Days of Our Lives Transcript
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And it took some persuasion, but Roman says that we’re free to use the pub for filming “Body and Soul” whenever we want.
Right, right.
And also, he’s going to talk to Kayla about using University Hospital as a location as well, which I think is great.
Mm-hmm.
Abe? Abe, you still with me? See, now, you’re getting that glazed over look that Roman gets whenever I talk about “Vanderpump Rules.”
[chuckles] Sorry. Sorry. You know, I was just thinking, I had left messages for Johnny and Chanel, and I was hoping they’d get back to me.
OK, so is this what Paulina was talking about, that you’re causing some problems for the show?
More likely problems for their real lives. And I forgot to– I forgot to give Chanel an update on her potential leading man.
[tense music]
So you’re auditioning for Arrow?
Yep. Was up all night rehearsing my lines.
Since when are you an actor?
Honestly, it never really crossed my mind until Abe suggested I audition.
So this was Abe’s idea?
He told me that he told you, but judging from your reaction, he didn’t.
No, no, he most definitely did not.
[phone ringing]
OK. Get back into character, Abigail. Chad, good morning.
Hey, good morning. I just wanted to call and see if you survive the night over there alone.
You’re very sweet, but, yes, I’m fine.
Yeah?
Yes. And besides, I’m not exactly alone. I am surrounded pretty much everywhere by DiMeras.
Yeah, that was what I was worried about. My family is always at war. I don’t want you to get caught in the middle.
Well, thank you. And you can relax. I had a wonderful, peaceful evening last night.
I’ve missed this so much.
Me too.
[soft music]
I’m just glad I came to my senses in time. I almost did something very, very stupid.
Couldn’t have been nearly as stupid as what I did with Ava. Gabi, I hope you realize that I never felt anything for that tacky mafia princess, and that you are the only woman that I love. And what we have is way too special to throw away.
I couldn’t agree more.
[dramatic music]
[soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”
[tense music]
Morning.
Good morning.
It’s funny. Before I opened my eyes, I thought what happened between us last night was just a dream, but I guess not.
No, it definitely happened.
Right. So, what now?
You have plans for today?
Well, I was hoping to do a little more catching up with Gabi over breakfast. But when I knocked on her door this morning, she didn’t answer.
She still dividing up the house with duct tape?
Yeah, I think she pretty much covered everything yesterday.
Well, if Gabi’s busy, maybe I could come over and you and I could have breakfast together.
Yeah. You know, I’m not that hungry. I think I’m just going to grab a yogurt.
Sure. Yeah.
And you know what? You need to focus on the kids anyway.
Yeah, no, yeah, you’re right. We actually have some back to school shopping to finish up. I’ll check in with you later, then.
Yes. Thank you. Sounds good. Bye.
Abigail. How are you doing?
I’m all right.
I heard Gabi gave you an earful yesterday.
Yeah, about how you took advantage of me while I was mentally unwell.
Yeah, that. Look, the reason she may have gone on and on about me, badmouthing me, as it were, is she and I are in a, well, a bit of a rough patch right now.
Oh. So it’s her fault that you’re a creep?
So you’re saying that Johnny and Chanel have something against Alex?
Well, he did play a part in Chanel and Allie’s breakup.
Well, yes, that’s true. But that was a long time ago, and, obviously, she got over that because she’s happily married to Johnny.
That is true, but still seems to be a sore spot between her and Alex.
OK, so she still has some resentment against him.
Yeah, to put it mildly, which is exactly why I wanted to cast the two of them together.
So you’re going to use her real life animus for him as part of her character?
Exactly. Paulina points out that our director could have a problem with them playing opposite each other.
Oh, so she thinks that Johnny is going to be jealous.
Alex is a very attractive guy.
Yeah, he is. But I don’t see why it would be any worse, I mean, if Johnny was directing Chanel with, say, some other hot guy–
I think it would be. You know, I believe that any other hot young actor wouldn’t be someone that Chanel had a threesome with.
[dramatic music]
Did you know about this?
What? No, of course not. You don’t think I would have told you? I mean, Abe told me that he found the perfect guy to play Arrow, but he never got around to telling me who that was.
Look, is this going to be a problem?
Hell yeah, it is. Because if you get this role, then you and I are going to be playing love interests. And I don’t know if it slipped your little mind, but you and I aren’t exactly getting along right now.
OK, well, Abe was the one who said that it would only, you know, add some spice to our chemistry.
Wonder what would have made him think that.
I think it was that he saw the bickering between Chanel and I in the store yesterday.
Oh, my God.
He said we had sparks.
Sparks?
Those were his words, not mine.
OK, well, then, maybe Abe needs to get into a different business, because those were not romantic sparks. Those were “I hate your guts” sparks. So us working together, that is not going to fly.
[clears throat]
Now, don’t you think you’re being a bit overdramatic?
No, if anything, I’m being a bit under-dramatic.
Really, Chanel? You hate my guts?
You have to ask?
I mean, I thought we got along fine until yesterday, anyway.
Yeah, that’s because we hardly ever saw each other. But then, I realized how unremorseful you are about having slept with my girlfriend.
I’m not unremorseful, Chanel. I felt bad that it hurt you. And I told you that then. And I said it many times after that. And I don’t understand why you continue to hold this grudge against me, especially since you married Allie’s brother, for God’s sake. Is that, like, not enough payback?
Payback? My marrying Johnny had nothing to do with Allie. How petty do you think I am?
Do you really want me to answer that?
Oh, my God. Johnny, can you believe that Abe actually thought that me and this jerk would work as a couple?
You know, actually, I think Abe’s instincts might have been spot on.
[tense music]
So Allie and Chanel had a three-way with Alex?
Apparently so.
Wow. You know, I never thought I’d be having a conversation with Abe Carver about a threesome.
[chuckles] Well, it is a new world out there, Kate.
Don’t I know it. Although, in my opinion, I think everyone should do some sexual adventuring, you know, as long as all the parties are willing participants.
Well, for Johnny, I think it might be a bit awkward.
[laughs] I think that’s putting it mildly. To know he has to direct Chanel and Alex in love scenes knowing they have a sexual past could be pretty, pretty uncomfortable.
I hope this isn’t a bad time. I should have called first.
It’s fine. What’s up?
Well, I’m actually glad I caught you, because I came to talk to Doug and Julie to ask them if they thought it would be OK if I went to go visit Abigail. But now I can ask you.
Of course, it would be. I think that’s a great idea. Why wouldn’t it be?
Well, I just thought with all the pressure she must be feeling. I mean, I can’t even imagine what it would be like being around all these people who are so thrilled that you’re back, but you don’t remember them. I mean, that’s got to be stressful, to put it mildly.
Well, she’s– she’s stoic, our Abby.
Yeah.
You know, she doesn’t like to admit how difficult it is. But I think it would be really good to see some familiar faces, you know, as far as getting her memory back. And besides, you know, who else would handle it with sensitivity and empathy but you? You always put people at ease.
Well, not always, but thanks. Here I am talking about how stressful it must be for Abigail. But for you, my God, to suddenly have your wife back after all this time, the love of your life?
Yeah. No, I– I mean, there’s no words, you know? I got to pinch myself because it all just feels like such a miracle.
I’m sure.
You know, our relationship– ours– I know ended because, obviously, I still felt connected to Abby. So I’m sure that this whole thing must be very complicated for you too.
Chad, please don’t worry about me. And you know, now that Abby’s back, now that we know that she was alive that whole time, well, I understand even more than I did before why you couldn’t commit to me, to us. Some part of you sensed that she wasn’t really gone.
At that time, I just– I couldn’t let her go. You know, I felt like I was still married to her. Now I know why. I never thanked you enough for everything you did for me and the kids, especially my kids– how loving you were with them and helping them through such a tough time.
Well, I love those kids. And I still treasure the memories of taking care of them– the goodnight hugs, especially. I miss them. So did you spend the night here last night?
Yeah, I did.
Well, I heard that you were at the DiMeras with Abigail.
I was. She asked me to move out.
[soft music]
OK, you’re right, I was a total creep. And I never should have gotten involved with your alter.
Gabby with a Y.
Yeah. Not that this is an excuse, OK, but I didn’t know much at all about dissociative identity disorder when we were involved. And, yes, I did some reading, but I don’t know, maybe I didn’t want to know or want to believe the truth. But just because she gave her consent to being with me doesn’t mean that you did.
To be honest, it all sounds very complicated.
It is. It is. But again, like I said, I’m not making excuses here. I thought I was in love with her, and I made some very stupid, selfish choices, choices that I will regret for the rest of my life. And neither you, nor Chad, nor your kids deserved any of it. And I’m really sorry.
I get the sense this isn’t the first time you’re asking for forgiveness for this.
No, no, it’s not. And eventually, she– you forgave me. Not that you remember.
I don’t. But I don’t remember anything that happened between us. And you seem very genuinely contrite. So I forgive you, again.
Thank you. Now, if only the real Gabi could do the same thing.
Look, you don’t have to offer me breakfast in bed or anything like that.
I wasn’t planning on it.
Right. Well, I’m just pointing out that last night had nothing to do with romance. It had nothing to do with feelings.
Unless you count hating each other as feelings. It still hasn’t slipped my mind that you destroyed my marriage to Nicole.
Nor has it slipped mine that you sent me to prison for a crime I didn’t commit. The only reason I let you put your grubby paws all over me was to get back at Stefan for sleeping with Ava.
For the record, you were the one who seduced me last night.
What?
Oh, please, you practically begged me to put my grubby paws all over you.
Please. Yours are the last paws I’d ever want on my body.
And yet, here we are.
Here I am, because I knew that sleeping with you would be the way to hurt Stefan the most.
Well, on that, we agree. Once my brother finds out about our night of passion, he’s going to be absolutely destroyed.
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Why did Abigail want you to move out? Were you not getting along?
No, it’s not that. It’s just that we’re strangers. You know, so it’s a little awkward.
Understandably.
Also, the kids are asking me why I’m not staying here, and I’m not ready to tell them the truth. Abby doesn’t even remember them.
Well, that would be very difficult for them.
And definitely, because–
Because what?
[tense music]
She just seems like such a different person.
You mean the way she looks?
No, not just the way she looks. I mean, her personality, the way she talks, her expressions. And if it weren’t for the DNA test, I don’t know if I would actually believe that it was even her.
To be honest, I get why Gabi won’t forgive you. You cheated on her while she was in prison?
Yeah, I know how bad that sounds.
But let me guess, you regret that one too, don’t you?
Yeah, I do. And I know it sounds weak and stupid, but it was a one-time drunken mistake. No feelings involved, nothing. But Gabi doesn’t see it that way. She sees it as the ultimate– as the ultimate betrayal. And I don’t think I’ve ever seen her this angry. And we’ve had our fair share of fights. It’s kind of our thing.
Oh, you’re one of those couples.
Yeah, I guess. I mean, we are passionate. We blow up at each other and then we make up.
Well, maybe you’ll make up this time, too.
Yeah, I don’t know. This is a lot worse. I mean, she’s told me that she wants a divorce.
[soft music]
[sighs] Well, maybe that will change once she has a chance to cool down. I wouldn’t give up hope just yet.
You know, as happy as I am to stick it to my sanctimonious brother, I have to admit, I’m feeling rather unsatisfied.
Excuse me?
Don’t get your knickers in a bunch, not that you’re wearing any, anyway.
[scoffs] You seem pretty satisfied to me.
Oh, as far as hatesex goes, last night was quite enjoyable– for the both of us, I’d venture to say.
Go on.
But it certainly didn’t purge Nicole from my heart. The thought of her and Eric living happily ever after in Paris still feels like a kick in the guts.
So as I said, why not take out that pain on Stefan, since if he hadn’t told me the truth about Jude, I wouldn’t have been able to expose your lies?
Oh, so you’re not to blame, is that it? Just passing the buck.
Blame me all you want, but I think you’ll get much more excitement and satisfaction exacting revenge on Stefan than me.
Perhaps you’re right. So, what are we waiting for? Let’s go tell big brother the news.
No, wait.
[dramatic music]
You know, I think we’re getting ahead of ourselves. We haven’t even seen them audition yet. Who knows? Maybe we would hire one of them. Maybe we wouldn’t hire either of them.
Well, you’re right. Johnny was going to put their auditions on tape this morning. So I thought if I got there first, I could– I could warn them about each other.
Well, I mean, it’s not too late to do that. I’ll go with you. Maybe I can smooth things over, who knows? And if they haven’t backed out, we’ll have a chance to see them audition live.
Yeah, that’s right. That’s right. And then maybe you’ll see what I see, how great they can be together– as long as they don’t kill each other first.
Oh, Lord.
You really think that Alex and I make a good couple?
In real life? Hell, no. But on-screen, I don’t know, I was watching you guys banter back and forth, and I got to say, I kind of agree with Abe. There’s something intriguing about the dynamic between you two.
Yeah, because who isn’t intrigued watching a trainwreck?
Yeah, you know what? I agree with Chanel on this one. I thought maybe I could make it work, but I really don’t feel like fighting all the time.
OK, guys, just hear me out, all right? Some of the best, I’m talking best, on-screen couples in the history of cinema were played by actors who couldn’t stand each other. But the fact that you guys push each other’s buttons, sometimes that can be what makes it come alive for the cameras.
So are you saying that you want this to happen?
As long as you both are at least reasonably comfortable with it, yes.
Uh-huh. And you’re really OK with me playing Alex’s love interest?
Am I thrilled about the fact that you guys have, uh, history? No, not particularly. But I’m a professional, and I truly believe that the two of you can make magic together on-screen. So we can take that animosity that you both have and put it to good use. I want you to channel the passion into your auditions.
So what do you think? Should we give this a try?
Well, well, you all are still here. And everyone seems to be in one piece.
Abe, did you have something to tell me?
Chanel, I should have broken the news to you about Alex.
Mm-hmm. And if I had known about the two of you and your charged history–
Chanel, for what it’s worth, Abe left both of you messages.
Now, we obviously didn’t get it in time.
Well, I am sorry about that, but I do believe that the two of you will be perfect as Arrow and Faith.
Well, we are about to find out because we’re all set up for the audition.
OK, that’s great.
OK, you two– you ready?
Sure.
OK.
Let’s do this.
I don’t know why I’m complaining, you know? I should be– I should be grateful as hell that I got my wife back not be so, I don’t know– I just got to– I need to respect her space.
Right. But it’s only natural for you to be impatient and to want to be close to her right now, especially after missing her so much for so long.
Yeah, but I still got to keep my impatience under control. You know, I can’t be so needy. I got to be cool, right?
Chad, how can you be cool when the love of your life, who you thought that you’d lost forever, suddenly comes back? You’d have to have a heart of stone to be cool about this, Chad.
OK, so then don’t beat myself up for being so needy and uncool?
Don’t you dare.
OK.
Now, Abigail is so lucky to have you and all of your neediness and uncoolness. She’s going to realize that very soon.
[soft music]
Why would you tell me not to lose hope? Gabi say something to you?
Oh, she said she was angry, but I think she’s mostly just hurt. She’s focusing on the anger so she doesn’t have to deal with the fact that she still loves you. I mean, why would she be doing all this ridiculousness, putting tape everywhere, all over the house? Why would she still be here if all she felt towards you is apathy? Why wouldn’t she just move out?
Because her lawyer told her to stay so she wouldn’t lose claim to my possessions.
Oh, OK. Or maybe that’s just a cover for her true feelings.
Maybe.
I’m not trying to give you false hope, but you said yourself you and Gabi always work it out in the end. Why would this time be any different?
[tense music]
What’s wrong?
I just don’t know if now is the right time to tell Stefan.
I thought the whole point of us sleeping with each other was to rub it in Stefan’s face– unless it was just an excuse to get me into bed.
[scoffs] No seas mamón.
What does that mean?
Look it up.
I’m just going to assume that was a compliment. I don’t understand what’s going on here. This was your idea. I thought you hated Stefan’s guts and you wanted to punish him for cheating on you.
I still do.
Then why are you suddenly dragging your feet?
I’m not. I just want to make sure that this bombshell has maximum impact.
Hmm. You know what I think?
I don’t give a damn what you think.
That’s OK. I’m going to tell you anyway. I think that you suddenly changing your mind about punishing Stefan, or at least having second thoughts, that’s because, deep down, you’re still in love with him.
Damn it, Faith, do you have any idea what I went through to get back to you? All those months I spent recuperating on Dr. Stenbeck’s tropical island, surviving a bout with rainforest fever, fighting off an entire militia group, only to come back to Pineview and find out that the love of my life was about to marry my father?
Arrow, you have to believe me– I thought you were dead when I agreed to be Drex’s wife. I mean, you died in my arms. What else was I supposed to think? And I wept for you in the Pineview Hospital Chapel as they took out your brain and put it into Charlemagne’s head to save her from terminal frontal lobe sarcoidosis. You died. And on top of that, your brain was gone. Don’t you see? And I grieved for you until your ghost returned to me at your gravesite on our third wedding anniversary and told me it was time to move on.
Faith, that was not my ghost. That was an AI-enhanced hologram generated by Dr. Stenbeck in my father’s behest. Drex wanted complete control over you, not to mention complete control over my entire family’s empire.
Arrow, I don’t know what to believe anymore.
I will tell you what to believe, Faith. You believe in me. You believe in love– in our love– that was always tried, and true, and stood the test of time. It was our North Star and our compass guiding us through space and time. Please, if you can’t believe anything else at all, believe in love.
We don’t really have to do the kiss, right?
Well, Arrow and Faith have a love-hate relationship. You just showed us the hate in the first part of the scene. Now, you have to show us the love.
You know, Kate is right.
We have to know that you can do this, that you can sell this love story to the audience.
Really?
Yeah, I mean, it’s part of the job, so–
Right. Fine. I will try.
I’ll try too.
OK, Alex, let’s take it from your last line.
Got it. Faith, If you can’t believe in anything else, believe in love.
[soft music]
OK, cut, yeah, stop. That was great. I think we got it.
So what did you think?
Well, as far as I’m concerned, I think we have a super couple here.
Well, I would say “congratulations.” You’re both hired.
Yes. All right. Thank you, sir.
Was I really good?
Yes, you were great. A star is born.
You have some good instincts, my friend. You really do. I think Chanel and Alex are going to have a lot of fans.
Yeah, well, I’m not sure that Chanel’s husband will be one of them.
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So you’re sure that I should go visit Abigail, that I wouldn’t be adding more pressure if I went to go see her?
No. No, she said she wants to see the people who are important to her– you’re family and you’re best friends. You know, she always looked forward to hanging out with you.
And me with her. We had a lot of fun memories.
Well, then, yeah, go share those memories with her– you know, the memories of those times, you know, the good memories– not, like, the one she had, the– not like the other one she had.
Why, did she remember something?
Yeah, she– we were in her bedroom, and then she suddenly remembered Clyde coming in and attacking her.
Oh, my God. That’s awful.
Yeah, that was the first thing she remembered about her life. But I don’t know, maybe I should just be hopeful, you know, that– hopefully it’s just the beginning, you know, and she’ll start to remember more stuff.
Yeah. Yeah. Let’s hope so. I’m happy to help however I can.
Thank you.
I’m here for you, Chad– and for Abigail.
[soft music]
Hey, thank you for the pep talk.
Just giving you my opinion.
Well, you gave me hope.
OK, so what’s the plan, mister?
I don’t know. I guess I can start by going back upstairs and begging for her forgiveness again, reminding her how great we are together and how strong our love is.
Yes. I like it– although I’m not sure if she’s around. I knocked on her door earlier, and she wasn’t there.
Huh.
[tense music] Wonder where she could be.
You don’t know what you’re talking about.
So you don’t have feelings for Stefan anymore?
No. Him sleeping with Ava while I was rotting away in prison killed off any love I have for that man.
OK, let’s blow the whole thing up. Let’s break his heart just like he broke yours.
No, wait, I just– I just need a moment to think, all right?
Wow. And here I thought you learned a thing or two about being ruthless from Samantha and Kate. I mean, aren’t you the same person who sought revenge on Lani Price by rigging Julie Williams’ heart to explode? And didn’t you gaslight poor Abigail into thinking that she was crazy again, even going as far as locking her up in Bayview?
What does that have to do with anything?
I’m just curious as to why you’re suddenly going soft. I mean, I have to imagine that Stefan hurt you more than any of those women. You loved him. You trusted him. And then at your lowest, he was tangled in the sheets with Ava. And I would have to think that you would want to punish him for eternity and then some.
[sighs] Look, I get it. If I had the chance to win back Nicole, I don’t think I would pass up that chance. If you’ve changed your mind, I’m fine with that. No one ever has to know about… our secret dalliance.
[dramatic music]
It’s funny. I didn’t realize how much I actually wanted this job until I got in front of that camera. It’s exhilarating.
You, my man, are a natural at this.
Come on, man. Thank you. Thank you for believing in me. I hope I make you proud.
I have no doubt about it. You and Chanel are just going to be huge, huge hits.
Yeah. That’s if she and I can put our differences behind us and actually work together. That’s a huge “if.”
I cannot believe this is really happening. I am going to be on TV.
I know. I knew you would kill it.
Thanks to my amazing director. Are you sure you’re going to be OK working with Alex?
Like you said, it’s part of the job. And the best part is that I get to work with my brilliant husband. It’s going to be so much fun working together.
I couldn’t agree more.
[soft music]
Hey, I’m so glad that I ran into you.
Oh, my gosh, we haven’t even talked since you found Abigail. You must be absolutely over the moon.
I am. Yeah. It’s a miracle. It’s not quite perfect, but I’m blessed. Yeah.
No, I know– actually, when I first heard the news, I just– I thought maybe it wasn’t true, you know? But actually, I thought Clyde was lying. – Hey, Mark. It’s me.
[tense music] Actually, it’s going pretty well. Last night, I was able to convince Chad to move back home to be with the kids.
Yeah. I mean, it’s a relief to not have him hovering all the time. And now that I can finally breathe, I think you and I need to figure out the next step of our plan.
I don’t know why I’m suddenly getting cold feet. I want to get back at Stefan. I really do.
Well, you don’t have to make a decision right away. Think it through. Because once the cat’s out of the bag, there’s no going back.
Why are you being so nice about this?
I suppose because I’ve recently had my own heart broken. And I was angry but also hurt. And I know I would do anything to make my pain go away, even if meant swallowing my own pride.
[knock at door]
Hey, EJ, have you seen– Gabi.
[dramatic music]
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