[ Tessa humming ]
Mariah: Look at you!
Tessa: What?
Mariah: Glowing with career
and personal satisfaction.
Tessa: Can you tell?
Mariah: Yeah, it's
the humming. That's your tell.
You sing when you're happy.
Tessa: With good reason.
My life is beautiful. But
if I'm humming too much, please
tell me and I'll tone it down.
Mariah: No, no, no.
It's-- it's amazing.
In fact, why don't we try to
find a way to make you happier?
Tessa: Is that even possible?
Mariah: I think
I can make it happen.
Lily: Okay,
send me the contract
when you've made the changes.
Thank you.
[ Lily sighs ]
Why am I always
running into you? [ chuckles ]
Billy: Because we work
in the same office.
We live in the same town.
I'm actually glad
I ran into you.
Lily: No, no.
Billy: No what?
You have no idea what
I was just going to say.
Lily: I know exactly what
you're going to say and I'm not
going there with you.
Billy: Going where?
Lily: I'm not going to
revisit your conversation of us
running the company together.
Billy: Okay, fine.
I can take a hint.
I know when to back off.
Plus, I believe you're going to
come around on your own anyway.
[ Lily sighs ]
♪♪
Audra: So, of the three
companies we've acquired,
I think we should launch
a marketing campaign for the one
with the highest sales
and most shelf space first.
You know, that way we can
hit the ground running
with a well-known...
Tucker: No.
Audra: ...and somewhat
successful--
Tucker: No, no, no.
That's a dumb idea.
Audra: I mean, you're dumb.
Tucker: What we do is divert
more capital to the one that
needs the most support,
repackage their
signature products,
implement a new marketing spin.
Audra: Hm. [ clicks tongue ]
Right.
Shore up the weakest link first.
Kind of like you
in our relationship.
Tucker: Right.
We turn each company around,
one by one,
and then we push them on
the marketplace with a new look.
Audra: While we build up our
own products for a more
affluent clientele.
Tucker: Mm-hmm.
And we market the hell
out of those and then bingo,
we've got our boot
on the neck of the industry.
And they beg for our mercy.
Audra: Wow.
You know, I almost forgot
what a cold-blooded, ruthless,
horrible person you can be.
Tucker: Oh,
thank you, sweetheart.
Audra: Glissade can actually
rival Jabot.
And in time, even surpass it.
Tucker: Salud.
Audra: Salud.
Traci: Uh, w-- wow,
that's quite a dress.
Ashley: Thank you.
Sometimes, retail therapy
is the only therapy
you really need, right?
Traci: Uh, well, I'm glad
that you decided that you would
come up and have a bite to eat.
Ashley: Sure.
I'm a little bit hungry.
I'm peckish.
Traci: Uh, well, let's see.
Everything's good.
What-- what do you think?
Your usual?
Ashley: Uh, it doesn't
really matter so much.
What I could use, though, is
maybe a little shot of tequila.
Tucker: Listen to you,
talking about Glissade
surpassing Jabot.
I thought that you wanted
our focus to be solely on
our company and not about
some personal rivalry.
You were very adamant about
not wanting the drama,
if you recall.
Audra: Yeah, I do
perfectly recall
what I said, but since then,
I've had an epiphany of sorts.
[ Tucker clicks tongue ]
Tucker: What sort?
Audra: Well, I think
we can be the biggest
cosmetic entity out there.
Because, I mean, why not?
Tucker: Hm.
Audra: Look, I don't need
any other motive besides
wanting to dominate the market.
Whereas your reasons
are suspect.
[ Tucker sighs ]
Tucker: If you're referring
to Ashley Abbott,
you are mistaken.
Audra: Ugh.
Tucker: She is not
my motivation. Not anymore.
Although, I would love to
crush her sanctimonious
brother and nephew.
Take them down a couple notches.
Audra: Hm.
Tucker: With Diane as
collateral, that would be fun.
And good business.
Audra: Yeah, I agree.
Taking on one of the biggest
cosmetic companies in
the marketplace could serve
to set our goals even higher.
When you aim low,
you run the risk of hitting it.
The odds are much better
when you shoot for the moon.
Tucker: Yes.
Your drive and ambition
give me certain sensations.
Have I ever mentioned that
to you?
Audra: Tucker, I think
everything gives you sensations.
Tucker: Yes, well,
what can I say?
I'm very sensational.
Audra: Hm.
Traci: Ashley, I don't think
you need anything else to drink.
I mean, at least have
something to eat first.
Ashley: Oh,
bless her little heart.
I'll just humor the poor thing.
You're right.
I'm just going to have
an iced tea.
[ Traci sighs ]
Traci: Ashley, um...
Ashley: Hm?
Traci: Jack and I have been
trying to get a hold of you.
And we've been very worried that
you haven't gotten back to us.
Are you not getting
our messages?
Ashley: I did not get
your calls. I'm so sorry.
I turned my phone off.
I know. I've been trying to do
just a little cell phone detox,
you know, to get rid of
all the stress
that I've been carrying around.
Traci: Oh, well, I guess
I could understand that
under normal circumstances.
But Ashley, considering
everything going on with you,
blackouts,
I think everyone would be
a little more comfortable if
you would leave your phone on.
Uh, we just get so worried
when we can't reach you.
Ashley: I get it.
Traci: I do have some
good news, though.
Harrison is home
from his ordeal.
I'm so sorry that I couldn't
tell you about it at the time.
But you were in such
a precarious situation,
we didn't want to add
to your burden.
Ashley: Oh, I understand
completely.
But, I get it, again, you know,
and I think the most important
thing is that that precious
little boy is okay.
Traci: Yeah, and I don't know
how he did it, but Kyle was able
to track that-- that woman,
Jordan, and figure out where
she was holding him,
and now he's home,
safe and sound in his own bed.
Ashley: Gotta count
our blessings.
Traci: Yeah, I suppose.
Now, we can concentrate on you.
Ashley: Son of a bitch.
Tessa: Sorry, I was busy
being amazing at my job,
but I have a minute,
and now you can tell me
how I could possibly be happier.
Mariah: Okay, so happiness to
you equals
singing to yourself, okay?
Tessa: All right.
Mariah: So, what if there was
a way to have you
in front of an audience
that is not me and Aria?
Tessa: I mean, yeah,
I-- I-- I love it.
Always.
But touring takes me away
from home, and Aria's too yummy
to miss a weekend with,
and I have a job here,
and, you know, you're okay, too.
Mariah: Hm.
Thank you for that.
Tessa: Yeah, you're welcome.
Mariah: Well, I wouldn't be
a genius for nothing.
Uh, no, instead of touring,
I'm thinking about
local music festivals, you know?
It's getting warmer out.
They're bound to start
popping up.
Tessa: That does
sound tempting.
And I do miss singing
in front of
a live audience, but--
Mariah: No, no, no buts.
Tessa: However, no festivals
have offered me a slot.
Mariah: You know what?
I think we can actually
change that.
Hey, you two! Hi!
Abby: Hi!
Mariah: Hi, it's so great
to see you.
Abby: You too, always.
Tessa, I have to tell you,
I talked to the seafood vendor,
and he says you're
his new favorite person.
Tessa: Aw.
Abby: And I couldn't even be
offended, because
of course you are.
Mariah: I know, from singing,
to modeling, to managing,
she's just so multi-talented.
Abby: Yeah.
Devon: She is.
Tessa: Can you tell
she used to be my manager?
You know, we really miss you
at the label.
Mariah: A-ha!
Tessa: Mariah? No.
Mariah: Yeah.
Tessa: No.
Abby: Uh, are we
missing something?
Mariah: Am I crazy,
or a singer-songwriter
this talented, doesn't she
deserve a showcase
at something like,
I don't know, a music festival?
Devon: Hang on.
Mariah: And Devon?
I know that you know everyone
in the industry, so...
Devon: I do.
Abby, I love my job,
and I'm not looking to leave.
Abby: Well, thank goodness,
but speaking of festivals...
Devon: Yeah, we're actually
putting together a festival,
and you would be perfect
for the lineup.
Mariah: That is incredible.
Uh, is it local?
Because she's looking
to stay local.
Tessa: Wow,
that escalated quickly.
Devon: Yeah, we can
definitely keep it local.
Abby: Then, it's agreed.
Devon: If it works for you.
Tessa: If that works for you?
Abby: I will cut your hours
if you say no.
Tessa: Sounds perfect.
Devon: Seriously.
Tessa: Thank you. All of you.
Thank you.
Mariah: Well, she'll have
a set list to you very soon.
Devon: We're looking forward
to it.
Tessa: Oh, let me show you
to your table.
Abby: No, it's okay.
We got it.
Devon: Yeah. We'll see you.
Abby: Bye.
Mariah: Bye.
[ both laughing ]
Abby: Thank you.
Devon: Yes.
Abby: Well, that was
a fantastic idea.
Devon: Yeah.
Abby: Is something wrong?
Devon: Yeah, it's from Nate.
He just said, "Thanks for
the vote of confidence.
I appreciate it."
We should be celebrating
his seat on the board right now.
Abby: I really thought
we would be.
Devon: Yeah, so did I.
Until Lily voted against me.
I did not see that coming.
Lily: So, you're
that confident, huh?
That I'm going to come around
to your way of thinking?
Billy: It's only
a matter of time.
Lily: Well,
I did have an interesting
conversation with Mamie today.
And by interesting,
I mean disturbing.
Billy: Let me guess,
you didn't vote the party line?
Is that why?
Lily: Oh, no.
She went as far to say
that maybe I was too emotionally
distraught over my breakup
with Daniel in order to make
the right decision.
[ Billy whistles ]
Billy: Damn.
That's just rude.
Lily: I don't know.
Maybe she was being sympathetic.
Billy: Which means you think
maybe she wasn't.
So does that mean you're finally
coming around to the idea
that your Aunt Mamie is trouble?
[ Audra gasps ]
Audra: I have an idea.
Tucker: So do I.
A big one.
Audra: I was considering
that we could consolidate
production costs by housing
the factories of all of our
companies in one large facility.
The operational cost
and overhead would be reduced,
especially as we streamline
each company's product line.
Tucker: Mm, I love it
when you talk dirty.
Audra: I could consider
something else, too.
Tucker: And what's that?
Eh, I don't know.
That wasn't very convincing.
I think I need another one.
Audra: Ah, food first,
though.
Tucker: Food first. [ sighs ]
All right.
Let's order room service
and eat naked.
Audra: Too much of a chance
we'd never eat at all.
Tucker: Yeah.
Audra: Knowing you.
Tucker: Hey, did you know
they have a restaurant
downstairs?
Audra: What?
Tucker: Yeah.
Audra: Here? Downstairs.
Tucker: Yes.
Audra: In the Athletic Club?
Tucker: Yes.
Audra: Oh, well, I think
we should try it.
Tucker: Let's do it.
I'll race you down there.
Loser buys.
[ Audra scoffs ]
Ready?
One. Two.
Audra: And I get
a head start.
[ Tucker exclaims ]
Traci: I do understand
why you changed your mind
about your doctor's appointment.
I'm sure that going into therapy
with someone you've never met
before is daunting.
Ashley: She thinks
she knows me,
but she doesn't have a clue.
Traci: But before
that appointment, you told me
that you wanted to get help.
So, did something happen?
Something specific
to change your mind?
Ashley: I panicked.
I did. I panicked.
I've been so confused
about everything that's going on
in my head and I-- You know, I--
I got kind of skittish
and I just could not
walk through that door.
Traci: Well, I wish
you would have told me.
And not just taken off.
Maybe I could have
helped you with it.
Ashley: Yeah, you're right.
You're right.
But that's why I came here.
You know, just to relax
and calm down, and boy,
did it do the trick.
You know what?
You deserve a break. [ gasps ]
I know. Why don't we both get
a shot of tequila?
It'll be so much fun.
Sisters drinking
shots of tequila. I love that.
Traci: Ashley, please stop.
Look, I don't want to
say anything that is going to
make things worse
than they already are, but
I have to be honest with you.
I am afraid for you.
Whatever is going on with you
is spiraling out of control.
Ashley: You are worrying
too much.
Traci: No, I have a feeling
I'm not worrying enough.
For you to storm out
of a doctor's appointment
and I find you downstairs
in the jazz lounge
doing tequila shots?
Even the way you're
talking to me right now.
You told me that
you wanted to get help.
And if I need to hold your hand
through that, I will do it.
But for you to avoid
the situation,
for you to hide behind
alcohol and act like this?
I-- I just can't back you up
like that.
Ashley, you have got to step up.
You've got to get the help
that you need before things
get even more dangerous.
Ashley: You are right.
I have been the queen of denial.
And your tough love is
exactly what I need.
So, I'm going to reschedule
that appointment
first thing tomorrow.
Lily: Billy, no.
I'm not going to say that
my aunt is trouble, okay?
I don't like that she's
trying to chop up the company.
Because even if we remain
Chancellor-Winters
to the public, dividing it
would undo all of the work
that I did during the merger.
And it's not an option for me.
Billy: No. I get that.
I understand that you feel
that way, but I think
it's inevitable, okay?
Because this war
is not going to end.
It's only going to get worse.
And in order for this company
to survive, it's going to need
two pairs of strong,
capable hands like ours to grab
the reins and run it together.
Lily: Oh, my God. See?
I said I didn't want to
talk about it.
And you can't help yourself.
Do you know why?
You have no self-control.
Billy: No, no, no.
Hold-- hold on.
Lily: That's the issue.
Billy: Okay, I'm sorry.
Give me another chance.
Okay? I won't bring it up again.
Can I buy you a drink?
Somewhere else?
Something stronger than coffee?
What do you say?
[ Audra screams ]
[ Tucker groans ]
Audra: Ha! You're paying!
Ashley: Oh, look at you two.
Tucker McCall, don't you have
a helicopter to fly
or a car to crash?
And look at you. Such a waste.
I mean, you really are so pretty
and so smart.
You could do a lot better.
Audra: This is a new angle
for you.
Flattering me and, uh,
insulting Tucker.
Ashley: Oh, well.
Audra: Can't keep up, Ashley.
Ashley: Advice is free.
Take it or leave it.
But if I were you, I would ditch
this daddy issue for good.
Devon: It's just like
every single meeting nowadays
is one fight after another,
where no decision gets made
based off logic
or because it's actually
the right thing to do
for the company.
It's just everybody picking
sides and digging
their heels in.
And Lily and I were
really in a good place,
or I thought we were,
and then she goes and turns it
back on me and her family.
Abby: That's not what
happened, at all.
Devon: Really?
Did she not just vote against
putting her cousin on the board
and pretty much disregard
what I had to say about it?
Abby: Okay.
Devon: You were there.
Abby: I love you.
And I hear you.
But you gotta slow down.
Just because Lily voted
against Nate, it doesn't mean
she voted against you.
Lily has a right to her opinion.
But that's why we're
all on the board.
So there's no unchecked power,
and that's a good thing.
And I know you think so, too.
Otherwise, you wouldn't have
merged with Chancellor.
And this isn't forever.
I know that with time,
Lily can be persuaded
to see things your way.
Devon: Well, I thought
enough time had gone by
for her to trust Nate.
Maybe she does need him
to prove something to her,
but I thought she at least
could have faith in me
to put him on and trust
that I know what I'm doing.
Abby: I'm not trying to
argue with you. I'm really not.
But think of it
from Lily's point of view.
Maybe Lily feels like
she has a lot to prove
because of everything
that happened with Daniel.
And maybe she doesn't want to
make decisions
based on emotions.
And so, just because
she voted against you, I mean,
maybe she just didn't want to
vote to make you happy.
I mean, that's just as bad
as firing Daniel
because of her feelings.
Devon: And I backed her up
on that, too, by the way.
Abby: So what?
She owes you a vote?
I know you don't believe that.
Devon: No, I didn't say that.
Of course not.
Abby: I was really proud
of you for supporting her,
for not handing over
those video games.
You didn't vote out of spite,
and I love you for that.
[ Devon sighs ]
Devon: I love you, too.
But I still think there's more
to her voting no against Nate.
I think the issue is
either making a point or hedging
her bets on the board members.
Abby: And why
do you think that?
Devon: Because I have
a feeling Billy's gotten
under her skin.
That's why.
Billy: This is nice, huh?
[ Lily chuckles ]
Away from the office,
away from everything else.
Just have a drink,
enjoy each other for a second,
then go home with enough time
to have a game of solitaire
and maybe even read a book.
Remember those?
Lily: Ah, books, yeah.
I can recall one or two,
I think. [ laughs ]
Billy: It's nice to see you
smile. I can see the tension
leaving your body already.
I told you it was a good idea
to come here, by me.
Lily: Oh, my God.
Did you always need
this much validation?
Billy: Look, I take it
when I can get it.
I don't get it all that often,
so when I get a compliment,
I-- I keep it.
I put it in my piggy bank
and then I smash it open
on a rainy day.
Lily: Well, I know
you're joking, but
I can tell that something
is going on with you.
But, you know,
you're charming as always, so...
Billy: As always?
Lily: As a friend, though,
I think you're trying
a little too hard.
Billy: Mm.
That's the pitfall of somebody
knowing you too well,
I guess, huh?
Lily: And?
Billy: It's-- Uh, it's
my sister Ashley, actually.
Things haven't been
good with her since
her breakup with Tucker.
Obviously, she's better off
without him, but--
Lily: Well, yeah,
I think everyone is.
Billy: Yeah, but she hasn't
been the same since,
and it's really tough to watch.
Lily: What do you mean,
she hasn't been the same?
Billy: Well, you know,
Ashley, I mean, she's
incredibly confident.
Her focus, the way that
she's so direct with us,
painfully direct sometimes,
and...
I don't know.
There's a lot going on
with her right now.
It's a lot of back and forth.
Lily: Wow, that doesn't sound
like Ashley at all.
Billy: No, it doesn't.
And I'm afraid for my sister.
Tucker: Ashley,
I-- I know you--
you don't want to listen to me,
but I hope you will
listen to your sister.
Ashley: Thank you so much,
Daddy issue. Now, excuse me,
I'm gonna go to the ladies'
before we hit the road.
Traci: I will go with you.
Ashley: No, you will not.
I'll be back in a second.
Excuse me.
[ Traci sighs ]
Tucker: Seems we have
an entirely new Ashley
this evening.
Traci: I don't know
what you mean.
Tucker: Tracy. [ sighs ]
I walked in on
a family intervention
about getting her help,
and it would appear
she hasn't gotten any.
Traci: Look, I am not gonna
have this conversation with you,
Tucker. You or Audra.
This is a private family matter.
And I thought we all agreed
that this is no longer
any of your concern, so--
Tucker: She did threaten me.
Traci: And I think you can
see by her behavior tonight,
she couldn't care less
about you.
So please, just take
this opportunity to let it go.
Tucker: Let it go.
[ clears throat ]
Audra: Wow. You know,
this isn't even funny anymore.
She's all over the place.
And you called it.
Something is really wrong
with her.
And I don't want you
facing her down again
or asking any more questions.
Tucker: You seem
more disturbed
by her behavior than I am.
Audra: Just don't.
You said so yourself, okay?
She threatened you.
Tucker: Yeah.
Audra: And, yes, I am
a little freaked out
by her constant
mood swings and how
she's in our face when we just
want to grab some dinner.
I have had my fill of her.
And I want you to stay away
from her.
Tucker: I--
What do you want me to do?
I-- I barely said
two words to her.
Audra: "Oh,
I'm so concerned."
Tucker: I'm letting it go.
But what about you?
You-- you claim to have
had your fill of Ashley,
and yet here we are.
We're not eating.
We're talking about Ashley.
Are you going to be able
to let it go?
Audra: Are you?
Tucker: Come on, let's eat.
[ Audra exhales sharply ]
♪♪
Abby: Lily and Billy
have a history.
They worked at
Chance Comm together.
I'm sure they still have
some sort of connection.
Devon: Yeah, and they also
lived together, don't forget.
Abby: Look, I know you said
you saw the two of them
exchanging looks,
but I didn't see any of that.
The mood in the room
was enough to deal with.
Devon: I know my sister,
and I'm pretty sure
I know what I saw.
Abby: But you don't think
Lily is teaming up
with Billy, do you?
Billy voted against her
about Daniel's lawsuit.
Devon: I know, and I-- I--
Believe me, I would hate
to think that he's pressuring
her in any way,
but I know that she's
susceptible right now.
They do have a history,
and you and I both know
that Billy would probably like
to get a little more control
at Chancellor-Winters.
Abby: Okay, I know that
Billy doesn't have
the best track record,
but I don't see him using Lily.
Devon: I think that Billy is
capable of practically anything.
Billy: You know, I would hate
for anyone else
to actually hear this.
I don't even know why
I'm saying it right now,
but I have always been
afraid of my sister, Ashley.
[ Lily laughs ]
Lily: Well, you're her
baby brother.
Billy: I know, I know.
She's so tough, you know?
She's so smart.
She's got that
wicked sense of humor.
To see her adrift right now
is-- is-- is tough.
Lily: Well, if it can happen
to her, what about us
mere mortals?
Billy: I would love to fix
whatever it is
Tucker broke inside of her.
I really hate that guy.
Lily: Oh, are you kidding me?
I hate him more, okay?
Things he's done to Devon.
But, I mean,
Ashley doesn't deserve
what he's done to her.
But, I mean, I'm happy that
she has you and your siblings
to be there for her.
Billy: Mm-hmm.
I wish my dad was around.
I'd feel a lot more
confident about the situation
if he was.
Lily: I know exactly
what you mean.
It's hard when you lose
that touchstone, you know?
The person that
you always turn to.
I will always miss
my dad and his advice.
Billy: It's different
with you, though.
Like, for me...
I'm never gonna be John Abbott.
Just not.
Lily: No.
Billy: I don't have
the wisdom. I don't have it.
You, though,
you-- your-- your dad would be
incredibly proud of who you are.
And he's walking right there,
right alongside you.
Every step of the way.
Lily: I think
both of our fathers are.
Billy: Cheers to that.
Lily: Cheers.
Traci: Okay, um,
why don't you relax
and I will make us some tea.
Ashley: What are you doing?
Get back here
before you ruin everything!
Belle: Well, well, well,
Miss Abbott.
Where's that sweet child, Ash?
I haven't seen her
in quite some time.
Miss Abbott: I sent her away
because she's more trouble
than she's worth.
And now here you are, Belle.
Please don't tell me I made
a mistake by letting you
come out and play.
Belle: Oh, honey,
I may be a lot of things, but
a mistake I certainly am not.
Miss Abbott: We need to get
something perfectly clear.
I am the only one
that can protect Ashley
the way she needs.
And that means
eliminating Tucker.
Permanently.
Audra: Look,
all I'm saying is
that I would love it if we never
had to run into Ashley again.
But unfortunately,
that doesn't seem possible.
Tucker: No,
as you pointed out, Genoa City
is not quite big enough
to never run into people
you don't like.
Audra: You know,
And I refuse to become a recluse
and never go out to eat and shop
because I might run into
your ex.
Tucker: Say,
I have an idea.
We keep Ashley away from us
for good.
Audra: Don't drag it out.
Tucker: All you gotta do
is say yes.
Audra: Do you honestly carry
that ring around with you?
You're not scared
you'll drop it or get mugged?
Tucker: It's worth the risk.
Audra: Why, so you can
whip it out and hope
I change my mind?
Tucker: Yeah.
I want to be prepared
for that possibility.
Yeah, well, I'm gonna keep this
puppy handy at all times.
Audra: Tucker, just please...
be honest with yourself.
I am begging you to dig deep
and recognize that you don't
really need or want this
marriage any more than I do.
Tucker: I don't know.
To be Audra Charles' husband?
That's how I would introduce
myself at parties, you know.
Hi, I'm Tucker Charles,
Audra Charles' husband.
Wow. Lucky devil.
Audra: Tempting.
But...
I'm not gonna say yes.
Tucker: All right.
Well, just know if I do get
mugged, it's your fault.
Belle: Homicide?
Are you cuckoo crazy?
That is something
we just do not do.
Miss Abbott: So you're just
like that stupid kid, huh?
You can't do the work
that needs to get done,
then get out of my way
and let me handle things.
Belle: You mean sit back and
watch you ruin Ashley's life?
No, merci beaucoup.
That is reckless,
that is ill-advised,
and I will not have it.
Miss Abbott: You don't like
Tucker any more than I do.
Why are you fighting me on this?
Belle: That's true.
I do think that Tucker McCall
spells trouble for Ashley.
But, oh, the blood. The mess.
Ooh, it's just
the wrong kind of drama.
No, it's a step too far.
Way beyond the pale.
Besides, you want to send us all
to prison?
Stripes are not my thing.
Miss Abbott: Who the hell
do you think you are,
you stupid little slut?
Belle: You are just
so full of venom.
And your hatefulness
is gonna make Ashley's
situation, oh, so much worse.
Miss Abbott: So what's your
bright idea?
Belle: Well, it's
easy as pie.
I think the only way to get
Tucker out of Ashley's heart
is to find her someone new
to love.
From all the fine talent
I've seen here
in Genoa City so far,
that's not gonna be hard.
That's not gonna be hard at all.
Devon: I do still love
having you on the board
of Chancellor-Winters.
Abby: But do you still love
Chancellor-Winters?
Devon: No, not so much.
Not so much these days, I don't.
I just don't want to dread going
to work every day. You know?
And wonder where the next
hassle's gonna come from.
And it's all
it's turned into now.
And it was never supposed to be
about just working
to make money, either.
It was about us working together
as a family and creating
a legacy to leave behind
for the next generation.
Abby: And you think
all of that's getting lost
in the noise?
Devon: Yeah, I do.
I thought that going public
and dealing with shareholders
was bad, but I think this is
probably a little bit worse.
Abby: Yes, maybe
in this moment,
but it's not forever.
Devon: I don't know
about that.
Because I never banked on
Billy intruding on things
as much as he has.
But it just feels like
his whole time with us
has been one big power play.
And I hate being challenged
about everything and waiting for
our next face-off.
Dude brings nothing
but conflict to the table.
And now that he's in
through his mom,
he's clearly not planning on
going anywhere.
Billy: And Johnny
doesn't even know
I'm in the stands watching him.
And he gets a game misconduct.
Thrown out of the game
off the ice...
Lily: What?
Billy: ...into
the locker room.
Lily: No!
Billy: Here's the best part.
I go down there once the buzzer
goes off to go check on him.
Katie is right in there looking
up at this older kid,
screaming in his face saying...
Lily: Oh, my gosh.
Billy: ...it was his fault
that Johnny got kicked out.
It was like watching
a little mini-Victoria.
Lily: I can totally see that.
Billy: So then Johnny
comes in and gets
right in between them
to try and keep the peace.
Which was incredible to me
because they used to go at it
when they were younger.
You know, saw it...
Lily: Yeah.
Billy: ...every once in
a while when they would come
and stay at the apartment.
Lily: Mm-hmm. I did.
I remember that very clearly.
Billy: You were always
pretty good about getting them
to calm down. You know,
you'd give them that look.
Lily: What look?
I don't have a look.
Billy: Come on.
Lily: What?
Billy: You-- you have a look.
Lily: I do not have a look.
Billy: You probably perfected
it with your twins.
And then you'd pull it out
on my kids...
Lily: I did not.
Billy:...every once in
a while when they needed it.
Lily: Okay. Well,
that was a long time ago.
Billy: Well,
you still have it. I'm sure.
I'm actually surprised
you haven't pulled that look
out on Devon and me.
[ Lily laughs ]
Lily: Well, maybe I should.
Maybe.
Billy: Yeah.
Well, there's my reminder
to stay on your good side,
which is the best side,
of course.
Look or not.
Lily: That's true.
Tucker: Let me
ask you a question.
When you were a little girl,
did you ever daydream
about your wedding?
Audra: Little girls grow up.
Tucker: All right.
Just humor me for a second.
What if you could have
that wedding?
The wedding you daydreamed of.
The most romantic,
spectacular wedding
that you could ever imagine.
Right?
You're walking down the aisle.
You've got the perfect dress on.
You'd be so beautiful.
Audra: You're stupid.
Tucker: You'd-- you'd have
the-- the--
the diamond tiara, right?
And a-- and a ten-piece
mariachi band.
They'd be playing-- [ laughs ]
Playing the wedding march.
And the entire town,
who we've invited, would just be
absolutely blown away.
Audra: You know,
I would love to see
the look on some of those faces.
Tucker: Me too.
It'd be the wedding
of the century.
Would you not love that?
Audra: You know, when I was
younger, I pictured arriving
at my wedding in a
horse-drawn carriage. [ laughs ]
Tucker: I love it. Done.
Audra: Yeah, but we can
have all that
without getting married.
We don't need anyone else
to approve of our relationship.
Tucker: It's not about
everyone else.
You know what?
Screw the invitations. Nobody.
I will get married
to you in private.
Because for me, it's about...
It's about
a promise to each other.
Audra: Yeah, it's a promise
people break
every day of the week.
Hey. Come here.
Give me your hand.
Stubborn.
What if
I make you a different promise?
That I will go with you
on a whim
to any island you want.
Or, when we have our new offices
in France, I will decorate
a suite
for our special meetings.
Or, I can just remind you
every day that I'm with you,
not because of
some legal commitment,
but because I love you.
Tucker: Say that again.
Audra: I love you.
Miss Abbott: Find
someone else to love.
So, you think matchmaking
is the solution
to all of Ashley's problems.
Belle: Indeed, I do.
Miss Abbott: It's ridiculous!
It's a stupid idea.
Big surprise.
Belle: Well, you can just
yakkity yak
all you want, sister.
You're forgetting
one itsy-bitsy fact.
I'm the one in control.
And I ain't letting go.
[ Miss Abbott grunts ]
Traci: Okay.
A little something.
Um, Ashley, I've been
thinking about something.
I have a little suggestion,
if you don't mind.
Ashley: Okay, shoot.
Traci: I'm getting
the feeling that you're still
a little nervous about
seeing a new therapist.
Am I right?
Ashley: I suppose I am.
Mm-hmm.
Traci: Okay, well,
what would you think
about your friend in Paris?
Didn't you tell me that
he was a psychologist?
I mean, would you be
more comfortable talking to him
about your situation?
Ashley: Well, he is just
so smart and charming
and so attractive.
Yes, he could work just fine.
By the time I'm done,
Ashley will be saying,
"Tucker, who?"
I think that would be
an incredible idea.
I really do.
I think I'd feel a lot more
comfortable with him.
Traci: Oh, that's good.
Because...
Ashley: Thank you.
Traci: I contacted
our Paris office
and I got his information
from your contacts
and I've left a message for him.
I'm waiting to hear back.
Ashley: I love this.
Thank you so much.
It's a brilliant idea.
It really is.
It's just...
fantastic.
Traci: Oh. [ chuckles ]
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Man: You and I are friends,
just like we were in Paris.
Ashley: But there's
an agenda.
Cole: Hang on a sec.
What is this?
There's something inside here.
Jack: Don't make me
push the door in.
Nikki: Fine.
You asked for it.
Jack: My God.
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