Days of Our Lives Transcript
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[dramatic music]
Hey, did you find something?
Brady, hey, it’s Ava.
Hi, Ava.
Sounds like you were expecting a different call.
[sighs] Well, the police were going through the security footage to figure out where Rachel went. I was hoping for an update.
There hasn’t been any word yet?
Nothing. No, Kristen and I, we were at the station all night, and Shawn finally convinced us that we weren’t gonna do Rachel any good by running on stale coffee and no sleep, so I brought her back to the estate.
That’s good. Sounds like you could use some rest too.
[sighs] I don’t–I don’t know how either one of us is gonna get any rest.
Well, Brady, I am so, so sorry. Truly.
Well, thanks, Ava. I appreciate you calling.
[tense music]
Well, that makes one of us.
All right. Thanks, JJ. Let me know when the tech team’s gone through all the footage. And any sign of Rachel, you call me.
Shawn.
Belle, your assistant said that you were out of the office.
Oh, no, I just came from court. Is there any news on Rachel?
Unfortunately, no. And Brady and Kristen are going out of their minds.
Hold on a second, Ava.
Oh, I’m sorry. Did I interrupt? I mean, sure, our daughter’s missing, but that call seems really important, so pardon me.
I’ll call you later, OK?
Of course. I’m here if you need me.
Thanks.
I thought you were going upstairs to rest.
Rest? Rest?
Yeah.
How in the hell am I supposed to rest when I need to focus all my energy on finding our daughter, which is what you should be doing instead of schmoozing with Ms. Ava Vitali!
Stop, Kirsten! For God’s sake, she was just calling to check in.
Yeah, well, I don’t need her to check in! This does not involve her! This is a family matter, Brady.
Damn it! God, why can’t I get this? That’s great. That’s awesome. Really fantastic.
Do you think a little brain food might help?
No, Grandma. [sighs] I don’t know how I’m supposed to just sit here and derive these equations when Rachel is off God knows where.
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Maybe it’s time for a break.
I don’t get it. Like, where could she have gone? Like, I must have texted her 100 times, begging her to come home. Then I remember Dad telling me that Kristen has her phone.
Unfortunately.
[sighs] I just wish there was something more that I could do, like help in the search, but I don’t know how.
You have. You have. You put up all those posters in the park today.
Yeah, but that doesn’t feel like enough.
I know. We’re all doing the best we can. I met with the police and gave them ideas about where Rachel might have gone. I know your dad and Kristen have also been dealing with the police, and they’re using their every resource.
I just can’t believe my sister is missing on top of everything else.
Ah, everything else. You’re talking about Sophia’s pregnancy?
Sophia, hey.
Hey. I was wondering if maybe I could pick up a shift.
Honey, I don’t have room on the schedule today. I thought you were taking the day off so you could go to the doctor.
I was, but I actually went to my appointment yesterday.
So why am I only hearing about it now?
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[soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”
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Mom, what are you doing here?
I think the question is, what are you doing here? And why aren’t you answering your phone?
Oh, sorry. Were you calling me? I must have had it on silent.
Look at what’s in your hand. You were supposed to meet me at the hospital an hour ago for your OB appointment. I waited 20 minutes for you, worrying that you were gonna miss it, and then I find out you had it yesterday.
Well, they had a scheduling mix-up, so they moved it.
That’s not what Dr. Johnson said.
You talked to Dr. Johnson?
That’s right. When the receptionist told me that you weren’t on the schedule, I asked to speak to her, and she told me that you called to move the appointment.
OK, fine. I changed it. [sighs] I’m sorry. I just didn’t want you hovering over me. I’m nervous enough as it is.
[sighs] So you went to the appointment alone?
No. Tate was with me.
Well, I’m glad to know that boy isn’t shirking his responsibilities, but I should have been there too.
Why? It’s my baby, not yours. And I don’t need you there holding my hand. I’m not a child.
You sure about that? Because it seems to me that a mature, responsible adult would not be in this situation.
I know we haven’t talked much about Sophia’s pregnancy, I mean, about how it’s affecting you.
[dramatic music] I’m glad you have your father to talk to, but I hope you know that I’m here for you too.
I do know that, Grandma. Thank you.
Of course. Do you want to talk about it now?
I don’t know, just feels kind of wrong to be talking about my own problems when Rachel’s missing.
Honey, it’s not wrong. We’ve discussed this. The police are out looking for her. There’s nothing you and I can do now but– but just wait. And if you–if you don’t want to discuss the Sophia situation, then–
Actually, no, I think I want to. Maybe you can help me, Grandma.
I’m happy to try.
Well, I’m just trying to wrap my mind around all of this. I really want to do the right thing and help Sophia, but whatever I do, I end up hurting my relationship with Holly.
How so?
OK, well, for example, yesterday I went with Sophia to her doctor’s appointment, and afterwards we were looking at the sonogram photo, which– I don’t know, it made it way more real than before, seeing this actual image of a baby that– Sophia and I–well, I mean, I’ll speak for myself here. It’s like this miracle, you know, that we made a life. But– [sighs]
But what?
But it made me really sad just knowing that we couldn’t actually appreciate this miracle because we didn’t mean for any of it to happen.
[sighs] Anyways, Holly happened to run into us right then, and when she saw what we were looking at, I could tell she got really upset. I mean, of course. How could she not be? It’s a picture of our baby, Sophia’s and mine.
Have you had a chance to talk to Holly?
No. Haven’t heard from her since. [knock at door]
Sorry.
Oh, come in.
Tate, I just heard Rachel’s missing.
Yeah, she ran away yesterday, and so far, there’s been no sign of her anywhere.
Oh, my God. You must be so worried.
I will give you some time alone.
Oh, Dr. Evans, you don’t have to leave because I’m here.
No, no, I have somewhere I really need to be. You’ll call me if there’s any word at all?
Of course, the second I hear anything.
Bye.
Bye, Grandma.
Bye-bye, honey. [door clicks shut]
[sighs]
Really glad you’re here.
Of course I’m here. Why wouldn’t I be?
Because you seemed pretty upset when you ran into me and Sophia yesterday.
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So until you’ve proven yourself capable of making good decisions, I will be taking you to your doctor appointments. Understood?
Fine.
Mrs. Choi, I don’t blame you for being upset about being left in the dark about Sophia’s doctor’s appointment, but since we can’t go back in time, maybe Sophia could tell you how it went.
She better. Is everything all right with you and the baby?
So far, so good.
You’re gonna have to give me more than that. How are your iron levels? Did Dr. Johnson give you any recommendations for vitamins or supplements?
The blood tests will come in soon, but she doesn’t think I’m anemic. And the vitamins I’m taking are the ones she recommends.
That’s good.
[sighs]
So you’re healthy.
I’m fine, Mom.
I have something to show you.
Oh, my.
Look at that. That’s my grandchild. Oh, my.
Mom, I’m sorry I went to the appointment without you.
It’s OK. I understand. I just– [sighs] I’m trying to look out for you, Sophia.
I know, Mom. And you’re right. You should be involved. Actually, Dr. Johnson mentioned something that I wanted to talk to you about.
OK. What’s that?
Well, she asked if Tate and I had considered putting the baby up for adoption.
Look, I know you’re upset, OK? Ava was just concerned, that’s all.
OK, I don’t need her concern. She is the reason our daughter ran away.
Kristen, you know that’s not true. Just yesterday, you told me that Rachel was upset because you told her her parents were never getting back together.
Yes, and the reason we’re not getting back together is because of a certain ex-Mafia princess.
No, it’s because of a million reasons, which we’re not gonna get into right now, OK? But Ava has nothing to do with it.
[scoffs]
Kristen, Rachel’s been struggling for a while now. These threatening texts, her behavior, this running away– this goes a lot deeper than who I invited to “The Nutcracker.”
OK, fine, fine. Fine. Fine. It’s not Ava’s fault. Fine. I am just on edge, Brady, obviously.
Kristen, I know. I am too.
And I just– I can’t help think about the worst-case scenario. I mean, our daughter has been missing for 24 hours. The police have no leads on her. Where is she? Where is she, Brady?
I just can’t imagine what my brother’s going through right now. Is there anything I can do to help?
Honestly, I think we’ve got all of our bases covered. I mean, we have every available uniform canvassing the area around the DiMera estate and patrolling the local transportation hubs. JJ’s working with the tech team now, going over the surveillance footage for the last 24 hours, so I don’t know, just a matter of time till something breaks now.
God, I hope so. I’m just so worried about my niece and my brother. I mean, after everything he went through earlier this year… [phone ringing] If anything happens–
It’s JJ. Hey, JJ, what’s up?
Oh, no.
Hey, look, none of that matters, what happened yesterday, not when your sister’s missing.
But it does matter. Holly, I could tell that you were upset when you ran into me and Sophia in the square.
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I mean, yeah, I kind of was. When I saw you guys, you were together, laughing like you were sharing some inside private joke, and I don’t know, when I saw the picture of the sonogram of the baby, I realized there is something between you two. I mean, you have this whole connection that I’m, like, totally not a part of anymore.
I totally get why you would feel that way. And honestly, I don’t think either of us knew how to react to the whole sonogram thing. You know, it’s so weird to think about. So yeah, if it looked like we were, you know, sharing a moment, it was probably just like, whoa, this is bizarre and scary, you know?
Yeah, I get that. But it’s not just a moment you two are sharing. You’re having a baby together.
Yeah, but we’re not parenting a kid together. Sophia and I have talked about it. We still want to give the baby up for adoption as long as her parents are cool with it.
Adoption? Dr. Johnson suggested that?
Well, she mentioned it, but Tate and I had talked about it before, and we thought it might be a good idea.
I see. You couldn’t sneak away to get an abortion, so you and Tate thought of a new way to dispose of the child you created.
Mom, we’re just trying to do the responsible thing here. I mean, don’t you think it would make sense? Neither one of us is ready to be a parent.
Well, maybe you should have thought of that before you decided that you were ready to have sex!
OK, Mrs. Choi, I think that what your daughter’s trying to say is–
I can hear what she’s trying to say, loud and clear. You don’t want to face the consequences of your actions.
Oh. So the baby is a punishment. Wow. OK, I got it. I’m sure that will make the kid feel so loved.
Don’t get smart with me, Sophia.
OK, Mrs. Choi, I just really think that your daughter is trying to do what is best for this baby.
What is best for this baby is not to be given away to strangers. There is not going to be any adoption.
All right. I’ll talk to you soon.
[light country music]
Steve, thank you for meeting me.
Sure. What’s going on?
Oh. I guess you haven’t heard. My granddaughter is missing.
What? Oh, my God.
She ran away. There’s been no– no sign of her. The police are all over it.
I’m so sorry, Marlena. What can I do to help?
You can help me contact my husband.
I know this waiting is– is getting to both of us, Kristen. But the police are– they’re coming at this from every angle, OK? They will help us get Rachel home.
Well, that’s what they said the last time.
What–what last time?
When we finally found out that Rachel was ours, only to have Sarah run off with her. You know, I know it was a long time ago, but honestly, I thought I had forgotten what it was like. But those memories, those terrible memories, they just keep flooding back.
Hey, hey. There’s a difference. No one took her this time. She’s a smart kid, but I doubt she’s gonna be able to charter a jet to Paris.
[laughs] You sure about that?
No. Yes. She cannot do that, I’m sure of that.
Yeah, well, I know– I know it was a different situation. I really do. But it feels the same.
Back then, I had this terrible feeling in the pit of my stomach that I was never gonna see my daughter again, and I feel that same way right now, Brady.
Thanks, JJ. I’ll be right there.
What was that? Was that about Rachel?
JJ’s been in contact with the ambulance dispatcher. They just got a call about a little girl who was hit by a car.
Oh, my God.
She’s unconscious, and they’re taking her to the ER now.
You don’t think that she could be–
According to JJ, her description matches Rachel’s.
Marlena, you know John is deep undercover.
I know that. His granddaughter has gone missing. And Brady is– Brady is half out of his mind with worry. He needs his father. And I know if John knew what was happening, he would want to be here.
Of course he would. John would move heaven and earth to find that little girl and to support his son.
All right, then can you contact Shane and ask him to contact John?
I already did. After you and I spoke the other night and you gave me the good news about Catharina, I reached out to Shane.
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I didn’t ask you to do that.
I know you didn’t, but I can see how hard this no-contact arrangement is on you. This mission has gone on so long. It’s not fair to John’s loved ones, especially you. That’s what I told Shane. I read him the riot act.
What did he say?
[sighs]
I’m sure Dr. Johnson is a competent physician, but at your next appointment, I’ll tell her to keep her ideas about family planning to herself.
I told you, Mom, it wasn’t just her idea. Tate and I talked about it. Don’t you think we should have some say in this?
No, because I am the adult, and I make the decisions. I think that you’re forgetting that you’re still 17.
OK, Mrs. Choi, don’t you think Tate and Sophia are really, really young to be raising a child?
Well, it’s not as if they’d be doing it on their own. Your father and I have every intention of helping you, and I’m sure that Tate’s family will do the same.
And I appreciate that, but how exactly is that gonna work? I’m going to college next year, right?
OK, you know, and I also know that Tate has plans to go away to college.
Yes, I am well aware of your plans for college. But unfortunately, just like we’ve all had to learn, plans change.
Mom, if you’re gonna force me to have this baby, then fine, I will have the baby. But you can’t take college away from me. You really want me to throw my whole future away?
Of course not. But having to put your dreams on hold, that is the risk that you took when you–
Had sex? Fine, I get it. You’ve lectured me enough, OK? And believe me, after this, I’ll become a freaking nun. Will you respect me then, Mom, if I’m a good little girl and I never even look at a boy again?
That is enough, Sophia. I will not have you lashing out at me when you are the one who created this situation.
Yeah, well, here’s the situation that you’re creating. You’re making me sad and depressed and miserable. You’re ruining my life. [crying]
You really think Sophia’s parents are gonna be cool with putting the baby up for adoption? I thought her mom was, like, insisting on you guys getting married.
Yeah, but she can’t force us. And I think my dad made it pretty clear to her that that’s not happening.
[sighs] Well, good. ‘Cause as much as I’d like to see you in a three-piece suit… [sighs] I’m sorry, I think I’d have to send my regrets.
Again, that is not happening.
OK. Well, I hope Sophia talks to her parents about the adoption thing soon. It’s kind of killing me, not knowing what’s gonna happen.
Yeah, me too.
Obviously, I know this affects you more than it does me, so…
That doesn’t mean you’re not allowed to worry about it.
Yeah. But whatever. I didn’t come here to talk about me or my feelings, so let’s just focus on Rachel. I know how scared you must be, and I am too. I mean, we used to live together, and she would drive me crazy.
[laughs] Yeah. That’s kind of her specialty.
But I do really care about her, so if there’s anything I can do to help–
I don’t know. I wish there was. I don’t know what else we can do that the police haven’t. I already put posters up in the park, but, like, do people even notice those? I’m usually looking at my phone. I probably wouldn’t even see them.
Well, maybe there’s a better way to get people’s attention.
Kristen, we just have to keep reminding ourselves that when we lost Rachel all those years ago, we got her back. And we’re gonna get her back this time, probably sooner than later because this time, she wasn’t kidnapped. She just–she just ran away.
Right. But in some ways, that scares me even worse. I mean, even though she left on her own volition, she is just a child, Brady. And she’s out there all alone. I mean, who knows what could happen to her?
This little girl who was hit by a car, could that be Rachel?
Apparently, she’s roughly Rachel’s age. Has light brown hair, and–
That could be any number of little girls.
She was wearing a leopard-print coat. Kristen said that Rachel’s leopard-print coat was taken from the closet.
Oh, my God. Should I call Brady?
No. No, no, no. Don’t do that. Let’s just wait till we know something for sure. I’m gonna go to the ER right now.
OK, well, I’m coming with you.
OK. Let me get my coat.
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I’m afraid Shane turned me down flat. He did say that he was sorry and he understands how these missions can be hard on families, but apparently, John is in a very delicate spot. If Shane or anyone else tries to contact him, it could not only jeopardize the mission, but it could put John in serious peril.
Is it that dangerous?
I’m afraid so.
Why would John take on such a risky mission?
In all the years I’ve known your husband, I would never describe him as risk-averse.
I just–I don’t know why he would agree to break off contact with his family, agree to put his own life at risk.
I don’t know. But whatever it is, it must be something big.
[tender music]
Come here. Look, I know–I know Rachel’s out there all alone, and it’s nerve-racking. It’s scary, but… Kristen, she’s not a typical little girl. I mean, she is smart. She is very resourceful. How could she not be? I mean, she’s half Kiriakis, half DiMera.
[laughs]
I think the rest of the world ought to watch out for her, honestly.
I’m sure you’re right. I’m sure you’re right. Did I–[laughs] Did I tell you that she left Edgar on Harold’s bed?
No. The snake?
Yeah, with instructions on how to feed him and a warning: in case he gets very hungry, he might eat Harold for lunch. [laughter]
That’s great. That’s great. That’s great. Listen, try to get some sleep, please. You’ve been up all night. I’ve been up all night. I mean–[sighs]
I don’t think I’m gonna be able to get some sleep. Will you?
I don’t know. I got to try. We got to try. We need to be reasonably rested when that little girl of ours comes through those doors, so…
OK. I’m gonna try.
I’m gonna try too.
OK.
And I will be back soon.
[sighs]
Shawn. The little girl, is it–
It isn’t Rachel.
Oh, my God. Thank God.
[dramatic music]
Who does she think she is, storming off like that? She better get right back here.
OK, you know what? Maybe–maybe we should just give her a moment.
It’ll give us a chance to talk.
What do we have to talk about?
Look, I know that this is none of my business, but I have gotten to know your daughter over the past several months, and she is a wonderful girl. She’s smart. She’s hardworking. And it’s clear that you obviously love her very much and you only want what is best for her. So maybe it would help to try and see things from her point of view.
Oh, but I do. I don’t need to imagine what it’s like to make a mistake and have to suffer the repercussions of it. I’m a sinner, just like everyone else. And unfortunately, facing consequences is a part of life.
Don’t you think she’s already learned her lesson? Being forced to have a baby when she’s not ready is traumatic enough.
Ms. Vitali, I can tell that you and I don’t see eye to eye on some important issues. But I am very strong in my beliefs, so I’ll advise you to tread lightly.
Of course. Look, you are entitled to your beliefs, and I respect them. All I’m trying to say is that, look, it’s life-changing for anyone to find out they are pregnant. And for Sophia, at her age? Look, she’s obviously overwhelmed. She’s overwhelmed, and she’s very scared about what this is going to mean for her future, as Tate is. Look, they are so young. They are nowhere near ready to be parents. And so maybe, just maybe you could consider that putting the baby up for adoption is the best thing for them and for the baby too.
You’re right. It is none of your business.
OK, we just– we need to come up with a good hashtag, something that can get trending. And then maybe if enough people see it, they’ll know where Rachel is.
OK. I don’t know, like, Return Reptile Rachel?
Sure. Yeah, that’s perfect.
Hey, why don’t we try using, like, some existing hashtags, maybe try to gain some momentum?
#”TheSpectator”?
Yeah, there you go. That’s a good idea. Yeah.
OK. I’ll tag them too. Maybe they’ll even write an article.
Yeah. Hey, thank you for doing this, by the way. You have way more followers than me. If I posted it, I’m sure no one would see it.
Yeah, that’s because you don’t post at all. And of course, anything I can do to help. [knock at door]
Just see who that is real quick.
OK.
Sophia. Whoa, whoa. What’s wrong?
[crying] My mom won’t agree to the adoption. She said we have to raise the baby ourselves.
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Holly, I didn’t know you were here.
Yeah, obviously.
Holly’s here because we were trying to figure out ways to track down my little sister.
Track her down? What do you mean?
She ran away.
What? Oh, my God. I’m so sorry. I had no idea you were in the– in the middle of a crisis. I should go.
Ah, you know what? Actually, I’ll go.
No, Holly, don’t. No.
Tate, it’s fine. I’ll finish this post for Rachel. You two obviously have a lot to talk about. [door clicks shut]
[sighs]
[sighs] Believe me, I want my partner back too. But listen, Marlena, I will do everything I can to help the police find Rachel.
Thank you. We need all the help we can get.
You got it.
Would you–would you please try to find out from Shane anything else you can? I mean, it just– not knowing where John is, not hearing from him, of course I imagine the very worst.
I’ll try, but I can’t make any promises.
I understand. I appreciate whatever you can do.
Of course.
I know how hard this is on you, Marlena.
I just– I’m terribly worried, and I– I miss him. I just miss him so much.
I know you do.
Oh, God, I am so glad that Rachel wasn’t hurt. Oh, but what about the other little girl?
Lucy. She’s pretty banged up, but she’s gonna be fine.
Oh, good. Is her family here?
Yeah, they’re on their way. She’s–she’s awake and she’s talking, and smart girl remembered her mom’s phone number.
Oh, that’s so good. Oh, I’m so glad I didn’t call my brother. I would have felt terrible scaring him like that.
Yeah, well, I’m sorry I scared you.
Oh, no, don’t be. I mean, it’s a leopard coat. You were following a pretty credible lead. All right, well, I’m gonna go pick up some takeout for my family.
Yeah, yeah. I should, you know, probably get back to the station.
OK, well, thank you for everything you’re doing. And you’ll keep me posted, right?
Yeah. Yeah, of course I will.
OK.
Brady, hey. Any news?
[sighs] Nothing.
Oh, God. I’m so sorry.
I was just–I was walking home, and I was finally gonna get some rest tonight. I don’t know, I wanted to see you.
OK. I’m here. What can I do to help?
I mean, I think all we can do for Rachel right now is just hope and wait, right?
OK.
Hope and wait.
Hope and wait, but what about for you?
I don’t know. I don’t know. I’m trying to put on a brave face for Kristen and assure her that everything is gonna be all right. Everything will be fine. We’ll find Rachel. But I–oh, God, Ava, I’m thinking about her out there, you know? I know she’s sad, and I know she’s angry, and I know she’s alone, and I’m feeling guilty.
Why are you feeling guilty?
‘Cause I–because we drove her to do this. We–we–Kristen and I failed. I failed. She failed. We didn’t love her enough. Maybe we didn’t cherish her enough. She had to–she felt like she had to do this to get our attention. Wake up, Mom and Dad.
I just want her to be OK. I want her to be OK. I want her to be OK.
It’s OK. It’s OK. It’s OK. She’ll be OK.
Who am I kidding? [sighs]
Oh. Oh, my darling. [sniffles, sighs] Where did you go? Where did you go?
[door creaks]
Well, Seymour, we finally made it.
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