Month: September 2024

Days of Our Lives Transcript

 

Transcript provided by Suzanne

THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

If you fire me, Paulina, you’ll only end up looking foolish when this case falls apart in court.

Well, then I’ll just have to make sure that doesn’t happen.

Mm.

By replacing you with a brilliant DA.

Hmm. Well, if you’re considering Melinda Trask for the position, rumor is she’s long gone.

[suspenseful music]

Long gone? Where? Someone like Melinda doesn’t just disappear.

I’d have to agree. The woman is hardly one to keep a low profile.

Huh. That’s putting it mildly. Well, I’ve got a lot of people working for me, so we’ll track her down, wherever she is.

Hmm.

[knock at door]

Ms. Viniski, it’s Commissioner Hunter. I’d like to ask you a few questions. Last time I was here, I just had to apply a little pressure.

[suspenseful music]

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Ms. Viniski, are you home?

Is that blood?

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Yeah, it is. Put in a call to CSU.

[Jada sighs] My God. Whose blood is this?

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Look, right now, you are mad as hell at Gabi. She’s mad as hell at you. But as much as you say there is no chance of you two getting back together again–

There isn’t.

Oh, come on. You two love each other. There’s always a chance. And you having me work for you at the Bistro? Not gonna help.

OK, I’m going to repeat this one more time, so maybe it’ll resonate. Yes, I am mad as hell, but not just that. I am appalled. I am disgusted that my wife would sleep with my brother more than once. And to me, that’s a deal-breaker, all right? As far as I’m concerned, Gabi can rot.

What are you talking about? Why would Rafe point the finger at you?

Oh, did I forget to mention? I’m the one who stabbed your brother.

[tense music]

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[siren wailing]

Ah, come on, Gabi, call me back.

[door opens]

Hey, Hernandez.

Roman, hey.

About time you woke up. Although you don’t seem too happy about it. Something wrong?

I’m sorry. It’s great to see you. It’s just… I’m worried about Gabi. Jada and I, uh…

[ominous music] We think her new assistant might be dangerous.

What do you mean by dangerous? And who is this person?

Well, her name is Connie Viniski. And it’s possible she might be the one who stabbed me.

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You stabbed Rafe?

[Gabi gasps]

And you’re next.

No. No, no. It was Everett. Everett is the one that attacked Rafe.

Well, that’s what everyone thinks, that Everett’s brain broke for good. Of course, I know him as Bobby Stein.

You knew Jada’s ex, the alter?

Well, of course I know him. Why else would I try to take out your brother? Bobby asked me to do it.

What? Why?

Come on, Gabi. You’re a smart cookie. You can figure it out. With Rafe out of the way, Bobby had a clear path to Jada Hunter, his beloved ex.

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[whispering] Oh, my God.

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

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[suspenseful music]

I thought it was Everett Lynch who tried to kill you. Isn’t that why he took his own life?

Well, it turns out that Everett Lynch’s death may not have been a suicide.

So you’re thinking it’s this Connie Viniski?

Well, that’s what we’re trying to find out. Jada’s trying to track her down right now. And in the meantime, I need to warn Gabi to stay the hell away from her.

OK. I assume you tried to call her.

Yes, I have tried to call her. I’ve left her a voicemail. She’s not answering my texts, so I need to find her now!

Hey.

[tense somber music]

You tried to kill Rafe for Bobby?

I know it sounds a bit extreme, but I don’t blame him for wanting another chance with Jada. He thought of her as the love of his life. I’m a romantic myself.

Except she and Bobby just weren’t meant to be, as it turned out.

No, they were not. Such a tragedy.

So Bobby Everett’s death?

I had no choice. He said he was going to expose me for stabbing the commish. I could not let him threaten me like that.

So you killed him and made it look like a suicide?

You’re asking a lot of questions.

No, no. I just– as someone that’s done a lot of crazy things in the name of love, I have to admit I’m impressed.

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[laid-back music]

Gabi made her choice, I made mine.

So you’re telling me if Gabi came through that door and she told you how sorry she was, that she loves you, she still wants you back… you would not find it in your heart to forgive her?

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That’s what I’m telling you.

Oh, come on. You wouldn’t be tempted? You wouldn’t be tempted just to give it another go? She is your wife. And like I said, the two of you still love each other.

[phone rings]

[scoffs] Speak of the devil.

[Ava chuckles]

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You gonna answer it?

[phone ringing]

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No. She’s probably just calling to tell me that she and EJ have had mind-blowing sex again.

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[tense music]

I can see that you’ve made some difficult choices, Connie, but why would you do Bobby’s dirty work in the first place?

I told you, I’m a romantic. I believe in love.

OK, being a romantic is one thing. But stabbing the police commissioner, I mean, seems like a pretty big risk. You must have been getting something out of it.

Well, sure, I was. Bobby made it clear if I didn’t do his dirty work for him, he’d rat me out.

Rat you out? What did he have over you?

Bobby knew I did something. Something I’m not proud of.

What? What–what–what– what did you do?

Why does it matter?

Connie, come on. There’s no sense in keeping secrets from each other at this point.

Bobby knew… that I killed Li Shin.

[ominous music]

What?

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What the hell?

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What the hell?

That’s what I said.

Is that Li Shin?

Well, it’s the cardboard version.

Hmm.

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Looks like our friend, Connie, was holding someone hostage.

Probably not old Li here.

No. Someone more three-dimensional.

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Melinda Trask? Could she have been the one that was held here?

But where is she now?

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That’s a good question.

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I suspect that Melinda Trask has had her fill of Salem politics, so I doubt she would take the DA job, even if you could track her down.

Then I’ll hire someone else.

Whom you know damn well won’t be as competent as I am. I mean, isn’t that why you hired me back?

Oh.

[scoffs] What are you talking about? You blackmailed me into it. Or have you forgotten about your pals in the CCS?

The Concerned Citizens of Salem are merely doing their civic duty, looking out for the best interests of the town.

Yeah, right, by trying to get me recalled.

Well, it all worked out in the end, didn’t it? I got what I wanted, and you seem pretty comfortable in your position.

Doesn’t mean I am not going to fire you. You stole a baby.

Allegedly. And come on, is this any way to treat one of your in-laws?

Ah, oh, come on, EJ. Are you really playing the family card?

I’m simply suggesting, considering the upheaval this would cause people that we both love, that we don’t act too hastily.

[sighs] While I agree we could both do without another scandal, if your brother goes public with what he knows about you, then not even I will be able to save your privileged, pompous ass.

[tense music]

[EJ sighs]

Ava, what are we doing waiting around here? Let’s go to the Bistro, grab a bottle of champagne, and celebrate your triumphant return as manager.

I haven’t accepted your offer.

You will.

[scoffs and chuckles] You so sure about that?

Yeah. Unless you want to stick around here and sling hash for a living.

It’s an honest living.

Honestly boring. And exhausting. Are you telling me you want to be on your feet all day walking around here like this for a couple of lousy bucks in tips? Come on, Ava. Take a chance and walk out that door.

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I’m technically still on my shift.

You–

[chuckles softly] I think the breakfast rush is over. It’s not like you’re leaving them high and dry.

[Ava chuckles] Besides, didn’t you tell me that Roman gave you this job so you can make your rent money? You’re going to make a hell of a lot more rent money as manager of the Bistro, OK? And I think the rest of the waitstaff here would appreciate your share of the tip jar.

[soft upbeat music]

Hey, Andrea. Take my tables, will ya?

There you go. All right, come on. The future awaits.

[chuckles]

Yes?

Yes.

Off we go.

Ah.

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Whoa. Whoa, whoa, whoa. I can’t let you out of this bed.

Roman, I have to find Gabi!

Rafe! You’re too weak! It’s not safe to leave this hospital.

Well, it’s not safe for my sister to be out there alone. I mean, this Connie woman is going after people that I love!

Are you sure she’s going after Gabi?

Well, it sure as hell is a possibility. I mean, this woman, she faked her entire résumé to get the assistant job with my sister. And I’m telling you if Connie did this to me, who the hell knows what she’s going to do to my sister?

OK, let me handle it.

Roman.

Hey! Not my first rodeo, kid. You stay here. You rest. I will track down Gabi and make sure Connie Viniski is not a threat.

[tense music]

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You killed Li? Oh, my God.

Don’t act like you’re all broken up about it. You hated the guy.

That doesn’t mean I wanted him dead! Especially since I went to prison for killing him!

I gotta say–

[chuckles] That part of the plan couldn’t have worked out better.

Wait. You framed me?

Duh. Who do you think sent you a text from Li’s phone that night and lured you over to his apartment?

That was you?

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I went to prison because of you?

Hey! I didn’t tell you to pull a knife out of the guy’s back. I just laid the trap and you were stupid enough to fall into it and even stupider to fall into this one.

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I want an APB on Connie Viniski. She should be considered armed and dangerous. Hang on. Let’s also put one out on Melinda Trask. Yes, the former DA. We’re considering her a missing person. All right. I’ll be in touch.

[suspenseful music]

Trask was officially on a leave of absence.

Yeah, but… what if Connie was the one that put in that message? Oh, my God, what if– what if Connie has been holding Melinda hostage this entire time?

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Well, how do you think this thing figured into it?

I have no idea. But right now, my main concern is what Connie may have done to Melinda.

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I don’t understand. Why would you kill Li and frame me for it? I–I–I thought we got along great.

[chuckles] That’s what I wanted you to think. But the truth is I hated you for the way you treated Li, the way you toyed with his emotions, and the way that you and Stefan just tortured him for months!

Since when did you care about Li?

I don’t care about him. I love him.

Wh–what? Did you even know each other?

Of course I knew him. I told you that that day I met you at the press conference, but you were probably too busy thinking about yourself to remember.

[softly] The press conference.

Li and I had the most magical blind date. Oh, and he charmed me with that smile. That smile could light up a room. And I knew from that moment that he and I were meant to be. And we would have been together forever if you hadn’t broken his heart. You made him think you cared about him, but you only cared about his DiMera shares. You tricked him! You humiliated him!

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And after that, Li was too hurt to love again.

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So it’s my fault that he didn’t love you?

Well, who else’s? And I tried to convince him… that you were not good enough for him and that I was the only one that could give him the love that he needed. But he could not let you go.

So you stabbed him in the back?

It was an accident.

Oh, so you accidentally put a knife in his back?

OK, so it wasn’t an accident, but it wasn’t my fault, either. Youare the one that caused all of this. You ruined him.

And you tried to ruin me in return.

But somehow, you got out. You are here. And my precious Li is gone. It should have been you, Gabi! You’re the one who deserved to die!

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Time to end this for good. And then Li and I can finally be together.

[Gabi screams]

[tense music]

[Gabi panting]

[grunts] You bitch.

You know, it would be a terrible shame for the CCS to rear their ugly heads again and attempt another mayoral recall.

I don’t respond well to threats.

Well, who said anything about a threat?

EJ, even if I were to consider keeping you on as DA, if your brother, Stefan, is determined to testify against you for babynapping, then make no mistake, I will fire you without a second thought.

It won’t come to that, Mayor Price. I can handle my brother.

[suspenseful music]

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Ooh.

[laid-back music] You know, it’s a little early for champagne, no?

Think of it as a mimosa. Just light on the OJ, huh?

Oh. Well, OK, then.

[chuckles] And it’s : somewhere, right?

Right.

[chuckles] All righty. So what are we drinking to?

To new beginnings for both of us. Welcome back to the Bistro.

[glasses clink]

Yeah. I’m still not sure this is the best idea. Because once Gabi finds out that you hired me again?

[Ava laughs]

OK, how many times do I need to say my marriage is over? Gabi’s as good as dead to me.

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[Stefan sighs]

[pounding on door]

Hello!

[tense music] Hello?

[pounding on door] Gabi, it’s Roman Brady!

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Gabi!

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Gabi!

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Is anybody home? Gabi!

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Gabi, are you here?

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Gabi!

[phone line trilling]

Come on, Gabi, pick up. – You’ve reached Gabi DiMera. Leave a message.

[voicemail beeps]

Damn it.

[door opens]

Hey.

Jada, did you find Connie?

No sign of her at the apartment. But I think we were both right about her involvement with Li Shin’s murder.

Did you find evidence?

Something like that. Look… I’m not really sure how to describe this. OK? But Connie had a life-sized cardboard cutout of Li.

What? What– you mean like in an old video store?

Yeah, something like that. And it was in her bedroom tucked underneath the covers.

OK. Definitely didn’t have that on my bingo card.

OK, well–yeah. Well, there’s more.

Well, it’s gonna be hard to top that.

Well, I’m about to. Listen. It appears that cutout cardboard Li was not Connie’s first occupant in the bed. There were ropes tied to the headboard, Rafe.

Ropes?

Yeah. Like she’s been holding someone hostage in that apartment.

[softly] Oh, my God.

[grunts]

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Good morning, sunshine. I brought you some company.

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Mmm. OK. So you say that Gabi is out of your life.

She is.

And I’m going to give you the benefit of the doubt that you believe it in this moment.

I do believe it because it’s the truth.

Mm-hmm.

What? What?

Uh–no, no, no. OK, it’s just that–

[laughs] I’ve been through this before with Rafe, with Harris. And even though we are not romantically involved, you know, I’m just– I’m just preparing myself for when you and Gabi do get back together and I’m out on my ass again.

My God. How many times do I have to tell you that’s not going to happen?

Really? Even if Gabi comes slithering back into your life?

Well, that’s not going to happen, either.

You so sure about that?

I am sure about that, especially since she told me this morning she found herself in EJ’s bed yet again.

[Ava sighs] Oh, this day just keeps getting better.

[chuckles] Well, well, well. Isn’t this cozy? I suppose you decided to invite Ava to your victory celebration? But it’s a little premature, don’t you think?

[jazzy music]

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[Roman sighs]

[suspenseful music]

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Gabi!

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[ominous music]

So you found blood?

Mm-hmm. That’s what led me to Connie’s bedroom. CSU is on it. But we found Melinda’s bag and ID on the scene, so–

It’s likely to match hers.

We’re working off that assumption. I already declared her a missing person.

I guess the important question is where did Connie take Melinda? And what exactly did she do to her?

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It’s a good thing I had extra rope down here.

[muffled speech]

I can’t understand a word you’re saying.

[muffled speech]

What?

[muffled speech]

OK, fine. It’s not like anyone’s going to hear you down here. What is it?

What did you do to Gabi?

Who said I did anything to her?

Where the hell are we?

I just assumed with all your time as a DA that you would know this place from crime scene photos or SecretRoomsWeekly.com or something.

The hell are you talking about?

[inhales deeply] Don’t you smell the money, honey? We’re in the bowels of the DiMera mansion.

The secret room.

So you do know about it.

Why are we here?

You’re here because I needed someplace safe to stash you when my apartment became too hot. I came here to kill Gabi.

But she’s still alive. Does that mean you’ve changed your mind?

No. I just figured it’d be more efficient to kill you both together.

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[jazzy music]

EJ, shouldn’t you be at the office?

Oh, you mean where I’m supposed to be arrested for my high crimes and misdemeanors?

Arrested?

Oh, he didn’t tell you? My brother was setting me up. I just got back from a meeting with Mayor Price where she told me that you gave her an earful about what happened with Nicole’s baby.

Well, it’s all the truth.

Mm. And seeing how it was a while back, you just decided that right now was the time to tell the mayor all about it?

Yeah, just like you decided that right now would be a great time to go after my wife.

Right. So this is your way of trying to get revenge on me for that? Well, if that’s the case, let me remind you that it was your wife who came on to me that night.

Mm. What about this morning, huh? I’m guessing that that was mutual because the first time was so amazing that you two just couldn’t wait to ravage each other again.

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Just make sure CSU combs through every inch of that apartment.

Yeah.

I don’t want to miss one single cell of evidence.

Roman, did you find Gabi? Was she at the mansion?

I went inside the place. No sign of Gabi or anyone else, for that matter.

What about the staff?

I went to talk to Harold. The kitchen was empty.

Is that unusual?

Well, it’s not unheard of. They run a lot of errands. You’re sure that she wasn’t there?

[sighs] Rafe, look, I don’t know where Gabi is, but I don’t believe she’s in that house.

[suspenseful music]

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Lord. So this is the apartment where Melinda Trask was being held hostage?

We believe so, ma’am. We found some of her personal items in the bedroom along with evidence that someone had been restrained in the bed.

And so you haven’t found this Connie Viniski?

No. Acting Commissioner Hunter put out an APB on her. But so far, no hits.

What about Melinda?

We’re on the lookout for her, too. CSU is trying to confirm that this is her blood. Right now, we’d be happy to just find her alive.

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You brought me all the way over here just to kill me? Why didn’t you just do it when I was back at your apartment when you had the chance?

In the place I share with Li? I could never sully our home with that kind of violence.

Didn’t stop you from killing him there! Oh, I forgot. He’s not really dead. He’s just a little stiff.

Do you want the gag back in?

No, please.

I never wanted to keep you there in the first place. But desperate times and all that. It’ll be over soon, though. And Li and I, we can finally enjoy our happily ever after just as soon as I finish off you and Gabi.

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What’s that?

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Don’t worry, Melinda. I’m going to take good care of you. Li and I both are.

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Here comes the airplane!

No. Get that drug-laced slop away from me!

I slaved away making this slop for you. Fine. Starve. See if I care. The only reason I kept you alive was just because Li asked me to. I’m trying! You see that, right?

He’s dead, you psycho!

And whose fault is that? Yours and Gabi’s and Stefan’s. If it weren’t for the three of you, I never would have had to ever–

You never would have what?

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OK, thank you. According to DiMera security, Gabi did not come to the office today.

What about Stefan?

I didn’t speak to him.

Well, maybe Gabi decided to take the morning off and play a little hooky with Stefan.

[suspenseful music]

I kind of doubt that.

Why?

Well, a lot has happened since you were… sleeping.

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Stefan and Gabi split up.

What? Why?

Well, apparently Stefan cheated on her. With Ava Vitali.

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[tense music]

This morning, nobody ravaged anybody. What the hell are you talking about?

EJ, don’t insult me, playing innocent here, OK? Gabi sauntered downstairs in your robe and couldn’t wait to gloat to me about your most recent romp.

[EJ sighs]

I came here for a little fun. Last thing I need is to be psychoanalyzed.

Sorry.

[clears throat] I got a little taste of that myself yesterday from Johnny, actually. When he found out you and I slept together, he warned me that I was potentially destroying my family out of misplaced rage towards Eric and Nicole.

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He also pointed out that since I was the one who had blown up my marriage, my rage and anger was doubly misplaced.

Sounds like he was being preachy as hell.

Mm. Yes, but he had a point.

[clears throat] I just received my divorce decree from Nicole. So honestly, I’m not exactly in the right frame of mind to be engaging in sexual warfare. Though tempting it may be.

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Wait a minute. You’re– are you seriously turning me down?

Don’t be offended, Gabi. I suspect that deep down, this isn’t what you really want, either.

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[chuckles] Gabi told you we had sex this morning?

Well, she referred to it more as, uh, marathon. Why, you’re not actually going to sit here and deny it, are you?

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[suspenseful music]

And when we came in here, we found… him.

Oh, holy flat Stanley.

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What–what is this?

It’s Li Shin.

Yeah, yeah, I know who it is, but what the hell is he doing in the bed?

Ma’am, in my professional opinion, Connie Viniski is out of her mind.

[ominous music]

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Connie, it is not too late to change your mind.

Why would I change my mind?

Because you don’t want to be a murderer. Again.

Well, thank you for your concern, Melinda, but I’m fine. I mean, it wasn’t easy getting either of you down here without being noticed. But now that I have both of you in one place, it’s awfully convenient. Two bitches with one stone, if you will. No need to worry about messy cleanup or the police finding any evidence.

Why not? They’re bound to look down here eventually.

Well, they can look all they want. But they won’t find anything. By the time I’m finished, you’ll both be incinerated.

[chuckling] Along with everything else in this house.

[suspenseful music]

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Days of Our Lives Transcript

 

Transcript provided by Suzanne

THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

Thanks for the coffee, Roman. Oh, I know it’s not officially fall yet, but I do love a pumpkin spice latte.

[chuckles] Oh, don’t tell anyone, though. Mm-mm. I wouldn’t want to be known as a basic bitch.

A basic what?

You know, someone cheugy.

Cheugy?

Mm-hmm.

OK, what–what the heck is that?

Come on, Roman. You got to get with the times. The kids say it. It means someone lame and unoriginal.

OK, well, you are neither one of those things.

You better believe it.

[laughs] OK, you have yourself a good day, now.

Yeah, you too, Paulina.

[both chuckle]

[light music] Good morning.

Hey.

Hey. You got a minute to talk?

Yeah, sure. What’s up?

Well, I’m afraid we have a bit of a problem.

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Hello.

Mayor Price, it’s Stefan DiMera. I hope I haven’t caught you at a bad time.

Oh, no, you’re in luck. I am sufficiently caffeinated. So what can I do for you?

I have a rather urgent matter to discuss with you. It’s about my brother, your notorious district attorney.

[tense music]

[sighs]

[soft music]

Good morning, handsome.

Good morning.

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So my brother is out of his coma, and I thought that we could celebrate.

Hmm. I was under the impression that our night of passion was a one-time thing, the sole purpose of which was to get revenge on Stefan.

Yes. And it was a total success, which is why I thought that we could reward ourselves with an encore performance.

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[suspenseful music]

Come on. Come on!

[door clatters]

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Breakfast is served.

[chuckles] Well, you seem to be in a good mood.

I am, because today’s the big day. Today Gabi DiMera is finally going to get what’s coming to her.

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[siren wailing]

[dramatic music]

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[echoing] Looks like that open grave was the least of your worries.

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[door clicks open]

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[exhales heavily]

Hey.

Hey.

I couldn’t decide what to get you from Sweet Bits, so I just bought you one of everything.

Isn’t that a little excessive?

Not when your boyfriend just came out of a coma.

Mm.

[chuckles] Besides, I was hoping that you’d share.

Only if you get a little closer.

Mm. Like this?

Like that.

[chuckles] So what were you thinking about when I walked in? You looked so pensive.

Yeah, well, I think I may have remembered something about the day I was stabbed.

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

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So what do you remember?

[dramatic music]

It’s after I was stabbed. I was on the ground, barely conscious. I heard a voice. And I remembered it yesterday, but I wasn’t sure it was real. But the more that I’ve thought about it, I am certain that it is.

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What did the voice say?

[sighs] Yeah, it’s kind of garbled in my mind. But it was something like, “That open grave is the least of your worries.”

Oh, my God. I can’t believe Bobby was actually gloating.

No, that’s– that’s what was weird. I don’t think it was Bobby. I’m pretty sure it was a woman’s voice.

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It’s funny. I’m a little sad my plan is coming to an end.

That’s because you’re so good at it, exacting revenge.

[chuckles] Oh, I’m an expert by now. Hey, if I could make a living doing this, I’d be rich.

I mean, like I said before, all those true-crime podcasts you’ve been listening to really are paying off.

Right? I should start my own. I could call it “How to Get Away with Murder.”

I think that name is already taken.

Oh. Yeah, right. Too bad.

So what are your plans for Gabi? I mean, you already destroyed her marriage. What more can you do to her?

Oh, I thought I made it clear yesterday. That bitch has to die.

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I don’t think this is a good idea.

[clears throat]

Why not?

Well, for one, we don’t like each other.

True. But as far as hate sex goes, what we had was kind of hot. You said so yourself.

Yes. Yes, I did. And while I stand by that assessment, you also had buyer’s remorse the next morning, as I recall.

Only because I still wasn’t sure about my feelings for Stefan. But now I’m sure. I can’t stand the sight of him.

Right.

[dramatic music] Still, I think we should exercise some caution.

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Gabi, you’re in the middle of a very ugly divorce. If we continue these torrid little hookups, Stefan could use that against you.

How? He cheated on me first. Besides, one more night of adultery with you, it won’t make any difference.

It might.

I’m willing to risk it.

[grunts] I’m that irresistible, am I?

[chuckles]

[sighs] Or are you doubling down just for the hell of it?

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Stefan broke my heart. I want to punish him as much as humanly possible.

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Gabi, you already have.

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At this point, I’m starting to think that the only person you’re intent on punishing is yourself.

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What’s so urgent? Did something happen with EJ? He didn’t keel over or anything, did he?

I wish.

What was that? – No, he’s fine. He’s fine, at least as far as his health is concerned. But his role as–as DA, that’s–that’s a whole different matter.

What–what are you talking about?

I have some information, some important information that I– I think you have the right to know, since you’re his boss.

Some information? Well, I’m guessing this isn’t good news for EJ.

Oh, it’s not. And as much as I hate to rat out my own brother…

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I’m afraid it has to be done.

So what’s the problem?

Has to do with you living here.

Oh, let me guess. Kayla asked you to kick me out again.

No, Kayla has nothing to do with this, and I’m not asking you to move out, at least not yet.

Not yet?

Ava, you are behind in your rent– by a lot.

[light music]

If what you’re saying about EJ is true, this is very troubling indeed.

Oh, it’s–it’s– it’s the truth, sadly. And I had to do my civic duty and report it, even at my brother’s expense.

Mm, mm-hmm.

[sighs] Yeah, well, something tells me that you aren’t very sad about it at all, are you?

[dramatic music]

I don’t know what you mean.

Mm-hmm.

Look, Mayor Price, all I did was pass along some information. What you choose to do with said information, that’s on you. Have a nice day.

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– I came here for a little fun. Last thing I need is to be psychoanalyzed.

Sorry.

[clears throat] I got a little taste of that myself yesterday, from Johnny, actually. When he found out that you and I slept together, he–he warned me that I was potentially destroying my family out of misplaced rage towards Eric and Nicole.

[sighs] He also pointed out that since I was the one who had blown up my marriage, my rage and anger was doubly misplaced.

[scoffs]

Sounds like he was being preachy as hell.

Mm. Yes, but he had a point.

[clears throat] I just received my divorce decree from Nicole. So honestly, I’m not exactly in the right frame of mind to be engaging in sexual warfare, though tempting it may be.

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[scoffs] Wait a minute. You’re– are you seriously turning me down?

Don’t be offended, Gabi. I suspect that deep down, this isn’t what you really want either.

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Hey, aren’t you supposed to be some smarty-pants lawyer or something? What did you think I meant yesterday when I was waving my knife around and I said there’s only one way to make Gabi pay for what she did, that I was going to give her a bad haircut?

No, of course not. I guess I hoped you had changed your mind. I mean, after all, Li said that he didn’t want you to kill any more people.

Well, I told you yesterday, his way is not working. I mean, Gabi is living her best life right now, and that’s not acceptable. Is it, Li?

Well, maybe you could–

Melinda! That is so rude of you. Li was in the middle of saying something very important, and you interrupted him.

Did I? I’m so sorry, Li. I–I did not hear you.

[tense music]

I don’t know how you put up with her. I mean, she’s so rude. Oh, you naughty boy. I can’t believe you’re saying that. I mean, she’s sitting right there. She can hear you.

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Oh, don’t mind him. He’s in a wicked mood today.

That’s all right. I–I know he’s just joking.

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But hey, Li, why don’t you stop joking for a minute and remind Connie that you don’t want her to hurt anyone else?

Melinda, don’t you dare try to turn him against me, or I swear–

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What’s that, darling? Yeah, I–I know, and I don’t want to kill anyone else. But–but with Gabi out of the way, I’ll have time to focus all my energy on you and–and us and–and making you happy. Isn’t that what you want?

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He says yes, that’s what he wants.

Are you sure? I could have sworn I heard him say, don’t kill Gabi.

Well, you need to get your hearing checked, because he told me I should do whatever it takes for us to have our happily ever after! Right, Li?

[chuckles] And that’s bad news for Gabi.

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And for you too.

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Wait. Are you saying that you think a woman attacked you, that it wasn’t Bobby?

I’m not % sure, of course, but… I am pretty sure that it sounded like a woman’s voice. Do you think that’s possible? I mean, you told me that Bobby confessed in a letter.

Yeah, a suicide note. But that suicide note, it just– it never sat right with me. I don’t know, I couldn’t put my finger on it, but there was just something that wasn’t right. It just didn’t sound like him.

All right, so maybe this woman stabbed me and then framed Bobby for it, right? Thing is, who would do such a thing?

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Maybe it was… Connie Vininski.

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[light music]

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Roman, I am so sorry. I knew I was behind on my rent. I just–I didn’t realize how far behind.

Yeah, I was trying to give you some leeway. I knew you’d lost your job at DiMera, and, you know, I didn’t want to nag you about it. But I can’t let this go on forever.

No, of course not. Of course not. And listen, I–I am gonna pay you back as soon as I find some work. Look, I’m out there every single day looking. It’s just that, I don’t know, work’s hard to come by right now.

Yeah, yeah, I know. I know you’re in a bind. I actually have a solution, although I’m not sure you’re gonna like it.

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[footsteps tapping]

Excuse me, but I believe you’re sitting on what was my side of the room.

Gabi, the tape’s gone. So can we cut the whole “your side, my side” crap?

No, we can’t. Move.

You know, I read that your brother woke up. That’s great news.

It is, yes. I was at the hospital most of the night, right by his side.

[yawning]

Mm-hmm.

Mm.

Is that why you’re so tired?

[sighs] It’s one reason. The other is that, well… EJ and I just had another amazing sex marathon. He totally wore me out.

Is that so?

Mm-hmm. I don’t know why I wasted so much time hating him. He’s clearly the superior DiMera brother…

Mm.

In so many ways. Especially between the sheets.

You know, Gabi, don’t you think it’s painfully obvious you’re trying to get under my skin?

[dramatic music]

Well… while I do enjoy doing that…

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You know, it’s not the reason that EJ and I went for it a second time. It was actually because… the first time was… wow, kind of amazing. Hmm. Plus, this isn’t just about me and you. Your brother really enjoyed sticking it to you too.

Mm. And I’m going to enjoy sticking it to him.

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What does that mean?

It means little brother’s gonna get a taste of his own medicine.

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Madam Mayor, good morning. What can I do for you?

Oh, I’ll tell you what you can do for me and every stand-up citizen in this fine town. You can pack up your office and get the hell out. You’re fired.

[tense music]

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Who is Connie Vininski? Well, the name sounds familiar, but–

She’s Gabi’s assistant. I’m not sure if you ever met her, but apparently, she’s a big fan of your sister and of Gabi Chic.

Oh, wait, yes. No, I–I have met her. I remember now.

[echoing]

Mrs. DiMera?

Yes?

I just wanted you to know how happy I was to hear you were exonerated.

I’m sorry. Do I know you?

No, but I knew Li Shin– quite well, actually. And I know he wouldn’t be able to rest in peace while someone was being wrongfully punished for his murder. So thank goodness you got justice and that his true killer was revealed.

Thank you. That means a lot.

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Hmm. That was nice.

Seemed a little strange to me.

Maybe a little.

So Connie knew Li?

That’s what she said.

So what do you think? I mean, since you remember her, do you think it was her voice that you heard?

Honestly, I’m not sure. It’s– Why are you suspicious of her?

Because she said some things that don’t add up. Like, yesterday Stephanie told me that Leo Stark saw her coming out of Everett’s hotel room at the Salem Inn one day, right?

Mm-hmm.

And when Leo asked Connie how she knew Everett, she told him that they go way back. But that’s weird, because Stephanie and I, neither of us have ever heard of her name. Everett’s never mentioned her name to us.

Hmm.

Yeah. And then when Stephanie invited her to Everett’s funeral, she told Stephanie that she’d never met him.

Huh. So clearly, one of those times, she was lying.

Yeah. And we can assume that she had some type of connection to Everett, or maybe she knew him as Bobby. Anyway, she had some connection to him that she wants to cover up.

Yeah, like maybe she stabbed me and was framing Bobby for it.

It’s a possibility.

OK. Listen, I see where you’re going here. The only problem is, Bobby, he obviously had a motive for wanting to get rid of me, right? Because he wanted to be with you. This Connie woman, why would she want me dead?

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Wait. Wait a minute. Connie, I–I–I don’t want you to take offense to this, but I think you’re confused. I mean, Li would never approve of you hurting me. Right, Li?

[as Li] Right, Melinda.

Nice try, Melinda, but don’t quit your day job. You’re a terrible mimic. And I spoke to Li, and as much as he’d like to spare your life, he understands that you know too much. So I’m sorry, it’s time for you to go.

No! Wait, wait, wait. Connie, Connie. But–but I haven’t even had a chance to eat that nice breakfast that you made for me.

Well, maybe it’s for the best. Li says you’ve really been packing on the pounds.

Oh, you lousy bastard. How dare you?

Melinda, don’t get upset. Weight doesn’t matter in the afterlife. And I promise, I’ll make this as quick and painless as possible.

No. No, no, no, no, no, no.

[grunting]

[tense music]

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You’re offering me my old job back?

Yeah, look, I know being a server here at the pub is not near as glamorous as being a DiMera executive, but, you know– you know, till– till you find something else.

Aw. That is so kind of you, Roman. But, you know, I was talking to a server here last week, and she told me you are cutting shifts. Something about closing the pub a couple days of the week to have a TV show shoot here?

Well, that is true, yeah. Kate’s gonna use the pub as a location for “Body & Soul.”

Oh. So you actually don’t need to hire anyone, do you?

Not really.

Mm.

But if I’m gonna see my rent money ever, I can find you ample work.

[chuckles]

And besides, kind of like having you around.

Well… even after everything I’ve done to your family?

I meant what I said the other day. We all make mistakes. People do deserve to be forgiven, Ava. And that includes you.

[light music]

You’re firing me?

Hell yes, I’m firing you. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Oh, you’ll be lucky if your evil-hearted self doesn’t end up in prison.

For what?

[scoffs] Like you can’t figure it out? For helping Sloan Petersen kidnap Nicole’s baby!

Are you insane? I did no such thing.

Well, maybe it’s more accurate to say you’re an accessory after the fact.

That isn’t true either.

Oh? Oh, you deny finding out about Sloan Petersen’s kidnapping plot and keeping quiet about it?

Of course I deny it! These accusations are all baseless. Besides which, they all came to light at my press conference, which was months ago. Whatever public furor there was has completely died down by now, and rightfully so, because there was no evidence. Why are you harping on this now?

Well, because this morning, I got a phone call from a concerned citizen.

[laughs] Oh, let me guess. It was from my ex-wife Nicole or perhaps her pathetic lover, Eric.

Nope, neither. It was from your brother Stefan.

[dramatic music]

Mm-hmm.

All right, let’s hear it. What did you do to EJ?

Let’s just say that… I give as good as I get.

As your longtime lover, I’m not sure I agree with that statement.

Hmm. You know, I’m getting the distinct feeling that you do not have any desire to save this marriage.

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That’s ’cause I don’t want to.

Mm. You know, I can remember a time not too long ago where I would not have been able to imagine you throwing away what we have because I made one mistake.

A huge freaking mistake.

Yes, a huge freaking mistake. I own that. I admit that. And if you had made that same huge freaking mistake, I’d be mad as hell. But that doesn’t mean that I would not fight for you till the bitter end.

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[sighs] Which makes me realize that…

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You don’t love me the way I love you. And maybe you’re right. Maybe this marriage isn’t worth saving.

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I–I have no idea why this Connie Vininski woman would want to kill you. I mean, although I did hear that the woman is bad news.

How so? What’d you find out about her?

Well, after I talked to Stephanie about Connie, I ran into Ava.

Who worked with Connie, right?

Yeah, and Ava told me that that woman fabricated her entire résumé…

Huh.

Lied about everything.

OK.

[sighs] Yeah, and then when it all came out, Melinda Trask went to Connie’s apartment to fire her. But apparently, Melinda never showed up. Yeah, Ava told me that she left town.

Wait. Has anyone seen Melinda since she went to fire Connie?

No. But I went to Connie’s apartment to question her about everything, and when I got there, the door was unlocked. So I went in, but nobody was inside. And I was gonna explore further, but then I got the call about you waking up, so I left.

So Connie could have possibly done something to Melinda to keep from getting fired.

It’s possible.

Does Gabi know that her assistant lied about her résumé?

I’m not sure. But Connie is still Gabi’s assistant, so probably not.

OK. So let’s recap.

Mm.

Connie is a fraud. She may have done something to Melinda to keep from getting fired. And Connie has some crazy connection with Everett. I mean, how does this all tie together?

[sighs]

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Li Shin.

What about him?

Li Shin. OK, look, Li Shin was both involved with Melinda and Gabi, right? And Connie, you said that you remember her saying that she knew Li. And she’s living in his old apartment, where he was stabbed.

Yeah, OK, but that–

And remember– remember Bobby said that he knew who killed Li? And after Bobby died, we just assumed that he was lying. But what if it was Connie? What if he knew it was Connie who killed Li?

And then she stabbed me, framed Bobby for it just to throw suspicion off herself.

Yeah. And then she killed Bobby and made it look like a suicide. Oh, my God. That would explain why he tried calling before he died.

I need to get in touch with Gabi.

OK, while you do that, I need to bring in Vininski for questioning.

All right, don’t go there without backup. You don’t know what you’re gonna be walking into.

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[both shouting and grunting]

[suspenseful music]

[panting]

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[groans]

[grunts]

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Close, but no cigar.

[chuckles]

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What can I get you?

[upbeat music]

Ava. Didn’t realize you were working here again.

Yeah, well, I wasn’t until about… five minutes ago. Desperate times, desperate measures.

[sighs] I’m sorry.

What for? It’s not your fault.

But it kind of is. You’d still have a job at DiMera if my wife wasn’t hell-bent on revenge.

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I slept with her husband. And, you know, if I were in Gabi’s shoes, I probably would have done much worse. So I’ll take my licks for now.

Yeah, but you shouldn’t have to.

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You know what? I think I’m gonna help you out. Why don’t you ditch that apron and come work with me over at the Bistro?

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Stefan says you admitted your guilt to him months ago. He told Gabi all about it. Then she used the information to expose you at that press conference. Stefan said he was supposed to confirm the whole story with Rafe long time ago, but Rafe was attacked, so he never got the chance.

Of course my brother is the one who’s leading the charge on all this.

Oh, and he says now he’s ready to fully cooperate, which means testifying against you… which means I’ve got to fire you pronto to get ahead of the scandal.

Damn him.

Oh, yeah. Well, whew. I don’t know what you did to piss the guy off, but it must have been really damn rotten.

You can say that.

[clears throat]

[dramatic music]

[knocking]

Ms. Vininski, it’s Commissioner Hunter. I’d like to ask you a few questions. Last time I was here, I just had to apply a little pressure, and–

[suspenseful music]

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Ms. Vininski, are you home?

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Is that blood?

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Yeah, it is. Put in a call to CSU.

[sighs] Oh, my God. Whose blood is this?

[sighs]

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Gabi. Ms. DiMera.

[phone beeps] Hmm, sorry, Commish. I can’t have any interruptions.

Connie. What are you doing here?

Oh, well, I called the office, and they said you hadn’t come in yet, so I thought I’d drop by and see if you needed anything.

And I so appreciate that. You’re the best assistant ever, Connie.

[chuckles]

Ah, my phone. I’ve been looking for it.

Mm. So how’s your brother?

He’s great. Thanks for asking.

Does he remember much about that horrible guy that attacked him, Bobby, or Everett Lynch?

No, he doesn’t remember anything about being stabbed.

That’s good. Now I won’t have to worry about him pointing the finger at me.

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You slept with your brother’s wife?

[dramatic music] Wow, you are really one class act.

Actually, it was my brother’s utter lack of class that led to my involvement with his wife. But let’s not get into that.

Yeah, yeah. Let’s not.

And as far as his accusations against me, it’s his word against mine, isn’t it, since Sloan Petersen is long gone and no one else besides my brother has stepped forward? So it’s all hearsay, motivated by vengeance, meaning that if you do fire me, Paulina, you’ll only end up looking foolish when this case falls apart in court.

[breathes deeply] Which is why I have to make sure that that does not happen.

Mm.

By replacing you with a brilliant DA.

Well, if you are considering Melinda Trask for the position, rumor is, she’s long gone.

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Come on. I’ll even put you on the fast track back to manager.

[laughing] Oh, yeah?

Yeah.

Oh, all right. Well, do I have to hide drugs in the tomato sauce this time?

We are a completely legit operation now.

What about Gabi, hmm? You told me a while back, you would have given me a job, but you didn’t want to piss her off.

Yeah, that was before she slept with my brother.

Yeah, well, now the two of you are even.

Not so much. Definitely happened more than once, according to what she just told me. Which means that she has no interest in saving our marriage. So I might as well help out an old friend by offering her a job.

You sure you’re not just doing this to get under her skin?

I don’t care about Gabi’s feelings. And quite frankly, I don’t give a damn what happens to her now.

[upbeat music]

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[tense music]

What? What are you talking about? Why would Rafe point the finger at you?

Oh. Did I forget to mention? I’m the one who stabbed your brother.

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Come on, Gabi. Call me back.

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Hey, Hernandez. About time you woke up.

Hey, Roman.

Although you don’t seem too happy about it. Something wrong?

No, it–sorry. It’s great to see you. It’s just, I’m worried about Gabi. Jada and I think her new assistant might be dangerous.

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[suspenseful music]

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Oh, my God.

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You stabbed Rafe?

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And you’re next.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[relaxed music]

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Something wrong with your burger?

It’s fine.

You’re not hungry?

I don’t know.

You don’t know if you’re hungry or not?

What?

I am sitting right here with you, but you are a million miles away.

[sighs] I’m sorry, babe. I just can’t stop thinking about my visit with our not-so-deceased niece.

Uncle Steve is not going to be as easy to fool as Abigail’s other relatives. No. Mark, I’m telling you. OK, the dude wouldn’t stop grilling me about what he said his daughter overheard me say to you.

[suspenseful music] I– I tried the amnesia card. It was abundantly clear that Uncle Steve thought I was lying to him. What if he figures out that his precious little niece isn’t back from the dead after all? I–

Abigail?

I’m freaking out.

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Oh, good, you’re back. So you’ve been sitting here all alone?

No. Eric actually stopped by.

Oh.

He came to see Holly, but we had a really nice little chat. Where’s Victoria?

She’s asleep.

Mm.

[clears throat] So don’t keep me in suspense. How was your session with Marlena?

[tense music]

It was kind of a bust. Yeah. I kept trying to see Brady behind the wheel, but even with hypnosis, I just couldn’t see his face.

Hmm.

Think of your wife and your daughter. They need you.

I’ll just get a good lawyer. Isn’t that what you did, Brady?

Fiona, just go.

Xander, stop! Stop! I have a confession to make.

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Confession? What could you possibly confess that would stop me from beating the living daylights out of this son of a bitch?

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

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Listen, I know how strange it is to be around Abigail right now, especially in the beginning because she looks so different. You have to keep reminding yourself that it’s really her.

Strange is one word for it.

What exactly happened during your visit with her?

I just wanted to know why she told Stephanie that she was talking to you on the phone when she obviously wasn’t.

Please tell me you did not grill her.

I just asked her a few questions.

And what did she say?

She said she was talking to some other doctor about her treatment plan who she confused with you.

Well, that’s plausible, isn’t it? I mean, she does have a lot of specialists right now. She could get the doctors mixed up.

I suppose so.

I know that look. You don’t believe her, do you?

[relaxed music]

Hi. Chad, I didn’t hear you come in.

Yeah. Well, you know.

[feet tapping] I’m light on my feet, so they say. Uh, who were you talking to?

Oh, I was ordering delivery, sushi. Well, failing miserably at ordering just sushi for delivery. That’s what I was doing.

Yeah, well, I heard you say you were freaking out.

Oh, yeah, because I forgot the address here, and then I realized that I didn’t have a credit card, and then I remembered the estate manager–

Harold.

Harold, thank you. Harold said there were restaurants that have a running DiMera family tab, and I forgot the pin code. And so I was just–

You were freaking out.

Freaking out.

Got it.

Yeah.

Oh, I can text Harold, and he can order you something. He knows what you like.

Yeah. Thank you. Please. Um, hi. Hello. Why are you stopping by? What’s up?

Well, the kids went down early, so thought I’d come by and see how you were doing.

Oh. Well, that was thoughtful.

And I saw Stephanie, and she said the two of you had a nice visit.

Mm. Really?

[soft dramatic music]

You didn’t?

Well, I just assumed she would have told you that I lied to her.

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[knocking]

Hi.

Hi. Come on in.

I just wanted to stop by and tell you that I’m sorry I couldn’t make it to the memorial that you held for Everett.

Oh. It’s totally fine. I know that you didn’t really know Everett.

Yeah, but still, Steph, I wanted to be there for you.

Well, you’re here now.

[tender music] You want to stay for a drink? I mean, unless you have some lines to memorize for “Body and Soul” or some pushups to do or something.

[chuckles] Pushups? No. A drink sounds great.

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Marlena put me under, and she took me through the events of that night, but as hard as I tried to remember the details of the accident, I just couldn’t.

Xander must have been very disappointed though because I know how much he wants you to remember.

Yeah, especially because there’s no hard evidence against Brady.

So where is that husband of yours, anyway?

The office. I guess there’s some sort of work emergency.

[tense music]

I can’t let you do this.

Don’t worry, Mum. I’m not gonna kill him. I’m just going to do to him what he did to Sarah.

Xander, no!

You really should leave before this gets ugly, Mum.

Alexander, you don’t understand.

Don’t understand what?

Brady and I slept together.

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Look, Steph didn’t think that you were necessarily lying about the phone call.

But she did mention it to you.

Yeah, she just said she was confused that you said you were talking to her mom when she talked to her mom, and she said that you weren’t.

I was the one that was confused. I mean, I mixed up Dr. Johnson with many other doctors that I have. But honestly, I feel like it should be illegal to have Dr. Johnson and Dr. Johansson working in the same hospital at the same time.

Yes, it should be.

Right?

They’re very similar.

Especially considering the fact that I have to refer to my phone half the time when I’m trying to remember my own name.

I know– listen, we’re trying to shove years of names into your– you know, into your brain. It’s normal that a few of them are gonna get jumbled.

So then you believe me?

Of course I believe you.

OK. Good. I’m glad. I’m not sure that Uncle Steve does.

[soft dramatic music]

Listen, I’m not trying to play bad cop here, but Abigail’s explanation about who she was talking to on the phone seemed a little thin.

Thin how?

Seemed like she was covering.

Code word for lying.

I didn’t say that. But just for argument’s sake, what possible reason could she have for lying about who she was talking to?

I don’t know.

And if she wasn’t talking to some other doctor, what was this plan that she was referring to?

Steve.

What?

Why don’t you just say it? You don’t believe that the woman you were talking to is Abigail.

[relaxed music]

How did Xander seem after the session?

He was upset for sure. I just was really in my own head, so I went to the ladies’ room to splash some water on my face, and when I came back, he was gone. Fiona drove me home.

Mm. She’s been such a help.

Yeah. Yeah, definitely. And hopefully she can help Xander get past his rage at Brady.

Yeah, I hope so too for both of you.

Yeah.

You don’t think it’s possible?

[soft dramatic music]

I think Xander is not gonna be at peace until Brady’s punished for what he did to me, and I really don’t think that anybody can say anything to change his mind.

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Mom, why would you say something so vile?

Because it’s the truth. Don’t you remember? I told you that I was seeing someone.

The man’s underwear I found in your hotel room. Those were his?

Fiona, you don’t have to–

Shut your mouth!

Alexander, yes. They belonged to Brady. He spent the night.

No. No.

Alexander. Alexander. It really wasn’t–

I was actually happy for you that you’d found someone. I suggested that you invite him to our wedding. And all the while, my own mother was sleeping with my nephew?

[tense music] That’s it. I changed my mind. I am gonna kill you.

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It wasn’t enough that you drove drunk and nearly killed my wife. You had to bed my mum.

It wasn’t like that, Xander.

We didn’t know about the family connection when we met.

Oh, he knew exactly what he was doing, didn’t you, Brady? What is this? I shot your mum, so you shagged mine?

No. Come on. I would never do that to a woman, let alone your mother.

Why should I believe one word that comes out of your drunken mouth?

He’s telling the truth, Xander. Brady and I were both in a bad way when we got together the first time.

First time? How many times were there?

What does it matter? We were two lost souls looking for a soft place to land. That’s all it was.

Wait a second. Were you both drunk when you hooked up?

[tense music]

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Jada came with me to spread Everett’s ashes. It was really nice having her there, even if we were technically mourning two different people.

Hmm. Well, I hope that brought you some closure at least.

A little.

Yeah.

Steph, I’m really sorry. I know how much you cared about him.

[tender music]

When he first came back into my life, I was– I really thought that we were meant to be, that we finally had our second chance at happiness. If only I’d known what he was suffering from. I mean, everyone keeps telling me that there’s nothing I could have done to help him, but still it just breaks my heart that he was so tortured and that he ended up being so destructive to others and to himself.

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Steph, I’m gonna tell you again, just like everybody else has told you, there was absolutely nothing you could have done to help him, especially because you– you said it yourself. You had no idea what he was suffering from.

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I don’t mean to be glib, and maybe I shouldn’t even be saying this at all, but you are definitely going to find love again. You’re beautiful, you’re brilliant, and you’re successful. You are the whole package.

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Any guy would be crazy not to want to be with you.

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Thank you for saying that.

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So Steve was here?

He stopped by earlier this morning.

Well– I mean, I’m sure he told you, you two were very close before you–

Before I died?

Yeah.

Yeah.

I’m surprised he didn’t come here sooner to see you with his own two eyes.

His own eye, you mean? Oh, my God, was that insensitive? I’m sorry.

No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. That was–

Oh, I got a high five.

Yeah, you got a high five. That was good, and I’m sure Steve would have liked it. I’ve just never heard you make a joke like that before.

Yeah. It’s like I’m doing a lot of things that I didn’t use to do before, like not remembering which doctor is my actual own aunt.

Wow. I’m OK with this not being a straight line.

I hope so. Because I don’t feel like everyone is.

Well, I’m sorry that Steve upset you. I’m sure that’s not what he wanted.

Just treated me like I was a suspect.

Well, yeah. He’s a detective. You know, comes with the territory. But he loves you a lot. And I’m sure it was just like, you know, what happened with your mother, where it’s just they get overwhelmed, you know, because it feels too good to be true.

[soft dramatic music]

Um… is that how you feel?

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I feel like this is the miracle that I prayed for every single night since you left me.

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That’s how I feel.

[relaxed music]

OK. I’m not sure if I believe that she’s Abigail or not.

Why?

Here’s the thing. When I walked into the DiMera mansion, she was talking to Stefano’s portrait and saying something about her brother.

JJ?

Well, that’s what she said when I asked her about it, but why would she be talking to her dead father-in-law about a brother she doesn’t even remember?

What was her explanation?

She didn’t really have one. That’s when I took the opportunity to tell her about a time when I believed I was someone else.

And how did she respond to that?

Well, she was kind of defensive. And she made a point of reminding me that she had passed that DNA test.

Well, the DNA test did confirm that she was Abigail.

Yeah. And as I keep pointing out, how many times have DNA tests in this town been tampered with?

And I told you that the only people who had their hands on that test were Dr. Greene and me.

OK, I get that. But can we talk about the new face? I mean, what’s up with that? Abigail was stabbed in the abdomen. Why in God’s name would she need reconstructive surgery on her face?

She was in an accident that she doesn’t remember.

I know. That’s what she says.

Steve.

Listen, I know this is not what you or Chad or Jennifer or Jack want to hear, but I have a lot of questions.

That’s not unreasonable.

Good. Because I want you to run another DNA test, but this time, we keep it just between us.

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I’m gonna just check in with Xander, make sure he’s–

Not now.

Why not?

Oh. I think you’ve had enough worrying tonight, sweetheart. I think you need to focus on your recovery and on that beautiful little girl upstairs.

But, Mom, I really hate that Xander’s having a hard time.

I do too, yes. But he’s a grown man. I mean, he’s a husband. He’s a father. I mean, he’s gonna have to learn to manage his emotions on his own. You– you have enough to deal with.

[soft dramatic music]

You’re right. At least Xander patched things up with his mom. Just in case we have to talk him off a ledge, be good to have Fiona as reinforcements.

Yeah.

Were you drinking, Mum? Did you fall off the wagon and land on this jackass?

Alexander.

No. I was drunk, OK? I was drinking when I met your mother. I was drowning my sorrows about Theresa, and she was having a rough night too.

It was just after you threw me out of your wedding. I was very hurt.

Oh, so you’re blaming me for this?

No. No, not at all. I just want to explain why I can’t let you hurt him.

Oh, good God. Please don’t tell me that you have feelings for Brady Black.

[tense music]

Wait. We should stop.

Why?

Mm. Because you’re in mourning.

[soft dramatic music] And I’m not completely over Theresa.

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Steph, hey, I know. I just said that any guy would be crazy not to want to be with you. But I’ve also come to realize that there is nothing more valuable than a friend. And I really wouldn’t want to do anything to jeopardize that. And I hope you wouldn’t either.

You’re right. You’re right. You’re right. What was I thinking? Oh.

Trying to make the hurt go away. Who could blame you? Whew.

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Wow.

What?

You. I was just thinking about how much you’ve changed since you first came to town.

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The old Alex would have jumped right into bed with me without giving it a second thought.

[clears throat] Yeah, yeah, that’s definitely true. But the new and hopefully improved Alex has come to learn that there is nothing more valuable than a good friend.

Well, he has definitely improved.

You think so?

Mm-hmm.

Yeah?

Mm-hmm.

I’m trying.

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Friend?

[groans]

I don’t know about you, but I’m starving. You wanna order takeout, watch a movie?

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Sounds like a plan, pal.

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I am not going to perform a medical test on Abigail so I can give my husband the results of it without her consent.

Why not?

Well, aside from my personal reasons, it’s a huge violation of her HIPAA rights.

Come on, Kayla.

No. That’s your argument? “Come on”?

Sweetness, listen.

No, no, no, no. Don’t you sweetness me, Steven Earl Johnson.

Uh-oh. Now I’m getting the middle name.

Yeah, yeah, deservedly so. Look, I understand that you are suspicious. It’s your job. It’s your nature. I certainly know better than to try to talk you out of anything. But you are just gonna have to find some other way to get the answers that you are looking for.

[relaxed music]

[sighs]

All I want is for you to feel comfortable and to feel how loved you are by so many people, including me.

[soft dramatic music] That means a lot to me.

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What’s in your bag that you brought?

Oh.

[chuckles] Uh, it’s our wedding album.

Oh.

Yeah, I was going through Doug and Julie’s attic, and they keep a bunch of mementos up there, you know? So I was looking through, and there’s a bunch of our wedding stuff. So I thought maybe we could go through it together.

Yeah.

I mean, no pressure, right? It’s just thought maybe it could help bring back some memories, the good ones.

Yeah. No, yeah. I’d love to.

OK, cool.

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Oh, here.

Thanks.

[clears throat]

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Oh, Thomas and Charlotte were there?

Yeah, well, this was actually our third wedding.

Oh, we were married three times.

[laughs]

Yeah. We had our fair share of ups and downs. It’s either bad luck, bad timing, but we always found our way back to each other, kind of like now.

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Small wedding, huh? The guests get tired of coming after the first two?

We decided we wanted it to be an intimate wedding, just the family. Julie did the ceremony. And then right after, we took off to Paris.

Paris? Wow. That sounds like an adventure.

Yeah, well, our whole life has been an adventure together.

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You know, I… memorized our vows.

Memorized them?

Yeah. Yeah, memorized them. You wanna hear ’em?

Yes, I do. Yeah.

I was worried you would say that.

[laughs]

[clears throat] So I– this.

Mm.

[tender music] You are so beautiful.

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Every time I look at you, our children, our family, I see a future, a future that I almost lost.

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I doubted you. You never doubted me.

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Your love for me has always been unwavering, absolutely unwavering.

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You know, someone asked me a long time ago what it is I thought you wanted– a house, job, things. Eventually, I realized that all you really wanted was me, just me.

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You’ve always fought for your health and for us.

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I will cherish you. I will protect you. I’m yours. And I’ll never doubt you again. Because it’s true. A love like ours really does only come once in a lifetime.

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Chad, that’s the most profound, beautiful thing I–

---

no one’s ever said anything like that to me before– That I remember, I mean. Um… um…

Well, it’s true.

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And we exchanged rings. And then Julie told me that I could kiss my bride.

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[tender music]

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[phone ringing]

I’m sorry.

No.

[phone continues ringing]

Oh, it’s– hi, Julie. Is everything OK? Is she OK? OK. Yeah, I’m on my way.

Is everything all right?

It’s Charlotte. She had a nightmare. She’s upset, and she’s asking for me.

Oh, poor baby.

I should probably go.

Of course. Go take care of our little girl.

[soft dramatic music]

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OK.

Chad?

Yeah?

Thanks for bringing the photo album and sharing the vows. I– I was a lucky woman.

I was the lucky one. Still am.

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[gasps]

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[relaxed music]

OK. How did Chad and Jack discover that Abigail was alive in the first place?

Clyde told them.

That’s right. He blurted it out when Chad was about to kill him. And Poplar Bluff was his old stomping ground where Abigail was found, where Clyde Weston allegedly took her. So if anyone knows if our so-called niece is on the up and up, it’s him, right?

I don’t like where this conversation is heading. Nothing good ever comes from you being mixed up with Clyde Weston. And what makes you think he’s gonna tell you the truth anyway?

Because if he doesn’t, I’ll threaten to finish what Chad started.

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I’m going to see how Cook is coming along with dinner. You wanna join me?

No. I’m OK. I’m gonna go check on Victoria.

You want some help?

Mom, I’m fine. I’m getting used to the stairlift, so–

OK. Do you know if Fiona is joining us tonight?

I don’t, no. She left shortly after she brought me home from the hospital, but maybe I should call her.

[dramatic music]

This isn’t about my feelings for Brady. Yes, I was fond of him at first, but when I found out what he’d done to our Sarah, I ended things immediately.

But did you know that he was a drunk?

I knew he was drinking, but it’s not like we were exchanging drunk-a-logs.

So two alcoholics just happened to hook up, and booze wasn’t involved?

Like I said, only on my part.

You’re lucky that my mother showed up when she did. Otherwise, you’d be a cripple right now.

Xander, I’m gonna say this to you one more time. I am so sorry for what happened to Sarah.

Shut up, Brady. There is nothing that you can say or do that will ever make things right between us. And I’m not gonna stop until I see you get what you deserve. Now pack up your crap, and get the hell out of my building. You’re fired.

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Mmm.

Mmm. So the talking teddy bear smokes weed too?

Have you never experienced the majesty of “Ted”?

I guess not. I didn’t think it was up my alley.

Oh, my God. How about now?

And now I’m really glad I subscribed to Peacock.

Hmm.

[chuckles] This is some funny stuff.

Hmm. Well, thank God. Because if you didn’t approve of “Ted,” I’d probably have to disown you as a friend.

[laughs]

Truly. I mean, the guy’s a personal hero to me. He’s an icon. He’s a guru.

Oh. OK. That explains so much.

Hmm.

[chuckles]

Hmm.

Mm-hmm.

[soft dramatic music]

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I needed this.

You needed a raunchy stoner teddy bear?

No, I meant–

I know what you meant. Me too.

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You want to run another episode?

Let’s do it.

Hmm.

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Hi.

Hi.

Um, what are you doing here all alone?

Well, Mom is checking on dinner, and Victoria is upstairs asleep. Why do you have a bat?

I saw Brady.

Xander! You didn’t hurt him, did you?

[sighs] I wanted to, and I came very, very close. But my mum showed up and stopped me.

What do you mean?

She stopped me by telling me that, um, she’s been sleeping with Brady.

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Thank you. I suppose I owe you, possibly saving my life.

No, thank you for covering for me on my drinking.

Well, Xander’s lost so much already. I didn’t really want to be responsible for him losing his mother.

I appreciate that more than you know.

Fiona, you know, your son has every right to want to hurt me because of what I did to his wife.

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Brady, I… I’d better be getting back.

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Sure.

I’m afraid this is goodbye. We really shouldn’t have anything to do with each other from now on.

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I understand. Bye, Fiona.

Bye, Brady Black.

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You know, I really hate you talking about murder so casually.

I said I was gonna threaten to finish Weston off. I didn’t say I was gonna go through with it.

But you didn’t say you weren’t either.

[relaxed music]

Listen, the ball will be in his court. He can either decide to do the right thing or not.

You know, there’s one little problem with your plan about getting Clyde Weston to tell the truth.

What’s that?

Well, the last I heard, he is in a maximum security prison with no access to visitors. Chad and Jack both tried to see him with no luck.

I heard.

So why do you think that you’ll be any different to get in to talk to him?

I’m sorry. Have we met?

[groans] Unfortunately.

Hey. Have a little faith, sweetness. Where there’s a will, there’s always a way.

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[soft dramatic music]

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[sighs] I can’t. I can’t. I can’t.

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I don’t think I can do this anymore.

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No.

[phone beeps]

[ominous music]

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[gentle music]

Uncle Eric?

Tate, hey.

What–are you here to give me a ride home?

Sorry, no. Actually, I was, uh– I’m hoping to find Holly.

Oh, uh… yeah, I don’t think that she’s gonna want to talk to you. She’s actually– she’s pretty upset.

Yeah, I know that, but–

Not just with you and her mom. She and I just got into this argument. She’s upset because she found out my dad was getting released from jail.

I see.

And then she just took off before last period. I have no idea where she went. All I know is that she couldn’t wait to get away from me.

I heard you let Brady Black go free.

[sighs] I’m sorry, Holly. I just didn’t have enough evidence to prosecute him.

What if I help you find some? [suspenseful music]

I appreciate the offer, Holly, but I’m not sure there’s anything you can do at this point.

What do you mean? Why not?

Well, because my unscrupulous sister Kristen, in a foolhardy act of aiding and abetting an alleged criminal, took it upon herself to dispose of the vehicle in question, thus making my case against Brady Black rather flimsy.

Wait. So that means you can’t try him without, like–

Forensic evidence.

Yeah.

No. So barring some miracle in which Sarah Horton remembers seeing the driver who hit her and can give credible witness testimony–

Tate’s dad’s just going to get away with this. Isn’t he?

[sighs]

What exactly did EJ say to you?

Uh, well, he told me in that imperious way of his that he connected the dots and he knows that I was the one to get rid of the car.

What? Wait, how did he figure that out?

He heard it from a cop. Look, I mean, they’ve gotta give those cops more stuff to do. I mean, like puzzles or knitting or something.

That cop.

What?

No, I–he must have heard my father and me talking. I didn’t think anybody was listening.

Well, obviously not.

[sighs] Did EJ threaten you?

I mean, he wanted me to flip on you. I mean, he said that he would arrest me, uh, for evidence tampering if I didn’t admit that you confessed to me. But I’ll tell you something. I knew he was holding a bad hand, and so I called his bluff. And he let me go.

Kristen. This is not good. Just know that I don’t like it. This is not good. You need to go back to him and tell him the truth. * *

[exhales sharply] The idea that son of a bitch is walking free after what he did to my Sarah– this hypnosis better work. I’m telling you, it will work, damn it.

And what if it doesn’t? You know, Xander, for Sarah to have to relive that awful night in minute detail, maybe it’s better if she doesn’t remember.

Oh, but she will. Dr. Evans is the best. And once she unlocks Sarah’s memories from that night and Sarah finally tells the police that it was indeed a drunken Brady Black that hit her with his car and left her for dead, then, yeah, that lowlife scum is going down. – All right, Sarah. You’re doing fine. Release all the thoughts. When you’re completely ready, just let your eyes fall shut. [unsettling music] * * Good. I want you to imagine a large screen in front of you, like a movie theater screen. Tell me what you see.

I-I see myself… walking.

Good. Tell me where you’re walking.

Uh, to the parking lot. I’m alone. There’s no one around me.

Okay. Tell me what you hear.

I hear, um, a car screeching. It’s going too fast. It’s dark.

All right. You’re okay. You’re okay. Keep breathing. [tense music] * * I want you to look back at the car. Tell me what you see. Can you– can you see the driver? Can you see a person? Can you– can you see a face?

Yeah. Yes. I see someone. I do. [tense music swells] [soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.” * *

You–you can’t be serious, Brady.

I-I am. I am.

No, no, no. I am not gonna go back to EJ and tell him that you confessed to me. Because you know what? You didn’t. I don’t know any more information than what you already relayed to the police.

But we both know that EJ is nothing but persistent, right, especially when it comes to settling scores. He’s gonna railroad you just like he did my son. Quite honestly, Kristen, I don’t want to risk both of Rachel’s parents being in jail.

All right. Look, Brady. No, no, no, no. There is gonna be no risk to me at all. Look, what the cop said to EJ was hearsay, no more admissible in a court than high school cafeteria gossip. And I promise you– I promise you that he can’t touch either one of us.

Mm, Kris, you obviously haven’t heard the latest.

Okay, what is the latest?

As we speak…

Mm-hmm.

Sarah is being put under hypnosis. And when she’s under, she’s gonna remember that it was me behind the wheel that mowed her down and paralyzed her, and then it will all be over anyway. And quite honestly, as far as I’m concerned, I’ll be relieved.

Holly, I am doing everything I can to make sure that Brady Black is held accountable for what he did to your aunt Sarah. And if, by any chance, you do happen to come across information that could lend support to that effort, then by all means, bring it in. I could take all the help I can get.

Okay. I’ll do whatever I can.

Thank you. Is there anything else I can help you with?

No. I know you’re busy. I should probably go.

Holly, wait. [soft mysterious music] * * I can’t help but wonder, where is this coming from? Why are you so determined to see Brady Black prosecuted?

Holly couldn’t wait to get away from you? Why? What happened?

I don’t know, because she hadn’t heard the news that EJ decided to drop the charges against my dad. And when she heard, she got really upset at me for standing by him. I don’t know. She’s really determined to make sure my dad pays for what he did to her aunt Sarah.

Sarah, you’re doing great. I want you to tell me exactly what you see. [ominous music]

The car. It’s–it’s gray. And it’s coming straight at me, and I-I have nowhere to go. The lights are so bright.

I understand. You’re all right. Can you see who’s driving the car? [tires screeching, clunk] Sarah? Is it Brady?

No. I don’t see Brady.

Xander, I just– I hope you won’t be too terribly disappointed if the hypnosis doesn’t work.

Mum, I don’t understand why you’re being so negative. I mean, Sarah already recalled a blurry image of the driver. And Dr. Evans was telling us that sometimes people, as a coping strategy, they’ll block out memories if they’re too painful, which makes sense since Brady and Sarah did used to be quite close.

Xander.

What?

Have you considered the possibility that perhaps the driver wasn’t Brady? * *

You are so determined to beat up on yourself over Sarah’s accident, but you–

I just want to atone for what I did, Kristen.

Atone? You can do that without going to prison, Brady.

Kristen, I don’t think a bunch of Our Fathers and–and Hail Marys are gonna work this time.

You know what? God forgives, Brady. He does. And I believe that with all my heart. And right now you have to think about Tate. His mother is already behind bars. And Rachel, she needs a father.

Really?

Yes, really.

Is that why you’ve made sure that I hardly ever see her? Is that why you fought so hard for full custody? [gentle music]

Actually, I–

Actually what?

I–

What?

I think we need to do something about that. * *

Where is this coming from? Isn’t it obvious? My Aunt Sarah, one of the strongest people I know, is now in a wheelchair. She can barely get in and out of bed. Meanwhile, Tate’s dad is facing literally zero consequences for ruining her life. I don’t know. Does that sound fair to you, EJ? Because it sure as hell doesn’t to me, especially after–

After what?

After what Eric got away with.

Holly, what are you talking about?

I know what happened. I know Eric drove drunk, and I know he killed my father.

I mean, I get it, why Holly’s so upset. That’s not even the right word. Livid is more like it. And it’s made worse because–

Because she found out I was the one who was driving the car that killed her father.

Uncle Eric, I’m really sorry. I didn’t mean to blurt it out like that. I honestly thought she knew.

It’s not your fault, Tate. Even if Holly is acting out with you right now, it’s because she’s mad at Brady and me, not you. [suspenseful music]

Not so sure that’s true.

Wait. Mum, do you think it wasn’t? Of course it was Brady behind the wheel of the car. Let’s look at the facts. Mr. Recovering Alcoholic got wasted and then woke up in the driver’s seat of his own car, the car we know hit Sarah. And then, you know, if that car hadn’t magically disappeared like it was part of a David Copperfield show, he wouldn’t have gotten off on some legal technicality. Trust me, his days of freedom, they’re over.

[sighs]

What? What are you thinking now?

I just suppose I was hoping there might be a silver lining, you know, to Brady’s case being dropped– no long trial, no agonizing over what the outcome might be. I thought perhaps we could focus instead on something more positive like Victoria’s birthday, moving forward.

[sighs] I’m sorry, but I won’t be able to move forward until Brady Black is doing bench presses in a yard surrounded by barbed wire.

But are you sure that Sarah feels the same way? She and Brady are very dear friends from what I understand. And, Xander, he’s your nephew. He’s family.

I’m sorry, Mum. What are you suggesting? That just because Sarah and Brady used to be buddies and he’s my nephew that he should go free?

No, no. It’s not just that. It’s– [sighs] Xander, come on. I haven’t exactly led a life of virtue. And let’s be honest, neither have you. But we all deserve a second chance, don’t we? You gave me one. And I don’t take that for granted for one second. You let me back into your life, and I get to spend time with my precious granddaughter. For so long, I thought I would never see you again. I thought I was out of your life forever. And– I just can’t bear the thought of leaving it all behind.

Leaving it all behind? Mum, what are you talking about? Why would you? No. You’re welcome to stay in Salem as long as you want to. We want you to stay.

Do you really mean that?

Of course I do. I don’t know what we would have done without you these past few weeks. You’ve been a godsend, truly. Xander, there’s something I need to tell you.

Tell me, if you don’t see Brady, who do you see?

I can see someone. I can’t make out the face. There’s this glare.

All right. All right. Just hold that memory. We’re going to take it frame by frame. Be aware of your breathing. Sarah, look closely. Can you see the driver? [tense music]

Yes. Yes. I know who it is.

Mum. What is it?

I-I– I don’t quite know how to say this, but I–

Oh, one sec. Look who it is. You finish your session? And, um, did you remember? [tense music] * *

Holly, I am so sorry. I know how much you looked up to Eric, thought of him as a second father. To find out that he was the one responsible for your real father’s death–

I just can’t believe my mother lied to me about it my entire life, and I was stupid enough to believe her.

You were not stupid to believe her. You trusted her. And just so you know, I pleaded with your mother to tell you. I warned her that if you didn’t find out from her, you were going to find out some other way. And that would be much more damaging. But she wouldn’t listen to me. She was convinced that she was protecting you.

Yeah, right. We both know she was really just protecting Eric. [somber music] * *

[exhales]

Listen, I may not be the best person to be giving you advice right now, but give Holly some space, time to process, all right?

Yeah.

Just be there for her when she’s ready.

Okay.

Listen, I need to go look for Holly. You’ll be all right?

Yeah. Yeah, sure.

Hang in there. All right. Come here. I love you, man.

I love you too. [sighs]

Hey, stranger. Are you okay?

What are you saying? That you want to what?

Rachel, she misses you like crazy. And I have been doing my best to shield her from everything that’s going on. But she’s smart, Brady. She sees. She hears things. She understands. And I want her to know that her father is going to be in her life always.

Where’s this coming from? What is this all about? – Well, yes. You may be able to sell that motherly devotion spiel to the PTA, but I’m as skilled at spotting a bluff as you are.

Meaning what?

Meaning you’re obviously still in love with Brady.

[sighs] I can feel what’s going on, Brady. I mean, you’re giving up. You are giving up. And I know the one thing that you will fight for. You will fight for your daughter, Rachel. Now, I need you to promise me, promise me right now, that you are not– you’re not gonna give up. You’re not gonna give up on your future or hers. I need to hear you say it.

Okay. I won’t. I promise.

Well?

I was close. I was really close. And I felt certain that it’s someone I know behind the wheel, but I just– I can’t make out the face.

Okay, but that doesn’t mean that you won’t. At some point, we can try again. I’m sure Marlena would be willing to do that, right?

Can we just–can we not talk about it right now?

Sarah, are you all right?

I just– I want to go home. I’m gonna splash some water on my face first.

I can come with you.

No. No, I just– I need a moment.

[sighs] Xander, I’m so sorry.

Yeah, me too. Damn! [sighs] Oh, I’m so sorry. What was it you were trying to tell me?

Nothing important.

You sure?

Yeah, I’m sure.

[sighs] Oh, damn. Something’s come up at Titan. It’s actually kind of urgent. Could you do me a favor and take Sarah home?

Xander, can’t someone else attend to this urgent matter? I know we’ve had the party, but it’s still Victoria’s birthday.

Trust me. This is a matter only I can handle.

Tate, I just want to say I heard about your dad. I’m so sorry.

Thank you.

But I’m really glad to hear they let him go.

You are?

Yeah. I mean, obviously, it was a terrible accident. Poor Sarah Horton, right? But you’ve had such a difficult year already, what, with everything that’s happened with your mom. You don’t deserve to lose your dad too. But at least you have Holly for, you know, moral support.

If only. [tense music]

I’m sorry, Holly. I shouldn’t have spoken for your mother. It’s just– I’ve been thrown a little off balance today, having received my final divorce papers from your mother.

Oh. I didn’t know. I’m sorry.

As am I. But it was inevitable, I suppose. [chuckles] Anyway, it was not my intent to turn you against her.

Yeah, too late for that. And you didn’t have anything to do with it. You know, my mother used to say to me, sweetheart, you are the most important person in the world to me, and you always will be. And look what she did. She flew halfway across the world to go live with Eric and their lovechild. She just left me here, EJ. That’s her new life, her new family. I’m just an afterthought.

Holly, that isn’t true.

It is true. If it’s between me and Eric–actually, anyone and Eric, well, we both know who comes first, don’t we? [dramatic music]

Patient remembers seeing a flash of headlights, but became visibly upset when I pressed her for more details. [knock on door] Come in.

Hey, Marlena. Is this a bad time?

No, no. Come in. Come in. What can I do for you?

Well, Rachel’s school is having Grandparents’ Day on Monday. And I know it’s short notice, but she misses you and John and would love for the two of you to attend.

Well, this is unexpected, to say the least.

Oh, I’m sure it is. [chuckles] Allow me to explain. [clears throat] I told– well, I saw Brady earlier, and I told him that I want to revisit our custody arrangement.

Mm. What brought that about?

I realized that Brady could go to prison, possibly forever. And it made me rethink my decision about cutting Rachel’s father out of her life. [somber music]

Is that all it was?

Well, what else could it be?

You must be exhausted, darling.

I am.

You know, your mother said that Victoria is still sleeping. Why don’t you go upstairs and have a little lie down, and I can finish cleaning up down here?

Oh, no, it’s okay. The staff will do it.

No, no, no. Really, I like to feel useful. It was a wonderful party, wasn’t it?

It was.

You know, it’s inspiring, Sarah, the way you radiate positivity in the face of adversity.

That’s very sweet of you to say. You know what? I am gonna go have that lie down.

Good.

Thank you, Fiona, for everything.

You’re very welcome.

[exhales] Right. Where’s the bat? [tense music] Oh, no. No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.

Xander.

Hello, Brady. I thought I’d let you know that Sarah finished her appointment with your stepmum.

How’d it go?

Well, she didn’t remember who was driving the car that mowed her down and left her for dead. So in theory, this would be your lucky day, except it isn’t.

Look, I know that you’re probably here to fire me. There’s no need. I just finished my letter of resignation.

Oh, no, Brady. That’s not why I’m here at all. * * I remember you telling me and Sarah earlier that you wish you were in that wheelchair instead of her. So I’ve come to make your wish come true. * *

I understand the way you’re feeling, Holly. But your mother, she loves you more than anything. She’s just–

Just what? Loving me from afar?

No, it… Listen, there’s been something that I’ve been wanting to get off my chest. [clicks tongue, sighs] What I did, lying about Jude’s paternity and the rest of it, it was indefensible. But I know that it affected you deeply, Holly, just as much as it did Eric and Nicole. And for that, I am terribly sorry.

Thank you for that. It did affect me, obviously. But I can see why you did it now.

You can?

Yeah, I can. I mean, you were head over heels in love with my mother. You supported her when you thought your baby had died. And when I was in a coma and you thought I might not make it, you sent me to that place in Italy to get treatment. To be honest, I don’t think I’d be here if it weren’t for you. You did so much for her and for me, and I’m really grateful for that. [gentle music]

That means so much to me, Holly. And just so you know, while legally you may not be my daughter, I’ll always care for you, Holly, always.

It’s funny. Eric said that same exact thing to me when he and my mom split up. I should have never believed him. But I do believe you.

I mean, fair enough. I get why Holly would be Team Sarah. She is her aunt. But she has to understand that your dad needs you right now and that you need her to be there for you.

Yeah, it’s slightly more complicated than that.

How so?

Well, it’s not just about my dad. It’s about her dad too.

Eric.

Sarah, hi. Good to see you.

It’s good to see you too. What are you doing here?

Henderson, he let me in. I hope that’s okay. I was just coming here to see Holly.

Oh, I think she’s still at school.

I was just there. She’s not.

Is everything okay?

Not really. Holly’s upset with me and kind of why I need to talk to her.

Okay, well, I can tell her that you stopped by. I’m surprised to see you here. I thought you were in Paris.

I was. I was–well, I’m here to–

Oh, right. Yeah. You’re here to support your brother.

Yeah, my brother, who hurt you so badly because he was driving drunk like I did when I took Daniel’s life. I’m sorry. Sarah, I’m terribly sorry.

Well, the truth is Rachel’s getting older and developing a perspective on life that isn’t so black and white. And as you know, I have been allowing Rachel to spend more time with her father, and it has been going very, very well. And quite frankly, I’m just tired of being thought of as the bad guy.

Hmm. So this is all about Rachel. And your feelings for Brady are unchanged?

[exhales] You sound like my brother.

Which one?

Oh, the imperious one with the English accent.

Oh. And what does EJ say?

[scoffs] Well, he says that I’m softening my stance toward Brady because I’m still in love with him.

Hmm. And what do you think of that assessment? Is it accurate?

You can yell if you want to. It won’t do you any good. I sent your staff home for the day.

I deserve what’s coming, Xander.

Don’t you dare play the brave martyr with me, Brady. The love of my life might never walk again because of you. This bat, this was for the birthday party that we threw for my daughter, for the piñata, the party that Sarah could barely even sit through because she was in so much pain. And not the physical kind. I’m talking about mental pain from knowing that her life will never be the same again because of you. She may never be able to walk again, take our daughter to the playground, go down the slide with her, play in the sandbox because of you! This, this is for every tear that she wiped away when she thought no one was looking. This, this is for the brave, beautiful smile that she puts on for the world. I’m gonna use you as a human piñata, Brady, so you will know the pain that Sarah has to live with for the rest of her life!

No, stop! [tense music] * *

Actually, I was planning on coming to see you. How’re you doing?

I’m doing okay. Did you know that your mom hypnotized me?

Really?

Mm-hmm, to help me try to remember the details of the accident. But we were unsuccessful.

I’m sorry to hear that. I take it these are from Victoria’s birthday.

Yes. Yes, it is her birthday. Oh, my gosh, you should have seen her. Her whole little face was covered in icing. [laughs]

[chuckles] She’s so beautiful. Oh, I saw a bunch of photos that Maggie had posted.

Ah. She’s a sweetie.

Yeah.

[laughs] Look at us. We’ve both got our own happily ever afters, you know?

Yeah.

Xander and I have our sweet little Victoria. You and Nicole have your sweet little guy Jude.

Mm.

There’s just so much to be grateful for.

Yes, there is. But, Sarah, I know what you’re going through. It’s got to be very hard.

It is, at times. But I’m adjusting. I really am. And you know, there really are so many blessings to be grateful for– my daughter, my husband.

And there’s also a lot of people who love you and that are there for you, including me. I hope you know that.

I do. I do.

Poor Holly. I mean, she worships the ground that guy Eric walks on, right? So that must have been horrible, finding out he’s not who she thought he was.

Yeah, but Eric’s not like this monster. He’s actually a really great person, and he made a terrible mistake, and he’s paid for it. Sophia, I-I know you and Holly pretty much hate each other, so I don’t–

No, no, I don’t hate her. We’re just not that close anymore. But we were BFFs for a long time, so am I not allowed to feel bad for her?

No, that’s fine.

And, Tate, my God, I can only imagine how much this is weighing on you. I mean, you and Holly on opposite sides of this? That totally sucks.

Yeah. Yeah, it hasn’t been easy.

I’m sure it hasn’t. And I just want you to know I’m always here for you.

And how much time did Eric spend in prison for killing my father? What, one, two years? Is that really all my dad’s life was worth?

Holly, sometimes the justice system–

Isn’t very just. Yeah, I get it. And now Tate’s dad’s probably going to get away with what he did to my Aunt Sarah.

Holly, I promise you, I’m not giving up. I am going to do my very best for Sarah.

Thank you.

Now in the meantime, you hang in there, okay?

I’ll try.

You’re a wonderful woman, Holly. And I am very, very proud of you. [gentle music] * *

[scoffs] What is that? Is that your shrinky way of insinuating that I’m not being sincere? Listen, my feelings for Brady have ranged from all-consuming love to frothing-at-the-mouth hatred and everything in between. And it’s no secret that I have never given up on us. And believe me, I have tried to get over him. But I have come to the realization that I don’t think I ever will.

Well, thank you for all that. Please tell Rachel that John and I would be happy to be there for Grandparents’ Day. I’ll be looking forward to it.

Well, I will tell her. Oh, hold on. Just for the record, Marlena, I do hate what Brady is going through right now, and I am sorry it took this long for–

For what?

Well, for him to perhaps finally realize that he and I are meant to be.

Mum, what are you doing here?

What do you think? I saw that look on your face at the hospital, and it gave me a bad feeling. I should have stopped you then. You can’t do this, Xander.

Why not? Why do you even care? You don’t know this man. He got behind the wheel of a car, drunk as a sailor, hit Sarah, and then just drove off. He’s not gonna get away with it!

Xander, this is not about him. This is about you. You’ll go to prison. You have a wife and a daughter, and they need you! [suspenseful music]

I’ll just get a good lawyer. Isn’t that what you did, Brady?

Fiona, just go.

No, Xander! Xander, I have a confession to make. * *

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