Days Transcript Wednesday, September 25, 2024

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[dog barking]

[suspenseful music]

Thanks for your concern, Harold. But I assure you, Gabriella will be fine. She is currently in the ICU, but is expected to make a full recovery. I’ll let her know that you’ve called to check on her. OK, bye.

EJ. Oh, my God.

Holly? What are you–

I heard about the explosion at the mansion, so I rushed right over. Thank God you’re all right.

[both sigh]

Hey, Holly. It’s me. I’m guessing you know that because you’re not picking up. Look, it’s the third time I’ve tried you. I know you’re pissed about EJ deciding not to charge my dad with Sarah’s hit-and-run, but I was just hoping that maybe we could talk things out.

[knock at door] Maybe this is you.

Surprise.

[laid-back music]

Brady.

Hey, Eric. How’s it going?

It’s, uh, it’s going. I just finished a photo shoot for “Body & Soul.” Kind of a favor for Kate and Abe.

Mm. That’s good of you.

Yeah. How are you doing?

As good–

[sighs] As good as can be expected, man. I actually was checking on Ava. Did you hear about this? She was attacked by some crazy person and almost got her throat slit or something.

What? Is she OK?

Yeah, it was frightening, as you can imagine, but I’ll spare you the details. But they caught the person and Ava’s gonna be OK.

Well, that’s good to hear. But you and Ava, I didn’t realize you were friends.

Uh, yeah, we are. I mean we weren’t. We actually got closer the night that I, uh, fell off the wagon.

We got wasted together, OK? And I know what you’re thinking, why in the hell would she be doing that when she knows I’m in recovery?

Yeah, crossed my mind.

Well, to be fair, she tried to talk me out of it. OK? But, hey, when you’re hell- bent on destroying your life, you know as well as I do that no one’s gonna say or do anything to stop you.

Yeah, I know that feeling, unfortunately.

Yeah. And maybe if I would’ve listened to Ava that night, Sarah wouldn’t be in a wheelchair.

Xander, put me down.

[Xander sighs]

[Sarah sighs]

There. Although you know I’ll gladly carry you in my arms to the ends of the Earth.

Yes, well, as heroic as that is, it’s also incredibly disrespectful because the physical therapist said that I am ready to make the move from the chair to the bed on my own.

I know. But my act wasn’t one of necessity, but of romance.

And it’s an act of defiance. I have to learn how to do these things by myself.

I know, darling. And you will. Does that mean I can’t still dote on you from time to time?

Do you want to dote on me, really? Cater to my every wish?

You know I do.

Then promise me that you won’t go after Brady again.

[tense music]

[somber music]

Well, I’m touched by your concern, Holly. I assume this means I’m back in your good graces?

Mm, not sure I’d go that far.

[chuckling] OK.

Just because I don’t want to see you blown to bits doesn’t mean I’m over you lying to everyone about Jude’s paternity, you know.

I understand. I understand. And I’m not over it either. I still deeply regret the choice to keep that a secret. But as I explained, I was– I was desperate to save my marriage. Not that that’s an excuse, it’s just a reason.

No, I get it. Being desperate can make us all do awful, stupid things that we end up regretting.

You’re a very kind and empathetic person, Holly.

Thanks.

[EJ chuckles] Well, you were really kind and empathetic to me when I told you I found out how my dad really died, that it was Eric who drove drunk and killed him.

Well, I’m glad I could be there for you.

Well, it really meant a lot to me. And while we’re on the subject of drunk drivers, so what are you doing to make sure Tate’s dad pays for what he did to my Aunt Sarah?

[tense music]

[sighs] Sarah. How can I tell you that I’m done going after Brady after the son of a bitch just confessed to… running you down when he was driving drunk and leaving you by the side of the road? And now he’s gonna walk away scot-free. I mean, where’s the justice in that?

I mean, you know you are preaching to the choir, right? You don’t have to tell me how unfair this is even though you have said it a million times.

I know, I know, I’m just–I’m just–

Obsessed. That’s what you are. You’re just obsessed. You’re obsessed with making Brady pay, with revenge, and… even though I have repeatedly and emphatically told you that what’s best for us is to move forward. We have a beautiful, little girl who needs our full attention.

Darling, I’m sorry that my being upset about this upsets you, too, but it–

[Sarah sniffles] You’re the reason I can’t let this go. This is all about getting justice for you.

I don’t want it! I don’t want it. How have I not gotten through to you that you getting justice for me is only causing me anxiety? Instead of letting me focus on what is important? And right now, for me, that is figuring out how to get around without the use of my legs so that I can be there for our daughter. Can you understand that?

[somber music]

Of course, I can.

OK. Well, then, if you really want to help me, if you really want to be there for me, then you will forgive and forget. And not for Brady’s sake. For ours, for Victoria’s.

Sarah, darling… I swear to you that I will do whatever it takes to help you figure out how to be there for Victoria.

Thank you.

But I will never forget what Brady has done to you. And I’m sorry, but… I’m never, ever gonna forgive him.

Brady, you know you can’t punish yourself for the rest of your life because of what happened to Sarah.

[clears throat] Why not?

[laid-back music] I crippled her. Do you know that her little girl is gonna start walking soon? And Sarah’s not gonna be able to get up out of her chair and just hold her little girl so she can take her first steps? You realize that?

Brady, listen to me. All right, you made a mistake in what happened with Sarah. But she’s a strong and resourceful person. She’s gonna find a way to have a good life.

[Brady sighs] You need to start doing the same.

You’re right. Now, why didn’t I think of that? Why didn’t I think of that? I should just start having a good life, you know? Why would I waste one more minute on guilt just because I happened to just run over an innocent woman and paralyze her for the rest of her life? That’s a good point.

And you can stop with the sarcasm bit.

All right, I’ll stop with the sarcasm if you stop this Pollyanna take on the whole thing. How the hell am I supposed to just–just– just go have a good life, knowing that I just ruined someone else’s? Huh? By the way, I may not, you know, have to pay for this in court, but Xander’s not gonna let go of this.

What do you mean?

[Brady sighs] Did he threaten you?

Eric, he came to Basic Black with a baseball bat. And he said, “I’m gonna do to you what you did to Sarah.”

What–what happened?

[sighs] Xander’s mom happened. Fiona Cook showed up and, uh… basically stopped her son from crippling me.

[jazzy piano music]

Well, this was lovely, Fiona. Thank you for suggesting it.

You’re welcome.

You know, I can’t remember the last time I’ve been out of the house.

[chuckles] I’m not complaining, mind you. I love spending time with my daughter and my granddaughter.

And Sarah needs you, of course. But Maggie, it’s a heavy burden to carry. You have to allow others to help you.

Oh, I do. I do. I mean, your son has been doting over Sarah, as you know, catering to her every need pretty much around the clock.

Yes, he has. And he’s been quite upset with me lately.

Xander has?

Yeah. And for good reason, actually. Maggie, that’s why I suggested you and I have dinner together. I wanted to explain before you hear it from anyone else why Alexander is not best pleased with me, to say the least.

OK.

And, uh, I’m sure it’s something that you won’t approve of either. In fact, you will likely be appalled.

Fiona, just– just tell me, OK?

Well… Brady and I, we met shortly after I came to Salem. I ran into him in the pub and we started talking. Hit it off, if you will. And then, um… one thing led to another.

What are you trying to tell me, Fiona?

[somber music]

I slept with him, Maggie. I slept with the man that crippled your daughter.

You haven’t said a word to me since I handed you that bag of barbecue sliders.

[chuckles] It wouldn’t be polite to talk with my mouth full, would it? How did you even know these were my favorite?

Hello, you only order them every time you come to see me at the Bistro.

I guess I didn’t know you were paying attention.

I always pay attention to you, Tate.

Well, um, thank you for bringing me dinner. You really didn’t have to.

Oh, I get them for free. It’s not a big deal. And I know how hurt you’ve been about Holly freezing you out, so I thought I should stop by to bring you a little comfort food and some TLC.

[soft dramatic music] I hope that’s OK.

I still don’t get why you let Tate’s dad go.

Holly, Holly, I already explained there wasn’t enough evidence to formally charge Brady with a crime, even though he confessed, even though he was obviously guilty. Now, if we had any eyewitnesses or Brady’s damaged car–

Yeah, well, we don’t. I know. And I can’t just let it go, EJ. I mean, it’s just the idea of Brady getting away with this.

[somber music]

Holly, I know that you care deeply about your Aunt Sarah.

And that you would be upset about what Brady did to her no matter what. But your level of anger, the–the intensity of it… Sweetheart, you need to ask yourself is this about wanting justice for your Aunt Sarah? Or is it about wanting Eric to pay for what he did to Daniel?

Brady, I get that Xander is angry as hell, but that does not give him the right to take the law into his own hands. You called the police and reported this, didn’t you?

[chuckles] No. I figured I had it coming, Eric.

[Eric sighs] Whatever pain Xander wanted to inflict on me in that moment, I felt I deserved it.

First of all, no, you didn’t. You’re a good man who’s battling a disease.

But that’s no excuse, though, is it?

You made a terrible mistake, nut that does not give the son of a bitch the right to do what he did to you.

Well, he obviously thought that it did.

OK, so Xander’s mom, she stopped him before he attacked you?

She did.

To keep her son out of prison, I assume.

That was part of it, but I also–

[chuckles] I think she may have wanted to protect me, not see me get hurt.

Well, good for her. But why? I mean, she doesn’t even know you.

Not–not in the profound personal sense, no. But, um… in the biblical sense, she does.

What are you saying?

Yeah. Xander’s mom and I… we slept together.

[Eric sighs] – So let me get this straight.

[suspenseful music] Of all the men in this town, the one you chose to take to your bed was Brady? Oh, God, Fiona. You told me you didn’t even know who he was.

I know, and I’m so sorry that I misled you about that. I’m sure you can understand that I found the whole situation somewhat awkward.

More than somewhat, I would say, considering you share a son with my late husband. And Brady is Victor’s grandson.

Brady and I had no idea about the familial connections when we made our own connection.

I see. Well, then why don’t you tell me, Fiona, exactly how did it happen? Was Brady drinking at the time?

He was, though I had no idea he shouldn’t have been. All I knew was that he was charming, good to talk to, and we were both lonely.

I see. Well, are you and Brady still sleeping together?

No. No, no. It’s over. And I’m horrified, horrified by what he did to Sarah, hitting her like that and leaving her there to die. It’s unconscionable. It’s unforgivable!

[tense music]

Brady, you know I don’t judge. Or I do my best to try not to. But what are you thinking?

[scoffs] I wasn’t thinking. I was on a bender. By the way, I did not know that Fiona was Xander’s mom when we first got together.

OK, so once you found out, you ended things?

Uh, uh, no.

Seriously?

But it’s over now, OK? Eric, nothing kills romance faster than paralyzing your new lover’s daughter-in-law.

Mm.

Anyway, let’s change the subject. Did you talk to Holly yet? I mean, that must have been rough.

Wait, you haven’t heard?

Heard? What? No. I thought you were gonna tell Holly the truth behind Daniel’s death. Did you do that?

Well, I wanted to. But somebody beat me to it.

What? Who? Who told her?

Your son.

Mmm. Thanks for saving me one.

Yeah, no problem. I mean, since you brought me four.

[chuckles]

Mmm. So delish. So… Holly’s still not talking to you?

No. She’s not returning my calls. All my texts and DMs are going unread.

That’s just wrong. I mean I know she’s upset, but I don’t get why she doesn’t understand you’re just trying to be there for your dad.

The way Holly sees it, she doesn’t even have a dad. That’s all because of what my Uncle Eric did. And now my dad nearly took her Aunt Sarah’s life. So to put it mildly, it’s a lot.

Yeah. I guess when you put it like that, I actually feel bad for her. And even though she’s ghosting me too, I really do wish we were still close so I could be there for her. I mean, she never even met her father because he was killed by a drunk driver. And now she knows that the drunk driver was Eric Brady, the man who her mother is now living with in Paris. It’s just so awful and sad and depressing.

Yeah. All the above.

Oh, Tate.

[somber music] My heart breaks for Holly.

And for you, too.

Yeah, I guess there’s some truth to what you’re saying. Maybe I’m transferring some of my anger towards Eric onto Tate’s dad.

And it’s understandable, Holly.

Especially because all Eric got was a slap on the wrist for killing my father.

[EJ sighs] And now it looks like Brady’s gonna walk for putting my aunt in a wheelchair. All because they thought it was OK to drink and drive.

Well, it’s not OK, obviously. It was horrible, unconscionable. And as I told you, as district attorney, I am committed to holding Brady accountable for that hit-and-run the second any concrete evidence of his culpability comes to light.

OK. And my offer still stands. You just say the word and I’ll do whatever I can to help you find that evidence.

Holly. Holly, we’ve been over this. It is a job for the police.

Oh, my God, EJ. We both know that if the Salem PD was gonna find something, they would have by now. And I’m not just gonna stand by and watch history repeat itself when–when someone hurts the people I love.

[scoffs] I mean, Eric, he’s literally living his best life with my mom right now. And all except for five minutes in prison, he never paid for what he did. But Brady has to pay, one way or the other.

I agree, wholeheartedly.

I know you do. And it really means a lot to me to know you feel the same way I do.

[somber music]

We are kindred spirits in this.

[both chuckle]

[chuckling] Yeah, I guess we are. OK, well, I better get going.

All right, Holly, well, you take care of yourself, OK?

You too.

[Holly sighs]

[elevator bell rings]

[EJ sighs]

So you met Brady the night of Xander’s wedding.

Right. And yes, he was drinking. But I had no idea he was in recovery. And I’m sure you remember how Xander tore into me for keeping that secret for all those years. Him being Victor’s son.

[jazzy piano music]

[sighs] Maggie, I was in a bad place. I had no idea who Brady was. He was just a handsome stranger who was being kind to me.

Why are you telling me all this now?

Because when I initially found out about the bad blood between Xander and Brady, I thought it best that I keep quiet. I’d only just managed to get back into my son’s good graces after years of estrangement. And I didn’t want to take the chance that an affair with his nephew would ruin things.

Does Xander know about you and Brady?

Yeah.

Oh. I can imagine his reaction when he found out.

Well, he was completely thrown. He was terribly upset. But some good did come of it.

And what is that?

When I told him the truth, for various reasons, mostly, I suppose, because he was so shocked, it stopped him from hurting Brady, from attacking him with a baseball bat.

I’m serious, Xander. I need you to promise me that you’re gonna drop this vendetta against Brady.

Look–

[phone beeps]

[Xander sighs] Oh, damn. A little bit of Titan business I have to attend to.

Mm. At this hour?

It might be nighttime here, but the Asian markets have just opened.

[suspenseful music] What, Sarah? Why are you looking at me like that?

You know why. The last time that you left here on “Titan business,” you went after Brady with a baseball bat.

Darling, look, as I said, I’m– I’m not gonna promise you that I’ll drop my vendetta against Brady. But I can absolutely promise you that I’m not leaving you right now to go confront him again. Come on. Cross my heart. You do believe me, don’t you?

I’m trying.

Mwah. Why don’t you…

Work on your upper body strength while I’m gone?

I will. I want the s.

[chuckles] Of course you do.

[Xander sighs]

There you go.

Thank you.

I can still take you, you know?

I don’t doubt it for a minute.

[Sarah chuckles] I won’t be gone long.

OK.

[Xander smooches]

[Sarah sighs]

Well, Fiona–

[sighs] In spite of the shock about what you told me about you and Brady, of course, I’m relieved that you stopped Xander from hurting him.

Believe me, so was I.

Sarah needs Xander by her side right now, not in prison for assault. And also, as deeply disappointed as I am in Brady and angry at his terrible choices that he made, I don’t want him to be hurt.

Despite what he did to your daughter?

[jazzy piano music]

The truth is I can’t bear to look at them right now. But he’s family. And he’s had a lot to deal with in his life. Including alcoholism. But he’s a kind and a decent man.

When he’s sober.

So Tate told Holly that you were the driver that caused Daniel’s death? Why would he do that?

He thought she already knew.

Right, OK. I get why he would. How is Holly dealing with it?

[laid-back music]

[sighs] She’s angry as hell. At me and Nicole, rightfully so. We’ve been lying to her her entire life. She feels betrayed.

You and Nicole, you– you had your reasons, Eric.

Yeah, we did. And when just, you know, just looking back now, maybe those reasons weren’t good enough.

[sighs] Give Holly some time to process it. You’ve loved that little girl her whole life. And she knows it. There’s nothing you wouldn’t do for her. Let her remember that. She’ll come around eventually.

I pray you’re right.

Well, um… it’s time for me to go to an AA meeting.

One day at a time, right?

Right.

I don’t care what time it is. You call Acting Commissioner Hunter and remind her that this investigation into Sarah Kiriakis’s hit-and-run is an ongoing one. Stress to her that they need to find some concrete evidence linking Brady Black to this crime or I’ll make sure the case to Mayor Price that there needs to be significant changes in personnel running our police department.

[exhales deeply and groans]

[tense music] Perhaps, I should take Holly up on her offer and get her on the case. She can’t be any worse than the Salem PD.

[sighs]

I just wish Holly would understand that even though you have your dad’s back, you’re on her side, too. I mean, you’re the guy she loves, right?

I’m not really sure anymore. I, uh… I just want her to know that I’m here for her to talk or whatever.

[suspenseful music]

You know, if I was lucky enough to have an amazing boyfriend like you…

[Tate chuckles] And I was going through something like this, I wouldn’t take you for granted. And I sure wouldn’t push you away. I mean, you’re such a great person, Tate Black. You’re not only great-looking. You’re also smart, and fun, and sensitive. Just, like, this total catch.

Yeah, right.

You are, I swear. And it’s not just my opinion. It’s a fact. You are amazing.

[knock at door]

Sorry.

[tense music]

I’m glad we talked, Fiona. We both have stepped up to be there for our children. I’ve come to consider you a friend. And I wouldn’t want us to keep any secrets.

Nor would I.

Well, I better get going because I want to stop and get my daughter her favorite dessert before she turns in tonight.

And if you don’t mind, I’ll stay behind and have my favorite dessert right here.

Of course. So I’ll see you at home?

You will.

Yep.

And thank you, Maggie, for not thinking too ill of me. At least I hope you don’t.

I don’t, I don’t. I’ve said many times you’ve been there to help and support Sarah, Xander, and me.

[chuckles] We’re very grateful for you.

And I’m very grateful for your understanding.

Oh, come on. Come here.

[laughs] Aw.

Mm. Bye.

OK, see you at home.

Yeah.

Well, if it isn’t the world-famous shutterbug, Eric Brady, bumming off Daddy’s free Wi-Fi?

What do you want, EJ?

Oh, is Roman aware of how rudely you’re greeting his customers?

Did you come in here to eat?

No. God, no. If I live to , I’ll never understand the appeal of a place that serves a great portion of their items with those little packets of tartar sauce. Oh, why so glum, Eric? Ah, you know what? Never mind. I know the answer to that. Not only has your alcoholic brother crippled the wonderful and very well-respected Dr. Sarah Horton, you’re now having to relive the misery and shame of your own crime. Which was much worse, considering, uh… you actually killed someone. Not to mention Holly Jonas now absolutely despises you. And for good reason, don’t you think? Since that someone was her father. – Sophia.

I bet your ears were burning. Tate and I were just talking about you.

Were you?

We were. I was just telling your boyfriend that I really hope things work out between you two.

Mm, I bet you do.

I do. Oh, my God, I hate that you two are fighting. OK, well, I should get back to work. I just ran over here to bring Tate some sliders on my break.

Aw, it’s too bad you don’t have anyone to blackmail into working for you. Otherwise, I’d say you could totally stay and hang.

Mm, you’re hilarious. OK, see you later, girl.

Yeah. See you later, girl.

Bye, Tate.

Bye.

[sighs]

[door slams] It’s not what you think.

Whatever. I don’t want to waste my time talking about Sophia. I came over here because– because I wanted to apologize to you, Tate, for not answering your calls or texts. I’ve been dealing with a lot, with this whole situation, with our families.

Totally get it. I know it’s been really rough for you.

Yeah, it has been. But I don’t want to talk about that either. I just–can we hang out and spend some time together like we used to before all this craziness happened?

[Tate chuckles]

I’d love that.

[Holly sighs] I missed you, Holly.

I missed you so much.

[Tate chuckles and sighs]

[suspenseful music]

[Holly sniffs]

Hey, you OK?

Yeah. Yeah, I’ll be fine. Um, can I just use your restroom? Just need to freshen up.

Yeah, of course.

I’ll only be a few minutes.

OK.

[Holly sighs]

Brady’s room. Has to be.

[jazzy piano music]

Hi there.

Oh, hello, dear. I was just about to beckon over my server.

Oh, well, her shift just ended, so I’ll be closing you out. Would you like anything else?

Actually, I would.

I got your text. You have what I need?

Sure thing, Xander.

That’s Mr. Kiriakis to you now.

Oh, right, yeah. I heard your ship had come in.

That’s one way to put it.

So what, you running things now?

Damn right.

Well, pardon the disrespect. Here you go.

It’s totally untraceable, as per your request.

Perfect. And you’re clear on your part in this?

Crystal. I know exactly what you need me to do. And no worries, OK? Guy won’t know what hit him.

[tense music]

Holly doesn’t despise me. And I know she has every reason to be hurt, but I know she’ll come around.

Hmm. Wow. I admire your optimism, Eric, as misplaced as it is. You see, I’m certain, now that Holly knows how much of a chronic liar her mother is and that you are the drunken driver who deprived her of her father, that poor girl is not going to trust either of you ever again.

Good thing she has me to lean on, huh?

[tense music]

Holly? What the hell are you doing?

Excuse me.

You’re Brady Black, right?

I am. Who’s asking?

[jazzy piano music]

Cheesecake. And a very dry martini straight up with a twist.

The perfect pairing.

Anything else for you?

No, I’m all set. Thank you.

Okey-dokey. Well, just give me a holler if you change your mind.