Days of Our Lives Transcript
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Uh, sorry. I, uh, forgot that you were stopping by.
Is it a bad time?
Uh, no. So uh, you had a– a business thing that you wanted to talk about?
Well, yes, I did. I mean, Abe and I are looking for investors for an exciting new project, and I was hoping that you would come on.
OK. So what’s the pitch?
Are you sure this is a good time? Because you seem distracted. I mean, is something going on?
Um, yeah, I’m sorry. Uh, so there was a bit of a surprise when we, uh, went to Abby’s grave.
[ominous music]
Abigail’s coffin was empty?
Yeah. Chad and your Uncle Jack saw it with their own eyes.
So does this prove she’s alive?
Well, no, not necessarily. I mean, Clyde could have had one of his guys remove the body just to back up his story.
That would be so horribly evil.
Well, that about describes Clyde Weston.
I wish Papa weren’t in Greece right now so he could help Chad figure this out.
I know. But hopefully your father will be back soon.
But if Abigail is alive, that would mean she’s been apart from her family for so long. And where, and under what conditions?
I know. It’s just too much to fathom right now.
It is. But even before this possibility came up, I’ve been thinking a lot about Abigail.
Because of Everett?
[sighs]
I’m sorry, baby. I know that this has been rough.
I want so badly to help him, Mom. But Bobby’s making it impossible to reach him.
Not too many choices, huh, Everett? Gray T-shirt or black T-shirt? Black one it is.
[tense music]
Gabi!
[gasps] Oh my god! It is so good to see you. Oh, and such a relief that you are finally free.
I still feel like I’m dreaming.
Well, you are not. You are right back here, right back at home where you belong. And your brother is so happy. It broke his heart when he couldn’t find a way to prove your innocence.
I know Rafe did everything he could.
Yeah, well–
And so did you.
Oh, thank you. But your brother and your husband, they deserve all the credit. They’re the ones who got the evidence in front of the judge to get your conviction overturned.
And I am so grateful for that.
Mm.
And relieved that we finally know who really killed Li.
Actually, maybe we don’t.
[foreboding music]
Yes, Paulina, I’m at the gravesite now. We finished processing the scene. Hey, make sure you send someone down here to fill in this hole. Thanks. Yeah. An open grave can definitely be dangerous. Yeah.
[screams]
[groans]
Looks like that open grave was the least of your worries.
[dramatic music]
[soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”
Rafe, are you there? Hello? Hmm.
[phone beeps] Hmm.
Something wrong?
Well, I was just talking to Commissioner Hernandez, and then he just cut off. Probably just bad reception. I’m sure he’ll call me back if he needs me.
[ominous music]
[groans]
[groaning]
Nothing personal, Commish. It’s just a deal’s a deal. Bobby Stein wants to be with Jada Hunter, and you are in the way.
– I’m not worried. Commish or no commish, Jada will come around.
What, you think she’s going to be so grateful to you for helping her solve Li’s murder that she’s going to fall into your arms and declare her undying love for you? Please. You’re just part of the job to her. And when the job is done, she’s going back to the boyfriend. The one with only one personality.
You did your research.
It doesn’t take a lot of effort to sneak a look at a chart around here.
Well, either way, I think I’ll take my chances.
Or– what if there’s an easier solution for both of us?
Which is what?
You keep my name out of this, and I’ll take care of the commish.
Now Bobby has a clear path for winning back his ex and no reason to out me as Li Shin’s killer.
So you don’t think Gil Carter murdered Li because your ex claims it was someone else?
Rafe told you, huh?
He did, yeah. So what exactly did Bobby tell you?
He just told me that he saw the killer. Like, shortly after the crime happened.
Did he describe him to you? Or her?
He didn’t get a chance to. He was about to tell me, but then we got interrupted by Everett.
Ah.
Have you talked to your Aunt Kimberly for advice about Everett?
I have, actually. She mostly said just to be patient, which I’m not good at, as you well know.
Yes, I do. It’s also hard to be patient when you care about somebody, and they’re suffering.
Especially when you can’t do anything to help.
Yeah.
Although I did ask Jada to talk to Bobby. I was hoping that she could convince him to let Everett out.
How’d that go?
I don’t know. Jada and I have been playing phone tag. But I’m assuming if she’d made any progress, I would have heard by now.
[phone rings] It’s Marlena.
Mm.
[phone beeps]
Hello. When? Where is he now? That’s great. Thank you for letting me know. I will. Talk soon.
I take it it’s good news?
Everett’s re-emerged. He’s been released from Bayview. I have to go see him.
Steph, wait. I– are you sure that’s a good idea?
[tense music]
You know, honey, maybe you need to give Everett a little time, you know, to reacclimate.
But we just talked about how impatient I am. And if you don’t count that disaster of a visit that I had with his alter, I haven’t seen Everett in a month and a half. Mom, I– I need to go talk to him. I need to– I need to know that he’s really back.
You really care about him, don’t you?
I do. And I think watching him go through all of this has made me realize just how much.
Then go. Go be with him. Go on.
[elevator dings]
[sighs]
[liquid sloshing]
Jada and I, when we were good, man, we were crazy about each other.
[slurps] Mmm. Can’t wait to pick up where we left off. Assuming that freak who killed Li Shin keeps up her end of the bargain.
[slurps]
[exhales] Whew. Wow. Detective Hunter, uh, it’s so great to see you.
[chuckles] Detective Hunter? You don’t have to pretend anymore, Bobby.
How’d you know it was me?
My cop instincts. And the way you looked at me.
I, uh– I’m sorry I tricked you. I just– I had to get out of that cuckoo’s nest. You’re not going to make me go back, are you?
Well, if I did that–
[door slams] –then I couldn’t do this.
[exhales]
[exhales] Let’s hope all my dreams come true. Mmm.
So now that Everett’s back in control–
I can’t get what I need from Bobby.
Ah.
Yeah. Um, the information that he claimed to have on Li Shin’s murder, you know, Everett can’t access what Bobby saw that night.
Unfortunately, I’m well acquainted with split personalities and how challenging they can be, to put it mildly. Abigail DiMera even named one of her alters after me. Gabby with a Y.
Oh.
So I know all too well how one personality can know one thing, and not the other. It– yeah.
Wow. Uh, well, as much as I am relieved that Everett’s back, I just can’t help but hope that there’s a way to get that information from Bobby.
You know, Rafe thinks Bobby is bluffing, playing games just so he can spend more time with you.
Yes, I do know that. But I’m telling you, my gut– my gut tells me that he was being straight with me.
And what about Li’s bloody fingerprint on Gil’s book? If Gil wasn’t the killer, then how do you explain that?
[sighs]
[tense music]
OK, time to make you disappear.
And isn’t it lovely how things work out sometimes? At least no one can say I didn’t give you a proper burial.
Please have the cemetery workers fill in Abigail DiMera’s grave. The last thing that this city needs is a lawsuit from some poor soul who tripped and fell in. Mm, thanks.
[phone beeps] Oh.
You know, I’m just trying to process Abigail’s coffin being empty.
I know. It’s creepy as hell.
Yeah. I mean, it could mean that Abigail is really alive.
Mm, if only. Oh my god, but it must be so hard on Chad to not know. Oh, poor– poor guy. He must be going out of his mind.
[exhales]
I mean, that’s unbelievable. Do you really think there’s a chance that Clyde has Abigail?
Well, I mean, you know, the empty coffin seems to back up his story.
Yeah, but I mean, that could be it. It could be a story. We all know that– that Clyde is capable of some crazy stuff.
Yeah, I know, I know. Rafe and Kayla, uh, said the same thing.
But you believe that he might be telling the truth.
There’s a video.
There’s a video?
Yeah. Uh, Clyde told me about a safe deposit box. Inside of it was a flash drive. And uh, it’s a video of a woman. And uh, you can’t really tell. You can’t see her face, but it could be her.
Oh my god.
Yeah. And it’s– it’s killing me to think that that, uh– that she could be out there somewhere. And I have no idea how to find her.
[tense music]
Yeah, I must have watched the video a thousand times.
So it could be Abigail, or–
Yeah, or it could just be another one of Weston’s games.
[sighs] I am so sorry this is happening to you. I really am. I– is there anything that I can do?
No. Thank you, but no. I, um, I sent the video to be enhanced, and Jack’s there right now pushing them to get it done. So you know, nothing to do but sit around and wait.
OK. Can I wait with you?
Yeah. Yeah, I’d like that. Uh– um, the– your business proposition. Uh, what’s it about? I could use a distraction.
Are you sure?
Yes. Yeah. What are you and Abe working on?
[exhales] How do you feel about soap operas?
What you doing?
I’m reading up on “Body & Soul.”
Aw, are you missing your favorite TV show?
[laughs] Well, the reason I’m doing this research is that Kate and I might try to save my favorite TV show.
Save it how?
By producing it ourselves.
Uh.
[laughs] Abraham Carver, I didn’t know you had an interest in TV production.
Well, it’s– it’s Kate’s idea. She thinks that we can create a soap opera.
Oh. And now that “Body & Soul” has been canceled–
We might try to buy the rights.
Oh!
[laughs]
[laughs]
Well, uh, that sounds perfect to me.
So you don’t think it’s– it’s too ambitious? I mean, it’s going to be a lot of hard work.
[laughs] The way you feel about those characters? Oh, it would be a labor of love. Not to mention you already have a built-in audience, and you– you already know that show so well.
Well, I thought I did. But I mean, there are decades of history with this show. I mean, you have no idea of all the outlandish stories that have been told over the years.
Mm. Try me.
OK. All right. Well, there are aliens, talking dolls, split personalities.
[tense music]
[sighs] Stupid.
[knock at door] Jada.
[snaps fingers]
[panting] Oh, it’s you.
Who were you expecting?
[mystical music]
I’ll admit, I don’t know how the pieces of this puzzle fit together. Not yet.
So you think Bobby really saw something that night?
I do.
OK. So if Gil was the one that murdered Li, then we know he’s dead. And if it wasn’t him, I don’t like the idea of the killer just walking around free.
Me neither. Anyway, uh, I should probably go find your brother and fill him in on what happened today with Bobby.
I’ll save you some trouble. He said he was headed to the cemetery to check on Abigail’s grave.
Once I get you into this grave, I’ll cover you with enough dirt that no one knows you’re down there. Then they’ll fill in the rest for me, and no one will ever be the wiser. Sounds like something you’d hear on one of those true crime podcasts.
Rafe?
Oh, shoot.
Rafe, you here? Oh my god, Rafe!
[dramatic music]
So if Abe and I secure the rights to “Body & Soul,” we’ll be able to produce it right here in Salem.
Well, look, I don’t– I don’t know anything about soaps, you know? I know my mom used to watch them, but I don’t remember anything about them, so…
Yeah, well, there’s definitely a lot fewer than there used to be. But Abe and I are very confident that we can grow the existing audience and make a substantial profit.
[contemplative music]
Well, look, I had a good time, you know, working on Johnny’s project with him, you know, even though it never got off the ground. So yeah, sure. I’ll dip my toe in the entertainment world one more time.
What? OK. Is that a yes?
Yes. Definite yes. Sure. Let’s make some soap.
Yes!
Oh, I would love being married to a big-time TV producer.
[laughter] Ooh, do you think we’ll get to go to the Daytime Emmys?
Oh, let’s not get ahead of ourselves here. Kate and I have to secure the rights first.
Oh, wait. Does this mean we need to move to LA?
No, no, no. Definitely not. Definitely not. There are tax incentives to shoot locally.
Oh, OK. But, well, do you think you could convince those actors to leave the glamour of Hollywood and move to our little humble little hamlet here in the Midwest?
I don’t know. I hope so. I– I know the, uh, the fans, they would prefer to use the same person. But, well, if we have to, we can always recast.
Recast?
Yeah. I mean, on soaps, they– they do it all the time, and fans seem to be cool with it.
Mm.
Ava, hi. Sorry I ambushed you earlier. I don’t blame you for rushing off. I want you to know that I’m serious about reviving the Gabi Chic brand at DiMera. Call me back so that we can make this happen. I’m already putting together a team.
How exciting! Where do I sign up?
[tense music]
Oh my god! Oh my god! Who did this to you? All right. OK, good, you still have a pulse. Stay with me. Stay with me, baby. I’m going to get you some help.
[phone beeps]
Sorry about that. Um, I ordered room service. And so I thought it was the food.
Oh, that’s OK. I should have called first.
Yeah. No, no. Um, how did you know, I was discharged?
Marlena told me. I just– I can’t believe you’re really back.
Yeah.
I was so worried I’d never see you again.
Um, I appreciate your concern. Uh, it means a lot to me.
There’s so much I need to tell you. I– I don’t even know where to begin.
Yeah. There’s– there’s something I need to tell you too.
You go first.
OK. Um, it’s about us.
What about us?
[exhales] I’m afraid you and I, we can’t see each other anymore.
[dramatic music]
Well, I am relieved that we can stay here in Salem while you work on “Body & Soul.”
Yeah.
Well, I’d hate to be so far away from Chanel.
You know, if this had happened a few weeks ago, you would have been pushing us to move to LA.
Mm. But not now, now that she and Johnny are staying. Oh, and she’s– she’s doing– you know, she’s doing a little bit better. You know, psychologically, I mean. She’s really anxious to reopen the bakery.
Well, for the record, I would never ask you to leave your children. Or your job as mayor.
Well, I appreciate that. But with all the things going on at city hall, I just might have to give all that up anyway.
What now?
Well, as you know, I had to deal with all that recall nonsense. And now there’s this whole fallout from EJ’s press conference. Stephanie Johnson thought it would be a good opportunity for my new DA to improve his image. But then Gabi DiMera exposed him as a liar.
Yeah. It was pretty shocking.
Ooh, yes, it was. Oh, whew! And if you and Kate ever have any trouble coming up with any stories for “Body & Soul,” well, you– you can feel free to steal that one. Ooh, a district attorney trying to pass off another man’s baby as his own. Oh, sheesh! Ooh.
Well, this, uh– this town has some pretty wild stories.
Mm-hmm.
So if we ever needed inspiration–
[chuckles]
OK, then. I’m going to send the paperwork over for you to sign.
Great.
But no rush on it, because I know you have a lot on your mind. You’ll keep me notified about Abigail?
Yeah, I will.
Look, I don’t want to get your– your hopes up. But I think it’s worth noting that you have lost Abigail before, and by some miracle, she came back to you. So it’s really not a remote possibility that that could happen again.
Well, I definitely have thought about that too. Maybe that’s why I haven’t been able to move on all these years. Because subconsciously, I feel like she’s still out there.
[gentle music]
You don’t want to see me anymore?
It’s not about what I want. It’s– it’s about what I need. Dr. Evans thinks that I have a long way to go, you know, before I’m– I’m fully integrated. That it’s– it’s– it’s going to take a lot of therapy.
Sure. Of course.
Which means I really– I shouldn’t be dating anyone right now. Because you know, I have to focus all my energy into– into becoming mentally healthy.
Right.
I’m so sorry.
No– oh, don’t be. Don’t be. Your mental health comes first. And, um– and I will be there for you as a friend.
Thank you. I– I feel awful about this. But I– but I know it’s for the best.
[sighs] It wouldn’t be fair to you either, you know? Just given my mental struggles, for us to– for us to be involved.
Right. I get it. And I respect your decision. But I want you to know if you need me, I’m here for you.
You really are the best. I’ll never forget how hard you fought for me.
I just want you to be happy, Everett. Take care.
You too. Oh, god.
[sniffs]
[exhales]
Anyway, Ava, uh, call me. Hi. You’re–
Connie. Connie Viniski. I was at your press conference.
Oh.
I congratulated you on your release.
I remember now.
I knew you didn’t kill Li Shin.
Right. Uh, I’m glad that they finally found the evidence to prove my innocence.
Sorry to eavesdrop, but I couldn’t help but overhear. You’re reviving Gabi Chic.
That’s the plan.
Well, I’d love to come work for you.
OK. Uh, do you have any experience in corporate retail?
I sure do. And I have so many of your products. Your wigs, your lavender candles, your jade eggs.
[chuckles] I’m a Gabi Chic stan.
Oh.
[chuckles] OK. So you know a lot about my brand. Uh, why don’t you send me your résumé?
Will do. And I promise if you give me the chance, you won’t regret it. I’m extremely loyal, for one thing. You’d never have to worry about me stabbing you in the back.
Hmm.
We got a four-centimeter stab wound. He’s lost a lot of blood. Type and cross for two units.
On it.
We need to keep track of his BP, OK? We don’t want him going into hypovolemia. I need an X-ray to check his spine, an ultrasound eval to make sure that there’s no renal laceration or any other organs affected.
Kayla, how bad is it?
Listen, I know you’re worried, but you need to step outside, please.
OK, OK. Please, just don’t let him die.
I promise you– I promise you we will take care of him, OK? Please go out.
[machine beeping]
Rafe, I love you.
[tense music]
Good news. Chad is going to invest in the show.
Oh, Kate, that is wonderful.
[laughs]
I believe that we have the capital to pull this off, Abe.
Oh. Well, I want in on it too. I can write you two a nice big check.
Um, I don’t think that’s a good idea.
Why not?
Because we’re going to need city permits to shoot here locally.
Yeah, and you’re the mayor.
Oh. OK. Yeah, I think I see where you’re going with this.
[laughter]
You know, that’s why I didn’t ask you to invest. Yeah, it’s, um– well, we do appreciate the offer.
Yes, we do. We definitely appreciate the offer. The other good news is that I managed to arrange a meeting with the studio.
You mean they’re– they’re interested in selling the rights?
Yes, they are.
Oh, that is just– this is actually going to happen.
Yes. Yes. Believe it, Abe, because you and I are going to bring “Body & Soul” back from the dead.
[laughter]
When my mom told me about Abigail, I had to stop by and see how you’re doing.
Yeah, I’m hanging in there.
[sighs] I just– I hope so much that there’s a, you know, a positive outcome.
Yeah, you and me both. So, um, any updates on Everett?
Actually, he was released from Bayview today.
Yeah? Well, that’s good news, right? – I feel awful about this. But I– but I know it’s for the best.
[sighs] It wouldn’t be fair to you either, you know? Just given my mental struggles, for us to– for us to be involved.
Right. I get it. And I respect your decision. But I want you to know if you need me, I’m here for you.
You really are the best. I’ll never forget how hard you fought for me.
It is, yeah. I mean, he has a long way to go. But at least Bobby is not in control of his life anymore.
What are you doing here? If someone sees us together–
Relax, Bobby. I was careful. You are still Bobby, right?
Yes. I faked being Everett so that I could get out of Bayview and avoid telling Jada that you killed Li.
So you’re keeping quiet about that?
Just like I promised. What are you doing to hold up your end of the bargain?
[ominous music]
You search every inch of that cemetery, and you find the son of a bitch who stabbed the commissioner. Keep me posted.
[tense music]
So you think I should ask you again, huh?
Well, like I said earlier, just because I turned you down the first time– I don’t know. Maybe I see things differently now.
Oh, differently?
Mm-hmm.
Differently how?
Well, if I can be serious for a moment–
OK.
[sighs] My failed marriage, you know, which you now know way more than I’m sure you wanted to. And before that, there was Eric, which also ended very badly, as you know as well. And they were just– they were just disasters, both of them. And uh, I don’t know, it just really got me kind of cynical, you know, about– about relationships in general. And I just viewed relationships, that they just– I don’t know, like men couldn’t be trusted. I just couldn’t trust them. And I don’t know, then you came along. And you’ve really proved me wrong.
Oh, yeah?
Yeah, because you are such a sweet person. And you are loyal, and you’re honest, and you’re kind. And you are sexy.
Ooh.
[laughs] And I’m just so lucky to have you. You, Rafe Hernandez, you’re my person. And I think you should ask me again.
Do you?
Uh-huh.
All right, Jada Hunter. Jada, the sweetest girl I’ve ever met, who also is sweet and kind and loyal and sexy.
[laughs]
You want to move in with me? Oh–
Yes, I do.
Yes?
I do. Yes, I do.
Mmm.
[melancholy music]
[elevator dings]
Jada, where’s my brother?
They’re working on him now.
How is he?
He’s lost a lot of blood. Someone stabbed him from behind.
Oh my god. Who could have done this?
How soon is Rafe Hernandez out of the picture?
It’s already done.
What? Really? You sure?
Trust me, honey. The police commissioner is not going to be a problem for you, or anyone else, ever again.
[dramatic music]
[exhales]
There’s no spinal involvement. It looks like–
[machine beeping rapidly] Increase the oxygen flow. He’s going into shock. We’re losing him.
[dramatic music]
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