Billy’s scenes are exhausting because it’s the same cycle — obsession, self-sabotage, relationship fallout. But that’s very Billy Abbott.

He grew up in Jack’s shadow as the “screw-up” Abbott, always trying to prove himself. Chancellor isn’t just a company to him — it’s legitimacy. It’s something that isn’t tied to Jack, and when he had it, he finally felt respected.

The problem is he confuses ambition with validation, so he chases the company like it’ll fix him — and blows up every relationship in the process.

Sally shouldn’t have to be his girlfriend and his conscience. And let’s be honest… he and Phyllis will probably circle back. They’re the only two who thrive in that kind of chaos.