Days of Our Lives Transcript
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[dramatic music] [phone ringing]
Hey, Steph.
Hey, yourself. I just wanted to call and see how you’re doing. Kate told me that you ate one of the tainted cupcakes.
Heh, did I ever. Oh, yeah. Luckily, my fever just broke, so I think I’m on the mend.
Good, well, if you need someone to come over and take care of you–
Oh, thank you. But actually, uh, somebody is here right now.
[moans] No. No, Joy. No, we shouldn’t do this. [moans] [ominous music]
Unbelievable. Why would Brady confide in Ava Vitali about our relationship? Yeah. There’s only one way to find out. [sighs]
I’d give up everything if it meant Sarah could walk again. And the serum was– was the last hope. If this doesn’t work out–
Hey, hey. It’s going to be all right. Hang in there, OK? [phone beeping] Oh. Yes, it’s–it’s Kristen. She wants to meet me in the square. She probably wants an update on Sarah’s condition.
You go. I should get back to Sarah anyway.
Will you give her my best, please?
Will do.
Oh! Oh, my God.
Oh, God. I’m–I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I’m sorry. It didn’t spill. It didn’t spill.
No.
It didn’t spill.
Mom, when the bottle fell on my leg, I could feel it. I–I could actually feel it.
You felt the bottle?
Yes! [laughs] Yeah, I did. I felt it. The serum is working, Mom. It’s working.
Oh, wow.
[laughs] [soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”
Oh, Sarah, my darling, precious girl.
You know what this means, Mom? I’m going to be able to take Victoria to the park. I’m going to be able to push her in her stroller. I’m going to be able to go back to work, finally. Oh, my God. I can’t believe this!
Believe what?
Baby. Baby.
What did I miss?
I can feel my legs, baby.
What did you just say?
I can feel them. The serum is working. Yeah, I’m going to be able to walk again. [laughs]
[laughs]
Oh. [sobs]
Kristen.
Finally.
Uh, I was with Xander when you texted. I assume you want an update on Sarah’s condition, right?
No, that is not the reason I wanted to talk to you.
OK, what is it?
Why the hell were you discussing our relationship with Ava Vitali?
When did–when did I ever–
You told her that you weren’t sure if you– you wanted a future with me.
Oh, that.
Yes, that.
Thank you.
Sure.
You said someone’s at your place?
Uh, yeah. Joy stopped by earlier before I got sick to–to run some lines. And she ended up sticking around to just make sure I’m OK.
Oh. Well, that was good of her.
Yeah. Yeah, it was–it was a rough go for a while, but, uh, nothing too serious, thank God. But thank you for calling me and checking on me.
Of course. Uh, let me know if you need anything. Just–just give me a call.
I will. Thank you.
OK, well, feel better.
Stephanie.
Philip?
That was Stephanie, huh?
Yeah. She was checking on me.
[groans] [sighs] How long was I out?
A good while. How do you feel?
Um, like my stomach’s been through a meat grinder.
Well, I brought you some more sustenance– saltines and ginger ale.
You’re the best. Thank you.
Mm-hmm. You know, when I came into the room, you were talking in your sleep.
I was? What–what was I saying?
You said, “No, Joy, we shouldn’t do this.” What exactly shouldn’t you and Joy be doing?
Sarah. Oh, my God, Sarah, this– this is just incredible.
[laughs] It’s everything we hoped for.
I’m going to let you two celebrate, and I’m going to track down Kayla. I’m sure she’s going to want to examine you really soon. [laughs]
[laughs]
This is really happening?
It is. It–it really is. [laughs]
Um, do you mind if I, uh, you know, test how much you’re feeling?
Knock yourself out. [chuckles] Ow! Not that hard.
You really felt that?
I totally felt that.
What about that?
I feel that.
What about this?
I definitely felt that. [laughs] I felt all of it. And right now, my heart is just– it’s just bursting with love for you, and our daughter, and– and everyone that’s been there for me through all of this. And also, baby, I’m really, really glad that this is happening for you, too. I know how much it means to you.
It means so much because you are everything to me, Sarah. And I know you would have accepted whatever happened with courage and grace. But this, this is a miracle.
[laughs]
You are my miracle. I just love you so much.
I love you, too. God, I love you. [laughs] [soft music]
So, long time, no see, huh?
It’s been a while.
Mind if I join you?
Not at all.
I thought that was you when you came in. You changed your hair.
I’ve changed my hair at least six times since I last saw you, Philip.
Right. You haven’t changed in other ways. Still as beautiful as ever.
Thanks.
Everything OK with you?
Sure. Yeah, why?
When I walked in, you looked like you were a million miles away.
Oh, well, I’m dealing with a bit of a PR crisis. I’m–I’m doing publicity for your mom’s soap.
Oh, yes, that classic daytime show that jumped to streaming.
“Body and Soul,” right. And, uh, we have this journalist who is bent on spoiling some of our biggest storylines.
Ah! No.
And on top of that, someone has poisoned our cast and crew with tainted cupcakes.
God, I missed Salem.
Yeah, never a dull moment, right? And, um, I was just on the phone with your cousin Alex. And I’m sure you know he’s one of the leads of the show. But he ate one of the cupcakes.
Damn. Is he OK?
Yeah, he’s going to be fine. He’s got someone there with him, looking after him, so–
Oh, well, that’s good. Hey, didn’t you two–
Yeah, we–we did. We went out for a while, but that’s over now.
You know you don’t have to stay here and babysit me, right?
Well, I have to make sure you’re going to live.
Hmm.
It’s not like I have anything else to do.
Come on, you’ve probably got a bunch of friends in town. You were born here, right?
Born here, but brought up in the mean streets of New York, which means all my friends are back east.
Ah, but you must have some new friends from the show, right? Johnny, Chanel. [dramatic music]
Well, tell me about your dream. What should you and Joy not have been doing?
Um, I’m not sure. I, uh– oh, do you know what? Yeah, I, um– yeah, it’s–it’s– it’s coming back to me. I was, um– I was–I was directing her in a scene. And I just–I– I didn’t agree with some of her choices, so that’s why I said, we shouldn’t do this. I was talking about the scene. Yeah.
Huh.
Yeah, you remember? Remember that–that happened the other day on set. We had a disagreement when we were shooting at the hospital.
Oh, yeah, right. I do remember that.
Yeah.
That’s–that’s kind of weird, don’t you think, that you’d be dreaming about that?
Yeah, I agree. I agree. I–I don’t know. I guess that proves I’ve been working too hard, right, since I’m dreaming about my actors.
Well, why in God’s name would you have told Ava that you don’t know if you and I have a future?
Oh, what’s the– what’s the big deal? All right? It’s nothing I haven’t said to you before.
All right, you know what? I’m just gonna rephrase this. I’ll rephrase this. Why were you confiding in that woman about us? Hmm?
We were talking. We were talking. I mean, do we have to make a federal case out of it?
Is it because the serum isn’t working? Or you think that I’m pulling a fast one on you?
For God’s sake, Kristen, no.
No, I’m telling you. I–I swear to you on Rachel’s life that the serum is legit. I mean, it’s the real deal, Brady. Dr. Rolf, he assured me. He promised me that the serum would heal Sarah’s paralysis. [phone rings]
OK, hold on. Please, one second. I gotta take this, OK? Maggie, what’s up?
Oh, Brady, I have the most wonderful news. It’s beginning to happen. Sarah is regaining feeling in her legs. [dramatic music] Brady, are you there?
Yeah, I’m–I’m here. Are you sure?
I saw it with my own eyes. I wouldn’t have believed it myself. Kayla’s in surgery, so another doctor is on his way over to examine her.
[laughs] Maggie, this is incredible.
Yes, everything we prayed for.
It is. Thank you for–thank you for letting me know. Thank you for calling me and telling me.
Of course. Brady, we are so grateful to you. I mean, you’re the one who convinced Kristen to hand over the serum. And you made all this happen.
Oh, there’s just– there’s just no words. I am–please tell Xander and Sarah how happy I am for them.
I will. And thanks again, Brady, for all you did to help.
Oh, it’s my pleasure. I’m elated to hear this. You take care, OK? [sighs]
Good news, I imagine, if you were so elated to hear it?
It’s–it’s really great news. Sarah is starting to regain feeling in her legs.
[laughs]
Yeah, it’s–
I–I knew it! I knew! I knew it. I mean, it was just a matter of time. Oh, my God, Brady. [laughs] Oh, I– I just–I’m so thrilled that Sarah got her miracle. And I mean, you and I, we made this happen.
No, no, I didn’t make this happen. I just talked you into handing over the serum, that’s all.
Oh, Brady, Brady, Brady. You should take a whole lot more credit than that. [sighs] Um, and, um, I, um– I know that you didn’t make any promises. And now that Sarah’s, um– that she’s going to walk again, um– OK, you know what? [laughs] It’s just– it’s too soon. I’m not going to say anything. And I don’t want to seem too desperate.
Kristen, I’m pretty sure I know what you were just going to ask me.
I know. I know. Um… [laughs] So what’s your answer? Do you want to give us another chance?
That is the sad, brief tale of Stephanie and Alex.
It sounds like you and my cousin had quite the tumultuous relationship.
Mm, which is why it is best that he and I remain only friends and professional colleagues.
Got it.
So, um, what is this I hear about you blocking Xander from turning Titan over to Kristen DiMera?
Yeah. Word still travels fast in Salem.
Speed of light, especially in my profession. My PR firm used to represent Titan.
That’s right. I’d forgotten. And, you know, now that I think of it, I might have the perfect new client for you.
Oh. Really? Who?
Me.
So, what do you think?
This is astounding. You appear to be regaining some feeling in your lower extremities.
Yes, no, I know that. I just meant like, how soon do you think I can be up and walking again?
OK, slow down, darling. We want the doctors to do a thorough examination first.
Yeah. No, yeah, totally. I’m just impatient, obviously. So let’s get a CT scan of my spine and a complete blood workup and–
All of that. I’ll go set the wheels in motion.
Thank you, doctor.
Thank you.
[sighs] It won’t be long now, darling.
I know, because I’m going to try to walk right now. [soft music]
I’ve been thinking a lot about this, actually, since we last spoke. And Kristen, I do– I do want a relationship with you… as co-parents of Rachel, and hopefully, hopefully friends.
[sighs] Friends?
Friends. For–for Rachel’s sake. My God. But that’s–that’s– that’s all it should be. I mean, regardless of the fact that we’ve been drawn to each other over the years, physically, we have areas that we’re not very compatible. I know you know this as well as I do.
I can’t believe this. Do you know what I have done? How far I’ve gone for you? Do you–do you have any idea what it would mean to me to be the DiMera heir who delivered Titan Industries on a silver platter? I mean, that acquisition, it would have made us one of the most formidable conglomerates on this continent.
Listen, I am very aware of what you sacrificed, OK?
I don’t think you do, Brady. Oh, my God, I mean, this–this– this would mean that I could have maintained leadership of my family’s company for– for at least a generation. And now–and now the board and my siblings, they think I am nothing more than a pathetic, lovestruck fool.
Kristen, listen to me.
No! You–you–you– oh, my God. [laughs] [tense music] You played me! You played me. You never intended for us to get back together, did you? I mean, you probably never even considered it. But me– just gullible me, I believed you! I trusted you! Oh, my God, and you played me. And this was all just a game to you, wasn’t it? And I’m–I’m just the biggest loser. And you are enjoying every minute of it. Isn’t that right?
OK, well, it feels like your fever broke, and your color’s coming back.
Yeah, well, maybe it wasn’t the flu after all.
Oh, no, it definitely was not the flu. I spoke to Mama, and it turns out you were one of a slew of people who also got sick.
No way. Who–who else got sick?
Uh, let’s see. Abe, your Grandpa Roman.
Wow, that’s–that’s awful. What–I guess, something must be going around or–
Yeah, something like tainted cupcakes.
What?
Yeah, you know those cupcakes that they sent us for the premiere of “Body and Soul”?
Yeah?
Well, it turns out that someone sent them to the entire cast and crew as well. [dramatic music]
Oh, no. Did, uh–did anybody else get sick other than, you know, me and Abe and Grandpa Roman?
Yep. They got Alex, too.
Well, um, Johnny and Chanel, they’ve been really nice to me, but I wouldn’t call them friends exactly.
No? Weren’t you just at their place watching the “Body and Soul” premiere?
Yeah, but that was a work thing.
Oh, I mean, co-workers can be friends, too, right?
I know, but they’re married. I mean, who wants to be a third wheel?
Oh, come on. Married couples need friends, too, Joy. And Chanel and Johnny, you know– I don’t know Johnny all that well, but, uh, Chanel, I do. We had our fair share of issues, but we worked through them. She’s good people.
Yeah. Yeah, she’s great, which… makes this a million times worse.
Makes what a million times worse?
Nothing. I just–I don’t deserve a friend like Chanel.
Oh, come on, Joy. You’re good people, too. You do deserve it.
You wouldn’t say that if you knew.
If I knew what?
That I hooked up with her husband.
What? So they really think that Hattie is the one behind all this, that she had those cupcakes poisoned?
Yeah. From what I hear, she is the number one suspect.
Wow, OK. I guess she took getting canned a lot harder than we all realized.
Whoa, slow down, cowboy. Where do you think you’re going?
You just–you just said I’ve been poisoned. Shouldn’t I go to the hospital to get my stomach pumped?
No, what you should do is stay right here in this bed. Mama already took Abe to the hospital. They tested his blood, and the pathogens that they found is one that is commonly found in non-fatal poisoning cases.
OK.
OK?
So, I’m going to survive, huh?
Mm-hmm, I think you will. I just hope that I can say the same thing for my bakery.
You and Johnny– you hooked up? When did this happen?
The night before my audition.
Your audition? Is that how you got–
No, no! It had nothing to do with me getting the job. We were just two total strangers who happened to be sitting next to each other at a bar.
Oh, my God, Johnny boy. How–how did he let this happen? The guy is married.
He was in a really bad way. He thought his wife had cheated on him.
Yeah, but she didn’t.
Yeah, well, he didn’t know that at the time, and neither did I.
So what exactly happened?
We, um, talked for a while at the bar. We had a few drinks, a few laughs. Ended up back in my hotel room.
Um…
So you want to hire me?
You sound surprised.
That’s because I am. Why would you need the services of a PR firm?
Well, because I’m pursuing a claim that I’m the rightful heir to Titan. I have a letter written by my late father, stating that he wanted me to run the company.
But didn’t Victor leave Sandra the business and half of his estate?
That’s how it appears in his will. And that’s why I have quite the fight on my hands. And I could really use the talents of a savvy PR consultant as I make my case in court and in the all-important court of public opinion. So, what do you say? Will you take me on as a client?
Absolutely not.
What did the doctor say?
Well, he confirmed what we all hoped, and I already knew. I am regaining the use of my legs.
Oh, sweetheart, that’s wonderful.
[laughs]
But he also said that he wants to run a few tests, just to be on the safe side.
Well, that makes sense.
Of course it does, which is why I’ve been telling your daughter that she needs to be a slightly more patient, patient.
And I have been telling my husband that I am done being patient.
And, oh, so what does that mean?
Well, it just means that, for the first time in a very long time, things feel right, and positive, and hopeful, which is why I don’t want to wait. I want to walk right now. Baby, please, let me try. [soft music]
Admit it. You dangled the prospect of a reunion over my head like a carrot.
No, that’s not true.
No, that is true. That is true. You would have done anything to get that serum for Sarah.
Kristen, I never said–
I know what you said, Brady. And you knew that I would do anything to reunite our family. And you–you got what you wanted, Brady. You got it! And now you and Ava will be laughing your asses off behind my back.
Whoa, whoa.
Isn’t that right?
What?
Oh, come on. Come on, admit it. You say that you two are just friends, huh? I know that you were just salivating to get it on with that woman, and she just wants to get her hooks into you. [ominous music]
Kristen, the only thing I’m salivating for is to end this conversation because it’s stupid and pointless.
It’s not stupid and pointless. This is about me, my life, my future, Brady.
I am not in a relationship with Ava. I’ve had some conversations with Ava. I’m not interested in her that way.
Why not? [scoffs] You think you’re too high and mighty to be involved with an ex-mob princess?
Ah, here we go.
Oh, although though your last bedmate– hmm, that I know of– was Xander’s train wreck of a mother. Or should I say, car wreck?
[chuckles] I can’t talk to you when you’re like this, all right? Can’t do it.
Oh, victim blaming, gaslighting– what else do you have in your arsenals there, Brady, huh?
Kristen, nothing, nothing, nothing. I’m done.
No, you’re not going anywhere, not until I have my say. [dramatic music]
Darling, I’m afraid I agree with Xander. I think that you should wait until your doctors give you an all-clear before you should try to walk on your own.
Damn. It’s two against one, which I think is kind of unfair personally. I would like to get somebody in here who leaps before they look, you know, flies by the seat of their pants. Not you guys, you know what I mean?
I’ve lived dangerously myself, as you know, from time to time. But this is about your health. And I’m not going to condone you risking your recovery by doing anything without your doctor’s permission.
[sighs]
Sarah, you know I’m with your mom on this one. [phone beeping]
Oh, Bonnie. Oh, she probably wants an update. I’m going to call her back. And you two do whatever you do. [chuckles] [soft music]
So, we’re all agreed, aren’t we? No more trying to walk until we get these test results back.
Do I have a choice?
No, you don’t. Come on, darling, you’re tired. Why don’t you try and catch a nap before they whisk you away for all these tests?
You want me to sleep at a time like this?
Please? For me, try.
I’ll try.
And no more getting up.
I know. I know. I know.
Promise?
I promise.
Good girl. Close your eyes.
[sighs]
All right. I’ll be right down the hall.
Mm-hmm.
Text me if you need anything.
Yeah.
[door clicks]
Wow. I was expecting a good-natured negotiation, not a hard no.
Sorry, it just can’t work, Philip.
Because what, you’re too swamped, putting out fires at “Body and Soul”?
No.
Can’t take on another client?
That’s not it.
Or maybe because you think changing public opinion about me would be pointless?
It’s not that either. Look, you’re Victor’s son, and so is Xander. So you have just as much right to his legacy as he does. And you’d probably do better by Titan than he will.
So? If you’re not too busy and you think my case is righteous, why won’t you work with me?
Did somebody do a memory wipe on you? Because of our history.
Wait. [clears throat] You’re refusing to be my publicist because we were involved, like, a million years ago?
We were a little more than involved, Philip. We were engaged.
Talk about deja vu, right?
Right. I mean, first, there were those tainted biscuits.
Now there’s poisoned cupcakes.
And the last time there was a baked goods incident, Sweet Bits got shut down by the health department.
Look, are they sure that the cupcakes are even yours?
No, they’re not. You see, Sweet Bits had never fulfilled a custom order for “Body and Soul.” That I knew, obviously. However, there is a possibility that someone could have ordered them plain and then added the B&S logo afterwards.
OK. So then you need to go talk to your employees, right? See if there was an order placed for just plain cupcakes, as you said.
Yeah. Yeah, you’re right. I probably should do that. But I–I don’t want to leave you here.
Oh, come on. I’ll be fine. Besides, Sweet Bits is your baby. You need to go make sure that you’re not going to get shut down again.
Yeah, yeah, I do. And besides, there’s a big staff here if you need anything.
Exactly. Go. I promise I’ll be here when you get back.
All right, you better be.
And then he left my hotel room. And I thought that I would never see the guy again. Just two ships passing in the night. So you can imagine my surprise when I show up to the set of my new job and find out my random hookup is the director.
And married to one of the stars of the show.
Yeah, who is now determined to be my friend.
Well, Chanel obviously really likes you.
And I like her.
Hmm.
Oh, God. This is so bad, isn’t it?
It’s pretty bad, yeah.
I shouldn’t have told you.
Well, you did.
Why did you say it like that? Alex. Alex, you’re not going to tell anybody, right? Alex, you have to promise me that you’re not going to say anything. Promise me.
Look at you. You can’t even say the word, can you?
Well, who wants to say those three sad, depressing words, “We were engaged?” And anyway, that’s ancient history. Take me on as a client, and it’ll be strictly business.
[scoffs] Where have I heard that before?
Look, I can’t speak to what went on between you and Alex. My sole focus now is reclaiming my birthright. You said yourself you thought I’d do well by Titan. Did you mean it?
Yeah, of course. But–
Will you help me? For old time’s sake. Pretty, please?
I can’t believe I’m saying this, but yes, I will help you.
Well, all right! Whoo-hoo!
[laughs]
Stop it. You’re making a scene.
Oh, my God. Is that what you’re worried about, what it looks like, I mean, instead of what it’s doing to my heart, Brady?
I am grateful for what you have done for Sarah. But you and I are not good for one another. You know that. You know it. We are–we’re–
What? What? What? Do not say it. Do not say toxic. I’m so sick of that overused word. And you know what, Brady? We are not toxic. We are not. We’re human and we make mistakes. The both of us do. We–but we also– we’ve created this beautiful daughter together.
Yes, we do. She is beautiful. And that’s why I just want to have a platonic, healthy relationship with you for her sake.
But Rachel, she just wants her parents to be a couple. I mean, maybe–maybe not husband and wife, but, you know, living under the same roof. I mean, that’s what she wants desperately, Brady.
I know that’s what she wants, but it can’t happen. It can’t happen. She’s a strong girl. She will adjust to the reality, and she will be fine. [tense music]
She will be fine… [sighs] Because she has me. And you know what? I will see to it that she is fine. She and I will get through it, the two of us, and just the two of us.
Don’t think that I’m missing all the subtext with your tone of voice and the choice of your words. Kristen, for the sake of our little girl, please don’t punish me by keeping me away from my little girl again. You know that will hurt her as much as it will hurt me. You look at me and tell me that’s not your intention.
What is that phrase you like to use, Brady? [chuckles] Oh, right. I’m not making any promises.
Damn it! Why am I saying Joy’s name in my sleep? [sighs] And right when Chanel walks in, too. [laughs] My luck. Gah! Just get it together, DiMera! [sighs] I can’t keep doing this. I can’t keep lying to my wife.
You know, Chanel’s not just my co-star. She’s my friend. She does have a right to know what happened.
Alex. Alex, a scandal like this would ruin my career before it even got started. Look how quick you were just to assume that I hooked up with the director to score a spot on the series.
Hey–
And the producers– the producers would fire me on the spot if they found out. Alex, you can’t tell anybody about me and Johnny. You have to promise me. [knocking]
Need to get that.
Yes, Bonnie. Me, too. I know. I know, sweetie. Thank you. Yes, I’ll tell Sarah. OK, bye-bye. I think Bonnie burst my eardrum. She got so excited about Sarah.
Oh, gosh. It’s just incredible, isn’t it?
Yes.
Oh, Maggie, I just pray that this means that Sarah will be walking again soon.
Looks like your prayers have been answered. [laughs]
Sarah, oh, my God!
[laughs]
Sarah. Wait!
No, no, no. Let–let me help you.
No, no, no, no. Please, let me do it. Let me do it. [laughs]
[giggling]
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