Days of Our Lives Transcript
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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!
[gentle music] * *
I know Melinda Trask is the one who has your necklace now, but she’s not lying when she says she didn’t steal it. Someone else did. It was Doug Williams. God, what the hell was I thinking? And what if Holly finds out?
[sighs]
[phone beeps]
Good morning.
Maggie. Good morning.
I brought you some lemon bars.
Oh, very kind. I–I don’t think my stomach can handle them right now.
Well, that’s OK. I’ll leave them for Doug. I know how much he likes them.
Doug won’t be eating them either.
Oh. Why is that?
Because he’s gone. I threw him out. [somber music]
We really have got to do more to help these poor souls. [somber music]
I was just talking to my Grandma Kate, and I found out something that I never knew. Mom, Lucas, cabin. You want to take it from here? No? That’s OK. I got it. Years ago, my mom and Lucas were on a ski trip. The car broke down. They ended up at a remote cabin. There was a storm. The roof collapsed. Lucas got trapped underneath. My mom thought that he was going to die. So… she went to the roadside to look for help. To find someone to help save Lucas’s life. And she came across my dad. She begged him. She begged him to help her save Lucas’s life. And he agreed. He said that he would help save Lucas’s life if– –my mother had sex with him. [dramatic music]
[knocking]
Johnny, son, are you in there? Open up, please. It’s your father.
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You threw Doug out of the house?
I asked him to leave. He left.
But why, Julie? Why would you do that?
I’m sure you remember my grandmother’s diamond necklace that was in the time capsule that vanished so mysteriously the day of my husband’s memorial.
Well, of course. Wait. Wait a minute. What are you saying?
Doug is the one who stole it. [phone beeps] * * [phone rings]
Doug. Hey. There you are.
Hey, I got your text. Figured it was easier to call.
So are you OK? What happened with Julie? You told her you were the one who stole her necklace, right?
She knows I did. Yeah. She felt very hurt and betrayed. No surprise there. So she threw me out of the house, which I totally deserved.
Oh, my God, Doug. I’m so sorry. I thought that when you told her how sorry you were and that you were trying to get the necklace back– I mean, yeah, I thought she’d be upset, but I thought maybe she would also give you another chance, especially since you owned up to it.
Actually, uh, I wasn’t the one to tell her.
I don’t understand.
When I got there, she already knew.
She already knew? What do you mean? Who told her? [knocking]
Hey.
Hey. I’m–I’m surprised you’re here. I figured with the delayed opening, you’d be sleeping in.
Yeah, I forgot to turn off my alarm. And those lame parent-teacher conferences– I’m literally a senior in high school, and my mom still insists on going to them. But I’ll go easy on her. That is, if today’s the day that she finally gives Johnny and Chanel the go-ahead with the adoption.
And do you think she will?
I mean, I think Chanel’s mom was pretty persuasive. She made the point that they would provide a loving home and that our kid would never want for anything.
Great. So what’s the issue?
There is none, not anymore. She just wants to ask them a few more questions and get a better sense of who they are. But if everything goes according to plan, then Johnny and Chanel will be our baby’s new parents. [gentle music]
Mama.
Oh, my sweet baby girl.
Thank you so much for being here for us today.
Oh, of course. Of course. If this adoption summit was taking place in Antarctica, you know I’d be on the next flight.
I know. I know you would be. And I also wanted to thank you for letting Johnny and me stay with you and Abe last night. I know it was short notice.
Come on, now. You know you are always welcome in our home. My heart does go out to Johnny. I can’t imagine finding out that the only reason you were born was– ooh, Lord, I can’t even say it.
Yeah. Yeah. It’s pretty horrifying. I just–I wish that there was something I could do or say to help. And do you know that EJ said that he wasn’t entirely sorry that he raped Johnny’s mother because if he hadn’t, then, quote, “Johnny wouldn’t exist?” Can you imagine what that does to someone’s head?
Mm. EJ DiMera is one sick puppy. I’ve known that for a long time.
And if that isn’t stomach-churning enough, Johnny’s worried that Amy Choi is going to find out about this somehow. And I know that she already knows that his family is pretty messed up. But this is a whole new level of terrible.
Listen to me, Chanel. Whatever happened all those years ago is none of that woman’s business. And what’s it–what is it that they say about the sins of the father? Now, doesn’t she teach Sunday school? She ought to know a thing or two about sins.
Yeah, you would think so.
I want you to rest easy, because there is no reason for Amy Choi to ever find out about what EJ did to Johnny’s mother.
Come on, Johnny. That’s your car parked out front. I know you’re inside. Please, just– just open the door. I really need to talk to you. [ominous music]
What the hell do you want?
I want you to come home.
Right. Sorry. The new parents. Yes. I’m just–I’m really glad your mom’s on board, you know, with Johnny and Chanel adopting the baby.
You don’t seem all that glad. Isn’t this what you wanted?
Yes. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. This is exactly what I want. I just–of course it is. I’m sorry. I just– I have this other thing on my mind.
It’s, uh–let me guess. It’s about Holly, isn’t it? What did she do this time?
It’s not really what Holly did. It’s what I did.
Look, I don’t know. I don’t know who told Julie. She didn’t say. But my guess is it was Melinda Trask.
Yeah, but I thought you said Trask didn’t say anything to the cops.
Yeah, she didn’t at first, but who knows? Maybe JJ got it out of her.
Wait a second. If Julie kicked you out of the house, where did you sleep last night?
I, uh, sort of camped out.
Camped out, like in a tent?
No. I slept in the park.
You slept–are you insane? There was a thunderstorm last night, Doug.
Oh, I’m well aware.
My God. Why didn’t you call me?
It’s fine, really.
No, it’s not fine. I can practically hear your teeth chattering through the phone. Listen, Doug, I want you to come over to my house right now.
But–
But nothing. We’ll figure this out once you get here, OK?
[sighs]
I can’t believe this. Doug stole your grandmother’s necklace? My God. Why would he do that?
Maggie, I have no idea. He said he was desperate. He said he was stupid. It doesn’t matter. I mean, what’s done is done. He’s a thief. I could not bear to hear excuses or mea culpa.
I’m so sorry, Julie.
Yeah, well, me too. I mean, I thought he was family. I brought him into the family home.
Yeah, I know you did.
When he appeared at the graveside, I thought, oh, my God, this is my miracle. It’s Doug’s grandson. He’s gonna be there for me. It’s gonna– He seemed nice. He seemed like a lovely young man. Now my heart’s breaking all over again.
Wow. This is like that feeling you get right before you’re about to take a big exam and the teacher’s passing out the tests. And even though you know you’ve studied, you are scared to death that you are going to fail.
Chanel, baby, I know how important this is to you. And I truly believe it’s going to work out.
God, I hope you are right, Mama. I’m just– I’m worried about Johnny. You know, he’s just– he’s–I have never seen him like this before. He’s–he’s up. He’s tossing and turning all night. He’s in such a bad frame of mind. And I just– I hope that he can keep himself together and that–
And–and that what?
Well, that he, you know, doesn’t let Mrs. Choi sense that something is off.
No. This adoption means everything to Johnny, to you both. He’ll pull it–he’ll pull himself together. You’ll see.
Yeah. Oh, dear God. Please, please don’t let anything screw this up.
May I ask, is there a particular reason you’re worried? [somber music]
You want me to come home? I don’t have a home.
Johnny, the mansion is your home.
No. No, it isn’t. No, it was. Now it’s just some big, gaudy house, house of cards, really, built on a foundation of lies.
I’m sorry to hear you say that, especially since one day that house will belong to you.
I don’t want it. I don’t want anything from you or Nonno.
Son–
You know, I can’t believe what you said to me when you tried to explain what happened, that Nonno wanted you to impregnate a Brady. So you just went ahead and raped my mother.
It wasn’t really that simple.
Is that what you tell yourself? That it wasn’t really that simple? Is that how you get to bed at night? Because it seems pretty damn straightforward to me.
Johnny.
Or do you tell yourself, hey, at least I got a son out of it, so the ends must justify the means, right? Well, here I am. Congratulations. Mission accomplished.
And I thank God you’re here.
You may thank God for that, but I wish I wasn’t.
Please don’t say that. You are a wonderful person, Johnny. A loving son, brother, husband, and soon to be a father.
Shut up. OK. Just–just– I don’t want to hear what you think of me because all you do is lie. I don’t want to live with you. I can’t even look at you. I want nothing to do with you.
Son, just hear me out.
Shut up. Don’t you dare call me son. Don’t you dare call me son.
Johnny, please. Just let me say a few things. And then I promise I will leave. Please. [somber music]
Your mother is, as you well know, a wonderful woman, strong, kind, fiercely loyal to those she loves. And yes, it may have taken a while. But because I was genuinely contrite and also because she knew that I loved her with all my heart and had enormous respect for her as a mother, as–as–as a force of nature, that I eventually got through to her. Mind you, I never tried to excuse what I did. It was inexcusable, obviously. But I did try to make her understand that sometimes I behaved in ways that I felt I had no control over. I admitted to her, as I’m admitting to you now, that partly due to my unorthodox upbringing, partly due to whatever DNA was passed along to me, I was a deeply flawed person who behaved reprehensibly at times, shamefully. But whose heart was sometimes in the right place. Not always, granted, but sometimes. Like right now, feeling so much love for you. And so your mother, at the time, saw the best in me and eventually forgave me. So do you think, perhaps, you could too, in time?
Oh, my God, Doug. It’s, like, 30 degrees out, and your clothes are soaking wet. Here, give them to me.
Give you what?
Your clothes. I’m going to go put them in the dryer, and you can go take a hot shower.
You sure it’s not too much trouble?
I’m sure. Now give them to me. Come on. You heard me. [lighthearted music]
It’s the breach of trust that hurts so much, Maggie. You see, I accused my own brother Steven of stealing the necklace. And that whole time Doug just sat there. You know I’d never get this upset over a piece of jewelry that I lost.
I know that. I know that. It’s–it’s what the necklace represents, your family.
Exactly.
Yeah.
Well, it belonged–it belonged to my grandmother, the loving heart and soul of the whole Horton family, Grandma Alice.
Julie, do you mind my asking, how did you find out about it?
[chuckles] Last night, went out to dinner with Doug and JJ. Walk into the Bistro, and there sits Melinda Trask wearing my grandmother’s diamonds. I’m shocked. Shocked. I walk over, and I confront her. And she denies it is possible that that could be my grandmother’s necklace. And all the time, Doug just stood there.
So I’m assuming the police ultimately put it all together.
No, not really. Although now JJ is doing everything in his power to get the necklace back from Trask.
Well, then, how did you find out?
I got a phone call from Tate Black.
So wait, why did this Doug guy steal the necklace?
I guess he owed some people money. He was in a bad way. Saw an easy way out. And he confided in Holly about it. And when I found out– well, when she told me, I promised her that I wouldn’t tell anyone. And last night, I broke that promise. And I told Julie that Doug was the thief.
Well? Why are you so worried something might screw this up?
Oh, uh, well, there’s– there’s no reason in particular that I’m worried. It’s just, you know, anyone in my position would be, you know, a little nervous. It would mean the world to me and my husband if you would give us your blessing to adopt Sophia and Tate’s baby.
Right. Of course.
Amy, why don’t we, uh, you know, have a seat? And, oh, what is it that– that tea that you like so much? English breakfast, is it?
That’s the one.
Three English breakfasts on me.
It’s very kind of you. Thank you.
Oh, isn’t your husband coming?
Oh, yeah. He’ll be here any minute.
Well, I don’t want to leave you in suspense, so I’ll get straight to it. I’ve been giving this a lot of thought, praying on it, asking God for his guidance. Also, I’ve consulted with my lawyer and of course, my husband. And we’ve decided that– –we would be comfortable with you and your husband adopting Sophia’s child.
Oh, my goodness! Oh, this is the best news I have heard in– oh, I can’t even remember how long.
Oh, my God. Thank you so, so much. This means so much to me and to my husband.
My baby girl is going to be a mother.
Now, our lawyer did have a list of questions she’d like me to ask you. Let me just pull up the document she sent me. [tense music]
What–what is it?
There’s no way in hell that I could ever forgive you.
Johnny, listen to me.
No, you listen to me. I’ve recently been thinking that everything I knew was a lie. So I’ve been wondering, well, what’s true? And I realized that what’s true is that everything you touch dies. The destruction that you leave in your wake, the women who come into your life and leave like–like wilted flowers, shells of themselves. So you got to understand there’s–there’s nothing for us to work out. What you did was unforgivable. So just go.
Fine. Fine. If that’s what you want.
That is what I want. Before you go, there is one more thing. [ominous music]
Tate? He told you that Doug stole Alice’s necklace? Well, how did he know about it?
Didn’t give me any details. Just said Doug admitted it.
After all this time?
Yeah. Who’d have thought it?
Oh, Julie. I just can’t believe this happened. I mean, this is the last thing you needed. Would it help if I stayed?
No, no, darling. Thank you. I’ll be fine. Thomas and Charlotte will be coming back from school. Those two always cheer me up. I just wish–
You wish what?
That I could stop worrying about Douglas Williams III. I mean, where he slept last night, if he’s OK.
That’s because you’re a good person. In spite of the terrible thing that he did, the young man is still family, your precious husband’s namesake.
I suppose so. At least he appreciated your lemon bars.
[laughs] Yeah, I know. Every time he comes over to the house, he just– he practically inhales them. He and Holly– huh.
What? What’s going on?
Holly and Doug have become quite close. Huh. I wonder–I wonder how much she knows about this.
[gulps] Um, OK, well, you go take a shower. Um, I’m going to go talk to my grandma to make sure you can stay here for a while.
What? You can’t do that.
Why not?
Well, isn’t your grandma friends with Julie? She’s not going to want me here.
I’m sure she probably doesn’t even know yet.
Well, she’s going to find out eventually. And what about Tate? What’s Tate going to think about me camping out in his girlfriend’s bedroom?
Just let me worry about Tate, OK?
I don’t even know what I was thinking. I’ll admit, I– I was upset about how much time Doug and Holly seem to be spending together. And I was also upset to find out that Melinda Trask knew that Holly was covering for Doug. Like, imagine how I felt thinking Holly could go down as an accomplice because that jerk had to go and steal jewelry from Julie Williams, of all people, his grandfather’s widow. I mean, I was freaked out.
I’m sure you were.
So yeah, OK, without even thinking about it, I was dialing Mrs. Williams’ number. And I thought I would just, like, drop a couple hints, sort of like, guide her to the truth. And before I knew it, the words were just pouring out of me. I rationalized it by telling myself that I was doing this for Holly, like, protecting her. And I know that’s not the whole reason I did it.
You wanted to punish Doug.
Yeah. Yeah. I wanted to punish Doug. But I ended up punishing myself because sooner or later, Holly is going to find out that I’m the one that told Julie. And when she does, she’s never going to forgive me.
What is it, son?
What did I just say? Don’t call me that. I’m going to send for Chanel’s and my things because I want nothing more to do with you. You’re dead to me.
Did you know about this?
No, I had no idea.
What–what is that headline? What is it?
DiMeras in–
Disarray. You don’t have to pull it up. I’ll read it to you. As the former district attorney, EJ DiMera presented himself publicly as an enforcer of the law. But he has been implicated in a host of crimes both past and present, for which he has been adept at avoiding prosecution. But recently, he faced near-certain consequences following an immunity deal that was struck with fellow kidnapping suspect Rachel Blake. But given that Ms. Blake has since disappeared, Mr. DiMera seems likely to have escaped the long arm of the law yet again. Disappeared?
Look, it should be said that all those charges are alleged, not proven.
But Chad DiMera is the editor of “The Spectator.” And if I’m not mistaken, he’s EJ’s brother. I mean, if he’s willing to put this out there, then how spurious can these allegations be?
Look, Mrs. Choi, you’d have to be living under a rock not to have heard a few tales of terror about the DiMeras.
But even in a family full of felons, EJ DiMera stands out as a singularly ruthless operator. So my grandchild would be raised in a home full of felons?
No, no, definitely not. Your grandchild would not be raised there, OK? Johnny and I aren’t even living in that house anymore.
Really? You moved out?
Yes, we did.
Why? Is it because you believe what’s being alleged in this article is, in fact, the truth? You know, it’s become increasingly clear to me that the so-called patriarch of this crime family would wield significant influence over my grandchild’s life, regardless of where you and your husband choose to live. Yes, I believe that the timing of this article is the clear sign from God that I have been seeking.
But what do you– what do you mean?
This adoption cannot and will not happen. I’m sorry, Chanel, Mayor Price.
But–but you haven’t even had your… tea.
Holly, listen, I appreciate what you’re trying to do for me, but–
But what? Look, I’m not going to get in trouble if you stay here. I promise you, my grandma is the kindest, most understanding woman you’ll ever meet. Now, you just stay out of sight while I go talk to her, OK? And come on. Hand over those pants. [lighthearted music]
[chuckles] Sweet Jude. How is his cold? Good. Listen, expect a package from Holly. She, um, she bought him this adorable striped shirt and a couple of toys as well. We’re gonna send them out tomorrow. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah, she’s fine. She’s busy. She’s busy at school. Yeah. I’ll have her call you later. And give Eric my best, OK? Bye-bye now.
Grandma.
Hi!
I’m glad you’re home. Um, OK. I need to talk to you about something.
Uh, well, actually, I need to talk to you about something, too.
OK. You first.
Julie. She told me that Doug stole her late grandmother’s diamond necklace. [tense music] Huh. Something tells me that isn’t news to you. This is a very serious matter, Holly. I want you to be completely honest with me. Have you been covering for Doug all this time?
Listen, maybe Holly won’t find out that you were the one who ratted out Doug.
Of course she will. This is Salem. Everybody finds out everything.
OK, well, if she does, maybe she’ll understand why you did it.
Yeah, but I don’t even know why I did it. [knocking] Mrs. Choi.
Mom.
May I come in?
Of course.
I figured I’d find you here. Actually, it’s probably better if I speak to both of you at the same time.
Well, how did it go with Johnny and Chanel?
Not as I’d hoped.
What do you mean?
Sophia, I know you wanted this adoption to work out. Believe me. I did, too. But it’s become clear that it’s not in the best interest of the child.
What? Why not?
Because of this.
Oh, my baby. This has been such a roller coaster ride for you. I’m so–I’m so sorry.
I can’t believe this is happening. We were so close.
Hey, I’m sorry I’m late. I just–uh, what– what’s the matter? Was Mrs. Choi a no-show?
No, no, she came.
Where’d she go?
She left.
What? Why?
She called it off. The adoption is not going through.
What happened?
Your father happened. [tense music] [gentle music] [tense music] * *
Grandma, listen. Look, I know how much that necklace means to Julie, so believe me when I say this. I would not have covered for Doug if I wasn’t 1,000% sure he was going to tell her the truth that he took the necklace. He just–he wanted to get it back first. That way, he could give it to her himself.
But he didn’t, did he?
He was going to. Once he found out Melinda Trask bought the necklace, he tried to buy it back from her. He, like, was gonna set up installment plans and work to pay it off. But Melinda was being so unreasonable and refused to sell it to him. And now, I guess, to make matters worse, she had to go tell Julie the truth.
But she didn’t. Julie didn’t find out from Melinda Trask.
She didn’t?
No. She found out from Tate.
What?
So, Mom, what are you saying?
Oh, I think it’s self-explanatory. And Sophia, Tate, it gives me no pleasure to tell you this, but we are either going to have to find a suitable, respectable couple to adopt this child, or you two are going to have to raise this baby yourselves. [tense music]
Chad, I just saw the article you published about me. What the hell? Call me back immediately. Oh, that Leo Stark. I could wring his little neck. And Chad, that Judas brother of mine.
Funny you should go around calling people Judas, when it’s you, EJ, who is betraying people. Your own my son. My precious daughter. Actually, betrayal doesn’t quite cover it. You–you’ve destroyed them.
What the hell are you talking about?
And the sins of the father have been visited upon the generations. Chanel and Johnny’s adoption fell through because of you and your litany of crimes.
Oh, no.
Oh, yes. Oh, and they are beyond devastated. As if those two, they haven’t– they haven’t been through enough.
What–what can I do? Tell me, and I’ll do it. Just say the word and–
No. You’ve done enough. I only came here to warn you, EJ. No one messes around with my baby and gets away with it. No one.
Oh, we were so close to having it all, the family we wanted, the life we wanted. And one moment was so full of hope. And then the next–
Damn him. Damn my father. I’m not gonna let him get away with this, Chanel.
What–what do you mean?
He’s the reason Amy Choi wouldn’t approve our adoption, because he is ruthless. He’s evil. If my father wasn’t a factor, she would have said yes. And we would be parents right now.
Yeah, but your father is a factor, OK? And that’s not going to change. [ominous music]
We’ll see about that.
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