Days of Our Lives Transcript
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Hmm. Now, good night, my little one.
[baby cooing]
Hi, Stephanie.
Hi. Happy new year.
Happy new year to you too.
[sighs]
Don’t tell me you’re working.
Oh, actually, I am, yeah. I wanted to drop off some head shots for Bonnie to autograph. Is she around?
No. No, she is not. She’s out with Justin for dinner, but I can make sure that she gets them.
Thank you.
You’re welcome.
[baby cooing]
Oh, is that little Victoria?
Yes. Yes, she’s just talking away in her sleep per the usual.
Aww.
I was actually hoping that she wouldn’t go down so early because her daddy doesn’t like it when he doesn’t get to say good night.
Oh, I get that.
Mm-hmm.
And where is Xander?
Well, I was hoping that he would be taking the night off from work, but he has decided to go get a jump start on the new year.
Funny, that is exactly what Philip said.
[stirring music]
Philip, what a surprise.
Why? I’ve been in the building all day.
Really? I haven’t seen you till just now.
Yeah. I was down in Accounting, going through the books, getting up to speed. Now, do me a favor and get the hell out of my chair.
[tense music]
Kristen, I don’t have time for this.
Time for what?
This–this–this petty, immature game that you’re playing.
What are you talking about?
Ava said that she got another text.
Oh, so Ava sent you.
No, she didn’t send me. What are you doing? You’re a grown woman. You’re sending these anonymous messages. It’s childish and stupid.
Yes, it is. Absolutely right, Brady.
And I got a lot going on with my son right now, and I don’t need this. So here’s the deal. If you keep bugging Ava, I’m gonna have to slap a harassment suit on you, okay? Is that what you want?
It’s not necessary.
Well, you told me that you didn’t send the text, but I found out they’re coming from this house.
Okay, it wasn’t me.
Stop it with the crap, will you? Of course it was you.
Oh, my God. Just listen to me.
What?
Just listen to me. It was Rachel. Rachel was the one sending the text messages.
What?
Yes, she was the one sending those.
[stammers]
My God. Are you–are you sure?
Yes, I am sure, Brady. Ava was just here confronting me about the same thing, and Rachel came running in, yelling that she was bullying me. And that is when I realized it was her. I mean, I knew I was innocent. And, uh, the text messages were allegedly being sent from this house.
Did Rachel admit it to you?
Yes, she admitted it.
Great. That’s great. That’s terrific. Way to go, Kristen.
What?
Way to go. What do you mean, “what?”
What? Yes, what?
This is your fault. This is your fault.
Huh.
Um, listen. I, uh, went to see Holly.
[soft music]
Yeah. I, uh, I just saw her too.
Oh. Look, I’m really sorry. I wouldn’t have said anything. I just–I figured she already–
Hey, It’s all right. It’s on me. I was just– I was too afraid to tell her.
What did she say?
Not much. She just got really upset and took off. And I don’t have any idea where she is now.
Oh, my God. Doug, what happened to you? Who were those guys that just ran away?
I don’t know. Tried to mug me.
[suspenseful music]
I’m calling the police.
No.
[soft orchestration]
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I’m confused. Doug, you were just mugged. Why don’t you want me to call the police?
I don’t wanna get mixed up with the cops, okay?
Okay, but at least let me take you to the hospital.
No. No. No hospital. I’m okay. Just leave and forget this ever happened, okay?
No, I can’t do that.
Well, if you wanna go look for Holly, just–
No, I– I think she probably needs a little time to just cool off.
I shouldn’t have assumed that you already told her that I wasn’t having the abortion.
No, I should have. I should have told her as soon as it happened. I just, uh– I guess I was trying to work up the nerve, you know? But to be honest, I don’t think that she would have reacted much differently if she’d heard the news from me. Because, well, now that, you know, you and I are having a baby…
[sentimental music] She thinks that nothing’s ever gonna be the same with us. And yeah, I guess she’s right.
It’s my fault Rachel is sending threatening texts to a mob princess?
You know she’s not a mob princess anymore. And yes, it is your fault.
Oh, for God’s sakes, Brady.
No. ow, think about it. Where did Rachel learn this stuff, all these tactics, that threats and intimidation are the way to get what you want? That’s at your knee, Kristen. I watched her drive Chloe out of town. I’m not gonna watch her do it again.
Okay. This isn’t even about Rachel, Brady! This is about a woman that you’ve been, what, dating for all of two seconds?
No, stop. Just stop with that.
No, I won’t stop. I won’t stop. You are so blind to the truth. If it’s anyone’s fault, it is your fault.
[tense music]
So are you and Philip officially…
Seeing each other? Um, I wouldn’t say it’s official, but we have been spending a lot of time together lately.
Nice. Well, I really hope that he does play nice with Xander because there’s– there’s a lot of water and blood under that bridge.
For sure. For sure. I just hope that he cares more about his father’s company than he does about one-upping Xander.
Me too. I guess we’ll–we’ll just see.
Your chair?
[scoffs] This is my desk, my chair, my office. Your office is down the hall, has a window, a lovely view. I left a succulent for you to say welcome.
How nice. You can move right in. But this is the CEO’s office.
Yeah. I’m CEO.
No. You’re co-CEO. I used to visit my father here when I was–
When you were knee-high to a grasshopper?
It’s important the employees view me as the man in charge. Aman, loosely speaking.
You already had your turn. Now it’s mine.
Philip, are you– are you really gonna be this petty?
If you think I’m being petty, you can just go.
Oh, for God’s sake, what do you propose? That we draw straws? Have a duel?
[laughs] Why not?
[suspenseful music]
I hope I’m not being overly optimistic about Philip and Xander finding a way to work together. Maybe I’m– maybe I wanna believe it’s going to work because I’m– well, I’m partially responsible for the situation.
What do you mean?
Well, I–I helped Philip try to wrest the company away from Xander.
Yeah, but that–that’s what you were hired to do. And I’m sure that you ran a very effective PR campaign. But, Stephanie, I think as– as far as the judge was concerned, it really just all boiled down to that letter from Victor that showed what his true intentions were.
Yeah, I know that was the deciding factor.
Yeah. And as upset as Xander was, he does respect Victor’s wishes.
Well, he certainly didn’t seem to at first.
[chuckles] No. No, but you have to understand…
[sighs] When Philip showed up with that letter, he– it was the worst possible time. It really was. Xander was devastated by my accident, and he was willing to do anything to get that cure for me. And he just felt like Philip was standing in the way.
Well, he was.
Yeah. Yeah, but I don’t know, I– maybe that was a good thing because, otherwise, right now, Kristen DiMera would be running Titan, and Xander and Philip would have no company to be fighting over.
Huh. I hadn’t thought of it that way.
Xander’s been through so much. I mean, he was– he was deprived the relationship that he deserved to have with his father. And–and Theresa tried to cheat him out of his inheritance. So, you know, you can understand why he was so skeptical when Philip showed up with that letter.
Mm. Oh, I totally get that.
Yeah, I don’t know. Part of me thinks that, like, maybe this is how things were supposed to work out. Just between us…
[mischievous music] I don’t know, maybe it’s good for Xander to have Philip as a co-CEO.
Hmm.
Well, this is, at least, a little bit less trouble than a duel, wouldn’t you agree?
Sure, until you’re muttering to yourself over a game of Wordly over there while I’m trying to close a multinational deal over here.
It’s much more likely to be the opposite, actually. And speaking of deals, I should probably share with you that I’ve spent the whole day working on a hostile takeover to start the year off with a bang.
Oh, yeah? And what company do you want us to take over?
DiMera Enterprises.
[suspenseful music]
Wow. Just when I think you couldn’t be more deluded, you are–
For the love of God, Brady, you are in such heavy denial. I mean, maybe if you just focused on being a parent instead of going from one five-minute failed relationship to the next, your kids wouldn’t be so screwed up. I mean, Tate– Tate is a walking disaster.
Hey, hey! Don’t–don’t you bring Tate into this.
You know what? You know what? No, no. Has it ever occurred to you that–that Tate’s legal troubles is just a cry for attention? I mean, come on, Brady. That’s all Rachel wants. She wants your attention. I mean, she wants to feel as important to you as the parade of rotating shiny objects on your arm. But that’s not gonna happen now, is it? Is it?
[sighs]
You don’t think Holly meant the two of you were over?
I don’t know. But I have no idea if we can come back from this. But I know I’m sure as hell not giving up.
Yeah. I didn’t think you would.
Oh, by the way, my dad left a voicemail for your mom, telling her that he was hoping to talk things through, and she didn’t call back, but she showed up at our house earlier.
Oh, she did?
Yes.
Do I wanna know what she said?
Uh, she wanted to plan our wedding.
[laughs] Oh, my God. Wow, she just will not take no for an answer. Well, what did your dad tell her?
Just the same thing that you and I told her, that there’s no way in hell that we’re getting married. You know, but that we will be there for you and the baby in every other way possible– financially or whatever. We also promised her– and I just wanna tell you that I promise you that you’re not going through this alone.
[soft music]
Whether you like it or not?
Doug, you’re, like, really hurt.
It’s no big deal. I’m okay.
Okay. At least, let me help you up.
[groans] Damn.
Yeah, you’re just fine. You need medical attention. Why don’t you wanna go to the hospital?
Because they’ll just call the police, and I can’t– I can’t–
Oh, okay. Okay, I get it. No, police. I’m not just gonna leave you here, though. Here. Lean on me.
Where are we going?
I know someone who can help you, someone I promise you can trust.
Okay.
That is bull.
Hmm.
My kids know. They know that they are the most important people in my life.
Oh, really? Well, Rachel doesn’t.
Well, maybe if you hadn’t schemed for full custody and then put those draconian restrictions on my visitation rights–
Okay, you know what, Brady? I–I wanted you to see more of Rachel. I told you that.
Yes. Yes, you did, right up until I told you I didn’t wanna be together with you anymore. And then you changed your tune on that, didn’t you?
Yeah, well, if you hadn’t misled me–
Misled? You blackmailed me!
Oh.
You–what are we– what are we doing? What are we doing? Didn’t we agree to bury the hatchet? Or was that just for Christmas time? I don’t–
[soft tense music] Going at each other like this, going at each other’s throats, we’re just gonna hurt her more. She’s the one that’s gonna get hurt. That’s the reason why she’s a hot mess right now. And you know what, Kristen? That’s my fault. And that’s your fault.
[sighs] Hey. You’re right.
I mean, will you please say that to me again, so I’m not hearing things?
I said–I said, Brady, that you– you’re right. I mean, both–both of us are at fault, yes. And Rachel does deserve better than you and I being at each other’s throat, as you said.
I think she does.
[soft music] Maybe we need to focus on just being her parent. I think that’s what she desperately needs right now. So how do we do it? How do we prove to our little girl that her mom and dad can get along? How do we prove to her that, yes, her happiness takes precedence over everything, and she is the most important thing in the world? How in the hell do we do that? We need to do that to help our little girl.
Wait. So you wanna take over DiMera Enterprises?
That’s what I said.
DiMera Enterprises, which is run by Kristen DiMera, who did you a major solid by giving you the serum that cured Sarah.
Oh, please. Kristen did not do me that major solid out of the kindness of her heart. She used that serum to try and blackmail me into handing over Titan. If Brady hadn’t intervened, Sarah would still be in a wheelchair.
So you want DiMera because you wanna pay Kristen back?
I want DiMera because it’s a major competitor of ours across a number of sectors, and acquiring them would give us an insurmountable market advantage. And with all this DiMera infighting right now, a few strategic payoffs to the right board members– that’d really undermine Kristen’s authority, which is already on shaky ground. And from there, it’s just a hop, skip, and a jump to taking over the company.
And you would be making a huge mistake.
You think Philip and Xander working together is a good thing?
Well, I–I think it could be.
But why? I mean, you obviously have a lot of problems with Philip.
Yeah, I do. He’s–he’s done some really shady stuff in the past.
[both chuckle]
Yeah.
But so has Xander. So I don’t know. Maybe the brothers working together could just help keep each other’s worst instincts in check.
Or they could team up and destroy the world.
[laughs] Not quite as optimistic as me, huh?
I–I’m just hoping for no bloodshed.
Me too.
Aunt Sarah, we need your help.
[suspenseful music]
It’s okay. You don’t have to say anything. I don’t like this, either. As a matter of fact, I hate it. It’s, like, straight out of “The Handmaid’s Tale.”
Yeah, it kind of is, isn’t it?
And, look, I know you probably think my mom is a loon, but she really does love me. Like, over the top loves me. It’s just that she has very strong beliefs which are very different from mine.
Oh, I get that, believe me.
She keeps saying I should have thought about the consequences of my actions before I got into bed with you. But we tried to be responsible.
No, we were responsible.
Yeah, well, that’s all moot now, right? Too late for a do-over. Now my pro-life mom won’t let me have an abortion and get on with my life.
[soft music]
Um… Sophia, you know, there is another option.
What other option?
Have you thought about putting the baby up for adoption?
You object to my plan. I’m so shocked.
Yeah, well, I’m shocked you came up with this plan. I mean, my God, Xander, you’re talking about bribery–
Whoa, whoa, wait. Since when did you start caring about breaking the law? Weren’t you the one who was laundering mob money through Titan last time you were CEO?
Yeah, under duress from Ava.
You know, the fact that you think that that’s a good excuse…
You’re right. It’s not. It’s just a reason and a pathetic one at that. The worst part was, I let my father down. Ourfather.
Our father. Point is, I have a second chance now, and that’s not the way I wanna operate anymore.
And why is that? You want to prove to Victor Kiriakis, or his memory, at least, that, what, you’re a moral, ethical person now? Victor Kiriakis, who must have bribed hundreds, if not thousands, of people throughout his life. Victor Kiriakis would be salivating at this opportunity to take over Stefano’s company, especially now, when DiMera is uniquely vulnerable with EJ and Chad and Stefan all out.
Oh, oh–aren’t you leaving another DiMera offspring by the name of Kristen, who happens to be the biggest viper of them all?
Don’t tell me you’re afraid of that lunatic.
Well, I sure as hell am not eager to mess with her. I mean, she may be a lunatic, but she’s also savvy, spiteful, and treacherous. Not to mention the last time the DiMera-Kiriakis feud heated up, I was smack in the middle of it, things got dangerous for a lot of people I care about, including Stephanie, who almost got killed. Well, I’m never gonna let that happen again. You understand? Never again!
[groaning]
God, what happened?
This is my Aunt Sarah. She’s a doctor.
I know Sarah. We met at the Hortons’ at Christmas.
She’ll help you.
I’m gonna do my best. Stephanie, would you grab my medical bag? It’s in the den.
Yes, yes.
Goodness. It looks like somebody really worked you over.
Yeah, some dudes mugged him in the park.
I’m so sorry that that happened to you. Did you call the police?
Yeah. Of course we did.
Okay. Oh, my goodness. Oh, my goodness. Oh, my goodness. Why didn’t you go to the ER?
Doug doesn’t have insurance, and you know hospitals, they charge, like, $100 for an aspirin, so.
Yeah. I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry, honey. Oh. Okay, I cannot guarantee that these ribs aren’t broken, but I do think that they are just bruised. I won’t know without an X-ray. Okay. How do you feel? Are you breathing okay? Are you dizzy, nauseous?
I’m–I’m okay.
Did you lose consciousness at all?
He was pretty out of it when I found him, but no, I don’t think he did.
Okay. Oh, goodness. That cut is gonna need stitches, but I’m so sorry, I don’t have any anesthetic.
That’s okay. That’s all right. Just do what you gotta do.
[apprehensive music]
You think I haven’t thought of that? That I wouldn’t prefer to give this baby up to people who actually wanna raise a child? I mean, yeah, adoption would be a great solution, except for the fact that my parents would hate the idea.
Okay, but if they’re pro-life and that’s their issue, and they want you to go to college and med school and everything, doesn’t that–
Look. Look, my mom rules the roost in our house, okay? And she is determined to dictate every choice that I make. And I figure she wouldn’t have been talking about us getting married if she was gonna be cool with us giving the baby away.
We’re not getting married.
So knowing what a control freak my mother is, she’d probably wanna raise the baby herself before she’d give it up to strangers. And I totally get that.
Yeah, you’re right. I guess I do too. It is weird, you know, thinking about our baby just being out there, raised by strangers. But we’re not ready to be parents. We’re not. So–so maybe this is what’s best for the baby and for both of us.
And for you and Holly.
No, that’s not what I’m saying.
I know. I know.
[sighs] You’re right. I mean, having a child, it’s obviously a huge, life-changing responsibility, so… Maybe putting the baby up for adoption would be the best thing for everyone.
I agree. I agree that we need to focus on helping Rachel. And as for the texts, I sent her to her room. I took away her phone. I asked Harold to turn off the Wi-Fi and her cable.
Yeah, but the problem is, our daughter’s clever.
Yeah.
She’s gonna find a way to turn it back on.
I suppose you’re right.
She’s not only clever, Kristen. She’s defiant. She has no problem disobeying you or me or anyone else. She’s a minor right now, so her transgressions are small. When she gets older, that defiance is gonna be very problematic.
[pensive music]
Okay. I get it, Brady. What would you have me do?
For–for starters, I think our little girl needs some professional help.
[laughs] A shrink? No. No. No way in hell. Mm-mm.
So you think that what Rachel did was perfectly fine, and she’s a perfectly well-adjusted little girl right now.
No, I don’t think that, Brady.
Well, then why–what’s the problem with therapy then? Is it the stigma attached to it? Because I think all of us could use a little family therapy, to be honest with you.
Except we’re not a family, Brady. I–I–I–you know what? I do know what you’re doing right now. You wanna get Granny MarMar to ride to the rescue and turn Rachel against me.
No, no, no. That is actually not what I had in mind at all. By the way, Marlena would never take her granddaughter on as a patient anyway.
Okay. So what? So you–you could ask her to recommend a friend who’s going to be totally biased against me.
No, I’m not gonna–
That’s what you should do.
Will you–please, will you take the paranoia and just set it aside for a second and just give me the benefit of the doubt here? I’m just trying to help our daughter. Her life has been a mess since day one, and it’s mainly because we’ve made a mess of things, Kristen.
Whoa. Hold on. I mean, it’s not our fault that she was switched at birth with Sarah’s baby.
Okay. All right, fine. Everything after that, all right? But we definitely need to jump on this now. We need to fix this. Otherwise, our little girl…
[pensive music] She’s gonna end up just like you and me. She can be a better person than both of us. I damn well hope she will be.
Me too.
So you’re Doug Williams’ grandson?
Yeah. And Julie’s gonna be thrilled when I walk in all bloody. Oh, God, I hope I didn’t get blood on your rug.
Oh, no. You’re–you’re fine. How are you feeling?
Better. How’s the hand?
I’ll live.
Well, I’m glad that you’re both okay. And, Doug, I think that you should probably take something for the pain and then go lie down and let it kick in before you go anywhere.
Look, I don’t wanna impose.
No, you won’t be imposing. We have plenty of room upstairs. You can lie down, rest. I’ll wash up your shirt, too, so you don’t freak Julie out when you get home.
Are you sure?
Of course.
Yeah.
Mm-hmm.
Okay. Well, thanks for everything.
Yes, that’s what family is for.
[grunts]
Okay. All right. Well, that was an unexpected interruption.
Oh. Well, I’m just so glad you were able to help him.
Yeah.
I just hope they figure out who mugged the poor guy.
Me too. Me too.
[sighs] Okay.
Well, I should probably get going. I have dinner with Philip.
Oh, okay. Enjoy.
Yeah. Well, can’t wait to hear how his day at the office went.
[sighs] Is this really about Stephanie Johnson?
[soft tense music]
Yeah, partly. She and I are seeing each other again.
Ah.
And I refuse to let her be caught in the crossfire of DiMeras and Kiriakises the way she was last time.
Then why don’t you just break up with her? I mean, that’s presumably where things are headed, knowing you.
Oh, will you shut up? I told you, this isn’t just about Stephanie. What you’re suggesting is not the way I wanna operate. I want Titan to be legit. And there’s plenty we can accomplish without going to war with the DiMeras.
Yeah, well, I disagree.
Fine. Disagree. And rant and rave all you want ’cause since you only control 50% of the company, you can’t make a move without me. So your little plan– it ain’t happening.
I knew this was gonna be a disaster.
[sighs]
Here you go.
Thanks.
Are you cold? Do you want my jacket?
No, no, no, no, no, I’m fine.
Are you sure?
Yeah.
Okay.
[soft music] Hey, um… maybe I could go with you to talk to your parents about adoption if you think that might help.
No, probably not. I don’t think my mom is ready to hear that right now. And it’s not like there’s a rush. I’m gonna be pregnant for a long time.
Well, uh, you just– you let me know.
Well, there is something else you could do.
Okay. Yeah?
Uh, well, my mom made a doctor’s appointment for me to make sure everything’s okay with the baby. And I’m kind of terrified, and she’s gonna make me even more of a nervous wreck. So is there any way that– Would you go with me?
Yes. Yeah, of course.
Thank you.
No, you don’t have to thank me for anything. I just–I wish there was more that I could do for you.
You’re doing a lot already just by being here for me. There’s no way I could get through this without you.
This place–wow. I can’t believe you live in a mansion.
[chuckles] Yeah. Sometimes neither can I. Okay, let’s get this shirt off of you before you lay down.
Okay. Ow.
Do you want some help?
Yeah.
[suggestive music]
Okay. Okay, Brady. I will go along with this. You find Rachel a therapist, and I will make sure she gets to her appointments.
[sighs] Okay, good. This is good. I feel like we’re on the same page about this. And for the record, I think we should try our damnedest to be on the same page about everything regarding our daughter from here on out.
Of course. And I will try my damnedest.
As will I.
[soft music] I would love to– I’d love to talk to her if I could.
Of course. Um… May I go with you? Can we go together?
Sure.
Well, thank you for the hot chocolate and for the talk.
Hey, you don’t have to thank me for anything. Okay?
I’ll try to remember that. Now, I should go home before my mom sends out the National Guard to track me down.
Okay, well, I’ll see you tomorrow at school?
Yeah.
[sighs]
[line trills]
[phone rings]
Okay, I’m gonna go throw this in the wash. But first, I need you to tell me the truth. I mean, I backed you up with my Aunt Sarah, so, Doug, I need you to tell me the truth, why you didn’t want me to call the police.
[soft tense music]
There you are.
Hey. Hello, darling.
[gentle music] Where’s the little one?
She’s asleep. I’m so sorry. I tried to get her to stay up for you. How was your day?
[case slams]
[sighs]
It was that good, huh?
Well, it started off great. But then it turned into a nightmare, thanks to my brother.
Mom, would you relax? All is well. Yeah, Xander and I are off to a kind of rocky start, but no worse than I expected. Oh, because I squashed one of his big plans, and he was furious. But since I control 50% of the company, he obviously will not prevail.
[suspenseful music] You don’t need to remind me, Mom. No. There is no way he’s going to find out the letter Dad supposedly wrote me was a forgery. So don’t worry about it, okay?
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