Days of Our Lives Transcript
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[crickets chirping]
[tender music]
Mm. Wasn’t expecting an audience.
[chuckles]
[all chuckle] Kind of need an answer here.
No pressure, huh?
None at all.
Well, in that case… yes.
Yes?
[laughing] Yes! Yes, of course, I will marry you.
[Jada sighs]
[laughter and applause]
Yes! She said yes!
[Rafe and Jada laugh]
[Jada sighs]
[sighs] Oh, my God. I can’t believe it. I’m getting married.
Yeah.
[Jada sighs] Yeah.
[tender music fading]
You’re back. What happened with Stefan?
[Gabi sighs]
I can’t believe it.
We’re getting a divorce.
[somber music]
[suspenseful music]
Should Regan and Arrow get married?
[gasps] Wait. Are they already married? Should they get divorced? Then we can have another proposal andanother wedding.
Hey, Leo.
Alex, I was just coming up with a story for you. Well, for Arrow, whom I now think of as you. But then thanks to me, Arrow’s far more interesting.
Hey!
I’m sorry, I don’t mean to say that you’re not interesting. You are very interesting in your own… self-important, Alex Kiriakis kind of way.
Oh.
But Arrow, let’s say, is just a little more dramatic. He’s more dynamic.
Mm.
Although, sleeping with the show’s publicist–
Shh!
Pretty dynamic. What, what? She is a total knockout and a lovely, lovely person to boot.
I agree.
So how is that going?
It’s not. Stephanie and I are over.
So we’ll be putting out a release in the soap press tomorrow about you joining “Body & Soul.”
Wow, that’s fast.
Yeah. Well, you start taping next week, so it’s going to start airing in no time. Oh, and we should also work on putting a bio together for you, so if you could provide any and all social media handles, that would be great.
I guess my follower count’s about to explode, huh?
Well, yeah. And, uh, I should– I should warn you about that.
Warn me about what?
You might get some flack for… well, being a home-wrecker.
[Joy chuckles weakly]
You deserve a drink. Or maybe a massage? You know, we never would have gotten through those pages today if you hadn’t killed it at the Pineview Pub.
[clicks tongue] Thanks.
[soft somber music]
So, uh, what can I make you?
Uh, you know what? Actually, uh, I’m going to head upstairs. I need to take a shower.
Chanel, wait. Are we OK?
[soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”
Look, I really do need that shower.
Just–just wait, please.
[somber music] Look, Chanel, I know how badly I messed up.
You mean when you accused me of sleeping with Alex and called me a cheater?
Please don’t say those words, all right? I can’t tell you how disgusted I am with myself for using them.
Hmm. Yeah, well, imagine how I feel.
Chanel, I– I am so, so sorry that I said those things to you. It was unforgivable. You did say… that you would forgive me.
I did. And I–
[sighs] I do. It’s just–it’s not easy to just move past it.
I know. I know, and I get that.
Yeah, you should get that, because you accused me of destroying our marriage when I was totally innocent. The one who almost ruined our marriage was you.
– A home-wrecker?
On the show.
[Stephanie laughs] I mean, Regan is coming on to be an obstacle between Arrow and Faith, right?
Right, and they’re supposed to be the super couple.
Right, which means that you’ll– you’ll likely get some blowback for being the spoiler in their relationship.
[clears throat] Well, I guess that would mean that I’m doing my job, right? I mean, the viewers are supposed to be rooting against me.
Yeah, that’s a really good way of looking at it. And hey, if anything gets uncomfortable, just let me know, OK?
Thank you, but I have pretty thick skin, so.
Good, good. And hey, soap fans are the best. They are loyal and passionate. They really get invested in the characters’ lives. But, uh, all you have to do is remind yourself that none of this is real. I mean, it’s not like you’re actually breaking up a relationship, right?
Right.
[chuckles softly]
[Joy clears throat]
[Stephanie chuckles]
You and Stephanie are done-zo?
Yep.
What happened? You two were pretty hot and heavy.
Well, that’s the problem, Leo. Kate found out about that and she threatened to fire us if we continued to be hot and heavy. Obviously, it’s not a good look for the show’s publicist to be sleeping with one of the actors.
I get that. I guess that goes for the writers, too.
[suspenseful jazz music] I’m kidding! I would never sleep with a cast member. Or anyone else I worked with. I’ve learned that lesson.
Yeah, I’m sure.
I’m serious. I have. I need to find a nice guy who’s not in the business. He has to be gay, of course. You know anybody like that?
You mean besides my brother, Sonny?
Yeah, no married guys either. Only single guys need apply.
[chuckles softly]
So what happened when you went to see Stefan? Did you try to talk him out of the divorce?
He wasn’t even there.
Oh. So you can’t give up. You can go later or tomorrow.
[somber music]
He’s not going to be there later or tomorrow. He packed a bag and left for Europe.
What? He left the country and didn’t say goodbye?
He left a goodbye letter, actually. But not for me. For his brother, EJ.
[Gabi sighs]
That’s cold. Mamita, lo siento.
So what now?
Signed the papers.
So, uh, as soon as they’re filed…
My marriage will be over, once and for all.
[door opens]
[chuckles] Guess what?
[Jada gasps]
We’re engaged!
[both laugh]
Congratulations, you two!
Mm.
Ah.
Mwah.
[both smooch] Oh, I’m so happy for you! It’s about damn time.
Oh, thanks, sis.
Welcome to our familia loca, Jada.
Oh, thank you. I am so grateful to be a part of it. – Felicidades.
[chuckles]
Oh, by the way, you two, you haven’t met yet officially. This is Jada Hunter. This is my crazy cousin, Javi.
[Javi chuckles]
Hi, Javi. And yet, I have heard so much about you.
What, how handsome and witty and charming I am?
Uh, all of the above.
[both chuckle] And Javi, I wanted to say I’m sorry about your mother.
Thank you. That’s her ring, you know?
Yeah, no, of course I know. Uh, Rafe told me that she gave it to him. It is so beautiful. I’m very honored to have it.
It looks perfect on you. Yeah, so–sorry, how did my cousin propose? Did he whisk you away in a hot air balloon or wine and dine you at the fanciest restaurant in town?
Actually, it was at the hospital.
The hospital?
Yeah, I had arrested someone and, uh, they got knocked out.
You knocked her out?
Well, the suspect grabbed for Jada’s gun and it went off and I was on the phone with her at the time and the line went dead.
You thought she was shot. How awful.
Yeah. Yeah, but as you can see– you can see she is OK. She is OK. And it made me realize that I am the luckiest man in the world and I never want to spend a day…
[smooches] Without you.
[Jada sighs] Eres muy romantico.
Oh, hey!
[laughter]
[sighs] Yeah.
Well, thank God you’re safe. And this woman you were arresting, I hope she’s going to prison for a long time.
Yeah, so do I, because it’s Vivian Alamain.
[tense music]
And after everything that went wrong with Sonny and Darius and Craig, I thought my luck had changed. I really thought I found Mr. Right with Dimitri.
Mm. He really hurt you, huh?
He ripped my heart right out of my chest and stomped all over it.
Ah. I know the feeling, man. It sucks.
[scoffs] Yeah, OK.
What do you mean, “yeah, OK?” I do.
[chuckles]
Oh, come on. A beefcake like you? All you have to do is rip your shirt off, bat your eyelashes…
[Alex groans] You can have anybody you want.
Leo, it’s really not like that.
Please! And now you’re a soap star. Women must be throwing themselves all over you.
Except that’s not what I want anymore. You know, I had my fair share of fun. A lot of it. Trust me. Anyway, you know, you find something special, and you realize that’s all that matters. Your priorities start to change and all of a sudden, it all gets snatched away from you right when everything’s starting to feel right.
Right. I forgot about your five-minute marriage to Theresa. She really messed you up, huh?
[Alex sighs]
[suspenseful jazz music]
Unless it’s not Theresa we’re talking about.
Vivian was here in Salem? That’s Stefan’s mother.
So your mother-in-law tried to shoot your future sister-in-law?
Welcome to Salem.
But what was she doing here in town?
She didn’t say.
Well, if she came to see her son, she’s wasting a trip.
What does that mean?
It doesn’t matter. Tell us more about the proposal.
All right. I– OK, I admit it, that it wasn’t the most romantic places. Um, but, uh, just seeing Jada, I got caught up. I got caught up in the moment. I was so relieved that you were OK. And…
[Jada sighs] Oh, man, next thing you knew, I was down on one knee in the nurses station.
[Javi chuckles]
Yeah, and we were surrounded by everyone in the hospital.
Oh, really? You drew a crowd?
Mm-hmm.
Yeah.
And when I said yes, they all, like, broke out in applause.
Oh, that must have been a moment.
It was pretty great. Yeah.
Well, what are we waiting around here for? Let’s go celebrate.
Gabi, you sure?
Of course. It’s a happy occasion.
You know, that sounds like so much fun. So I think I am going to take a quick shower and change.
Yeah, no problem. Gabi and I will get a head start on the drinks while you guys get ready.
That sounds good. You sure you’re OK?
Sure. Let’s go celebrate the start of your marriage.
Well, let’s do it!
Yeah, let’s go!
[laughter] Bye.
[somber music]
[Gabi sighs]
And the end of mine.
Joy! Oh, I am so glad I found you! Hey, Mom.
Bonnie just told me that you got the job on “Body & Soul!”
I sure did. You’re looking at Regan Holloway, home-wrecker-in-chief.
[chuckles]
Oh, honey, that is so wonderful. Oh, I’m so proud of you.
Thanks.
[Nancy sighs]
But honey, you are going to have to watch yourself.
Watch myself? Why?
Well, Bonnie told me that her stepson slept with the show’s publicist. On the set, no less!
[Joy clears throat] The producers almost fired them both.
Well, I’m not going to sleep with Stephanie, Mom.
I am serious here, Joy. You’ve got a big opportunity. I don’t want you to blow it. So that means you will not sleep with the cast or the crew or anyone on the set. Is that understood?
[Joy scoffs]
[soft upbeat music]
Look, Chanel, I– I did a stupid thing. OK? I–I don’t know why… I even let myself believe that you would cheat on me. But my jealousy, it just– it got the better of me as you know all too well. And I wasn’t thinking straight, OK? But I do know– I know that it’s going to take work for us to get past this.
You’re right about that.
And I promise you. OK? I promise you. I don’t care how long it takes. I will do whatever I have to do, OK, to make this up to you. Just please, please tell me you think that day will come when you can trust me again.
Well, as angry and hurt as I am, I…I’m not ready to throw out our marriage over an awful name that you called me.
Thank you.
And as ugly as it was, it’s kind of a good thing that it was all just a great big misunderstanding, and that’s not like either of us actually cheated on the other.
[somber music]
Uh, Chanel, there’s, uh–
[clears throat] There’s something that I need to tell you.
Johnny, what is it? What’s going on?
[suspenseful music]
Johnny, hi.
Um–
[clears throat] Joy.
I’m–I’m glad that I ran into you. You, um… you left this in my room last night.
[Joy chuckles]
[Johnny sighs]
Johnny, what did you want to tell me?
[soft upbeat music]
Mom! Why would you just assume that I’m going to be sleeping around on set?
I’m just saying–
Saying what?
[sighs] Well, you have a habit of getting yourself into the messiest of situations.
Here we go.
[scoffs] Uh, like finding that man’s wedding ring in your room. And you still haven’t told me anything about that.
And I don’t plan to.
OK. I am sorry for prying. But honey, you–
[Joy sighs] You’ve got yourself onto a big TV show, and it’s such an amazing opportunity. I just– honey, I just want you to succeed. So please don’t get in your own way.
Mom, you do realize when you go back to New York, you’re going to have to trust me, right?
Joy, I dotrust you. You’re more than capable of taking care of yourself.
Well, I’m happy to hear you say that.
And yes, I do have to get back to the Big Apple. But first, we need to find you lodgings.
Lodgings? Actually, I’ve been looking at apartment listings.
Oh, no, no, no. Honey, that is too expensive. Get your coat. I just have– come, come, come. I have the most perfect place.
[suspenseful lounge music]
Oh, hey, Steph. Hi. Hi. We were just talking about you. What a coincidence.
[Alex clears throat]
You were?
Ignore him, please.
You weren’t talking about me?
You’re on your own, pal.
Mm. Steph, can we talk? In private?
Sure.
Boo. I was hoping for some inspiration. Whatever. Leave me hanging. Just go.
Bye, Leo.
[Stephanie chuckles]
Mm-hmm.
Uh…
[Stephanie clears throat]
So what’s–what’s going on?
I just wanted to say I’m sorry about the whole mess with Kate.
Oh, it wasn’t your fault. There were two of us in that hospital bed.
Mm, a hospital bed intended for fictitional character use only, as Kate abundantly made clear.
[chuckles] Right. I’m just glad she didn’t fire us. She gave us another chance.
Yeah.
As long as we, you know, keep our distance from each other.
Right. And since you don’t want to sleep with me anymore, shouldn’t be too difficult for you, right?
Alex, I–
What?
[sighs] I only said that because… I thought you were sleeping with someone else.
Johnny? What did you want to tell me?
[suspenseful somber music]
I, uh, I just– I wanted to let you know that I promise that from this day forward, I will never do anything so hurtful again. OK? The only thing I ever want to make you feel is love.
Mm, well, I’ll hold you to that.
You know what? I am starving.
Mm.
[chuckling] OK. Well, I think that cook should have dinner ready in the next half hour–
No, no, no. I’m not in the mood to eat in. I want to take you out. I’m thinking maybe some– some eggs or pancakes or hash browns.
Mm, so breakfast for dinner.
Yeah, like maybe your favorite, the chocolate chip waffles from the pub.
Well, that does sound kind of good.
Mm-hmm.
With the extra crispy bacon on the side?
Yeah, now you’re talking. What do you say?
I say… I’ll grab my coat.
[softly] OK.
[Johnny sighs]
What do you think? Is it the proper engagement dress, or does it look too off-duty cop?
Hmm.
[tender music]
Well, if it does, then my fiancée is the sexiest off-duty cop that I have ever seen.
Mm.
[suspenseful lounge music]
[sighs] Alone again, laptop.
You are my only loyal companion. Maybe I should just create my own love interest.
Frustrated writer is alone at the bar, and a hot, single guy walks in.
Ooh, excuse me. Can I, uh, get a caipirinha? Hello? Who do you have to sleep with to get a drink around here?
[Javi sighs]
[suspenseful jazz music]
Your drink looks good. What’s in it?
Mezcal grapefruit soda. A little bit of jalapeño.
Oh, spicy.
You want to try it?
You don’t mind?
No, I definitely don’t mind. Go for it.
Ooh. Mm. That is good. Sorry. Didn’t realize how thirsty I was.
[chuckles] Join the club. I mean–
[clears throat] I like this place, but the waiters have a tendency to disappear. What’s in a caipirinha?
It’s cachaca, lime, and a little bit of sugar. It’s refreshing if you like something sweet.
I like sweet, sometimes.
Well, I’ll share mine if it ever arrives. I mean, it’s only fair.
[both chuckle]
Good.
So what are you working on? Some big business proposal?
No, um, actually, I’m a writer.
Really?
Mm-hmm.
You know, I’ve always thought that was a sexy profession.
You did?
Yeah. You know, men in smoky, dark corners, sharing their innermost thoughts with the world. Smart, creative guys are my weakness.
Well, it’s not exactly like that. But mostly.
I’m Javi, by the way. Short for Javier.
I’m Leo, short for Leonardo. Not really. It’s just–
[laughs]
Uh, step away from the Stark.
You thought I was sleeping with Chanel?
Well, I wasn’t sure. Leo said that you were having sex with a cast member on the set.
[scoffs] You didn’t realize that he was talking about you?
No. Not–not entirely, I didn’t.
So you were jealous.
Well, maybe I was.
[laughs] Who knew I could be jealous of myself?
Mm.
Hmm.
[soft upbeat music]
Mm.
Is it good?
Yes, it is very chocolatey. It’s going to pair really well with my chocolate chip waffles.
Well, good. Because you deserve all the chocolate in the world.
Well, I don’t know if I need all of it, but a good amount will do.
You know, I, um– in all the craziness, I never got a chance to thank you for throwing me a surprise party.
It was, um– it was really thoughtful of you.
Yeah. Yeah, it was thoughtful of me.
Sorry I, uh–
[clears throat] I didn’t get to enjoy it. That I ruined it.
Yeah, I know you are. And hey, let’s, you know, maybe stay away from the whole surprise thing for a little while.
Good plan.
[laughs] Yeah, yeah. So for my birthday, let’s skip the whole party and, you know, maybe you can whisk me off to Fiji in the private jet.
Deal.
[laughs]
Oh, hey, Chanel.
[gasps] And Johnny.
Hi. Hi, Mrs. Wesley.
Hi. How are you both? Have you met my other daughter, Joy? Oh.
[tender music]
You know, I am starting to think that maybe you’re overdressed.
Oh? What should I be wearing?
Well, we could head to our room and try out a few options, but you know, off the top of my head, I’m thinking that maybe you don’t need to be wearing much more than this ring.
You know Javi and Gabi are waiting on us.
Oh, they can take care of themselves.
[both chuckle]
OK, why’d you pull me away from the bar? I didn’t even get my drink.
Trust me, you’ll thank me later.
What’s the problem?
The problem is the guy you were cozying up to.
Leo? What? He’s cute.
He’s also a total creep. I told you about Will, right?
Uh, Arianna’s papi.
Yes. Well, Leo did everything he could to bust up Will and his husband, Sonny. If I went through some of the stuff he’s pulled, your eyes would pop out of your skull.
OK, come on. I’m sure it’s not that bad.
He seduced Sonny, then filmed them having sex on his desk so he could use it as blackmail. Hello? Javi, did you hear what I said?
Yeah, I heard you. Sounds hot.
So you only decided to call things off because you thought I was sleeping with somebody else?
Well, there was the job side of it too.
I just thought you didn’t want to be with me anymore. I mean, you did say it was a mistake every time we slept together.
That’s because I thought that you just wanted to be friends with benefits, and– and that felt emotionally unsafe.
So you’re saying if I maybe wanted more than that, you would too?
Well, it doesn’t matter now. Kate was so adamant about there being no fraternizing on the set.
Yeah.
And since we actually fraternized on the set…
[Alex clears throat] Big time, um–
Mm, a clear HR violation.
So maybe this is for the best. And we can go back to being just great friends.
Right. Great friends.
Oh, finally. What took you guys so long?
Hey.
Uh, Jada needed to get changed.
Uh-huh. She looks like a changed woman.
Uh, you missed a button, by the way.
Oh.
[laughs]
Well, since you had your private celebration, I think this calls for some champagne. I’ll go get a bottle.
No, I’ll get it.
No, I’ll get it.
[suspenseful jazz music]
Oh, we have actually already met. It’s nice to see you again.
You too.
Yeah, and we’re so happy that you’re going to be joining the show, even if you are there to mess up my relationship.
[laughs] No, I’m just kidding. But I guess the more drama, the better, right?
[Chanel chuckles]
Yep.
Well, I think it’s so wonderful that you’re all going to be working together. I mean, since Joy is so new at this, it’s great to be among friends. Right, Joy?
Right. They’ve all been very welcoming.
Oh, and Johnny, I know that since Joy is so new at this and that you’re the director, um, I was hoping that you might be able to show her a little special attention.
Can I get a bottle of champagne, please?
[chuckles softly]
Giving up on the caipirinha?
Well, who says I can’t have both?
Not I.
Sorry about my pushy cousin, but she’s having a rough night.
Gabi’s your cousin?
Mm.
I’m sure she gave you an earful about me.
She certainly tried her best to scare me off. Told me about all the nasty things you’ve done.
Oh.
But the good news is I don’t scare easily.
Oh.
And besides… I like me a bad boy.
That’s good. Because I like whatever kind of boy you are.
Can I get your number?
Mm-hmm.
Well, we’re a team at “Body & Soul,” so I’m– I’m happy to do whatever I can to help.
Oh, that’s wonderful, Johnny. Thank you.
And hey, I can’t wait for our first cat fight. You are going down, girl!
[laughter]
Yeah.
Have you seen Roman?
No, but he might be in the back.
Oh. I was hoping to rent a room here for Joy. Oh, you know–
What? You want me to live at this pub?
W-well, yes. I mean, Roman rents rooms upstairs, and they’re affordable. And I mean, plus, you’ll be around a lot of friends. I mean, it’s a great way to meet people. I will text him and Joy and I will have– we’ll have dinner at the bar.
Oh, well, you’re more than welcome to join us.
Really?
Mother, I’m sure they want to be alone. Don’t need us crashing their date night.
Oh, no, no, it’s not really a date night. We’re having breakfast for dinner. We pretty much order every dairy, meat, and bread product on the menu.
[laughs] Oh, that sounds like fun.
Yeah, yeah. Come on and sit down. I want to get to know this person who is coming to steal my man.
[all chuckle]
Well, sit, Joy. Thank you.
Mm-hmm.
This is very kind of you.
Oh, yes. We are more than happy to take Joy under our wing. Isn’t that right, Johnny?
Absolutely.
[soft upbeat music]
Oh, I’m– I’m sorry. I’m sorry. Here we are. We’re living it up and celebrating our engagement and you are going through a divorce.
Uh–
I’m sorry.
I’m good, Rafe. It makes me so happy to see you guys happy.
Hey, everybody. I was just blinded by that ring. Is that what I think it is?
It is if you think it’s an engagement ring!
[both squeal]
Oh, my God! Yay! Congratulations.
Thank you.
Oh, my God. Congratulations!
Thank you.
This is so exciting. Wait, let me see that.
Yes.
Come over here.
OK, OK, OK.
I need to see it closer in the light.
OK. So now, tell me what happened when you went to see Stefan.
We don’t have to talk about this tonight.
No, no, no. Come on. You said that you were going to fight for your marriage, and you didn’t want to get divorced. And then I saw your ring on the table and you said something about Vivian wasting her time.
I was ready to fight the divorce, to tell Stefan that I wanted to give us another shot. But when I got to the DiMeras’, he was gone.
He’s gone? Gone where?
He left Salem. Left the country, and he’s never coming back.
Oh. Oh, Gabi. I’m so sorry, Gabi.
It’s OK.
[scoffs] Good riddance, if you ask me. Tonight, I just want to celebrate my big brother and his future bride.
[chuckling] Hey! This is a celebration!
Hey!
Yeah!
Let’s get some music going on here. – Gracias. – Salud. Gracias.
[chuckles]
[Gabi chuckles]
[upbeat music]
[laughter]
Hi.
[chuckling] Hey.
Hi.
Hey.
Aw.
Oh.
[indistinct chatter]
[phone beeps]
Oh, OK.
Whoo! Yeah.
[laughter]
Whoa.
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