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[sighs]
[soft music]
[knock at door]
Hey, Steph. Come on in.
I, uh– I found this in the hall. Yours?
Ah, yes. That is my go-to power tie. Thank you.
Mm-hmm.
Must have snuck out of the box and tried to sneak its way back into Titan because it knew that was the closest it would ever get to a position of power in a very long time. Maybe ever.
Wow, cue the violins.
[chuckles] Oversold, huh?
Mm-hmm.
Ah.
Are you– are you all moved back in?
Yeah, yeah, yeah. These are mostly just some odds and ends I had taken with me to the mansion. But it’s funny. This place I left pretty much intact. I was so busy running a huge corporation, I didn’t really have time to get around to getting rid of anything. So easiest move ever.
Huh. Well, must be something to do. Put me to work.
I know damn well you got better things to do than help me unpack.
Hey, perks of being a boss. I gave myself a mental health day.
Oh, good.
Mm-hmm. And yet, it turns out sitting in an empty apartment, staring at the walls, thinking about the man you loved who died, not a great prescription for mental health.
Yeah.
[sighs]
Do you want to talk?
Well, I know for a fact you’ve got better things to do. And I already talked your ear off last night.
Stephanie, I told you before, I’m there for you anytime. I meant it.
Detective Hunter– I mean, Acting Commissioner Hunter.
That’s all right, Madam Mayor. I don’t stand on ceremony.
You should. You’ve more than earned the title. I see the department’s case clearance rates are up. And my office has been getting calls from citizens relieved to hear that Rafe’s assailant has been identified and that would-be murderer Everett Lynch is no longer a threat to society. [groans] Oh, oh, I’m sorry. I’m sorry, Jada. That was insensitive. I know you were married to him. I just– you know, I get carried away sometimes.
No, Mayor Price. It’s not what you said that’s bugging me. It’s– It’s this.
What is it?
Everett’s suicide note.
[tense music]
What’s the matter?
It’s just unbelievable. You know, Rafe almost died just because Jada’s jealous ex decided he wanted her back.
It must be so difficult for Jada to work this case.
Yeah, I’m sure part of her feels responsible.
Yeah, but no one is responsible for what happened to Rafe except for that loony, psychopathic piece of–
You shut your mouth.
[ominous music]
Knock, knock, knock. These are for you. The messenger just delivered them. [chuckles]
Oh. I should have known. They’re from Stefan. Mr. Romantic.
[soft music]
Why don’t you move around the room if you’re gonna pace like that? You’re going to ruin the carpet.
OK. OK, Mom, thank you. You know, question for you.
Mm-hmm?
With these banker’s hours you’re keeping, you think our family business is gonna survive?
I came here to have a nice lunch with Rachel. And since she’s going to be running the place one day, I consider it company time well spent.
Oh.
Why aren’t you off serving lunch to people?
I hire waiters for that. Besides, I came back here to–
Pace?
Weigh my options.
For?
My marriage.
Ah, trouble in paradise already? Again?
This guilt, it’s making me sick. I mean, physically sick.
Oh. Oh, that.
Oh, that? Yeah, that does not seem to sum up the fact that I cheated on my wife while she was in prison.
Oh, having her legs broken. So if it’s giving you an ulcer, I mean, see a doctor.
Yeah, not gonna happen. Because the only cure for what’s eating me up inside is to tell Gabi the truth. So maybe I need to bite the bullet and do just that.
[chuckles] [sighs]
[dramatic music]
[sighs] Come on, I’ll help you search the house for your last remaining scraps of your common sense.
You know, yesterday was our anniversary. Can you imagine how that made me feel?
What, “Happy anniversary, I cheated on you”? I mean, is that your idea of a special gift that she’s going to treasure forever?
OK, you can stop. I took her to the Bistro. I wined her, dined her. I recited a poem that I wrote for her.
[gasps] Oh! Be still my heart.
All right, you know what? Before I knew it, she wanted to know all about the time that we were forced to be apart. Thank you.
Mm-hmm.
And all the time that Ava and I spent–
Mm-hmm, what, pretending to date?
Yeah.
Yeah.
And I told her that we kissed twice, which was the truth.
What? Then, what’s with the guilt? I mean, come on. You confessed to nearly everything.
Nearly everything. That doesn’t cut it, Kristen. A lie of omission is one thing. But lying to my wife, to her face on our anniversary? It just feels wrong. It is wrong. And I need to make it right. [sighs]
[scoffs]
May we celebrate our anniversary every day with–
Oh, you’re blushing.
I’m a lucky woman. Thanks again for letting me play hooky from work yesterday to be with Stefan.
Sure.
Though I have to admit, I– I got a little bit more than I bargained for at that lunch.
Oh, well, I hope you locked the doors.
No, I mean, Stefan and I talked. He told me about everything that happened between the two of you while I was in prison.
The person who stabbed the commissioner was no psycho.
I’m sorry. Excuse me, who are you? And why are you defending this guy?
The paper said Everett Lynch had a serious mental illness. Your words were dehumanizing and uncalled for.
Mm, you– you know what? You’re right. I should have chosen my words more carefully.
Yeah, well, still. Whoever stabbed Rafe was clearly disturbed. I mean, you’d have to be to try and murder a completely innocent man.
A suicide note and a criminal confession, that’s some kind of combination. Um, you printed this out from his computer?
Yeah. Everett re-emerged right in his final moments. But Bobby was the one who allegedly wrote this.
What do you mean, allegedly?
I mean, the more I read it, the more I just– I can’t shake the feeling that something’s not right.
[dramatic music]
[sighs] Everett could be so sweet. So funny, smart. I just– it’s hard for me to imagine that he did what he–
What he confessed to doing? But it was Bobby who stabbed Rafe, right? Not Everett.
Well, Bobby was a part of Everett. I should have seen the signs. I mean, we were almost engaged, for God’s sake.
[sighs] This guy was hiding parts of himself his entire life, Steph. You’re not psychic.
No, just stupid.
You’re not stupid. You want to talk about stupid? Part of me knew damn well I should have never trusted Theresa, and yet, I ignored my gut. I ate up every lie she fed to me. And now, I’m just hoping they don’t reduce her jail sentence because of her ISA brother and father pulling some kind of strings.
Oh.
Oh, what?
I talked to my cousin Andrew a little while ago. Theresa is on her way to Statesville.
OK, for how long?
Six months.
[scoffs] That’s all? Six months for ruining my life. Hmm.
Once I got over the initial shock, something started just nagging at me. That this doesn’t sound like Bobby. I don’t know, just the phrasing of it. And if it was written by hand, then I could compare handwriting. But anyone can type a note.
Jada, are you talking about anyone in particular?
You’re right. The commissioner didn’t deserve a knife in the back. I just pray he gets better soon for his poor sister’s sake.
Wait, you know Gabi?
I’m her executive assistant, Connie Vininski.
Oh, wow. Uh, I’m Johnny DiMera. Gabi’s married to my uncle. And this is my wife, Chanel.
Owner of Sweet Bits. I know, I’m here all the time. It’s a pleasure to meet you for real. And I’m sorry I was testy earlier.
It’s forgiven.
May I say, your biscuits are otherworldly. In fact, I’ll take two now, one for me and one for my boss. Gabi’s been through so much with her brother and the hospital. Not to mention how horribly she’s been betrayed by the people close to her.
What do you mean by that?
[tense music]
Please tell me that you and Stefan had better things to do on your anniversary than talk about the misery that Clyde subjected us to.
We only talked about one part of the misery. How you and Stefan pretended to date. I just felt like I had to know everything about it.
And so, Stefan– he told you everything?
Yes.
Gabi, I am–
I know about the two times you kissed.
OK. And I was gonna say that I am sorry.
Hey, it’s OK. Really. I know it was just about keeping Harris from being suspicious about all the time you two have been spending together. All because you were dragged into the shady business at the Bistro. And now that Stefan and I talked it out completely, I feel like I can put the whole thing to bed. It’s so much better to know exactly what happened than to just be sitting around, imagining the worst.
So, what do you think is going to happen when you tell Gabi everything?
I don’t know. It’s going to be tough, obviously. But we’ve made it through worse.
Are you sure about that? The way I see it, Gabi is having her legs broken in prison. And you are helping your sexy business partner reenact fantasies straight out from her favorite erotic novel. [laughs]
What did she tell you about that night?
Oh, everything. [laughs]
Damn it! Why the hell would she tell you everything?
Oh, why wouldn’t she tell me everything? Because we’re friends, confidants. And if you had an actual friend, maybe they would talk you out of this lunacy.
Not helping.
Fine. All right, fine. You know what, feel whatever you need to feel. Get it over with. But I’m warning you, “hell hath no fury.” Hmm? And I should know because I’ve been there.
[dramatic music]
Sorry, fridge is a little empty.
[laughs] At least you have plates.
Yeah, yeah. Theresa’s plates, she bought them. Housewarming gift. Somehow, she parlayed these little ugly plates into an invite to move in.
Ah.
But she didn’t have anywhere else to go after all, right? Mm, mm. God, Steph, she played me so damn hard.
Look, I’m obviously very upset with how Theresa deceived you. And for her involvement with that criminal, Konstantin Meleounis. But I admit, I care about her and how she’s self-destructed– it makes me more sad than angry.
I’m just plain angry.
Understandably. God, Alex. I wish I could have done something to make this less complicated for you. Maybe I would have paid more attention to what was going on with her if I hadn’t been so caught up in my own problems.
[soft music]
You know what, I think you’re right. I think I need to close this file and just move on. This is just– it’s just way too personal for me. You know, I don’t even know if I can trust my gut right now.
Hmm. This– this is all my fault. I wanted the best person possible to take over from Rafe. But maybe I just asked too much of you.
No, no, no, I was reluctant at first, but I can do it. I mean, that was out of respect for Rafe. But I want to be the one. I want to be the one that brings justice. I don’t care how hard it is. I don’t care how painful it is.
It’s the painful that has me worried.
And I’m making it worse by dwelling on this note.
I don’t know. Maybe I’m just looking for someone to blame. Because I think the real person at fault is me.
You said Gabi was betrayed by somebody close to her. Who?
OK, I just– I just feel– look, I have this terrible feeling that in spite of all of his protestations, Stefan is planning on telling Gabi that we slept together while she was in prison.
Never mind. I shouldn’t have said anything, especially not to you.
What? Why especially not to Johnny?
Because it’s someone from my family, right? The person who you think betrayed Gabi.
Yes, that’s right.
[ominous music]
Well, I’m glad you’re feeling better.
I hope you are, too.
Me?
I’ve noticed you seem uncomfortable around me. Subtle, just under the surface, but it’s there.
[soft music]
OK.
You pretended to date my husband. You kissed him twice. Neither of us is totally comfortable with that, obviously. But it doesn’t have to make things forever weird between us, right?
Well, it shouldn’t.
Ava, I would love it if we could just put everything behind us and focus on having a good working relationship moving forward. Because frankly, after everything I’ve been through and my brother is still in the hospital, I just want peace and harmony, you know, for all of us to get along.
No, no, no. Gabi is not a woman scorned. She is the woman I love with every fiber of my being.
Hmm, well, you’ll be a man scorned when she finds out what you did. Or a man disemboweled.
Great. Thanks for the support.
You know what. What I’m supporting is you not being a total idiot. [groans] Hey, you know what? Come here. Sit down. Come on. Come on. Come on, I– I want you to pretend that I am Gabi. And you explain everything, OK? Go on.
You’re joking.
No, I’m not joking. I’m trying to help you, Stefan. Come on. So improvise what is surely to be the most important conversation of your entire marriage.
OK, OK. OK, fine.
Great.
All right.
So Gabi– oh, and after you spill it all, don’t forget to say why I should forgive you.
Right, OK.
I mean, good luck with that one.
[sighs] OK, OK. OK, here goes.
All right. [clears throat]
Um–
[giggles]
Gabi, I– while you were in prison, I– I missed you terribly. And I– I was worried about you.
Oh, you were so worried that you promptly crawled into bed with that skank?
All right, all right, all right. All right, starting over.
OK.
Starting over.
Good, all right. [clears throat]
Um– Wine. There was wine. There was a lot of wine.
Oh, oh. So that’s all it took to disrespect our sacred bonds? Grape juice? You know what, you’re not doing a really good job at this. You might as well just get it over with and enter witness protection.
No, no, no. One more time, one more time.
OK.
[clears throat] I don’t know what came over me.
Oh, you don’t know what came over you? [laughs] Really? Ava is an attractive woman. And you are a weak, world class idiot who thinks with his you know what.
OK, you know what, I’m starting to think that you didn’t offer to help to actually help me out here. But that doesn’t matter anyway, because this world class idiot is gonna go with his gut and confess.
[dramatic music]
Well, I don’t think idiot applies here anymore. I think we have to come up with a new word that describes your role in this coming disaster.
You know, I spoke with Ava yesterday. And she told me that the two of you were talking about this whole situation, and that Connie, Gabi’s new assistant almost walked in on it. What if Gabi had almost walked in, huh?
I am the soul of discretion. Ava is the one who can’t keep her mouth shut about anything.
Because she feels as guilty as I do. Now, I can’t risk Gabi finding out about this. Not from you, not from Ava, not from anyone. If this secret is gonna come out, I need to be the one to spill it.
I’m really glad we’re on the same page about all this.
Of course we are. I wouldn’t have been so eager to have us work together if I thought it was gonna be a problem.
Really? I assumed Kristen forced you into it, us working together.
OK, I’m surprised that you thought that. Because you know that Kristen is not your biggest fan.
Mm-mm. But she loves being the boss. And deep down, she knows if she wants to stay the boss, she’ll need people like us in the building. Where is she, by the way?
She went home for lunch.
Ah. Lunch is for wimps. Unlike Kristen, I’m a workhorse. And I know you are, too. And lucky for us, so is Connie.
Your surprising new hire.
Yeah. I know, she’s a little eccentric. But give her a little oppo research to do at : a.m., and you wouldn’t believe what she can dig up.
Well, speaking of Connie, where is she?
You’re talking about my dad, right?
Your dad?
Yeah, the one from my family who you think betrayed Gabi. He was the DA who put her in prison, even though she was innocent.
Oh, you’re EJ DiMera’s son. Yes, that’s what I was talking about. You know, I better get these biscuits to Gabi. It was nice meeting both of you.
[dramatic music]
Jada, honey, I thought I had disabused you of the idea that you bore any responsibility for what happened to Everett.
With all due respect, Mayor Price, I’m the one that called him into the station. And I confronted him immediately, and I started accusing him of stabbing Rafe. And that’s when he started telling me that he didn’t feel well, and he hightailed it out of here. And then, he went straight to that hotel. And he wrote that suicide note. And he took those pills.
Yes.
And he climbed in the bed.
Jada.
And he died.
Jada. Jada, honey. Honey, he– he took his own life because of the things he did, not because you were onto him.
I wish I believed that. And I wish that I never let him go.
[tense music]
Stephanie, come on. It’s not your job to rescue me from Theresa Donovan.
Maybe not. But I’m just so sorry that you got hurt so badly.
Well, thank you. And I’m sorry about what you’re going through. Why do they keep these ugly little plates, anyway? I know I may not be Victor’s son, but I’m still a Kiriakis. I can afford new plates, right?
You could afford a separate set for every day of the week.
That’s right. And I’m still proudly half Greek.
I didn’t think that was ever in question.
It’s not in question. I was just thinking about my favorite Greek wedding tradition. Yes, the fate of these plates has been decided.
Ooh.
Oh, yeah.
You mean– I thought that was only for happy occasions.
They do it at funerals, too. It’s to symbolize beginnings and endings. And it’s supposed to ward off bad spirits.
Oh, I like that idea.
Yeah? Me, too. Let’s do this. Screw these crackers. Come on over. Let’s go, right here.
OK.
We’re doing this, and I want you to do the honors.
I–
Oh, yeah.
I couldn’t.
Oh yes, you can.
No.
Oh yeah, big breath. Let’s go. You can do it.
I couldn’t.
No?
I couldn’t.
Watch me. You ready? [grunts]
[gasps]
Oh, my– That felt amazing. That felt amazing. You need this right now.
Wait, wait. This is gonna be–
Do it.
–a big mess.
It’s gonna be a huge mess. Break the damn plate.
OK.
Mm-hmm. [laughter]
Yes!
Oh my God, you’re right.
Yes.
That felt amazing.
Let’s go, let’s go. Here, take one.
OK!
Let’s go. Ready? [grunts]
Yes! More.
More?
Yeah.
One more, for good luck. Here we go.
OK.
Jada, honey, you had nothing to hold Bobby on. You were following the law. You handled this with the utmost sensitivity. Now, you– you have no responsibility for what happened to that man after he hightailed it out of here.
I know you’re right.
Damn right I’m right. Now, I don’t presume to tell you how to do your job. But I believe that– that belongs in your cleared cases stack. Will you put it there?
[soft music]
I will. And thank you. For everything.
[chuckles] I’m here. Anything you need.
Thank you.
Mm-hmm, mm-hmm.
[sighs]
[tense music]
Alex Kiriakis pushing a broom. Wow, wow. Being on top hasn’t made you to forget how to be a regular guy.
That’s damn right. You know, I did have a maid at Victor and Maggie’s. But there’s something to be said about having your own place. I got to exorcise the ghost of Theresa. So yeah, the mess was definitely worth it.
Hard agree.
Hard agree, huh? You’re feeling better or what?
Thanks to you.
Ah, thank you. Actually, I hate to admit this, but we do owe thanks to Theresa a little bit.
What, for supplying the props?
Yeah.
Forget that. The inspiration was your department.
Oh. Well, you know.
I really owe you one.
Maybe. [phone beeps]
Oh. That’s Jada. She needs me down at the station. I wonder what that’s about.
Hmm.
Wow, that Connie woman. I know I shouldn’t say anything about a loyal customer, but I think she might have had about a dozen biscuits that fateful day when Talia–
Think that might have had a lasting effect?
Nah. So maybe she’s just nuts. Wait, but I’m sorry. I should choose my words more carefully. Maybe she’s just eccentric.
[laughs] Yeah. Yeah, that’s much better.
[scoffs] Stefan, I don’t get you. I mean, you come back from the dead, miracle of miracles. Hmm? And then you and I, we bust our asses to get Gabi out of prison. And you finally have her back. And I mean, it’s clear sailing for the rest of your natural lives. And instead, you just want to throw it away.
OK, Kristen, maybe if you got me, you would understand that there’s more than one solution to this problem. Question.
Mm-hmm?
Which one of us knows Gabi better, you or me?
Question. Which one of us is a woman? Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
[tense music]
To new beginnings.
Ah, with a side of caffeine. [laughter]
I’m so glad we cleared the air.
Me, too.
I brought biscuits!
Mm.
Oh.
Sorry, I didn’t bring one for you.
That’s OK. Actually, I have got to go. I’ve got to go meet with one of our new distributors. I will be back soon.
OK.
So, how’s your brother?
The same. Thanks for asking.
Of course. So, what was all of that about between you and Ava?
We were just hashing out a few things.
Like what? Sorry, wait, none of my business.
No. But I’m glad you asked. You may have heard the rumors going around a while ago about my husband being involved with Ava while I was in prison.
Rumors?
It’s a long story, not worth getting into. Nothing really happened between them. And Ava and I have agreed to put it behind us.
Nothing happened between them?
No, nothing did.
Are you sure about that?
[dramatic music] [knock at door]
Come in.
You rang?
Yeah. Uh, sorry to drag you all the way down here again. But I just noticed a few minutes ago that you never signed your witness statement for– you know.
Yeah, of course. [sighs] I wasn’t, um–
[soft music] I didn’t think I’d be reliving all this when I got your message.
I’m sorry. I mean, you know, this is just a formality. You know, obviously, his death was ruled a suicide. And he confessed to stabbing Rafe.
So it’s over.
Uh, yeah. Paulina came in here today. And she convinced me that I should put all of this to bed. So that’s exactly what I’m gonna do. So consider this file officially closed.
[sighs]
You know, I wonder if “Body and Soul” could use a character like Connie to maybe stir things up.
Did I hear “Body and Soul”? Abraham’s been talking about that show morning, noon, and night. I need a break.
Well, then, Mama, your timing is perfect because today is Test Kitchen Day, and Johnny just gave me the thumbs up on my new latte recipe. And how would you like to try my new heart healthy cranberry oat bran muffins?
Uh, is that question serious?
Yes, and I made them especially for you. And I promise they won’t taste a bit healthy, so come on.
Ugh.
[laughs]
Johnny DiMera. [chuckles] I heard you were moving to Hollywood.
Uh, Ava Vitali. No. It turns out there’s plenty of Hollywood right here in Salem.
Ah, so you’re sticking around?
Yeah.
Well, I’m glad to hear it.
So, I heard you left my grandfather’s fine establishment to go work at DiMera. Honestly, the last place I saw you ending up.
Yeah, same, actually.
And you’re working a lot with Gabi? How’s that going?
Well, you know, I was a bit worried about it at first. But I think it’s all gonna turn out just fine.
Well, of course nothing happened between my husband and Ava. Why would you ask me something like that? [phone ringing] Hold on. Stefan? Hi.
[tense music] Are you there?
Yeah. Yeah, sorry. I just– I wanted to hear your voice.
Mm. I was about to call. The flowers are beautiful. I love them, but I love you more.
How’s your day?
Uh, well, I just finished having a long conversation with Ava.
About?
Well, I told her that you and I talked. And we’re in a good place. Because honestly, I could not imagine relaunching Gabi Chic without her.
That’s good. I’m happy for you. Look, Gabi, I uh– You know I love you. More than you could ever imagine.
And I’m gonna let you get back to your work day.
Right. I’ll see you later, my love.
[groans] Damn it.
I’m sorry. Was that a practice run? Because I didn’t hear you say anything about cheating.
OK, enough, all right? I couldn’t do it.
[chuckles] You mean, you think I’m right?
I mean–
I’m right. [laughs]
Yes, I think you’re right. Gabi can’t find out. It’ll break her heart.
I like you, Connie. But I don’t appreciate you asking me questions like that. Of course, my husband was telling me the truth. Now, I need you to take a memo.
Wait!
What is it? Whatever it is, just say it.
I don’t want to be the one to have to tell you this.
Are you quitting because I got upset?
No, it’s not about me. It’s about you. I’m so sorry, Gabi. I don’t want to be the one to say this, but–
But what?
Your husband cheated on you.
[dramatic music]
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