Days of Our Lives Transcript
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[somber music]
Dad, is it true?
Is what true?
It’s all over social media. They said Konstantin confessed to killing Great-Granddad?
Yeah. Tate, yeah. I’m sorry you had to find out that way. I was going to tell you when I came home.
OK. Is Mom OK? I mean, they said that he took her hostage before he was shot.
Yes, it was scary. She’s fine though. She’s shaken up, but she’s going to be all right.
[sighs] OK. Where is she at? I want to go see her.
Now is probably not a good time.
What? Why would now not be a good time?
Because, Tate, at this time, I think she has company.
How you feeling?
I’m just a little sore.
Yeah. That’s understandable.
It turns out that bodies aren’t really meant to be dragged around an estate held at gunpoint.
Mm. What hurts? Hm. Is it better? [sultry music]
You know, actually, um, I think it also hurts here just a little bit.
A little bit?
Yeah.
Right here?
Mm-hmm. [sighs] Now that I think about it, I think it’s, um, all over my body kind of soreness. So you should just keep going. I’ll let you know when you miss a spot.
[scoffs] Oh, I swear. These people need to get some action. Oh, they’re so bottled up. Oh, get a life, all of you. Mm. Oh. Oh.
Paulina.
Paulina what?
You are not back on that Concerned Citizens of Salem page, are you? You know, I told you to ignore them.
I am doing something much more constructive than just ignoring them. I’m fighting back.
Oh, how are you going to do that?
I’m writing an op-ed for “The Spectator.”
You sure that’s a good idea?
No, I refuse to lie back and let EJ and his minions run me out of office. Well, let’s see if they just got the guts to print it. It’s the least they can do after all that bad press I’ve been getting from that rag lately.
Huh. [keyboard clacking rapidly]
Hey. Hey.
Oh, hey.
Is it bring your kid to work week again?
Well, I had to finish up an article, and I just couldn’t stand to tear myself away from him, so…
Oh, I know the feeling. Hey, big guy.
I–I’m sorry. I wouldn’t have brought him here if I knew you were going to be here. I thought you had finished up already.
No, it’s fine. You know, in fact, it was hard in the beginning, but now I’m OK, really. I missed him a lot. [soft music]
[sighs] Oh, man. So after all that, EJ isn’t even Jude’s father. [suspenseful music]
Stefan, you and I need to talk.
Funny you should say that, EJ. I was just thinking the same thing.
I just ran into Kristen. She just told me that the board made her the permanent CEO of DiMera.
Oh?
Did you have a hand in this? I know you two have been thick as thieves lately.
No, no, Kristen did this all on her own.
Hmm. What’s with all the money? Are you sure that’s not a big fat thank you from our sister for a job well done?
No, Kristen did give that to me, but it was more of a parting gift.
What’s that mean?
It means that, yes, she did keep that money in the safe in case of emergency. And she did give it to me along with a list of contacts I needed for a job I had to get done. But funny story, turns out I grabbed the wrong envelope. And I think this belongs to you. [dramatic music] [soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”
What is that?
You don’t recognize it? I mean, I assumed that you were the one who put this in the safe, although I can’t begin to fathom why you would be so careless with a secret this big.
What secret?
Oh, EJ. Don’t play dumb.
What the hell are you blathering on about? I don’t know what’s in that envelope, so why don’t you just spell it out for me?
OK. I’ll say it. These are DNA results. And they say that you are not the father of Nicole’s baby, which must mean that Eric Brady is. [tense music]
He looks like he’s gotten bigger since the last time I saw him.
Yeah, I think he’s gained at least pounds since his last appointment. And I am certain that he is going to be crawling in the next few days.
[laughs] I don’t doubt that. He always has that look on his face like he has places to go.
Or trouble to get into.
[laughs] Exactly.
Yeah.
Hey, listen. I’ll let you get back to work. I’m sure you have to get out of here.
Oh, do you have any work you need to do?
Actually, I need something written up so I can get it posted in tomorrow’s paper.
Oh. Was there anything I can help with?
Well, yeah, if you could.
All right. Well, is it a listing? Are you trying to get rid of stuff?
I’m trying to get rid of my wife.
[sighs]
Company, is that code for something?
Yeah, it’s code. Henderson told me that Theresa’s been in Alex’s room for a couple hours. [tense music]
Oh. I’m guessing that you’re not OK with this.
Tate, Tate, Tate. Your mother made her choice, and I’ve accepted it.
Choice? What choice? Wait, are you– between you and Alex?
Uh-uh. Son, I’m not going to talk to you about this, OK?
Oh, my God. Is that why you didn’t come home last night? You were with Mom?
Tate, I’m pretty sure I said I didn’t want to talk about it with you.
Oh, my God. And now she’s with Alex. Is she leading you on? Is that what’s happening?
Tate, Tate. Son, I don’t– buddy, I don’t want to talk to you about this, OK? I’m going to repeat what I said. Your mother made her choice. I’ve accepted it.
[sighs]
You feeling better?
Yeah, much better. Thank you, Alex.
Mm. My pleasure, literally.
No. You mean, thank you for making me feel safe.
I’m sorry about what happened to you today. You must have been terrified.
Yeah, there was some– there was a moment there where… my life flashed before my eyes and… I could see all my mistakes and regrets. And then you came, and you rescued me.
Oh, technically, Xander was the one who saved you.
Oh, God. I don’t want to even give him one ounce of credit. He didn’t care about me. He just wanted Konstantin dead.
Yeah.
And I knew you were there to protect me.
I’m not going to lie. I got a little scared. [tense music] When you started fighting back and Konstantin started losing it, Theresa, I thought he was going to kill you with his bare hands.
Yeah, I know. Definitely felt that way.
It was just so raw, personal.
Personal?
Yeah, just what he said before he went completely berserk, that you had been a thorn in his side since he got to town. What could he have meant by that?
Who knows what that bastard meant? The guy was unhinged. I just don’t think he liked me.
Mm. He hardly knew you.
I tend to evoke strong feelings, especially in men.
[chuckles]
OK, well, still. It’s just the way he said that. That you were a thorn in his side.
[sighs] Well, do you remember on Thanksgiving when I stood up to him when I first met him? He accused me of going after your money. I really let him have it.
I do remember that. Yeah. Maybe that was it. The guy knows how to hold a grudge.
I just don’t want to talk about that horrible person ever again. I just don’t want to. I’m starving.
Yeah. Can’t imagine what you did to work up that appetite.
Oh, come on. Seriously, I haven’t eaten all day.
OK, fine. Do you want me to grab something from the kitchen?
Don’t hate me, but I’m craving a burger and fries from the pub.
Oh. Pub burger it is.
We can order delivery.
No, it’s faster if I go get it. I’ll be right back.
OK.
[sighs]
So if Mom is occupied upstairs with Alex, then what are you doing here?
I was just– I was going to go see Maggie, but she’s on a sedative that Sarah gave her. So I thought I’d make myself useful and clean up a little bit.
Right, but they have staff that does that.
Yes, they do, but sometimes, son, you have to clean up your own messes.
Well, yeah, I guess, but– I don’t know. Isn’t it like torture knowing Mom’s up there with Alex, like–
Yeah, now that you’ve mentioned it a couple times, it’s not very pleasant.
Yeah.
You know what? I have a great idea. Why don’t we get the heck out of here, go to the pub, and get something to eat?
Yeah.
Yeah? All right.
Let’s do it. I just want to leave Mom a note so she knows I was here.
You could text her. That would work just fine.
It would, except I– I don’t know– forgot my phone, so…
Forgot your phone?
Yeah.
I will save us a table then.
Thanks, Dad.
See you there.
Sweet. [melancholy music]
Tate?
Holly. [soft music]
Mm. Ooh. And set.
[chuckles] You know, I am so proud of you for not backing down.
Oh. You sure I’m not just pouring gasoline onto the fire?
Well, you’re not exactly dousing the fire. [chuckles] But your patience and your strength, that’s what the public loves about you. It’s what I love about you.
Oh.
Mwah. [chuckles]
OK, then. No regrets.
No regrets, no regrets. But I do think that it’s a good time for you to just take the night off and relax.
Oh. Well, I appreciate that, Abraham, but I’m not sure if that’s possible. I’m just– [inhales sharply] Ooh, I’m riled up.
Well, you know what? I think that I can help you with that.
Oh. [sniffs] Oh, this is the good stuff–
Mm-hmm.
–that we bought on our winery tour.
Yeah.
I thought we were saving it for a special occasion.
We are. Have you forgotten that it’s our wedding anniversary tomorrow?
Wait. Tomorrow is June ?
It sure is.
Oh. Oh. Between everything going on with Chanel and the recall, oh, I just– I completely forgot. I’m so sorry.
Well, don’t be sorry about that. I mean, we’re still together. So why don’t we just– yeah, just ignore the rest of the world and enjoy our company.
Oh. [chuckling] Abraham Carver.
Mm.
You do come up with the best ideas.
Yeah. [gentle music] [laughter]
So you want to divorce Sloan?
Right.
But since she’s fled town–
I can’t serve her papers.
Right. So you’re going to do this thing called a publication divorce.
I am. I just need to have it posted for the next three weeks in the newspaper.
And if she doesn’t respond?
Then I can have the court enter judgment in my favor.
That’s a smart idea.
Yeah. I wish I could take credit. My lawyer told me about it.
Oh. Who are you using? Belle?
No, EJ. [tense music]
So you found this in the safe?
Mm. I mean, yes. As I mentioned, I was looking for a different envelope, and that one kind of just fell into my lap. Makes me wonder why you put it in there, why you even kept it in the first place.
[sighs] I forgot it was in there.
[chuckles]
What’s in it?
Just everything we need to know about our baby’s genetic makeup all in one document.
You got them to print you out another one?
Yeah, after I lost the last copy.
[chuckles]
But if our baby gets sick, this could prove to be helpful.
True, but there’s another reason to protect this slightly precious document, is it names me as the father of our child. And given that I absolutely adore the mother of our child, it makes me ecstatically happy.
Me too.
Mmm, good.
[chuckles] both: Mm.
I never even got a chance to look at it before Nicole put it in the safe.
Mm.
We had genetic testing on Jude done for peace of mind.
Oh. And you thought I named you as the father.
The issue of paternity had been settled.
Yeah, it makes sense why you would then put it somewhere where anyone in the family could find it. Although… when I told you that I had found it, you seemed pretty upset at yourself for having forgotten that you put it in there. But quite frankly, you didn’t seem at all surprised or devastated to find out that Jude isn’t your flesh and blood, which makes me think, EJ, this isn’t news to you at all. [dramatic music]
The reason it isn’t news to me is that it isn’t news at all. It’s completely fabricated.
So you’re saying the results are fake?
Someone must have planted it as a cruel joke.
OK. You know what then? We will have another test run. I’ll tell you what, I will call Nicole and have her meet us at the hospital.
Don’t. Don’t.
[chuckles] It’s just as I thought. Hey, look at me. How long have you known the truth, EJ?
Why is this any of your damn business?
You know, I have no idea how you even found this out, but I completely understand why you would keep it from Nicole because… we both know that she would dump your sorry ass the second she found out she had a child with the man she truly loves.
Shut your damn mouth.
Gladly, for a price.
[chuckling] Oh. So we’re back to this again, huh?
Hmm?
Blackmail.
Yes. It seems that, EJ, you and I are in a constant state of tug of war. It turns out I got all the leverage this time.
So you hired EJ as your lawyer because you figure he was motivated to stick it to Sloan?
Exactly.
I mean, I don’t get it. Is it because she stole his son and hit him over the head with a flower pot?
You know he’s thin-skinned.
Yes, that is EJ all right. Wow. After all these years, you two actually have something in common.
Actually, the main reason why EJ and I never really got along is because of what we already have in common.
Oh, right. Good point. [sighs]
Mmm. No one looked more handsome in a suit.
Oh. You know, you were just radiant in that wedding dress.
Mm. I did have a glow about me.
Oh, yeah, yeah. Brighter than the sun itself. [chuckles]
Oh, that’s because I was so in love with the groom.
Oh.
Still am, by the way.
Mm. I am so happy that I got all those– all those precious memories came back to me.
Mm.
And to have those– those wonderful moments back with each other. [both chuckling]
Oh. Can’t say that that day ended well. Mm, Lani turning herself in for shooting TR.
Yeah, no, that didn’t go the way we wanted it to go.
Mm-mm. But I am so proud of her. Oh, and I thank the Lord that she finished her sentence and she’s back home with her wonderful husband and those precious babies.
Yeah. We have so much to celebrate, so much. I mean, not just our anniversary, but also Juneteenth. [melancholy music]
That’ll always be a special day in our family. But unfortunately this year, it’s not all going to be sunshine and roses.
Hey.
Alex. I didn’t expect to see you here.
No? Why not? You don’t think the good old Brady pub is upscale enough for me now?
No, I was at the mansion, and I heard that you were holed up in your room with Theresa.
We were together, yeah.
Yeah.
But then we got hungry, and I offered to forage for sustenance.
Very good. Well, don’t let me keep your girlfriend waiting.
Brady, hang on a sec.
Yeah.
Maybe you and I should clear the air about Theresa.
It’s really good to see you.
Yeah, you too. I didn’t know you were going to be here today.
Yeah. I came to check on my mom.
I heard what happened. Is she OK?
Yeah. She’s fine. Thank you. Did you come to see your grandma?
Did you get to talk to her?
I didn’t, but my dad said she’s upstairs resting. Sarah gave her something to help her sleep.
Oh. Well, that’s good. [melancholy music]
Yeah.
It kind of feels like forever since we hung out last.
Yeah. I know. I’m supposed to meet my dad at the pub.
Oh. If you must go.
No. No. I would much rather stay here with you.
Cool. [laughs]
Cool. So… prom, that’s tomorrow.
Yeah, and I’m kind of still grounded. But it doesn’t matter because your parents are chaperoning. So don’t think we’d be able to hang out anyways.
Yeah, well, I’m actually working on a way for us to be together tomorrow.
Really?
Mm-hmm.
Tell me all about it. Wait, not yet. [romantic music]
What’s going on here? [tense music]
Damn it, Tate. I thought your father and I made it very clear you are not to see her anymore.
Yeah, you made it really clear.
And yet here you are together.
Mom, relax. We just ran into each other.
Look, I just came to see my grandma. I had no idea Tate was going to be here, so…
Yeah, and I’m just here to see you.
Came in and we said hello. That’s all.
Oh, great. So now you can say goodbye.
Mom, come on. You don’t have to be rude to her.
Rude? Do I need to remind you that this one let you rot in juvie for something that you didn’t do?
What are you talking about? She apologized for that.
You know what? Yeah, I should probably leave. Bye, Tate.
Bye.
[mockingly] Bye.
I mean, seriously, what is your problem?
My problem is that she is not good for you. She’s hurt you once already. She’s going to hurt you again.
Oh, really? Oh, wow. OK, you mean the same way that you hurt Dad?
Look, Brady, I know things have been a little weird since I walked in on you and Theresa in bed.
Yeah, especially since she set the whole thing up, Alex. And I should have known that she was using me.
I’m sorry that happened. And actually, it’s partly my fault.
Which part?
Theresa trying to get back at me for sending her mixed signals.
You’re referring to hooking up with Kristen, right?
[clears throat] Yeah. Yeah, commitment hasn’t really been my strong suit in the past. But Kristen and I are completely over now, Brady, I’m telling you. And I have realized that Theresa is the woman I want to be with.
[sighs] Well, Alex, that’s good. Because apparently, she feels the same way.
What about you? Are you cool with that?
Well, if we’re going to get your divorce notice in before the end of the day, we better get it up in the system.
Yeah. Great. Thank you.
OK, so do you know what your post is supposed to say?
Yeah. You know what? I’ll send it to you right now. EJ prepared a template.
Oh, yeah. OK. [phone beeping] Oh.
Yeah.
Jeez, that’s so formal. I don’t know. Maybe we can make it a little fun?
Fun?
Mm-hmm.
[chuckles] You mean like an illustration?
No, no. Maybe you, you know, can express how you really feel. For instance, like, Dear Sloan Petersen, you suck. Sincerely, Eric Brady.
No. That’s not going to work.
All right, all right. How about this?
Do I even want to know?
You know, just trying to give it a little pizzazz. [chuckles]
You can’t write that for the newspaper.
Why, too obscene?
No comment.
[chuckles] Well, it’s kind of true, right? [both chuckling]
OK.
All right. Let me try one more thing. How about this? Dear you miserable lying slut–
No. No.
Nobody in Salem likes you.
No, no, no, no. Delete that right now before HR sees that. What are you trying to do, get canceled, Nicole?
Oh, you can’t cancel me.
No?
Once a priest, always a priest. [keyboard clacking] [chuckles]
What exactly do you want from me this time?
Isn’t that obvious? [dramatic music] I want Gabi out of prison.
[scoffs] You remember that I’m no longer the DA thanks to you.
[chuckles] I remember.
Mm. Then how the hell am I supposed to get her conviction overturned? And I assume you’ve already exhausted any and all leads.
Oh, I admit I was banking on the fact that Clyde would confirm Gil Carter as Li’s killer, but it turns out that’s a no go.
Hmm. Well, you can always bust her out of prison.
[chuckles]
You actually considered it?
What do you think all the cash and the list of contacts was for? But now that these DNA results have fallen into my hands, turns out there’s a better option than Gabi and me living the rest of our lives on the run.
Again, for the cheap seats, I no longer have the power to free your wife. Paulina Price fired me and gave the job to Melinda Trask.
So get your job back.
Just like that?
Mm. You got something better to do?
[sighs] Paulina Price doesn’t exactly like me right now. So how the hell do you think I’m going to change her mind?
Oh. I got faith in you, little man. You are highly motivated right now to get this done. I mean, how else are you going to hold on to Nicole and Jude, huh? [chuckles]
[sighs] Alex… [laughs] When have you ever cared about how I feel?
Oh. Brady, come on. I know. I know we’ve butted heads once or twice.
Once or twice.
More than that. OK, more than that. But at the end of the day, we are family, man. We work together.
Look, man. I was reluctant to get involved with Theresa again in the first place, OK? When we try to do it, it just never seems to work out for us, you know?
No.
[sighs] In a way, maybe you did me a favor.
Yeah.
Yeah. I think I wish you nothing but good luck.
You really mean that?
Yeah, why not? [chuckles] [soft music]
Fair enough. Thank you.
Thank you.
Seriously. You are the best. [door clicks]
[sighs] [door slams]
Brady, hey.
Hey. How are you, man?
I’m good. I’m glad I ran into you. I heard about Konstantin. Is it true? Is he responsible for Victor’s death?
Yeah. Yeah, he was. He sabotaged my grandfather’s plane, and he was planning on killing Maggie as well.
What? That’s unbelievable. How is she?
[sighs] Maggie’s pretty shaken up, but, I mean, you know her. She’s OK. She’s going to be all right. She’s strong.
Yeah, she is. What about Theresa? She was taken hostage?
[scoffs] You don’t have to worry about your cousin. Eric, if there is one person in the world that is just good at getting out of sticky situations and landing on their feet, it’s Theresa.
Yep, Dad told me everything, how you made him think that you were just going to get back together with him, and then you just dumped him for Alex.
What? It wasn’t like that. I didn’t mean to hurt him.
OK, but you did.
He told you that?
Yes, he told me that. He tried to act like it didn’t bother him, but you know him. He’s bad at hiding his feelings. I mean, seriously, what did you think was going to happen here? Huh?
I don’t know. I feel awful about that.
No, you don’t. Stop. Just stop. Don’t pretend like you care about Dad. You don’t.
What?
You don’t give a damn about anybody but yourself.
No, that is not true.
OK. All right.
I care about you, Tate. And today, my God, today was a crazy day. I could have died.
Stop.
And when something like that happens–
Just stop, Mom. I don’t want to hear it. You’re using this as an excuse, and it’s just crazy. Go. Go hang out with your little stupid boyfriend or whatever. I mean, seriously.
Tate.
God.
Tate! [somber music] I’m fine, by the way. You know, kidnapped and held at gunpoint, almost died. I’m good, though. Thanks for your concern. [sighs]
We have one more celebration tomorrow, if you want to call it that. I offered to throw Chanel and Johnny a going away party.
They’re leaving so soon?
Well, Johnny has to get to California to start his new job next week. I hope it’s OK that I scheduled the party on our special day.
Of course it’s OK. It’s a day about family.
Ah, yeah. Abe, I just hope, I just hope I can just hold it together. I’m going to miss my little girl so much. Mm.
Well, you know the toughest thing about being a parent is learning to let go. Mwah. [gentle music]
I’ve started a recall campaign against Paulina. Once she’s removed from office, I can throw my hat in the ring as mayor.
You?
Me. And once I’m elected, I can appoint a DA who’ll free your wife.
Mm. I don’t like it. It’ll take too long. I want Gabi out immediately.
You’re being unreasonable, Stefan.
And you are wasting your time arguing with me. And you better make a move soon because this envelope’s getting real heavy in my hand.
Listen to me, you arrogant son of–
Oh, oh. Hey, hey. Yeah. Easy with the language around our little angel.
Yeah, EJ, you wouldn’t want to expose your son to anything unpleasant.
OK. What are you two arguing about this time?
Nothing important. How was work?
It was good. I ran into Eric.
Oh.
He told me you were representing him in his divorce from Sloan. That’s an interesting twist.
Hm. Yeah, your husband is full of surprises, aren’t you, EJ? [baby whimpering]
Honey, I’m going to take Jude upstairs and put him to sleep. Do you want to join me?
I would love to, darling, but I have a very important errand to run. But I won’t be long.
OK. [baby blabbing]
I’ll see you soon, little one. Daddy loves you.
Talk to you soon, Elvis.
Love you too.
Love you.
Mwah. [baby babbling]
[sighs] What was that all about? [dramatic music] [gentle guitar music]
Hey. Who are you looking for?
Pretty much anybody who could be a rat in this town. I’m especially on the lookout for Lady Whistleblower.
I mean, Leo seems like he’s on our side now.
Yeah, I guess so, unlike my mother. I’m so sorry about the way she’s acting. It’s completely out of line.
No, it’s OK. I mean, I get why she doesn’t like me.
I don’t care what she or my dad thinks. They can try to keep us apart, but it’s not going to work.
You said you have a plan?
I do.
I have a way for us to be together tomorrow night at the prom.
Oh, my God. Tell me everything. [dramatic music]
All right. I asked for the fries to be well done. I know that’s how you like them.
What’s that?
The fries. Extra crispy like you like them.
Oh, right. [sighs]
Where were you just now when I walked in?
What do you mean?
I don’t know. You just seem distracted.
Oh. Tate. I ran into Tate. And we got in a fight. And he stormed off.
Mm. What was the fight about?
Nothing for you to worry about.
Eric, I’m really sorry about Jude.
Thanks, man.
How are you holding up?
Not good. [chuckles] I’m missing every second.
It’s got to be brutal.
Yeah. You know, I got to see him earlier. Nicole, she brought him by the office.
Yeah?
Yeah.
Hey, are you OK working there? I mean, really? I mean, it can’t be easy.
No, it’s fine. Nicole’s not going to bring him to the office all the time, you know.
No, but– Eric, I wasn’t just talking about Jude.
Do you have any idea where EJ rushed off to?
I’m not sure, but it must have something to do with the bad news he got earlier.
What bad news?
Well, it turns out Kristen got the CEO job over him.
Seriously? Why would the board make that decision?
Why would the board make any decision?
He must be so upset.
Yeah, he’s pretty angry. But hey, I bet he’s out there right now making arguments because there is nothing EJ won’t do to protect his family.
Oh, you know what?
Mm?
Tomorrow is a big day. So why don’t we go to bed?
Mm. We can at least finish our wine. Can’t let the good stuff go to waste.
[chuckles] All right, one more glass. [chuckling] [knocking] You expecting somebody?
At this hour? No. Hmm. [gasps]
Hello, Paulina.
EJ. What are you doing here?
I’ll get straight to the point. I’ve had some time to think about what Abe said earlier. And I’ve decided that the Concerned Citizens of Salem will withdraw our petition to recall you as mayor.
Wow. This is good news. So you finally saw the light.
However, in exchange for my gesture of goodwill, I’ll need something in return.
[suspenseful music]
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