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Well, happy Fourth of July, sweetheart.
Mmm.
[chuckles]
Is it happy? I mean, yes, yes, yes, I’m relieved to know that Chanel’s miscarriage wasn’t my fault, but I’m still so sad for her and Johnny.
Yeah, so am I.
Mm-hmm.
But at least they’re not moving to LA, right?
Oh, thank heavens. Oh! And not that I’ve spent that much time there, but I’m not a fan of that city. Oh, I’ll tell you that. How does anyone ever get anywhere with all that traffic?
[laughs] Well, you know, the weather’s nice. And it’s where they produce my favorite show.
Mm. Oh. Speaking of, what time is it? You’re missing your story.
Oh, yes, yes. You’re right. You’re right. – But that’s not true for your email. It can be read by almost anyone, unless you protect yourself–
Well, that’s… – You’ll find a guide–
That’s weird. [soft dramatic music] – Snoop-proof your email by following the latest…
What– what happened to “Body & Soul”?
[sighs] Johnny. Please give Chanel my love. I’m just so sorry about the baby. I’ll check on you both tomorrow. OK. [phone beeps] [knocking]
Oh, hi.
Hey.
What a nice surprise. Come in.
Uh, I won’t stay long. I know you’re busy.
It’s all right. What’s going on?
I wanted to give you a heads-up about a conversation I just had with Detective Jada Hunter.
Jada.
Stephanie. Are you OK?
No, I’m not. I’m worried we’re going to lose Everett forever, and the only way to stop that from happening is for you to speak to Bobby. You need to speak to your ex-husband, Jada, please.
OK, slow down. What happened?
Marlena asked me to go to Bayview with her to talk to Everett.
Why you?
She said that his doctors felt that he would be most responsive to the person who knows him best.
OK.
Then when we got there, he was still Bobby, and he wanted nothing to do with me. Jada, we both know that I’m not the one who knows Bobby best.
Right. That would be me.
And that’s why you might be the right person to get through to him, the only one who can convince him to let Everett out.
Time for your morning meds, Mr. Lynch. You want to get better, don’t you? I think not, Nurse Margaret, I think not. [ominous music]
I think I’m happy just the way I am. Everett out of the way for good.
Chad, honey, looking at this video time after time, do you really think you’re gonna see anything new?
No, but it’s all I can think about, so…
Me too.
Waiting for that technician to say whether or not he can improve the– the scene on it. It’s like time’s standing still.
[sighs] Is that you, Abby?
Are you out there somewhere?
[soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”
[sighs] It’s gonna make me crazier than I already am.
And we don’t need that, do we? So stop. OK? No more looking at that video, OK?
OK.
So tell me, was this technician optimistic about getting a clear picture?
Beyond enhancing, no. Well, you know, they’re gonna try to find some– see if they can find any info on the electronic signature, I guess the, you know, date, time, location maybe, and– and try to– try to make sure it wasn’t tampered with.
Oh. Darling… [sighs] Are you ready to receive some answers that– that Abigail is alive or not?
You know, I– I– I used to know the way that she moved. You know? The way she looked when she turned, the way her hair– you know. And– and I just don’t remember. I should– I should– I should know if that’s my wife or not.
Mm-hmm. It’s Clyde. This is exactly what Clyde wanted. He wanted to just give you enough information to just drive you crazy.
Well, it’s working. I mean, every time I– I– I, you know, think it’s true, I remember what it was like finding her that night, and I’m brought right back to the hospital and when Kayla told me that she was gone. [bright dramatic music]
Could–
What?
I mean, could she be wrong, Kayla? Could she have missed something?
Well, then you should talk to Kayla.
“Body & Soul” was canceled?
Yeah.
Did they say why?
Apparently, it looks like it was a dispute between the producers and the network.
I know people loved it. I– I even read that it was a very, very popular show.
They said the decision to pull the plug took everyone by surprise.
Wow. Do you think Abe knows?
Oh, I’m sure he does. He reads all the soap boards and the soap magazines.
Oh, I know that. I’ll tell you, when he was staying with Steve and me, you could not even talk to him when the show was on. And he kept telling me that I reminded him of one of the leading ladies.
He said the exact same thing to me.
Hmm.
That’s so weird. He also said that the characters were beginning to seem like his family, though.
Oh, then poor Abe. He’s not gonna be happy when he finds out that his TV family has gone bye-bye.
I don’t get it. I mean, the local news shouldn’t be on for another hour.
Well, maybe they changed the lineup. Well, um, you know, I have to get to the office. Now, will you be able to entertain yourself while I’m gone?
Uh, yeah, sure, I’ll– I’ll watch the weather report.
[laughs] OK, I’ll see you later, my love. Oh, well. Ah.
Yeah.
Well, what happened to “Body & Soul”?
Better not be canceled.
Steph, I don’t know if me going to visit Bobby is a good idea. I mean, as you know, he wants me back, so I don’t think that I’m the best person who’s gonna be able to bring out Everett.
OK, but what if– what if you made it very clear to Bobby that you were through with him, that you never want to see him again?
[sighs] And you think that would work?
It might. [soft dramatic music] Marlena says that Bobby is trying to protect Everett by keeping him buried inside. But what kind of life is that for him? Stuck in Bayview, all alone, pining for someone he can’t have.
Right, especially when you are right here, waiting for him.
This isn’t about my relationship with Everett.
What is it about?
He’s a good person, Jada. He’s sweet. He’s funny. I just want him to have his life back.
I want that too.
But this is hard for you. I get it.
It’s just– it’s really hard for me to wrap my head around the fact that the man I love, the Bobby I knew, he never even existed.
Marlena says that Bobby’s personality will always be a part of Everett, that their personalities will be integrated.
But Bobby would be gone.
OK. I’ll see what I can do. Do you want to go right now?
Actually, I– I can’t go with you.
Why not?
When I was there earlier, I– I kind of lost it on him. I was just so frustrated. Marlena had to basically drag me out of there before it got too far, but I don’t think that I would be welcomed back.
OK, I see. Well, I could probably get in by showing him my badge. [sighs] Stephanie, I’ll– I’ll do my best.
That’s all I can ask. Thank you.
Yeah, you’re welcome.
[sighs]
Oh, my. So you turned yourself in to the police for helping Clyde escape?
I needed to come clean. But you need to know that I left John out of it, Ava too. I told Jada I acted alone.
I see.
I need you and John to be aware, because Jada didn’t buy my story, but she has no evidence that anyone else was involved. So if she comes to you asking you questions, don’t let her bluff you into telling her anything.
I’ll be careful. Are you sure about this?
Yes, I’m sure. And you need to make sure that John knows as soon as he’s back.
OK, he will.
[sighs] How’s he doing anyway? I know he went to Greece to pay his respects to Konstantin’s daughter. And I thought he’d be back by now.
I did too. I know he was hoping to get closure. It feels like he just hasn’t been himself lately.
Why do you say that?
Well, we haven’t been able to– to talk on the phone, and– and when we text, it’s just very terse.
Do you think there’s something wrong? [tense music]
I’m thinking that he– he doesn’t want to come home.
Why is that?
I don’t think you know this, but before he left for Greece… he tried to kill you.
Did you just say John tried to kill me? [soft dramatic music]
It was at Maggie’s wedding. You know that I’ve been– been teaching him techniques to try to resist Konstantin’s brainwashing.
Yeah, and it’s been working. I mean, Konstantin produced the Pawn card. He ordered John to shoot me, but John resisted. And the guy had to shoot me himself.
Yeah. Well, John confided to me later that when all that chaos erupted, he looked at the card, and it had a bit of an effect on him.
How so?
He heard Konstantin’s voice in his head telling him to shoot you. He went as far as actually picking up the gun. Then he said he– he felt disoriented. I wasn’t sure what to do.
I remember John holding the gun. And Sarah said something to him, and it was like he didn’t even hear her. But he didn’t pull the trigger.
He’s been fighting his fight through all that. You can imagine how difficult this has been for him.
So you’re saying he’s staying away because?
Because he doesn’t want to hurt you.
What do you think?
Well, you know, I’ve been doing a lot of work trying to help deprogram him.
Yeah. And where’s the Pawn card? Where’s that?
I have it. And I– I don’t think that John would hurt himself or anybody else. He just– he’s worried.
Yeah, I’m sure he is, based on what you just told me. So if John left because he’s afraid of hurting me, I’m the one who has to go there and bring him back home.
Kate, I was just going to call you.
So you’ve heard?
Yes, I was watching it. I mean, I can’t believe they preempted “Body & Soul” for a story about dogs and fireworks.
Preempted. So you don’t know?
Don’t know what?
“Body & Soul” was not preempted. It was canceled. [tense music]
I’m so glad we could meet this morning, Paulina. I know how busy you are.
Oh. Well, at least I’m not dealing with that nasty recall business anymore. Oh, and thank you for your support with that, Stephanie.
Oh, of course.
Mm-hmm. I can finally get back to the business of promoting my new initiatives and running this city. Oh, no distractions anymore. Ooh, thank heavens.
Well, that’s not quite true.
What? What do you mean?
I mean, you may have cleared one PR nightmare, but I’m concerned there’s a new one brewing. [bright acoustic music]
Bobby. [soft dramatic music]
Jada?
What are you reading?
Oh, just a murder mystery you recommended. It’s– it’s very well written. It’s suspenseful.
I’m glad you’re enjoying it.
So far, so good. Let me guess. Dr. What’s-Her-Face sent you over here, right? Or maybe it’s Everett’s neurotic girlfriend.
OK, their names are Dr. Evans and Stephanie, and they are very, very worried about you. So am I.
Really?
Yes, I am. And like I told you before, you know, all the things that I blamed you for, I realize now that you had no control over any of that.
[sighs] I never stopped loving you. That’s– that’s the truth. I mean, we– we had good times together, didn’t we? Happy times. I never meant to hurt you.
I know.
Do you think we can get past it? I mean, can you ever accept my apology?
I can, and I do. And, Bobby, I still care about you. – Yeah, I don’t– I don’t think I should talk to Kayla.
Why ever not?
Because she’s– she’s close with Jack and Jennifer, you know, and we agreed that we weren’t gonna say anything until we knew for sure.
Kayla is discreet. You just have to tell her that.
Right, but I can’t do that. I can’t ask her to be that– that secretive. I mean, you know, she’s not even gonna be able to talk to Steve.
Don’t you think you owe it to yourself to ask these questions?
Yeah.
It’s just such a slim chance, so–
Yes, it’s a slim chance. You don’t ask, you’ll never get any answers.
[sighs] You still care about me?
Yes. Yes, I do. I want you to get well. And I want you to get out of this place.
You want me to come home?
Yeah, uh, when you’re feeling better. [tense music]
[sighs] You mean you want Everett to come home? [exhales sharply] I’m so stupid. You know, for a second there, I actually thought we had a chance.
Look, you know that I’m with Rafe now, OK? We’ve gone over this, Bobby. You signed the divorce papers.
Everett signed the divorce papers.
You are Everett. That’s the real you. He’s your host personality, and you’re just– you’re his alter.
What are these words that you’re saying? What are these words you’re– we had a life, Jada. We had a life together.
OK, I shouldn’t have put it that way.
No, you shouldn’t have, but I think I know why you did. Host personality? You’re talking about me like I’m some parasite, like I’m some illness, some defect in Everett’s psyche, not like I’m an actual person that matters.
OK, that’s not what I think. No, you do matter.
No, do you have any idea what I do to protect Everett? Do you have any idea the horrors that he has seen in this lifetime, horrors that I protect him from? My God.
It would make you as sick as it makes me.
OK, Bobby. I know that you have been there, and you’ve done so much to protect Everett from these– these horrible memories. It’s actually admirable, heroic even. And you are so strong. Just– maybe just a little too strong.
What does that mean?
It means that maybe if you just let Everett come back out and let him face the truth, then you would be helping, Bobby.
OK, let’s have it. What PR nightmare are we dealing with now?
People aren’t happy with the way you fired Melinda Trask and replaced her with EJ.
Why do they care?
Because, well, not only does it create a sense of instability in Salem, but–
But? But– but what?
You fired a woman of color and replaced her with a rich white man.
Ah, seriously? They’re coming after me for diversity issues?
EJ also happens to be a rich white man who you just so happened to fire and who has a well-known record of corruption. The optics are not good.
Yeah, well, I don’t like them either, but, you know, I did what I had to do.
I’m not sure anyone else sees it that way.
Melinda Trask was accused of stealing a baby, Stephanie! I think I was completely justified by relieving her of the top law enforcement position in my administration.
And EJ?
Hmm, EJ resolved the conflict of interest that caused me to let him go.
OK. OK, we can– we can use that.
Plus, you know, I offered Melinda another position.
Head of sanitation.
It’s a respectable gig.
I’m sure you weren’t surprised when she declined.
Yeah, well, not my problem.
Only it is your problem if it gets in the way of your agenda as mayor. Paulina, people are saying…
What? Huh? Well, come on out with it. Out with it. What–
That– that–
What– what are people saying?
That you treated Trask like trash.
Why would they cancel “Body & Soul”? It’s been on for decades.
Well, from what I’ve read, there were some political issues behind the scenes. I– I’m so sorry. I– I know how important the show was to you while you were recovering. [soft dramatic music]
That’s it? I mean, no– no goodbye? No thanks for watching? It’s just– just over.
Steve, you can’t go to Greece. You’ll be violating the terms of your bail.
Justin is working with the DA’s office. He thinks he can get me a deal, given the extenuating circumstances.
You mean because Clyde threatened to hurt your son?
That’s right. So I could get off with probation.
That would be wonderful. And look, I– I– I do know that John would never, ever want you to take the fall for him.
Well, it was the right thing to do for everyone involved.
I’m so grateful to you. Look, I don’t know how much more John could handle.
John’s my best friend. And he’s my partner. I need him back here healthy. And I also need him to know that I’ve got his back, no matter what. [tender music]
I know. He’s grateful to you for that.
Yeah. [chuckles] You know, he never would have agreed to break Weston out of prison if he wasn’t helping me. And he never would have been in this mess with Konstantin if not for me. I owe him my life.
John would say the same thing about you. He owes you his life. Steve, I know how much you want to bring him home.
[knocking]
Yeah, yeah.
Hey.
Hi. Chad, so good to see you.
Uh, do you have a few minutes?
Of course, I do. Please, have a seat. What can I do for you?
So… it’s kind of a sensitive subject, so I’d appreciate it if we could keep it between us.
Of course.
This is complicated, really, my question.
Whatever it is, you can trust me.
You know, it’s about Abby. [dramatic music]
Marlena, I just can’t sit around here while John needs me.
Well, I appreciate that, but John told me he wants to do this on his own.
Yeah, I’m sure he said that because he didn’t want to drag you into it. But I’ve been involved in this thing from the very beginning.
Yes, but, you know, I don’t want you– [phone ringing]
Hold on a second. It’s Justin. Hey, man. What’s up? [chuckles] Oh, yeah? That’s great news. Yeah. OK, thank you. Hey, listen, I’m here with Marlena. Can I give you a call back? All right. [exhales]
What? Good news about your case?
Yeah, I’d say. I guess EJ was feeling charitable. I got a suspended sentence, hours of community service.
Oh, that’s wonderful news.
Yeah, it is because now I’m no longer out on bail, so there’s nothing stopping me from going to Greece. [tender music]
Oh. Right. Well, I appreciate this. I’m so grateful to you. And I– I know that John– John will be as well.
Marlena, he’s going to be OK.
[sighs]
I just know it.
So what do you think?
Uh, well, you know, I mean, it could be her. It’s just– it’s just so grainy, I can’t really tell.
I know. That’s the problem. But, you know, Clyde said it, so I– I can’t just dismiss it.
No, of course you can’t.
And please don’t say anything to Jack and Jennifer.
No, I won’t. But I have to ask you– you said this is just between you and Julie. Why are you telling me now? [dramatic music]
Well, I mean, you were the last person to be with her before she died, you know? And I need to know what those final moments were like. You of all people know that miracles can happen. So, you know, do you think that it could be possible that this is true? That Abby could be alive?
Maybe there is.
Oh. It’s– it’s not like I can just ask for a do-over, fire EJ, rehire Melinda Trask again. For one thing, who knows what EJ is going to do to retaliate this time?
We definitely don’t need another recall campaign against you.
And I’d offer Melinda another job, but she’s bound to turn me down again. She only wants to be DA.
OK, right, yeah. So no more personnel changes.
Huh. [soft acoustic music]
In fact, you know what I think you need to do? I think you need to lean in to the changes that you’ve already made.
Lean in?
Mm-hmm. Convince your constituents that reinstating EJ as DA was the best choice for the people of Salem.
Oh, well, how do I do that?
We’ll launch a PR campaign that makes EJ look heroic. He sent Gabi DiMera to prison, but then when he found out that she was innocent, he– he moved his own ego aside and campaigned to get her free.
Mm, that’s a– that’s a very generous interpretation of events.
PR is all about creating a narrative, as I’m sure you know.
Mm.
People love the idea of someone righting a wrong. Gabi’s the self-made hometown girl who built her own fashion brand. She was wrongly convicted, and now she’s out, thanks to EJ, your highly principled DA.
EJ DiMera, principled? Well, there’s a good one.
You’re gonna have to sell it, Paulina. And I know you can. So we’ll schedule a press conference, OK? You can tout what EJ’s done for Gabi, but then you– you can use it as a launching pad, talking about your own success and how you want to move toward the future. And I think that’ll go a long way toward restoring goodwill.
Well, I’m glad that’s what you think, but I don’t.
[ominous music]
You came here to get rid of me.
No.
Didn’t you?
No. That’s not true.
You want Everett to take over and for me to go bye-bye forever.
OK, listen. Yes, I want Everett to come back out because it’s what’s best. And, Bobby, you will always be a part of him. OK?
It’s easy for you to say.
Look, like I said before, it’s– it’s what’s best. It’s what’s healthy. [bright dramatic music]
Why are you looking at me like that?
Hmm? What? Nothing. No, I was just thinking. You know, there’s so much pressure on you right now, right? I mean, everybody wants poor sweet Everett to come home because that’s what everybody wants.
You know, there’s something that I guess I can give you that Everett never could.
Bobby, I told you that it’s over between us.
Oh. I wasn’t talking about that. [chuckles] I can help you solve a crime.
But on the other hand, maybe this could be really good news for us and the show we’re creating, right? Abe?
Oh, I’m sorry. I’m just– I’m just– just frustrated. I mean, now I’ll never know who killed JP or if Charlemagne will tie the knot for the th time. [soft dramatic music]
Or maybe we will know.
You won’t hold a press conference?
Look, I’m not one to brag about my accomplishments. Oh, OK, maybe– maybe I am. But right now, it feels like it could– it could come off as disingenuous. Good PR is not supposed to seem like PR, right?
Right, right. I agree. [bright acoustic music] All right, then let’s have EJ give the press conference. He certainly isn’t shy about bragging about himself.
[laughs] You can be damn sure. In fact, you’ll probably have to drag his pompous ass away from the podium.
[laughs]
You want to contact him?
Yeah. Yeah, yeah. Fine, fine. Oh, but you know what? I– ooh, I need to be locked up in an asylum for trusting EJ DiMera. Oh. Oh. Stephanie, am I boring you?
No. Sorry. I’m– I’m just waiting to hear news about an old friend.
What do you mean, you could help me solve a crime? [soft dramatic music]
Well, I have information about a certain unsolved crime that I suspect you as a detective would find very useful.
Did you commit this crime?
You’ve always loved a cold case, right? Well, I can help you solve an important one, if you let me. But if Everett comes back, you’ll never know the truth.
Awfully convenient.
Mm, well, sometimes the truth is convenient.
OK, well, how come you didn’t mention this earlier?
You know, I’ve had a– a lot on my mind.
OK, tell you what? We can talk about this, but you have to tell me what kind of crime we’re talking about here.
It’s– it’s nothing too serious. Just– just a murder. [dramatic music]
You know, when Abigail was brought in, she had lost so much blood, it was nearly impossible for her to survive that.
But?
But, you know, I– I– I was sitting at Steve’s bedside when he flatlined. I was sure that he was gone. And then by some miracle, he came back to us. And like you said, look what happened to me and Marlena and Kate and Bo. So I would never say that something is impossible.
How could something like that happen here, do you think? [tense music]
Well, Dr. Rolf aside, there are drugs that can be given that would slow your heart rate down and your breathing for a time that could mimic death.
Like “Romeo and Juliet”?
Well, sort of. But as you know, her body was taken to the hospital morgue, but a full autopsy was not performed.
Yeah, well, she– she’d been through enough.
No, I understand. I do.
But her body still would have had to be embalmed and prepared for burial. And that would have been performed by the funeral home. And, well, there’s only one way of knowing if that had really happened.
So you’re saying that we can do something about the cancellation? Start an online campaign maybe, or rally the fans.
OK. That would take way too much time, and we don’t even know if that would work. But what I’m thinking is instead of creating a whole new show, we try to buy the rights to “Body & Soul.” [soft dramatic music]
You and I? Buy the rights to “Body & Soul”?
Yes! Yes! It would make it so much easier on us, and there’s a whole lot of very loyal fans who would be so happy, including you.
And besides, we would be the reason that that show and those characters live on.
Hey, baby. You want to grab some lunch? Hello?
Oh.
Sweetness.
Oh, I’m sorry. It has been such a busy day.
Oh.
What’s going on?
Well, I’ve got some good news. Justin called. My deal came through. I’m not gonna have to serve any time.
Oh, thank God. Oh, that’s such good news.
Yeah, yeah. Uh-huh.
But there’s bad news, isn’t there?
No, just news. Just news. I need to go to Greece.
What? Why?
I just spoke to Marlena. It sounds like John’s in a bad way. He needs me. I’m gonna be there for him. [dramatic music]
Stephanie, hi. Please, come in. Come in. You just missed your father.
Oh, too bad.
What can I do for you?
I came to talk to you about Everett.
Oh. You know, I don’t think I can get you in to see him again.
No, I– I know. I know. And I need to apologize for the way that I acted earlier, for– for losing it the way that I did. I– I just– I was so upset, obviously.
I understand. It’s very difficult to see him that way.
It is. And I’ve realized that I’m not going to be able to get through to him. But I’m– I’m hoping Jada could.
Oh, because of their history. That’s a very good idea. I’ll call her.
I’m one step ahead of you. She’s with Everett as we speak. [suspenseful music]
You have evidence about an unsolved murder? Whose murder?
Now, see, I can’t tell you that part yet.
Bobby, this is nothing to tease about. If you know something, you have to tell me!
Come see me again tomorrow. We’ll talk about it then.
EJ, as soon as you get this message, could you please call me back? There’s something I need to discuss with you.
Mayor Price.
Chad.
Hi. I’m glad I ran into you. I– I– I need to ask you a– a favor.
Hmm? Well, all right. Well, what is it?
Well, and, you know, I normally wouldn’t ask it, but I’m– I’m– I’m desperate at the moment.
Well, go ahead. Go– go ahead. Just ask it.
I need your permission to– to exhume my wife’s body. [dramatic music]
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