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Days of Our Lives Transcript

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

You weren’t expecting to see this ever again, were you?

Maggie, I can explain.

No, don’t even try.   I don’t want to hear another lie out of your lying mouth.   [tense music]   You came into my home   when I was grieving the man that I love.   What, you thought you’d take advantage of that grief?   You knew I needed someone to lean on,   someone who understood   how I felt about my husband.   So you pretended to be his friend…  

   To know him like I did, to love him like I did.   And, what, you hoped that I would fall for you?  

   You let me cry on your shoulder.   You pretended to be my protector   when my beautiful baby granddaughter was taken.  

 The kidnapping–  you arranged that too, didn’t you? That’s absurd. I’ll be damned.  You had Xander and Sarah’s baby kidnapped  so Maggie would continue to let you live in her home,  away from all those phantom Greek enemies  who were after you. You sick bastard.  You’d better hope–

Xander.

You’d better hope the cops get here before I kill you.

 Dear God,  that hooded person that took Victoria,  that wasn’t one of your Greek enemies.  That was your accomplice.

Who the hell was it, Konstantin?

What does it matter who it was?  He’s already admitted responsibility for the crime.

You’re all a bunch of damn hypocrites!  We all know that Victor was no saint, huh?  He didn’t give a damn that my little girl was killed  because of his need to punish me, huh?  Well, I may not have got my revenge on you,  but I did get my revenge  on your dearly beloved late husband. What are you saying?

It was me who was responsible for his death.  I am the one who sabotaged his plane,  sent him to a watery grave.

What’s going on? That’s not true!  It can’t be! [laughs] You don’t think I am capable  of finding someone to tamper with that plane, huh? Oh, I think you’re capable.  John told me that you ordered him to kill me  the minute we were pronounced husband and wife.

What?

But I refuse to believe  that a man as strong and as vital as Victor  could be taken away from us  by someone as insubstantial and as small-minded as you. Small?  The old man is dead, is he not? Can’t you see what you’re doing to her?  What the hell’s wrong with you?

You want to hurt me, don’t you?  You want to twist the knife.  Well, trust me.  You can’t hurt me any more than I already am.  You see, I’m the one who opened the door  and let you into our house.  I laid out the welcome mat to my husband’s killer.  I betrayed his memory, and I have to live with that.

You’ve said your piece, Konstantin.  Now I’m gonna say mine.  I offered to marry you so you could stay in this country.  I thought that somehow I could make amends for all the wrongs  that you had suffered at Victor’s hands.  I felt compassion for you.

Is that why you have set me up to be arrested  for a crime I did not commit? As opposed to the crimes you actually did commit? And plan to commit?

You never had any intention of marrying me.

She doesn’t need to defend herself to you.

That’s where you’re wrong.

I did intend to marry you…  until John and Steve told me that everything you said to me  from the time you stepped foot into this house  was a lie.

And that’s when the veil fell from my eyes…

And I realized  that we had to do something to deal with you.  We had to do whatever we could  to get you out of our lives once and for all. And we’re taking you into custody right now. Let’s go. No, wait.

Konstantin was the last person to see Victor alive.

I need for you to tell me  everything about my husband  on his final days  in front of the people who loved him the most.  We need to know the truth.  We deserve that much.

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

[intriguing music] Careful what you wish for, Maggie. Answer her.  Make it fast. Your daughter, Catharina, died decades ago.  You had years to exact the revenge on Victor.  Start with that.  Why now?  Why after all this time? This time around, it was not about revenge,  not at first. What the hell is that supposed to mean? I gave Victor one final opportunity at redemption  at a time when I thought he would be most receptive.

So…  how is your son Bo?  It must be very painful for you to see him  in such a debilitating state and to feel so helpless, huh?

[laughs] What?  You didn’t like it? [groans] Indigestion. Ah, my apologies.  [sighs]  I have had to skimp on ingredients lately, huh?  Business has been so dreadful. And you asked me here to rescue you once more. [laughs]  You know, you must be very weary  of my perpetual requests for help,  even though my father lent you the money  that sent you on your way to become  the wealthiest man in the world. Your father, not you. Ah, yes, but still…  think of what you took from me, Victor:  my child, my wife, my–  my whole heart. It was a terrible accident that I regret deeply. So you’ve said.  But man to man, father to father,  words without actions are meaningless, no?  So can you not show  just how much you truly regret it, hmm?

Fine.  It’s your lucky day.

I knew you would do the right thing. Hmm. That’s debatable.  But after my visit with Bo,  I instructed my lawyer to destroy my old will.  I’ll be making a new one when I return home,  and I’ll include you in the new draft. Your generosity knows no bounds, Victor.  But at our age,  leaving things to chance might be ill-advised.  So why not draft a new will right now, hmm? Very well.

He would not help me then and there.  Oh, no. Huh?  Only when he was dead would I get a single cent.  He forced my hand!

I have a job for you.

You crashed his plane  only because you couldn’t wait for the money?  His promise to you wasn’t enough? Clearly not, because he broke that promise, huh?  He had no intention of leaving me any money, huh?  He just said so at the moment just to get me off his back.  He scammed me, huh?  He changed his will again before he got on that plane,  and he removed my name from it.

There it is. Hey. What are you doing?  Give me that.What the hell?  I’m supposed to be in this will.  Victor left me nothing?

If only I’d gotten to see his face  when he knew it was over, huh?  Horrified, terrified,  looking out that tiny, little window  at every inch of disappearing sky  and the fast-approaching ocean  and knowing what it meant, huh?  [laughs]Konstantin, I’m warning you. Swirling down and down, spiraling down– That’s enough!  That’s enough. I wonder what his last thoughts were, huh?  Were they of you, his true love,  or of his money, his real love? You don’t know what’s in his heart!  [tense music]  Victor and I, we meant everything to each other–  everything. [laughs]  Don’t make me laugh, Maggie.  That was a delusion and still is. That’s it! Shut up!Maggie! Shut up! [gasps] You know, Maggie did  everything in her power to help you.  How could you treat her like this, huh? Listen, an hour ago, she tried to frame me.  This is not as one-sided as you all seem to think, huh? One-sided?  You murdered my father. Oh, you seem so sure of that. We all heard you.  Enough with the games. That’s right. Enough talking.  It’s time to get you into a cage where you belong. And thanks to your detailed confession,  you’re gonna be booked for murder  instead of embezzlement. Since when did you get deputized by the Salem PD? ISA.  You’re in trouble with everybody, pal.  [dramatic music]

How could I have been such a fool  to let that evil man into Victor’s home? Mom, please, you did nothing wrong. Well, everyone warned me, but I wouldn’t listen. Take some deep breaths, please. I’m really fine. I’m fine. You collapsed.  You’re having an adrenaline crash. I can’t imagine how much stress you’ve been under,  and then Konstantin just added to it  when he told us what he did to Victor. I was taken in by his charms, his gifts,  his photos, his stories about the old days. I was taken in too, Mom. Not like I was. No, I just–I saw that he made you smile again,  and that meant a lot to me. Well, for me,  it was all about my connection to Victor,  the history that I never knew.  I wanted so badly to hear about all of that that I–  I just–I was willing to overlook  the red flags and all the warnings and– Maggie, Maggie.  You were his victim. I hate that word. But it’s true, Mom. Think of it this way.  Think about how brave you were,  how you worked with John and Steve  to lay this trap for him. Yeah, how long were you planning that? And why didn’t you tell us?Yeah. We decided that the fewer people that were in on it,  the better because then that way,  you wouldn’t have to put on a façade. What, and pretend he wasn’t a slimy creep?  Honey, I been putting on that façade for months.

You know, I didn’t think I would feel this way.  I thought that I would feel more powerful  when I exposed his lies. Mom. What? You almost lost your life today.  I don’t think that’s even sunk in for you  because it’s only sinking in for me right now. But my poor Victor, he did lose his life.  And to think that I welcomed that killer into our home.  How could I have been so gullible, so stupid? Maggie, you’re neither.  You’re the kindest, most generous person I know,  and the only reason that con man took advantage of you  is because you always see the best in everyone. In this case, to a fault.  [sighs] OK, I’m going back downstairs.  I’m gonna see that that murderer gets hauled away,  and I’m gonna–oh. Whoa, jeez.Mom, Mom, Mom.

Oh, my God.

Oh.

OK.

Oh. You have to rest. [exhales heavily] No, I’m–I’m–I’m–I’m OK.  I’m OK. I’m OK.  I’m OK.  I’m–I’m–I’m all right. No, I know, but maybe-maybe I could give you  a light sedative  ’cause you’re so worked up right now.

No, no, no, no, not while he’s free.

It’s not a concern, Maggie.  John and Steve have it all under control.  Here you go.Thank you. What? Yeah, Mom,  after everything that has gone on,  if anything happens to you, I- please, can I just give you something?  Just something light might help.  Will you do it for me? [sighs]  OK. Fine.OK. I called the police  while I was getting this out of the car.  Unfortunately there’s been an accident tying up access  to this part of the town, but we can all relax  because very soon, Konstantin will be officially in custody.

Give me those hands.  Hold still![coughing] Knock it off. Water. Give me some water, please. Theresa, don’t.Hey, hey, hey! [yelps]Theresa, no! [gasping] Drop it, you bastard. Drop it.  Drop it, you bastard. You’re not getting out of here.  I promise you that. I’m not going anywhere with you, huh?  I’m getting out of here,  and I’m taking my hostage with me.  [gunshots] No, no, no, no. No, no.  [tense music]  [gunshot]What was that? Nobody move. Oh, my God.  Xander. [gasping]  [gunshot] [yelps]  Oh, my God.  Uncle Steve.Be quiet! [groans]Here, here, buddy.  Let me see. Let me see. Let me see. [groans]  [breathing shallowly] It’s all right.

I’m going after them. I got you. I got you.  Give me something to stop the bleeding.  Here.  Let me put the pressure on here.  All right, I got you. I got you, man.  I got you.[groans] You’re gonna be OK, buddy.  You’re gonna be OK. You’re gonna be OK. [groans]  So it’s just a flesh wound, right? A flesh wound would look life-threatening  compared to this.  Stop trolling for sympathy.[laughs] Get Sarah on the double.I’m on my way. All right, this isn’t your first rodeo, partner.  You know the drill.  Breathe easy, and hang in there. Hey, Dad.Here we go. Dad, what do you want me to do? Catch up with Alex.  He went unarmed.  Good luck.Right. Go.[groaning]  Oh, God. How the hell did I get hit? Beats me. You used to be a lot quicker. [gasping]  I guess I started taking after you. I hope you didn’t like this shirt much, pal.

I’d steal one of yours, but they’re all so damned ugly. [laughs] Yeah.[coughs] No, no, no, no. Breathe.  There you go.  There you go. There you go.  Hang in there. Come on.

Oh, Xander, oh, my God, baby.  We heard gunshots. Are you OK? Yes.  Steve was grazed, but he’s gonna be all right.

What about Konstantin?

Yeah, don’t worry about him.  He’s being taken care of. How? What does that mean? It means he won’t be able to hurt you again or Victoria.  My promise to you. And Steve? That’s why I’m here.  We’re gonna need your help until the medics get here.

OK.

Wait a minute. How bad is he really?

No, Mom, it’s OK. I’ve got it.  It’s gonna be fine.But I-No, don’t you worry.  Justin and I will keep an eye on Maggie and little Victoria.  You just go take care of Steve.Thank you. We got it.

You sick son of a bitch.  You shot my Uncle Steve.

Next time, I’ll shoot John too.

There isn’t gonna be a next time.  If I would have known that I was plotting and scheming  with a murderer, I-Wouldn’t have gone for the big cash prize, huh? No.  No, I wouldn’t have.  My God, you are pure evil. Need I remind you it was your idea  to alter the will in Victor’s briefcase, huh,  changing Victor’s heir from Xander to Alex?  You.  All I did was find a forger. Don’t be so modest.  You’ve been running the show ever since. You are going to help me escape, Theresa,  because you certainly don’t want them to find out  what you did, especially not your cash cow,  Alex, the faux heir.

Alex. Let her go right now.  Are you OK? Ah, the cavalry,  though it’s possible you’ve forgotten  which one of us is armed. I could take you out in a heartbeat, you old man. About the time it takes for me to pull this trigger. Alex, don’t test him.  Don’t test him.  Just tell me, is Steve OK? He’s gonna be OK,  unlike my father. [laughs]  Let’s not get ahead of ourselves, shall we?  You are very much mistaken.  [tense music] How am I mistaken?  You already admitted– About killing Victor? Yes.  Yes, he is still very much dead,  fortunately for the rest of us. Then what the hell are you talking about?  How am I mistaken? Oh.  This is hard, huh?  What is the best way to convey this, huh,  with words?  I suppose blunt is best, huh?

Victor isn’t your father.

[grunts]Easy. Easy. [groans]Easy. You think Maggie’s gonna bill me for…  staining her carpet? It’s a write-off, man.[groans]  Yeah, like this operation.  I guess we needed a backup plan… Ah, don’t worry about it.For our backup plan. Brady and Alex are gonna track him down.  He’s not getting away with this. Well, you catch up with them.No. No, dude…No way. Go. Go. You are my partner.  You have been with me since the very beginning,  and this is where I’m staying.

OK.  Thanks.  [grunts]Damn it all.  That bullet was meant for me. Oh, no, no, no, don’t go down that road now, partner. Come on. You know that I’m right. Come on.You know I’m right. I know you’re full of it. Can’t argue with me this time.  Not this time.  Hold on. Hold on.

OK.

If…  you know as much about me as you claim you do,  you know that I won’t hesitate  to put a bullet through a man’s eye. Or a woman’s either.

What does that mean?

What does that mean?

You came at me, and Catharina got in the way.

Came at y–when?  Who’s Catharina?

Tell me.  Hands where I can see ’em.

I need you to see something and tell me what it means,  and I will go away.

Alex, don’t listen to him.  Don’t listen to him.  Just because Victor didn’t acknowledge you as his son  when he was alive, that doesn’t make him any less your father. If you would let me finish– Tell it to the cops, Konstantin. You might think you have the advantage,  but I am the one with the hostage, huh?

Now drop that gun,  or young Tate  grows up without a mother’s touch.

[gasping] I mean it.

[dramatic music] He’s lost a lot of blood.  Where’s the paramedics? There’s been a delay,  but they will be here soon.  Sorry, Steve.[groans]  I hope you take my insurance. [chuckles]  This one’s on the house. Oh, cool.  Hey, maybe you could take a look at my knee  when you’re done with this thing.  It’s been bugging me lately. OK, a little less conversation.  Let me see what I need to do, all right? Tell me, how bad-how bad is it? You’re gonna be fine.  You’re gonna be totally fine.  Great job stemming the blood, John.  I’m gonna–I’m gonna take over applying the pressure now, OK? [groaning] Steve, you OK? Am I OK? Yeah, I know, but are you still there with me? I mean–OK.  Here, just let me– Don’t push that guy quite that hard. OK.  Just keep pressure…

Pawn, I command you to take out your weapon.  Now shoot Steve Johnson.

OK.Thank you. I know. OK.

There we go. How’s Steve? Well, you heard Xander.  He’s going to be fine. You know, I remember the day that–  that we learned that-that Victor’s body was found.  You were here with me then too. Oh, Maggie, just like you’re always here for us. I feel like I’ve lost him all over again.  [stifled sob]  Oh, God.  I–I tried.  I really tried to do the right thing. You did do the right thing.  Maggie, you stood up to that man.  You were brave.  Victor would be very proud of you. I miss him.  I miss him so much.Oh. We all do. Oh, honey, please, please, please.  [shushing]  Just close your eyes.  Try to get some sleep.  Just relax.  [shushing]  [sober music]

[sighs]

Justin, poor woman.

My God, what didn’t that crazed man do  to try to destroy our family? [sighs]  At least it’s all out in the open now. Is it? Why? What do you mean?

Konstantin obviously had an accomplice  when he kidnapped little Victoria.

That kind of slipped my mind.

And it had to be someone on his payroll.

Yeah, but wouldn’t things be safe  now that Konstantin might be behind bars?  I mean, if I were the accomplice,  I’d be on the fastest boat to Panama right now. Yeah, probably is. Oh, Justin. [sighs]  I can’t imagine how difficult this has been for you.

Certainly has been disorienting- and not just, you know, the horrific events of today.  I mean, my whole world has just been turned upside down  since the day Victor died. I know, baby. It’s still so hard to absorb that he fathered  a child with Angelica  and neither one of them said anything to me.

He wasn’t the man I thought he was,  and neither am I.

What? Of course you’re the same man.  You–Justin, you are the same wonderful man. Alex is not my son,  and my relationship with him will never be the same.  My relationship with Uncle Vic has changed, too,  and obviously I can’t do anything about that. Well, you still have time with Alex.  Justin, he is your son.  He is your son in every way that counts,  and you know that.

I know he’s the son I raised, the son I love.  Nothing will ever change that–  not in my mind, not in my heart.

But how he sees me now…

Our future has changed…  forever.

[tense music] OK.  I am not going to say it again.  Drop that gun.  Put it on the ground and kick it over here,  or I will shoot.  And at this range, she is dead.

I don’t have a clean shot. We can’t chance it. Drop it!

Don’t drop it. Xander, what are you doing? Give it to me.  You’re dealing with me now. For the last time,  put that gun down. Just do what he says, Xander. Or, what, he’ll kill Theresa? Yeah, you heard him. I don’t care.  This man killed Victor.  He tried to kill Maggie.  He kidnapped my child.  And you’re worried about some collateral damage?  Who helped you that day with Victoria? [gasps]

Talk.

I will tell you who my accomplice is  but only–oh!  [grunting] Let her go.Little bitch!  Bitch, you’ve been a thorn in my side  ever since I came to this town!  You bitch! I’m gonna kill you.  Kill you. [gunshot] [gasps]  [panting]

[dramatic music] I pray Steve’s going to be OK. Oh, God, me too.  I mean, Konstantin was determined  to make sure that both he and John bit the big one. Not to mention the fact that he was planning  to kill Maggie after the wedding.

Poor woman.  I can only imagine how hurt she must be.  I mean, first she loses her husband,  and then that con man just waltzes in here  and not only takes advantage of her  but plans to murder her to steal her inheritance? I’m sure it’s gonna be a while  before she can recover from all this. Yeah, well, we’re gonna help her.  We’re gonna make sure she knows how much she is loved  and how much she is respected.  You know…  maybe I can fix her up with my dentist.  I mean, he’s a widower,  and he’s very smart, very sweet, very cute. Bonnie, Bonnie,  I don’t think Maggie’s in any condition  to be fixed up with anybody right now.  She’s a little fragile.  I think she needs some time to recover  from the shock of all this…

Yeah, yeah.

Like I said.

I get it. OK.  You’re probably right.  Speaking of shock, crazy how Konstantin  was trying to brainwash John with that creepy card.  Dude, it was so sci-fi.  [both laugh]Right?  I mean, thank God John and Marlena  figured out what the bastard was up to  and Marlena was able to help him  fight the mind control.

I’m telling you, that woman is a miracle worker.

Yeah, she is indeed.

[sighs, chuckles]  What could be going on?  Shouldn’t we have heard something  about Konstantin by now? I’m sure we’ll hear something soon.  I just pray everyone’s OK.

[scoffs] Everyone except Konstantin.  Maybe we should go check.  I mean, she’s sleeping. Yeah, Maggie will probably want to know what’s going on  when she wakes up.

Exactly.  Come on, let’s go find out… Let’s go.What’s happening.

[tense music]

What is that warning about Greeks bearing gifts?

[laughs] I assure you, this is no Trojan horse.  Please, open it.

Thank you.

Oh, my goodness.  A photo album. It belonged to my parents. Oh.  It’s beautiful.  [gasps] All these pictures.  Oh.  Is that Victor?

It most certainly is.

[laughs] Oh.  I’ve never seen a photo of him at this age.  He was so young and handsome.  [chuckles] There are many pictures of him in there.  Our families were very close. Mm.  He had such style.  [laughs]  And that twinkle in his eye.  I want to thank you for letting me see this.  I appreciate it. It is yours to keep.  I hope it brings you comfort for days and years to come. It’s such a special gift.  How can I ever repay you? Do you know Victor loaned me money  when I started my restaurant? I didn’t know that. And when I tried to repay him,  he wouldn’t accept a penny.  He wouldn’t even take the free meals I offered  when he visited.  So let’s consider it even.  Besides, I would consider your smile  payment enough.

[dramatic music]

Is he dead?

His pulse is thready, but it’s still there.

You–you think this is over.  [laughs]  But you are all so stupid.

There is still an enemy in your midst.  [exhales sharply]

An enemy?  Who’s he talking about?

He’s gone.

Thank God.  It’s over.

[intriguing music] John, can you–can you help me elevate Steve’s legs?

John?  What are you doing? Now shoot Steve Johnson,  and turn the gun on yourself. Almost there.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[dramatic music]

[groans] Mm. Hey.

Morning.

Whoa, whoa.

Yeah…whoa.

So against my better judgment, this happened, didn’t it?

Mm-hmm.

Any regrets?

Surprisingly, no.

Me neither.

What about Alex?

Well…[chuckles]

Mm-hmm?

This will show him. [laughs]

This will sh– this will show him? Is that what this was about, so you could show him?

What?

You serious?

Yeah.

Wow.

We talked– we talked about this. Last night, we talked about how Alex doesn’t want to be exclusive and he doesn’t want a commitment with me…

Right.

And he’s still fooling around with Kristen.

Yeah, no, I remember talking about all that. I do.

And we also talked about our connection.

Oh, yeah.

Our connection, Brady, yours and mine. Remember? And how we have this chemistry that’s… Been there for a really long time? I know you feel the same.

[sighs] You know what I feel right now? I feel used.

What?

I feel used.

Come on, don’t go all emo on me now, Brady.

Emo, what– [knock at door]

Theresa, you in there? [intriguing music]

Yeah, I am. Come on in.

Hey, I was wondering if we could…

Talk.

So since this wedding was scheduled for lunchtime, I assume there will be some sort of buffet?

Not sure.

Hmm, any chance the groom was involved in the catering?

I don’t think so.

Shame, could really go for some of that hot, flaming Greek cheese.

Saganaki?

Excuse me?

That’s what it’s called, the cheese dish. And as much as I’d like to go over the menu for the reception, I’m a little busy helping Maggie with an important favor– the wedding. [dramatic music]

What sort of favor?

Oh, Maggie, if that isn’t bridal hair, I don’t know what it is. Did I not tell you that Jean-Kevin was a miracle worker?

You did, about times. [laughter]

Oh, Maggie, you’re gonna make a beautiful bride.

Oh, oh, thank you, Bonnie. Thank you. Oh.

Bonnie, we really, really appreciate you treating us to a day at the salon, but… you know that this is just a marriage of convenience, right? Mom’s only marrying Konstantin so he can stay in the country. So you don’t have to make a huge deal of it.

Well, can I help it if I’m a hopeless romantic? I mean, weddings, even if I know they’re a big mistake and that they’re never gonna work out, they always make me cry. [chuckles]

Oh, wait a minute. Well, you know what? I got to go.

What? No, no, no.

Got to go.

We got to pick up the bridal cape.

Well, I’m sure the two of you can do it for me.

No.

OK?

Wait, but–

Thank you.

You sure–

Bye.

Bye. Bye?

What the hell?

Talk about a runaway bride. [chuckles, sighs]

I appreciate the update, Ava.

Yeah, we’ll all sleep a lot better knowing that Weston is locked up again. Uh-huh. Well, keep me posted. All right. [phone rings] Hey, buddy.

Hey, partner.

Are you on your way to the non-wedding?

Yeah, I am, but the groom asked to meet with me first.

Where are you?

I’m on the Kiriakis grounds out by the mausoleum.

Did he give you any idea why he wants to see you?

Nope, he did not, but I’m sure it has to do with his next move, which involves The Pawn. I’ll let you know as soon as I find out the details.

All right.

Oh, there you are. So why did you want to meet?

To show you this. [tense music]

First of all, I would like to congratulate you on your success on stealing back that prenup Maggie asked me to sign. And now I have a very… important job for you to do.

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

[intriguing music]

So what’s this favor Maggie asked?

She asked me to officiate at her wedding.

And you agreed?

Of course.

Why the hell would you do that, Justin?

You can’t honestly tell me that you are in favor of this marriage.

We both know that this is a marriage in name only. Maggie is only trying to help Konstantin stay in the country.

That’s all the more reason not to do this, Justin. The man’s scum. I mean, he swooped in on Maggie when she was vulnerable, when she was still in the throes of grieving Uncle Victor. And now he’s, what, tricking her into marriage?

Maggie knows how to take care of herself. Now, look, I wrote the prenup myself, OK? It is ironclad. So no matter whatever happens today, nothing will change on that front. Konstantin will not get one dime of Maggie’s money.

Do you think a piece of paper is gonna stop this guy? In the short time he’s been in Salem, he’s– he’s managed to worm his way into Uncle Victor’s house, and now he’s talked Maggie into becoming his wife. I mean, I’m damn sure he’s got a bunch of other tricks up his sleeve. [tense music]

And what do you want me to do with this?

It is an easy task. I need you to kill my wife.

Wow, Maggie. Did you run all the way over here?

I couldn’t wait to tell you. Everything is all set.

So you’ve initiated the transfer of funds from the Titan account?

I have indeed.

So the trap is set. [intriguing music] Are you sure you’re up for this, Maggie?

Yes, I’m–I’m sure. That man has lied to me from the moment he stepped foot into my house, thinking he could take my money. Now he’s the one that’s gonna pay.

Mm.

This can wait. I’ll come back later.

No, no, don’t. Just give me minutes. Well, actually, I don’t know. I might actually need an hour.

Yeah, you know what? Actually– actually, there’s somewhere that I’d rather be– anywhere else, actually. [dramatic music]

[clears throat] [inhales sharply] So…

What’d you– what’d you want to talk about?

Here. Listen.

Oh, thank you.

I know that this is not a fairy-tale wedding for Maggie and Konstantin, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy all the bells and whistles, you know.

I suppose.

Oh, please, come on, the wedding. I mean, the flowers, the music, the vows, it’s all so beautiful. And, honey, you are next. This is gonna be a whole new beginning for you and Xander and this little angel there. [light music]

And speaking of my wedding…

I would love it if you came. I know that you and Xander don’t have the greatest history, but–

No, no, just don’t– not another word. Really, that’s all forgotten. And honestly, I was– I was secretly rooting for you guys ever since I saw you in Chicago with that baby bump. Oh!

Yes, yeah, when you– you tried to convince me to tell Xander that Victoria was actually his.

I tried very hard, and you wouldn’t listen. But, honey, the truth came out, and now you three– Xander, you, and the baby– can be as one as a family. And I’ll tell you something. I would be honored to be there the day you make it legal.

That would really mean a lot to us. It really would. [chuckles]

Oh, honey. Who else is on the guest list?

We’re just gonna keep it small, I think, just family, which I– I hope includes Xander’s mom.

This wedding cannot happen, mate.

It’s not up to us, Xander. Maggie has made up her mind.

Then change yours. Just tell her that you decided you can’t officiate. If there’s no one here to marry them–

I’m not going to do that. This is what Maggie wants, and I am not going to disappoint her. [footsteps tapping]

Is there coffee?

Yeah, there’s coffee. What are you doing here?

I’m here for the wedding, Xander. I assume that’s why you’re here too. By the way, why the hell does everyone have to get married in this house?

Someone’s in a mood.

You know, it’s like it’s the great white little chapel of Salem or something.

I’m guessing it has something to do with Theresa. Am I right? [intriguing music]

So talk to me. What’s up?

Maybe we should talk some other time.

No, no. Come on! You’re not upset ’cause you found me in bed with Brady, are you? Hmm? ‘Cause you were doing that with Kristen.

No, actually, I’m not seeing Kristen anymore.

What? Really? What, did she– she broke it off?

No, she just made me see what I really wanted.

And what’s that?

To be with you– only with you.

Come on. You’re just teasing.

I’m not teasing you. I’m dead serious. In fact, I am kind of crazy about you.

Really?

Really.

Then why did you keep pushing me away and just keeping me at arm’s length?

I don’t know, but Kristen was asking me that same question. I don’t really have an answer for it. But maybe I do.

What? Tell me, please.

I just have this feeling that you’re–

What? That I’m what?

You’re keeping something from me.

You want me to kill your wife?

After the wedding. As soon as my bride-to-be and I have been pronounced man and wife, you are to lead her outside and make certain that death doth us do part. [tense music]

After the wedding?

See, I will be a groom and a widower on the same day, and I will only have Maggie’s millions to console me.

So you are clear, Pawn, on what you are to do?

I’m clear.

Hmm. Xander has a mom, huh? I mean, it makes sense. I mean, it’s not like he was spawned from a set of bagpipes, right? [laughter]

Nope, nope. He–[chuckles] He definitely came into the world like we all do.

Well, so what did he say she’s like?

Not much, honestly. [clears throat] That she’s a– she’s an alcoholic, a very difficult woman, and she and Xander don’t get along at all.

And he wants her at your wedding?

Well– well, no, no, not technically. It was my idea. I just–he reluctantly agreed to it, but I don’t know. I think it would be nice to have her in our lives and, you know, for Victoria to get to know her other grandmother. And who knows? Maybe my mom could help her with her addiction.

Hmm. Mm.

Hmm.

Mm.

Mm.

Sounds like you had to twist your groom’s big, strong arm.

Wait, no. Xander needed a little bit of persuading, just, like, a little bit. Nothing–OK.

Mm-hmm.

He just wants to do what’s best for our daughter. So he– he gave me her phone number. [light music]

What did she say when you called?

Well, I haven’t– I haven’t yet. I– I don’t know. I’m quite–I’m– I’m quite nervous about it.

What do I say? Like, hi, I’m Sarah Horton. I’m your son Xander’s fiancée– oh, and also the mother of your grandchild. You know, like, what if she– what if she’s very cold and distant? Or worse, what if she blows up at me? I mean, Xander said that she’s quite a tough woman.

Hmm.

[sighs]

I’ll tell you one thing– just some old advice. I’m not scared about it.

Bonnie.

No!

Don’t you–Bonnie, stop it.

No, shh, it’s ringing.

I really should be the one that’s calling.

Shh. [line rings]

Well, don’t keep us in suspense. What did Theresa do this time?

I’m gonna get ready for the wedding.

Wish I could tell him not to bother.

Xander, can you try and be just a bit positive about this?

Positive? What is there to be positive about, Justin? Maggie falling victim to the manipulations of a two-bit Zorba? She deserves so much better.

Gentlemen, what a lovely day for a wedding, is it not? Has anyone seen my lovely bride?

Your lovely bride whom you’ve been conning since the moment you first laid eyes on her? That lovely bride?

Maggie and I are very excited about our upcoming nuptials.

If Maggie is excited, it’s because you’ve brainwashed her into thinking you care about her. Everyone else can see right through you, mate, with the possible exception of your lovely bride. Isn’t that right, Justin? You want to jump in here?

Xander–

Jump in and say what? Do you think I care about what any of you think of me, huh?

Well, you’re gonna hear it anyway.

[scoffs] You’re not fit to dust her figurines, Meleounis. And you sure as hell are a big step down from my Uncle Victor.

Oh, you think I’m not as good as Victor Kiriakis?

Not even close.

You know, Xander, you are like a blind man in a cavern, huh? You don’t realize how in the dark you are. [tense music]

Hey, buddy.

Hey.

Just in time for our toast.

Yeah? What are we– what are we drinking to?

To exposing Konstantin for the fraud that he is.

Well, now, I will drink to that. [laughter] So I’m assuming that the two of you have got some news.

Yes, we do. We have that snake right where we want him.

Now we can expose him and have him arrested before the wedding actually takes place.

Oh, I’m glad to hear that, because that snake just summoned me to the mausoleum on the Kiriakis grounds, and he ordered The Pawn to kill Maggie as soon as she became his bride.

Oh, God.

Yeah, I know. I’m sorry, Maggie, but this really doesn’t come as a shock to any of us, does it?

No, no, it’s not a shock. It’s just that there was a part of me that was hoping that– that he wasn’t capable of doing something so awful.

Hmm, well, I taped our conversation, but I don’t know if there’s gonna be enough to use against him, so I’m thinking we just need to continue on with our plan here. Now, you’re gonna be safe. Doc has successfully deprogrammed me. Besides, we’re not gonna let you anywhere near that guy, not for a second.

No. That son of a bitch will never see it coming when we lower the boom.

OK, I’ll drink to that. [glasses clink]

I don’t understand. Why would I be keeping something from you?

[scoffs] I don’t know, Theresa. It’s just a feeling I have.

And this feeling is what? It’s just people talking around town, telling you that I’m a liar and a schemer?

I don’t think of you like that at all. In fact, I’m not influenced by what anybody would say about you or anybody else, for that matter. I’m sorry if it sounds like I don’t trust you.

Well, it does feel that way.

Mm.

I swear, I’m not keeping anything from you.

OK. OK, I believe you.

What about Brady?

What about Brady?

Well, obviously something just went down when I walked in here, so…

Maybe it’s not my place to ask, but… are you gonna keep seeing him?

Why don’t you just mind your own business and worry about your own wedding?

No, no, no, but your wedding is my business, my dear, because after you become Alexander’s wife, you will generously share Victor’s fortune with me.

Yeah, thanks to the devil’s bargain I was stupid enough to make with you.

It was your idea to make it look like Alex’s name was on the letter instead of Xander’s, huh?

No, no. [chuckles] No, I was just doing that to upset you because I wanted to get back at you for what you were doing with Kristen.

Ah. Yeah. It worked. Obviously it upset me to see the two of you together… like that.

I’m sorry.

[scoffs] There’s no need to be. I was an idiot for getting involved with Kristen the way I did, and… I understand why you would try and get back at me.

Thank you. I’m really glad you understand.

Mm.

[clears throat] And… now for some more honesty, if you’re ready for it.

Definitely.

Alex… I want to be with you too– only you.

OK. Well, now that we have both admitted how each of us feel…

Yes?

Do you think maybe, you know, this would be a commitment that we make to each other? I don’t know, is “commitment” too strong of a word?

No, I think it works.

OK, good. Me too. Now that that’s established, will you do the honor of joining me as my date and the woman to whom I’m committed to Maggie’s wedding?

I would love that. [chuckles]

Good.

Just give me a bit to get ready?

Yeah. I’ll see you downstairs.

Mm-hmm. Brush your teeth.

[sighs]

[breathes deeply]

Do you want to be the Kiriakis heiress? This is what you have to do.

[knock at door]

Hi. I saw Alex leave, so I figured it’d be OK to come in.

Yeah, sure.

So was he upset to find out that you don’t want to be exclusive with him?

Actually… I do want that.

Wow, I mean, that was one hell of a , Theresa.

Yeah, well… [dramatic music] I thought about it a bit more, and… open relationship’s just not my thing. Like you pointed out, I’m not really good at sharing, so I hope you understand.

Sure, sure. But didn’t– [chuckles] Didn’t you tell me that Alex was seeing Kristen?

No, that’s over.

Oh, that’s–wow. That was quick, right? Predictable, I guess.

Yeah, well, they’re not really a match made in heaven.

No, no. To put it mildly, no. But I guess that means that this– I mean, you and I are, I mean– it’s over? Not that it–[chuckles] Not that it even began, because of what happened. It’s just, we weren’t thinking clearly, right? I mean, hey, I know I wasn’t thinking clearly. And it shouldn’t– I mean, come on, it shouldn’t have happened. It shouldn’t have happened. It did, but it shouldn’t have. I blame myself. Oops, I succumbed to your charms.

We both succumbed– both of us, Brady.

Look, like you said, I think– I think it’s best that we just keep things simple, for Tate’s sake.

Yeah, I recall saying that.

So are we cool or–

Yeah. Yeah, we’re cool. Now that you’ve used me to get exactly what you want, we’re cool.

Brady. Brady, don’t–

No, hey, I blame myself. I told you. I told you I blame myself for making the same mistake that I swore I’d never make again!

I’m sorry. I’ll see you at the wedding, OK?

Oh. [sighs] It’s OK. Just keep your eye on the prize, girl. Just keep your eye on the prize. You had no choice. You had to let him go. You had no choice.

Hello. This is Bonnie Kiriakis, and I’m– Oh.

What?

Voicemail, one of those computer-generated voices. I have to wait for the beep. Oh, there–hello. Yes, this is Bonnie Kiriakis, and I’m actually married to your son’s first cousin Justin, which makes us– I’m not sure what that makes us but–

Just give it to me.

Oh, OK.

Hi. Hi. Sorry. [chuckles] Sorry. That was my–my friend. She was helping me get– well…[sighs] I was– well, I was…[chuckles] Just quite nervous about calling you. Hi. Sorry. My name is Sarah Horton. I–I’m engaged to your son Xander, and also, I’m the mother of… your grandchild, who’s just a beautiful little girl named Victoria whom we’d love for you to meet here in Salem. Well, Xander and I are getting married soon, and we would– we would really love it if you came to the wedding. OK.

Oh. Oh, no, don’t, don’t, don’t. [inhales deeply] Breathe. [tense music]

What do you mean I’m in the dark?

What the hell is it you think I don’t know?

That Victor detested you, his own flesh and blood, and he treated you like dirt.

You shut the hell up about my uncle.

He thought of you as nothing more than as a glorified gardener.

That is not true.

Really? Then why didn’t he even mention you in his will, huh? Huh? Why are you defending a man who thought you so– so worthless that he didn’t even leave you a single penny?

[light string music]

Hey, buddy.

Dad, Steve, didn’t I– didn’t I see you arriving with Maggie outside?

Yeah, actually, we ran into her when she was making sure everything was set up for the big event.

So we gave her a ride home. [chuckles]

Hey, Xander. Xander. Ooh, ooh. [chuckles] Hello. Anybody home? [chuckles]

Oh, Bonnie, hey.

Hey, hey. You were deep in thought. Everything OK?

Yeah, everything’s fine. Where’s Sarah? I know you were together at the salon all morning.

Oh, yeah, yeah, we were, and we were on our way over here, but her phone rang, and it was the hospital, and there was some sort of emergency, so she had to rush over there. Life of a doctor, right? [chuckles]

Always on call.

Yeah, on her mother’s wedding day too. So sad. But she wanted me to tell you that she would be here as soon as she possibly could. And she asked me to bring little Victoria, which, of course, I did. But she was sound asleep, so I put her in the porta-crib.

Thanks, Bonnie.

No problem. And I don’t think Sarah would mind me telling you this, but… we called your mother. [chuckles]

Did you speak to her?

Ugh, no such luck. I actually called because Sarah, she didn’t have the nerve to take the plunge, and got her voicemail. And I was leaving a message, and I was rambling on, as I usually do. So Sarah grabbed the phone, and she left the sweetest message. She told your mother that she would hope that she would attend your wedding.

I see.

[clears throat] Sarah also mentioned that you and your mother don’t exactly get along, that, well, she’s a bit of a boozer and kind of difficult. And I know it’s none of my business, but just for my two cents’ worth, I agree with Sarah. I think your daughter deserves to spend some time with her other grandmother.

Yeah, well, we’ll see if my mum actually calls back.

Well, I know Sarah’s hoping she will, but I’m guessing you’re hoping otherwise?

Sarah thinks it’s very important for my mum to be at our wedding, so… I’m not standing in the way. But if it were up to me, I’d be fine if I never saw that woman again. [tense music] [light string music]

OK, can we please take a seat and get started here?

You think Konstantin is ready for what we have planned?

Well, he has shown us his Pawn card, and he has no idea that we’ve already stacked the deck against him.

Family and friends, thank you for coming. We are gathered here today to unite this couple in marriage. So without further ado, do you, Margaret Horton Kiriakis, take this man, Konstantin Meleounis, to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, till death do you part?

I do.

And do you, Konstantin Meleounis, take this woman, Margaret Horton Kiriakis, to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, until death do you part?

I do.

May I have the rings? [phone beeps]

Really?

I’m so sorry. I must have forgotten to silence it. Oh, wait. This isn’t right. [tense music]

Justin, what is it? Is everything OK?

Perhaps you could finish this after you marry us.

No, I just received an alert from one of Titan’s accountants. Apparently a large sum of money is missing from Victor’s charitable trust.

[gasps] Well, how is that possible?

There were several withdrawals made these past few days.

Do you know anything about this?

Of course not.

But, Konstantin, don’t you have to authorize every transaction?

Yes, he does. Konstantin, you had to know that this money was being moved.

But I didn’t.

Good God, man. It’s not enough for you to crawl out from under some rock and slime your way into my uncle’s house? You had to steal his money too?

Maggie, are you sure there isn’t anyone else who could have authorized these withdrawals?

I’m sure. I just–I don’t understand.

I’ll call the police. Maybe they can help get us some answers.

The police? I swear, I had nothing to do with this. I am being framed.

Framed? By who?

By this man.

Me?

You have made no secret of hating me.

Now, that’s true, but I don’t work at Titan anymore. I couldn’t have done this.

It was someone. [panting] It was him, Mr. Johnson.

Really? You’re blaming me now?

Why not? You had no qualms about hurting me. You and John killed my daughter! Maggie, you’ve got to believe me. I did not do this. You know what kind of man I am.

Well, apparently I was wrong about that, because the evidence is very clear. You embezzled funds from my family’s company, and you’re going to prison for it.

Oh, my–

Oh, my God! You are in on this too, aren’t you? And you as well!

I see. You are all conspiring against me. Well, you will all pay for it. Pawn! I command you to take out your weapon.

[gasps] Oh!

Now shoot Steve Johnson, and turn the gun on yourself.

They deserve it for killing my daughter!

Shoot! Shoot, Pawn! Kill them! Kill them all!

I’m not your Pawn anymore, and the only person I’m gonna kill is you if you do anything stupid. And you should know that if I killed Maggie as you just ordered me, you still would have wound up with nothing because the original prenup…

Is right here.

[sighs]

You weren’t expecting to see this ever again, were you?

Maggie, I can explain.

No, don’t even try. I don’t want to hear another lie out of your lying mouth. [tense music] You came into my home when I was grieving the man that I love. What, you thought you’d take advantage of that grief? You knew I needed someone to lean on, someone who understood how I felt about my husband. So you pretended to be his friend…

To know him like I did, to love him like I did. And, what, you hoped that I would fall for you?

You let me cry on your shoulder. You pretended to be my protector when my beautiful baby granddaughter was taken.

The kidnapping– you arranged that too, didn’t you?

That’s absurd.

I’ll be damned. You had Xander and Sarah’s baby kidnapped so Maggie would continue to let you live in her home, away from all those phantom Greek enemies who were after you.

You sick bastard. You’d better hope–

Xander.

You’d better hope the cops get here before I kill you.

Dear God, that hooded person that took Victoria, that wasn’t one of your Greek enemies. That was your accomplice.

Who the hell was it, Konstantin?

What does it matter who it was? He’s already admitted responsibility for the crime.

You’re all a bunch of damn hypocrites! We all know that Victor was no saint, huh? He didn’t give a damn that my little girl was killed because of his need to punish me, huh? Well, I may not have got my revenge on you, but I did get my revenge on your dearly beloved late husband.

What are you saying?

It was me who was responsible for his death. I am the one who sabotaged his plane, sent him to a watery grave.

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I can’t believe it, Julie. The house is all brand new, and yet–I don’t know. You made it still seem like the same Horton family home.

Well, that was my inspiration. Of course, I had a lot of good ideas from the workmen. They gave me a lot of wonderful support.

Oh, come on. It was all you. This is beautiful.

Well, it’s a tribute to my grandparents, really.

Yeah, well, I know you did that. And what about any luck opening their time capsule?

I wish. I have absolutely no idea where the key is.

Okay, well, then maybe the both of us can brainstorm over dinner and try to figure it out.

It’ll be a challenge, I warn you. Maggie… there’s something else I need to talk to you about.

Okay, what is it?

Well, you know when you told me you were going to marry Konstantin, I supported you because I respect you and I respected your decision?

Yeah, you did.

Well, since then, I’ve given it a lot more thought. And I think it is a mistake. I think it’s a terrible mistake, Maggie. Do not marry that man. [mysterious music] [ominous music]

Oh. Uh, sorry. I didn’t think anyone was in here.

I was just having a drink. I may have despised the man, but Victor did keep a well-stocked bar. [chuckles]

Cool. Okay, you enjoy.

No, no, no. Wait, wait, wait, wait. Before you go, I would like to have, um, a word with you. And now that you are safely ensconced in the Kiriakis mansion, I would like to know your plan for getting the Kiriakis heir up the aisle.

[laughs] Wow. I thought you had to work late tonight.

I did. I just couldn’t wait to come over here and do this. [both moan] Mm. You know, I spent all day going over all the minutia for a potential merger with some of Titan’s subsidiaries. I just couldn’t stop thinking about this merger.

Ah, you know what, Alex?

Hmm? What?

We, uh, merged twice this morning.

I know, but that was hours ago. I can’t help it if I have a crazy sweet tooth. And with you, I’m like a kid in a candy store.

[laughs] All right, I’m afraid, kid, that this candy store…

Yeah.

Yeah, it’s closed.

[screams]

Come on, Chad. Just think this through.

I have been thinking this through for a very long time. After what you said about my wife, I will absolutely end you right here, right now. You will never have the chance to put another family through the pain you put us through.

Chad, no!

An eye for an eye and the whole world goes blind.

Oh, and now you’re scared? Tell me something. How do you think Abigail felt?

I wouldn’t know.

What do you–what do you mean, you wouldn’t know?

I wouldn’t know, because I didn’t kill her. Abigail is still alive. [suspenseful music]

What did you say?

Do you need me to speak more clearly? Your dearly departed wife is actually alive and well here in the land of the living.

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

Did you hear what I said? Abigail is alive. So why don’t you put that gun down?

No! No, you are lying. You are lying. You would say anything to stop me from putting this bullet between your beady little eyes.

Chad, you don’t want to do this.

No, this is exactly what I want to do.

Just give me a gun. We’ll take this son of a–

I need him to say it!

Say what?

The truth. That you murdered my wife in cold blood to stop her from exposing the drug operation. I need you to look me in the eyes and I need you to say it, or I will end you.

Go ahead and kill me if you want. If you do, you’ll spend the rest of your life wondering why you blew the only chance you’ll ever have of getting the love of your life back.

Julie, I appreciate your concern about my marriage to Konstantin. But, you know, it’s just one out of convenience. As I explained it to you. I mean, his visa is expiring. Then this way, he can stay in the country.

Yes. Yes, you explained it to me. The reason I’ve changed my mind is because of the story he told you. Oh, how years ago, Victor sent Steve and John off to Greece on some sort of a mission. And unfortunately, on that mission, Konstantin’s daughter was killed.

So why would that make me want to not marry him?

Well, isn’t it obvious? He must have hated Victor’s guts. You don’t get over something like that, the death of your only child.

No, it was a terrible tragedy, of course. And Konstantin is not over his daughter’s death. He’ll never be over it. But he found in his heart a way to be forgiving.

Oh, how lovely. I don’t believe it. I think he just showed up on your doorstep with an ulterior motive and all this gushing about how he was buddy-buddy with Victor is so much balderdash.

Oh, come on. What ulterior motive would he have had?

Well, you’re not gonna like the sound of it. I think he came to Salem, wormed his way into your house and into your heart to get revenge on an old enemy. And I’m afraid he’s gonna use you to do it.

Why don’t you just mind your own business and worry about your own wedding?

No, no, no. But your wedding is my business, my dear. Because after you become Alexander’s wife, you will generously share Victor’s fortune with me.

Thanks to the devil’s bargain I was stupid enough to make with you.

It was your idea to make it look like Alex’s name was on the letter instead of Xander’s, huh? But we all know that ideas are a dime a dozen. Execution is where the rubber hits the road.

Oh, wow, my aren’t you the Greek philosopher?

Despite your tedious sarcasm, I would expect you would show me some gratitude given the fact that I was the one that found the forger to alter Victor’s letter.

Well, doesn’t exactly seem to be paying off, does it?

Which is why you need to get hitched sooner rather than later. Otherwise, there was no point to divert the true heir’s money. [tense music]

I thought the candy store was open /.

Mm, well, I am changing the hours.

Is this about Theresa? Because she knows all about us. I actually just left a session with Dr. Evans, and she got me to realize that I need to be open and honest.

Oh, yes. I’m not much of a fan of Marlena’s. Um, but that is really good advice, which I am going to take as well.

Good. So you’re gonna be honest with yourself about wanting me right now.

No. [laughs] No, what I’m gonna be honest with you about is that as fun and as energetic as you are, Alex, I’m just not that into you.

Julie, I can see why you would think Konstantin is out for revenge.

Well, why don’t you think it?

Well, because Konstantin and I, we’ve discussed this. He and Victor made amends.

Amends? Amends is something you make when you’ve broken your friend’s favorite china plate. Mediterranean man of a certain age does not make amends with the person who is responsible for the death of his child.

Julie, I’m sorry you feel that way.

I just don’t understand how you can fall for such a tall tale. I mean, you’re too smart to be so gullible. And something’s off. [unsettling music]

Julie, please. Can I ask you to just trust me that I know what I’m doing?

There’s a plan? Okay. Okay. There’s a plan. So tell me all about it. [sighs] You asked me to trust you and now you don’t trust me?

I think the less you know, the better.

Well, you know I’ll never go for that.

Well, how’s Chad and the kids? Are they gonna be joining us for dinner?

No. No, actually, Chad is out of town.

On business?

No, he– [sighs] He’s trying to track down Clyde Weston.

Clyde? Why?

He has come to believe that the killing of Abigail was a premeditated act.

You think I murdered Abigail? But if I didn’t, you’d be murdering an innocent man.

You? Innocent?

You don’t believe me, go ahead and shoot. But I don’t think you will. Last time you had the chance, you wussed out.

Shut up, Clyde, or I’ll shoot you myself. Chad, you got two kids. Abigail would want you to be there for them. You pull that trigger and that’s not gonna happen. You’ve lost so much already. Do not let this guy take anything else from you.

I’m gonna let you live because I need to– I need to find out how Abigail could possibly be alive. And where she is.

We’ll take him in and we’ll get you some answers. [tense music]

You two wanna tell me what you were talking about just now?

Oh, Konstantin was just telling me about all the virtues of Victor’s liquor inventory.

[laughs] Oh. Really? That’s funny, ’cause I swear I heard somebody say something about diverting the true heir’s funds?

Oh, no.

Or his money?

That–that–that was me, because I misspoke, Brady. I meant to divide to the true heirs their money.

Oh.

My English sometimes, it’s–

It’s the Greek, you know? And we were just saying how Victor’s kind of screwed everybody out of the inheritance. You know, now that the will is going through probate, she’s gonna be able– Maggie will be able to share–

Yeah, she’s going to share because she is so generous. And we are all so lucky to have Maggie in our lives.

Mm-hmm.

True. both: I don’t like that guy.

I know, right? I feel like he doesn’t care what anyone thinks about him.

No, he doesn’t. Besides Maggie.

Yeah.

[sighs] So you have plans with Alex tonight?

[scoffs] Nope.

Oh. Trouble in paradise?

Well, if you have to know, he intends to keep seeing Kristen. So that means that we’re in an open relationship. [stirring music]

Where is this coming from? I thought we had a good thing going.

Oh, we did. Did. And let me just save the blow to your ego by confirming that what we had was really wonderful, especially the physical part.

Well, then what’s the problem?

[laughs] Well, I thought I would be happy being friends with benefits.

But something changed your mind?

Mm. Mm-hmm. I spoke to my brother earlier, Stefan. And I realized that casual sex has and can have some serious consequences.

What kind of serious consequences? Because it seems pretty harmless to me. We’ve been completely honest with each other, right? So I don’t see the downside to continuing this little arrangement.

Maybe that’s because you’re in denial.

Denial of what?

Hmm, that you have feelings for Theresa, that you are in love with her.

Come on. I’m in love with Theresa?

No, you come on. Have you forgotten why we started this in the first place? It was to make Theresa and Brady jealous.

That’s right, and then it became something else.

Mm. Or maybe not. Last night, you were, oh, you were talking in your sleep about Theresa.

No, I– I was not.

Yes, you actually were talking to Theresa.

What did I say?

Oh, some very romantic things. Yeah, along the lines of, um, “I love you. I want you in my heart. And I want you to be with me, forever.”

I said that in my sleep?

Yeah. Yeah. And you know what? Since we’re being open and honest, I think you need to be honest with yourself about the woman that you’re whispering sweet nothings to in your dreams.

But we got a good thing going. It’s nice. It’s fun.

Mm-hmm. And now it’s over. Because I am in love with Brady. And, Alex, the only reason that you wanted candy from me is to distract you from being sweet on Theresa.

Yeah, I knew there was something going on with Alex and Kristen, but I didn’t think it was anything serious at all.

Oh, yeah. I’m sure it’s not. I’m sure it’s just a fling or whatever.

It’s obviously bothering you a little bit, huh?

No. I’m cool with it.

No, you’re not.

Yes, I am.

No, you’re not. I know you’re not cool with it, because you don’t like sharing. That I know about you. You probably want Alex all to yourself. Yes or no?

Okay, yeah, it’s not really great for my ego that I feel like I’m not enough for him. Or for any man, for that matter. Yes, you’re right. I don’t like sharing.

Have you told him that?

No, I’m not gonna tell him that, Brady. I’ve got more pride than that. I’m not gonna pressure anyone to be with me.

Are you sure about that one?

Okay, yes, I… I know I’ve done that with you. In the past. But I’m breaking my pattern now since that hasn’t really served me well.

How mature.

Yes. Yes, it is very mature. And you know what? [sighs] Alex wants to keep seeing Kristen, then why do I have to feel guilty if I want to be with another man?

You definitely don’t have to.

Yeah. If he doesn’t intend to be exclusive, then why should I? [stirring music]

Dear God. So Chad went after Clyde?

Could not be stopped, evidently.

You know, I can understand his need for revenge. But doesn’t he realize what a dangerous man that he is?

How can you say that and not realize how dangerous it is for you to be marrying Konstantin when he must have loathed Victor?

Julie, I told you that I–

Yeah, you got a plan. Won’t tell me what the plan is. Well, maybe I’ve got a plan too. Maybe it’s a better plan. Here’s my plan. You don’t marry Konstantin. You call off the wedding before it’s too late.

And why would she do that? [sinister music]

You know, this really is terrible.

Then why do you keep eating it?

‘Cause I can’t help myself. I stress eat.

Ah.

And because you ate the last bag of flaming hot cheese puffs.

Yeah. That was a mistake. I’m gonna regret that in the morning. Ooh. My stomach.

Chad. What happened with Clyde? Is Harris okay? What–

Harris is good. Harris is fine. Uh, he has Clyde. He’s waiting for the FBI to take him into custody.

Thank goodness. All right, I’m–I’m–I’m gonna go. I’m gonna check for myself.

Yeah, go. Check it out. Be safe out there.

Thanks.

What’s going on, man? You all right? You, uh, want to talk or something?

Clyde said something about Abigail.

What’d he say? What, he admitted that he targeted her?

Yeah, he did, but he said something else. [mysterious music]

He said that Abigail’s alive.

I think you may be right. I’m using you as a distraction from my feelings for Theresa.

Ah, Marlena’s got nothing on me. I’m gonna send you the bill.

All right.

[laughs]

You know, Theresa told me she wanted to marry me. I pushed her away. I told her we needed to sleep in separate rooms.

I mean, that’s probably a good thing. Otherwise she would have heard you moaning about, “I love you, and I need you and”–

Can you–can you please, please, please stop that? Just stop.

Okay.

Just–

I’ll stop.

Thank you.

I’m sorry.

Mm. All right, so why– why do you think you’ve kept Theresa at arm’s length?

Honestly?

Yeah.

I can’t help feeling there’s a reason why I shouldn’t trust her.

Oh, wait. Whoa, whoa, whoa. Wait, what are you doing? What are you doing?

Kissing you, you big dummy.

I know that’s what you’re doing, but where’d that– Theresa, where’d that come from?

I don’t know, it’s just– it’s an impulse, you know? It was just an impulse. I mean, why– why do Kristen and Alex get to have all the fun? And for the record, you were kissing me back.

Yeah, you caught me off guard. You–that’s not fair.

Yeah, but still, you liked it. It was fun, wasn’t it?

I need a second to process this, okay?

What?

Jeez.

What’s to process?

Theresa.

What? What’s to process? It was sweet. It was–it was exciting. It was–it was fun. You know what?

What?

If I’m being honest here… if I’m being really honest, I want you, Brady. And if you’re gonna be honest with me, you’re gonna admit that you want me too. Right?

Forgive me for intruding on your private conversation, but the door was open. Did you realize that no one in Salem actually locks their doors?

Well, it’s a friendly town. We don’t expect to have unwelcome intruders.

[chuckles] Of course not. This woman is saving my life by marrying me. And I will do everything in my power to keep her safe. Until death doth us do part.

I’m just having a hard time believing you’re gonna have such a rosy future since her late husband was responsible for the death of your daughter.

Clyde told you that Abigail was still alive?

He did.

How is that possible?

I don’t–I don’t– I don’t know, Lucas. All right, I was in shock. I didn’t really have time to get into details.

Well, why would he say that?

Probably because I had a gun to his head.

Right, there you go. He was trying to save his own skin.

Right, so he was just– he would have said anything, right? You know, if he thought it would make me spare his life?

Yeah, yeah. Hell yeah, he would have.

Yeah. But what if he wasn’t lying, Lucas? What if Abigail really is still alive?

So what is it about Theresa that you feel you can’t trust? Other than the fact that she’s totally untrustworthy. Okay, I’m sorry. It’s just a joke.

Yeah, that’s not funny. I don’t know why I have all these doubts. I just can’t help feeling that she’s not being straight with me. There’s been so many times where it feels like she was on the verge of saying something to me. Something that would upset me. And it’s like she was about to, like–

Mm. About to what? Hmm? Confess?

Yeah.

Yeah.

Like she was about to confess. And every time she started to say what she was intending to say, she would just change her mind. She’d shut down. And then I’d, like, start to catch her in a little white lie. And she’d try to make an explanation for it, which didn’t make any sense at all, which only makes me think, like–

Maybe that there’s a bigger lie that she’s keeping from you?

Maybe.

Alex. If you love her, if you really love her, then you owe it to yourself to find out what she apparently is afraid to tell you. And, you know what, maybe that, that the two of you, it could take you to a whole other level.

Right. Yeah, maybe it could. Thank you for listening. Helping me figure this whole thing out. As a friend.

We were friends with benefits, you know.

Mm. Yeah.

We just focused on the benefits part. So I figured I owe you some friendly advice.

Well, thank you. It was a lot of fun, though.

It was. [laughs] And I really, really hope this works out for you. Oh. You are such a sweet guy. You are.

Nah.

Even though you don’t want anyone to know it.

Okay, well, I’ve also seen a sweet side to you. And I know whatever that it is that you feel for Brady is real. I hope he turns around.

Mm. He will. [gentle music]

[Kristen sighs]

Theresa, don’t. Come on. We’ve never been good with boundaries. This is crossing ’em big-time. This is a bad idea.

Why? Why is it, though? I mean, come on, we’re consenting adults. And it’s so obvious that we still have this connection.

No, the only connection that we’re supposed to focus on right now and that matters is our son, all right? And, hey, we’ve been doing a good job lately, right? We’ve been getting along. We’ve been co-parenting really well. And given our track record, that’s, like, a minor miracle, okay?

Yes, it is. I agree.

It is. So all I’m saying is, we’re on a roll here, so let’s not blow it, okay? At least out of respect for our boy. Right? ‘Cause he doesn’t wanna deal with his parents’ drama right now, especially given all the drama he’s had to deal with us in the past.

This time, there is no drama.

[laughs] No drama? Come on, I know you, I know me, and I definitely know us.

Okay.

Theresa.

Okay, yes, we’re Tate’s parents. But, by God, we just–we used to be so much more than that. And from the way you just kissed me now, it’s–

Ooh. No, you kissed me. You kissed me.

Okay, fine. From the way that that kiss felt, I– what if I promise– no. What if I swear on a stack of bibles that there will be no more drama, at least not from me anyway and I will behave with the utmost dignity and self-respect and respect for you and there will be no more clinginess and pressure and demands and we can just celebrate in this connection that you and I have? And we can just have this great old, like, lovely time.

Lovely time together. Yeah, you are– you are really aiming high on this one, you know that.

Why not? I know you’re not seeing anyone. So I bet you are really lonely. And I bet you would like to have some companionship. Maybe some affection. Maybe some warmth.

[sighing]

You’re okay.

I am.

Good. And where’s Clyde?

I handed him over to the FBI. I was just interviewing the manager of the campground to get more details on Clyde’s stay here.

So he’s going back to Statesville?

[sighs]

And you’re still upset with me. [mysterious music] Look, I know you’re not happy that I was gonna kill Clyde.

Yeah. I’m not real happy.

Look, I’m not saying I was right. But I’m not gonna apologize for doing what I needed to do to keep my son safe. Look, Clyde has been threatening him. He’s been threatening Tripp, and he’s been holding it over my head for months. All right, it finally got to me. And I admit, I went too far.

You definitely did.

Okay, but I didn’t shoot him. And you caught him. All right, so let’s just– let’s put this behind us, okay? Come on, Harris, please. Will you please try and understand why I did what I did so we can get past this?

You know, Julie, I don’t think my personal relationship is any of your concern.

No, no, no, Maggie. Do not be so hard on your friend. I understand her desire to protect you. It is something we share. And it is a fair question. I explained to Maggie several months ago that Victor and I–

Yes, you made amends.

Exactly. And the truth is, upon reflection, I realized that it was wrong of me to blame Victor for my daughter’s death. I have come to understand that it was a horrendous mistake. [foreboding music] You see, Julie, my daughter, Catharina, was one of the kindest people I have ever known. She would never want me to fill my heart with hardness.

And then, like I told you, I lost a daughter and a son. So I know something about your pain.

Yes. That is another thing that binds us, Maggie. And I must say, dear woman, that I am so grateful that you proposed to me. Oh, on that note, I have some news.

News?

I just found out that my visa is officially expiring. So if I am to stay in this country, we have no choice but to get married tomorrow.

You wanna get married tomorrow?

Maggie, think this through!

Julie, please.

Maggie, I know you wanted to plan something special. But it is not really necessary, is it? After all, the only reason we are getting married is so that I can get my visa. And to do that, all we need to do is be pronounced man and wife by this time tomorrow.

[laughs] By this time tomorrow, it’ll all be behind us. [ominous music]

[conspiratorial music]

[exhales] Ah, Brady. I am gonna do whatever it takes to win you back. And this time, I’m not gonna let you go.

Theresa! [light string music] That’s funny. Henderson said she was here. [suspenseful music]

[both panting]

[sighs] Look, I get that you did what you felt you had to do.

There’s a but coming.

You know, I gotta get back to the FBI field office.

Okay, I’ll come with you.

No, no. They’re not gonna want any civilians there. Look, I just want to make sure that Clyde is processed and he gets put away so he never hurts anybody ever again.

Of course.

I guess, um, we’ll talk more about this when we get back to Salem.

Okay. [wistful music]

Chad, I know you want to believe that there’s still hope that Abigail’s alive. I feel the same way, but you gotta consider the source.

I know.

He’s messing with your head. You know, he’s pushing your buttons. He’s just trying to make you suffer.

Well, he succeeded. He said that if I killed him, I would spend the rest of my life wondering if he was telling the truth.

You know, if he’s right, if Abigail is still alive, why didn’t he say anything earlier, huh?

I don’t–I don’t– I don’t–I don’t know, Lucas! I don’t know!

Listen to me–

It doesn’t make sense. Okay? I get it.

Chad, you were the one who found her. You found her. You saw her. You saw what he did to her.

I know.

Listen, man, I loved her too. I did. And as much as we don’t want to admit it, as much we don’t want to admit it, it was so–it–

I-I know. Come here.

I’m sorry, man. I am. I’m sorry, okay?

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