Days of Our Lives Transcript
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[jazzy music]
We having fun?
Actually, I am.
Yeah, me too. I notice you’ve been keeping your distance from EJ.
For now. But I intend to let him know what a colossal loser he is once the clock strikes midnight.
Mm, there’s a plan.
Eh, I figured this last year was crappy. Might as well start the new one on a high note.
Yeah, it was pretty crappy for me too. Everything that went down with my sister and Clyde.
I know.
I really am grateful for everything you did to help.
You don’t have to keep saying that.
Well, I mean it. Speaking of starting the New Year right, I’m really glad I get to start it with you.
Thank you.
How are you feeling tonight?
Oh, you know, I’m OK. It’s hard not to think about Shawn. It’s the first New Year that I’m ringing in as a single woman in a really long time.
Well, who knows what the New Year will bring, right? To auld lang syne, the good old days, and hopefully even better new ones.
To even better new ones. [glasses clink]
So where’s your date? It’s almost midnight.
Um… oh.
Ah.
Where’s yours?
Joy? She seems to have disappeared.
Huh. Yeah, I don’t see Johnny or Chanel either.
Ah.
Hey, everybody, the ball’s about to drop. 0… [together] 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, . Happy New Year!
Yay. [applause] [both sigh]
[“Auld Lang Syne”]
Happy New Year.
Sorry I missed the big moment. Do I get a do-over?
Oh, of course. [chuckles]
Ugh.
[exhales heavily]
[clears throat] Happy New Year, EJ.
Happy New Year, Belle. [glasses clink]
Yes, well, aside from Alex, whose date seems to be MIA, I’d say we’re the odd men out.
Well, we could easily change that.
Oh, no, no. Nope, nope. [chuckles] I think, based on our history, that wouldn’t be a good idea.
I wasn’t going to shove my tongue down your throat, Belle. I was merely going to give you a respectful, friendly kiss.
Oh, well, then please go right there.
Well, whatever you say, Counselor.
[chuckles]
Mwah. [chuckles]
So I hang up, throw it out the window. Over.
[laughs]
Mm. Mm.
No. [laughs]
Damn it, Joy, where the hell are you?
What do you want? It’s gonna be midnight soon.
Not to sound like a jerk, OK, but… why did you come here tonight?
Because your wife invited us. And as we’ve already established, she’s not an easy person to say no to.
OK, all right, fine. But we have to figure something out, OK? It’s very stressful having you here, you know that?
You don’t think this is stressful for me, walking around pretending like I’m having fun and everything’s cool? My God, if Chanel knew what happened between you and me–
[dramatic music] [sighs]
[dramatic music] [sighs]
Don’t be stingy, Joy. Spill the tea.
Tell me what happened between you and my husband.
[soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”
[“Auld Lang Syne”]
How about the two of you get a room, huh?
Mm. Sorry about that.
Guess we kind of forgot where we were.
Yeah. Figured that, Philip.
[sighs]
Well, I think it’s time for a refill. Would you like some more?
No, no, I’m good. Thank you.
Okey dokey. Well, more for me.
[chuckles]
Ugh, that bumbling fool. Oof. Excuse me, Rafe, but I’m afraid I need to tear you away from your fiancée.
What? Why?
Well, our gracious hosts, Johnny and Chanel, seem to have disappeared, and I need help bringing out the rest of the food from the pub.
You said they were all gone, EJ.
Well, I just remembered we have a few more trays. And since you were the one who chowed down on most of the food before, I think you should be the one to help.
Oh, right, right. All right, then. Don’t go anywhere, babycakes. I will be right back.
Mm-hmm. Come on, let’s go.
Why are you standing here all alone? Thought you came to the party with Chloe’s little sister.
I did.
So what happened to her?
[dramatic music]
Chanel, hey. I thought you were downstairs.
Yeah, well, it was almost midnight and I couldn’t find you. Guess you lost track of time.
Right. Right, well, we probably– we should get back downstairs, right, join the party? We don’t want to miss the countdown.
Too late. You missed it.
Oh, damn. I’m–I’m sorry, but maybe we should head back downstairs anyway, right?
No, I’m not going anywhere until you tell me what the hell you two were talking about.
Chanel, I really think that there’s a misunderstanding here. I was just asking Johnny about one of the scripts. I was talking about Regan and Arrow.
Don’t insult my intelligence. I heard very clearly what you said. Now, at least have the decency to tell me the truth.
[sighs] Joy… I think I need to speak with Chanel alone.
Yeah, that would be best.
OK, Johnny, start talking.
Tell me what’s going on, Johnny. Now.
All right, look, this whole thing started when I thought you were cheating on me with Alex.
Yeah, which you were totally wrong about.
I know, all right? I was wrong. I was wrong. I was just so– I was so jealous, so angry. I was hurt. So I went to go drown my sorrows at the Small Bar. And that’s the first night I met Joy.
What are you talking about? You met her on set. I was there.
We acted like we didn’t know each other.
[scoffs]
[dramatic music]
Look… when Joy walked into that bar, I had no idea who she was. I had no idea why she was in Salem. I had no idea how long she would be here. I just–she sat down next to me. We started talking. I confided in her.
Confided what?
That my wife was cheating on me.
You told that to a complete stranger?
She was going on and on about the horrible day that she was having, so I just– I don’t know, I just– I kind of blurted it out.
Then it all came out. Everything. After Joy heard the story, she was… sympathetic, although she couldn’t understand why I hadn’t confronted you.
Yeah. Yeah, no kidding.
[sighs] Look, all right, I know– I know I should have talked to you, OK? God, I wish I had. ‘Cause then I wouldn’t have made the biggest mistake of my life.
I have no idea what happened to her. She disappeared on me. Oh. Joy, where were you? Oh. Everything all right?
Just peachy.
Joy, we didn’t get a chance to catch up earlier. It’s great to see you.
[scoffs]
[festive music] How’s Chloe?
Like you care. You dumped her ass.
Oh, well, I–
I need a refill.
Well, guess Joy’s not your biggest fan.
She and Chloe don’t always get along, but they’re very protective of each other. And even though Chloe and I both realized it wasn’t working between us, I guess I was the one who did the actual breaking up.
Happy New Year, cuz.
JJ, Happy New Year.
Happy New Year.
Mm.
Philip, I heard you managed to worm your way back into Titan. Congrats.
Thanks. Do I have to worry about you trying to steal it out from under me again?
Oh, I think you need to look a little closer to home for that. Besides, I’m quite happy at Gabi Chic.
Ah, yes. Must be very fulfilling selling all your little knickknacks.
Those little knickknacks bring in huge profits. But you knew that, since you tried to blackmail me into handing over my company.
Hey, Gabi, I’m starting to lose some steam. You want to grab our stuff and go?
Sure. Let’s do that.
OK.
Knickknacks?
What? I was just making conversation.
[sighs]
Well, where were you, Joy?
Upstairs with Johnny and Chanel.
What happened?
I’ll tell you all about it, but… will you please just take me home first?
Come on.
[sighs]
Looks like those two can’t wait to ring in the New Year in private.
Well, I wouldn’t mind getting out of here. Want to call it a night?
Gladly.
And the offer was very generous.
As well it should have been. [glasses clink]
Well, I’m sure you had something to do with that.
Oh, no, it was all Paulina. I didn’t have to say much to convince her that you would make an excellent DA. Everyone is gonna be thrilled when the word gets out.
Except for EJ.
Mm. So you still haven’t had a chance to tell him that you’re his replacement?
No, not yet. And I have a feeling he is going to be livid.
Mm. Glad there were more of these.
Put that down.
What the hell is your problem, DiMera?
My problem is that you’re a blithering idiot. I told you to keep your paws off Jada, but did you listen? No, you planted a big fat one on her at midnight.
Yeah. Know what? You’re an idiot. What do you think it’s gonna look like on New Year’s Eve if I’m not kissing my fiancée? Hmm?
Well, that’s as far as it goes. You are not to sleep with Jada. Do you hear me?
Why does it matter?
You know damn well why it matters. Jada has no idea that her real fiancé is locked up in the tunnels. She thinks that you’re Rafe, which means she cannot give consent. You pulled the same crap with Samantha.
Well, it didn’t seem to bother you then.
Well, it bothers me now.
Huh.
I let my anger at Samantha cloud my judgment back then. But more importantly, the world has changed, Arnold, and my views have evolved, at least when it comes to consent. But you are the same disgusting pig you’ve always been.
Watch it, DiMera.
No, you watch it. If you continue to defy me, I promise things will not end well for you.
What’s going on here?
[dramatic music]
[laughter]
Did everyone go home?
Oh. [chuckles] Kind of seems like it.
[sputters] Lame. It’s barely after midnight.
I know. Well, I guess we’re the only fun ones.
Yup.
Mm.
[festive music] You want to go home, don’t you?
Oh, God, yes. My feet are killing me.
Oh, my God, same. You want to make a break for it?
I would, but I have to wait for Rafe to come back. I wonder what is taking him and EJ so long.
Why are you ripping into my brother?
Something about things not ending well for him?
Huh.
I was merely pointing out that Rafe’s fiancée not only screwed him out of a job, but now she’s come for mine. Earlier today, she convinced Mayor Price to fire me as DA.
[chuckles] Way to go, Jada.
Couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy.
[chuckles]
My sentiments exactly, bro.
But how is this Rafe’s fault? Isn’t your issue with Jada or Paulina?
Hey, sis, it’s OK. I can handle Elvis Jr. here.
Well, in that case, JJ and I are going home.
Oh, so soon?
Mm. Please tell Johnny and Chanel we had a lovely evening.
Mm.
Bye, sis.
[dramatic music] Well, believe that’s my cue to go as well. I’m sure Jada wants to get home.
You are not to go home with her.
Well, where am I supposed to go? Hmm?
Rafe!
Oh.
There you are. You ready to go?
No.
Excuse me?
You can’t go home with him.
Why the hell not?
Hmm?
So what should we do? You want to watch some TV? Or I could put on some music. Oh, I know. I’ll heat up some dessert. My mom baked me one of her famous apple pies, and I’m pretty sure I have vanilla ice cream in the freezer.
Steph, hold on a sec.
What?
[sighs] Talk to me. What’s going on? Why are you acting so weird?
How am I acting weird? I mean, it’s New Year’s Eve. Actually, it’s already the New Year, and I just–I want us to have a good time.
Is that all it is? Or is this also about Alex?
– Wow. So Chanel knows the truth.
I assume she does by now. I tried coming up with something, but she wasn’t having it.
Huh. Any chance Johnny could have talked his way out of it?
I don’t see how. Chanel was determined to get answers. I don’t think Johnny had any choice but to tell her everything.
Well, don’t leave me in suspense, Johnny. Tell me, what big mistake? Or should I start guessing?
OK, just–look… eventually… Joy and I went back to her hotel room. We kept talking, kept drinking. And then…
Feeling any better about your wife?
Ha! Not possible. And no amount of alcohol is going to fix that.
Well, it’s worth a shot, right? I’m sorry. Please, continue wallowing.
I just–[sighs] I don’t understand why she would do this to me, you know, go behind my back with some guy. You know, she had no problem lying to me right to my face about it. I mean, clearly she thinks that I’m an idiot.
I’m sure she doesn’t think that.
Oh, no, she does. You remember what I told you at the bar? She–I heard her telling her little boyfriend that I was clueless. I bet they like to laugh about that behind my back.
I’m sorry, Johnny. I really am.
[sighs] You know what? Clearly our wedding vows don’t mean anything to my wife. So… why should they mean anything to me?
And that’s it. That’s all that happened.
Oh, no, Johnny, you are not getting off that easy. I want every last gory detail, no matter how painful it is.
Keep going, Johnny. We’re just getting to the good part, huh?
Look…
[dramatic music] I honestly thought that our marriage was over. OK? I was desperately just trying to get away from the pain and the hurt that I was feeling.
Yeah, and you were trying to get back at me, right, for my betrayal?
Suppose that had something to do with it too.
OK, I’m waiting.
[sighs] [sniffles]
After Joy and I kissed, things went a little further.
Ah, ah, ah, ah. Wait.
I can’t do this. I-I-I-I-I-I’m sorry. As angry as I am with my wife, I still love her.
All right. I guess we’re done here, then. [clears throat]
Look, I’m really– I’m really sorry about this, OK? You seem like a really nice girl. I just–
You don’t need to explain. I understand. I’m just glad I let you buy my drinks at the bar. [chuckles]
All right, well, look, I’m– again, I’m really sorry, OK?
You honestly expect me to believe that the two of you were halfway naked on her bed and you didn’t have sex?
It’s the truth. All right? Just… please say you believe me.
OK. I believe you.
[sighs]
Thank God. I honestly thought that–that it– [grunts]
[sniffles]
You know, in a way, this is probably for the best that this is all coming out.
Easy for you to say. You won’t be on the receiving end of Chanel’s wrath.
Oh, don’t be so sure about that. I kept the truth from her too.
Yeah, well, you just didn’t want her to get hurt.
No, I didn’t. But that ship has sailed, obviously. And even though she’ll be devastated, at least there won’t be any more secrets.
I really did hate lying to her. She was so nice to me. It made everything so much worse.
She did seem to genuinely like you.
Yeah, well, those days are certainly over.
You don’t know that for sure. Who knows? Maybe this won’t get as ugly as we think.
I mean, after all, it’s not like you and Johnny even, you know, did the deed.
No. No, we didn’t.
Well, there you go.
But if I were Chanel, I would still be super pissed.
Hmm.
Why would I be acting weird because of Alex?
Well, because… ever since you found out he and Joy were going to the party together, you’ve seemed kind of bothered. Like you still have a thing for him.
[sighs]
OK, maybe– maybe you’re right. Maybe I’m not entirely over Alex. But I want to be.
That’s a start.
Look, he and I were together once, as you know, and it ended badly. And then eventually we started hanging out again. But I could never figure out what either of us wanted from the relationship. Which is a moot point anyway, since he and I aren’t allowed to see each other because of work.
But if it wasn’t for work, what then?
I still don’t think that we’re… right for each other.
We had a connection, but ultimately we’re not compatible.
[sighs] So I really– I should be happy that he’s moving on with Joy. I just–I wish I could find a way to move on too. [chuckles]
Well? Why can’t I go home with Rafe, EJ?
Because he just got a call from Steve Johnson. He got assigned a big case for Black Patch. Isn’t that right, Rafe?
On New Year’s Eve?
Yeah, yeah, it just came up.
Mm.
What’s the case?
Oh, honey bear, you know I can’t talk about that. It’s top secret stuff, you know?
And you have to leave now?
Well, apparently I have no choice.
Well, that’s very disappointing, Rafe, not being able to spend the New Year together.
Yeah. I am disappointed too, honey bear.
You know how long you’ll be gone?
[dramatic music]
Yeah, well, truth is, I have no idea.
We’re getting married at the end of the month. You will be back before the wedding, right?
Come on, now. You know I wouldn’t miss that for the world. I’ll be there, I promise. But for now, I better hit the road.
OK, well, be careful out there, Rafe.
I love you.
I love you.
[coughing] Oh! Oh, excuse me. [chuckles] That was embarrassing. [chuckles]
Oh.
[sighs]
All right.
Mm.
I’ll see you soon.
OK. How does leftover pizza sound?
Awesome. I’m starving.
Me too. All right.
I can’t believe they ran out of food at the party.
It looked like EJ and my brother were hoarding the rest, huh?
Even so, the party was kind of whacked-out, don’t you think? I mean, there wasn’t enough food, and the host disappeared, and… EJ was acting stranger than usual.
Mm. Mm! [chuckles] You know, it was kind of bizarre. But it was a DiMera affair, like you said. So, you know, what did we expect?
You must be sorry you agreed to go out with me tonight.
What? No way. Look, EJ was having a worse time than us, so that was a win. Plus, I got an amazing kiss at midnight.
About that kiss…
I know you’re just coming off a divorce, and I don’t want to make things complicated. So we could just chalk it up to a New Year’s Eve kiss between two old friends. It doesn’t have to mean anything more than that.
Well, what if I want it to mean more?
I know this is selfish, but I can’t stop thinking about how this is gonna affect me. I’m probably gonna get fired.
Joy, you shouldn’t even think like that, seriously.
Oh, come on, Chanel’s stepfather is the co-executive producer. She could ask Abe to fire me.
Joy, you’re on contract.
Well, I’m sure they could work around that. Unless maybe Chanel’s not one to hold a grudge.
She definitely will hold a grudge. I know that part.
[sighs]
Personal experience.
Great. God, you know, I should have just taken the money when Johnny’s father offered it to me. Now I could end up with nothing. And I’m gonna have to go back to New York all humiliated. And the worst part is, I’m gonna prove my mother right. She told me all I ever do is screw things up, so…
Joy, look at me. It’s not your fault.
[sighs]
You didn’t do anything wrong.
Right. And yet somehow I’ve destroyed a marriage– potentially, at least. So even if I get to keep my job, everyone’s gonna hate me.
I can’t speak for everyone, but I’m not gonna hate you.
Really?
Really.
In fact, I think you’re very kind. I think you’re funny, not to mention…hot.
[scoffs]
Since when?
Since when? What, you don’t believe me?
I’m kind of a cynic.
You gonna make me prove it to you?
I thought you said you believe me.
What, that you didn’t go all the way with our little actress friend? Yeah, I believe you. But infidelity can mean a whole lot of other things, which you damn well know. And you were halfway naked, making out with another woman on her bed, and you probably did everything but go all the way with her. As far as I’m concerned, that is still cheating.
Look, OK, Chanel, you’re right. You’re right. I totally–I totally betrayed you. All right, but… you have to know that nothing like that happened between Joy and I ever again. Ever. Once she gave me back my wedding ring, I honestly thought that I would never see her again. And then she got cast in “Body & Soul.”
What? So you’re saying you had nothing to do with that?
No, no, absolutely not. It was just–it was a horrible coincidence. [scoffs] When Kate brought her out on set that first day, I almost had a heart attack. OK, she had no idea that I worked on the show. And when Joy realized that you were my wife, she just– We both agreed that we would keep our mouths shut.
[sighs] So all this time, I was working side by side with the woman you almost slept with. And on top of that, you allowed me to make a fool of myself, trying to be her friend.
I’m sorry. OK? I hated deceiving you. Everything just– it got so complicated. And Joy was terrified that if anybody found out that she would lose her job.
Who the hell cares about Joy? You’re my husband. You should have been honest with me. Instead I had to walk into my room to hear Joy say– wait, wait. She also implied that I was mistaken to believe that she and Alex had– so does that mean that–
They didn’t sleep together.
Oh, my God. He’s been in on this too?
Kind of, OK? [sighs] I don’t know why she– anyway, Joy– [sighs] Joy let Alex know what had happened between the two of us, and he got angry. He came over here to give me hell about it. And that’s why we were arguing when you walked in the house that day.
So to cover your own ass, you said that Alex was the one that had slept with Joy. You just completely threw him under the bus.
I did. Yeah.
Why would he agree with that?
He didn’t want you to get hurt.
Neither did I.
Mm, so you just lied to me for months.
I wanted to tell you the truth so many times, OK, but I just couldn’t bring myself to do it, all right? Our marriage was already hanging on by a thread. I was terrified of losing you. And now all I can say is that I am– [sighs] I am so, so sorry, Chanel.
I know that I messed up, OK? I know that I messed up. I will do whatever it takes to make it up to you, OK? Just please, please, please tell me that you think that there’s a way that we can just– we can move past this.
No, Johnny. There is no way that I can ever forgive you.
Are you saying that you… want something more than just friendship?
[dramatic music]
I’m not necessarily looking to start a relationship.
But I’m ready to explore the possibility.
With me?
No, with Ryan Gosling.
He is dreamy.
Mm, yeah. [chuckles] Look, I don’t know where this is going.
But I feel that old spark between us. Is it just me?
No. I feel it too.
In that case, do you want to spend the night?
Yes.
Great.
So…
So…
Should we head up to your room?
Don’t you want to finish your pizza first?
No, I’m suddenly not hungry anymore.
And then there were three.
And now two.
Aw.
Yeah, I should head out. I have a really busy day tomorrow.
Mm, yes, I’m sure it’ll take some time to bring your new DA up to speed. Best of luck to that unfortunate son of a bitch.
[clears throat] Yeah, EJ, I have been trying to tell you that that unfortunate son of a bitch is me.
I know how you feel. Even though Chloe and I are totally over too, I still think about her, what might have been.
It can be hard, letting go.
Well… maybe we can help each other with that.
Hmm. I like that idea.
Good. ‘Cause I have a secret. Ever since that amazing midnight kiss we shared…
I’ve been dying to kiss you again.
You already did kiss me again.
Oh, that’s right. I did.
[chuckles]
So third time’s a charm, right?
Mm-hmm.
Let’s take this to the bedroom.
I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have done that.
Why not?
Because you’re in a… vulnerable place right now, Joy. I don’t want to… take advantage of that.
[sighs]
So yeah, I will– I will see you at work. OK.
Alex.
Don’t go.
No, wait, wait, wait. Chanel, OK, look, I know. I get it, OK? I don’t deserve your forgiveness. But if you please just give me one chance, I swear I will fix this.
It’s too late for that. OK, maybe if you would have told me the truth from the beginning, we could have just– but you lied to me over and over again. You even called me a cheating slut when you did what you did.
I would do anything to take that back, OK? I would do anything to take all of this back.
Well, you can’t. You betrayed me in the worst possible way. My heart is completely broken. And now I just–I just need to get the hell away from you.
No, Chanel, look, wait. Just don’t leave. OK, you can yell at me. You can hit me. You do whatever you want. Please, just don’t–just– please, just stay.
Get out of my way, Johnny.
Chanel, I can’t lose you. I love you too much.
Just get out of my way, or I swear to God, I will scream bloody murder!
[yells] [sighs]
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