Days of Our Lives Transcript
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[knock at door]
It’s open.
Is that what you’re wearing to court?
Good morning to you too, Mom.
OK, well, I hope your lawyer advised you to pair it with a power tie.
If you’re referring to Ned Dickerson, he couldn’t care less what I’m wearing since he is no longer representing me.
What?
He quit last night.
Oh, Philip.
But not to worry. I retained a new lawyer. She’s got this in the bag.
Hey. Special delivery.
Hey. Morning, Brady.
I ran into the messenger, and this is for you.
Hmm. Oh. These are my divorce papers. I guess Shawn signed them last night. [clears throat]
You were expecting that, though, right?
Yeah, yeah, like I said, it’s just a formality. And I guess since Shawn told me he was gonna go back and see his dad, I’m just wondering when I’ll ever see him again.
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Shawn-Douglas, what a nice surprise.
Hey, Uncle Roman.
Ah, I thought you’d probably already left town.
Yeah, that’s what I was planning to do, go back and be with my dad, as you know. But…changed my mind, decided to stay.
Really? Well, that is good news. What changed your mind?
Well, this.
Oh, someone’s been burning the midnight oil.
Good morning, Maggie.
And you’re gonna have a busy morning this morning, I’m sure, prepping for Xander and Philip’s battle in court today.
Yes, yes. And, Maggie, I– I’m sorry to spring this on you last-minute, but I need you to testify today on Xander’s behalf.
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[inhales sharply]
Morning.
Good morning, my love.
Mm. [sighs]
Anything bothering you?
Bothering me?
Mm-hmm.
No. No. I’m just, yeah, looking forward to defending my birthright in court today, sending Philip packing. Why would anything be bothering me?
‘Cause you were tossing and turning all night.
You saw that? Were you not asleep yourself?
No. No, I slept pretty poorly, actually. It’s just… today’s a big day. [sighs] It’s gonna be intense, to say the least.
Yeah, it will be. Yeah, I guess something is bothering me. Sarah, what– [sighs] What if the judge sides with Philip? What if I lose everything?
[soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”
Is this what I think it is?
Yep, Jada offered me my old job back, and I said yes.
Well, congratulations, Shawn. The force is lucky to have you back, especially since the PD’s been short-staffed for a while.
Yeah, so I understand.
And besides that, it’ll be just nice having you around. You were missed, you and Belle both.
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Well, OK, I mean, now that you’re gonna be back in Salem, what does that– what does that mean for you and Belle?
Well, before I even decided to take the job, she and I both agreed that it was finally time to end things.
I see. Well… [sighs] I’m sorry to hear that.
Yeah. As much as we both still care about each other, we– we both–we realized that our marriage is over. So I signed the divorce papers last night, and– and Belle left town.
So is Shawn on his way back?
Yeah, to see his dad.
I’m sorry I didn’t get a chance to see him, but at least I got a chance to see you.
[laughs]
So are you staying in town for a while? Couple days or–
A little longer than that.
Oh, yeah?
Yeah. I took a case.
You took a case.
I took a case. I will be representing Philip against Xander for control of Titan.
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So Belle’s your new lawyer.
Let me guess. You don’t approve.
On the contrary, I mean, I think it’s fascinating how you have a whole complement of your exes working for you. You have Stephanie, and you have Belle. I mean, is Chloe next?
I had 2 hours to hire a new lawyer, Mom, and Belle is the best. And she wants to beef up my case with character witnesses. That’s why I asked you to come over here. She’d like you to testify on my behalf.
Oh. [scoffs] No. I don’t think that’s such a good idea.
Why do you need me to testify? I mean, isn’t Victor’s will enough? It clearly states his intent.
Yes, but Philip has a letter indicating just the opposite. And now, thanks to my niece Stephanie’s successful PR campaign on Philip’s behalf, public opinion has been swayed in Philip’s favor.
Mm.
She’s gotten a very compelling narrative out there: poor little rich boy deprived of his birthright. And with Xander’s history–
But this isn’t a jury trial. Why should public opinion matter?
Well, the judge is a member of this community too. He reads the same newspaper as we do. And now that we’ve drawn a judge that is notoriously unpredictable, I would feel a lot safer about Victor’s will if we had a character witness that could best speak to his true intent.
And that would be me?
That’s you.
Hmm.
Baby… what happened to exuding confidence, being at the top of your game? Yesterday you were– you were so positive. You were confident that it was gonna go your way.
Right. Well, I guess that was all a bit of a façade, really. Now that the reality of what could actually happen is rapidly approaching, I–
Hey, look at me. I know how important running Titan is to you. I do. No–no matter what happens, you have me and you have Victoria.
And that is more important to me than anything, Sarah. You know that, right? You and Victoria are everything to me. But that’s why I want to be able to support you and take care of you, and now that– now that I’ve given my half of “The Spectator” back to Jack, I–[sighs] I have nothing to fall back on if Philip gets his way.
Yeah, baby, that’s what I’m saying. I don’t understand. What happened? Like I said, you were so positive that this was a home run for you.
Right, but during this rotten, sleepless night that I’ve had, just lying awake ruminating, I–[sighs] I started to realize that it could all go south on me today.
Why would it?
Well, we have had a couple of setbacks. Justin is not happy with the judge that we drew, and my cunning plan to leave Philip without a lawyer, well, that totally backfired.
Don’t tell me he managed to get a new lawyer overnight.
Unfortunately he did. Apparently somebody with a stellar reputation, as far as I can find out. He will almost certainly bring up my criminal history.
Yeah, but Philip’s history is no better. I doubt that his lawyer will even open that door. And… Victor was very familiar with your history when he wrote that will.
Right, but he didn’t know I tried to kill his son in his own study just a few weeks ago, did he?
Yeah, that’s hearsay. It won’t hold up in court. It’s Philip’s word against yours.
And yours, and you’re testifying today.
Yeah, but you said that Philip is the one that got the gun out of the safe, shoved it into your hand, and goaded you into shooting him. It’s hardly the actions of a stable CEO or the temperament of someone who should be running a multinational corporation.
No, suppose not.
Mm-mm.
I’m sorry that you’re having doubts, so I will believe in you enough for the both of us. Does that work?
Yeah, that works.
Yeah.
God, I love you so much, Sarah.
Mm.
[chuckles]
[giggles] You feeling better?
Mm. So much better.
Good.
[sighs] I don’t know what I did to deserve you, to deserve your unconditional love and support. I’m just so lucky.
As am I.
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Well, I suppose I should go get ready.
Or–or–now, hear me out. You could just–you could just lie here with me for a few more minutes so I can make you feel better.
Well, I think that could be arranged.
Mm-hmm.
Oh, Justin, I don’t want to be in the middle of this! This is a family matter.
Maggie, you are the head of this family now that Victor’s gone. And as his widow, your word will have great sway with the judge.
[sighs] Victor never discussed these things with me. I had no idea that he was gonna leave Xander in charge of Titan.
But you don’t believe that he wanted Philip to be in charge, do you?
No, no, no. His intentions were very clear in the will.
Then why the hesitation? You’ve always been such a big defender of Xander. I mean, you’ve stood by him when no one else would.
Yeah, I know. [sighs] It’s just, Philip is Victor’s son, too, and Victor loved Philip. I care about Philip too. But the way I see it, it’s– it’s a legal–it’s a legal matter at this point. It’s the will versus the letter. I–I don’t think it’s right for me to put my finger on the scale either way.
I’m sorry, Justin.
You’re representing Philip?
As of last night.
I thought he already had a lawyer.
Oh, he did, but he quit the night before the hearing because he “suddenly remembered” that he’d done some work for Titan and that was a conflict of interest. [both chuckle]
Convenient.
Very. Can’t prove it, but obviously Xander had everything to do with that.
Probably right.
Yes. And it is my goal in life to make sure that that SOB doesn’t get away with that kind of underhanded move or any of the other vile things he’s gotten away with. And so I’m thinking that justice could be served today if you help me.
Help you? How?
By testifying against him.
What do you mean it’s not a good idea? Mom, you could help my case more than anyone.
That’s where you’re wrong.
How am I wrong? You could testify the only reason my father left me out of the will was because I was mentally ill at the time and getting treatment. You were privy to that decision.
OK, so what if they ask me about the letter which is the crux of this whole case, about the forged letter, the letter that Vivian forged? And what if she decides suddenly to tell the world about that? What if she decides to brag about being a world-class forger?
She said she’d keep quiet.
Because she believes that she is going to get part of that presumed windfall. But what if she becomes– I don’t know–antsy, angry?
She won’t. She won’t risk losing her cut.
Really? Well, you better hope so, because if she doesn’t keep her mouth shut, then it’s all over.
[sighs] Well… damn, Shawn. I’m really, really– I’m sorry about you and Belle. I just–I mean, I knew you were having problems, but I was hoping you could work things out.
Yeah, I mean, I was– I was hoping for that, too, but it was more than just– just problems. I mean, we– look, we’d grown apart. We’d grown apart in ways that I think that we realized that…there’s no coming back from. And we both agreed that a little bit of time and some space would be good for us.
I hope so. Well, Shawn, did you know when Marlena and I split, I couldn’t handle seeing her with John, so I got out of here? I left town. But not only did those wounds heal. We are all great friends now, and I am very happily married to Kate.
Well, you both are very lucky.
Yes, eventually everything worked out for me the way it was meant to. And I got a feeling you’re on that same journey right now, and I’ll tell you what. Things can feel a little rocky sometimes, but you’ll get there. And I have a very strong feeling that things will work out for you too.
You want me to testify?
Mm-hmm.
To what?
To what?
To what?
Brady, just yesterday you told me that Xander tried to paralyze you with a baseball bat and murder you. Attempted murder is a pretty surefire way to show that Xander’s unfit to run Titan, don’t you think?
Belle, I can’t do it.
What? Why?
[sighs] First of all, Xander and Sarah have already apologized to me profusely about what I went through, and I accepted their apology. Now, Xander wanted to punish me. You have to understand, I wanted to punish myself. I get it.
This isn’t about punishment. He tried to murder you in your bed!
Either way, I can’t testify against Xander. I work for him. And by the way, Philip tried to frame me for murder one. I’m not exactly rooting for that guy either.
OK. All right, I can see you’re conflicted about this… [clears throat] So I guess I will just have to subpoena you and compel you to testify.
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Ah. OK, you could do that, sis, but it would be worthless, and I’ll tell you why. All you have is Xander throwing a baseball bat around my office, OK? He didn’t touch me. He didn’t hit me with it. He could have been practicing his swing. Secondly, as far as me waking up and him hovering over me, Jada arrested him before he could do whatever he was going to do. So in each instance, you can’t prove his intentions.
Brady–
Sis, you’re gonna have to find another way to win.
Belle’s not gonna ask you about the letter, Mom. I promise.
[scoffs] OK, wait. Did you tell her about the letter?
I was tempted to… but no.
Oh, well, that’s a good call, you know, because I wish I didn’t know. And now–now I’m keeping secrets from Roman again.
Sorry I’m such a burden to you, Mom.
Stop. Just stop. Honey, you know that I want this for you. I do, but you’re–you’re– you’re a fool if you don’t think you’re going to get challenged on the letter. Alex–Alex claimed he was Victor’s sole heir in a forged document, so it’s bound to come up again, and you need to be prepared for that.
OK, OK, I get it, and I will be.
Honey, you know that I love you. I do. And I will continue to cover for you in life always.
But in court, I won’t perjure myself. OK? I’m sorry, baby. This one’s on you.
Justin, I hope you understand.
I do. You are Switzerland.
[laughs] Yes.
So you’re Switzerland, Maggie? I assume that means that you’re not gonna take sides in this battle between Philip and me. Is that right?
I’m sorry, Xander. I–I–I love you, and I’m gonna be pulling for you, but–
Maggie, I totally understand. My God, after everything you’ve done for me, I could never hold it against you.
Thank you for saying that.
Well, whether I like it or not, Philip is Victor’s son too. And I don’t really need you to testify for me today. Sarah’s helped me realize that I have quite a strong case.
Did I hear my name?
Sweetheart! Where’s your cane?
Well, I’ve been working really hard on my PT, and turns out, I don’t need it anymore.
Oh, sweetheart, that is just the best news.
Oh, I’ll say it is! Oh, my goodness!
Hey.
Hey. Mwah.
I thought you were supposed to be at Philip’s hearing.
No, no, he doesn’t need his mother tagging along, especially since he’s so confident about today since he hired Belle as his attorney.
Belle?
Yeah, I know. I was surprised, too, given their history.
Well, that is not why I’m surprised.
No?
No. Shawn was in here a little while ago. He told me he accepted a job with the PD. So he is staying in Salem, I am very happy to report.
Yeah, yeah, that’s great.
Yeah, but he thinks Belle left town last night.
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Hmm.
Shawn.
Belle.
Hey. I thought you were going back to see your dad.
Yeah, yeah, I was, and… well, then Jada offered me my old job back at the department, and… well, I said yes.
Wow. That’s great. Congratulations.
Thank you. I figured you’d already left too.
Yeah, I had planned on it, but at the last minute, I decided to take over Philip’s case against Xander. His other attorney quit the night before his hearing, and–
Oh, wow, that’s– I mean, it’s great you’re able to help him out. I–I hope he wins.
Yeah, he told me last night that you were on his side. Actually…[chuckles] Since you’re staying in town, do you think that you could do me a huge favor?
Like what?
Like be a witness for Philip?
[sighs]
Hey, darling, why don’t you just take a seat, you know?
Baby, I have been sitting for months. [chuckles] I’m OK, promise. Actually, I’m gonna get some coffee. Can I get you some?
Oh, God, no. I’m wired enough as it is already.
I could use a cup. I’ll go with you.
All right.
[sighs] Oh, Philip, hey. I’m actually glad to get a moment alone with you.
Yeah, well, the moment is up.
Please wait. Just hold on.
What the hell do you want, Xander?
[sighs] I just want to give you the opportunity to drop this case before you humiliate yourself and cause the family any more pain.
[scoffs] Give me a break.
Come on, man, Maggie– Maggie has been through hell this year. You know that. And all this infighting, it’s not good for her health.
If you’re so concerned, you drop the case.
Not a chance, pal.
See, that’s what I thought. Oh, and when I win, I promise I won’t leave you and your family out on the street. I’m sure the bushes around the mansion could use a good pruning.
Save it, Pip. You know damn well there’s nothing Belle or Stephanie can do to spin away the fact that my will trumps your letter.
I guess we’ll see about that. After all, I’m the only son Victor actually raised. God, how must that feel, to know, your whole life, he knew you were his son and he refused to acknowledge it?
You son of a–
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Son of a Kiriakis? Yes, indeed. May Victor’s favorite son win.
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Where is everyone?
Oh, Xander went with Sarah and Justin to get coffee after his failed attempt to get me to drop the case.
Huh, under all that bravado, I guess he knows he’s gonna lose.
Obviously.
Yeah. And where’s Kate?
Unfortunately my mother couldn’t make it.
Well, we have a strong enough case without her and Brady.
No Brady? Damn. I thought he’d be the final nail in Xander’s coffin.
Well, he didn’t feel comfortable because, you know.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, there’s a lot of that going around. [sighs] What about you? What if you testified? Brady told you Xander tried to kill him.
I can’t be a witness, Philip. I’m your attorney. Besides, what Brady told me is inadmissible. It’s hearsay.
God, there has to be someone else who knows Xander threatened Brady’s life.
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[clears throat]
Hello, Belle. Nice to see you again.
Justin.
All right, then. If we’re all ready, let’s call this hearing to order.
I am so glad you’re home!
[laughing] Yeah, I’m home.
I was on my way to a meeting. I drove by your place, and I thought, I wonder if Brady would like to come along.
[sighs] That’s probably a really, really good idea, actually. It’s been a rough couple days for me.
I’m sorry to hear that.
Well, it’s had to have been tense for you too. I thought you’d be testifying at the hearing.
No. No. Justin asked me to. I just feel– I don’t feel comfortable taking sides.
I–I get it. I told Belle the exact same thing.
Belle?
She’s repping Philip. Last-minute change.
I see. Well, good that you turned her down.
Mm.
Best we should stay out of it.
Yeah, I think we should just let Xander and Philip hash this out amongst themselves. And it’s gonna be brother versus brother.
Mm.
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I would like to enter this letter into evidence. It was written by the decedent to his son Philip.
Any objection, Mr. Kiriakis?
No, Your Honor. Our experts have found no evidence of fraud.
As you can see, Victor Kiriakis in this letter clearly states his intent to leave Titan Industries to his youngest son, Philip. The letter goes on to explain that he was omitted from the will only because he was presumed dead at the time of its writing. Your Honor, in reality, my client suffered from mental health issues that he has since overcome. And in fact, this is a letter from his doctors in Europe stating just that. That’s his clean bill of health. Therefore there’s really no reason that Philip would be unable to assume his role as the head of Titan Industries, which, as that letter clearly states, was his father’s intent from the outset. Certainly we wouldn’t want to penalize my client for a history of mental illness that he has since overcome.
Anything further, Ms. Black?
Yes. I would like to call Shawn Brady to the stand.
Do I understand correctly that Philip Kiriakis is your uncle?
Yes, that’s right. We are the same age, so we basically grew up together.
Which gave you a unique window into your grandfather’s feelings toward him, correct?
Yeah, that’s right. Philip was my grandfather’s golden child. He was groomed since we were kids to… take over the family business. He was the obvious choice. My father didn’t want any part of it. My Aunt Isabella, she had passed away, and, well, I mean, Xander’s always been the black sheep of the family.
Well, lest the court think you’re biased against the defendant, how would you describe your relationship with the plaintiff?
Contentious. But I took an oath today, so I’m here to tell the truth about what I think my grandfather wanted.
No further questions.
Counselor?
Mr. Brady, in all the conversations you had with your grandfather over the years about the future of his company, did he ever expressly tell you that we should all just ignore his will and instead piece together his intentions based on various letters and other anecdotal evidence?
Of course not, no.
Thank you. No further questions.
You may go, Mr. Brady.
Anything further, Ms. Black? Would you like to enter any evidence that shows Xander Kiriakis is unfit to run Titan Industries?
Not at this time, Your Honor.
Well, I guess Belle and Shawn are just going to have to find a way to get along peacefully.
Not just with each other but with Philip too.
Yeah, well, you know, actually, I’m hoping Belle just leaves town after the hearing’s over.
I guess we’ll see. [phone rings]
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Brady Pub. We’re open. Yes, this is Roman Brady. Statesville Prison?
[tense music] OK. Yeah. Yeah, I guess I’ll accept the call.
Hello. Who is this?
Vivian Alamain? What the hell do you want?
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Victor Kiriakis’ official will and testament, the only document that can be purported to show his final wishes, expressly names my client, Xander Kiriakis, to be his sole heir. Therefore this should be an open-and-shut case.
That will be for me to determine, Mr. Kiriakis. Any character witnesses you’d like to call on your client’s behalf?
Actually, I have here a letter of support from Xander’s cousin Alexander Kiriakis, to be entered into evidence.
Objection, Your Honor. A letter? Alex is a citizen of Salem. There’s no reason he shouldn’t be here testifying in person, giving me the opportunity to cross-examine.
Mr. Kiriakis is currently working on the set of a TV show, “Body & Soul.” And unfortunately the producers were unable to adjust their schedule to accommodate his appearance here today.
I’m sorry, Mr. Kiriakis, but if the gentleman can’t spare the court his time, I can’t spare the court’s to read his letter. The evidence is denied.
Any other witnesses you’d like to call, Counselor, with information pertinent to the case?
Yes, Your Honor. I’d like to call Dr. Sarah Kiriakis.
Vivian, speak. What the hell do you want?
Vivian, whatever it is you’re trying to sell my husband, he’s not buying. Do you hear me? Don’t you ever call here again.
[sighs] I am so sorry. Honey, this woman will not stop trying to cause problems for me. [sighs] Did you hear that? What the hell? Is delivery here?
Well, I didn’t really hear anything, but I’ll go check.
OK. Thanks.
[sighs] Still there, Viv? Because let me tell you something. If you’re calling here to tell my husband about that forged letter, you’re making a big mistake. I know that you hate me, but you care about Philip and you care about getting your cut of the money, so I’m warning you. You better not screw him over. You will not say a word about that letter. Do you hear me? Not a word.
[sighs]
My husband has been deprived his birthright for most of his life. And this will was, in Victor’s own words, a way of making amends for that terrible slight. And yeah, of course, he and his father had… a rocky relationship at times.
At times?
Mr. Kiriakis.
As I was saying, the relationship was rocky at times, but… Xander loved and admired his father. Our daughter, Victoria, is named after him.
And what direct knowledge do you have of Philip Kiriakis’ relationship with his father?
Well… Philip was absent for most of his father’s final years. But Xander and I did become aware that while he was acting as CEO of Titan, he became involved in a money-laundering scheme with Ava Vitali and the Mafia after accruing significant gambling debts.
Objection. Irrelevant.
Overruled.
Go on, Dr. Kiriakis.
When Xander and I exposed Philip, Victor was more furious than I’d ever seen him. He was so disappointed in his son. He was heartsick.
Thank you. Your Honor, no further questions.
Dr. Kiriakis, did your late father-in-law, also your stepfather, did he keep Philip on as CEO after you shared this information with him about the money-laundering scheme?
[sighs] Yes. Yeah, he did.
So he kept Philip on so he could make amends, whereas Xander just quit in a fit of pique, presumably answering the question as to which brother was more devoted to the company, yes?
But Victor did ultimately fire Philip. It’s what led to his downward spiral.
Objection. Irrelevant.
Irrelevant? How is that irrelevant?
Sustained.
I’m sorry to hear that you’ve been struggling, Brady.
Well, Maggie, look, as far as my sobriety is concerned, I’m OK, fine. I haven’t had a drink since Sarah’s accident. But thinking I was responsible for her injuries, that was a wake-up call to me.
Mm. Well, I’m relieved to hear that. I am beyond grateful to you for convincing Kristen to hand over that serum.
Oh. How is Sarah doing?
She is making great strides, quite literally.
Really?
Not only is she on her feet, but today… she began walking without a cane.
[sighs] Oh, my God. That is–that is such wonderful news. I’m so happy for her.
Yeah, I think maybe things are getting back on track for her and Xander and that they can– I don’t know–finally focus on moving forward, you know? [laughter] OK, here. That’s a cheers.
Cheers.
Dr. Kiriakis, is it safe to say that you love your husband?
I love Xander with all my heart.
So you would do anything for him?
Objection.
I would like to answer it, actually. I love Xander more than anything, but I will not lie for him. My testimony has been truthful.
So far.
[tense music]
Can’t do it.
What? Why?
[sighs] First of all, Xander and Sarah have already apologized to me profusely about what I went through, and I accepted their apology.
But, Dr. Kiriakis, would you perhaps lie under oath about your husband’s attempt to murder Brady Black?
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