That’s incredible! Wow! Oh, and this is why you said you wouldn’t have to give up your dream job to move back home. This is a bold move for jabot.
Kyle: Mm. It was all summer’s brilliant idea.
Summer: Well, I can’t take all the credit. You put together a presentation for the board that is so layered and exciting that it deserves an award.
Kyle: Eh, she’s biased.
Summer: No, I’m not. Jack thinks it’s brilliant, too.
Kyle: The pitch is this morning. So, fingers crossed we get approval.
Diane: I’ll cross mine, too. Just know. I am so very proud of you. This is wonderful. When I think of you moving back here and being able to be part of your life, I…oh, I don’t want to be one of those people who cries in public, but…
Kyle: No, no, it’s okay.
Diane: Ah, I’m just so happy, you know, for you and for me. You are so young, and yet you’ve accomplished so much. This news is more than I ever dreamed of. Tell me all about marchetti.
Victoria: I do believe that you fell in love with me as deeply as you claim. And I know that it wasn’t part of your plan. I know that this was probably the last thing that you ever expected to happen, just like i never expected to forgive you for lying to me. But I love you. The love that I have for you is undeniable, and it’s so strong. I know you. I know your quirks. I know your flaws. I know even a few of your triggers. But it’s a part of who you are, and I love you, all of you.
Ashland: Well, acceptance is one thing, but wanting to run away with me, that’s —
Victoria: Away with you, yes. Away from the constraints and the burden of my family. I know you probably question my sincerity after I lied to you to try to get you to take that payoff, what you did. But this time I mean it.
Ashland: I’ll tell you what. I’m not gonna make any grand, sweeping promises. I’ll let my actions and my love for you speak for themselves. But loving you means I want you to consider all the consequences.
Victoria: I have considered them. It’s not gonna be easy walking away from the company that i love. But it’s worth it.
Ashland: I’m talking about your children. Billy’s not gonna be happy with this.
Victoria: He would never keep me from seeing them.
Ashland: Are you sure about that? Victor orchestrated a restraining order against me, and kyle went right along with it. Are you certain that billy’s gonna be okay with me spending time with his kids?
Victoria: Don’t worry about billy. I’m sure that we’ll be able to come up with some sort of an arrangement.
Ashland: Okay. And what about your parents? What about nick?
Victoria: [ Scoffs ] Well, they’ll either accept that my love for you has brought me to a place of forgiveness, or they won’T. I can’t keep trying to convince them.
Ashland: A wise decision. It would be a pointless exercise.
[ Both laugh ]
Victoria: Of course it’s a wise decision because I am the smartest woman that you know.
Ashland: [ Laughs ] Yes, you are. Listen, um… when you declare your independence from your family, I would suggest that you leave me out of it altogether. One mention of my name might trigger a reaction from them that you might not be prepared for.
Adam: Look — we just have to face it, that there is nothing any of us can do to stop ashland’s drive to be with victoria.
Victor: That seems to be the case, doesn’t it?
Adam: Well, the only person that can persuade him to leave town or convince him to stay is her, and I have a strong suspicion that she wants him to stick around.
Victor: [ Chuckles ] That fits your narrative, doesn’t it? You don’t think victoria should be running the company anymore because she’s involved with ashland locke. Think again, son.
Adam: My ambitions are not the issue here. You’re refusing to see what’s right in front of your face — that victoria is still in love with ashland locke, and this trip that you planned for her to get away so she could get over locke may have just done the opposite and may have just made her want him even more. So, what do you think we should do now? – Hey honey. – Hey dad.
Jack: Hey, there. How was your run?
Allie: Hi. It was fantastic. I love going out there. It gets my endorphins going — perfect way for a reset.
Jack: I know the feeling well. I was a runner for a lot of years. Now I have to do exercises kinder to my knees.
[ Groans ] Hey, it’s not a big deal. I can still hold my own on a tennis court.
Allie: Oh, no, it’s not that. It’s just, um, my dad and I used to go running together.
Jack: Is that right?
Allie: Yeah, he had to stop because of his knees.
Jack: Uh-huh. I’m terribly sorry. Genetics?
Allie: Yeah, probably.
Jack: Well, I have two things to say. I apologize for messing up your running with your dad, though I’m sure you found other ways to spend time together, and second, think about stretching. I’m telling you. Knee pain is no joke.
Allie: I got to find a backup exercise that’s easier on the joints.
Jack: You know what? There’s a new pilates place opening opposite chancellor park on main street, brand-new. You should check it out. You’re gonna be in town a little while.
Allie: Pilates? Okay. Okay, I will…if someone from the family joins me. My priority is getting to know all of you guys better.
Jack: Well, I love the sound of that, and whatever you want to see, whatever you want to do, I promise you, someone will want to accompany you.
Allie: You know ashley’s taking me to the jabot lab this afternoon?
Jack: Wow! I remember the first time I took keemo there.
Allie: The lab where he worked?
Jack: Yep.
Allie: How did that happen? How did he get hired?
Jack: Well, that’s easy. He loved the place. No, he was a very curious mind. He — he always wanted to know all the details on how our products were made, including the fragrances. Yeah, he took special interest there, and it was clear early on he had a real natural ability with chemistry. So, I encouraged ashley to hire him part-time as her assistant, and before long he gave up his job working at the family restaurant and came to work for her full-time.
Allie: God, I wonder what that was like for him.
Jack: He had an infectious joy and enthusiasm about the work. I’m sure if you asked him, he would tell you —
Allie: That it wasn’t work at all.
Jack: Yeah, we’re definitely talking about the same guy.
Summer: After I did more investigating, we realized that marchetti needed financial restructuring in order to stay afloat. So, kyle and I started kicking around the idea of jabot using this as an opportunity to get back into the fashion business.
Kyle: It’s a bold move. And marchetti is a big fish. It’ll take some work.
Summer: But we’re a good team.
Kyle: The best.
Diane: [ Laughs ] I’m so excited for you.
Summer: Well, nothing’s written into stone until we get approval from the board.
Diane: Oh, they’ll love the idea. They have to. It’s genius.
Summer: Hopefully.
Diane: Yes, and this is going to be another big move for you…again. So, if there’s anything I can do to help ease the transition, I’m right here.
Summer: Thank you.
Diane: Well, yeah, that’s what family does, or should do. I wish I could go back in time and be there for you for all these big milestones and even the quiet, everyday ones, like watching your sports or picking you up from school. But [Sighs] I want you to know that I want to be there for you now.
Kyle: Well, assuming everything goes well, we will have plenty on our plates and welcome all the help we can get.
Ashland: Ah, nice to see you, diane.
Diane: Hello, ashland.
Ashland: Hello, summer, kyle.
Summer: Is there something that we can help you with?
Ashland: Well, I just wanted you to know that I’m aware that you weren’t the one behind the restraining order, keeping me from seeing harrison.
Adam: Look — all I’m saying is that you need to be prepared. Ashland still has a hold on victoria.
Victor: There’s no way that she will be pulled back into that man’s clutches again.
Adam: Please tell me one time she hasn’t been confronted with the truth about ashland and run back into his arms. Why do you think anything is gonna be different now?
Victor: Because she’s too smart…too strong to fall for that man’s bull again.
[ Cellphone rings ]
Adam: Everything alright?
Victor: She wants to meet in her office, and she wants me to bring you along.
Nikki: Did you just get the same text I did?
Nick: From vic, asking us to meet her in the office? I wonder what that’s about.
Nikki: I don’t know. But I have a bad feeling about this.
Your mission:
“The young and the restless”
will continue.
Allie: So, on my runs, I’ve been listening to this new podcast.
Jack: Uh-huh. What’s it called?
Allie: It’s called “the grinning soul.”
Jack: “The grinning soul” — oh, I like the name.
Allie: Mm-hmm.
Jack: No, I never heard of it. What’s it about?-
Allie: All sorts of things. The host talks about everything from insomnia to feeling out of place. But right now I’m listening to this great episode about whether you should follow your bliss versus having, like, a game plan for your career and life.
Jack: Interesting.
Allie: Yeah. I’m curious. Where do you fall between that?
Jack: Um…I’m all for people finding happiness and fun after they develop a really good game plan.
Allie: Exactly! Okay, I know. Otherwise, it’s like whatever happens, happens, right?
Jack: So, who’s on the other side of this argument?
Allie: Sharon, your friend from the coffeehouse. Yeah, she’s pretty cool.
Jack: Yeah, she is. She’s a very special lady and apparently a fan of the, uh, “the grinning soul.”
Allie: Okay, it was actually her son noah.
Jack: Oh, noah. Yeah, you’ve mentioned him before.
Allie: Yeah, he’s pretty cool. Turns out we’re both listeners.
Jack: Noah’s a pretty interesting guy. And I would think on the finding-your-bliss front, his artist personality might lean that way, frustrating though that might be.
Allie: Yeah, I know, right?
Jack: Sounds like a pretty vibrant conversation.
Allie: Yeah, yeah. It was something. Anyway, I got to go. Ashley’s gonna meet me before we get to the lab.
Jack: Wait. She’s not picking you up at the house?
Allie: Oh, well, we’re meeting at the coffeehouse.
Jack: Oh.
Allie: Yeah, it’s a central location.
Jack: Yeah, yeah, and if you go there, you’re likely to run into the best coffee in town.
Allie: Okay, jack. I’m gonna see you later.
Jack: [ Laughs ] Bye!
Allie: See you later.
[ Door closes ]
Kyle: I’ve got nothing to say to you, ashland.
Ashland: It’s a hell of a thing, you know, to be told that I can no longer have any contact with this boy that I have loved for so long. Now, it makes sense that victor would do something like that. It’s right up his alley, manipulating the legal system. But what I find appalling is that you would go along with it so easily, that you would put harrison in a potentially painful situation so you could help victor newman exact his revenge.
Kyle: What’s appalling is a father telling his son he has a terminal illness, then pushing him to move overseas so he doesn’t witness your so-called “demise.”
Ashland: I’m leaving town. I would like to see harrison before I go just to say goodbye.
Kyle: Not a chance.
Ashland: So, to be clear, you are prioritizing your desire to punish me over what’s best for harrison.
Kyle: I will always put my son’s well-being first. That’s why I’m doing this. My willingness to go along with this restraining order has nothing to do with victor’s animosity towards you and everything to do with how poisonous you are. I will always protect harrison from that.
Summer: It’s done. There is no need to discuss this any further. We need to get to work.
Kyle: Yeah. You’re right. I’m sorry. We have to go.
Diane: Uh, no, I-i understand. I’ll get myself back to the athletic club.
Kyle: Thanks.
Diane: [ Sighs ] That couldn’t have been easy.
Ashland: It was not.
Diane: For what it’s worth, I’m sorry you’re going through this.
Ashland: It’s worth a lot. Thank you.
Diane: I’m sure there are plenty of people in this town who would pay for the pleasure of slapping me with a restraining order — what they wouldn’t give to keep me from reclaiming a place in kyle’s life. I’m just lucky that he’s a strong and independent thinker. He doesn’t allow other people to tell him how to feel or act.
Ashland: There’s a real power in taking that stance. It can come as a shock to people who are used to getting their way.
Victor: Hello, sweetheart.
Victoria: Hello, dad.
[ Door closes ]
Victor: I was getting concerned when you didn’t answer the phone.
Victoria: Well, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking. I needed to frame my thoughts before I shared them with you.
Adam: Well, I’m just honored to have been included.
Victoria: This is something that the entire family needs to hear, regardless of how you and I feel about one another.
Nick: We miss something?
Victor: No, we just got here.
Victoria: Thank you all for coming. I know that you all have very busy lives — busy running around behind my back, pulling strings and making things happen that I would never approve of, orchestrating events so that the world spins exactly the way you want it to. Right, dad?
Victor: What are you talking about?
Victoria: You know, if only i had taken more time and paid closer attention, I could have predicted what your next moves might be. I mean, after all, you and I, we think a lot alike.
Victor: Not lately, unfortunately.
Victoria: You wanted ashland gone. You wanted to eliminate any reason that he might have to stick around. I’m sure that michael was probably just salivating when you told him the plan. He had that restraining order filed in no time flat. He probably had the judge on speed dial, ready to push it through. Those wheels of justice, they never spin faster than they do when victor newman is footing the bill. You, dad, you — you, who always preached to us and talked to us about the importance of family, you cut ashland off from his son. This time you’ve just gone too far. From the very first touch.
Summer: The presentation went really well.
Jack: I’ll say! It was electric.
Summer: We haven’t pitched like that together in forever.
Kyle: Turns out we still have our same rhythm.
Jack: I’m telling you. Once you left the room, the board of directors ran out of superlatives talking about your presentation. That’s why they voted yes.
Kyle: Unanimously.
Summer: Which is fantastic. It’s everything I’ve been wanting.
Kyle: We still have our work cut out for us. We have to pitch to angelina marchetti.
Jack: Which she’s still on board with this, yes?
Summer: One-hundred percent. When I told her just how bad things have gotten and how much money it was gonna take to dig her out, she was fully on board. She’s gonna welcome this chance to save her company, especially since jabot’s terms are more than fair.
Jack: That’s what I want to hear.
Summer: Is this really happening?
Kyle: Mm-hmm.
Summer: That we’re gonna be able to work together as a team again in genoa city with our friends and our family?
Jack: Keep in mind, this transition means a lot of late nights, a lot of long days.
Kyle: We wouldn’t have it any other way.
Summer: And if I can just figure out a way to get my mom and diane to peacefully coexist, everything would be perfect.
Ashland: It’s just so frustrating — no recourse, no way to fight this.
Diane: You don’t seem like the type of man who’s used to hearing the word “no.”
[ Both laugh ]
Ashland: You’re right. I don’t have much experience with feeling helpless, which is ironic, considering the fact that I put myself in this position by pretending to be helpless against a disease.
Diane: You did a terrible thing to the people you call family… to your wife. You told a lie that they claim is unforgivable. By the way, that is something that victor’s done countless times over the years. It’s unfair, what he’s done to you.
Ashland: You know, I used to have contempt for people who would claim something was unfair. I would say to them, “where in the hell did you come up with this fantasy that anything in life is fair?” But this — shutting me out of this boy’s life after so many years… I’m sorry.
Diane: No, don’t be. I wish there was something i could do to help you. But, as you know, I’m in a difficult situation. I’ve just started to rebuild my relationship with my own son.
Ashland: I understand. I can’t ask you to jeopardize your own situation by helping me with mine.
Diane: Well, I hope we can continue being friends, despite all this.
Ashland: Well, that would be nice. But I’m afraid it won’t be possible.
Diane: Oh?
Ashland: I meant what I said. I’m leaving town very soon.
Victoria: Before mom and i went away, I begged you to leave ashland alone. He was focused on protecting his relationship with his son. He had moved on.
Nick: No, he hadn’t, vic. We paid him a fortune to leave us alone, but he stuck around, planning god knows what.
Victoria: So, you of all people are alright with ashland having his son ripped away from him.
Nick: Vic, he practically begged kyle and summer to take harrison to milan so he wouldn’t have to see him in the late stages of his nonexistent illness.
Victoria: He loves that little boy. And dad — dad knows it. That restraining order wasn’t just to eliminate any legitimate reason for ashland to stay in town. Dad wanted to hurt him in the harshest and most painful way possible. Well, congratulations, dad.
Victor: Do you honestly think I regret for one moment what I’ve done to that bastard? He has finally reaped what he has sown! And as far as that little boy is concerned, harrison, he’s better off without that bastard in his life!
Adam: Why do you even care, victoria?
Nikki: He seems determined to stay in town and cause problems for everybody. That little boy should be protected.
Victoria: You mean me. I need protecting.
Nick: Why are you passionately defending this guy like he’s some kind of victim?
Victoria: You have no idea what’s best for me, nicholas. None of you do! And I am so sick to death of you trying to control me and manipulate me. This ends now. I’m done. I’m leaving.
Nikki: What exactly do you mean?
Victor: You’re leaving what?
Victoria: I’m leaving the company. I’m leaving this town. I’m going someplace where I can start over.
Dry skin is
sensitive skin, too.
Jack: I’m as optimistic as anyone, but I don’t think we’re ever gonna see peace between diane and your mother.
Summer: [ Sighs ] I wish someone would tell me exactly what happened between those two. Or was it something bigger between you and my mom, because I feel like I’m missing some important piece —
Jack: It doesn’t really matter who did what or said what to whom.
Summer: I think it does.
Jack: What’s important right now is that we take a moment to appreciate all that we have. Count our many blessings, and they are many. You and kyle and harrison are moving back to town for good!
Kyle: We’re so excited.
Jack: And jabot is expanding. My heart is full. So, I think it’s incumbent on all of us to hold onto those things and think about life moving forward.
Diane: Well, it’s too bad you’re leaving. I hardly got a chance to know you.
Ashland: Well, I wouldn’t say that. We confided in each other about many of our sins.
Diane: [ Laughs ]
Ashland: I think we are kindred spirits.
Diane: I guess you’re right. Good luck on your next adventure.
Ashland: I appreciate hearing that, especially from someone who actually means it.
Diane: If you’re ever back in town, if I’m still here, I’d like to buy you a drink.
Ashland: I’ll hold you to it.
Diane: You know, coming back to genoa city has given me a chance for a fresh start. I wish the same for you.
Ashland: That’s exactly why I’m leaving genoa city. And I think it might be the best decision I’ve ever made.
Victor: Will you come to your senses? You can’t possibly mean this. You aren’t going anywhere!
Victoria: Oh, I can imagine how difficult it must be for you, dad, trying to imagine that I’m not going to fall in line, and I’m not gonna do exactly what it is that you want me to do. But you know what? From now on, I am gonna live my life as I see fit.
Nikki: Alright, let’s just take a step back and talk about this.
Victoria: Oh, talk. But by talk, you mean listen, follow directions. Well, I am so sick and tired of playing by your rules. Why don’t you find another puppet?
Nick: Vic, this is crazy, alright? Doesn’t make sense.
Victoria: I’m choosing freedom, nicholas. I would think that you of all people would understand that.
Nick: By choosing a man who lied to you… who used you, who tried to bleed this company dry?
Nikki: Darling, we’re just trying to understand. Are you talking about leaving with ashland?
Victor: Please be honest with us. Is ashland locke coercing you in any way?
Victoria: You’re not hearing me. And even if you could hear me, you wouldn’t understand, because you never understand, and you know what? For the first time ever, I don’t care if you understand! For the first time in my life, I am proclaiming my independence. I’m reclaiming my life. That’s why I’m leaving.
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Daytime Soap Opera Short Recaps
Recap written by Eva
Mariah and Tessa return home from their honeymoon with stories of Paris and gifts for their loved ones.
Allie talks to Noah about the tour of the Jabot lab that Ashley gave her. Allie also tells Noah that the Abbott family has been so welcoming to her and she likes them all very much. Allie feels she is betraying her father because she is getting to know the Abbott family. Noah thinks Keemo would be happy Allie is getting to know the Abbott family despite his strained relationship with Jack.
Victoria tells her family that she is leaving town with Ashland and there is nothing they can do to change her mind. Victor tells Victoria that leaving town with Ashland will be the worst decision she has ever made in her life. Ashland and Victoria decide to move to New York and start their own company.
Nick tells Sharon that he feels Victoria has been brainwashed by Ashland and he is worried Ashland will hurt her again.
Billy tells Victoria he supports her if she wants to leave town to cut ties with Victor but, if she wants to be with Ashland they will have a problem.
Victor tells Ashland that he isn’t going to let him leave town with everything he wants it won’t be that easy for him.
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