Days of Our Lives Transcript
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That manipulative tool.
[dramatic music]
Good morning to you too.
You are not going to believe what Lady Whistleblower wrote in her latest column.
Or we can put away the tablet and start this morning off right.
Get a load of this. “Leo Stark may think he’s won, but he’s gonna pay for what he’s done to me.”
What you’ve done to him? He was targeting you. All you did was expose him.
And tank his romance with the incredibly hot guy I’m currently in bed with.
You know, flattery will get you everywhere. [chuckles] But Kerry lost me because of what he did. Actions have consequences, and he’s learning that the hard way.
Why is “The Spectator” still printing this derivative trash?
OK, that is enough fake news for today. Kerry can never hurt us ever again.
[door clicks open]
[dramatic music]
What the hell?
Kerry! What are you doing?
If I can’t have you, Javi, no one can.
[gunshot]
[panting]
Leo? What’s wrong?
You and Philip broke up? You guys seemed so happy on New Year’s.
It was new, and we were still figuring out if we could work. And let’s just say I got a very vivid reminder of why we broke up last time.
I’m sorry.
Don’t be. It was good that things ended as quickly as they did.
Besides, I never would have even thought about dating Philip again if it wasn’t for–
Wasn’t for what?
You. [sighs]
[light country music]
Seth, don’t raise your voice. This is not on me or on Abe. We both followed the safety protocols, the ones that you signed off on. Yes, of course. Insurance will pay for any liability on the hospital’s part. [sighs] Hey, listen to me. Do you want to be on the show anymore or not? Yeah, I thought so. Goodbye.
Is everything OK?
Oh, yeah, just putting out another fire that’s engulfed “Body & Soul.”
Ah. Wow, Chanel quitting sure caused a lot of chaos.
[scoffs] That’s not important anymore. I was talking about Bonnie.
What do you mean?
You haven’t heard? [sighs] Bonnie almost died when she plunged down the elevator shaft.
[dramatic music]
[knock at door]
Hey.
Got a minute?
For you? Always. Come in.
Well, how’s Bonnie?
[sighs] Well, you know, I can only discuss her condition with her family. But I can tell you that her prognosis is good.
Oh, thank God.
Yeah, but she’s not gonna be going back to work anytime soon.
I was worried you’d say that. Well, I am royally screwed.
JJ, can you take point on the Rachel Black case? I’m still here at the hospital wrapping a few things up. Well, the good news is that Bonnie Kiriakis is gonna pull through. The bad news is that she has a long recovery ahead.
Listen, keep this between us for now, OK? But I just spoke with Justin, and he thinks that someone lured Bonnie to the elevator, that her fall was no accident.
[soft orchestration]
announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”
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I don’t understand, Steph. [chuckles] How am I the reason you started dating Philip again?
Forget it. You’ve got so much on your plate right now.
No, no, no, no, no, no, no. It’s OK. Please, tell me.
So… [clears throat] When you and I decided to stop seeing each other because of work, I told you it wasn’t a big deal.
But that was a lie. I wasn’t really ready to end things between us.
Neither was I.
[light country music]
So unfortunately the padding had been removed after Chanel’s stunt, and there was nothing there to break Bonnie’s fall, and–
Oh, my God. Is she OK?
Well, she’s alive. That’s all the doctor would tell me. But it was a terrible fall.
[sighs]
I mean, I don’t see how she couldn’t have a serious injury.
God, Alex must be worried sick. I was on set with him until pretty late last night. This must have happened right after.
Well, thankfully you knew enough not to go into a hot set after– after a stunt. I know that Bonnie’s not a professional, but what was she thinking?
I–I really don’t think this is Bonnie’s fault.
[dramatic music]
Well, if it’s not hers, then whose is it?
[sighs]
Look, I don’t know if I agree with Justin’s theory. It could all just be a coincidence. But that text message that Bonnie received was pretty damn suspicious. We have to tread lightly. I’ll take the lead on this.
Send me a uniform to bring someone in. If this was premeditated, we have our first suspect.
Thank you.
Well, didn’t want to wake you. You were sleeping so soundly when I went downstairs. But when I got back– something wrong?
Mm, I was having a nightmare, obviously.
Well, do you remember what it was about?
Unfortunately. Kerry didn’t take this whole Lady Whistleblower situation lying down.
Well, the whole situation was his fault.
Nightmare Kerry saw things differently. He chose violence.
Mm. I texted Jada, if it makes you feel any better.
Do you think he could get into some serious trouble?
That’s not my problem. You play stupid games, you win stupid prizes. And the only thing that matters is that he is gone and we are here together.
[tender music]
Mm, I don’t think that we have anything to worry about from “Real World Kerry.” But, you know, to play it safe, I think that we should hunker down here in bed all day.
[both laugh]
Isn’t Gabi gonna be pissed if you play hooky?
Well, she’s family. She’s required to forgive and forget. So what do you say?
Hmm. I say that I have been incommunicado all night. And unfortunately I have to get to set. Who knows what could have blown up, literally or figuratively, in the last 12 hours?
You’re entitled to a day off every now and then.
Yeah, you do drive a hard bargain. And there are things that are more important than work, right?
Mm-hmm.
Like my health, world peace, you.
[tender music]
So is that a yes?
It’s a yes. But first there is something important I want to discuss with you.
[dramatic music]
It’s bad enough that Bonnie’s accident happened on my watch. Now Leo’s MIA.
Mm. Normally that would be a blessing.
Not when we need all hands on deck. We–we cannot afford to lose another day of production.
Sorry. I wish there was something I could do to help.
Maybe there is.
You didn’t want to break things off either?
No, Steph. I wanted to see where this could have gone.
Why didn’t you say anything?
I don’t know. Because I didn’t– I didn’t–I don’t know. I–probably the same reason why you didn’t. I wasn’t gonna put myself out there if we weren’t on the same page, run the risk of ruining our friendship. But I always wanted more.
Man, I really wish I would have known that.
Although part of me did feel like you did feel the same way. Then when I found out about you and Joy, I figured I was deluding myself.
Yeah, but that– that was just a cover. Joy and I weren’t really dating like that, you know?
I know that now. When she dragged you out of that New Year’s Eve party, I thought you guys were leaving to hook up. So when Philip took me home, I– I guess I was a little more open to seeing where things could go because I– yeah, I was just more open to seeing where things could go than I otherwise would have been.
For the record, Joy only bolted from that party because Chanel had confronted her about Johnny.
Oh.
But when you showed up the next day wearing the same clothes, I– I just assumed that you two had spent the night together.
We did.
[light country music]
I don’t know. I’m just saying blaming Bonnie feels a little…
A little what?
Victim blaming.
Mm-hmm. She’s the one who wasn’t paying attention, yeah.
Unless you think that this wasn’t an accident.
No, no, I just–
What? Do you think it’s my fault or Abe’s fault? Because we were following very strict protocols.
No, no. I blame Chanel.
Why is that?
Well, if Chanel hadn’t freaked out and quit the show, you wouldn’t have had to tape a slapdash exit scene. No open shaft, no fall.
Mm. I think that’s a little bit of a stretch.
[sighs] Maybe.
OK. Look, there are going to be a lot of fingers pointed here in this situation. And I’m thinking, out of the hundreds of words that are going to be printed about this accident, none of them are going to be pointing fingers at Chanel.
So what’s this really all about?
[siren wailing]
Mr. Youmans.
Wow, pronounced it right on the first try.
I’m Commissioner Hunter. Please, have a seat. Thanks for coming down.
Well, your officer didn’t give me much of a choice. So to what do I owe this inconvenience?
Oh, you didn’t hear? There was an incident on the set of “Body & Soul” last night.
[gasps melodramatically] Oh, sorry, I’m not much of an actor. [sighs] That set has been cursed ever since it moved to Salem. What was it this time, schtupping costars, psychedelics in the writers’ room?
Bonnie Kiriakis fell down an elevator shaft.
What?
It happened right after the taping of an elaborate stunt.
Sounds like you should be talking to the production team, not me.
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Yeah, except there is one theory, and that is that Bonnie was intentionally lured to the elevator.
That’s pretty sick. But what does it have to do with me?
Well, that’s what I’m here to find out.
[gasps melodramatically] Sounds serious. Should I brace for impact? [laughs]
No, it’s not a bad thing. I mean, not necessarily. But I was thinking, we just kind of fell into bed last night, like, two seconds after you were in bed with Kerry, and… are we rushing things?
Isn’t that my line? Leo, it’s not like we haven’t slept together before.
Yeah, I just want to be sure. Yeah, I’m usually quite good at separating the sexy stuff from the mushy stuff, you know?
And I make you feel all the mushy stuff?
Yes, you do. And I just want to know– well, I need to know that this– that this means something.
It does mean something. And if I’m being honest, I don’t think that I was really ready to sleep with Kerry. I mean, he was running out of patience with me, so I put aside my doubts and–
Your doubts?
Mm-hmm. A part of me knew that something wasn’t right with him or at least that he wasn’t right for me. And besides, I just couldn’t get you out of my head.
[both laugh]
Is that right?
Yeah. And I know that I put on this big show, turning you away when you apologized. But deep down, I was missing you. And I am so glad that I don’t have to miss you anymore and that Kerry is out of my life for good.
I have no idea what you’re talking about.
Let me break it down for you. The elevator was closed off for that stunt. Cast and crew knew to stay away, except Bonnie Kiriakis, who received a text asking her to take said elevator to the first floor for a wardrobe fitting.
Again, take the safety violation up with the unions. I don’t work for the wardrobe department.
Yeah, they claim they never sent that text. And someone may have been impersonating them.
And you think that someone is me?
Look, I’m very close to Javi Hernandez. And he sent me a text telling me everything that went down with you two last night.
You’re pegging this on me because I’m Lady Whistleblower?
Look, if you get your kicks by being a troll, that’s none of my business. But what is my business is the fact that you broke into Leo Stark’s hotel room and installed spyware on his computer. You had access to the production schedule and not to mention Bonnie’s phone number.
So what if I did? Why in God’s name would I want that poor woman to fall down an elevator shaft?
Well, you clearly have an ax to grind with the show.
Mm, my only ax to grind is with Leo Stark.
Care to elaborate?
Oh, so Javi didn’t text you a play-by-play? Leo rejected and humiliated me, so I wanted to humiliate him. That’s all. And as far as Bonnie goes, I don’t have a problem with her, I mean, other than her over-the-top acting. I mean, like, the show lives in the close-up. Why is she playing to the cheap seats?
Did you send that text to Bonnie Kiriakis?
No, I didn’t. But if you don’t believe me…
Be my guest.
You could have used a burner.
Could’ve, but I didn’t.
So you didn’t send the poisoned cupcakes to the cast and crew either?
[laughs] So this is how it’s going to be? Just keep throwing accusations my way until one sticks?
Face it, Commissioner, you’ve got nothing on me. We’re done here.
We’re done when I say we’re done.
I–I really don’t know how I can help. I can’t speed up Bonnie’s recovery.
No, but you could fill her shoes.
Sorry?
We need someone to play Kassandra right away. And the best recast is you, Kayla.
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. We went over this already. When you asked me in the beginning to be in the show, I told you I am a doctor. I am not an actress.
Bonnie wasn’t an actress either.
I know, but, you know… [laughs] I mean, her– she’s uninhibited. Her whole life is a performance.
Kayla, when you went undercover with Steve, you acted your ass off because your life depended on it.
Well, lucky me, my life does not depend on this.
Well, mine does… and the entire cast and crew. Look, I am–I am desperate to keep everyone employed.
[sighs] And one character missing really jeopardizes all that?
The show won’t survive another crisis. We can’t afford to lose another day.
[groans] So this would just have to–you know, someone would just have to step in immediately, right?
Well, there’s only one person who’s right. And that’s you.
[sighs]
[light country music]
OK, maybe Bonnie’s accident wasn’t Chanel’s fault. I guess I’m just a little salty after Chanel slapped me across the face, for real, on set last night.
She what?
Don’t worry. I’m not gonna file an HR complaint or anything like that. I just–I am done letting Chanel blame me for her marriage falling apart.
OK, so who’s victim blaming now?
Johnny’s the one who cheated, not me. Plus, I’m not even interested in him. I’m seeing Alex now.
I thought that was a cover story.
It was, until it wasn’t. We’ve gotten a lot closer. And we’re just figuring things out. We talked to Abe about it last night, and he’s fine with it since there’s no power imbalance between us on set.
OK, I get that. It’s not an HR thing. And as your boss, I’m not going to say anything about it. But as a friend, could I offer a bit of advice?
Yeah, always.
OK. Well, you’ve seen firsthand what tension between people on set can do. And since you and Alex are actors who are going to be working intimately with each other, I mean, if you break up or, knowing Alex, when you do break up–
If we break up, we will be total pros, I promise. I am basically alone here in Salem. And Alex is pretty much the only person who hasn’t been a complete and total jerk to me. I mean, Johnny used me. Chanel blamed me. EJ bribed me. Alex has been nothing but supportive through all of this.
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Honestly, I’ve never felt more safe with anyone than I do with him.
Steph, I’m sorry, I–
I really just want to be honest with you.
Joy and I slept together.
Oh.
But it wasn’t planned or anything like that. I mean, she was just, you know, fighting with Chanel, and she was all upset. And I had seen you and Philip together, and I was upset, and… I just told myself that if you were moving on, maybe I should too.
Wow. [sighs] So you were only with Joy because you thought I was with Philip, and I was only with Philip because I thought you were with Joy.
Bingo.
[sighs]
But you’re not with Philip anymore.
No. But you’re still with Joy, right?
Kind of.
Define “kind of.”
I mean, it’s not like we’re official or anything, you know? We’re just spending a little bit more time together. But I mean, if I had known you were single, Steph, I swear to God to you, I would slow that down completely so that you and I could–
So that you and I could what?
Just forget it, really. Because I don’t even know if you and I can really be together. As long as the two of us are working on “Body & Soul”–
What if I wasn’t?
Hear me out. What if I quit being “Body & Soul’s” publicist?
What? No. No, no, no, no way.
Well, why not? I have plenty of other clients.
This show’s your biggest client, Steph. I can’t ask you to quit your job for us.
You didn’t ask, though, did you?
No. But I’m not the one offering to quit, so it feels a little lopsided.
It’s not the same thing. The show can easily replace me as publicist, but you’re really popular with the fans. It’d be much harder to replace you as Arrow. Not to mention, there’s already been so many cast changes.
Steph, I’m not talking about the show. I’m talking about you. You love your job, and you never even considered quitting until–
Until I realized how much I’d miss you.
[tender music]
Huh.
[light country music]
Well, I am grateful that Alex was respectful and kind to you when others weren’t. But let me also say a heart is most vulnerable when it’s worn on its sleeve. Protect it.
I will. Thank you.
[sighs] Do you think Alex is still at the hospital? I’d really like to be there for him.
No, I don’t think there’s any other place he would be. Bonnie is part of his family.
She is a riot. I really like her, even if she used to hate my sister, Chloe. But honestly, I can relate, so….
Well, who can’t? [both chuckle]
Well, maybe I’ll bring her some flowers or something.
Sure. If you do see her, please give her my best. And tell her we can’t wait to have her back on the job.
How about this: you check your email, you fire off a few script notes, and then you call in sick? And you can even use my laptop.
Since mine is still compromised?
Exactly. But I’ll clear off the table while you cook up another plot twist.
Hmm. I still hate that we had to write out Faith. But I have to say that Regan having Arrow’s baby is really gonna turn heads. And I think that Kassandra could be a big obstacle for those two now.
Kassandra?
Mm-hmm. That’s Arrow’s mother. Scheming in-laws are very much our soap’s oeuvre.
Well, I mean, good thing that no one can relate to that. [laughs] Bonnie plays Kassandra, right? I mean, I bet she’ll love to sink her teeth into that story.
Yeah, yeah. But I also have to figure out a way to bring Charlemagne into the mix, keep those two characters at odds. You know, viewers say that they want to see that rivalry evolve. But in reality, it’s about giving them the illusion of change but having all the characters– I’m sorry. I’m boring you to tears right now, aren’t I?
Not even in the slightest.
You’re right. I don’t have anything to tie you to Bonnie’s accident or the poisonings.
Then I’ll just be on my way.
But you did break into Leo Stark’s hotel room, which is a crime, by the way.
Leo and I were involved once too. How do you know I wasn’t invited or have a standing invitation to let myself in?
That’s not what Javi told me.
Hearsay.
Javi heard you say it directly. That’s not hearsay. That’s admissible.
You sure I wasn’t just bluffing, trying to look tough in the middle of a love triangle? I mean, there must be some form of evidence of a break-in, right?
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Hmm, we both know security at the Salem Inn is mid at best, meaning you don’t have enough to charge me. [scoffs] You don’t even have enough for a warrant.
Don’t leave town, Mr. Youmans. Understood?
[sighs] Hard pass.
See, you already know the industry lingo. You’ll fit right in.
Come on. What do you think Kate’s gonna think of your brilliant idea?
Kate’ll love it, I’m sure.
Are you? Because it sounds pretty insane to me.
Oh, come on. It’ll be a blast. Didn’t you ever dream about being a TV star when you were a kid?
I don’t know. I mean, maybe. But, you know, then I grew up, and I found a new dream. Healing people, that’s my passion. And you know what? I wouldn’t want to take this opportunity away from somebody who actually really does still have that dream. I’m sure there are hundreds, if not thousands of actresses that would like to try out for “Body & Soul.”
Who’s available the day after tomorrow?
Day after tomorrow?
And we would accommodate your schedule.
But–but Bonnie’s not gonna be back for weeks.
Well–
I can’t neglect my patients like that. I can’t. I can’t. What, go off and be a soap star? Are you kidding me?
We’ll start searching for a recast right away, someone who will be able to take over until Bonnie’s back.
So I– I just have to step in in the meantime.
Right.
[groans] What if I’m terrible? I’ll make things worse for you.
You’re gonna knock it out of the park. Come on, Kayla, please. What do I have to say to– to get you to yes?
[jazzy music]
Steph, I miss you, too, so damn much. I just–I really don’t want us to rush into something that we might regret one day, you know? What if it doesn’t work out?
What if it does?
Kate and Abe are not gonna like this at all. The show is already in so much craziness. I don’t–ugh.
I thought we weren’t thinking about the show, that we were just thinking about each other. And you’re right. The show is in chaos right now. I can’t fix it. I can only spin it. And that’s a huge headache that I really don’t need, especially not if it’s keeping us from being–
Alex?
[dramatic music]
Hey, Joy. Hey.
I heard about your stepmother. I am so sorry.
Thank you.
How is she doing?
Not doing great.
[sighs] Can she have visitors?
Of course, yeah. I’m sure she’d appreciate seeing you.
I hope so. Would you–would you show me where her room is, please?
Of course.
Steph, do you want to come with?
No, you two go ahead. I’m–I’m pretty swamped.
We’ll catch up later.
Great.
A next-day line change? Well, lucky for them, I’m feeling generous. “Regan, I bet you like your eggs like your suitors think of you–easy.” Yeah, I suppose that is clunky. Feel like walking through a scene with me?
Sure.
OK, so let’s pretend that you’re Kassandra and you’re cooking eggs. And they get into a fight, and the eggs catch on fire. So the eggs are burning.
Mm.
[jazzy music]
Ay! The eggs are burning!
[laughter]
What?
Was that bad?
No, that was absolutely perfect. [laughs]
[dramatic music]
[gasps] Oh, don’t shoot!
What are you talking about?
Oh, it’s like my dream is coming true. You walked in here and shot me.
Easy on the dramatics, Agnes. This isn’t Pineview. I’m not gonna throw my life away over you or my ex, who has questionable taste.
What do you want, Kerry?
I wanted to return this.
You gave him a key?
Oh, and I’d like my sweatshirt back.
Hey, I need you to run a background check on someone. The name is Kerry Youmans.
You gave him a key? I thought you were taking things slowly.
Here. Leo, please.
Thanks.
So if there’s nothing else–
Oh, don’t worry. I’m leaving. I hope you two live unhappily ever after.
Oh, and tough break about Bonnie Kiriakis.
Huh?
Be seeing you.
What did he mean by that? What happened to Bonnie?
[light country music]
Oh, wow, it has been a hell of a day.
Abe, it’s barely 10:00.
Exactly.
[sighs] So I’ve got good news and I’ve got bad news. So which do you want first?
OK, let’s get the bad news over with.
So it looks like Bonnie is– she’s got a long recovery ahead of her.
Oh, no. Poor thing.
Mm-hmm.
[sighs] What’s the good news?
I already have a temporary recast.
What? To start tomorrow?
Mm-hmm.
Who?
Kayla, Kayla Johnson.
Steve, I need you to call me back. I have some very interesting news for you. I love you. Stephanie?
Oh, Mom. Hi.
You look so down. What’s going on?
[dramatic music]
I knew Bonnie was badly hurt, but I was not expecting to see her like that.
She’s lucky to be alive.
She can barely open her mouth. How is she supposed to eat? How is she supposed to talk?
When it comes to Bonnie, I think the latter is the bigger concern.
I think you’re probably right. Damn, you know, you and Bonnie are pretty much the only people in the cast that I can actually tolerate at this point. And without Bonnie, that’s only you.
I was telling Kate, I don’t know how I would have gotten through any of this without you, so…
[jazzy music]
“Bonnie Kiriakis was severely injured “after falling down an open elevator shaft at Salem University Hospital.”
Oh, my God.
Oh! Poor Bonnie. Not to be callous, because I really do like Bonnie and I feel horrible that this happened to her and I pray that she’s gonna be OK, but…my story. Now who’s gonna come between Joy and Alex? [sighs] – I’m fine, Mom. There’s just a lot going on with “Body & Soul,” obviously.
Well, I guess you haven’t heard the most recent news about the show?
I don’t know. Have I?
You are looking at the latest, most reluctant cast member joining the show.
[gasps] What?
I know, it’s completely silly, but Abe twisted my arm to fill in for Bonnie.
Wow. I mean, I want to say congrats.
No, no, no, no, no, no, no. You don’t need to go that far. I am only filling in until he gets a permanent replacement. That is the only reason I said yes. And also, I thought it might be kind of fun for me to work with my girl just a bit.
Well, yeah. Yeah, that’d be– that’d be great.
Yes, Justin, I brought in Kerry Youmans for questioning. I had to cut him loose. Because he didn’t have a criminal record. We’ll haul him in if we find anything that links him to what happened. I promise you, if Bonnie’s fall wasn’t an accident, I will find who’s responsible.
[suspenseful music]
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