Post by stluee on Dec 19, 2017 19:23:16 GMT -6
Monday, December 18, 2017
by Anne Carpenter
In Victor's office at Newman Enterprises, Abby slurped coffee, fidgeted with her bangle bracelet, and sighed heavily as Victoria pored over a report. Victoria asked why the report had failed to mention one particular company once held by the energy arm of Newman. Abby explained that the sale of the company had taken place in a previous quarter. Abby, noting Victoria's heightened edginess, asked about J.T.'s investigation of Victor's finances. Victor arrived and immediately demanded to know who'd been siphoning money from his personal accounts.
Victor instructed Victoria to give him an answer before J.T. Hellstrom did because it appeared as though Victor had committed tax evasion. Abby said, "Sounds to me like someone with a personal vendetta." Scott arrived. Victor told Scott that he had a project that required special handling. Victor and Victoria agreed that Abby should help Scott with the project. Victoria told Scott and Abby that Newman Enterprises didn't intend to walk away from the planned building project in Chancellor Park. Scott said they'd have to wait until the city revealed the buyer of the property.
Victoria was hesitant to wait for the city to release the name of the buyer. Scott and Abby said they'd report back as soon as they could. Scott and Abby left together. Victor asked Victoria if she believed Nick had embezzled the stolen funds. Victoria said she didn't suspect Nick. Victoria barely hid her apprehension when Victor vowed to find the guilty party.
On the patio at Crimson Lights, Nikki told Kevin that he'd be implicated, along with her, after authorities determined she was guilty of embezzling from Victor. Kevin stood up, began buttoning his coat, and announced that he'd be leaving town with Bella immediately. Kevin urged Nikki to do the same, noting that he'd warned Nikki the day she'd hired him that they'd be caught. Kevin asked if there was a chance they'd be spared. Nikki said someone might help her, though she had her doubts about a positive outcome.
Kevin and Nikki continued their conversation in private while strolling through Chancellor Park. Nikki cried that she hadn't anticipated Victor's accounts being scrutinized as part of the investigation into the sex ring. Kevin said he'd attempted to cover their tracks. Kevin explained that if Nikki stayed in the clear, so would he. After Nikki received a message from Victoria, she urged Kevin to flee.
At the police station, Paul and Christine met with J.T. Paul and Christine explained that authorities had fast-tracked the audit of Victor's personal accounts. Christine requested all the information J.T. had collected. Christine said she hoped J.T. would remain impartial despite his past connections to the Newman family. J.T. vowed to carry out his duties. Paul assured Christine that J.T. was the right person for the job.
At the Genoa City Athletic Club, Nikki and Victoria met with J.T. Nikki said she was aware she was in serious trouble. J.T. said he assumed that, like Victoria, Nikki would rather he look the other way. Nikki admitted she didn't regret what she'd done to Victor because of the way he'd treated her and Nick. Nikki said she wished she'd used different methods to get back at Victor. J.T. replied, "I wish you had, too." Nikki explained that living with Victor had been hellish while she'd been party to his vicious punishments of those he felt had wronged him.
Nikki told J.T. that she'd maintained her relationship with Victor in public because he'd assured her that his transgressions had been perpetrated out of love to protect his family. Nikki said she'd become a silent partner in Victor's vendettas but had known that one day Victor would turn against her. Nikki said that after her worst fears had become a reality, she'd become just like Victor. Nikki said that at that point, she'd vowed to never step over the line again. J.T. said he believed Nikki, but he had no choice but to turn her in. Victoria reminded J.T. that he'd be sending Reed's grandmother to prison. After J.T. left and Victoria stepped away, Nikki phoned Kevin and promised to do her best to protect him.
After J.T. met with Nikki and Victoria, he returned to the police station. Paul and Christine were eager to act on the report findings J.T. had emailed. Christine stepped into her office to read the report. Eager to obtain justice, Christine told Paul to assign officers to carry out arrests at Newman Enterprises. Christine noted that she'd already alerted a judge. J.T. insisted on going over his report with them both in person.
Victoria later met with Victor in his office. Victor suggested that Jack Abbott was the only person with the means and the animus to pull off the embezzlement. Victoria expressed doubt that Jack had reason to do it. Victor reminded Victoria that Jack had tried for a year to destroy Brash & Sassy, though Victor gave himself credit for thwarting Jack's plans by buying the company. Victoria said, "It wasn't Jack. It was Mom."
Victoria told Victor she wanted it all to go away and had enlisted J.T.'s help, though he'd declined. Christine phoned Victor. After the call, Victor told Victoria that Christine had reported that the account anomaly had simply been a bank error, so no funds were missing. Victoria was astounded. Victor promised not to do anything to Nikki after he informed her that she wouldn't face charges.
J.T. spoke with Victoria outside Victor's office. Victoria thanked J.T., and he agreed that for Nikki, the punishment wouldn't have fit the crime. Victoria asked if J.T. had chosen to defend Nikki for another reason. Before J.T. could respond, Victor stepped out and greeted him. Victor met with J.T. privately. Victor assured J.T. that his actions had made up for the past. Victor requested that he be the one to inform Nikki that she'd been cleared.
At the Abbott mansion, Traci arrived for a visit and detailed her travel woes to Ashley. Jack, engrossed in an article displayed on his tablet, didn't pay attention to his sisters, much to Ashley's dismay. Ashley asked Jack what he was reading. Jack held up his tablet and said, "It's this fawning puff piece on Chancellor Industries being the one to watch in 2018." Traci replied, "You wish someone had written a fawning puff piece about Jabot?" Jack agreed and said he intended to make a splash with Jabot that the media couldn't ignore. Traci, noting the gleam in Jack's eye, said he evidently had something splash-worthy in mind.
Cane met with Jack, enjoying eggnog and talking business in the Abbotts' living room. Jack congratulated Cane. Cane said he eagerly anticipated sharing with Jill all that he'd accomplished in such a short period of time. Jack mentioned that Chancellor Industries had recently purchased a cosmetics company that would integrate perfectly with Jabot. Cane interrupted and explained that two competitors had already submitted proposals and that Chancellor was poised to close a deal with one. Jack, taken aback, said, "You're turning me down flat?" Cane replied, "Kind of like what you did to me when I came to you, desperately seeking a job." Cane added that he didn't forget so easily, though he never held a grudge.
At the Top of the Tower, Traci and Ashley visited over lunch. Traci expressed her concern that Jack was taking on too much. Ashley agreed with Traci. Ashley noted that Jack believed he could care for Dina, compete with rivals, and run Jabot from home. Ashley said that if Jack faltered, the family and the family empire would suffer. Traci shared Ashley's concerns.
At the Chancellor estate, Jill arrived and greeted Billy. Jill noted that Billy was enjoying living lavishly, having chartered helicopters and purchased a racehorse. Jill said Billy appeared to lack the drive to accomplish success on his own. Billy noted that he'd sought fulfillment in all the wrong places. Jill explained that Billy shouldn't expect to find the true meaning of life with instant gratification. Billy said he'd decided to enjoy life and all it had to offer while he could after watching Dina slowly slip away. Jill agreed that Alzheimer's was a horrible disease. Billy added, "It's hell on earth is what it is."
Jill happily greeted Cane when he arrived. Billy and Jill admired a photo of Sam that Cane displayed on his phone. Cane and Billy were shocked when Jill suddenly announced plans to sell Chancellor Industries. Jill explained that her travels had opened her eyes to the suffering experienced by many. Jill insisted that she was eager to do good in the world and could carry out her plans after accepting a lucrative offer for the company. Cane shook his head in disbelief when Jill insisted she would devote her life to helping people in need. Cane looked to Billy for support, but Billy said, "You know the way she is when she sets her mind to something."
After Cane left the Abbott mansion, Billy stopped by and told Jack about Jill's plans to sell Chancellor Industries. Jack admitted that he'd visited with Cane, who'd been as smug as he could be about his new role at Chancellor. Jack, appearing eager to place his bid, noted that Jabot had once been a subsidiary of Chancellor Industries. Billy asked Jack if he'd call a special board meeting to determine the feasibility of his plan. Jack said he couldn't allow bureaucracy to create a delay and allow another company to snap up Chancellor. Jack asked Billy to look after Dina while he stepped out.
After Traci and Ashley returned, Billy told them about Jack's plan to purchase Chancellor Industries. Traci, shocked, said, "Jack can just go and purchase a multi-million-dollar corporation like a last-minute Christmas gift." Ashley agreed with Traci. Ashley said it was the worst time to buy another company. Ashley told Traci they should contact board members and call a special meeting before Jack went too far.
Jill and Cane returned home after visiting Sam at the hospital. Jill praised Cane for standing up for Sam. Jill also praised Mattie for donating blood to Sam. Cane noted that selling Chancellor Industries would affect his ability to provide for his family. Cane cried that the whole time Jill had been offering praise, she'd also been making plans to toss him out. Cane promised to run the company successfully, guaranteeing a stream of income that would allow Jill to accomplish her goals. Cane pleaded with Jill to give him a chance to make his children proud. Jill said she'd consider Cane's side before making a final decision.
Jack met with Jill at the Chancellor estate. They discussed Dina's Alzheimer's and the disease's impact on Dina's family. Jill praised Jack for taking care of his mom. Jack said he'd done well to care for his mom and run Jabot from home. Jack asked Jill to sell Chancellor Industries to him so corporate raiders wouldn't snatch up the company and sell it off piecemeal. Jack noted that John and Katherine would haunt him if he didn't treat Chancellor well. Jill said she believed Katherine would approve. Jack scrawled a proposed offer on a napkin and gave it to Jill. Jack laughed about having presented an offer scribbled on a napkin printed with a likeness of Santa Claus. Jill laughed and noted that it was Christmas, after all.
At Chancellor Park, Abby complained to Scott about having to work with him. Abby expressed concerns that Victoria had discovered that Abby and Scott had become involved briefly, having shared a kiss at the park. Scott discounted Abby's suspicions, explaining that if Victoria knew, she likely would've fired them both. Scott later followed Abby to the Genoa City Athletic Club. Abby insisted that working with Scott on their shared assignment would be her only focus. Abby added that she had a life outside of work that involved dating. Abby became frustrated with Scott when he queried her about dating apps. Abby left in a huff.
On the next The Young and the Restless...
by Anne Carpenter
In Victor's office at Newman Enterprises, Abby slurped coffee, fidgeted with her bangle bracelet, and sighed heavily as Victoria pored over a report. Victoria asked why the report had failed to mention one particular company once held by the energy arm of Newman. Abby explained that the sale of the company had taken place in a previous quarter. Abby, noting Victoria's heightened edginess, asked about J.T.'s investigation of Victor's finances. Victor arrived and immediately demanded to know who'd been siphoning money from his personal accounts.
Victor instructed Victoria to give him an answer before J.T. Hellstrom did because it appeared as though Victor had committed tax evasion. Abby said, "Sounds to me like someone with a personal vendetta." Scott arrived. Victor told Scott that he had a project that required special handling. Victor and Victoria agreed that Abby should help Scott with the project. Victoria told Scott and Abby that Newman Enterprises didn't intend to walk away from the planned building project in Chancellor Park. Scott said they'd have to wait until the city revealed the buyer of the property.
Victoria was hesitant to wait for the city to release the name of the buyer. Scott and Abby said they'd report back as soon as they could. Scott and Abby left together. Victor asked Victoria if she believed Nick had embezzled the stolen funds. Victoria said she didn't suspect Nick. Victoria barely hid her apprehension when Victor vowed to find the guilty party.
On the patio at Crimson Lights, Nikki told Kevin that he'd be implicated, along with her, after authorities determined she was guilty of embezzling from Victor. Kevin stood up, began buttoning his coat, and announced that he'd be leaving town with Bella immediately. Kevin urged Nikki to do the same, noting that he'd warned Nikki the day she'd hired him that they'd be caught. Kevin asked if there was a chance they'd be spared. Nikki said someone might help her, though she had her doubts about a positive outcome.
Kevin and Nikki continued their conversation in private while strolling through Chancellor Park. Nikki cried that she hadn't anticipated Victor's accounts being scrutinized as part of the investigation into the sex ring. Kevin said he'd attempted to cover their tracks. Kevin explained that if Nikki stayed in the clear, so would he. After Nikki received a message from Victoria, she urged Kevin to flee.
At the police station, Paul and Christine met with J.T. Paul and Christine explained that authorities had fast-tracked the audit of Victor's personal accounts. Christine requested all the information J.T. had collected. Christine said she hoped J.T. would remain impartial despite his past connections to the Newman family. J.T. vowed to carry out his duties. Paul assured Christine that J.T. was the right person for the job.
At the Genoa City Athletic Club, Nikki and Victoria met with J.T. Nikki said she was aware she was in serious trouble. J.T. said he assumed that, like Victoria, Nikki would rather he look the other way. Nikki admitted she didn't regret what she'd done to Victor because of the way he'd treated her and Nick. Nikki said she wished she'd used different methods to get back at Victor. J.T. replied, "I wish you had, too." Nikki explained that living with Victor had been hellish while she'd been party to his vicious punishments of those he felt had wronged him.
Nikki told J.T. that she'd maintained her relationship with Victor in public because he'd assured her that his transgressions had been perpetrated out of love to protect his family. Nikki said she'd become a silent partner in Victor's vendettas but had known that one day Victor would turn against her. Nikki said that after her worst fears had become a reality, she'd become just like Victor. Nikki said that at that point, she'd vowed to never step over the line again. J.T. said he believed Nikki, but he had no choice but to turn her in. Victoria reminded J.T. that he'd be sending Reed's grandmother to prison. After J.T. left and Victoria stepped away, Nikki phoned Kevin and promised to do her best to protect him.
After J.T. met with Nikki and Victoria, he returned to the police station. Paul and Christine were eager to act on the report findings J.T. had emailed. Christine stepped into her office to read the report. Eager to obtain justice, Christine told Paul to assign officers to carry out arrests at Newman Enterprises. Christine noted that she'd already alerted a judge. J.T. insisted on going over his report with them both in person.
Victoria later met with Victor in his office. Victor suggested that Jack Abbott was the only person with the means and the animus to pull off the embezzlement. Victoria expressed doubt that Jack had reason to do it. Victor reminded Victoria that Jack had tried for a year to destroy Brash & Sassy, though Victor gave himself credit for thwarting Jack's plans by buying the company. Victoria said, "It wasn't Jack. It was Mom."
Victoria told Victor she wanted it all to go away and had enlisted J.T.'s help, though he'd declined. Christine phoned Victor. After the call, Victor told Victoria that Christine had reported that the account anomaly had simply been a bank error, so no funds were missing. Victoria was astounded. Victor promised not to do anything to Nikki after he informed her that she wouldn't face charges.
J.T. spoke with Victoria outside Victor's office. Victoria thanked J.T., and he agreed that for Nikki, the punishment wouldn't have fit the crime. Victoria asked if J.T. had chosen to defend Nikki for another reason. Before J.T. could respond, Victor stepped out and greeted him. Victor met with J.T. privately. Victor assured J.T. that his actions had made up for the past. Victor requested that he be the one to inform Nikki that she'd been cleared.
At the Abbott mansion, Traci arrived for a visit and detailed her travel woes to Ashley. Jack, engrossed in an article displayed on his tablet, didn't pay attention to his sisters, much to Ashley's dismay. Ashley asked Jack what he was reading. Jack held up his tablet and said, "It's this fawning puff piece on Chancellor Industries being the one to watch in 2018." Traci replied, "You wish someone had written a fawning puff piece about Jabot?" Jack agreed and said he intended to make a splash with Jabot that the media couldn't ignore. Traci, noting the gleam in Jack's eye, said he evidently had something splash-worthy in mind.
Cane met with Jack, enjoying eggnog and talking business in the Abbotts' living room. Jack congratulated Cane. Cane said he eagerly anticipated sharing with Jill all that he'd accomplished in such a short period of time. Jack mentioned that Chancellor Industries had recently purchased a cosmetics company that would integrate perfectly with Jabot. Cane interrupted and explained that two competitors had already submitted proposals and that Chancellor was poised to close a deal with one. Jack, taken aback, said, "You're turning me down flat?" Cane replied, "Kind of like what you did to me when I came to you, desperately seeking a job." Cane added that he didn't forget so easily, though he never held a grudge.
At the Top of the Tower, Traci and Ashley visited over lunch. Traci expressed her concern that Jack was taking on too much. Ashley agreed with Traci. Ashley noted that Jack believed he could care for Dina, compete with rivals, and run Jabot from home. Ashley said that if Jack faltered, the family and the family empire would suffer. Traci shared Ashley's concerns.
At the Chancellor estate, Jill arrived and greeted Billy. Jill noted that Billy was enjoying living lavishly, having chartered helicopters and purchased a racehorse. Jill said Billy appeared to lack the drive to accomplish success on his own. Billy noted that he'd sought fulfillment in all the wrong places. Jill explained that Billy shouldn't expect to find the true meaning of life with instant gratification. Billy said he'd decided to enjoy life and all it had to offer while he could after watching Dina slowly slip away. Jill agreed that Alzheimer's was a horrible disease. Billy added, "It's hell on earth is what it is."
Jill happily greeted Cane when he arrived. Billy and Jill admired a photo of Sam that Cane displayed on his phone. Cane and Billy were shocked when Jill suddenly announced plans to sell Chancellor Industries. Jill explained that her travels had opened her eyes to the suffering experienced by many. Jill insisted that she was eager to do good in the world and could carry out her plans after accepting a lucrative offer for the company. Cane shook his head in disbelief when Jill insisted she would devote her life to helping people in need. Cane looked to Billy for support, but Billy said, "You know the way she is when she sets her mind to something."
After Cane left the Abbott mansion, Billy stopped by and told Jack about Jill's plans to sell Chancellor Industries. Jack admitted that he'd visited with Cane, who'd been as smug as he could be about his new role at Chancellor. Jack, appearing eager to place his bid, noted that Jabot had once been a subsidiary of Chancellor Industries. Billy asked Jack if he'd call a special board meeting to determine the feasibility of his plan. Jack said he couldn't allow bureaucracy to create a delay and allow another company to snap up Chancellor. Jack asked Billy to look after Dina while he stepped out.
After Traci and Ashley returned, Billy told them about Jack's plan to purchase Chancellor Industries. Traci, shocked, said, "Jack can just go and purchase a multi-million-dollar corporation like a last-minute Christmas gift." Ashley agreed with Traci. Ashley said it was the worst time to buy another company. Ashley told Traci they should contact board members and call a special meeting before Jack went too far.
Jill and Cane returned home after visiting Sam at the hospital. Jill praised Cane for standing up for Sam. Jill also praised Mattie for donating blood to Sam. Cane noted that selling Chancellor Industries would affect his ability to provide for his family. Cane cried that the whole time Jill had been offering praise, she'd also been making plans to toss him out. Cane promised to run the company successfully, guaranteeing a stream of income that would allow Jill to accomplish her goals. Cane pleaded with Jill to give him a chance to make his children proud. Jill said she'd consider Cane's side before making a final decision.
Jack met with Jill at the Chancellor estate. They discussed Dina's Alzheimer's and the disease's impact on Dina's family. Jill praised Jack for taking care of his mom. Jack said he'd done well to care for his mom and run Jabot from home. Jack asked Jill to sell Chancellor Industries to him so corporate raiders wouldn't snatch up the company and sell it off piecemeal. Jack noted that John and Katherine would haunt him if he didn't treat Chancellor well. Jill said she believed Katherine would approve. Jack scrawled a proposed offer on a napkin and gave it to Jill. Jack laughed about having presented an offer scribbled on a napkin printed with a likeness of Santa Claus. Jill laughed and noted that it was Christmas, after all.
At Chancellor Park, Abby complained to Scott about having to work with him. Abby expressed concerns that Victoria had discovered that Abby and Scott had become involved briefly, having shared a kiss at the park. Scott discounted Abby's suspicions, explaining that if Victoria knew, she likely would've fired them both. Scott later followed Abby to the Genoa City Athletic Club. Abby insisted that working with Scott on their shared assignment would be her only focus. Abby added that she had a life outside of work that involved dating. Abby became frustrated with Scott when he queried her about dating apps. Abby left in a huff.
On the next The Young and the Restless...
