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Episode #11457 ~ Mariah makes a painful decision, Rey puts down roots in Genoa City, and Billy is blindsided at Jabot.

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Lola: Would you have come if you knew rey would be joining us?

Arturo: No. But at least then you would have showed me the same respect I showed you when I let you make your own choice.

Lola: We have to start somewhere.

Arturo: No, we don'T.

Mariah: Nick cheated on my mom with phyllis. What do I do? Do I stop my mother's wedding?

Ashley: You can't be C.E.O. Unless you are a relative of dad's, a true abbott.

Traci: Oh, no. No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.

Billy: I am not on the verge of a breakdown, and I am not vacating the position that you all voted me into simply because ashley wanted the job.

Ashley: Billy's a thief. He stole half a million dollars from the company to support his habit. I would like to call for a vote of no confidence in billy abbott.

Lauren: I'll read the votes.

Billy: Just wait a second. Please. I'm just asking the board to take a step back for a second and -- and [Sighs] Just think this through. Look, I made an error in protocol and in judgment, and I realize that, which is why I had a solid plan to remedy my mistake before this meeting was even called. So censure me, fine me, call for more oversight. That's fine. I accept all that. But removing me as C.E.O. Is... it's irrational. There are only two people that are eligible to do this job. Two adult descendants of john abbott. That is traci and me. And my sister made it very clear that she is going to support me.

Traci: [ Clears throat ] I'm so sorry, billy.

[ Sighs ] I'm willing to serve as C.E.O. Of jabot.

Faith: I love my new shoes.

Sharon: Yay! Well, I couldn't have one of my bridesmaids walking down the aisle in the size she just outgrew.

Faith: [ Giggles ]

Nick: Is this kid's feet still growing?

Sharon: [ Chuckles ]

Faith: Hi, dad!

Nick: Hey.

Sharon: What are you doing here?

Nick: Well, I stayed the night at the athletic club, giving tradition its due. I realized I forgot something here, so I came home, and I found this waiting at the door for us. It's from neil.

Sharon: Oh! "Sharon and nick, my apologies for having to miss the wedding. Best wishes, neil."

Faith: Aww.

Sharon: That was nice of him.

Nick: You want to do the honors?

Sharon: Yeah, sweetie.

Faith: You mean open it?

Sharon: Why not?

Faith: It seems like we should wait. Till after the wedding.

Nick: All right, little miss etiquette.

Sharon: Okay. Well, run up and start getting ready. I'll be there to help in a minute.

Faith: Okay.

Sharon: She still doesn't trust this.

Nick: What, the wedding?

Sharon: Well, it's been ongoing since the engagement. She wants to be happy and hopeful...

Nick: But she can't let herself.

Sharon: We've disappointed her too many times.

Nick: Well, not this time. She is gonna be there with us and everyone else, and they're all gonna see just how real it is this time.

Summer: [ Sighs ] Before you say anything, yes, I will be at sharon's on time. I just needed a caffeine boost. I thought you'd be prepping her by now.

Mariah: You thought wrong.

Summer: Did you tell her my dad slept with phyllis? Is the wedding off?

Mariah: Faith's shoes were too small, so they went to fenmore's to get another pair.

Summer: They could have used my employee discount.

Mariah: Why don't you make up for it by dialing the drama down? And I mean way down. I didn't tell sharon about phyllis and nick.

Summer: Good luck with that. It's still early. And this nasty little secret's burning a hole right through you.

Rey: You want me to grab one of those boxes?

Lola: I got this. But if you want to move into your new apartment [Laughing] By the end of the day, less chat and more work.

Rey: Oh, wow. You know, that sounds exactly like mom.

Lola: Ooh! If my hands weren't full, they'd be slapping you.

Rey: Well, like I said.

Lola: [ Sighs ]

Arturo: [ Sighs ]

Rey: Better re-think that. He's a cop.

Arturo: My bad.

Lola: [Laughing] Arturo!

Arturo: What's up with all these boxes?

Rey: Lola's helping me move in.

Arturo: To the coffeehouse?

Rey: Apartment upstairs. I just signed a lease.

Arturo: Mm. That sounds... permanent.

Rey: Yeah. Kind of does, huh?

Sharon: One pair of cufflinks.

Nick: All right. Guess I'm out of excuses for hanging around.

Sharon: Mm. I could give you one.

Nick: I cannot wait to be your husband again. I mean, how can this feel like a miracle, yet so easy and natural at the same time?

Sharon: Because we belong together. And we always have.

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Summer: Aunt victoria's off the hook. Sharon, too.

Mariah: What?

Summer: If sharon decides to pitch a last-minute full-blown hissy fit, one less pair of eyes to witness it. You're welcome.

Mariah: I never said that i was gonna spill the beans to sharon about phyllis. It's probably wishful thinking on your part. You know what? I think you dragged me into this on purpose.

Summer: [ Scoffs ] Paranoid much? Why would I?

Mariah: So that I would be the one to bust up the wedding. And you could keep the bribe nick paid to keep your scheming yap shut.

Summer: I'm not the one who cheated on your mom.

Mariah: Oh, who dropped that poison nugget about your mom and nick so that I could hear it?

Summer: You were eavesdropping.

Mariah: You know what? I am too busy, and I'm too mature for this.

Summer: So foil my wicked plan and keep quiet.

Mariah: You know what? As much as you hate my mom, and -- and think that this marriage is doomed, that's fine. But this is still your family. There are broken hearts and devastated children and total misery. How can you be so flip and unfeeling? Is there no human sympathy in there?

Summer: You didn't grow up with these people. If I lost it every time my parents botched up romantically, I'd be in fairview.

Mariah: So, what, you just emotionally shut down?

Summer: My emotions are not shut down.

Mariah: Yeah, sure.

Summer: I've come to realize that my parents' problems are just that -- theirs. And you can see things that way, too. It's your call. But make one soon. The wedding's today.

Nick: We're running out of prep time.

Sharon: Well, it's not my fault you're irresistible.

Faith: Come on! [ Giggles ]

Nick: There he is.

Faith: Nap time's over. He keeps asking about the rings.

Sharon: Mariah volunteered to keep him entertained. She'll be here.

Nick: Well, I can fill in until then. Come on, big boy.

Sharon: Okay. Well, come on, faith. Let's glam it into overdrive.

Faith: Whoo! [ Chuckles ]

Nick: Did you hide those rings? Where are those rings? Are they in here? You got 'em in your pocket? Huh?

Billy: So you're blindsiding me, traci? Just like that?

Traci: No, I-I was blindsided, too. I knew how serious this was, that's why I staged the intervention. But I had no idea how deep your addiction ran. Stealing from jabot?! This is not the billy I know and love. You need to get professional help.

Phyllis: He's agreed to go to rehab. Can't we all just support that?

Traci: Right. Billy's health is the most important thing here. So just let us manage the office.

Billy: Right, with ashley as "manager" in charge.

Traci: Don't even worry about who's in charge of what. Please just take this time and start your recovery.

Billy: So that's how she got you to get on board, right? "Give billy the boot because it's for his own good."

Ashley: It is for your own good. But none of us is happy about it.

Billy: Your little spiel here worked to snow traci, but it's not gonna work on me. You understand? But I have to say, congratulations. You wanted this for a very long time. Ever since I was very clear that I wasn't gonna be your pet C.E.O., You decided that you need somebody in charge that's more compliant. Well, congratulations, everybody. Traci abbott.

Traci: No, it wasn't like that at all --

Billy: Oh, no, you weren't here when I took over. Phyllis was. Am I lying, phyllis?

Phyllis: There was a definite shift in ashley's attitude.

Billy: And when I hired her as C.O.O., It just kept shifting.

Traci: So what are you suggesting? Insubordination?

Billy: Oh, no. Way beyond that. She actively tried to sabotage every single one of my ideas. She even brought jack on board, raising the rents on the chain of boutiques. I'm assuming that didn't come up during ashley's sob session about my downward spiral.

Lauren: None of this is relevant to today's vote.

Kyle: Agreed. Face it -- embezzling that money was not your smartest move. It was supposed to be a quick fix. And I tried to put the money back, but the accounts were locked, thanks to ashley.

Ashley: I did no such thing.

Billy: Really? You wouldn't allow me to make it right, because then you would lose your weapon that you used on me today.

Abby: Oh, stop it, billy. You're being delusional. My mom has been worried sick. She's not out to get you. None of us are.

Ashley: But I'll keep saying it until you believe me.

Billy: Your actions speak louder than words. When -- when you found out that I was in trouble, who did you go to? Not me. Not phyllis. Not victoria. Not even jack. You went to the one person that could put you back in charge. That's kind of telling.

Jack: Focus on your addiction, billy, and beating it.

Billy: Yeah, you're right, jack. I have a problem. And I got a lot of work to do on that. But I would still rather be me than you. At least I have a heart. Now, I may be on the wagon, but feel free to make a bet on this one -- I would never do anything, ever, to sell out my own family for a job.

Ashley: Wait. Phyllis, we still have a vote. We have to approve traci as C.E.O.

Phyllis: Here's mine -- no.

Rey: So you didn't race out the door as soon as I turned my back? Now you want to talk to me?

Arturo: Yeah. I was wondering, you know, with this lease you're signing, does that mean you accepted a permanent gig with the gcpd? What about, uh... what about mia? You gonna give up your place in miami?

Rey: [ Chuckles ] Everything's still up in the air. But now I got lots to do with very little time.

Arturo: So I should just take my questions and stick them?

Rey: No, you can ask me whatever you want. While you help me unpack the rest of my car.

Arturo: You do know what this means, right? Rey's just gonna try and manipulate us again. That's what he does.

Lola: Okay, he is big on handing out advice --

Arturo: I told you!

Lola: Arturo, relax. It's different. Okay? Now I just tell him, "I'm a grown-up. Back off!" Try it yourself while you help us carry his crap.

Arturo: Yeah, maybe I'm busy.

Lola: [ Sucks teeth ] Okay. I mean, you could use the workout. I mean, for real, what is this? Too much abby and not enough free weights?

Arturo: Mm!

[ Scoffs ]

Lola: Come on. You can grab this one on the way back.

Arturo: That -- that's crazy. Look who's manipulating now.

[ Sighs ]

Nick: Hey, I'll tell you what -- as soon as you're done with this, we're gonna head over to jack's and put on our monkey suits, okay? Sound good? You know what? Daddy is so proud and excited for the new life that sharon and I are gonna give this family. You are not gonna believe the new house you're gonna get. It is so big and amazing. It's got this huge yard. You're gonna love it. And if your uncle adam could see us, he would love it, too. You know why? Because he'd know that you have this happy and amazing life that he always wanted for you. You know what? Daddy wants it, too. It's all I've ever wanted for my family. That's why I'm doing so many big things. That's why I'm working so hard, staying so busy. Everything is gonna be perfect, bud, as long as we're together. I love you so much. Come here. Oh! I love you so much.

Lauren: With votes of 6 to 2, traci abbott is hereby elected interim C.E.O. Of jabot cosmetics.

[ Applause ]

Traci: [ Sighs ]

Ashley: Board meeting adjourned. Thank you, everybody.

Jack: Traci, anything you want to say?

Traci: Yes. Two things. Firstly, this measure is temporary. Very, very temporary. Also, as difficult as it is, I think we did the right thing today. Billy will agree eventually.

Abby: Bye, aunt traci.

Traci: Bye, sweetheart. Thank you.

Lauren: Fenmore's appreciates you.

Traci: Thank you.

Jack: [ Sighs ] I gave billy the bulk of the money to repay jabot. I thought I was helping him with a bookie or a loan shark. He and phyllis didn't clarify. But, honestly, embezzling from the company never crossed my mind for a second.

Kyle: Quite a wad of cash to throw around on faith.

Jack: If billy gets well, it will be worth it.

Traci: Oh, I hope he keeps his word.

Jack: Oh, I will see to it he does.

Traci: [ Sighs ] All right. I'm confused about one thing. Why did you wait until today to tell us that billy was taking money from the company? Why didn't you bring this up at the intervention?

Ashley: I was hoping it wouldn't have to be made public. But then, when billy walked out of the intervention, I realized how high the stakes were. For the sake of the company, I had no other choice. But now billy's never gonna forgive me.

Traci: [ Sighs ] All right. I need a cup of tea. Or five. Anybody?

Ashley: No, thanks.

Traci: Okay.

Kyle: That could not have gone better.

Ashley: I'd probably feel the same way... if I had ice water running through my veins like you.

Abby: I get that billy has an addiction, but those shots that he threw at my mom...

Lauren: All right. But he's not in a position to accept real responsibility. I mean, I feel for him. I feel worse for phyllis.

[ Sighs ] You know, your uncle has a lot of admirable qualities. But consistency? Not one of them. Now, I asked you to coffee to remind you of something. Like john abbott with jabot, my father leftme a legacy. And that's fenmore'S. And I'm hoping that I can count on you, the board's undisputed queen of shopping...

[ Abby chuckles ] ...To help phyllis and me emphasize what a key asset my brand is.

Abby: Well, I'm -- I'm more concerned about billy at the moment, but, um... okay. Yeah, I-I agree.

Lauren: Thank you. All right. Give nick and sharon my best tonight.

Abby: I will. Bye, lauren.

Lauren: Bye.

Abby: [ Sighs ]

Rey: Hey, uh, thank you. For all the heavy lifting.

Lola: I know, right?

Abby: Lola. Hi.

Lola: It's like one of those hidden-camera nature shows. "In a rare moment, never seen before, the rosales brothers are civil to each other."

Abby: [ Chuckles ] I-I don't want to disturb them.

Lola: I will. Look who's here, guys!

Mariah: Hey. Sorry I'm late.

Nick: Oh, no worries. We're all a little behind schedule today. Christian's just gonna run upstairs and get a toy to take over to jack'S. All right, dude. Go pick one out. There you go. I've been so busy with dark horse, I haven't had much time to do anything else. But I got a few minutes to talk to you.

Mariah: If you think we need one. I know you're stretched really thin.

Nick: I just want to thank you for everything you've done for the wedding.

Mariah: Yeah, I know a lot of people haven't been shy about their lack of support for you and sharon.

Nick: Yeah. I can't say I blame them. You know, I can understand all their doubt about my past, and sharon'S. You know, all the back and forth, the together and not.

Mariah: Yeah. You guys fall in love a lot.

Nick: I've been in a lot of relationships. I learned something from all of them. And with all this wisdom, i think I can finally say, I'm going to be the partner that I wish I'd been from the very beginning.

Mariah: Wow. That's really... well-put. You should put that in your vows.

Nick: I might do that.

Mariah: So, just curious. Any, uh, unfinished business with those other significant women?

Nick: Wha-- what? No way! I'm 100%. Why would you ask that?

Mariah: I just know you and sharon have been through so much together.

Nick: Uh, yeah. But, mariah, you have nothing to worry about. I'm all-in. And this time, it's forever. I'm just gonna run upstairs and make sure christian's not trying to drag down his whole toy box.

Mariah: Mm-hmm.

Kyle: Want to fill me in on your plans for next quarter?

Ashley: Yeah, I'm still stuck on the lack of concern you have for your uncle.

Kyle: I think people are cutting him way too much slack. Including you. He has the nerve to call you power-hungry after what he's pulled? Why shouldn't you want the top slot at jabot? You have five times the experience and 10 times the skill.

Ashley: Thank you so much for the peer review. And thank you more for not bringing it up at the board meeting.

Kyle: I wouldn't kick the guy while he's down. And on his way out. But admit it. You're just as satisfied with the outcome of that meeting as I am.

Ashley: You know, kyle, my brother has a horrible gambling addiction. It's so bad that he actually stole from his own family. So, see, actually, i am sick about it.

Kyle: If you want to sideline work and make family your prime focus, you're allowed. But not if you want to sit there. If aunt traci's rein goes as planned, jabot is about to become a meritocracy again. And anybody who wants to sit in that chair will have to fight for it.

Abby: So, you and your brother are spending time together. Not so common.

Arturo: Mm...

Abby: Did you and rey have some sort of breakthrough?

Arturo: I wouldn't go that far. I just wanted some answers about his plans in genoa city. He was pretty laid-back about it. Tight-lipped, as usual. How was your board meeting?

Abby: Hellish. Family battles are exhausting.

Arturo: Hmm. No kidding.

Abby: You know, sometimes i wish I could just go live on my own private island.

Arturo: Mnh-mnh. You can't do that, because you'd miss me too much.

Abby: [ Chuckles ] Well, I would take you along. It wouldn't be that private.

Arturo: Private enough for, uh, no bathing suits on the beach?

Abby: Mm. What do you think? You know, we have a wedding to get to.

Arturo: My schedule's clear.

Abby: I'm actually looking forward to it more than I thought I would.

Arturo: How come?

Abby: For the optimism, and the pure romance of it.

Arturo: Mm.

Abby: And two hours on the dance floor with an exciting, gorgeous man.

Arturo: Huh. I see. Do I know him?

Abby: [ Laughs ]

Billy: [ Sighs ] You didn't have to come.

Phyllis: Well, in case you're still fuzzy on it, I will always have your back.

Billy: I am completely un-fuzzy.

Phyllis: Good. First thing tomorrow, I will reimburse jabot with the money from jack.

Billy: Yeah, now that ashley pulled off her coup, I'm sure she'll unlock the accounts. Unless she wants to really go for it and send me to prison.

Phyllis: That would be bad for the brand.

Billy: [ Scoffs ] Yeah, and so am I. I'm sure they'll demand a name change. Which is fine by me after everything I've been through. I want nothing to do with anything abbott.

Jack: Too bad. You are part of this family, and we will always look out for you.

Billy: Like you did today?

Jack: Yes, actually. And every day for as long as you need it. Deal with it.

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Rey: For you. Thank you for helping me. And for getting arturito to pitch in.

Lola: I was just happy to see you and arturo together. Like normal brothers. It doesn't have to be a one-time thing, though.

Rey: Yeah. We'll see.

Lola: Should we unpack? Set up your new place?

Rey: No. You've helped enough. I'll handle the rest. I'll see you soon. Mwah! Thank you.

Lola: Bye, rey.

Kyle: Hello.

Lola: Hi.

Kyle: This day just keeps getting better.

Lola: Better than you know. I have cupcakes. Want one?

Kyle: Of course.

Lola: Tell me about your day.

Kyle: Thanks. Well, a long-term project of mine came together at work exactly as I hoped. There may even be a promotion in it for me.

Lola: Heh. It's your family's company. They'd be rude not to.

Kyle: Rude and crazy. How's your day been?

Lola: [ Clicks tongue ] Sort of amazing. Something happened that I've been hoping would for, like, years.

Kyle: Congratulations. Let's celebrate, then. Uh, tonight.

Lola: I can'T. Already have plans.

Kyle: Oh. Okay.

Lola: What's with the face? You just assumed that I would be free?

Kyle: I'd never assume an--

Lola: Good, because I have friends and a family and a pretty full social life. And that truck? Not a hobby. A business. A very demanding one. Sometimes I work 16 hours straight. With no interns.

Kyle: I didn't mean to imply that you --

Lola: If you say so. Look, I don't want to fight about it, okay? I am free tomorrow night.

Kyle: Tomorrow?

Lola: Where we'll be 24 hours from now?

Kyle: I'm familiar with it. I'M...just busy. That's when I go to the no-kill shelter and shampoo the cats.

Jack: Thanks. Put it on my tab, please.

Billy: Don't do that, please, jack.

Jack: It's already done. Unless you want to put it on your tab with me. Right under the $250k I loaned you when I thought your life was in jeopardy. You two could have been a little more forthcoming with the facts.

Phyllis: Jack, we wanted to keep the awful reality a secret. The point of your generous loan was to undo the jabot situation before anyone found out. Our intentions were good.

Jack: Taking advantage of john abbott's legacy and getting away with it. Yes, that was noble and inspirational.

Billy: Look, jack gets to say whatever he wants. Anyone loaning me a quarter of a million dollars gets to pull the filter off and rip me any way they want.

Jack: That is not what I am after.

Billy: Well, I hope you're not looking for a repayment program just yet.

Jack: All I am looking for is a commitment on your part that you will keep your promise and get the help you need in treatment.

Billy: Yes, sir. Whatever you say.

Jack: I'm gonna need your help to make this happen.

Phyllis: Absolutely. You can count on me.

Jack: Good. Billy, your family loves you, and we will do everything we can to help you quit this again.

Billy: Okay. Thank you. Thank you for getting jack off my butt.

Phyllis: That's not why I said it. Jack's right. You need to be in a treatment facility.

Phyllis: If you tell me you're going to rehab tomorrow, then I believe you.

Billy: Well, that's nice. I guess I should be grateful that you don't think I'm stringing everyone along.

Phyllis: I just don't understand all this anger that you have, and why it's directed at me.

Billy: It's not. Not completely. I don't like what I see happening between you and jack.

Phyllis: Which would be?

Jack: Well, this morning, you ask him for a loan. And then he comes by today, making sure that you follow through with me going to rehab. It's like you're forming an alliance.

Phyllis: I think it's about how much we both love you.

Billy: You might be thinking that, but jack could be reading something differently.

Phyllis: I doubt that.

Billy: Really? I saw the look he gave you. You didn't see it?

Phyllis: You're right. Because of the history jack has with his addiction. I played a very large role in getting him off opioids. So there was a look. But it was saying that he trusts me to get you past this. The question is, do you?

Billy: How do you ask me that? Every morning, I wake up, and I'm amazed that you're still there. After the mess that I've made.

Phyllis: I'm not going anywhere. Not when you get back from rehab or when you go back to jabot. I'm gonna be here for you.

Billy: [ Scoffs ] There's positive thinking and then there's just delusional, okay? There's no way that kyle, ashley, and traci are gonna let me continue working at jabot.

Phyllis: Yes, they will. Take away the gambling and you still are the most brilliant chief executive. You think ashley is gonna be completely focused on brainstorms, out-of-the-box thinking? No. She's gonna be too busy trying to keep kyle from staging a coup against her. You wait and see.

Billy: If that little miracle happens, I'm gonna hire you as vp of sales and marketing. 'Cause you are one hot, persuasive woman.

Phyllis: Well, then, I'm going to give something a shot. Convincing you to be my plus-one to nick and sharon's wedding tonight?

Nick: All right. Monkey-suit time. Let's roll.

Faith: Here you go.

Nick: Here we go.

Sharon: All right. See you guys later.

Nick: See you there.

Faith: See ya!

Mariah: Bye, guys. See ya.

Faith: Bye!

Nick: See you soon!

Sharon: Okay. [ Sighs ] Um... well, I have to finish my makeup.

Mariah: Okay. Do you need help?

Sharon: Stay down here, relax. I won't be long.

Faith: Okay.

[ Chuckles ]

Mariah: Hey. You excited about the wedding?

Faith: Yeah. Totally super-excited.

Mariah: You know, it's okay if you're not. 'Cause I myself am not the biggest fan of waiting and waiting for the ceremony, and then having to shriek and go nuts when the bride throws the bouquet while avoiding being trampled by desperate, tipsy ladies. Yeah, I could skip that part.

Faith: [ Laughs ] No, I love weddings. I guess I'm just a bit nervous.

Mariah: Why?

Faith: Mom and dad aren't very good at being married. To other people, or even each other. But don't tell them I said that.

Mariah: No, no. Take it to the grave. And if there's anything that you want to talk about, I'm here, okay?

Faith: It's just, mom and dad seem so happy now. And I want it to stay that way. But I can't get my hopes too high.

Mariah: Why not, sweetie?

Faith: Because I have before. And it makes it even worse when something bad happens and they, you know...

Mariah: Break up.

Faith: I just feel like people should be sure before they get married. Like, really, extra, totally super-sure. Don't you think?

Mariah: Yeah. I completely agree.

Traci: [ Inhales deeply ]

[ Sighs ]

[ Sighs ]

[ Knock on door ] Come in! Please!

Ashley: [ Laughs ] Oh, hi.

Traci: Hi.

Ashley: Oh. Little different perspective sitting in that chair.

Traci: Oh, my gosh. I should say, I think I'm gonna have to use this in my next novel.

[ Chuckles ] How different it is, sitting on one side of the desk versus sitting on the other.

[ Sighs ] But I won't be working on that while I'm here. Don't worry.

Ashley: Hey, if it helps you relax, I say go for it.

Traci: Oh. I won't be feeling like that. Not until I am replaced by somebody who is more enthusiastic and much more qualified for this job.

Ashley: Okay. Well, if we follow the plan and corporate protocol, that should happen soon enough. In the meantime... contracts. Just some start-up paperwork and some pending projects that i guess billy couldn't get to 'cause his focus was elsewhere. But we'd like to get it handled. So, as you can see, if you just signature right there where the little sticky tabs are. Right there and there.

Traci: Okay.

Ashley: Do you need a pen? I think we got some pens here.

Traci: Uh, no, no. I should probably read these, right? Maybe I'll take them home and look them over tonight. As temporary as this all is, i mean, I'm -- I'm still...

Ashley: Of course. Sure.

Traci: ...Signing this.

Ashley: Of course. Yeah. I can help you after dinner. Okay?

Traci: Okay. And kyle will be there to help me, too, so...

Ashley: Yeah, well, I think I have just a little bit more knowledge of how this company should be run than kyle. He's basically just staring out, after all.

Traci: Well, ashley, no one was suggesting otherwise.

Ashley: Well, actually, somebody was...kind of "warning" you that maybe I'm trying to manipulate you.

Traci: Well, if you mean billy...

Ashley: Mm.

Traci: ...He was just feeling bitter and hurt. And, frankly, it was just as insulting to me. I mean, come on. I am no one's puppet.

Ashley: Well, if it seems like I'm trying to turn you into one, just understand that the last time I trusted somebody here, during a crisis very similar to this one, with somebody who said they were putting jabot first, I ended up being completely shut out. And we landed in this mess that we were trying to clean up today.

Traci: Okay, ashley.

Ashley: You know...

Traci: I know that we voted for billy to be interim C.E.O. When jack was in trouble a few months ago. But this is me.

[ Scoffs ] I will be out of this chair just as quickly as the board will allow. Don't worry that you're gona have a repeat of that situation.

Ashley: Oh. Well, who knows, right? I mean, you sit in that chair, and this job has so much power. It can be very intoxicating. Some people would even call it

[Raps desk] Addictive.

Phyllis: You are probably thinking, the last thing you want to do today is subject yourself to nick at the reception. Right? Watching him gloat over any perceived failures. But you showing up, having a blast, tells everyone that you have not been crushed, that you are still here. You're making healthy choices to demolish those demons. And when you get back to town, you are gonna be stronger than before.

Billy: Have you ever considered a career in faith-healing?

Phyllis: Once or twice.

Billy: And reason number two?

Phyllis: I'd be miserable without you.

Billy: That's all you needed to say.

Jack: I am so, so sorry. Unavoidable family emergency.

Nick: Oh, no worries. Everything okay?

Jack: They will be.

Nick: All right. Well, you're here now, so we're golden. Although I was concerned I was gonna have the first ring-bearer/best man in history.

Jack: Are you kidding me? Crisis or no crisis, I was not going to miss this. You and sharon have taken something broken and made it beautiful again. I don't think I've ever seen you this happy.

Nick: I guarantee you, you haven'T.

Sharon: There is a bottle of jabot's finest nail polish all over my bedroom floor, but my lightning-fast reflexes whisked the dress away from the splatter zone in, like, one second to spare. Can you imagine anything so horrible?

Mariah: Mom...

Sharon: Honey, what is it?

Mariah: [ Sighs ] I don't know where to begin. I-I don'T... I don't even know what to say. It's so hard.

Sharon: Did someone do something to you? Is it tessa? Did she...?

Mariah: No, no. It'S...

[ Sighs ] I didn't want to do this to you. Not today, of -- of all days. And I still don'T. But I heard something.

[ Sighs ] And...I don't know how to handle it. And I've been going back and forth and back and forth. And, um... after talking with faith...

Sharon: Is this about her? Because... I realize she's the one who has the real prenuptial jitters, but nick and I are gonna make sure she's okay.

Mariah: She's just been through so much.

[ Voice breaking ] So many broken promises and broken homes.

Sharon: I know. It's so sweet of you to think about her and her feelings. You know what, you need to add amazing big sister to amazing daughter and amazing talk-show host.

Mariah: [ Sighs ] This thing that I heard... it's about nick. And phyllis.

Sharon: Well... okay. I -- I don't understand. What about them?

Mariah: I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry, mom. I -- I didn't want to do this to you, and -- they slept together. A few weeks ago.

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