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Episode # 11274 ~ Victor cuts a deal with Victoria; Sharon and Scott set a plan in motion to trap Zack; Hilary plots revenge against Jordan.

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Jack: No one else here to pick you up?

Victoria: Need help?

Abby: Got it. Oh. Hi.

Victoria: Hi.

Abby: [ Sighs ] How's reed?

Victoria: Uh, he's doing really well. Thank you.

Abby: I, uh, I still can't believe that nick's club's gone.

Victoria: No. Second time that he's been burned recently. When you moved into his house on the ranch and all.

Abby: Right. Um... so, uh, why are you trolling the halls?

Victoria: I'm visiting dad.

Abby: Hmm.

Victoria: What?

Abby: Nothing. It -- it just seems odd. You haven't done that in ages.

Victoria: Well, then I guess I'm overdue.

Abby: Or you just trying not to tell me the real reason that you're meeting with him?

Jordan: Caution. The woman that hates you is closer than she appears.

Hilary: And to think i actually thought you had a sense of humor. But then again, I also thought you were a decent guy. But it turns out you were just using me. I was nothing more than a side go-to while you were waiting for someone better to come along or leave her husband.

Jordan: Oh, you really want to do this here?

Hilary: Here? [ Scoffs ] No, definitely not. But you best believe that when i hit back for the way that you treated me, you won't see it coming. No matter how long of a lens you've got.

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Jack: So, where to?

Billy: My apartment, for starters.

Jack: You mean phyllis' place?

Billy: Worth a shot.

Jack: Does it seem significant at all to you that I'm picking you up this morning and not phyllis?

Billy: Well, maybe she forgot what a bona fide hero I am.

Jack: Yeah, I'm sure that's what it is.

Billy: Yeah.

Sharon: Congratulations. Opening night is a success. This place is amazing, and you're amazing for pulling it off.

Noah: Genoa city's only the beginning, dad. We can expand our brand throughout the midwest.

Chelsea: Are you questioning my mixology skills, newman? Grab a shaker. We're having ourselves a good, old-fashioned bartender challenge.

Noah: Guys and gals, welcome to open mic night at the underground. You are in for a special treat. Give it up for tessa porter.

Paul: Okay, I'm just not convinced that means anything.

Sharon: Scott's been doing all the heavy lifting for you. But we're running out of time. He could be facing a murder charge. Zack knew that scott was investigating the sex ring. He was with him at the underground the night before scott woke up next to natalia's body.

Paul: Okay, sharon, i questioned zack, and he said --

Sharon: He said that scott was drunk, but he had a few beers.

Scott: I'm not a lightweight. Two drinks wouldn't do me in. Believe me.

Paul: He had to help you out of the club and pour you into a cab.

Scott: And then the next thing I remember is waking up in a motel room.

Paul: Right, the implication being that zack drugged you and set you up for this girl's murder.

Scott: Damn right.

Paul: Right. This is the same zack that is involved with abby and is working with victor newman.

Sharon: I know how this looks.

Paul: Then you understand why I have my doubts. This guy does not fit the profile. We need something more than a prostitute advertising herself on a dating site, because that happens every single day of the week. Excuse me.

Victoria: How is the dating app performing?

Abby: Exceeding expectations. Are you really interested or you just trying to change the subject?

Victoria: My goodness, would you please stop being so paranoid? I'm very happy for your success with zack.

Abby: You are?

Victoria: Why are you so surprised?

Abby: Maybe because you advised dad against my incubator project. "The odds are against you" were your actual words. You know, how do you even have time for a visit here? You know, with everything going on, reed being trapped in an inferno, billy's heroics, everything going wrong at brash & sassy. It's hard to even keep track anymore. The fda, rumors about your product line, you collapsing on live tv!

Victoria: I am handling all of that just fine, thank you very much. And none of that is why I'm here to see dad.

Victor: Well, look who's here. My goodness.

Victoria: Hi, dad.

Victor: Nice to see you, sweetheart.

Victoria: Nice to see you.

Victor: I'm glad you dropped by. We have a lot to catch up, okay?

Abby: Oh, great. A catch-up sesh. I'm totally in. We can go have breakfast upstairs.

Victor: Sweetheart, the, uh, yost conference call is about to start. Why don't you take the lead on that if you don't mind, okay?

Abby: Of course.

Victor: All right.

Victoria: We can have breakfast some other time.

[ Door closes ]

Jack: You sure you want to go through with this?

Billy: It's kind of odd hearing actual concern come from you, particularly when it has to do with me and phyllis. This whole brother thing is gonna take a second to get used to. Is that garbage or the rest of my clothing?

Phyllis: Is there a difference?

Billy: You warned me.

Phyllis: And you're here because...?

Jack: Figured if there was a witness, you'd be less likely to kill him.

Phyllis: Well, I'm not homicidal. Yet. Look, like I said yesterday, i am glad that you're okay, but that does not make you any less of a bastard.

Billy: Admit it. It's what you love about me.

Scott: There's something else you should know about zack.

Paul: Okay, I'm listening.

Scott: According to tessa, he was involved with unlicensed massage parlors back in chicago.

Paul: Okay, I'll check it out. I'm not promising anything.

Sharon: The only promise i care about is that scott's name is cleared. If you followed the leads that we gave you about zack, I'm confident that will happen.

Paul: Okay, like I said, I'll do what I can. Right now I got to go, but I'll be in touch. Given what has happened to you, I suggest you back off and let the experts run the investigation from here on out.

Sharon: The experts wouldn't know a lead if it bit them in the --

Scott: Hey, hey, hey. Hey. Paul's doing his best. But it is frustrating.

Sharon: It's ridiculous. You could be in real trouble.

Scott: I think your concern is really touching. Truly. If I didn't have you by my side, I don't know how I'd deal.

Sharon: Now that faith adores you, I guess I kind of have to keep you around. Otherwise you'd be out on your own. Trust me.

Scott: [ Chuckles ]

Sharon: Hi, honey.

Noah: Hi.

Sharon: I'm so sorry about the fire.

Noah: Yeah. You know, it could have been a lot worse. Thankfully everybody made it out alive.

Sharon: Um, why don't I get us some drinks? Tessa, do you want to give me a hand?

Tessa: Yeah.

Scott: Hey, any word on the damage?

Noah: Total loss.

Sharon: So, paul was here, and we gave him the information you told us about zack.

Tessa: Did it help?

Sharon: Well, I'm hoping it'll have the strong enough scent to lead the bloodhounds to zack's front door.

Tessa: But it might not. God, it just -- it kills me that I can't see or talk to crystal, I mean, let her know how hard we're working and that the end might be in sight.

Sharon: You know, I couldn't agree with you more. Crystal may be the key to solving this case.

Hilary: I love this one. Yeah, I am -- I'm sorry that i kept canceling our meeting. Just been a bit...

Chelsea: Distracted?

Hilary: Yeah, you could say that. I have one of those jobs where my work and personal life tend to intersect in very challenging ways.

Chelsea: What does that mean? Are you working on a story that involves devon?

Hilary: Nope. Not devon.

Chelsea: Jordan.

Hilary: He's your friend. I'm not gonna gossip. I will rise above, be professional. Can I get this one in red?

Chelsea: Yeah, sure. Um... so, did something happen between jordan and lily? I haven't talked to him in a while, so I'm a little behind on all the news.

Hilary: Lily put him firmly back in the friend zone.

Chelsea: Ohh.

Hilary: Yeah. And wouldn't you know it that he came running back to me. When I called him out on it, he clapped back hard. You know, bottom line is, he's a user, and a hurtful one at that. And when I expose his lowdown, dirty tricks and his shady past on my show, it will be a public service to women everywhere.

Chelsea: [ Chuckling ] Isn't that a little extreme? I mean, jordan's a really great guy once you get to know him.

Hilary: Well, it's pretty obvious there's a lot I don't know about him. So I'm gonna be digging deep until I find out who the real jordan wilde is.

Chelsea: Okay, we've been through this before, hilary. Yes, jordan and I have a past, but I'm not discussing it with you.

Hilary: Well, you should reconsider.

Chelsea: And why's that?

Hilary: Because if I hear your side as opposed to getting the facts from someone else, then you get to control the narrative. Otherwise it's my duty as a journalist to report the facts, warts and all.

Chelsea: Excuse me. Is that a threat?

Victoria: Thank you so much for giving abby that assignment. For now, folding brash & sassy into newman should be on a need-to-know basis only.

Victor: I alerted my P.R. Team.

Victoria: Good. Of course. I want to get them started on the situation right away. I plan on meeting with them to spell out exactly how we should address this toxic face mask story and also how to rebuild faith in my company. I just feel like we should be completely transparent.

Victor: Well, there's an old saying, you know. If you're able to fake sincerity, that's half the battle.

Victoria: I think we should accentuate the positive and we should bury the negative. I think that should be the goal. This should not look like a bail-out of brash & sassy. It's just two leading companies who realize that they're stronger together.

Victor: Only one regret i have.

Victoria: And what is that?

Victor: You got to fire billy abbott before I could.

Victoria: Dad.

Victor: Too soon?

Victoria: Moving on.

Victor: We have a lot of work to do in regard to brash & sassy, so why don't you take your tablet and take copious notes?

Victoria: You're speaking as if I'm working for you. That's not what I agreed to. I agreed to work with you.

Victor: Really? You're talking as if we were equals.

Billy: I know why you're doing this. You're dragging it out. I'm just wondering why. I mean, what's the point? We both know that we belong together. When I hobbled out of the charred remains of the underground, I could see it in your eyes.

Phyllis: That was soot from the fire.

Billy: Everybody could tell. Right, jack?

Jack: I abstain for any number of reasons. Just pretend I'm not here.

Billy: What do I got to do?

Phyllis: How about you get a time machine and go back and not betray me?

Billy: That was business, phyllis.

Phyllis: That was victoria.

Billy: I apologized, but i will do it again. I am sorry. I betrayed you. I should have put you first. Trust is paramount.

Phyllis: You left out the "blah blah blah blah."

Billy: What is the "blah blah blah"?

Phyllis: You're going through the motions, billy, is what you're doing.

Billy: I meant it then, and i mean it now.

Phyllis: No. Nothing is going to change my mind, okay? So you can go now.

Billy: Hold -- hold on a second.

Phyllis: No, I am serious. Go, all right? Get out!

Phyllis: Easy. Okay, hold on a second. Now, just one more thing --

Jack: Where to now, sport?

Billy: [ Sighs ]

Hilary: If you had been a fly on the wall when jordan laid into me, you would be more than willing to help me put him in his place. After all, sisters should stick together.

Chelsea: [ Scoffs ] Sisters. Is that what sisters do? Do sisters blackmail each other when they feel jilted and want to lash out?

Hilary: Okay, well, i never --

Chelsea: Because I will tell you something. That is a surefire way to blow up this partnership.

Hilary: I am sorry if you got the wrong idea before, but that was not my intention, chelsea.

Chelsea: Look, hilary, you're a friend of mine. But so is jordan. So I'm not gonna stand here and be forced to pick sides. Quite frankly, I'd appreciate it if you just kept me out of it.

Hilary: Okay. Done.

Chelsea: My past needs to stay in the past. Yes, jordan and I, we did some things that I am not particularly proud of, but it was a long time ago. I'm an adult now. I'm a mom now. And I'm in a really great relationship. So I am not gonna let anything or anyone screw up what I have worked so hard to build. Choose what you want from the collection. I'll send someone to gather the rest of it later.

Tessa: I don't know, sharon. Is -- is this the approach we take?

Sharon: Well, think about it for a second. If zack is really behind the sex ring, who better to id him than crystal? At least let me run it by paul.

Tessa: Just wait, wait, wait. Let's slow down for a sec. She may have never even met zack. Guys like him are smart. He probably kept his distance, used alice as a go-between. I mean, odds are, she probably did most of the dirty work.

Sharon: Remember, what zack did to your sister he's still doing to other girls. Innocent girls.

Tessa: Okay. Do it. Call paul.

Sharon: Yeah?

Tessa: Yeah. Let's nail this creep.

Mariah: Hey, sharon, I was...

Tessa: Hey.

Sharon: Mariah, uh, you're just in time. Uh, could you help me get some cups from the --

Noah: Hey. I didn't know you were coming. Should we all grab a table?

Zack: There is the sexiest girl in the room.

Abby: I doubt scowls are sexy.

Zack: Only on you. Though I wouldn't mind seeing some of that genuine abby newman smile.

Abby: As my father is so fond of saying, "ain't gonna happen."

Zack: Well, I am a patient man. Okay, so what's got you so locked into that tablet?

Abby: My sister.

Zack: Victoria?

Abby: I don't trust her. She stopped by to see my dad. She claimed it was an impromptu visit.

Zack: Aren't daughters allowed to do that from time to time?

Abby: No, not when she's so obviously skulking behind my back. And I can only speculate what this is about since they closed the door in my face yet again. Only to remind me where I stand on the newman family totem pole. I am the lowest of the low.

Zack: Well, for what it's worth, I think that you are the one that's got your father's ear.

Abby: Maybe a tiny portion of it when it suits him.

Zack: Oh, stop it with the paranoia. It doesn't suit you. You're the one he's been trusting more and more to conduct important family business. Look at how he let you run with our app. Don't let one dumb meeting make you feel insecure, take away from all that you accomplished. You know, I think that I finally realized why I was put on this planet.

Abby: And what's that?

Zack: To get your mind off of boring things and remind you about the things that matter most, starting with me and you. And you.

Abby: Okay. [ Laughs ] Okay. You win. What would I do without you?

Victoria: I did not come back to newman with my tail between my legs. I have a lot to offer, and you know that.

Victor: You know what you've got? A company that is sinking faster than the titanic. I'm the one who bailed you out. Did you have any other options?

Victoria: I'm not a damsel in distress. I'm not. And I know you didn't make this offer out of the kindness of your heart.

Victor: Oh, yeah?

Victoria: Yeah. Brash & sassy is still a valuable asset. And we both know that the prize in this acquisition, the real prize, is me.

Victor: Is that so?

Victoria: That is so.

Victor: Hmm.

Victoria: I could have signed over my company to you and walked away. I've done it before.

Victor: Mm-hmm.

Victoria: All right.

Victor: Whoa, whoa, whoa. One second here. Let's assume I agree. What are your stipulations?

Victoria: I want a title, a meaningful one. C.O.O. Chief operating officer.

Victor: So, uh, in other words, not vice president, but my right hand.

Victoria: I think that it tells the story that I'm not some lackey but I am a power player.

Victor: What else?

Victoria: I want a meaningful seat at the table. Pure and simple. Not just any seat. A seat that makes it clear that I am the heir apparent. Nicholas made his wishes clear. Noah was here, and he walked away. And adam... well...

Victor: You know, abby may be upset about this.

Victoria: In your opinion, do you think that abby will ensure your legacy better than I will?

Victor: I love abby, but she is not you.

Victoria: No, she's not. I'll take care of abby. Do you agree to my terms?

Victor: Welcome back to newman enterprises.

Victoria: It's important that this is seen as a merger, not an acquisition.

Victor: Mm-hmm.

Victoria: That it's the two of us at the helm.

Victor: All right. So the next thing we do is have our P.R. Team craft a statement, a public release.

Victoria: No, not yet. I'm gonna make the choice of when we go public with this.

Victor: [ Laughs ]

Victoria: Well, it sets the tone for everything in the future. Don't you agree?

Victor: Well, I'll take it under consideration, okay?

Victoria: No, dad. For this to work, you can't second-guess me. And you can't be reluctant to give up any power.

Victor: My sweet, little girl seems a little too eager to grab some of that power. But, you know, might be interesting. Might be fun.

Billy: [ Sighs ] Thank you.

Jack: You needed a place to stay.

Billy: I can only imagine what ashley's gonna say about this.

Jack: Well, we'll run it by dina first and see where to go from there.

Billy: Dina is living here, too?

Jack: Yeah, ashley and I were finally able to get her away from that leech graham.

Billy: Look, jack, you got a full house. Maybe it's easier --

Jack: There's plenty of room. And after what you said last night at the underground...

Billy: Well, I was dying, so I panicked.

Jack: Look, it's just a fact. Phyllis is always going to be that thing between us. At least after last night, we have a better understanding of it all.

Billy: So much so that i dragged you along to grovel at her feet.

Jack: My opinion may be tainted, and I know it's a little weird that I'm giving you advice on this, but maybe it's time you finally realize you're better off without phyllis.

"The young and the restless"

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Jordan: I got your call. What's up?

Chelsea: Hilary's on the warpath.

Jordan: [ Sighs ] I figured as much. We had words right here, in fact. I called her a joke, and she threw her -- threw her drink in my face.

Chelsea: Well, she's willing to go a lot farther than throwing drinks.

Jordan: How do you mean?

Chelsea: I saw her earlier at her studio, and she was asking a ton of questions about us and our grifter says.

Jordan: Man!

Chelsea: Mm-hmm. And that wasn't the first time, actually.

Jordan: You're kidding.

Chelsea: I wish I was kidding. The first time she was trying to scare lily off by exposing all of your secrets, and now she's going for you directly. I don't want to get caught in her crosshairs. I told her to leave my past alone, that that is off limits, but who knows what that chick will do.

Jordan: I'm telling you, this chick is overreacting. Big time.

Chelsea: That may be so, but I am already way more involved in this than I want to be. So I'm telling you, do whatever you need to do, but shut this down.

Noah: So the investigator said that the fire may have been started deliberately.

Sharon: [ Gasps ]

Mariah: That's horrible.

Sharon: Who would do something like that?

Tessa: Just hard to wrap my head around. I mean, everyone loved that place.

Sharon: So, what's the next step now for you and your dad?

Noah: I don't even know. We haven't had a chance to figure it out. Our day so far has been filled with fire officials and insurance agents and, um, you know, reporters. But, you know, the funny thing is, I can't help thinking -- i don't know, maybe dad feels the same way, but perhaps there's an upside to this fire. I know. But just listen. Hear me out. We get a chance to rebuild, right? We can make it better than it was, and we can fix some things we let slide over the years. And we can take that model and we apply it to the new locations once we expand. So, we got knocked down, but we're not out.

Phyllis: Need a hand?

Nick: [ Scoffs ] With that? You got a bulldozer on you?

Phyllis: How you doing?

Nick: I don't know. Feels like a dream, and not a good one.

Phyllis: So, a nightmare? Nick.

Nick: [ Sighs ] This is the second hit this place has taken, the second time I'm facing a major rebuild. And I just...

[ Sighs ] ...I can't stop wondering if i still have the passion for this, you know, if this is something i still...something I still want. I don't know. Maybe this is fate's way of telling me to move on.

Phyllis: What about noah?

Nick: That is the question.

Phyllis: Okay, so are you telling me you're ready to give up on the underground? Is that what you're saying?

Billy: I didn't expect to see you here.

Victoria: It really wasn't that hard to track you down.

Billy: Really? It couldn't have been that easy. I mean, does it mean anything?

Victoria: It means that I'm here to check on the father of my children. Do you want to sit down?

Billy: Sure.

Victoria: So, ever since you ran into that burning building, people are tossing around the word "hero."

Billy: Really? Well, if that's the case, I'd appreciate if you referred to me as "hero dad."

Victoria: Too bad I can't call you "hero employee."

[ Sighs ] When I think about the fact that I could have lost reed, you know that's my worst nightmare.

Billy: Did you talk to J.T.?

Victoria: I left a few messages, but I can't track him down. I really am grateful, billy.

Billy: Grateful enough that i don't have to look for another job?

Victoria: Looking for another girlfriend, I'm guessing.

Billy: It's not the first time. I'll start from scratch.

Victoria: Well, at least jack took you in.

Billy: Yeah. Hell's a little bit colder this morning.

Victoria: I heard that you two worked through some issues when you thought... when you were trapped.

Billy: Funny how lying under a collapsed building can really get a conversation started.

Victoria: Well, jack welcomed you home. Maybe he would welcome you back to jabot.

Jack: There's a limit to my generosity. Besides, after what he did to brash & sassy, I'm not sure I'd let him near my company.

Victoria: Well, he did his fair share of damage, but i think we'll survive.

Jack: Funny. That's not what I heard.

Victoria: Then you heard wrong.

Jack: I don't know. My sources are pretty good. Things were precarious.

Victoria: Yes, they were.

Billy: Hold on. You turned things around overnight at brash & sassy?

Victoria: Maybe all it took was getting rid of you.

Zack: Well, I'm sorry to hear about the underground. I hope your brother and his son are able to bounce back.

Abby: Your concern is very sweet. And you are an impeccable listener. Thank you for letting me vent about victoria.

Zack: Any time.

Abby: But proof or no proof, I still in my gut feel like victoria's up to something, and I am gonna be up all night trying to figure this one out.

Zack: Well, if you get antsy or need another distraction, shoot me a text. Better yet, call me. It doesn't matter what time. We can talk about anything you want for however long you want.

Abby: Okay, well, if that's the case, you might want to up those minutes on your cellphone.

Zack: [ Scoffs ] Believe me, I already did after last month.

Abby: Oh, my god. Do I really talk your ear off that much?

Zack: Well, luckily for me, I've got two, so when one goes numb, I can just switcheroo to the other.

Abby: Oh, okay, okay. Thank you.

[ Chuckles ] Can you imagine how much we would save on those overages if you and I spent every night together?

Zack: We would save on time and gas. Instead of being across town, I'd be just across the apartment or bed, ready to talk you down, help you sleep.

Abby: Let's do it.

Zack: Do what?

Abby: Live together.

Zack: [ Chuckles ] Okay, that -- that sounds...

Abby: Fantastic!

Zack: I was gonna say too quick.

Noah: Hey! Hold up.

Mariah: Something wrong?

Noah: I was gonna ask you the same thing.

Mariah: Why?

Noah: Oh, you know, just the way you were acting, kind of the opposite how you usually are with tessa. You guys are usually laughing and riffing off each other and stuff. Just not today.

Mariah: Well, I mean, you, uh, you just lost the underground. I didn't want to be all hyper and excited around you.

Noah: Mm-hmm. That, or you're jealous.

Mariah: Sorry. What? What do you mean?

Noah: Ever since tessa and i moved in together, I know I've been monopolizing her time, and you don't have that many friends, so...

Mariah: That was an unnecessary observation.

Noah: If I'm the reason that you guys haven't been hanging out as much, then I'm sorry. It's not my intention, so... you need your tessa time, too.

Nick: I don't want to sound irrational, but this is about more than just me, you know. I have to think about how this is gonna affect noah. But maybe it's an opportunity, you know, for a reset.

Phyllis: Give up, don't give up. I-I'm not in a position to tell you what to do. That would make me a hypocrite, so... I'm done with billy.

Nick: Really? Didn't seem like that last night.

Phyllis: It's two different things.

Chelsea: Hi.

Nick: [ Sighs ]

Chelsea: The way you described it was one thing, but to see it firsthand, I...

Nick: Real pretty, huh?

Phyllis: Hey, I'll let you two talk. Bye.

Nick: Phyllis. You okay?

Phyllis: Always am.

Victoria: The truth is, I've got a handle on all the bad press. I've put my company's finances in order. And I've assured all the buyers that all is well.

Billy: You did all that in 12 hours?

Victoria: Never underestimate a newman.

Billy: You mean the power of the mustache, because let's be honest. Your father's behind this, right? He bail you out?

Victoria: I'm done confiding in you, billy. We share kids, and that's it. Thank you for what you did for reed.

Billy: Thank you.

Chelsea: Talk to me. What's going on in that head of yours? Nick, you're starting to scare me. What -- what are you thinking about?

Nick: What if I did this?

Chelsea: Did what?

Nick: The fire. What... what if I caused it?

Chelsea: Okay, I think that you're in shock, and I think that we need to go home.

Nick: I was here last night.

Chelsea: I know.

Nick: I was at the bar. You know, I was having a drink. And there was a book of matches there. I lit a candle, and I was... I was kind of playing with the matches. You know, I would light one and put it out. But what if one wasn't completely out?

Chelsea: No, nicholas, it's --

Nick: There were kids here. My sister's kid was here. What if I --

Chelsea: Stop. You have to stop. I'm sure this is not your fault. The investigators, they are all over it. They -- they -- they'll figure out what happened.

Nick: What if I walked away from this? What if I didn't reopen? What if I didn't expand?

Chelsea: Because this has been noah's dream, not yours? I think you need to decide what you want. And no matter you decide, I'll be here for you.

Hilary: We will lead with the underground fire. Our crew shot some fabulous footage.

Jordan: Wrap it up.

Hilary: I'll call you back, theo.

Jordan: Stay out of my past.

Hilary: I see you've been talking to chelsea.

Jordan: And now I'm talking to you.

Hilary: You know, I was wondering what would happen to your career if some of the things that you've done became public.

Jordan: Yeah, I wonder. But maybe in that case, you might want to wonder what would happen to your career if some of those x-rated photos I took of you were made public.

Hilary: [ Chuckles ] Nice try. I think you've forgotten I'm the one with the memory card with those photos.

Jordan: It's called being a pro, baby. I always make sure that I have backups. And if you push me, I'll expose you, all of you.

Jack: More where that one came from.

Billy: Thank you. It's not every day that not only one, but two of your exes remind you what a screw-up you are.

Jack: Day's still young. You have other exes in town. They may drop by.

Billy: Pep talk's not your forte. This is hard to admit, but they're right. I didn't mean to hurt them. The opposite, in fact. You know, jack, you're probably not gonna want to hear this. But I'm not gonna give up on phyllis. Not yet. She's the only one, the only one that's really gotten me.

Jack: I know we agreed to bury the hatchet, but, uh, too soon.

Billy: Well, I won't be crashing here for very long.

Jack: Ah, we've been through this.

Billy: No, this is more about me. I need some time and space to think about everything that's happened, to acknowledge how badly I messed up and to figure out how to make it right.

Victoria: So, have you considered my proposal?

Victor: Well, I think your idea about the timing of the announcement is acceptable.

Victoria: Great. I'll check in with P.R. After one technicality.

Victor: What technicality?

Victoria: I had this drawn up. It's a contract for me, well, outlining everything that we've agreed to so that we don't have any issues in the future.

Victor: Really? All right. Let me take a look.

Scott: So, what do you think?

Paul: You're positive you want to do this?

Sharon: More than positive.

Paul: Okay. I think it's a good plan. Let me make some calls, and I'll arrange for you to talk to crystal as soon as possible. If she is able to id zack as the figure behind this sex trafficking ring, we just might have our man.

Abby: I'm sorry. I thought that you were sending me a signal.

Zack: I thought that you were just joking about me moving in with you.

Abby: Yes, yes, it is quick, but I don't know, on the other hand, who even makes those rules?

Zack: The ubiquitous "they."

Abby: [ Chuckles ] All relationships are different. That's been the case for me, at least. You know, sometimes you have to move slow. Sometimes circumstances make you move slow. And then sometimes you just have to grab the reins, and I feel like this is one of those times.

Zack: Seriously?

Abby: Give me one good reason why you wouldn't want to wake up next to me every morning.

Zack: Um...

[ Chuckles ] I guess I can'T.

Abby: Then we're doing this?

Zack: Hand me those reins.

Abby: [ Laughs ]

Sharon: We're so close, paul. Tell me we're gonna get this guy in time.

Paul: I'll do my very best.

Next on

"the young and the restless"...

Phyllis: Is that better?

Jordan: Much.

Cane: I don't want to get divorced from you! I love you, baby!

Dina: You're just another floozy whose only skill is how good you are between the sheets.

Jack: Mother! Setting, you know, hey, let's go hop on one of the atvs and just go cruise. Bo is me.

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Jack: No one else here to pick you up?

Victoria: Need help?

Abby: Got it. Oh. Hi.

Victoria: Hi.

Abby: [ Sighs ] How's reed?

Victoria: Uh, he's doing really well. Thank you.

Abby: I, uh, I still can't believe that nick's club's gone.

Victoria: No. Second time that he's been burned recently. When you moved into his house on the ranch and all.

Abby: Right. Um... so, uh, why are you trolling the halls?

Victoria: I'm visiting dad.

Abby: Hmm.

Victoria: What?

Abby: Nothing. It -- it just seems odd. You haven't done that in ages.

Victoria: Well, then I guess I'm overdue.

Abby: Or you just trying not to tell me the real reason that you're meeting with him?

Jordan: Caution. The woman that hates you is closer than she appears.

Hilary: And to think i actually thought you had a sense of humor. But then again, I also thought you were a decent guy. But it turns out you were just using me. I was nothing more than a side go-to while you were waiting for someone better to come along or leave her husband.

Jordan: Oh, you really want to do this here?

Hilary: Here? [ Scoffs ] No, definitely not. But you best believe that when i hit back for the way that you treated me, you won't see it coming. No matter how long of a lens you've got.

provided by...

Jack: So, where to?

Billy: My apartment, for starters.

Jack: You mean phyllis' place?

Billy: Worth a shot.

Jack: Does it seem significant at all to you that I'm picking you up this morning and not phyllis?

Billy: Well, maybe she forgot what a bona fide hero I am.

Jack: Yeah, I'm sure that's what it is.

Billy: Yeah.

Sharon: Congratulations. Opening night is a success. This place is amazing, and you're amazing for pulling it off.

Noah: Genoa city's only the beginning, dad. We can expand our brand throughout the midwest.

Chelsea: Are you questioning my mixology skills, newman? Grab a shaker. We're having ourselves a good, old-fashioned bartender challenge.

Noah: Guys and gals, welcome to open mic night at the underground. You are in for a special treat. Give it up for tessa porter.

Paul: Okay, I'm just not convinced that means anything.

Sharon: Scott's been doing all the heavy lifting for you. But we're running out of time. He could be facing a murder charge. Zack knew that scott was investigating the sex ring. He was with him at the underground the night before scott woke up next to natalia's body.

Paul: Okay, sharon, i questioned zack, and he said --

Sharon: He said that scott was drunk, but he had a few beers.

Scott: I'm not a lightweight. Two drinks wouldn't do me in. Believe me.

Paul: He had to help you out of the club and pour you into a cab.

Scott: And then the next thing I remember is waking up in a motel room.

Paul: Right, the implication being that zack drugged you and set you up for this girl's murder.

Scott: Damn right.

Paul: Right. This is the same zack that is involved with abby and is working with victor newman.

Sharon: I know how this looks.

Paul: Then you understand why I have my doubts. This guy does not fit the profile. We need something more than a prostitute advertising herself on a dating site, because that happens every single day of the week. Excuse me.

Victoria: How is the dating app performing?

Abby: Exceeding expectations. Are you really interested or you just trying to change the subject?

Victoria: My goodness, would you please stop being so paranoid? I'm very happy for your success with zack.

Abby: You are?

Victoria: Why are you so surprised?

Abby: Maybe because you advised dad against my incubator project. "The odds are against you" were your actual words. You know, how do you even have time for a visit here? You know, with everything going on, reed being trapped in an inferno, billy's heroics, everything going wrong at brash & sassy. It's hard to even keep track anymore. The fda, rumors about your product line, you collapsing on live tv!

Victoria: I am handling all of that just fine, thank you very much. And none of that is why I'm here to see dad.

Victor: Well, look who's here. My goodness.

Victoria: Hi, dad.

Victor: Nice to see you, sweetheart.

Victoria: Nice to see you.

Victor: I'm glad you dropped by. We have a lot to catch up, okay?

Abby: Oh, great. A catch-up sesh. I'm totally in. We can go have breakfast upstairs.

Victor: Sweetheart, the, uh, yost conference call is about to start. Why don't you take the lead on that if you don't mind, okay?

Abby: Of course.

Victor: All right.

Victoria: We can have breakfast some other time.

[ Door closes ]

Jack: You sure you want to go through with this?

Billy: It's kind of odd hearing actual concern come from you, particularly when it has to do with me and phyllis. This whole brother thing is gonna take a second to get used to. Is that garbage or the rest of my clothing?

Phyllis: Is there a difference?

Billy: You warned me.

Phyllis: And you're here because...?

Jack: Figured if there was a witness, you'd be less likely to kill him.

Phyllis: Well, I'm not homicidal. Yet. Look, like I said yesterday, i am glad that you're okay, but that does not make you any less of a bastard.

Billy: Admit it. It's what you love about me.

Scott: There's something else you should know about zack.

Paul: Okay, I'm listening.

Scott: According to tessa, he was involved with unlicensed massage parlors back in chicago.

Paul: Okay, I'll check it out. I'm not promising anything.

Sharon: The only promise i care about is that scott's name is cleared. If you followed the leads that we gave you about zack, I'm confident that will happen.

Paul: Okay, like I said, I'll do what I can. Right now I got to go, but I'll be in touch. Given what has happened to you, I suggest you back off and let the experts run the investigation from here on out.

Sharon: The experts wouldn't know a lead if it bit them in the --

Scott: Hey, hey, hey. Hey. Paul's doing his best. But it is frustrating.

Sharon: It's ridiculous. You could be in real trouble.

Scott: I think your concern is really touching. Truly. If I didn't have you by my side, I don't know how I'd deal.

Sharon: Now that faith adores you, I guess I kind of have to keep you around. Otherwise you'd be out on your own. Trust me.

Scott: [ Chuckles ]

Sharon: Hi, honey.

Noah: Hi.

Sharon: I'm so sorry about the fire.

Noah: Yeah. You know, it could have been a lot worse. Thankfully everybody made it out alive.

Sharon: Um, why don't I get us some drinks? Tessa, do you want to give me a hand?

Tessa: Yeah.

Scott: Hey, any word on the damage?

Noah: Total loss.

Sharon: So, paul was here, and we gave him the information you told us about zack.

Tessa: Did it help?

Sharon: Well, I'm hoping it'll have the strong enough scent to lead the bloodhounds to zack's front door.

Tessa: But it might not. God, it just -- it kills me that I can't see or talk to crystal, I mean, let her know how hard we're working and that the end might be in sight.

Sharon: You know, I couldn't agree with you more. Crystal may be the key to solving this case.

Hilary: I love this one. Yeah, I am -- I'm sorry that i kept canceling our meeting. Just been a bit...

Chelsea: Distracted?

Hilary: Yeah, you could say that. I have one of those jobs where my work and personal life tend to intersect in very challenging ways.

Chelsea: What does that mean? Are you working on a story that involves devon?

Hilary: Nope. Not devon.

Chelsea: Jordan.

Hilary: He's your friend. I'm not gonna gossip. I will rise above, be professional. Can I get this one in red?

Chelsea: Yeah, sure. Um... so, did something happen between jordan and lily? I haven't talked to him in a while, so I'm a little behind on all the news.

Hilary: Lily put him firmly back in the friend zone.

Chelsea: Ohh.

Hilary: Yeah. And wouldn't you know it that he came running back to me. When I called him out on it, he clapped back hard. You know, bottom line is, he's a user, and a hurtful one at that. And when I expose his lowdown, dirty tricks and his shady past on my show, it will be a public service to women everywhere.

Chelsea: [ Chuckling ] Isn't that a little extreme? I mean, jordan's a really great guy once you get to know him.

Hilary: Well, it's pretty obvious there's a lot I don't know about him. So I'm gonna be digging deep until I find out who the real jordan wilde is.

Chelsea: Okay, we've been through this before, hilary. Yes, jordan and I have a past, but I'm not discussing it with you.

Hilary: Well, you should reconsider.

Chelsea: And why's that?

Hilary: Because if I hear your side as opposed to getting the facts from someone else, then you get to control the narrative. Otherwise it's my duty as a journalist to report the facts, warts and all.

Chelsea: Excuse me. Is that a threat?

Victoria: Thank you so much for giving abby that assignment. For now, folding brash & sassy into newman should be on a need-to-know basis only.

Victor: I alerted my P.R. Team.

Victoria: Good. Of course. I want to get them started on the situation right away. I plan on meeting with them to spell out exactly how we should address this toxic face mask story and also how to rebuild faith in my company. I just feel like we should be completely transparent.

Victor: Well, there's an old saying, you know. If you're able to fake sincerity, that's half the battle.

Victoria: I think we should accentuate the positive and we should bury the negative. I think that should be the goal. This should not look like a bail-out of brash & sassy. It's just two leading companies who realize that they're stronger together.

Victor: Only one regret i have.

Victoria: And what is that?

Victor: You got to fire billy abbott before I could.

Victoria: Dad.

Victor: Too soon?

Victoria: Moving on.

Victor: We have a lot of work to do in regard to brash & sassy, so why don't you take your tablet and take copious notes?

Victoria: You're speaking as if I'm working for you. That's not what I agreed to. I agreed to work with you.

Victor: Really? You're talking as if we were equals.

Billy: I know why you're doing this. You're dragging it out. I'm just wondering why. I mean, what's the point? We both know that we belong together. When I hobbled out of the charred remains of the underground, I could see it in your eyes.

Phyllis: That was soot from the fire.

Billy: Everybody could tell. Right, jack?

Jack: I abstain for any number of reasons. Just pretend I'm not here.

Billy: What do I got to do?

Phyllis: How about you get a time machine and go back and not betray me?

Billy: That was business, phyllis.

Phyllis: That was victoria.

Billy: I apologized, but i will do it again. I am sorry. I betrayed you. I should have put you first. Trust is paramount.

Phyllis: You left out the "blah blah blah blah."

Billy: What is the "blah blah blah"?

Phyllis: You're going through the motions, billy, is what you're doing.

Billy: I meant it then, and i mean it now.

Phyllis: No. Nothing is going to change my mind, okay? So you can go now.

Billy: Hold -- hold on a second.

Phyllis: No, I am serious. Go, all right? Get out!

Phyllis: Easy. Okay, hold on a second. Now, just one more thing --

Jack: Where to now, sport?

Billy: [ Sighs ]

Hilary: If you had been a fly on the wall when jordan laid into me, you would be more than willing to help me put him in his place. After all, sisters should stick together.

Chelsea: [ Scoffs ] Sisters. Is that what sisters do? Do sisters blackmail each other when they feel jilted and want to lash out?

Hilary: Okay, well, i never --

Chelsea: Because I will tell you something. That is a surefire way to blow up this partnership.

Hilary: I am sorry if you got the wrong idea before, but that was not my intention, chelsea.

Chelsea: Look, hilary, you're a friend of mine. But so is jordan. So I'm not gonna stand here and be forced to pick sides. Quite frankly, I'd appreciate it if you just kept me out of it.

Hilary: Okay. Done.

Chelsea: My past needs to stay in the past. Yes, jordan and I, we did some things that I am not particularly proud of, but it was a long time ago. I'm an adult now. I'm a mom now. And I'm in a really great relationship. So I am not gonna let anything or anyone screw up what I have worked so hard to build. Choose what you want from the collection. I'll send someone to gather the rest of it later.

Tessa: I don't know, sharon. Is -- is this the approach we take?

Sharon: Well, think about it for a second. If zack is really behind the sex ring, who better to id him than crystal? At least let me run it by paul.

Tessa: Just wait, wait, wait. Let's slow down for a sec. She may have never even met zack. Guys like him are smart. He probably kept his distance, used alice as a go-between. I mean, odds are, she probably did most of the dirty work.

Sharon: Remember, what zack did to your sister he's still doing to other girls. Innocent girls.

Tessa: Okay. Do it. Call paul.

Sharon: Yeah?

Tessa: Yeah. Let's nail this creep.

Mariah: Hey, sharon, I was...

Tessa: Hey.

Sharon: Mariah, uh, you're just in time. Uh, could you help me get some cups from the --

Noah: Hey. I didn't know you were coming. Should we all grab a table?

Zack: There is the sexiest girl in the room.

Abby: I doubt scowls are sexy.

Zack: Only on you. Though I wouldn't mind seeing some of that genuine abby newman smile.

Abby: As my father is so fond of saying, "ain't gonna happen."

Zack: Well, I am a patient man. Okay, so what's got you so locked into that tablet?

Abby: My sister.

Zack: Victoria?

Abby: I don't trust her. She stopped by to see my dad. She claimed it was an impromptu visit.

Zack: Aren't daughters allowed to do that from time to time?

Abby: No, not when she's so obviously skulking behind my back. And I can only speculate what this is about since they closed the door in my face yet again. Only to remind me where I stand on the newman family totem pole. I am the lowest of the low.

Zack: Well, for what it's worth, I think that you are the one that's got your father's ear.

Abby: Maybe a tiny portion of it when it suits him.

Zack: Oh, stop it with the paranoia. It doesn't suit you. You're the one he's been trusting more and more to conduct important family business. Look at how he let you run with our app. Don't let one dumb meeting make you feel insecure, take away from all that you accomplished. You know, I think that I finally realized why I was put on this planet.

Abby: And what's that?

Zack: To get your mind off of boring things and remind you about the things that matter most, starting with me and you. And you.

Abby: Okay. [ Laughs ] Okay. You win. What would I do without you?

Victoria: I did not come back to newman with my tail between my legs. I have a lot to offer, and you know that.

Victor: You know what you've got? A company that is sinking faster than the titanic. I'm the one who bailed you out. Did you have any other options?

Victoria: I'm not a damsel in distress. I'm not. And I know you didn't make this offer out of the kindness of your heart.

Victor: Oh, yeah?

Victoria: Yeah. Brash & sassy is still a valuable asset. And we both know that the prize in this acquisition, the real prize, is me.

Victor: Is that so?

Victoria: That is so.

Victor: Hmm.

Victoria: I could have signed over my company to you and walked away. I've done it before.

Victor: Mm-hmm.

Victoria: All right.

Victor: Whoa, whoa, whoa. One second here. Let's assume I agree. What are your stipulations?

Victoria: I want a title, a meaningful one. C.O.O. Chief operating officer.

Victor: So, uh, in other words, not vice president, but my right hand.

Victoria: I think that it tells the story that I'm not some lackey but I am a power player.

Victor: What else?

Victoria: I want a meaningful seat at the table. Pure and simple. Not just any seat. A seat that makes it clear that I am the heir apparent. Nicholas made his wishes clear. Noah was here, and he walked away. And adam... well...

Victor: You know, abby may be upset about this.

Victoria: In your opinion, do you think that abby will ensure your legacy better than I will?

Victor: I love abby, but she is not you.

Victoria: No, she's not. I'll take care of abby. Do you agree to my terms?

Victor: Welcome back to newman enterprises.

Victoria: It's important that this is seen as a merger, not an acquisition.

Victor: Mm-hmm.

Victoria: That it's the two of us at the helm.

Victor: All right. So the next thing we do is have our P.R. Team craft a statement, a public release.

Victoria: No, not yet. I'm gonna make the choice of when we go public with this.

Victor: [ Laughs ]

Victoria: Well, it sets the tone for everything in the future. Don't you agree?

Victor: Well, I'll take it under consideration, okay?

Victoria: No, dad. For this to work, you can't second-guess me. And you can't be reluctant to give up any power.

Victor: My sweet, little girl seems a little too eager to grab some of that power. But, you know, might be interesting. Might be fun.

Billy: [ Sighs ] Thank you.

Jack: You needed a place to stay.

Billy: I can only imagine what ashley's gonna say about this.

Jack: Well, we'll run it by dina first and see where to go from there.

Billy: Dina is living here, too?

Jack: Yeah, ashley and I were finally able to get her away from that leech graham.

Billy: Look, jack, you got a full house. Maybe it's easier --

Jack: There's plenty of room. And after what you said last night at the underground...

Billy: Well, I was dying, so I panicked.

Jack: Look, it's just a fact. Phyllis is always going to be that thing between us. At least after last night, we have a better understanding of it all.

Billy: So much so that i dragged you along to grovel at her feet.

Jack: My opinion may be tainted, and I know it's a little weird that I'm giving you advice on this, but maybe it's time you finally realize you're better off without phyllis.

"The young and the restless"

will continue.

Jordan: I got your call. What's up?

Chelsea: Hilary's on the warpath.

Jordan: [ Sighs ] I figured as much. We had words right here, in fact. I called her a joke, and she threw her -- threw her drink in my face.

Chelsea: Well, she's willing to go a lot farther than throwing drinks.

Jordan: How do you mean?

Chelsea: I saw her earlier at her studio, and she was asking a ton of questions about us and our grifter says.

Jordan: Man!

Chelsea: Mm-hmm. And that wasn't the first time, actually.

Jordan: You're kidding.

Chelsea: I wish I was kidding. The first time she was trying to scare lily off by exposing all of your secrets, and now she's going for you directly. I don't want to get caught in her crosshairs. I told her to leave my past alone, that that is off limits, but who knows what that chick will do.

Jordan: I'm telling you, this chick is overreacting. Big time.

Chelsea: That may be so, but I am already way more involved in this than I want to be. So I'm telling you, do whatever you need to do, but shut this down.

Noah: So the investigator said that the fire may have been started deliberately.

Sharon: [ Gasps ]

Mariah: That's horrible.

Sharon: Who would do something like that?

Tessa: Just hard to wrap my head around. I mean, everyone loved that place.

Sharon: So, what's the next step now for you and your dad?

Noah: I don't even know. We haven't had a chance to figure it out. Our day so far has been filled with fire officials and insurance agents and, um, you know, reporters. But, you know, the funny thing is, I can't help thinking -- i don't know, maybe dad feels the same way, but perhaps there's an upside to this fire. I know. But just listen. Hear me out. We get a chance to rebuild, right? We can make it better than it was, and we can fix some things we let slide over the years. And we can take that model and we apply it to the new locations once we expand. So, we got knocked down, but we're not out.

Phyllis: Need a hand?

Nick: [ Scoffs ] With that? You got a bulldozer on you?

Phyllis: How you doing?

Nick: I don't know. Feels like a dream, and not a good one.

Phyllis: So, a nightmare? Nick.

Nick: [ Sighs ] This is the second hit this place has taken, the second time I'm facing a major rebuild. And I just...

[ Sighs ] ...I can't stop wondering if i still have the passion for this, you know, if this is something i still...something I still want. I don't know. Maybe this is fate's way of telling me to move on.

Phyllis: What about noah?

Nick: That is the question.

Phyllis: Okay, so are you telling me you're ready to give up on the underground? Is that what you're saying?

Billy: I didn't expect to see you here.

Victoria: It really wasn't that hard to track you down.

Billy: Really? It couldn't have been that easy. I mean, does it mean anything?

Victoria: It means that I'm here to check on the father of my children. Do you want to sit down?

Billy: Sure.

Victoria: So, ever since you ran into that burning building, people are tossing around the word "hero."

Billy: Really? Well, if that's the case, I'd appreciate if you referred to me as "hero dad."

Victoria: Too bad I can't call you "hero employee."

[ Sighs ] When I think about the fact that I could have lost reed, you know that's my worst nightmare.

Billy: Did you talk to J.T.?

Victoria: I left a few messages, but I can't track him down. I really am grateful, billy.

Billy: Grateful enough that i don't have to look for another job?

Victoria: Looking for another girlfriend, I'm guessing.

Billy: It's not the first time. I'll start from scratch.

Victoria: Well, at least jack took you in.

Billy: Yeah. Hell's a little bit colder this morning.

Victoria: I heard that you two worked through some issues when you thought... when you were trapped.

Billy: Funny how lying under a collapsed building can really get a conversation started.

Victoria: Well, jack welcomed you home. Maybe he would welcome you back to jabot.

Jack: There's a limit to my generosity. Besides, after what he did to brash & sassy, I'm not sure I'd let him near my company.

Victoria: Well, he did his fair share of damage, but i think we'll survive.

Jack: Funny. That's not what I heard.

Victoria: Then you heard wrong.

Jack: I don't know. My sources are pretty good. Things were precarious.

Victoria: Yes, they were.

Billy: Hold on. You turned things around overnight at brash & sassy?

Victoria: Maybe all it took was getting rid of you.

Zack: Well, I'm sorry to hear about the underground. I hope your brother and his son are able to bounce back.

Abby: Your concern is very sweet. And you are an impeccable listener. Thank you for letting me vent about victoria.

Zack: Any time.

Abby: But proof or no proof, I still in my gut feel like victoria's up to something, and I am gonna be up all night trying to figure this one out.

Zack: Well, if you get antsy or need another distraction, shoot me a text. Better yet, call me. It doesn't matter what time. We can talk about anything you want for however long you want.

Abby: Okay, well, if that's the case, you might want to up those minutes on your cellphone.

Zack: [ Scoffs ] Believe me, I already did after last month.

Abby: Oh, my god. Do I really talk your ear off that much?

Zack: Well, luckily for me, I've got two, so when one goes numb, I can just switcheroo to the other.

Abby: Oh, okay, okay. Thank you.

[ Chuckles ] Can you imagine how much we would save on those overages if you and I spent every night together?

Zack: We would save on time and gas. Instead of being across town, I'd be just across the apartment or bed, ready to talk you down, help you sleep.

Abby: Let's do it.

Zack: Do what?

Abby: Live together.

Zack: [ Chuckles ] Okay, that -- that sounds...

Abby: Fantastic!

Zack: I was gonna say too quick.

Noah: Hey! Hold up.

Mariah: Something wrong?

Noah: I was gonna ask you the same thing.

Mariah: Why?

Noah: Oh, you know, just the way you were acting, kind of the opposite how you usually are with tessa. You guys are usually laughing and riffing off each other and stuff. Just not today.

Mariah: Well, I mean, you, uh, you just lost the underground. I didn't want to be all hyper and excited around you.

Noah: Mm-hmm. That, or you're jealous.

Mariah: Sorry. What? What do you mean?

Noah: Ever since tessa and i moved in together, I know I've been monopolizing her time, and you don't have that many friends, so...

Mariah: That was an unnecessary observation.

Noah: If I'm the reason that you guys haven't been hanging out as much, then I'm sorry. It's not my intention, so... you need your tessa time, too.

Nick: I don't want to sound irrational, but this is about more than just me, you know. I have to think about how this is gonna affect noah. But maybe it's an opportunity, you know, for a reset.

Phyllis: Give up, don't give up. I-I'm not in a position to tell you what to do. That would make me a hypocrite, so... I'm done with billy.

Nick: Really? Didn't seem like that last night.

Phyllis: It's two different things.

Chelsea: Hi.

Nick: [ Sighs ]

Chelsea: The way you described it was one thing, but to see it firsthand, I...

Nick: Real pretty, huh?

Phyllis: Hey, I'll let you two talk. Bye.

Nick: Phyllis. You okay?

Phyllis: Always am.

Victoria: The truth is, I've got a handle on all the bad press. I've put my company's finances in order. And I've assured all the buyers that all is well.

Billy: You did all that in 12 hours?

Victoria: Never underestimate a newman.

Billy: You mean the power of the mustache, because let's be honest. Your father's behind this, right? He bail you out?

Victoria: I'm done confiding in you, billy. We share kids, and that's it. Thank you for what you did for reed.

Billy: Thank you.

Chelsea: Talk to me. What's going on in that head of yours? Nick, you're starting to scare me. What -- what are you thinking about?

Nick: What if I did this?

Chelsea: Did what?

Nick: The fire. What... what if I caused it?

Chelsea: Okay, I think that you're in shock, and I think that we need to go home.

Nick: I was here last night.

Chelsea: I know.

Nick: I was at the bar. You know, I was having a drink. And there was a book of matches there. I lit a candle, and I was... I was kind of playing with the matches. You know, I would light one and put it out. But what if one wasn't completely out?

Chelsea: No, nicholas, it's --

Nick: There were kids here. My sister's kid was here. What if I --

Chelsea: Stop. You have to stop. I'm sure this is not your fault. The investigators, they are all over it. They -- they -- they'll figure out what happened.

Nick: What if I walked away from this? What if I didn't reopen? What if I didn't expand?

Chelsea: Because this has been noah's dream, not yours? I think you need to decide what you want. And no matter you decide, I'll be here for you.

Hilary: We will lead with the underground fire. Our crew shot some fabulous footage.

Jordan: Wrap it up.

Hilary: I'll call you back, theo.

Jordan: Stay out of my past.

Hilary: I see you've been talking to chelsea.

Jordan: And now I'm talking to you.

Hilary: You know, I was wondering what would happen to your career if some of the things that you've done became public.

Jordan: Yeah, I wonder. But maybe in that case, you might want to wonder what would happen to your career if some of those x-rated photos I took of you were made public.

Hilary: [ Chuckles ] Nice try. I think you've forgotten I'm the one with the memory card with those photos.

Jordan: It's called being a pro, baby. I always make sure that I have backups. And if you push me, I'll expose you, all of you.

Jack: More where that one came from.

Billy: Thank you. It's not every day that not only one, but two of your exes remind you what a screw-up you are.

Jack: Day's still young. You have other exes in town. They may drop by.

Billy: Pep talk's not your forte. This is hard to admit, but they're right. I didn't mean to hurt them. The opposite, in fact. You know, jack, you're probably not gonna want to hear this. But I'm not gonna give up on phyllis. Not yet. She's the only one, the only one that's really gotten me.

Jack: I know we agreed to bury the hatchet, but, uh, too soon.

Billy: Well, I won't be crashing here for very long.

Jack: Ah, we've been through this.

Billy: No, this is more about me. I need some time and space to think about everything that's happened, to acknowledge how badly I messed up and to figure out how to make it right.

Victoria: So, have you considered my proposal?

Victor: Well, I think your idea about the timing of the announcement is acceptable.

Victoria: Great. I'll check in with P.R. After one technicality.

Victor: What technicality?

Victoria: I had this drawn up. It's a contract for me, well, outlining everything that we've agreed to so that we don't have any issues in the future.

Victor: Really? All right. Let me take a look.

Scott: So, what do you think?

Paul: You're positive you want to do this?

Sharon: More than positive.

Paul: Okay. I think it's a good plan. Let me make some calls, and I'll arrange for you to talk to crystal as soon as possible. If she is able to id zack as the figure behind this sex trafficking ring, we just might have our man.

Abby: I'm sorry. I thought that you were sending me a signal.

Zack: I thought that you were just joking about me moving in with you.

Abby: Yes, yes, it is quick, but I don't know, on the other hand, who even makes those rules?

Zack: The ubiquitous "they."

Abby: [ Chuckles ] All relationships are different. That's been the case for me, at least. You know, sometimes you have to move slow. Sometimes circumstances make you move slow. And then sometimes you just have to grab the reins, and I feel like this is one of those times.

Zack: Seriously?

Abby: Give me one good reason why you wouldn't want to wake up next to me every morning.

Zack: Um...

[ Chuckles ] I guess I can'T.

Abby: Then we're doing this?

Zack: Hand me those reins.

Abby: [ Laughs ]

Sharon: We're so close, paul. Tell me we're gonna get this guy in time.

Paul: I'll do my very best.

Next on "the young and the restless"...

Phyllis: Is that better?

Jordan: Much.

Cane: I don't want to get divorced from you! I love you, baby!

Dina: You're just another floozy whose only skill is how good you are between the sheets.

Jack: Mother!

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