Days of Our Lives Transcript
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All right. I know you would if you could. Yeah. Thanks, Shane. Take care.
Shane?
He must be tired of taking my calls by now.
[sighs]
Oh, I doubt that. Come on. Were you trying to get in touch with John?
As always, but even more so right now.
Is there something you need to tell him?
Yes. I want to share with him that I had a– a life-changing conversation with Ms. Greene.
Hi.
Hi.
What are you do– what are you doing here? I thought you were in Vancouver with your mom.
Um, I– yeah, I was. And I’m– I’m back now.
Oh, OK. For how long?
Um, I’m– I’ve decided to stay here in Salem.
[relaxed music]
[soft dramatic music]
Oh, Xander, I didn’t know you were home.
Hello, Maggie.
How was your first day sharing the CEO position with your brother?
About as miserable as you can imagine. That’s why I was just thanking your dearly departed husband for cursing me with that letter he wrote to Philip.
I’m serious, Steph. I need to know you’ll keep quiet about everything. Call me, please.
[phone beeps]
[door clicks]
Hey! I got your text. You said it was urgent.
Oh, it definitely is.
I thought you had plans with Stephanie for dinner.
Yeah, well, those plans have gone bye-bye. She’s not having dinner with me any time soon. Maybe never again.
[sighs]
You all right?
Not really. Philip and I just had a huge fight.
Oh.
About your husband.
About Xander? I– I mean, I know that he and Philip had an argument. I was really kind of hoping that they would keep each other’s worst instincts in check, but I don’t know. Maybe this whole co-CEO thing isn’t such a great idea after all.
No, it isn’t. In fact, it’s a complete fiasco… because Philip has no business being CEO in the first place.
I don’t– sorry, I don’t understand. You– you helped Philip with his claim. The court ruled that Victor’s letter showed that he– he wanted Philip to run the company.
Because they found the letter to be just as legit as the will leaving Titan to Xander.
Yeah. And– and look, I know it’s messy for Xander and Philip, but I think splitting Victor’s empire 50/50 might be the best solution.
Except it isn’t.
I– I really– I don’t understand what’s happening, Stephanie. You’ve changed your mind about Philip? What–
I’ve changed my mind because it turns out, Philip’s letter from Victor…
Yeah, what about it?
It was a complete forgery.
[dramatic music]
[soft orchestration]
announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”
So you’re going to stay in Salem, but for good.
Um, well, for the foreseeable future, yeah.
I thought you– I thought the plan was for you to go to Vancouver.
It was, but Aaron and I decided it was better to divide and conquer.
Divide the family?
Well, Aaron is a little bit of a smarty pants. He had enough credits to graduate early from Salem High, a full semester. So he’s going to stay up in Canada with our mother and, you know, be with her until the case works itself through the system.
And you’re back here?
Yeah, to be with Felicity while she graduates from high school so she can spend the rest of her time with her friends and teachers that she loves.
But you’re– you’re going to live here?
Yeah.
[relaxed music]
Where are you going to stay?
Um, we’re going to stay at our old family home. It’s the place where Felicity feels the most comfortable.
OK.
[dramatic music]
Chad, I, um– I hope this isn’t going to be a problem for you.
Stephanie knows about the forgery?
[sighs] How?
She overheard me on the phone with you.
Oh, God, Philip, how could you be so careless?
Go ahead. Kick a man when he’s down.
Well, did you explain it away?
It was no use. She heard what she heard.
[sighs] Oh, God. So what did she say?
She’s furious, obviously. She called me a fraud.
OK, well, that is understandable in the moment. But maybe given time–
I don’t think so, Mom.
[sighs] God, those Bradys.
[chuckles] They’re very judgy, all right? I know. I’m married to one.
This was more than your run-of-the-mill Irish Catholic righteous indignation. She’s really hurt, not only because I lied to her, but that I roped her into lying too.
OK, but don’t you think you can salvage it?
The relationship or my place in Titan?
Both. Both. You don’t think she still has enough feelings for you that she would keep quiet?
I don’t know. She stormed out of here before I could even ask.
[tense music]
Philip forged Victor’s letter?
Apparently, Vivian Alamain is the one who actually did the deed, but he was all too willing to go along with it.
I should have guessed Vivian was involved.
Philip claims that she orchestrated the whole scheme. Came to see him in New York to get him on board.
And he– he just admitted this to you?
He had no choice.
Did he have any defense?
Just the poor little rich boy garbage. Should have been him, not Xander, blah, blah, blah.
[sighs] I can’t believe I used that same shtick with the media to help him win his claim.
You were just doing your job, right?
Sarah, you know that if I’d had any idea this claim were bogus, I never– I never would have helped him.
No, I– I know that. Of course, I know that. And I’m– I really appreciate you telling me.
When I left Philip, I honestly didn’t know what I was going to do with the information. I came here to talk to my mom, but when I found you here, I– I knew I had no choice. Xander has a right to know he’s been had.
I just feel like I’ve been had.
Really? How so?
Maggie, do you have any idea what it was like for me to learn that not only was Victor my father, but he left his empire to me? Me? Not Bo, not Brady or Sonny. Not even his precious, spoiled rotten Philip.
Well, I know how long you lived for this affirmation.
To know that he really did trust me, that he trusted me to take Titan into the next generation, it was…everything. And then Philip swooped in with that letter and ripped my birthright away.
Like Lucy and Charlie Brown with the football?
What?
Oh, never mind. The point is you haven’t lost Titan. I mean, you still have your birthright. You just have to share it.
Yeah, with an unstable, super entitled mummy’s boy. It’s a bloody nightmare, Maggie.
Well, I’m sorry that you are butting heads with Philip, but I am sure that you can work through it.
I’m not sure at all. Philip is the worst, Maggie! I mean, I know he was born into the Kiriakis family and raised as Victor’s son, but he has none of the old man’s cunning or drive. God, I just– I just wish there was some way I could get rid of the son of a bitch once and for all.
[ominous music]
I– I can’t imagine that it was easy telling me about the letter, given your relationship with Philip.
My relationship with Philip is over. I can’t build a future with someone who would lie to me like that. And he would clearly do just about anything for power.
There were times that I felt that way about Xander, but he– he really has proven himself to me as a husband and as a father.
Yeah. Well, I’m just glad that I was reminded of who Philip really is before I get in too deep this time around.
Yeah. So much for that, huh?
[soft dramatic music]
So how do you think Xander’s going to take it when you break the news?
I– I don’t know.
Would you tell your mom that I– I dropped off her research for her?
Yeah, of course.
OK.
Good luck.
Yeah, thank you.
[sigh] Where are you, Mom? I could really use some of your sage advice right now.
If you want my advice, the quickest way to get Shane to get you in touch with John is to go through Kimberly.
I’ve thought of that, but I don’t think she could be of any help.
Shane was adamant that he wants John to be incommunicado. Now, you said that Cat Greene told you something life-changing. What did she tell you?
It turns out that Victor didn’t send John to Greece to kill Catharina. He was sent there to fake her death so she and her mother could escape from Konstantin.
What? So are you saying that John was the hero all along?
That’s what Cat said.
I’ll be damned. We should have known.
That’s wonderful news.
John has spent all these months beating himself up. Turns out that this could be a burden lifted off his shoulders.
Sure could. And he’s been walking around all this time thinking he killed Konstantin’s daughter.
And it was because of John that– that she lived and went on to have a family of her own.
Look, it’s not up to me to tell you where to live, and it’s obvious your sister needs you, so…
Yeah. Salem is Felicity’s home.
There’s no reason for her to suffer because of what Clyde made you and Mark do.
[relaxed music]
[sigh] That’s really generous of you to say. Thank you. But I will, you know, keep my distance, turn the other way when you’re walking this way.
[laughs]
No, look, Salem might seem like a small town, but I promise you, it’s plenty big for you and me.
You’re not going to do anything rash, are you, Xander?
Rash?
Like hurting Philip?
I would never risk being separated from Sarah and Victoria ever again.
[ominous music]
You didn’t answer my question.
Sorry, Maggie. I’m just distracted by thinking about how much pleasure it would give me to grind that weasel into the dust.
That weasel is your brother.
Name only.
And blood.
Are we sure about that? Did Vivian 100% definitely steal the right embryo all those years ago?
You know, that’s enough. You and Philip are both Victor’s sons. He loved you both equally.
Honestly, I’m impressed that you can say that with a straight face.
Admittedly, my husband had a funny way of showing things, but he loved you, Xander. And he loved Philip, and he loved Bo, and he loved Isabella. And he relied on you all these years.
He relied on me to do his dirty work.
And we both know that Victor valued that more than any other kind of work.
Look, if anyone understands what it’s like to be in a complicated relationship with his father, it’s Philip. Now, you two should be leaning on each other and not fighting.
You do know that Cain and Abel were brothers, too, right?
[laughs] Yes. We know how that ended. Abel wound up dead at his brother’s hand. And the point of that story is Cain was forever marked and banished from his family. Now, do you want that to happen to you, Xander?
OK, you’re standing there like someone who just lost their favorite toy. You need to stop moping. You need to get out there and stop Stephanie from telling anyone about that letter.
I just got done leaving her a voicemail when you walked in, begging her not to say anything. I’d go see her in person, but she walked out on me, and I don’t know where she is.
OK, do you know how serious this situation is?
Of course, I do. Because if Xander finds out that I tricked him out of his birthright, I’m not just out of the company, I’m a dead man, this time for real.
[dramatic music]
You know, your wife needs to work less.
Look who’s talking.
Look who’s talking? Where were you on Christmas?
Uh, OK. I guess we all have issues with work-life balance.
Mm-hmm. Well, I’m in the process of hiring an assistant.
Mm. Well, good for you.
Mm-hmm.
Well, listen, thanks for hanging out with me and keeping me company.
Thanks for keeping me company. I’m so tired of cooking for one.
Well, if it’s any comfort, I’m sure that John is missing you as much as you miss him.
Thanks. You know, I always talk to my patients about gratitude. Try to be grateful for what they have, not miss what they don’t have. Actually, I’m doing pretty well in that area, especially when I think about what Julie is going through.
[soft dramatic music]
Listen, I’ve already lost your father, and I’ll be damned if I’m going to stand here and lose another member of this family over some petty sibling rivalry.
Can you please explain how I became the bad guy in this equation?
Who said you’re the bad guy?
I’m the one getting a lecture.
Yeah, well, you’re the one standing here, and you’re fantasizing about how to get rid of your brother. And I’m not convinced it’s just fantasy.
Victor left Titan to me in his last will and testament. That has to trump some dashed-off remarks in a letter.
The court already established this, Xander. There were extenuating circumstances as to why Victor couldn’t put Philip’s name in the will.
Extenuating circumstances.
Yes.
That’s what we’re calling stark raving bonkers these days.
Mental illness. Come on. It’s no laughing matter.
I 100% agree with you.
Well, Philip is better.
So he says.
[sigh] Listen, this partnership is not going to be easy. I know that. But I want you, for Victor’s sake, for the company’s sake, for the family’s sake, you will learn to work together.
You mean like how you and Alex worked so well together when you were running Titan?
Whoa.
[chuckles] Wow.
[phone beeps]
– Steph, it’s me.
I’m really sorry
about our fight.
I understand why you don’t
want to see me anymore,
but when you get this message,
please call me back
right away.
I need to know
that you won’t tell anyone
about that letter
being forged.
I’m serious, Steph.
I need to know you’ll
keep quiet about everything.
Call me, please.
Well, too late.
Too late for what?
OK. I mean, Stephanie’s disappointed in you. That’s fair. But in my experience, when people get upset like that, it means they care.
Oh, she cares, all right.
Which means there’s still something between the two of you. When she’s had a chance to breathe, then you can talk some reason into her.
[laughs] I wish I shared your optimism, but I didn’t just use a forged letter to go after Titan. I roped Steph and Belle into it too. And if it comes out–
Which it can’t.
If it comes out, it could severely damage their careers too.
Which is exactly the reason that she will keep her mouth shut.
Well, you want to start thinking about plan B.
Sarah, this is a surprise. If you’re looking for Xander–
Oh, cut the crap, Philip. I know everything.
[tense music]
I really appreciate you being so gracious. I don’t think most people would be if they were in your shoes.
Yeah, well, look, my kids are safe, I’m safe, and I just want to put the whole thing behind me.
Me too. Yeah. I just want to focus on being a good guardian for my little sister. She’s– she’s such a great kid. She’s so sweet. Oh, I love her so much. I– I’m just trying to make up for lost time, I guess.
[relaxed music]
So where, um– where are you going to work?
I have a lead on a job, actually.
Yeah? Where?
I have an interview with Dr. Marlena Evans.
You know, Marlena, missing your husband doesn’t mean you’re showing less compassion for anyone else’s grief.
[bright country music]
You should be a therapist.
Oh.
[laughs] Yeah, could you see it? Me sitting there with a notepad and a pipe hanging out of my mouth?
Hmm.
So did you hear anything at all from John over the holidays?
I– I got an order of strawberries and whipped cream on Christmas Day.
Of course, you did.
Is he safe? You would know, wouldn’t you?
[mysterious music]
I wish I could help you, but even I’m not privy to the case he’s working on for the ISA.
You really don’t know what’s going on?
I don’t. I don’t. I did some legwork for Shane on Christmas, but he wouldn’t be specific with me about what John is doing or where he’s doing it.
Oh. I keep getting the feeling that he is slipping farther and farther away.
It’s, um– it’s over for me and Philip, Mom. We broke up.
Oh. Oh. Well, what happened? I thought you had a good time on New Year’s Eve.
We did.
But something must have changed the way you feel about him.
What’s changed is that Philip hasn’t changed.
[tense music]
I’m sorry. What am I cutting the crap about?
Is this really how you want to play it, Philip?
Sarah, I’m not sure we even know what you’re talking about.
No? OK. Let me give you a hint. I just spoke to Stephanie at the hospital.
OK.
Oh– and I know about Vivian and the forged letter. Don’t try to deny it. I’m not going to believe you.
Sarah, assuming you’re here alone and Xander’s not waiting outside with a baseball bat, I’m guessing that means you haven’t told your husband yet.
No.
And why is that, Sarah?
Well, because we all know that when I tell Xander, he won’t rest until Philip’s head is on a spike.
Hmm. Well, since that’s the case, I propose a solution.
This should be good.
How about you just don’t tell Xander?
Well, it’s obvious you’re hurting. What did– what did Philip do?
Let’s just say he was a little less than truthful.
And you don’t want to talk about it?
It’s probably best if you don’t know the particulars, but I saw a side of Philip that made me sick.
The side of him that’s Victor Kiriakis’s son.
That’s the one, the one who puts business and power above everything else.
Well, you know, maybe it’s good that this happened early on, the relationship, you know? So it’d be easier to get over him.
Yeah. It definitely will.
[soft dramatic music]
You want me to lie to my husband to protect Philip?
No, to protect both of them, because you said it yourself. If Xander finds out about that letter, he’s going to want blood. And we all know what happens when he goes down that path.
[tense music]
I will do everything I can to try to prevent that from happening.
Oh, oh, OK, OK. Even if he doesn’t resort to violence, he’s going to want to prosecute Philip.
How is that my problem? Maybe Philip should have thought about that before he decided to con his own family.
Philip has a rightful claim to his father’s legacy.
Victor was also Xander’s father, and in his will, he wanted Xander to run Titan.
Because Philip had mental illness at the time when the will was being drawn up. We all know that Philip was Victor’s favorite son.
Says his mother.
Yes. Yes, because I know better than anyone what Victor’s plans were for Philip because they were my plans too. Because when Victor and I decided that we wanted to have a child together, even back then, Victor was dreaming about the day that he would hand over Titan to his son.
Are we really talking about Victor’s dreams for Philip before he was even born?
Why’d you come here, Sarah?
What do you mean, why did I come here? I came here to confront you.
No. I mean, why didn’t you leave Stephanie and go straight to Xander?
Because I wanted some answers first.
Answers about what?
Not what. Why? Why was this so important to you that you’re willing to screw over your own brother?
I can answer that.
Of course, you can.
Because Vivian Alamain, who’s a bloodsucking leech, was preying on Philip’s grief and his guilt, just the same way that Gwen and Kristen took advantage of you.
Are you joking? Gwen drugged me, and Kristen kidnapped me and left me prisoner on an island for months. Vivian didn’t force Philip to go along with her plan. He could have said no.
Yeah, you’re right. Just the way that Xander could have said no to shooting Marlena, to kidnapping Bonnie and Susan Banks.
This isn’t about Xander’s misdeeds. He’s the victim here.
[chuckles]
And you know Xander better than anyone. You’ve seen what he’s capable of when he was just a regular guy with regular resources. Do you really want to see what he’ll do if given the full, unchecked power of Titan Industries?
Are you saying that Xander needs you?
The guy was literally just talking about wanting to bribe DiMera board members and to go along with a hostile takeover. What do you think he’ll come up with as a follow-up?
My mom mentioned the dreams she and my dad had about me running the company one day. Now, let me tell you about my dreams.
I really don’t need to hear this.
Sarah. Sarah, lives are on the line. Just let him talk.
Go ahead.
All I’ve ever wanted to do is make my father proud of me. Nothing I did seemed to accomplish that, not even serving in the military. Do you know what that does to someone?
[soft dramatic music] This may be my last chance to show the great Victor Kiriakis that I’m worthy of carrying on his legacy. Please don’t take that away from me.
If you tell Xander what I did, I’ll lose everything, my job, my freedom, maybe even my sanity.
Philip…
Don’t do that to me, Sarah. I’m begging you.
I’m sorry. I just– I need to go. I need to think about this.
Sarah.
[ominous music]
I wasn’t aware that Marlena was in the market for a new assistant.
Yeah, I think her recent one moved away. And yeah, I…
[laughs] Was kind of surprised that she was willing to consider me, to be honest.
Well, do you– do you have a good résumé?
Yes, I just– I mean, because she’s good friends with Abigail’s parents, and she knew Abigail since she was a girl.
She’s a good friend of mine too.
I wouldn’t expect any references from you guys.
Oh, no. Look, Marlena is the, um– is the least judgmental person I’ve ever met. I mean, when it comes to second chances, she walks the walk. She, uh– she even went to bat for a reformed serial killer who she thought murdered her grandson, so there’s that.
Wow. I guess my crimes pale in comparison to a– serial killer?
Mm-hmm, yep, yeah. Our old friend Clyde Weston’s son.
Wow. What a family.
Yeah.
[laughs]
[relaxed music] Well, I guess if Dr. Evans thinks I’m worthy of a second chance, might be hope for me yet.
I didn’t mean it, you know?
Mean what?
My wee jab about your tenure as CEO.
Sure, you did. But it’s all right.
You’re not too offended?
I was married to Victor Kiriakis. Takes a lot to offend me.
Right.
And let’s be honest. My tenure at running Titan with Alex as my number 2 was a cautionary tale. We proved how badly things can go when a member of the family, this family, attempts to share power.
Which was exactly my point.
Mm-hmm. And my point is, all of this could be changed if you and Phil managed to break the curse.
More like to break his face.
Oh, Xander.
Sorry.
Would you promise to try?
Try to get along with Philip?
Your brother.
I don’t know, Maggie. You’re asking a lot there. I mean, he’s just–
[soft dramatic music] All right. I promise. Anything for my favorite mother-in-law.
I better be your only mother-in-law.
[laughs]
I’m going to hold you to it. OK.
Goodnight.
Goodnight, Maggie.
[sighs] I’m sorry, Maggie, but something tells me Philip is not going to let me keep that promise.
[dramatic music]
Well, OK then. I guess I’ll be seeing you around.
Yeah, I guess so. Thank you.
For what?
I just– in my head, I figured this could be kind of awkward, and you made it really not awkward, so thank you. You made it OK.
It is OK.
[relaxed music]
Take care of yourself.
You too.
You know, I can obviously relate to what you’re going through. Kayla and I have been where you and John are so many times.
[bright country music]
Never gets easier, does it?
No, it doesn’t. Because each day you’re apart, you become more and more aware of just how fleeting time is.
But the good news is, no matter who or what tried to separate us, Kayla and I always found our way back to each other, just like you and John do.
Thanks, for the reminder and thanks for the company. I needed that.
French fries and friendship. Always does the trick, doesn’t it?
[laughs] I think I’ll be going.
Mm-hmm.
Now, listen. You hang in there because John will be home for his Doc before you know it. And in the meantime, Kayla and I are here for you.
I know you are.
OK.
[mysterious music]
[phone beeps]
Shane, it’s Steve. You give me a call. We need to talk.
Maybe my relationship with Philip imploding is a sign that I should focus on my career for now.
You mean no more dating?
Ever since I moved to Salem, I’ve been in one failed relationship after another. It’s honestly exhausting.
Well, you have had a rough go of it, but I would hate to see you give up on love.
You’re just saying that because you want grandbabies.
[laughs]
N– no! I mean, yes, of course, I want them someday. But I really just care about your happiness.
My work makes me happy, most of the time.
And you are great at it. But still, you have a big, big, beautiful heart, loving heart. And anyone is going to be lucky to share that with you.
Thanks, Mom.
Hey, you know what? Marlena helped Belle get through her relationship breakup with Shawn by a new game-changing therapy.
Really?
Mm-hmm.
What’s it called?
It’s called ice cream, cookies, and rom-com immersion.
Sign me up.
Let’s do it, shall we?
Yeah.
Let’s go.
Yeah, yeah.
Oh, I love you, girl.
I love you too.
[soft dramatic music]
What?
I was wondering when you were going to speak up for yourself.
You’re doing such a bang-up job defending me. I figured I shouldn’t slow your momentum.
Well, I appreciate that.
Besides, how often do I get to hear you speak so glowingly of me?
OK, this is serious.
Trust me, I know. That’s why I decided to speak to Sarah from the heart.
And all of that was real?
Every word of it. Let’s just hope I got through to her because if I didn’t, she’s telling Xander the truth right now…
[sighs] And I’m on borrowed time.
Oh, there you are. How’d it go with Kayla?
[laughs] Did she put you back on rotation full time?
Um, no– well, she wasn’t in her office when I got to the hospital.
Well, you were gone quite a while.
Yeah, I, um– I ran into Stephanie.
Oh. Did you two have a lovely visit?
Not really, no. We talked about you and Philip.
[sighs] Yeah. I’m sure my brother was complaining to his girlfriend about mean old Xander not sharing his toys at the office.
Xan–
Darling, before you say anything, your mom just left, and I made her a promise.
About what?
I promised her that for her sake and Victor’s that I would try my best to get along with Philip. Share the throne with my brother.
Wow.
It is the right thing to do, and probably the only way to avoid a family civil war, so… So what did Stephanie say?
[dramatic music]
Uh, uh, she– it’s pretty much what you thought. Yeah. Philip’s just– he’s having a really tough time, but I know that you’ll figure it out.
Well, from your perfect lips to God’s ears.
[laughs]
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