Days of Our Lives Transcript
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[siren blaring]
I got your message.
Madam Mayor, I appreciate you coming.
You wanted to discuss some things with me?
I do.
It’s about replacing EJ DiMera as DA.
Replace EJ as– did I miss something? Who–who was proposing that we do that?
I am.
I see. Well, since you got it all figured out, you got a candidate in mind?
I do. Belle Black.
[soft dramatic music]
Belle?
Shawn. Why, did you forget I was still in Salem?
No, of course not. I just didn’t expect to see you here. You have a client in the holding or something?
No, I just– I had a meeting with Jada.
Oh. About a case?
No, not really.
You know, you’re fidgeting right now. And you only do that when you’re anxious. So what is it? What’s going on?
[clears throat] You promise you won’t say anything?
Yeah, of course.
Jada asked if I would consider replacing EJ as the DA.
Let’s back this up a tad, shall we? I mean, if you hate Argentina so much, there’s a whole planet worth of places to choose from. [doorbell rings]
You want me to get that?
No! No, I do not. You stay put. I’ll get rid of whoever it is. Then clean this mess up.
[mellow jazz music]
[door clicks]
[mysterious music]
Rafe, what do I owe the displeasure?
I’m here on behalf of Ava Vitali.
Kristen, stay the hell away– from me.
[soft guitar music]
[soft dramatic music]
Sophia? You sure you’re okay with this?
That’s not the point, is it? I mean, it’s not like you want to have a baby, so… this is what we have to do. Come on. Let’s go.
[dramatic music]
Holly?
What the hell is going on here?
[soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”
Nothing. Nothing is going– Sophia, she’s here–
I am such an idiot. You want to know why I came here, Tate? I came here because I was going to ask if you minded if I went to that concert with a guy. He’s new in town, and I thought he could use a friend. And I can’t believe I was worried you might be jealous of that. Meanwhile, here you are doing what? Going on a pleasure trip with her?
[dramatic music]
I’m sorry. I– I thought you were someone else.
Clearly.
Do I know you?
I’m Amy Choi, Sophia’s mother. We met before her interview at The Bistro.
Yes, that’s right. Of course.
I’m sorry I startled you. I was just hoping to ask you for a favor.
Oh, yeah, sure.
Sophia is going to look at colleges with a friend this weekend, but she forgot to pack her retainer. I know it’s a short trip, but I would rather not spend thousands on another round of orthodontia.
I don’t blame you. [laughs]
So would you mind giving it to her when she comes in today? They’re leaving right after her shift. I was going to drop it at her friend’s, but since I ran into you.
Okay. Yeah, well, normally, I’d be– I’d be more than happy to. But Sophia’s not working today.
What?
[mellow guitar music]
Ava Vitali? That woman is a menace. Whatever trouble she’s gotten herself into now, I can assure you it has nothing to do with me.
Yeah, well, it actually appears as though someone has been causing trouble for Ava. As I’m sure you know, I’m no longer with Salem PD. I’ve taken a job as a PI for Black Patch. And Ava has hired us to find the source of these threatening texts that she’s been receiving.
Well, I’m afraid you’re wasting your time harassing me about it, Hernandez, since I can assure you I haven’t given that woman a millisecond of thought in quite some time. Now as you know, she has a lot of enemies. So I suggest you go bark up a different tree.
Yeah, sure. But this isn’t just a hunch, EJ. You see, my boss, Steve Johnson, has already traced the origin of the texts to this house.
[tense music]
Wait a minute. Mayor Price is firing EJ?
Shh! Would you keep your voice down?
I’m sorry. I guess the old commish is sick and tired of you always whipping EJ’s ass in court?
I wouldn’t exactly put it that way, but Jada did say she’s going to have a conversation with the mayor and see if she’d be open to making the change.
And if she does, are you going to take the job?
I–I admit I had some reservations. I did. But Jada is very persuasive. And honestly, I think I’d really enjoy working with her.
Yeah, I mean, come on. Jada is great.
Yeah, but the thing is, she said she needed an answer from me before she would broach the topic with the mayor. So I already committed to her if– if it all works out.
Well, this is–this is huge.
Yeah, but it’s not official yet, so mum’s the word. I really don’t want EJ to find out if it all falls apart.
Yeah, no, no. Right, right, yeah. I mean, I can only imagine what his reaction is going to be if it does happen, especially with your history.
Our history? Really, Shawn? I know what that’s a euphemism for, I think.
No, Belle. Come on. I didn’t mean it like that.
Yeah, you did. Yeah, you did. Right in the middle of what I thought was a perfectly friendly conversation. You just couldn’t help but bring up my affair with him, could you? Thank you for throwing that in my face yet again.
I didn’t know you were in the business of hiring DAs.
Okay, I know this may seem like I’m going outside of my lane here. And of course, this would have to be your decision.
You’re just offering your professional opinion?
Well, yes, I am. Mayor Price, I can only keep this city safe if the criminals I arrest are brought to justice.
Mm, so you think another defense attorney would be better at the job than a man whose only Christmas wish is the blood of his enemy?
Honestly, I do. Hattie Adams just walked because EJ attempted to question her without her lawyer present.
Hattie walked?
Thanks to EJ’s blatant disregard for the legal process. He made Belle Black’s job easy. She got hold of his blunder and used that information to help her client.
So she’s the better lawyer.
I think so. But when EJ underperforms, I can’t help but wonder if it’s a matter of legal skills and competence or lack thereof.
What? What are you saying?
Look, it’s known that the DiMeras have connections to organized crime. And EJ has not kept his hands clean in the past. So sometimes when he lets certain criminals run free, I can’t help but think that he has an ulterior motive.
[dramatic music]
That is preposterous. As I’ve already expressed, Ava is of no concern to me. So why would I waste my time sending text messages?
EJ, relax. Okay? Now this might come as a surprise to you, but not everything is about you. We have reason to believe that the texts were sent by your sister. Is she here?
No, she’s not. She’s at work. So if you want to trot on over to DiMera Enterprises and question her there–
Thank you. I’ll do that. But while I’m here, I– I actually do have some questions for you about another matter.
I’m certain Sophia told me she was working the lunch shift today. Are you saying my daughter is lying to me?
No. You know what, I think I am mixing her up with another one of my employees who asked for the next couple of days off. Yes. So I am more than happy to give Sophia her retainer when she comes in.
Thank you. I’m relieved.
Yeah.
And I’m sorry if I seem overly cautious. I do trust Sophia, but she is a teenager.
Yeah, I get it. I’m a mother myself. But you know what, with Sophia, I don’t think you need to worry. She is a very responsible employee, and she is a wonderful young woman. You should be very proud.
Oh, I am. But since you seem to have gotten to know her fairly well, I wonder if you can tell me, has she been acting differently recently?
Not that I’ve noticed. Why?
Well, these past few weeks, she’s been distant, also sleeping more than usual. And when I ask her about her old friends, she just tells me she doesn’t talk to them anymore.
Oh, yeah. Well, I can understand why she wouldn’t be talking to Holly Jonas and Tate Black after how they treated her.
Yes, it was very hurtful of that young man to pretend he was interested in my daughter when he only had eyes for her best friend.
Yeah. So if she’s been seeming a little off this week, you know, the past couple of weeks, then that’s probably why. But she’ll bounce back. I’m sure it’ll just take a little time.
But the prom was last spring. Why would she be suddenly upset about that again?
Oh, right. That’s–that’s true. The prom was a little while ago. But you know, recently– recently, Sophia told me that Tate and Holly got back together again. And so that’s probably what happened, that the old feelings just resurfaced from– from prom.
You weren’t talking about prom, were you? Has something happened more recently, Ms. Vitali? Has my daughter been seeing this boy behind my back?
Holly, it is not what–
It’s not what, Tate? I’d really like to hear you try and spin this right now. What is the perfectly logical reason why the two of you guys are leaving together, bags in hand, when you told me you were visiting your grandparents in California?
Okay. I know what you must think.
Have you guys been seeing each other this entire time?
No, no, no. Sophia and I are not seeing each other.
No, of course not. You guys just are taking an innocent, platonic trip together that you lied to me about for no reason at all.
[soft dramatic music]
I seriously have to be the one to say it? We’re not going to Disneyland, Holly. We’re going to get an abortion.
Mrs. Choi, I think I gave you the wrong idea about Sophia. She is a great kid. And I don’t know how much she confides in you.
Clearly, a lot less than she confides in you. What is going on with my daughter that she’s not telling me?
With all due respect, I think you need to be having this conversation with Sophia.
Will she tell me the truth? Ms. Vitali, you said you’re a mother, right?
I am.
Then you must know how I feel. So, mother to mother, please tell me. What happened between my daughter and Tate Black?
An abortion? Sophia, you’re pregnant?
No, he is. What do you think? Come on, Tate. Let’s go.
Hey, can I please just have a few moments with Holly first? Alone, please?
Fine. But when I get back, we’re leaving.
[soft tense music]
Holly, I’m so sorry.
You’re sorry? Really? That’s all you have to say?
You know, she and– we only had sex the one time, and we used a condom.
What about that time you said my name in bed with her?
Yeah, but we had only just started. I–I have no idea how this happened.
You have no idea?
No, you know what I mean. I just–I thought we were careful. Like, I was shocked when she told me.
How long have you known?
Just a couple of days.
And she’s sure it’s yours?
Yeah. She’s sure.
Oh, my God. I really didn’t see this one coming.
Holly… I can’t tell you how sorry I am. I– I just–I thought if I told you that it would be like salt in the wound. And–
Yeah.
I just didn’t see any reason to do that to you.
So it was your idea to hide this from me?
I just wanted to protect you. I didn’t want to hurt you. Now I am pretty sure that that was the wrong call.
No, you were right. I was definitely going to feel like this if you told me. Still kind of wish you did, though.
Well, just for the record, Sophia didn’t want anyone to find out, either. She’s really freaked out, too.
Mm. I can imagine.
Obviously, Sophia doesn’t want to have this baby any more than I do. And she can’t have an abortion in this state without parental consent, which she said her parents would never give her.
Yeah, I know her parents. She’s not wrong.
So we found a clinic out of state. And I figured that we would go, take care of it, and come back, and no one would find out.
Right. Especially not me.
What happened between EJ and me was a mistake. And it’s completely irrelevant.
Listen, I know. I’m sorry. I swear to you, I was not trying to be an ass. I mean, I know we’ve gotten past the whole you and EJ thing.
Oh, so now it’s “the whole EJ and me thing,” instead of the whole it was our “history.”
Okay, look. Belle. Belle. We don’t have to discuss this, okay? I only brought it up because I’m worried about you. Look, I know that EJ is going to take this very personally when he loses a job to you. And I know how vindictive he can be.
I know that. Listen, I don’t even know if I wanted to stay in Salem, and much less start a war with EJ DiMera. I didn’t exactly have that on my bingo card for 2025.
Well, then why did you say yes to Jada, then?
Well, because she pointed out that the DA has been ineffective as of late. And yeah, part of that’s on me. Part of that is because I’ve been doing a good job defending people who may or may not be guilty. And maybe it’s time to be on the other side of that. Maybe I should be putting some guilty people away.
Yeah. Yeah. I remember you wanting to make that switch a while back.
Yeah. And I think maybe now is the time. Claire is all set up in South Africa. She doesn’t need me there, really. And I’m starting to feel like I am needed here. I mean, you should have heard what Jada was saying about EJ.
Yeah, I mean, it sounds like he’s been giving the department hell.
Yeah, well, he’s using the law to selectively prosecute his enemies and avoid prosecuting his friends, and– and he’s going to play dirty to win if he thinks he can get away with it.
Yeah, there’s no surprise there.
At least I know that I would operate from a place of integrity and be on the right side of the law
Yeah, I agree. You would make a huge improvement over EJ as DA.
[suspenseful music]
You think EJ is letting criminals go free on purpose?
It’s a possibility. You do remember that case that he– that deal he made with his brother, Stefan?
Oh, yes, oh, yes. And we had a chat about that, believe me. But Hattie Adams? She poisoned his son. You think he wanted her to walk?
Not necessarily. Look, I’m not saying he’s intentional every time. But I have noticed a very concerning pattern.
EJ is very conscious about his image and his prosecution record. I highly doubt that he’d be dumb enough to make a pattern of deliberately throwing cases.
Maybe not overtly, but in the last month, EJ declined to prosecute at least six cases here that I believe would have been winnable in court. And look, I’ve done some research. And out of those six cases, there were four– four involved were family members of DiMera associates.
Oh, son of a– oh. Okay, I’ll admit it. That doesn’t look good.
Look, I haven’t proved it yet. But–but no, it does not.
Oh.
So… am I hearing that you may be open to my idea?
Well, it’s no secret that I’ve had serious issues with EJ in the past. Only a few months ago, I replaced him with Melinda Trask. But that lasted for about one minute, because that bastard, he pushed back with a vengeance. Even threatened to have me recalled.
He was behind that?
Yes, he was. And I shouldn’t have let him get away with it. But situation was and is complicated by the fact that my daughter is married to his son. And I don’t want to cause any more drama in that family. Lord knows there’s plenty of that already there.
Whatever else you feel compelled to harass me about, it isn’t a good time.
Why so antsy, EJ? You really want me to come back tomorrow and question you again?
Very well. What is it?
Okay. Now, I have been hired by a client to find out the identity of the new Lady Whistleblower and stop him or her from spoiling future “Body & Soul” storylines. Is something funny?
[laughs] [clears throat] No, no, no, no, no. I understand this is a very serious business, and I am glad you’re keeping yourself occupied during your newfound spare time. Please, please continue.
Thank you.
[chuckles]
We originally thought that it was Hattie Adams, but now we have reason to believe that it is someone else. I know your son is the director for “Body & Soul.”
Yes. And while I’m happy for my son and his burgeoning television career, I must admit I don’t really care for soap operas myself. So while I find this line of questioning amusing, you can tell your anonymous client that I am not, nor have I ever been a gossip columnist under the pseudonym “Lady Whistleblower.”
Again with the paranoia, EJ. Listen, you are not a suspect.
Then why the hell are you here wasting my time?
Because I intend to question everyone on the cast and crew of “Body & Soul.” So I was hoping to come here and ask Johnny and Chanel some questions. Maybe they have some information about where these leaks are coming from.
Well, Johnny and Chanel aren’t here, either. So I’m afraid you’ve completely wasted a trip. [glass shatters]
[suspenseful music]
What was that?
[tense jazz music]
Oops.
I have no idea what that noise was.
Yeah, well, don’t you want to go check? It sounded like glass breaking.
Whatever it is, I’m sure Harold will take care of it.
You’re not even mildly curious? I mean, what if it was an irreplaceable Ming vase.
Oh, we have too many of them, really. Rachel broke one just last week practicing karate, and I told her not to fret. Because at the end of the day, things are just things.
Uh-huh.
Mm-hmm.
You know, frankly, EJ, you are acting strange, even for you. When I first got here, you were anxious for no reason. And now you are calm as could be, even though we have heard glass breaking in the other room. Your demeanor is making my spidey senses tingle.
Huh. I didn’t know you had any senses, let alone spidey, tingly ones.
Ah, well, then maybe I should go check it out.
Absolutely not.
Okay, then. Out with it, EJ. What are you hiding?
If you think replacing EJ is too fraught, I understand.
Now you got me looking like a hypocrite. If I let this go because EJ is family, then aren’t I just taking a page right out of his playbook?
No, Mayor Price, look. I know that this is a hard decision for you. But if I may, okay, in order to keep the streets of Salem safe, I can’t do it alone.
Of course not. I know. I know. And I know I’ve been breathing down your neck about some things that aren’t entirely within your control. I can be a tough boss, but I do hear you, Jada.
Thank you. And I understand that you’ll need some time to think about this.
No, I don’t need any time to think about it. I already made up my mind. EJ needs to go.
I’m glad we’re on the same page.
However, I don’t need a revolving door of DAs. Now I need somebody who’s ready to step into the position and who will stay there for the long haul.
I thought you might say that. And I hope I’m not overstepping here, but I did speak with Belle Black already, and she agreed to take the position, if offered.
I see.
Mm-hmm. Look, not only is she on the side of justice, but she is also a shark. She’s won three cases in the short time she’s been here in Salem, two against EJ.
There is no doubt, there’s no doubt that Ms. Black has a very impressive record as a defense attorney. And I trust your instincts, Jada. So if she’s willing to commit, I say that we extend the offer.
Great. I’m sure she’ll be happy with your decision.
Hmm. EJ, on the other hand…
Do you think he might go after you?
Oh, yeah. He definitely will. But I say bring it. Doing what’s right for the people of Salem, that’s all that really matters. And I am not going to be bullied by that man again.
Well, thank you for the vote of confidence. It means a lot. But you do realize that if I am offered this position, not only are we both staying in Salem, but we’d be working together. So I guess I should ask you if you’re okay with that.
I mean, I think that we’ve been doing pretty well so far, you know, being around each other. I mean, yes, I know I did put my foot in my mouth earlier, but I’d say for the most part, you know?
We haven’t started World War III or anything.
Yeah, exactly. I don’t see us taking it that far. So– so yeah, you know what? I’m okay with us working together, as long as you are.
[soft dramatic music]
So this is really happening.
Holly, I–I am so, so sorry. You do realize this doesn’t have to change anything with us, right?
Are you serious?
Yeah. Why would it? It’s not like Sophia and I have feelings for each other. She’s not going to have this baby. She wants to put all of this behind her as much as we do.
Yeah, I’m sure she does, considering she wants to graduate college in three years, and get her MD, her PhD. She has her whole future mapped out, and it certainly doesn’t include having a kid before she’s out of high school.
Yes, you’re right. You’re right. Look… I know that this is a lot for us to deal with right now. But as long as Sophia and I can go take care of this, you know, everything is going to work out in the end, I promise. And since I am her ride, I feel like it would be a jerk move to back out now. So are you okay with this, me taking her out of state?
I guess I have to be.
I understand that you care about your daughter.
Of course I care. I am her mother. I have a right to know.
Mom? What’s going on?
Your boss and I were just having a very interesting conversation about you and Tate Black.
I’m so sorry. I thought–
What did you say to her?
She said enough.
[mellow guitar music]
Mom… can we please not do this in the middle of the town square?
Oh, we are doing this right now. Were you sneaking around with this boy? Did you kiss him?
Did I– Um, oh, wow, okay. I guess I– I should be honest. A few weeks ago, I was at Tate’s house, working on a group project, and he kissed me. And I know you wouldn’t approve, so I didn’t tell you. And I’m sorry, but– but Tate’s back with Holly now, so you don’t have to worry about us kissing anymore.
That’s the full story?
Yeah.
Then why do you look so smug? What else have you done, Sophia?
Nothing.
Are you doing drugs?
No.
I don’t believe a word coming out of your mouth.
Fine. You’re right as always. You shouldn’t believe me, okay? Because Tate and I, we’ve done a lot more than kissing.
Are you saying that you’ve had sex with this boy?
Why don’t we take this conversation indoors?
You know how your father and I feel about sex before marriage. You know how God feels.
[mellow guitar music]
Look, Mom. Please, I think I’m going to be sick.
She does look a little pale. Why don’t we at least sit down?
She’s fine. And you are not her mother. You should go find another teenager to corrupt and let me handle this. So you’re saying you had sex with this boy, and then he left you for Holly. Am I understanding that correctly?
That about sums it up.
See? What have I told you about boys your age, Sophia?
Only care about one thing.
And was I right? You know you could have caught all kinds of diseases. You could be pregnant. We need to take you to the gynecologist.
Too late for that, Mom. Way too late. [retches]
Sophia’s parents are beyond strict. If they ever found out she was having an abortion–
They won’t.
So everything’s fine and I shouldn’t be so worked up about this.
Holly, I got Sophia pregnant. And so I feel like I have to be there for her right now. You understand that, right?
Yeah, of course, but–
And you also understand that this does not change anything between us. Like, Sophia doesn’t want to be with me. She hates me as much as she hates you.
I don’t know, Tate. At this point, I feel like, I don’t know, maybe the universe is trying to tell us that maybe we aren’t meant to be together.
Screw the universe. Are you kidding me? No, look, I know, I know, I know we’ve been through a lot, but all of that has made us stronger. So you know, if the universe wants to try and tear us apart, great. I’d like to see it try.
[soft dramatic music]
I love you, Holly.
I love you, too, Tate.
I’ll be home soon. Okay?
Okay. I’ll be waiting.
You trespass into my home and demand to know what I’m hiding, who the hell do you think you are?
Well, clearly someone that’s gotten under your skin.
Well, you can suspect me all you want. So unless you have a warrant– oh, but of course, they don’t give you those anymore because you’re no longer the commissioner of police. You’re not even on the force. So I say this with all due respect, and by that I mean none at all.
Hmm.
Get the hell off my property. Now.
Okay.
[tense music]
What the hell happened?
Sorry. All right? I was trying to eavesdrop on your conversation in case I needed to scram, you know, and I was– I had a glass up against the door, but I was eating a croissant, and then it slipped out of my–
Okay, okay. I get it. Now since you were eavesdropping on our entire conversation, I assume you know that was Rafe Hernandez at the door. Did that not concern you at all?
Well, it seemed like you did a pretty good job of getting rid of him.
For now, but who knows when that nosy bastard is going to return, underscoring the need for you to get the hell out of here as soon as possible. It would have been a total disaster if you two had come face-to-face. [phone ringing] [sighs] Madam Mayor, are you calling about an urgent matter?
You should consider any matter that I contact you about urgent, EJ. Now I need you right away in Commissioner Hunter’s office.
This isn’t the best time.
Are you bleeding from your mouth?
What? No.
Okay. Then be here in 0 minutes.
What is this a– I’m afraid I have to go. I’ll be back shortly. I want that floor spotless when I return.
What? You don’t have servants for that?
They’re not your servants. And they shouldn’t know about you or your messes. Clean it up and make yourself scarce. Go hide in the bowels of the West Wing like you did last night. And make sure no one sees you until I return. Do I make myself clear?
Crystal.
And when I do return, we are going to discuss your permanent exit from this house and your relocation to Argentina.
[soft tense music]
Clean it!
You’re up to something, EJ. I’m gonna find out what it is.
[dramatic music]
[soft dramatic music]
Hey, checked traffic. We should be able to make it in, like, three hou–
We can’t go.
What are you talking about? I talked to Holly. She understands.
No, no, it’s– it’s not because of Holly.
Then why can’t we go?
Because of me.
Yes, I am okay with this. We’re both adults. We can make it work.
Better than we made our marriage work, I hope.
You know, we had a good run. I think we can be pretty proud of that.
You know what, you’re right. You’re right. We can be. I hope you do get this job as DA. I do. Any DA is going to be better than EJ. And we’d be very lucky if it’s you.
Oh, Belle, Shawn.
EJ.
Congratulations on your victory this morning.
Thank you.
Well, don’t get too used to it. It’s not going to happen again
[soft dramatic music]
Sounds like that might be happening right now.
He sure is taking his time. [knocking on door]
Good morning, ladies. What can I do for you?
I’m glad you asked. Nothing.
I beg your pardon?
You will be doing nothing for me from here on out. I’m replacing you as DA, effective immediately.
[suspenseful music]
If EJ wants to stow me away, I’m going to at least get some provisions.
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