B&B Transcript Thursday, January 4, 2024

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Steffy: I still can’t believe it. I mean, what are the odds that he chooses you as his doctor? In all of L.A.? Do you think he came back here to stir up trouble?

Finn: For thomas.

Steffy: Well, could you think of another reason that he’d bring up emma’s death? Accuse my brother of murder?

Finn: I actually kinda had to pull it out of the guy.

Steffy: Well, when you did, xander didn’t hold back, right? He said that my brother is responsible for emma’s death. But he wasn’t, finn.

Thomas: Sure you don’t wanna change your mind? You’re allowed to reconsider. But not this time.

Hope: I’m sorry.

Thomas: No, I’m not. At least you didn’t throw the ring in my face. I’m serious! I just wanna be with you, so I can wait.

Rj: Hey, luna, can you hand me that sketch? Luna?

Luna: What? Oh. Sorry, I was just thinking about my mom.

Rj: Well, what are you– are you thinking about how the date’s going?

Luna: Look, I realize that bill spencer is not your favorite person.

Rj: Yeah, that’s– that’s putting it mildly.

Luna: Okay. But, my mom hasn’t had a man in her life in a really long time. So, who knows? Maybe bill could be the one.

Rj: The one?

Luna: Who changes her life forever.

Bill: I’m right, aren’t I?

Poppy: About what?

Bill: San francisco. Golden gate music fest. I realize it was a long time ago.

Poppy: Yes, bill. I remember. It was a wonderful night. One that I haven’t forgotten. Or ever will.

Rj: Wow. So, you’re expecting a lot from a first date.

Luna: No. It’s only if bill really does turn out to be the one.

Rj: The– the one who sweeps her mom off her feet?

Luna: Yeah. I mean, stranger things have happened.

Rj: Yeah. Especially when bill spencer’s involved.

Luna: Wait. What do you mean?

Rj: Let’s– let’s just say that he has quite, uh… a history with the ladies.

Luna: Should– should I be worried? Should my mom be?

Bill: I don’t know. I mean, I think that she can handle herself, but I don’t know her that well, so.

Luna: When it comes to my mom and men, I’ve always felt bad that my dad was never in the picture. I mean, not just for me, but… for my mom as well.

Bill: Thank you. So, you do realize I’ve got a million questions.

Poppy: That many?

Bill: All right. Maybe half a million. What’s that?

Poppy: Fortification. For all the intense questioning.

Bill: This is a date, all right? It’s not gonna be a cross examination.

Poppy: I’m joking. Hey, but this is all natural. It is guaranteed to put a smile on my face.

Bill: Fair enough.

Poppy: Can i admit something?

Bill: Sure.

Poppy: I was a little nervous about this date of ours and this will just take the edge off a little, much like your scotch.

Bill: So, back to that night all those years ago.

Poppy: Hm.

Bill: A chance encounter that turned into something more.

Poppy: Well, I don’t wanna put you on the spot, but I never heard from you again. You never called.

Bill: I meant to. I really did. It’s just that… after the festival, it was– it was back to work. Uh, at that time of my life, I was all about building my company into what it is today. You might even call it an obsession. I had no room in my life for anything else. And if that’s– that’s a lame excuse, I know.

Poppy: No, it isn’T. You had a life to live and so did I.

Bill: You’re very sweet to let me off the hook, but I am sorry, poppy. More than you know.

Thomas: You may not be wearing the engagement ring on your finger, but I think it’s wonderful right where it is, next to your heart. It’s kinda where it belongs. And in the mean time, I’ll keep reminding you how happy I can make you.

Hope: I am happy.

Thomas: I know, yeah. I am too, but think about how much happier we’ll be if we were like husband and wife and stuff. I’m not gonna push. I’m sorry. I’m not pushing. Uh, I know that you are not ready to marry me. Yet.

Steffy: Thomas is my brother. You need to support him.

Finn: Baby, I want to, but we can’t just ignore xander’s accusation.

Steffy: Xander isn’t as innocent as you think. He was part of the whole baby beth lie.

Finn: So, you think he’s making his accusations against thomas as payback?

Steffy: That’s exactly what I think. Look, what happened to emma, it was awful, but that accident wasn’t because of my brother.

Finn: So, you believe your brother?

Steffy: Yes. And the police.

Finn: Police?

Steffy: Xander went to the police and the police determined that it was reckless driving. It wasn’t thomas’ fault. Look, I didn’t say anything to you because there was already so many things stacked up against thomas in the past, but thomas didn’t do what xander said. You’re my husband, finn. You need to understand that.

Luna: I think bill seems like a nice enough guy. I know, I know. I know you’re not the biggest fan of him, but he is very successful and larger than life.

Rj: Is that your mom’s type?

Luna: I don’t know what my mom’s type is actually, but if bill and my mom’s paths really did cross years ago like bill thinks, I don’t know. Maybe he is her type after all.

Bill: Li never told you.

Poppy: You saved her from this horrible sheila woman? No, I had no idea. I mean, that’s amazing. My family and I owe you a lot.

Bill: Oh, no, no, no. You don’t owe me at all. The fact is, I owe you an apology. Look, I– I meant what I said. The impact you had on me all those years ago… and– and look at you. That same glowing, effervescent, free-spirited beauty. If I picked up the phone back then, who knows how different our lives could’ve been.

Thomas: I’m sorry that my proposal caught you off guard.

Hope: I hate to disappoint you.

Thomas: You didn’t disappoint me. I get it. You just– you couldn’t accept. You’re not ready to commit to me or to anyone. That’s okay. But when you are, and in the meantime, you’ll know, you’ll always know, that you are the only woman for me.

Steffy: You’re worried about my brother? Well, so am I. But not about what xander said. I’m worried that hope is using him. And if she ends it with thomas, like this could be really devastating for him.

Finn: Yeah, I agree. It could be a breaking point, but as concerned as I am for thomas, I mean, I’m even more concerned for hope. I– I’m sorry, honey, but I still think that thomas has issues. Hope needs to be protected.

Steffy: So, you’re taking hope’s side?

Finn: I’m not taking anyone’s side. Yes, thomas is family. He’s your brother. But, that doesn’t negate or forgive him for what he did to hope. Keeping baby beth from her, perpetuating the lie that she died during child birth. These are cruel things.

Steffy: So many people suffered. Hope suffered. I suffered. Yes, I adopted a child, not knowing it was hope’s baby.

Finn: Yes, exactly. He put you through hell because he didn’t come forward and tell you what he knew. And now, these accusations from xander–

Steffy: That’s exactly what they are. They are accusations. That’s all they are. He’s just trying to get back at thomas because he got axed from forrester, from our family, from thomas.

Finn: He’s convinced that thomas is responsible for emma barber’s death.

Steffy: That is not true. It was a tragic accident. I– I– I can’t believe we’re talking about this again.

Finn: No one in your family mentions it.

Steffy: It doesn’t mean we’re not haunted by it. Look, what happened to emma, it was terrible, but it was an accident. I will tell you it again, thomas is not to blame. It wasn’t his fault. So, drop it, okay? Please, baby, just drop it. I can’T. Woma

Rj: It must’ve been hard growing up without a father. I mean, you said that’s all you’ve ever known, right?

Luna: Yeah, it’s always just my mom and me. I mean, it’s not like my dad was in my life and he walked out on us, never to return.

Rj: Can’t miss what you’ve never known.

Luna: Yeah. Something like that. Though, I do have to confess, when I was younger, I did think about him a lot. Like, who he was.

Rj: Has poppy ever talked about him? Mentioned a name? Nothing?

Luna: Nope. All she’s ever said was that I was made from love.

Bill: So, I was doing a little poking around the forrester creations website.

Poppy: Hm?

Bill: Very impressed with luna.

Poppy: Thank you. I’m really proud of her.

Bill: Well, you should be. She’s making the most of her internship and that speaks well of her.

Poppy: Luna adores fashion. You know, it’s been her dream ever since she was little. To be a part of that world. She worked really hard to get there.

Bill: Well, they’re lucky to have her.

Poppy: Well, I’m just thrilled that she’s happy. Especially since she didn’t have the easiest childhood.

Bill: How’s that?

Poppy: Well, her father wasn’t in her life.

Bill: Oh. I– I’m sorry to hear that. Guy’s gotta be a total jerk.

Poppy: No, he isn’T. He never knew I was pregnant.

Bill: So, luna has no idea who her father is?

Poppy: Mm-mm. Nope.

Bill: But you do?

Poppy: All right. You’re getting kind of personal. We haven’t seen each other in 20 years.

Bill: Ah, I’m sorry. I don’t mean to pry. It’s just that, luna is really exceptional. Any man would be proud to call her his daughter.

Thomas: Hope for the future put on hold didn’t slow me down. What do you think?

Steffy: I think it’s nice.

Thomas: It’s nice. That’s all you have to say? Really?

Steffy: Actually, I have a lot more to say.

Thomas: Oh, no. This isn’t about hope and me, is it?

Steffy: No. It’s about xander. Xander avant.

Hope: Hi. I got your text. You wanted to see me?

Finn: Yeah. Thanks for coming.

Hope: So, I’m going to guess that this is about thomas.

Finn: Yeah. I’m worried more than ever about your involvement with him.

Luna: Imagine, bill spencer, a man from my mom’s past, could possibly be her future. I mean, wouldn’t that be surprising?

Rj: Anything is possible, I suppose.

Luna: Look, I’m not trying to play matchmaker, but if something really came of this and they really hit it off and somehow got involved?

Rj: Luna, it’s their first date and you’re hearing wedding bells. Come on.

Luna: No, no. Stop. Stop. I guess it’s just the romantic in me, but.

Rj: Ah.

Luna: I love happy endings and maybe, bill spencer could be the one to give my mom one, after all this time.

Bill: You are a very beautiful woman.

Poppy: Thank you.

Bill: As beautiful now as you were then. I just remember watching you dancing to the music and you were just so into it. I mean, the look on your face, the way your– your body moved, just so free and uninhibited. It was like nothing else mattered but that moment in time.

Poppy: My life was so different back then. I was so carefree, before I became a mother.

Bill: I still can’t believe you have a daughter luna’s age. I swear, I never forgot about you. In case you’re wondering, I would really like to see you again, poppy.

Thomas: Wow, talk about a small world in a very large city. Wasn’t xander in london?

Steffy: He was in london. Now, he’s back in L.A. He showed up at finn’s office and he freaked out when he found out that I was his wife.

Thomas: Oh, wow. I mean, I guess there’s no surprise there. His tenure at forrester didn’t exactly end well. Dad let him go.

Steffy: Yeah, part of that was because of the whole baby beth lie.

Thomas: Okay, so why are you bringing this up? So, finn saw xander as a patient. It’s no big deal.

Steffy: It is a big deal, thomas. He and emma were close and he hasn’t forgotten about what happened on mulholland. You and I know what happened to emma, it was an accident, but xander doesn’t think that. He told finn that he thinks you’re responsible for emma’s death.

Hope: While I appreciate the concern, finn, it is misplaced. There is nothing to worry about with thomas, as I have told steffy, as I have told everyone else over and over and–

Finn: I realize that and while steffy’s worried about her brother, I’m worried about you.

Hope: Okay, well, that’s– that’s sweet, but it’s unnecessary. I mean, I know better than anyone how much thomas has changed, so.

Finn: Are you sure about that, hope? Because I learned something pretty shocking today.

Hope: About thomas?

Finn: I, um, I saw a new patient and when he saw our wedding photo, he– he freaked out and he couldn’t believe that I was married to steffy forrester.

Hope: Well, I am sure that that was just a mistake or that he’s a fan. I mean, steffy has many fans.

Finn: No, he is not– he is not– he’s definitely not a fan. He’s a former employee of forrester. Does the name xander avant ring any bells?

Hope: You saw xander?

Finn: Yeah, and he made a pretty shocking statement. And I– I told steffy and she seemed to already know and I’m sensing that you do too. And yeah, it goes all the way back to one of the darkest chapters of your life, when your baby was stolen and you and liam thought that she was dead, and look– look, I’m really sorry to be– I’m bringing all this up, but I really wish I didn’t have to. I wish I could just forget what xander told me, but given the things thomas has done in the past… and look, I mean, steffy, she– she believes in thomas. He’s her brother, after all, but when xander accuses thomas of murder, now do you understand why I’m so concerned about you?

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Days Transcript Thursday, January 4, 2024

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THIS STILL NEEDS SOME EDITING!

[dramatic music]

Good morning, beautiful.

Good morning.

[sighs] I missed this.

Yeah, me too.

You know, it’s–it’s crazy. There’s a part of me that feels like I never left here.

Maybe our hearts have been here the whole time.

Yeah, maybe.

I’ll have to thank your mom for banning you from coming home last night.

Oh, my God, that was a surprise.

I was more than happy to offer you refuge in my home… and in my bed.

You know, last night, that was a first for me.

It was not.

Not that part.

[giggles] The other thing.

Oh, right.

Mm-hmm.

Yes, the–the other thing.

Hmm.

Mmm.

Oh.

[chuckles] What smells so–so good?

[both chuckle] Oh, turkey sausage, fried eggs and tomatoes, Texas toast. All my favorites. You remembered.

Just made what was in the refrigerator.

Oh. Well, it all looks delicious.

Well. Uh, Paulina… I’m sorry.

Oh, no, you don’t need to be sorry. It isn’t your fault that you don’t– you don’t remember anything.

No, I mean I’m sorry about last night.

Thank you so much for–for coming. I’m–I’m really sorry to have called you on a holiday. I’m just so terrified for Tate.

Don’t apologize. I’m available – for family. And I know Alex is very concerned about both of you.

Yeah, I really appreciate that. I didn’t know if things were OK between us. There was a lot of tension at the Christmas dinner, and I know Alex can be a bit of a–

A bit of a thoughtful guy who brings lattes to the woman who kicked him out of the hospital last night.

[upbeat music] I’m sorry I didn’t bring you one, Da– Justin.

No, I’m fine. I’ve already had my morning coffee.

Good. So what are you doing here anyway?

I called him the minute I heard about Tate.

[phone beeps]

Oh, Tate’s arraignment starts at : a.m.

Oh, great, great. Thank you for taking care of that. But you don’t have to stay. You can go now.

I beg your pardon?

Well, I’m sorry to do this, and I say it with all love and respect. But I’ve hired somebody else to represent Tate.

Your mom and I told you to stay as far away from here as possible, Tate.

I was going to, Dad, but I couldn’t let you take the fall for something that you didn’t do.

And I’m not gonna let you take the fall for something that you didn’t do, either, all right? The cops saw you with those pills, Tate.

How many times do I have to tell you? They weren’t mine.

I know that. I know that. But it looks bad. Holly got those pills from somewhere, and the cops saw you and her at the scene. Son, I know you think you can handle this, but you can’t.

[dramatic music] Son, Holly’s stepfather is the DA. He wants blood. Better mine than yours, OK?

Yeah, but I’ll be tried in juvenile court. You won’t. This is my battle, Dad. Let me fight it.

[door clicks open]

Oh, God.

It’s sounding a little tense in here, gentlemen.

Oh. Dad, things are fine.

Got your suit, kid.

Thanks, Grandpa.

Yeah.

What is this, for the arraignment?

I asked him to bring it.

Wow, you just have this all figured out, don’t you? You are so stubborn. You know that?

Boy, beginning to sound like someone else I know.

[sighs]

I need to be kept up on every detail regarding Tate’s arraignment. Is that clear, Commissioner?

Oh, I am well aware of your concerns about this case, EJ.

I mean it, Rafe. This involves the safety of every citizen in Salem.

Yeah, certainly not a personal vendetta.

What was that?

What? I just said I’ll keep you posted. How’s Holly doing?

She had another seizure a little while ago.

Oh, man, I’m sorry to hear that.

She’s stable now. She was–she was with Nicole at the time, and Nicole hasn’t left her side.

Listen to me, EJ. I promise you that I will give you any updates that I get, OK? Go be with your wife. She needs you.

I would, but Nicole has company right now. She’s with Eric.

[soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”

You hired another lawyer?

Family is not what you need right now, Theresa. What you need is a high-powered criminal attorney who is ruthless. And I’m sorry, that is just not your style.

No, no, ruthless is not my style. Facts are my style. Truth is my style. Fighting for what’s right is my style.

Yeah, and that’s all well and good. Nonetheless, I made some phone calls, and needless to say, I have hired somebody, and I have my resources to get Tate the very best. That’s what’s happening.

No, Alex, that is definitely not what is happening.

[sighs]

[tense music]

We can only move forward now, Brady. Tate is going to be arraigned, and we need to focus. We need to remain optimistic for the best possible outcome under the circumstances here, got it?

Yeah.

It–it looks great, Grandpa. Thank Grandma for me.

Well, you know, she steamed that herself. She wanted you to look your best.

And tell her I’m–tell her I’m sorry I snuck out.

No, you can tell her yourself when you see her.

How’s–how’s Holly doing?

She’s doing about the same.

I– last night when she showed me those drugs, I should have– I should have found you and told you. I just– I’m sorry, Dad.

Well, now that’s a lesson learned, isn’t it, kiddo?

I should have called right away too. When I found her lying out back, I just– I was so afraid of her getting in trouble. I didn’t– I wasn’t– I should have been more afraid that she could die.

You know, speaking of last night, I am a little hungry.

Wait, still?

Yeah. Would you like me to make you some breakfast?

Ooh. How about some biscuits with Southern fried eggs and gravy?

Mm. I was actually thinking a slightly… less ambitious alternative.

Such as?

I don’t know, maybe a… doughnut and some coffee.

What? Come on.

OK, OK, I’m kidding. I’ll make you whatever you like. But first…

[dramatic music] I wouldn’t mind a little dessert for breakfast.

[phone beeps] No, no, don’t do it. Don’t do it.

Mm-hmm, what if it’s Mama?

Hey, aah!

What if it’s Mama?

OK, fine.

[sighs]

It’s your dad. He says he’s been trying to reach you.

I– I left my phone on silent all night. Oh, jeez. Everyone’s been trying to… get ahold of me. Oh, no.

What? What–what happened?

Holly OD’d. I–I got to get to the hospital.

Oh, my God. Here, go. Go.

Paulina…

[dramatic music] I want you to understand. I felt it would be wrong for us to be intimate when I just don’t remember what we had.

[sighs] I understand.

Well, so you’re not upset?

I promise I won’t hold it against you.

[sighs]

[chuckles]

Now, just to be clear…

[chuckles]

I do love the woman I’m getting to know.

Oh.

[both chuckle]

[both smooch]

Oh, my gosh, I am so sorry. Should I leave you guys alone?

[sighs] Look, Alex, I really appreciate you wanting the best for us, but we have that with Justin. And he knows Tate.

And the attorney that I hired will get to know Tate too. More importantly, he knows how to rip apart the prosecution’s case.

So does Justin. What–what–what is this? Does this have to do with the silliness that happened at dinner the other night?

No, Theresa, no, not at all. It’s ouzo under the bridge.

What is the problem, then? Because Brady and I trust Justin. And so does Tate, and he does not trust easily. You know what? I–I don’t–I don’t know what–what this is. I–I don’t–I don’t care, because he is– he’s gonna be dealing with this case, period.

[sighs]

Thank you, Theresa. I appreciate the vote of confidence. But if it would satisfy Alex, I am open to having a consulting lawyer on call.

Thank you.

Yeah, well, that might not be such a bad idea.

OK, see, that’s not good news. Now the cops are telling us that we even have to lawyer up more.

Well, it’s no secret that EJ’s out for blood. He’s got an ax to grind with Tate. But punishing that kid, especially if he’s innocent, that is not gonna help anyone, least of all Holly or Nicole.

All right, kiddo, here’s the road map. First, you’re gonna stop blaming yourself. Number one, it’s not gonna do any good. Number two, it’s not gonna change a damn thing. You got it? All right. Now, you pull yourself together and get in your suit. Your dad and I will be right outside, OK? OK.

[sighs] I really wish that you had–

We’re done here. We’re–we’re done here. Let’s just give him some space here. Hey, I know you’re trying to help him. But Tate has to man up and do this himself right now. He needs to know that we trust the judicial system is gonna work for him.

Dad, Dad, Dad, the judicial system, really? With EJ as DA? You are fooling yourself. There’s no way that my poor kid is gonna get justice.

[elevator bell dings]

Dad. Hey, how’s Holly? Why are you out here? Shouldn’t you be in there with her?

It’s–it’s–it’s not a good time, son.

Is she–

She’s alive. She’s just–she’s in a coma.

OK, well, can I go see her?

As I said, it’s not a good time.

Why not?

Nicole is in there, and she’s with Eric.

Chanel, silly child, get on over here.

[chuckles]

I am so sorry I interrupted.

You didn’t interrupt anything.

[chuckles] We were just having a lovely breakfast that Abe made for me.

Mm.

Well, I’m going to go get dressed, so if you ladies will excuse me.

Mm-hmm.

Mm-hmm.

[both chuckle]

Happy New Year.

Yeah.

[sighs]

So…it looks like last night went well.

Mm. Mostly, yes. Abe and I had a long talk, and I told him about… everything. I mean, about my medical condition.

Oh. Oh, really? Mama, I am so glad you told him about it. How did he respond?

Oh, how do you think? He’s Abe Carver. He was supportive and caring, said he’d be there for me. And I said I didn’t want him to, and he said, too bad.

Yeah, that sounds like Abe.

And–and then… he–he told me he loves me.

Oh, Mama, that is so wonderful. OK, and then now he’s still here in his pajamas.

I dug up those PJs from the back of a drawer. We slept in separate beds.

Oh. OK, I might regret asking this, but why?

Oh, you know. Well, he lost his memory. I’m here. He’s there, blah, blah, blah. So it wasn’t the right time. But, you know, we talked this morning, and we’re in a better place now.

Good. I’m glad.

[sighs] So… how was your New Year’s Eve? Where’d you go after the party?

[dramatic music]

Oh, I… just went back to Johnny’s place.

[door clicks open] Thanks for lending me your shirt.

Suddenly that shirt is my all-time favorite.

[chuckles]

[sighs] So… now what? What should we do?

I don’t know, anything… everything.

[sighs] I can’t believe it’s been two years since we were together.

Two long years.

You know, it’s– it’s funny. We were married, so… why am I so nervous?

Hey, hey. You never have to be nervous around me. OK? You know what? I am…a little hungry.

Now?

Yeah, so it’s a good thing that while you were in the bathroom, I went downstairs… and brought up a little snack.

[laughs] You’re gonna eat that out the can?

No, not eat it out of the can. I am going to eat it… off of you.

Yeah, well, let’s just say our New Year’s was pretty…sweet.

Theresa, you let Tate get out of the house so he could come down here and confess? What were you thinking, huh?

I did not let him get out. He snuck out. Marlena and I thought that he was in his bed sleeping.

Well, that’s great. You know, if he would have just gone back to boarding school like I wanted him to, none of this would be happening to the poor kid.

Oh, really? Well, you’re the one who let him decide on what he wanted to do, Mr. Big Stuff. And he decides to stay, and you blame me?

OK, OK, listen. We–Tate needs all of us on the same side here.

I know.

[sighs]

Like that’s gonna happen. But for the record, I’m on her side.

Yeah, shocker.

Let’s just focus on–on–on Tate here. What’s the outlook?

Well, actually, I’m optimistic after reading the police report. I mean, there’s very little concrete evidence against him. So this arraignment this morning will be quick. Tate will plead not guilty to the charges. Then the judge will set bail and a trial date. And then, since Tate is a minor, he’ll be released into a parent’s supervision. And I assume that will be you, Brady.

Yes.

All right. So like I said, this hearing is gonna be quick. I suggest that I go into court alone with Tate and the rest of you remain here.

Whoa.

No, I don’t agree with that.

Justin, that’s not a good–

Please! Based on what I just witnessed here, OK, it’ll be for the best, because this judge will not tolerate outbursts of any kind.

So we’re gonna let Justin do his job here, right, everyone?

Yeah.

All right.

I’m ready.

So Nicole is in Holly’s room with Eric, and you’re just…out here?

She’s beside herself with worry. I wasn’t gonna storm in there and pull her out of Eric’s arms.

OK. Well, got to say, that’s a little out of character for you, Dad.

Eric has been in Holly’s life for a long time. He is, of course, a great comfort to her right now. No, what Nicole needs from me in this moment is to take care of business.

Take care of business? What does that mean?

It means she is in there torturing herself for not having seen the signs with Holly earlier, when in reality, it is not her fault in the least. No, this is all on the shoulders of that loser Tate Black.

Whoa. This–this is all Tate’s fault?

Holly never even used drugs until Tate came along.

You sure about that?

Oh, come, now. You’ve met his parents. I guarantee the apple hasn’t fallen far from those rotten trees. No, no, no, that–that– that druggie loser almost killed Holly. I will never let him anywhere near her again.

[dramatic music]

[sighs] This waiting is driving me crazy. I thought this was supposed to be quick, huh?

Yeah, I know. Let’s–let’s go out and get some fresh air. Theresa, let us know when they come back.

[sighs]

[sighs] Theresa, I know I got under your skin last night, and I’m trying very hard not to be that guy, but somebody’s got to say it. Are you sure Tate’s telling the truth?

Of course he is. Look, I know I sound like one of those naive parents. My son would never do that. I know. But he and I have talked many, many, many times before about drugs and alcohol and addiction, both his father and I. We both talked to him about it, and he knows. He would never, ever go down that road.

OK, OK, but did you always do what your parents warned you not to do? I know I didn’t. Kids, they don’t listen. They make their own mistakes, and they learn the hard way.

Alex… I hear what you’re saying. But I can’t go there right now. I just have to believe what my son is telling me.

OK. I’m sorry for being cynical. He’s your son. You know him better than anybody, and if you choose to believe him, so do I. Come over here.

[sighs]

Whoa, chilly out here.

Yeah, it was chilly in there. She should have locked Tate in his room.

Oh, stop it, will you? You both could have handled things a little bit better.

Me? How could I have handled things any better?

Oh. With trying to take the rap? That always works out well, doesn’t it?

I hope I didn’t screw up his case and make him look like he–he was trying to hide something.

Son, everyone knows that you were trying to protect your boy here. That’s what good parents do.

Dad, I– look, I got to say this out loud, or I’m gonna blow up. It’s not possible, is it? After all Theresa and I did to make sure that that kid did not follow in our footsteps, he did not do drugs with Holly, did he? It’s not possible.

You know sometimes kids make mistakes. Now, if–if Tate did do drugs, you, Theresa, and this army that you have as a family will rally around him to make sure that he gets the help he needs. But I’m telling you something, son. My gut says that young man is telling the truth.

I pray you’re right.

How can you be so sure it was Tate that gave Holly the drugs?

Because he’s a little punk. He’s nothing but trouble.

[sighs] OK, look, there’s something I got to tell you, Dad. On Christmas Eve, Holly got drunk while you and Nicole were at Green Mountain.

How do you know? You saw her?

She called me, completely plastered.

How come I didn’t know about this?

Because kids don’t tell their parents everything.

[sighs]

Anyway, I–I rushed over. I tucked her in, made sure she was OK.

And you saw her drunk?

Yes.

[sighs] Damn. Nicole didn’t think it was a good idea to leave Holly alone for her birthday, and it obviously wasn’t.

It’s just, Holly, she was just trying to be supportive, you know, of you and Nicole. She didn’t want to make a big deal out of it. She didn’t want to be selfish.

[sighs]

After that night, I just–man, I– I could have kept a closer eye on her. You know, I was at that party. I could have at least made sure she was OK.

Don’t–don’t be ridiculous. This is nobody’s fault but Tate’s.

Mm, nothing makes me happier than seeing that smile on your face.

You had a big smile on your face when I walked in on you two this morning. I’m really sorry I interrupted.

Oh, well, don’t be. Things weren’t going any further than that kiss that you walked in on. But you say that you had a sweet night with Johnny? What did you two do?

Oh, we just shared a little… late-night dessert.

[vocalizing]

[sultry music]

* Got to keep * * The dream alive *

[vocalizing] * Keeping the dream alive * * I’m keeping the dream alive * * Keep the dream alive * * Alive *

[vocalizing]

Yeah, and Johnny said that he’d love to have late-night dessert more often.

Mm.

[chuckles] Well, you tell him to be careful. It’s not always such a good idea to eat something rich so late at night.

* Keeping the dream alive *

What? What did I say?

* The dream alive *

Dad, if Holly was drinking and you didn’t know about it, isn’t it possible that she could have been doing other things too?

Holly’s not like that. She’s a good kid.

Good kids do drugs. It happens. OK, look, Tate was there for Holly. I’m the one who told her to lean on Tate. I’m just saying, if you’re gonna be mad at Tate, then you should be mad at me too.

[dramatic music]

[phone ringing]

I have to answer this.

Is there any news?

No, not yet.

Theresa… I’m–I’m sorry for jumping down your throat earlier. It was not your fault that Tate snuck out.

Thank you. Justin’s right. Emotions are really running high right now. Tate, how did it go?

Hey.

I made bail.

He made bail!

He can go home.

Oh, God.

Oh, thank God. Oh, thank God.

Oh, my God, thank God.

See, kid? It’s all right. It’s all right. It’s all right. It’s all right.

Thank you.

Mmm. Abe, that was so good.

Oh, well, thank you.

Mm-hmm. Yup, I’m gonna have to fix that for Johnny but with the biscuits and gravy, you know, how Mama taught you how to make last year. Remember?

But, oh, hey, who needs those added carbs, carbs, carbs?

I’ll have to learn how to make that again.

I’m really sorry, Abe. I am such a dope. I wasn’t thinking.

No, no, I’m just thinking about Holly. I was just wondering how she was doing.

I know. Such a tragedy.

Yeah, Johnny said he’d call. He was supposed to tell me how she’s doing.

Well, I’m sure he’ll call as soon as he can.

No, no, I’m just glad Holly moved on to Tate instead of mooning over Johnny. Oh, at least Tate’s her own age.

Yeah, but did Tate give her the drugs? Because if he did, then he could be in some big trouble.

Oh, I tell you, my heart goes out to Holly. I mean, this drug epidemic is just– just out of control. I mean, people–people are overdosing every day and dying.

I wish I knew how to stop it.

You’re doing the best you can, Mama.

[sighs] You know, when I got the report of another OD this morning, I had no idea it was someone we knew. Oh, this is so close to home.

You know, I better get over to the hospital and– Nicole might need my help.

Oh, you’re a good man, Abe Carver. I’m going to go and call and find out what exactly happened to that girl. Rafe should be able to tell me more by now.

[phone rings]

Hey, Chanel, it’s– it’s me.

Hey. Hey, baby. How’s Holly?

Not good. She’s in a coma. She’s hooked up to all these tubes. She almost died.

Oh–oh, my God. What–what happened?

She OD’d outside the Bistro on the back loading dock right after we left. They had to give her naloxone…twice.

Oh, God. I wish that we would have gone with Tate when he was looking for her.

Yeah, me too.

So–so she was using? Were–were the drugs hers or Tate’s?

I don’t know. You know, nobody knows. My dad sure seems to think Tate is responsible. I just–I left. I told him I’d come back later.

Oh, OK. Well, I–I’m here with Mama and–and Abe, and she shared with me what happened last night.

Interesting. We never got breakfast. Do you want to meet at the pub now?

Yeah, yeah, sure. I’ve already eaten, but I’ll meet you there. And I want to hear more about Holly and Tate. So–so where is Tate now?

[sighs] Not sure. All I know is that my dad is bound and determined to hold Tate responsible for what happened to Holly. He’s furious, enraged, actually. I just–I don’t know, I hope he doesn’t do anything crazy.

[dramatic music]

I know. I know you don’t.

Wow. Well, looks like a New Year’s party in here.

Oh, better than that.

Well, it is, thanks to Justin.

Yeah, congrats again, Dad.

Thanks, Alex.

Yeah, Justin, thank you so much.

Really, it was just the arraignment.

I know, but with EJ in charge, it could have gone wrong. Who knows what could have happened in there?

This is great news, and I’m gonna put on a big lunch for everybody here, especially you, kiddo.

[clicks tongue]

All right. So hey, can we–can we leave and get out of here?

Actually, no. You need to hang here. I got to pick up the release papers from the court. Be right back.

OK.

Tate, you need to get some rest, OK?

[phone ringing]

Yeah, yeah, but right now, I really just want Holly to be OK.

I hear you. Excuse me.

Well, Alex, Theresa, apparently, we’re gonna have a big old lunch over at the house. So I’d love to have you guys come.

Let’s do it. Thanks, man.

Sure.

I’m so relieved…for now.

Me too, yeah. I know we still have to go to trial and everything, but honestly, I just want to get out of here.

I know, I know. Hey, one step at a time. But, buddy, you, you’re coming home. You’re coming home.

[laughter]

I just got a call from the assistant district attorney.

And I just got a call from the judge. He’s reversed his decision, and your bail’s been revoked. Sorry, Tate, you’re not going anywhere. I’ve got to take you back into custody.

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[ Door closes ] Curtis. Oh, my goodness.

[ Gasps ] What a wonderful surprise. Honey! What are you doing here? Ringing in the new year with the woman I love. Adam, this is joss’ room. Oh. That’s why the door was locked. We just got back from a new year’s eve party. Looks like you found one, too. Oh, no, no, no. I just — I just had A… I just had one kama– uh, vodka thing. I’m — I’m not sure. Maybe — maybe two. Okay. You better sit down before you fall down. No, just…

[ Groans ]

[ Door closes ] What’s going on, adam? You’re not a drinker. Adam. It’s over, joss. It’s all…over. My parents know the truth about me. Let me get this straight. You think that we — you and I — are gonna work together? Look at it as giving us closure. I think you’ll find it very… satisfying. I look at it as not happening. That ship sailed when you threatened my daughter. We both made mistakes, ava. Yes, I threatened to take avery in the heat of the moment, but as angry and as upset as I was, it was still wrong. Well, thank you for saying that. But you. You thought you killed me. And after a few minutes of calm reflection, you decided to ditch my body and walk away. I was not calm! At all! I was completely panicked! I-I couldn’t even think when I thought that I killed you. I just wanted to stop you from taking my daughter. I didn’t want you dead! Alright, well, that’s something, I guess. Mm? Come on. Our marriage wasn’t all bad, was it? We had our moments.

[ Chuckles ] Yeah, we did. We — uh, esme. We were talking about esme, right? And esme — she has no memory, you know? And, um, she’s completely devoted to her son.

My son. Do you think I’d forget that? You know I’m — I’m sorry about that. According to trina, so is esme. Esme will never change. Eventually, she will return to her selfish, spiteful ways. It’s who she is. But if we work together, we can get rid of her before she does any more damage. Just level with me, nikolas. Are you planning to kill esme? Get out of here. You have no place here. There’s a place for everyone in god’s plan. I’m never gonna buy your religious “saved” act. Stop pretending. You are so certain in your judgment, sonny. Have you never been wrong about someone? Not about you, cyrus! Tonight is not the night to be pushing me! Ah. She told you. A-a-at last. What are you talking about? I’m sure nina only did what she felt was right when she reported carly and drew to the sec. Let me start by saying… that I am sorrier than you could ever know. How did you find out? What are you talking about? Okay, carly, t-t-they’re waiting to hear back. I don’t know what — oh. Can you just handle it, please? Whatever you decide, I’m okay with. Are you sure? Yes, I’m sure. Okay. Okay. Alright. Um, nina, l-let me get the door. No. Please, please, please. Can you just listen? Can you just listen? I have something that I need to tell you. I don’t want to keep them waiting. It’s fine. I will handle nina. Are you sure? I’m sure. Yeah.

[ Sighs ] Okay. What’s so important, nina? Okay. As you know, I was very angry when willow was dying and I found out that you kept the truth about her being my daughter from me when she needed me the most. Oh, my god, is this why you’re here? Because I cannot do this again. I can’t do this tonight. I can’T. And I was beyond angry, okay? And so I wasn’t considering the conse– what I’m trying to say is that I’m done making excuses. I’m not gonna make excuses to myself. I’m not gonna do it to you. I am not your friend. And I am not your therapist. So, if you have something to say, please say it. I’m the one who tipped off the sec about your insider trading. Well, ace is still asleep, though, right? Great. I will be home right away. Laura, I am so sorry if I worried you. It sounds like a simple miscommunication to me. It happens. Here you go. That should warm you up. Oh, uh… I think you dropped this. Thank you. Um…probably won’t do me much good. I already lost the other one. Do you know where? I do. Wyndemere, when you broke in on christmas eve. I didn’t want to tell you o-or my dad what nina had done to my mom and drew, so I just — I thought it was — I thought it would be best to mitigate the damage. You went behind my back and you interfered with my relationship with my mother? Willow, I was just trying to protect our family. You were manipulating me! No, that’s not what I was trying to do — don’t! Just stop!

[ Gasps ] I mean, I-I don’t know where my relationship with nina was going to go, but instead of letting me make up my own mind, you blackmailed her?! I don’t — I don’t understand. If you were so worried about her influence on our kids, why wouldn’t you tell me the truth?! I’m sorry. You’re the one who called the sec? You’re the reason drew went to pentonville? You took him from his daughter. Well, you kept mine from me. You — drew was almost beaten to death, and you’re still the victim?! Listen. Listen. What I’m trying to say is the emotions were running high back then, okay? There was a lot of hostility. There was a lot of pressure. And I felt like your family’s punching bag, okay? And I reached my breaking point. I snapped and I lashed out. Children lash out! You were trying to get back at me. A-and drew was just collateral damage? I mean, that man has been nothing but decent to you, and you almost got him killed. Well, I didn’t know the judge was going to give him such a harsh sentence. Everyone was shocked by it. That shouldn’t have happened. He shouldn’t have been sitting in the courtroom to begin with, nina! Well, you did commit — he — okay, it doesn’t matter!

[ Shouts indistinctly ] It doesn’t matter! What I’m trying to say is, I know that you will never forgive me. I’m just trying to set the record straight. Why? Sorry? Why?! You were doing just fine keeping your mouth shut. Why? I mean, you had no problem letting everyone believe that ned called the sec. Why? Well, I — I did feel terrible about that. No, not terrible enough to tell the truth. Why tonight, nina? You know, I know you’re not gonna believe me, but the guilt was eating me alive. I regretted all of it. All of it. I just came to a point. I did not — I didn’t know how to fix it.

[ Chuckling ] Oh, god. Really? You don’t feel guilt or regret for anyone but yourself. Oh. You got busted, huh? That’s why you’re here. Who knows? Who knows? Sonny. What do you know about nina? In her time of distress, she also found her way to this place for guidance. I offered her my counsel. There should be no lies between husband and wife. I’m glad my simple truth could help you both. Whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

[ Groans ]

[ Breathing heavily ] I forgive you, sonny. Fight me back! Come on! God forgives you. Ohh! Come on, cyrus! Fight back! Fight back! Come on!

[ Grunts ] Of course. Is he the reason you came over here? Sonny suggested that I should apologize to you. He is very angry. Can you blame him? You’ve been lying to his face for months. And more importantly, you snitched on his family. I never meant for any of this to happen. You never meant to get caught. You’re not here to make things right. You’re not here to set things straight. You’re here because you don’t want to lose, sonny. No, I’m here because I want to make things right. You are the most selfish person I have ever met. You do nothing but hurt everyone around you, mostly the people you claim to care about. That’s not fair. Fair? You’re gonna talk to me about fair? It’s not fair that drew almost died in prison because you had a temper tantrum. It’s not fair that you get to show up whenever you want with a fake apology, because you want sonny to forgive you. You are nothing but a selfish bitch, and I hope you rot in hell! I won’t le curtis: Eckert’s full store was closed. But this donut window was open all night.

[ Squeals, laughs ] You never have to apologize for eckert’s lemon donuts.

Ahh!

[ Chuckles ] As you can see, I am not offering you any. Uh, yeah, I’ve noticed that.

[ Laughs ] Oh, this is the best. Babe, you’re the best. Well, honey, I got to say, I’m just impressed. There’s not many people that would be so happy to work on new year’S. Well, at least we won’t have to set an alarm. We can sleep in and make up for these late-night donuts. Sleep? Mnh-mnh. I don’t know if I’ll be able to sleep. I’m so excited thinking about your upcoming surgery. I mean, if this works, you could be on the road to walking again. Yeah. Yep, yep, yep. That’s the plan. What if it doesn’t work? I don’t want to kill esme. You can see why I’d be the tiniest bit skeptical, though, right? Yes, but I’ll settle for getting her out of my sons’ lives. Is that all? Do you truly think esme is equipped to raise a child?

My child? No. Obviously, I don’T. I just don’t know what you want me to do. What I want from you…

[ Exhales sharply ] I’m sorry. I — I have trouble concentrating when I’m around you. What are you doing?

[ Chuckles ] Remembering the good times.

[ Whispering ] And there were a lot of them. There were a couple.

[ Chuckles ] And those days are over. Is that why you don’t want to help me with esme? Because if we spend too much time together, then you might not be able to resist me? You were at wyndemere on christmas eve, weren’t you? Yes. I-I’m really embarrassed. You know, speaking of warming up, I’m gonna get a little more coffee and let you two speak privately. Thank you. Esme, breaking into wyndemere was dangerous and illegal. What were you doing there? Look, elizabeth baldwin told me that that is where nikolas kept me prisoner last christmas. And I thought that I-if i was there the same time of year, that it might help spark something to help me remember. I see. Look, I’m really sorry that I broke in, but I-I was really cold and… I-I was a little crazy, you know? And I never should have damaged the property. I’ll pay for the broken glass right away. I am sorry you had such a bad night. You should have called me. You can do that. I should have. But thank you for understanding. You’ve always been really good to me. Well, we’re family. And we all have our crazy moments. I’m glad it’s not just me. No. No, it’s not. Did it work? Sorry? Did you remember anything? What did your parents find out about you that was so bad you started pounding kamikazes? They know I lied about the internship I said I was gonna do over winter break. They just kept pushing a-and pushing about why I didn’t come home for the holidays as planned. Somehow, it all just came out. My lousy grades! I was sitting next to you when you got an “a” in organic chemistry. “A” minus is what I got. And there’s no way I can get away with that “b” I got in anatomy, right? Okay. That anatomy class is killer. A “b” in that class is like top of the curve. My parents — they don’t care. They’re threatening

[Breathes deeply] To pull me out of pcu and send me to a local college so I can live at home. They don’t want to waste their money paying for pcu if I’m not performing up to their standards. That’s crazy. That’s why I went to that frat party. I just wanted to forget for a while, you know? My parents were really mad, actually. Why am I such a scrub? I had every intention in exposing nina. I did. I went — I went to my dad first. I was gonna tell him, but… he was just — he was so happy. He was so in love. And I couldn’t do it. And I knew if I couldn’t tell him, I couldn’t tell you.

[ Sighs ] And then I realized, why should either one of you hurt any more because of nina? So I made a deal with her. I-I told her that I’ll keep quiet if she lets me decide when and if she can see you and the kids. You had no right. I-I know that, and, willow, I am — I am sorry. I truly am. But you’ve already been through enough. I’m not gonna apologize for trying to protect you. It is not that. Michael, you didn’t trust that I could protect myself.

[ Scoffs ] I thought we were partners. Oh, willow, we are partners. Neither of us acted like it. I didn’t tell you I had cancer. And you didn’t tell me what nina did. We’re not honest with each other. What kind of marriage is that? What I’m

trying to do,carly, is make things right. Oh, my god. Too little, too late! Drew went to prison because of you. So, you know what? You deserve every bit of payback that’s coming at you. You know, you should be thanking me. All the horrible things that you’ve done to me. I’ve made myself the bad guy for you. You’re welcome. You have no one to blame but yourself. And you coming over here trying to apologize — are you kidding me? There’s no way you’re coming back from this, nina. No way. I know that sonny values loyalty more than anything. Yeah. He sure does. I’m gonna be really clear here. I will never forgive you. Yeah, I know you don’t care. But willow? Your daughter is gonna see that you haven’t changed and that you’re still just as toxic as ever, and you’re never gonna see amelia and wiley.

Ever. I never meant for things to go this far. You never meant to get caught. I mean, come on! Let’s be honest! But you did mean to make me and drew suffer. Suffer how?

[ Keys clatter ]

[ Exhales heavily ] Drew, I’m the one — drew, nina is the one who called the sec. Is that right? I am so sorry about what happened to you. I had no intention for you to go all the way to — yes or no, nina? Are you the one who called the sec? Yes. Well, what am i supposed to do now? I don’t understand. Because I can’t do all the things that I would do if you were a man, right? I can’t — I can’t grab you, and I can’t hit you. But you are vile, nina. And you are the worst kind of hypocrite. Scout told me that she saw you at the halloween party. You were so nice to her. And the whole time, you knew that you put her father away in prison. Well, I had no idea that the judge was gonna be so harsh with your sentencing… and donna and wiley were there, and they have no idea, do they, that you tried to put carly away? But they will. No! Well, of course they will. Why — why shouldn’t they find out that they’re living a lie, that they think that you’re some kind of good and kind person when you’re not? I mean, you don’t even love your kids. Of course I do! No, you love the idea of being a mother and a grandmother. But you could never put your kids’ needs ahead of your own. And that’s what you need to do. Do not tell me how I feel about my daughter or my grandchildren. You guys are standing here like you’re so saintly. You did commit a crime, by the way! Let me remind you that. And you’re the one who set all this in motion anyway. You kept the truth from me about both my daughters, first nelle, then willow. You kept me away from willow for months! I mean… stop! Stop! I can’t handle this tonight. My mom died. Bobbie’s dead? Oh, my god. I’m so sorry. But you just go ahead and you barged in anyway — I didn’t know, drew. You didn’t care. You didn’t care. And you’re not here for me, and you’re not here for drew. You’re here for yourself. And you’ve said everything you needed to say, so get out of my house. Carly, I didn’t know, and I’m so — get the hell out of my house! Get out!

[ Crying ] How do I… how do I live in a world where nina gets to exist, but my mom can’t? Okay. Okay.

Party. Come again? Yeah, an why is she gone? Okay. Don’t flatter yourself. You are quite resistible. Then why are you running away? I’m not running anywhere. Oh, then you’ll help me get to esme? Well, I admit that I would be happier with her out of the picture. That’s great. Now all you have to do is throw a party. Come again? Yeah, and make sure esme’s among the attendees. I’ll get you a full guest list. Why would esme come to a party I throw?

[ Chuckles ] Ava. You have one of the most fertile imaginations I’ve ever known. It’s just one of your many alluring traits. Well, that’s true. But a party? I’m sure you’ll think of a reason to throw one. Who doesn’t love a party? Do you really expect me to believe that you’re not gonna hurt esme? Hand to god. And if you can’t take me at my word, who can you trust? I walked around wyndemere, and… nothing. I don’t remember a single memory. Were you still at wyndemere when I got there? Yeah, I was. I-I panicked and ran out before you saw me. Uh-huh. But you left your glove. It must have fallen out of my pocket or something. I-I’m really sorry. I-it’s kind of hard to explain, but I-I couldn’t risk getting arrested. I didn’t want to miss ace’s first christmas. Yeah. I mean, I understand. I do. I really do. But you broke the law, esme. You’re going to have to turn yourself in. Joss, hi. I’m sorry to disrupt your night, but your mom needs to talk to you. Can you come home? Yeah, of course. Is my mom okay? Yeah. She just, um… she’ll explain everything when you get here, okay? So, drive safe, a-and, um — and we’ll see you soon. Okay. Bye. Uh, that was drew. I have to go. My mom needs to talk to me.

[ Groaning ] I sh– I should go. Stay here. Don’t move.

[ Groans ] Want me to go with you? I can take adam back to his room first. I’m worried about leaving him alone like this in his condition. Will you? I promise. I will keep an eye on him. Thank you. Just text me when you can. I will. Look, we — we both made mistakes, but we — we love each other. We can get through this. Nina’s lies are one thing. But you’re my husband. Yours hurt so much worse. Look, I’m gonna need some time to sift through all of this. Okay. Yeah. Let’s — let’s — let’s go home. Look, I-I’ll do anything, anything I can to make this ri– I want you to sleep somewhere else tonight.

[ Cellphone rings ] Who’s calling at this time of night? Well, answer it. It might be about the kids. It’s drew. Take it. There’s nothing left to say. Not tonight. Willow…

[ Ringing continues ]

[ Sighs ] Hey, drew. What’s going on? The surgery is experimental. There’s no guarantees. If it doesn’t work, are you gonna be upset? Honey, I’m gonna be upset because I know how much you value your independence. But I love you. Honey, I’m gonna love you no matter what. Whether you can walk or not.

[ Sighs ] That’s it. That’s the truth. I do know that. So, how are you feeling about the procedure? I’m trying to not be too hopeful. Honey… I just want to be able to sweep my brilliant, kind, and absolutely beautiful wife off of her feet. You know, you’re doing that now. And carry her to our bedroom, where we make love. You, my love… you sweep me off my feet every single day with that smile.

[ Chuckles ] Mm-hmm. Yep. That’s the one. How is he? The nurse said that he was touch and go in the ambulance. Ah! I should call — no, I’ll make the call. Just go. Okay. Thank you.

[ Sighs ] I-I can’t go to jail. What about ace? I — okay, look. I think that you will be granted bail. You probably won’t even have to stay overnight. I don’t get it. I thought you understood. I — I do, I do. But actions have consequences. But if you turn yourself in and you admit to what you’ve done, you will probably just get some community service, maybe a fine. I should have known better. Yes, you should have. Breaking into wyndemere was a very foolish thing to do. But, esme — esme, look at me. If you take responsibility for what you’ve done, I think you’re gonna feel better. So, look, tomorrow morning we will go down together to the pcpd. Wait. You’re coming with me? Yes, of course I’m gonna go with you, dear. I wouldn’t make you do something so awful all by yourself.

[ Cellphone ringing ] Curtis? Hello? Hey, laura. Um, I hope I’m not bothering you, but you need to get down to the hospital.

It’s about your brother. You know, I never really felt like my parents saw me for who I was. I could have really used a friend like joss back then. It’s weird that… you can relate to my problems. I mean, you seem… you’re so together. Things got a lot better for me when I got out of my parents’ house. How’d you get out? I enlisted. I can’t do that. I’m not saying that you should. I’m just saying there’s a big world out there way beyond your parents’ judgment. You just got to stick with it until you can see it. Things do get better. Really think so? I know so. Any idea what this is about?

[ Sighs ] Only one way to find out. Hey. Thanks for getting here so quickly. Um, hi. Your mom’s in the living room. Go ahead.

[ Door closes ] Mom, what happened? Um…

[ Voice breaking ] It’s about grandma. She passed away. Sonny: You said you’d never lie to me. I know never is a long time. But you cracked pretty quick, didn’t you? And I hated every second that I kept you in the dark. Right. But not enough to come clean, right? Sonny… don’t throw away our life together because of one stupid mistake. I am so sorry. We’re stronger than — stop saying you’re sorry!

[ Door opens ] Sonny? What are you doing in the dark? Where is nina? Gone. Only daisy cottage cheese will do come on. Thank you, dex.

[ Sighs ] Happy new year. What happened? Well…

[ Sighs ] Grandma was staying at uncle luke’s apartment. She went to sleep and she never woke up. She passed away peacefully. She seemed fine when I talked to her on christmas. Yeah. She was happy.

[ Voice breaking ] She was happy. And you two were a big reason why she was.

[ Sighs ] Grandma always had my back, no matter how many times I screwed up. She was our rock. What are we gonna do without her? I don’t know. But we’re gonna get through this together. Come here.

[ All crying ] Curtis. Curtis. Hey, laura. Hey. Hey. Thank you for calling me. Glad I can help. So, what do you know about what happened? The paramedics said that the priest found cyrus at the all saints chapel. He was alone. He’s inside. No, no, I’m — I’m on my way — way home now. I’ll be there in 10.

[ Gasps ]

[ Monitor beeping ] How is he? I got him stabilized. But he hasn’t regained consciousness yet. Who did this to him?

[ Switch clicks ]

[ Gasps ] Hey, sonny. Why don’t you get that hand cleaned up, okay? Sonny, avery can’t see you like that, right?

[ Sniffs, sighs ]

[ Keys jangling ] How’s sonny? Did you tell him the truth about the sec? God, nina. You… I don’t think you should be here. H-he is in a bad way. I know. I just need to talk to him. Just for a minute. I-I told carly and drew everything. I just — I just came from there. If I could just talk… sonny. I…I… I just came…

[ Door slams ]

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Steffy gives Finn some history about Xander and why he hates Thomas. She defends Thomas, saying he’s not a murderer, but Finn isn’t convinced. Steffy just worries about how Thomas will react if Hope breaks up with him.

Liam and Bill are at Il Giardino. Liam doesn’t understand why Bill keeps going there, when Sheila works there. Bill wants to keep an eye on her. He tells Liam to leave because he has a date with Poppy.

Poppy is with RJ Liam and Luna. Luna is excited that her mom is dating Bill. RJ doesn’t like Bill, so he thinks it’s a bad idea. Later, Bill and Poppy meet up at Il Giardino. He tells her that he looked her and Luna up on social media, and he remembered that they met at the Golden Gate Music Fest over 20 years ago, and then they danced and talked for hours.

Thomas and Hope discuss the fact that she turned down his proposal. He tells her that he can wait for her. They both agree not to tell anyone yet about the proposal.

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Days Short Recap Wednesday, January 3, 2024

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Everett told Julie and Chad that Holly overdosed. While they were talking, Everett said Holly was in a coma. Julie said she was concerned about the drugs. Everett said they should investigate to find out what’s going on. He said they should expose the person responsible for the drugs and reveal it to the public. Everett thought it would save lives. Chad wanted to do Everett’s plan. Everett said he had informants willing to talk but it cost money. He said he needed $5,000 in petty cash. Chad didn’t want to give him that much money, but Everett said money was the quickest way to get what they wanted. Everett said he would get the job done. Chad agreed to give him the money. When Everett left, Julie said she was concerned about him. Chad believed Everett would do the job. They talked about missing Abby. Julie asked him to move back in the house and Chad said he would do it. Marlena and Kayla talked about Holly and her condition. While they were talking, Marlena told her Tate was arrested for drug possession. Marlena was worried about what Holly’s situation would do to Nicole. While Eric and Sloan were talking, Marlena called to tell him about Holly. She said he should be there for Nicole. Eric left to go to the hospital. Sloan got an alert that Leo spent money on expensive champagne. She decided to take Jude out.

Sloan went to confront Leo about his spending. She said she didn’t have a lot of money and her credit cards declining would make Eric suspicious. He said he would be making his own money because he had his job back. Leo said he would tell her secret if she didn’t play her cards right. EJ told Stefan that he held him responsible for what happened to Holly. Stefan denied doing anything. He said EJ was responsible because he asked for help, but he denied him. Stefan said EJ should be mad at himself. EJ said he was endangering lives for one person in prison. He wanted one reason not to arrest Stefan. EJ told him to clean up the mess he made, or he would be held accountable for what he did. He said he would never forgive Stefan for hurting his family. Everett showed up while EJ and Stefan were talking. He wanted to ask EJ questions, but EJ didn’t want to answer them. He walked away. While Everett was questioning Stefan, Stefan apologized for what happened on the dock. He said he couldn’t control what goes on there. Stefan said there would be more security there. He denied having anything to do with what happened to Holly. Nicole spent time with Holly. She realized Holly wasn’t happy. Marlena and Kayla showed. Kayla told Nicole about Holly’s condition. Nicole apologized for EJ saying he would make Tate pay. Marlena said Tate has never been involved with drugs. Nicole said she must not have paid attention because she didn’t know her daughter was on drugs. She said she felt guilty for being consumed with her grief over losing her son that she didn’t see what was going on with Holly. Eric showed up to check on Nicole and Holly. He said she would make it through this. Eric suggested that he and Nicole pray. While they were praying, Holly had a seizure. Eric left to get help. Kayla came in the room and wanted Eric and Nicole to leave the room. Nicole hugged Eric and prayed for Holly. While Eric was consoling Nicole, EJ walked in.

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Tate panicked when he tried to find Holly. He found her on the ground. She was having a seizure when he saw her. He took her pills when the police showed up. Tate put the pills in his pocket while they took care of Holly. Brady interrupted Alex and Theresa while they were making out because he couldn’t find Tate. He searched for Tate. Tate texted Brady because he needed help at the docks. Brady rushed to get to him. Nicole and EJ rang in the new year by making love. She felt it was what she needed to fell better. Nicole thought talking to Marlena about her feelings helped her. She was grateful for what she had in life. EJ and Holly were enough for her. He believed it would be a good year. Stefan thanked everyone for being at the Bistro. He started a toast to an engaged couple when he heard police sirens. Ava approached him to let him know that Holly OD’d on the loading dock. Theresa panicked because she didn’t know where Tate was. People crowded around the docks while the paramedics helped Holly. Brady arrived at the docks, so Tate filled him in about what happened to Holly. He showed Brady the bag Holly had with her. An officer told Tate that he would take the bag from him. Rafe and Harris arrived and wanted to question Tate. He told them it belonged to Holly. Rafe was shocked and called Nicole. Paulina told Abe about her condition. She assured him that she could beat it. He believed she could do it. Harris questioned Ava about what happened. Stefan got involved when he started grilling her. Harris started questioning him too. They denied seeing drugs getting sold in Salem. Harris walked away from them.

Tate and Brady rushed to the hospital to check on Holly. They found out she was being treated in the trauma room. Tate was afraid that he was in trouble. Nicole arrived at the hospital and wanted to see Holly. Tripp tried to help Holly when Nicole went in the trauma room. The nurse tried to make her leave. After he worked on her, Tripp told Nicole that Holly was stable but she was in a coma. She needed to be on a ventilator. Alex and Theresa arrived at the hospital. She hugged Tate. Tate lashed at her when she asked him if he was okay. Brady consoled him. Alex asked Theresa if Tate was checked out. She wondered if he thought Tate was tested. Theresa was shocked that he thought Tate was using drugs. Alex wondered how she didn’t think he was involved. Theresa assured him that Tate didn’t do drugs. Alex wasn’t sure about that. She wasn’t thrilled with what he said and wanted him to go home. After Alex left, Theresa asked Tate if he was using drugs. Rafe showed up to question Tate. He advised Tate about getting a lawyer. Brady didn’t think Tate needed a lawyer because he’s innocent. Tate wanted to talk to Rafe alone. Tripp pulled Rafe aside. He let him know that it wasn’t looking good for Holly. Stefan assured Ava that what happened to Holly wasn’t their fault. She wasn’t convinced it wasn’t there fault. Stefan didn’t like it, but Clyde had them over a barrel. Tripp told Rafe that Holly didn’t have much brain activity. He confirmed that she was in a coma because of the drugs. Rafe wanted to question Tate again. He explained what happened even telling him that she had the pills in her had. EJ arrived and said that Tate was wrong. Holly didn’t do drugs.

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Xander warns Finn that Thomas isn’t a good person because he murdered Emma. After Steffy fills Finn in on Xander’s past, he tells her what Xander told him about Thomas. He clearly doesn’t trust Thomas.

Steffy tells Ridge that Hope is just using Thomas. She hopes that they’re not going to get serious. Brooke agrees with her, for once. They speak briefly about Eric, who’s improving slowly. Ridge points out that Brooke is acting a little bit like Stephanie did about their relationship. Ridge isn’t so sure that Thomas and Hope won’t be good together.

Thomas brings out a ring and proposes to Hope, who turns him down because she’s not ready yet. Thomas insists that she keep his ring on a chain around her neck.

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Brady found out Holly was in a coma. Rafe questioned Tate about the drugs. Tate said the drugs were Holly’s. EJ walked in and said that he was lying. He said the drugs were Tate’s. EJ wanted Tate arrested. He said Holly was fighting for her life because of Tate. EJ said Brady and Theresa were drug addicts and promised to make Tate pay for what he did. EJ promised to make Tate pay for what he did. Theresa and EJ argued with each other. Rafe let EJ know there wasn’t enough evidence to arrest Tate. EJ said he was responsible for criminal charges and decided when charges were filed. He said Rafe had to do what he said. While Tate was talking, Brady told him to stop. He said Tate was lying to protect him. Rafe wanted EJ to sit with his family. He said he would take Brady to the station. Rafe told Brady that EJ wanted someone to pay for what happened to Holly. He informed Brady to get his story straight because he knew he was protecting Tate.

Stefan got orders from Clyde and gave them to Ava. They argued over not wanting to get involved since people were dying because of the drugs. Ava thought lives would be ruined if they continued to do nothing. Stefan wanted to stop what they were doing. Ava said she had an idea. She said she had people to call who could make Clyde an offer he wouldn’t refuse. Stefan reminded her that she cut ties with her family. She remembered but said once a Vitali always a Vitali. Ava said they didn’t have a choice. She said she wouldn’t be able to live with herself if Holly died. Ava called in a favor but Stefan thought she might regret it. Tripp went to the Bistro and told Ava and Stefan that Holly’s condition didn’t change. He wanted to talk to Ava alone. Tripp asked Ava if she had anything to do with what happened. She thought he was judging her. He told her his suspicions. When she lied, he asked her to tell him what was going on. EJ talked to Stefan and accused him of hurting Holly. Theresa and Tate told John and Marlena what was going on with Holly. They told them Brady was arrested. John wanted to go to the police station to check on Brady. Theresa wanted Tate to let Brady take the blame for what happened. John showed up at the police station and told Rafe he was getting a lawyer for Brady. He asked Rafe not to question Brady until his lawyer was present. Rafe said it wasn’t his decision.

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Days Update Wednesday, January 3, 2024

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Chad and Julie are awoken at the Horton house by knocking at the door and they answer to see Everett, who tells Chad that he needs to talk to him. Chad asks what the hell is so important. Everett then informs him that Holly Jonas overdosed last night.

Eric watches over baby Jude at home. Sloan joins him and says she slept through the night for the first time since Jude came in to their lives. Eric says he slept well too. They talk about getting used to Jude waking up in the middle of the night. Eric mentions missing that when he thought he and Sarah’s daughter lived, so he wants to cherish the time with Jude. Eric talks about when he came in to Holly’s life and knowing she would do something great with her life. Sloan comments that she’s sure Nicole is very proud. Eric states that Holly is Nicole’s pride and joy.

Nicole sits at Holly’s bedside in her hospital room. Nicole talks about how Holly looked so beautiful and happy the night before going to the party but she was deluding herself because Holly couldn’t have been okay. Nicole talks about feeling sorry for herself and not seeing the signs. Nicole cries for Holly to forgive her.

Kayla sits with Marlena at the hospital and tells her there’s still no change in Holly’s condition which is not a great way to start the new year. Marlena calls it so sad after all that Nicole has been through. Marlena adds that she spoke to John and found out that Tate has been arrested for possession of the drugs that caused Holly’s overdose. Kayla says she’s so sorry. Marlena notes that EJ is determined to prosecute anyone that had anything to do with what happened to Holly. Kayla feels that’s just like EJ to want revenge regardless of the tragedy. Marlena mentions that John talked to Paulina in hopes of being a voice for Tate. Kayla points out it being obvious that the drugs were Holly’s while Marlena notes that Tate panicked and didn’t call for help sooner. Kayla acknowledges that delay could have affected the severity of Holly’s condition. Marlena can’t imagine what’s going to happen if Nicole loses Holly and doesn’t know how she would go on. Kayla asks how Tate would go on if he thinks he might be responsible.

Stefan stands outside the Bistro, wondering how the hell he ended up here. EJ appears and accuses Stefan of doing this to Holly. Stefan tells EJ to back off as he didn’t do a damn thing to her. EJ argues that when Stefan got involved with Ava, it destroyed what humanity he had left. EJ blames Stefan for the fact that Holly might not see another day. Stefan shouts that his hands are clean and if it’s anyone’s fault, it’s EJ’s. EJ argues that Holly overdosed on Stefan’s drugs. Stefan reminds EJ that he begged him for help but he turned his back on him when he was the one person who could have helped him get rid of Clyde. Stefan tells EJ to look in the mirror if he wants to be mad at somebody.

Kayla and Marlena join Nicole in Holly’s hospital room. Kayla informs Nicole that the drugs are out of Holly’s system and they have strong brain function but she has to stay on the ventilator and it’s a bit of a waiting game now. Marlena tells Nicole that she can’t imagine how difficult this must be for her. Nicole acknowledges that it’s difficult for EJ too as he loves Holly so much and he’s determined to make someone pay for what happened. Nicole knows right now that someone is Tate and tells Marlena that she’s sorry. Marlena says she is sorry too since Tate was never involved with drugs or even drank after what he saw of his own parents addiction. Nicole never thought Holly would use drugs either but guesses she wasn’t paying close enough attention. Nicole acknowledges that Holly got drunk on Christmas Eve, but thought that was only to escape the grief of losing her brother and thought it was a one time thing. Nicole didn’t think it was a big deal and cries that she feels so guilty because she let her own grief consume her and now her precious daughter was just an afterthought. Marlena encourages Nicole not to be hard on herself as that just makes it more difficult. Nicole responds that she doesn’t care if it’s difficult for her or about herself at all anymore as she just cares about her daughter. Kayla reminds Nicole that she is important and needs to stay strong for her daughter as she hugs her. Marlena steps out to make a call.

Sloan and Eric talk about their baby growing until Eric gets a call from Marlena. Eric wishes her a Happy New Year but Marlena says she’s calling with bad news. Marlena informs Eric that Holly overdosed last night and is in a coma. Marlena knows how much Holly means to Eric and says she’s sorry to pull him away from his family right now, but she thinks Holly and Nicole need him right now. Eric says he’ll be right there and hangs up. Eric then informs Sloan that Holly overdosed so he has to get to the hospital and rushes to get ready. Sloan asks if they know Holly’s condition yet. Eric says no and he’ll call her as soon as he can. Sloan assumes EJ will be there too. Eric doesn’t know but says he just has to get there because Holly’s like a daughter to him. Eric repeats that he’ll call her as soon as he can and rushes out. Sloan then gets a credit card alert on her phone, asking if she authorized a $1200 bottle of champagne. Sloan angrily tells Jude that they are going on a field trip.

Nicole asks Kayla if she thinks it helps when she talks to Holly and if she can hear her. Kayla says definitely and suggests Nicole continue talking to her while she goes to check on the test results. Kayla adds that there are nurses outside if she needs anything. Nicole thanks Kayla as she exits. Nicole sits with Holly and talks about her birth.

Kayla runs in to Marlena, who tells her that she just texted John and called Eric about Holly, so Eric is on his way. Kayla hopes that EJ is okay with that because the last thing Nicole needs is a confrontation between them. Marlena says that EJ obviously wants to prosecute Tate, but she hopes that Eric can be a help and comfort since he was Holly’s stepfather, so she knows he’d want to be there for her and Nicole.

EJ questions Stefan blaming him for this when it was Stefan’s decision to let Clyde call the shots which he had nothing to do. Stefan shouts that he did that to prevent Gabi from being further injured or killed. EJ complains that it doesn’t change the fact that he’s still running opioid laced drugs out of the Bistro. EJ screams that the poison might have gotten his stepdaughter killed. EJ accuses Stefan of endangering the lives of thousands of people including children, all to protect one person who is in prison for murder. EJ asks Stefan for one good reason not to have him arrested right now.

Chad asks what else Everett knows. Everett informs Chad and Julie that Holly overdosed at the Bistro party and was rushed to the hospital emergency room. Julie asks if she’s going to make it. Everett wishes he knew but says he only knows that she’s in a coma. Julie asks what is happening in Salem and where all these drugs are coming from. Everett says it’s getting worse by the minute and apparently the police are stumped by the drug ring. Everett declares that they need to get to the bottom of this, expose the players, and bust this story wide open.

Sloan goes to Leo’s room at the Salem Inn and questions him about the $1200 bottle of champagne. Sloan tells Leo that he can’t keep doing this. Leo points out that she failed to authorize the charge so he had to settle for a subpar bottle so now he has a headache. Sloan warns that he’ll need a bigger bottle of aspirin when she’s done with him.

Everett tells Chad that they both know the reach that the Spectator has and that investigative journalism is the cornerstone of it’s success. Chad says that’s something they agree on. Everett thinks they can also agree that getting this out there can save lives which Chad confirms. Everett takes that as a green light to get started. Chad asks what he needs from him. Everett explains that people might not talk for free so he needs access for a petty cash fund and that $5000 should do it.

Stefan tells EJ that he will implicate him in this entire thing if he arrests him and that won’t be a stretch given EJ’s trafficking history with Clyde. Stefan asks how can EJ not see that they are on the same side in this with a common enemy in Clyde and that EJ is the one person who could help get rid of him, unless he wants Nicole to find out that he could’ve stopped this by not doing a damn thing to get the drugs off the street. EJ says that Stefan doesn’t get to put this on him because everything that happened is because of him. EJ declares that Stefan made his choice and now it’s up to him to clean up the mess on his own. EJ warns that he better do it fast because if he doesn’t, he will take him down.

Eric joins Nicole in Holly’s hospital room. Nicole is surprised to see him. Eric explains that Marlena called him. Nicole says it’s good that he’s there. Eric says she knows he loves Holly and asks what the doctors said. Nicole tells him that Holly is stable and there is brain activity so it’s just a waiting game. Nicole cries that she can’t lose her and talks about Holly being her joy with her whole life ahead of her. Nicole states that she can’t lose another child as her heart can’t take it.

Chad questions Everett asking for $5000. Everett explains that money is basically the only way to get people talk when dealing with criminals if they want the truth and they have to get the drug dealers to talk. Julie questions how they get drug dealers to talk. Everett assures that he can do this, so Chad decides he’s behind him 100% if he’s willing to take the risk for the story.

Stefan asks if EJ does not comprehend the stupidity behind this and says he’s signing Salem’s death warrant if he puts him behind bars. EJ doesn’t think he gives a damn. Stefan declares that they need to make this right for Holly. EJ says Stefan doesn’t get to say that after what he’s done. EJ talks about Nicole being in the hospital next to her comatose child because of the drugs Stefan is running. Stefan shouts about watching Holly get carted off in an ambulance and says his heart is breaking for Holly, Nicole, and EJ because he knows how much they are hurting right now especially after the loss of their son.

Sloan tells Leo that she can’t afford all this expensive crap he keeps buying and it will arouse Eric’s suspicions when her credit card keeps getting rejected. Leo tells Sloan that last night, he was celebrating some very good news and announces that Lady Whistleblower is back so he’s going to have his own money. Leo warns that if Sloan doesn’t play her cards correctly, he will spill her dirty little secrets all over Salem.

Nicole starts talking about how she’s not talking about goodbyes anymore and encourages that Holly is going to come out of this and live her life. Eric says they will pray for that. They start to pray until Holly’s monitors go off and she starts having a seizure, so Eric runs to the door and calls for doctors and nurses to help.

Chad informs Everett that the money has been sent. Everett says he really appreciates it and it looks like he’s on a mission. Everett apologizes for waking them. Julie tells him to forget about that and go save some lives. Chad wishes him luck as Everett then exits. Julie hopes the $5000 buys the answers they want, but worries that Everett will be in harm’s way and asks if Chad is concerned about that. Chad thinks Everett can handle that and reveals that in 2006, he covered the Israel war. Julie notes that he must have been very young. Chad confirms that Everett really is a fantastic journalist, so he has a lot of respect for him. Julie calls it admirable to see that as it must have been hard when he walked back in Stephanie’s life. Chad admits that it was, but he adjusted and he and Stephanie aren’t together anymore so he can’t see him as a threat. Chad brings up that the Spectator meant so much to Abigail, so he’s grateful that Everett is on staff, especially now. Chad hopes that Everett telling a story that needs to be told is going to make their city safer for his kids and everyone. Julie responds that Abigail would be so proud and says she is too.

Leo tells Sloan that it’s no surprise that he got his old job back as he was wildly popular, but he’s excited to be busy again. Sloan warns that she’s about to break his heart and sends him a financial fitness app, so now she will decide how much he uses per month. Sloan adds that if she goes broke, his ride ends with no champagne or roof over his head.

EJ asks Stefan how dense he thinks he is and says he sees through him trying to manipulate him by pretending that his heart is breaking for him. EJ argues that Stefan doesn’t give a damn about him and never has. Stefan calls him a cold son of a bitch. EJ tells Stefan that he’s wasting his time if he thinks he’s ever going to forgive him for what he’s done and his part in hurting his family. Everett then shows up and says he’s sorry to interrupt. Everett introduces himself and says he works for the Spectator. Everett asks if EJ has a few minutes for some questions but EJ says he doesn’t and walks away.

Kayla asks Nicole and Eric to step outside as she promises to do everything she can for Holly. Eric hugs Nicole as she prays for Holly to make it. Eric promises that Holly is in good hands as Nicole cries. Marlena comes over so Eric explains that Holly is having a seizure. Kayla comes out and informs them that Holly is stabilized, so she allows them back in.

Everett tells Stefan that he’s sorry for interrupting. Stefan says it was helpful because the conversation was going nowhere. Everett reminds Stefan that they met at the party last night. Everett brings up the uptick in overdoses including one that happened last night and asks if there’s anything Stefan would like to say on the matter. Stefan states that he’s deeply sorry for what happened on his loading dock, but he’s just the business owner and he has no control over people’s desires or what happens out on the dock. Stefan says they will add extra security detail to the property. Everett asks if he can quote him on that. Stefan says sure. Everett asks if he feels responsible in any way for what happened to Holly. Stefan says not one bit but he does feel sad for Holly and Nicole.

Julie tells Chad that the kids are playing board games while Doug is enjoying his coffee and reading. They talk about Abigail having favorite novels and being an avid reader. Chad talks about how sometimes he still suspects Abigail is going to come back. Chad would think the longer she’s gone, the more real her death would be and the more he’d be able to accept it, but it’s the opposite. Chad states that the more time that goes by, the more shocking it is that he’s never going to see her face again. Julie wishes she could say words to comfort him that he hasn’t already heard. Julie encourages that Abigail will always be in his heart and in his children too. Julie talks about Charlotte having Abigail’s smile. Chad feels Thomas has her eyes and sense of humor. Julie says she was going to wait for Doug, but as she gets older, she has no patience. Julie then asks Chad if he would consider moving back in with them and the children. Julie says they love Thomas and Charlotte so much and would love to have them around. Julie points out that if Chad lived here with them, they could take care of the kids while Chad is at work and they’d be glad to share some of that responsibility with him. Julie asks what Chad says. Chad responds that he’s grateful and touched by the offer, so he accepts. Julie calls that wonderful as they hug. Julie understands how shattered he was when he lost Abigail as she was a light to all of them and she knew the most important thing in life is to give and accept love. Julie tells Chad that he has so much life ahead of him because he has so much love to give and receive.

Leo complains about Sloan thinking she can put him on a budget and asks how he knows she’s not doing that for selfish purposes to save money. Sloan insists it’s the truth. Leo brings up Jude being Nicole’s child and not Sloan’s. Sloan warns that if Leo keeps spending her money, it will ruin everything for the both of them. Leo reluctantly gives in and agrees to the budget. Sloan says that means they both continue to get what they want, so they shake hands on a deal.

Kayla tells Eric and Nicole that she is having a specialist look at the tests but Holly is stable now. Nicole asks about the seizure. Kayla calls it common in drug withdrawal but it shouldn’t cause permanent damage and the seizure was very brief. Nicole thanks her. Kayla says if there’s any change, she will be nearby as she then exits. Nicole knows she should feel comfort in what Kayla said, but her baby is still in a coma and she needs her to wake up. Eric encourages that she will and calls Nicole a wonderful, strong mom. Eric declares that he’s here for Nicole and Holly. Nicole thanks him as they hug. EJ then enters the room and sees them.

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Steffy: I don’t know what Xander Avant tried to tell you, but I think he’s wrong.

Finn: He– he accused your brother of murder. She was a Forrester intern. Emma Barber.

Steffy: What?

Finn: Wait, do you know about this?

Steffy: I knew that Emma died in a car accident, Finn. It wasn’t murder.

Finn: Well, Xander seems pretty convinced.

Steffy: Oh, my God.

Finn: What aren’t you telling me?

Steffy: Well–

Finn: No, look, I– I understand that Thomas has done a lot of terrible things in the past and even I wouldn’t have thought… murder. Is your brother more dangerous than I realized?


Thomas: You may not be able to wear this ring on your finger just yet. But in the meantime, it’s exactly where it belongs. Right next to your heart.

Hope: Maybe… someday I will say yes. But right now, I just… I’m not ready for that level of commitment, and… I hope you can understand.


Liam: So here’s what I don’t understand… all the restaurants in L.A… Why do you put yourself in a position to run into Sheila?

Bill: Because I want that degenerate to know that I’m keeping tabs on her. Dollar Bill is always watching, just waiting for her to slip up.

Liam: Oh. Nice. Well, it seems like you’re out of luck today because Hollis said that she and Deacon won’t be in, so…

Bill: I’ll give her twice as much grief next time.

Liam: [ Chuckling ] Fair enough.

Bill: Thank you.

Liam: Uh, thank you. So, uh, you… you in a rush or something?

Bill: No. Why?

Liam: Because you specifically invited me to drinks, and not dinner, and I’m a little hurt, and I was wondering why.

Bill: Well, you’re gonna be more hurt. I’m kicking you out after.

Liam: Well, what, why, what the hell? What did I do?

Bill: All right, hey, Dad has a date.

Liam: You– you have, you got a– is it anyone I know?

Bill: Not directly, but you do know her nephew who happens to be married to Steffy.


Luna: Mom, this is so exciting. You haven’t been on a date in so long.

Poppy: I know. I’m so out of practice, Luna. Okay. It’s probably just best if I cancel.

Luna: No, no, you can’t do that.

R.J.: Whoa, what’s going on? What are you cancelling?

Luna: Ah, my mom is going on a date with a certain publishing tycoon.

R.J.: No. Is it…

Luna: Yeah, Bill Spencer asked her out.

R.J.: All right. This is my humble opinion. Okay? You shouldn’t walk away from this. You should run, you should run as fast as you possibly can.


R.J.: Did I say that out loud? I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to. It’s just that I’m not exactly a huge Bill Spencer fan.

Luna: Yeah. Well, shouldn’t my mom get a chance to form her own opinion?

R.J.: Yes. Sure.

Luna: Yes, and the best way to do that is to meet up with him.

R.J.: Okay, but question, how did he get your number?

Poppy: He just tracked me down somehow.

Luna: Okay. So, Bill thinks that they might have met years ago and he just wants to get to know her better. I think it’s sweet. Mom, come, come on, you gotta go on this date, please. Seriously. What do you have to lose?


Bill: Remember me telling you about the woman I met here a few weeks ago?

Liam: Yes. The one you thought you recognized?

Bill: Yeah, I couldn’t shake this feeling that we’d met before. Well, now I’m certain of it. Anyway, she is Finn’s aunt. Her name is Poppy. And I’m looking forward to getting to know her better.


Thomas: I’m not gonna lie. I am disappointed. Not– not that I should be disappointed. I mean, obviously, this proposal, it… caught you off guard. Came out of the blue.

Hope: But it– it was beautiful though, Thomas. I mean, everything you said, and this ring is…

Thomas: Yeah, but you need more time and I understand. And like I said before, uh… it feels like I’ve waited my entire life to be with you. I can wait a little longer.


Finn: Tell me, Steffy, what’s really going on? Is your brother more dangerous than I realized?

Steffy: No. Like you said, my brother has made some terrible choices in the past, things that he regrets, but not murder.

Finn: Yeah, but you don’t seem surprised Xander would think it.

Steffy: Look, there are some things about Xander that you don’t understand. And once I tell you the whole story, I think you’ll realize why he made that accusation.


Poppy: I don’t know, Luna. I mean, this just all seems a bit silly. Getting back into the dating scene?

Luna: What scene? It’s one date with one guy. That’s all there is to it.

Poppy: Okay. True. But is this the one date the one guy that I should be seeing? I mean, R.J. doesn’t seem to like him. Right? That can’t be a good sign.

R.J.: Well, may– maybe she’ll have better luck with him than anyone in my family ever has.

Poppy: None of you like Bill?

R.J.: Um, my– my cousin Will likes him. But he kind of has to like him because he’s his dad, so…

Luna: Oh, my god. Go, please go enjoy yourself. And I don’t know, maybe think of it as like a little mystery to solve.

Poppy: Mystery?

Luna: Yeah, I mean, he said that you guys have met before, and maybe it’s true. So just try to figure it out together. You know, talk about where you’ve lived. The places you’ve been. Who knows? It might be true. You guys really have crossed paths before.

Poppy: All right. All right.

Luna: You’ll go?

Poppy: Yes. I mean, it would be rude to cancel at this point.

Luna: I hope you two figure it out, whatever it is that connects you.


Liam: Thank you.

Bill: Thanks.

Liam: So… [ Chuckles ] The history that you think you share with Finn’s aunt. Tell me her name again.

Bill: Poppy.

Liam: Poppy. Was it…? Uh… did you– did you two…?

Bill: Hey, I don’t kiss and tell.

Liam: Oh, you don’t kiss…

Bill: Sometimes I do. I’m not kissing and telling now.

Liam: All right.

Bill: Now get out of here. Scram.

Liam: I’m going. I know. I knew you were gonna say that. I don’t want to be here anyway. Listen, good luck to you. And, um… I know that your– your love life lately has been less than you deserve. So… I hope this mystery woman brings something new. Maybe even something special to your life.

Bill: Thank you, son.

Liam: See you.


Thomas: I gotta admit, I was feeling a little hopeful about this. I had this image of you taking the ring and sliding it on your finger and this huge ear to ear grin. All this joy on your face.

Hope: Thomas.

Thomas: Yeah, but you’re not ready yet. And I get that. I do. And I’m happy. It’s right there next to your heart.

Hope: Well, for now. But I do think we should, um, maybe keep this proposal between the two of us. At least until I figure myself out. Besides I was just talking to your dad and your sister about how our relationship should, uh, you know, just stay between the two of us.

Thomas: Yeah. Also your mom would freak.

[ Both chuckling ]

Hope: Yeah, I could think of a few people that wouldn’t be too thrilled about this.

Thomas: Hm. That includes Dr. Finn, Mr. Medicine Man. I don’t think he’s, uh, too fond of me.


Steffy: This is so weird. Xander Avant, randomly your patient. I didn’t even know he was back in Los Angeles.

Finn: I’m pretty sure he’s not gonna be my patient. He didn’t exactly react well to seeing your picture and learning that Thomas is my brother-in-law. Okay. So… you said Xander was involved with what happened with Beth?

Steffy: Not initially, he got pulled into it and then when he learned that Beth was alive… he wanted to tell the truth.

Finn: Oh, let me guess. Your brother told him not to.

Steffy: According to Xander, Thomas threatened him.

Finn: Threatened?

Steffy: We don’t know if that’s true or not, which… the state of mind my brother was in back then, yeah, it probably is true. And that’s–

Finn: Wait, so you’re saying that Xander’s making these accusations, claiming Thomas killed someone as payback?


Luna: Look, I know you’re not the biggest fan of Bill.

R.J.: That’s an understatement.

Luna: Okay. But I’m happy for my mom. Okay? She deserves some attention.

R.J.: Yeah, but it’s negative attention because I know Bill– Bill, he can be… okay. I’ll stop. All right. I– I genuinely hope she has a great time. I really do.

Luna: Yeah, me too.

R.J.: It’s adorable, how much you care about your mom.

Luna: Well, yeah, obviously. I mean, my mom sacrificed so much for me, just… raising me on her own. I often think about how different my life would have been if my father stayed in the picture. Whoever he is.


Bill: Poppy. Thank you for agreeing to join me.

Poppy: Well, after you went to the trouble of finding me.

Bill: How could I not? I couldn’t stop thinking about you. This feeling that we’ve met before, now I’m certain of it. It was years ago. But there’s not a doubt in my mind.


Hope: Why would you… think that about Finn?

Thomas: Yeah. You know, I was speaking to Steffy earlier and I was asking her to support us and our relationship. Um, and I– and I said, if– if she can’t do that, to at least not undermine us.

Hope: Okay.

Thomas: And then Finn came in and warned me not to speak like that to my sister.

Hope: Oh, okay. Yikes.

Thomas: I know. Look, I– I– I’m glad that Finn is protective of Steffy, but… I don’t know. I guess for a long time I’ve kind of wondered what Finn thought of me and now he’s making it abundantly clear.

Finn: You know how I feel. I know you can do better than Thomas.


Steffy: Look, it is possible that Xander is trying to get back at Thomas? Make him suffer a bit? But this, this is really irritating. Like spreading lies that he killed Emma, especially after all of this time? I feel terrible about what happened to Emma. She had her whole life ahead of her. It was a tragic accident. She lost control of her car, Finn. She drove off Mulholland; she took the turns too quickly. It wasn’t murder. Thomas did not murder her. So, can you please just get that out of your mind, please? Because I don’t wanna think about this anymore. I really don’t. I really don’t. It was just so much pain and I don’t… no, I don’t wanna talk about it. Xander’s wrong. So, let’s leave it at that.


R.J.: I know it must be strange, never knowing–

Luna: Who my dad is? Yeah. It’s strange. But, I don’t know. It’s also kind of normal. I mean, it’s all I’ve ever known, so… do I wish that he stuck around when I was a kid? Yeah. Sure. But not even for my sake. But more so for my mom. Sometimes, I can’t help but wonder how different her life would have been if he just manned up and made a commitment.


Poppy: I’m curious, what makes you so certain?

Bill: You promise you won’t think I’m a stalker?

Poppy: Well, that depends on what you say next.

Bill: All right. Fair enough. I did a little digging.

Poppy: Into?

Bill: Into you. Your life, your beautiful daughter, Luna. I was looking at pictures of you online. And it all started coming back to me. You really don’t remember?

Poppy: Remember what?

Bill: The Golden Gate Music Fest? Over 20 years ago? You were dancing. So free, so beautiful. Every guy noticing you, including me. I know it was you. You made eye contact. We danced. We talked for hours. It was a very memorable evening. At least it was for me. I haven’t forgotten. And something tells me you haven’t either.


Hope: Try not to worry. Finn is just… concerned about his wife. And as long as you keep showing that you’ve changed. And prove yourself to be the kind, generous, thoughtful man that you are. He’ll come around. Everyone will.

Thomas: Well. There’s only one person that needs to come around. And she already has. It’s you. Um, I believe in us, Hope. I love what we’re building together. And since you didn’t take that ring and throw it in my face, I think that means maybe you feel a little bit like the same. I think we can have a wonderful life together. And think about how ecstatic Douglas would be, right? Take your time. Okay? I’m not going anywhere. My eye will never wander to another woman. Because for me, it’s only you, Hope. Only you.


Steffy: I realize you’ve been concerned about Thomas. So hearing this from Xander is probably the last thing you needed.

Finn: Definitely not something I wanted to find out about my brother-in-law.

Steffy: But I believe in him, Finn. The good man he is.

Finn: The man he’s trying to be now. But back then, Thomas was deeply troubled. I mean, what he put Hope through to try and be a part of her life? Allowing her to think her baby was dead? Then having his own sister fall in love with a child that he knew belonged to someone else?

Steffy: Yeah. It was a horrific time. It took me a very long time to come to a place where I could finally forgive him. And once I realized that he was obsessed with Hope, truly obsessed with her–

Finn: This goes way beyond obsessive behavior, honey. And I look– I’m not gonna presume to diagnose him, but… there was something seriously wrong back then. And no matter how hard he tries to be a better man and the hours and hours of therapy. I just… we need to be cautious around your brother. And– and if you wanna believe in him, I support that. But please, after learning this from Xander, whether it’s unfounded or not. I just– I think… we need to keep our eyes very open.

Steffy: You’re right. I get it and I will. That’s why I’ve been so concerned about Thomas having a relationship with hope. Look, I do believe that he’s healed. I believe that he’s not obsessed with her anymore, but it takes that one thing to just trigger him and I worry about that. I worry about what will happen if… Hope lets him down.

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THIS STILL NEEDS SOME EDITING!

[knocking at door]

What the hell is this knocking?

[doorbell ringing]

And the ringing. I’m surprised it didn’t wake up Doug and the kids.

Or the dead.

[knocking at door]

I got it. I got it. I got it. Who is it?

Chad, it’s Everett. I need to talk to you.

What in the hell is so important?

Holly Jonas OD’d last night.

[tense music]

[baby cooing]

Well, look at you, all quiet and happy. You know why that is, don’t you? Because you slept through the night. So if you can keep this thing going, that’d be really helpful. You know that, big guy?

[chuckles]

And I don’t know about you, but I slept through the night too, first time since Jude came into our lives.

Good, I slept well too.

Although, I will admit, I kind of miss him waking up in the middle of the night. You know, it was cute. We’d rock him and get him– give him his bottles, back to sleep.

Yeah, I miss that too, especially with–

Especially with what?

Well, I missed that with Mickey. I mean, she was older than Jude when I came into her life– when I thought she was mine. And she was sick back then. So I just– right now with Jude, I just really want to savor that time.

I understand. How old was Holly when you came into her life?

She was just a little girl when– well, she was just–

[laughs] she was just smart, curious, I mean, even then– back then, you knew that she was gonna do something great with herself.

I’m sure Nicole is really proud.

Yeah. Holly is her pride and joy.

[machine beeping]

You looked so beautiful last night when you went to the party. You seemed so happy.

[sighs] But that was just me deluding myself, wasn’t I? Because you couldn’t have been happy or even OK. I mean, how– honey, how– how did I not see it? How– how– how did I not see the signs? I mean, there must have been signs, right? Oh, I’m just feeling so damn sorry for myself that I didn’t see them. And– and now I– oh, honey. Please forgive me. Oh, god. Please forgive Mommy.

Hey, Marlena.

Oh, hi. Still no change in Holly’s condition?

No, I’m sorry to say, not a great way to start the new year.

It is so sad. After all that Nicole has been through, to have to go through this– oh, I spoke to John. Tate’s been arrested.

What?

Yeah, for possession of the drugs that caused Holly’s overdose.

Oh. I’m so sorry.

I am too. And EJ is determined to prosecute anybody that had anything to do with his stepdaughter.

Isn’t that just like him, just to want revenge even though he’s just compounding the tragedy?

Yeah.

[sighs]

You know, John spoke to Paulina, hoping she might be able to– to do something. And maybe he could even be a voice for Tate.

Well, good for him. But isn’t that just too much “a voice for Tate?” I mean, it is clear that Holly was the one that took the medication that was not prescribed to her.

Yes, that’s true. But then Tate panicked and didn’t call for help soon enough.

And then that delay could have led to the severity of her condition.

Yeah. Mm. You know, talking to Nicole, she– she refers to Holly as her joy. I can’t imagine what’s gonna happen if– if she loses that little girl, especially after losing her son. I just– I don’t even know how she’ll go on.

And how will Tate go on when he thinks he might be responsible?

[sighs]

[sighs] How the hell did I end up here?

You! You did this to her. You did this to my daughter, you son of a bitch!

You need to back off. And I didn’t do a damn thing to your stepdaughter.

The hell you didn’t. When you got involved with Ava Vitali, it obviously destroyed whatever bit of humanity was left. That beautiful, young woman might not live to see another day thanks to your complete lack of conscience!

OK, first of all, you talking to me about a lack of conscience is downright laughable! Secondly, my hands are clean in this. If this is anybody’s fault, it’s yours, brother.

[scoffs]

[soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”

My fault?

Yeah.

My fault that Holly OD’d on your drugs. Are you out of your mind?

I asked for your help, remember? I begged you for your help! And you turned your back on me. Damn it, EJ! You are the one person who could help me get rid of Clyde, and you couldn’t be bothered. So if you want to be mad at somebody, look in the mirror!

So all the drugs are out of our system now?

They are, yes. And we have strong brain function.

And– and the ventilator?

Yes, she has to stay on that.

For how long?

Uh, we don’t know yet at the moment. But all I can say, it’s a bit of a waiting game right now.

[machine beeping]

Nicole, I can’t even imagine how difficult this is for you.

It’s difficult for EJ too. He– he also loves Holly so much. And I know he is determined to make someone pay for whatever happened. And I know right now that someone is Tate. And I’m sorry, Marlena.

I am too, especially since Tate was never involved with drugs. He never even drank after the example that he saw of his own parents’ addiction.

Right. Well, I never thought Holly would use drugs either. But I guess I wasn’t paying close enough attention. And you know what? Yes, she did get drunk on Christmas Eve. But I– I just thought that was only to escape the grief that she was feeling for the loss of her brother and the sadness of her mother falling apart. And I– I just thought it was a one-time thing. I– I didn’t– I didn’t think it was a big deal. And I– god, I feel–

[sobs] I just– I feel so guilty because I let my own grief consume me. And now my precious daughter was just an– an afterthought?

Nicole, please don’t be so hard on yourself. You’re just making it more difficult on yourself.

Oh, god. You know what? Now, I don’t care if it’s difficult for me. You know, I don’t– I don’t care about me at all anymore. I just– I just care about my precious daughter. That’s all I care about.

Nicole, you are important. You need to stay strong for your daughter. And when she comes back to us, she’s gonna need you.

Excuse me. I’ve got to make a call.

[sobbing]

I know what they say. It gets better and better as they get older. They walk and they talk, but I–

[chuckles]

Look at his little, toothless smile. Oh, and the cooing sound he makes– I don’t know. I think this is my favorite.

You and me both.

[phone rings] Mm. It’s my mom.

Hi.

Hey, Mom, happy new year.

Hi, darling. I’m– I’m calling with some bad news.

[sighs] I’m afraid Holly overdosed last night. She’s in a coma.

Oh, my god, no.

I know how much she means to you and you to her. Darling, I’m– I’m sorry to pull you away from your family right now. But I think she needs you, and Nicole does too.

I’ll be right there. OK, bye.

[phone beeps] Listen, it’s Holly. she OD’d. I got to get to the hospital.

[sighs]

Hey, do they know Holly’s condition yet? Have you heard?

I don’t know the details. But I will call you as soon as I know more, OK?

OK, and I assume EJ is gonna be there too?

I don’t know. Listen, I just got to be there for Holly because she’s like a daughter to me, OK? All right, I’ll call you as soon as I can.

OK.

[sighs]

[phone chimes] Credit card alert. What? “Did you authorize the following charges?” $, champagne? Son of a bitch.

[sighs] Jude, we are going on a field trip.

Do you think it helps when I talk to her? I mean, she– she can hear me, right?

Definitely. Why don’t you stay here and talk to her? And I will go check on the results of the test that we did, OK? There’s nurses right outside if you need anything.

Thank you, Kayla.

Yeah.

[machine beeping]

[somber music] Hey, baby. I know you like when I tell you the story about the night you were born. And I love to tell it to you because it reminds me of the feeling I had when I held you in my arms for the first time. And your little shriveled up nose and your face, it seemed so beautiful to me, honey, and so perfect. But even before then, before I had the honor of helping to deliver you– oh, I’ll tell you something, little one. You could not wait to come into this world and during a snowstorm no less.

[chuckles]

Hey.

Hey. I just– I just sent John a text updating him on Holly. I called Eric. He’s on his way in.

Good. I just hope that EJ’s OK with that. I mean, I think the last thing Nicole needs is some kind of confrontation between the two of them.

Yes. Obviously, EJ wants to prosecute Tate. I’m just hoping that Eric can– can be of some help here, can be of some comfort. I mean, he was– he was her stepfather. And I know he’d want to be there for her and– and for Nicole.

How dare you blame me for any of this? It was your decision to let Clyde Weston call the shots. I had nothing to do with that!

What, EJ, you think I let Clyde call the shots because it was fun? No, I let Clyde call the shots so my wife wouldn’t get further injured or, God forbid, killed!

And that doesn’t change the fact that you are still running opioid-laced drugs out of the Bistro. That poison might have got my stepdaughter killed!

The hands the drugs wind up in, it’s beyond my control.

Oh, my god. You are kidding me! And you think that somehow exonerates you? You are endangering the lives of thousands of people, Stefan, including children, all to protect one person who is in prison for murder! You give me one damn good reason why I shouldn’t have you arrested right now?

What else do you know? Where did Holly OD?

At the Bistro, apparently, after the New Year’s Eve party.

Oh, is she gonna make it?

I wish I knew. All I know is, she was rushed to the ER from the party. And now she’s in a coma.

[gasps] God, what is happening in Salem? Where are all these drugs coming from?

Not just Salem, the whole country.

And getting worse by the minute. Apparently, the police force is stumped by this new ring.

Yeah, I heard that too.

Well, obviously, we need to get to the bottom of this, expose the players, and bust this story wide open.

[tense music]

[knocking at door]

Oh, I don’t need any towels! Thank you.

Oh, my god. Hey!

What?

$,–

[groans]

–on a bottle of champagne? What the hell is the matter with you?

Oh, language, please. We are in the presence of a precious and impressionable child.

You can’t keep doing this, Leo.

Yeah, obviously not, Mommie Dearest. You failed to authorize the charge. So I had to settle for a bottle of subpar bubbles and are now starting the new year off with a miserable headache. I hope you’re happy.

Well, you’re gonna need an even bigger bottle of aspirin whenever I’m done with you.

Look, we both know the far reach “The Spectator” has and that investigative journalism is the cornerstone to its success.

Something that we agree on.

And I think we can also agree that getting this out there can actually save lives.

We also agree on that, yeah.

Great, great. Then I will take that as a green light to get started.

OK. What do you need from me?

OK, so I have some CIs who are willing to talk. But those answers don’t come for free. I need access to a petty cash fund.

How much?

K should do it.

[tense music]

You want reason why you shouldn’t arrest me, EJ?

Mm.

I’ll give you a damn good reason. And that is, I will implicate you in this entire thing.

[scoffs]

And that won’t be a stretch now, will it? It’ll actually be a slam dunk given your trafficking history with Clyde Weston. I mean, damn it. EJ, how can you not see that we are on the same side in this? We have a common enemy in Clyde Weston. And you are the one person who can help me get rid of him, unless you want Nicole to find out that you could have stopped all of this, that you knew about the drugs that might have killed her daughter. And you didn’t do a damn thing to keep them off the streets.

[chuckles] No. No. No, no, no, no. You do not get to put this on me. Everything that has happened is because of you and your distorted sense of right and wrong. You did this to the family. You made your choice. And now, it’s on you to clean up this mess on your own. And you better do it fast, because if you don’t, I’ll take you down for good.

[dramatic music]

[machine beeping]

[somber music]

Nicole.

Oh. Oh, Eric. You came.

Yeah, my mom, she called me.

It’s– it’s good that you’re here.

Of course I’m here. I love Holly. You know that.

She loves you too.

What do the doctors say?

[sighs] Well, she said that she’s– she’s stable. And there’s brain activity. So now it’s just a– a waiting game. Oh, god, I– I can’t lose her, Eric. I can’t. I mean, she’s– she’s my precious girl. She’s my joy. And I know that I say that all the time, but it’s true. And she’s got her whole life ahead of her. And I ju– I can’t lose another child. My– my– my heart can’t take it.

$,?

Money is the quickest way to get information, basically, the only way to get information when you’re dealing with these kinds of criminals. You want the truth? You’ve got to get the drug dealers to talk.

And how do you get a drug dealer to talk to you? Do you wait in a dark, shadowy alley and then wait for him to come slithering out?

If I have to, yeah. Trust me. I can do this.

Yeah, OK. OK. I mean, if you’re willing to take the risk for the story, then I’m behind you, %.

[sighs]

Damn it, EJ. Do you not comprehend the utter stupidity of what you’re saying right now? Do you not see that if you put me away for this, you are signing Salem’s death warrant?

Oh, please. You don’t give a damn about this town.

What I give a damn about is the people living in it. And right now, at the top of that list is Holly Jonas! You and I, we need to make this right for her.

You know what? You don’t get to say that, not after what you’ve done. My wife is in the hospital next to her comatose child because of the drugs you are running.

You think I don’t know that? I was here! I watched her get carted off in an ambulance! And contrary to what you believe about me, EJ, I do have a heart. And it is breaking right now for that little girl and her mother and for you, because I know how much you’re hurting right now, especially after the loss of your son. And my heart breaks for that too.

[tense music]

Do you understand that I have a very finite amount of money? I can’t afford all this expensive, extravagant crap you keep buying. Not to mention, it’s gonna arouse my husband’s suspicions, you know, when my credit card keeps getting rejected.

OK.

OK. OK what?

Well, last night, I was celebrating some very good news, hence the champagne. And that is that Lady Whistleblower is back, ready to blow the top off this town. So I’m gonna have own spending money. However, that being said, if you don’t play your miserable hand of cards correctly, I’m going to spill your dirty, little secrets all over Salem.

Oh, my god. Oh, my god. What– what– what– what am I doing? I– no. I’m– I’m– I’m not gonna do this anymore. I won’t. No– no more talk of goodbyes. Holly is coming out of this. And– and she’s gonna graduate high school and go to college and have a career and then– and then meet someone that she– she falls in love with and has kids of her own!

Yes, yes, yes. Hey, hey, hey, look at me. Let’s pray for that. OK? OK.

[machine beeping] Dear Lord, our Father, we pray that you look over our best girl here. You have so much love to offer and to receive. And we just pray that you’d be with her. You just be with her as her body heals. Father, we–

[machine beeping rapidly] Hey.

Oh. Oh, my god.

What’s happening?

Honey? Honey, can you hear me?

Oh, no. What’s happening?

I don’t know. What–

She’s having a seizure!

Oh, my– oh, my god.

Nurse!

Honey, honey.

Doctors, please, we need help in here now!

[sobbing] Oh, god, honey, honey. No, please stop.

The money’s been sent.

I really appreciate it, Chad. It looks like I’m on a mission. Thank you so much for the coffee. And again, I’m so sorry about the knocking and the ringing.

Oh, forget about that. Go save some lives.

Good luck.

I certainly hope the $, buys the answers he wants, the answers we all want.

Yeah, you and me both.

You know, he is going to be in harm’s way. Are you concerned about that?

I think he can handle himself. I mean, he was in Beirut in . Apparently, he covered the Israel and Lebanon war, so…

Really?

Yeah.

He must have been very young.

Young and intrepid. He really is a fantastic journalist. I have a lot of respect for him. Well, it’s admirable that you have the foresight to see that.

[chuckles]

It must have been hard when he walked back into Stephanie’s life.

Yeah. Yeah, it was. But I adjusted. And Stephanie and I aren’t– aren’t together anymore. So I can’t really see him as a threat, can I?

I suppose not.

And because “The Spectator” meant so much to Abigail that I’m grateful that Everett’s on staff, especially now. And I’m hopeful that what he’s embarking on, telling this story that absolutely needs to be told, is gonna make our city safer for my kids, safer for everyone.

Abigail would be so proud of you. You’re not just a wonderful dad; you’re a caring human being.

[chuckles]

I’m proud of you too.

So they gave you your old job back, huh?

No surprise. The Lady was wildly popular, as you well know. I’m just excited to be busy again, using my writing chops, being creative. And since you’re giving me that scoffy, little frowny face, I will have you know that at a mere age of , I wrote a brilliant and funny short story called “Tifky Schmifky, Garbage Collector”–

I don’t want to hear it.

–which won the Fun Festive Fabled Award, impressed the hell out of my childhood crush, Sky Luke Roylance. Well, he’s the main reason I wrote it. Though, he had a crush on Rachel Fogelhut, which obviously broke my heart.

Well, I’m about to break your heart too. Get ready.

What are you doing?

There.

[phone beeps]

Wait a second. Is that a shirtless picture of your hunky husband?

[chuckles]

What, pray tell, is this?

That is a financial fitness app, Leo. That’s right. You’re now on a monthly stipend. I decide how much. And you’re gonna make it last through the month. Hey, because if I go broke, the ride ends. And that means not only no more champagne, that means no more food in your stomach, no more roof of your head. Get it?

[sighs] How dense do you think I am, Stefan? You don’t think I see through you?

I have no idea what you’re talking about.

You’re trying to manipulate me, pretending that your heart is breaking for me, which, even if you had a heart, is kind of impossible, given that you don’t give a damn about me and never have.

Wow. You are one cold son of a bitch.

Hmm. And you are wasting your time if you think I am ever going to forgive you for what you’ve done– for your part in hurting my family, for your part in adding to the excruciating pain my wife has already suffered.

Oh, hi. I– I’m so sorry to be interrupting. You’re EJ DiMera, right?

I am. And you are?

I’m Everett Lynch. I work for “The Spectator.” I’d love to ask you a few questions if you have a few minutes.

I don’t.

Stay with us, baby. Stay with us.

I need milligrams Diazepam.

Oh, honey, you’re gonna be OK.

OK, I need you to step outside please. Please.

Help her, Kayla, please.

I’ll do everything I can. Please, come on.

Let’s go.

Nurse, thank you.

[machine beeping rapidly]

Please, God, don’t take my baby. Please, I will do anything.

Hey, shh-shh-shh.

Please don’t take her. Let her live.

[sobs]

She’s in good hands.

Please.

Nicole, I promise that Holly’s in good hands.

Oh, god.

[tense music]

[panting]

Shh.

Eric, Nicole.

Mom, hey. Holly is having a seizure, which is why we’re out here.

Oh. Oh, I see.

What happened? How’s Holly?

Holly is stabilized. So if you want to come back in with me, you can.

OK.

OK, yes.

Thank you.

Again, I’m– I’m so sorry for interrupting.

No worries. Actually, kind of helpful because that conversation was going nowhere.

[chuckles] Everett Lynch. We met at the party last night, actually.

Right. Now if you’ll excuse me–

Before you go, as you may know, there’s been a serious uptick in ODs in Salem, actually, all over the country, including the one that happened right here last night. Just wondering if you have anything you’d like to say on the matter.

Well, uh, yeah. I– I am deeply sorry for what happened here on my loading dock. But I am just the business owner. I have no control over people’s desires, proclivities, afflictions, no control over what happens out here on the dock. And having said that, yeah, we’re gonna add an extra security detail to the property.

OK. Can I quote you on that?

Sure.

Do you feel in any way responsible for what happened to Holly Jonas?

Not one bit. What I do feel is deeply saddened for the girl and her mother.

[tense music]

The children are playing board games. Doug is enjoying his coffee and reading for the umpteenth time “Master and Commander.”

[chuckles]

He cannot get enough of the Patrick O’Brian novels.

Oh, my goodness. That was– that was one of Abigail’s favorites. Yeah, I mean, she loved, loved historical fiction in general.

Yes, they had that in common. I remember a wonderful conversation that they had about– about HMS “Surprise.”

Yes.

Yeah.

That was one of her favorites as well.

Yes, she was an avid reader.

That she was.

[somber music] You know something? As cliché as it sounds, I still– I still sometimes expect that she’s gonna come back. You know, that I’ll wake up, and she’ll be– she’ll be lying beside me. Or that, you know, I’m going to get a– a call or a text that she’s– that she’s on her way. So don’t worry. You know, she’ll be home soon, something like that. You’d think that– that the longer she was gone, the– The more real her death would be, the more I’d be able to accept it. But it’s the opposite. It’s the more time that goes by, the more– Shocking it is that I’m never gonna see her face again.

Darling. Darling. I wish I could say words that would comfort you, words that you haven’t heard a thousand times. But I will say Abigail’s always gonna be in your heart. And she’s in your children too. Just last night when I put Charlotte to bed, tucking her in, I told her I loved her. She gave me such a smile.

Mm.

That smile, Abigail was there. It was Abigail’s smile.

Yeah, she’s got Abby’s smile. Thomas has her– her eyes and sense of humor.

Oh, does he ever.

[laughter] Well, I was going to wait until Doug comes downstairs. But I found as I get older, I have no patience whatsoever anymore, so– So, Chad, would you consider moving back here with us and the children?

Moving back in here? Really?

Yeah, really. We love Thomas and Charlotte so much. And if they were around, oh, we’d be sparky. We’d be firing on all cylinders. And I– I– I think they’re comfortable with us.

Oh, are you kidding me? They’re more than comfortable with you. They adore you.

I hope that’s true.

Yes.

Well, if you were living here with them, we could take care of them when you have to work. And then we could pick them up, and take them to school. And– and we would be so glad to share some of that responsibility with you. So what do you say?

I’m– I’m– I’m grateful and– and touched by the offer.

Mm-hmm.

[chuckles] I mean, come on. I accept. I accept.

Oh, wonderful. Oh, wonderful.

[laughs]

Yes.

Oh, you made me so happy.

[laughs] Darling, I do understand how shattered you were when you lost Abigail. I mean, she was a light to all of us. She knew the most important thing in life is for a human being to give and accept love. That’s a gift. You have so much life ahead of you, a full life, because you have so much love to give and receive. You remember that. You hang on to that.

The audacity, the effrontery, the sheer unadulterated chutzpah to think that you could put me on a budget? How do I know you’re not doing this for your own selfish purposes just to save money? How do I know you’re not really rich as Croesus and you’re just crying poor mouth to deprive me of my shopping highs?

You know, you can trust it because it’s the God’s honest truth.

Hmm. Like this little boy is your child and not Nicole’s, that kind of God’s honest truth?

Leo, if you continue to impoverish me by spending recklessly and extravagantly, it’s gonna ruin everything, Hey, for the both of us.

[groans] Fine. As bored and bothered as I am by this and how much it’s already giving me acid reflux and heartburn, I get it. I’ll do it. I’ll do this stupid app-based budget.

Excellent. That means you continue to get what you want out of this arrangement, and I continue to get what I want. Deal?

Dismal, dispiriting, demoralizing deal. But yeah, deal.

[sighs]

I am having one of our neuro specialists take a look at the results from the tests that we’ve done, but for right now, Holly is stable. And that’s a good thing.

And the seizure, why did that happen?

Well, it’s very common to have this kind of complication when there’s been drug intoxication or drug withdrawal. As long as it’s not recurrent or prolonged, it doesn’t it usually cause any permanent brain damage. And as you know, Holly’s was very brief. So that bodes well in her favor.

OK, thank you. Kayla, thank you for explaining that.

Sure. Listen, if there’s any change, I’m nearby, all right?

OK.

OK.

[machine beeping]

[sighs] I know that I’m supposed to feel some comfort in what Kayla said, but my baby girl is still in a coma. And I need her to wake up. I mean, do you think she’s gonna wake up?

Yes. Yes, I do. Nicole, you are a wonderful mom. You’re strong. I’m here for you. And I’m here for Holly.

Thank you for that. Thank you.

[gentle music]

It’s gonna be OK.

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GH Short Recap Wednesday, January 3, 2024

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Recap written by Eva

Drew calls Lucas and tells him Bobbie died peacefully in her sleep in Amsterdam. Lucas tells Drew he will let the rest of the family know the terrible news. Carly cries and tells Drew that she regrets letting Bobbie go to Amsterdam by herself to settle Luke’s estate.

Scott begins flirting by text with Tracy. Brook Lynn and Chase encourage her to get out and have some fun.

Lucas calls Laura to get Luke’s phone number and tells her the news. Laura tells Kevin Lucy and Scott the news and they all remember Bobbie as flashbacks are shown then they all toast Bobbie.

Nina tells Sonny and Willow the truth that she turned Carly and Drew into the SEC. Sonny is angry with Nina because he thinks she did it out of spite towards Carly. Sonny tells Nina she must go apologize to Carly and Drew tonight.

Willow is angry with both Nina and Michael. Willow tells Michael he should have told her the truth as soon as he found out because she doesn’t need to be protected from the truth.

Nikolas returns and he and Ava have a long talk at the art gallery. Nikolas tells Ava he didn’t kill Austin or send her the notes or the gun. Nikolas wants to get revenge on Esme for ruining his marriage to Ava.

Carly is crying over Bobbie death when Nina arrives to talk to her.

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Nikki continues to have memories of her time in captivity at the Lake house. Audra offers her support to Nikki because her father was an alcoholic who later died and she has been to many Al-Anon meetings. Nikki tells Audra that she isn’t drinking again. Nikki goes to Society and asks for a sparkling water with lime and pours Vodka from the flask in her purse into the glass of sparkling water. Nate asks Nikki how she is doing. Nate tells her he only talked to Victor because he was concerned about her. Nikki decides not to drink the Vodka.

Daniel and Summer have a talk about their romantic lives and Summer tells Daniel that, if he was honest with Heather about not wanting to go backward, he should give her time to get used to the idea. Summer decides to take a shot with Chance and see how he feels about her. Sharon tells Chance she thinks Summer has feelings for him, but Chance says he and Summer are just friends. Sharon tells Chance she only wants a casual relationship and Chance tells her he is fine with that because he wants to be with Sharon.

Victoria visits Claire but, after a long talk, Claire tells Victoria to leave and never come back to visit her because she will never be the sweet girl that was taken from her. Claire thinks she doesn’t deserve love because of the things she has done. Victoria later tells Nikki that she is afraid to lose Claire again before she got a chance to get to know her.

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GH Transcript Wednesday, January 3, 2024

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Transcript provided by Suzanne

THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

well, have you started sweeping tracy off her feet yet? I wouldn’t have pegged you and scott baldwin as texting buddies. Stop doing that. What? Using his full name. Sorry. What’s the deal with you two? There is no deal. He texted me the other day, out of the blue, to ask me about my new year’s plans. Naturally, I assumed it was meant for someone else. Then he texted me again. Then I responded, and now the floodgates are open, apparently. Well, if you don’t want him to contact you, just tell him to back off. Or better yet, why don’t you block him? Unless lucy was right and you really are lonely. Lucy coe is never right about anything ever. Look, it’s no big deal to have a friend who you text with every now and then. This is a lot more than now and then. Wow! Scott texts you a lot. See what I mean? Floodgates.

[ Laughs ] What are you laughing at? Granny, scott’s flirting with you. So, uh, I’ve been, uh, texting with tracy. You know, when I ran into her at the home & heart show. And I must tell you, it — it’s been going very well. I think I’m actually flirting with her. Aren’t you going a little bit fast maybe? I thought you’d be happy. Well, yeah, but, you know, we kind of agreed to go slow, woo her slowly so she’s not suspicious. And you build into the suggestion of going to vegas, remember? ‘Cause you want to entertain her with the lights and the water fountains and the gondola ride through the venetian. And then maybe a really elegant dinner, a nightcap, and then shots, edibles. And the next thing you know, elvis is officiating, and what’s hers is ours.

[ Sighs ] Lucy, luke spencer tricked tracy into marrying him on a drunken lost weekend in las vegas. I doubt that tracy’s gonna fall for that again. I’ve know tracy for decades. She has a habit of making the same mistakes. Well, I guess we have that in common. How’s lucas? Well, he’s shocked and he’s devastated. Just like you. But I told him — I told him that I would use my contacts to help bring your mom back with as little red tape as possible with customs. Okay? Thank you. Yeah. I just — I just really wish that there was more that I could do. Oh, my god. What? My mom, she hated to fly. She almost never did it by herself. And now she’s gonna be alone. There’s no one to be there to hold her hand in case the plane hits bumps, right?

[ Sobbing ] I keep saying “her.”

[ Sniffles ] But that body coming home to us… that’s not my mom anymore, is it? Sonny, I am so, so sorry. At least you’re not denying it. What’s the point? Willow: W-wait, wait, wait. This is actually true? You’re the one who turned carly and drew in? You? You put this whole nightmare in motion? I can explain. Well, at least I can try to explain. Do not come near me! Okay, okay, okay. Sonny, I need you to understand that I was on my way here to tell you ev– I don’t want to hear any excuses. I just want to know why. Why, nina? Do you hate the mother of my children so much that you’d want to send her to prison out of spite? Type 2 diabetes? I did not tip off the sec out of pure spite, sonny. You didn’t? No, I didn’T. Maybe that was part of the reason, but not fully. Do you remember how sick willow was last spring when all of this happened? Yeah. We almost lost her. And the whole time, carly knew that I was her mother. And if she would have come forward sooner, aunt liesl would have been able to donate her bone marrow even earlier. Don’t you dare make this about me. No, the fact is, I spent years, years searching for my daughter. And at that moment, I thought I was losing you when I first found her. And that made you angry. Angry! I-I get it. But it doesn’t explain why you roped michael and ned into the situation. What? I’m sorry, michael. No, no, no, it’s — it’s okay. You knew? Yeah. Oh. For how long? I found out when we were in puerto rico at their wedding. That was months ago. I know. And you said nothing?

[ Scoffs ] Uh…I can’T. I can’T. Willow. No, you’ve done more than enough damage, don’t you think? Your mom’s not in her body anymore, no. She’s everywhere, which means she’s always gonna be with the people that she loved. I th– I need to call michael and josslyn before they hear it from someone else. God, they’re gonna be so upset. They are. They’re… they’re gonna be upset, they’re gonna be devastated, but they’re gonna have you to help them get through it and you’re gonna have them. Okay? And as far as letting them know, I spoke to your brother, and he said that — that he’s only gonna talk to family and he’s gonna let everybody know that you haven’t had a chance to reach your kids yet. So if you — if you want to take some time, take a few hours just to let everything — what you’re feeling, let it process. Process what I’m feeling. I… I don’t even know what that is. And that’s okay. It’s gonna take time to let it all sink in. I don’t want it to sink in.

[ Sighs ] I’m so sorry. My mind just keeps racing and racing, and I just keep thinking about the past few months, questioning everything. Wait, what do you — what do you mean? Like what? Like — like — like what if I had done something different? Anything different that my mom would still be here with us? Yay! You’re back. Mm. Mm. You want to finish that bottle of champagne with me? Or we could even open up another one. Uh, we could just stick to the first one. Mm. Is everything okay? They called you in on new year’s eve. Yeah. The, uh, senior detective on duty had to go out on a call. They needed someone to fill in. Oh. All I did was sit in the squad room and fill out paperwork. Wish I tagged along with you instead of staying here. It was that bad?

[ Sighs ] I love my ma. You know that. I do. She’s awesome, but she’s not perfect. Awesome and perfect are two different things. She just — she gets caught up in being right sometimes that it crosses the line into being righteous. I think that happened twice tonight. Could you have stopped her? No, I didn’t even find out about both situations until after. But let’s face it, the only reason why my ma is here is because of me. Here is what I know about your mother. Nobody tells lois cerullo what to do. She makes her own choices and her own mistakes. Seems like she made one or two of those tonight. But that is on her, not you. Yeah, I know. I just feel bad. Well, would it make you feel better if we snuggled on the couch and finished off that bottle of champagne? Definitely. Let’s do it. I’m not on call for another two days. Oh, wait. Granny’s in there flirting with scott baldwin. Baldwin’s here? Yeah, well, flirting by text. Scott is not flirting with me. Read these. That is the second time tonight! Scott is not flirtingwith me. Read these. That is the second time tonight! Is there no privacy?

[ Door opens ] That was quick. I’m almost done here and we c–

[ Door closes ]

[ Gasps ] I know what it’s like to perform through pai nikolas. What are you doing here? Surprised? Yeah, I’d imagine you would be given the last time we saw each other, you knocked me unconscious and left me for dead. Well, I knew from laura that you were alive and well, withdrawing and depositing all over europe. Good trip? You sound angry. I am so far beyond angry. You? I’m the one you almost killed that night. If anyone has a right to be livid, ava, it’s me. Well, you know that sonny’s guard is right outside that door. So? If you try to get your revenge or whatever the hell you’re doing here, I’ll scream. Let ‘er rip, ava. No one will hear you. What do you think? He’s flirting. Thank you. How do you know? It’s the exclamation points. There’s too many, too often. Scotty b’s got a thing for you.

[ Laughs ] Yeah, the only thing scotty b has a thing for is a money clip. Didn’t I hear that you guys had a romance back in the day? Ooh. If by romance you mean a, um, brief, regrettable dalliance, then yes, it — it was one for the ages. Whah. Okay, we can all agree that scott is an acquired taste. Understatement. But let’s just say for the sake of argument, that he’s interested. In me? In you. Would you be interested back? My standards are exponentially higher than scott baldwin. Oh, yeah. Mitch, gino, paul, anthony, luke. Do not mention luke’s name in conjunction with those other men. Look, despite our differences… of which there are many. …I really do want you to be happy. And I’m not saying that you should lower your standards. I-I just — it wouldn’t kill you to get out there a little bit and have some fun once in a while. Says who? Are you kidding me? What? What did I tell you about exclamation points? You’re supposed to be playing it cool. You know, act interested but not too interested. Available. Not too available? Exactly. You don’t want to appear desperate. What else have you been texting tracy? I know — let’s take a picture. What? My wife’s into selfies. Who knew? Well, jordan was telling me I should up my social-media presence, so I don’t know. How about a picture with my husband and my favorite brother? Only if you get my good side. Well, squeeze in. Here, squeeze in. Alright. Yeah, that’s good.

[ Camera shutter clicks ] Great.

[ Laughter ] Can I see? Mm-hmm. What do you think? Let’s see. Oh, nice. I’d say that’s perfectly postable. Oh, well, unfortunately, you are gonna have to forgive me. I already warned lucy I have to make a-a business call. Got a client in singapore where it is already tomorrow. So I will say good evening. Happy new year. Happy new year. Happy new year. Hmm. It’s never a good sign when lucy and scott have their heads together. Mnh-mnh.

[ Cellphone rings ] Lucas jones. That’s strange. Hi, lucas. Why? What’s wrong? Do you not know what that means? Well, I thought it was just a colorful emoji. You’re absolutely hopeless. Well, thank you for letting me know. Yes. And again, I’m so sorry. Okay, bye. Laura, is something wrong? Yes. That was lucas jones. Scotty, I’m so sorry, but bobbie died. I know this is gonna sound ridiculous. Well, tell me anyway. When my mom told me that she was gonna leave, it was right after michael and willow’s wedding. And I can’t explain it, but I just knew that she should not be going to handle luke’s affairs on her own. I mean, she has a medical condition. But you know my mom. She always talks with such confidence. And you believed her when she told you that she was okay? Yes. Everything was okay for a while, and I was happy when tracy showed up to help her. But she kept coming up with excuses to stay. I mean, she was gone for months, and I — I just accepted it. I should have told her to come home. I should have told her that her family needed her. Carly, bobbie died peacefully, in her sleep. She had no pain. She died knowing that she was loved. Look at me. You shouldn’t have any regrets. But I do. I do! Willow’s gonna be fine. Will you? When I found out about the insider trading and I tipped off the sec, I regretted it immediately. Immediately? Yeah? Before or after you got carly arrested? Donna’s mother could have been sent to prison. Scout’s father

went to prison. She got her father back. And you ripped him away from her again! I-I wasn’t thinking about all that. No, you weren’t thinking. Drew almost died. I know. Got beaten up an inch from his life. I know! I know! An innocent man. And — and — no, hold on a second, okay? What I — what I did was wrong, no question about that. But carly and drew

did commit a crime. Oh, so you’re saying he deserved it? No, I’m not saying that. I’m just saying they weren’t innocent. Anyone could have reported them. Anyone didn’t, nina.

You did! I know. I know. I did. I reported them, and this is a lot for you to process, sonny. But like I said before, I was on my way here to tell you everything. I don’t believe you. I have activ willow, willow, just give me a chance to explain. Explain? Explain what? That you knew my own mother was lying to everyone and decided not to tell me? Oh, not only that, you let ned take the fall for what she did. Michael, how could you? Willow, I was trying to protect you. Oh, my god. You’re as bad as nina. Stop making this about me! It’s true! Well, guess what. I don’t need your protection. I’m not in isolation anymore. I’m not some wilting flower you need to shield from the world. I am healthy and strong. And I deserve your honesty, no matter how difficult it is to hear. No, you’re right. You should have told me the truth right from the start. Like you told me the truth about your cancer diagnosis? I guess, you know what? It doesn’t matter ’cause you did what you did. You ruined people’s lives in the process. Sonny, everyone’s fine. Physically, but not mentally. Drew came back from pentonville, he wasn’t the same. How could he be? I-I didn’t mean for that to happen. You keep saying you didn’t mean for that to happen! I can’t even — I can’t even look at you right now. Sonny, please. Don’t touch me. You said you’d never lie to me. I know never is a long time. But you cracked pretty quick, didn’t you? And I hated every second that I kept you in the dark. Right. But not enough to come clean, right? Sonny… don’t throw away our life together because of one stupid mistake. I am so sorry. We’re stronger than — stop saying you’re sorry! But I am sorry. Deeply. Truly. That’s all well and good. But I’m not the one who needs to hear it. When was the last time that you talked to your mom? Uh… christmas eve. I had donna call her so that she could… wish her a merry christmas. But we were late for the G.H. Party, so, um, I’m sure I rushed her off the phone so we could get out the door. Drew: How did you end the call? What? Well, when you — when you got off the phone, what did you say? I-I, um, told her to hurry back so we could, um, ring in the new year together. And before that? Donna told her that she loved her and, um, I said, “that goes ditto for me.” Carly, that sounds like a beautiful phone call. I-I’m sure you left your mom knowing that she was valued, that she was loved. Yeah, but if I knew that was the last time I was gonna talk to her, I would have told her how much she meant to me. I would have told her how much I respected her and looked up to her. I would have told her how much her love and acceptance changed me. She knew, she knew. But if I would have known, I would have never gotten off the call. I would have stayed on that phone forever. I just don’t believe it. Um, you know, lucas called me because he was trying to get lucky’s phone number. Um, I probably shouldn’t have said anything because I promised lucas that I would, um, let carly tell her kids first. Don’t worry. I-I won’t say anything. No, I promise I-I won’T. I won’t say anything, either. You know, bobbie and i may have had our differences. But she loves her family. And I always respected her so much for that. It’s a very sad day for anybody who loved bj. I know you did. Thanks. Uh, would it be okay if I… never mind. It’s very silly. What? I was just wondering if maybe I could give you a hug and…maybe I could get one back. Bobbie and I had our differences, too. I mean, way, way, way back in the beginning. But then, you know, out of that, something really kind of special grew. Something I will cherish forever. Thank you for being here. I don’t know what I’d do without you. Hey, we’re family, and we always will be. Bobbie was a sister to me. Luke or no luke… I loved her. I loved her, too. I still do. This room is soundproof.

[ Laughs ] You’re the one who told me that. But I’m not here to hurt you, ava. Stealing my daughter wouldn’t hurt me? I was angry. You sided with spencer, gave him leverage to take my child. And I wanted you to know what that felt like. Mm-hmm. But you know I wouldn’t have gone through with it. Do I? I’d like to think so. We’ve both been through the wringer since that night, haven’t we? Oh, you’ve been keeping tabs on me. Of course I have. I’m sorry austin lied to you. Did you kill him? What? Don’t look so surprised. We both know that you’re quite adept at eliminating threats. So tell me, did you kill austin? No. Were you behind the notes and the gun and the offer on wyndemere? Ava, I don’t know what you’re talking about. And shockingly, I actually believe you. So why did you come back? Well, when I heard that austin was dead and mason was in prison, it dawned on me that you weren’t being watched anymore. Ah. I could approach you. Another grand plan to get what’s yours. I do have an ulterior motive, but it’s a sincere one. See, we haven’t had a chance to hash things out since the truth came to light. And I wanted to tell you that I’m sorry. I caused you a lot of hurt and pain, and I regret it. Why do I feel like there’s a massive “but” coming? Okay, but even you have to admit that we were both played by austin and his boss that night. Yeah. And sadly, that wasn’t the first time we were played. You didn’t liv well, like most things in my life, it can all go back to ryan. It makes me sick what he did to us. Sending his daughter to — to seduce and manipulate spencer. He used my son to hurt the woman that I loved. And I did love you, ava. And I loved you, too. But even though ryan and esme were playing mind games with us, our real problems had nothing to do with them. So you don’t think we’d still be together had ryan and esme not interfered? I think we were always headed for heartbreak. Maybe sooner, maybe later, but I… I think it was inevitable. I disagree. Come on.

[ Laughs ] We lied to each other. You cheated on me! Because of them! Oh! What they did. Oh, please. Would you take some responsibility?! And then you did the unforgivable. You threatened to take my daughter from me. And that, there’s — there’s no coming back from that. Ever. So yeah, we loved each other, but it was a sick and toxic love that never stood a chance because it — it was rotten at its core. What are you doing to my phone? I’m downloading the gram on to it. Great idea. The gram? Oh, yes, of course. I have gone this long without succumbing to social media. Best I start now. That’s the spirit. I was being facetious. So was I. See? I followed some people that you know — alexis, felicia, laura. Look at their posts. They’re all out having fun on new year’s eve while you’re watching the ball drop at home. Alone. We do not besmirch the memory of dick clark in this house. Wasn’t besmirching anyone. I think what brook lynn’s trying to say is it might be a good idea to…get out more. You know what would be a good idea? If you get out. Of this house. My house. It’s monica’s house. Alan — oh, stop. Don’T. Forget it. I’m tired. You want to go home? Let’s go. Okay. Happy new year, granny.

[ Laughs ] Happy new year, brook lynn. We don’t know how much time we have left. Any of us. Might as well use the time we do have to live a little. We all loved bobbie. Actually even me. But not the way I did. I mean, all those starts and stops. When we were great, we were really great. I just couldn’t make it last. Why, scott baldwin, if I didn’t know you better, I’d think you just paid me a compliment. Well, I did. You’re beautiful. I haven’t had this much fun since, um… I don’t remember when.

[ Laughs ] Well, guess what. Me either. Maybe it was a love that wasn’t supposed to last. Or maybe it was something even deeper than that. You know? A bond that can’t quite be put into words. Your forever friend. Yeah, yeah. My forever friend. Right. Yeah, that sounds like bobbie. Yeah. It does. And I told my mom that I loved her all the time, but… was it enough, you know? What else is there? I put my mom through hell. I mean, I came into town just wanting to destroy her life. Carly, you — you have more than made up for that. But she had every reason to never speak to me again. And she forgave me. Because you earned it. You — you earned that forgiveness. No, it… it was bobbie. You know, she just loved unconditionally. Yeah. And that is — that is very powerful. She taught me so much. You know, she taught me how to be a good mom and how to be a good person, and how to love and — and be loved. Well, then I owe bobbie everything. I know I owe willow an apology. I’m not talking about willow. And you do owe her an apology. I’m talking about carly and drew. Now, I know drew’s away. But carly’s home. You’re not suggesting that I go to carly’s right now? Why not? Because it’s the middle of the night. So what? Oh, I see. You s– you see what, nina? You don’t want me charging over to carly’s because it’s the right thing to do. You want me to go over there because you know that carly will have no qualms tearing into me. Because you can’t bring yourself to do it… because you still love me. Don’t tell me how I feel. I know I’m right. You know what? I can’t — I’m not gonna do this right now. Alright? I’m not. This isn’t the end of us, sonny. Sonny! I won’t let it be. (Vo) if you have graves’ disease to qulipta. Most common side effects are nausea, constipation, and sleepiness. Qulipta. The forget-you-get migraine

medicine. Willow: I can’t believe you would throw that time in my face. I-I didn’t mean it like that. Well, that’s how it came off. I’m sorry, I’m sorry. What I’m trying to say is… I didn’t tell you the truth about nina because I was trying to protect you the same way you were trying to protect me when you found out about your diagnosis. Michael, you can’t even compare the two. I think you can from the — from the perspective that we were trying to prevent each other from getting hurt. I mean, now that you’ve gotten so much closer to nina, I knew how much it would hurt you to find out what she did. So I guess I was just trying to spare you. Except I’m not a porcelain doll! In fact, I have survived more than most people. You’re right, you’re right. And what is this? You’re acting like nina and i were snuggled up with all this mommy/daughter time. We didn’t get all that close.

[ Scoffs ] We couldn’t, not with her constantly canceling plans and avoiding family trips. Half the time she couldn’t get close enough. And the other half she couldn’t be bothered. And every time her name would come up, you would get that look on your face. Not angry. Just cold and unreadable. Because this wasn’t just about protecting me. There’s another reason you kept nina’s secret. Isn’t there? Wish things were different. So do I. And I’m sorry I was so easily manipulated. I’m sorry, too. But unfortunately, we’re the only ones left to blame. Ryan is dead. And esme is here physically, but her memory is not. What are you thinking? Ryan chamberlain got what he deserved. Did he ever. So what if we made sure… esme gets hers, too? Tracy: What do we have here? Gotcha. To barbara jean spencer. The heart of port charles. Heaven got a little more special tonight. Till I see you again, bobbie. To bobbie. To bobbie. To bobbie.To bobbie. I’m gonna go call the embassy. Okay.About bringing bobbie home. Okay? Thank you.

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Victoria: Oh, excuse me. Hi. Uh, I’m sorry. I don’t mean to bother you, but I have a question about a patient? That patient. Claire grace. Um, I’m victoria newman.

Therapist: Are you a relative?

Victoria: I’m her mother. She’s been sleeping a lot, hasn’t she? Has she said anything?

Therapist: We tend to do most of the talking, especially in the beginning.

Victoria: She seems to be shutting down. Shutting people out.

[ Sighs ] It scares me.

Lucy: [ Yawns ] Morning.

Daniel: Hey. Good morning. Wow, if I didn’t spend the night watching movies with you and your mom, I’d wonder why you look so rough.

Lucy: Okay, well, some of us are early birds, and some of us don’t like the taste of worms.

Daniel: That’s gross. It’s not that early.

Lucy: Um, where’s mom?

Daniel: She left after midnight.

Lucy: Oh, no fair.

Daniel: Well, you know, she was going to wake you up, but you just looked so asleep. Figured she’d talk to you later.

Lucy: Oh, I– I just assumed that she’d sleep over.

Daniel: Why would you say that?

Phyllis: Good morning. Hey, happy new year.

Christine: Hello.

Phyllis: May I have a cappuccino, please.

[ Sighs ] So, it was fun running into you last night before your evening with danny.

[ Christine chuckles ]

Christine: I’m glad you enjoyed it. Two people who enjoy and respect one another. I know mature relationships don’t really appeal to you, hence your dinner date with tucker mccall. Rather unsavory, even for you.

Phyllis: Like you care about my evening.

Christine: Oh, and like you really are sincerely happy danny and I had a nice new year’S.

Phyllis: I actually am very happy that he got to experience the kind of woman you actually are.

Christine: We had a spectacular night. It was an evening to remember. One that even you couldn’t ruin, no matter how hard you tried.

Daniel: You know, you still haven’t answered my question.

Lucy: What question?

Daniel: Why would you think that your mother would spend the night here? She has a place of her own.

Lucy: I don’t know. It was late. Old people get sleepy.

Daniel: Old people get sleepy, really?

Lucy: I mean, am I wrong? It was late and you two were both passed out on the couch. I just thought you were both down for the night.

Daniel: You, uh, didn’t think to maybe wake us up?

Lucy: What? No way. You two were so cute. Look, I even took a picture. Look, two ancient fossils preserved forever in the sedimentary layer sleeping through yet another new year’S.

Daniel: Very funny.

Lucy: You two are just so adorable, I couldn’t resist.

Daniel: Uh, yes, with even less energy than a couple of old dinosaurs, right? What? What’s wrong?

Lucy: No, nothing, nothing.

Daniel: Oh, wow, yeah, that was very convincing.

Lucy: Look, I know this will sound stupid, but I– I just was really hoping for us all to have breakfast together, just the three of us like the old times. That’s all.

Daniel: Hey, um, heather, I didn’t, uh–

Heather: I– I didn’t either. I– I don’t know what happened, but… you felt it, too, didn’t you?

Phyllis: You know, I am so sorry you see me as a threat.

Christine: Not at all what I meant.

Phyllis: Okay, well, ruining your evening wasn’t at all on my agenda, especially since I had an eventful new year’s eve planned for myself.

Christine: Your last minute plans with tucker, your little date. Comparing scandals must have taken hours.

Phyllis: Okay, well, say what you will about tucker mccall. I mean, he is provocative and he’s dangerous, but he knows how to have a good time.

Christine: Knowledge. Yeah, that’s important. It’s very powerful. Like, for example, I know that you made a move on danny. I also know it has nothing to do with any real feelings and everything to do with this ridiculous rivalry you continue to hold on to.

Phyllis: I’m sorry, rivalry? With who?

Christine: Jealousy, obsession, inability to move on. Call it what you want. You’re amazing to me, phyllis. You got your life back, your freedom, and instead of enjoying that success, you’re humiliating yourself by going after some guy that doesn’t even want you? I mean, you can’t take a hint. You don’t see the signs. This is a fatal flaw.

Phyllis: It sounds like you’re picking a fight with the wrong woman.

Christine: Just stop inserting yourself where you’re not wanted. Focus on your kids. Focus on your job. Log onto some dating app and bother some random stranger, but leave us alone.

Phyllis: [ Laughs ] Sounds like you’re afraid.

Christine: And you know what? You’re delusional if you think danny will ever think of you as anything other than a mistake he couldn’t get rid of.

Summer: Whoa, hey. Seriously? Is this the way that you two want to start the new year?

Victoria: Every time that we’ve come to visit, it just seems lately she’s– she’s asleep.

Therapist: It isn’t unusual for survivors of stressful situations or trauma.

Victoria: Well, would it be okay if I just sit with her, um, to talk with her? Look, I won’t try to force anything. I just feel like if she hears my voice and feels the presence of someone who cares about her…

Therapist: I’ll be back to check on you both.

Victoria: Thank you.

Summer: Okay, can you both just not–

Christine: Summer, I’m sorry, but your mom did break speed records when it came to ruining her resolution to become a better person.

Phyllis: Okay, well, how about I keep this one?

Summer: Wait, is this really how you want to start fresh?

Phyllis: I’m sorry that she’s afraid of a little friendly rivalry.

Christine: Over a human being. Danny is a person.

Phyllis: Are you saying he’s not a catch?

Christine: I’m done here. Um, danny’s waiting for me anyway. Happy new year’s, sweetheart. Good luck with that.

Phyllis: Oh, my god. That’s amazing. You see what she’s doing? She’s trying to provoke me on purpose.

Summer: So, what, you’re– you’re all in on this? You’re chasing after danny?

Phyllis: When did it become illegal or immoral to reconnect with a friend?

Summer: What kind of connecting are we talking about, mom?

Phyllis: Summer, a woman never kisses and tells.

Summer: You kissed him?

Phyllis: Yes. It was new year’s eve. I kissed him. Big deal. It was actually really nice.

Summer: Ugh, mom.

Phyllis: They’re not together, they’re not in a committed relationship. They just had dinner.

Summer: It doesn’t bother you that he has feelings for someone else?

Phyllis: No. It should actually bother her that he has feelings for me, okay? He has feelings for me. And since I’m, you know, the better option, he should go for it.

Summer: It doesn’t embarrass you to act like this?

Phyllis: Are you kidding me? I’m not embarrassed at all. You see, I’m single. She’s still married. Yeah, she should be embarrassed. She follows him around with her puppy dog eyes. Seriously. And until danny tells me he’s 100% not interested, I’m keeping my options open.

Daniel: Heather–

Heather: No. We don’t need to talk about this, because I–

Daniel: No, we have to talk about this, we should talk about this. We can’t have any kind of miscommunication or misunderstanding. It’s not good for us. It’s not good for lucy, it’s–

Heather: Daniel. I know.

Daniel: I’m with lily now. You know, it’s–

Heather: Okay, which is why it’s so crazy because I– I wasn’t thinking, I– I– it just– I don’t know the word. It felt natural.

Daniel: No, no, no, no. Don’t say that.

Heather: It did, it was like we transported to a different time when it was just us and it was– it was years ago, and we were so close and happy. Nothing had– I’m so– I don’t know.

Daniel: You’re talking about before I turned toxic and before I ruined everything. Look, I am glad that we were able to get past that. Your forgiveness, it means the world to me. It’s more than I deserve.

Heather: No, you’ve worked so hard. Lucy sees it and so do I. You’re– you’re your old self.

Daniel: No, I am not. That guy, he– he went down a black hole. And I can’t predict the future, but I don’t see me ever doing that again.

Heather: Which is wonderful.

Daniel: That also means that there’s no going back for me. I’m not that person anymore. We– we never got a– a chance at that happily ever after, you know?

Heather: But we had a glimpse, a really good one. And I got tangled in old memories.

Daniel: I get it.

Heather: We were each other’s forever for so long and I– we shared a lot.

Daniel: Yeah, we did. We probably got more happiness than most people ever get a chance at. But I am with lily now.

Heather: Which is why I hope she never hears about this ridiculous blunder of mine.

Daniel: No. No, no, no, no. Hey. It was nothing.

Lucy: Dad. Hey.

Daniel: Hey.

Lucy: Where’d you go? You were just a million miles away. Everything okay?

Lucy: I don’t know. It just– you were sitting there staring into space.

Daniel: Yes, what you were just witnessing was genius at work. I– I was thinking about my next project.

Lucy: Ah. Go, you.

Daniel: Is that a breakfast bar? No, no, that’s unacceptable. Give me that, give me that. This today is an abomination. I thought about what you said, and you know what, you’re right. We get one crack at this new year thing, so I think that we should have breakfast at the table with conversation.

Lucy: Are you making what I’m hoping you’re making?

Daniel: It is my specialty, so I think I kind of have to. I mean, family tradition, right?

Lucy: So pancakes?

Daniel: Pancakes!

Lucy: With bananas?

Daniel: If there’s another way, I don’t want to know about it.

Danny: Did I hear pancakes?

Daniel: Hey, you heard pancakes, yes. Uh, brunch at the table, romalotti style. The more the merrier.

Danny: Yes, we are doing the new year right. Fun.

Lucy: Oh, I’m starving, so make tons.

Danny: Yes, tons!

Daniel: There shall be tons.

[ Lucy chuckles ]

[ Phone chimes ]

Phyllis: You know, summer, I’m working for what I want and I feel good around danny. Let’s let him decide who he wants, who he chooses to be in his life. And he’s a creative artist, I’m sure he’s going to choose the woman who makes him laugh and brings joy to his life.

Summer: Okay, and then what?

Phyllis: Happiness. Mutual happiness.

Summer: No, seriously, mom, let’s play this out a little bit, what happens next? What happens when you do something that danny finds unethical or you pick another fight with christine, or you push danny to the edge just by being yourself? What happens then?

Phyllis: Danny is good for me. He’s a good influence in my life, so those things will not occur.

[ Summer chuckles ]

Summer: So, danny is a magic bullet that’s going to help you turn your life around? Mom, be for real, you haven’t even thought about danny since I’ve been alive. Something– something happened. Something made you decide to want him now.

Phyllis: You know, summer, when the universe puts something in your path, something so great, you can’t ignore it, and, my goodness, I’ll push against any woman who tries to get in my way regarding danny.

Summer: You’re dragging danny into your drama just to stick it to christine.

Danny: You must be a mind reader. Yeah, I was literally just about to call you and invite you over for pancakes.

Christine: Ah, is that what smells so good?

Danny: Yeah, we got a bunch of them. Daniel’s in there mixing things up with lucy.

Christine: I see. I need to drop by more often.

Danny: Oh, you definitely should. I mean, you never know what we are cooking up here. He’s making them with fresh bananas and lucy’s mixing mangoes and oranges into the juicer with who knows what. And let me tell you something. Uh, the music, well, is going to be–

Christine: Oh, pure magic.

Danny: Now with talk like that, you have to stay.

Christine: Well, uh, it sounds and it smells tempting and, um, I do want to spend more time with you.

Danny: Well, we should do it then.

Christine: Mm-hmm. I just– I have an errand to run.

Danny: On new year’s day? Well, I would say you’re all work and no fun, but last night would prove that theory wrong.

Christine: Yeah, it was spectacular, wasn’t it?

Danny: Yeah. Had an amazing night.

Christine: Me too. That’s why I’m here.

[ Danny laughs ]

Danny: Now, you’ve got me really interested.

Christine: Do you still like adventure?

Danny: I live for it.

[ Both laugh ]

Christine: I was, um, hoping you’d say that. And now, here’s the question. If you’re free this weekend.

Danny: I am.

Christine: Okay. Then, let’s run away together. Let’s get out of town, take a little trip.

Danny: Any place special in mind?

Christine: How about the lake?

Danny: Is there something happening at the lake?

Christine: Yeah, I’m hoping for some quiet time, a fireplace, no interruptions or distractions and then… we can figure out what happens next.

Victoria: I know. I know you’re probably scared and confused. You probably don’t know who to believe. Especially after everything that your aunt jordan did to you. And my mother, who’s your grandmother.

[ Victoria sighs ] Just want you to know that you’re not alone. There are so, so many people. Aunts and cousins and uncles and friends that want to fold you into their lives. Whenever you’re ready. There’s no rush. I mean, I know that this is all so new, and there’s a lot of work to do, but I’m ready, claire. And so is your father, cole. We just want– want to know you. And we want you to know the truth about who we are. We’re family. No, I know that it’s not going to happen overnight, I know that, but you’re strong. It’s in your dna. We’re here for you. I promise you that. You’re safe here with us. You have my word.

Danny: Are you asking me out on a date?

[ Christine sighs ]

Christine: If you have to ask, it’s not a good sign.

Danny: No, no, no, I just want to confirm my good luck.

Christine: No, no, I’m just so rusty at this. It’s been so long since I’ve asked someone on a date or– or away.

Danny: Well, I am glad it’s me.

Christine: Yeah, me too. As long as the answer is yes.

Danny: Yes. Absolutely. Definitely.

Christine: Yes. Okay.

Danny: Yeah. We’re going to do this.

Christine: Okay. All right. Um, I– I am going to plan everything, okay?

Danny: I’m really looking forward to it.

Christine: It’s going to be–

Danny: Incredible. I know.

Christine: Yeah. Incredible. It’s going to be so incredible. Okay, so just wait here and I’ll call you.

Danny: I’ll wait here. Yeah. Okay.

Christine: Okay, so let’s say– I mean, yep. Okay.

Danny: All right. Yes.

Christine: Oh! Happy new year.

Heather: Ha– happy new year.

Christine: Bye.

Heather: Bye.

Danny: Uh, come on in.

Heather: Oh.

[ Danny chuckles ]

Danny: So, how are burgers and rom-coms?

Heather: Very, very–

Lucy: Best new year’s ever. But mom, you really should have stayed over. There was plenty of room in my bed.

Heather: Oh! Yeah, no, thank you. Sharing a bed with you is like battling a ninja. It’s just dropkicks and all these arm flicks.

Lucy: Hey, you’re gonna miss my nighttime shenanigans when I go to college.

Heather: No, I won’T. Because I will be applying to universities with you.

Lucy: Oh.

Heather: Yeah, I could see it now. We could dorm together. We could apply for all the same classes. We could sit up in the dorm room all night, pulling all-nighters talking about boys.

Daniel: Boys? Who said boys? Who’s talking about boys? Hey, heather. Hi.

Heather: Hi. Um, is– is it okay, me being here?

Lucy: Well, I mean, of course. We couldn’t have banana pancakes without you.

Daniel: Right. Of course.

Phyllis: Maybe I just want to be in love, summer. It’s a natural human response and reaction to want to be in love. You know, to want the absolute best for someone and be the most important person in somebody else’s life.

Summer: Yeah, sure, that’s fair, but wanting something or– or someone doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re going to get it.

Phyllis: You know, here’s the thing about life after heartbreak. You– you say, “hey, all right, well, that didn’t work, I was all in. I was all in, and that didn’t work. All right, well, the fairy tale turned into a nightmare. No big deal, I’ll just move on with my life.” And you just figure, “all right, so I guess, um… no one’s going to want me again. I’m fine with it.” And you realize that no one’s going to make you feel so alive and no one will make you feel safe. So, you build up a bunch of walls to keep the interlopers out, right? And then, one sneaks in. And all of a sudden, your world has changed. And you look at yourself in the mirror and actually like what you see. You know? And then your heart skips a beat when you see him from across a room. And he’s looking at you and all of a sudden, you do feel alive. Oh, you feel so alive. And you’re laughing out loud again. And you’re listening to every stupid story that he tells because it’s the most fascinating thing in the world. And you are, in fact, in love, again.

Summer: Wow. Mom, if that’s really the way that you feel about danny.

Phyllis: Well, maybe I was talking about you and chance.

Summer: Are you serious right now?

[ Summer scoffs ] Why– why would you do that? Why would you try to turn this around on me? This isn’t about me. This is about you and the lines that you’re crossing, not me. Why would you bring up my situation and throw it in my face to deflect from your actions? I mean, that’s just messed up.

Phyllis: That’s not what I’m doing. I’m not dodging my own issues, okay? I’m not. I’m just telling you that when you have a real connection with someone, that the universe put it there, you can’t deny it, summer.

[ Summer scoffs ]

[ Phyllis sighs ] Life is so short. Summer, it is so short. You don’t get brownie points somewhere because you didn’t go after the thing that you really wanted. What’s happened to you? You used to be so brave. What’s happened?

Summer: I’m an adult who can control her actions.

Phyllis: You’re afraid is what you are. The old summer was passionate–

Summer: The– the old summer was entitled. No, she was a brat.

Phyllis: And filled with life is what the old summer was. The old summer would have never let chance walk away without telling him how she really felt, ever.

[ Summer scoffs ] Ever. Happy new year. I really, really hope it’s a good one for you.

Heather: Just don’t eat often off of this.

Danny: I– I got to say it, you have outdone yourself.

Daniel: Oof.

Danny: These pancakes, they rock on.

[ Daniel laughs ]

Daniel: Yeah, I don’t really like to toot my own horn, but maybe somebody else can get me a toot toot?

Lucy and heather: Toot toot.

Daniel: Thank you. Thank you very much.

Danny: Hey, when you get a minute, you mind writing down the recipe for me?

Daniel: Yeah, no, not at all. Right after you write down the recipe for your sauce for me.

Heather: They’re still doing this dance?

Lucky: Oh, yeah, some things never change.

Daniel: What’d you think? Pancakes as good as you remember?

Heather: Oh. Um.

Lucy: Hmm.

Heather: Hmm. No.

Daniel: No?

Heather: No. Because they were better. They were better. Did I scare you there? No, these tasted like, you know, like, when you wake up after a really cozy sleep and you’re just– you’re in a house where everything’s familiar and you hear the voices and the singing and the footsteps, and, you know, everyone’s going to wake up soon and be around the table and telling the same old jokes and laughing at the same stupid stories, making all the new memories. That’s what this tasted like. Home.

[ Daniel chuckles ] That was a lot for pancakes.

Daniel: No, no, I totally understand.

Heather: They were that good, guys.

[ All laugh ]

Sharon: I guess I could just smile and pretend I didn’t overhear you and your mother.

Summer: Talking about chance. Sharon, oh, my god, I– I– I– I’m so sorry.

Sharon: You’d be surprised the things I hear around this place.

Summer: I don’t suppose that we could just, um, pretend like that, uh, never happened? I– I really am beyond horrified.

Sharon: Oh, there’s no need.

Summer: No, um, it’s wrong and look, my mom doesn’t get that, but I do.

Sharon: Even if i hadn’t overheard, it’s very obvious. You enjoy being around him.

Summer: Well, I mean, yeah, chance is a nice guy, but I promise you, I haven’t, nor would I ever, do anything that would compromise your relationship or make either of you feel uncomfortable.

Sharon: It’s very mature of you, summer.

Summer: I’m trying.

Sharon: Well, I know how difficult it can be.

Summer: Sharon, you– you don’t have to answer this if you don’t want to, but I am wondering, um… are you in love with chance?

Daniel: You guys are sure I can’t help with anything?

Lucy: No, no, no, me and mom have it under control.

Heather: You cooked, so we clean, those have always been the rules.

Daniel: Well, it’s nice to know that some things don’t change. What?

Danny: You gonna explain that?

Daniel: What do you mean?

Danny: Take your pick, there’s so much going on. You’ve got your daughter playing matchmaker. At least, she hopes she is. And the way that you and heather are looking at each other.

Daniel: Uh, well, I wish i could tell you that you’re crazy and you’re seeing things, but…

Danny: But whatever’s happening here, daniel, you gotta straighten it out, and fast. Okay, you gotta let people know where they stand so there’s no miscommunications.

Daniel: Well, you just got this all figured out, don’t you?

[ Danny sighs ]

Danny: I’ve been around the block a time or six.

Daniel: Oh, I know. Oh, king of rekindled romances. How was your date with chris?

Danny: It went well. Yeah. So well, the fact that phyllis herself couldn’t send our night off the rails.

Daniel: What do you mean? What’d she do?

Danny: The story about how your mother tried to steal the new year is going to have to wait. I want to know what’s going on right now with you and heather.

Daniel: That was breakfast.

Danny: Right.

Daniel: It was.

Danny: Daniel, I have seen you fall in and out of love over the years. You’re a romantic. I can relate to that. You don’t take love lightly and you know what that means? That means that when you feel it, it’s hard to let it go.

Daniel: Dad, just because you and chris are giving things another shot doesn’t mean I’m going to do the same thing.

Danny: But does she know it?

Daniel: I have been very clear.

Danny: Have you? Really? Because if I can’t see it, are you sure heather can?

Heather: Breakfast was delicious.

Daniel: Well, I’m glad you could join us.

Heather: I gotta eat and run.

Danny: Oh, already?

Heather: Yeah, I’ve got some contracts needing my immediate attention and don’t want to blow the new job already.

Daniel: Right, but, I mean, you know, now at least you’ll have the energy to get the job done right?

Heather: Or take a nap because I’m so peacefully perfectly stuffed.

Lucy: Well, there’s a couch right here and it’s calling your name.

Heather: Okay, stop. She’s a bad influence. I’m going. I’m going.

Daniel: What about you? What’s your day look like?

Lucy: Leg day at the gym. Oh, wait, mom, can i catch a ride, actually? Right, I’ll get ready and I’ll be in the car in, like, five minutes, okay?

Heather: Hurry up.

Lucy: I’ll be like the wind.

Heather: Okay. All right. Well, that was, um, the best breakfast I’ve had all year.

Daniel: I’ll take it.

Heather: So, the rest of 2024 has a lot to live up to. Thank you for making a spot for me at your table.

Daniel: There will always be a place for you here.

Heather: That’s good to know.

Daniel: I, um, I would say have fun at work, but I don’t know if that’s possible on new year’s day.

Heather: It will be for me because being here with all of you this morning was a great way to start the year, so I’m good.

Daniel: Good. Me too.

Heather: Good.

[ Daniel laughs ] Yeah. Okay.

Daniel: Um, I’ll– I’ll see you out. You have a good day.

Heather: You as well. Bye.

Daniel: Bye. What? Look, I know what you’re going to say.

Danny: Does it sound something like, “what in the hell are you getting yourself into?”

Victoria: I wanted to bring you something. I– I didn’t know what you wanted. I don’t know what you’d like to do. I can’t wait to find out. I know you must be really scared, claire. And honestly, I don’t really know what comes next for us.

[ Victoria sighs ] But I am so grateful that you’re in my life. I don’t know if you’re asleep or if you can hear me. If I’m getting through to you at all. I’m– I’m just gonna leave these here.

[ Victoria sighs ] Well, there she is. Happy new year, claire.

Sharon: “Do I love chance?” Um, that’s a bit of a personal question, don’t you think?

Summer: Yes, it is. And it’s totally none of my business. I realize that.

Sharon: Thank you for understanding.

Summer: Well, I– i am asking, though, woman to woman, just to kind of know where things stand between you guys. Well, I can’t speak for chance, but we enjoy spending time together and talking, um, but we, uh, we don’t have any expectations or labels or pressure.

Summer: Sounds really nice, but pretty casual.

Sharon: Which is perfect for me right now because that’s about all I can handle. What my heart needs right now is to just have fun. I need to figure out who I am again. I’ve lived so many different lives. Wife, ex, widow, mother who has been through a terrible loss and all of my different career paths. My life is starting over for me again. I know how lucky I am to have this opportunity with my new company. My future is wide open and that’s all I want right now. That’s all that I have room for. Does that make sense?

Chance: Morning, ladies. Everything all right?

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THIS STILL NEEDS SOME EDITING!

[gentle music]

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.

[gasps]

Oh, sorry.

[laughs]

Oh! Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no. I fell asleep, didn’t I?

You did.

Oh.

But you made it all the way to :, so Happy New Year, my love.

Happy New Year, my beautiful wife. Okay. So what did I miss?

Well, actually, not a thing. In fact, I would have let you sleep, but I was afraid you would get that crick in your neck the way you were sleeping.

Oh, yeah. I hate when that happens. Thank you. I must have really been knocked out. I didn’t even hear Brady and Tate come in.

Oh. Well, that’s because they didn’t come in. I guess they’re having a lot of fun out there partying.

They must have been having a whole lot of fun out there to stay out this late.

Yeah. Tate looked so handsome, didn’t he? He was so excited about his date with Holly.

Yeah, he was.

Oh, to be young and in love, huh?

Mm. I don’t know, I can’t speak to that. But I will put that love up against the kind of love you and I have right now, any day.

[romantic music]

I’m going to see what’s going on.

Me too.

No. Tate, Tate, Tate. Uh, stay with your mom.

Yeah, she’s showing signs of minimal brain activity.

So the coma is the result of an opiate overdose?

She’s in a coma?

Uh, look. Holly’s–Holly’s mom is here, and she’s already been apprised of her status. Since you’re not family, I can’t discuss her case with you, but just– just know that she’s getting the best possible care that we provide, okay? Excuse me.

What the hell is going on?

Holly is alive. That’s all I can tell you.

She’s in a coma?

Brady, what happened to Holly is obviously very serious. I really need to talk to Tate and find out what he knows about what Holly took tonight.

Okay.

Okay.

How is she?

She is alive.

Thank God.

Yeah. Listen, Tate, I know that tonight’s been tough for you, but I really need to ask you those questions now.

Yeah. Yeah, no problem. I just told my dad everything.

Okay. Well, now you need to tell me, all right? So what happened from the minute that you picked Holly up to the time that you found her passed out?

All right. Um, well, after I picked her up, Holly and I went to the party, and we were laughing and dancing and having a good time. And then just out of the blue, she pulls this bag of pills out of her purse and shows it to me.

Mm. So just to be clear, you didn’t give them to her?

No.

She brought them? They were hers?

Yeah. Yeah, the pills were Holly’s.

The hell they were. My stepdaughter does not do drugs. Those pills came from you. Arrest him.

[tense music]

Understood. All right. I’ll take care of it.

[phone beeps]

[sighs]

So what does Clyde want now?

You know that bad batch of pills?

No, don’t–don’t say it.

It’s from a shipment that we accepted two days ago.

Damn. Why–why did he wait so long? I mean, why did–why– you know, those two kids that OD’d, they could still be alive right now. And Holly? Damn it.

Well, at least now we know. And he wants all remaining product off the streets ASAP.

[chuckles] You think? How the hell we supposed to make that happen?

EJ, this is a delicate matter. Let’s not be hasty.

Hasty? I talked to the officer at the scene who caught Tate with the drugs in his possession.

Only because I– I was trying to protect her. I didn’t want her family to find out that she was using, including you. I–I know that you and Nicole have gone through so much. I–

Nicole’s daughter is in a coma. She is in there fighting for her life because of you.

That is not fair.

Oh, you want to talk about fair? Instead of calling and getting Holly the help she so desperately needed, your son tried to save his own ass, which delayed treatment that could have saved her life.

You don’t understand. I got there right before the cops showed up. I–I freaked out, man. I’m–I’m sorry. God, I’m so sorry.

Tate, hey, listen to me. It is not your fault.

Of course it’s his fault.

Excuse me?

And it’s yours as well. You are both drug addicts, you and Brady, and of course you would raise your son to follow in your pathetic footsteps.

You son of a bitch!

All right. Brady, Brady! Hey, it’s not worth it.

You know, a few weeks ago in this very hospital, Nicole and I found out that our baby boy was dead. And here we are, back again. My wife is wailing next to her daughter, begging her to wake up, and there isn’t a damn thing I can do to help them. But I can do one thing. I’m the DA, and I sure as hell am gonna make you pay for corrupting an innocent girl. Corrupting, what am I talking about? Much worse than corrupting. You might have killed her. Holly is lying in a coma near death because of you. And you will be punished accordingly. Do you hear me? You are going down.

[soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”

[laughs]

[blows noisemaker] okay, Doc, what’s your New Year’s resolutions for the year?

Come on. You know I don’t make New Year’s resolutions.

Yeah, I know, I know. I kind of hate those things myself for the most part. But you know what?

Hmm?

There is one very important resolution that I plan on sticking to for the rest of my life.

Really? What is that?

I will never let the sun go down on a day when I haven’t told my beautiful wife how much I love her. And Doc, I love you, sweetheart, with all of my heart and I am the luckiest man on the face of the Earth to be able to spend these years with the most extraordinary woman on the planet.

Wow.

[both laugh] I don’t know if I deserve all that. But I do know that the years that I’ve spent with you, and the life we’ve shared, makes me think that I must have done something really right.

You do everything really, really right.

[exhales] I love you so.

Honey, I love you too.

[gentle music]

So Clyde moves pills laced with opioids through this restaurant, people die, and now it’s up to us to clean it up.

Yeah. As opposed to who? Who–who else is gonna do it?

Okay, we didn’t want any part in this to begin with. Laundering the drug money, that was bad enough, and then accepting the shipments and storing it here, and now this? This is a whole new level of bad.

Yeah, it is. And since you seem to be making my argument, how can you even question that it is up to us to deal with it? Stefan, there are gonna be more lives ruined, more deaths, because of us, possibly your wife and my kid, if we don’t do something to stop this, and fast.

How dare you insult me and Brady like that, especially after something we have fought so hard, we worked our asses off to overcome. And we are very, very, very proud of our success. And obviously you’re– you’re not really up to date on the current century. So let me fill you in on something. Addiction? Addiction is not a moral failing. It is a disease!

I’d say it’s both for the two of you.

You listen to me, you arrogant little British bastard, you. Tate had to witness firsthand the hell– the hell that Brady and I were in when we were at our absolute lowest. He has vowed to us that he would never, ever succumb himself to that.

Hey, don’t–don’t– don’t feed into it. It’ll just make things worse.

EJ, if I may, we don’t have enough evidence to arrest Tate just yet.

The hell we don’t. Dr. Johnson told me there were potentially fatal levels of opioids in Holly’s bloodstream.

Oh, my God.

You have committed a felony by supplying drugs that resulted in grievous bodily injury, regardless of whether that was your intent. You compounded the problem by failing to render aid in a timely fashion. You better pray Holly survives.

I am praying. Of course I’m praying.

I am the one who is in charge of administering criminal justice in this town. I decide when charges are to be filed, and you will comply with my orders, do you understand? You will do as I say.

“Happy New Year, son. Love to you and your wonderful family.”

[laughs]

Timothy?

Bless his heart. And my God, think about the stamina, right? The man’s years old and he stays up till midnight?

[exhales]

Unlike his son.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, well. Yeah, well, you know, actually, I haven’t, uh, been sleeping that well lately. I’m sure you noticed that.

I have noticed.

Yeah.

Is there something on your mind, something at work, something you’re ruminating about?

No, things are– things are pretty slow at Black Patch right now.

All right, well, if it’s not work then it must be personal. I know that Steve is– is concerned that– he’s got an idea that maybe Konstantin is taking advantage of Maggie?

[sighs] Well, Old Konnie, the, um– the con artist has managed to extend his stay here in Salem because of a– a sprained ankle. But Steve and I, we made sure that he will soon be on his way out of town.

Oh. What’d you do?

Mm. Now, you don’t have to consume yourself with the details. Let’s just, um, chalk one up to the good guys.

[bangs table]

Damn it! Leave it up to Clyde to up the ante again.

Well, we could have predicted it.

I wish like hell we could have predicted how to end this thing.

I think I might have a way.

Yeah?

Yeah.

What, are you gonna knock on the door of every drug dealer in Salem and ask to buy the product back?

I got people I can call.

People you can call? What is this, straight out of “The Godfather”? What’s next? Are you gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse?

Yeah. And?

I just thought you had cut ties with your family and their business.

Yeah, I had. But once a Vitali, always a Vitali.

And what are they gonna want in return?

Guess I’ll find out.

No, no. Ava, you gave up that life for a reason.

Stefan, what choice do we have? Hmm? Clyde went after Gabi because we couldn’t toe the line. And now those kids, they’re getting sick, they’re dying because of us, because we couldn’t stand up to Clyde.

If it wasn’t us, he would’ve used somebody else.

Yeah. Yeah, you’re right. But I can’t rationalize this one, Stefan. I can’t have this on my conscience. Look, we accepted Clyde’s terms because we wanted to protect the people that we love. And now it is up to us to make this right, until we can find a way out.

[dramatic music]

EJ, take it easy. He’s just a kid.

A kid who has just committed attempted manslaughter.

Attempted manslaughter?

He’d be lucky if he doesn’t get tried as an adult.

Oh, my God. What happened to Holly was an accident. It wasn’t deliberate. It wasn’t premeditated. Look at him. Look at how upset he is. He’s just as upset over what happened as you are. Can’t you see that?

What I see is a criminal who needs to learn that actions have consequences.

No, all you are seeing is red. You don’t even want to hear the truth. You won’t even let the boy speak. All you care about is vengeance.

Okay, I need to finish questioning the eyewitness, cross all the T’s, dot all the I’s. So if there is an arrest to be made, we can say we followed protocol.

Fine, go.

No, no, no, no. There’ll be no “going on.” He’s not saying a word until he has a lawyer.

Why? I have nothing to hide. I’m telling the truth. It was Holly that showed me the pills at that party. She said she wanted us to get high together.

You hear that? That means it was your daughter who had the drug problem, not the other way around. She was corrupting my son.

You shut the hell up!

Don’t you talk to her that way!

Stop it! Just stop! Don’t you see none of this is helping? Let’s just settle down here, okay?

[huffs]

Thank you. So, Tate, you were saying?

I–I told Holly no when she showed me the pills. I told her that I don’t do drugs.

Okay. Were you surprised when she brought them out?

Yeah, I mean, she offered me weed once and I know she got smashed on Christmas Eve, but I didn’t know that she was taking anything else.

I can’t believe you are buying this!

EJ!

He has no idea what the hell he is talking about!

She said the pills were just some ADHD meds she got from some guy at school, that– that they gave her energy.

You lying bastard! I’m gonna make sure that you are an old man by the time you get out of prison!

Stop! He’s lying. My son is lying. He’s not lying to protect himself. He’s lying to protect his dad. They were my drugs. And you need to arrest me.

[dramatic music]

Exactly what do you mean, that I don’t need the details?

Steve and I know what we’re doing. And hey, you don’t want to waste any time talking about this, do you? Not when we have this whole house to ourselves. And we could actually use this alone time to… really ring in the new year.

Oh.

[chuckles]

Well, I’m not sure how much alone time we’ll have. The boys will be home eventually.

Well, you know what “eventually” means to me? It means that we have time, especially if we take this to the master bedroom behind a closed door.

Yeah.

Yeah.

I think we should lock it.

Oh, God, I love the way you think. Let’s go.

[both laughing]

You said you were too tired to clean up. Just leave it.

Yeah, well, you know what? Now I’m too wired. Damn it, Stefan. Every second that ticks by is another second that a kid could end up sick in the hospital, or worse.

I’m sorry you had to make those calls.

Yeah. I’ve had… I’ve had blood on my hands too many times to count. And recently, in fact. I mean, there was the hitwoman at Bayview.

She was sent there to murder you.

Oh, then there was Gil.

He attacked you.

Yeah, I know. Look, I know– I know that they are scum, and I’m not losing any sleep knowing that they are off the streets and now rotting in a grave. But Holly? Man, I just–I used to love watching her get dressed up, and matching her accessories with her little glittery shoes. And then she would be sitting, reading a Harry Potter book, while Nicole and I would just gossip. And now, thanks to me, that sweet girl, she could be gone forever. And if she dies, Stefan, God forbid, I am not gonna be able to live with myself.

Come here.

So they were your drugs, Brady? Even though the police found them on Tate?

Yes.

Dad, no.

He found them, and he took them from me.

So you’re claiming that you sold them to Holly?

All I know is that my son is innocent. He had nothing to do with this, so you need to let him go.

Uh-huh. You want me to arrest him?

Yeah, you– arrest–arrest me, because I did it. I just confessed. Let’s get on with this.

[scoffs] You heard the man. How’s Holly?

No change. Nicole is still in there with her. She’s being moved to ICU for extra care.

I see.

You’re welcome to go and sit with them if you want.

EJ, go. Go be with your family. I’ll take Brady downtown. I’ll get to the bottom of this, okay? Your family needs you. Go.

I’ll be seeing both of you in court.

Mom, this is wrong. I can’t let Dad–

[shushing]

[softly] It’s okay.

Look, my shift is over, but the complete toxicology screen should be available in the morning. I’m sorry. I know how much you care about Holly. I wish I had better news.

No, thanks. I–I understand. And I know all you doctors, you’re all doing the best that you can. She has a lot of people pulling for her.

That helps, trust me. And uh, I also heard this happened at the bistro. If that’s true, my mom must be pretty shaken up. I had a call from her earlier, but I couldn’t take it.

Yeah, yeah, I would go see her if I were you.

Yeah. I’ll do that.

Okay. We should get going.

Mm-hmm. Yeah. Let’s go.

[handcuffs rattling]

[clears throat]

You have the right to remain silent…

Please don’t do this, Dad.

Theresa, take him home.

Will be used against you in a court of law. You have a right to an attorney. If you cannot afford one, one will be appointed for you.

[tense music]

[sighs]

Come on, Brady, pick up the phone.

John, I’m sure everything is all right.

I don’t know about that, Doc. Look at the time. It’s almost morning. They should’ve been back by now.

[door clicks] Hey, there we go.

Tate? Theresa? Oh, my. What’s wrong?

Um… Holly Jonas OD’d at the New Year’s Eve party at the bistro.

Oh, my God!

She’s in a– she’s in a coma, and sh– she–

She has a lot of people who are praying for her to pull through, but um, it’s not looking good. And uh… Brady has been arrested for supplying those drugs that put her there.

Sit down.

All right.

Yeah. Let’s have a little chat.

That’s fine by me.

Don’t you want to call your lawyer?

No, not really. Just need to relay some simple, straightforward facts, and that’s about it.

All right. Well, before you relay your simple, straightforward facts, I need you to listen and listen good. EJ is demanding someone’s head on a spike. That’s why I brought you down here. I want to give you some time so that you can get your story straight.

Rafe, my story? What are you talking about? I did it, all right? It’s my fault. I’m ashamed of it. Done.

Okay. I know you’re trying to protect your son, trying to be a good father. But I don’t believe for a second that those drugs were yours.

Thanks, Dom. Yeah, I owe you one.

[phone beeps] All right. Dominic’s gonna take care of it. As much of the product as he can get off the street, he will.

That’s a relief. But uh, I hate to ask, how much is this going to cost?

It’s just a favor.

Oh. And what happens when Dom calls in that favor?

Well, it’s not something we need to worry about right now. Right now, we’re just gonna focus on getting those drugs off the streets before they can do any more damage.

You say that now, but you are going to regret this. Ava, it is not fair that you are the one–

Tripp, hey.

Hey, Mom. Am I, uh, interrupting something?

No, not at all, baby. Come here.

[chuckles] Oh, God. How’s Holly? What’s the latest?

No change. She’s still comatose.

Oh, God, I can only imagine what Nicole is going through.

Yeah.

You know, I’m–I’m praying for her, that she pulls through this.

We all are. Hey, Stefan, do you mind if I had a moment alone with my mom?

No problem. I’ll, uh, just go get some fresh air.

[sighs] Okay, baby, what is it?

Mom, please tell me you’re not involved in any of this.

Sit down, sit down. Tell me what happened. Start from the beginning.

Um, Holly took pills that were laced with something.

Opioids. Um, and like I said, Brady was arrested for supplying the drugs.

But he didn’t.

What?

You heard your father. He said they were his.

Wait, Brady confessed?

Selling drugs? Come on, that’s insane.

Look, I don’t know any more than what he said. But I’m sure that the police are going to let him go, once they hear the whole story.

Tate, you’ve been up all night. Maybe you should get some rest.

There’s, um, there’s no way I can sleep right now.

I’m gonna head on down to the cop shop, see if there’s something I can do.

Do you want me to come with you?

No, no. Just stay here with Tate.

Uh, how about some warm milk? That usually helps you relax, hmm?

Sure. Thanks, Grandma.

Of course.

Tate. Look at me. Look at me. You said you were gonna keep your mouth shut. I know you hate sitting on your hands, but your grandfather is the ISA. Brady and him know how to navigate the system.

I don’t need them to. I was doing just fine, Mom!

Okay, my honey, I know. But your areas of expertise are lacrosse, girls, and senior pranks. If you were fine, we wouldn’t be in this situation! I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean that.

Look, I know you want Dad to take the rap for me because you don’t actually care what happens to him–

That is not true.

Then why won’t you just let me handle this, all right? I was doing just fine. I didn’t do anything wrong. And Dad has a record, Mom. This could ruin his life.

All right, here– here you go.

Sorry, Grandma. I–I don’t think I can drink this. I feel sick. I think I’m just gonna, um– I think I’m just gonna go lay down.

Yeah. Good idea.

Tate, look at me. Everything’s gonna be okay. Okay?

[sighs]

What do you mean? How would I be involved in this?

You know exactly what I mean. Mom, just– just be honest with me. I–I won’t judge you.

Really? Because that seems like exactly what you are doing. What, I’m the daughter of a drug lord, someone OD’d in my restaurant, so obviously, I’m responsible?

Okay. Mom, I love you, but my dad is also a PI. I know how to connect the dots, okay? You get out of Bayview, you need a job, and then Gil hires you out of nowhere to manage this upscale restaurant?

Oh! So all of a sudden I’m not qualified?

That’s not what I said. I’m just saying that it almost seemed too good to be true, okay? And then a couple of weeks later, you killed Gil right there in my apartment.

In self-defense.

I know. I know. I’m sure it was. But then when Stefan bought this restaurant, that’s when things seemed really weird, okay? What would the CEO of DiMera Enterprises want with a place like this?

Well, he’s a financial backer, and it’s a good investment.

Okay. Even if I was willing to believe all of that, there’s also your breakup with Harris, which was even weirder. I mean, I thought you two were happy. And then out of nowhere, you just don’t want anything to do with him?

Wow, now my love life is even suspicious?

Yeah. I think you wanted Harris out of the way because he’s a cop, and you didn’t want him getting onto any type of drug operation you’re running out at this place. Am I right?

[tense music]

Well, you’re wrong. The drugs were mine.

So you expect me to believe that you sat there the whole time, while EJ was accusing and berating your son, when you were the guilty one? That you, Brady Black, are dealing drugs to minors?

Rafe, I’m an addict, all right? And addicts, sometimes we go to, uh, you know, great lengths to get our fix. What can I tell you?

Oh, come on. Come on. We both know that your prints are not gonna be on that baggie. And then the truth is gonna come out that you lied, and the only thing that that is going to accomplish? It’s gonna make Tate look even more guilty.

It’s too late to take it back anyway.

No.

Yeah, it is.

No, it is not, because I have not put anything on the record. Now, assuming that Tate is telling the truth, he needs you. He needs you to help him fight this so that justice can be served.

Justice?

[laughs] EJ doesn’t want justice. He wants blood, Rafe. So let him have mine.

[somber music]

[groans]

[tense music]

[hyperventilating]

[grunts]

[breathing heavily]

[breathes deeply]

You know, never in a million years did I think that Brady would start using again.

So you really believe that he relapsed?

I don’t know what to believe. But I do know that Brady would never deliberately give drugs to Holly Jonas.

[tense music]

[sighs] You know what? I told Alex that he should go home earlier. I should probably fill him in on what’s going on. Will you let me know what happens with Brady?

Of course I will.

[sighs] I should go check on Tate.

There’s a lot that you don’t know here.

I’m sure.

Look, yeah, you’re right. My breakup with Harris was sudden, but that is because he cheated on me.

Harris? Who did he cheat with?

[chuckles] Yeah, you wouldn’t believe it if I told you, and I’m not going to.

Okay. Well, I’m sorry that happened. But it still doesn’t explain the rest of it.

Why are you being so suspicious of me?

Because you’re acting really nervous, Mom. Which makes me think maybe you hadn’t cut ties with the Vitalis like you promised.

Okay, I did cut ties with them, Tripp. You need to believe me. I know I betrayed you in the past, but just– just believe it, all right?

Okay. Well, here’s the thing. When I told you I was moving to Hong Kong, you never once tried to talk me out of it. In fact, you seemed downright happy about it. And that’s when I knew things were really wrong. Okay? So… don’t lie to me. If you’re in over your head, I need you to tell me what’s going on, now.

[tense music]

[sighs] How the hell did I end up here?

You! You did this to her. You did this to my daughter, you bastard!

[dramatic music]

Oh, my God, oh, my God!

What is it? What happened?

It’s Tate. He’s gone!

Where’s Brady? All right. So where’s his lawyer?

Says he doesn’t want one.

Oh, come on. That’s a bunch of bull. I’m gonna get him a lawyer. So just hold off on the questioning until I get the man here, okay?

Yeah, I’m sorry. It’s not– it’s not your call. Excuse me.

[sighs] Your dad’s out there, insisting he be allowed to find you a lawyer.

[clears throat] Well, I appreciate his concern, but I don’t want one.

Well, he’s just doing the same thing that you are, Brady: looking out for his son. But since you insist on taking the fall, at least do this for me. Tell me where you got the drugs, from whom, and what were they?

I don’t remember. I was high.

[scoffs softly] Okay. So if I take your blood and do a tox screen, it’s gonna come back positive? Yeah. That’s what I thought.

[somber music]

Hey, Tate! What the hell you doing here?

Not now, Grandpa.

Tate, what– you are not supposed to be here.

I can’t let you take the fall for this, Dad! And I won’t.

Something you want to say, son?

No, there–there’s nothing he wants to say.

It wasn’t my dad.

Shh!

I was the one who had the drugs, like the officer said. If you’re– you’re gonna arrest someone, arrest me.

[dramatic music]

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B&B Transcript Tuesday, January 2, 2024

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Xander: I know it sounds crazy and I’m sure you don’t want to believe that your brother-in-law is capable of something like this, but Thomas, he’s– he’s not a good guy. You should be very careful with him.

Finn: Thomas? You’re saying Thomas murdered somebody?


Thomas: Will you marry me? Will you make me the luckiest man in the world? Say yes, Hope. Say you’ll marry me. Say that you will be my wife.


Steffy: I’m telling you. Hope isn’t taking it seriously.

Ridge: Well, she didn’t talk to me about that. She just said that her relationship with Thomas is private. And it is. I mean, they’re grown-ups, right?

Steffy: It’s private because she wants to hide it from us, Dad.

Ridge: She’s not hiding it from anybody.

Steffy: She’s using Thomas as a hook up. She and Liam just split.

Ridge: I don’t think your brother sees it that way.

Steffy: Hope has no intention of getting serious with Thomas.

Brooke: Let’s hope you’re right.


Ridge: How was your meeting?

Brooke: It went well. Everybody was so kind about sending their regards for Eric.

Steffy: It’s really incredible watching the entire fashion world cheer on Granddad.

Ridge: Well, it makes sense. He’s the man.

Brooke: He is. So, how is he today? Any news?

Ridge: Well, the doctor said he’s getting better all the time. He’s meeting his markers.

Brooke: Good. I’m glad to hear that. And I’m glad to hear that Steffy and I are on the same page.

Ridge: About what?

Brooke: About Hope. I mean, she can’t possibly be considering a future with Thomas.


Thomas: So, what do you think, Hope? Will you marry me?

Hope: Thomas, I– I’m, um, I’m speechless. I don’t even know what to say. I– it’s– it’s so unexpected. Um…

Thomas: Is it really, though? You know how much I care about you. You know how devoted I am to you. And that I always will be. To you, and to only you. All you have to do is say yes.


Finn: Thomas is a murderer? That’s what you’re telling me? All right, look. My uh, my brother-in-law is a lot of things, but, uh, a killer?

Xander: I probably shouldn’t have said anything, but once we started talking about Thomas, I just– but I thought you should know.

Finn: Okay, look, I just met you, okay? Is that it? You came in for an exam.

Xander: I know, but I promise, I had no idea who you were when I booked the appointment.

Finn: I understand that. Okay. But this accusation? Just I… okay, you– you’re saying that you worked at Forrester Creations with my wife.

Xander: Yes, several years ago, but I had no idea you were married to Steffy.

Finn: And–and now you’re implying that Thomas took someone’s life?

Xander: Emma Barber. She was totally innocent. She didn’t deserve what Thomas did to her.

[ Car skidding and crashing ]

Xander: It wasn’t an accident, Zoe.


Brooke: I am not only trying to protect my daughter. I’m looking out for Thomas as well.

Ridge: Hm. Because it doesn’t always come across that way, my love.

Brooke: Okay. I’m sorry. I– I do care about Thomas, but Hope is like a drug to him and he’s got to stay away.

Steffy: I agree with Brooke. Hope is Thomas’s kryptonite. Look, I’m impressed with Thomas, all the steps he’s made, with Douglas, with work, but his relationship with Hope could cause some real problems.

Ridge: Or– or maybe it won’t cause a problem. Where’s all the– the faith you guys keep talking about? That you walk in with. Where is it?

Brooke: I don’t have much of that when it comes to Hope being with Thomas.

Steffy: Yeah, neither do I. And if I suspect what I think she’ll do, if she ends it with Thomas, he’s going to be heartbroken.

Ridge: I don’t want things to end that way either, but if it does, that doesn’t mean that Thomas is gonna crack.

Brooke: We’ve seen him crack before.

Ridge: He’s not the same guy. He’s not weak anymore. He’s just– can you just give him some credit, please?

Steffy: I just don’t want this to be the thing that sets him back. Either Hope is fully with him, which I know she doesn’t want that, or she needs to end it with him. Because I don’t want Thomas to put his heart further on the line. I don’t want her playing with his emotions.


Thomas: You have my whole heart. I want you to be my wife, my forever.

Hope: Thomas, I, um… well, you– you are so incredible. I mean, the ring, it’s– it’s gorgeous. And you’re so sweet to do this for me.

Thomas: Not just for you. For us, for our child, for our life together.

Hope: Yeah, I had no idea that you had any of this– any of this planned.

Thomas: Wow. Really? I mean, okay. Well, you– you’re not the easiest person to surprise, okay? And I have had this ring for a while. And I’ve been trying to find the right moment and I know that this isn’t exactly the most ideal location. Being here at work, surrounded by dresses and whatnot, but we have had some of our most incredible memories here.

Hope: Um, Thomas, you are so, so thoughtful and you always make me feel special and it’s in the way you value me. The way you’ve put me first. I’ve never had that before. I can’t tell you how nice it is not to have to question your commitment or your loyalty and I know I know how deep your love is for me.

Thomas: So, that’s a yes? You’ll be my wife?

Hope: Thomas, I can’t accept your proposal. I can’t make that level of commitment to you or to anyone right now.

[ Thomas sighing ]


Finn: I know what Thomas is capable of. I’m not naive, okay? I’ve heard all the stories.

Xander: Yeah, well, every story you’ve heard is true.

Finn: But ending someone’s life?

Xander: Look, if Thomas can hide a baby from her parents, you don’t think he’s capable of doing more? You know what? Um, I should go. Like I said before, I’m sorry that I wasted your time, but you can’t be my doctor.

Finn: Because Thomas is my brother-in-law?

Xander: Look, believe me or don’t believe me, okay? That’s your call. But all I know is that Emma was a– a sweet, beautiful young woman and everybody loved her. She was– she was kind and– and smart and a talented young dancer and she had her whole life ahead of her. And now she’s gone.

Finn: May I ask how she died?

Xander: Yeah, it was a car crash. Mulholland Drive.

Finn: And– and you think that Thomas is responsible?

Xander: I don’t think he’s responsible. I know he is.


Brooke: I didn’t mean to upset you about Thomas.

Ridge: I’m not upset. I just thought we’d moved past this.

Brooke: Yeah, I thought so, too, but then our children started dating.

Ridge: And now what? All bets are off? You sound like my mother right now when we started dating.

Brooke: Yeah, I suppose I do, but you were nothing like Thomas.

Ridge: I wasn’t perfect.

Brooke: Me, neither. And I’m still not.

Ridge: Pretty damn close, if you ask me.

Brooke: I don’t want this to cause a rift between us.

Ridge: It won’t. I see what you’re doing. I know you mean well.

Brooke: I’m not being selfish. Of course, I’m looking out for my daughter, but I’m also trying to protect Thomas.

Ridge: I know that. And I believe you. And you gotta believe me when I tell you that I think Thomas is so much better than he was. And maybe the two of them together, maybe that’s not the worst thing. Maybe… okay. Maybe this is their destiny. Can I say that?

Brooke: No.

Ridge: But think about it. My mom, she never thought that we would be together. She said we were horrible for each other and now look at us.

Brooke: Well, that’s true. We’re better than ever.

Ridge: Yeah.

Brooke: Yeah.

Ridge: They may have to navigate some rough waters and maybe they have to as well, but my son adores your daughter and maybe she likes that. Maybe they should be together.


Hope: Don’t get me wrong, Thomas. I am so touched by your expression of love and the fact that you’d want to spend the rest of your life with me. Because I love spending time with you and with Douglas. Right here in this office, working together and– and our time alone together. Every moment with you is magical. I just– I am not ready yet for that level of commitment. I mean, I’m still trying to find closure at the end of my marriage to Liam. I wanna make sure that Beth is in a good place and I still wanna give myself space to figure out what I need and who I am and what I think my future looks like. And I am, I’m so sorry. I’m just– I’m not ready yet for this, Thomas. I hope you understand.

Thomas: It’s okay. You don’t have to apologize. I do understand. But I don’t want this ring. It belongs with you.

Hope: What? What are you doing?

Thomas: Until you’re ready to put this ring on your finger, we should keep it here where it belongs. Right next to your heart.


Finn: Thanks for coming over.

Steffy: Well, I’ll drive anywhere to get a kiss from you.

Finn: I could really use it after today.

Steffy: Rough day?

Finn: Yeah, you could, um, you could say that.

Steffy: Difficult patient?

Finn: This guy came in and that’s– that’s why I texted you. Says that he knows you.

Steffy: Me?

Finn: Yeah, and you must know him.

Steffy: What? Is it like someone I dated before or something?

Finn: No, no, it’s not.

Steffy: Well, what’s his name?

Finn: Uh, Xander Avant.

Steffy: Xander Avant? Wait, he was– he was here in your office? I– I didn’t even know he was back in Los Angeles.

Finn: Apparently, he’s back in from London.

Steffy: Huh.

Finn: And he said that he worked at Forrester Creations as an intern.

Steffy: Yeah. Yeah, he was– he was fired. So, what did he– did he know who you are?

Finn: No, no, not initially. He just– he came in for a physical, but he kind of freaked out when he saw that picture of us. And realized that we were married and that Thomas was my brother-in-law. I don’t know. It was– it was weird and I don’t really know how to take it, but Xander made a very serious accusation against your brother.


Ridge: You’re not alone. I was concerned about their involvement as well.

Brooke: I know. I remember that.

Ridge: But sometimes, you gotta just stop fighting. Right? What’s the point?

Brooke: Ridge, what if it just blows up in their faces?

Ridge: So, what if it does? They’re not kids, they know what they’re doing. They– they’re being honest with each other. And I think Thomas knows that this might be as far as it’s gonna go.

Brooke: I don’t think that he’s prepared to accept that.

Ridge: I think he has accepted it, but what about Hope? What if she falls for him? The two of them together wouldn’t be the worst thing.

Brooke: No. No, I just don’t see that happening. Deep down, I don’t think that Hope will ever be able to commit to Thomas.


Hope: Thomas, this is such a beautiful gesture and…

Thomas: Only the best for you. Hey, I don’t want you to feel any pressure. I believe in us. And I believe that ring will be on your finger. I know it because of our love. I can feel it. I feel our love every time we’re together. Working together. When you’re saying my name. In the bedroom. I can feel it all the time. I just have to wait. Hey, I have waited for years already. I can wait a little longer.


Steffy: What else did Xander say?

Finn: He was surprised I didn’t know who he was.

Steffy: Did he tell you he got caught up in the whole secret about baby Beth?

Finn: No.

Steffy: Yeah, he was one of the ones who knew and didn’t say anything. That’s why we had to let him go.

Finn: Geez, I’m– I’m sorry. I– I know that’s a…

Steffy: I just– I don’t– I don’t like thinking about it. So many lies and so many lives turned upside down. Especially Hope and Liam.

Finn: I mean, and– and you. Raising the little girl you adopted, not realizing it was actually Beth, Hope and Liam’s child they thought was stillborn.

Steffy: Yeah, like I said, I– I don’t like to– to think about that. It was a really terrible chapter in my life. And so many people were hurt.

Finn: And your brother was at the center of it.

Steffy: Yeah. But he says it– it was his biggest regret and it still haunts him to this day. I mean, allowing Hope to continue to believe that Beth was– that Beth was dead. And he knew that she was alive and I was raising her as Phoebe. It was terrible. But Thomas isn’t like that anymore, okay? He’s grown. He’s changed. I mean, so much so that even Hope has miraculously forgiven him.

Finn: Yeah, that’s– that’s a miracle, all right?

Steffy: Yeah.

Finn: Look, I am still unclear about Thomas. And I know he says it’s not an act, but maybe he hasn’t changed as much as everyone thinks. No, look– look at the moment when I walked in on you guys at the office earlier. He’s laying down the law. Threatening you.

Steffy: No, he– he wasn’t threatening me. Yes, he was fired up.

Finn: Fired up? Steffy, he was in your face telling you what you can and cannot do.

Steffy: He’s my brother. I can handle it. Look, you still haven’t told me why Xander was here. Did he accuse Thomas of something?

Finn: Yeah.

Steffy: Well, what?

Finn: I don’t know how to tell you this Steffy, but Xander accused Thomas of murder.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

Mm. Oh, my god. I thought this was gonna be a horrible new year’s eve, that I was gonna be all by myself, but here you are. We are gonna ring in the new year with the good stuff. Great. Let’s go.

[ Chuckles ] Whoa, whoa, whoa. What are you doing? I thought the plan was to get the bottle and get out of here before anybody else shows up.

[ Cork pops ] Too late! Cork’s off. You know my motto. Better to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission. Uh, or we could not get on ned’s bad side. Aww, look at you trying to score points with your future father-in-law. Trust me, dad will get over it. I’m just saying that there was champagne at the club. Yes, it was great to see blaze perform, but that place is a dive bar. It is a well-respected dive bar where many a future rock star has appeared. It was a solid booking. And blaze did amazing. Yes, she did, but that champagne was swill. I wouldn’t know. I stuck to the ginger ale. Oh, lucky you. I need to cleanse my palate. And tonight is our first new year’s as an engaged couple. What’s a more special occasion than that?

[ Cellphone chimes ] Whoa!

[ Door opens ] Mommy, I had a bad dream. Mm.Mm. Ah. If this is any indication of what’s to come in 2024, whoo, this is gonna be a damn good year!

[ Laughs ] I couldn’t have said that better myself. Oh, my gosh, you just got off a plane from australia. How are you feeling? Are you jet-lagged? Do I seem jet-lagged?

[ Both laugh ] I am a little hungry, though. Oh, okay. Well, I have tons of food in the kitchen. I can make you something. You know, if you don’t mind, I’ll take the lead on that. I know how you are in the kitchen.

[ Gasps ] I want you to know my kids think I make the best brownies on the planet. They do.Yeah. Those brownies from a box, those are — those are really good. I love those. Come in. I-I took the chance that you might still be here. I remember us mentioning that we both had to work on new year’s eve. I’m sorry. Did I catch you on your way out? No. You were just in the nick of time. I thought you’d be at the savoy at the new year’s eve party with michael by now. Yeah, that was the plan. But then it hit a snag. Oh! Literally. I-I changed clothes at the hospital, but then I decided to check in on a patient before I left. And then my skirt got caught on the door and I thought maybe you could… help me out. Of course I can. I don’t know why you’re making a big deal about this. I know that ned turned carly and drew in to the sec. So what? Everyb– no, it wasn’t ned. He’s only letting everyone believe it was him because it works to his advantage. Why would it work to his advantage? Why would he take the fall? Maybe you misunderstood what you heard. No! Trust me. Sonny, I’m the only one with her head on straight. You know what? If you don’t believe me, ask your son. I-it’s my dad. Oh, no. Did gregory get hurt? Do we have to go to the hospital? Just the opposite. He sent me photos of him… skydiving. What?! How crazy is this? Oh, my god. Look at gregory smiling. He’s so happy. He really is. I mean, the way that he looks in this photo, that is who my dad is to me. That’s who he always was when I was growing up. I thought that when he started using a cane that I would never see him like this again. I’m really happy he was able to jump out of an airplane.

[ Chuckles ] Chase, what’s wrong? It’s just before the als, it never would have occurred to him to go skydiving. He really is making the most out of the time that he has left. Hey,

honey, you know, uh,when I was your age, if I wasn’t feeling good, my mom would give me ginger ale. It always did the trick. Do you want to tell me about your dream? I had a dream about going to my new school. My teacher was a monster. I tried to get away, but I couldn’T. It was — it was too fast. Oh, sweetheart. Come here. Come here, come here. It’s okay. You know what? You don’t have to go to that school if you don’t want to. Daddy will get mad at me. No, baby, he won’t get mad at you, I promise you that. Because he and I, we just want what’s best for you. But I thought he said the school was the best. It is a good school. But the best school, that’s the one where you feel comfortable, where you enjoy learning. So I don’t have to go? Is that what you want? I want to stay with my friends. Then no. No, you don’t have to go. Thanks, mommy. Come here, honey. Oh, that hit the spot! You got to thank josslyn for the leftovers, please. What are you talking about? Her name wasn’t on that box. Were they yours? No. Donna’s? No! I rest my case.

[ Laughs ] If she complains about it, tell her I owe her a yummy meal. Okay, okay. Here. Oh, are we toasting the new year? No, we already did that. We’re toasting your return. Okay. What happened? I thought you were extending your stay so you could negotiate more joint ventures. Yeah, I got a little…impatient with some of the board members at the company I was dealing with. Wasn’t quite as skillful as I thought I would be. Figured it’d be best to let a colleague finish the deal. Oh, wow. Drew cain lost his patience, huh? Well, it was more I kind of got out of there before I lost my patience and told those board members what I really thought of them, you know, and just…blew up the deal altogether. Wow. That’s not like you at all. Michael: What’s going on? That’s what I’d like to know. I told sonny that it wasn’t ned who pointed the sec at drew and carly. Lois, stop it! He deserved to know. Michael, olivia, and ned all know who’s really responsible. Lois is right, sonny. I didn’t go to the sec. I wouldn’t hurt carly that way. What about drew, ned? He and I have had our issues, but I would never expose him to federal scrutiny.

[ Sighs ] Ned is telling the truth, sonny. He’s not the one that tipped off the sec. You’re awfully quiet over there, michael. Is what lois saying is true? Did you keep this from me? Sonny: I love her, you know? I want this to last forever, like you and willow.

[ Exhales deeply ] Yeah. I’ll let you get back to work. Yeah, hey — didn’t you — we have the time. Sorry, but you had to tell me something? No, it’s fine. You know, it’s just something I realized that I can — um, I can handle on my own, but, uh, I-I appreciate that. Thank you. All right. You know you can come to me for anything, right? I love you, my son. I know. Yeah. I did. The virus that causes shingles is sleeping…u know what? I’m not gonnabring our whole night down. I’m not a doctor. My dad could be around for a long time. Okay.

[ Clears throat ] Here you go. To my incredible fiancé, the best man I know. Okay, it’s your turn to toast something amazing about me. I-I don’t know what I would toast about you. Wow. Thank you. No, I mean, there’s just so much. I don’t know where I’d start. But… start with your beauty… …your kind heart… …your generous spirit. You’re wildly talented. And the way you make me feel like I can do anything. So how about we just toast to all the above? I love you, brook lynn. I love you, too.

[ Cellphone rings ] Okay, you really need to just turn that off. Detective chase.

[ Sighs heavily ] No. You were right to call me. I will be right there. I’m sorry. I have to go. What’s the matter? Uh, police business. I-I’ll see you at home. Okay. No sense in wasting good champagne. I just checked on scout and she is out like a light. Poor kid. Like, she is really stressed out about that school. Yeah. It’s heartbreaking. To be so afraid of changing schools and feel like she couldn’t say anything about it. Yeah. So what are you gonna do? I don’t know. I mean, I didn’t press the issue with drew because I thought scout was warming up to the idea of going to westwood, but clearly she was just saying what she thought he wanted to hear. Come here. It’s tough. You know? I mean, you want to get them out of their comfort zone so they can grow, but at the same time, you got to respect their feelings, too, right? Yes. And that’s what I’m doing now. You know, when he first brought the idea of going to westwood to me, I was totally worried about scout going there, I mean, transferring her away from her friends that she had at her current school and then right in the middle of the school year. Now that I see how upset she is, I’m not gonna make her go. Well, I respect and I understand your position and your decision. But how do you think drew’s gonna react? Don’t you think there’s something about a new year that makes you want to make changes in your life? No, I’m not good at new year’s resolutions. I’m not. If I make a big sweeping change, it usually blows up in my face and I backslide by february. Yeah, I just had A… I just had a lot of time to think about things when I was in australia, you know, some things that I’m happy with, and then… some things that I’m not. Okay. Like what? I just kind of fell into a role that I am not comfortable with. Uh, okay. I was just so grateful to be home after — after being held overseas that I fell into this role of peacekeeper with the quartermaines. I felt it was somehow my duty to get along with everybody, calm the waters at elq. And… that’s just not working for me anymore. I mean, where was ned’s loyalty to me? He’s the reason I got sent back to prison. I know. I-I understand what you’re saying about ned, and I agree with you, I do, but the rest, I-I don’t know. I love how kind and generous and forgiving you are. I’m just saying I’m not a choir boy, carly. I’m a grown man. And I’ve got my limits. And I’ve got an extended family that just knows how to play dirty. I mean, where has that forgiving nature got me? What has it got me? Other than months in pentonville. Sonny: Michael. You knew? I think we’ve done enough damage for one night. Hey, sonny, I hope you know I only wanted to help. Let’s give them some privacy. Lois.

[ Sighs ] Dad, I’m sorry. I don’t want to hear your apologies. Why didn’t you come to me as soon as you found out who turned carly and drew in? Dad, there’s — there’s no clear-cut answer. It’s clear-cut! It’s very simple! Just tell me the truth! All right. It was best for everyone involved if ned took the fall, and in the end, ned agreed. Why would he do that, michael? Because we made a business arrangement that worked out in his favor. Look, it works out for ned, yeah. He wheeled and dealed. And you kept your mom in the dark? I-I did my best to do right by everyone, dad, including you. How is lying right by me?! Because sometimes the truth can do more damage than a lie. How long have you known? Since october. I found out right after you and nina got married. You look lovely. Well, your crimson closet of dresses sure came in handy. Okay. What do you think? Is this a good look for new year’s eve? It’s almost perfect. Almost? You need a necklace. Here. Take mine. Okay. Here you go. Yeah. All right, let’s see.

[ Gasps ] Hold on. Yes. Much better. This is so generous. Thank you. Well, anything for you. I knew I could count on you. Nina? Oh, my god. W-what’s wrong? I was stuck. Drew is just gonna have to accept the fact that scout is not going to westwood academy, because this is about what’s best for our daughter, not what he wants. Well, look, he’s a reasonable guy. He’s gonna understand your decision, and if he doesn’t, he’ll come around to it when he hears your side. Yeah, I know. He’s a terrific dad. I just think I’m going about this all wrong. Well, how so? Well, I mean, didn’t I just do what drew did? Make a unilateral decision without consulting the other parent? Eh… you saw how upset she was. I don’t know what else I’m supposed to do. We haven’t talked much about your time in pentonville. What’s there to talk about? Well, for one thing, you’re different. I’ve noticed a change since you got out. You’re coming down much harder on ned. Whereas before you would have tried to keep peace in the family. Is that unreasonable? I didn’t say unreasonable, I said different. Then there’s the whole situation with scout’s school. Did sam tell you that I got her into westwood academy? She told me that you announced it to her and scout without a discussion. Yeah, well, she’s gonna have a lot more opportunities at that school than where she is now. I’m not saying whether it’s good or bad if scout goes to that school. Well, then — then what are you saying? I’m saying that I love you and I’m concerned about you. ‘Cause I want my daughter to go to an excellent school? Because you went through hell. And it’s changed you. And I just want you to know that whatever you’re going through, you don’t have to carry it alone. And I’m here. It’s nothing really. I know we’re still figuring out our…relationship. But I hope that one day we get to the point where we’re able to tell each other anything. Yeah, I do, too. I need to t-tell you so– suddenly looking at you, I realize how we were robbed, all the moments that we didn’t get, like me brushing your hair before school, and taking a million pictures at your prom and helping you pick out your wedding dress. The list goes on. You know, I was so happy when I found out that I was pregnant. And I dreamed about all the things that I would do if I had a daughter, and I had a daughter. But we never got to do those things. The important thing is that we have each other now. And there will be lots more moments for us in the future.

[ Door opens, keys jingling ] Brook lynn, what are you doing here? Um, I was just picking something up.

[ Door closes ] How was blaze’s show? Oh, it — it was phenomenal. She was great. Everyone loved her. She’s gonna be a huge star. I, uh — I thought you were spending tonight with your fiancé. We were. Chase got called into work. So how was your night? I think you can direct that question to your mother. Ma, did something happen? I’m sorry, brookie, but, uh, olivia and i need to talk privately. Sorry. Something obviously happened.

[ Whispering ] Tell me everything. Vivi, I know you’re upset. You’re damn right I’m upset! What the hell were you thinking? I was thinking that sonny is my good friend. Yeah? Well, congratulations, lois. Or should I say she who knows everything. You just ruined your good friend sonny’s life! You’ve known for over two months who tipped off the sec about carly and drew? Yeah. So you’re telling me… that you found out after my wedding? Do you know how much it meant to me to have you at my wedding? So the reconciliation is a lie? Is that what you’re saying? No, no. Come on, dad, that’s not — I love you. That’s not — yeah, you love me! But why didn’t you tell me the truth?! Dad, I tried. I tried. I-I-I went to you to tell you. And you just — you were so happy. The happiest I’ve seen you in a long time. I didn’t want to take that away from you. And I also thought if I told you the truth, that something might be broken, I don’t know, maybe between us. You know I love you. I would never let anything be broken between us. Dad, if the truth came out… I knew it would hurt you more than anyone else. Look if, um — if you want to leave what happened in pentonville in the past, that’s fine. I just want you to know that I love you. And I’m here for you. And if you ever need me, all you have to do is ask. I just want you to know that I hear you, and I appreciate you and everything that you’re saying. I just appreciate it so much. Mm. Just knowing that — that you love me and that — and that you’re here for me, that’s — that’s all I need. Look, but if you change your mind ever, it’s okay. I promise that if I ever need any kind of support whatsoever, I’m coming to you. Now… what do you say I get in the living room, make a nice fire? We can finish that bottle of champagne… all right. …Make some new year’s resolutions that we can actually keep. Okay. Like what? Like taking long walks together. Like leaving our phones at home. Oh. I could do that. Saturday morning doughnuts. Ooh, I could really do that. Way less time with business. Way more time in bed. Oh, my god, these are some resolutions I could definitely get behind. Better get started on that fire.Yeah.

[ Sighs ] He’s gonna be okay. He’s gonna be okay.

[ Cellphone rings ] What the hell? I mean, this is all relatively new to me. I’ve basically been a single parent to both scout and danny, and I’m used to making all the big decisions on my own. Well, I’d say you’ve done a pretty awesome job ’cause you have two pretty awesome kids. Thank you.

[ Sighs ] You know, when he first came back to port charles, we were basically in lockstep about how to parent scout until drew came back from pentonville. Maybe he’s just trying to put it all behind him too fast, you know? I know I did the same thing. Just probably wants to prove to himself and to scout that he’s still a good dad. And, you know, maybe he thinks, what better way than to get your kid into some elite school? But why didn’t he just come to me first, you know, so we could talk it over and see if it was appropriate for her? Hmm. I know westwood is just one decision. But it’s a big one and there’s gonna be so many bigger decisions the older that she gets. Right, so that’s why it’s important you got to get on the same page now so down the line you can — you can make these decisions together. Right. But I just told scout that she didn’t have to go to the school without including drew in the conversation. Did I just make a big mistake? You can’t guilt me, liv. Sonny had a right to know. But I told you, I told you in confidence. You didn’t tell me anything. I figured it out on my own. Oh. Whatever. I begged you not to say anything because this affects so many more people than just sonny. No, it affects ned’s deal with michael to get control of elq. Yeah, but it affects more people than just ned! But while we’re on the subject of ned, why don’t we talk about ned? Okay? Elq is his family company. He loves it, lois. It means something to him. Just because you can’t stand it, you had no right to mess this up for him! What can I say? If I see something, I say something. And you want to know something funny? You used to be the exact same way. I thought that you were my friend. I am your friend. I am also sonny’s friend. How could i ever trust you now? I begged you not to say anything. You just had to go run your mouth and ruin everybody’s life! Oh, is that so? Yeah. Let me tell you, the way that I see it is that you know better than anyone what it means to keep secrets from sonny. Oh, wow. Olivia. V-vivi. No, no, no. You said — you said because I — I kept it secret from sonny that my child was his son so that when dante grows up, becomes a cop, and goes undercover, he doesn’t realize he’s going after his father? And then when sonny finds out and he doesn’t realize that the cop that he’s shooting is his own son? Is that what you’re talking about? No, no, no. Is that what you’re throwing in my face right now, my “good friend”? Look, dad, I didn’t — I didn’t want to hurt you. Especially after getting you back. The only way this would hurt me is if whoever turned carly and drew in to the sec is somebody I care about. Now, I know you didn’t do it ’cause you wouldn’t do that to your mother. It wasn’t me. So you must have good reason to withhold this information from carly and drew. What is it? Dad, the — the informant wasn’t close to mom or drew. But exposing them would hurt someone else that I love very much. Willow? It’s new year’s eve. How did we get talking about such a heavy topic? Tonight is all about new beginnings, right? That’s what people say. Then you and I, let’s head over to the savoy. I think we’ve kept our husbands waiting long enough.

[ Both chuckle ] Okay. Okay. Oh, I’m not sure what to do with this dress. Oh, that’s easy. Crimson has a person who does alterations on the model dresses. She can make sure that that is as good as new. That would be amazing. Thank you. This was a brand-new dress. I was gonna wear it for the first time tonight, so it’d be great if it didn’t go to waste. Yeah. I’ll just, uh…

[ Chuckles ] You know, it just occurred to me you could have gone to the quartermaines’ to change, but you came here. The quartermaine house is so far away. Why go all the way home when I have… a mother who works in fashion? And…thank you again, nina, for loaning me the new dress, for fixing the ripped one. Really means a lot to me. Shall we? After you. Head & shoulders is launching someth my frequent heartburn had me taking antacid after antacid all day long it seems to me the only mistakeyou’d be making is forcing scout to go to a school that she strongly says she doesn’t want to go to. I know that drew didn’t mean to put her in a rough spot, but she does feel like she had to change schools because that’s what he wanted. Well, look, I think drew’s a great dad, but I think he put scout in a rough spot. I think he also put you in a tough spot. And I think you should trust your instincts and try to make it right. Thank you for having my back. Well, you’ve always got my back. It’s what makes us so good together. Happy new year. Happy new year. Let me see if I have this straight. You let everyone think that it was you who tipped off the sec about carly and drew’s insider trading? Actually, I was on my way to tell drew who was really to blame when I slipped and fell and lost my memory. And then when you got your memory back, you made an agreement with michael to keep quiet in exchange for his stock proxy? That’s right. Oh. People wonder why this family scares me sometimes. Olivia! Olivia, wait! No, you — you got some more helpful advice, huh? You got someone else’s secrets that you feel entitled to announce to the entire world? Olivia, I went too far, and I know it! That day that sonny shot dante was my worst nightmare coming true. The memory of that moment, it haunts every quiet corner of my mind. Just tell me, how long have you had that locked and loaded and ready to throw in my face?! No, olivia! Liv! Olivia! Liv, wait! Mom, what did you do? I opened my big mouth! And I may have started the new year by losing my oldest friend. What about willow? Oh, come on, dad. D-drew’s out of pentonville. Drew’s out of pentonville. M-mom’s happy running kelly’S. She and drew are happy together. We can just let this go. I don’t want to hear that! Who is it? Come on, dad, I — who — who is it?! Who turned your mom and drew in to the sec?! It was nina! Fire’s lit. What do you say? Carly? Carly, what is it?

[ Hoarsely ] That w– that was the embassy in amsterdam. My mom’s dead.

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Cole: Should we, uh, get some bubbly since we missed the countdown?

Victoria: Do you really want some?

Cole: Well, I just want to help take your mind off today. And if that means champagne, I’m in.

Victoria: Thank you. I– I really appreciate that. But honestly, I’m just really not in the mood after getting claire settled in.

Cole: Our daughter’s been through hell and back. You know, that was before jordan kidnapped her for round two at the cabin. I mean, the important thing is– is that she’s safe now. And we’re gonna do everything we can to keep her safe.

Victoria: But that’s what we said we were gonna do, didn’t we? We said we would help her. And then jordan came and took her again and she nearly killed her. I mean, how much more can one person take? I’m worried, cole. I’m– I’m scared. I’m scared that she’s slipping further away.

Claire: This is where I live now. This is where I might always live. There’s no one to believe in. No one to trust. Not aunt jordan, who said it was us against the world, but she lied. She saved herself at the lake house and left me to take the fall. Then broke me out of here only to try and kill me. That was the way she loved me. Maybe all I deserved. Victoria and cole. They say I’m theirs, but there’s fear in their eyes. That’s not love. It never will be. I have no one. I’m nothing and I always will be.

[ Nikki exhaling ]

Victor: My sweet baby. I removed the temptation, you know.

Nikki: You have to protect me from myself. Makes me feel a little mad. But I’m grateful.

Victor: I felt you get out of bed. My baby is struggling, aren’t you, hm?

Nikki: I don’t think I’m gonna make it this time.

Sharon: Wow, nick. I’m so sorry that you went through all of this. And I had no idea.

Nick: I mean, we barely got through the first ordeal. And then jordan tried to kill mom and claire all over again.

Sharon: But she’s locked up now?

Nick: Yes. Hopefully, for a very long time.

Sharon: And how is victoria holding up? I can’t imagine how hard this must be for her. Finding out that her daughter didn’t die. And eve– claire had a whole childhood, a whole lifetime really, being a part of jordan’s evil revenge plot.

Nick: Yeah. Can you imagine the emotional toll it’s gonna take on vic? I mean, to reconnect with her daughter, who has hated her mom her whole life?

Sharon: With time and patience and the right therapy, I’m sure that eventually, claire will get past her anger. And she’ll see her parents in a new light.

Nick: I wish you could be her therapist.

Victoria: What if it’s just too much? She’s already had so much to unpack with her doctors. Decades of brainwashing. And then, on top of that, her aunt turns completely against her as well.

Cole: That’s another reason to be grateful that jordan is now out of all of our lives, thanks to your mom. I mean, nikki is one brave, strong woman. She saved herself and she saved our daughter.

Victoria: I know that. I hate to think about what would have happened if mom hadn’t fought so hard. But I can’t stop thinking about claire and what it must have been like for her. Her aunt tried to kill her.

Cole: We just have to make sure that claire knows that she’s not alone. She’s got us.

Claire: They know I’m a monster. It’s in their eyes. I can’t see that look anymore. So, I just have to keep them away. Don’t let anyone get close. Not the doctor’s, not my parents. Stop! Don’t call them that. They are victoria and cole, not mom or dad, or my parents. They’re the people who might have died. And I’m the one who could have helped kill them. They wanted a sweet, perfect baby girl. That’s not me. I’m no one. They can’t love me. And I can’t love them. This is the way it’ll always be.

Victor: I’ll get you some tea so you can sleep, all right?

Nikki: I don’t wanna sleep. It just brings nightmares of jordan.

Victor: Okay. Well, then maybe we can stay up and watch the sunrise. How’s that?

Nikki: I remember when we used to do that. When we were much younger.

Victor: You know, I have an idea. We can play chess or cards. Or we can tell each other stories.

Nikki: Stories?

Victor: Yeah.

Nikki: After all these years, don’t you think we know each other’s stories?

Victor: No, baby. I love to hear your stories. Never enough of them, okay? Anything to help you get through the night. And tomorrow night and the night after. I’m here for you, my baby.

Nikki: You are my rock.

Victor: I’ll be here for you.

Nikki: I don’t know what I would do without you.

Victor: Mm.

Nikki: Do you remember the bad times? When I was at my worst?

Victor: Mm-hmm. Yep. I remember how angry I was with you when I realized how dependent you had become about alcohol, you know. I knew then you were trying to medicate the pain that you suffered from that riding accident. Look at all this booze. Do you think I’ve found it all? Or do you have some more stuff stashed all over the house? I bet you have hidden the stuff all over the house, haven’t you?

Nikki: I’m sorry.

Victor: Don’t you tell me that you’re sorry, for heaven’s sake. What the hell does that mean? You’re telling me that you wanna stop drinking, all the while you’re having vodka with orange juice! Are you so locked into this lifestyle that nothing matters to you? That your family doesn’t matter to you? Your children don’t matter to you? Your friends don’t matter to you? All that matters to you is this damn bottle! Right?

Nikki: That was a terrible day. But you were right. Even your anger didn’t stop me from drinking that day. But it didn’t stop you from helping me either. I mean, you could have walked out. But you didn’T.

Victor: Come here. I didn’t walk out on you then and I will not now. You are the love of my life, okay? I will always protect you, my baby. I will always protect you.

Sharon: Well, claire is in good hands. Memorial has some of the best psychiatric care in the country.

Nick: I know. I just– I hate seeing vic go through something like this. And I know you have a real gift helping people through tough times. And not just as a therapist, but as a friend.

Sharon: Well, in that case, why don’t you let me help you as a friend? You’re always looking after everybody. You’ve been through a trauma yourself. How are you holding up?

Nick: I’m fine. The knife wound is healing.

Sharon: And emotionally?

Nick: I’m good. Honestly, the only thing I’m worried about is my family. That is what keeps me up at night. I have to make sure they heal and get through this. And before you ask, that’s how I’m taking care of myself.

Sharon: Then, I won’t push. But you do know you don’t have to go through this alone.

Nick: I’m not alone. I’ve got friends. I’ve got friends like you. I’ve got an amazing family. We’re going to get through this. It will happen.

Adam: Well, look at us. Drinking champagne, like a normal new year’s eve.

Sally: Not like our first one.

Adam: I specifically remember saying no to a new year’s eve date that year.

Sally: And we didn’t celebrate new year’s eve. There was not a noisemaker or a piece of confetti to be seen.

Adam: It was just decorations from every other holiday.

Sally: And we watched north by northwest.

Adam: Because of your cary grant fixation.

Sally: Well… and I didn’t serve champagne.

Adam: No, of course not. It was– it was– it was vodka and caviar.

Sally: I adhered to your rules.

Adam: Mm… you found a loophole.

Sally: Well, I would argue that neither of us are big on doing what other people do.

Adam: Well, you got me there.

Sally: And I’d also say that neither of us wanted to spend new year’s alone.

Adam: Not then and not now. You know what? I think that we should turn the clock back to 11:59 and 45 seconds.

Sally: Right now?

Adam: Yeah. I mean, it’s so clichéd to celebrate new year’s at actual midnight with the crowd and all the noise. I mean, look at this place. We nearly have it all to ourselves.

Sally: So, you’re suggesting a loophole?

Adam: I am.

Sally: Okay. Yeah, let’s do it. Ready?

Adam: Uh-huh. Ten, nine.

Sally: Eight, seven.

Adam: Six, five.

Both: Four, three, two, one.

Adam: Happy new year, sally.

Sally: Happy new year, adam.

Adam: You know, we have come this far on the whole traditional new year’s eve thing. We’re just missing one thing.

Sally: And what’s that?

Adam: We kiss.

Nikki: You didn’t give up. You got me to go to rehab.

Victor: But you did the hard work. You got sober.

Nikki: Yeah. It worked for a while. Then, maggie and deacon happened.

Victor: Oh, for heaven’s sake. I forgot those two psychos. They were trying to ruin your life, but they didn’t now, did they?

Nikki: You were there for me then too.

Victor: Yes. I brought you something. It’s a birthday gift.

Nikki: Victor. You just bringing me here. I mean, coming all this way is– is the best gift you could have given me.

Victor: Just open it.

Nikki: If you insist. It’s lovely.

Victor: It’s a chinese symbol of courage and strength. So if you ever need any of that, you just take a look at this, okay?

Nikki: I will.

Victor: Come here. This is more difficult for me than it is for you, I think.

Nikki: No.

Victor: I want you to know, my sweetheart, that no matter what happens to us and has happened to us, and a lot of things have happened to us, but your strength and my strength, but your strength primarily, have held our family together. And it will continue to do that, okay?

Nikki: Courage and strength.

Victor: Mm-hmm.

Nikki: You knew what I needed to hear at that moment.

Victor: Yes, my sweet love. It’s who you are. We got through it. You got sober and you will do it again. We work for this as a family, okay? I have a lot of plans for 2024. A lot of plans for our whole family. Come here.

Victoria: I think that we just have to accept that there’s no way of making up for what we lost with claire. We just have to move forward.

Cole: You’re right. She needs us. Now, all that really matters is taking care of her.

Victoria: Do you wanna know something? You have been such a positive force for me through all of this. You’ve really helped me to stay focused on what’s important.

Cole: Our daughter.

Victoria: Yeah.

Cole: Yeah.

Victoria: Gosh, what a way for us to, uh, to reconnect. I mean, it’s been such a long time since we’ve seen each other.

Cole: Yeah, too long. I don’t think we ever really got over losing baby eve. I know I told claire not to go down this road, but she’s right. I just can’t help but think how different things might have been. You know, if jordan hadn’t taken our daughter and would raising her have brought us back together? And how much would things have changed for us? For all of us?

Sally: You’re pushing it again.

Adam: Well, you know, me. I can’t help myself when it comes to you.

Sally: There. One legitimate new year’s eve kiss.

Adam: Fair enough. But just to be clear, this does not count as the date that you agreed to. Which technically, I don’t think we’ve had yet.

Sally: I would have to check the fine print because I do seem to recall that we did have one dinner, as well as a lunch.

Adam: Okay, you may be right. Which means… are we dating?

Sally: Definitely not yet. And also, pushing.

Adam: Hey, don’t blame me. Okay? I’m just– I’m wrapped up in all this excitement of actually celebrating a new year’S. It’s a new beginning. It’s a new opportunity.

Sally: I’m really excited for 2024. After all these long days and late nights, I think my business is ready to take off and I’m just finally feeling like my old self.

Adam: You got that spectra energy back? I’m really glad to hear that. I think 2024 is going to be a great year for me as well.

Sally: How so?

Adam: Well, my relationship with my father is actually good. It’s on a positive upswing. And call me pushy, but I’m optimistic about us. I think we’re on the cusp of a really great second act.

Nikki: Morning, darling.

Victor: Hi, my sweetheart. My baby. Hi, my baby. Oh, come here. What a beautiful morning it is, you know. I’m just sorry we didn’t stay up long enough to watch the sunrise.

Nikki: I’m not. I finally got some sleep.

Victor: Good.

Nikki: Thanks to drifting off on your arms down here. It’s the first time I haven’t had any nightmares since this whole thing started.

Victor: I am very happy to hear that. I really am. Why are you dressed for work? Why don’t you take the day off? You and I can walk around the ranch. Thank the good lord for all the blessings.

Nikki: Well, that sounds lovely.

Victor: Yeah.

Nikki: Can I have a rain check? ‘Cause I think it will be good for me to be at work. It’s a new year. I can have a fresh start. In fact, I’m gonna be going to a morning A.A. Meeting on the way.

Victoria: Mom, dad. Happy new year.

Nikki: Hi, sweetheart.

Victor: Hi, sweet girl.

Victoria: Hi, dad.

Nikki: Well, what brings you by at this hour?

Victoria: You. I wanted to check on you and see how you’re doing. It’s good to see you looking so well.

Nikki: Oh, thank you. I am doing much better, thanks to your father. In fact, I’m on my way out to a meeting.

Victoria: Great.

Nikki: Will I see both of you at the office?

Victoria: Mom, are you sure you’re ready to go back to work? I mean, you know, nobody would begrudge you for taking a little time off after everything you’ve been through.

Victor: I said the same thing.

Nikki: Well, that’s true. But, uh, your father has reminded me that I have faced worse and gotten through it, so I intend to do it again.

Victor: I think you already are.

Victoria: You two. You’re both such an inspiration, the way you’re always there for each other.

Nikki: The way we’re all there for each other.

Victor: You know, I think we all know that we love each other. And we’ll overcome any kind of difficulties that life will throw at us.

[ Sally sighing ]

[ Phone ringing ]

Adam: Hey there. How was the rest of your night?

Sally: I went straight to sleep. You cured my restlessness.

Adam: So, I bored you? Is that what you’re saying?

Sally: You are a lot of things, but boring is not one of them. How about you?

Adam: Uh, pretty much the same. Woke up ready to tackle 2024. But seriously, thank you for salvaging new year’s eve for me.

Sally: Well, that’s actually why I was calling. I wanted to thank you, formally. I was wondering if you were free tonight for dinner?

Adam: As in a date? Or is this another loophole?

[ Sally chuckling ]

Sally: No. No, just a real honest-to-goodness date.

Adam: Um, let me check my schedule.

Sally: Oh, excuse me. I didn’t realize you were so popular.

Adam: Hey, what a coincidence. I’m free. I can’t wait.

I have type 2 diabetes,

Cole: Hey.

Victoria: Hey. How is she?

Cole: She’s sleeping.

Victoria: We never got to watch her sleep like this. All those years that we could have argued over bedtime, read her stories, soothed her when she was sick.

Cole: Hey. We agreed. There’s no looking back, only forward.

Nikki: And I haven’t been sleeping because I’m scared of the nightmares. Drinking always used to mask those painful feelings and anxiety. Well, that’s the fallacy, right? We know that that is not true. It just makes the thoughts worse and then we need to drink more. Okay. Today’s gratitude list. Last night, my husband stayed up with me so that I wouldn’t have to be alone for those thoughts and feelings. I know, right? He is my rock. He’s always been my rock. And as grateful as I am to have him, I know that I can’t lean on him to get through this. He– he can’t keep me sober. I know that. I only– I can do it. And what’s frustrating is so many people in the world think that it sounds simple. Just don’t take a drink. We know that it’s not that easy, don’t we? I am not gonna white knuckle this. If I don’t wanna be a dry drunk, I have to wrap my mind around what happened to me. There’s a lot of demons that I have to face if i wanna get sober.

Adam: I can’t believe that all of this is going on. All of you. You nearly died. And nick, the, uh, knife wound. That was the personal matter that you couldn’t tell me about?

Nick: Yeah, there’s kind of been a lot going on. I haven’t exactly been in the mood for sharing.

Adam: What are you talking about? I’m your brother and– and I’m your son. I mean, how could you keep me in the dark about this? Whether you like it or not, I’m a part of this family. Is it too much to ask to be kept in the loop about something this big?

Victor: Stop it, right there. We called you in as a family. Want to fill you in.

Adam: And victoria has a grown child that she thought was dead this entire time? I mean, I– I can’t even imagine how she must be feeling. Is she okay to work?

Nick: Do not start with that, adam.

Adam: It’s out of simple concern. There’s no ulterior motives–

Victor: Guys, will you stop it now? Once and for all, we work together as a family. As one, as a unit. That’s how we have survived all these years. And we will continue to survive. Not the two of you arguing. I’m tired of it!

Sharon: Okay. One black coffee to go.

Victoria: Thank you.

Sharon: And I don’t wanna step out of line or anything, but nick told me about what happened. Everything. How are you holding up?

Victoria: To be honest, I’m not sure.

Sharon: Well, if you ever want someone to talk to, don’t hesitate to ask.

Victoria: I appreciate that. Actually, do you have a couple of minutes?

Sharon: Of course.

Victoria: I feel like I don’t know what I’m doing or what to do.

Sharon: Well, I imagine that’s not a familiar feeling for you.

Victoria: No, it’s– it’s not.

Sharon: Well, why don’t you start with what you do know?

Victoria: Cole and I would really love to find a way to be able to connect with claire. But I just don’t know how to even start with that. And she– she was raised hating us and thinking that we abandoned her. I mean, how do you undo all of that?

Sharon: Don’t think of it as undoing it. Think of it more as showing her who you really are. And that’s not gonna happen overnight.

Victoria: True. It’s really hard being patient. We’ve already lost so much time with claire.

Sharon: My biggest advice, you have to take care of your own psyche. This is gonna be hard on you too.

Victoria: Yeah. Thank you. I’m actually– I’m starting to realize that.

[ Victoria sighing ] Oh, I have to get to the office.

Sharon: Um, I know that work can be a distraction during tough times like these, but have you thought about taking some time off?

Victoria: You know how it is at newman.

Sharon: Yes, I do. Which is why I think you should consider it. You said yourself you’ve already lost so much precious time with your daughter. Don’t lose anymore.

Nikki: Hello, everyone.

Nick: Mom. Happy new year.

Nikki: Thank you.

Nick: How are you feeling?

Nikki: Oh, much better. One step at a time, of course, but I’m optimistic.

Nick: Well, if there is anything I can do.

Nikki: Thank you, son.

Adam: Dad and nick filled me in on everything that’s going on, so if I can help, just say the word.

Victor: I was just talking to the boys about the importance of working together in the new year.

Nikki: Well, I hope that’s possible.

Adam: Yeah, it’s at the top of my resolution list, so you won’t get any trouble out of me.

Cole: Hey. I know you gotta get your rest. Lord knows you have to be exhausted after all of this, but I hope it’s not more than that. I hope that you’re not going someplace. Someplace inside. Someplace where we can’t help you. I want to tell you a story I never got to tell you. Once upon a time, there was a little girl and her parents couldn’t wait for her to be born. They had hopes and dreams for her. And– and what their lives would be like with her. Maybe we can finish that when you wake up? Your mom and I, we’ll both be here. We’re gonna be here for you. For all of it.

Victoria: Is this a family meeting that I didn’t know about?

Adam: Dad and nick filled me in on everything that’s going on. I am so sorry. How are you holding up?

Victoria: I’m doing okay under the circumstances. Thank you.

Nick: How’s claire?

Victoria: She’s sleeping. Cole’s gonna call me when she wakes up. Actually, I’m glad that you’re all here. I’ve, uh, I’ve made a decision. I am taking a leave of absence to devote myself to claire’s recovery.

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Drew and Carly awaken from a romantic New Years Eve together and Carly can’t believe he is home from Australia. Drew tells Carly that he decided to come home early because he lost patience with the way the deal negotiations were going with this company he wants to buy so he left his team to close the deal. Carly thinks Drew isn’t acting like himself and he explains to Carly that he had a lot of the time to think while he was in prison. Drew tells Carly that he has fallen into the role of peacemaker for the Quartermaine family and he has never felt comfortable in that role.

Scout wakes up and tells Sam (temporarily being played by Lindsay Hartly) that she had a nightmare about going to her new school and she tells Sam and Dante she doesn’t want to go to the new school. Sam tells Scout she doesn’t have to go to the new school and sends her back to bed. Dante and Sam have a talk. Sam decides that she did the right thing by not forcing Scout to go to the new school. She will tell Drew, but she worries about telling him because she thinks he has changed since he got out of prison.

Lois tells Sonny that his family knew who turned Drew and Carly into the SEC. Ned tells Sonny he was not the informant and Michael asked him to keep it a secret to keep peace in the family. Michael tells Sonny he kept it a secret because he loves him and he didn’t want to hurt him and Willow. Michael asks Sonny to let this go because everyone is happy. Sonny tells Michael he wants to know so Michael blurts out that the informant was Nina just as Nina and Willow walk into the Savoy.

Olivia and Lois have a huge argument because Lois had no right to tell Sonny the truth. Lois worries that because she opened her mouth she may have lost her best friend.

Carly gets a call from the Amsterdam Embassy and the person on the phone tells her Bobbie has died.

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Daniel remembers his talk with Heather where he made it clear to her that he is with Lily and he wants to move forward with his life not go backward. Heather hopes Lily doesn’t find out about their kiss.

Lucy invites Heather to the Romalotti family brunch and Daniel allows Heather to stay for breakfast for Lucy’s sake.

Danny advises Daniel to make things clear to Heather and stop giving her mixed signals. Daniel tells Danny that Heather knows where their relationship stands and that he is with Lily.

Phyllis and Christine argue about Danny. Christine tells Phyllis to stop chasing after Danny because he doesn’t want her. Summer walks into Crimson Lights and breaks up the argument between Phyllis and Christine. Summer thinks Phyllis wants Danny just because Christine has him. Phyllis tells Summer that isn’t true because Danny inspires her to be a better person. Phyllis encourages Summer to go after what makes her happy.

Summer asks Sharon how she feels about Chance and she says that she and Chance have a fun casual relationship because that is all she has room for right now.

Victoria goes to the hospital to visit Claire. Victoria talks to her doctor because she is worried Claire is shutting down and trying to shut people out of her life. Victoria sits by Claire’s bedside and Claire finally awakens.

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Marlena finds John asleep on the couch at home and wakes him up. John realizes he fell asleep. Marlena points out that he made it to 11:52 and wishes him a Happy New Year. John asks what he missed. Marlena says nothing at all. John guesses he was really knocked out since he didn’t hear Brady and Tate come in. Marlena reveals that they haven’t come home so they must be really out partying. John guesses they must be having a great time. They talk about Tate being really excited for his date with Holly and being young in love. John compares it to their love as he kisses Marlena.

At the hospital, Brady says he’s going to see what’s going on. Tate wants to go too but Brady tells him to stay with Theresa. Brady goes over to Tripp and Rafe, as Tripp tells Rafe that Holly is showing signs of little brain activity. Brady questions if Holly is in a coma. Tripp informs him that Nicole has been made aware but since Brady isn’t family, he can’t discuss it with him. Tripp assures that Holly is getting the best possible care as he then walks away. Brady asks Rafe what the hell is going on. Rafe informs Brady that Holly is alive and that’s all he can tell him. Brady questions Holly being in a coma. Rafe says that obviously what happened is very serious, so he needs to talk to Tate to find out what he knows about what Holly took tonight. They go back over to Tate and Theresa. Rafe confirms that Holly is alive and reminds Tate that he needs to ask him those questions now. Rafe needs Tate to tell him everything from the moment he picked Holly up to the moment he found her passed out. Tate explains that they went to the party together, were dancing and having a good time until she suddenly pulled out the pills and showed them to him. Tate assures that he did not give Holly the pills and that she brought them. EJ arrives and disagrees, declaring that his stepdaughter does not do drugs and accuses the drugs of coming from Tate. EJ demands Tate be arrested.

Stefan finishes his call from Clyde. Ava asks what he wants now. Stefan confirms the bad batch of pills is from a shipment they accepted two days ago. Ava questions why Clyde waited so long, pointing out that the kids that overdosed could still be alive. Stefan says at least now they know and that Clyde wants all remaining product off the street ASAP. Ava questions how the hell they are supposed to make that happen.

Rafe tells EJ that this is a delicate situation and not to be hasty. EJ argues that he talked to the officer on the scene and she said that Tate was found with the drugs in his possession. Tate argues that he was trying to protect Holly as he didn’t want her family to find out that she was using, including EJ as he knows he and Nicole have been through so much. EJ complains that Holly is now fighting for her life because of Tate. Theresa calls that not fair. EJ points out that instead of calling 911 for help, Tate tried to save his own ass instead of getting Holly the help she needed. Tate explains the cops got there right after he did and he freaked out. Brady assures it’s not Tate’s fault. EJ argues that it is Tate’s fault and blames Brady and Theresa being drug addicts and raising their son to follow in their footsteps. Brady calls EJ a son of a bitch as Rafe holds him back. EJ brings up that a few weeks ago, they were in the hospital finding out their son was dead and now Nicole is crying at her daughter’s side, unable to do anything. EJ brings up that he is the district attorney so he will make sure that Tate pays for corrupting Holly and potentially killing her. EJ argues that Holly is in a coma, near death because of Tate and he will be punished accordingly. EJ declares that Tate is going down.

John asks Marlena for her New Year’s resolutions but Marlena reminds him that she doesn’t make those. John admits he hates them too but he has one important resolution that he plans on sticking to for the rest of his life and that is to never let the sun go down on a day without telling Marlena how much he loves her. John calls himself the luckiest man on earth to spend these years with her. Marlena doesn’t know that she deserves all that but says the years with him and the life they shared makes her think she must have done something right. Marlena tells John that she loves him as they kiss.

Stefan tells Ava that Clyde moved pills laced with opioids through the restaurant and now they are stuck cleaning it up. Ava questions who else is going to do it. Stefan complains that laundering the money and then the product was one thing but this is a whole new level of bad. Ava asks how Stefan can even question that it’s up to them to deal with it. Ava points out that there will be more lives ruined because of them, possibly even Gabi and Tripp, if they don’t do something to stop this fast.

Theresa yells at EJ for attacking her and Brady over being addicts when they have worked their asses off to overcome it. Theresa tells EJ that addiction is not a moral failing but a disease. EJ calls it both for them. Theresa calls him an arrogant British bastard and talks about Tate having to witness the hell that she and Brady were in at their lowest, so Tate vowed to never succumb to that. Brady encourages Theresa not to let EJ get to her. Rafe points out that they don’t have enough evidence to arrest Tate. EJ disagrees since Tripp told him there were potentially fatal amount of opioids in Holly’s system. EJ accuses Tate of supplying the drugs and failing to call for proper aid, so he warns that Tate better pray that Holly survives. Tate insists that he is praying. EJ declares that he’s in charge of administering criminal justice in this town, so he decides when criminal charges will be filed. EJ orders Tate to do as he says.

John gets a Happy New Year text from his dad, Timothy. John jokes about his dad being 97 years old and still staying up until midnight, unlike him. John admits he hasn’t been sleeping well lately which Marlena says she has noticed. Marlena asks if something is on John’s mind and brings up Steve being concerned about Konstantin taking advantage of Maggie. John informs her that Konstantin managed to extend his stay in Salem because of a sprained ankle, but they made sure that he will soon be on his way out of the town. Marlena asks what they did. John says she doesn’t need the details but they’ll just chalk one up to the good guys.

Stefan complains to Ava about Clyde upping the ante again and wishes they could end this thing. Ava thinks she might have a way. Stefan asks if she’s going to knock on the door of every drug dealer in town to ask for their product back. Ava responds that she has people she can call. Stefan mocks that as being out of the Godfather and asks if she’s going to make a deal she can’t refuse. Ava says she will. Stefan thought she had cut ties with her family business. Ava says she had, but once a Vitali, always a Vitali. Stefan asks what they are going to want in return. Ava guesses she will find out. Stefan tells her no because she gave up that life for a reason. Ava asks what choice they have. Ava reminds him that Clyde went after Gabi and now kids are dying because they couldn’t stand up to Clyde. Stefan argues that if it wasn’t them, he would’ve used someone else. Ava feels she can’t rationalize this and have this on her conscience. Ava says they accepted Clyde’s terms to protect the people they love and now it’s up to them to find a way out and make this right.

Rafe tells EJ to take it easy as Tate’s just a kid. EJ accuses Tate of attempted manslaughter and warns that he’ll be lucky if he’s not tried as an adult. Theresa argues that what happened to Holly was an accident and not intentional. Theresa points out that Tate is just as upset as EJ is. EJ calls Tate a criminal who needs to learn that actions have consequences. Theresa argues that EJ only sees red and doesn’t want to hear the truth as he only cares about vengeance. Rafe decides he needs to finish questioning Tate, so if there is an arrest to be made, they can say they made protocol. EJ says fine but Brady intervenes and declares that Tate won’t be saying a word until his lawyer is present. Tate questions why, insisting he has nothing to hide and he’s telling the truth. Tate states that it was Holly who brought the pills and said they wanted them to get high together. Theresa argues that means it was EJ’s stepdaughter who brought the drugs and that she was the one trying to corrupt her son. EJ tells her to shut the hell up. Brady tells him not to talk to her that way. Rafe yells for everyone to stop as none of this is helping. Rafe tells everyone to settle down. Rafe then asks Tate to continue. Tate says he told Holly no and that he doesn’t do drugs. Rafe asks if he was surprised when she brought them out. Tate says yes and confirms that Holly offered him weed before and he knows she got drunk on her birthday but he didn’t know she was taking anything else. EJ interrupts and says he can’t believe Rafe is buying this. Tate adds that Holly said the pills were just some ADHD medication that she got from some guy at school. EJ calls Tate a lying bastard and warns him about going to prison. Brady stops them and then shouts that Tate is lying, not to protect himself, but to protect him. Brady then announces that they were his drugs, so they need to arrest him.

Marlena questions John saying she doesn’t need the details. John assures that he and Steve know what they are doing and they don’t want to waste time on this when they have the whole house to themselves and could use this alone time to really ring in the New Year. Marlena isn’t sure how much time they have since Brady and Tate will be home eventually. John and Marlena then agree to head to the master bedroom and lock the door.

Stefan tells Ava that if she’s too tired to clean up the Bistro, she can just leave it. Ava responds that now she’s too wired since every second is another second that another kid can end up at the hospital or worse. Stefan is sorry she had to make those calls. Ava remarks that she’s had blood on her hands too many times to count. Ava brings up the hitwoman at Bayview sent to murder her and then Gil attacking her. Ava knows they are scum and isn’t losing sleep over them being in a grave, but talks about watching Holly grow up while she and Nicole would gossip. Ava declares that now thanks to her, Holly could be gone forever and if she dies, she won’t be able to live with herself. Stefan hugs Ava.

Rafe questions the drugs being Brady’s even though the police found them on Tate. Brady claims that Tate took the drugs from him. Rafe asks if he’s claiming that he sold them to Holly. Brady responds that all he knows is that his son is innocent and didn’t do this, so he needs to be let go. Brady tells Rafe to arrest him because he just confessed. Tripp comes over so EJ asks how Holly is. Tripp says there’s no change and that Nicole is still in with her but she’s being moved to the ICU for better treatment. Tripp tells EJ that he’s welcome to go sit with them if he’d like. Rafe tells EJ to go be with his family and he’ll take Brady down to the police station to get to the bottom of this. Rafe tells EJ that his family needs him. EJ goes back and warns Brady and Tate that he will see them in court as he then walks away. Tate starts to argue that this is wrong and he can’t let Brady do this but Theresa stops him. Tripp tells Rafe that his reports are done and they should know more in the morning, adding that he’s sorry as he knows how much Rafe cares about Holly. Rafe understands the doctors are doing the best they can and that Holly has a lot of people pulling for her. Tripp mentions hearing this happened at the Bistro so Ava must be pretty shaken up. Rafe suggests he go see her which Tripp says he will do and walks away. Rafe goes back and tells Brady they should get going. Rafe then arrests Brady, handcuffs him and reads his rights as Tate tries to ask Brady not to do this. Rafe then escorts Brady from the hospital as Theresa remains with Tate.

John and Marlena come out from the bedroom as John is trying to call Brady but he’s not picking up. Marlena assures everything must be alright but John feels they should’ve been back by now as it’s almost morning. Tate then comes home with Theresa. Marlena asks what’s wrong. Theresa reveals that Holly Jonas overdosed as the Bistro party. Tate adds that Holly is in a coma. Theresa notes that she has a lot of people pulling for her but it’s not looking god. Theresa then adds that Brady has been arrested for supplying the drugs that put her there, shocking John and Marlena.

Rafe brings Brady in to the interrogation room at the police station. Rafe asks if Brady wants to call his lawyer but Brady says no and he’s just going to relay some simple facts. Rafe warns Brady that EJ is demanding someone’s head on a spike so he wanted to give him time to get his story straight. Brady asks what he’s talking about, claiming that he did it, it’s his fault, and he’s ashamed of it. Rafe knows that Brady is trying to protect his son and be a good father, but he doesn’t believe for a second that the drugs were his.

Ava finishes a call and tells Stefan that Dominick is going to take care of it by getting as much product as he can off the street. Stefan calls that a relief but asks how much it’s going to cost. Ava calls it just a favor. Stefan asks what happens when Dom calls in that favor. Ava says it’s not something they need to worry about right now as they are going to focus on getting the drugs off the street before they do any more damage. Stefan worries that Ava is going to regret this and calls it unfair. Tripp then arrives and asks if he’s interrupting. Ava says no and hugs him as she asks how Holly is doing. Tripp says there’s no change and she’s still in a coma. Ava says she can only imagine what Nicole is going through. Ava says she’s praying that Holly pulls through this. Tripp says they all are. Tripp then asks Stefan for a moment alone with Ava. Stefan goes to get some fresh air and exits. Ava asks Tripp what it is. Tripp asks Ava to please tell him that she’s not involved in any of this.

John asks Tate to start from the beginning and tell them what happened. Tate explains that Holly took opioid pills. Theresa repeats that Brady was arrested for supplying the drugs. Tate tries to argue but Theresa says that Tate heard what Brady said, that he supplied the drugs. Marlena questions it while John calls it insane. Theresa doesn’t know any more than what Brady said but she’s sure the police will let him go when they hear the whole story. Marlena suggests Tate get some rest after being up all night but Tate says there’s no way he could sleep right now. John decides to go to the police station to see if there’s anything he can do. Marlena offers to go with him but John tells her to stay with Tate as he exits. Marlena goes to get Tate some milk. Theresa reminds Tate that he said he was going to keep his mouth shut and insists that John and Brady know how to navigate the system. Tate argues that he doesn’t need them to and that he’s fine. Theresa remarks that if Tate was fine, he wouldn’t be in this situation then apologizes for saying that. Tate accuses Theresa of wanting Brady to take the fall because she doesn’t care what happens to him which she denies. Tate argues to let him handle this then because he was doing fine and didn’t do anything wrong. Tate worries that this could ruin Brady’s life. Marlena returns with milk but Tate says he’s sorry as he doesn’t think he can drink it since he feels sick, so he’s just going to lay down. Theresa encourages that everything is going to be okay.

Ava questions Tripp as to how she would be involved in this. Tripp says she knows exactly what he means and tells her to just be honest because he won’t judge her. Ava feels that’s exactly what he’s doing because she’s the daughter of a drug lord, someone overdosed in her restaurant, and she’s automatically responsible. Tripp tells Ava that he loves her, but his dad is a private investigator so he knows how to connect the dots. Tripp goes over how Ava got out of Bayview, needed a job and then Gil hires her out of nowhere to run an upscale restaurant. Ava asks if she’s suddenly not qualified. Tripp says he’s just saying that it almost seemed too good to be true and then a couple weeks later, she killed Gil in his apartment. Tripp adds that when Stefan bought the restaurant is when things seemed really weird, questioning why the head of DiMera Enterprises would buy the Bistro. Ava says he’s the financial backer and calls it a good investment. Tripp says even if he believed that, it was even weirder when she broke up with Harris as he thought they were happy and then out of nowhere, she wants nothing to do with him. Tripp thinks Ava wanted Harris out of the way because he’s a cop and she didn’t want him on to any drug operation she’s running in the place. Tripp asks if he’s right

Brady tells Rafe that he’s wrong and that the drugs were his. Rafe questions believing that Brady just sat there while EJ was berating his son and that Brady is dealing drugs to minors. Brady responds that he’s an addict and they go to great lengths to get their fix. Rafe argues that they both know his fingerprints won’t be on the bag and then the truth will come out that Brady lied which will only make Tate look more guilty. Brady feels it’s too late to take it back but Rafe says it’s not as he hasn’t put anything on the record yet. Rafe adds that if Tate is innocent then he needs Brady to help fight this so that justice can be served. Brady argues that EJ doesn’t want justice, he wants blood, so he can have his.

EJ remains at the hospital where his hands are shaking and he is overcome with frustration as he then storms off.

Theresa tells Marlena that she never believed that Brady would start using again. Marlena asks if she really believes that Brady relapsed. Theresa responds that she doesn’t know what to believe but she does know that Brady would never deliberately give drugs to Holly. Theresa remembers telling Alex to go home so she decides she should go let him know what happened. Theresa goes to check on Tate.

Ava tells Tripp that there’s a lot that he doesn’t know here. Ava admits her break up with Harris was sudden but that’s because he cheated on her. Tripp asks who he cheated with. Ava responds that he wouldn’t believe her if she told him, so she’s not going to. Tripp says he’s sorry that happened to her but that doesn’t explain the rest of it. Ava questions why he’s being so suspicious of her. Tripp points out that she’s acting really nervous which makes him think that Ava hasn’t cut ties with the Vitali family like she promised. Ava insists that she did and tells him to believe her even if she’s betrayed him in the past. Tripp brings up that Ava never even tried to talk him out of moving to Hong Kong and seemed downright happy about it. Tripp says that’s when he knew things were wrong. Tripp tells Ava not to lie to him and if she’s in over her head, he needs her to tell him what’s going on now.

Stefan stands outside the Bistro, wondering how the hell he ended up here. EJ appears and accuses Stefan of doing this to Holly.

Theresa rushes back out to the living room and tells Marlena that Tate is gone.

John goes to the police station and asks Rafe where Brady and his lawyer are. Rafe points to the interrogation room and says that Brady said he didn’t want a lawyer. John calls that a bunch of bull and says he’s going to get him one. John tells Rafe to hold off on the questioning until he gets the lawyer there. Rafe says he’s sorry but it’s not John’s call. Rafe then goes back in to the interrogation room and informs Brady that John is there, insisting he be allowed to find him a lawyer. Brady appreciates his concern, but repeats that he doesn’t want one. Rafe says that John is just doing the same thing Brady is, looking out for his son. Rafe asks where Brady got the drugs, who from, and what they were. Brady claims he doesn’t remember because he was high. Rafe asks if he takes Brady’s blood and does a screening, will it come back positive. Brady doesn’t answer so Rafe says that’s what he thought. Tate arrives at the police station. John questions what he’s doing there as Tate bursts in to the interrogation room. Brady shouts that Tate is not supposed to be there but Tate declares that he can’t let Brady take the fall for this and he won’t. Rafe asks if there’s something Tate wants to say. Tate responds that he was the one who had the drugs like the officer said, so if he’s going to arrest someone, he can arrest him.

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Abe and Paulina spend New Year’s Eve together as he pours them champagne. Paulina mentions being surprised that he came over since she thought he was set on spending New Year’s Eve alone. Abe responds that he was, but he changed his mind because the thought of beginning a brand new year when he’s not remembering any of the past years made him afraid that he would be uncomfortable which would make her uncomfortable. Paulina assures that it doesn’t as they toast to the future. Abe notes Paulina not drinking. Paulina explains that she’s staying away from alcohol as she’s been having strange symptoms and it’s what her doctor suggested. Abe asks about her symptoms but Paulina wants to forget about it since she feels fine and doesn’t want to spoil their New Year’s Eve together.

EJ and Nicole kiss at home and wish each other a Happy New Year. Nicole points out that EJ made it just in time. EJ reminds her that he promised that he would. EJ toasts to Nicole and they kiss. Nicole asks what they should do now. EJ asks if she’s offering a suggestion. Nicole confirms that she is. EJ asks when Holly will get back from her dinner. Nicole mentions that she told her 2 AM. EJ points out that means they have an hour and 50 minutes. They agree that a lot can happen in that time as they continue kissing.

Everybody at the Bistro party says Happy New Year as the clock strikes midnight. Ava and Stefan exchange kisses on the cheek. Theresa and Alex kiss as Brady watches and mutters a Happy New Year to everyone else who is alone tonight.

Tate goes searching for Holly and finds her on the ground outside, foaming at the mouth after having overdosed on her pills. Tate runs to her side and tries to revive her as a cop arrives and warns Tate not to move.

EJ and Nicole head to the bedroom and light candles as they start kissing and begin to undress. on the bed.

The cop questions what’s going on as Tate explains that Holly was having a seizure and vomited. The cop checks on her and notes that Holly’s pulse is low and she’s barely breathing. She asks what Holly took but Tate says he doesn’t know. The cop urges Holly to breathe as Tate asks if she’s going to be okay. The cop calls in a possible overdose and requests paramedics and an ambulance. Tate finds the bag of pills nearby and puts them in his pocket.

At the police station, Rafe and Harris talk about New Year’s bringing out the crazy people. Rafe mentions that they had two more overdose fatalities tonight. Harris responds that things won’t get better until they find out where the drugs are coming from. Rafe then gets a call and says he’s on his way. Harris asks if it’s another overdose. Rafe confirms that it’s a 17 year old girl..

Brady interrupts Alex and Theresa kissing and informs them that he can’t find Tate. Theresa suggests just texting him. Brady confirms that he did but he’s not responding. Alex suggests Tate and Holly must be huddled up in a corner somewhere. Brady says he was going to give Tate and Holly a ride home as he was going to take off but he will continue looking. Theresa says to let her know if he finds him. Brady goes and asks Ava if she’s seen Tate. Ava responds that he’s been there all night with Holly and walks away which Brady notes was no help. Brady then gets a text from Tate that he needs help at the loading dock and rushes out of the Bistro.

EJ and Nicole lay in bed after having sex and they wish each other a Happy New Year. EJ tells Nicole how relieve he is to have her back. Nicole responds that she’s relieved to be back to herself. EJ guesses talking to Marlena helped which Nicole confirms. They call each other a blessing as EJ says now they can look forward to good and happy times together. EJ declares that he can feel it’s going to be a wonderful year for them as they continue kissing.

At the Bistro party, Stefan proposes a toast and thanks everyone there for celebrating New Year’s Eve with them. Stefan calls it a night to look forward to the future. Stefan announces that a couple just got engaged at the Bistro and toasts to them. Stefan then hears an ambulance coming. Ava comes over and informs Stefan that Holly overdosed on the loading dock. Theresa hears that Ava said Holly and begins to panic.

Brady finds Tate on the loading dock where Holly is being loaded on a stretcher as people look on. Brady asks Tate what happened. Tate explains that he found Holly as she was having a seizure and vomited then the cop showed up. Tate repeats that he thought Holly was going to wake up as Brady hugs him and tells him it’s going to be okay. Brady tells Tate that he needs to know what happened before. Tate then reveals the bag of pills to Brady. The cop comes over and says she will take those.

Abe brings Paulina tea and honey. Paulina questions Abe waiting on her in her own house. Abe points out that she obviously hasn’t been taking care of herself. Paulina argues that she’s been getting a lot of sleep but Abe says he’s not letting this go and questions her symptoms. Paulina explains that she started feeling tired all the time which didn’t surprise her but then she started noticing her joints were aching and her skin was dry. Paulina reveals that she has hypothyroidism which is common for her age. Paulina says she just has to take a little pill every day so it’s no big deal. Abe calls that good news. Paulina then reveals that she also has a tiny lump in her neck which is probably nothing but they did a biopsy for cancer. Paulina adds that there’s no definitive test results yet but will probably be tomorrow. Paulina mentions reading medical articles online since the biopsy and calls them very encouraging since there are lots of new treatments for every kind so if it is cancer, she knows she can beat it and she will.

The cop demands that Tate hand over the bag of pills so he does. She points out that she asked if Tate knew what Holly took and questions what they are. Tate says he has no idea. The cop demands an ID. Brady explains that he is Tate Black, his son and a minor. She repeats that she needs ID. Rafe and Harris arrive on the scene. Rafe asks what’s going on so the cop explains the overdose and that Tate was on the scene with these pills. Rafe takes a look and questions where Tate got them. Tate responds that they aren’t his so Harris asks whose pills they are as they need to know where they came from. Tate responds that they are Holly’s. Rafe is shocked to learn that Holly is the one who overdosed.

EJ tells Nicole that he’s ready to call it a night and asks if Nicole is not tired. Nicole says she is but she wants to wait up for Holly to see how her date went. EJ says he’ll wait with her but Nicole jokes that Holly won’t give her the scoop if EJ is listening. Nicole’s phone then rings so she assumes it’s Holly and hopes the date wasn’t a bust. Nicole sees that it’s Rafe and answers. Rafe informs her that he’s outside the Bistro where there was an incident involving Holly which Nicole questions. Rafe reveals that it appears Holly suffered a drug overdose which shocks Nicole, who asks if Holly is okay. Nicole asks if Holly is still alive. Rafe confirms that she is but she was not responsive when picked up from the dock and she is now on her way to the hospital so she should get there now. Nicole hangs up and informs EJ that Holly overdosed and they have to get to the hospital now.

Stefan calls for everyone to get back inside. Harris asks Ava if Holly was served any alcohol. Ava says absolutely not and that they don’t serve to minors. Ava adds that she didn’t see any drugs but she wasn’t scanning the room all night since she was working. Harris calls it possible that drugs were on the scene. Ava argues that’s not what she said while Stefan questions why Harris is giving the third degree. Harris responds that a teenage girl overdosed and almost died here tonight and they don’t even know yet if she’s going to pull through. Harris asks if they noticed anyone else that was high. Stefan remarks that it was New Year’s Eve. Harris asks if Stefan saw any drugs at any time but Stefan and Ava claim they saw nothing. Harris tells them that if they see or anything regarding drug usage, dealing, or transporting, Salem would greatly appreciate if they gave him a call. Harris says they know where to find him and walks away.

Brady and Tate arrive at the hospital and ask a nurse about Holly. She asks if they are family. Tate says he’s her boyfriend while Brady explains that Tate was there when it happened. The nurse instructs them to have a seat and someone will notify them. Tate questions if she’s dead. The nurse explains that Holly is in trauma but she doesn’t have any more information. Tate worries while Brady encourages that she’s being treated as they sit down together. Brady tells Tate that he needs to tell him exactly what happened tonight. Tate responds that they were at the party having a good time and then Holly said something about knowing how they can have more fun and she pulled out the pills. Tate says he told her no, so she got mad at him and stormed off to the bathroom with the pills. Tate adds that he hoped Holly would cool down so he went looking for her and couldn’t find her until she found her out back, shaking and throwing up. Tate says that out of nowhere, the cop was shining a light in his face. Tate worries that he’s in big trouble. Nicole arrives and asks where Holly is. Brady says that they just got there and that Holly is in trauma. Nicole then rushes off to find her.

Holly is treated in trauma as her vitals begin dropping. Tripp calls for a crash cart as he works on her. Holly flatlines as Tripp and the nurses try to revive her. Nicole rushes in and worries as the nurse tells her to wait outside.

Stefan and Ava go back in to the Bistro. Stefan complains that the place was hopping just two hours ago. Ava says she can’t take this and worries that Holly could’ve died tonight. Stefan argues that there’s no telling that what she took came from here and they didn’t shove the pills down her throat, so it’s not their fault. Ava asks if he still sleeps the same at night without waking up sick to his stomach. Stefan admits that he hates this as much as she does, but Clyde has them in a chokehold. Stefan says he’s sorry for what happened to Holly, but there is no way out of this.

Tripp comes out of the trauma unit and informs Nicole that they stabilized Holly but there were complications. Tripp reveals that Holly is now on a ventilator as she slipped in to a coma.

Theresa and Alex arrive at the hospital. Theresa rushes up to hug Tate and asks if he’s okay. Brady says he’s shaken up. Theresa asks where Holly is and if she’s alright. Tate responds that they don’t know anything. Theresa asks if he’s okay. Tate says he’s not and shouts that Holly could be dead as she was shaking and throwing up everywhere. Alex asks Theresa about Tate possibly using. Theresa argues that her son does not do drugs and knows that his parents are addicts so he would never go down that road. Theresa assures that she would know better than him what her son does, so Alex apologizes. Theresa suggests Alex just go home since there’s nothing he can do. Alex refuses to leave her when she needs him but Theresa says she doesn’t and calls this a family matter so she asks him to leave. Alex says he will check in with her later then and exits. Theresa sits with Tate and tells him that she’s so sorry about Holly. Theresa understands it was a lot for him to watch her overdose and says it must have been really traumatic. Theresa then asks Tate if he did any drugs. Rafe comes over and asks if there’s any news on Holly. Brady informs him that she’s in trauma but they aren’t saying anything else. Rafe knows it’s a tough night for Tate but he’s going to need to ask some questions. Rafe adds that Tate is not in custody, but since he’s a minor, he will need to read his rights for his protection. Brady argues that Tate is not under arrest. Rafe asks if Tate wants a lawyer. Brady insists that he doesn’t need one because he didn’t do anything wrong. Rafe asks if Tate wants to continue talking to him which Tate confirms. Tripp comes over and asks to speak to Rafe so they step aside.

Abe encourages that Paulina is a strong woman and if anyone can deal with this, it’s her. Paulina says it may be nothing and points out that she has her daughter to help her get through this. Abe knows how close they are. Paulina calls Chanel her rock and all she needs. Paulina says now that she’s told Abe what’s going on, she thinks he needs to leave which he questions. Paulina repeats that she wants Abe to leave. Paulina calls Abe a generous soul and she appreciates his offer to be by her side but she has to decline it. Abe argues that if she’s going through something, he wants to be there for her. Paulina shouts that she doesn’t want him to be there for her and that she and Chanel will go through it together. Paulina doesn’t want Abe sticking around because he feels sorry for her as she hates that. Abe argues that he hates it too and he doesn’t feel sorry for her. Paulina complains that she might be facing serious health issues but it’s hard to have him around when he is her husband but he just looks at her like an acquaintance. Abe disagrees but Paulina says whatever she is to him is not enough. Paulina asks Abe to leave again but Abe says that’s too bad as there is no way in hell that he’s going to let the woman he loves go through something without him by her side. Paulina questions him saying she’s the woman he loves which Abe confirms. Abe tells Paulina that he loves her which makes her smile as they kiss.

Ava finishes a call with the hospital, who tells her that Tripp wasn’t available and wouldn’t give her any information about Holly. Ava tells Stefan that she has a really bad feeling about this. Stefan points out that there’s nothing they can do, so he suggests going home to sleep so they can be prepared for any questions tomorrow. Stefan adds that they need to get their stories straight that they didn’t see or hear of anything illegal. Stefan then gets a call from prison. Ava wonders if it’s Gabi but Stefan points out that she’s not allowed phone calls at this time so it has to be Clyde.

Brady says he’s going to see what’s going on. Tate wants to go too but Brady tells him to stay with Theresa. Brady goes over to Tripp and Rafe, as Tripp tells Rafe that Holly is showing signs of little brain activity. Brady questions if Holly is in a coma. Tripp informs him that Nicole has been made aware but since Brady isn’t family, he can’t discuss it with him. Tripp assures that Holly is getting the best possible care as he then walks away. Brady asks Rafe what the hell is going on. Rafe informs Brady that Holly is alive and that’s all he can tell him. Brady questions Holly being in a coma. Rafe says that obviously what happened is very serious, so he needs to talk to Tate to find out what he knows about what Holly took tonight. They go back over to Tate and Theresa. Rafe confirms that Holly is alive and reminds Tate that he needs to ask him those questions now. Rafe needs Tate to tell him everything from the moment he picked Holly up to the moment he found her passed out. Tate explains that they went to the party together, were dancing and having a good time until she suddenly pulled out the pills and showed them to him. Tate assures that he did not give Holly the pills and that she brought them. EJ arrives and disagrees, declaring that his stepdaughter does not do drugs.

Nicole visits Holly in the trauma room. Nicole sits by her side and tells her that she is there. Nicole sings a lullaby to her as she holds back tears. Nicole then breaks down crying.

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My favorite Top 20 TV Shows of 2023

Blog Post #213

 

striking actors from 'Supernatural"The WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes made 2023 a particularly weird year in television. The strikes were important and needed to happen (and it was so amazing that the writers and actors actually won!), but they were hard on anyone even remotely connected to the TV and movie industry, as well as viewers. It made for a very strange Fall season, from which we’re still recovering. I’ve never seen a worse Fall season, and I’ve been watching them since the 1960’s. Back then, we used to get the TV Guide Fall Preview issue every year. I really enjoyed reading their descriptions of the new shows and looking at the new schedule.  Now I make my own schedule, but sadly, this year most of the new series were reality shows, game shows or foreign imports, and quite a bit of the schedule was filled with reruns.

Many series were suspended or canceled due to the strike (some of which had previously been announced as renewed). It was a difficult time to be a TV fan or journalist because we didn’t have as many shows to watch, or as many people to interview. We had to create content from very little news.

Still, there were many enjoyable series that aired before and after the strike. I can’t watch all TV shows that come out (I used to, but The alien from "Resident Alien" on Syfythere are just too many now). I prefer superhero, scifi and fantasy series. I also love some British shows, some regular dramas, some comedies, etc. I admit that sometimes I’ll watch a show just because I really like the actors in it. That doesn’t mean it’s my favorite, though, or even close (sorry, “Night Court” and “Gotham Knights”). Sometimes I’ll just watch a show for nostalgia’s sake (like “CSI“) or because it’s scifi, even though it’s ridiculous (like “La Brea.”).  Some of my absolute favorite current shows didn’t air this year at all, like “Resident Alien” on Syfy, “Acapulco” on AppleTV+ or “Curb Your Enthusiasm” on HBO/Max. Some good shows that I want to watch premiered, but I just haven’t gotten around to watching them yet (“The Gilded Age” season 2). There are quite a few shows that haven’t been renewed yet (come on, Hulu/Disney, renew “The Orville” already!).

I’ve chosen shows here that I really enjoyed watching.  I don’t watch many non-fiction shows, so they’re not included. I also don’t like shows with unlikable or irredeemable characters, actors with no chemistry, depressing stories, overly complicated plots, storylines that go too slow, unfunny comedies, too much violence, or highly predictable plots. Also, all of the shows on this list have very uplifting or hopeful stories.  I just can’t watch shows like “Succession” (full of jerks) or “The Walking Dead” (too depressing and gross), even though they are very well-written and popular shows. Of course, these are all MY opinions, so yours may vary. What I consider “too violent” or “not funny” varies from show to show.

My Favorite 20 shows, roughly in order:

"Ghosts" airs on CBS1. “Ghosts” on CBS Married New Yorkers Samantha (Rose McIver) and Jay Arondekar (Utkarsh Ambudkar) believe that their dreams have come true when they inherit a beautiful country house from Sophie Woodstone, Sam’s great aunt, only to find that it is falling apart and inhabited by ghosts who died on the property and are now bound to the area, appearing as they did at the times of their deaths, until they can reach the afterlife. Jay cannot see or hear the ghosts, but Sam can after a near-death experience.

I don’t like most of today’s sitcoms, but this is one of the exceptions because it has a wonderful cast, smart scripts and lovable characters. It doesn’t make me laugh out loud very often, but it does make me giggle consistently. It definitely got better as the show progressed and made me more interested in the story and characters. They’re all fun, but my favorite is Sasappis (Román Zaragoza) because he;s usually smarter than the others, but then he can sometimes be dumb, too, which shows that he’s not quite as smart as he thinks he is. He has the funniest lines, in my opinion. The fact that it’s a fantasy show as well as a sitcom is undeniably another reason that I love it.  The original UK version (which they’ve been showing on The CW) is good, too, but it’s very different. The USA version returns Feb. 15, and I can hardly wait!

Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short star in "Only Murders in the Building" on HULU2. “Only Murders in the Building” on HULUThree strangers –  washed-up actor Charles-Haden Savage (Steve Martin),  hasbeen Broadway director Oliver Putnam (Martin Short) and  directionless young woman Mabel Mora (Selena Gomez) – share an obsession with true crime and suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one. When a grisly death occurs inside their exclusive Upper West Side apartment building, the trio suspects murder and employs their precise knowledge of true crime to investigate the truth. Perhaps even more explosive are the lies they tell one another. Soon, the endangered trio comes to realize a killer might be living among them as they race to decipher the mounting clues before it’s too late.

This is one of my favorite shows of all time, and I’m so glad that it’s popular as well (at least I assume it is, since they’re going into season 4). Everyone involved with this show deserves all the accolades they have received. Who would have thought that two aging stars that I loved so much in high school (Martin and Short) would have a big hit comedy series nearly 50 years later?  Its subject matter is timely, it’s funny, it has quirky characters, and it’s a good mystery. I can’t imagine anyone not liking this show.

However, I do feel bad for the Slate journalist that posted an article back in November about how Short was annoying (and then was blasted by the internet). First, it was his opinion, which he was entitled to. Comedy is subjective. Second, I agree that he definitely can be annoying, and many of his characters lean heavily into that. Traditionally, he’s one of those love-him-or-hate-him kind of comedians. On this show, though, he skirts along the edge of annoying, never quite going too far. He makes for perfect contrast to Martin, who is the perennial straight man. They’re a legendary comedy team.

Gomez, who is also a fantastic singer, fits in well with the other two with her deadpan lines and expressions. The casting director for this show must be phenomenal, or perhaps the two stars just get their friends to join the show.  You can’t argue with their roster of guest stars: Nathan Lane, Tina Fey, Paul Rudd, Meryl Streep, Jane Lynch, Andrea Martin, Jesse Martin, and Matthew Broderick fill out an already impressive lineup. I’m really looking forward to season 4, even though it may or may not air this year. Check it out on HULU. Also, ABC is running the first season starting this week.

Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez of “Only Murders in the Building” on HULU TCA 8/6/21

"Loki" season one and two can be season Disney+3. “Loki” on Disney+Loki (Tom Hiddleston), the God of Mischief, steps out of his brother Thor’s shadow to embark on an adventure that takes place after the events of “Avengers: Endgame” when he’ s seemingly plucked out of existence by the Time Variance Authority. Loki Season 2 picks up in the aftermath of the shocking season finale when Loki finds himself in a battle for the soul of the TVA. Along with Mobius (Owen Wilson), Hunter B-15, and a team of new and returning characters, Loki navigates an ever-expanding and increasingly dangerous Multiverse in search of Sylvie, Judge Renslayer, Miss Minutes, and the truth of what it means to possess free will and glorious purpose.

Season 1 was mind-blowing, and I just didn’t see how they could create more head-spinning story in season 2. However, they did make a season 2 in the case of Loki…and the show became even better. I was surprised because Marvel doesn’t seem to care whether their TV shows survive or not. I was very disappointed that WandaVision, Hawkeye and all of their other shows didn’t get a second season. Sure, it helps if you’ve seen the “Thor” and “Avengers” movies, but it’s not necessary. This is another show with an amazing cast, led by the talented bromance duo of Loki and Mobius. Season 2 seemed to have a definite ending, but comic book characters seldom end for good. We may see more of the series, or we may see Loki (or one of his variants) turn up in a future Marvel movie.

"The Flash" can be seen on The CW's site, Netflix and many other places online.4. “The Flash” on The CWBased on the Barry Allen incarnation of DC Comics character the Flash – a costumed superhero crime-fighter with the power to move at superhuman speeds. It is a spin-off of “Arrow”, existing in the same fictional universe known as the Arrowverse.

I was very sad when they announced that they were canceling “The Flash” after season 9, but they really pulled out all of the stops for the last season, writing-wise. I just wish they had written the show this well during its entire run; perhaps it would have gotten at least another season.  I loved the cast and the characters, but the writing was uneven throughout the series. The constant cast changes didn’t help, either (although it wasn’t as bad as sister show “Legends of Tomorrow.”).  Cisco and Joe in particular were missed by fans after their departures.  One thing I really loved about season 9, besides how they neatly wrapped up most of the storylines and propelled everything forward, was how they had frequent guest-stars from other Arrowverse shows, especially Oliver. I was elated to see Batgirl, Diggle, and Dreamer, as well as many past “Flash” villains and heroes. I really miss all of the CW superhero shows, but Flash was always my favorite.

The cast of "Quantum Leap" on NBC5. “Quantum Leap” on NBC This science fiction series is a revival of the original 1989–1993 show created by Donald P. Bellisario. It takes place in 2022: 27 years after Dr. Sam Beckett stepped into the Quantum Leap accelerator and 22 years after the Season 5 finale where the show left off. 

I was a huge fan of the original series, so I was dubious about a reboot, but this series has won me over.  They’ve done a fresh take on the older series without sacrificing what made it so awesome. The lead actor, Raymond Lee, plays Dr. Ben Song, who leaps into various people in time to “put right what went wrong.” He is a fine actor who has unbelievable chemistry with everyone on the show. Yet, he is also laid back in a similar way to Scott Bakula. who played Sam Beckett in the original show. All of the characters fit together very well. I think what makes the show so special is that it features some of the same team that worked on the 1989 series, especially EP Deborah Pratt. They no doubt guide the talented younger writers and producers who bring new blood to this franchise. The shows this season have been particularly exciting as they keep introducing new elements to keep us off-balance. I can’t wait to see what happens next! Season 2 returns sometimes this year (hopefully in the late winter).

"Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" on Paramount+6. “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” on Paramount+Based on the years Captain Christopher Pike manned the helm of the U.S.S. Enterprise, the series features fan favorites Anson Mount as Captain Christopher Pike, Rebecca Romijn as Number One and Ethan Peck as Science Officer Spock. The series follows them in the years before Captain Kirk boarded the U.S.S. Enterprise, as they explore new worlds around the galaxy. 

I’m a huge Trekkie from way back, so I’m going to love ANY Star Trek series or movies, to a certain extent (although I’m not a huge fan of the Chris Pine movies, especially the second one). I watch all of Paramount’s Trek series religiously. Unfortunately, they’ve started canceling them now, so I’m just trying to enjoy them while I can.  This one appears to be a hit (we can only guess, since streaming services don’t share their ratings). It resonates with older fans because it’s episodic (like the older Trek shows), but it’s not afraid to change facts and divert from “canon,” so it doesn’t entirely pander to us. Also, it’s exciting and explores ideas in a way not done by the older series.  Mostly, though, it’s just very fun, with a superb cast and stellar writing.  In this past season, we got to know all of the characters more, and they built a delightful romance between Spock and Nurse Chapel. This is a story about romantic yearning that we never knew we needed.

Since it takes place before the original “Star Trek,” with characters we saw in that show, any fans who are sticklers for canon probably don’t watch it anymore, but that’s their loss. I hope that it is successful and will run for many years to come. The show is expected to return for season 3 sometime later this year.

The Phelps family of "Shining Vale" on Starz7. “Shining Vale” on StarzA dysfunctional family moves from the city to a small town after Patricia “Pat” Phelps (Courtney Cox), a former “wild child” who became famous through writing a raunchy female empowerment novel, is caught cheating on her husband, Terry (Greg Kinnear). In an attempt to rebuild their family, they move into a house where terrible atrocities have taken place. Nobody seems to suspect anything odd except for Pat, who is convinced she is either depressed or possessed. But soon, the demons haunting the family’s new home (featuring the ever-luminescent Mira Sorvino) begin to appear much more real.

The only problem with this show is that it airs on Starz, which doesn’t have nearly as many subscribers as other pay networks (and thus won’t get as many viewers for their shows). That’s a shame because they have some good shows. This one is a first-rate horror/comedy. It would be outstanding as a horror show alone, but with this cast and the excellent script, it’s a hilarious parody as well.  The show has many fun allusions to horror movies and television shows. Season 1 was based largely on “The Shining,” while Season 2 is based more on “Rosemary’s Baby.” Unfortunately, Starz canceled the show, so I hope they can find a home for season 3!

Shining Vale” on Starz  2/7/22: Mira Sorvino, Judith Light, Merrin Dungey, Dylan Gage and Gus Birney, and Jeff Astroff

Interview with EP Jeff Astrof of “Shining Vale” on Starz 10/10/23

"Secret Invasion" on Disney+ stars Samuel L. Jackson8. “Secret Invasion” on Disney+Nick Fury learns of a secret invasion of Earth by a faction of shapeshifting Skrulls; Fury joins his allies, and together they race against time to thwart an imminent Skrull invasion and save humanity.

I enjoyed this show, but the beginning had really slow pacing, so I think that may have turned some fans off. Still, it was worth watching Samuel L. Jackson reprise his role of Nick Fury. I didn’t think it was possible, but he actually improved the role. This show was not just a comic book story about the Skrulls taking over the Earth. Much like the variant’s journey and redemption in “Loki,” it was about a beaten, weary hero who had to prove who he is to himself and the rest of the world. It was also largely a spy story with a tiny bit of action and almost no superheroes, so that may be why it wasn’t as beloved as “Loki” or “WandaVision.”

Jackson would have been good enough to carry any show, but they had many other great actors in the cast, especially Ben Mendelsohn, Olivia Colman, Don Cheadle, Emilia Clarke and Martin Freeman. I grew up reading comics, so I remember the Skrulls very well. It was exciting to see a show about them. I would love it if they made a Skulls TV series (even an animated one).  Unfortunately, there’s no news so far about any future seasons of the show, which had some pretty bad reviews. We can only hope that they decide to bring it back. I’m sure that, either way, we’ll see Jackson’s Nick Fury in some future Marvel film.

"Found" airs Tuesdays on NBC9. “Found” on NBCIn a riveting new drama, brilliant recovery specialist Gabi Mosely (Shanola Hampton) and her team are dedicated to finding America’s missing and forgotten people. They’ll stop at nothing to solve these cases because for them, it’s personal – every member of the team has firsthand experience with a mysterious disappearance. But Gabi has a chilling secret of her own that could unravel everything… she’s got her childhood kidnapper locked up in the basement, helping her crack every case.

When I first watched this show, I wrote it off as a standard broadcast network drama. It is reminiscent of “Without a Trace” (2002) or the less successful series, “Ransom (2017),” both of which I enjoyed.  However, broadcast networks are now having to compete with the hundreds of shows on streaming networks, so their shows are becoming more more complex. Sometimes it works, and sometimes the shows are overly complicated or boring because “complex” isn’t always handled so well. This one works. In fact, it was the surprise hit of the Fall season.

In each episode, Gabi and her crew of four have to find a missing person. It helps that one of them comes from a rich family that underwrites the business.  They also work with a police officer, Mark Trent (Brett Dalton). He and Gabi have an on-again, off-again romance.  The big secret that we learn at the end of the first episode is that Gabi has her former abductor (who goes by the name “Sir”) locked in the basement.  This is the weird twist we didn’t see coming, and it’s the sort of thing makes you want to keep watching. Over the course of the season, we learn about the characters’ backstories, especially those of Gabi and Sir (Mark-Paul Gosselaar). They have amazing chemistry, and their interactions are fascinating to watch. Gabi wrestles with her conscience about whether Sir has turned her into the same kind of monster that he is. It’s worth watching on Peacock or On Demand and returns January 9 for the rest of its first season. It’s already been renewed for season 2, which will probably debut in the Fall.

The cast of "Upload" on Prime Video10. “Upload” on Prime VideoScience fiction comedy-drama television series created by Greg Daniels, set in 2033, where humans can “upload” themselves into a virtual afterlife of their choosing. When computer programmer Nathan Brown (Robbie Amell) dies prematurely, he is uploaded to the very expensive Lakeview, but then finds himself under the thumb of his possessive, still-living girlfriend Ingrid (Allegra Edwards). As Nathan adjusts to the pros and cons of digital heaven, he bonds with Nora (Andy Allo), his living customer service rep. Nora struggles with the pressures of her job, her dying father who does not want to be uploaded, and her growing feelings for Nathan while slowly coming to believe that Nathan was murdered.

Season 3 just finished in November, and it looks like there will be a season 4. I sure hope so because they left on a weird cliffhanger. In case you don’t know, this is a scifi show, but it’s also social satire and has a lot of comedy. Somehow it all works. Throughout the series, we see a warped version of the future that is somehow both shocking and completely believable because the writers take what is going on now with people, technology, politicians, corporations, etc., and project them into a corrupt future. This is not a depressing series, though. The show is very witty and engrossing. You want to root for Nathan and his family against the evil corporations. William B. Davis, who was so memorable as the Cigarette Smoking Man in “The X Files,” is brilliant here as David Choak, the embodiment of everything bad in the world.  You don’t want to miss this series because it’s not only highly entertaining, but also thought-provoking.

"Ahsoka" poster11. “Ahsoka” on Disney+Former Jedi knight Ahsoka Tano investigates an emerging threat to a vulnerable galaxy.

I love the Star Wars franchise almost as much as I do Star Trek, so I enjoy most of the newer movies and series.  “Andor” (2022) was arguably the best of all of the Star Wars TV series, but this one is also of high quality. “Ahsoka” is a character we saw briefly in “The Mandalorian” in 2020 and in “The Book of Boba Fett” last year, but she had an even larger role in many Star Wars animated series broadcast since 2008.  She’s played in this series by fan favorite Rosario Dawson.  Dawson has appeared in many scifi roles for animated series and movies (including voicing Wonder Woman), and as Claire Temple in all of the Marvel Netflix series, as well as many other dramas and comedies. She lends a gravitas and character to the role of seasoned Jedi warrior Ahsoka Tano.

This series is a spinoff from “The Mandalorian,” but many of the characters come from earlier animated Star Wars series. Although there are only eight episodes, it feels like more because there are so many characters and so much action. The story starts slowly but soon speeds up. Ahsoka suspects that evil Empire General Thrawn is returning to fight against the New Republic. Her former apprentice, Sabine Wren, aids her in tracking down leads to find Thrawn, and to fight against the remnants of the Empire.  If you’re a Star Wars fan, you will definitely enjoy it. If you’re not, you should give it a try. If you’ve never seen any Star Wars cartoons before, you shouldn’t be lost (I wasn’t). It’s a worthwhile addition to the Jediverse.

"Star Trek: Lower Decks" on Paramount+12. “Star Trek: Lower Decks” on Paramount+This series focuses on the support crew serving on one of Starfleet’s least important ships, the USS Cerritos, in 2380. Ensigns Mariner, (Tawny Newsome) Boimler (Jack Quaid), Rutherford  (Eugene Cordero) and Tendi  (Noël Wells) must keep up with their duties and their social lives, often while the ship is being rocked by a multitude of sci-fi anomalies. The ship’s bridge crew includes Captain Carol Freeman (Dawnn Lewis), Commander Jack Ransom (Jerry O’Connell), Lieutenant Shaxs (Fred Tatasciore) and Doctor T’Ana (Gillian Vigman). This is the second animated spin-off in the franchise after 1973-74’s “Star Trek: The Animated Series,” but has a decidedly more adult tone and humor.

I didn’t like this show at first (it took me a while to get used to their style of humor), but it’s really improved over the years. It’s very funny, and they’ve found their niche in the Star Trek universe. This past season was even better than the past three, as they had a season-long story arc about a mysterious ship that was eliminating ships from various races. The villain behind that was a fun surprise for long-time fans. As a bonus, they did an episode of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” which featured the “Lower Decks” characters – the actors who voice the characters in the animated series crossed over to the live action series. It was a real hoot!  The episode was directed by Star Trek veteran Jonathan Frakes (Riker on TNG), and he did a super job with it.

"Star Trek: Picard" season three on Paramount+13. “Star Trek: Picard” on Paramount+Set at the end of the 24th century, 18 years after the events of `Star Trek: Nemesis’, with Sir Patrick Stewart reprising his iconic role, `Star Trek: Picard’ revolves around retired admiral Jean-Luc Picard. He is still deeply affected by the loss of Lieutenant Commander Data, portrayed by Brent Spiner, and the destruction of Romulus, and steps into the next chapter of his life.

I read online that many fans complained about the first two seasons of this show, but I loved all three seasons. The third season pandered heavily to the fans, and that’s why, I think, a lot of them loved that season the best. I mean, how could you not love seeing most of the original TNG cast reunited on the bridge of their old Enterprise D? I enjoyed all of the action of season 1, the Romulans, the new crew (especially Agnes and Captain Rios), and the return of Trek characters Riker, Troi and Seven of Nine!  Season 2 had time travel, Guinan, the Borg Queen and Q, as well as Picard exploring his childhood.  Then, in season 3 we saw Crusher, Riker, Troi, Worf, Data and Geordi, among many others, as well as Picard and Crusher’s son, Jack, and a tremendous new villain Vadic (Amanda Plummer). It was the perfect ending for the entire series.  I did miss Agnes and Captain Rios, though, in the third season. Anyway, the joy of all of the new Star Trek series is that no matter what kind of Trek fan you are, you should love at least one of them. Each one is a little different.  “Picard” has probably ended at three seasons, but it hasn’t been officially canceled yet, so I’m holding out hope for more.

Max and Oskar of "Vienna Blood" on PBS14. “Vienna Blood” on PBS1900s Vienna is a hotbed of philosophy, science and art. Dr. Max Liebermann’s extraordinary skills of perception and Detective Inspector Oskar Rheinhardt’s determination lead them to some of the city’s most mysterious and deadly cases.

I love this fun little detective show from the UK. Matthew Beard is perfect as a young Freudian psychiatrist in 1908 Vienna, Max Liebermann.  His teachings and methods are doubted by other doctors, but he’s convinced Police Detective Oskar Rheinhardt that he knows what he’s talking about, so Max assists him in solving murders. Max is handsome and endearing, but he’s also single-minded when it comes to work, and clueless about almost everything else. He has trouble with relationships with women and his family, for instance. In that regard, Rheinhardt serves as a fine contrast. It’s a good buddy cop procedural, set in an unusual place and time. It also addresses issues such as antisemitism, police corruption, feminism, and more. There’s a lot more action than you might expect, too. This compelling series returns for season four, probably late this year.

The Kent family on "Superman and Lois" on The CW15. “Superman and Lois” on The CWAfter years of facing supervillains, monsters and alien invaders, the world’s most famous superhero, The Man of Steel aka Clark Kent, and famed journalist Lois Lane come face to face with one of their greatest challenges ever — dealing with being working parents in today’s society. Complicating the already daunting job of raising two boys, Clark and Lois worry about whether their sons, Jonathan and Jordan, could inherit their father’s Kryptonian superpowers as they grow older. Returning to Smallville to handle some Kent family business, Clark and Lois are reacquainted with Lana Lang and her Fire Chief husband, Kyle Cushing. The adults aren’t the only ones rediscovering old friendships in Smallville as the Kent sons are reacquainted with Lana and Kyle’s rebellious daughter, Sarah. Of course, there’s never a dull moment in the life of a superhero, especially with Lois’ father, Gen. Samuel Lane looking for Superman to vanquish a villain or save the day at a moment’s notice.

Superman has always been my favorite superhero. I grew up reading his comics, and I’ve loved most Superman series, such as ‘Smallville” and “Lois and Clark“.  Some of the characters from this series got their start on “Supergirl,” which I also enjoyed. They’ve done a very good job with this show by making it completely separate and different from the rest of the Arrowverse.

I enjoyed season 1, but I thought season 2 was too dark, slow, and depressing. They got back on track in season 3. The show returns for a fourth season sometime later this year, but that will be the last. It got top ratings on The CW, but that network has been taken over, and they’re rebranding, which means they’ve canceled a lot of shows. Still, that’s a good run for most shows on network television today, but it’s sad because not only is it a good show, but most of the other superhero series on The CW were all renewed for far more seasons–Smallville: 10; Flash: 9; Arrow: 8; Legends of Tomorrow: 7; and Supergirl: 6. I think that if “Superman and Lois” had premiered five years earlier, it would have enjoyed a much longer run.  It has a fabulous cast, good writing, and a lot of action. It’s not only a superhero show, but a family drama. This last season, they had an honest and moving story about Lois having breast cancer. The show has carved out its own distinct place in Superman TV history. I hope the last season will be as strong as the last season of “Flash.”

Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee of "Dark Winds" on AMC/AMC+16. “Dark Winds” on AMC/AMC+Based on the Leaphorn & Chee book series by Tony Hillerman, the year is 1971 on a remote outpost of the Navajo Nation near Monument Valley. Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn of the Tribal Police is besieged by a series of seemingly unrelated crimes. The closer he digs to the truth, the more he exposes the wounds of his past. He is joined on this journey by his new deputy, Jim Chee. Chee, too, has old scores to settle from his youth on the reservation. Together, the two men battle the forces of evil, each other and their own personal demons on the path to salvation. Starring: Zahn McClarnon, Kiowa Gordon, Jessica Matten, Deanna Allison, Rainn Wilson, Elva Guerra, Jeremiah Bitsui, Eugene Brave Rock, Noah Emmerich. Directed by: Chris Eyre, Sanford Bookstaver

This is a relatively new drama series, but it’s been sensational in both of its seasons. It reminds me a little bit of “Fargo,” but it’s not quite as offbeat or dark as that show can be. It’s simply one of the best shows on TV right now. Each season is only six episodes long, but they pack a lot into each episode: drama, action, and even a little comedy and romance.  Season 3 returns sometime in 2025, so that’s a long time to wait, but this show is worth it. If you don’t have AMC or AMC+, you can watch it on Prime Video. The free Roku Channel has the first two episodes available for free.

Jessica Matten and Kiowa Gordon of “Dark Winds” on AMC/AMC+ 7/10/23

FIRE COUNTRY stars Max Thieriot (SEAL TEAM) as Bode Donovan, a young convict seeking redemption and a shortened prison sentence by joining an unconventional prison release firefighting program in Northern California, where he and other inmates are partnered with elite firefighters to extinguish massive, unpredictable wildfires across the region. It’s a high-risk, high-reward assignment, and the heat is turned up when Bode is assigned to the program in his rural hometown, where he was once a golden all-American son until his troubles began. Inspired by series star Max Thieriot’s experiences growing up in Northern California fire country. FIRE COUNTRY airs this fall on Fridays (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. CBS ©2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.17. “Fire Country” on CBSBode Donovan, a young convict seeking redemption, joins an unconventional prison release firefighting program in Northern California, where he and other inmates are partnered with elite firefighters to extinguish massive, unpredictable wildfires. It’s a high-risk, high-reward assignment, and the heat is turned up when Bode is assigned to the program in his rural hometown, where he was once a golden all-American son until his troubles began. Five years ago, Bode burned down everything in his life, leaving town with a big secret. Now he’s back, with the rap sheet of a criminal and the audacity to believe in a chance for redemption.

Who would have thought that CBS, which has a long history of being the old people’s network, with its many uninteresting procedurals and sitcoms, could have such an original and authentic show? I guess that sometimes it takes one actor to shake things up. Star Max Thieriot (Bode) created this show, based on the area where he was raised (Northern California) and the firefighters he knew growing up. This show has exciting characters, some of my favorite actors, and thrilling stories. It’s one part action show and one part soapy drama (but in a good way).  It’s reinvigorated Friday nights and returns 2/16 for season 2.

The Doctor, Donna, The new Doctor and Ruby in "Doctor Who" on Disney+18. “Doctor Who” on Disney+ – A British science fiction series broadcast by the BBC since 1963. The series depicts the adventures of an extraterrestrial being called the Doctor, part of a humanoid species called Time Lords. The Doctor travels in the universe and in time using a time travelling spaceship called the TARDIS, which externally appears as a British police box. While traveling, the Doctor works to save lives and liberate oppressed peoples by combating foes. The Doctor often travels with companions. Beginning with William Hartnell, fourteen actors have headlined the series as the Doctor; as of 2023, Ncuti Gatwa leads the series as the Fifteenth Doctor. The transition from one actor to another is written into the plot of the series with the concept of regeneration into a new incarnation, a plot device in which, when a Time Lord is fatally injured, their cells regenerate and they are reincarnated. Each actor’s portrayal is distinct, but all represent stages in the life of the same character and, together, they form a single lifetime with a single narrative.

I didn’t watch the original “Doctor Who” series growing up (it didn’t air in San Diego), but I’ve really enjoyed the newer version that started in 2005.  At its base, it’s a fantasy show for kids, but its themes and drama are often very adult-oriented. This can make the scripts uneven at times. I just like to sit back and enjoy it, whether it makes sense or not.

The show moved this year from BBC America to Disney+, and new episodes premiered this past November as a part of the show’s 60th anniversary. These episodes served to bridge the long gap between the end of season 13 (with Jodie Whittaker as the thirteenth Doctor) in December, 2021, and the new season 14 with the fifteenth doctor this spring.  David Tennant came back to play the 14th Doctor in between the two, in these special episodes.  It reintroduced the terrific writing of Russell T. Davies and set up the story for the new Doctor’s introduction, as well as giving long-time fans of the 10th Doctor (also Tennant) and his companion, Donna, a better ending. More importantly, those of us who are huge Tennant fans didn’t have to watch him die once again! Along with all that, there was also Neal Patrick Harris as an amusing, yet scary villain, the return of Donna’s whole family, including a new trans daughter, and a heartfelt, entertaining Christmas special with the new Doctor that introduced his new companion. I’m really looking forward to the next season, which will start in May.

"Sweet Tooth" on Netflix19. “Sweet Tooth” on NetflixA fantasy drama television series developed by Jim Mickle, based on the comic book series created by Jeff Lemire and published by DC Comics’ Vertigo imprint. Nonso Anozie, Christian Convery, Adeel Akhtar, Stefania LaVie Owen, and Dania Ramirez star while James Brolin provides the narration. Sweet Tooth is set in a world in which a virus has killed a majority of the world’s human population, coinciding with the emergence of hybrid babies that are born with animal characteristics. Convery plays Gus, a naïve 10-year-old part-deer boy, who sets out to find his mother after the death of his father.

Here’s another post-apocalyptic show that is not depressing; it has a lot of hope. The story, characters and pacing are lovely. I was so happy when they renewed it for a second season because it didn’t seem like the kind of show that everyone would love as much as I do. I’m ecstatic that it’s got one more season left. That seems just about right (also, the boy who plays Gus will probably age too much for them to continue on with his story. This show just hits all the right notes. Season 3 premieres later this year.

Some of the cast of "Gen V" on Prime Video20. “Gen V” on Prime VideoFrom the world of The Boys comes Gen V, a thrilling new series set at America’s only college for superheroes. These gifted students put their moral boundaries to the test, competing for the university’s top ranking, and a chance to join The Seven, Vought International’s elite superhero team. When the school’s dark secrets come to light, they must decide what kind of heroes they want to become.

This is one of the exceptions I mentioned above. Both “The Boys” and “Gen V” are very, very violent, and gross, and not terribly uplifting. I don’t mind it because they’re such fun. The show’s creator (who also did “Supernatural,” which is very tame in comparison) revels gleefully in turning all the superhero tropes and horror movie clichés on their heads. Each season or show is more over-the-top than the previous one, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.  These shows just crack me up, and I love the actors in them.

"Titans" on MAXHonorable Mention (it was very hard for me to put the shows above in order and whittle my list down to 20, and I’m sure I’ve forgotten some others that I’ll think of later):

“Titans” on MAX
“Justified: City Primeval” on FX
“Primo” on Freevee
“Bosch: Legacy” on Freevee
“Fantasy Island” on FOX
“Secrets of Sulphur Springs” on Disney
“The Ark” on Syfy
“The Watchful Eye” on Freeform
“The Irrational” on NBC"The Watchful Eye" cast on Freeform
“SurrealEstate” on Syfy
“Miss Scarlet and the Duke” on PBS
“Grantchester” on PBS
“Sanditon” on PBS
“Harlan Coben’s Shelter” on Prime
“Doom Patrol” on MAX

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Primetime TV Review: Extended Family

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“Extended Family” Review by Eva 1/2/2024

I was looking forward to watching Extended Family because I enjoy Jon Cryer who stars in the show as Jim Kearney who is recently divorced from Julia (Abigail Spencer).

Jim and Julia have a friendly divorce and take turns living in the house with their kids in order to keep things normal for their kids. Julia is a crisis manager and that is how she meets Trey Taylor (Donald Faison), owner of the Boston Celtics. Julia helps him get out of trouble when he offends Irish people. Trey and Julia fall in love and get engaged. Jim welcomes Trey into his family even though sometimes there is friction between them. Jim’s father Bobby (Lenny Clarke) gives Jim advice and sometimes takes care of the kids when Jim needs him to do it. Bobby and Julia don’t get along well but they tolerate each other for the sake of family harmony.

The show premiered on December,23 2023 right after a special Christmas episode of Night Court. I think the cast needs time to gel together because the first episode seemed like the actors were just trying to get to the jokes which in my opinion were not that funny. My favorite character in the show is Jim’s father Bobby who is very funny as he tries to get used to the new family situation. I think, since the show comes after Night Court, it might get some time for the cast to find its rhythm and, once that happens, the show will be better.

The show airs on NBC on Tuesdays at 8:30 Eastern/7:30 Central time. If you miss an episode, it will be available on Peacock the next day.

I give this show 3 out of 5 stars hoping it will improve in future episodes.

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