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Episode  #11305 ~ Nick and Chelsea get into the Christmas spirit; Abby loses her cool; J.T. turns on the charm.

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Previously on "the young and the restless"...

Faith: Then scott kissed abby. Like, really kissed her.

Victoria: Well, it sounds like poland is agreeing with everyone. I'm sure the transition was a little rough -- such a big change and everything.

J.T.: Well, we've hit some bumps along the way, but we adjusted. It's gonna come as a shock to nikki that she's off the hook with the authorities.

Victor: Do me a favor. Don't let her know that she's been cleared. I want to convey that news to her myself. I've been expecting you. Welcome back. Why did you take the money? What did you use it for?

Nikki: I bought...a park.

Victor: Good morning.

Nikki: How was your workout?

Victor: Great. That a good book?

Nikki: Not bad. Oh, I went over all of our january social engagements, and I will coordinate them with your assistant.

Victor: All right.

[ Tablet chimes ] Oh, look at this here. This is devon's press release.

Nikki: "Victor and nikki newman reunite to save chancellor park." All that's missing is "and they lived happily ever after." Although, when you think about it, our story is like a fairy tale in that it's all a fabrication.

Victoria: "The adversity that victor and nikki have endured has only brought them closer together."

Abby: "Their time apart has made them stronger." Wait, so nikki moved back to the ranch?

Victoria: I didn't know, either, until I read this.

Abby: So you haven't spoken to her or dad?

Victoria: No, I haven't, but I'm dying to know all of the details. I mean, obviously this is very personal for them, and I can't be happier that their relationship is back on track.

Abby: Yeah. Me, too. And I'm glad that nikki's home. I always believed that she made dad a better person. I just hope...

Victoria: What?

Abby: I just hope it lasts.

Nick: How did this happen? When did this happen?

Chelsea: Okay, I see steam coming out of your ears. What has you so upset?

Nick: My parents are the new owners of chancellor park.

Chelsea: Huh.

Nick: "Huh?" That's your reaction to this? "Huh?" Just yesterday, my parents were at each other's throats with this development. Today, they have a united front? This makes no sense. Zero sense.

Chelsea: I don't know, I've given up trying to figure out your parents. Does the article say anything about what victor and nikki plan to do with the park?

Nick: "The park will continue to be a memorial to nikki newman's close friend katherine chancellor while making improvements to become a greater resource to the citizens of genoa city."

[ Laughing ] I mean, what -- oh! "Victor newman's very much looking forward to working on this project with his wife." Are you kidding me?

Chelsea: Well, listen, one point for the good guys. And -- added bonus -- you don't have to print out fliers or organize rallies anymore.

Nick: How did my mom get her hands on this park, and why didn't she tell me about it?

Chelsea: I mean, who cares? She saved it. Isn't that what you wanted?

Nick: But she's working on it with my dad? I -- that article makes it seem like they're back together.

Chelsea: Like I said, I've given up trying to figure out your parents.

Nick: What the hell is going on with them?

Nikki: You know, if anybody read this, they would think we're about to embark on our umpteenth honeymoon, that we worked together to save chancellor park, when in reality, I am the one who outbid you.

Victor: With the money you embezzled from me.

Nikki: Victor, don't forget, I promised I would pay you back.

Victor: Yeah. In a manner of speaking.

Nikki: And I agreed to move back to the ranch. I am playing the devoted wife. I am helping to restore the newman name to its former glory. I would say that I have done more than enough.

Victor: Well, as long as you keep your word, no one will know that you committed a crime.

Nikki: Oh! Goodness. All right. I've got to go.

Victor: Where are you going?

Nikki: I have an appointment with a landscape architect. We're gonna discuss the park.

Victor: Oh, yeah? That doesn't include me?

Nikki: Well, you're not invited. Remember, you're a co-owner in name only. And as per our agreement, I'm in charge of all decision-making regarding the land.

Victor: Okay. But doesn't that look suspicious if I don't show up at any of those meetings?

Nikki: No. Not at all. You trust your loving wife to make decisions on your behalf while you are busy running your billion-dollar company.

Victor: All right.

Nikki: Although, you know, on second thought, you might be right. Maybe we should reschedule. I just worry that in your haste to update everyone about our relationship status that you're gonna be dropping a bombshell on our family and friends, and we need to convince them that this charade is sincere. And we need to do it today.

Paul: You know, the timing of this newfound closeness between nikki and victor is certainly odd, don't you think?

J.T.: They're the definition of "on again-off again," right?

Paul: Yeah, but as soon as victor's bank anomaly turned out to be a mistake, it was all back on again. It just doesn't smell right.

J.T.: Maybe the good news of the audit rekindled some old feelings. Who knows, right?

Paul: Right. Only in victor's world does a financial crisis work as an aphrodisiac. You know, I just find it hard to believe that there wasn't something you could pin on victor. I mean, the guy's good at covering his butt, but he's not that good.

J.T.: If he covered up any illegal activities, I couldn't find it, and believe me, i tried.

Paul: I know. You did your best. It's just that... you know, I really thought that we were gonna nail him this time.

Sharon: Victor really did a 180 about the park. I suppose it's possible that nikki changed his mind.

Scott: Yeah, she can be persuasive, but still, it just...

Sharon: What?

Scott: It doesn't add up.

Sharon: Why not?

Scott: Victor assigned abby and me to find out who the new owner was, and the next thing i know, it's him and he's been working with nikki all along.

Sharon: I agree, that's odd, but I'm sure victor had his reasons, no matter how twisted they were.

Scott: Yeah, but --

Sharon: Don't drive yourself crazy trying to figure him out.

Scott: You're right. And if anything, nick will be happy now that the park is saved.

Sharon: Santa really came through for him, didn't he?

Scott: And for you, too. I know how much you wanted to preserve that land, as well. Question is -- how am I gonna top that one?

Sharon: Don't worry. You are the only christmas present I need.

Scott: Mm.

Mariah: Save it for the mistletoe.

Sharon: [ Gasps ] Oh!

Scott: [ Laughing ] Oh!

Sharon: You...look...

Mariah: Ridiculous.

Scott: [ Sighs ]

Sharon: I was gonna say christmas-y!

Mariah: You know what, I'm gonna stick with ridiculous.

Scott: What's the occasion?

Mariah: "The hilary hour" christmas episode.

Sharon: You're going to be wearing that on tv?

Mariah: Coast to coast!

Sharon: [ Giggling ]

Mariah: No, it's fine. Laugh it up! It's funny. It's hysterical.

Sharon: I'm sorry! I'm sorry!

Mariah: Don't be. You know what, you are proving my point.

Sharon: Oh, who are you calling, frosty?

Mariah: Close! I'm calling hilary to tell her i quit. My dad'S.

Victor: Hi, my sweetheart.

Victoria: Hi, daddy.

Victor: So, I hear that your negotiations in hong kong were a great success.

Victoria: Thank you.

Victor: Thank you.

Victoria: But you know, that is so not what I want to discuss.

Victor: Oh, yeah? What do you want to discuss?

Victoria: You and mom are back together?

Victor: [ Chuckles ] Well, she finally came to her senses, yes.

Victoria: Okay, dad, well, you're being just a little bit vague right now.

Victor: Well, your mother apologized for having betrayed me and, uh, I let it be known that I wouldn't mind having her back in my life. You know, I never stopped loving your mother, you know that.

Victoria: I do. It's just a rather abrupt turn of events, though.

Victor: Love makes one do crazy things.

Victoria: I'm not gonna argue that at all. How did she react when you told her that J.T. Wasn't following through with the embezzlement charges?

Victor: Oh, obviously much relieved. I mean, imagine you suddenly realize that you're no longer being prosecuted. That's an enormous weight off your shoulders, you know.

Victoria: Another curious turn of events. Chancellor park development.

Victor: Oh.

Victoria: It seems that one minute, you said you wouldn't let anything stand in your way, and then the next minute, you seem...

Victor: Well, as you know, your mother and I always had an enormous fondness for katherine.

Victoria: You let mom outbid you?

Victor: We teamed up. I helped her finance the project. I want to make your mother happy. That is more important to me than developing some site to put some condos on. I can do that anywhere.

Nick: So, after everything that's gone down, suddenly you run back to dad. I don't buy it.

Nikki: Why not? Aren't you the one who predicted it? Because it's our pattern? Well, I guess you were right. I realized being victor's adversary was making me miserable. I'm happier with him than I am without him.

Nick: And you figured all this out after you stole the money or after he summoned you to the ranch?

Nikki: Well, he didn't brainwash me.

Nick: What did he say to make you suddenly turn on a dime?

Nikki: I told you!

Nick: Look, that explanation may fool everyone else. It's not fooling me. Okay. In case you haven't noticed, i have a lot of time on my hands, so...we're not going anywhere until you tell me the truth.

Mariah: Hey! Hey! Give it back!

Sharon: I will, as soon as you cool off. No pun intended.

Mariah: Fine. I'M... I'm calm. I'm cool and collected. May I please have my phone back?

Sharon: Not until we discuss your decision to quit the gc buzz.

Mariah: I thought you were supposed to support my decisions!

Sharon: Mm, only the good ones.

Mariah: I would say that getting away from hilary and her constant torture is an excellent one.

Sharon: Torture is a little over-the-top, don't you think?

Mariah: Uh, no! I don't think! Do you forget the part where she tripped me on live television? She goes out of her way to sabotage segments. I mean, she threw pasta sauce on me in one of them. The only reason that she wants me to wear this is to embarrass me, and if I don't put an end to it, it's only gonna get worse!

Sharon: I understand, okay? And quitting may seem like the right thing in the moment, and it may even teach hilary a lesson, but then what are you gonna do after that?

Mariah: Find another job where I'm not constantly humiliated.

Sharon: Such as?

Mariah: I mean, this is ridiculous! I am the on-air host of a nationally syndicated television show. I can find another job!

Sharon: Just like that?

Mariah: I don't see why not.

Sharon: Okay, well, let's ask someone who has some experience in your field. Scott?

Scott: Huh?

Sharon: Is it really that easy to go out there and get another job?

Scott: Eh, it can be tough. There's a lot of competition out there.

Sharon: After you were... after you came back to genoa city, it was a while before you started working as a reporter again, right?

Scott: Case in point.

Sharon: Okay, and I'm sure you had a lot of ups and downs even before that. I mean, you didn't start your career covering major international events and war zones, did you?

Scott: No, hardly. I mean, the worst job I had was when I was at grad school. I was interning for a newspaper in toronto writing obituaries and typing in classified ads. This one day, I was really tired and I got the two of them confused, and I ended up... and I'll save that story for another day.

Sharon: I don't want you staying at a job that makes you miserable, honey. I just want you to consider the consequences of your actions.

Mariah: Fine. Message received and processed. I will have a rational discussion with hilary about not wearing this monstrosity. And if that doesn't work, I'm gonna shove it down her -- I'm kidding. I'm kidding! Kidding. Partially. Because if she doesn't budge then quitting is still on the table because I cannot be the only one who compromises.

Sharon: Fair enough. Obits and classifieds? I thought I knew everything about you.

Scott: [ Chuckles ]

Mariah: I bet there's a lot you don't know.

Nick: You want ham or turkey? On your sandwich. 'Cause it looks like we're gonna be here for a while, so I might as well feed you.

Nikki: [ Scoffs ] I could have walked out the door while you were in the kitchen, nicholas.

Nick: Nah. Child-proof locks. Practically takes a magician to get out, so... crust or no crust?

Nikki: You can't keep me hostage.

Nick: You know what, mom, you're right. You can leave whenever you want, but just know I'm gonna follow you. I don't care where you go -- the salon, the club, charity meetings -- I'm gonna be right behind you asking you "why? Why? Why?"

Nikki: All right! Because victor promised to keep me out of prison, okay?

Nick: So he blackmailed you into coming home?

Nikki: Turnabout is fair play.

Nick: And that means what exactly?

Nikki: When he brought chloe back to genoa city, I held that over his head for months.

Nick: Well, that's different. You didn't force him to move out or make any public appearances.

Nikki: Even though he did force my hand, I have to admit, I'm very happy being back at the ranch.

Nick: Mm. Are you trying to convince me or yourself?

Nikki: I'm serious. I've missed being the matriarch of the newman family, and to see much more of the grandchildren when they come to visit for christmas.

Nick: Hmm. So it's not seasonal nostalgia or you breaking up with jack as a factor?

Nikki: Well, come on, it's not like I was sitting around watching sappy holiday movies eating gingerbread cookies waiting for the phone to ring.

Nick: Sorry. Still trying to process this.

Nikki: Look, this is beneficial to me, and I'm going to take advantage of that, and I keep my independence. My relationship with your father will strictly be --

Nick: What, it's gonna be different this time? Am I the only one experience déjà vu here?

Nikki: It will be.

Nick: How?

Nikki: I have no illusions that he's ever going to change. But I have.

Nick: You say that, but you still bought chancellor park with him.

Nikki: Well, actually... I was the mystery buyer.

Nick: You?

Nikki: Yep. And it was quite the thrill. And I'm hungry to do more. I mean, let's face it, how many charity luncheons can i organize? I feel like there are things that I can do that I've never done before. And I feel that I can make a change for the better in so many things.

Nick: That's great, but I'm still confused.

Nikki: About what?

Nick: The article made it sound like you teamed up with dad, like he was bidding against himself.

Nikki: Oh, victor wanted people to think that, so i humored him. I guess it's kind of true, though. Since I bought the park using every penny that I stole from him. Oh, but it was worth it. You should have seen the look on his face when I told him.

[ Laughing ] Oh!

Scott: No more snowman outfit?

Mariah: Nope.

Scott: [ Sighs ] Things are, uh, a little awkward between us.

Mariah: Yeah. Maybe that's because you kissed another woman behind my mom's back.

Scott: Look, I want to reiterate, there's nothing going on with abby.

Mariah: You're staying away from her?

Scott: The only interaction we have is work-related, so i hope one day you and I can be cordial to each other again.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

Mariah: Oh, my gosh. Hilary agreed, and I managed to convince her that the snowman outfit is off-brand and not appropriate for the new and improved "hilary hour."

Scott: Congrats. So that means you're not quitting?

Mariah: No. Sharon was right. I had a knee-jerk reaction. Which is funny because snowmen don't have knees.

Scott: Ah!

Mariah: Ah!

Scott: Hilary's lucky. You are an asset to the show.

Mariah: You watch?

Scott: Occasionally. That segment you did last week exposing the restaurant who falsely claimed that their food was locally sourced? That was an impressive story.

Mariah: I mean, I guess...

Scott: And if you ever do end up quitting, I might have to snap you up for hashtag.

Mariah: See, you almost had me going with all the flattery, but then you showed your cards too soon when you offered me a job.

Scott: I'm not following.

Mariah: You're trying to buy my silence.

Scott: No. No. You've got it all wrong. I'm actually -- I just wanted to --

Sharon: I enter the room, and you stop talking? That's not suspicious. What's the big secret?

Scott: We may or may not have been talking about christmas gifts.

Sharon: Oh?

Mariah: Yeah. Yes, we were. And I have a feeling that there's going to be a lot of them under the tree this year. Expensive, shiny ones.

Scott: [ Sighs ]

Abby: Hi, dad. It's me. I just wanted to let you know that the meeting went well, and I will write up a report and have it to you by the end of the day. Also, um, well, I read about you and nikki getting back together. I'm very happy for you. Both of you. I just -- I wish you had told me yourself. Well, I will try calling you back later. I love you. Bye. You know, I am still not interested in becoming fodder for your gossip show.

Mariah: Are you interested in scott?

Abby: Scott grainger?

Mariah: Bingo.

Abby: He's a jerk.

Mariah: Well, you two hang out together a lot.

Abby: Well, if you consider working together "hanging out," which I don'T. Where is this coming from?

Mariah: My mom is the happiest she's been in a long time, and I intend to keep it that way.

Abby: And what does that have to do with me?

Mariah: Well, I've seen the way that you and scott are when you're together. It makes me wonder if something is going on between the two of you.

Abby: There's not.

Mariah: Okay. You can't blame me for jumping to conclusions. I mean, you do have a history of being the other woman.

Abby: You know what, mariah, we've come a long way. I would even consider us friends...ish. But if you keep it up, we'll quickly become enemies. Your choice.

Victoria: The money you stole from dad, you used to buy the park and deep-six our development.

Nikki: Honey, please don't be upset. I had to do it. For katherine.

Victoria: I'm not upset. Much.

Nikki: And you don't have to worry.

Victoria: Worry?

Nikki: About being an accessory because you knew I had stolen the money. I am taking full responsibility for what I did, okay? So I alone will pay for my crime.

Victoria: Mom, you're not making any sense.

Nikki: Your father made the charges go away. I just had to agree to move back into the ranch. I know I'm trading one prison for another, but at least I get my normal life back.

Victoria: I'm so confused right now. Dad was supposed to tell you that J.T. Lied to paul. He submitted a report that said that the anomaly was a banking error.

Nikki: What? No, no. That's not what happened.

Victoria: Yeah, it is, mom. I tried to call you to tell you.

Nikki: Well, I tried to call you, and your father said that you were tied up on a business trip.

Victoria: He assured me that he was gonna tell you. Okay, well, now it makes sense why he sent me to hong kong on such short notice, so I couldn't tell you that you were off the hook. And he knew that I wouldn't e-mail or text because there would be a paper trail.

Nikki: What? Oh, my god. He lied so he could blackmail me into moving back in with him. That bastard!

Nick: So my dad is blackmailing my mom, and for some reason, she is going along with it. And I don't for one second believe she agreed to this unholy alliance just so she can spend more time with the grandchildren. She could have done that without moving back in with him.

Chelsea: I don't know, maybe your mom's just trying to make the best of a bad situation.

Nick: Every day that she is there gives dad more opportunities to break down her defenses.

Chelsea: So you're afraid if nikki forgives victor for all of his past sins, then this arrangement could become a true marriage?

Nick: Look, I really want my mom to be happy. But we both know happiness with my dad is short-lived. It's just a matter of time before he hurts her again.

Mariah: What are you doing? We're not done here.

Abby: Yes, we are.

J.T.: Sorry to interrupt.

Abby: J.T.! Hi!

Mariah: Let me shorthand for you -- cassie's twin, separated at birth, we're nothing alike. And I don't mind playing dirty to protect the ones I love.

J.T.: Um... what was that about? And cassie had a twin?

Abby: It's not even worth getting into. What are you doing back in town?

J.T.: Oh, you don't know?

Abby: Should I?

J.T.: Oh, I just thought maybe victoria or victor might have mentioned something.

Abby: Uh, well, v-squared tend to keep me out of the loop these days.

J.T.: All right, well, in that case, why don't I buy you a drink and we can play catch-up? Yeah? White wine?

Abby: Why not?

J.T.: All right. Scotch and a white whine. Thanks.

J.T.: Royal castle grounds. D.J. Loved the fountains.

Sharon: Oh, no! Did he fall in?

J.T.: Uh, jumped, actually, and then ran to the middle, so guess who had to go in after him?

Sharon: [ Gasps ] You're all wet!

J.T.: And becca, she could not get enough of the flowers.

Sharon: Oh, look at those cheeks! And her cute little dress. Isn't it adorable, abby?

J.T.: See it?

Abby: So cute. Yeah.

J.T.: All right, now I'm gonna put these away before you guys get bored seeing family pictures.

Sharon: [ Chuckles ]

J.T.: [ Sighs ] Can you believe I got three kids, scott?

Scott: No. You settling into family life? Never.

Scott: Yeah, well, I guess we both changed, huh? Because the scott I knew was a writer.

Sharon: Oh, he still is! Tell him, scott.

Scott: Nah, J.T. Doesn't want to hear about all that.

Sharon: You're too modest. He runs hashtag. It's an online news outlet.

J.T.: Ah, well, I mean, my, uh, reading's been limited to mostly kids books these days, but...

Sharon: Well, his story about a sex-trafficking ring is worth checking out.

Scott: Sharon...

Sharon: We were all three involved in bringing it down in one way or another, but the worst part of the story was when scott and abby got trapped in a storage unit together by the perpetrator who turned out to be --

Scott: J.T., You know, you can read it all online, and I'll even send you the link.

Sharon: Wouldn't be surprised if you win a pulitzer for it.

Scott: Oh, sharon, you're embarrassing me...

Sharon: I can't help it.

J.T.: How long have you guys been dating?

Sharon: Seven months.

Scott: A few months.

Sharon: [ Laughs ]

Scott: Yeah.

Sharon: Typical, right? The female can tell you the exact amount of time, but the male, not so much. Am I right, abby?

Abby: Right. Yeah.

Scott: We should get to our table before they give it away to someone else.

J.T.: Well, good seeing you both.

Scott: Good to see you, too.

Sharon: You, too. Take care.

J.T.: All right. Take care. Yep. Well, who would have thought those two would end up together?

Abby: Not me.

Victor: How was your day?

Nikki: Informative.

Victor: Oh, yeah?

Nikki: You are and always have been a very sly devil, victor newman.

Victor: So, in what way was i sly today?

Nikki: I had a very interesting conversation with victoria.

Victor: Mm.

Nikki: And it turns out J.T. Filed his report clearing both of us before you offered me this deal.

Victor: Ah, did he now?

Nikki: Oh, cut the act. You knew it, and you used it to your advantage. Now, our pact is suppose to be based on honesty. You've already broken the rules, which is no surprise. But it proves that I still can't trust you.

Victor: Does that mean you're gonna move out?

[ Laughter ]

J.T.: I think I have another one, hold on.

Abby: Oh, my gosh. [ Laughs ]

Scott: What do you think's going on between those two?

Sharon: Nothing. They used to be family, and he's married.

Scott: Yeah, still. She should proceed with caution. The guy used to have quite a reputation.

Sharon: After what happened with zack, I doubt that abby will be getting herself into another sticky situation.

Scott: Good point. From now on, you have my complete and undivided attention. So, what else is on the christmas menu?

Sharon: Um, here, I have a list somewhere. Let me find it.

J.T.: It was a short-term job, and now that I'm done, I'm taking off tomorrow.

Abby: Ah, no wonder my dad and victoria didn't tell me. So, what is it like being back in genoa city?

J.T.: Ah.

Abby: Has it changed much?

J.T.: Well, you know, I've been so busy, I haven't had a chance to check out my old haunts, but... I will say this, one thing has definitely changed.

Abby: And what's that?

J.T.: Not what. Who.

Abby: Me?

J.T.: Yeah. Yeah.

Abby: Ah!

J.T.: You're a high-powered newman executive now, and you wear it very well.

Abby: Thank you.

J.T.: Yeah. So, where are all the good spots these days? Mm! Tell me. Tell me that dive bar jimmy's is still around.

Abby: I wouldn't know. The last time I was there was for one of billy's halloween bashes.

J.T.: Oh, yeah? You too high-class to slum it these days?

Abby: No. Too busy. And the top of the tower is very convenient. It's just an elevator ride away from my office.

J.T.: Yeah, well, then what are you doing here?

Abby: Slumming it.

J.T.: Exactly.

[ Laughter ] Hey, I don't have any plans tonight, and unless you got to turn in early, why don't we go check out a couple of those places together?

Abby: Are you asking me out on a date? Hi, I'm mike ditka.

Abby: You know what, I'm gonna leave before this gets more awkward.

J.T.: Abby, you misunderstood me.

Abby: Doubtful.

J.T.: That's not what i meant.

Abby: Look, I'm out of here.

J.T.: No, you -- you just misinterpreted this entire conversation.

Abby: "Let's check out some places together?" It's pretty clear what you meant. I'm not an idiot.

Sharon: Martha stewart's got nothing on me. [ Giggles ]

[ Cellphone chimes ] Oh! Oh, that's faith.

Scott: Is everything okay?

Sharon: Yeah, she wants me to pick up some supplies for her art project. Let me just text her back real quick.

Scott: Sure.

Abby: Why don't you dust off those skills and get a clue? I am not interested in going out with a married man.

J.T.: Abby, I don't want to go out with you. I want to hang out with you. There's a big difference.

Abby: Not to me.

J.T.: Come on. We have known each other forever. Why wouldn't I want to spend some time with you?

Abby: Uh, I can think of three reasons off the top of my head. One, you're married to mac. Two, you used to be married to my sister. And, three -- oh, yeah, you were the love of colleen's life. So, no, I'm not interested in going out or hanging out or doing whatever with you. You need to keep an eye on your ex-husband.

Victoria: What? What did billy do now?

Abby: Not billy. Your other ex. J.T. Made a pass at me.

Chelsea: You had a rough day, huh?

Nick: Does this answer your question?

Chelsea: Well, maybe you should open an early christmas present. Maybe that will make you feel better.

Nick: Hey, if it's the biggest one under the tree, let's do it.

Chelsea: You're looking in the wrong place.

Nick: That's a hell of a gift. This is exactly what I wanted.

Chelsea: Ah, ah, ah! Don't you know the rules about opening presents? You have to unwrap them first before you get to play with them.

Victoria: I ran into abby on the way in.

J.T.: Yeah?

Victoria: Is there something you want to tell me?

J.T.: Did she tell you I was hitting on her?

Victoria: [ Scoffs ] Did you?

J.T.: No. No. She took an innocent invitation and she twisted it. I wanted to check out a few places around town. She was....here, drinking alone. I was on my own, and I thought we could have a little fun. Innocent fun. On my last night in town.

Victoria: You're leaving tomorrow? Did it ever occur to you to skip the clubs and spend some time with your son?

J.T.: It's a late flight. I can see reed tomorrow.

Victoria: Good. So, why the rush to leave?

J.T.: Job's done, you know? No reason to stick around any longer than I have to, and... I got to move on to the next adventure.

Victoria: Back to mac and the kids.

J.T.: Yeah. That's a given.

Victoria: Is it?

J.T.: [ Clears throat ] Have you taken johnny and katie to see santa yet?

Victoria: [ Sighs ] You're avoiding my question.

J.T.: I'm changing the subject.

Victoria: Look, if there's a problem, you can tell me. And if it affects reed, you should definitely tell me.

J.T.: Mac and I separated.

Victoria: What?

J.T.: Yep.

Victoria: I'm so sorry. I don't know what to say.

J.T.: There's nothing to say.

Victoria: I just always assumed that things between you and mac were solid.

J.T.: Me, too. I guess I was wrong.

[ Laughs ] Things weren't that good before we went to poland, and, you know, when we got there, it went downhill. So she...took the kids and went back to D.C.

Victoria: Does reed know?

J.T.: No. This is actually the first time I'm saying it out loud.

Victoria: Why did you tell me everything was fine?

J.T.: I don't know, I guess i was... I was embarrassed, I guess.

Victoria: Is there anything else you haven't told me?

J.T.: The real reason I took the job in genoa city is I... I lost my full-time job.

Nick: Time to play.

Chelsea: I almost forgot.

Nick: What?

Chelsea: Santa let me borrow his list, and, um...

Nick: Oh, you've been naughty.

Chelsea: Well, according to santa, nicholas newman... you've been very, very nice.

Sharon: If you ask me, I'd say abby was overreacting about J.T.

Scott: [ Sighs ] His character speaks for itself. Just because he's married, it doesn't mean he's changed.

Sharon: He loves mac. And mac loves him. The two of them literally rode off into the sunset together. I think there's something else going on with abby.

Scott: Like what?

Sharon: At the crisis hotline, we were taught that sometimes when people overreact, it's because they don't have the courage to say what's really bothering them.

Nikki: [ Sighs ]

Victor: So, this is your answer, I suppose.

Nikki: I could kick myself for being drawn back into this house, believing you again. No, this is empty. I just brought it down for bonnie for her to put in storage.

Victor: Mm. So this was done for dramatic effect, then.

Nikki: I was merely being kind and courteous, saving her a trip upstairs, okay?

Victor: Mm.

Nikki: You know what i realized while I was unpacking? J.T.'S report doesn't really mean anything because one phone call from you to christine, she rips me away from my family.

Victor: And the city would declare the sale on the park null and void.

Nikki: And I would have nothing.

Victor: Wise decision.

Nikki: Well, I'm so happy to have your approval. You know what else I realized?

Victor: What?

Nikki: I am in a precarious position, but so are you.

Victor: Oh, yeah? In what way?

Nikki: I could call paul at any time and tell him that you're the one who brought chloe back to town, and you also helped break adam out of prison.

Victor: Let's drink to each other. Together, we make a formidable couple, don't we?

J.T.: Well, you have been awfully quiet. I'm beginning to regret opening my big mouth.

Victoria: No. No. I'm actually glad you did. It's just what do you say when your ex tells you that his marriage is over and he's unemployed?

J.T.: "I'm buying the next round?"

Victoria: [ Chuckles ] If you feel like sharing, I'm a little bit curious.

J.T.: How it all went to hell? Yeah, you want me to start with the job or mackenzie?

Victoria: Mac. I just can't wrap my head around it.

J.T.: We, uh... we wanted different things. Grew apart. Wasn't anybody's fault. What kills me is not being around my kids. All of them. [ Sighs ] All right, uh, my work here is done. I've, uh, successfully bummed you out, as well as myself. So thanks for listening. Happy holidays. Tell reed I will call him in the morning.

Victoria: J.T. No one should be alone during the holidays. Why don't you stay? You can spend Christmas with Reed. And me.

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