Days Transcript Wednesday, January 8, 2025

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[soft dramatic music]

I was thinking about getting some chicken wings for the game, all right? My treat. Spicy or medium? What do you want?

I’m not real hungry at the moment.

[sighs] You talk to Holly?

Still haven’t figured out how to break the news to her.

So she still doesn’t know?

Sophia’s keeping the baby? No, she has no idea.

[phone rings]

Hey, happy New Year.

Happy New Year to you.

How’s 2025 treating you so far?

No complaints. Not about the first hour or so, anyway.

[chuckles] I had fun last night, too.

Good. I’m glad. Well, I was just calling to say thank you for hanging out with me.

Are you kidding? I should be thanking you. I was all ready to spend New Year’s alone in my room. And honestly, if you hadn’t kept me company, I probably would have just been thinking about Sophia and my boyfriend driving God knows where to get an abortion, so…

[tense music]

Dad, every time I think about saying it out loud, telling Holly that Sophia’s keeping the baby and I’m gonna be a father, I-I just–I freeze.

I understand.

Like, even right now saying it, “I’m gonna be a father,” oh, my God, I– you know, my life has just changed completely because of just one night, one mistake.

Tate, I-I know. I know, son. I know you’re overwhelmed. I know you and Sophia are overwhelmed. And as a father myself, I can tell you, yes, yes, your life is gonna change, no matter what the circumstance. I’m not gonna sit here and tell you about the wonderful aspects of being a father, about what a blessing it is to have a child. Okay, I know you don’t want to hear that right now. You can’t hear that right now. I know you’re not a couple with Sophia, and you two are young, and… Here’s what I know. I have faith in you and your strength. Your heart is always in the right place. Okay? As far as telling Holly, it’s gonna be rough. My advice to you, you let her know that you still care about her. Okay? Yeah?

Yeah. That’s what I’ll do.

[sighs] Still, I just– I-I keep thinking about how, if not for Sophia’s mother finding out about the pregnancy, then all of this would have just been over, right? Like, the procedure would have already been done.

Tate, she does know. And that’s how it is. And there is no point in going there.

I know, I know. And you know what? Maybe this isn’t fair, but I can’t help but blame Ava.

Ava?

Yes, Ava, because for telling Mrs. Choi that her daughter and I were involved or whatever she told her that made her freak out and confront Sophia. Why did she have to make a bad situation worse?

[tense music]

[clears throat]

Oh, Ava.

Hello, Kristen. Happy New Year.

[laughs wryly] How did you get in here?

The door. It was unlocked.

Harold! Lock the door, will you?

It’s too late now.

What the hell do you want?

Nothing much. Just a confession.

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This confession you’re demanding, is it about those silly text messages Brady’s been harping on about?

Oh, silly? Don’t sell yourself short, Kristen. I mean, the literary craft is impressive. I mean, look at this latest one.

“New Year’s resolution: stay away from Brady.”

[chuckles] I mean, it certainly is timely.

Well, you ought to know, since it was sent from this depressing mausoleum.

What are you talking about? And how would you even know that?

Well, because I hired Steve to find out who was sending me those harassing texts. And he used this app that can track cell phone location. And the app, it came through with flying colors.

Is that so?

Yeah, it is so, which means you were sending the texts. So why don’t you just save us all some time and just admit it?

Tate, you know that none of this is Ava’s fault, right?

I know that she blabbed to Sophia’s mom, and now my life is ruined.

Number one, your– your life is not ruined. Number two, it was a m– it was a misunderstanding. Ava did not know that Mrs. Choi knew about your relationship with Sophia.

But why was Ava talking to her in the first place? This isn’t any of her business.

Tate, stop! She is not to blame, okay? She is not the reason you’re in this situation.

I know. I know, Dad, I know. None of this would have happened if I hadn’t gotten Sophia pregnant, thank you. But I’m telling you, we were careful. We used protection. I have no idea what else we could have done.

You could have not had sex if you weren’t prepared to deal with these possible consequences.

Thank you, thank you. That is so easy for you to say.

There is nothing easy about– you think this is easy for me? I don’t want to pretend that I’m not worried about you. I don’t want to pretend that I’m not worried about your future.

You know, none of this is helping at all.

Let me– you didn’t let me finish–

No. No, you can finish your big lecture later. I have to find Holly. She needs to hear the news from me.

Tate, come o–

How’s your New Year’s Day going?

To be honest, I’ve just been pretty sad and anxious all day waiting to hear from Tate.

He’s still not back?

No, guess not.

Have you talked to him?

No, not a word. But the procedure should be done by now. God, some Christmas break this has been, huh? Finding out my boyfriend got another girl pregnant and feeling sorry for myself.

Well, look on the bright side, the break’s almost over.

[chuckles] Yeah. Can’t believe I’m actually excited to go back to school.

Look, I know this situation sucks, but once Tate is home, it’s all over. You can start trying to put it all behind you and go on with your lives.

I really hope so.

You deserve to be happy, Holly. You’re a good person.

You’re a good person, too, Doug. Thank you for being so nice to me.

Right back at you. Well, if you need someone to talk to, I’m around, so just give me a call, okay?

Okay, I will. Thanks again. He’s right. It is over. No reason Tate and I can’t put this behind us.

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Sophia.

Sorry to surprise you. I told that Henderson guy we were friends and he sent me back here.

Okay, so what are you doing here?

I came to apologize.

For what?

Everything, I guess. I–I just want you to know, I never meant for this to happen, okay? Tate and I were careful. And we used protection.

Yeah. Yeah, he told me.

Oh, yeah, I’m sure he did. Look, I didn’t want this. I know it probably seems like I did, but I really didn’t set out to make trouble for you two.

Well, thank you. I appreciate you saying that. But honestly, you didn’t have to come here. You’re probably tired after everything you’ve been through, so…

It’s been a rough couple of days, but I feel like I should say this in person.

Actually, are you allowed to even be here? Maybe you should sit down.

No, I’m fine, Holly.

But aren’t you supposed to be, like, resting?

No, I mean, I don’t feel that tired or anything yet. I probably won’t for at least a couple months. Right now it’s just some nausea. And it’s not just in the morning. It’s pretty much all day long.

Nausea?

Yeah, but it’s supposed to get better in a while, just in time for me to start showing. Can’t wait to get as big as a house.

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Mrs. Choi.

Got a voicemail from your father. He said he thought we should talk.

Dad?

Thank you for coming, Mrs. Choi.

Um, what’s, uh– what’s going on? Is this, uh, an ambush or–

No, not at all, not at all. Just wanted to connect. Hi, Brady Black.

Amy Choi.

I, uh, didn’t hear back from you. I didn’t know if you had gotten my message or not.

I thought it best to speak in person.

Okay, well, I’m gonna let you two talk and–

Oh, actually, I think that your son should be here for this discussion, don’t you, Mr. Black?

Brady, please. Yes. I think you should stick around.

Okay.

Okay. Please have a seat.

[tense music]

This is a lovely home.

Thank you.

I understand Tate’s mother is no longer in the picture?

No, not currently.

I see. Then you are responsible for him.

I am. I am. So where should we begin?

So I think the first priority is planning Tate and Sophia’s wedding.

Hey, Mr. Stark. Okay, Leo. No, not yet. I’m supposed to be paying them off later today. Yeah, they’re supposed to send me a meeting place. Well, like I told you before, I’m still a little short. The money that you brought me from selling that diamond necklace, it’s not enough. I’m just hoping that they’ll accept it.

[sighing] Okay. Let’s say even if I believe that Steve’s superspy tech is legit–

It is legit. Not only is it legit, it is accurate. Kristen, the texts came from this house.

That doesn’t mean I sent them, Ava.

Okay, then who did? Hm? Was it EJ or Johnny, perhaps Chanel– or hey, maybe one of the staff?

Yes, all solid possibilities.

Okay, Kristen, come on. Why would someone like Chanel send me threatening texts? I barely know her.

Yeah, but you know Johnny pretty well, don’t you?

[chuckles] The Benjamin to your Mrs. Robinson.

What?

“The Graduate.” He was young and some say that she was over-the-hill.

Okay, first of all, Mrs. Robinson was anything but over-the-hill. And Johnny and I, we are friends.

Mm. Well, maybe he wanted more. So he tried to get revenge because you rejected him. Or maybe Chanel decided she wanted to eliminate the competition.

This makes no sense.

And I don’t have to tell you what my brother EJ is capable of. I mean, it’s no secret how much he hates you, since you drove his mother off a cliff–

Oh, come on, Kristen!

The point is– the point is, Ava…

What?

Is that you are none too popular with most of the people who live in this house. I mean, they have many reasons to despise you.

Okay.

Maybe that’s so. But, Kristen…

Hm?

You are the only one who’s got a problem with me being with Brady. So why don’t you stop throwing your entire family under the bus and just admit what you’ve done and take responsibility for your actions? Because I am done with the harassment and the lies, and I am done with you not being able to admit that Brady does not want to be with you anymore.

Leave my mother alone!

I have to go. We’ll talk soon. Julie, happy New Year.

Happy New Year, dear.

I hope I didn’t disturb you. Were you getting ready for bed?

No, actually, this robe is– is from this morning. I seem to have missed an entire day. I had no idea it was this late.

But I-I thought you went to sleep early last night.

Well, I went to bed. I did not go to sleep. I hoped that sleep would come, but it didn’t. Anyway… happy 2025. Happy New Year. “Fresh start, new beginnings.” That’s what your grandfather would always say. And then he’d break out a– a brand-new calendar, and together the two of us would plan all these things that we were going to do with 365 days together. Doesn’t that sound wonderful?

[somber music]

I’m sorry you couldn’t sleep, Julie.

Oh, honey, I’m getting used to it. I really am. I should have gotten up. I should have come down here and accomplished something. I should have read my Jane Austen novel, or at least done the ironing… Instead, I just lay there, looking across our bed…

[choking up] At the space where Doug used to sleep. Remembered his wonderful smile, remembered how every morning we’d start the day with a kiss. We’d end it that way, too. I sure could use a kiss like that right now. You know, I understand, I was blessed. I was lucky. I–I was loved by and able to love an extraordinary man. And he’s in my heart. I’m not gonna forget him. He’s always gonna be there. And yet… And yet.

I’m sorry, did you just say you’re gonna get as big as a house?

Yeah, I mean, that’s what usually happens when you have a baby growing inside you.

I’m confused, I thought you were having the abortion.

Wait, Tate didn’t tell you?

Tell me what? Did something happen at the appointment?

Holly, we never went.

What?

My mother found out I was pregnant, and she stopped us before we could leave. And now she’s insisting that I have Tate’s baby.

You want Tate and Sophia to get married–now?

Of course I do. As I’m sure you know, a child born of a teenage pregnancy is already at a huge disadvantage. I certainly don’t want him or her to be born out of wedlock on top of that. I already explained that to your son.

Yes, but Tate and I have not discussed that.

Because Mrs. Choi already knows that I’m not getting married.

You and Sophia are minors.

Yeah, but that doesn’t mean we don’t know what we want.

[scoffs] What you want and what is right for you are two different things. In fact, doing what you wanted is what got you two into this situation in the first place.

I think we can both agree that it’s more complicated than that.

And I think that we can agree that we need to start making decisions that will protect our children and our grandchild.

[sighs] Mrs. Choi–Amy, I think we both realize that we’re trying to make the best out of a bad situation here, but in this moment, I do agree with my son. As you pointed out, they are just kids. Did they use poor judgment? Absolutely. But they have their whole lives ahead of them. And I don’t think getting married when they’re not even a couple right now is the best answer.

Well, I know that abortion is not the answer. So what are we gonna do about this?

Hello, Rachel.

You’re being mean to my mom and it’s wrong.

Sweetheart, we’re just having a conversation.

She was bullying you.

Me? Bullying her?

[sighs] You know what? I can handle this, honey. Why don’t you go back to your room?

She needs to go–now.

Excuse me?

You don’t belong here.

I’m having a conversation with your mother.

You know, you are upsetting my daughter. I’m going to ask you to leave now.

Really?

Mm-hmm.

Don’t make us call security.

[laughs] Okay. I’m gonna go. But if this harassment doesn’t stop, Kristen, I am calling the police.

[singsongy] It was you. Wasn’t it? You sent Ava those texts.

Moi? You think

Itexted that mean lady? Oui, oui, mademoiselle.

I don’t know what you’re talking about.

Okay, your mother knows a lie when she sees one. Now, tell me the truth or this will not end well for you.

Maybe I sent a text or two. But I had a good reason.

Okay, and what exactly was that reason?

If she got out of the way, you and Daddy could be together.

So that’s why you sent those messages, so your daddy would come back to us?

I was just trying to scare her off. I did it for you.

[sighs] For me?

But I never thought she would blame you.

Yeah, well, she did, sweetheart. And she traced the messages back to this house. So I have to figure out a way to get us out of this mess.

Respectfully, do you really believe your daughter is ready to have a baby? Do you think that would be in her best interest– or for either of them? They’re ready to go to college. This is going to completely upend their life.

I am well aware of what this means for my daughter’s life. And of course, this is not the future I envisioned for her. But I’m not just gonna throw away my beliefs because it would be convenient to do so.

Convenient? That’s not exactly the word that I would use.

My daughter was reckless and naive. She trusted this irresponsible boy of yours.

Okay, hang on–

She trusted him, and it was a foolish decision.

It doesn’t mean it has to change everything.

[soft dramatic music]

Mr. Black, you don’t know me. But if you did, you would understand that unlike most people, I have the courage of my convictions. I believe that every life is sacred, including the one that Sophia is carrying, which means that I have to make the best decision for my daughter and her baby. And I hope you will, too.

This is Sophia’s decision.

It’s our family’s decision, and I expect you to be supportive.

If Sophia is having this baby, then Tate and I will do whatever we need to do to meet the needs of his responsibility, financially or otherwise.

I certainly hope so. It’s the least you can do– the very least. I’ll be in touch.

Well… Thank you for having my back.

That– that is what I was trying to tell you before. I-I will always have your back. However we ended up here, we are gonna get through it together, okay? But you and I have a lot to talk about, okay?

I know, I know. And we will, Dad. But I need to get to Holly, like, now.

So you and Tate are having the baby?

Like I said, it wasn’t what we wanted. But we don’t really have a choice anymore.

Because of your mom.

Okay, I’m sorry I blurted it out like that. I was sure Tate would have told you by now.

Yeah, well, he didn’t. Wh–how did this happen? I thought you guys were traveling out of state for it.

Before we could leave, my mom found out, and she completely freaked. You know how strict she is. And she’s super pro-life. So not only is she insisting that we have the baby, but she expects me and Tate to get married.

[laughs incredulously] Are you serious?

She wants it to happen, like, soon, before people can tell that I’m pregnant.

So Tate’s gonna marry you?

Well, I mean, he said he wouldn’t, but my mom has a way of getting what she wants.

I’m sorry. I shouldn’t be leaning on you.

Please, don’t– don’t worry about it. We’re family, okay? And my God, losing someone so close to you, someone that you’ve spent your whole life with, I– I can’t possibly imagine what you’ve been going through.

Well, I can hardly imagine it either.

Well, from what I have seen, you have been incredibly strong– incredibly strong. You have welcomed me into your home. You take care of your whole family.

[groans] I don’t know about that. I–I seem to have fallen apart in the middle of the living room.

Well, I’m just glad I can be here for you.

[phone beeps]

Everything okay?

Uh, yeah. Yeah, it’s just, um– it’s just Holly. We were supposed to meet. But I-I don’t need to go if you need–

No, you must go. Of course. You do not have to hang around this house looking after me.

Are you sure?

I’m absolutely sure. I’m just–I’m fine.

Okay. Well, I’ll be back soon.

Mm-hmm.

Okay? So just take care.

Yeah. You take care, too.

All right.

[tense music]

Have a good time.

Hey, what a nice surprise.

Aw.

Happy New Year to you.

Happy New Year to you. I hope this isn’t a bad time.

[sighs] Actually, it’s a bad time for everyone in our family right now, but I’m glad to see you.

Aw. Ah, no, what–what happened?

[sighs] I met Mrs. Choi. She was sitting right there.

She was here?

Mm-hmm. I sent her a message, and she showed up on my doorstep, full of dirty looks and judgment.

Oh, God. I’m sorry. I know that was not fun.

Ava, she wants Tate and Sophia to get married.

What?

I shut it down for now, but I think it’s gonna be the first of many, many uncomfortable conversations.

Oh, my God. I am so, so sorry. Brady, I– I can’t help but feel responsible for all of this.

N-no, no–hey.

I am responsible.

No, this is not your fault.

No, it kind of is because I’m the reason that she found out. I am the reason that Sophia couldn’t– couldn’t get her abortion.

Ava, Ava. You’re not to blame. You are not to blame, okay? It is not your fault. I’d love to change the conversation, actually.

[both chuckle]

I understand. Of course. But I have to say, I’m not sure that the conversation I came over to have with you is gonna be much better.

What’s going on?

I went over to see Kristen today about the texts, and, uh, I got another one today, by the way.

You got anoth–

[groans] See, this is– this is where I say I’m sorry because I told you that I was gonna handle that.

No. No, no, no, no, no, no, no. I get it. You’ve been distracted. It’s just–just–I wanted to keep you in the loop.

Okay. Well, what did Kristen say when you confronted her?

Oh. Well, she, um, of course denied it, and– even though I pointed out to her that Steve let me know that, um, the texts were coming from the house of horrors.

Wh–

Mm-hmm.

Uh-huh.

Yeah.

How did she explain that?

Oh, well, she just threw everyone else under the bus. And then Rachel came in, and she threw me out of the house.

That’s great. That’s great. That’s great. Now she’s–she’s– she’s putting our daughter right in the middle of it.

Okay. I’m so sorry, Brady. I am so sorry to drop this all on you when you’ve got so much else going on–

Ava, Ava, I appreciate it. And I’m glad you did. And I can tell you you’re not gonna get any more of those texts because… I’m gonna handle this once and for all.

[groans softly] We’re gonna have to set some ground rules, Rach. First of all, no more texting.

But you hate Ava, too.

Yea–

[sighs] How I feel about Ms. Vitali, it–it– it’s not your concern, sweetheart. How you feel about somebody, you can’t go around threatening them. Do you understand me?

But you do it, and Uncle EJ. And Nonno did it, too.

Yes, sweetheart, we– um, our family has a rich tradition in fighting for what they want and never taking no for an answer. But when you have a life of fighting, you make a lot of enemies. And, uh, most of the time, you end up alone, and I– I want better for you, honey. This is a case of “do as I say, not as I’ve done.”

But I know you want to be with Daddy.

Yeah, but that’s not our decision, hon. Look, it’s taken me a long time to just accept your father’s choices. Honey, in the meantime, you lied to me, Rach. And you caused a lot of trouble, so there are going to be some consequences.

You’re punishing me?

Uh, yes, I am. For starters, hand over your phone– right now. Thank you. And I am going to have Harold change the Wi-Fi passcode so that you don’t have any access to any other device that you may get your hands on.

This isn’t right!

Yeah, but threatening your father’s friend isn’t either.

[sighs] Sweetheart, I need you to go to your room. Rachel, now. Are you happy, Father?

[tense music]

[phone ringing]

Holly, hey.

Hey, uh, you said I could call you if I ever need to talk. Is now an okay time?

Sure, yeah. I’m just at the park.

Oh. Uh, we can talk later. I just–

Holly, what’s going on?

Actually, never mind. I have to call you back.

Are you okay?

Yeah, I’ll talk to you later.

Okay, sure. I’ll talk to you later.

You’re here.

I’m sorry I didn’t call. I just– I really need to talk to you.

Let me guess. You’re gonna tell me you and Sophia didn’t have the abortion because her mom found out, and now she’s expecting you two to get married and raise the kid together?

[soft dramatic music]

She told you.

Sophia was just here.

Oh, Holly, I’m– I really wanted to be the one to tell you.

But you weren’t. Instead, I felt like an idiot. Sophia just blurted it out. She thought I already knew, Tate.

I know. I’m so sorry.

Why? Why didn’t you tell me as soon as it happened?

I don’t know. I– I don’t know. I–I– I guess I was trying to find the right way, and then maybe I was hoping that somehow things would change, I guess.

There’s no right way. Sophia is having your baby.

I know.

And you’re getting married.

No. No. No, that’s not happening.

You kept saying this was all gonna be over soon.

It will be in nine months.

Wha–do you hear yourself? Wh-what the hell are you talking about? In nine months, you and Sophia are gonna have a baby. It’s never going to be over.

Holly, can we just sit down–

No. I-I can’t– I can’t deal with this right now.

Holly–

I have to go. No.

Holly.

You got the money?

[tense music]

Yeah. Yeah, it’s, uh– it’s right here.

Listen, that wasn’t easy for me to get, and I know that it’s–

You’re short. Where’s the rest?

That’s what I was trying to tell you. I-I don’t have it all right now, but I’ll get it, I swear.

That’s not the answer we were looking for.

I know. Please, just give me a little time.

You had plenty of time. Time’s up.

[somber music]

I don’t have time for this, Kristen.

Time for what?

These petty, immature games that you’re playing.

I have no idea what you’re talking–

Ava said that she got another text.

[laughs wryly] Ava sent you?

No, she didn’t s– she didn’t send me. What–what are you doing? You’re a grown woman. You’re sending these anonymous texts. It’s childish and stupid.

Oh, you’re right about that.

I am really, really busy with my son Tate right now, and I don’t have time for this. So here’s the deal. If you don’t stop bugging Ava, I gotta slap a harassment claim on you, okay? Is that really what you want?

Hm. It’s not necessary.

You told me you didn’t send the texts, but I found out that they came from this house.

It wasn’t me.

Kristen, come on! Can we please just stop with this crap?

Brady, just listen to– li-listen to me. It wasn’t me. It was Rachel. She was the one sending those text messages.

[sighs]

[soft sweet music]

Tate.

Sophia.

Don’t mind me. Just drowning my sorrows in a vat of hot chocolate. Um, listen, I went to see Holly.

Yeah. I, uh–I just saw her, too.

Oh. Um, look, I’m really sorry. I wouldn’t have said anything. I just– I figured she already–