Days of Our Lives Transcript
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[soft dramatic music]
[phone ringing]
What do you want, Kristen?
Is that any way to talk to the person who has the fate of your dear, sweet Sarah in her hands? I am calling to see if you’re ready for our meeting this afternoon.
As ready as I’ll ever be.
Oh, come on, Xander. I mean, there’s no need to be pouty. I mean, we’re both benefiting from this deal greatly. I mean, you’re getting a miraculous revolutionary serum, which will enable your paralyzed wife to walk again. And I am–
And you’re getting your grubby, grasping DiMera claws on the Kiriakis empire.
Mm-hmm. [laughs]
[birds squawking] [phone ringing]
Ah, Ms. Cook, there you are. But then again, where else would you be? I brought you a coffee. Sorry it’s not an Irish coffee, which I’m sure you would prefer. But then again, alcohol is what got you into this mess in the first place.
Are you enjoying toying with me, D.A. DiMera?
No, not at all. In fact, I know Christmas is still a few months away, but I come bearing gifts.
What’s this?
This is the best deal you’re ever going to get. So unless you want to spend the rest of your natural life in prison, I suggest you take it. [tense music]
Ooh. We having a liquid lunch today?
This? No, this–this is an Italian herbal liqueur, one, from what I’ve heard, my old man grew quite fond of. Can I interest you in a pour?
Uh, it’s a bit early for me, thanks. As requested, I’ve drawn up your divorce papers. Once these are signed, sealed, and delivered, Gabi Hernandez will be out of your life for good. [soft dramatic music]
[door clicks open]
I brought you lunch.
I’m not hungry.
Rafe, the doctor says that you need to take your pain meds with food. Are you okay? You look like someone died.
Someone did. [dramatic music] [soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”
Surely you’re not having second thoughts, Xander. But if you are, perhaps I should remind you that securing Dr. Rolf’s serum to treat Sarah’s spinal cord injury is the only way that she will ever have the chance to walk again.
I’m well aware of the stakes here, Kristen.
Good. Well, then I will be by to sign the papers and seal the deal. Mm? [tense music] [phone beeps]
Is this some kind of sick joke?
So you’ve heard the news.
Of course I heard. All family members were informed of what you’re planning to do. Tell me, please, that this isn’t true. Tell me you’re not seriously planning to turn over Victor’s legacy to the DiMeras.
If you’re worried about Gabi leaving you nothing but the lint in your pockets, don’t be. The agreement is just as we discussed. You will keep the mansion, the Bistro, and any and all stocks and bonds and diversified investments, while your soon-to-be ex-wife will retain sole ownership of Gabi Chic and receive a generous financial settlement.
Sounds pretty cut and dry.
Well, that’s what you wanted, right? A nice, clean break? [soft dramatic music]
Yeah. That’s what I wanted.
After you sign these, I’ll get them to Gabi. And after I have her signature, I’ll follow up with the court. And then your marriage will be over.
Is there a problem with the terms?
The terms are fine.
So what are you waiting for?
[sighs]
Tía Hilda died? Ay, Dios mío. When?
Just last week. It’s all in Tío Gabriel’s letter. Her cancer came back, and she didn’t want to say anything to anyone.
Poor Tío. [somber music] Sounds like she passed away peacefully in her sleep.
Yeah.
And they already had the funeral.
In Corpus Christi. They kept it small, just immediate family.
It’s too bad. I would have liked to gone down to Texas to pay my respects to Papi’s brother– since he’s God knows where.
Yep. And Dario is in no position to go.
Mami told me she named me after Tío Gabriel because he has such a good heart.
Yeah.
Rafe, when did we lose touch with that part of the family? We used to be so close.
Yeah. I know.
I still think about them all the time– list them in my prayers every night.
Well, clearly, they still think about us too. Tía Hilda left me this in her will.
I’m not surprised. You were always her favorite.
Not really. It’s just–she liked me because I made her laugh.
Yeah, we all tried to make her laugh. You were the only one who could.
Yeah, well, it’s just because I’m funnier than you all are.
Oh, and more full of yourself than any of us.
Correct.
[laughs] What are you waiting for? Open it up and find out what Tía left you.
Hurry up. I want to see.
Okay, hold your horses, Miss Impatient.
Ooh, a ring box. Is that what I think it is? [soft dramatic music]
Tía Hilda’s engagement ring.
Oh, my.
I remember admiring this when I was a little girl. All the cousins wanted to wear it. [laughs] We used to beg her to let us try it on, but she said it wouldn’t leave her finger until the day she died.
Yeah. “QueridoRafael, I know that you have not “been lucky in love, sobrino. Those gringas do not appreciate you the way you deserve.”
[laughs]
She’s right about that. “I hope this ring will bring you “the kind of lasting affection that I shared “with your Tío Gabriel. “And when you find the right woman– “which I know you will do– “I want you to give her my ring with my eternal blessing. Con mucho cariño,Tía Hilda.”
That is so sweet. You were like the son Tía never had.
Yeah. Which is kind of sad because she does have a son.
Yeah, but you and Tía Hilda were kindred spirits. What is it that she used to say?
“Cortados por el mismo patrón.”
Si.
Si.
Cut from the same cloth.
Yeah.
And, like you, Tía really believed in “amor verdadero.”
True love.
Mm. Not that we all don’t believe in that and want that.
Yeah.
I thought I had finally found mi amor verdaderoin Stefan. But now– now it’s over between us forever.
Sign the damn papers, Stefan.
I need a minute. This is the end of a marriage we’re talking about here, not some timeshare in the Florida Keys. So please, if you’ll allow me a few seconds, I need to process.
You should have done your processing before you had me draw up divorce papers.
What’s going on here, Melinda, huh? You think as soon as this ink dries on that paper and my divorce from Gabi is final, you’re gonna finally get your shot?
[laughs] Wow. You know, I didn’t think it was possible, but you are even more full of yourself than your brother EJ.
Look, Melinda, I– I’m sorry. I’m sorry. It was a joke, and it was uncalled for.
You know what, it’s not funny. You know, take your time. Take all the time you need. Sign, don’t sign. I couldn’t care less. The billable hours are the same. [tense music]
I suggest you gird your loins before going in there.
Oh, why is that?
Because your brother, Stefan, is in a particularly foul mood.
Oh. Well, I appreciate the heads up. Nothing and no one is going to rain on my parade today. [chuckles] Did you draw up the documents for my meeting this afternoon?
I sure did. And I don’t know how you made this happen, but it is quite the coup. Shin and the Board are very excited.
Well, they should be because once Xander Kiriakis signs these papers, transferring control of Titan Industries to moi… [laughs] DiMera Enterprises will be unstoppable.
Uncle Vic must be rolling over in his grave– his own son, handing over his life’s work to Stefano DiMera’s demented daughter.
Let him roll then.
Xander, why are you doing this? What does Kristen have on you?
What Kristen has is a serum that will cure Sarah’s paralysis. She’ll walk again.
What? Seriously?
Courtesy of Dr. Wilhelm Rolf.
Oh. Well, this makes a lot more sense then.
I thought it might. God knows I wish– I wish there was another way to help Sarah, but we haven’t found it.
Look, I certainly am sympathetic to your problem. But as legal counsel–
I don’t care about your counsel right now, Justin. This isn’t your decision to make. It’s mine. Victor gave Titan to me to do with as I choose, and I choose to trade it for this serum. There’s nothing you or anyone else can say that will change my mind.
Maybe there is. Maybe there’s something that I can say. [soft dramatic music]
It’s the same exact deal I offered to Brady Black. You plead guilty to attempted vehicular manslaughter for causing the drunken hit-and-run that robbed your daughter-in-law of the use of her legs, and I’ll recommend to the judge that you serve ten years in prison.
Ten years? Is that all?
As I said, Ms. Cook, this is the best deal you’re ever going to get. You could be looking at twice that time, if not more. So you’d be wise to sign here and here so we can bring this matter to a close. [ominous music]
What do you think you’re doing?
I regret wasting your time and the resources of the good people of Salem, but I am not signing a damn thing.
You realize, if I take this to trial, you’ll likely die alone in a cell inside Statesville Prison?
You’re presuming I’ll be found guilty.
There’s no presumption involved. Your conviction is a certainty if you confessed to the crime.
I don’t know what you’re talking about. I never confessed to anything.
You’re saying that you did not confess to plowing into Sarah Kiriakis while driving under the influence?
That’s right. I never admitted to that, nor will I admit to anything else you think you can charge me with. [tense music]
I don’t know what game you’re playing here, Ms. Cook, but I assure you, it will not work.
But you see, I’m certain that it will work, D.A. DiMera.
Ms. Cook… [clears throat] though you did not formally confess to the police, you stated to your son and his wife that you were behind the wheel of the car that mowed Sarah Horton down like a stray blade of grass. You also came clean to Brady Black, the man you framed for your crime. Yeah. Brady did tell us about the little talk you two had downstairs in holding.
You know, I’m sorry, but I don’t recall having any of the aforementioned conversations.
I have dealt with my fair share of contemptible, remorseless, despicable people sitting in that very chair. And you, Ms. Cook, are right up there with the worst of them.
Ugh, please, EJ, spare us your righteous indignation because when it comes to moral superiority, you are standing on a house of cards.
Trask, what are you doing here?
I’m here to stop you from badgering this woman without the benefit of counsel. Fiona, don’t say another word.
You’re representing this sociopath?
Mm-hmm.
Don’t you already have your hands full helping my sister run my family’s business into the ground?
Kristen’s doing quite well as DiMera’s CEO, which you will find out soon. But I’ll remind you that my contract allows me to take outside clients, especially poor, defenseless women who are being railroaded by patriarchal misogynists.
Okay. I’ll choose to ignore the insults. But I will give you the opportunity to argue the merits of your wholly baseless accusation. How is Ms. Cook being railroaded?
It’s simple. My client is being accused of a crime she didn’t commit. She’s innocent, so I demand her release immediately.
I’ll leave you two to talk.
Justin’s right. You can’t do this.
Sarah, sweetheart, I–
No, it would be such a huge mistake to hand over Titan to Kristen DiMera.
Sarah, please, come on. Listen to me. Just tell me you understand that I’m doing this for you.
I don’t understand. I don’t. Victor left you his company because he saw himself in you. If your father was alive, it would kill him to see you hand it over to that viper.
You’re absolutely right. But you’re also right when you say that Victor saw himself in me. And we both know that if– if it was Maggie’s health that–that was at risk, Victor would move heaven and Earth. He would go to hell and back to save her, wouldn’t he?
Yeah, he would. But I am not dying. And it’s not like we need this serum to save my life. Love… you know that I have accepted the fact that I will never walk again. And I’m gonna live with that.
Darling… I know how hard you’ve tried to do just that– to learn to live with it, to accept that you’ll never walk again. And I’ve seen the brave face that you put on for me and for everyone else. But no matter how courageous you are, I– I also see what a struggle it is for you. So I couldn’t live with myself if I knew that there was– if there was something that I could do to end that struggle, to end your suffering, and instead I just chose to cling on to some empire.
Yes, I’ve struggled. And I have suffered. And I count my blessings that that accident didn’t take my life. And I have– I have so much love and support from you and my mom and our daughter. I am lucky in so many ways. And I’m getting stronger every single day. As a doctor, I’ve seen people with disabilities go on and live full, vibrant lives. And I know that I can be one of those people. Baby, you do not have to do this. Please, just call Kristen, and tell that blackmailing bitch that the deal is off and you’ve changed your mind. [soft dramatic music] Please.
What is with the long face, little brother?
I’m fine.
No, you’re not. You’re in a terrible mood, and I assume it’s because of your impending divorce. Is Gabi taking you for all you’re worth?
The settlement’s fair.
Well, then what’s the problem?
The problem is… I’m not sure I want a divorce. [suspenseful music]
So where exactly do things stand between you and Stefan?
Well… he told me he wanted to file for divorce, then hired Melinda Trask to draw up the papers.
Trask is a shark.
So is my lawyer. I’m not worried about that.
All right. So it won’t be long until your marriage is over. [somber music]
Right, I guess.
But you don’t seem too happy about that. I thought you wanted out.
I did.
So has that changed? Are you done with Stefan? Or do you want him back?
I know I’m the one who called the time of death in our marriage, but… I can’t help but wonder if I made the right decision. [somber music]
Now, Gabi… it’s understandable that you feel conflicted about ending your marriage. Why wouldn’t you? You went into it hoping that it would be like Tía Hilda and Tío Gabriel’s– till death do us part. Now, we were raised to believe that marriage is a sacred bond.
Yeah.
Yeah.
But Stefan was the one to break our vows. I was so hurt and so angry when I found out he slept with Ava while I was rotting away in Statesville. All I wanted to do was hurt him back… by sleeping with his brother. [sighs] Not telling you anything you don’t already know?
No, you’re not. But I am getting the impression that you are not sure you want to end your marriage to Stefan.
No. I guess I’m not sure of that either. And Stefan seemed so sad the last time we spoke. I’m not sure this is what he really wants either.
Are you seriously considering staying married to Gabi after she slept with our brother?
Gabi only slept with EJ to get back at me for sleeping with Ava, which was a one-time, stupid, drunken mistake.
Yes, it was. But you’re still in love with Gabi. [soft dramatic music]
I never stopped loving her. Nope. Not for one second.
Well, I mean, who am I to judge? Lord knows I– I know all about not being able to move on from an ex. You know what? To hell with those divorce papers. If you are not % sure that you and Gabi are done, then tear them up, hmm? And get your wife back.
You can’t hand over your family business to Kristen.
Sarah, you just– you don’t understand.
I do understand. I know better than anyone what it meant to you to finally be acknowledged by Victor.
Even though he couldn’t bring himself to do it until he died.
Hey.
I am the one who will spend the rest of my life in this chair if you don’t make a deal with the devil. Doesn’t what I want matter?
Of course what you want matters, darling. It’s–it’s just, I’m not only doing this for you. I’m doing it for Victoria too. Don’t you want to be able to run and play with her, to walk her to school on her first day of kindergarten, to stand and cheer when she graduates high school? Don’t you want to go back to work and not in this wheelchair? [somber music]
Of course I want all of those things.
And I want those things for you.
Yes, but at what cost? I’m not just gonna sit and watch you hand over your birthright– Victoria’s birthright– to Kristen.
Victoria’s birthright is not Titan. It’s you– you, healthy and happy. I owe Victor nothing. I owe you everything.
Xander–
Darling, for years, all I cared about was earning Victor’s approval, finding my rightful place at Titan. But then I met you. And you saw me for– for who I am, and you gave me your love freely. And all you ever wanted from me was honesty. Whereas my own father couldn’t bring himself to love me while he was alive. And everything he left for me after he died– well, it doesn’t measure up to what you’ve given me in our life together. So I’m sorry, darling. Your wishes do matter to me, but my mind’s made up. When Kristin gets here, I’m– I’m going to give her Titan– lock, stock, and barrel– in exchange for the serum that can help you walk again.
Melinda, need I remind you that your client ran over Sarah Kiriakis and left her to die? That poor woman is paralyzed. She will never walk again. So there is no way in hell I am allowing Ms. Cook to walk out of here. I mean, the woman confessed, for God’s sake.
I did no such thing.
Fine. I don’t need a confession. I have two eyewitnesses– the victim and Brady Black. And both Sarah and Brady can positively identify you were the one who drove the car that struck her that night and are both willing to testify to that fact in open court.
EJ, that testimony and $ might get you bus fare to Chicago, but it most certainly won’t get you a conviction. You know it, and I know it. [dramatic music]
Don’t you have a physical therapy appointment this afternoon?
Oh, come on. You know I do. You’ve been more on top of my rehab schedule than I have. But you have not answered my question. Are you ready to end your marriage to Stefan? [soft dramatic music]
I thought I was. But if I’m being honest, I’m not sure.
Yeah. Well, do you want some advice from someone Tía Hilda calls “unlucky in love?”
Sure.
Okay. Give yourself the time that you need. Get out of your head, and listen to your heart. And then… you will know what to do.
[tender music]
Hey.
[panting]
“Whatever else there is… “means nothing much, you see, because you are everything to me.”
So beautiful.
Happy anniversary, my darling.
Happy anniversary, mi amor.
I’ve been dreaming about this for months.
So have I. – Thank you. I know I’ve been trying to push you away, and it feels really good to have you here with me.
I will always be here for you whenever you need me.
Promise?
I promise.
Make love to me, Stefan.
[sighs]
You know what, Melinda? To hell with your damn papers.
I am certain, Ms. Trask, that I have a strong case to make against your client. So we’ll just have to let the process play itself out, let a jury decide. But if you seriously think that any one of a dozen of your client’s peers will be unsympathetic to Dr. Sarah Horton Kiriakis, the granddaughter of the pillars of our community, the loving mother of an adorable one-year-old, when she wheels herself into court to testify to the fact that her lush of a mother-in-law ran her over, then you are less of an attorney than I first thought.
If anyone is less of an attorney here, it’s you, Elvis, because you seem to be forgetting that Sarah Kiriakis has also changed her story about what happened that night multiple times, making her, well, a not-so-credible witness. And as for Brady Black, the man’s an addict, obviously, and has been accused of, among other things, killing his uncle in a drunken rage and throwing him into the river.
If you’re referring to his Uncle Philip, the lunatic who faked his own death and then framed Brady, much in the same way that your client did.
Be that as it may, Brady Black’s testimony in this case is certain to offer reasonable doubt after reasonable doubt. The man was so intoxicated on the night of the accident that he even believed that he was driving the car. You see, he has changed his story also. So how can anyone be certain that he wasn’t really the person who hit Sarah?
You know he didn’t do it.
[scoffs]
Brady will testify that he woke up in the passenger seat of the car next to Fiona, who was behind the wheel. And he will also testify to the fact that she said that she had just hit someone.
Do you even hear yourself, EJ? When a jury hears the testimony of your two wholly unreliable witnesses, they will not even deliberate. They will acquit my client immediately. But hey, you want to take this to trial, be my guest. I will take great pleasure in tearing apart their testimony and your already tainted legal reputation. I’ll rip it to shreds. So do yourself a favor. Save the City of Salem the expense. Save yourself the embarrassment, and cut Fiona loose now.
I appreciate everything you said. I really do. I know that your heart is in the right place and that you’re doing this for me. But I cannot believe that you are giving Kristen what she wants without a fight.
[gasps] Did somebody say my name?
Kristen, how could you do this? You know what? That’s a really, really stupid question. You have no conscience. I know that better than anyone.
Sarah, I really don’t understand why you’re so angry about this. I mean, this is great for you, great for me. I am here to make a mutually beneficial business transaction.
Mm-hmm. Is that what you call trading my ability to walk with my husband and daughter’s birthright? God, your father must be so proud of you, looking up at you from the bowels of hell.
Oh, I’m gonna take that as a thank-you. So I’m just gonna say, you’re welcome. [tense music]
Move.
She is going to thank me, Xander, when she can walk. Now, do we have a deal or not?
[suspenseful music] * *
You’ll pay for this, Trask.
For what? Being a better lawyer than you are? Oh, I’m not gonna waste a second worrying about your threats of retribution because you are going to be so busy explaining to Mayor Price how you let yet another case slip through your fingers. Ciao.
[sighs]
Fiona?
Oh, hello, Sarah. [tense music]
What are you doing out of jail?
Oh, the D.A. dropped the charges. Your mother-in-law is now a free woman.
[knocking on door]
Stefan. Oh, my God.
You know, from what I hear… you never gave up on anything or anyone you ever wanted. I am your son, after all. I’d like to think I have that fighting spirit in me. And for that reason, I am not giving up on my marriage to Gabi. No, no. [soft dramatic music] I’m gonna fight for the woman that I love.
Yeah. [grunting] [dramatic music]
Well, I wouldn’t get too excited about that. I mean, there is a second vial, and it needs to be combined with that one to actually heal Sarah’s spinal injury. It’s just in case you tried to renege on the terms of our deal.
So when do we get the second vial?
Once your shares of Titan Industries are successfully transferred to me. [laughs] Now… [clears throat] Do you need a pen, Xander?
No, I’ve got one. Let’s get this over with.
I wouldn’t bother signing those, Xander.
Don’t try and talk me out of this now, Justin.
No, that’s not why I’m here. I’m here to let you both know that someone has filed an injunction prohibiting the transfer of Xander’s Titan stock to you. [dramatic music]
What the hell is going on, Xander?
Your guess is as good as mine. Justin, who filed the injunction? It’d have to be a family member, but–well, it can’t have been Alex. We all know he’s not Victor’s son.
But I am.
Philip.
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