Days of Our Lives Transcript
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[holiday music]
Mmm.
[laughs]
Well, this one’s not quite as good as that first cookie, but it’s still delicious. All right, which one’s next?
Nope, nope, nope. You said “last one” three cookies ago. You don’t get any more.
Oh, I did?
You know, aren’t you gonna be late? Don’t you have an appointment to get to?
Oh, yeah. I got to get out of here.
Mm.
We’ll finish our taste test when I get home, OK?
I look forward to it.
Me too.
No more cookies.
Oh, come on.
[laughs]
Hi, Little Sweetness. Bye, Little Sweetness. Got to run.
[laughs]
OK. Where was Papa off to in such a hurry?
Oh, you know, Black Patch business and all that.
Mm.
Ah, lookit, somebody’s been busy.
Oh, just a few last-minute gifts. Thought I’d drop by, pop them under the tree.
Just a few. Wow.
[laughs]
So how have you been? Are you still burning the candle at both ends over at “Body & Soul”?
Oh, never ends. New backstage drama every day, it seems.
What?
Well, just today, I found out that–
[dramatic music] Oh, never mind.
What? Really, you can tell me. It’ll be just between the two of us, I promise.
Fine. Alex had a fling with a costar.
Oh. And you’re upset by that?
Yeah… I guess I am.
[sighs]
[holiday music]
Sorry, I–
Dude, what the he– Philip.
[dog barking]
Mayor Price.
When were you going to tell me, Commissioner Hunter, that you brought in Hattie Adams?
Well, I–
I would have preferred to hear it straight from my commissioner rather than through the grapevine. But either way, good work, Jada. So were you able to wrangle a confession out of that cupcake poisoner?
Unfortunately not, thanks to our ex-commissioner.
[dramatic music]
Oh, what the hell do you want? I’m in no mood for you, Hernandez.
Aww. Well, that’s too bad, DiMera, ’cause we need to talk.
[soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”
Let’s sit down. I’m sorry you’re upset, but you and Alex weren’t seeing each other anymore, right, after what happened on the set?
Oh, my God. You know about that?
Well, Seth Burns has a big mouth.
Ugh. Damn. [sighs] But it’s on me, obviously. I never should have gotten involved with a coworker in the first place. I, of all people, should know that.
Yeah, but still, I’m sure it stings to hear that Alex has moved on with somebody else so quickly.
Yeah, it does.
[dramatic music] But I should just get over myself, you know? Especially since I’ve kind of done the same thing.
I guess I should say congratulations. I heard the judge awarded you half of Titan.
Yeah, well, I know you were Team Xander on this, so you don’t have to pretend to be happy for me. Oh, and FYI, my lawyer had your little character reference for Xander thrown out, so no impact on the outcome of the case.
Oh. Well, I am glad the whole thing’s over, Philip. And I think the whole splitting the baby, so to speak, was probably the best, you know, reasonable, fair solution.
[holiday music] I do hope you and Xander can put your differences aside, though, for the good of Titan. Who knows? Maybe now you and I could possibly do the same.
Mm, not so sure about that, since my father’s estate isn’t the only issue between us, is it?
What the hell do you think you’re doing, Rafe?
I’m pouring myself a drink. What does it look like?
[dramatic music] Ah, yum. That’s good stuff. Another? Don’t mind if I do.
Is this some sort of midlife crisis? A crack-up because Mayor Price wouldn’t give you your old job back?
No. No, I am in tip-top shape, actually, mentally and otherwise.
And also, I’m not Rafe Hernandez.
Hey, Steve.
Hey. There’s my star investigator. Job well done, man.
Ah, it’s no big deal.
No big deal? Come on. Police had an APB out on Hattie for several weeks. And while they were playing with their nightsticks, you swept in and tracked her down.
Yeah, well, I told her that “Body & Soul” wanted her back to lure her to Salem and performed a little citizen’s arrest.
Uh-huh.
Unfortunately, she denied being the Lady Whistleblower imposter.
Yeah. I saw the blind item that just went live in “The Spectator.” You know, bottom line, you did the job you were hired to do.
Yes, and…
[holiday music] Leo paid up…
Aha.
Now, begrudgingly. But I can’t say I blame him, because my theory about Hattie being Lady W was, well, a little off.
Mm-hmm. Well, there might be more where this came from if we can track down the real imposter. But either way, congratulations on solving your first case for Black Patch.
Well, thanks.
Why the long face? You should be celebrating.
Right, yeah. Well, you may be happy that I found Hattie, but my fiancée is not.
And before Shawn could move in and make an arrest, Rafe got to Hattie. And per his client’s wishes, he questioned her about the Lady Whistleblower case. He didn’t get anywhere with her in the end, but she lawyered up before we got a chance to question her.
About the poisoned cupcakes, you mean.
Yeah.
So you’re telling me you got nothing?
Correct. [sighs]
Oh.
You know, I was afraid that Rafe’s new job would be a problem for us. I just didn’t think it would happen so fast.
Oh, not a problem for us, a problem for you. I know, yeah, it sounds a little harsh, but hey, Commissioner, this is your mess and yours alone. So how you gonna clean it up?
[dramatic music]
Now, what other issue are you talking about, Philip?
Well, I know you weren’t too happy when I hired Stephanie to do PR for me.
Well, it’s nothing personal. I just didn’t find it necessary.
[dramatic music] And as you said, I was Team Xander this entire time with the whole Titan situation. Anyway, Stephanie’s not gonna be doing PR for you anymore because the hearing’s over. You got what you wanted, right?
Half of what I wanted. But that doesn’t mean Steph and I won’t ever see each other again.
I didn’t assume that you would never see each other again.
And you’re OK with that?
It’s none of my damn business, Philip. You guys are grown. You’re adults. You can do whatever you like.
True, but… since you two used to be a thing, well, full disclosure and in the interest of family harmony, I think you should know so you’re not, you know, blindsided by it if she tells you…
Yeah.
That I kissed her.
So you kissed Philip?
Well, technically, he kissed me.
And this just happened out of nowhere?
Not out of nowhere. I mean, he and I have been spending a lot of time together recently.
Because you’re working for him.
Right. And anyway, when I saw him earlier, he was over the moon because he had just been awarded by the judge half of Titan.
Half? And then Xander has the other half?
Yeah, which could be problematic, to put it mildly. But since Philip thought that he had no case against Xander and the will, he was actually very pleased with the outcome.
And he has you and your PR to thank for that.
Well, who’s to say? But he thanked me anyway…
Uh-huh.
With a kiss.
Mm-hmm.
And before you say that it was inappropriate, I was fine with it. In fact, I liked it, actually.
I see. So does that mean that you and Philip are getting back together again?
[sighs]
Mayor Price, Rafe took a new job after he left the force. That is his right, and there’s nothing I can do about that.
No, there isn’t. But, Commissioner, if your fiancé is running all over town undermining this department’s investigations, possibly using info that he gleaned from you at home, that is not going to be a tenable situation.
I understand. However, it is within Rafe’s right to make a citizen’s arrest. He is not working against us.
But you just told me, did you not, that he ruined your chances to question the suspect?
I did, but–
Bottom line, Commissioner, you need to fix this. This is bad for the department. It’s bad for City Hall. You need to learn to control your fiancé. Nip it in the bud.
[holiday music]
I thought that Jada was gonna be singing my praises. But instead, she was furious with me.
Why is that?
Well, evidently, Shawn was tracking Hattie too. But I got to her first. And then she lawyered up before they could question her, which ground their investigation to a halt.
I see. Well, if Jada wants to beat you to the next arrest, the PD’s just gonna have to step up their game and outhustle you.
[laughs] Yeah. Yeah, yeah, it’s not that simple. You know it. I mean, come on. We have an advantage. We get to play fast and loose with the rules.
Yeah, but Jada has the entire city government backing her up. I’d say that’s even.
Mm. I’m not sure that the mayor is backing her up right now.
Look, I hate to say it, but… this is gonna keep happening, isn’t it?
I won’t lie to you, buddy. Probably will.
Yeah. Right, so maybe working for Black Patch wasn’t such a good idea.
– What do you mean, you’re not Rafe Hernandez?
You really don’t remember me? It’s your old pal Arnold Feniger.
[dramatic music]
What? Arnold?
Mm. There it is, a glimmer of recognition.
Feniger, what in God’s name are you doing here? You’re supposed to be in Argentina, playing dead.
Yeah. Well, see, that’s the thing. Playing dead is not cheap, and I have run out of money. So here I am. I am back in Salem to, you know, make a little withdrawal from the bank of DiMera.
You and Stephanie kissed and you felt the need to share that with me?
I thought I explained: it was in the interest of family harmony. Didn’t want you to be blinded.
Cut the crap, Phil. You’re gloating in my face.
I’m not gloating. I’m just being honest and, you know, aboveboard.
Ah.
I mean, we’re family, so obviously, we’re going to cross paths. I wouldn’t want Christmas to be as uncomfortable as Thanksgiving was.
Chill, Phil. It’s all good. Really. Stephanie’s free to date whoever she wants.
Oh, we’re not actually dating. Well, not yet, anyway.
[dramatic music]
[chuckles] No. Philip and I are not getting back together. I mean, it was one kiss, and we haven’t even talked about it.
Mm. Yeah.
What are you thinking?
I’m just thinking about your past with him. I mean, the two of you were engaged.
Mom, that was eons ago. We’re different people now.
Still–
Still what?
Stephanie, you know, you’re an adult, and you can make your own decisions. I just hope that you remember all the reasons that it didn’t work out with you two. I just would hate to see you go through that again.
Mayor Price, I’m really not comfortable with the idea of controlling my fiancé, as you put it.
Well, maybe– OK, maybe that was an unreasonable request. Seeing as it’s the holidays and I’m feeling charitable, maybe I could just throw a little bit more money Rafe’s way to entice him to rejoin the force. There’s a slush fund or two I could tap into.
Well, that’s great for you to offer that. However, Mayor, I don’t know if there’s room for him anymore. As you know, I just rehired Shawn Brady, and I offered JJ Deveraux a job as well.
I see.
And I have to say, you know, Rafe didn’t quit the force for monetary reasons.
[groans] Oh, right. It’s all coming back to me now– because he didn’t like the idea of having to answer to a woman.
Well, this woman, yes. And, you know, I kind of get it. You know, he just didn’t want this to become a problem for us.
Hmm. Yeah, uh-huh, right. I suppose I can understand that.
And also, Rafe seems to really love his new job, and I don’t see him wanting to give that up anytime soon.
What do you mean, maybe it wasn’t such a good idea?
[holiday music]
Well… OK, just as an analogy, OK? My cousin Javi, he says that the dueling cop-PI plot is the same as in “Mi Corazon Es Mi Destino.”
It’s a telenovela.
Oh. Well, I guess it didn’t end well for them, huh?
Not at all, no.
[sighs] Well, you know, so what, dude? That’s TV. People don’t tune in for happy endings.
OK, I know that. Of course–yes, I know. My point is this. I just–maybe there’s something to the analogy, all right? I mean, look, this is my first case with Black Patch. Already, I am in trouble with Jada. I just–I don’t know, man, I– I don’t know if I can keep doing this.
What? You’re not saying you want to quit, are you?
We had an agreement, Feniger. Do you not remember? You were set to testify against me and my father for our limited role in your many misdeeds, and we arranged a little situation down at the holding cell to prevent that from happening.
Oh, I remember. I remember all too well.
I know who you are.
Oh, no. No, no, no, listen, I’m not. I’m–
This is Agent Hernandez, FBI.
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. I’m not that dude. No, listen to me. I–
This is the guy who busted me for strike two.
No, no, I’m not. I can explain. I’m not that guy. That’s not–no. I’m telling you–
I never forget the face of someone who screwed me.
No, no, no, no, no, no. No, I am not that guy. I can explain.
All right, make this look good in case one of them guards is listening.
What? Is that real?
It’s not gonna kill you if that’s what you think, but it’s gonna sting.
[grunting] Yeah, and that didn’t– didn’t just sting. It hurt like hell.
Well, beats the alternative, doesn’t it? Damn it, Feniger, we made a huge investment in you.
Oh, yeah, I know. I know. You spent ungodly amounts of money to turn me into the spitting image of Rafe Hernandez.
Not to mention the exorbitant sum of money I paid you to break him and Samantha up. And in return, you went completely off the reservation. [huffs] You’re lucky we spared your life.
Yeah, which you only did because you thought that one day, I might come in handy. Well, guess what, EJ. Here I am, at your service.
Once again, this is really none of my business.
Well, you asked if Stephanie and I were dating.
No, I said Stephanie’s free to date whoever she wants.
Right, which meant to me you assumed she and I were dating. So I want it to be clear that we’re not.
[dramatic music] Even though I think it’ll be soon since, based on her response to the kiss, I’d say she’s very interested.
Good for you, Philip. Really. And I hope the best for the two of you.
You really mean that?
Yeah, I really do.
[sighs, chuckles] Mom, it was one kiss.
But you said that it could lead to something more.
I said I didn’t know.
Well, that meant to me that it could. [chuckles]
OK, but it hasn’t yet. And so what if it does?
Look, I don’t want to tell you what to do ever. Really, I don’t. It just seems like your relationship with Alex ended so abruptly and that neither one of you really wanted it to. I mean, are you–you sure you’re ready to move on?
Mom, I have to move on.
Well, from Alex, OK, yes, but immediately to your ex, somebody who hurt you? I just keep thinking about how he got you all involved in that Kiriakis-DiMera feud. I mean, he almost got you killed.
He didn’t mean for that to happen.
Well, he didn’t protect you, Stephanie. And now he’s back at the helm of Titan, and he worked really hard. He fought hard to get that position. And I bet you that he would do anything to keep it, no matter what it takes. And I just don’t want history to repeat itself.
These macho men and their egos, mm. I’m lucky that Abraham is secure in his masculinity and had no problem with me taking over his old job. In fact, he encouraged it.
Well, he’s not working for you.
True, true. And I guess it doesn’t hurt that he found something to do that he loves with “Body & Soul.”
And as I said, Rafe found something he loves too. [sighs] And when he made the jump from FBI to Salem PD, he said that he knew it was time. So, you know, maybe it was just that time again.
Right, well, maybe he could change to a completely different, more lucrative profession, like real estate or insurance.
Mayor Price, Rafe has been a detective his whole life. He is damn good at what he does, and it’s a big part of who he is. I am not gonna ask him to give that up.
[holiday music]
I don’t know. I don’t know if I want to quit, but… I don’t know what the alternative is.
I think the alternative is, you need to get some perspective on this. Now, PIs and cops are always stepping on each other’s toes. Comes with the territory, OK? I mean, look at us. How many dustups did we have when you were commissioner? Yeah? And Hope is a good friend. I mean, we butted heads so hard sometimes, I thought she’d never speak to me again.
[laughs] OK. But you weren’t engaged to her or me, for that matter.
OK, good point. Now, listen, I don’t want to do anything to cause you or Jada any problems. I care about you both, and I’m not gonna tell you what to do. But when it comes right down to it, you need a job, and I need you.
– You’re at my service?
Mm-hmm.
I don’t need or want you here, Feniger. What I need for you to do is go back where you came from. Dr. Rolf’s drug made you appear dead, and dead you must be. Get it?
[dramatic music] Damn it, Feniger, are you listening to me?
Man, that drug, that was a trip.
Guard. Help!
What the hell happened here?
I don’t know. Think somebody might have shivved him.
He’s dead. Which one of you–
Don’t look at us, man. We’re just the ones that found him.
You better call the warden.
Don’t worry. As soon as you’re officially pronounced dead, you’re getting shipped out of here, courtesy of EJ DiMera.
Well, if I’d have known that you were shipping me off to the Argentinean jungle–
What are you complaining about? Argentina is a lovely country.
Oh, really? Have you ever been there in the summertime? You could fry an egg on your forehead.
And you’ll be able to do that when you go back, which you will do straightaway before anyone else sees you.
Hey, Dad. Rafe? What are you doing here?
Well, thanks, Alex, for being so supportive.
[holiday music]
Stephanie is a very good friend of mine. Whatever makes her happy, I’m all about it.
Right.
See you at Christmas dinner.
Mm, maybe. But I’m not sure how that’ll go over with Xander. I mean, not that we were ever close, but tension between us, it’s been ratcheted up big-time lately.
I’m sure, yeah.
So it’s gonna be a long time before he and I are simpatico. But as for you and me, now that the Stephanie thing is settled, we’re all good now, right?
[sighs] Mom, I learned my lesson the last time. I promise you, history is not going to repeat itself.
Listen, I don’t want to overstep with all this, seriously.
You’re not. You’re not. And I don’t blame you for trying to advise me not to jump in too quickly with Philip. [chuckles] God knows I have made one mistake after another when it comes to my love life.
Well, you and the rest of us.
Not you.
Absolutely me, in my day.
OK, but now you and Dad have a great marriage, and that gives me hope for myself.
It makes me really happy to hear you say that.
And, Mom, it means a lot to me that you listen and that you care.
Of course I do. You’re my favorite daughter, and I love you.
Oh, I love you too.
Mm. I’m so glad we’re spending Christmas together this year.
[dramatic music]
Well, Commissioner, you need to figure out a way to get yourself and Rafe on the same page so hopefully, we will never have to have this discussion again.
I will do my best.
Mm-hmm. And you keep me posted on the Hattie Adams situation. If she is not the cupcake villain, then we still got a criminal on the loose. And I do not want my husband to be a victim again.
I promise you, Mayor, we will get to the bottom of this.
See that you do. I don’t want to have to make another commissioner change.
And, well, Merry Christmas.
Oh.
You know, Jada and I go way back. I could talk to her if you want me to.
Oh, thanks, but that’s not necessary.
[holiday music] And look, I know that John’s away on a big mission right now, so I don’t want to leave you in the lurch.
Well, that’s good of you. But I’m not gonna pressure you into doing something that’s not right for you.
And I appreciate that. I will say, in spite of my aforementioned concerns, I love the job, Steve. I really do.
Glad to hear it. And you’re a real asset to Black Patch.
Well, I appreciate that.
I mean it.
[sighs] You know what? I’m glad that we had this talk, because it made me realize two things. One, I love this job. And two, It’s important to me. Yeah. So Jada and I, well, we’ll work things out. I’m gonna stay.
All right.
I’m sorry. Do I know you?
Excuse me?
[laughs] Stop–stop goofing around, Hernandez. I may not be a fan, but you and my son Johnny have always been close, best pals.
Yeah, right. Yeah. I’m just messing with you, man. Come on. Look, I’m just trying out my little tough-guy PI persona. It’s good to see you, man.
Yeah, you too.
Yeah.
Rafe’s here because he now works for Black Patch, and I thought the DA’s office could use his services.
For what?
We can’t discuss pending cases. You know that, son.
Right. But I mean, I don’t get it. Why would–why hire Rafe? I mean, you two hate each other.
Yeah, you’re right about that. Yup. But here’s the thing, Johnny. Your dad wants the best, and I am the best. Isn’t that right, EJ?
Yup. You’re the best.
What?
Yes, you are the best.
Yes, I am the best.
[laughs]
Yes. And, you know, I was thinking that… if you and I could put aside our mutual hatred of one another, then maybe there’s a chance we could have a beautiful friendship.
[dramatic music]
[laughs] [clears throat]
How many times do I have to say it, Philip? You and I are OK. No hard feelings about Stephanie or anything else.
Great.
Great.
Hey, there she is.
Hi.
We were just talking about you, Steph.
Uh-oh. [laughs]
No, all good things. Right, Alex?
Great things.
[holiday music] I’m gonna get going. But it was very nice to see you, Steph. Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas.
[sighs]
Hey.
Hey.
So I’m sorry we didn’t have a chance to talk about what happened earlier. I hope I wasn’t too forward.
No, you weren’t.
You sure?
I kissed you back, didn’t I?
That you did. And I was thinking, now that we’re no longer working together, maybe you’d be interested in… seeing where things go, if you’re on board with that.
You mean where things go between you and me?
What else would I mean?
Right. [chuckles] Dumb question.
Nothing you ever say is dumb, Steph. You’re incredibly smart, not to mention charming, beautiful. And look, I know everything’s crazy right now with the holidays. But maybe you’d be interested in… going out with me on New Year’s Eve.
Or if you have plans, I understand.
No. No plans. That sounds great, Philip.
Ah, welcome back.
Yeah.
Mm.
Well, better save me some of those good ones.
Mm, yeah, I saved you some.
Oh! Mm.
How’s that?
Who needs cookies?
That’s right.
Come here.
[laughs]
Mmm, yummy.
Yum.
So hey, where’s Stephanie?
Well, she hightailed it out of here after we got down and dirty about her love life.
Oh, really?
Mm-hmm. But listen, you know what? She’s going to be here for Christmas dinner. And everything that’s going on with her is probably gonna change by then anyway, so let’s just let her try to figure it out.
Good idea.
Yeah. How’d it go with Rafe?
Well, he pretty much solved the case, but then he almost quit on me.
What? Why?
Well, he got it in his head that this job might come between him and Jada. I sure hope that’s not true.
[dramatic music]
Hey.
Hey.
I–
I just want to say that I am sorry about what happened.
No, no, look. I’m sorry, OK? You were just doing your job. And I shouldn’t have blown up at you like that. But I am calmer now. And, you know, I was wrong, the way I reacted.
It’s OK. I understand. No, really, I do.
Mm.
And like I said, I’m sorry. All right? So how’d it go with the mayor?
Oh, you know, she raked me over the coals. No surprise.
I’m sorry.
Yeah.
I was afraid of that.
But, you know, the funny thing is, I defended you on every turn. I mean, you did the right thing. You found the suspect. You turned her over to us. And now she is in police custody, where she belongs.
Right.
Mm-hmm.
Yeah, so… we did the right thing– I mean I did the right thing, but it still didn’t work for us, so how do we make it better?
I don’t know, I guess we just have to figure it out as we go along, together. Right?
Right.
[chuckles]
So I guess there’s only one thing left to say.
What’s that?
I love you.
I love you.
Well, I’m glad you two are getting along. It must be a Christmas miracle.
For today, anyway. [laughs]
OK, well, I’m gonna just hit the hay. Rafe, good to see you. Merry Christmas. Dad.
Merry Christmas, son.
Feliz Navidad, Johnny.
Yup.
Yup.
What the hell was that?
Hmm? Oh, that? That was just me having a little fun and turning the screws on you a little bit.
Well, the fun’s over, Feniger. Here’s what’s going to happen now.
Hey.
I’m going to give you your last withdrawal from the bank of DiMera, and then you are going to turn tail and head straight back to that South American hacienda. I don’t care if it’s 0 degrees. It’ll be a hell of a lot hotter here if you ever show your ugly mug in Salem again. Do I make myself clear?
Yeah, you made yourself clear. [laughs] Yeah. And guess what. Now it’s time for me to make myself clear.
You–you will come around, DiMera.
Come around to what?
[sighs] Well, to seeing how useful I can be to you and to also realizing that I– I have a mind of my own, and I will not be pushed around.
Mm. God, I forgot how cushy this place is. Did you redecorate?
Shut up.
Mm. Yeah, I think I’m gonna stick around for a while.
[sighs]
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