Wednesday Y&R Transcript 4/23/03

Y&R Transcript Wednesday 4/23/03--Canada; Thursday 4/24/03

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Jill: Don't kid yourself. That's exactly how you mean to sound, because you think you do. I’m only to help.

Charlotte: I have been helped by the best. And you know what? It didn't take.

Jill: Yeah, but it's not good for you.

Charlotte: Says who?

Jill: The doctors. They say it cuts your life short.

Charlotte: It makes what time I've got a

Jill: Yeah, but you don't want to be wandering around in a fog.

Charlotte: Mmm. You sure about that? Know what the man said? Someone kind of stuffy looked down his nose and asked, "so why do you drink?" He replied, "sir, I drink to make you interesting."

Jill: So you're hitting your flask so that there won't be boring?

Charlotte: No. I like you. You're real. I can deal wit but... just because I've got a new daughter I never met before... doesn't mean I turn my back on my little friend.

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Kay: Jill, I want to talk to you. Damn it, come in here!

Larry: Wow. You got quite a set of lungs on you there when you want.

Kay: Well, I damn well want. Now where is she?

Larry: I have no idea. What did she do now?

Kay: Oh, nothing new. She's just as cold and heartless about--

Larry: She's really not like that, Mrs. C.

Kay: I don't want another lover's excuse, Lawrence. Listen to me. Now can you tell me where she's at?

Larry: Her car was still in the parking garage at work.

Kay: Then that is exactly where I'm going.

Larry: Are you sure you don't want to wait awhile and--

Kay: Why? Cool down?

Larry: Yes.

Kay: Now why?

Larry: It'd be healthier for you.

Kay: What's healthy about a grown woman who hates a young girl, an innocent young girl, so much that she puts a curse on that girl's happiness?

Larry: And Jill did that?

Kay: "Jill did that?" Yes. Well, practically.

Larry: Well, you're talking about Mac, right?

Kay: Yes.

Larry: 'Cause Jill told me that she and Billy are planning to get hitched.

Kay: That's right. And I swear to God, Jill is going to give those two lovely young people her blessing, or I promise you there will be a funeral as well as a wedding!

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Isabella: I know. I know. I probably shouldn't be here.

Michael: Probably.

Isabella: Well, Ricky's at the sitter, so I don't have long. I, uh, have some news.

Michael: How bad?

Isabella: It's Paul. He's made a decision. Caught me completely off guard.

Michael: Oh, for God's sakes, say it.

Isabella: Well, I can't believe that it would come to this--

Michael: Isabella, please just spit it out.

Isabella: Paul and Ricky and I are moving to Los Angeles.

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Mary: When were you planning to tell me, son?

Paul: Mom.

Mary: Were you gonna wait until the day that you were leaving town? Or maybe you thought you'd give me a call or send me a postcard, because you couldn't bear to look me in the eye while you broke my heart.

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(Doorbell rings)

Lynne: Oh, Chris, thank God. I'm so glad you're home.

Chris: Are you okay?

Lynne: I-I'm out of breath. I couldn't find a parking space, and then when I did, I ran all the way here.

Chris: I know it's been awhile since we've had a chance to catch up, but it's not like I'm leaving town or anything.

Lynne: I know. I just really need to talk to you. Is that what I think it is?

Chris: My engagement ring.

Lynne: From Michael.

Chris: Yeah. It's back on. We're finally getting married.

Lynne: When?

Chris: In the near future I hope.

Lynne: Not you, too. Has everyone lost their minds?

Chris: I know how you feel about Michael but I am through worrying about what other people think.

Lynne: Well, what's the hurry?

Chris: We made our decision. Why wait?

Lynne: That's almost exactly what Paul said.

Chris: What does that mean?

Lynne: He's moving to California with Isabella and the baby... probably in a matter of days.

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Nick: There you go.

Jack: You're manning the place yourself today. Where's Cody?

Nick: He called in sick. I'm filling in till Trevor gets here.

Jack: Can I take it that means Cassie is only getting better?

Nick: Yeah, the one bright spot in my life.

Jack: Oh, what a relief.

Nick: Like you would not believe.

Jack: Oh, I would believe. Your Mother said that it was quite a miracle.

Nick: Yeah. We didn't even know she could utter a sound.

Jack: Yeah, and suddenly she screamed?

Nick: Yeah. Victor and I were on the porch arguing.

Jack: You and your old man are still at it, huh?

Nick: Yeah. Could have been another tragedy out at my house that day.

Jack: Hey, hey. Be thankful that nothing happened.

Nick: He was out there, sticking his nose in again, trying to make me see things his way.

Jack: Nicholas, you think maybe it's time you gave your Father some slack?

Nick: Why? He's not a Father to me. I'm not his son anymore.

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(door opens)

Billy: Hey.

Mac: Hi. Hey.

Billy: Hey. What's this? Bride stuff?

Mac: I'm looking at wedding dresses.

Billy: Did you find any you like?

Mac: A few. Hey! Give me that. You're not supposed to see these.

Billy: Since when are you superstitious?

Mac: Listen, if you want, you can help pick out flowers. What do you think we should go for? I'm leaning more toward lilies or maybe tulips?

Billy: Either is fine with me.

Mac: Then again, roses would be nice.

Billy: Yeah, yeah. Swell.

Mac: Why do I even bother?

Billy: I'm glad you're getting into this wedding stuff.

Mac: Kind of have to, Billy. I mean, we're getting married next month. I had no idea there was so much involved. Thank goodness my Grandmother offered to pitch in. Otherwise, I don't know how we'd get everything together.

Billy: So your talk went okay?

Mac: She had some reservations at first, but then I told her how much getting married means to us. She's really happy for us, Billy.

Billy: Well, at least someone is.

Mac: How'd it go with my Dad?

Billy: You don't want to know.

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Jill: Your "little friend."

Charlotte: That's right.

Jill: Charlotte, I'm not so sure it's your friend.

Charlotte: Well, you're not me. So don't worry about it.

Jill: You get... inebriated really fast.

Charlotte: Oh, Hell, I can do this all day and not get loaded.

Jill: That's because you've built up a tolerance.

Charlotte: Are you calling me a drunk? A drunk is a sloppy person with mush for brains, doesn't know when to shut up. I'm not like that.

Jill: No, you're not.

Charlotte: Honey, stop worrying. I've been taking care of myself for a lot of years.

Jill: But I'd like you around for a lot more years.

Charlotte: That's sweet. You read that report in the paper? Said you're supposed to drink. Good for your heart. Makes you live longer.

Jill: Yeah, I read the report. It said you're supposed to take a maximum of two drinks a day.

Charlotte: Those scientists-- Hell, all they had to do was to ask me. I could've saved them a lot of money on experiments.

Jill: Charlotte, please, please make the effort.

Charlotte: Honey, you need to get off my back. There's nothing wrong with me.

Jill: Okay. I'm going to be really blunt with you here. I don't think that you see yourself as clearly as you think you do.

Charlotte: This is a snazzy office. Very chichi. You must work hard.

Jill: I do, but that's not what we're talking about.

Charlotte: They must pay you a great big pot of money.

Jill: Okay, you want to talk about money? I know a woman who's got all the money in the world, but until she dealt with alcohol, she had a life that you wouldn't wish on your worst enemy.

Charlotte: Didn't know how to handle it, obviously.

Jill: There is no handling it.

Charlotte: What a dumb thing to say. Booze is one of the elements, like fire and water. Firewater, get it? You just have to be a little careful.

Jill: Okay, you know what? You can joke about this all you want, but if alcohol was too much for Katherine Chancellor to handle, it's probably running-- (intercom beeps) (Sighs) yes? I told you I didn't want to be interrupted.

Charlotte: So... you know Katherine Chancellor, huh?

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Larry: Look, let's just wait for Jill to get home.

Kay: This cannot wait, Lawrence. My granddaughter is in love, and she is ready to make a commitment to the biggest adventure in her life.

Larry: Well, that's kinda cool, isn't it?

Kay: Yeah, well, it is cool, but she also needs to be surround by people who support her, who wish her well. And the big, ugly fly in the ointment is Jill, and the sooner she gets--

Larry: Come on, Mrs.C. Jill hasn't liked Mac from the start. Don't ask me why. Me, I think Mac's a really cool kid, but you can't force these things.

Kay: Believe me, I will force Jill to become a decent human being.

Larry: (Sighs) look, how about I have a talk with her first?

Kay: No, no. I will handle it.

Larry: Mrs. C., You don't have the best track record when it comes to getting Jill to listen to you.

Kay: I guarantee you, she will listen to me this time! Now... step aside!

Larry: Oh, man.

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Michael: Los Angeles? Really?

Isabella: Yes. Isn't that amazing news?

Michael: Yeah, it's, uh...

Isabella: A miracle, wouldn't you say?

Michael: Yeah, yeah. How in the world did you pull this off?

Isabella: I didn’t. It was Paul's idea.

Michael: Paul? Why?

Isabella: 'Cause he wanted to make a fresh start and put Ricky and me first. Michael, I can't even describe how amazing it felt to hear him say that. It was like all of the heartache and struggle and all the times I worried myself sick just melted away. I knew at that moment my husband loves me, and my dream has finally, finally come true.

Michael: That's great, Isabella. Congratulations.

Isabella: Yeah, to both of us. I mean, with Paul safely out of the picture, you and Christine can benefit.

Michael: Well, in then you're right, but Williams is no longer a factor. Not anymore.

Isabella: Do you have some news to tell me, too?

Michael: Well, our engagement is back on with a vengeance-- Paul or no Paul.

Isabella: Oh, my God! Hallelujah!

Michael: Wait, no. This move-- who have you told so far?

Isabella: Well, I don't know about Paul, but I had the distinct pleasure of informing his Mother.

Michael: Mary. You told Mary? Wow, okay, you are on a roll. How far in did you sink the knife?

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Paul: Look, Mom, why don't you come in, sit down, make yourself comfortable and we will talk.

Mary: After you answer my question.

Paul: Of course I was going to tell you.

Mary: That you're leaving your home, everything you cared about and moving thousands of miles away? When was this decided, Paul?

Paul: Just recently.

Mary: Oh, really? How recently? An hour ago? A day?

Paul: Mom, come on. I was gonna come over and talk to you about it this evening.

Mary: Were you?

Paul: Okay, look, forgive me for not being so eager. I mean, I knew you were gonna hate the idea.

Mary: Please, Paul. Please don't do this. Just tell me it's not too late to change your mind.

Paul: Mom, I realize this is gonna be hard for you to accept. But really it’s for the best right now.

Mary: How can you say that?

Paul: Because things have gotten so negative. Everybody is drained. And nothing is gonna change. It's only gonna get worse until we break the cycle.

Mary: But to go to this extreme?

Paul: You know, sometimes that's what it takes.

Mary: You're trying to make this sound so logical, but it's not logical. Something else is driving you.

Paul: Oh, come on. Like what?

Mary: Like Christine. I know she's back. Is this your way of trying to escape your feelings?

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Lynne: Chris, did you hear me?

Chris: Yeah, I heard.

Lynne: Paul's turning his business over to Andy Richards, and he's moving to L.A.

Chris: Andy's a good choice.

Lynne: That's all you're going to say?

Chris: Lynne, if this is what Paul feels he needs to do to be happy, I fully support his decision.

Lynne: Oh, come on, Chris. This is me you're talking to. You can't possibly be as blasé as you sound.

Chris: Obviously, you're against the move.

Lynne: Of course I am! I think it's a terrible decision. His friends are here, his family, his career.

Chris: People move every day.

Lynne: Chris, I saw your reaction when I told you.

Chris: I was surprised. That's all.

Lynne: I don't buy it. But even if it's true, you'll feel differently once you hear what I've learned about Isabella. Chris, I said all along it was a mistake for Paul to let that woman in his life.

Chris: Lynne, if you're still hanging on to this belief that Paul and I are star-crossed lovers, save .. I'm marrying Michael, and it's not up for discussion.

Lynne: Paul wouldn't listen to me, probably because he feels I've cried wolf once too often. But, Chris, despite all the problems you had with Paul, you've always kept an open mind, and you've always continued to search for the truth.

Chris: And I suppose you've found that truth.

Lynne: Chris, I have, and I am begging you. Hear me out for everyone's sake.

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Jill: Do I know Katherine Chancellor? You have no idea how well I know Katherine Chancellor. Do you?

Charlotte: Only what I read in the papers. I like to read the society column, you know, and see how the other half lives. Sounds like you don't like her very much.

Jill: Words can't do justice to the depth of my dislike of that woman.

Charlotte: That's heavy.

Jill: Yeah, I hope you never feel that way about anybody. It's very negative. It's very bad for you.

Charlotte: Oh, then why don't you kiss and make up?

Jill: Maybe when we have two uninterrupted weeks, I will tell you the story of Katherine Chancellor and me, and then you'll see why it'll never happen.

Charlotte: Hey, what?

Jill: Please, please, don't drink. I like you so much better when you're not-- when you're not drinking.

Charlotte: I don't like me as much, though. That's the problem.

Jill: Well, let's split the difference. You don't drink, and I will like you enough for both of us.

Charlotte: Very clever.

Jill: Come on, charlotte, let's really talk. There's so many things I want to get to know about you. Do you have any place to be?

Charlotte: Well, being as I'm forbidden to drink in here, it's kind of like being in church or something.

Charlotte: I suppose I could stay a little while.

Jill: Oh, that's great! They're holding my calls. I've got some juice. Now there's apple. Ah, there's only apple. I think you'll like this. I can't wait. This is exactly what I've been wanting--

Kay: Why you miserable wretch!

Jill: Katherine!

Kay: I have a bone to pick with you, and I want to talk about it now!

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Jack: Victor's not a Father to you. You don't think that's a little extreme?

Nick: You don't know everything that's gone on.

Jack: I know the last time we spoke you were damned upset.

Nick: I'm more upset now.

Jack: Did something new happen?

Nick: Nothing except that he's totally ruined my life.

Jack: Well, you said that before, but what is it I'm not getting?

Nick: Trust me. You don't want to know.

Jack: Nicholas, this attitude is not gonna solve any problems.

Nick: Look, Jack, I just want him out of my life.

Jack: You can't mean that.

Nick: Yeah, I do mean that.

Jack: Nicholas, it doesn't make sense.

Nick: Okay. I saw him kissing Sharon. I saw my Father kissing my wife.

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Mac: That bad, huh?

Billy: It could have been worse.

Mac: What did my Dad say?

Billy: He didn't explode or anything.

Mac: That's not really his style.

Billy: That's one of things I admire about him. He actually listens to people before he gives his opinion.

Mac: And his opinion was we shouldn't get married?

Billy: I'm sorry, Mac.

Mac: Pretty much the reaction I was expecting.

Billy: I told him it would mean a lot to both of us if he was in the wedding.

Mac: He's not gonna be there, is he?

Billy: Well, actually, he said he'd get back to me.

Mac: Well, that's something, I suppose.

Billy: Listen, Mac, just because your Dad didn't give us his blessing, that doesn't mean that he won't come around. He just needs time.

Mac: How much time?

Billy: I can't answer that.

Mac: Do you think it'll happen before the wedding?

Billy: Maybe, maybe not.

Mac: Well, hey, this ceremony is getting easier to plan by the second. How many guests are we gonna have--three? Raul, Britt and my grandma? Hope we can find a church big enough to hold 'em all.

Billy: Well, don't forget about colleen. She'll want to be there.

Mac: And J.T.

Billy: You're not really planning on inviting that jerk, are you?

Mac: He's colleen's boyfriend, and besides, I think it would be nice if he were there. Anyway, so that brings us to seven, including us.

Billy: You never know. There could be more.

Mac: Like who?

Billy: Well, Jack, Phyllis, Ashley, Brad.

Mac: Have you talked to any of them?

Billy: No, not yet.

Mac: I bet they'll side with your Dad.

Billy: Maybe at first, but as we get closer to the wedding and they see that we're really serious about this, they'll change their minds. That goes for my Dad, too. And yours.

Mac: What about your Mom?

Billy: Well, she's a different story.

Mac: No kidding. Jill's gonna fight us every step of the way, Billy. Probably try and sabotage the wedding.

Billy: Oh, I don't know if she'd go that far.

Mac: You heard what she said the other day. The only way this wedding's happening is over her dead body. I wouldn't put anything past her.

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Jill: Katherine, what are you doing here?

Kay: Who in the Hell do you think you are, Jill Abbott?

Jill: I asked you a question.

Kay: What gives you the right to say the horrid things that you've id about my granddaughter?

Jill: Your granddaughter?

Kay: Yes!

Jill: That miserable little wretch of a granddaughter of yours has her hooks sunk into my son, Katherine. That's what gives me the right, because I'm protecting my flesh and blood!

Kay: From what? From what? Do you really think you know what is best for those two people? My God, why can't you admit it? They are adults!

Jill: They're not adults! They're barely out of high school. I'm calling security. That's what I am doing, because you have no right to barge in here and interrupt my very important meeting. She's gone! Oh, my God!

Kay: "She's gone"?

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Isabella: Come on, Michael. Do you honestly believe I'd be that uncharitable?

Michael: Oh, please. That old hag. You deserve all the fun you had sticking it to her.

Isabella: Well, I didn't... much. I decided I could afford to be more gracious.

Michael: Not that she saw it that way.

Isabella: No, she didn't, but at least I know I took the high road.

Michael: Well, you're no fun.

Isabella: Besides, if things go the way I expect them to with Paul, we don't need to be enemies. I'm sure Mary will see it that way and get over her attitude and maybe become part of our lives.

Michael: Yeah, mm-hmm. The long-distance part. The trick is to find a house in L.A. That doesn't have a spare bedroom.

Isabella: Well, even if it does, we can fill it with another baby.

Michael: Ah, that's the spirit.

Isabella: Well, ironically, guess who's partly responsible for Paul's decision? His number-one fan-- trusty secretary.

Michael: Ugh, that tragedy. Lynne?

Isabella: Mm-hmm. He was on the verge of broaching the subject with me, but I was too upset, because I had a visit from Marissa. She was talking about Lynne and how she's always trashing me. And when I told Paul, that cinched it for him.

Michael: That's good. But Lynne and Marissa... you gotta be careful. Are you sure she wasn't there for some other reason?

Isabella: Who, Marissa?

Michael: Yeah. The two of them, they’re like a gang of roving secretaries. I don't trust them as far as you can throw a steno pad.

Isabella: Yeah, now that you mention it, she was asking a lot of questions. All the more reason I'm glad I'm leaving.

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Chris: Lynne, I don’t think I want to hear this.

Lynne: Chris, please. If you and Paul are making life-altering decisions, shouldn't you at least be making them based on fact?

Chris: Your perception of fact, you mean.

Lynne: Isabella's Father confirmed what I suspected.

Chris: You talked to her Father?

Lynne: Marissa and I flew to California. We met with him. It seems Isabella's known Michael long before she came to Genoa City.

Chris: So?

Lynne: So apparently Michael defended her in a court case, something so messy she doesn't want anyone to know about.

Chris: Where are you going with this?

Lynne: We've always been curious about what led Isabella to show up at Paul's office in such distress.

Chris: So you're trying to connect the fact that Michael knew Isabella before she came to Genoa City to her reason for reaching out to Paul?

Lynne: Exactly.

Chris: And that means what?

Lynne: Michael arranged the whole thing. It was a setup. Isabella shows up at Paul's office to distract him, to keep him from getting on that plane to Hong Kong and patching things up with you.

Chris: That is a Hell of a leap.

Lynne: I don't think so.

Chris: So you're suggesting that Michael manipulated Isabella and Paul into falling in love?

Lynne: Oh, no, no. That was pure luck for Michael.

Chris: Oh, okay, well, that's a bizarre theory.

Lynne: Chris, the pieces fit.

Chris: Yeah, pieces put together by a woman who's been Hell-bent for months on proving that Michael is some kind of monster.

Lynne: Well, if your fiancé's such an upstanding guy, why hasn't ever he told you about this former connection with Isabella?

Chris: You know, it could be as simple as him knowing how I feel about Paul's wife, and he didn't think it was that big of a deal.

Lynne: Oh, my God! Chris, your whole relationship with Michael is based on lies.

Chris: You're talking about the man I'm gonna marry.

Lynne: Damn it! Haven't you heard anything I've said?

Chris: I've heard enough. I want you to leave!

Lynne: Fine, then you think what you want, but you know what? No one can say I didn't try.

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Paul: You know, what makes you think this is about Chris.

Mary: Isn't it, Paul? Isn't every decision you've made in the past two years a reaction to how you still feel about the woman?

Paul: You know, Mom, I really don't want this to be unpleasant, and it is exactly where it's headed.

Mary: In other words, I'm right.

Paul: Look, why don't we talk about this and just try and figure out how we're gonna make this work once we move to Los Angeles.

Mary: I'll be cut out of your lives. That's how it's going to work!

Paul: No, that's not how it's gonna work. I don't want that to happen. I want you to have a relationship with Ricky, a very loving and close one.

Mary: From so far away?

Paul: You know, you can step on a plane anytime you feel like it.

Mary: Uh-uh.

Paul: In fact, I hope that will be often.

Mary: As long as I keep a civil tongue in my head.

Paul: You know what? I think once we put some distance between us, it will be a good thing. I mean, it'll give you and Isabella a chance to heal the wounds.

Mary: God, will you please stop trying to snow me about how wonderful this is? It's not wonderful! It's a catastrophe!

Paul: Mom, I am not trying to snow you.

Mary: Any hope I have to have a relationship with my grandson is gonna go out the window the moment you leave.

Paul: You know, you couldn't be more wrong.

Mary: Boy, that woman. She's really got you brainwashed.

Paul: You know, if you're talking about my wife--

Mary: I ran into her at the coffeehouse, and that's how I found out. She took great relish in delivering the news. Isabella's ultimate victory-- talking you into this!

Paul: She didn't talk me into it. It was my decision.

Mary: As if I needed any more proof of what a destructive influence she's been.

Paul: Oh, damn it, Mother. You couldn't be more wrong, and you know what? A lot of this is your fault. You are responsible, and this is happening because of you! And let me tell you something. If you don't change your attitude and try and make this work, all of your worst fears are going to come to pass! And you know what? You're not gonna have anybody to blame but yourself! It’s your attitude!

Paul: Oh, please. Look, I'm sorry. I don't... Mom, listen to me. I-- (door closes)

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Nick: There you go.

Jack: Thanks. Your Father kissed Sharon? You mean...

Nick: Yeah, it was a real kiss.

Jack: Nicholas, are you sure about this?

Nick: Look, I'm not blind. Yeah, he's got some excuses lined up. There was some painkillers involved, a shot of alcohol. And he said that Sharon kissed him. That's what he's going with now.

Jack: Could that possibly be true?

Nick: Look, it's not just the kiss, all right? There's more Sharon's gone, and I don't know if she's coming back.

Jack: You still haven't heard from her?

Nick: She wrote some letters to the kids and to victor trying to explain it all, apologize for messing up his life.

Jack: Look, you'll forgive my saying this. Are you sure you're angry at the right person here? It seems to me that Sharon's--

Nick: He cost me my wife and my kids their Mother. And he nearly cost Cassie her life. So you tell me. You think I got the right person?

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Billy: Mac, we've been over this. It doesn't matter what my Mom tries to pull. This wedding is gonna happen. Nothing is gonna stop us.

Mac: I know, but--

Billy: But what?

Mac: It shouldn't be like this, Billy. This should be the most important day of our lives, and we shouldn't be afraid that Jill might ruin it.

Billy: She won't.

Mac: How do you know that? You can't promise that.

Billy: Yes, I can. I'm telling you right now. My Mom is not gonna be a problem. I'll make sure of it.

Mac: How?

Billy: Leave that to me. Mac, it'll be perfect. It doesn't matter how many guests we have. We're gonna get married. And then you're stuck with me, for better or for worse.

Mac: I can't wait.

Billy: You know, we could always take the easy way out.

Mac: What do you mean?

Billy: We could run to Vegas, have some guy in an Elvis costume marry us.

Mac: You'd like that, wouldn't you?

Billy: Well, at least I wouldn't have to help pick out flowers.

Mac: Oh, come here.

Billy: I think it's great that you searched out this woman and jumped right in and got to know her. That took guts.

Jill: Oh, Billy, I had no choice. She's my flesh and blood. She's your flesh and blood.

Billy: Still, you didn't know what you'd find. And now I have a suggestion. How about you and I take her to dinner together?

Jill: Darling, I would love that! Oh, she will adore meeting you. She'll be so proud of you!

Billy: Great. Mac will come, too.

Jill: Why? Oh, Billy, no. Please, not Mackenzie. You chased her away.

Kay: Oh, what are you babbling about? I didn't chase anybody anywhere.

Jill: Yes, Katherine, you did.

Kay: Jill, do you have a secret playmate?

Jill: My birth Mother was here.

Kay: Really? You're not kidding.

Jill: No, I'm not kidding. We were finally having an intimate conversation. We were getting to know each other. We were laying a foundation for our relationship.

Kay: Well, I am touched, Jill. That's very special, but I'm not here to talk to you about your missed opportunities. I think this whole birth Mother thing is silly. As for your son and my granddaughter, they are starting a life together that I think is--

Jill: My son and your granddaughter are ruining, in fact, their lives. Getting married would be a catastrophe!

Kay: We cannot control them. They're not our possessions. We can only love them, Jill!

Jill: Oh, my God. And your idea of love is just sitting back with a big, silly grin on your face going, "good luck! Happy trails! Have a nice life!" That's not what love is about. Love is about taking a position on something. Love is about taking action and doing something. My God, if I don't do something about this I can never look myself in the mirror again.

Kay: Well, you probably will want to stop that anyway.

Jill: I get it. You were sitting home all bored, and you wanted somebody to insult. I am calling security.

Kay: Don't bother. I'm leaving. May I have the phone, please? May I have the phone, please? I came here with one purpose. I can't stop you from trying to poison the air around your son, but you will leave my granddaughter alone. And if you cannot say something nice to her, do not say anything at all.

Jill: You think you can dictate what I can say?

Kay: I have never been more serious in my life, Jill, and you listen to me! Leave her alone. I have lived long enough, and I fear almost nothing. Therefore, I don't think I have a Hell of a lot to lose. But you do not mess with Mackenzie's head. Not now, not ever! Never again! Fore infusium, I couldn't get my fingers through my hair.

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Nick: You know, Jack, I can be the best Father in the world. What my kids are going through right now is not having a Mother. They love her, and no matter what I do, I cannot fill that gap for them.

Jack: And you honestly think the answer to that is shutting victor out?

Nick: He is the problem. He made the mess. I don't want to be a part of his life, and I sure as Hell don't want him to be a part of mine.

Jack: I am not saying you don't have good reason to be upset right now.

Nick: Look, I don't want

anything to do with him, okay? I want out from under his thumb. I want away from his business, away from his constant interference.

Jack: You have been through a terrible ordeal, Nicholas. I think it's perfectly understandable that you're at the end of your rope, but--

Nick: Jack, you're not listening to me. I'm done with him. Look, you really want to help me out? Why don't you find something for me at Jabot? I'll come work for you.

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Michael: There's no champagne in the whole place!

Isabella: Oh, how are we gonna have a toast?

Michael: We usually always have some on hand. I'll have to have a little talk with Chantal.

Isabella: I'm sure you and Christine slurped up the last of it. You know, when you two got engaged again.

Michael: Mm-hmm. Actually, we were at the coffeehouse. I was about to look over her taxes.

Isabella: Gee, how romantic.

Michael: (Chuckling) it was. It was tremendous. I've never met a woman whom I could know so well, yet continually surprises me.

Isabella: As long as they're good surprises.

Michael: Oh, that was the best.

Isabella: It must be contagious, because Paul sure surprised me.

Michael: Yeah, so when do you and the bambino pack up and move out?

Isabella: A couple days tops. I've already talked to the movers, and Paul's looking at real estate.

Michael: So in a few weeks...

Isabella: I'll be a fond memory.

Michael: End of an era.

Isabella: Yeah. We've certainly been through a lot together, haven't ?

Michael: Oh, yeah, and come out on top. Who'd have thought?

Isabella: Yeah. You know, Michael, wherever life takes us, I'm always gonna be grateful. If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have met the love of my life. I wish you every happiness. I truly do.

Michael: Ditto.

Isabella: So I guess this is good-bye.

Michael: I guess so. How about a hug for old time's sake? For good luck, you know? For good riddance?

Isabella: Yeah.

Michael: What the Hell are you doing here?

Lynne: What's going on? You two celebrating your little victory? Well, this is isn't over. Not by a long shot!

Charlotte: Says who?

Jill: The doctors. They say it cuts your life short.

Charlotte: It makes what time I've got a

Jill: Yeah, but you don't want to be wandering around in a fog.

Charlotte: Mmm. You sure about that? Know what the man said? Someone kind of stuffy looked down his nose and asked, "so why do you drink?" He replied, "sir, I drink to make you interesting."

Jill: So you're hitting your flask so that there won't be boring?

Charlotte: No. I like you. You're real. I can deal wit but... just because I've got a new daughter I never met before... doesn't mean I turn my back on my little friend.

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Kay: Jill, I want to talk to you. Damn it, come in here!

Larry: Wow. You got quite a set of lungs on you there when you want.

Kay: Well, I damn well want. Now where is she?

Larry: I have no idea. What did she do now?

Kay: Oh, nothing new. She's just as cold and heartless about--

Larry: She's really not like that, Mrs. C.

Kay: I don't want another lover's excuse, Lawrence. Listen to me. Now can you tell me where she's at?

Larry: Her car was still in the parking garage at work.

Kay: Then that is exactly where I'm going.

Larry: Are you sure you don't want to wait awhile and--

Kay: Why? Cool down?

Larry: Yes.

Kay: Now why?

Larry: It'd be healthier for you.

Kay: What's healthy about a grown woman who hates a young girl, an innocent young girl, so much that she puts a curse on that girl's happiness?

Larry: And Jill did that?

Kay: "Jill did that?" Yes. Well, practically.

Larry: Well, you're talking about Mac, right?

Kay: Yes.

Larry: 'Cause Jill told me that she and Billy are planning to get hitched.

Kay: That's right. And I swear to God, Jill is going to give those two lovely young people her blessing, or I promise you there will be a funeral as well as a wedding!

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Isabella: I know. I know. I probably shouldn't be here.

Michael: Probably.

Isabella: Well, Ricky's at the sitter, so I don't have long. I, uh, have some news.

Michael: How bad?

Isabella: It's Paul. He's made a decision. Caught me completely off guard.

Michael: Oh, for God's sakes, say it.

Isabella: Well, I can't believe that it would come to this--

Michael: Isabella, please just spit it out.

Isabella: Paul and Ricky and I are moving to Los Angeles.

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Mary: When were you planning to tell me, son?

Paul: Mom.

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(Doorbell rings)

Lynne: Oh, Chris, thank God. I'm so glad you're home.

Chris: Are you okay?

Lynne: I-I'm out of breath. I couldn't find a parking space, and then when I did, I ran all the way here.

Chris: I know it's been awhile since we've had a chance to catch up, but it's not like I'm leaving town or anything.

Lynne: I know. I just really need to talk to you. Is that what I think it is?

Chris: My engagement ring.

Lynne: From Michael.

Chris: Yeah. It's back on. We're finally getting married.

Lynne: When?

Chris: In the near future I hope.

Lynne: Not you, too. Has everyone lost their minds?

Chris: I know how you feel about Michael but I am through worrying about what other people think.

Lynne: Well, what's the hurry?

Chris: We made our decision. Why wait?

Lynne: That's almost exactly what Paul said.

Chris: What does that mean?

Lynne: He's moving to California with Isabella and the baby... probably in a matter of days.

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Nick: There you go.

Jack: You're manning the place yourself today. Where's Cody?

Nick: He called in sick. I'm filling in till Trevor gets here.

Jack: Can I take it that means Cassie is only getting better?

Nick: Yeah, the one bright spot in my life.

Jack: Oh, what a relief.

Nick: Like you would not believe.

Jack: Oh, I would believe. Your Mother said that it was quite a miracle.

Nick: Yeah. We didn't even know she could utter a sound.

Jack: Yeah, and suddenly she screamed?

Nick: Yeah. Victor and I were on the porch arguing.

Jack: You and your old man are still at it, huh?

Nick: Yeah. Could have been another tragedy out at my house that day.

Jack: Hey, hey. Be thankful that nothing happened.

Nick: He was out there, sticking his nose in again, trying to make me see things his way.

Jack: Nicholas, you think maybe it's time you gave your Father some slack?

Nick: Why? He's not a Father to me. I'm not his son anymore.

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(door opens)

Billy: Hey.

Mac: Hi. Hey.

Billy: Hey. What's this? Bride stuff?

Mac: I'm looking at wedding dresses.

Billy: Did you find any you like?

Mac: A few. Hey! Give me that. You're not supposed to see these.

Billy: Since when are you superstitious?

Mac: Listen, if you want, you can help pick out flowers. What do you think we should go for? I'm leaning more toward lilies or maybe tulips?

Billy: Either is fine with me.

Mac: Then again, roses would be nice.

Billy: Yeah, yeah. Swell.

Mac: Why do I even bother?

Billy: I'm glad you're getting into this wedding stuff.

Billy: So your talk went okay?

Mac: She had some reservations at first, but then I told her how much getting married means to us. She's really happy for us, Billy.

Billy: Well, at least someone is.

Mac: How'd it go with my Dad?

Billy: You don't want to know.

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Jill: Your "little friend."

Charlotte: That's right.

Jill: Charlotte, I'm not so sure it's your friend.

Charlotte: Well, you're not me. So don't worry about it.

Jill: You get... inebriated really fast.

Charlotte: Oh, Hell, I can do this all day and not get loaded.

Jill: That's because you've built up a tolerance.

Charlotte: Are you calling me a drunk? A drunk is a sloppy person with mush for brains, doesn't know when to shut up. I'm not like that.

Jill: No, you're not.

Charlotte: Honey, stop worrying. I've been taking care of myself for a lot of years.

Jill: But I'd like you around for a lot more years.

Charlotte: That's sweet. You read that report in the paper? Said you're supposed to drink. Good for your heart. Makes you live longer.

Jill: Yeah, I read the report. It said you're supposed to take a maximum of two drinks a day.

Charlotte: Those scientists-- Hell, all they had to do was to ask me. I could've saved them a lot of money on experiments.

Jill: Charlotte, please, please make the effort.

Charlotte: Honey, you need to get off my back. There's nothing wrong with me.

Jill: Okay. I'm going to be really blunt with you here. I don't think that you see yourself as clearly as you think you do.

Charlotte: This is a snazzy office. Very chichi. You must work hard.

Jill: I do, but that's not what we're talking about.

Charlotte: They must pay you a great big pot of money.

Jill: Okay, you want to talk about money? I know a woman who's got all the money in the world, but until she dealt with alcohol, she had a life that you wouldn't wish on your worst enemy.

Charlotte: Didn't know how to handle it, obviously.

Jill: There is no handling it.

Charlotte: What a dumb thing to say. Booze is one of the elements, like fire and water. Firewater, get it? You just have to be a little careful.

Charlotte: So... you know Katherine Chancellor, huh?

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Larry: Look, let's just wait for Jill to get home.

Kay: This cannot wait, Lawrence. My granddaughter is in love, and she is ready to make a commitment to the biggest adventure in her life.

Larry: Well, that's kinda cool, isn't it?

Kay: Yeah, well, it is cool, but she also needs to be surround by people who support her, who wish her well. And the big, ugly fly in the ointment is Jill, and the sooner she gets--

Larry: Come on, Mrs.C. Jill hasn't liked Mac from the start. Don't ask me why. Me, I think Mac's a really cool kid, but you can't force these things.

Kay: Believe me, I will force Jill to become a decent human being.

Larry: (Sighs) look, how about I have a talk with her first?

Kay: No, no. I will handle it.

Larry: Mrs. C., You don't have the best track record when it comes to getting Jill to listen to you.

Kay: I guarantee you, she will listen to me this time! Now... step aside!

Larry: Oh, man.

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Michael: Los Angeles? Really?

Isabella: Yes. Isn't that amazing news?

Michael: Yeah, it's, uh...

Isabella: A miracle, wouldn't you say?

Michael: Yeah, yeah. How in the world did you pull this off?

Isabella: I didn’t. It was Paul's idea.

Michael: Paul? Why?

Michael: That's great, Isabella. Congratulations.

Isabella: Yeah, to both of us. I mean, with Paul safely out of the picture, you and Christine can benefit.

Michael: Well, in then you're right, but Williams is no longer a factor. Not anymore.

Isabella: Do you have some news to tell me, too?

Michael: Well, our engagement is back on with a vengeance-- Paul or no Paul.

Isabella: Oh, my God! Hallelujah!

Michael: Wait, no. This move-- who have you told so far?

Isabella: Well, I don't know about Paul, but I had the distinct pleasure of informing his Mother.

Michael: Mary. You told Mary? Wow, okay, you are on a roll. How far in did you sink the knife?

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Paul: Look, Mom, why don't you come in, sit down, make yourself comfortable and we will talk.

Mary: After you answer my question.

Paul: Of course I was going to tell you.

Mary: That you're leaving your home, everything you cared about and moving thousands of miles away? When was this decided, Paul?

Paul: Just recently.

Mary: Oh, really? How recently? An hour ago? A day?

Paul: Mom, come on. I was gonna come over and talk to you about it this evening.

Mary: Were you?

Paul: Okay, look, forgive me for not being so eager. I mean, I knew you were gonna hate the idea.

Mary: Please, Paul. Please don't do this. Just tell me it's not too late to change your mind.

Paul: Mom, I realize this is gonna be hard for you to accept. But really it’s for the best right now.

Mary: How can you say that?

Paul: Because things have gotten so negative. Everybody is drained. And nothing is gonna change. It's only gonna get worse until we break the cycle.

Mary: But to go to this extreme?

Paul: You know, sometimes that's what it takes.

Mary: You're trying to make this sound so logical, but it's not logical. Something else is driving you.

Paul: Oh, come on. Like what?

Mary: Like Christine. I know she's back. Is this your way of trying to escape your feelings?

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Lynne: Chris, did you hear me?

Chris: Yeah, I heard.

Lynne: Paul's turning his business over to Andy Richards, and he's moving to L.A.

Chris: Andy's a good choice.

Lynne: That's all you're going to say?

Chris: Lynne, if this is what Paul feels he needs to do to be happy, I fully support his decision.

Lynne: Oh, come on, Chris. This is me you're talking to. You can't possibly be as blasé as you sound.

Chris: Obviously, you're against the move.

Lynne: Of course I am! I think it's a terrible decision. His friends are here, his family, his career.

Chris: People move every day.

Lynne: Chris, I saw your reaction when I told you.

Chris: I was surprised. That's all.

Lynne: I don't buy it. But even if it's true, you'll feel differently once you hear what I've learned about Isabella. Chris, I said all along it was a mistake for Paul to let that woman in his life.

Chris: Lynne, if you're still hanging on to this belief that Paul and I are star-crossed lovers, save .. I'm marrying Michael, and it's not up for discussion.

Chris: And I suppose you've found that truth.

Lynne: Chris, I have, and I am begging you. Hear me out for everyone's sake.

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Jill: Do I know Katherine Chancellor? You have no idea how well I know Katherine Chancellor. Do you?

Charlotte: Only what I read in the papers. I like to read the society column, you know, and see how the other half lives. Sounds like you don't like her very much.

Jill: Words can't do justice to the depth of my dislike of that woman.

Charlotte: That's heavy.

Jill: Yeah, I hope you never feel that way about anybody. It's very negative. It's very bad for you.

Charlotte: Oh, then why don't you kiss and make up?

Jill: Maybe when we have two uninterrupted weeks, I will tell you the story of Katherine Chancellor and me, and then you'll see why it'll never happen.

Charlotte: Hey, what?

Jill: Please, please, don't drink. I like you so much better when you're not-- when you're not drinking.

Charlotte: I don't like me as much, though. That's the problem.

Jill: Well, let's split the difference. You don't drink, and I will like you enough for both of us.

Charlotte: Very clever.

Jill: Come on, charlotte, let's really talk. There's so many things I want to get to know about you. Do you have any place to be?

Charlotte: Well, being as I'm forbidden to drink in here, it's kind of like being in church or something.

Charlotte: I suppose I could stay a little while.

Jill: Oh, that's great! They're holding my calls. I've got some juice. Now there's apple. Ah, there's only apple. I think you'll like this. I can't wait. This is exactly what I've been wanting--

Kay: Why you miserable wretch!

Jill: Katherine!

Kay: I have a bone to pick with you, and I want to talk about it now!

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Jack: Victor's not a Father to you. You don't think that's a little extreme?

Nick: You don't know everything that's gone on.

Jack: I know the last time we spoke you were damned upset.

Nick: I'm more upset now.

Jack: Did something new happen?

Nick: Nothing except that he's totally ruined my life.

Jack: Well, you said that before, but what is it I'm not getting?

Nick: Trust me. You don't want to know.

Jack: Nicholas, this attitude is not gonna solve any problems.

Nick: Look, Jack, I just want him out of my life.

Jack: You can't mean that.

Nick: Yeah, I do mean that.

Jack: Nicholas, it doesn't make sense.

Nick: Okay. I saw him kissing Sharon. I saw my Father kissing my wife.

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Mac: That bad, huh?

Billy: It could have been worse.

Mac: What did my Dad say?

Billy: He didn't explode or anything.

Mac: That's not really his style.

Billy: That's one of things I admire about him. He actually listens to people before he gives his opinion.

Mac: And his opinion was we shouldn't get married?

Billy: I'm sorry, Mac.

Mac: Pretty much the reaction I was expecting.

Billy: I told him it would mean a lot to both of us if he was in the wedding.

Mac: He's not gonna be there, is he?

Billy: Well, actually, he said he'd get back to me.

Mac: Well, that's something, I suppose.

Billy: Listen, Mac, just because your Dad didn't give us his blessing, that doesn't mean that he won't come around. He just needs time.

Mac: How much time?

Billy: I can't answer that.

Mac: Do you think it'll happen before the wedding?

Billy: Maybe, maybe not.

Mac: Well, hey, this ceremony is getting easier to plan by the second. How many guests are we gonna have--three? Raul, Britt and my grandma? Hope we can find a church big enough to hold 'em all.

Billy: Well, don't forget about colleen. She'll want to be there.

Mac: And J.T.

Billy: You're not really planning on inviting that jerk, are you?

Mac: He's colleen's boyfriend, and besides, I think it would be nice if he were there. Anyway, so that brings us to seven, including us.

Billy: You never know. There could be more.

Mac: Like who?

Billy: Well, Jack, Phyllis, Ashley, Brad.

Mac: Have you talked to any of them?

Billy: No, not yet.

Mac: I bet they'll side with your Dad.

Billy: Maybe at first, but as we get closer to the wedding and they see that we're really serious about this, they'll change their minds. That goes for my Dad, too. And yours.

Mac: What about your Mom?

Billy: Well, she's a different story.

Mac: No kidding. Jill's gonna fight us every step of the way, Billy. Probably try and sabotage the wedding.

Billy: Oh, I don't know if she'd go that far.

Mac: You heard what she said the other day. The only way this wedding's happening is over her dead body. I wouldn't put anything past her.

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Jill: Katherine, what are you doing here?

Kay: Who in the Hell do you think you are, Jill Abbott?

Jill: I asked you a question.

Kay: What gives you the right to say the horrid things that you've id about my granddaughter?

Jill: Your granddaughter?

Kay: Yes!

Jill: That miserable little wretch of a granddaughter of yours has her hooks sunk into my son, Katherine. That's what gives me the right, because I'm protecting my flesh and blood!

Kay: From what? From what? Do you really think you know what is best for those two people? My God, why can't you admit it? They are adults!

Kay: "She's gone"?

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Isabella: Come on, Michael. Do you honestly believe I'd be that uncharitable?

Michael: Oh, please. That old hag. You deserve all the fun you had sticking it to her.

Isabella: Well, I didn't... much. I decided I could afford to be more gracious.

Michael: Not that she saw it that way.

Isabella: No, she didn't, but at least I know I took the high road.

Michael: Well, you're no fun.

Isabella: Besides, if things go the way I expect them to with Paul, we don't need to be enemies. I'm sure Mary will see it that way and get over her attitude and maybe become part of our lives.

Michael: Yeah, mm-hmm. The long-distance part. The trick is to find a house in L.A. That doesn't have a spare bedroom.

Isabella: Well, even if it does, we can fill it with another baby.

Michael: Ah, that's the spirit.

Isabella: Well, ironically, guess who's partly responsible for Paul's decision? His number-one fan-- trusty secretary.

Michael: Ugh, that tragedy. Lynne?

Michael: That's good. But Lynne and Marissa... you gotta be careful. Are you sure she wasn't there for some other reason?

Isabella: Who, Marissa?

Michael: Yeah. The two of them, they’re like a gang of roving secretaries. I don't trust them as far as you can throw a steno pad.

Isabella: Yeah, now that you mention it, she was asking a lot of questions. All the more reason I'm glad I'm leaving.

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Chris: Lynne, I don’t think I want to hear this.

Lynne: Chris, please. If you and Paul are making life-altering decisions, shouldn't you at least be making them based on fact?

Chris: Your perception of fact, you mean.

Lynne: Isabella's Father confirmed what I suspected.

Chris: You talked to her Father?

Lynne: Marissa and I flew to California. We met with him. It seems Isabella's known Michael long before she came to Genoa City.

Chris: So?

Lynne: So apparently Michael defended her in a court case, something so messy she doesn't want anyone to know about.

Chris: Where are you going with this?

Lynne: We've always been curious about what led Isabella to show up at Paul's office in such distress.

Chris: So you're trying to connect the fact that Michael knew Isabella before she came to Genoa City to her reason for reaching out to Paul?

Lynne: Exactly.

Chris: And that means what?

Lynne: Michael arranged the whole thing. It was a setup. Isabella shows up at Paul's office to distract him, to keep him from getting on that plane to Hong Kong and patching things up with you.

Chris: That is a Hell of a leap.

Lynne: I don't think so.

Chris: So you're suggesting that Michael manipulated Isabella and Paul into falling in love?

Lynne: Oh, no, no. That was pure luck for Michael.

Chris: Oh, okay, well, that's a bizarre theory.

Lynne: Chris, the pieces fit.

Chris: Yeah, pieces put together by a woman who's been Hell-bent for months on proving that Michael is some kind of monster.

Lynne: Well, if your fiancé's such an upstanding guy, why hasn't ever he told you about this former connection with Isabella?

Chris: You know, it could be as simple as him knowing how I feel about Paul's wife, and he didn't think it was that big of a deal.

Lynne: Oh, my God! Chris, your whole relationship with Michael is based on lies.

Chris: You're talking about the man I'm gonna marry.

Lynne: Damn it! Haven't you heard anything I've said?

Chris: I've heard enough. I want you to leave!

Lynne: Fine, then you think what you want, but you know what? No one can say I didn't try.

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Paul: You know, what makes you think this is about Chris.

Mary: Isn't it, Paul? Isn't every decision you've made in the past two years a reaction to how you still feel about the woman?

Paul: You know, Mom, I really don't want this to be unpleasant, and it is exactly where it's headed.

Mary: In other words, I'm right.

Paul: Look, why don't we talk about this and just try and figure out how we're gonna make this work once we move to Los Angeles.

Mary: I'll be cut out of your lives. That's how it's going to work!

Paul: No, that's not how it's gonna work. I don't want that to happen. I want you to have a relationship with Ricky, a very loving and close one.

Mary: From so far away?

Paul: You know, you can step on a plane anytime you feel like it.

Mary: Uh-uh.

Paul: In fact, I hope that will be often.

Mary: As long as I keep a civil tongue in my head.

Paul: You know what? I think once we put some distance between us, it will be a good thing. I mean, it'll give you and Isabella a chance to heal the wounds.

Mary: God, will you please stop trying to snow me about how wonderful this is? It's not wonderful! It's a catastrophe!

Paul: Mom, I am not trying to snow you.

Mary: Any hope I have to have a relationship with my grandson is gonna go out the window the moment you leave.

Paul: You know, you couldn't be more wrong.

Mary: Boy, that woman. She's really got you brainwashed.

Paul: You know, if you're talking about my wife--

Mary: I ran into her at the coffeehouse, and that's how I found out. She took great relish in delivering the news. Isabella's ultimate victory-- talking you into this!

Paul: She didn't talk me into it. It was my decision.

Mary: As if I needed any more proof of what a destructive influence she's been.

Paul: Oh, please. Look, I'm sorry. I don't... Mom, listen to me. I-- (door closes)

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Nick: There you go.

Jack: Thanks. Your Father kissed Sharon? You mean...

Nick: Yeah, it was a real kiss.

Jack: Nicholas, are you sure about this?

Nick: Look, I'm not blind. Yeah, he's got some excuses lined up. There was some painkillers involved, a shot of alcohol. And he said that Sharon kissed him. That's what he's going with now.

Jack: Could that possibly be true?

Nick: Look, it's not just the kiss, all right? There's more Sharon's gone, and I don't know if she's coming back.

Jack: You still haven't heard from her?

Nick: She wrote some letters to the kids and to victor trying to explain it all, apologize for messing up his life.

Jack: Look, you'll forgive my saying this. Are you sure you're angry at the right person here? It seems to me that Sharon's--

Nick: He cost me my wife and my kids their Mother. And he nearly cost Cassie her life. So you tell me. You think I got the right person?

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Billy: Mac, we've been over this. It doesn't matter what my Mom tries to pull. This wedding is gonna happen. Nothing is gonna stop us.

Mac: I know, but--

Billy: But what?

Mac: It shouldn't be like this, Billy. This should be the most important day of our lives, and we shouldn't be afraid that Jill might ruin it.

Billy: She won't.

Mac: How do you know that? You can't promise that.

Billy: Yes, I can. I'm telling you right now. My Mom is not gonna be a problem. I'll make sure of it.

Mac: How?

Billy: Leave that to me. Mac, it'll be perfect. It doesn't matter how many guests we have. We're gonna get married. And then you're stuck with me, for better or for worse.

Mac: I can't wait.

Billy: You know, we could always take the easy way out.

Mac: What do you mean?

Billy: We could run to Vegas, have some guy in an Elvis costume marry us.

Mac: You'd like that, wouldn't you?

Billy: Well, at least I wouldn't have to help pick out flowers.

Mac: Oh, come here.

Billy: I think it's great that you searched out this woman and jumped right in and got to know her. That took guts.

Jill: Oh, Billy, I had no choice. She's my flesh and blood. She's your flesh and blood.

Billy: Still, you didn't know what you'd find. And now I have a suggestion. How about you and I take her to dinner together?

Jill: Darling, I would love that! Oh, she will adore meeting you. She'll be so proud of you!

Billy: Great. Mac will come, too.

Jill: Why? Oh, Billy, no. Please, not Mackenzie. You chased her away.

Kay: Oh, what are you babbling about? I didn't chase anybody anywhere.

Jill: Yes, Katherine, you did.

Kay: Jill, do you have a secret playmate?

Jill: My birth Mother was here.

Kay: Really? You're not kidding.

Jill: No, I'm not kidding. We were finally having an intimate conversation. We were getting to know each other. We were laying a foundation for our relationship.

Jill: My son and your granddaughter are ruining, in fact, their lives. Getting married would be a catastrophe!

Kay: We cannot control them. They're not our possessions. We can only love them, Jill!

Kay: Well, you probably will want to stop that anyway.

Jill: I get it. You were sitting home all bored, and you wanted somebody to insult. I am calling security.

Jill: You think you can dictate what I can say?

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Nick: You know, Jack, I can be the best Father in the world. What my kids are going through right now is not having a Mother. They love her, and no matter what I do, I cannot fill that gap for them.

Jack: And you honestly think the answer to that is shutting victor out?

Nick: He is the problem. He made the mess. I don't want to be a part of his life, and I sure as Hell don't want him to be a part of mine.

Jack: I am not saying you don't have good reason to be upset right now.

Nick: Look, I don't want

anything to do with him, okay? I want out from under his thumb. I want away from his business, away from his constant interference.

Jack: You have been through a terrible ordeal, Nicholas. I think it's perfectly understandable that you're at the end of your rope, but--

Nick: Jack, you're not listening to me. I'm done with him. Look, you really want to help me out? Why don't you find something for me at Jabot? I'll come work for you.

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Michael: There's no champagne in the whole place!

Isabella: Oh, how are we gonna have a toast?

Michael: We usually always have some on hand. I'll have to have a little talk with Chantal.

Isabella: I'm sure you and Christine slurped up the last of it. You know, when you two got engaged again.

Michael: Mm-hmm. Actually, we were at the coffeehouse. I was about to look over her taxes.

Isabella: Gee, how romantic.

Michael: (Chuckling) it was. It was tremendous. I've never met a woman whom I could know so well, yet continually surprises me.

Isabella: As long as they're good surprises.

Michael: Oh, that was the best.

Isabella: It must be contagious, because Paul sure surprised me.

Michael: Yeah, so when do you and the bambino pack up and move out?

Isabella: A couple days tops. I've already talked to the movers, and Paul's looking at real estate.

Michael: So in a few weeks...

Isabella: I'll be a fond memory.

Michael: End of an era.

Isabella: Yeah. We've certainly been through a lot together, haven't ?

Michael: Oh, yeah, and come out on top. Who'd have thought?

Isabella: Yeah. You know, Michael, wherever life takes us, I'm always gonna be grateful. If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have met the love of my life. I wish you every happiness. I truly do.

Michael: Ditto.

Isabella: So I guess this is good-bye.

Michael: I guess so. How about a hug for old time's sake? For good luck, you know? For good riddance?

Isabella: Yeah.

Michael: What the Hell are you doing here?

Lynne: What's going on? You two celebrating your little victory? Well, this is isn't over. Not by a long shot!

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