Days of Our Lives Transcript
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OK, Lucas is safe now.
We thought he was safe here.
Katie, when we left Lucas, he told you– very emphatically, in fact– that he was feeling strong and positive and didn’t want you worrying about it. So how about you focus on you and me right now, OK? Especially since…
[gasps] Oh, Valentine’s Day. It totally slipped my mind.
Yeah, and that is totally understandable. Fortunately, it didn’t slip mine.
[romantic music]
[jazzy music playing]
Oh, God.
[scoffs] Come on. Come on. Where are you?
[sighs]
[sighs]
Oh. Sorry, I didn’t mean to disturb you.
That’s OK. Is–is Dad asleep?
Yes. And we’ll–we’ll see how long he stays asleep.
I understand he’s been dealing with some insomnia.
Yeah, and some nightmares as well.
I–yeah, I don’t feel like he’s been himself lately. He’s been irritable and a little on edge. But true to form, he–he insists that he’s fine.
Yeah. Kind of like father, like son.
[dramatic music]
OK.
[sighs]
[sighs]
I know you’ve got a lot going on. I know you’re very worried about Tate. This whole situation is… heartbreaking.
And I don’t want to– I don’t want to intrude, but I should tell you that I’m a little concerned about you as well.
Should I be?
Yeah. Yeah, you should be.
[sighs] Come on, come on, come on. Enough with the damn music! Yes, hello?
What are you doing?
You don’t have any rooms? You have none? Thank you for nothing! God.
Who are you calling?
The Salem Inn, not that it’s any of your business. With the geocache event and the stupid Cupid celebrations, they’re fully booked.
OK. All right. This is crazy, Theresa, seriously. Like, you don’t have to leave.
Oh, really? Why the hell would I stay here?
Stop.
I don’t want to stay here with somebody who doesn’t want me.
[sighs]
[sighs] Thanks for taking me home. It’s not like you needed to, though.
Yeah, I did need to, because you haven’t been eating or sleeping, so you know what? You’re gonna go in there, get in that bed. You’re not gonna come out for a while.
[scoffs] Yeah, not gonna do that. I am gonna go take a shower, though, a shot of espresso. And then I’m heading back to the hospital.
I can’t let you do that.
What are you talking about?
Ava, you can’t be wringing your hands over Harris. You need to stay away from the hospital, and stay away from him.
[soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”
[scoffs] Stay away from Harris? Well, why the hell would I do that?
Ava, think about it. You and I, we’re supposed to be a thing, remember? So how do you think Clyde’s gonna react if he finds out you’ve been camping out at the hospital? It’s not gonna be good for you or me or Harris.
OK! All right.
[sighs] You know what? Tripp is–he’s working the night shift tonight, so I’ll text him. He can be my eyes and ears.
[dramatic music]
[romantic music]
[gasps] Oh, Roman. Oh!
[chuckles] All right, well, it might seem a bit “been there, done that.” But that was a couple years ago, so…
Yes, and I remember it a couple of years ago. And I remember how touched I was by all of that.
[sighs] You know, this is wonderful. There’s no “been there, done that.” This is really wonderful, and I am so grateful that you’re my valentine.
Back at you, Katie. Back at you.
So the burning question is, why on Earth would you want to meet with me on Valentine’s night when you have a hunky husband, not to mention a beautiful baby boy? You’re calling me?
[jazzy music playing]
Yeah, I am.
[sighs] I have been totally sidelined by that baby, Melinda, either pushed away or ignored completely. And I am damn sick of it.
[sighs]
Look, I don’t–I don’t want to pressure you into talking about this.
No, it–it’s OK. I appreciate your concern. The truth is, I’m feeling a little– a little lost, a little lonely. I mean, Valentine’s Day, it–
[scoffs] It’s a nice romantic holiday for a lot of people. But for others, it can just amplify a lot of negative feelings. I’m glad it’s almost over.
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I know that Kristen had promised to let you see Rachel for Valentine’s Day. Did she follow through with that?
Yes, she did. She did. I went over to the DiMera mausoleum and I brought a teddy bear– big teddy bear– balloons and candy and everything I could think of. But there stood Kristen, and what do you know? We got into one of our box-office, drag-out fights. And it escalated, and Rachel was right there. She witnessed most of it. And she–she screamed at us. She said, stop fighting. Stop screaming, Mom and Dad. Stop. And I’m like, this is my Valentine’s Day. This is my life. I lost Chloe. I–I have a little girl that’s traumatized that I don’t have custody of. And I have a Machiavellian, insane ex-wife. I mean–
[chuckling] I mean, you know… that’s my life.
[sniffles]
I’m sorry this is happening to you.
[sighs]
But Rachel is your daughter, and she loves you, and she will love you no matter– no matter what happens.
The thing is that… no matter what you’re going through with Kristen, you can’t fight in front of her. You just can’t do that.
I know. I know. I know. But damn it–damn it, Marlena. Every time I’m– I am resolved to– to take the high road with Kristen for the sake of my daughter and not expose her to the toxic relationship that is her mother and father, every single time, as soon as I get around that lunatic bitch, I lose it. And I–I–I– my resolve goes away. It just weakens and cracks, and I blow it. I blow it every time! Completely.
Theresa, can we please be reasonable, OK?
[laughing] Oh, I am being reasonable. Actually, this is the most reasonable thing that I can do.
Hey, I care about you a lot, Theresa, OK? I care about you a lot, and I think we can have a beautiful future together. I really do. But I went to a meeting for people whose loved ones are addicts, and I’m listening to all their feelings, and I’m just thinking, maybe we’re just moving a little too fast.
[sighs] OK. So–so you’re saying that I’m too much for you. Is that what you’re saying? Is that what they said to you in your little meeting, that you shouldn’t get involved with somebody who’s led a complex life? Or–or maybe don’t marry somebody who has lots of baggage, God forbid.
That’s not what I meant, and nobody said that, of course. I’m just saying– hey, I’m saying maybe we just need to slow it down a little bit, or slower. It doesn’t mean it’s harmful, OK? Listen, you have a child. You have a son. It’s not even just us.
A child? Come on, Alex. Tate is nearly an adult. Listen, why don’t you try doing one of two things here, OK? You can either tell a lie and just say that you have commitment problems, or tell the truth and just say you don’t want to be with me. So which one is it gonna be, huh?
Thank you.
OK.
[whooshing]
[both laugh]
[scoffs] Wow.
[laughs] It’s a joke.
[laughs] You!
I am sorry. You know, I just couldn’t help myself, all right? But I will deny it if you tell anybody I did this, but I have takeout from the Bistro in the warming drawer.
Ah. My lips are sealed. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for making me laugh, like you always do, when I need it the most. But more importantly, thank you, my love, for always making me feel loved, always making me feel safe.
Katie, you have my heart. Always will. You are everything to me.
[romantic music]
[jazzy music playing]
Cut the guy some slack, OK? He’s a new dad, and he’s obviously very nurturing. He’s just doing his best, you know?
Oh, not with me, he’s not.
Oh, come on. The guy is–he’s crazy about you, Sloan.
No, not anymore, not since Jude came into our lives. Since Jude came into the picture, he’s the main star of the movie. I’m like some background extra, you know? It’s like–actually, I’m not even in the damn movie.
[sighs]
Come on. Why aren’t you replying, Tripp?
[sighs] Maybe he’s in a dead zone.
[sighs] Stefan… what–what if something happens at the hospital and I’m not there, huh? Come on. And, Tripp, why are you not replying to me?
Hey, look at me.
[sighs]
It’s gonna be fine, all right? Why do you need to go to the hospital anyway? It’s not like Harris is gonna know you were there.
I’m gonna know that I was there.
[dramatic music] You have any idea what it feels like, knowing that Harris went to the loading dock because he thought I asked him to? He was there because of me, and then some bastard shot him in cold blood.
[sighs] Ava, it is not your fault.
Yeah? Well, it sure as hell feels like it is. Oh, and I swear– I swear on all that is holy, if I ever find out who did this to him, I will personally pump several live rounds into that son of a bitch’s heart.
Brady, you said that your– your resolve weakens when Kristen provokes you.
Mm.
I can–I can help you with it. I can help you strengthen your resolve.
Thank you.
[clears throat] Thank you, and I know. But just for right now– for right now, today, I really just want to focus on tomorrow, because I get to see my son. I haven’t seen him in weeks.
Yeah, that’s right. You and Theresa are going to go visit Tate.
Yeah, and I’m very relieved that we’re getting to do that. It’s just– Oh, no. I just dumped all my problems about my daughter on you. I’m not about to do the same thing concerning my son.
I love your children. They’re my grandchildren. And I love you. And talking about whatever you’re going through, whatever you’re concerned about, that is never a burden for me.
OK. So there were these letters that Tate wrote to Theresa and me, two separate letters. And in Theresa’s letters, he talked about how much he missed her. My letter was… very cold. It was almost businesslike. And I know it’s because my son resents that I haven’t been in his life. That’s why.
We all know why that is. We all know what happened. Tate knows it too.
The fact is, he’s feeling distressed right now.
Mm-hmm.
He’s feeling that he’s been treated unfairly, and he’s making you the scapegoat.
Yeah, that sums it up. That’s–that’s it.
I know that, because that’s what happened to Sami.
You remember. Sami blamed me for everything that went wrong, whether it was actually my fault, or not. But I let her do that, because I wanted to show her that I could be patient and understanding, the same as you want with Tate. And you know the expression. Having a child is wondrous. It’s letting your heart go walking around outside your body.
[chuckles] God, is that true.
[chuckles]
Wait. Wait. Marry me.
[dramatic music]
What did you just say?
I said, marry me. You want to get married? Fine, let’s do it.
Is this real? Was that a real proposal?
[sighs]
Yeah, I didn’t think so. You know what? Maybe next time, you can actually try dropping down to one knee, or I don’t know, maybe don’t say things you don’t mean, Alex.
All right. Theresa, just wait. Wait, wait, wait.
I’m not gonna wait. I’m not gonna wait. You know why? Because what’s worse than being hoodwinked by a diamond ring, and not being proposed to at all, is being proposed to out of guilt-slash-pity!
That’s not what I’m doing. That’s not what I’m do–
[sighs] Where are you gonna go?
Who cares? Why is that any of your concern anymore?
It’s my concern, Theresa, because you’re in recovery, and I don’t want to find out you’re just running around–
Oh, what, am I gonna go do drugs? Am I gonna call up my drug dealer and get really high?
[laughs] You know what? That is like, the saddest little thing. That’s not gonna happen from this tiny little debacle, OK? So how about you just have a nice life? Catch. Taking that with me.
Theresa.
See you.
Theresa.
[tense music]
Whoa. That steak was so tender. I mean, it was so well-cooked.
The Bistro does have one fine chef.
Mm-hmm. And I do have one fine husband. I know you’re going to protest this. I know you’re going to. But I feel absolutely terrible– I mean, really badly, that I didn’t get you anything.
Well, then stop feeling bad, ’cause this is a fact. Every single day I spend with you is a gift.
No.
[sighs] We really have been thrown many twists and turns throughout life, haven’t we? I mean, and it hasn’t been easy at all. But we always do seem to find our way back to each other, don’t we?
Always, my love. Always.
[romantic music]
I don’t mean to pontificate about child-rearing. I certainly have made my share of mistakes. But something about having adult children does give you a certain perspective.
Mm. A much wiser one, obviously. I’m grateful that you’re sharing it with me, especially since I have to see Tate tomorrow, and I– I really don’t want to screw it up with him. I mean, more than I already have.
Well, just show him a lot of respect, especially respect for his feelings. And be kind and be loving, that’s all.
[frantic knocking] Oh, my.
I’ll get that.
Please do.
[sighs]
Hey.
I know, I know, I know. I should have called or texted before just coming over here. But I just left Alex, and I have nowhere to go.
OK, OK.
I just figured that since we’re gonna go see Tate in the morning, I could just maybe– I can maybe sleep in Tate’s room tonight?
Of course you may.
Oh.
Oh, OK.
[phone ringing] That’s fine, that’s fine. Yeah. No, come in. I’ll–I’ll take you to Tate’s room.
Thank you.
[phone beeps] Bye-bye. Thank you so much, Marlena.
Hey, it’s Theresa. Leave a message.
[phone beeps]
Theresa, it’s me. I really hate how things just went down. If you could just call me and tell me where you’re staying, and let me know you’re OK.
[phone beeps]
[jazzy music]
I’m just scared, Melinda. I’m scared.
Of what?
You!
Me?
Yeah, you. Li and I were lovers, and if you hadn’t lured him into your trap, he’d still be with me, and very much alive!
I am gonna find out who did this, Stefan, not only because I love him, but because Harris is one of the best people that I have ever known. And if he doesn’t– I swear to God, I am gonna be more determined than ever to mow down this son of a bitch. Why aren’t you saying anything?
OK. Because I– I love a good revenge fantasy too, as much as anybody. Especially the gory ones. But Ava, the truth is, we may never know who shot Harris, especially if he–
Don’t, don’t, don’t, don’t. Don’t you say it. Don’t you even think it.
[tense music]
No. Uh-uh.
[sighs]
Ava, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to upset you.
Yeah. Yeah, well, you could tell that I was already pretty damn upset, right? And so what do you do? You just decide to add a little fuel to that fire and just make things worse, which you seem to be an expert at. So I’m gonna suggest that unless you have something slightly helpful to say, that you just shut the hell up, OK?
OK.
OK.
I’ll shut up.
Great. And Tripp still hasn’t answered. It is just–it’s unlike him.
[tense music]
[sighs]
I guess Marlena’s called it for the night. Hey, you want to talk about what happened with Alex?
No, I don’t want to bore you.
You’re not gonna bore me. I care about you. I know when you’re upset.
OK. Where do I even begin? I was tidying up the other night, right? And Alex’s jacket is on the chair, and so I go to put it away. And then this ring falls out of the pocket. And like anyone with a modicum of self-esteem, I think this ring is for me. Alex is gonna propose to me. So I’m walking on air and I’m waiting for this proposal to happen, and it turns out he’s not. He’s not proposing to me. He was never gonna propose to me. And I made it very clear to him that I thought that he was– he was gonna propose to me. And so I was so embarrassed and completely humiliated.
I’m–I’m sorry. Wow. Theresa, I’m actually really surprised. I had no idea that the two of you were even considering marriage.
[phone rings]
[sighs]
[phone beeps] Ugh. Yes, well, I was, obviously.
So you really– you really do love Alex?
[sighs] Damn it, Theresa.
[knocking] I’m glad you came back. Dr. Evans.
Yes.
Hi.
Hi. I’ve been trying to call you, but I keep getting your voicemail.
I’m sorry, I keep calling Theresa over and over and over again. I keep getting her voicemail. So I was oblivious to your calls. I’m sorry.
It’s all right. Theresa is at my house.
What?
She told Brady and me what happened, and I thought you might need someone to talk to.
Actually, I do. And I’m really grateful you’re here. Please, come on in.
[exhales]
You know, lady, I am struggling to figure out exactly who you are, and how you escaped the psych ward.
Actually, she was a client of mine.
Yeah, I know the both of you.
That’s right. Connie. Didn’t Li go on approximately one date with you?
Yeah. Well, one date could have turned into several. And it would have, if not for you. And I would have kept him safe.
Kept him safe? What are you, a character in a Stephen King novel?
Well, I’ll tell you what you are– a heartless floozy!
Whoa. That lady is tin-foil-hat crazy, huh? I don’t know why I ever took her on as a client. Hey, you OK?
Yeah, I’m fine. I’m just sad Li is gone. And I think about him a lot.
Oh, you guys actually had something, huh?
Yeah, we did. And I messed it up, totally. I was just at a point in my life where my career was up here, and everything else was way the hell down here, including my love life.
[laughs] I just– I took Li for granted. I back-burner-ed him, as they say. Don’t make the same mistake, Sloan. What you have with Eric, sure, it’s not perfect. But maybe it’s good enough. Embrace it. Cherish it.
Well, in spite of all my tiger mother worries, this turned out to be a really beautiful Valentine’s Day.
First of all, I love the tiger mother in you, and I truly respect how devoted you are to your kids, and ours.
Mm, our very adult kids.
Oh, yes. Oh, yes. Our very adult kids. So now, no more talk about those very adult kids. Instead–
[romantic music]
[gasps] * *
Kate Brady, my very beautiful, very sexy wife.
Mm.
May I have this dance?
[inhales sharply] Oh, you might certainly will.
OK. Since I… obviously seem to suck at cheering you up, how about I feed you?
I’m not hungry.
You need to eat. I can whip you something up in the kitchen. You have eggs? Maybe some ham, some prosciutto? Because I guarantee you, I will make you the best damn omelet of your life, which is saying a lot, because you are an amazing cook. So come on. Why don’t you sit down, put your feet up–
Stefan, why–why are you doing this? What’s in this for you?
[tense music]
I–
Theresa, it wasn’t a trick question. Do you love Alex?
[dramatic music]
Why else would I want to marry him?
I don’t know.
[laughs] I mean, I’m just thinking maybe–no.
What?
No, no, no, no, no.
What are you thinking? What?
All right. OK. All right. He’s coming into a lot of money, if he hasn’t already. And I don’t mean to sound crass. I don’t. I just thought that might have– have a little bit to do with your motivation. That’s all.
Xander? This can’t be right. Xander is Victor’s son? Well, that is crass, Brady. And that’s surprising, considering I– I thought that we were getting along lately. I thought that we were getting closer, and now you’re accusing me of being a gold digger?
OK. OK, Theresa. I’m sorry. OK. My apologies. I’m sorry. I really am. I’m sorry for saying that to you. I’m also very– I’m really happy that since you’ve been back, we have been getting closer. I like that. And I really don’t like that he hurt you. I’m sorry. Come here. Sorry.
What an idiot, though, right, leaving the ring inside the jacket like that. Of course she expected a proposal. When it didn’t happen, she freaked out, and she ran out of the restaurant. She came back here and started packing up all of her stuff into a suitcase. I tried to stop her from leaving. She wasn’t having it.
Well, she’s hurt and embarrassed.
Yeah. Yeah, she definitely was. But you know, Dr. Evans, I do care about Theresa. But–
But what?
I went to this meeting for, like, qualifying loved ones of addicts. Everybody in there was sharing their feelings and their stories, and I just shot my hand up. Said hi, I’m Alex. And God, I just got everything off my chest. I talked about Theresa, I talked about her addiction, I talked about how much she meant to me, how much I care for her. And I admitted that I wasn’t sure that I was able to get into a long commitment to somebody who’s dealing with problems like that, just like I admitted to you, too.
Yes, you did.
I also admitted that I might not be too sure about becoming a stepfather quite yet.
Well, Alex, I think you got to be true to yourself. That’s what’s important.
Yeah.
You did the right thing for both of you.
Sloan, you are not seeing things clearly. Look, Eric is not only your partner and your lover, your best friend, he is the father of your baby. You have a family now. So you need to stop focusing on what you’re not getting, and focus on being supportive of Eric’s devotion to Jude. And maybe be a tad more supportive of the little guy yourself. I mean, you are his mother, for heaven’s sake.
Yeah, not really, though.
Oh, no. Do not go there.
Where? Don’t go to the truth? That my husband’s ex-wife, AKA Nicole DiMera, is actually that little baby’s mother that we stole from her?
Shh! Oh my God, Sloan. You better damn well remember what all that we did to get you that baby. And more importantly, you better remember that if anyone finds out what we did, our lives are ruined.
I know. I know.
[sighs]
[romantic music]
What do you say we go upstairs, and I could give you my Valentine’s Day gift?
You said you didn’t get me anything.
Well, this gift doesn’t come wrapped. It doesn’t need wrapping.
Oh.
Mm.
My favorite kind of gift.
And you’re my favorite kind of everything. I love you, Roman Brady.
I love you, Kate Brady. And now I am definitely ready for the gift that needs no wrapping.
Mm-hmm. Then come with me.
[blows]
I don’t usually do late-night house calls, but I– I thought you might need it.
Well, I’m grateful you did. Honestly, this whole Theresa situation, to use therapy speak, it destabilized me.
I understand. And I’m also impressed with your self-awareness.
I couldn’t have done it without you, to be honest.
[chuckles] Dr. Evans, I keep thinking about the other night in your office, when you said that if it was real love, true love, it’ll last. I think I love Theresa.
I think you’re right. I think that you do. But I think your love is not unconditional. I think you have a hard time accepting that she had a drug addiction. And you also have a hard time thinking about yourself as a– as a stepparent. Those two things are never, ever going to change.
Mm. OK. I’m gonna just table this discussion for tonight, and I don’t want to talk about anything else that has to do with my love life. I just want to talk about seeing our son, Tate, tomorrow.
That is fine by me. And I got to be honest with you, I’m nervous about seeing my own son.
Me too.
I’m nervous.
I know. I also am nervous about how I think that maybe he’s not really doing as well as he says he is in his letters. And I’m nervous I am gonna cry me a river when I first see him.
And as you cry a big old river, he’s gonna understand. He’ll be fine.
Yeah, I know. He’s got such a good heart, doesn’t he, our kid?
He’s a pretty good kid. He’s got a really good heart. And by the way, while we’re being honest with each other, while we’re sitting here sober, I’ll always be there for you.
[gentle music]
Like tonight.
Like tonight.
Brady.
Thanks.
I’ll see you bright and early.
I’ll see you.
OK.
Get some sleep.
Yeah.
[sighs]
I get it, Melinda. And no one will ever find out… about Jude, where he came from.
They better not. And you better not drink any more.
Fine, I’ll stop.
No, don’t just stop, all right? Go home. You have a husband and a baby waiting for you there. God.
No, don’t you dare. Not tonight. It’s on me, please.
Thank you. And call me anytime if you need to vent. Just don’t vent to anyone else.
OK, I got it.
Can I please get another bourbon on a big rock?
Why does there have to be something in it for me to be nice? You’re having a hard time, and I’m here for you. That’s it.
[phone rings]
It’s the hospital. Hello? Yes, this is Ava Vitali. No, he’s not with me. What–what do you mean?
[dramatic music]
OK. Yes, yes. Yes, I will. And please have him call me as soon as you– you hear from him.
What is it?
Tripp.
He never showed up for work tonight.
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