Days of Our Lives Transcript
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[tense music]
[grunts] [speaking indistinctly] * *
Connie Viniski? Are you there? It’s Commissioner Hunter. Ms. Viniski, I need to speak with you about Everett Lynch.
Hey. Sorry I’m late. I, um… I got caught up talking to the kids’ teachers.
No, nothing to be sorry for. I know how hectic the first day of school can be.
Yeah, very hectic. So do you want to, uh– you wanna do it?
We already scattered the ashes.
You did? Everybody left already?
Alex and Leo couldn’t make it, and Xander’s busy with Sarah, obviously.
It was just you?
Well, Jada was here too, which was fitting, I suppose, for it to be us two, since– even though neither of us knew Everett the way that we thought we did, we knew him best.
Right, yeah.
Although Leo mentioned this woman, Connie Viniski, said that she was friends with Everett. But when I called to invite her to the memorial, she had no idea who he was. – I’m gonna take Stefan for all he’s worth. And I wouldn’t even mind keeping it up with EJ, you know? Hmm. I mean, that one night with him, it doesn’t have to be a one-off, does it?
Of course not. Why should it be?
Exactly. Either way, Connie, I am living the good life. All right. [eerie music]
Not for long, slut. [suspenseful music] * *
[sighs] Okay, so I have– oh, I’ve tried begging, pleading, cajoling. Oh. The only thing I haven’t tried is… [machine beeping steadily] Pulling rank. Oh. Okay. Okay, here goes. Wake up, Rafe Hernandez! Now that is an order. Do you hear me? This is your mayor speaking to you. And if you don’t respond, I just might have to give that acting commissioner a job for good! Oh. Oh. Oh. [gasps] Oh, my Lord. My–Rafe? [dreamlike music] * *
[gasps]
Oh, my God in heaven! I can’t believe that actually worked. Oh, you’re awake. You’re finally awake! [laughs] [soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.” * *
So this woman, Connie, she said she didn’t know Everett?
And she was emphatic about it. But who knows? With all the lies that Everett was keeping, maybe– maybe he didn’t give her his real name, or maybe Leo didn’t get his facts straight.
Well, wouldn’t be the first time. Still, I’m sorry that there wasn’t much of a turnout. I know this must have been an emotional day for you.
I’m sure it was for you too.
Yeah. [clears throat] You know, it wasn’t the first time Thomas and Charlotte have gone back to school uh, since Abby’s been gone. But today, seeing the kids with their parents, you know, it just– it was different, obviously. I really wish Abby could have been there.
I’m sure you did. I can’t imagine how much it’ll mean to sweet Charlotte and Thomas to have their mom back.
Yeah. Well, hopefully it’s just a matter of time before they do. [unsettling music]
Ugh! The way you look at me. You can’t stand me, I get it. I’m lying to your son… [sighs] About being his dead wife. [sighs] But, you know, just so you’re aware, Mr. Stefano DiMera… I don’t like it either, pretending to be someone I’m not. [sighs] * * I’m just doing what I have to do.
Rafe! Rafe. Can–can you hear me? It’s Paulina. Paulina Price. Oh. Oh, of course you can’t answer me with a tube down your throat. Oh, I’ll go and get Kayla. I’ll be right back. Now just stay awake. Stay awake. Okay? Oh. Good. Oh! [laughs] [exclaims] [foreboding music] * * [phone ringing]
[groans softly] Gabriella DiMera. What? No, don’t do anything. I’ll take care of it. [sighs] I need you to find Melinda Trask, now. * *
Ms. Viniski? Hello?
[muffled grunting]
Hello? Is anyone home? This is Commissioner Jada Hunter with the Salem PD. [tense music] * *
[grunting]
Ms. Viniski, are you in there?
[grunts]
You need me to find Melinda Trask? Why?
Oh, she took some notes from me a while back on the home spring line. Copious notes, actually. She never sent them to me. I should have just typed them up myself. It’s too late now.
Right, well, I’d be happy to tell Melinda that, but–
But what? What’s the problem, Connie?
I guess with your marriage imploding, you haven’t heard.
Heard what?
Ms. Trask took a leave of absence.
What? Why would she do that?
No idea. Maybe this job was too much for her. Guess she couldn’t hack the pressure. [ominous music] * *
Ms. Viniski? [suspenseful music] * * [cell phone rings] Hunter here.
Hi. Jada? Jada, it’s Paulina. I’m at the hospital.
Did something happen with Rafe?
Oh, it sure did! He’s awake! Jada, he’s awake!
I’ll be right there.
[coughing]
There you go. Okay, just breathe easy, okay? Some deep, slow breaths.
[groans]
Your throat is gonna be sore for a few days. I’m gonna get the nurse to get you some ice chips. That’ll make it feel better.
Yeah. [breathing heavily]
I’m listening. Just take your time.
Thank you. Thank you.
You are so welcome. We are all so happy to have you back.
What… what happened? What happened?
So your meeting with Abby, how did it go?
Mm, pretty well. Um, she didn’t remember me, of course, but that didn’t stop me from telling her all about our relationship, how close we were. Reminded her of some of our childhood exploits.
Oh, I know you two got into more than your fair share of trouble.
Abigail told you that, huh?
Oh, yeah. When we first met, she, uh– she told me some stories. She didn’t give me all the details, so if you wanted to give me some of them nuggets, I’ll take ’em.
Oh, no. I’m taking my cousin’s secrets to the grave. [laughs]
I’m glad you had a good time.
We did, but, um–
But what?
Well, there was this one weird thing that happened.
And another thing, you, of all people, should understand the position that I’m in. I mean, I don’t know that much about you, but Chad did say that– that family meant everything to you. Just like it does to my brother and me. [sighs]
Abigail?
Oh. [gasps] [laughs] Hi.
Hi.
Um–
I didn’t mean to startle you. I–uh, Harold let me in.
No, no, you’re fine. Um, I’m sorry. You are?
I’m Steve Johnson. I’m your uncle.
Oh. Well, um, nice to meet you.
It’s, uh, good to see you again. So, um, you’re talking to Stefano, huh? I couldn’t help but overhear when I walked in.
[laughs] Yeah. I talk to portraits.
Uh-huh.
I mean, I don’t make a habit of it– I don’t think. Um, it’s just, he seems to loom large over the family. So I don’t know. I thought I would introduce myself.
I get it. Yeah. He has a commanding presence, even from the afterlife.
Yeah, seems to be so.
But I heard you say something about, uh, family meaning everything to him and to you and your brother?
Yeah, my brother. Um, everyone told me that he and I were really close.
You’re talking about JJ, right?
Yeah, of course. Who else would I be talking about? [mysterious music] * *
So when I got there, Abigail was on the phone. She was talking to someone about making a plan. And when I asked her about it, she said that she was talking to my mom, that they were coming up with some sort of treatment plan.
Okay, yeah, that makes sense. Kayla was the first doctor that Abby saw when we brought her back from Missouri.
Right, so it made sense to me too, obviously. But when I brought it up to my mom later, she had no idea what I was talking about. She said that she and Abby had never had that conversation.
So your brother JJ is a great guy. And just so you know, that’s short for Jack Patrick Jr.
Oh, please, no. I’m having a hard enough time as it is remembering everybody by their first names.
Oh, I get it. I know. That’s not an easy task. You know, I have a dear friend, Abe Carver– someone you know too. And he had a similar situation. He lost his memory a while back, and he used flash cards to help him keep everyone straight.
Oh. Well, maybe I’ll try that.
It couldn’t hurt, right? Yeah. Anyway, it took a while, but he got his memory back.
[sighs] Wow.
So, listen, I’m Steve. Your Aunt Kayla is my wife. No last names required.
Phew. [chuckles] That’s a relief. Oh, and Aunt Kayla is my doctor, which–
She is. And I understand that you were introduced– or reintroduced to my daughter, Stephanie.
Yeah, she stopped by yesterday.
Mm, she said you had a nice visit.
It was. It was very nice. She told me all about my childhood. Sounded amazing. I just–I wish that I could remember it, but…
Well, you will, I’m sure. Eventually.
Yeah. Hopefully.
Stephanie also told me that you said you were working on a treatment plan with my wife.
I am. Yeah, we are. Aunt Kayla has been a huge help, so…
Well, I wouldn’t be surprised by that if…
If what?
If it was true. * *
Well, your heart and your lungs sound good, but we will get an MRI just to make sure, all right?
Okay.
Kayla, Paulina just called me and said–
Oh.
Oh, my God, Rafe. Oh, my God. You’re awake. You’re awake.
Jada.
Rafe, thank God that you’ve come back to us. Oh! * *
Damn. If Melinda’s gone, then I guess I’ll never get to see those notes.
Aw. That’s too bad. And I just need to grab my own notepad. It’s on your desk.
Oh, okay. Your notepad. I don’t see it. [phone rings] Gabi DiMera.
Oh, hi, Gabi. This is Paulina Price.
I’m sorry, Paulina. This isn’t a good time.
Oh, it sure is a good time! [laughs] I’m here at the hospital, and, well, your brother, he– he just woke up!
What? Rafe’s awake?
Yes, yes. Um, not quite, you know, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. Not yet, but he’s definitely on his way there. – Gracias a Dios. I’ll be right there. My brother’s awake. He’s awake. * *
It doesn’t make any sense. Why would Abby say she was talking to your mom if she wasn’t?
No idea.
But she definitely said that she was talking to your mom?
She referred to her as Dr. Johnson.
Right, but is it possible that there’s another Dr. Johnson?
Sure it is. It’s a common name. But when I said “Kayla” to Abigail, she didn’t correct me.
So she’s probably just confused about who she was talking to.
She seemed pretty sure about it, which is why when my mom said they didn’t talk… Chad, I hate to even think this, but–
Think what?
That Abigail is lying.
Your wife didn’t mention that we spoke?
No. And when Stephanie brought it up, Kayla said that the two of you hadn’t spoken at all yesterday.
Oh, well, maybe it was, um, a privacy thing. Doctor-patient confidentiality.
No, no, it wasn’t that. Kayla has no problem setting boundaries, professionally or otherwise. But for her to say emphatically that she had not spoken to you, I mean, it’s a little strange, isn’t it?
[chuckles] Yeah, it is. But it’s been a really confusing time, you know? So I–
Yeah, I know. Come on. The truth is, you didn’t talk to Kayla yesterday about a treatment plan or anything else, did you?
I’ve spoken to a lot of doctors recently. I–it’s possible that I mix things up. I mean, surely you can understand. Everyone is telling me that I’m this person, and I don’t remember any of her life. I see pictures of her, and she doesn’t look like me. And I see framed photos and memories everywhere. And I look at them, and I feel nothing at all. And it’s like– it feels like I’m a different person.
Well, I can definitely relate to that. Wasn’t so long ago that I thought I was that guy.
You’re serious?
Yeah, I’m dead serious. It’s a long story, but… I was % convinced that I was Stefano DiMera. I was a completely different person to myself and to everybody else. But of course, it wasn’t true. I wasn’t Stefano DiMera at all. * *
[crying, grunting] [tense music] * * [groans]
Why the long face? You’re not happy to see me? At least from you, I get a smile. Oh, remind me. I need to get the front door fixed. It’s sticking. I can lock it from the inside, but when I go to work, someone could just walk right in. And we can’t have that, can we?
[muffled speech]
What was that? No wonder I couldn’t understand a word you were saying. I had that on real tight, didn’t I?
I said, I thought you said you were going to work.
I was, but something came up before my mission was accomplished. Commissioner Hernandez is awake.
[smooches] You have no idea how many hours I’ve spent just sitting here in this chair, waiting for this moment. I just–I just wanted to look into your eyes, see that beautiful smile. [both laugh] And now it’s happening. Oh, I can’t believe it. [smooches]
Believe it. [tender music] [rushed footsteps] [door bangs]
Rafe. Oh, my God. It’s true. It’s really true.
Hey.
Oh, my God. Oh, my God. * *
It is. I still don’t know– I still don’t know what happened to me.
You didn’t tell him?
Well, I’ve been a little preoccupied.
[grunts]
You were out for two months in a coma.
Oh, right.
Two very, very long months.
Someone tried to kill you. You’d been stabbed in the back.
It was in the cemetery. Don’t you remember? [tense music] * *
I was… on the phone.
With who?
With Paulina. 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. [blade swishes] Ahh! Oh! [sighs] Yeah. I felt…pain.
I’m sure it was very painful. Rafe, but do you remember who was there? Do you remember who stabbed you? * *
Why would Abby lie about talking to your mom?
I have no idea.
Okay, so then it’s like we said. She must have been talking to another doctor. You know, with all the names and faces she’s had to get familiar with, it’s–you know, she probably just got confused.
That could be it.
Yeah, it has to be it. [sighs]
Yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Because, I mean, if she wasn’t talking to another doctor, who else would she be making a plan with?
That must have been strange for you, believing you were this person that you weren’t.
Well, it was a hell of a lot more than strange for me and for everybody else.
You know, I– I had my doubts when Chad found me. But now I know I’m Abigail DiMera because of the DNA results.
Right.
Look, I don’t have Abigail’s face. I don’t have her memories. I understand why people have their doubts, including my mother.
Yeah, that must have hurt, getting that reaction from her, not accepting that you really were Abigail.
Yeah, it was upsetting.
Yeah. Well, you know, my brother, Jack, and his wife, Jennifer, lost their daughter. And they thought they’d buried her, grieved for her. Now, you can imagine how that would turn their lives upside down to suddenly hear that she’s alive. It takes a lot to believe the unbelievable. * *
Oh! I was just sharing the wonderful news with Abraham, who is thrilled, of course.
Oh, we all are.
Well, and so, um, well, how’s the patient? How is he?
Well, Rafe is doing remarkably well, all things considered. Jada and Gabi are in with him now.
Rafe, did you see the person who stabbed you?
No.
What does it matter what Rafe saw? We already know who did it. It was Jada’s ex.
Bobby?
Apparently, he wanted you out the way so that he and I can get back together.
They arrested him?
Actually, he’s dead. He committed suicide.
Oh, my God. Well, I guess that’s it then, huh? The end.
Yeah, the end. * *
[sighs]
So Rafe Fernandez is awake?
Yeah, after all this time, I guess he decided to join the living.
[laughs] That must make you worried, no? I mean, a man that you almost stabbed to death is capable of speech. Seems like he might be a problem for you.
It could be if he knew I was the one who did it.
Yeah, an open grave can definitely be dangerous. Yeah.
[shouting]
Ahh! Oh!
Looks like that open grave was the least of your worries. But since Rafe didn’t see me, there’s nothing for him to remember.
If that were true, why do you seem so nervous? [dramatic music]
Well, I guess I should get going. I just wanted you to know that we’re all thinking about you.
[chuckles] I appreciate that.
Yeah. You really should give your Aunt Kayla a call. I’m sure she’d be happy to help you out with that treatment plan. I’ll see you soon. [soft tense music] * *
[sighs] I think Uncle Steve is going to be a little bit of a problem.
Well, I should get back to work. Thanks for coming today.
Of course. Sorry I didn’t make it in time for the memorial.
You got a lot going on with the kids and Abigail. I just appreciate you making the effort. Oh, and Abigail and I talked about seeing each other again sometime soon, maybe getting dinner.
Yeah. Yeah, let’s do that. I think the more comfortable she gets around everyone in her family, the sooner she’ll want to be a part of the kids’ lives.
It’ll happen, Chad.
I know it will.
[laughs] Lattes from Sweet Bits. You deserve better than that, you know, sludge over there.
Oh, thank you, Paulina.
Mm-hmm.
Wonderful. My favorite.
Oh, you know, we really should be cracking the champagne and throwing a party, right, to celebrate the wonderful news.
Yes, we should. And we will make a point to do that.
Oh, yeah, I’m just so happy for Jada and Gabi and all of us who love Rafe. And, well, I’m assuming that he’ll be the same man as he was before.
Well, you know, all the preliminary tests show that he is a very lucky man, and there shouldn’t be any lasting effects from the coma.
Oh, more wonderful news.
Yeah, mind you, he doesn’t remember anything about the stabbing, but the rest of his memory seems to be intact.
No more?
My girlfriend feeding me makes me feel–
You better not say “emasculated.”
Helpless?
Well, you better get over it, okay? Because in the future, until you are %, I am going to be doing a lot for you. Okay? So I’m gonna need you to just grin and bear it, all right?
All right. [laughs] I got it. So is there a new commish?
Well, you are looking at her.
Oh.
Yeah, it was just temporary. Just keeping your seat warm for you.
She’s been doing a great job.
I bet. So… [clears throat] What’s–what’s been going on?
What? Did you want us to tell you now? I mean, Rafe, you just got out of a coma.
Please.
All right. Well, since you’re not gonna back off, fine. There is a high-profile hit-and-run case that I think you should know about. Technically, it’s still open. – Looks like that open grave was the least of your worries.
Rafe, you okay?
Yeah. I’m fine.
I’m not nervous. I’m perturbed.
Perturbed.
And why wouldn’t I be? Things have not gone as I hoped.
What things?
Well, if you must know, Gabi told me she went to bed with EJ, Stefan’s brother.
You’re kidding. They hate each other. [laughs]
Yeah, well, there’s a fine line between lust and hate.
Okay, but still, isn’t that exactly what you wanted? For Gabi to exact revenge on Stefan? An eye for an eye?
Well, it was when I thought it was going to make the witch miserable, but this morning, she was banging on about how she’s gonna make the DA her side piece while she takes Stefan for everything he’s worth. That floozy is on cloud nine. What kind of revenge is that?
Right. I could see why you’d be so frustrated.
Frustrated? I wanna pull my hair out! And I know you don’t want me to kill anyone, but damn it, Li. I may have to disobey you just this one time. [dramatic music] * * Because there’s only one way to make Gabi pay for what she’s done. * *
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