Days of Our Lives Transcript
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[unsettling music] * *
[grunts] [breathing shallowly] * *
A good day starts with a good breakfast. * * And the only thanks I require is that you actually eat this time. Sorry about the gag, but, lady, you’ve got quite the set of lungs on you. Even with the soundproofing, I could hear you caterwauling through the door last night. We can’t have nosy neighbors asking questions. So you promise to be good? * *
[gasps] Lesson learned. No more yelling.
[chuckles] Good girl. Now, you two better behave while I’m gone. I have a very exciting day at the office today, and I don’t want any interruptions.
What’s so exciting about today?
[giggles] Well, if you must know, I’ve encouraged Gabi to cheat on Stefan as revenge for his little indiscretion, not that it takes much to get that one to go bed-hopping. [chuckles] I wouldn’t be surprised if she already took the bait. * * [door clicks open]
What the–
Where the hell is my wife?
Well, Gabi’s not here, obviously. And why do you even care anyway, unless you’ve changed your mind about wanting her back?
Oh, I have definitely not changed my mind, no. I came here to tell her that now she’s slept with my swine of a brother, I will no longer tolerate her ridiculous games, nor will I let her take the house from me.
Mm. OK, I’ll pass that along. And lest you think it was all on me or in any way on me that your wife and I hooked up, you are sadly mistaken. The only one to blame for the blowing up of your marriage is you. [sighs] [phone rings] [phone beeps]
Hello.
Hi, Gabi. This is Stephanie Johnson. I’m sorry to bother you. I tried your office, but your assistant wasn’t in yet.
What can I do for you?
Well, it was actually your assistant that I was hoping to reach. Apparently, she was friends with my ex, Everett Lynch. I’m having a small memorial service for him today, and I was hoping to invite her. Do you think that you could give me her phone number? [dramatic music] * * [monitor beeping]
You know what I’ve been doing on my spare time, my love? [gentle music] I’ve been learning recipes from your mom’s cookbook. * * Yeah, Gabi helped me translate them. * * So I need you to wake up so you can see how well I can cook your favorite dishes. Like, I can cook the vaca frita, arroz con pollo.
Jada, honey.
Mayor Price.
Oh, that is–it’s so sweet that you’re learning to cook all of Rafe’s favorite meals in your spare time. But I know–I know how hard you’ve been working. And when you’re not working, you’re here with your man. So how about using some of that spare time for sleep? * *
I’ll be fine.
You sure about that? Because if this acting commissioner job is too much–
Oh, no, no, no, no, no. No, it’s not. It’s not. Besides, it’s not forever. * * Rafe knows how much that we need him back. He will come back. He has to. * * [soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.” * *
Of course. Oh, honey. Oh. Of course Rafe is coming back to us. And with you– with you being here with him all the time, talking to him, comforting him, and telling him how you’re gonna cook all his favorite meals when he gets back, he feels your love, Jada. He feels it, and that surely– that surely will help him to heal. But in the meantime, I am here for you, OK?
Mm-hmm.
And I’m still working on helping– you know, getting you that manpower at the PD that you need in his absence.
Thank you.
Mm-hmm.
Thank you for your kindness and for your support.
Mm. You know, I spent a lot of time in this hospital this past year. [chuckles] And even when I wasn’t conscious, on some level, some subconscious level, I guess you’d say, I did feel the presence of my loved ones, mm-hmm. And I believe that made all the difference. It motivated me to keep on keeping on, you know? Hmm?
Yeah, I’m sure it did.
[chuckles] Mm. Well, I’ll be on my way. But, you know, any help that either one of you needs, you just–you let me know, OK?
Well, actually, there is one thing.
Well, name it, honey.
Well, Stephanie’s planning a small memorial service today for Bobby. And it doesn’t look like anyone’s gonna be there, and I would hate for her to have to do this by herself.
Oh, say no more. Say no more. You know, I can stay here and keep Rafe company while you’re gone.
Really?
Mm-hmm.
You’re not too busy? I know you have work.
Mm-mm, mm-mm, mm-mm. No, I’ve got my phone. I got my tablet here with me. I can work from anywhere.
Oh, thank you. Thank you so much.
Mm-hmm.
I mean, obviously, I’m not here when I’m at work, but I don’t know. I just have this feeling today that– that somebody needs to be here with him.
Oh.
Someone that cares.
I will be that someone, OK? I got my–you know, I got my mobile office right here.
Mm.
But, honey… [somber music] I mean, Bobby Stein? You know, I’m a little surprised that you would feel you need to be at his memorial.
Yeah. I understand why you would be. But Bobby was still my husband at one point, and… * * I just–I can’t believe that he could be so heartless. I can’t believe that he would do something like this to Rafe, to the man that I love. * *
You said you planted the idea in Gabi’s head yesterday, right? You think she found a man that fast?
Nothing motivates a girl like revenge. And lucky for her, she has one or two fellas living there in that haunted castle with her, which could make it all the messier. [suspenseful music]
For sure. [chuckles]
You see, Gabi’s doing everything she can to spite Stefan, but she’s really spiting herself since cheating on him will be the final nail in the coffin of that marriage. * * Meaning Li and I… * * Will finally have revenge on both of them. * *
You’ve sunk to a new low, EJ. And that says a lot.
Get out of my room, Stefan.
Gladly. Stay the hell away from my wife.
After the amazing night of passion that and her and I shared together? [laughs] Why would I do that? [dramatic music]
Hijo de puta, as Gabi would say.
Ah, yes. She’s described you that way. Son of a bitch, right? * * Get out. [sniffs] * * [object thuds] * *
Next one’s coming at your head.
[chuckles] * * [exhales heavily]
Thanks for your help, Gabi.
No problem. But are you sure Connie knew Everett? She never mentioned him to me. Though I guess it’d be a sensitive subject after what he did to my brother.
Oh, my God. Of course. Of course it’s a sensitive subject.
Hey, it’s OK. It’s actually a relief to hear he’s being laid to rest, though I’m sure it won’t be an eternal peace. More like he’ll rot in hell. [line clicks] * * Hijo de puta. [footsteps tapping]
Gabi. Hey. I’m glad I ran into you.
What the hell do you want? * *
[whistling]
Johnny.
Hey. Good morning.
Good morning. How are things? How’s the new job?
Yeah, things are–things are going well, thank you.
Oh, are you enjoying it?
Yeah, very much.
That’s good to hear. I suppose every great director has to start somewhere. [chuckles]
God, that is condescending, but thank you.
Well, I don’t mean it to be. And I have checked out some of those daytime dramas over the years. I never got hooked, though. All those over-the-top storylines about evil twins and fraught love triangles and just the recasts, they just– they just did my damn head in.
Mm.
Let me ask you, Johnny. What about one brother sleeping with another brother’s wife? Is that one of the storylines in your show? [tense music]
Am I missing something here?
I don’t know. Are you?
I don’t know.
Why don’t you ask your father? * *
What’d you do, Dad?
[sighs]
Well, speak up. Why are you so glad you ran into me? What the hell do you want, Ava? * *
Just to tell you that I am really sorry about what happened between me and Stefan.
Mm.
Look, I know that you are never gonna forgive me, and that’s fine, OK? You can hate me. Hate me forever. It doesn’t matter. But don’t hate Stefan, all right? He loves you, Gabi. He loves you so much, and I know that you love him too. He didn’t set out to hurt you. So maybe–maybe you can think about giving him another chance.
Oh. So kind of you to offer your advice. And not that it’s any of your business, but that’s not what Stefan wants.
Oh, please.
Not anymore.
What are you talking about?
Forget it. Get the hell out of my way. * *
[sighs] [monitor beeping]
Jada, now, I know you had your doubts about Bobby’s suicide note, but I assumed you’d, you know, put them to rest when you closed the case.
I did put it to rest, for the most part. I don’t know. I’m still in shock. [sighs] I’m still in shock, the fact that there was this whole other person, a total stranger to me. And I haven’t been able to reconcile the two halves of the man that I was so close to. And I just can’t help but think that maybe I could have done something to prevent this.
No, no. You stop. Stop.
Something I could have seen–
Stop thinking that way, Jada, feeling guilty about something that was in no way your fault. Now, how could you have prevented this when you didn’t even know how ill that man was? No one could have predicted what he would do, what he was capable of. [dramatic music]
You’re right. You’re right.
Mm-hmm.
And thank you. Thank you for staying here with Rafe.
Mm-hmm. [sighs] * * Happy, happy to do it.
Thank you. * * [door clicks shut]
[sighs] * * [suspenseful music]
You know, I could help you with that.
Even on your best day, do you think I’m dumb enough to hand you a weapon? [phone ringing] Hmm. * *
[grunting] * * [phone beeps] * *
Hello?
Is this Connie Vininski?
This is she. Who is this?
This is Stephanie Johnson. I got your number from your boss, Gabi DiMera. I wanted to invite you to a memorial service that I’m having today for Everett Lynch.
Who?
Well, maybe he went by Bobby Stein to you. Anyway, I heard you two knew each other.
Who told you that?
Leo Stark. He said that he ran into you leaving Everett’s room at Salem Inn and that you said the two of you went way back.
I don’t know what you’re talking about. I’ve never heard of any Everett or Bobby. Leo must have me confused with someone else. [phone beeps] * *
And Brady Black, the man confesses to a crime he doesn’t remember committing and is released due to insufficient evidence because the only so-called proof they had was Brady’s non-recollection of the event. [chuckles] And, Commissioner Hernandez, I could just hear you saying, oh, sounds like one big cluster-you-know-what to me. [laughs] Oh. And it does to me too. Mm-hmm, my friend, something is– something is not right here. And I know you agree, uh-huh, don’t you? Don’t you? Yes? No? Yes? No? [footsteps tapping]
Mayor Price.
Oh, hello. Oh, hello, Gabi. Hello, Gabi. I was just, you know, sitting with your brother so Jada could take care of a personal matter.
Well, I’m here now, so you can go. [tense music] I’m sure the last person my brother would want to spend time with is the woman responsible for sending his sister to prison. * * [light music]
Oh, sorry.
Hey, I’m sor–
[sighs] Ava. How you doing?
I’m good. How about you?
Fine.
Yeah?
Yeah. What’s with the look?
Well, I just ran into Gabi, and I encouraged her to give you another chance, and she told me you wouldn’t want that anymore, implying it was too late.
Yeah, well, allow me to elucidate. You see, in exchange for my countless apologies and attempts to make things right with Gabi, my wife decided to punish me in a most cruel and unusual manner.
By doing what?
[scoffs] By sleeping with my brother. * *
You slept with Gabi? God, Dad, were you trying to start World War III?
Look, Stefan isn’t some innocent victim, OK? He cheated on his wife. And so she decided to… respond in kind, so to speak.
When did Uncle Stefan cheat on Gabi?
[sighs] While she was in prison. He slept with none other than Ava Vitali.
Wow. I knew they were having marital problems, but Uncle Stefan and Ava?
Why so shocked, Johnny? Ava tried to get her claws into you too, remember, though, much to my relief at the time, you never gave in to her dubious charms. My brother Stefan, however, is made of lesser stock.
Yeah. You know what? I’m actually not shocked, OK, that Uncle Stefan succumbed to Ava’s charms, as you put it. The guy was alone for a long time. And I’m sure he didn’t do it to, you know, get revenge on somebody. But you, sleeping with your brother’s wife? Damn it, Dad, what were you thinking? [dramatic music] * *
Hey.
Mm.
Thanks for waiting for me.
Thanks for coming. Not a big turnout, as you can see. [sighs]
Mm. Damn. You know, I was hoping that someone would make it.
Yeah, me too.
[sighs]
Xander is busy with Sarah. And Alex didn’t really know Everett, and he had an early work call.
Mm.
Chad said he’d try, but he’s with the kids, as I told you, so I don’t know if he’s gonna be able to make it. And then there’s Connie. * *
Connie?
Yeah, Gabi’s assistant at Gabi Chic. Leo was under the impression that Connie was a friend of Everett’s. But when I called her to invite her to the memorial, she said that she had no idea who he was.
Hmm. That’s strange. I mean, I get them not being friends, but his name’s been all over the news as the guy who stabbed Gabi’s brother, so… how would she have no idea who he is?
No clue. That’s what she said.
Hmm. * *
[grunts, exhales heavily] Thanks.
You’re welcome. No more yelling, OK?
No more yelling. And that call you took just now, what was that all about?
Not that it’s any of your business, but bigmouth strikes again. Apparently Lady Whistleblower’s been blabbing all over town about me and Everett Stein, or Bobby Lynch, whatever, the guy who killed himself.
You mean the guy that you murdered.
Melinda, if you can’t say anything nice– [suspenseful music] Oh, wait. I admitted that to you, didn’t I? I also admitted that I killed Li and stabbed the commissioner. Yeah, I confided in you, all right.
You did, yes, yes, but my lips are sealed. I swear I will not tell a single soul. I am very good at keeping secrets, I swear to you.
I can’t count on that! Why would I? And it is of crucial importance that nobody ever know any of that. And now nobody ever will. * *
And why was Leo under that impression, that this Connie woman and Everett were friends?
He said he ran into her once as she was leaving Everett’s room at the inn.
Hmm.
She told him that they go way back, she and Everett, or Bobby. [dramatic music] Did Everett ever mention her name to you? * *
No, I’ve never heard of her name.
Me neither.
Mm-mm. * *
What did you say her last name was?
Vininski.
Connie Vininski.
Right.
Hmm. * *
Anyway… * * I found a thicket just surrounded by beautiful spruce trees just up the way over there. I was thinking, since Everett loved nature and hiking, that might be a good spot to lay him to rest. * *
I agree.
[sighs] Thank you. * * Ready to do this? * *
Lead the way. * *
[sighs] * * [suspenseful music]
Sorry, Melinda. You know too much.
But you spared my life for a reason, remember?
That was because Li talked me into it. But now–
No, Connie, you can’t, because you would be disrespecting Li’s wishes, and I know that is the last thing that you want to do. So think about it, please. Li would be so disappointed in you if you–you– if you defied him, you know? And I know you care way too much about him to do that. * *
OK, OK. Out of respect for Li, I won’t do you in.
[sighs]
Not now, anyway.
[sobs] Thank God. * * Then what are you gonna do? I mean, about me, anyway? You don’t plan on keeping me here forever, right? And–and–and I’m eating steak and taking up your room, and I’m sure that you and Li both want your privacy.
Yes, we do.
Yeah.
It would be good for us to go back to just the two of us, wouldn’t it, darling? * * But one thing at a time. See, I don’t know what I’m going to do with you until I get my final revenge on Gabi. She’s the one who broke Li’s heart. She’s the one who messed everything up. [sighs] Once I know that her marriage to Stefan is dead and buried and the two of them are suffering forever… * * Then Li can finally rest in peace and we can all move forward. * *
Gabi slept with EJ? No, no, no, come on. They hate each other. Look, maybe they just want you to think they did to make you jealous, huh?
No, no, look… [light music] I saw Gabi’s clothes on EJ’s bedroom floor.
And?
And at first, they tried to hide it from me, OK? But eventually, Gabi said that she did have second thoughts about having revenge sex with EJ after the fact, OK? And when I confronted her on it, she not only admitted it to me. No, no, no, she doubled down and was sure to tell me just how awesome it was.
Oh.
So to state the obvious, my wife set out to hurt me in the worst way possible.
Yeah, by sleeping with your brother.
What a better way to do it than that, right? * * [monitor beeping]
Well, I will respect your wishes, Gabi, and leave.
Mm.
But for the record, you’ve got this all wrong. I mean, you can’t really think I wanted you sent to prison for a crime you didn’t commit.
You gave EJ the DA job, didn’t you? And he sent me away with almost no evidence. He would have let me rot in prison if Stefan hadn’t intervened and insisted that I–
Wha– go on.
Never mind. Forget I said anything. [dramatic music] * *
I mean, I still don’t get it. You hate Gabi. And the feeling’s mutual, right? I mean, she’s the one who stole your company, got you fired. And you, you let her languish in prison. Have you forgotten all that, or did you get knocked on the head?
No, no, no, no. Of course not. I still loathe the woman.
OK, so you slept with Gabi because why? What, you wanted Uncle Stefan’s life to suck as much as your life sucks right now? I mean, why are you punishing Uncle Stefan for something Gabi did? I mean, She’s the one who blew all your lies out of the water.
Well, if Stefan hadn’t confided in her– * *
You know what? No. No, that’s not it.
Not what? * * And why are you looking at me like that? * *
Because I don’t think this has anything to do with Stefan or Gabi. I think this is about Nicole. * * [suspenseful music]
What do you need that for?
Well, if Leo Stark’s been shooting off his mouth, I need to be prepared to shut it for good. * * You don’t object to that, do you? I mean, I know you didn’t want me to kill Melinda or Stefan or Gabi, but you don’t even know Leo. I mean, I like him just fine, but everyone else seems to hate the guy.
Not everybody.
What, are you friends with him or something?
No, not at all. I just–I mean that there’s got to be someone out there that does care about him. Anyways, it’s not important. I wish you the best of luck, Connie. And I really hope that everything turns out exactly as you hope for.
Thank you. I can’t trust my soundproofing. And I can’t trust you either, truth be told. So I won’t be taking any chances.
No, no, Connie. You really don’t have to. I promise you I won’t say anything. [whimpers] * * [door clicks shut] [thudding]
[sighs] I am so, so sorry, Stefan. Look, I know how devoted you are to Gabi and how happy you were when she was released from prison. I know this has got to be so tough on you.
Yeah. Well, how’s that quote go? Life is what happens when you’re making other plans. [light music] Anyway, Ava, I just want you to know that I– I appreciate your friendship.
Yeah, back at you. * *
I need you to get me an address for a Connie Vininski. Yeah. OK, great. Thanks. I’ll wait for your text.
Excuse me, Commissioner. I couldn’t help but overhearing, but I know where Connie Vininski lives. She’s staying over at Li Shin’s apartment.
Oh? How do you know this?
Well, Melinda Trask told me when we were working at DiMera.
OK. Is there anything else you know about Ms. Vininski?
Oh, apart from the fact that she got me fired, Melinda says that the woman is a complete fraud and her résumé was a complete lie.
Really?
Mm-hmm. Yep. So much so that Melinda was on her way over to give her the ax. But now Melinda has taken a leave of absence, so I guess that never happened. * *
I see. Well, thank you. That was helpful.
Yeah. * *
Hey, what the hell was that about?
I got no idea. * * Why would Jada want to know about Connie Vininski? * *
Gabi, it’s none of my business, but sounds like you have a bee in your bonnet about something. And I’ve got a feeling it has nothing to do with me.
[sighs] You’re right. It doesn’t. I’m sorry. I should not have taken my frustrations out on you. [dramatic music] * * I may as well tell you. You’ll hear about it soon enough. My marriage, it’s falling apart. * * And as much as I hate EJ, he’s been surprisingly supportive.
Oh. Well, glad to hear that. But I’m sorry about your marriage. * *
Thanks. * * And, Mayor Price, if you really don’t mind staying with Rafe for a little bit longer, I should get to work.
Course– course I don’t mind. * *
Volveré pronto, hermano. Te amo mucho. * *
I don’t want to discuss this with you, Johnny. This is none of your concern.
So you don’t want to admit that this is about Nicole?
[clears throat]
Look, Dad, I get it, OK? I know you were hurt. I know you were humiliated when she went back to Eric.
I repeat, this is none of your concern.
Oh, actually, I disagree. It is my business because this is my family too. And, Dad, I love you, OK? But your marriage falling apart, that was not Uncle Stefan’s fault. That was not Gabi’s fault. That was your fault. Haven’t you done enough damage? I mean, if you–if you– if you keep this up, you’re gonna lose your whole family. Is that what you want? ‘Cause that’s where we’re headed. * * [scoffs] I got to go to work. * *
[sighs] [dramatic music]
A messenger was coming to the door just as I was leaving. This is for you.
[sighs]
What is it? * *
Well, it seems Nicole has got exactly what she wanted. Eric warned me about it. [sighs] Even though I refused to sign, Nicole must’ve found a workaround. * * [sighs] * * My divorce decree. * * [sighs] * *
[breathes deeply] * * Goodbye, Everett. * *
[whimpers] [grunts] [suspenseful music] [muffled speech] * * [knocking]
Connie Vininski? Are you there? This is Commissioner Hunter. * *
So no one else told Gabi that her assistant’s a total fraud?
Well, I certainly wasn’t gonna get involved after what went down between us. As far as I’m concerned, Connie Vininski is Gabi’s problem now. * *
[sighs] Oh, good, you’re here.
Indeed I am. How goes it?
Oh, it’s been busy. I have a lot of calls for you to make, emails to write, et cetera, et cetera.
Oh, no problem, but I mean, like, how goes it personally with you and Stefan?
Oh. Well, I took your advice, actually. Gave the bastard a taste of his own medicine.
Good for you. So you slept with one of his enemies?
His biggest enemy: his brother EJ.
EJ? Wow, way to go! That is even better than I had hoped.
I didn’t realize you were so invested in my marital situation.
Well, of course I am. I mean, us girls got to stick together, right? After what he did to you, cheating on you like that, I want that man to suffer.
[chuckles] Well, you’re in luck, then, ’cause now he’s gonna suffer even more. You see, I’m gonna take Stefan for all he’s worth. And I wouldn’t mind keeping it up with EJ, you know? I mean, that one night with him, it doesn’t have to be a one-off, does it?
Course not. Why should it be?
Exactly. Hmm. Either way, Connie, I am living the good life. * *
Not for long, slut. [unsettling music] * *
Oh, oh, and… [chuckles] Wait till you get a load of the surprise I have in store for you, Commissioner Hernandez. [chuckles] Of course, you know, you have to, you know– you have to wake up for that, you know, get back to work. You know, you have to get up, go back, wake up, go back to work to enjoy the surprise. [chuckles] [sighs] Well, maybe I’ll just– I’ll give you a little hint to pique your interest. Hey. Oh. Whoo. OK, so look, I’ve tried begging, pleading, cajoling. Only thing I haven’t tried is… [sighs] [dramatic music] Pulling rank. Oh, hey. Well, OK. OK. Here goes. * * Wake up, Rafe Hernandez! That is an order. Now, do you hear me? This is your mayor speaking to you. And if you do not respond, I just–I just– I just might have to give that acting commish your job for good if you don’t– [grunts] [sighs] Rafe? What? [gasps] Oh. Oh, my Lord. * * Oh! * *
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