Days of Our Lives Transcript
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Mmm. [crunching]
Oh, honey, I’m pulling it all together now. I’m coming. Oh.
[playful jazz music] Oh, I turned down the oven again. Oh, but I’m afraid that turkey is gonna be drier than the Mojave Desert if the kids don’t get here soon. [sighs]
Any news on the flight?
No, nothing since they texted that it was delayed and they’re stuck in D.C. Oh, as if their visit wasn’t gonna be brief enough already. [bag crackles] Oh. Wait, what? What is this? Oh! What is this?
Nothing. Nothing.
Nothing? Nothing, Abraham Carver? You’re in here eating greasy chips before our huge Thanksgiving dinner, the one that I got up at 6:00 this morning to start cooking?
I’m hungry! And I’ve only had two saltines in the last 36 hours. I need some food. I’m–I’m starving.
Mm, oh, mm, poor you. Oh. Well–well, let me see. Let me just see what I can do about satisfying that appetite of yours, OK?
Yeah. Mm. Mm.
Hey.
Oh, Lani, Eli! Oh-ho-ho! And my babies. Come in here. Come in. Oh-ho-ho! Oh, honey.
Hi, Mom.
Hey. Bring it in.
Oh. Yes, sir.
Oh, so good to see you. Look at them, oh!
[laughs] Tofu turkey? Really, Ari? No, no, no, no. I’m not judging. If you promise to come next year for Thanksgiving, I promise I’ll make you vegan everything. Yeah. I miss you too, my sweet girl. OK. Give my love to Will and Sonny. [knock at door] Te amo. [sighs] JJ.
Hey, Gabi.
Hi.
I hope I’m not interrupting your dinner.
You’re not. We just finished. Come in, please.
Mm-hmm. Where is everybody?
Well, Jada left for the station. And Rafe and my cousin Javi disappeared to go watch football. They’re in a food coma, sacked out on the couch. So I’m in here, stuck with the dishes.
Ah, not fair.
Right? Though they did do all the cooking, so…
Did I–did I know you had a cousin Javi?
No, I don’t think so. He just moved here from Texas. He’s my new personal assistant. Ton of fun. You’ll love him.
OK. Oh, can I–can I help you with the dishes?
That’s kind of you, but I’ve got it. Thanks.
[tense music] So what are you doing here?
Actually, I was– I was hoping you could help me with something.
Thomas, Charlotte, hey. Grandparents are gonna be here in 45 minutes, OK? No mud, no blood. Keep your coats on, please. I love you.
There you are.
Hi. Happy–happy Thanksgiving.
Same to you. Yes.
Are–are Eli and Lani joining us?
Well, that’s Eli’s plan, but the plane was delayed, so we’ll see.
OK, so 8:00, 9:00.
Chad, darling, you know this holiday celebrates gratitude. And I just want you to know I’m very grateful to have this one moment alone with you.
Oh, OK, is there something on your mind?
Rather, something that’s been bothering me for, lo, these many days.
Mm-hmm. Yeah.
Why is Abigail’s imposter living under our roof?
Aaron, I know how hard this is for Felicity to understand. I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry. I–no, I don’t. I–I don’t know what’s gonna happen with Mark, but I promise you, I am doing everything that I can for him and to bring Mom back to us. Oh, honey. Yeah, I do too. I pray that she’s still alive every night. [sighs] Look, I–I wish more than anything that I could spend Thanksgiving with you and Felicity. But it is just better this way. It’s safer for both of you.
Yeah, no one should be paying for my sins but me. That’s–
[soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”
[sighs, chuckles] Well, Abe is reading those little angels “Goodnight Moon,” and their eyes are already at half-mast.
Oh, well, I’m sure that they will take a long nap, since they did not sleep on the plane.
Yeah, they just wanted to walk up and down the aisle and wake up everybody who was sleeping.
[laughs] No. Aww. Well, you know, nothing like being stuck for hours in a metal tube with two toddlers. [laughter]
Yeah, it wasn’t fun.
Oh, well, I am gonna go check on the twins, see if Dad was able to get them to sleep.
Mm-hmm, well, even if he didn’t, you know, just bring them back in here. I miss those kids.
I will do that.
[chuckles] So, Eli, can I get you anything? You know, you want something to eat?
No.
Maybe a drink?
No, I’m good. I had a bunch of peanuts on the airplane.
OK, well, then… maybe I can offer you something else.
Like what?
Well, Eli, you know, I’ve been thinking about this for quite a while now, and I’m glad I have this moment alone with you, you know. And you know how much now Abe and I have been missing you and Lani and the twins.
Yeah, well, we’ve missed you as well.
Mm-hmm, well, it occurred to me that wouldn’t it– wouldn’t it be great if we all, you know, lived closer together again?
[sighs] Yeah, that would be great, but–
How would you like to come back to the Salem PD?
[dramatic music]
You want my help? With what?
[sighs] Remember the other day, you said if there’s anything you can do to help get Abigail’s remains from Clyde that… you’d be happy to do it?
Yeah.
Well, if you really meant it, I– I was hoping I could take you up on that.
Well, it depends. What would you need me to do?
Not much, just… be my sister.
Chad, you must understand what I am feeling. Out of the blue, you come into the house with this Cat succubus on your arm and say you’ve dropped the charges against her and invited her to live in the house.
I know you’re upset.
Oh, I am. This is my home. I think I deserve to know what the hell you’re thinking.
It’s just–it’s– it’s just a little hard to explain.
Well, try. Darling, you must know the Horton house has always been open to anyone on holidays, someone that didn’t have a place to go or needed tender loving care. But, Chad, I refuse. I absolutely refuse to let that girl break bread with Abigail’s mother and father and brother sitting at the Thanksgiving table.
She will be upstairs. She will have her dinner upstairs. She will stay out of everyone’s way, I promise.
Out of everyone’s way? What–what is she doing in the house at all? Why isn’t she with her own bloody family? Why are you doing so much for her?
I’m not doing it for her. I’m doing it for Abigail.
I love you, Aaron. Happy Thanksgiving to you and to Felicity. We’ll all be together soon, OK? Bye.
Yours was not the face I wanted to see when I walked through that door.
I–I know. I’m very, very sorry. I wasn’t supposed to be here. I was gonna be gone before you arrived.
Our flight arrived early.
I’m–I’m gonna go. But before I do, please just allow me to say how sorry I– [gasps, grunts]
Jennifer.
No, no. I–I deserved that. I–
Oh, no. That is the least you deserve after posing as our dead daughter.
[dramatic music] But you didn’t fool me. All I had to do was look in your eyes, and I could see that you were a fraud.
My whole family thought I was crazy because I wouldn’t believe that DNA test– you know, the one that your brother falsified? So my–my husband, my son-in-law, my entire family has been through hell because of your lies.
I know. I know that. And I am– I am very sorry. I was desperate. I was desperate to save my mother’s life. And if I could go back–
What, go back– go back and what, be a better person? Don’t you think it’s a little too late for that now?
Jennifer–
And for some reason, Chad wants you here, which Jack and I cannot even fathom why. But if you had any self-respect, you would walk out that door, and you would never come back here!
You dropped the charges against Cat for Abigail’s sake? You invited Cat into the house for Abigail’s sake? Well, I don’t understand your reasoning here.
You have every right to be angry.
I am.
OK, but listen to me. I was doing this to protect you. Doug–Doug hasn’t been feeling well, and I know that you’ve been really worried about him. And I just thought that the less– the less you knew, the better.
Oh, come on. Doug is fine. Please, just tell me what the hell is going on.
Well?
[clears throat]
Clyde called.
Clyde? What does he want?
He wants me to turn over Cat to him.
That’s why you dropped the charges.
Yeah.
OK. All right. Well, turn her over. What are you waiting for?
It’s not that easy; I can’t just– I can’t just hand her over to him and– and let him murder her. I mean, I–I hate what she did, but I mean, her mother’s being held hostage. You know, she was desperate. And I’m sure you would agree that she doesn’t deserve to lose her life over that.
Well, of course not, but… God, why does she have to be here?
Do you remember why we thought she was Abigail in the first place? It wasn’t just because of the DNA test. It was because we exhumed Abigail’s grave and it was empty.
Of course I remember.
Julie, I need to find Abigail, OK? I need to–I need to know that my wife is resting in peace. And the only person that can tell me that is Clyde Weston. And–and the only way I can find him–
You’re using her as bait.
I am. And I have a plan.
Plan? You have a plan to confront Clyde Weston? Not by yourself.
Nope, nope. JJ’s gonna help me.
[sighs]
You want me to pretend to be Abigail? Isn’t that Cat Greene’s department?
Yeah, not anymore, obviously. So here’s what’s going on. Clyde contacted Chad again. He wants Cat and Chad to check into a hotel as Mr. And Mrs. Chad DiMera.
Oh, my God. They’d be sitting ducks.
Exactly, which is why Chad wants to bring along a decoy couple– you and me.
[laughs] Paulina, look, I don’t know. I mean–
Eli, wait. Now, before you accept it or reject it, just let me say this. Now, not only do we miss you on the force. We need you. The–the department has had a mass exodus. Shawn Brady left town. Ex-Officer Goldman is in prison. Harris Michaels, he’s God knows where. And Rafe Hernandez, he just quit.
Rafe quit? What? Why? What’s that all about?
[sighs] Well, I promoted Jada to commissioner, and he decided to move on. Anyway, I have been promising to beef up the ranks. But good detectives, they are hard to come by. And, you know, you– you and Lani, you’re the best. And I was hoping that you two could, you know, be a package deal.
[sighs] Paulina, I don’t know. I mean, Lani’s been having a good time at–at the house with Jules and Carver, especially because she missed so much time away from them.
Oh, yeah, but they’ll be in a preschool full-time next year. And she told me she wanted to be back in the workforce then. Come on, and don’t– you know, don’t you love– you and Lani, don’t you love working together again? I mean, come on. It’s a win-win-win. Don’t you agree?
Paulina, I–as much as–
Oh, well, “Goodnight Moon” did not do the trick. But one lullaby by their sweet grandpa, and those kids are out cold.
Ah, it’s a defense mechanism. You know, it works every time.
[laughs]
Are we interrupting something?
No, you’re not. I was just proposing to Eli that he and Lani come back to the Salem PD.
Well, I think that’s a great idea.
Mom, aren’t you forgetting something? As much as I would love that, you know I cannot work for the police anymore, not with a felony conviction.
Oh, no, you know, I’m sure I could pull a few strings.
No, no, Mom, I really appreciate that. But that would not be a good look for either of us.
Well, what if Eli came back to the PD and you found another job, one that pays well, parent-friendly hours, and just a lot of other good perks?
That sounds amazing, Dad, but I am not sure a job like that actually exists.
You know, I happen to know of one.
Oh, yeah? What is that?
Well, you can no longer be a cop, but… you can play a cop on TV.
[dramatic music]
[sighs]
How could I possibly pose as Abigail? We look nothing alike.
That’s true. But when Abigail was dealing with DID and believed that she was Gabby, she had us all convinced that she was you.
Good point. So what would I have to do?
We’re still waiting to hear the details from Clyde, but the tentative plan is that you and I would check into the hotel. That way, Cat and Chad can get the drop on Clyde while we–
Become the sitting ducks.
Right. The idea is to get out and ahead of Clyde. And, Gabi, don’t forget I was a cop, so I will do my damnedest to protect you. And look, I–I–I get that I am asking a lot. So if you are not comfortable doing this, I understand. It’s your call.
JJ is gonna help you confront Clyde Weston? You’re gonna put him in danger too?
No, no, no. I was gonna talk him out of it, but JJ feels as strongly about it as I do. He wants to find Abby. [buzzer blares]
It’s the Parker House rolls. I got to take them out of the oven.
No, no, no, no, no, no. I’ve got it. I’ve got it. I’ve got it. I’ve got it.
Oh. [sighs]
[sighs]
[phone rings]
Hello. Oh. [laughing] Hope, darling, hi. I was just looking at a picture of you and your dad. Yeah. Happy Thanksgiving.
I want nothing more than to walk out that door and never come back, trust me.
Go. Go!
You have to understand, the way your family means what it does to you, it’s the same for me. My family is everything to me. And if there’s a chance that my mother’s still alive, I am the only one who can help her.
Jack. Jennifer. Hi. Hi, I didn’t–I didn’t– I didn’t know you were here. Happy Thanksgiving.
No, it’s not.
No, it’s not. Sorry. Look, you guys weren’t supposed to run into each other, OK? I know this must be very difficult.
Why is she even here?
She’s here because we need her help, Jennifer. We need her help to find out what Clyde did with Abigail’s body. And she could have–
She could be in jail if she were truly sorry for what she did.
I just want to see my grandchildren. Where are they?
They–they just came in from outside. They’re upstairs playing.
Well, maybe we’ll surprise them and they’ll let us play the last round.
Oh, my God, Chad. I am sorry. I was not gonna be here.
Just stop. [phone rings]
[suspenseful music] This is Chad DiMera. Hello, Clyde.
What do you mean, I can play a detective on TV? Dad, I am not an actress.
Have you ever tried acting?
No, but I mean–
Well, then how do you know if you’re not an actress? Most of the cast on “Body & Soul” are also inexperienced, right, Abe?
Definitely.
Mm-hmm. Oh, I know. Lani, she could play Faith’s older sister. She and Chanel would have natural chemistry.
[laughs]
No, that would be perfect. That would be perfect. Faith would welcome her long-lost big sister, who happens to be a crackerjack police detective.
Oh, I love it! Oh-ho, and I know that Abe has been trying to beef up his Pineview police force, just like I’m trying to do in real life at the Salem PD.
OK, look, Mom, Dad, I am grateful for the offer and–and flattered that you think I could do it, but… I just accepted a part-time job. And it starts after the holidays.
Oh. Well, you know what? That gives you time to give them ample notice. You could just tell them you changed your mind.
Mom, it’s a job that I am really excited about. I’ll be working at the preschool with the kids, and I won’t have to be separated from them.
Oh. Well, you know, I know this is very important to you, Lani, but–
Look, Paulina, Abe, we’ve always had a plan to move back to Salem one day because we miss you all so much. But right now, Jules and Carver, they love their school, love their friends.
And Eli loves his job.
Mm.
OK?
So…
No, I hope you understand.
The answer is a resounding no, huh?
No, Mom, it’s not. It’s just not yet. OK, like Eli said, we miss being here, and being back home has been so great. We love being with you guys. But we will be back soon.
Is that a promise?
[dramatic music]
That’s a promise.
Come here. It’s a big promise.
Oh, OK. Oh.
If I said no, what would you do? Do you have a plan B?
I’d figure something out. Look, look, Gabi, I– this is a lot to ask, so if–if you don’t want to do it–
No, I–I didn’t say that. I’m just thinking. Like I already told you, I have a personal stake in this too.
Clyde terrorized me while I was in prison. He broke my leg as a warning to Stefan.
I didn’t know that.
Yeah. And then he forced Stefan and Ava into the unholy partnership that led Stefan to cheat on me.
Clyde Weston kind of ruined my life. And if it wasn’t for him, I’d still be happily married.
I’m really sorry.
Yeah. Me too. But all that makes it easier to decide. I’m not gonna let him get away with this.
So yes, I’m in.
And things with Shawn-Douglas? [chuckles] Well, sounds promising.
And how is Bo doing, darling?
I’m so sorry.
Well, all–all you can do is what you are doing. It’s your presence. That–that–that’s– that’s the important thing. Oh, I’m sure he feels that you’re there too.
Oh, your dad’s much better today. Yeah, he got up early, at the crack of dawn… [chuckles] Dressed the turkey. Well, I’d have you speak with him now, but he’s– he’s taking a little rest before the dinner party, you know?
Oh, Hope, we miss you so much. I know. Still, can’t wait till we get to see you again. [chuckles]
Yeah, so, Clyde, you ready to tell me what your plan is?
Yeah, I’m ready.
Uh-huh.
Yeah, no, I still have her. No, I told her I feel bad about her mother. She thinks I’m gonna help track her down. No, she has no idea I’m gonna hand her over to you, which I won’t be doing until I get the information about Abigail. We clear? Yeah, OK. I’ll see you there.
What did Clyde say?
Clyde? What about Clyde?
[clears throat] He gave me a time and place to meet, so we have to leave–now.
Now? It’s Thanksgiving. How are we gonna get flights?
Well, I was expecting Clyde’s call, so I have the DiMera jet on standby.
Whoa, whoa, wait– wait a minute. You’re going up against Clyde Weston, just the two of you, without any backup?
No, not–
Mom, Dad?
JJ.
Hey.
What–
Happy Thanksgiving.
Hi.
[dramatic music]
Is everything OK?
Clyde called. He wants us to fly out and meet him today.
Who’s us?
I’m going with him.
What, JJ’s your backup?
I just talked to Gabi. She’s in too.
Gabi Hernandez? What–what the hell are you doing?
We’re going along as decoys.
No, you’re not. No, you’re not. I already lost one child to that monster. I am not gonna let you voluntarily get caught in Clyde’s crosshairs. We need you, and your kids need you. He wants her. That’s who he wants. Send her. You two are not going. You’re not going.
Mm.
[chuckles]
Oh.
We’re sorry to disappoint you, Mom.
Well, no, no, honey, honey, that’s all right. You know, I’m disappointed, I’m not gonna lie to you, but Abe and I, we do understand.
Yeah, of course we do.
Mm-hmm. But you can’t blame us for trying, though, can you? [laughter]
No, no, we love that you tried. I mean, who doesn’t want to feel wanted, right?
Mm-hmm.
And like Lani said, we’ll be back soon.
Hmm. In the meantime, maybe this will make you feel better. Jules and Carver helped me make your famous turkey cookies.
Ooh.
[chuckles]
[laughs] Oh, how sweet. Oh! Oh, they must have got that baking gene from Chanel.
Well, these look delicious.
Mm-hmm. Well, we are certainly not lacking any kind of dessert. We’ve got sweet potato pie, pumpkin pie, and Chanel brought over enough chocolate turkeys for everyone. She’s gonna stop by later after– and get some real food after that stuffy dinner at the DiMeras’.
Oh, you know what? I told Grandma I’d stop by before dinner. Maybe this might be a good time to go?
Oh, well, that’s up to Abe. He was starving earlier.
Hey, I’m–I’m good. I think a couple of these will hold me over. [laughter]
I’m sure we can arrange that.
You take your time, Eli. [laughter]
And you make sure you tell Doug and Julie that we wish them a very happy Thanksgiving.
I will.
Mom, please. I understand why you’re upset, OK? I do. But this is my decision, and I’m going.
All right, baby. Just listen to me, please. As much as I want to find out what happened to Abigail’s body…
She is gone. But you’re–you’re alive. And I don’t think it’s worth the risk, JJ. Please.
But it’s not– it’s not just about recovering Abigail’s remains, Mom. It’s about bringing that son of a bitch who murdered her to justice. As long as he is out there, we’ll never feel safe.
Jennifer, we need to do this. We have to leave now.
Jennifer, Jack. [chuckles] What’s wrong?
What have you done now?
Julie, it’s Clyde. He called and he set up a meeting. So we have to leave right now. Will you please watch Thomas and Charlotte for me?
Well, of course, but, Chad–
I know. I’ll tell you all about it when we get back safely. I’m gonna say goodbye to the kids.
Please tell Doug we’re sorry for missing Thanksgiving dinner.
[sighs] Of–of course. We’ll have a big celebration when you get back.
Well, most of us will.
JJ. Son, please, be careful.
I will. Try not to worry, OK?
You better pray that they both come back safely to us, or Clyde won’t be the only one I hold responsible.
Well… [sighs] I guess I should have gotten a smaller turkey, huh?
I’m sorry, Julie. This is not the Thanksgiving that any of us imagined. But maybe now JJ and Chad can put an end to this nightmare.
Hopefully. We’ve got to put on a brave face for those children. You know, when Charlotte and Thomas come down, the first thing they’re gonna do is start quarreling over who gets the wishbone for that turkey.
Right, right.
[laughs] Yeah, ready for dinner, which is ready right now, by the way.
OK.
I’ll go wrangle the kids.
OK.
OK, good.
Will you please wrangle Doug? He’s taking a nap. He’s right up there.
OK.
OK.
All right.
Tell him it’s also time to do the blessing and to carve up the turkey.
Oh, good. I’ll wrangle him now.
Thank you, dear. Thank you. [sighs]
[dramatic music]
Mmm. These really are delicious.
Mm-hmm.
They are.
[chuckles] Mm. Oh, honey, honey. Oh, I’m so glad that you’re here. Oh.
Well, I’m glad to be here. I’m very thankful to be here…
Oh.
With my wonderful parents.
[chuckles] Ooh, when I think back to last Thanksgiving, oh, you were in prison, Abe had no memory of our life together, and I was trying to convince myself I wasn’t sick.
Yeah, that was… an awful time.
Mm, but now you’re free, I’m cured, and…[laughs] Not only has this man got his memory back. He has launched his very own soap opera.
What a difference a year makes.
Mm-hmm. I can’t wait to see what the next one brings.
Mm.
[chuckles] Mm. [laughter]
Happy Thanksgiving.
Oh, Eli!
Hi.
Oh, darling!
Oh!
Oh, so good to see you.
Ah, it’s good to see you. I’ve missed you.
Well, you don’t know how much we miss you and Lani and the little babies. I assume they’re still over at Paulina’s?
Yes, they needed a nap.
Oh.
But they’ll be here later.
OK.
In the meantime, they baked you some cookies. I’m not sure if they’re up to Horton standards, but they’re edible.
Oh! Well, if those angels baked them, they’re going to be delicious. [chuckles] Would you put them in the dining room? And in a minute, I’ll be right in. I just want to pick up my candlesticks, my grandmother’s candlesticks, for the table.
Anything else I can do?
No, darling. Thank you.
All right. Where’s Doug?
Oh, he’s taking a nap too. [chuckles] Just sent Jack up to get him. He’ll be down in a minute.
Sounds good.
Doug. Hey. Ready for some turkey? Doug.
Doug?
[gasps] Eli, hi!
Hey.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Hey, Jennifer.
Oh, gosh.
Good to see you.
Good to see you. Are Lani and the kids here?
No, they are taking a much-needed nap, but Lani’s gonna bring them over later. They’re looking forward to playing with Charlotte and Thomas. Where are they at?
Well, they’re upstairs playing “Chutes and Ladders,” but they’ll be coming down soon.
Oh, OK. Chad and JJ, they here?
Yeah, they–they were here a while ago, but they had to leave.
Before Thanksgiving dinner?
Eli, it is a long story.
[light music]
Please, help us bring Abigail home.
Chad, I am so sorry about the scene with Abigail’s parents. I know it’s all on me. It was not my intention…
OK, look…
To upset them today.
I’m getting really tired of the apologies, yeah? So let’s just move forward. We got to focus on figuring out a way to bring Clyde down.
Yeah, got it.
Hey, Chad.
Hey, Gabi.
Thank you again for agreeing to do this, especially on short notice.
Yeah, I wasn’t expecting this adventure to come so soon. I left a huge pile of dishes in the sink. Didn’t say a word to Rafe about it. He’d totally freak if he knew what I was up to. But I hate Clyde Weston as much as you do, so I’m glad I could be a part of it.
Well, it means a lot to me.
And to me.
And to me. Like I said, I’m just glad that I can help out, although none of us would have had to do any of this if it wasn’t for you.
Yeah, you know, I just got an earful from Abigail’s parents and from Julie, so…
Oh, well, Will wonders never cease? For once, Julie Williams and I see eye to eye.
[candlesticks clang]
[sighs] My grandmother’s candlesticks, just for the dining room table. Aren’t they lovely?
[dramatic music] Where’s Doug? Did you wake him up?
Julie, I–
No. I mean, I tried.
Julie, I’m so sorry.
[candlestick clatters]
No! [gasping] Oh, my God.
Oh, my God. [gasping]
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