Days of Our Lives Transcript
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[pensive music]
[knocking on door]
Happy Thanksgiving!
Oh, same to you.
Is it a bad time?
Uh, no. Not at all. I’m glad for the break. Come on in. Have a seat.
Thanks.
How was your celebration at the pub?
You know, it was actually pretty great. Bonnie burnt the Kiriakis’ turkey. [laughter] So I invited their whole family to join our whole family. So it went from two separate celebrations to one big party, and it was great, really. Although, I have to say that one of the perks of being called in tonight was I got to skip doing the dishes.
Well, then you really lucked out.
[laughs] Yeah. Except for I had to leave before the dessert came out. Steve promised me a plate. But, uh, anyway, I’m surprised to see you here. I thought you and John had Thanksgiving plans.
Well, he ditched me. [laughs]
There you are.
Hi, darling.
Hey. It’s a pretty nice Thanksgiving, I thought. Wasn’t it?
Yes, it was indeed.
Yes. And it was very nice of Kayla to let us crash her Thanksgiving lunch.
Yeah, she saved the day. [laughs] Especially after Bonnie lost the battle with the turkey.
[laughter]
Yes. Yeah, she really did. And, uh, I thought it was relatively lovely, despite some of the awkward moments.
Yes, there were definitely a few of those.
Yes, there was.
But I agree, it was mostly a lovely lunch.
[laughs] Mama. I saw you looking at Victor’s portrait when I came in. I know you miss him so much.
I do.
Especially around the holidays.
I do. I do. You know, it’s just this time of year. I mean, we just feel so much the ones that we love that we lost. It’s just, uh–we just feel it more than ever.
Well, Dad has to be the most patient man on Earth. [laughs] He’s reading “Green Eggs and Ham” to the twins for, like, the fifth time.
Ooh. Well, I hope he reads it to ’em a few more times since you and I are long overdue for some mother-daughter, one-on-one time. OK, now, dish.
[laughs]
I want to hear all the gossip about life in DC.
I mean, Mom, there’s– there’s not much to tell. Um, we’ve–we’ve really adjusted our lives there. You know, we’ve made some new friends. [laughs] It’s a great city. There’s so much to see and do.
Right.
[laughter]
And you and your husband have made it very clear you have no interest in moving back.
Only for now, Mom. Like I told you, Salem is our home, and we eventually want to move back here. We miss being so close to our loved ones.
And your loved ones miss having you close by even more. And I’m not just talking about Abe and me. I know Julie misses her grandson and those grandbabies just as much as we do.
We do a lot of video calls with Julie.
Well, I’m sure you do, but nothing’s as good as seeing you all in person.
I know. I know, Mom, which is why I’m really glad that Eli made it a priority to go visit Julie.
So JJ and Chad both had something come up?
Yeah. Yeah, something rather urgent.
Uh-huh. Well, that’s too bad. I know Grandma was definitely looking forward to having a full house.
Oh, yeah, I think she made enough food for a while.
[laughs] Yeah.
But maybe you can just stay and have a few bites before you have to go to Abe and Paulina’s.
Oh, something tells me that Grandma’s not going to be giving me a choice.
Yeah, and there might be a napkin with your name embroidered on it, so I think your instincts are right.
Oh, God. [chuckles]
You know, your grandma loves you so, so much, and she misses you and Lani and the twins.
Well, the feeling is mutual. And Doug and Julie, they’re not only my two favorite people, they’re family. I’m definitely looking forward to spending some quality time with them.
My grandmother’s candlesticks, just for the dining room table. Aren’t they lovely? Wh–where’s Doug? Did you wake him up?
Julie, I– no. I mean, I tried. Julie, I’m so sorry.
No!
[clattering]
Oh, my God. Oh, my God.
[somber music]
He can’t be gone. He can’t be gone!
[soft orchestration]
Announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so arethe “Days of Our Lives.”
[somber music]
Sorry. I’m so very, very sorry.
You tried to wake him. You know, he’s a heavy sleeper!
Yes, I know. I said his name several times. I even tried to shake him awake. That’s when I realized–
His–his pulse. Did you take his pulse? Are you certain?
Julie. I’m certain. He must have passed away in his sleep. He– [sighs] Oh, what can I do? Can I do anything? What can I do?
Tell everyone. Just–just tell everyone. I think they’re in the dining room.
Right. Right. Right. I’ll be right back. Right.
[crying]
And Jules, oh, my– [laughs] She’s take charge, OK? She is assertive. And when she wants something, she is not afraid to let you know.
Hmm, sounds just like her namesake.
Yes.
Yes. [laughs] And Carver, I mean, he really looks up to her. He just hangs on her every word.
Oh, my goodness. So sweet.
I know, I know, I know. The kids said they need exactly three more minutes to finish their board game. Then they’ll be down for dinner. I hope you had better luck with Doug.
Jack, what’s wrong?
What do you mean, John ditched you?
Well, he got called away at the last minute by the ISA.
Well, that’s so strange. Steve didn’t mention anything about it.
Well, um, apparently it was pretty sudden. I don’t know all the circumstances, but apparently it was top secret, so there’s no reason that Steve would know about it.
Yeah, but I mean, John wouldn’t have to tell Steve about the case, but he still– I mean, they’re in business together. They tell each other when one is leaving town.
Yeah. I don’t know. He didn’t explain that to me, but I’m not even sure where he is or how long he’ll be gone.
You know, today is about giving thanks. And Victor would want me to focus on my blessings, which are abundant. I mean, God, I have a daughter who is walking again. And I have a granddaughter whose laugh warms my heart.
Victoria does have a pretty great laugh.
[laughs] Just like her mother!
[laughs]
Where is that little angel, by the way?
Last I checked, she was still fast asleep, right next to her daddy who was on the floor next to her crib, so I’m not really sure who put who to sleep.
[laughter]
Aw, that’s so precious. Listen, I don’t know if you’re interested, but Julie invited us over for dinner tonight.
Another meal? Oh, my God. I’m still full from the pub.
I know, I know. Well, I don’t know. Maybe we could drop by for dessert. It would be nice to see everyone.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Yeah, I have– I really do have a lot of great memories of spending Thanksgiving with Dad’s side of the family. And Grandpa Tom would make a very heartwarming speech. Grandma Alice would make her donuts–
[laughs]
–which was the best.
Yeah.
And if we were lucky, we could get– we could get Doug to sing a song or two.
[gasps] Yes. Mm, mm.
[soft music]
Oh, Eli.
Grandma, what can I do?
Just be with me. Just be with me.
I feel so sad for Julie. I feel so sad for our family.
Doug was just so full of joy, love, kindness, life. I–I think–I think the world’s going to be a lot dimmer without him in it.
Yeah. You know, whenever I would call Thomas and Charlotte, more times than not Doug was reading them a book or playing a board game with–
They adore him. They do.
Jack, they can’t be here. They can’t. You’ve got to take them to Maggie’s. They can’t be here.
All right, all right, I’ll– I’ll get them right now and take ’em over to Maggie’s. And I can– I can–I can tell her what’s happening. And–and I can talk to Kayla.
OK.
And–and she can make sure that somebody– somebody comes here to– to take care of Doug.
Right. Then I’m going to– I’m going to make calls to my family.
All right.
OK.
Oh.
[phone beeps]
[phone ringing]
Oh, my gosh. I literally just picked up my phone to call you. I’m not even kidding. Happy Thanksgiving, cuz.
Hi. Hi. You too. There’s–there’s something that I have to tell you.
Sure. What is it?
A little while ago, Jack tried to wake up your dad to come down for dinner, but, um, he–he didn’t wake up. Hope, he died in his sleep.
Um, I’ll send someone over right away. Please give them all my love. Thanks. Bye, Jack.
[somber music]
Kayla, is everything all right?
Honey, what is it? What did Jack say?
Doug passed away.
Oh, that husband of yours is full of all kinds of green flags, isn’t he? Rushing over to see his grandma as soon as he arrives in town.
[laughs] Eli is a family man, for sure. You know, he may not have grown up with the Hortons, but they’ve become so close over the years.
I just think it’s so sweet the way he dotes on Julie.
She means a lot to him. They’ve all made such an effort to just welcome him into the family. But Julie and Doug? They went above and beyond.
Jennifer’s calling Hope. I just spoke with Kayla. She’s sending an ambulance over for Doug.
Oh! I–I–I want to see him.
Of course. Of course. I’ll give you all the time you need.
Why don’t I go with you, Grandma?
Yes, please.
[crying] Hope. Hey, are you there?
Yeah. Yeah, I–I– I’m here. Where’s Julie? Is she there with you?
She’s in another room, but Eli’s with her.
[crying] Oh, my God, Jen. Oh, my God. I’m sorry. I–I just–I– I didn’t– thank God you’re there. [sighs] I should be there.
You’ll be here soon. You will. And we are going to take care of her in the meantime.
I know you will.
How beautiful he is, like an angel.
You want me to give you some privacy?
Yes, please, Darling. Please.
Maybe Doug will give us a Thanksgiving performance tonight.
You should put in a request.
And I think I will.
Fantastic. [laughs]
All right.
All right. I’m going to go let Xander know what the plan is.
OK.
OK. All right.
Hi, Sarah, Maggie. Uh, I’m–I’m sorry for barging in like this.
That–that’s OK.
I–I brought Thomas and Charlotte with me. They’re in the foyer with Xander right now.
Jack, is everything all right?
No, I’m afraid not.
[pensive music]
I got an ambulance on standby, and I’ll go over there in a bit. I just–I just want to give the family a little time.
My heart is breaking for Julie. She and Doug loved each other for over 50 years. That’s–this has to turn her world upside down.
Yeah. And Hope. It just breaks my heart to think about her getting that call.
Well, she loved her dad.
And he loved her so much. You know, when– I mean, really, moments after my pop died, Hope was there, comforting me. I just wish I could do that for her right now.
I should have made more time to come home.
Hope, your father understood. He–he knew you needed to be close to Bo.
I didn’t get to say goodbye. I didn’t tell him how much I love him, how much he meant to me.
Oh, he knew, Hope. You were his princess.
I was. [crying] You know, I– I loved when he called me that.
Oh, my God. I can’t even imagine what Julie must be going through right now.
Yeah. She’s a really strong woman, and she has her family all around her. But are you going to be OK? You’re so far away. You’re all by yourself.
Yeah. I mean, Shawn’s going to be home soon.
OK. Well, that’s good. I love you so very much, Hope.
I love you too, cuz. Jennifer, give Julie a really, really big hug. Tell her it’s from me. Tell her how much I love her. I’ll be home soon, OK?
[crying] Oh, Daddy. [crying]
Happy birthday, Princess.
But I thought the party was my gift.
Well, we wanted you to have something special that you– you could keep to remind you of turning 18.
[soft music]
December 29, 1983. Remember and smile.
I love you, baby. Always remember that too.
Dad, I’m not your baby anymore.
You’re always going to be my baby.
Oh, Dad, this is the most exciting night of my life.
It’s the beginning of a whole new one. [laughs]
My dear, whatever your old man calls you, you are a woman now. And I wish that that experience for you will be glorious and wonderful, everything that you’ve always dreamed that it will be. You’re going to take with you several blessings. Your health, terrific brain, beauty, and our wealth too. And one additional thing. Always know that you’re loved and cherished just the same way you were on the day you were born.
Oh, Daddy. Daddy. [crying]
Mom, is something wrong? Is it Dad?
It’s Grandpa Doug.
[phone ringing]
Hey, Lani.
Hey, baby. I don’t mean to rush you, but dinner’s ready. Are you heading back soon?
[soft music]
No, um, I’m not. [sighs] I’m sorry, but I’ve got sad news.
My darling. [whispering] My darling. I’m here. Julie’s right here. We both knew this day would come. Just not so soon. I love you so much. You’re my whole world, you know? Do you know how much I love you? The way you looked at me, the look of love. Your voice.
The way that we laid beside each other in the night.
A lifetime. A lifetime of love with our arms around each other. Not enough. Never enough. You loved me so. That love is my strength. How– how can I go on without you? [crying]
[soft music]
I don’t know how to say goodbye to you. I never did. Maybe we could get together in the daytime.
Well, OK. Now I like that idea better. Suppose we go to the beach and we’ll take some sun while we talk.
Oh, that’s a great idea. I could bring a picnic lunch.
You sure could. I’ll phone you in the morning.
Fine. Well, I really must– thank you again for a lovely evening.
Enchante, madame, and bonsoir.
[chimes ring]
Yeah, of course. I’ll let Grandma know that you’re thinking about her. You too, Scotty. Bye.
I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry.
Thank you for coming over here.
Of course. I have to be here for you, and Julie. Where is she?
She’s upstairs with Doug.
Is there anything we can do to help?
[sighs] Just us being here with her right now is, I guess, all she needs. I just got off the phone with my half brother, Scotty. I gave him the news. Figured I’d save Julie a call.
Doug and Julie. They were the perfect couple. So in love. I can’t imagine one without the other.
Me either.
Yes, I will tell Julie that you send your love. OK, Lucas. I love you too, so much.
Julie, look what I’m doing for Jack. Would I be throwing him this huge party if I weren’t madly in love with him?
Darling, I don’t doubt the fact that you love Jack. Not at all. I’m just saying that when you have had a yen for a guy and it’s over, there still are times when you think about him.
Don’t be offended, sweetheart. Julie has romantic ideas about every guy that she ever cared for. I would be jealous, except for the fact that I’m the one that goes home with her every night.
You bet.
[sighs] I dropped the kids off at Maggie’s. How did things go with Hope?
Uh, she’s heartbroken, obviously. Jack, I just wanted to reach through the phone and hug her. But Shawn is there. He’s–he’s with her.
I’m so sorry, Ma. Grandpa Doug was such a great man, and I loved him very much.
I know you did, sweetheart. He loved you, too, very much. He was proud of you before you were even born. Couldn’t wait to meet you.
And I tell you, I must have spent weeks shopping around for the perfect baby gift, you know? Something really special. I found a lot of– of cute things, but nothing quite special enough, until I came across this at home. You recognize that I wrapped it myself?
Yeah, I kind of guessed that. I wonder what it is. Can I open it?
Yeah, open it slowly.
OK.
You see, when your mother was pregnant with you, she got it into her head that all mothers are supposed to knit little things for their babies, you know? Now, Addie did not know the eye of a needle from the eye of a potato, but that didn’t stop her. Took her six months, working every day to turn out this beautiful little blanket for your crib.
Oh, Dad, it’s– it’s beautiful.
Yeah. And, uh, you got very attached to this. You see, you would hold it close, just like you’re doing now. You never let it go. So I figured that maybe your baby would like it too. You like it, sweetheart?
Oh, Dad, I love it, and I love you too. Come here.
Oh, I love you, too, princess.
When he and Grandpa Shawn found out that we were naming you after them, they were so proud. My dad was so happy. He went on and on saying how honored he was. And you know what? He was convinced that you were going to play the piano because of your long fingers, and he was right.
Yeah, well, I was never as good as Grandpa. He was probably disappointed that I didn’t keep up with it.
No, you never disappointed him. Not ever. He was proud of you from the day you were born, Shawn. That never, ever changed. Not ever.
[soft music]
Oh, Daddy, I love you so much. I’m so glad I have you here to lean on. I’m so glad.
Want to talk about it?
No. No, if it’s OK, I– I just want to sit here.
Oh, my darling little princess, it’s always OK with me.
Play some more for me, Dad. Just play some more for me, please. You were always there when I needed you, Daddy. Always.
Here you go. Is there anything else I can get you?
No. Thanks, honey, I, um– I’m going to go see your dad.
Mom, you were– I mean, you were there all night last night–
Shawn.
OK. OK. If that’s what you need, yeah, I mean, I’ll go with you.
No, no, no. I’m–I’m going to change my clothes, and I can go on my own.
You sure?
Yeah. Yeah, I’ll be back soon.
Mom, I love you.
I love you too, Shawn.
[sighs]
[instrumental of Georges Bizet’s “Carmen – Habanera”]
I, uh, I let Xander know what’s going on. How you doing, Mama?
Oh. I was thinking about, um, how many years ago when Doug and I bonded over putting together a variety show. It was a fundraiser for the hospital. [laughs] Oh, he–he was– he was so talented. He was–he was just a natural. A natural entertainer.
Yeah, he was. And just effortlessly charming.
Yeah.
I can see why Julie fell head over heels for him.
I know– I know what Julie is going through right now.
Uh, I’m–I’m heading over to the house. I–I need to be there for her. OK?
I’ll go with you. OK?
Yeah.
Let’s go.
[knocking on door]
Julie?
Oh, Kayla, thank you for coming.
Of course. Of course, of course, of course. It was such an honor to know Doug. We all loved him. And we love you so much, and we are here for you, whatever you need, OK?
Thank you. I–I suppose it means my time is up.
Nope. Nope, nope, nope. The medical center is outside with an ambulance, but I can– I can absolutely get them to wait.
I don’t want to leave. Kayla, if– if I had been the one that came up and tried to wake him, it would have made a difference–
No, no. No. I mean, it was just his time to go.
Goodbye, darling. I will– I will love you forever.
Maybe I should go check on Grandma.
Maybe we should just give it a few minutes.
Well, uh, Jennifer and I might set out Thanksgiving dinner again if either of you are interested.
We just figured the–the food shouldn’t go to waste.
I don’t have much appetite.
Oh, Lani, it’s so good to see you.
I’m so sorry, Julie.
Thank you.
Doug was a great man. He was a beautiful person in every way.
Yes, he was. Thank you. Oh, Jen. Oh, Jenny.
I love you so much. I love you.
[soft music]
Well done.
Thanks. Although I’m guessing people aren’t going to really have much of an appetite.
You know, Doug was always so good at raising everyone’s spirits. In his honor, I say we take up the mantle.
Just don’t ask me to sing.
[laughs]
Uh, thanks.
I will spare both of us that. How about a toast? To Doug, a true gentleman of a bygone era. His kindness, charisma, his joy of life touched everyone he ever met, and we’re all better for it. He will live on forever in our hearts and in our minds.
To Doug.
To Doug. [glasses clink]
Can I get you some more tea?
Oh, no. Thank you. I’m fine. Jennifer, thank you for calling Hope. I’ll call her when I can.
There’s no rush. Shawn is there with her. She’s OK.
Julie, um, I just want to let you know that the ambulance has left.
Julie.
Maggie. Oh, Maggie. Doug loved you so much. I hope you know that.
Oh, and that made me very lucky. We’re all lucky to have known your wonderful husband. He was one of a kind. And he will be greatly missed.
Look at you, Sarah. Oh, you’re walking again. That’s wonderful.
I’m so sorry, Julie. I’m sorry for your loss.
Thank you. Thank you.
I hope I’m not intruding. Grandpa Abe, he’s holding down the fort with the kids, but I just had to come and pay my respects.
Oh. Oh. [laughter]
Oh, your husband, Julie, he was– he was the best in all of us. Kind, generous, with the biggest heart. And that–that–that most endearing smile. I was so fond of him.
He was fond of you, darling. He admired your spirit and your style.
[laughter]
Oh.
Julie.
Marlena!
My darling. I wouldn’t be anywhere else right now. Nowhere else. And I want to remind you that you and Doug, your love and your devotion were– are an inspiration to us all. They will be forever.
Thank you for saying that.
Of course. Of course. Now, if there’s anything you need at all, anything at all, you’re to call me, all right?
We’re all going to be here for you, all of us. Every single one of us.
My family, you, my friends, I– I thank you for– for being here, for showing me so much love and support. And it means the world. It means the world to me.
[phone beeps]
Ciara, it’s Shawn. I, uh– I have some bad news.
[machine beeping]
Hey, Brady. Well, my dad–
My dad, he died tonight. I think I was in denial this day would ever come. Now that it’s here, I don’t know what to do. Anyway, Dad was always so strong. We all relied on him so much to keep us strong, and now– [sighs] You know, no matter what I was going through, he always made me feel safe and so loved. So loved. [crying]
The only other person who’s ever made me feel that way is you, and I really need you. I really, really need you right now, Brady. [sighs]
[chimes ring]
Bo? Bo? Bo.
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