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[phone rings]
[sighs] Connie. I thought you’d be here by now. – [clears throat] Sorry, I think I’m coming down with a cold. I hate to abandon my post, but do you think I– I could stay–stay– [sneezes] Home today?
Of course. Feel better soon.
Thank you. But I’m more worried about how you’re feeling. And I’m sure you’ll feel better once you get your revenge on your husband for cheating on you with Ava Vitali.
Ah. Thanks for agreeing to meet. Forgive me for being vague about why, but this regards a sensitive personnel matter.
And we’re meeting here because?
I didn’t feel comfortable bringing it up in the office.
OK.
A, uh, shall we say, major indiscretion has come to my attention. And considering who it involves, it will need to be handled very delicately.
Jack. Oh, Jack, you’re home!
Julie. Julie.
Oh, my dear. I’ve worried about you and Chad every moment since you left.
Chad and I, we got in very, very late last night after you and Doug and the kids were all asleep.
So did you find her, the woman in the video?
Yes, we did.
Tell me what happened.
It was Abigail. Julie, she’s alive.
[sighs] Why do you always look like you know something the rest of us don’t?
I heard you were awake.
Oh. Yeah, I just got up.
Did you–did you sleep OK?
[chuckles] I slept better than I have since– well, since I can remember. I didn’t have a proper bed in Poplar Bluff. Your guestroom has silk sheets.
Yeah, I think there’s sheets in all the rooms.
That’s Abigail’s favorite breakfast, I take it?
Yeah, um, no. Abby wasn’t much of a breakfast person. Sorry. You weren’t much of a breakfast person.
Still not.
Chad. When did you get here?
I slept here last night, Stefan.
Oh. Came home for a sleepover. That’s sweet. And I assume that your friend here has met my wife, seeing as she’s borrowed one of her robes.
Oh, I’m sorry. I needed something, and it was in one of those bathrooms. How many of them are there, actually?
Oh, plenty. Lots of subway tile.
Right.
So, Chad, you gonna introduce us?
You’ve met. This is Abby.
[laughs]
Abigail?
Hi.
Hi. I don’t understand.
I told you that I’ve been looking for that woman in the video that Clyde sent me. Well, we found her.
OK, Chad, I know you’ve had a very rough go since that horrible night, and I hate to be the one to break this to you, but, um, that’s not Abigail.
The DNA test says it is.
If you’ve got something to tell me, Melinda, just say it.
Wait, you think this is about– no, no, it’s about Connie Vininski, Gabi’s assistant. You know, the one we talked about.
Yeah, we did. But, you know, you should discuss anything about that with Gabi because Connie is her direct report.
No, Gabi hired Connie, but you hired Gabi.
So it makes it my problem?
Organizational trees are a bitch. My hunch is that she’s not gonna be very receptive when she gets any pushback about her right-hand woman.
All right. I think you’d better tell me what Connie did.
So when are you gonna pull the trigger and put your revenge plan into action, boss?
Not now.
Not–I don’t understand. I thought–
I’m not doing anything until I have absolute proof that Stefan had an affair with Ava.
[tense music]
And I know just how I’m going to get it.
I know we already hashed out all the reasons that Connie would be living in Li Shin’s old place. Coincidence because his name was never on the old lease when she took it over, or the bargain basement rent thanks to all the murders that took place inside. I could go on. But the point is, we never pinned it down because we couldn’t. Once a prosecutor, always a prosecutor, though.
I get it. You needed to find out.
Yeah. I’m someone who needs things to make sense. So I went back to Connie’s employment file, paying special attention to her resume and references.
Which Gabi said were quite impressive.
They were. Peel back that onion, though.
What’d you find?
Everything in there is a lie. Connie Vininski is a total fraud.
You know how you’re going to prove Stefan cheated on you? How?
Perhaps later. I need to get back to this.
Oh, OK. Good luck. Call me if you need– [sneezes] Anything.
Mm-hmm. Bless you. Bye.
Lose my number, Gabi. I may miss some fireworks at the office today, but that’s fine by me. I’m playing hooky so I can spend a glorious day with you. [kisses]
And that’s basically the whole story.
So you’re telling me this is Abigail with plastic surgery?
And amnesia. Don’t forget that part.
Right.
Stupid joke. Sorry. Ignore me. I– I don’t remember you at all, but we obviously know each other. It’s Stefan, right?
Yeah, sorry. This is my half-brother, Stefan. Oh, DiMera.
Oh, they named you after the big guy. Oh, nice to meet you again.
Yeah, the pleasure and surprise is all mine, even though I fully expect to wake up at any moment now.
So were we close?
[soft tense music]
Let’s just say that we had a, um… complicated relationship.
That would be an understatement.
No, this doesn’t track, Melinda. Look, DiMera’s a big company. Someone would have checked her references.
No, Gabi Chic was acquired after Connie was hired, so her onboarding wouldn’t have gone through the regular DiMera channels.
So Gabi would have checked.
To some degree, I’m sure. But then Connie immediately made herself indispensable, didn’t she? I mean, Gabi loves her.
Hm. So you think Gabi just dropped it?
Don’t forget about how swamped she is. I mean, with her launch and her brother still being in the hospital.
Yeah. Still, I don’t know. Connie’s got to have some pertinent work history. And, look, according to Gabi, she says Connie’s an oddball, but it doesn’t interfere with her work. In fact, she says she’s outstanding.
Her resume said that she was lead merchandiser for Saxton’s. Well, I have a friend in the merchandising department. I called him and asked if he knew her.
And?
[scoffs] Lead merchandiser? She did clerical work and lasted all of two weeks.
[chuckles]
But she was memorable enough that he knew exactly who I was talking about.
All right. Well, look, she is not the first person to inflate a resume.
“Overzealous” and “psychotic” were the two words that came up the most.
I’m sure worse has been said about me.
For the record, I wouldn’t have hired you either. [chuckles] But let’s stay the course. Apparently Connie knew exactly how to work the Saxton system. Once HR got involved, she threatened lawsuits left and right until they finally agreed to give her a favorable reference just so that she’d go away.
All right. OK, so what do we do? Well, we tell Gabi, we give Connie a warning, what?
No, no. Company policy is very clear. Connie Vininski needs to be terminated, effective immediately.
I’m so excited for us to spend the day together. I just have one teeny, tiny thing I need to do first. Hi, you’ve reached Connie Vininski, but do I have bad news for you.
I fixed it. You must have knocked it over by mistake.
Must have. What can I do for you?
Well, I am just checking in. Someone’s been burning the midnight oil. Did you ever make it home last night?
Too much to do.
Mm. Well, I appreciate that work ethic, especially since I anticipate profiting from it. But, you know, everyone needs a healthy life-work balance, right?
Meaning?
Meaning you and Stefan have spent so much time apart, and it’s not very good for a relationship.
True.
True, mm-hm. And I just think you need to be more proactive before it becomes a problem.
You think Stefan and I have a problem?
I’m just talking about heading it off at the pass. I’m very intentional with planning time with Rachel. But, of course, you can’t predict a crime scene en route to our mother-daughter breakfast this morning.
Crime scene?
Yes. Sarah Kiriakis was seriously injured by a hit-and-run driver right in the town square parking lot.
God, do they know who did it?
Mm-mm. No, Mayor Price is looking for someone who was driving a gray car.
[suspenseful music]
Really? You know, I think Ava drives a gray car.
So you’re telling me that Ava is the hit-and-run driver?
Nah. She was too busy sleeping with my husband. * *
[laughs] What?
Oh, you heard me. Although, apparently it was a one-off, so likely not going on now.
So you think that Ava–
Oh, no. I don’t think. I know. My husband slept with Ava while I was languishing away in prison.
I just don’t buy it. I’m sorry.
Really? You haven’t heard any rumors? Felt any rumblings?
No, I haven’t. The one thing I do know is that Stefan loves you, and he has never stopped. I think you are clearly– your imagination is just running wild.
Uh-huh. I’d have trouble conjuring up this one, and I’m surprised you’re digging in so deep, especially since my trusty assistant, Connie, swears that she overheard you and Ava talking about it.
Oh, really, Connie? I think she misunderstood, clearly.
She said she overheard Ava telling you, and I quote, “I have this terrible feeling “that Stefan is planning on telling Gabi that he and I slept together while she was in prison.” Gosh, I just– I don’t see any wiggle room in there for another interpretation. Do you?
Connie is a walking disaster, a liability for the company. She has to go.
What, so I have to tangle with the nut job?
No, relax. I will break the bad news to Connie. I need you to break it to Gabi.
I’m not sure which one of us drew the shorter straw.
Oh, Gabi will get over it. My guess is she’s got bigger priorities right now.
Yay.
Keep complaining and I will drop the psychopath in your lap too. I will see if Connie is in yet. With any luck, she isn’t, and I will keep her from getting past security ever again before she causes any lasting damage. [phone rings] [beeps] – Hi, you’ve reached Connie Vininski, but do I have bad news for you. I’m not in. I’ll be out of the office today, so please leave a message.
[beep]
Melinda Trask. I wonder if she’s calling to remind me what a bore she is. She did you so dirty, Li. Hello? What is this, the silent treatment? Just because I told it like it is about Melinda? Or maybe you’re mad because I told Gabi that Stefan cheated on her. My love, after all the plotting they did against you and tricked you out of your DiMera shares. But don’t you worry. I am on it. I am your retribution. I will make sure they get everything that’s coming to them.
I’m not sure I appreciate being called a liar, especially from someone who works under me. So why don’t you take some time to consider these ramifications.
You’re making a mistake. Just curious, do you like your job?
Excuse me?
No. Stefan may be your brother, and he did help you secure the top job here at DiMera, but it’s time to recalibrate your loyalties, because I’m the one who’s helping you keep it.
On what planet?
You’ve made the relaunch of Gabi Chic the centerpiece of your return to DiMera. My contract, paragraph , section J, says that I can take all my marbles and go home any time before the launch becomes official. If I were you, I’d stop with the games before I take my company to your biggest competitor. Do you want to lose everything because your brother was a cheating idiot? No? Tell me what you know, Kristen.
[sighs] Fine. You’re right. Everything you said was true. Stefan and Ava slept together.
[suspenseful music]
Is there something I should know about our past?
Well, let’s just say that… I’m very happy you’re back, Abigail.
Thank you. Me too. I think. I am going to go get showered. It was nice catching up. Oh, and thanks anyway for breakfast, Chad.
Welcome.
My god, that is unbelievable.
You think?
I mean, you must be–
I am.
I–I can’t even–
Neither can I.
Sorry, I’m–I’m speechless, obviously. But, hey, if she needs any help with coming back from the dead, you can send her to me. By the way, thank you… for not–
Telling her you raped her? I didn’t do that for you. I did that for her.
Fair.
She doesn’t remember anything. She’s not even ready to meet the kids, so telling her about the DID, Ben, you– no, that’s just gonna be too traumatic right now.
I get it. I get it. But…a little advice, you might want to fill her in on some things, because being back here might trigger some memories that she’s not quite prepared for.
[tense music]
Julie, are you all right?
[laughs] I’m stunned. I–I just have been preparing myself for what I thought was the inevitable bad news, and–oh, god.
Yeah. It’s– it’s overwhelming.
Yes. And for–for her too, of course.
Yes. I mean, that’s why Chad is taking everything so slowly. I mean, Abigail is a virtual stranger to herself.
Where is she now?
They spent the night at the mansion.
The mansion? Why?
Well, Abigail thought it was too soon to–to see the kids. I mean, it’d be too much for them and for her.
All right, I understand. We can’t keep this back from Thomas and Charlotte. I mean, their mother’s alive. It’s a miracle.
It is. It is.
And Abigail is going to have to see all of us, her friends and the whole family and everybody that loves her. You–you have told Jennifer?
Oh, yes, yes. We spoke last night. She’s on her way to Salem.
I’m here. I’m here. And I need to see my daughter. Right now!
Jennifer.
Jennifer, I’m so glad you’re here.
I took the first plane I could get.
Now, look, Jennifer, I know you want to see our daughter right away, but Abigail wants some time with Chad alone. I–I just got to warn you, she’s fragile. I’m not sure we should push this.
Jack, if you hadn’t already seen our daughter, would you let anything keep you away?
I’ll call Chad. I’ll let him know we’re on our way.
Look, Chad, I know you brought Abigail back here to the house you shared with her and the kids to maybe spark some happy memories, but a lot of bad stuff happened here too.
Yeah, I hadn’t forgotten that, Stefan.
I’m just trying to help, all right? I’m sure it’s probably next to impossible–
You know what, man, I’m doing my best. All right? I’m doing my best. I got my wife back. It’s a miracle, but she’s been through hell right now. And I’m doing my best to manage her needs and my kids’ needs and everyone else’s needs–
OK. So do you have any idea how she–
Survived? No.
You think maybe Dr. Rolf?
I don’t know, man. I have a lot more questions than answers right now. [phone rings] I have to take this. [phone beeps] Hi, Jack. What are you doing in here?
I don’t know. Something drew me in here.
This was– this was our room.
Why didn’t you take me here last night?
Because it’s also where you were stabbed.
Oh. – I, uh, found you lying right there on the bed.
Did they ever catch the person who did it?
Yeah, they did.
Well, who was it? I mean, not that I would know them.
No, you do. It was Clyde Weston.
[unsettling music]
Enough about people who belong in prison. How about a rousing game of charades? Great. You go first. Actor. Two words. Second word first. Rhymes with “phallus”? Oh, you naughty boy. [chuckles] Oh, wait, not phallus. Rhymes with “corn”? Thorn, porn. Rip Torn! Oh, damn, I’m good. [knocking] Right in the middle of our game. Who is it?
It’s Melinda Trask from DiMera. I’m chief legal counsel.
I’m not working today.
I’m aware, but I need to speak with you immediately.
Damn. I knew what you were gonna say, but I just wanted to hear it straight from you anyway. I guess part of me was just holding on to hope that maybe somehow– this hurts like hell, Kristen.
Yeah. Yeah, it does. But I know that Ava and Stefan hate themselves for what they did. But, listen, Gabi it was just one time.
It should have been zero. And Stefan had the gall to confess to me that it was just two kisses, both times just for show.
Well, they agonized over telling you the truth. They didn’t want to upset you if it meant nothing.
You wouldn’t buy an excuse like that. You’d go nuclear. Why shouldn’t I?
You really think that’s gonna make you feel better?
They didn’t lie to protect me. They were keeping me from wringing their necks.
Sweetie, they were just drunk and lonely.
Oh. So they pretended to date to cover up the drug dealing, so it’s only natural that they’d fall into each other’s arms. Is that what you’re trying to say to me?
OK, you know what, Stefan loves you. Do you want to lose him? [sighs] I know that you love him, Gabi, and guess what? You also have to work with Ava.
Oh, do I?
Mm-hmm.
Oh, what a coincidence. We were just talking about you, Ava.
[tense music]
Clyde Weston? The man who took care of me, who helped me with all my surgeries and watched over me all this time? I don’t understand.
I don’t understand either. I mean, why would he kill you just to keep you alive? He’s a sick, twisted sociopath.
I take it you guys weren’t BFFs.
You–you dated his son once upon a time, and he’s an oddly protective father. He hated us both. But that night, he– he came for you. I mean, if you–if you knew the circumstances surrounding your death, you wouldn’t believe the fact that you are standing here right now.
So it happened in this room?
Yeah, and– yeah, it’s, uh, not an easy thing to remember or think about. I want you to get your memory back as much as you do, but you should be really thankful that– that you don’t remember any of this right now.
Some things to look forward to then, huh?
Yeah, well, there’s gonna be a lot of surprises.
[soft music] And I promise you, most of them are gonna be really beautiful.
[sighs]
I just want to keep them from knocking you off your feet if I can. And speaking of surprises–
Oh, no.
Jack called, and your– your mom flew in from Boston this morning.
My mom?
Your mom, Jennifer.
Jennifer.
Jennifer. Yeah, she– she wants to see you, and–and I told them they could come over. If it’s gonna be too much for you, though, I can call them and tell them–
No. I…am Abigail DiMera. Guess it’s time I figure out where I come from and where I belong. – Julie, I’m sorry. I have to ask you this again.
It’s all right, sweetheart. I’m happy to look after Thomas and Charlotte while you’re busy.
Oh, thank you so much, Julie. I know you miss Abigail, too, and that you love her so much. And we’re gonna bring her back here to her family home soon, I promise.
Good.
OK.
Well, between now and then, give her this from me.
I will, I will.
And all my love.
I will. Come on. Come on. Let’s go. Let’s go!
Jennifer, before we go, I need to prepare you that this is not gonna be simple or easy. Our daughter does not look like Abigail. She has no memory of her life, and she doesn’t recognize me or Chad.
Look, I get it. I’m aware.
OK. Being aware is very different than experiencing it firsthand. Trust me. I know you. You–you’re thinking, you’re gonna come in there, and she’s gonna see her mother, and her memories will come flowing forth. And I hope they do. I pray that they do. But I want you to be ready, just ready that this reunion may not be everything you want or need.
Give me a minute, and I’ll get rid of this moron. What do you want?
May I please come in?
Better not. [sneezes] I have this cold that’s been going around the office.
Oh, I already had it last week, and I’d rather talk to you in private.
I’m not on the clock, and I’d prefer to have work conversations at work.
I’m sorry, Connie, but you’re not gonna be coming back to the office. Now, I told you I didn’t want to do this from the hallway, but you’re terminated, effective immediately.
Is everything OK?
Oh, yes. More than OK. I was just telling Kristen how amazingly well our work relationship is going. We’ve put everything from the past behind us to focus on the future. The launch just could not be going any better. Right, Kristen?
Yeah, right.
It’s all so exciting, I see no reason why Gabi Chic won’t be at DiMera for many years to come. In fact, I would love to take you to lunch to celebrate all the wonderful things ahead for us.
Oh. Well, that’s nice. First, I need to give you a heads up–
Oh, whatever it is, we can talk about it at lunch. Can you wait outside a second? I just need to do one thing. I’ll have Stefan save us the best table in the place.
Sure. Talk to you later.
Yeah.
What the hell are you going to do, Gabi?
Oh, patience. You’ll find out. In the meantime, if you want this launch to happen, you’ll do exactly what I tell you.
Fired? What? Does Gabi know about this?
No, not yet.
Well, she’ll never stand for this.
She will when she hears what I found out about you.
I’m an open book. What did you allegedly find out?
I checked your references. Your entire resume is a lie. Company policy is very clear and leaves me with no alternative.
What? Everyone lies on their resume.
I need to collect your laptop and your badge, so please open the door and allow me to retrieve them.
No way in hell.
They are DiMera property, Connie, and you signed an agreement stating that they will be returned upon demand, which you are going to do right now.
On demand is one thing. Showing up at my door with no notice is quite another.
I’m fairly sure you don’t want me to get the police involved.
[tense music]
Oh, look. Stefan has champagne for us. Isn’t he the most thoughtful husband? I’m a very lucky woman.
Yes, you are.
So what is it that you wanted to tell me at the office?
Oh, well, um, it’s about your assistant, Connie. I know this isn’t exactly the best time, but Melinda wanted me to tell you–
Ah, hold that thought. Sweetheart, over here. I asked Stefan to join us. I hope you don’t mind.
Of course not.
Stefan, my love. Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to celebrate with us.
Of course, Gabi. Ava.
[gasps] Would you mind pouring me one?
What are we celebrating?
My relaunch, of course. Professionally, personally. My whole life is about to change, and so much for the better.
Well, you deserve it all.
We all deserve a little something. I hope this is OK. I would hate for the three of us gathering to break bread to be awkward, you know, after the whole pretending-to-date thing.
Well, you know, it doesn’t have to be awkward.
Exactly. I am so glad that we put everything behind us, got everything out in the open, right? Let’s toast. To Ava Vitali, for taking a chance on me and reviving Gabi Chic. Even if it was out of guilt.
Guilt? What do you mean?
To being the lying, cheating bitch who slept with my husband.
[ominous music]
Hi!
Thanks for having us over.
Of course.
Well, where is she? Where’s Abigail?
She’s upstairs getting dressed. Yeah, she’ll be down in a minute.
[suspenseful music]
[phone beeps]
Hey. It’s me. Everything’s going according to plan.
[ominous music]
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