Month: January 2025

Days of Our Lives Transcript

 

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Ugh, they never warn you how much of a hassle it is keeping someone captive, do they? Holding Rafe in the tunnels is becoming a full-time job. Not that I need to tell you that. Of course, I don’t have a job, thanks to Jada Hunter. But I’ll get my revenge. The woman will rue the day she crossed a DiMera.

What woman would that be, Dad?

[laughs] You caught me. I was just complaining to your nonno about Commissioner Hunter.

What’d she do?

Well, besides going behind my back to Mayor Price and getting me fired.

Right, that. Well, look, I’d be happy to put in a good word for you with my mother-in-law, except I’m not exactly high up on Paulina’s list after what I did to her daughter.

[tense music]

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Well, hello, hello. Hey! [chuckles] Well? How do I look?

You look good, Mama. Yeah, where are you going?

Oh, to an event for my police commissioner.

Mm. A fundraiser?

Hell, no. It’s Jada’s bachelorette party. So put down that popcorn. Get dressed. You are coming with me.

[music playing]

Well, tonight is Jada’s last hurrah as a single woman.

Ah. It’s our job to make sure it’s a night she never forgets.

I brought just the thing to help with that.

Ah.

All right.

[whimsical music]

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Classy.

Oh, you know it, girl. All right. Here.

Party doesn’t start for an hour.

Well, don’t tell me Patch Johnson’s daughter is scared of a little pre-game. Yes! OK, now we’re talking. On three?

Sure. One, two–

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Mmm. [laughing]

Mmm.

Mm-hmm.

Shawn, what are you still doing here?

Well, I just finished the report on Rachel Black. Apparently, Child Protective Services are getting involved.

Oh. Let’s hope nothing comes of that. Rachel was upset and ran away because her parents aren’t together. It’s unfortunate, but it’s– it’s nobody’s fault.

Yeah, I agree. And now that I’m done with that, I’m about to head over to your groom-to-be’s bachelor party.

Hmm. You boys better not get too wild.

Oh, come on. This is Rafe we’re talking about here. How wild do you think it’s going to get?

Ah. Well, let’s see. What are we in the mood for? Wild, Wild Cheerleaders or MILFs Gone Wild?

Oh, what’s up, primo? Why are you so jumpy?

Ah. I don’t know. I guess because I’m anxious about getting married tomorrow.

Which is why you need to relax. So I’m throwing you a bachelor party tonight.

You said bachelor party? As in booze and strippers bachelor party?

Yeah, you down with that?

Hell, yeah, I am.

Wow, I thought you might have been resistant to it.

Are you kidding me? Just don’t hog all the lap dances, OK? Groom gets first pick.

Oh, you don’t worry about that. You know tonight’s entertainment’s not my flavor.

Yeah, right. What kind of hot-blooded man doesn’t want a lap dance from a beautiful woman?

A hot-blooded man that likes other hot-blooded men.

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[soft orchestration]

Announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so arethe “Days of Our Lives.”

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Come on, you. Get a move on. Get dressed. We’ve got a party to attend.

Mama!

Don’t you Mama me. Now, I’ve been watching you moping around here for days, crying over that trifling ass Johnny DiMera.

Who happens to be my husband.

Well, look, I know– I know you’re still hurting. But just sitting around here feeling sorry for yourself isn’t going to change anything. So chop, chop. Get a move on. Get dressed. Get cute. Come on. Get up. Get up! Come on. I am going to get that man, that Johnny DiMera off your mind if it’s the last thing I do.

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Oh. Ooh!

I take it there hasn’t been any improvement in your marital situation.

No, Chanel wants nothing to do with me.

Well, don’t give up hope. I can’t tell you the amount of times your mother and I forgave each other.

Till you didn’t. What’s with the tray?

Oh, I– I just got Harold to prepare me a light meal, light dinner, in fact, to have in my quarters.

You’re eating in your room? [chuckles]

Just trying to mix things up.

OK, well, I’d better– I’d better get going.

OK. Where are you off to?

Rafe’s cousin is throwing him a bachelor party down at the Pub.

A bachelor party?

Mm-hmm.

I didn’t know about this.

Well, why would you? You can’t stand Rafe.

Well, of course, the man is insufferable. But as you well know, I recently hired him to help me on a case. And he should be focused on the task at hand, not sowing the last of his wild oats.

Don’t you think Rafe deserves one night to let loose?

How loose are we talking?

I don’t know. I don’t have all the details. And it’s not like Rafe is known as a party animal.

Of course, you’re right. Well, please go have fun.

Thanks. I’ll see you later.

[chuckles] Bye. [sighs] The last thing I need is for Arnold to let loose in front of Rafe’s friends and family. One drunken slip of the tongue, and he could ruin everything.

Primo, did you forget that I’m gay?

No. No, I– of course I didn’t forget. I just figured that maybe tonight– tonight you go with the flow.

The flow? Well, yeah, stranger things have happened.

I guess. All right, well, I’m going to go get showered and get ready for the big night. Can’t wait to get some quality lap time with a hot little number and get hammered. Hammer time. [laughs]

Weird.

Sorry, my fiancé is so straight-laced.

Why are you apologizing to me?

Well, considering you’re a newly single guy, I’m sure you’d be up for a real party.

Hey, this is Rafe’s big night, so we go at his speed.

Well, I am glad to hear that. And, hey, I don’t want you to think that I’m complaining. Rafe is the most loving and loyal guy that I could ever want. I can’t tell you how good it feels to know exactly where I stand at all times, especially after some of my past relationships. Madame DA.

Hi there, Bridey. Hi, Shawn.

Hey, Belle.

Please tell me we don’t have an appointment that I forgot about.

Well, kind of. I was sent here to escort you to your bachelorette party.

[laughter]

Stephanie thought I needed an escort?

Well, she knew you had to work late and didn’t want you to weasel out of having a good time the night before your wedding.

But I’m not even dressed.

Oh, well. Tada! [laughs] Here, go change in your office. Go!

All right.

I was going to say, you look a little overdressed for police work.

Oh. [laughs]

I mean, come on. You look great.

Aw. Thank you. What are you doing tonight?

Well, as a matter of fact, I’m about to go to a bachelor party.

Oh, I wasn’t sure there was going to be one.

Yep, there’s one. And I think it should be fun.

Yeah. I’m really happy for Jada and Rafe.

Yeah, me too. So I guess I’m going to see you at the wedding tomorrow, then?

Yeah. Yeah, I’ll see you there. Ah, I should probably go and see if Jada needs any help.

Yeah.

[knocking]

Ha! Ha! Someone told me there’s a party.

Come on in, boss.

Oh, no, I am not your boss tonight. I’m just here for the fun. And I brought a friend.

Hi. I hope you don’t mind me crashing.

Are you kidding? The more the merrier.

Oh, Chanel, she needs some cheering up. She and Johnny, they’re going through a rough patch.

Dang, Mama. Why do you have to put my business all out in the street?

We’re among friends. Besides, I am sure that Stephanie and Gabi both know what it feels like to have a man cheat on you and break your heart.

Oh, you bet I do.

Your mom is right, Chanel. We’ve got your back.

Yeah, well, thank you. I really do appreciate that. Too bad my husband isn’t as loyal as my friends.

There you go, buddy.

Thanks. Where’s– where’s everybody else?

They should be here soon. Javi said that Rafe is still getting ready.

Is my– is my Grandpa Roman in the back?

Oh, no. No. Roman is in Chicago visiting with your Uncle Rex. He left me in charge of the joint, which is a decision he might live to regret. That was supposed to be a joke.

Ah. Right. Yeah. I’m sorry.

What’s going on? You OK, buddy?

Yeah. No, I’m fine. I just– I was– I was kind of hoping to talk to my Grandpa Roman about some stuff. I could use some advice.

OK, well, I’m not your grandpa, but I’m a good listener. And, you know, Kayla and I were over at Abe and Paulina’s the other night for dinner. We saw Chanel.

So then you– you know how badly I messed up.

I got the gist.

I think I really blew it, Uncle Steve. I– I don’t know if Chanel’s ever going to be able to forgive me.

Come on, Johnny. Listen, we all make mistakes, OK? A mistake doesn’t have to mean the end of your marriage. Just ask your Aunt Kayla about how many times I screwed up.

So then how’d you come out on the other side?

I’ll tell you how we did it. By trusting in the power of our love no matter how stupid I was to take it for granted.

Whoo!

[laughter]

That a girl.

OK, chica.

Maybe– maybe we should try to pace ourselves, baby.

I’m good, Mama. I know my limits.

[knocking]

[screaming]

Oh, the bride has arrived.

I told you I’d get her here looking fabulous.

I’m not overdressed?

Va va voom!

Oh, my god, are you kidding? You look amazing.

Come on in. The water’s fine.

It looks like you started without us.

Well, then you better catch up.

Are you ready?

Oh, yeah.

You know what? I am ready to turn all the way up tonight. Let’s put those boys to shame!

[cheering]

There you go.

Thanks. You know I got to admit, I was expecting something a little more rowdy.

We’ll get there. The night’s still young.

Yeah! So how awesome is this? Party for me with all my bros to celebrate.

Yeah. You deserve it, pal. There you go. Yeah.

So this party is anything goes, right?

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.

Oh, whoa, whoa. It’s a bachelor party, OK? You can say or do anything, and no one is going to tell you to stop, all right?

Good evening, gentlemen.

So much for that.

Dad, the Pub is closed for Rafe’s bachelor party.

I know.

Then what are you doing here?

Why wouldn’t I want to raise a toast to the lucky groom?

Well, maybe because you hate the guy’s guts.

And vice versa.

Well, I won’t deny that Rafe and I have had our clashes. I think we’re trying to turn a corner. Right, Rafe?

Uh-huh.

It’s hardly a ringing endorsement.

Well, Shawn, if you really must know, I’ve hired Rafe to investigate on my behalf, and I’ve come for a progress report.

Is that true, Rafe?

Yeah. Yeah, he did. It’s a– he just– he hired me to track down that Sloan Petersen chick. Is there a problem?

Yeah, there’s a problem. You can’t just take on new cases without running it by me first.

OK. I don’t see what the big deal is, man. I mean, we’re PIs. And he hired me, paid me a bunch of cash to do PI stuff.

The big deal is it’s my name and John’s name on that door, not yours. And it’s never a good idea to get involved with the DiMeras.

OK, buddy. You need to chill out.

Hey, hey, hey, Rafe, tell me you understand what I’m saying or we’ve got ourselves a real problem here.

Chug, chug, chug!

[laughter]

[dance music playing]

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What are you looking at, hmm? Thinking you’re all cool with your little sunglasses and your little six-pack abs. I bet you cheat on your little inflatable wife all the time, too, don’t you?

Well, OK.

What did you put in these, because you’re not supposed to taste the alcohol.

Well, I’d tell you, but then I’d have to kill you.

No, you– you can’t threaten me. I am the commissioner. OK, honey? I’m–

Yeah, Jada’s right. That’s actually a prosecutable offense, and I would know because I’m the DA.

[laughter]

OK, I’m the mayor, and I don’t give a damn what’s in them.

[laughter]

It tastes good.

Wow, you think the guys are having as much fun as we are?

To hell with the guys, OK? Death to all straight cisgender men.

You’re trying to start something with me, Patchy?

Hey, boys, boys, boys, boys, boys. This is supposed to be a party. You can talk about who’s hiring who next week.

Yeah, you know what? Javi’s right. Let’s go– let’s go check on the food, you guys. And Johnny, maybe you could see if your dad has someplace else to be, so that’d be great.

Yeah, Dad–

Ah, Shawn, I’ll take a veggie and hummus tray if you have any back there. Just trying to cut back on the fried foods, you know?

Rafe, you see he’s just trying to cause trouble, and you’re playing right into it.

Come on, Uncle Steve. Come on. Let’s go see how those wings are doing. Let’s go. Come on.

It’s OK.

Dad, maybe– maybe it’d be a good idea if you found someplace else to go.

Nonsense. Rafe’s more than happy to have me here, aren’t you?

Yeah. Yeah, no, I’m fine if he stays.

Mm-hmm.

Well, it’s your night. I’m gonna go see if they need help bringing the food out of the kitchen.

I’m going to check on the entertainment, see if they’re on their way.

OK. Yeah, yeah, see, now you’re talking. This guy. You’re ruining my night.

This party isn’t for you, you pathetic slug. It’s for Rafe Hernandez!

Oh, yeah. I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but I have his stupid face.

These are some of his closest friends. And Steve Johnson is a professional snoop. If anyone can spot that you’re a fake, it’s him.

Oh, yeah. You know what? He didn’t see nothing. That’s why he was tweaking out, this guy. Besides, you’re the one who’s screwing things up. You didn’t have to tell Cyclops that I’m working for you, did you?

I needed to come up with a reason why I would attend a party of someone that I detest.

OK, whatever. I’m just waiting for the strippers.

You need to keep your eye on the prize. I am not paying you to get lap dances. You have one mission and one mission alone– to help me get back at Jada Hunter.

Easy now.

What? I’m just blowing off a little steam.

Oh, well, breathe, breathe, baby. That nice lifeguard didn’t do anything to you.

OK. OK. You know what, everyone? How about a game? Huh? Huh?

OK. What kind of game? Because I am at the point where I can’t remember any trivia.

[laughter]

No trivia. No trivia. Each of these cards has a personal question on it. So you pick one and you answer honestly or you take a shot. [laughter]

Oh! Hey!

Perfect. OK, first card. Oh! Name a hookup you regret. I’ll go first. Jeremy Horton, world class dirtbag.

[laughter]

And I’m going to take a shot anyway, to wash his name out of my mouth.

Yep, yep, yep, yep, yep, yep, yep. Aha.

[laughter]

Paulina?

Oh! That’s easy. 50 Cent.

What?

You hooked up with 50 Cent?

It’s pronounced Fitty Cent.

[laughter]

Oh, yeah, we ran in the same circles, back in my Miami days.

Ooh!

OK, I don’t think I would regret that one because that man is fine.

Oh, no, no. I don’t regret anything. We had a fabulous time.

[laughing]

Ooh, I just regret what happened afterwards.

What happened afterwards?

Ooh, brotha wouldn’t stop blowing up my pager.

[laughter]

Oh, I said “Curtis, boo, enough. I know I’m hard to get over, but please try.”

[laughter]

That is an incredible flex.

Yes, you– you are a legend.

Wow. We should use that story during your campaign.

No.

Oh my god. Wow. OK, well, who’s next? Belle?

Oh, god, no, I’m not following that. I’ll take a shot.

[laughter]

All right, then, what about our bride? Yeah. Commissioner Jada Hunter, soon-to-be Hernandez. Give us a hookup you regret.

OK, well, it was actually my first time.

Aww.

This is good.

Yeah, I was in high school, and we went to band camp.

[laughter]

Like in “American Pie”?

No, no, no. It was not like that in the movie. It was– it was actually like– it was pretty sweet.

Aww.

Yeah, until the gorgeous saxophone player that I hooked up with went around and told every single person at the camp that we slept together.

Oh, no.

What a tool.

I know.

Typical.

Did you find him and shove his sax down his throat?

[laughter]

No, I was too embarrassed. I was too embarrassed. But even– even after all this time, if I ever catch him out, it is a one trip ticket to taser-town.

[laughter]

OK, OK. Hey, no one heard me say that.

No, no, please, please, please. We’ll help you do it. What’s this loser’s name?

No, no, no, no. Forget about it. Gabi, you’re next. What hookup do you regret?

That’s easy. EJ DiMera.

Wait, you hooked up with EJ?

Uhh. I wanted to pay Stefan back for sleeping with Ava while I was in prison.

You see, every damn DiMera! Cheaters!

Chanel.

It was a huge mistake, and it completely destroyed my marriage.

Screw EJ!

Screw EJ!

Oh my god. Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Here’s another one. All right, all right. You know what? Belle, quit keeping us in suspense. Spill.

Well, Gabi here already stole my thunder because my most regrettable hookup was also EJ.

[tense music]

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You hooked up with EJ?

OK, listen, this was when Shawn and I were separated. And, you know, I actually thought that we had something. And then my sister showed up, a.k.a. EJ’s ex-wife, and she completely freaked out. So–

So Sami scared you away?

No, Sami scared EJ away. And he was, like, tripping all over himself, telling her how much I didn’t mean anything to him.

Oh.

I know, I probably deserved for breaking girl code, so–

No, no, to hell with them. EJ went after his ex’s sister. That man has no conscience.

Mm-mm.

I can attest to that.

Is there anyone in the room who has not slept with my father-in-law? Praise the Lord. Some of y’all got taste.

Chanel, your turn. Tell us the hookup that you regret.

Oh, that’s easy. My husband, Johnny. He is every bit as nasty as that father of his.

Are you listening to me?

You’re as bad as one-eyed Willie. I know what to do, OK?

You better, because I’m starting to lose my patience.

Dinner is served. All the deep fried goodness you could ever want, and some rabbit food for Lord Fauntleroy over there.

So I couldn’t get in touch with the entertainment. But would anyone like to play darts while we wait?

I’m afraid playtime is over, boys. At least for one of you.

You don’t mean that about Johnny.

The hell I don’t. You know what? I thought that Johnny was the love of my life. But all he did was shatter my heart into a million little pieces when he cheated with that skank, Joy Wesley.

Ooh, boy.

And, you know what? I should have known– I should have known when he was possessed by the devil that he was not right for me.

Say what now?

You know, the devil, he only preys on the weak-minded.

Oh, well, we know that’s not true from experience.

OK, what is going on here?

You know what this party needs?

An exorcism.

[laughter]

A change of scenery. What say we hit the road?

Can we help you with something, officer?

I’m the one asking the questions here, Pirate Pete.

[laughter]

What’d she just call me?

Whoa, whoa, whoa. Hey, I’m sorry. I don’t– I don’t think we’ve met. I’m Detective Shawn Brady. OK, look, my family owns the place, and we’re having a private bachelor party for a good friend of ours who just happens to be the ex-commissioner.

Good for you.

I’m sorry, officer. What’s going on here?

You’re the groom?

Yeah. Is there a problem?

Oh, you better believe it. I’m here to arrest you for identity theft.

[dramatic music]

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Identity theft?

You heard me. You’re going around Salem claiming you’re someone you’re not.

Yeah, I don’t know–

A married man. When you’re still very much single.

What?

At least for one more night. Woo!

I told you there’d be entertainment.

That’s what I’m talking about.

Let’s go.

[upbeat music]

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OK, guys, our car is here, and we should all be able to squeeze in.

OK, OK, where are we going? Are we going clubbing?

Yeah! You’ll see. You’ll see.

[laughter]

You know what? Why don’t you girls, you go on ahead. I think I’m going to get Chanel home.

Are you sure?

Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. She wasn’t really up for this, and I just– I didn’t listen to her, so let me– come on, let me get you to bed.

No, I don’t want to go home.

Well, I think you do.

No, I don’t. I’m just starting to have fun.

Now, baby, you’re still hurting.

No, I feel great, OK? Look, the night is young and free and so am I. So where are we going?

[music playing]

Oh. I’ve been a bad boy. Want to arrest me?

Uh-uh-uh. You can look, but you can’t touch.

Oh, come on, baby. Just one little touch. I’m a good tipper.

Your bride is a lucky lady.

Yeah.

Oh!

Hmm. Having a good time?

Jada? Jada, I was–

Oh, don’t let us interrupt you, big brother.

No, no, no, I– we were just doing–

Calm down, Rafe. You know what happens at bachelor parties. Go ahead. Finish your lap dance.

[laughs] No, no, no. Because I would rather have a lap dance from you.

What the hell are you doing here?

I could ask you the same thing.

OK, well, you better not ruin this night for my brother. I’m going to go get a drink.

OK, nice talking to you, Ms. Hernandez. [gags]

Hey. What happened to the bachelorette party?

Well, someone needed to make sure that your boys are behaving. [laughs]

Yeah. Well, let’s just hope that these two behave.

Hey, I– I didn’t know you were going to Jada’s party.

Yeah? Well, that’s because I don’t have to tell you my plans anymore.

It’s not what I meant.

No. No, because you never say what you actually mean, like when you said that you promised to– what was it? Love, honor, and be faithful to me?

Chanel.

No, no. Save it. Or matter of fact, you know what, tell it to Joy Wesley, OK? Because you are her problem now.

Oh! Chanel!

I’m on it.

No, no, no. Let me go. Let me go. I’m the only one that’s completely sober. And plus, I know a little bit about letting alcohol and anger get the better of you.

Thank you.

All right.

[laughs] Well, as much fun as tonight has been for the both of us, I think we should be heading out.

What? Now?

Yeah. We don’t want to be hung over for our wedding day tomorrow. I’ll get us a car.

Yeah, well, actually, I already got a room at the Inn.

You do? Why?

No, no, no. Well, because it’s– I mean, you’re not supposed to be together before your wedding, right? It’s bad luck. Besides, it’s going to make our wedding night all the more special, right?

Wow, you really are old-fashioned.

Is that a bad thing?

Well, I’m not thrilled that we’re going to spend the night away from each other, but I’ll allow it, if it means that it will make tomorrow as special as we both want it.

Oh, I know it. Yeah.

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Oh, well, looks like you ladies had a good time, huh?

I will be paying for it tomorrow.

No, you won’t.

Oh, boy.

No, no, no. Come on. No, no, no. We’ll clean up later. Come here. Yes, you come over here with your Papa. Have a seat.

It’s such a mess, though.

The mess can keep. Come on. Sit down.

OK. What’s up?

Well, why don’t you tell me? I know that you and your mom had an ice cream and rom-com night so you could process your break up with Phillip. I just want to make sure you’re OK. Because she said you sounded kind of defeatist.

Maybe that’s because I’ve been defeated.

Come on, baby girl. You can’t let one bad experience cause you to give up on love.

One bad experience? Are we forgetting that this is my second time at bat with Philip, not to mention Chad and Everett and all the other failed relationships.

Come on. Forget about those guys. Listen to me. There is somebody out there who’s just as perfect for you as your mom is for me.

I don’t know about that.

Oh, I do. And one of these days, you’re going to find him. And you’re going to be having your own bachelorette party.

[laughs]

Yeah. And after that, I’m going to walk my little sweetness down the aisle.

Thanks, Dad. I needed to hear that.

Come here. Oh, my baby girl.

You know you did not need to drive me home, and you certainly did not need to walk me to my door.

You seem to have had an awful lot to drink tonight.

Oh, please, I barely had anything to drink. I had, like, six Jell-O shots. Maybe seven. I don’t know.

Oh, was that all?

I know how to call a rideshare.

My driver was already sitting outside the Pub.

Oh, well, you’re nothing if not a gentleman.

Well, you know, I have my moments.

Oh, well, do you have your moments where you recognize sarcasm? Because I was being sarcastic. I don’t think you’re a gentleman at all.

[sighs] What is your problem with me, Belle?

My problem?

I mean, if there was any reason to be upset, it’d be me.

[scoffs] You?

Yes, yes. You stole my job.

Well, you ghosted me after Sami found out about us.

Is that what this is about? Did you go after the DA position because you hadn’t gotten over me yet?

Oh, please, the only person here who hasn’t gotten over you is you. Now get the hell out of my house.

Ooh, I seem to have struck a nerve. In vino veritas and all that.

Oh, my god. You are so smug. I don’t know what I ever saw in you.

I don’t know. You tell me.

[soft music]

[dance music]

Oh, there you are.

Finally, a friendly face.

It’s good to see you, too.

Wait, wait, did Mama send you?

No, no, she didn’t send me. I volunteered. I’m here to make sure you get home safe.

I don’t want to go home. I want to dance. Come on. Come on. Dance with me, Shawn.

Chanel, you are drunk.

Yeah, I know. And I plan on getting even drunker. And then who knows where the night will take us.

[laughter]

You guys are so sweet to make sure that I got home OK.

Well, we live here too.

I have the bestest future in-laws ever.

[laughter]

Well, I’m just glad that you had fun tonight and that you weren’t too upset walking in on that stripper.

Oh. Why would I be upset? That stripper might have had one dance with my man Rafe. But I– I get to spend my whole life with him.

Hell, yeah, you do.

Yeah. How lucky am I? Well, I better get to my room because I got to get some sleep so I can be fresh for my wedding day tomorrow with your brother. Oh. You know, just think, in a few short hours, I am going to be Mrs. Rafe Hernandez. [giggles]

[knocking]

Oh, you came.

Why else would I have taken your number?

Oh. All right, then. Let’s get this party started, shall we?

[music playing]

[groans]

Oh!

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Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to join Kassandra and Rhett in holy matrimony. If anyone knows any reason why these two should not wed, let them speak now or forever hold their peace. And then back from the dead, Charlemagne bursts in to announce she’s pregnant with Rhett’s baby. Pandemonium erupts. But why should she get to have all the fun? Who says there can’t be two interruptions? Suddenly, Rhett’s twin brother Thrust bursts into the church. And he says– he says–

Who do you have to sleep with to get a drink around here?

[jazzy music]

Hey, I’m sorry to just show up like this. I hope you weren’t busy.

No, no, I was just on Julie’s computer trying to find a job. I need to start paying you back that money that you loaned me. What’s going on? Are you OK?

Not really.

Let me guess. Is this about that girl that Tate got pregnant?

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Hey.

Hey. Any takers?

Well, everyone seemed really concerned, and everyone took one. They said they’d put it in their windows and stuff. Ah, I just hope it gets results so we can track her down.

Yeah, I’ve been checking social media. It’s getting a lot of reposts, but no word yet.

Dad said he would call if there’s any news. So far, I haven’t heard anything.

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[ominous music]

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[phone beeps]

Brady, it’s Ava. You need to call me back as soon as you get this–

[phone static] [line clicks]

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Damn it, Ava, what were you trying to tell me?

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Rachel, are you–
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[dramatic musical flourish]

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That was even easier than I thought.

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No kidding.

Looks like this Ava woman won’t be coming between your mommy and daddy anymore.

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[soft orchestration]

Announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so arethe “Days of Our Lives.”

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[jazzy music]

That is the first thing you said to me when we met. Who do you have to sleep with to get a drink around here? Thought it was wonderfully crass and bold. And I considered answering, me. But then I thought that was too crass and too bold, not to mention a little pushy. So I controlled myself and said something reasonably polite, as I recall.

Actually, you said nothing, as I recall. You were, uh, sitting right here in this very bar, and you were sitting over there typing away, drinking a spicy Mezcal Paloma.

Time-out, time-out, Romeo. If you knew what I was drinking, why did you act like you didn’t?

Maybe because I wanted you to tell me about it. Is that such a big mystery, Juliet?

No. I just like hearing you say it.

You were drinking a caipirinha.

My usual.

Mm-hmm. It was tart, very sweet. And I knew that as soon as I tasted it, I would always associate it with you. Which is why I couldn’t even look at a caipirinha for a while– you know, when we were not seeing each other.

Yeah, things did get a little loco between us, I mean, for a while anyway.

Thanks to me and this cursed laptop.

No, no, don’t hurt its feelings. That’s what drew me over to you in the first place.

I thought it was my dimples.

Well, creative guys are my weakness, but creative guys with dimples? Guárdame. And besides, all that matters is that we found our way back to each other.

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[phone beeps]
[line trilling]

Come on, Ava. Come on, pick up. [phone ringing]

[eerie music]

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Brady calling. It’s your dad.

What do we do?

Simple. We just won’t answer it.

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Ava, hey. It’s Brady. I got your message. I heard you say that you needed me to call you back, but there must have been a bad connection because I couldn’t hear the rest. Is this about Rachel? Please call me when you can.

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[sighs]

So I was with Tate trying to help him find his missing sister.

His sister’s missing?

Yeah. She ran away and nobody can find her.

Oh, wow. I’m really sorry. That’s terrible.

Yeah. Everyone’s, like, really worried.

Yeah, well, I’m surprised you’re still not with Tate.

Well, we were trying to get the word out on social media. We figured if enough people knew she was missing, maybe someone would have seen her.

Sure. Yeah, of course.

Mm-hmm. And just as we were brainstorming ideas, Sophia shows up unannounced. And she drops this huge bombshell that her mom won’t let her give the baby up for adoption, which, I guess, now means that Tate and her have to raise the baby together. So that’s why I’m still not with him. [twangy guitar music]

Hey, I’m thinking maybe we should split up. You know, I’ll stay here. I’ll watch the laptop. And you go home and maybe see if you can help out there

No, actually, I think we’ll get more done together. Besides, we need to talk about what happened.

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Uh, OK.

Because I’ve been thinking, Tate, about the whole adoption thing.

OK. What about it?

Well, since my mother is never going to agree to it, what if we–

What if we what?

What if we do it anyway?

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So, speaking of your sexy profession, how’s the writing going?

Well, if I could figure out a way to make this wedding sexy, then all of my problems would just melt away. Alas–

Hey. If anyone can do it–

Well, then I would still have to figure out where 15 different cast members are sitting, who says what to whom. It’s a lot of work. I should be getting hazard pay.

Hey. Try planning a real wedding. Jada and Rafe are getting married in 16 hours, and I still don’t even want to think about what I have to do tomorrow.

Well, at least you have help. Who’s Rafe’s best man?

I don’t think he has one. Tell me– what?

Who’s planning his bachelor party?

What, I’m supposed to do that, too?

Well, if nobody’s volunteered.

Oh my God. I have never planned a bachelor party. I’ve never been to a bachelor party. So I have to order food. I have to book a venue.

OK. the venue is the easy part, Martha Stewart. Just reserve this place. no perspiration required. Or better yet, the Brady Pub. That’s probably more Rafe’s speed. Look, it’s just a bunch of guys sitting around drinking. They’re not going to care where they are, as long as there’s a stripper.

A stripper? Where am I going to get stripper?

That’s where your roguish boyfriend comes in.

I got a feeling Rafe would prefer a woman.

His loss.

And for that matter. Jada would, too.

OK, you need a stripper? I can find you a stripper. Oh, shoot.

What is it?

That kid, Doug, left me a message yesterday. I must have missed it.

 Mr. Stark, it’s Doug Williams. I just wanted to let you know I paid off all my debts. A friend gave me a loan. And I’m determined to get a job and pay it back completely. I need to do right by the people here in Salem that have been so good to me.

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So if you could call me back, I was wondering if there’s any way you could help me again. And I want to do whatever it takes to get that necklace back to Julie.

[suspenseful music]

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Maybe this isn’t as bad as you think it is.

Right. It’s probably worse.

Oh, come on. Just because Sophia has to keep the baby doesn’t mean she and Tate are going to raise it together.

Yeah, I guess that’s true. But still, it’s like they’re going to be tied to each other for– for practically the next 18 years. I mean, we’re literally going to be in our 30s by that time.

OK. I think you might be getting a little ahead of yourself there.

No, not really. I mean, when I first found out Sophia was pregnant, I tried to be so understanding and hopeful because– because I know the two of them didn’t mean for this to happen. And they were on their way to get an abortion.

Which would have made everything a lot simpler.

Right. But when Sophia’s mom found out, it’s like all of a sudden Sophia’s actually having the baby. And only then Tate tells me they’re even talking about adoption. But guess what. Sophia’s mom didn’t approve of that, either. So– so it’s like this is never going to be over. Next thing you know, Tate’s going to be telling me he has to marry Sophia after all.

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[twangy guitar music]

I’m sorry. What do you mean we’ll do it anyway? How are we going to give the baby up for adoption without your mother’s approval?

Simple. I’ll be 18 before the baby is born. So what if we go to an adoption agency and make all the arrangements? And my mom never has to know.

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Sophia, I don’t think it’s a good idea.

Why not?

Because I just– I don’t think that going to an adoption agency on the sly is a good plan.

It is if we’re the only ones who know about it.

Sophia, your parents are going to find out about this. You said your mother freaked out when you went to the doctor’s appointment without her, right? OK, what happens when you go to the hospital nine months’ pregnant and you don’t come home with a baby? [tense music]

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Brady, come on. What is the news? Just tell me what’s going on.

JJ stopped by the house earlier, said there’s nothing new to report yet. Did you get some rest?

No! I couldn’t. I’m just a little too worked up.

I know. Me, too.

I mean, especially after I talked to EJ.

Talked to– what are you, a glutton for punishment?

No. I mean, he was actually kind of being great.

EJ?

Yeah.

EJ DiMera? Great?

Well, I mean, we do have our moments sometimes. And he just– he wanted to let me know that he was doing everything he could to find Rachel and that were, you know, still a family, even though we’re not related by blood.

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Is she dead?

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Not to worry. She’s very much alive.

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She’s clearly a tough bird, though. No wonder she caused so much trouble for your mommy. But now she’s out of the way, nothing to stop your mommy and daddy getting back together again.

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Tate, listen. This could really work. OK, just– just think about it. We don’t tell my parents about the adoption until after the baby is born. And what can they do about it then aside from yelling? It’s not like they can interfere with the adoption since I’ll be over 18.

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What? What are you thinking?

Just that– they’re– they’re not just going to yell and then get over it. They’re bound to be extremely upset and angry.

So what? I’m used to that.

Yeah, but not the kind of anger you’d be getting over something this huge. Sophia, like, I don’t know. What if they decide not to pay for your college?

Then I will take out a loan. Or maybe I’ll get a scholarship, or at least a partial one.

I just– I think this is a disaster waiting to happen.

Not necessarily. I mean, like I said, I can take my parents going ballistic. And if they don’t want to support me after that, then fine. I’ll support myself. They can disown me for all I care.

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What? What are you thinking now?

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You said your mom doesn’t want the baby raised by strangers, right?

Yeah, that’s what she said.

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What if they weren’t strangers? Like, what if– hear me out. What if we found a really, really perfect couple who wanted to adopt a baby? And then we got to know them, you know. And your mom did, too. She’d– she’d probably end up really liking them, maybe even trusting them, right? What do you think?

Well, I can’t imagine my mom liking anyone who’s not religious.

OK, fine. All right, then we’ll make sure the couple is religious. You know, my Uncle Eric used to be a priest, so maybe he can put us in touch with some couples. Sophia, if your mom knows that the baby is for sure going to be raised in a good Christian home, then maybe she’d change her mind.

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Please get back to me when you can. Thanks.

So what’s this necklace that he’s talking about?

Uh, I probably shouldn’t have played that message out loud.

No, it’s too late. You got to spill.

Look, I was doing this kid a favor. Technically, it might have been illegal. Look, the less you know the better, considering you’re planning a wedding for the police commissioner and the former police commissioner.

Well, now I just want to know if I’m going to be visiting my boyfriend in jail.

Listen to me. I’m going to take care of this. You just focus on planning an unforgettable bachelor party. Although now that I think about it, the ones people can’t actually remember are probably the best ones.

Well, a night of debauchery is my plausible deniability.

Don’t forget– more alcohol, the better. Words to live by.

Leo!

Courage! I’ll be back soon.

Hey, don’t forget about my stripper!

[jazzy music]

Not– not my stripper. Just a stripper. Yes, just a random stripper.

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God, I’m so sorry for trauma-dumping on you again. I probably sound so self-involved.

Why wouldn’t you be? I mean, you’re dealing with a lot. And it’s not fair to you. I mean, you’re in love. This is supposed to be the time of your life that people write songs about.

Yeah, I’m sure a ton of people write songs about their boyfriends getting another girl pregnant, too.

Yeah. Yeah, they do. But they don’t end up on any decent playlists, because they’re so depressing.

God, I’m such a cliché, aren’t I? Ohh.

Well, look at it this way, OK? It’s like you’re gathering material for your first album. So when you become rich and famous, I can say I knew you when.

But will you put me on your playlist?

On repeat.

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EJ and I– I mean, we started talking about my biological family. And well, he seemed curious about some of the more, well, shall we say, colorful aspects of my upbringing.

Mm-hmm. Yeah, who wouldn’t be?

Well, it was all in my memoir.

It’s going to be a Pulitzer Prize-winner for sure.

No, undoubtedly it will. But he was interested in my childhood and my biological parents. And so I went to get my scrapbook to show him, you know, all about Aremid and my family and our summer home there. And the book is not on the shelf anymore.

So someone moved it to another shelf or something.

Yeah, well, I certainly didn’t do it. And Harold– I asked him, and he didn’t do it. So who took it off the shelf, Brady? That’s what I want to know. What? Come on. No, no, no. What are you thinking? Come on.

[stammers] Could be Rachel.

Rachel?

Yeah. Kids are always curious about what their parents were like growing up, right?

Yeah.

You said you recently had it out. You were looking at it. Is it possible that she saw you taking it off a shelf or putting it back?

No. Yes. I think– yeah, I guess so. Maybe.

Because if she is the one that took the book, that would be a clue to where she might be. You said this book was all about your family, Kristen.

Yeah. Oh my God, Brady. You think she went to Aremid? I mean, I know it’s not very far. It’s just a few miles out of town.

Let’s go.

It’s a shot. Let’s– yes, yes!

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So do you really think my parents are going to get back together now?

Well, I can’t say for sure, but we certainly have cleared the path.

Until she wakes up. What will happen then?

Well, we certainly don’t want things to go back to the way they were, do we?

No way.

So we’re going to have to come up with a plan, some way to make sure this mean lady doesn’t prevent you from getting what you want– a family, you, your mommy and daddy together forever.

[eerie music]

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[gentle music]

[doorbell rings]

I should probably go get that.

Right.

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Ooh, I am so sorry. I just got your message about the necklace. Holly, hi.

Hi.

Not sure if you’ve heard, but I make necklaces now. Really all sorts of jewelry– just a little side gig to make ends meet.

Mr. Stark, it’s OK. She knows everything.

Well, there’s everything. And then there’s everything.

We’re friends.

Ugh, give a girl a heart attack, why don’t you. Is there anyone else in on this? The Mormon Tabernacle Choir, perhaps?

Don’t worry. Julie’s not here.

Hallelujah. OK, so you want to get the necklace back, yeah?

Is that even possible?

Well, I’m sure I’ll be able to track it down. That’s not the hard part. But knowing how these people operate, it will likely cost you more to get it back than you got it for in the first place. In fact, I can assure you they have even fewer scruples than I do.

I was afraid of that. I don’t even know what I was thinking when I left you that message. I mean, I definitely want it back. But I don’t have a dime to my name after I paid off those guys I owed.

How did you make up the difference? You said you didn’t get enough from the sale.

That’s thanks to Holly. She loaned it to me. And I definitely need to pay her back first.

Don’t even worry about that. Just worry about getting the necklace back, OK?

No. You first. Definitely. As long as I can start making some money soon. And once I make enough to repay you, and hopefully I can buy back the necklace if it’s still available. But first, I need to find a freaking job.

OK. OK. Look, there is only enough space in this dubiously decorated room for one drama queen, meaning–

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Why don’t you come and work for me?

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Like I said, my mother has never been a change her mind kind of person. And she seems hell-bent on keeping this kid in our family. But if she did get to know this couple, and she could be sure the baby wasn’t just being sent off to parts unknown, then–

Then yes, then– then this could be the answer, Sophia, for both of us– all three of us.

And then I could actually go off to college.

Exactly. Yeah. So what do you think? Do you think your mom might agree to this? Is it worth a shot?

I do. I mean, I don’t want us to get our hopes up too high. But I– I do think it might work. Oh my God. How did you even come up with this idea?

I don’t know. Something about necessity being the mother of invention kind of thing.

Right. Well, it’s kind of brilliant, actually.

Well, hang on. Only if it works.

True. But I’m actually hopeful for the first time since my mother found out about the baby.

Yeah. Me, too.

Now all we have to do is find the perfect couple.

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Rachel?

Are you here, sweetie?

My God, it looks like no one’s been here for ages.

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Rachel!

Rachel!

Oh my God!

Honey!

No, no.

Sweetie!

I’ve been so worried about you!

Wow. You scared us half to death!

Oh, you’re OK? You’re OK, yes? Oh my God.

What are you doing here?

What do you– honey, what do you think we’re doing here?

We’re looking for you.

Together?

Oh, well, it looks like our instincts were right.

Sweetheart, you did take my book.

How else would I find this place?

Why didn’t you tell us were coming here?

Sweetie, we had no idea where you were. You were all alone here. Anything could have happened to you in this weird place.

But I wasn’t alone.

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I totally lost track of time. I should probably get home. Oh, but it’s good that we talked.

Yeah. Yeah, definitely. I should go, too. Maybe there’s been some news about Rachel.

Oh, yeah. Text me if there is.

Of course. Hey, I just want to let you know everything will be OK. Whatever we do, we’ll figure it out together.

Thanks.

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Like I said, I couldn’t get through this without you.

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Work for you?

I could use an assistant. Honestly, I can’t believe I’ve made it this long without one.

But I don’t know anything about writing.

Which is why I will be doing the writing, and you will be doing the assisting.

Well, I even less about soap operas.

Well, look, it is complicated. I won’t lie. There are a lot of pieces, all moving at different speeds at different times. But all you really need to know is that we tell love stories. You know about love stories, don’t you?

Yeah, he does. We were just talking about the “10 Things I Hate About You.” The title is supposed to be ironic.

Uh, OK.

Mr. Stark, I can’t ask you to do this for me.

Honestly, you’ll be doing me a favor. I am drowning in scripts. And after the whole Lady Whistleblower fiasco, I need somebody to make sure that things stay secure.

OK. That sounds amazing. Thank you so much.

Yeah.

And it’s probably going to take a little bit of time, but I can finally start paying you back.

Uh, did you hear the way she just stuck up for you? And you want to make her wait? I don’t care what they say. Chivalry is not dead. And I suppose I could find my way toward giving you an advance.

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Honey, what do you mean you weren’t alone?

I was with Seymour.

[gentle piano music]

Listen to me, young lady. You and Seymour are in serious trouble.

How serious?

How serious? OK, you know what? We’ll talk about this when we get home. Now get your things and come on. Get packing. I can’t believe this.

Are you OK?

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Yeah, I’m just– I’ll collapse later.

Yeah. I’ll be right behind you. All right, come on, honey. We got to go. All right, you got everything? Let’s go.

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Wait. I forgot something. My parents found me.

Yes, but the plan can still work. Here, take Ava’s phone. I’ll take care of Ava.

OK.

Go.

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OK, I think we’re all set for the bachelor party. Did you get the stripper?

It’s all arranged. Sadly, Gypsy Rose Lee wasn’t available.

Who?

Oh, Javi. I have so much to teach you. I should start calling you Grasshopper.

Who’s– OK, forget it. What about your necklace situation?

I think it’s all worked out. Everything is coming up roses.

Ah, so you were able to help the kid out?

I did what I could.

He’s lucky to have you looking out for him.

Maybe. But I get the feeling I’m not his only guardian angel.

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Wow. You’ve got a job.

I have one question. What is “10 Things I Hate About You”?

Oh my God. Um, OK, it’s this heartbreaking tale of young love set in Czarist Russia.

Really?

No, not really. It’s just a silly old rom-com. Anyway, that was super nice of Leo. I mean, he hardly knows you, and he really stuck his neck out for you.

Yeah. I mean, he’s not the only new person in my life that’s been nice to me.

Mm.

[phone rings]

It’s Tate. Hey, what’s going on?

Holly, guess what. I just talked to my dad. They found Rachel.

Oh my God. That’s amazing.

Yeah, I know. Hey, uh, listen, I’m really sorry about before. Do you maybe want to get together and talk? Are you busy?

Uh, no. No, I’m not busy. I’ll be right there.

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I have already called Harold. And you are getting three weeks without cable and Wi-Fi.

Three weeks?

Yes, three weeks. And I– I am being very generous, my dear. You know, I could be laying down the law right now and sending you to bed without any supper. But since you have survived 24 hours with only one peanut butter and jelly sandwich, I’m going to have Cook make you up some mac and cheese, and I will try not to slather it with a lot of hot sauce. But I can’t make any promises, young lady. Hmm?

Daddy, do you want to stay for mac and cheese?

After everything you just put me through? Yeah, yeah, I could probably use a couple bites of mac and cheese. Listen, I want you to understand that this little stunt you pulled, it’s not going to put Mommy and Daddy back together. And I know you think that that’s what’s going to happen. But you have to understand that Ava is a big part of my life right now, OK? And there’s nothing you can do to change that, sweetie.

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[somber music]

I don’t know. I’ve really been trying to put on a brave face for Kristen, showing her we’re going to find Rachel. We’ll be fine.

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I’m thinking about her out there all alone, just–just angry and sad. I-I’m not only scared, Ava. I feel very guilty.

Why guilty?

That–that she was driven to this. Kristen and I failed as parents. We didn’t–we didn’t–we didn’t love her the right way. We didn’t cherish her the right way. She felt she was so desperate that this is what she needed to do? What does that say about– I just want her to come home, I just want her to come home.

Come here, come here, come here, come here, come.

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I’m sorry, I’m sorry, you know, I’m sorry for leaning on you.

No, no, no. What is–no, no, no. Are you kidding me? This is your daughter we are talking about. I want you to lean on me. I’m here for you.

Thank you. I appreciate it. Tell you what, though, given– given the way Kristen reacted when I last spoke to her, I doubt she’d be very happy that we’re together like this.

OK, well, Kristen doesn’t need to know, does she?

 

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[sighs] Rachel. Sweetheart, I need you to come back to me. Oh, and the police. The police have been predictably useless in their endeavor. No news, no leads, not even an inkling of an idea of where you could be. [scoffs] What would I expect from Salem’s finest?

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You wouldn’t sit around waiting for any help from these simpletons if yourfamily was in danger. So neither will I.

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Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa! Hey, hey, hey! What the hell? What the hell are you doing?

What?

What are you doing?

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Mm. Hi, Belle. Thanks for checking in. Oh, I thought I’d come into the office for a while and see if I could get some work done. Hmm, yeah. Look, you will let me know if there’s any word at all about Rachel, won’t you? Yeah. Thank you. I love you too, honey. Bye-bye. [knock at door] Come in. Oh, Cat.

Dr. Evans, I– sorry to bother you. The front desk said that you might be on a break right now?

I am, yes.

OK, I just quickly was hoping to ask if– if you had had time to talk to Dr. Johnson about hiring me as your assistant.

Oh, the assistant job. I’m sorry. No, I haven’t had time yet.

Oh. OK. [chuckles] You know what? If you’ve changed your mind, I don’t–

No, no, no. It’s not–it– it isn’t that at all. It’s just that… there’s a lot going on here right now, and–and… and we’re in a bit of a crisis. My granddaughter has gone missing.

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Yeah, I want my niece’s picture on the front page. And I want the AMBER Alert pushed out on all our social media. Yeah, thanks. Hey, anything new?

Unfortunately, no. We did have a false alarm earlier. A child matching Rachel’s description was taken to the hospital with serious injury, but it turned out it wasn’t her. It was actually a young girl named Lucy, who’s going to be OK, apparently.

OK. Good, good. What else you got? I’ll keep it under wraps.

I don’t think that’s going to be an issue, because I’m sorry to say I’ve got nothing. It’s as though Rachel’s disappeared into thin air.

[somber music]

Well, it’s not how I imagined it. How about you, Seymour? [soft thud] Who’s there? I have a snake, and he bites.

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Well, luckily for you, I don’t.

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[soft orchestration]
 announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”

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We have gone through the footage from the DiMera mansion, and it seems Rachel walked off the property through the front door of the house. No sighting of her since. But she couldn’t have gotten very far. Obviously, way too young to drive, and the only cash she took with her were contents in her piggy bank, less than 100 bucks.

Well, I mean, could she have came up with extra cash? You know, from somewhere around the house?

I’ve been checking any of the transport options where she might have tried to use it, buses, trains, planes. So far, nothing.

Well, you’re covering all the angles, then.

Certainly trying. Jada insisted I come home, take a break, go back later with fresh eyes.

I’ve been using “The Spectator” to get the word out, but– I mean, somebody had to have seen something.

Yeah. No, you would think. But we haven’t gotten very many tips. Ones we have gotten haven’t led anywhere.

I just feel so bad for Kristen. Her daughter is her life.

What am I doing? My daughter is missing, EJ, in case you’ve been too self-absorbed to notice! And I’m not just going to sit around and do nothing while the incompetent fools of our so-called police force are doing essentially the same. So if you don’t mind, I am going to start my search in the tunnels.

Kristen, Kristen, there’s no need to look there. The footage from the CCTV showed that Rachel left through the front doors, not the tunnels. Besides, I myself have torn apart every inch of that underground labyrinth and found nothing. Believe me, there is no sign of Rachel. There’s no sign of Rachel down there.

[tense music]

OK. If she is not in the tunnels and she is not in the house or with family and friends, then tell me, EJ, where the hell is she?

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Please.

I am so sorry, Dr. Evans. I saw the AMBER Alert this morning. I had no idea it was your granddaughter. Do they know what happened? Do they have any leads?

Well, we think she ran away. At least, we’re not worried that she’s being held by some stra– stranger.

Thank God for that.

And she’s–she’s a very resourceful girl, you know? The police are out looking everywhere for her.

[somber music] It’s just hard not to worry that, I don’t know, she might find some… dangers out there all by herself.

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Who are you?

Well, you’rethe one trespassing. Why don’t you tell me who you are?

Rachel.

I see. What a beautiful name.

Thanks. I’m named after my mommy’s mommy. She used to live here.

Oh. And what is your mommy’s name?

Kristen.

[inhales deeply] Ah. Beautiful name as well. If I had a daughter, I might call her that, too. And what about your reptilian friend here?

This is Seymour.

Hmm. And what, may I ask, are you and Seymour doing in my house?

I ran away from home.

Oh? Well, I suspect your parents must be very worried.

Sure hope so.

You want your parents to be worried?

Yep.

And why’s that?

It’s a long story.

I have nothing but time.

Hey, listen, man, um, I should probably give you a heads-up about something that’s not going to make the family very–very happy.

Yeah? OK, what’s that? Cat Greene is back in Salem.

What? I thought she was going back to Vancouver, be closer to her mother.

Yes, she was, but her brothers decided to stay up with Catharina. And Cat came back so she could be with Felicity during her last year of high school.

So are you telling me that she’s going to be living in Salem?

It seems that way, yeah.

[tense music]

Well, I hope I never run into her.

Mm, yeah, that’s going to be tricky. She might have got a job at the hospital. Yeah, Marlena’s assistant.

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I’m sorry that I haven’t been able to talk to Kayla about you yet.

No, of course. It’s completely understandable.

Well, I’ve been preoccupied trying to reach my husband. He doesn’t know that– he doesn’t know that Rachel is missing yet.

Oh, I’m– well, at the very least, maybe he felt relieved to find out about my mother that– that he was trying to help her and not hurt her.

I haven’t been able to tell him that yet either.

Oh. Is he away on business?

Kind of. I just–I just know that if he were here right now, he would be able to– he would be able to find Rachel and bring her home. Safe and sound.

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Listen. I understand Kristen’s continued concern about my involvement with this. Look, I still hold myself partly responsible for Rachel’s decision to run away.

No, no, no, no. Don’t say that. It’s not true. Even Kristen admitted to me that you are not to blame for any of this at all.

Really?

She said that when she was calm. You know, I think we’re both very frustrated that we know we’re to blame for this, solely. Well, she–Rachel’s been troubled for a while now. She should have been in therapy years ago. And I should have had a firmer hand to let that little girl know that she can’t always get her way.

OK. But come on, Brady. You didn’t know that she was going to take it this far. I mean, regardless of her troubles.

No, but I should have predicted that when she was told her mommy and daddy are never going to be together that the reaction would be bad. [Ava sighs] Now she’s going to come home and she’s going to think that everything is going to be fine. And I’m going to have to sit my little girl down and say, no, baby.

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Mom and Dad are not getting back together ever.

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I just want her to come home.

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Now, I think if we both just take a moment to calm down–

I don’t want to be calm. Look, I don’t want any damn water, EJ! I just want my daughter! I want Rachel! God, I just– I feel so powerless in all this.

We DiMeras are anything but powerless. I’ve already put Father’s eyes and ears on the case. They’re sure to be far more successful at gathering intel than the police have been. And I’ve already put in motion an offer for a substantial reward for any information leading to Rachel’s safe return.

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You would do that for Rachel?

Of course. She’s my niece.

Yeah. But she’s not by blood.

Kristen, you are a DiMera, even if you were born a Blake. Stefano regarded you and Peter his children just as much as we were. And you were the one who took after him the most. [Kristen shudders and chuckles]

Yeah, my dear, old mother would be so disappointed to hear you say that. I mean, she was always trying to appeal to my better angels. And that’s–that’s before things went wrong.

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I just– I just wanted Rachel to grow up more like a Blake. That’s why I gave her my mother’s name.

Well, it sounds as though your parents have traveled a long and tortured journey together. And that this Ava woman is quite the pesky interloper indeed.

A what?

It means she’s standing in the way of your family living happily ever after.

Yep, that’s her.

And, you know, there’s only one thing to be done about people like her. You need to get her out of the picture. Permanently.

[tense music]

Oh, obviously, due to his connection with my mother, I knew a little bit about John’s past.

Yeah, but he doesn’t like to talk about himself. You know, it’s partly humility and partly, he’s just– he’s led so many different lives.

You mean as the Pawn.

Yeah. You know, when I first met him, I thought he was my… presumed dead husband, Roman Brady.

Roman Brady? Oh, I’ve met him. He owns the Brady Pub.

Yes, yes.

Oh, so– so Roman was your husband who you thought was dead and John was impersonating him, but John is your current husband?

Yes, it’s been… very difficult for all three of us.

No, no, I can imagine completely. I just–I was thinking about myself. I– you three were obviously in a situation where you were innocent victims, unlike the situation with me and Chad, where I was–

You were a victim of circumstance. Because of Clyde’s hold over your mother.

Yes, but–[sighs] I broke Chad’s heart in the worst possible way. I can’t imagine he would ever be able to get past that.

Marlena’s assistant? Look, I can’t believe that she would give Cat a job after what she did to our family.

Marlena knows the extenuating circumstances.

Nothing gave Cat the right to do what she and her brother did. My God, man. You almost died. How–how are you defending her?

Whoa, Gabi did terrible things to this family, and you have no problem defending her. I mean, let alone dating her.

Hey, that’s completely different.

How is it different? Look what Gabi did to Julie.

Are you saying that you don’t want me to see Gabi?

No, no. I’m not saying– I’m not saying any of that. What I’m saying is I’m not telling you who you should associate with, and I would expect that you would give me the same courtesy.

[somber music]

Hey, Julie, did you know that Cat Greene is settling down in Salem? Apparently, Chad doesn’t have a problem with it?

Well, you know, fellas, that doesn’t matter to me anymore. Nothing matters to me anymore.

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Hey, hey.

Oh, come on.

Dinner is served. [Ava chuckles]

Thank you.

You’re welcome. You know what I was just thinking?

What?

I was thinking about, uh– [chuckles] when I was about Rachel’s age, I also ran away from home.

Really?

I did. Mm-hmm. I went to my friend Monica’s house. And I decided I was going to stay for about a week, maybe two.

Mm-hmm.

But then I immediately decided I was going home because her parents were serving salmon loaf.

Salmon loaf?

Salmon loaf, right?

Gross.

What is that? [Brady laughs] I mean, I decided I could not live without my rigatoni. I came home that very night.

Sure, sure.

Yeah. [chuckles]

What, um–what made you run away in the first place?

[somber music]

Um… my dad, he–he used to– he used to beat up my mom pretty badly. So, uh… that’s all right, you know, I was just his pride and joy. And so I– I thought that my disappearance would shock some sense back into him. But, uh, when–[chuckles] You know, and the day I left, he just– he ended up blaming her. So when I came back, she got it ten times worse.

Oh, my God.

Yeah, I tried to get her to leave. I did because I just knew– I knew eventually he would– he’d take it too far. You know, that one day he would give her a beating that she would not come back from.

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And one day he did.

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I’m not sure I ever knew your reasons for choosing your mother as Rachel’s namesake.

A whole lot of good that did. I certainly didn’t raise Rachel in my mother’s image.

Oh, I wouldn’t be too sure. I may not know much about Rachel Blake, but it is my impression that your mother was a bit of a badass.

She was. [both chuckle] It’s sad, though, that she, uh… wasn’t able to be a mom most of our lives. She–she hated Stefano for taking Peter and I away from her. And I’m sure you know that she tried to kill our father in Paris.

I am certainly aware of that, but the details are a little foggy.

Well, she fired a shot which caused an explosion, which we all assumed both had died. And, well, it wasn’t until later we all discovered that our father, Stefano, survived.

[chuckles] The Phoenix always rises from the ashes.

It does indeed. But my mother, not so– not so lucky.

So you sent this Ava woman texts to get her to go away, hmm? And as a consequence, your mommy confiscated your phone and tried putting you in therapy?

So dumb, right?

New-age nonsense. Besides, it doesn’t even get to the real problem. You don’t need therapy, you need to get this Ava woman out of the way. And we’re going to do that, Rachel dear. Together.

[ominous music]

Do you think we should follow Julie?

Mm… well, I don’t think she really likes people fussing over her. But I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t worried. Hi.

Made myself chamomile tea. Maybe that’ll help me sleep.

You still having– having trouble sleeping, Julie?

Having trouble? I’m hardly sleeping at all.

[somber music]

Did you, um, did you think about talking to Marlena, like I brought up, about what’s going on?

Yes, I did.

And?

It’s not going to bring Doug back, is it, darling?

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Look, fellas, I– I appreciate all this. But eventually, I’m going to be just– just fine. So you don’t have to worry about me.

OK, wait. We are worried. What’s the harm in talking to Marlena? If it doesn’t work, just stop going. [Julie sighs]

And you know that Doug would want you to feel better.

He would. Julie, Doug would want you to be happy. And if he were here, he would tell you you’ve got to start living your life again. Marlena can help you do that, OK? If you don’t want to do it for yourself, do it for– for us, your family, because we love you and we need you. And we–we really need you to take care of yourself.

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Yes. Doug would probably say all those things.

Yes, he would.

Thank you.

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So it worked?

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[bittersweet music]

I’ll call Marlena tomorrow, maybe.

Hey, why don’t– why don’t you just go get dressed, and I– I’ll take you over there right now? How’s that?

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You know that Chad is a very kind and compassionate man.

Yeah, he’s incredibly compassionate and understanding. But I mean–

But what?

Well, being nice to me is one thing, but having certain feelings about me is an entirely different situation.

What kind of feelings are you talking about?

Um… the kind of feelings that I have for him.

[tender music]

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Well, sorry. I had no idea that you went through that.

No, no, you know what? I’m sorry. Because the goal of me telling you that story was to make you feel better about Rachel coming home safely. No, I didn’t mean to turn it into a sob story.

No stop, stop. It wasn’t a sob story, it’s your past. Please never apologize for sharing that with me. OK?

OK, OK. But you know, even so right now, the issue is Rachel, and that is what matters. So you need to eat something because I want you to take care of yourself. Maybe you want to take it– take it to go, take it home. You probably could use some sleep.

Probably could. I should probably get home and get myself together. [Ava chuckles softly] Does this fine establishment of yours have to-go boxes? [Ava chuckles] Do you have those available?

Well, we actually do. I will go grab you one.

Hey, hey. Um…

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Thank you. Not just for the food, but thank you for the ear. Really.

Anytime.

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Rachel never got to know my family. And I never took her to Aremid. I just–I don’t know, I told her stories about the town and– and our summer home there. But the stories, you know, that I told her, they were just sugarcoated and romanticized. There was no Parrot Man or the creepy cemetery or the ghosts that Peter and I were convinced that were up in the attic.

Um, the Parrot Man?

Yes. [both chuckle] If you’re curious, I have the scrapbook right here. And it’s just–

Yeah.

It’s all about my family and Aremid and–[chuckles]

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This is weird.

[tense music] It’s gone.

So do you understand exactly what it is we’re going to do, Rachel?

I guess so.

And I have a telephone right here.

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That’s a phone?

Oh, that is not just any phone. That is a princess phone meant for a princess. My daughter used to love it.

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So do you happen to have the phone number of this Ava woman?

Sure. I used to text her all the time.

Excellent. Let’s give her a call. Now, put your finger in the number hole and spin.

Whoa.

Have a go.

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[phone ringing]

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Hello?

Ava?

Rachel? Honey, is that you?

Yes. I need help. And I couldn’t reach Mommy and Daddy. You have to come straight away.

Of course, I will. Where are you, sweetie?

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Do you have a pen?

Yeah, yeah, I’m grabbing one.

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You’ve got feelings for Chad. Romantic feelings?

[tender music]

I do. Yeah, they evolved while I was pretending to be Abigail. I know nothing can ever happen between us. I know that. I-I’ve been doing my best to avoid him completely lately. And I am just doing everything I can to bury those feelings and move on. So– [knock at door]

Oh, excuse me.

Yeah.

Come in.

[tender music] [Julie sighs]

[tense music]

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Great job, Rachel. Think we make an excellent team. And I am so very glad that you came here this evening. Not too many people visit Aremid these days. A bit far out of the way. And how is it that you wound up here tonight? Did you know something about this house?

I read about it in this book.

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It’s about my mommy, Uncle Peter, and their mommy, Rachel Blake.

I see.

And I’m Rachel Black.

What a coincidence.

What’s your name?

Oh, you can just call me… the Woman in White. – I–I could have sworn it was right here. I moved it from the bookshelf. And I just saw it the other day.

Well, perhaps Harold moved it while he was dusting. I’m sure it’s around here somewhere. It’s OK.

Oh, God, I hope so. I mean, I’d be really heartbroken if I lost that. That scrapbook, I mean, it’s–

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It’s all I have of my mother.

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Oh, come on, come on, pick up. Pick up. [sighs] Oh, Brady, it’s Ava. Listen, you need to call me back as soon as you get this. I just got a call from Rachel. I know where she is. I’m heading there right now. The address is–

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[knock at door]

[sighs] Hold on.

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JJ. Any news?

No, I’m sorry. I just got off duty and I couldn’t stop thinking about Rachel. I wanted to see if you’d gotten any news yourself since I interviewed you.

No. Not a damn thing. I’ve been waiting for my phone to ring. Nothing.

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[somber music]

First of all, Marlena, I think it’s important that I tell you I’m not here on my own volition. I just ran out of energy arguing with Chad. You see, Chad was very insistent that I see you.

Thank you for your clarity. Julie, you don’t think this might be helpful to you? [Julie scoffs]

Well, to be honest, coming into your office and seeing Cat Greene standing there was a bit of a surprise.

So sorry about that.

It’s all right. It’s all right. I understand. I mean, you’re a doctor. You’re dedicated to helping everybody. More importantly, you’re my friend. My respected and treasured friend. And I do understand that psychoanalysis works. I mean, I’ve lived long enough to know that much. However, I’m not sick. I’m a new widow. And I have lost the love of my life. And I’m terribly, terribly sad. Now, I think that’s just normal, don’t you?

I do.

And all those old words about time will cure all wounds, it’s just not going to work with me. I don’t want to stop thinking about Doug.

[somber music] I want to think about him every minute of every day. How he loved me. How I loved him. That was the stuff that dreams are made of. Who cares if I can’t sleep or I can’t move on with my life?

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All I have left are memories of him. I don’t want to lose that.

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I understand.

So… launching into therapy, I think, would be a terrible waste of our time.

Julie, you could never, ever waste my time.

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I– I know you’re only here to appease Chad. But as long as you’re here… I don’t know, we’ve got the time. Why don’t we– why don’t we try a session? And if it doesn’t work for you, we never have to do it again.

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Oh, Marlena.

[tender music] All right. All right. What harm can it do?

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I really did not mean to upset Julie.

It’s not your fault. It’s my fault for not realizing you could have started your job already.

Oh, that’s not actually why I’m here. Dr. Evans hasn’t had an opportunity to talk to Dr. Johnson and she needs approval from her before she can hire me.

So you were just here?

We were talking.

Yeah? About what?

[chuckles] You know, psychiatrists, right? Always getting you to talk about your feelings.

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[scoffs] As much as I hate to leave you at a time like this, I have some pressing matters I need to attend to.

Oh, I’ll be fine.

Maybe so, but shouldn’t Rachel’s father be here with you? I mean, where the hell is Brady?

Uh, well, he said he had to go home and take a shower. Uh– I mean, that’s what he said. I mean, it’s probably just a cover-up to spend more time with… [whispers] Ava.

Ah, so I take it those two are still an “item”?

Oh, Salem’s hottest couple of 2025.

Oh, you don’t approve?

Oh, God. That’s putting it mildly. I detest that two-faced bitch. Oh, she is the reason that Rachel ran away.

What are you talking about?

What I’m talking about is Brady said it wasn’t Ava’s fault. But I’ve been pretending to indulge in his fantasy. But the fact of the matter is, Ms. Vitali, if she wasn’t in the picture, then none of this would be happening. [scoffing] And Brady and I, we would be together. [Kristen sighs]

Listen, I appreciate you checking in. I know you’re off duty so thank you for doing that.

Of course.

And I’ll let you know if I hear anything, OK?

Yeah, same here.

All right. Thanks, JJ.

Talk soon, I hope.

Yeah. [sighs]

[tense music]

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[phone beeps] – Brady, it’s Ava. You need to call me back as soon as you get this. I–

[electronic glitching]

[line clicks]

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Hello. Rachel, are you–

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[thud]

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[dramatic music]

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

[dramatic music]

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?

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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?

[tense music]

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[soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”

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[tense music]

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.

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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–

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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]

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But what?

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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.

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[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.

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Have you had a chance to talk to Holly?

No. Haven’t heard from her since. [knock at door]

Sorry.

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Oh, come in.

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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.

[dramatic music]

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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.

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I have something to show you.

Oh, my.

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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.

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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?

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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–

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It’s JJ. Hey, JJ, what’s up?

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Oh, no.

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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.

[dramatic music]

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.

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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.

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All right. I’ll talk to you soon.

[light country music]

Steve, thank you for meeting me.

Sure. What’s going on?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

[dramatic music]

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]

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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.

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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?

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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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[dramatic music]

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.

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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.

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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.

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[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.

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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.

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[sighs]

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Shawn. The little girl, is it–

It isn’t Rachel.

Oh, my God. Thank God.

[dramatic music]

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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.

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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.

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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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[dramatic music]

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]

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[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.

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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.

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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.

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I know you do.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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Who am I kidding? [sighs]

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Oh. Oh, my darling. [sniffles, sighs] Where did you go? Where did you go?

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[door creaks]

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Well, Seymour, we finally made it.

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