Days of Our Lives Transcript
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[holiday music]
[laughs]
[gasps] Wow.
Oh-ho-ho!
Look at this. [laughter]
Oh!
Hey, you guys.
Happy birthday, Carver and Jules.
Merry Christmas.
And merry Christmas.
Yay.
Sweetheart, why don’t you open up some more presents?
It’s OK. Maybe later.
Rach, why so mopey, hmm? I mean, I got you everything you asked for and a lot more.
But you didn’t get me what I really wanted.
Which was?
You and Daddy back together again.
[dramatic music]
These were waiting by the door.
Oh. I bet they’re from your father. “Wishing we could be together this Christmas and every day of the year.” “Love your very, very, very, very bestest friend in the world, Susan.” Well, I will have to call her and thank her.
[holiday music]
Hey, hey, hey. Merry Christmas, sis.
Merry Christmas, big brother. Thank you for getting here so fast.
Well, of course. You said you needed help with your hospital Christmas party.
I need emergency help.
OK, so what do you need me to do?
Three guesses, but the first two don’t count.
[soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”
OK, so you want me to play Santa Claus.
Yeah. The full suit is in my office.
But didn’t you do it last year?
Yeah, but I was a last-minute replacement, and this year, I’m on call. I mean, it wouldn’t look very good for Santa to be yanked away for a cardiac arrest right when I’m giving out the presents, right?
Yeah, but you look so good in a beard.
Ha. Are you gonna be my Santa or not? Really, I need a Santa as soon as possible. The party starts in a couple hours.
Ah, I don’t know, Kay.
What do you mean, you don’t know? You put the suit on. You “ho, ho, ho.” You pass out some presents. You’ve been Santa before, haven’t you?
Don’t you remember? The year I was supposed to play Santa, your husband stole my suit.
That was not Steve. It was Stefano. And we try not to say his name on Christmas.
[holiday music]
Hey, merry Christmas to you too, Joe. Yeah. No, no, your mom’s not here. She’s at the hospital setting up for the holiday party. Yeah. Well, I’m working today too. I know. I know. But I had to help John out on a case he’s working for the ISA. Mm-hmm. Yes, we’re helping your Uncle Shane out. And you know the drill. I can’t say anything more than that.
[dramatic music]
It was very sweet of Susan to send me flowers.
You don’t have to put on a brave face for me. I know how much you miss Dad.
Yeah. I couldn’t keep that from you, could I? You know, even when you were a little boy, you were always so sensitive to other people’s feelings.
[laughs] You know, speaking of when I was a little boy…
Oh, my goodness.
Please, open it.
Thank you.
How sweet is that? It’s lovely.
Open the locket.
All right. [gasps, laughs]
[laughs]
That is the picture I took of you and your sister at the fair how many years ago?
A lot.
Boy, I had a hard time getting you to sit still for it.
[laughs] Well, that’s why it was important to commemorate the occasion. The locket belonged to my mom.
Brady, I can’t take this. You should–you should save this for Rachel.
No, Rachel’s more into reptiles than jewelry, much to Kristen’s chagrin. I’m pretty sure that Isabella would want my other mom to have it.
[sighs] Mm.
[chuckles]
And now I’d like you to open your present from your dad and me.
No, no, no, later. I really want you to tell me about Dad’s case. Have you heard much?
No. No, not much. All Shane will say is that it’s a matter of global security.
[sighs] Usually is.
Yeah. And I know your dad will be coming back to us. I just– I just wish I could talk to him.
I know what it’s like to– to be separated from someone you love at the holidays. [scoffs]
Yeah. Well, you’ll be seeing Rachel today, won’t you?
I was hoping to, but her mother won’t allow it.
Sweetheart, we talked about this.
[holiday music] Your daddy and me being together, well, it isn’t what he wants.
And it’s all your fault. You and that stupid serum.
What–wait a minute. What do you–how do you know about the serum?
I have ears.
OK, if you’re talking about the serum that I gave to your daddy for Sarah Horton, I never should have blackmailed him. It was wrong. And, well, as it turns out, it didn’t bring me any closer to being with your father.
As I’ve noticed.
Sweetheart, come on. It’s taken me a long time to understand that you can’t force someone to love you. Your daddy has moved on. He wants to be with someone else.
You mean Ava Vitali?
[tense music]
Oh, you’ll never guess who’s here.
Hey, hey. Listen, Joe, I better jump off. I got to get back to work. OK. I love you, buddy.
Mm-hmm. You got a minute?
I do now. Was just talking to one of my sons.
OK, well, I am on the phone with your other son. Tripp wants to say hi.
Oh. Hey, Tripp. Merry Christmas. I was just talking to your brother. I was gonna call you next. Yeah. What news? What? You asked Wendy to marry you on Christmas Day? [laughs] Well, don’t keep me in suspense. What did she say?
She said yes.
Ah, your mom told me. She said yes. Well, that is fantastic news. Congratulations, man. I’m so happy for you, son.
[dramatic music]
Well, you know, sis, as flattering as this offer is, why don’t you get Steve to do it? He’s done it bunches of times. Always did a great job, as I recall.
Well, agreed. But he is unavailable. He is helping Shane with an ISA case.
Hmm. Well, that is too bad, having to work on Christmas.
Yeah, it is, especially because unless you fill in for him as the adorable, generous Santa that I know that you are capable of being, it’s gonna be very disappointing to me and a bunch of little kids. Come on. I need you, Roman Shawn Brady. Think of the kids.
[holiday music]
Go. Blow out your candle.
All right.
Oh!
Yay!
Oh, good job. Good job, you two.
Excellent, excellent, excellent. OK, so who wants to open presents? [laughter]
OK, just a few. We want to save some for when we get back home. OK?
Nonsense. Let my grandbabies open all their presents now. And when you are doing both birthday and merry Christmas, it’s double the gifts, right, my darlings? Right?
Yes.
Yes, and we don’t want to forget about all the gifts that Santa dropped off last night when he stopped by for milk and cookies.
Uh-oh, presents from Santa? OK, here. Go with Daddy.
Mom.
Hmm?
Now, you know we talked about this, and Eli and I, we do not want to spoil the kids rotten.
I understand. And you can be very responsible about that for the rest of the year. But on this day, we grandparents, we get to have our own way.
[chuckles] You guys are in competition with my mom and Grandma Julie.
[laughs]
Fine. I give up.
Good, because you were gonna lose anyway, baby. [laughs] OK, now, who wants to open Christmas presents now? Oh, good.
[laughs] There you go.
Do you think you can supervise these four for a little bit?
Yeah, I can manage. Why? What, you got a hot date?
Something like that. Since we’re leaving right after Christmas, I want to drop in on an old friend.
[laughs]
[dramatic music]
Sweetheart, how did you hear about your father and Ava Vitali?
I told you, I have ears.
Oh, so you were eavesdropping on a private conversation, hmm?
Only with Nonno’s portrait.
Oh. Oh. I see. And what exactly did you hear me say to Nonno?
You asked him how to get rid of Ava. Did he give you any good ideas?
Oh. [clears throat]
So Kristen made it very clear that I am not welcome in her home on Christmas or any other day.
Brady, I’m so sorry.
I should have known when I told her that we were never gonna get back together that there would be a price to pay.
I guess I’d hoped that she would have learned to put Rachel’s needs before her own.
Hmm. Yeah, no. As a matter of fact, she’s doing everything in her power to ruin my relationship with my daughter.
Just because you wouldn’t be blackmailed into having a relationship with her.
Hmm. Well, it doesn’t help matters that I’ve begun seeing… Ava Vitali.
Oh man, I can’t tell you how happy I am for both of you. Yeah. Hey, listen, please give Wendy my love, and tell my future daughter-in-law that I’m looking forward to seeing both of you very soon. OK? I love you too, Tripp. OK. Here’s your mom.
Hey. Yeah. Yeah, yeah, sure, baby. We will talk tonight, yeah? Mm-hmm. [laughs] I love you too. Oh. How about that? Our son is engaged.
How about that?
Mm.
Can’t wait to tell Kayla the news.
Oh. Yeah, speaking of which, why aren’t you two together on Christmas? You know what? None of my business.
We’re both working.
Oh. Well, that sucks. [gasps] But since you’re already on the clock, I might have a case for Black Patch.
Come on, Ava. What kind of case?
Find the freak who’s been sending me these harassing texts.
You know, Rachel, I’m not gonna get into this with you. For one thing, you should not be eavesdropping.
Please, Mommy, I need to know. Did Nonno tell you to lock Ava in the secret room?
[holiday music]
[sighs] Oh, my God.
Merry Christmas.
[laughs] Merry Christmas. [gasps] Oh! [laughs] It is so good to see you.
So good to see you.
Oh. [both laugh]
How are you?
I’m good. I’m good. I’m good.
No. This cannot be Rachel.
Yes, this is Rachel. Rachel, do you remember my good friend Lani?
Hi.
Hi. I just cannot believe how grown up you are. And so beautiful.
Female beauty’s just a tool of the patriarchy.
[laughs]
Right on, sister.
May I be excused? Edgar just shed his skin, and I want to go hide it in Harold’s bed.
Oh!
Edgar is?
My snake.
Snake?
Yeah.
OK.
Honey, I don’t think that’s a good idea, pranking Harold.
It’s cool. He loves it.
Sweetheart, no. Rachel, honey, honey, honey, honey. No, no, no, no, no. Just–I don’t think Harold wants the little snake shed thing in his bed. So just–you can go upstairs, but please do not go into his room, please.
Mm. Wow, what a little angel you got there.
[laughs] I know. But at least I know she’s mine.
Oh, she is absolutely yours.
[laughs]
Oh, my–a snake?
OK, let’s change the subject. No, I know. Mwah. But you know what? I would love to see your adorable kids. You have pictures?
Yes, I do.
And, oh, my God.
Here. They turned four today. Right?
Oh, my gosh.
They are just so sweet.
Oh, my gosh. They’re so adorable! Oh! What did you do, take them to a toy store this morning?
Ugh, no. That is my parents’ place.
You’re kidding.
No, no. I wish I was, because Eli and I have tried so hard to discourage them from spoiling the kids, and yeah, no luck with that.
[laughs]
Although I think you and Brady might be just as bad.
Mm, no, this is just me. Brady isn’t seeing Rachel this Christmas.
Oh, why? Is he out of town?
No, he’s still around.
[dramatic music] I have full custody, and, well, I didn’t want Brady to be around Rachel. That’s all. I mean, not until he stops running around with that tramp. [sighs]
What tramp?
So you’re seeing Ava Vitali?
I assume you don’t approve.
I guess I’m concerned because there seems to be a bit of a pattern here.
What do you mean?
You seem to be getting involved with troubled, dangerous women.
[sighs] I see your point. It’s not on purpose, you know.
I didn’t say it was.
You think it’s subconscious?
Oh, I don’t know for sure. All I do know for sure is that I don’t want to see you getting hurt.
And look, I appreciate that, but it’s a little too early to sound the alarm, ’cause we’ve only been on one date. And it was cut very short, by the way. And then she started getting these very strange text messages.
“Stay away from Brady.” Pretty straightforward. Not exactly terroristic.
Yeah, but you wouldn’t call it a threat?
Well, if it is a threat, it’s pretty toothless.
All right, yeah, well, you know what? I want it to stop before whoever is sending them steps it up. Look, Steve, I know you and I, we don’t have exactly the greatest history, but… something pretty wonderful did come out of our relationship.
Our soon-to-be-married son.
Exactly. So would you consider looking into it for Tripp’s sake, if not for mine?
Oh.
Oh, man. Oh, are you as tired as I am?
Hmm. At least.
[chuckles]
Whew. Ooh, as much as I adore those little ones, I am relieved Eli took them sledding.
Yeah.
Oh, I could use the break.
Me too. Me too. You know, Theo was just such a quiet, shy kid when he was that age. I’m not prepared for this tornado. [both laugh]
Two of them. Oh.
Oh, man, I tell you. What about Chanel? Was she–what was she like when she was four?
Oh, she was a menace, oh! But there was only one of her. I can’t believe that Eli has been dealing with this on his own all this time. Oh, thank God he has Lani back.
Well, they’re both gonna have their hands full.
Mm-hmm. Talk about a two-way twister.
[laughs] Well, that is one way to put it.
Mm.
You know what? While we have this– this little relaxing break, would you like to have a glass of eggnog?
Mm. [gasps] How about a protein shake? I need to get my energy up for my reading at the hospital.
Oh, come on.
Mm.
You’ll do great, as always.
Mm.
And what about– what about Kayla? Is she gonna be Santa Claus again this year?
I don’t know. [laughter] No, rumor has it that she’s already drafted someone else for Kris Kringle duties.
Oh. [both laugh]
Ho, ho, ho.
There’s our Santa. You look fantastic.
Kay, is it supposed to be this hot in the suit?
You’re gonna get used to it. Come on, it’s just for an hour or so.
Yeah, but I mean, I’m already sweating, and it’s just–it’s kind of– it’s kind of hard– hard to–to–to breathe.
Are you feeling OK?
Well, no, I’m not. I’m not.
Well, what’s wrong?
Well, like I said, it’s kind of hard to breathe. And–and–and I got this– I got this strange pain going down my left arm, and– Kay, am I having a heart attack?
This is–this is heavy.
Come on. Come on. Open it. Open it.
[laughs] OK. Oh, my goodness. What is all this?
I’ve started your collection.
Wow. I mean, this is– these are some of the great soap opera creators.
Mm-hmm, I figured if you’re going to be the most successful EP in soap opera history, you should learn from the best.
Oh, wow, this is– well, thank you. Oh, you’re the best. You’re the best.
[laughs]
Oh! That’s wonderful. Thank you.
My turn?
Your turn. Your turn. [laughs]
[gasps] Diamond?
Open it. Open it.
It better be diamond.
Open the box.
Mm. [sighs]
Ah!
[chuckles] No diamonds.
Oh.
This bracelet is made up of all the birthstones from the Price family line.
[gasps] Oh! Look at this. Ah! Ooh. Oh. Pearl for Big Mama. Ah, ruby for you.
[laughs]
Garnet for Lani.
Uh-huh.
Aquamarine for Chanel. Turquoise for Jules and Carver.
Yeah.
And, well– and this one. Is that a sapphire?
For your sister.
For Tamara. Oh, Abe, she and I have had some rough times. But, well, this gives me hope that, you know, it’ll get better someday soon.
I’m so glad. I’m so glad.
Thank you, sweetheart. Oh, I love it. Mm. Thank you. Mm. [gasps] Mm.
What?
Mm.
Where you going?
Well, you know, your beautiful, thoughtful gift, it just inspired me. So before we head over to the hospital, I think I need to go and call my sister and wish her a merry Christmas.
[laughs]
How are you feeling?
Well, I’m alive. But give it to me straight, sis. How bad is it?
Well, you did not have a heart attack. It turns out that you had an allergic reaction. Maybe something in the suit.
An allergic reaction?
Mm-hmm. So we’re gonna put an antihistamine in your IV, and then it should clear things up pretty quickly.
Well, that’s a relief. So I guess I won’t be playing Saint Nick anytime soon.
Hmm. You are relieved from your Santa duties.
Well, I am sorry about that. Does that mean you’re gonna have to stand in again like you did last year?
Oh, no. I have another idea.
So you’re playing the son card, huh?
Whatever it takes.
Well, I was gonna say yes even before you brought Tripp into it.
Really?
Mm-hmm.
So you’ll take the case?
Sure.
Ah, Steve, thank you. Thank you. I know that this– you know, finding out who’s been sending me these texts is not a big case for you. But I really want to find out who’s doing it, and I want it to stop.
Do you have any suspects in mind?
Well, my gut tells me it’s Kristen DiMera, but I can’t be sure, obviously.
Well, that would make sense. Let me see your phone again.
Oh, don’t you give me that look, Lani Grant, like you’re, oh, so disappointed in me. Hmm?
Kristen…
Hmm?
You and I both know that when you are hurting, you tend to just lash out. Deep down, you know that it is wrong for you to keep that child away from her dad.
What, then I’m supposed to reward him for ripping out my heart and stomping on it?
It is not about Brady. It’s about your daughter. Do you not think she deserves to be with her father on Christmas?
[holiday music]
[sighs] Well, there she is. [chuckles]
Hey, Rachel.
Hello again.
Well, it was really good to see both of you, but I should get back to Eli and the kids.
Well, give my love to them, would you?
Will do. Merry Christmas, Rachel. Kristen.
Merry Christmas.
Oh, OK. Bye.
We’ll talk soon, OK?
Mm-hmm. Definitely, definitely.
OK.
OK. [chuckles]
Bye, Rachel.
Don’t worry, Mommy. I didn’t put the snakeskin in Harold’s bed.
Ah, wow, thank you. I am so relieved. [clears throat]
I…have a little surprise for you. Hmm?
What kind of surprise?
[chuckles] You’ll see.
Oh, this is great.
It’s cashmere. You like it?
Oh, I love it. Oh, it’s soft. This is wonderful. Thank you.
You’re welcome. I got a blue one for Tate and a red one for Rachel. Oh, but you won’t be able to give it to her today, will you?
No, I won’t.
[dramatic music]
Well, shame on Kristen. Not only is she keeping you from your daughter, but she is harassing Ava.
[sighs] Kristen claims that she’s not the one sending the texts, but– [phone ringing] I’m sorry. Speak of the devil.
Please don’t, not on Christmas.
That was a poor choice of words.
Hi, Kristen. What’s going on? Is Rachel OK?
No, she’s not.
What’s wrong?
She misses her daddy. So how would you like to come over here and spend Christmas with your daughter, hmm?
[stirring music]
So what does this app do?
It can unscramble blocked numbers and pinpoint the location of burner phones.
Really?
Mm-hmm.
Wow. I definitely could have used this back in the day when I was dealing with the Five Families.
Hilarious.
What? Just saying. [computer dings]
Aha.
Ooh, what’s that noise? Is it a good noise? Does it mean it’s done?
It is. That sound means we hit pay dirt.
[dramatic music]
Shane, I know the mission is top secret. I’m not asking for details. I just–I’d like to be able to talk to him. Yeah. No, I understand. I know I should be used to this by now. All right. Merry Christmas to you too.
[somber music]
[sighs]
[holiday music]
Daddy, you came!
Hey, come here. Come here. Come here. Hi, how are you? Ooh! It’s so good to see you. Hey… merry Christmas.
Thank you.
You’re welcome.
Merry Christmas, Brady.
Merry Christmas.
Mommy, can I open my gifts now?
Yes, I’ve been wanting you to open them all morning. But why don’t you start with your daddy’s right now?
Yes.
Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Oh, my God.
It’s what you wanted, right?
Yes!
Mommy, look.
Are those–
Frozen rats.
Oh, God, that is disgusting. Why?
Because it’s snake food. That’s what our little princess wanted.
Ugh.
Thank you, Daddy.
You’re welcome, sweetie.
Mommy, can I go feed one to Edgar right now?
Yeah, yeah, yeah. Go ahead. Go ahead. Take them up there too.
You want to watch?
[laughs] Hard pass.
You go ahead. Go ahead. Have fun.
[laughs]
OK, everybody. Welcome to Salem University Hospital annual Christmas party. Yay is right. [applause] We are so lucky today to have Mayor Price read the Christmas story for us again this year. So take it away, Madam Mayor.
[laughs] Thank you, Dr. Johnson. Oh. First let’s just say merry Christmas, everyone. [laughs] And you and you and you and you. Ah. “And it came to pass in those days “that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus “that all the world should be registered. “This census first took place “while Quirinius was governing Syria. “So all went up to be registered, “everyone to his own city. “Joseph also went up from Galilee “out of the city of Nazareth “into Judea to the city of David, “which is called Bethlehem, “because he was of the house and lineage of David, “to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child.” Mm-hmm, you know who that was.
Yes.
“So it was, while they were there, “the days were completed for her to be delivered. “And she brought forth her firstborn son, “wrapped him in swaddling clothes, “and laid him in a manger because there was no room for them at the inn.”
Aww.
“But Mary kept all these things “and pondered them in her heart. “And the shepherds returned, “glorifying and praising God “for all the things that they heard and seen as it was told unto them.” [applause]
Wow.
Yay!
That was so great. Let’s give the mayor another little applause.
Yay!
Thank you so much, Paulina.
We want Santa! children: We want Santa!
Uh-oh. children: We want Santa! We want Santa!
Ho, ho, ho! Ho, ho, ho! [children screaming] Ho, ho, ho! Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas. How are you all? Merry Christmas. [children cheering] Ho, ho, ho!
Feeling better?
Thanks to my brilliant sister.
Mm, well, I picked up your prescription at the pharmacy for you.
Best Christmas present ever: antihistamine.
You’re welcome.
Hey, I never asked you. Who’d you get to play Santa?
Why don’t you come see for yourself?
[holiday music]
Ho, ho, ho! Well, merry Christmas, young man. Ho, ho, ho, ho, ho, ho!
Is that you, partner?
Roman!
Shh!
Well, hello, Santa. Hello.
[laughs] Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas.
Aha, merry Christmas. Well, I hope that suit doesn’t give him any problems.
Don’t worry. I changed it out for another one. Hey, you guys. Look how big you’ve gotten. And happy birthday.
Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas to you too.
Mm. I’m gonna miss this.
Well, we will be back in no time. [gasps] Oh, what? Well, would you look at that?
A mistletoe? Really? So you’ve just been carrying that thing around?
Yeah, I was waiting for the perfect moment.
Mm. [sighs]
[indistinct chatter]
You do make a wonderful Santa, my love. [both laugh] both: Mwah.
Those kids, they’re so adorable. And they inspire me.
Mm-hmm. Bless their little hearts, oh.
[laughs]
And, you know, I have been a very good little girl this year.
Ooh, Santa’s glad to hear it. [both laugh]
But, you know, all I want for Christmas and every Christmas thereafter– except for, you know, all the wonderful gifts that I’ve already gotten– is just the love of my wonderful, wonderful husband.
Oh. You already have that, my beloved wife, always and forever. Mm. [chuckles]
[tender music]
Oh, merry Christmas, Sami. I can’t wait to see you in the New Year. Yeah. [phone chimes] Honey, hold on for a second. Your sister’s ringing in. No, don’t–don’t do that. Don’t do that. It’s not a competition. OK. Merry Christmas. I love you. Bye. [phone chimes] Merry Christmas, darling. What’s that? Oh. [laughs] I can hear Noah in the background playing with his toy. I guess he likes it, yeah, mm. Well, no, I can’t really take credit. Tate helped me pick it out. [knock at door] Yeah. Oh, honey, can I– can I call you back? I’ve got somebody at the door. All right. I love you.
Hi, got a package for Dr. Marlena Evans.
Yes, yes, I’m Dr. Evans.
Great.
Oh, my goodness. Thank you. Thank you. I’m sorry you have to work on Christmas Day.
It’s OK. You’re actually my last stop.
Oh, glad to hear.
Sign here, please.
And just hold that still for me.
Sure.
Thank you. There.
Thanks.
Thanks so much.
Merry Christmas.
Thanks for coming by.
[dramatic music]
[sighs]
“Here’s to being caught up in the rapture of your love “for many Christmases to come. Love always, John.”
Merry Christmas, my darling.
So? You able to prove where the texts are coming from?
Well, I can’t say for sure where all the messages are from, but I was able to pinpoint the location where this last message came from. The DiMera mansion.
[scoffs] I knew it.
[tense music]
[sighs] Thank you for letting me see my daughter. Meant a lot.
Well, I’m sure it meant a lot to Rachel as well.
What made you change your mind?
Well, I had a friend who told me that no matter how I felt about you, it wasn’t right to punish Rachel.
[dramatic music]
Well, thank your friend for me.
Mm.
I should be going. I’m gonna say goodbye to Rachel first.
Holiday with Ava? [both chuckle]
Why, are you planning on sending a bunch of threatening texts to her on Christmas?
What are you talking about? I already told you I did not send that woman any texts.
Really?
Really.
Then who did?
[sighs]
[suspenseful music]
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