Y&R Transcript Wednesday 9/3/14

PLEASE CLICK TO DONATE TO OUR SITE!!!!

Episode # 10490 ~ Ashley returns to Genoa City; Neil makes major life changes; Michael & Lauren's marriage hits a rough spot.

Provided By Suzanne

Abby: There you are. I've been looking for you everywhere. I filly figured out how you're gonna give birth. Well, not how. You know how. But the method, the theme, the atmosphere. And you are going to... Victoria?

Victoria: Huh?

Abby: What's going on? Are you okay? Is the baby all right?

Victoria: Yeah, I'm fine. No, I'm good. Everybody's good.

Abby: Really?

Victoria: Yeah, really. I was just, um... I was just thinking about Billy.

Abby: Please tell me that means you're getting back together.

Jack: The numbers are good, but not great. I think we should consider a new ad campaign, and I want you to work with marketing on... Billy?

Billy: Hmm?

Jack: What's going on? Are you all right?

Ashley: Hey, hey, hey! Ashley Abbott's in the house. And it just might be for good if everything goes right today. Hi!

Billy: Welcome back! Ah!

Jack: Hi, you.

Ashley: Good to see you! [Laughs]

Lauren: It doesn't matter. I just like being close to you. And spending time with you. [Chuckling] Which, hey, we're gonna have a lot more of, right, now that you and Avery are partners, and she can help with the caseload. I know. Why don't I make us a fabulous celebration dinner tonight? Or we can go out on the town, you know. Anything you want. As long as we're together, everything's all right.

Michael: Please. Stop talking to me like I'm a child.

Lily: Wow. Everyone should start their work day like that.

Cane: Yeah. The world would be a much better place, but no one would get anything done.

Lily: [Chuckles]

[Pounding on door]

Colin: Cane! Cane! Open the door! I know you're in there! I got to talk to you, mate! Yeah!

[Pounding on door]

Colin: Come on! Whatever you're doing, do it later!

Hilary: Okay. Here we go. Coffee. 12 o'clock.

Neil: Thank you.

Hilary: So, we have that meeting with the social worker soon. I am anxious to hear what kind of tools they might have to help you get around. You know what, after that, maybe we could start counting steps, you know, from the bed to the closet, from the kitchen --

Neil: No, no, no. Please, that's really not necessary.

Hilary: But, Neil, these are things that we --

Neil: Hilary, I don't need how to learn to count steps or walk with a cane or read Braille.

Hilary: There's nothing wrong with any of those things --

Neil: For other people. But that's not me. I'm a man who has a job, and I'm gonna get back to it. Today.

Hilary: I don't think that that's a good idea, okay? Your job is stressful under every-day conditions. You're still recovering from your accident.

Neil: Stop, please. I can handle this.

Hilary: You don't know that.

Devon: Hilary's right, dad.

Neil: Oh, look who just showed up. Devon, I thought you'd be on my side.

Hilary: How long have you been standing there?

Devon: I've been standing here long enough to hear my dad talking crazy. You know, you just got out of the hospital. You need to take it easy.

Neil: This is taking it easy? Sitting here waiting for my eyesight to come back? I'm going stir crazy. All right. That's it. I am gonna leave for the office right now. Hilary, you can drive me if you want. I'd appreciate that. Or I can catch a cab. Whatever you want me to do.

Hilary: Of course I will drive you.

Neil: Hey, Devon.

Devon: Yeah?

Neil: Don't you worry about it. I'll be just fine.

Devon: Sure you will.

Sasha: Devon? Hi.

Devon: Hey.

Sasha: Sasha.

Devon: Sasha.

Sasha: I did some modeling for Jabot fashion.

Devon: Yeah, yeah, that's right. How you doing?

Sasha: Great. Except for not seeing you at the clubs anymore.

Devon: Yeah, I've, uh, I've been unavailable.

Sasha: Does that mean you're off the market?

Michael: I'm sorry. I shouldn't have spoken to you like that.

Lauren: No. No, no. I should be the one apologizing. I was thinking you needed someone coddling you. I... I just didn't want you to worry about what happened, you know? Honey, it's no big deal.

Michael: Then why do we keep talking about it?

Lauren: Would it make you feel more comfortable if we didn't?

Michael: It might not seem like such a problem.

Lauren: [Sighs] It's no problem. No pressure, right?

Michael: Makes sense.

Lauren: It does. It does make sense.

Michael: Good. I'm glad we're on the same page.

Lauren: You still want to have dinner tonight?

Michael: Of course. I wouldn't miss it. Uh, I'm gonna go get dressed.

Victoria: I know that you've been rooting for Billy and me to get back together, but that's just not gonna happen, okay?

Abby: What the hell?

Stitch: Abby, I didn't know you'd be here. Look, I'm -- I'm sorry to barge in.

Victoria: I don't know how you got past Connie, but I guarantee that will never happen again.

Stitch: I-I got the message about you being released from the hospital. I wanted to find out how you and the baby were doing. I-I knew you wouldn't take my call, so...

Victoria: [Chuckles] We're doing fine.

Abby: Which I already told you.

Stitch: Yeah, well, it's a little hard for me to remember anything you said since the last time we saw each other.

Abby: Oh, my gosh! Will you stop looking at me like that? It's not a big deal.

Stitch: You used me.

Abby: I'm sorry! It's not like I killed someone.

Victoria: So, what's going on between you two?

[Cell phone chimes]

Abby: Oh, my gosh. My mom's in town. Um, hey, can we talk about the birth plan later?

Victoria: Uh, yeah. Of course. Sure.

Abby: All right. I love you.

Victoria: Yeah. Love you.

Abby: Mwah. Goodbye.

Victoria: Bye. What were you and Abby just talking about?

Stitch: She kissed me.

Jack: It's good to actually see you since you bailed on us last time.

Ashley: Sorry for the tease.

Jack: Is this a tease, too? What do we have to do to convince you to stick around?

Ashley: Before we get into that, I want to know how the both of you are. How are you both?

Jack: Actually, things are finally good again. Actually, better than that.

Ashley: That's fantastic.

Jack: This is the one you have to worry about.

Billy: No, I-I'm handling things.

Jack: Not today. Something is on his mind, and it's not business.

Ashley: What's going on with you and Victoria?

Billy: You don't want to know.

Ashley: I do want to know. That's why I asked. I mean, maybe I can help.

Billy: You know, there have been so many times that I almost picked up the phone and called you.

Ashley: Why didn't you?

Billy: Because I'm a big boy, ash. I don't need to go dumping all my problems on my big sister.

Ashley: Billy, it's only dumping when the person on the other end of the line doesn't care, and I do care. Have you made any progress with Vicki at all?

Billy: I thought so.

Jack: Has something happened to change that?

Billy: Not if I can help it. I'm gonna get her back somehow.

Ashley: You know, actually, I do think I can help you. In fact, it's the reason I'm here.

Jack: Oh?

Ashley: Yeah. I've been working on something that I think is gonna set the cosmetics industry and the world on fire.

Cane: I'm glad you finally want to talk about it.

Colin: It?

Cane: It. Your mysterious meetings with a so-called park and rec employee.

Colin: Look, uh, I want to say I'm sorry for dragging you away from lily.

Cane: Just -- just stop. What were you discussing with him? And don't say you wanted to talk about the flowers for Katherine's remembrance ceremony.

Colin: What I really need is a little advice now that I'm about to become a partner in the new Fenmore boutique.

Cane: [Chuckles] You want my advice about a clothing store?

Colin: Well, it's a little beyond my expertise. So if you wouldn't mind.

Cane: Just let me ask you. Uh, why are you discussing this with me when you could talk to your wife or your sister-in-law, who just happen to be experts on the subject?

Lauren: So, sales are up since last month, and, uh, swimsuits, they just flew off the shelves since the pool at the roof deck reopened. Don't even get me started about the lingerie. I mean, that satin lingerie -- oh, my goodness. Went crazy out.

Lily: I think I, uh, bought a couple pieces for myself, too.

Lauren: You did? You did? How did that go?

Lily: Uh, I think I spent more time out of them than in them.

Lauren: [Laughs] I'm sure you did.

Lily: I did.

Lauren: So, what's your secret?

Sasha: If you change your mind, let me know.

Michael: Hey.

Devon: Hey.

Michael: Um, I hope I didn't chase her away.

Devon: No. We were done talking.

Michael: You sure? I know we're supposed to discuss the new 501(c) that you'd like to set up, but, uh, as fascinating as that is, I can have that conversation another day if you care to --

Devon: It's fine, it's fine, it's fine. I didn't have anything else to say to her, really.

Michael: She's a beautiful woman. What's holding you back?

Devon: I'm just not interested, that's all.

Michael: You're single, young, unattached.

Devon: Well, I don't feel that way.

Michael: You seeing somebody?

Ashley: That would be a yes.

Billy: Okay, so it's a new product.

Jack: It's a skin cream that gets rid of all wrinkles.

Ashley: No, but it does work miracles.

[Telephone rings]

Jack: Hold on two seconds. Yeah. Send them in.

Billy: Wait, I got it. You've discovered the fountain of youth.

Ashley: Oh, I wish. But it is revolutionary. I'm gonna tell you that much.

Hilary: Pardon us for the interruption.

Jack: I would welcome this interruption any day of the week.

Ashley: I second that.

Neil: I recognize that voice.

Ashley: Yeah.

Neil: None other than Ashley.

Ashley: Yeah. I'm in town. Just got here. Oh.

Neil: So good to see you.

Ashley: Hello, my friend.

Neil: Hi. Hi.

Ashley: Jack told me about your accident.

Neil: Oh, yeah, well, that's the last time I play the role of amateur electrician, right?

Ashley: How are you?

Neil: I'm doing great. I'm gonna get my vision back soon enough. Ashley, have you met my -- my wife, Hilary?

Ashley: At the new year's eve party. I had no idea you were married, though, so congratulations.

Hilary: Thank you.

Ashley: Obviously I need to spend more time in Genoa City.

Jack: Uh-huh.

Billy: Neil, can I offer you or Hilary something to drink?

Neil: Thank you, Billy, no, but I'm really not here to socialize. Um, I'm here to -- here to work.

Jack: Wait. You are?

Neil: And before you question my decision, Jack, um, I want you to know that I'm very ready and I'm very able.

Ashley: I think I'm gonna let all of you discuss business, and I'll see you later.

Jack: Yeah, I'll find you later.

Neil: Good seeing you, Ashley.

Ashley: You too.

Jack: Okay, Neil, let's, uh, talk about this.

Neil: Yeah. Let's.

Abby: Mom!

Ashley: Abby!

Abby: Hi! Oh! I'm so glad you're here.

Ashley: I know you went through so much after you canceled your engagement. I'm so sorry I wasn't here for you.

Abby: No, be glad you missed it. There was a lot of ugly crying and wallowing in self-pity and mascara everywhere, but you know what? That's over now, and I am ready to move on.

Ashley: Well, wait a minute. You don't have to rush things. From my experience having a broken heart, there's really no finite date when it heals.

Abby: Wow, way to be positive.

Ashley: Sorry, it was kind of depressing. I'm sorry. I take it back.

Abby: No, everything's good. Things are looking up now that you're here. And Victoria asked me to be her labor coach.

Ashley: Not Billy?

Abby: Right now, Victoria doesn't want anything to do with him or your friend stitch.

Victoria: So, you and Abby kissed.

Stitch: "We" didn't do anything. She saw Tyler, and before I knew what was happening, she planted one on me.

Victoria: You have no interest in her?

Stitch: Are you jealous?

Victoria: [Scoffs] No! I'm not jealous, all right? And before I knew anything about your past, I told you that I couldn't handle a serious relationship with you, and now I know why. There was always something about you that made me a little hesitant to get too involved.

Stitch: You don't really mean that, do you?

Victoria: Actually, yeah, I do.

Colin: Well, I'm coming to you for advice that I thought would be obvious.

Cane: Well, it's not obvious to me.

Colin: Look, when women get together and talk about fashion, they have a-a language that only they seem to understand. Now, I-I thought that you and I'd get together and kick this around, guy to guy, yeah? You used to work for Jabot.

Cane: Yeah. Yeah. Actually, I started the fashion line, so if I can give you some advice, go and talk to Jill, 'cause I'm pretty certain that she'd be more than happy to lay out the whole thing for you.

Colin: Look, I can't go to her as some dorky greenhorn. I got to go in there as the guy that knows it all.

Cane: That's fine. That's fine. You really love this woman, don't you?

Colin: Like you do lily. Look, [Sniffs] Help me with the distribution and process, okay?

Cane: I can do that for you.

Colin: Wonderful.

Cane: If you tell me about the mysterious meetings that you have been having.

Jack: I have to admit, Neil, I'm a little caught off guard. I had no idea you were thinking of returning.

Neil: Well, Jack, I'm not gonna deny that I have some limitations. Just for the time being, of course. I can't look at a clothing line. I-I can't choose a new fashion model. Um, I guess I can't go on a business trip or -- or write e-mails or --

Jack: We can get you a voice-controlled computer program for that.

Neil: Yeah, a voice program. Is that gonna help me to decide what the latest dress design is, Jack, or what the -- what the competition is showing this year?

Jack: Just because your eyes aren't functioning doesn't mean your -- your nose isn't. You could sniff out a great fragrance.

Neil: Oh, come on. That's putting my -- my MBA from Stanford to good use -- sniffing, testing scents.

Jack: You said yourself. This is short-term.

Neil: I made a mistake, Jack. I mean, just talking about it out loud made me realize that I rushed to get back here. I shouldn't be here at all.

Stitch: Now that I know you and the baby are okay, I'll let you get back to work.

Victoria: Hey, listen, uh, before you go, I was just wondering if you had heard anything from the state board about your license.

Stitch: Not yet. But I got to believe that, uh, there's probably no chance in hell of me ever practicing medicine again. I've put some feelers out there for other types of jobs, but with all the publicity out there about me, you know, employers aren't too anxious to take -- take me on, so... looks like the only way I'm gonna find work is to leave town.

Victoria: Well, if you do end up going, I'll be sure to keep in touch about the baby, obviously.

Stitch: Thanks. Yeah.

Victoria: Listen. Despite what I said earlier, I'm sorry about the way things turned out.

Stitch: What do you have to be sorry about?

Victoria: Abby might have used you to make Tyler jealous, but I feel like I used you, as well.

Stitch: You?

Victoria: I was angry at Billy, and I was lonely, and I just wanted somebody to make me feel better, and it wasn't fair to you.

Stitch: It may have started out that way, but --

Victoria: That's how it started, and that's how it ended.

Stitch: Sounds like you're saying goodbye.

Jack: What are you saying, Neil? Are you quitting?

Neil: Maybe I should.

Hilary: Okay, Neil, you can't make any rash decisions.

Neil: It's obvious that I can't do my job.

Jack: I still believe with a few adjustments --

Neil: No matter how hard Jack tries to -- to make it work.

Jack: Billy, talk to this man. Maybe he'll listen to you.

Billy: Jack, I don't know why he would with the mess I've made of my life. Sorry, I'm gonna leave this one to the big boys and girl to -- to hash out. Neil, I wish you all the best in the world, buddy.

Ashley: Billy, how's it going in there?

Billy: Well, let's just say that Jack has his hands full.

Abby: That well, huh?

Billy: The Abbotts have had better days.

Ashley: Yet another reason for me to stick around, huh?

Billy: Well, I hope that you do, 'cause I'm gonna need you, especially after today.

Colin: Are you serious? You're not gonna let this parks and rec thing go, are you?

Cane: Until you tell me the truth, no.

Colin: [Sighs] I guess we've always had a little bit of problem with trust in the past.

Cane: And for very good reasons.

Colin: Yeah, well, I thought we'd gotten beyond that now. I mean, you know, you're letting me spend time with the grandkids.

Cane: Supervised time with the grandkids, dad. Supervised.

Colin: I can understand your situation. That you're always gonna look at me with a specter of doubt in your mind about this guy. I'll always be that parent that disappointed, that was never around when needed. And you're probably right. If I was in your position, I'd probably be thinking the same thing. The sadness of it is, that I've gotten to a point in my life now where I know what's most important. And it's probably too late. Forget what I just said to you.

Cane: Dad. Okay.

Jack: Neil, I refuse to accept your resignation --

Neil: Jack, I can't do --

Jack: We can and will work this out.

Hilary: Thank you, Jack, okay? And, um, if you don't mind sparing your assistant a little while longer, I could be Neil's eyes here, keep him up to date on everything that's happening.

Jack: Elizabeth can fill in for as long as it takes.

Neil: I appreciate that, Jack. And I appreciate your support, too. And you know something? You were right. I overestimated myself. I need to step aside.

Jack: I wish you'd reconsider, Neil.

Neil: How about this? I'll take a leave of absence until I get my eyesight back.

Jack: Now, that I can live with. With one caveat, you will be compensated the whole time you're gone.

Neil: That's very generous of you.

Jack: Neil, you were there for me when I needed you most, and I will not forget that. And you've given your all to Jabot. It's time Jabot gave you a little back.

Hilary: Not many companies are that loyal, Jack. We are so lucky to both be working for you.

Neil: Jack, it means a lot to me. I will be back, sooner rather than later.

Jack: You take care of yourself.

Neil: Thank you, Jack.

Hilary: Come on.

Jack: [Sighs]

Ashley: Oh.

Hilary: Hi again, Ashley.

Ashley: Hi.

Hilary: Abby.

Abby: Hi. Neil, my mom told me you were in uncle Jack's office. When are you coming back to work?

Neil: Hi, Abby. Um, I decided against it for now.

Ashley: I'm sure you know what's best. But please, if you ever need anything at all, don't hesitate to call.

Neil: Absolutely. So good to have you back. And I hope you stick around for a while this time.

Ashley: If things go the way I hope they will, you just might get your wish.

Neil: Thanks.

Ashley: Come on, Abby. Let's go make that happen.

Abby: Bye.

Hilary: Bye.

Neil: Bye, ladies.

Hilary: Okay. I better get you home, hmm?

Neil: No. Not yet. There's something I have to do first. Somewhere I have to go.

Victoria: Don't worry. If this baby turns out to be yours, then of course it's not goodbye. You know I would never deny you the right to see your child.

Stitch: Despite my past?

Victoria: [Sighs] What is it with everybody walking in here like it's their office?

Billy: Must have taken a wrong turn somewhere. What's his excuse?

Stitch: Hey, you're the one who left word that Victoria was out of the hospital. You didn't expect me to just sit around and do nothing about it, did you?

Billy: I don't know what I expected you to do.

Stitch: Okay, relax. I'm leaving. I'll let you know about my future plans.

Billy: Must you?

Victoria: Goodbye, Ben.

Stitch: So long, Victoria.

Billy: So, what did he want?

Victoria: Exactly what he said he wanted. He was checking on me and the baby. What do you want, Billy?

Billy: Four years ago today, I got down on my knee and I proposed to you. Do you remember that?

Victoria: Vaguely.

Billy: Then why did you choose today of all days to send me final divorce papers?

Ashley: Well, Jack, you absolutely did the right thing. Neil needs to know that we stand behind him no matter what.

Jack: Good. I'm glad we agree. Now that that is settled, I want to know more about this earth-shattering, new project of yours.

Abby: Earth-shattering? You didn't tell me that.

Ashley: Okay, well, I came up with the idea actually awhile ago, but I finally got the opportunity to work on it in earnest this last year.

Jack: What is it, already?

Ashley: A new fragrance.

Jack: An earth-shattering, new perfume?

Abby: If it's gonna change the world, it better be made of gold and smell like money.

Ashley: That's child's play compared to this, believe me.

Jack: Okay, you're not one to over-sell things, so now you have my full attention. What is different about this?

Ashley: It's something that's never been done before.

Lauren: Okay, so you should be expecting the shipment by Monday at the latest.

Lily: Okay. And you'll be sure they'll restock the lingerie, right?

Lauren: For nothing else, for you.

Lily: [Laughs]

Lauren: Uh, you never answered me. So, how do you and cane keep things spicy?

Lily: Oh, I thought you were joking, uh, I mean, since you and Michael have a pretty spicy marriage yourselves.

Lauren: Oh, yeah. Yeah. We totally do.

Lily: [Chuckles]

Lauren: But, you know, um, you and cane, you just -- just seem to have so much fun. The way you look at each other and smiles. It's like you two know something that the rest of us don't.

Lily: Oh. Well, I don't know if what works for us would work for everybody else, but I don't know. We just -- we mix things up, you know, whether we have a night here or some sort of spontaneous get-together. I'm sure he would love it if I'd dress up as a French maid, you know, which maybe I will if he dressed up as George Clooney.

Lauren: Right. Right. You know, I remember this Halloween party where I, uh, I dressed up as this sexy witch, and things got crazy. I mean, in a good way. And afterwards... [Chuckles]

Lily: Ah. Afterwards. It's the best part, right?

Lauren: Always.

Michael: All set. All I need is your signature.

Devon: Perfect.

Michael: I think it's very generous of you to set up these charities, although I am beginning to believe that you should spend some of your time in the practice of magic.

Devon: Magic?

Michael: I've known you a long time, Devon. You've suddenly developed a very great sleight of hand. Now you see it, now you don't. Or in your case, now you say it, now you don't.

Devon: I'm not really following you, Michael. What's that mean?

Michael: I've asked you repeatedly if you're seeing anyone, and yet you have always changed the conversation back to business.

Devon: Well, that's why we're here, right?

Michael: Yes, but it stands to reason that if someone has changed the subject as many times as you have and as artistically, that he is either uncomfortable with the subject matter being talked about or trying to hide something.

Devon: Or he's just not serious about anyone.

Michael: You said that you weren't dating because you didn't feel available.

Devon: Yeah, I've dated. I've been dating. I went out on a date with Abby not too long ago, and nothing came of that except me realizing that I was tired of playing the field. I'm tired of people having expectations of me. And I don't want to let anyone down, so I figure that it's easier just to avoid the whole scene altogether, if that makes sense to you.

Michael: Actually, it does.

Jack: Hasn't everything already been done?

Ashley: No. Not this.

Abby: The suspense is killing me.

Jack: Yeah, how about just a few details?

Ashley: No, I have to make a few tweaks yet, okay? Just no.

Abby: You really are a sadist, you know that? This is like all those Christmases when you would torture me.

Ashley: Oh, you mean when I actually made you wait until Christmas morning to open your Christmas gifts?

Abby: Yes, exactly!

Ashley: Okay, you don't have to wait until Christmas, okay? It's gonna happen soon enough. Meanwhile, we have to come up with a marketing strategy, okay?

Abby: How can we market a mystery perfume?

Ashley: Exactly. Exactly. We're gonna market it as a mystery. This is what I see. I see ads, I see billboards with a perfume bottle and a question mark. It's gonna create a buzz. People are gonna start talking about this. And, Jackie, you and I, we have to come up with --

Jack: Shouldn't you perfect a formula first?

Ashley: I'm gonna be doing that concurrently. In fact, I've already set up these interviews this afternoon for other chemists, so...

Abby: Wow, you don't play around.

Ashley: Not when it comes to something like this. It's gonna be a gold mine for us.

Abby: A gold mine? Is that a hint?

Jack: You just said "us." Does that mean you're willing to stop working for yourself and come back to Jabot?

Ashley: Yes. Because you're going to make me co-C.E.O. Again.

Jack: I'll tell you what. You have a deal if you bring me something viable.

Victoria: I had no idea that this was gonna happen.

Billy: So, these divorce papers just what? Up and walked themselves to my doorstep?

Victoria: For some reason, Avery's assistant sent them out early. I asked them to wait until after today.

Billy: You did?

Victoria: It's hard enough signing divorce papers on an average day. Why would I ask you to do it... on...

Billy: On what?

Victoria: On a day that means so much to us.

Billy: [Sighs] I'm glad that it still does.

Victoria: It's just that so much has happened.

Billy: Vick, if you could go back, knowing everything that you know now... would you still have married me?

Jack: Hey, Devon. Oh, you looking for your dad?

Devon: I am. Is he here right now?

Jack: No, I think you'll find him at home.

Devon: Okay. Is -- is he gonna be starting back work here tomorrow?

Jack: He changed his mind about that.

Devon: He was so sure that this was the right move for him.

Jack: Until he had a chance to look at the specifics. I think he was overwhelmed by all that he can't do. So we decided he's gonna take a leave of absence.

Devon: Until his eyesight comes back, right?

Jack: Neil seems convinced that's gonna happen.

Devon: Yeah. On the surface, he does.

Jack: Hey, if that's what gets him through the day, I'm not gonna be the one to talk him out of it. Besides, he might be right. No doctor has said he's not gonna regain his full sight again, have they?

Devon: No, no, they haven't said that at all. But, I mean, I know he's worried. Who wouldn't be? I've been in that situation before. I used to pray every night before I went to sleep that a sound would wake me up in the morning, and every day, it was the same thing. No -- no noise, no cars driving by, no footsteps down a hallway. It was just silence.

Jack: And yet here you stand able to hear. The same miracle could happen to your father's eyes. And if that doesn't happen, he will cope. He's a stronger man than pretty much any guy I know. And he's got a great support system around him.

Devon: Yeah.

Jack: That includes Hilary. I'm very glad he has her in his life.

Devon: He's a very lucky man.

Jack: Yes, he is.

Devon: Although I know it can't be easy for Hilary playing nurse 24/7, not being able to live her life right now.

Jack: I don't know. She seems up to the job. She seems quite devoted.

Devon: Yeah, and still Neil asked me to look out for her and make sure she's okay.

Jack: There is a difference between looking out for her and gazing at her, right?

Devon: What's that supposed to mean, Jack?

Jack: I think you know what I mean.

[Door closes]

Neil: Thank you, doctor, for fitting me in last minute like you did. Appreciate it.

Dr. Delano: I'm just sorry I don't have something concrete to tell you. But I'm afraid we can't put a timeframe on this. Your eyesight could return tomorrow or a year from now.

Hilary: Or it may not come back at all.

Dr. Delano: I'm sorry. I just don't know. I'll leave you two alone.

[Door opens]

[Door closes]

Neil: Hilary. I am gonna see again.

Hilary: Yeah.

Neil: I don't doubt that for a minute, and neither should you. You hear me?

Hilary: [Sobs]

Neil: Oh. I am so sorry that you've had to deal with all of this.

Hilary: No, no, I'm not crying for me.

Neil: I don't want you to cry for me, either. I'm gonna get through this. And so will you. We both will. Together.

Colin: Look, if you plan on some form of interrogation, forget it. And the same goes for a lecture. I don't need it.

Cane: I'm not gonna lecture you. What's the point? You'll just not listen to me and just do whatever you want with to hell with the consequences, right?

Colin: That may have been in the past, but now I got too much to lose.

Cane: All right, listen. You need to know how the company's structured, who reports to who, what the divisions do, who they plan on targeting their marketing towards.

Colin: [Laughing] Look at you.

Cane: What?

Colin: You got that gleam in your eye. I haven't seen that since you started working in this bar.

Cane: Well, I just happen to like working in this bar.

Colin: I happen to know that you really wanted that job that Victor offered you over at Newman-chancellor.

Cane: Oh, you mean the job I couldn't take 'cause it meant I had to expose your complicity with the whole Bonaventure mess? And in doing so, you would have gone to jail here or been deported back to Australia? That job?

Colin: I never realized how much of a sacrifice you made for me up until now.

Cane: Hmm.

Colin: You really miss working for a powerful company. Don't you?

Michael: Hey, honey. I hate to tell you this, but I have a pile of work on my desk that needs to be done tonight, so that means I'm not gonna be able to make dinner. So much for Avery lessening my workload, huh?

Lauren: Are you sure it can't wait? I've prepared something very special for you.

Michael: I wish I could, but I'm really swamped. I'm sorry.

Lauren: I'm sorry, too. [Sighs]

Victoria: Billy, you have made so many mistakes over the years. You know what? So have I. But you screw up more times before breakfast than most people do all day.

Billy: That just shows I'm ambitious. I did all those things for you. I knew you wanted to be with a man who was ambitious. It worked, didn't it?

Victoria: I guess through all that, I never stopped...

Billy: Never stopped what?

Victoria: When you got down on your knee and you put that ring on my finger, it was the most exciting, heart-stopping, meaningful thing that's ever happened to me in my life. And nothing's ever gonna change the way I feel about that. So, yeah, if I had to do it all over again... I would still marry you.

Billy: Does that mean the divorce is off?

Ashley: We'll let you know what we decide. Thank you so much.

Abby: Bye. Was it just me, or was that guy totally wrong for the job?

Ashley: It was not just you.

Abby: And I know nothing about chemists. [Laughs]

Ashley: I'm so glad you tagged along. Gave us more time to spend together.

Abby: And hopefully we'll be spending a lot more time together if that secret potion of yours gets made.

Ashley: Well, if I have anything to say about it. Oh, wow. This next candidate, very promising. What a fantastic résumé.

Abby: Tell me about him.

Ashley: Wow. Well, his name is Benjamin Russell. He looks like he's a little --

Abby: What?! No, no, no, no, no. Don't you know who that is?

Stitch: Hi. I'm here about the job.

Next on "The Young and the Restless"...

Sharon: It's a miracle that you've come home to us.

Mariah: Don't touch me. Don't come near me.

Stitch: If what you want is a safe choice instead of someone with talent and drive, then don't hire me.

Billy: Start fresh. Come on, Vick. What do you say?

Back to The TV MegaSite's Y&R Site