Days of Our Lives Transcript
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[crickets chirping]
Wait. You want to leave Salem and go where?
OK. You know how I’ve been sending out my résumé for film jobs?
Yeah. Well, I wasn’t expecting to hear anything back- you know, my résumé being what it is. And I certainly wasn’t expecting to be offered a first AD job on a Peyton Russo movie. What?Yeah. Peyton Russo? That’s only, like, your favorite director. Yeah, one of my favorites, yeah. Oh my god. That’s amazing. Yeah. That’s, like, your dream job. The only catch is I have to give them an answer by tomorrow, and the job is in LA. Whoa. Uh, I see. Hmm. They didn’t give you much time to think about it, did they? Actually, I’ve known about it for a couple of weeks. What? And you’re just telling me now? [tense music]
Ah, there she is.
Yep. Here I am. I got great news. Got a new tenant for that vacant room upstairs. Oh. Who? Eric. He was just here. He agreed that he needs to move out of that apartment he shared with Sloan and, uh, Jude.
That’s really good. It is. I know that you were still worried. Yeah. And I know you’re still worried about Lucas. Any word? My god. I mean, I just don’t get it, because he contacted me. He said he was with Harris out in the hinterlands, searching for Clyde- [sighs] and then nothing, dead silence, which is a really bad choice of words.
Hey, look. I’m sure he is just-You’re sure he’s what, having brunch with a-with an escaped felon? [sighs] I-he told me not to worry, OK? He said it was fine. But I can’t help thinking that something terrible has happened and I might never see him again.
Or he could walk through that door right now.
Oh my- [exhales]
Oh, thank God! Oh, Chad.
Hi, Julie. It’s good to see you. I’m so glad you’re back home. The kids asleep? Yeah. Yeah, I just put them down. They have been asking about where you are nonstop. I said you were on an adventure.
Yeah.
I think Thomas could tell I was worried, and-anyway, he’ll be so happy to see you.
OK. I’m going to go check on them.
No, wait. Please, tell me what happened. Did you find Clyde? Uh, yeah. Uh, the police did. And, um-and I- I did have a chance to talk to him.
Well, did he admit to targeting Abigail that horrible night? [tense music] Abigail is alive.
Chad? What did he say?
Clyde. Been a long time.
Not long enough.
Mm. Well, there’s something we agree on. So- the FBI’s field office in Helena has decided that Salem PD is going to get the first crack at you. [scoffs] Lucky me. [chuckles] Actually, you’ve run out of luck because, uh, state-well, it’s adding a whole host of new charges, like, um, drug dealing, attempted murder, breaking out of Statesville. And then once we’ve figured all that out, we’re going to send you off to solitary confinement in supermax, where you can finish up your already exhaustively long sentence. But first, I got a few questions for you, starting with, um, what do you know about Li Shin’s murder?
I want this done ASAP, do you hear me? No. Like, now! [phone beeps] What was that all about? Food delivery service, uh, screw up your order again? It’s a little more serious than that. Oh. OK. It’s all happening, Kristen. I’m busting Gabi out of prison.
[chuckles] [soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”
Look, I’m sorry I didn’t tell you about the job right away. But-but what, I’m supposed to be glad that you’re telling me now? No, that’s not it. I just– What? What? What was your plan up until right this second? Were you just going to wait until you got on a flight to LA and then tell me then? [sighs] Or-or were you going to turn the job down and not tell me at all? Yeah, maybe. John Roman DiMera, do you think you know what’s best for me? For us? No! That’s not it at all, OK? There was just already so much going on, right? With-with the baby, and everything with your mom, all right? I just-I didn’t want to add to your stress. No. I’m sorry, Johnny, but that is a load of crap, and you know it.
Oh my god. [laughs] Oh, I was so worried about you. You never answered my phone calls. Well, I was on a plane, you know. And I was a little busy trying to capture Clyde Weston and his henchwoman, who’s in police custody, by the way, so… OK. Well, that’s great. I mean, that is just wonderful news. I just wish that you had let me know, you know, with a message or a text or something, because I kept on picturing you dead in a ditch. I’m sorry you had to picture that, Mom, but I had no choice. The FBI wouldn’t let us do anything. We had to keep everything on the DL until Clyde was back here being processed in Salem. OK. Well, come on, though. It’s not like you were going to announce it on social media or anything like that. I mean, I’m your mother. I think I deserve to know. Kate, he’s safe now. Yeah, there it is. The voice of reason. My man. Thanks. OK. All right. You’re right. I’m going to just stay totally positive with this because the truth is, you helped Harris capture Clyde, which you said you were going to do. So per the terms of the deal they offered you, you’re now a free man, right? [sighs] Li Shin? Li Shin. No, that’s not ringing any bells. Oh, come on, Clyde. You know damn well who Li is. Gabi’s ex. She was convicted for his murder. Come on. Acting like this is news to you. You had the goons break my sister’s leg in prison. Yeah. Then you threatened her to within an inch of her life, so you could persuade Stefan to do your damn bidding. Well, that’s quite a tale you’ve spun for yourself, Commissioner. What I heard is that she slipped in the shower. That’s how she broke her leg. And damn if I haven’t told those guards times, fix those slippery tiles. I can picture it now– you know, your sister in the shower.
Shut the hell up, Clyde. So why did she do it anyway, kill her ex?
She didn’t. She had no motive. She’s innocent. [laughs] Come on, man. The last thing your sister is, is innocent. Oh, come on, Clyde. You know she didn’t do it.
You know Gabi didn’t kill Li. But I’ll bet you know who did.
[laughs] So you’re going to orchestrate a prison break for Gabi, huh? That’s what I wanted you to help me with in the first place, as you well know. But you thought it would be easier to prove that Gabi is innocent.Yeah. Well, it should have been.OK. As you also well know, DA Trask thinks that little black book that we found, that we thought would be enough evidence to exonerate Gabi-well, she thinks that it isn’t. And Rafe could string me along forever. So I said, you know what? To hell with it all. OK. Hold on, hold on. I thought Rafe said if-if Clyde Weston was captured, that he might be able to corroborate that his man Gil killed Li. Yeah. Well, you know what? That’s a pipe dream, Kristen. Because even if Clyde is caught, which is a big if, and even if he knows something about Li’s murder, another big if, what makes you think he would lift a finger to help me? If he’s captured, I’m the reason he gets convicted. So why all of a sudden would he decide to have a change of heart and help Gabi get out of prison? So what, then? You’re just going to tunnel her out? Figuratively speaking, yeah. Yeah? And when is this great escape supposed to take place, hmm? It’s already in the works. My guy says it could be done imminently. And then Gabi and I will ride off into the sunset, never to be seen or heard from again. Huh. Yeah, right. No, Stefan, I am afraid I can’t let this happen. [tense music]
Chad, what did Clyde say? OK. So I accused him of going to the mansion that night with the sole purpose of killing Abigail. He didn’t deny it. Oh. [sighs] Well, we suspected it. Now we know.There’s more. More? So he may have gone to the mansion that night to kill Abigail. But then in the end– But then what?
Julie– he said that Abigail is still alive.
I am your wife, Johnny. We are supposed to be a team. How could you even think about turning down your dream job without talking to me first? Because I’m an idiot, OK? All right? I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I should have told you sooner. My grandma said the same thing. You told your grandma before telling me? How many other people know? OK. Look, Chanel, I’m sorry, OK? I’m sorry. I didn’t expect to get this job offer, a job offer that would require us to move , miles away. I mean, sure, when it first came in, I was, like, ecstatic, you know? I couldn’t believe it. But then-I panicked. Salem is our home, you know? It’s where your bakery is. It’s where our families are. We’ve built our lives in Salem. We’re happy here. And you are happy here, and that’s all I really want. I just want to make you happy. That’s my most important job.
That’s-that’s really sweet, Johnny. But if you wanted to turn the job down, you would have done it already. [sighs] Yeah. And part of me does want to turn it down. But? Part of me doesn’t. I’m obviously conflicted, which is why you need to make this decision.
Um, you know what? I, uh, got some stuff to take care of in the office. I’ll be back. Why do I get the feeling Roman wouldn’t be too happy if my sentence was shortened? Oh, if? If? Is Harris flaking on you? I don’t know, Mom. I don’t know where I stand. Why is that? Because Harris is busy. He’s busy processing Clyde. He hasn’t told me anything. I haven’t talked to him since, you know, this whole thing ended. Chad-Chad had to fly me home. What was Chad doing there? A long story. Anyway, I don’t know what’s going to happen with me. I have no idea. The more time goes by, I just can only assume the worst. Oh my god. I don’t know why the hell I ever trusted Harris. Just keep it down. Keep it down, OK? We’re in the middle of the pub. Technically I am still a fugitive, so… OK. You’re right. You’re right. We should really get going. Let’s get you right back into hiding, OK? Clyde said what? That, uh-that Abigail is still alive. Oh, God! Look, I had a gun to his head. So, you know, he may have said anything to prevent me from shooting him. I don’t know. You assume it’s a lie? Well, Lucas thinks so, yeah. Well, what the hell do you think? I don’t-I, um– you know, I think that it probably is. I do. Oh, but, Julie, there’s a small part of me that– that hopes that, um– that it’s true. Yeah. Darling. Yeah. [sighs] I didn’t even know your sister’s ex. How should I know who killed him? Well, Li’s blood was found on your little black book. [chuckles] Well, surely you’re not accusing me of murder. I was incarcerated in November, as I’m sure you recall. Oh, right. Yeah. But your associate Gil, his bloody fingerprint was also found on that little black book, which was hidden at the Bistro, where he ran your drug operation. Yeah. But you see, Gil is dead. Ava Vitali killed him. Are you not keeping up on the crimes committed in your jurisdiction, Commissioner? Oh, I am well aware of them. Thank you. But since I can’t talk to a dead man, I figured I’d go right to the top– to the boss. So what did Gil tell you about the night Li was murdered, hmm? Any chance that, uh, you could corroborate his guilt? [sighs] Well, let’s just say I could. What’s in it for me? [tense music]
What the hell do you mean, Kristen? You can’t let me do this? Gabi is my wife. I don’t need your permission to help rescue her. Stefan, you and I had an agreement. I will help you clear Gabi’s name. You back me up as CEO of DiMera. I backed you, and I am still backing you. OK. What are you going to do? You’re going to continue as a fugitive from the law?
I have been planting seeds for months. It’s practically a done deal. Oh, you know what? Practically doesn’t work for me. You waited a long time to pull the trigger on freeing Gabi. What’s a few more weeks? You don’t want EJ in the job, do you? Of course not. But if Clyde is captured, he will go back to making Gabi’s life a living hell. And now that I’ve turned on him, I can’t take that risk. OK. Well, you might just have to. Because after everything I have done for Gabi, I can’t risk you not coming through for me. So we are at a stalemate here, brother. Not how I see it. [chuckles] All right. Well, then how about this? [clears throat] If you insist on going through with this idiotic jailbreak plan, I’m going to go tell your wife that you slept with Ava Vitali. [tense music]
You want me to make the decision for you on your job offer? Johnny, I just got through telling you we’re a team. Yeah, but I’d be uprooting you from your life for my dream. [sighs] I mean, what if you’re miserable because of me? What, so I’m supposed to crush your dreams? What if you’re miserable because of me? [gentle music] Look, Johnny. I can bake cookies anywhere, OK? They have flour and milk and chocolate chips in California too, I assume. And I mean, Sweet Bits LA, it sounds kind of nice, don’t you think? Yeah, but– But nothing, OK? And you know, getting a little further away from Mama might not be such a bad thing. So I say if you want the job, I think you should take it. Yeah. The problem is, I don’t know if I want to take it for reasons I can’t quite articulate. OK. Well, try. You know, my-my whole life, I wanted to be the next Fellini, which sounds grandiose, I know. And it totally is, because I mean, what have I actually ever done, you know? A couple of Super movies when I was a kid, some demo reels. OK. So what? Every great director started out as a dorky kid with a little camera. Yeah, I know. But when I actually tried to put something together as an adult, my grandma’s life story, I mean, the whole project went to hell, literally. Well, you know, maybe that’s what sets you apart. I mean, how many directors can say that the actual devil interfered with the production? Yeah, I don’t know. It-it honestly felt more like a sign, you know, like I was dabbling in something I wasn’t supposed to be. Oh, come on, Johnny. And what if I can’t cut it? You know, Hollywood is cutthroat. What if I’m just some spoiled rich kid with some inflated notion of himself, completely delusional and pathetic? Where is all this self-doubt coming from? I don’t know. It’s just-how’d all this happen so fast, you know? What if I’m not ready? And now I have you and the baby to think about. And it’s just, failing on my own, that’s one thing. But I cannot drag you across the country and fail all three of us.
I’m not going back to the monastery. OK. Well, you just said that– You know what? Clyde’s going to supermax. He’s not going to Statesville. So I’ll be safe if I have to go back to, you know– What, to-to prison? Because at least the monastery isn’t– It’s not what, prison? It’s pretty much the same thing, Mom. I can’t stand that place, all right? Just an old building with a bunch of guys in old uniforms. And I’m not going to do it. They cut my hair. Forget it. It’s the same thing as being stuck in Statesville.
Oh, really? How many murderers do you think are in the monastery, Lucas? I don’t know. Brother Solomon, he seemed to be pretty shifty, that guy.
So you know, I am absolutely not laughing at that.
I have one year left on my sentence. I might as well go back to Statesville, like I was supposed to in the first place, and just do my time, you know? Might as well pay full price for what I did to Sami. [sighs] The thing is, is Abby- Abby came back to me once before, you know? And then there’s Stefan. I mean, his heart is beating in your chest, and-and yet he’s alive and well, walking around.
Well, do you think it’s possible Dr. Rolf saved Abigail? I don’t know. I don’t know what to think, OK? I just know that I can’t sit around here and wonder, you know, what if? It’s going to-it’s going to drive me crazy. [sighs] I need to go to the station, and I need to talk to Clyde. And I need to figure out if there’s more.
Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it.
OK. But I need you to do me a favor. Please don’t bring this up to Jack or Jennifer, OK? I don’t want to get their hopes up if it’s-if it’s nothing, you know?Of course. I won’t say a word, darling. I won’t. OK. Oh my god. [exhales] You do remember cheating on your wife, don’t you? That was one time. And I was very drunk.Oh. Oh, drunk, OK. Well, I guess it’s no big deal, then. I’m sure that Gabi will be very forgiving when she finds out that, uh, you and Ava had been tying one on. [tense music] Damn it, Kristen. You said you would keep my secret. Well, yeah. But that was then, and this is now. And peacetime promises, well, they can be tenuous at best. Mm. So are you declaring war? With you? Mm. No, of course not. I’m at war with EJ. Yeah, a cold war that is simmering to a boil. So you need to decide which side you are on. And let me just say this. If, um, Gabi does find out what happened between you and the ex-mafia princess, I am sure that she’d prefer a Statesville cot to your marital bed. So I think you really need to rethink your plan, brother.
I mean, you know I can’t make charges like these just go away after everything you’ve done. Then why should I help you?Oh. So you do know something. I didn’t say that– not explicitly. [tense music] Tell me, why isn’t a bloody fingerprint on the book enough to overturn Gabi’s conviction? That’s a good question. Well, that’s a damn shame. Let’s just say Gil did tell me something. Now, just to be clear, there would have to be something in it for me in order for me to testify to that. And just so you know, I would graciously accept anything you could do for me, even outside the confines of the law.
Oh, you’re a real piece of work. Oh, give me a break. You covered up Stefano DiMera’s murder for Hope Brady. You’re telling me you wouldn’t do the same thing for your own flesh and blood? Hmm? What kind of a brother are you?
You hang tight. I’ll be back.
Think about what I said.
[chuckles] Yeah.
You are not going to fail, Johnny. You are so talented. You don’t know that.No? OK. Well, tell me this. Um, do you think that I am a good baker?
Of course.
OK. Well, how do you know? You don’t know anything about baking.
No, but I’m an expert eater.
Mm. I’ve been doing it my whole life. OK. And I know movies. I’ve been watching them my whole life. And I’ve read stuff that you’ve written, and I’ve- I’ve watched things that you’ve directed. And Johnny, you are a rock star. And if things don’t work out, then at least you know you gave it your best shot, right? Yeah, I guess.
Yeah. And if for some reason this job doesn’t work out, then we can always come back to Salem. Yeah? Whatever you decide, I’m with you. And I also heard that Chris Pratt was in that, um, Russo movie. So if that is the one that you are working on, then whew, I am going to be fangirling all day long.
OK. All right. Well, thank you for the warning. And there’s-there’s also, what, Malibu, Rodeo Drive, endless summer. What’s not to love about LA? Not to mention all those movie theaters with old-ass movies and long, eight-hour cuts that nobody’s ever seen of movies nobody’s ever heard of- and even longer Q&As afterwards.
You know me too well.
And I will happily follow you to the ends of the Earth, because your dreams are our dreams now. [gentle music]
Mm. So what’s it going to be, Stefan? Are you going to rethink your master plan, or do I have to give Gabi the bad news? What about Gabi? Uh, we were just discussing how we were going to tell her that we’ve hit a dead end as far as trying to get her out of Statesville. Well, that’s actually why I’m here. I have some news on that front. [tense music] Where’s Lucas? Well, he went to say goodbye to Julie. Goodbye? Yes. Because he hasn’t heard from Harris, so he’s assuming that he will be going back to Statesville to serve out the rest of his sentence. I am sorry to hear that. Really? Oh, Lucas. You have been in my prayers every single day. Thank you. Thank you, Julie. I appreciate it. What’s happened? I mean, you were out before on some special dispensation in disguise, but this time you’re not. Does that mean that you’re free and clear now? I’m not too sure about that. Oh, gosh. Well, then it must be a risk coming to see me. It was. It was. But there’s no way I’m going back to prison without saying goodbye to you first. [clicks tongue] [laughs] Well, look at who’s here. The commissioner sent you in to have a little chat with me? [tense music]
[sighs] You and I never finished our conversation.
You need to start talking.
Or else what?
Thank you for believing in me, Chanel. Of course. This baby and I are here for you %, no matter what. Right back at you. And, Johnny, I’m sorry that I got a little bit salty before. No. No, that’s OK. You were, uh-you were right to be upset. I don’t know why I didn’t tell you about the job offer sooner.
So-what are you thinking now?
[sighs] Kate, why would you ask me if I am really sorry Lucas is going back to prison? He’s my stepson. I want what’s best for him. I supported him through this whole damn thing, Kate.
I know. You did. And you went above and beyond, and I’m grateful to you for that. But, Roman, honestly, in your heart of hearts, I- I believe that you want Lucas to serve out his term for what he did to Sami. Kate, we have been through this, all right? I told you, I think Lucas learned his lesson. I don’t think he’ll make those mistakes again. Well, God knows that’s true.
Bottom line is, Harris Michaels promised results. Lucas did his part, and I think it would be wrong if Harris left him out to dry.
Chad gave me the impression that you helped the police find Clyde. Does that have something to do with your special dispensation? I probably shouldn’t say too much, you know?
OK, OK. I understand. Please, tell me, what do you think of what-what Clyde said about Abigail, about Abigail being alive? Chad shared that with me. I’m not going to say anything to anybody but you. He also said that you didn’t think it was possible. Now, did you just say that, I’m wondering, because you didn’t want to get his hopes up? What do you really think? Do you think it’s true she could be alive? Julie, I wish-I wish it was true. I just-I don’t know. I mean, I don’t know how it’s possible. Do you?
[sighs]
So Clyde’s not speaking. [phone rings] Shocking.
Um, if you’ll excuse me.
Yeah.
Don’t give up hope, all right? Listen. Listen to me. We have Clyde in custody. I’m convinced that he knows something. OK. So whatever it is, whatever he wants, it’s-it’s got to be worth getting Gabi back home.
This reminds me of a little yapping dog running in circles around a predator. How could it be possible that my wife is still alive, Clyde? Because that night I found her in our bed bleeding out, barely able to whisper my name.
You know, when I close my eyes, I can see her.
Her face is pale. She’s so cold. And I can feel her slipping away.
When I was at the hospital, I was covered in her blood. But still, I cling to hope.
But then Kayla comes walking out. She tells me that my wife is dead, that there’s nothing she could do– not her, not Rolf, no one.
So she took me back to go see her body.
Do you want to know what I did, Clyde?
I held her.
I touched her.
I kissed her. And I said goodbye to the love of my life and the mother of my children. But then you drop a bomb on me.
If she is alive, how is that possible, Clyde?
Please tell me, hmm? How is that possible? [inhales sharply]
Thank you, Mr. Russo. Yeah, Peyton. Peyton, of course, yes. Uh, I will. I will. Yeah, I’m very excited, yes. OK. Uh, I can’t wait. I will, um-I’ll see you soon. [phone beeps] No big deal. Just my new friend, Peyton Russo.
Ah! Oh my god, Johnny! This is amazing. Oh! I am so proud of you. His lawyer needs to call my agent, which I don’t have.
OK. Well, soon you’re going to be beating them off with sticks.
Pinch me.
[chuckles] Well, actually, I had something else in mind.
Oh, yeah?
Yeah. It occurs to me that we just had our first major fight as a married couple. Mm-hmm. And so we’d better get home fast so we can make up.
Mm, works for me.
[laughs]
Aunt Marie, I’m just so worried about Maggie. Well, I told her. I told her not to trust that guy, but she wouldn’t listen. [sighs] Yeah, the whole family could use some good news. How true. No. No, I haven’t. And I cannot understand how my grandparents could have put together this time capsule and never said a word about it to a single member of the family. Yeah. Well, let alone what’s inside. [chuckles] No. No, I’m determined. Yes, I’m going to find out what’s in the time capsule if it’s the last thing I do. [laughs] [sighs] Well, I said my goodbyes to Julie. So if you guys have an out-of-the-way place for me to stay while I wait to hear from Harris, I’d appreciate it. You don’t have to do that. I pulled some strings with my ISA pals, tracked him down. So I get to be the one to officially tell you both, Harris just finalized the terms of your deal. So, Lucas, for you being part of the capture of the fugitive Clyde Weston, the remainder of your sentence has been officially commuted.
Oh my god. So that means–
Lucas, you’re a free man.
Oh, yes!
Oh my god.
Yes, yes, yes! Finally. [laughs] Oh. Oh. Look, Stefan. I’m sorry, but my hands are tied here. Really? So that’s it? You’re just going to pack it in? You’re not going to move heaven and Earth to help your sister? Look, I cannot do this, OK? I cannot give up anything to Clyde Weston, OK? I would be sacrificing the safety of everyone in this town and beyond. But maybe if you had an idea- [suspenseful music] What does that mean?
It means that maybe if you had an idea of how you could move heaven and Earth–
So you’re saying if, um, I chose to go the, uh, DiMera route, you’d be willing to look the other way?
I’ve got to get back to the station. All right.All right.
Hey. Rafe’s already gone? Yeah. Yeah, there’s nothing he can do. He’s-he’s not willing to, um, accept any sort of deal as far as Clyde is concerned. So I’ll tell you what. I will shelve my idea to get Gabi out of prison for now if you help me get more evidence. Yeah, sorry. There’s been, uh, a change of plans. I won’t be helping you anymore.
Uh, would you mind, uh, backing up a little, please? Thanks. I-kind of liked it better when you were playing a strong guy. This is just sad, you know. Uh, takes all the fun out of it.
Answer me, please. [somber music]
Before I do, you have to show me that you can do something for me to, um, better my current situation. And how am I supposed to do that? [chuckles] Chad, you’re a DiMera. You’ll figure something out.
OK. But how the hell am I even supposed to believe you? I’m not doing anything for you. I can’t trust a word that you say.
Then why are you here?
OK. Tell me this, then. If Abigail is still alive, why would you go down for her murder?
[sighs] It’s only a fool that goes for the quick return. A wise man plays the long game with an ace up his sleeve knowing the exact time he should play it.
OK. Well, now’s the time, then, to show me your cards. I’ve shown you mine.
All right. Then listen up, because I’m about to give you something big.
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