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Episode # 10486 ~ Loved ones gather to remember Katherine; Jill reaches a conclusion about the music box; Nina talks with Paul.

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Murphy: It's gonna be a hell of a day.

Jill: Yeah, especially when you tell me exactly what we're doing here, Murphy.

Cane: Okay, what do you mean?

Lily: Yeah, I thought we were here to mark the anniversary of her passing.

Jill: Well, according to Murphy, Katherine has some instructions from the great beyond, and she intends to deliver them herself.

Murphy: Wonderful seeing you two again.

Lily: You, too.

Cane: You, too, Murph.

Kevin: Maybe you guys can get some information out of Murphy, because he will not say a word to us.

Murphy: My lips are sealed.

[Laughter]

Billy: Hey. I just got your text, and I broke several of our fine city's traffic laws trying to get here as fast as I could.

Victoria: Thank you.

Billy: [Sighs] So, is everything okay?

Victoria: No, um, yeah, everything's fine. The baby's fine. It's about Johnny. Today is his preschool orientation, and I have to be there. I promised him.

Billy: Well, you -- you can't just walk out of here. I mean, your health's got to come first -- yours and the baby's.

Victoria: I know, but that's just it. We've been given the all clear. Dr. Chiverton signed the release, and I'm just waiting for the paperwork, but I'm a prisoner of bureaucracy at our son's expense. [Sighs]

Billy: Not if we stage a prison break.

Nikki: [Inhales deeply] [Exhales deeply] [Sighs]

Jill: Thank you so much for coming, Victor.

Victor: Anything for Katherine.

Jill: Agreed. That's why I've decided that you and I are calling a truce for today. Ah, but after that, may the best woman win.

Victor: Okay.

Jill: And speaking of women, where is Nikki?

Victor: She should be any minute.

Nina: Is this a private gathering, or can anyone join in?

Paul: Hey! Hi!

Nina: [Chuckles]

Paul: How are you?

Nina: I'm well, thank you. How are you?

Paul: Fine. How's L.A.?

Nina: God, never mind that. How are you? I heard about the shooting.

Paul: Oh, it's gonna take more than a bullet to take me out.

Nina: [Chuckles]

Esther: Nina.

Nina: Oh!

Esther: Welcome back.

Nina: Hello, Esther. Thank you. It's good to be here.

Esther: Good to see you.

Nina: Hey.

[Both chuckle]

Jill: Where's chance?

Nina: Oh, unfortunately, he could not make it, but he wanted us to know that he is going to follow Katherine's instructions and do something today that would make her proud.

Devon: Afternoon, everyone.

Nina: Hi, Devon! Neil! Hi. How are you? Hi. I don't think we've met.

Hilary: Um, I'm Hilary.

Nina: I'm Nina. Nice to meet you.

Jill: Hilary is Neil's bride.

Nina: Oh, congratulations.

Hilary: Thank you.

Jill: I haven't had a chance to offer you my good wishes since your quickie wedding. Hilary got him to the altar so fast that it made my head spin.

Nina: [Chuckles]

Neil: Why don't you stop insulting me and my wife, Jill? Talk about the pot calling the kettle black. Does it make you feel good?

Jill: If you're gonna insult me, you better take your sunglasses off and look me in the eye.

Neil: I can't look you in the eye.

Jill: Why, Neil? You've never been bashful.

Lily: Jill --

Neil: No, lily. It's okay. I can't look you in the eye... because I can't see.

Victoria: Uh, excuse me -- uh, I think you have the wrong room.

Billy: I thought you wanted to make a break for it.

Victoria: [Chuckling] Billy.

Billy: No, no. I am your orderly...

Victoria: What are you...

Billy: ...Clifford fefferman. And you are my patient, Eunice neidermeyer.

Victoria: This is a little crazy.

Billy: We are going down to x-ray to get you a brain scan, and that's our cover in case anyone asks.

Victoria: Okay. Well, what's wrong with my, um, brain?

Billy: Where to begin?

Victoria: [Chuckles]

Billy: Where to begin?

Victoria: Okay, just -- what is this?

Billy: Take that. It's gonna cover up the baby.

Victoria: Okay. Uh, sure. Okay.

Billy: You can thank me when we're out of here clear.

Victoria: Thank you. [Chuckles] I was gonna thank you.

Billy: All right.

Victoria: I was gonna thank...

Billy: Coast is clear. It's time to move out, Eunice.

Victoria: Eunice is the worst name ever.

Billy: It suits you.

Neil: And then the lights started flickering, and I went over to the electrical box, which I shouldn't. I grabbed the two loose wires, and I put them together, and the next thing I know, I wake up in the hospital, and everything's completely dark.

Lauren: Oh, Neil.

Esther: You poor thing.

Michael: I'm so sorry.

Neil: No, stop it. Stop! Stop it, all of you! Okay? There's nothing to be sorry about. I-I'm -- this is just temporary.

Lily: Of course it is, dad.

Jack: And we'll all do everything we can to help you.

Hilary: Yes, we will.

Victor: Neil. I'll fly in the best doctors, okay? Whatever you need, you call me.

Neil: Thank you, Victor. That means a lot. What I really need is for all of you to stop treating me like a child -- like I'm a victim -- because I'm not. I'm not blind. I just can't see right now.

Neil: This is Katherine's day, and let's just keep it about her, all right?

Colin: You heard what the man said.

Jill: Murphy, the stage is yours.

Victor: Whoa, whoa. Nikki is not here yet. Just wait a minute.

Nikki: Oh, yes, she is.

Victor: There she is. Hi, my sweet.

Nikki: Hi, darling.

Victor: So...

Nikki: Okay, let's do this... for Katherine, of course.

Murphy: It's so good to see so many of Katherine's loved ones here. I know how much it would mean to her, but instead of me telling you, I'll let her tell you herself. "I'm sure you're all marveling at the forethought it took for me to write all these letters. There are those of you who will think it's my desperate attempt to cling to life just a little bit longer, while others will call it nothing more than a grandiose, a self-important dog and pony show. Yes, Jill, I'm talking about you."

[Light laughter]

Murphy: "But I believe I've taken pen to so many papers because I don't want to leave you all. So I'm going to ask you to humor the dead woman. Quite frankly, I leave you no choice. I want you to carry out a little ritual. It's inspired by a ceremony I participated in on my bucket-list trip with my dear... sweet... [Voice breaking] Husband, Murphy."

Michael: Hey. Want me to do it?

Murphy: Yeah.

Michael: Okay. Got it. "Many of you used to come to me for advice or support and even a good, swift kick in the rump. No doubt you're all missing my unvarnished brilliance now. Well, you're in luck. I'm going to give you another chance to confide in me. It's your turn to write a letter. Put down all your thoughts, your hopes, dreams, troubles, whatever's on your mind. Afterward, place the letters in the bowl I provided and light them on fire. The smoke will then deliver your words to me."

Jill: God, this is why we're gathered here together? To play pen pals with a ghost?

Michael: "For you cynics in attendance, I'd like you to participate anyway. Just the act of writing down your feelings may help you clarify them and maybe even manage them. Or perhaps you'll envision me listening closely, raising an eyebrow, drumming my fingernails on the side of my cheek, and then telling you exactly what needs to be done."

Jill: [Chuckles]

Michael: "Either way, I trust you'll find the answer you're looking for."

Jill: That'll be the day.

Michael: "Now start scribbling, everybody, and remember I love you all."

Murphy: [Murmuring]

Kevin: Yeah. Yeah.

Murphy: That was...

Kevin: We love you, too, Mrs. C., So let's get to work.

Murphy: Thank you.

Colin: So now she's giving us a homework assignment.

Devon: My grandmother always knew how to surprise.

Esther: This is gonna be so much fun.

Jill: Oh, settle down, Esther.

Paul: "Dear Katherine, there have been a lot of changes in the last year. Chris and I just celebrated our first anniversary, thanks to you. And at the same time, you sent Nikki on a journey that would change her life. Well, it -- it changed mine, too. You helped bring our son back to us, and I can never thank you enough."

Nikki: "Things are good. The kids -- all of them -- are doing well. Victor and I are talking about a vacation. Those are all lies, Katherine. I've been drinking again. If only you were here. You would..."

Lauren: "Katherine, I did something really stupid last year, and I put my marriage at risk. But, you know, Michael and I were able to put things back together better than ever. But now things just don't seem right, and I don't know why."

Michael: "Lauren and I couldn't be happier. But, um, I'm sure you already know that. I can feel you smiling down on us."

Colin: "Go ahead. Snarl if you want to. As if you didn't dislike me enough before, now I've gone behind Jill and Lauren's backs and dragged their new boutique into a money-laundering scheme. Not that I had any choice. It's the only way to keep Jill and my family safe, and I'd do anything to protect them. I love them that much."

Esther: "You know, Mrs. C., I put up with Jill for your sake, and I try to keep the house as beautiful as the day you left it, but without you -- I'm sorry -- it's just not the same."

Murphy: "My dear Katherine, I've done like you asked, sweetheart. I'm living my life to the fullest -- bowling, fishing. I've even taken up ballroom dancing. And one of these days, I'm gonna take you in my arms and trip the light fantastic."

Nina: "Thanks to that letter you left me, I was able to get over Paul. And my writer's block is gone, too. The main character in my new book is a feisty titan of industry with a heart worth more than all her billions. Sound familiar?"

Lily: "You gave me my incredible wedding in France to cane and helped me in so many other ways. Now it's my dad who needs help."

Cane: "Hilary's playing the dutiful wife and Devon the dutiful son, but how long can that last?"

Devon: "I know dad needs her. I'm not sure he can get through this without her. I'm not sure I can, either. She's all I think about, and she's all I want. I have to believe there's a way we can still be together."

Hilary: Would you like to dictate that to me?

Neil: Hold on one second. You know, I think I got this. I can write in my sleep. If you do me a favor, I want you to read it back.

Hilary: Yeah.

Neil: Okay?

Hilary: Okay.

Neil: Okay. It's done. [Sighs]

Hilary: "Dearest Katherine, I miss you very much. You must meet a lot of angels up there in heaven, but I've got one of my very own right here."

Lily: Why are you doing that?

Neil: What happened?

Lily: He just ripped up his paper.

Neil: I'd like to know the reason for that, too, son.

Devon: I didn't like what I wrote, so I'm gonna write a new letter. You guys can go back to writing yours.

Victoria: Did you see Johnny's face when I walked in?

Billy: All I saw was this flash come running up to hug you.

Victoria: He thinks you're cool, too.

Billy: Yeah, second place. I'll take it.

Victoria: Well, I'm just really glad that he made a new friend.

Billy: Yeah, they're probably in Colton's backyard right now, digging up earthworms as we speak.

Victoria: Before you know it, they'll be graduating high school.

Billy: Got to enjoy every second of it.

Victoria: Yeah. Can't believe it's been a whole year since Katherine passed away. I'm sorry I'm missing her remembrance today.

Billy: Me, too, but, hey, you know she'd understand. And you're still tired from the orientation, so...

Victoria: You could still go.

Billy: I could, but I want to be here for you and the baby... if that's okay with you.

Victoria: Uh...yeah. It's okay, as long as you make me something to eat. I'm starving.

Billy: All right. What do you want?

Victoria: Uh, surprise me. I'll be right back.

Billy: Sounds like a plan.

Abby: Hey. What's up?

Billy: Hey, I need to ask a favor -- one I never thought I'd be asking for.

Kevin: "When you willed me this key last year, there was only one door I wanted to unlock. It took me awhile, but I finally opened my mind to other possibilities, let my imagination run wild, and, to be honest, it's taken me to some pretty scary places."

Jack: "I trust you and dad are having a grand old time up there, Katherine. As for what's going on down here, I finally said goodbye to Phyllis. I just pray she's at peace."

Victor: "I'll spare you the details of my current project involving Phyllis. You most certainly would not approve. I know that. I just wanted to say that I miss you, Katherine. I really do. I think of you every day."

Murphy: Finished?

Jack: The rest is up to Katherine.

Murphy: Thank you.

Jill: Here you go, Murphy.

Murphy: You didn't write anything.

Jill: I have nothing to say to Katherine, since, obviously, Katherine has nothing to say to me about this music box. So, put that in your bowl and smoke it, huh?

Murphy: Thank you, Victor. Oh.

Hilary: Okay, almost there.

Neil: Okay.

Hilary: Okay, here it is. Just put it in.

Neil: Okay.

[Bowl clatters]

Murphy: Oh, no, no, no. It's okay. No problem.

Kevin: Here, here, here.

Murphy: Got it?

Jack: We got it, Neil. Not to worry.

Kevin: Thanks.

Murphy: All right, thanks.

Murphy: Thank you.

Jack: Oh, only for you, Katherine. Yeah. Murphy, I got one more.

Murphy: Thank you, Jack. Oh, are we ready to do this?

All: Yes!

[Applause]

Murphy: [Clears throat] Nikki.

Nikki: Yes?

Murphy: As Katherine's closest friend, it's only right that you do the honors.

Victor: Go ahead, sweetheart. Go ahead.

Jill: "It's only right that you do the honors"? See? Always second place. It's the story of my life.

Colin: Not anymore.

Nikki: [Exhales shakily]

[Frank Sinatra's "I'm gonna live till I die" plays]

Murphy: All right, in closing, Katherine had this to say. "My dear friends and family, thank you for trusting me once again with your innermost desires and fears. For those of you who are content and at peace, I celebrate with you. For the rest, I know this little ceremony isn't the solution to your problems. Some challenges are too great, even for me to solve. And human nature is prone to giving in to deceptions and secrets. Even our best intentions can end up complicating things. It's not always easy to take one day at a time. But life must be lived and lived to the fullest. That's my wish for all of you. Until next year, my loved ones, take care. Katherine."

Victor: This is Victor Newman.

Dr. Cutler: Thank you for getting back to me so soon. I wanted to let you know that I'm here at the facility, and I've just examined Phyllis.

Victor: So, what's the prognosis? Do you think you can bring her out of her coma?

Victoria: Mmm. That was perfect. Isn't it interesting how you don't realize that you're craving something until you get a taste of it again?

Billy: [Sighs] Yeah, you -- you always did love my PB&j sandwiches.

Victoria: [Chuckles] Yeah, I did. So does Johnny. You know, he asked me if you'd make him one on his first day of school.

Billy: That is gonna be something, huh? Watching him walk into that classroom?

Victoria: I hope he's all right. I mean, I hope he'll be okay when we leave him there.

Billy: Johnny's a champ. It'll be me who's bawling my eyes out.

Victoria: [Chuckles] It was harder than I thought it would be today -- walking into the classroom and seeing those little chairs and that little -- that pink toy tea set.

Billy: Yeah. Yeah, you remember the, uh -- the me that Delia pretended to serve us from it on parents' day?

Victoria: Yeah. She was wearing that big pink feather boa. It was too big for her.

Billy: Yeah.

Victoria: I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you sad.

Billy: No. Those are great memories. But I got to make some new ones today, like when Johnny was telling his teacher how he was born on the planet krypton. [Chuckles]

Victoria: Yeah. Um, I'm gonna put these in the dishwasher.

Billy: Let me -- let me get them for you. You should get some sleep.

Victoria: That's not gonna happen. I mean, Hannah's gonna be home with Johnny soon, so...

Billy: I could stay if you want me to.

Esther: That was a beautiful ceremony.

Lauren: Mm-hmm. It was. I know Katherine approves. Don't you, Jill?

Cane: Maybe she's apologizing for not writing a letter.

Nina: It'll be the first time since I've known Jill that she's been at a loss for words.

Murphy: Ladies and gents...

[Up-tempo music plays] Katherine specifically wanted a party, not a wake, so let's have a party.

Esther: [Chuckles]

Murphy: Esther, would you trip the light fantastic with an old codger?

Esther: [Chuckling] Oh, you don't have to ask me twice.

[Both chuckle]

Michael: May I?

Lauren: I would love to. [Chuckles]

Cane: Come on, baby. Let's show them how it's done.

Lily: [Chuckles]

Neil: Oh, right over there?

Hilary: Do you want to give it a try?

Neil: What? What are you talking about? Out there on the dance floor? No, no, no, no. I've stumbled enough for one day, but there's no reason that you should sit this one out.

Hilary: It's okay.

Neil: No, it isn't okay. Where's Devon? Devon! Devon!

Devon: Yeah, right here. I'm right here, dad.

Neil: Hey.

Devon: Hey.

Neil: Come here. Um, how would you like to dance with my beautiful wife? Huh? Go on.

Victor: Well, then, you can start immediately?

Dr. Cutler: Within the hour, yes.

Victor: When could one expect results?

Dr. Cutler: If it works, we'll know very quickly.

Victor: Well, I have every confidence in you, doc.

Dr. Cutler: As long as you understand...there are no guarantees.

Victor: I expect to hear from you. Goodbye.

Paul: Nikki, don't you think you should sit down?

Nikki: I'm fine, Paul. Really.

Paul: I think it would be a good idea if --

Victor: Excuse me. What's going on?

Paul: Uh, she seems a little shaky.

Nikki: No, I'm not sha-- I mean, I'm --

Victor: Sweetheart.

Nikki: Look -- look at everybody here today, okay? Every-- everybody I-is upset. It's an emotional time for everybody, and I don't need the two of you hovering over me, so...if you just excuse me, I-I need a couple minutes alone. Ohh. [Sighs] [Exhales deeply]

Stitch: You okay?

Nikki: Hey! What are you doing? You can't -- you can't sneak up on somebody and -- and scare them like that.

Stitch: I was just jogging through the park, Nikki. You feeling okay? You don't seem like yourself.

Nikki: Oh, that's rich, coming from somebody who stole some man's identity.

Stitch: Okay, you seem a little off, and I don't think it's your M.S.

Nikki: Okay. Well, there you go, then. You've solved my problem, so, uh, you can just run along.

Victor: What's going on? You're meeting with a doctor now? Is there something I should be concerned about?

Nikki: Absolutely not.

Victor: Doc?

Stitch: You might want to take her home soon.

Nikki: Oh, my God.

Victor: Okay, sweetheart. The festivities are over with. Let's say our goodbyes. I'll take you to the ranch, okay?

Nikki: Yeah, thanks a lot for your unsolicited advice there, Dr. Rayburn, or whatever you're calling yourself these days.

Murphy: Thank you for coming.

Victor: Thank you so much.

Nikki: Thank you so much.

Victor: Esther, nice to see you. It was a very nice party. Thank you.

Nina: So, I'm sorry to see cricket's not here.

Paul: Oh, she had a trial she couldn't get out of.

Nina: Maybe if she had been around, you wouldn't have spent the afternoon watching Nikki.

Paul: I am concerned about her. She's had a tough go of it lately.

Nina: Yeah, I heard you found out you two share a son.

Paul: That's right, Nina. It's a complicated situation.

Nina: It doesn't really change the fact that you and cricket are married. Tied the knot right here, as a matter of fact.

Paul: Is there something you want to say to me, Nina? Like, "happy anniversary"?

Nina: You ended it with me to be with cricket. So you two had better be the real deal.

Lauren: Oh, thank you for the dance. We haven't done that in a long time.

Michael: Yes, yes, it was nice. Mwah!

Lauren: "Nice"?

Michael: Yeah.

Lauren: Oh.

Kevin: So, what do you think? Did Mrs. C. Get our messages?

Lauren: I thought so at first, but now I'm not so sure.

Michael: Oh, I think she'd have plenty to say to you. She'd -- she'd say something like, uh, "don't you even consider leaving town, young man. You stay here in Genoa City and make a good living for yourself." That's what she'd say.

Kevin: I think that she probably regretted waiting till the end of her life to fulfill her bucket list. She would tell me to complete my destiny, steamroll over anyone to get there, and don't worry about the consequences.

Colin: Leave it to Katherine to stir things up.

Cane: Yeah, let's just hope you were honest in your letter to her, since, you know, you can't be honest with me, your own son, huh?

Colin: And what would you mean by that?

Cane: I don't know. Maybe since I caught you lying to me about the things you were doing -- that sketchy looking guy yesterday.

Colin: Don't get upset. Everything's under control.

Jill: Wait. I hope you're congratulating your father.

Cane: Wow. What am I congratulating him for, huh?

Jill: For throwing in his lot with Lauren and me. He is now a legitimate businessman in the boutiques.

Colin: That I am. This woman's changed my life.

Cane: Wow. Well, let's hope you can be honest with her for both your sakes. Excuse me.

Colin: [Sighs] Right.

Jill: What's with him?

Colin: So, I saw you gazing rather deeply at Katherine's picture. Is everything all right?

Jill: I don't know. Writing these letters and burning them? And then gathering everybody here and putting us through this ridiculous exercise? [Sighs] Couldn't I just be like a normal person and go to the cemetery and put flowers on her grave? Cry in the privacy of my own home? I mean, isn't it bad enough that my heart is breaking because she's gone? [Sighs] See, why do I have to jump through hoops all the time to prove myself to her and inevitably fail? Oh, Colin, not a single damn thing has changed.

Colin: [Chuckles] That's where you're wrong.

You've changed. Look, she sent you on a journey. Now, I guess for the first time, you didn't finish up back where you started from. You finished up with me...right here.

Jill: Oh, my God. Oh, my God, Colin. I finally figured out what this means.

[Low-tempo music plays]

Devon: This feels really good.

Hilary: Okay. Neil needs us.

Jack: Hey, buddy. How you doing? Can I get you anything?

Neil: Hey, Jack. Just a description of my wife.

Jack: [Chuckles]

Neil: How's she look out there? Hey, come on, Jack. Is it that hard to describe? Are you just tongue-tied by Hilary's beauty?

And kiss everywhere

Jack: She's a knockout, Neil. She's absolutely radiant out there.

Victoria: [Sighs] It was a good day.

Billy: You know, it could be like this every day.

Victoria: You need to go.

Billy: Okay, but I'll be back, you know. I'll be there for Johnny's first day of preschool and his first tee-ball practice and every other important event in his life. You can count on it. And you can count on me, Vick. I'm gonna prove it to you.

[Door closes]

Victor: You were kind of quiet in the car, my sweetheart.

Nikki: Uh, it felt good to turn my mind off for a little bit.

Victor: [Sighs] Yeah. Katherine asking us to write down our feelings and thoughts.

Nikki: Yeah, she probably wouldn't like what I said.

Victor: Why?

Nikki: Ah, I guess I got a little maudlin. The whole thing is stupid. What -- what does a letter do, anyway?

Victor: Baby, are you okay?

Nikki: [Sighs] Yeah, I guess I just would have rather had my best friend in the flesh, that's all.

Victor: Baby, you always have me. You know that, don't you?

Nikki: I know. I know.

Victor: Okay.

Dr. Cutler: This may be your last chance, Phyllis. I hope it works. I know how many people are anxious for you to wake up... and hear what you have to say for yourself.

Jill: Oh, I have an idea. Why doesn't everybody come back to our house now?

Cane: Sounds good to me.

Michael: Good idea. Let's go.

Jill: Continue the party.

Neil: Okay.

Jack: You good? Okay.

Neil: Thank you. Thank you.

Devon: Okay?

Neil: Okay. [Clears throat]

Devon: Let's go. See you, Jack.

Lily: Bye.

Jill: Bye. Sweetheart, would you mind going back to the house and helping Esther welcome the guests?

Colin: Where will you be?

Jill: I'll be right here. I want a little private moment.

Colin: See you back at the house.

Jill: You crafty old devil all this time, I've been staring at this box, day in and day out, trying to find a clue as to where the treasure was. And it turns out that the hunt was the treasure, and along the way, Colin and I found each other again, and, oh, Katherine, I swear to God, I have never been so happy in my whole life. And I have to believe that you were trying to tell me that the -- the journey was what mattered, not the destination. So thank you. Thank you, because you and this music box -- you really worked your magic. So, I don't need this anymore. I'm gonna give it back to you. I hope whatever journey you're on right now, you are having the time of your life.

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