Month: January 2025

Days of Our Lives Transcript

 

Transcript provided by Suzanne and Thane

THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[tense music]

[sighs] Mom, I told you I’d let you know if I heard from Sarah. Yeah, I’m not terribly optimistic we got through to her last night. She’s probably told Xander everything by now, meaning he knows the letter from Dad was forged and he knows that I’m the heir pretender. Oh, he knows how to aim a gun, too, meaning I’m just standing here waiting for my brother to come through this door and shoot me dead.

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[tense music fading]

Except Philip has no right to that title.

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[phone rings]

[sighs]

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[phone rings] Hey, Abe, what’s up?

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[suspenseful music]

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What? Now Leo wants to send Rafe to Rochester, New York?

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[sighs] You really think he can convince the bank to tell them who’s the name behind the Lady Whistleblower account?

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Well, that’s good of Paulina to pay for it. Uh, I guess fingers crossed. Talk to you later.

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Why is Paulina footing the bill for this? Leo wants that information so badly, why doesn’t he fork over some of that head writer money of his?

Sorry, Rafe’s not here.

Oh.

Is it important?

Kind of. I was hoping to talk to him about that case I hired him for.

Ah, the hunt for Lady Whistleblower.

That’s the one. You know where he is?

No clue. And I guess he’s really busy with his new job, ’cause he sure hasn’t been around here that much lately.

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[mysterious music]

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When Paulina fired you, you threatened me. You said, and I quote, that “I wouldn’t get away with it.” Did you do something to Rafe as payback?

[scoffs and chuckles] That is a ludicrous accusation.

Right, right. Because you don’t have a vengeful bone in your body. Look, I’m not playing games, EJ. If you know where Rafe is, you need to tell me.

Look, I’m terribly sorry your betrothed has fled to parts unknown, but I can’t help you.

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[tense music]

That’s how you want to play this? OK, fine. If you don’t want to answer questions here, we can do this down at the station. Let’s go.

Yeah, I’m not going anywhere with you.

Do I need to remind you that I’m the police commissioner?

Do I need to remind you that despite your campaign to get me fired, I’m still an attorney? And I know that you cannot take me into custody without a warrant. Seeing as you obviously don’t have one, you can get the hell out of my house.

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[Jada gasps softly]

Rafe? What–

[Rafe gasps]

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What the hell is going on here?

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[soft orchestration]

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

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Well, nothing’s going on, Jada. What are you doing here?

Looking for you, that’s what! I’ve been trying to reach you since you went on this whole undercover mission.

Jada, you do know how undercover works, correct?

And I talked to Steve and he said he didn’t send you on a case at all, undercover or otherwise.

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[tense music] What are you up to with my fiancé?

I’m not sure what you’re implying.

I’m not implying. I’m accusing. Like I said before, on New Year’s Eve, you knew all about this call that Steve supposedly made, and I inferred that you had something to do with all of this. And obviously I was right, because now, my fiancé is emerging out of the walls of your house!

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Is somebody going to explain?

Well, if you would just slow down and let me get a word in edgewise–

All right, EJ, that’s enough. It’s–OK, look. Jada’s found out, and it’s time to tell– tell you the truth.

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Got to go, Mom. It was nice knowing you.

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[ominous music] Xander. Hey.

Good morning, Philip. I, uh, have something for you.

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Croissant. From Sweet Bits.

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[soft mysterious music]

Not poisoned, is it?

Well, that wouldn’t make it a very good peace offering, would it? Which is exactly what this is.

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I’m very happy that I caught you before you left for work.

Me, too. So how did Xander take it when he told him about Philip’s letter from Victor, that it was a forgery? Is he happy to have his whole fortune back? Is he furiously plotting Philip’s murder? Both?

Neither. Because I–I didn’t tell him.

What? Why not?

Well, because I wanted to talk to Philip first. Not because I didn’t believe you, but just I wanted to hear the full story from him and see if there were any extenuating circumstances that might stop Xander from igniting World War III.

And was there?

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[soft suspenseful music]

I wish. Kate was with Philip when I got there, and they double-teamed me and they pressed their case that even though this letter was a forgery, it was somewhat truthful that– that this is something that Victor would have wanted and Philip would have had this job had he not been dealing with mental illness at the time.

And?

And, well–

[sighs]

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Given that I have dealt with similar circumstances and other factors… I don’t know, I came around to their point of view.

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I decided to keep Philip’s secret.

Gabi, we meet again.

Kerry, aren’t you cold? You look like you could use another layer.

No, I’m good. I gave Javi my sweatshirt before I left.

Aw. A forget-me-not?

He’ll look hot in it.

[both chuckle]

Speaking of my erstwhile assistant, chances are good you’ll see him before I do. Could you tell him that I left a binder of possible caterers for Rafe and Jada’s wedding at the PD with JJ Deveraux?

Yeah, sure. Javi’s really taking to this whole event planning thing, isn’t he?

Yeah. You know, I’d love it if he was just as into his paying gig with me.

[chuckles]

But he has a tendency to get obsessive about these types of projects.

Yeah, one of the things I love about him.

Mm. Seems like you two are getting closer by the day.

Yeah, yeah. Things are great.

Do I sense a “but” coming?

Mm, close. More like an ass named Leo Stark.

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[soft suspenseful music]

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Well, I suppose I should take off. Hey, um, have we been friends long enough for me to ask you a favor?

We’re good, Leo. Just lay it on me.

Will you let Rafe know I stopped by?

Sure. I just don’t know when that’s gonna be, though.

I hope it’s soon. I have some new information that might blow Lady Whistleblower right out of the water, and I need him to take a road trip.

So you’re getting closer to finding out her identity?

For sure. Our show’s publicist, Stephanie Johnson, she figured out where Lady Whistleblower might be from.

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[mysterious music]

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OK, Jada. Confession time.

Rafe.

The truth is… Steve Johnson didn’t send me on a case.

I did.

What?

Rafe has been working for me this entire time.

Yeah.

You working for him? Doing what?

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[suspenseful jazz music]

[sighs] Uh… finding Sloan Petersen. She never paid for what she did, kidnapping Jude and all the rest. It’s an outrage that she still walks free. Justice delayed is justice denied.

Eric’s the one who needs justice for the lost time with Jude. As for you, I figured you’d let sleeping babies lie, especially after all the underhanded stuff you pulled.

Well, I don’t have much else to do with my time now, do I? And I have you to thank for that one. And don’t dismiss my need for justice so easily. Sloan made a fool of me, blew up my entire life, and got away scot-free. So I hired the best detective available, Rafe Hernandez.

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If that’s true, why didn’t you just tell me in the first place?

[Rafe sighs] Why’d you lie to me?

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[Rafe sighs]

So you’re just– you’re just going to lie to Xander?

I–it’s a lie by omission.

Yeah. But still, I never thought that you would keep Philip’s forgery from him. That’s huge.

I know. I-I do know. And it’s not– it’s not just because I feel bad for Philip. I told you last night that the idea of Xander having all this unchecked power makes me– it makes me very uneasy. I mean, yesterday, he came home just fuming from work. It turns out that Philip stopped him from pulling the trigger on this crazy idea to take over DiMera.

A hostile takeover of DiMera? Speaking from experience, that is a seriously bad idea.

Yes, of course it is. And Philip tried to tell him just how bad it could be. He’s worried that it could ignite this feud between the families again. And– and he specifically didn’t want you to get stuck in the crossfire or anyone else, for that matter.

I see.

And look, I– I know that Philip isn’t exactly known for being levelheaded or have particularly good business ethics. But as it stands right now, Xander has to go through Philip before he can do anything impulsive. And that can only be good for Xander, for Philip, and for Titan. And good for our family.

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[tense somber music]

So Philip is a roadblock?

It’s just he’s more of a way to slow Xander down. To listen to the better angels of his nature. Steph, the first thing you asked me when I came in here was whether or not Xander had murdered Phillip yet. And I really wouldn’t put it past him to lash out if he found out what Phillip did.

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This whole situation has just been fraught for him from the moment that Victor’s will was found.

Fraught all the way around.

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So you agree? That–that this is the right decision?

[sighs] It doesn’t really matter what I think.

No, it does, Steph. It does matter what you think. Because I am asking you to keep this secret, too. And if you don’t, it doesn’t matter what I think.

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Will you do that?

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[tense somber music fading]

A peace offering?

Yes.

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[soft dramatic music]

Why?

Well–

[sighs] Last night, Maggie and I had a bit of a heart-to-heart. She made the rather persuasive argument that our father would want us to try to work together. For the sake of Titan, if nothing else. After all, if you didn’t think you could handle the responsibility, then, well, he wouldn’t have written that letter in the first place, would he? So… I’ve decided to try and work in harmony with you. In the hopes that you will do the same.

That’s it?

I thought that was it right before I got here, but now I’m not so sure.

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[suspenseful music]

What–what do you mean?

Well, I overheard you talking to your mom on the phone just now. What was that you were saying about my wanting to kill you? When I walked in, all the color drained out of your face and then you looked like you were bracing yourself for me to pull out a revolver when I produced these croissants. So tell me, Philip, what am I missing?

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This can’t be a mystery to you, Xander. I was just telling my mother about how I kind of spoiled your DiMera takeover plan.

“Kind of”?

I’m really not justified in being worried about what you were packing, given recent history?

[sighs] My emotions were running rather high in the moment you’re referring to. And I regret what I did. But I assure you it’d take more than just a simple business dispute for me to fly into a psychotic rage.

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[soft dramatic music]

Well, that’s a relief.

Look, I want this arrangement to work. In fact, I need it to work. Let’s face it. We’re stuck in this together, forever.

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Right.

I mean, am I happy that you blocked my grand plan? No. But, uh, it’d probably interest you to know that… Sarah thought you were right to do it.

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Wow. Really?

She is the voice of reason in our relationship.

[chuckles] Even if I sometimes need a swift kick to remind me to listen. But I trust her instincts implicitly. So maybe this was all for the best. Now you tell me, are you on board with making this work? No more machinations, scheming, backbiting. Just a true 50/50 partnership.

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Before I make any promises, I think I have to come clean.

Come clean about what?

I’m sorry. We got off to a rocky start. But that’s not what I’m most sorry about.

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So you want me to keep quiet about what Philip did, too?

I am so sorry to put you in the middle of this.

You didn’t. I walked into the middle of it when I overheard Philip on the phone with his mom talking about the letter being a forgery.

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[soft suspenseful music] Look, I’m furious with Philip for using me to help perpetrate this fraud. So if I’m being honest, if I keep continuing to keep this secret… I would feel like a witting accomplice.

I understand. And–

Hold on. I’m not done.

OK.

Despite all of that… I do not want to be responsible for sending Philip to prison. Or worse.

Xander and his temper.

If he commits bodily harm on Philip when he finds out the truth, I won’t be able to ignore my part in it. So whatever I think personally…

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You’re Xander’s wife, meaning I’m going to defer to your wishes. I won’t say anything.

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To Lady Whistleblower going down. And not in the good way.

Mm. From your lips to Billy Porter’s ears.

Hey, maybe Rafe can break open the case for you. I know how much this whole thing has been weighing on you.

[Leo sighs]

You know, I was kind of hoping you wouldn’t be here this morning.

[scoffs] Why?

Well, I just mean, you know, it’s probably the last thing you want to hear about after, well, you know.

No, I want to know who Lady Whistleblower is almost as much as you do at this point.

You do?

Yeah. And not only for my own, you know, vindication. But I read her latest column, and it was a low blow, even for her. I mean, she’s loving being cruel to you. And whoever she is, I hope that somebody murders her in print just like the way she’s doing you.

[chuckling] Javi. Thank you for saying that. After everything that happened, that really means a lot.

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[soft upbeat music]

Hmm, not a fan of Leo Stark, huh?

[sighs] That would be a no.

Neither am I. Neither is anyone.

Well, except your cousin.

What? No. Leo accused him of being Lady Whistleblower. Javi hates him for it.

Mm. Past tense. Apparently, they’ve decided new year, new beginning, and now they’re friends.

Oh, Javi, just no.

Mm. Exactly. I don’t trust that guy. And I don’t like that guy.

What exactly are you afraid Leo is going to do?

Well, I know the two of them had this thing, and I hear Leo has the habit of making passes at anything that moves. So he’s probably already trying to snake his way back into Javi’s bed.

Mm. Over my dead body.

Hmm.

Well–

Jada, sweetheart, I am really sorry to have upset you, OK? I am. It’s just– I mean, I hated going behind your back. I really did. But it’s– it’s EJ, you know, he said we had to keep this whole thing on the DL.

Even from me?

Well–

[sighs] You are the police commissioner.

Uh, so? What, does this mean that you’re interfering with a police investigation again?

No, no, no. It’s–no, it’s just, you know, EJ’s not exactly a fan of yours. No, I mean, like, we are not fans of his either, you know?

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[soft suspenseful music]

That can’t be all of it.

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Did you ask him to do something illegal?

No, no. Nothing like that at all, OK? But I–see, I– I’m trying to build my reputation as a PI, right? You know, uh… I’m new at Black Patch. And so I have got to prove myself to Steve, to John.

But Steve didn’t even know about this.

That’s right. That’s right, yes, because I didn’t want to say anything to anyone until I had a solid lead. Yeah. So I didn’t.

Sloan is– look, she’s stealthy, and the trail may have gone cold. Coming up empty would not exactly enhance Rafe’s professional standing, would it?

No, no. Not at all.

OK, Rafe. So where have you been looking for Sloan? Hmm? In the DiMera secret room?

So–what? What are you– what are you talking about?

I’m talking about you haven’t come home since New Year’s. You’ve obviously been hiding out here. Why?

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[tense music]

But I haven’t been here. See, I was out of town chasing down a lead. A dead end, unfortunately.

That’s too bad.

Yeah. Yeah, and I just got back into town a few minutes ago to give EJ the report. And the reason I was coming through there is because I was going through the tunnels because I didn’t want anyone to see me coming or going at the front door.

Right, because he wants you to keep it on the DL. OK.

Yeah, well, he does. And believe me, I would not want to get into bed with EJ. Figuratively speaking, if I didn’t have to. But I am charging him a small fortune, which, trust me, is going to come in handy when I give you the wedding gift that I am determined to give you.

What?

[scoffs] Rafe, this is so not necessary.

Oh, it is. It is, you know, because– because I need to treat you like the queen that you are.

Oof, I’m starting to feel a little third wheel-ish here.

Ah, sorry, boss.

[EJ chuckles]

Well, this is quite the story.

Yeah. I know–

[sighs] It is, it is. And, uh, yeah, it’s– so.

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[suspenseful jazz music] But you believe me, right?

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You know what?

What?

You should write a guest gossip column on “The Spectator” once Rafe finds that Lady W impostor and you can out this vicious hag and torch her in print.

[laughs] The fantasy of doing that, that is what’s keeping me going.

[Javi chuckles] And a steady diet of caffeine.

Uh, do you want some more coffee?

Mm-hmm. Yes, please.

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[notification chimes]

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[suspenseful jazz music]

Oh, come on.

Something wrong?

Abe thinks the exit story I wrote for Faith is unoriginal.

[scoffs] Seriously? I mean, Chanel quits out of the blue. What does he expect on such short notice?

I’m sorry. I made this extra strong, Cubano-style.

Thanks. I’m gonna need it to have to do with this.

How Kerry rolled out of bed this morning on a cup of herbal tea, I’ll never understand.

Oh, he spent the night?

Yeah. Um, I probably shouldn’t have mentioned that.

No, no, I mean, we’re friends, right? And you should be able to tell me about your love life, and I should be able to tell you about my love life if I ever get one again. Um… but I am happy, Javi, that you found somebody. Truly.

What was that thing you said to me before? Thanks, it means a lot?

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[soft dramatic music]

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What do you have to be sorry for, Philip? What did you do?

It’s nothing I did. It’s what my father– excuse me, our father did. I’m sorry he kept the truth from you all those years, that he didn’t tell you that you were his son.

That’s hardly your fault.

But I know he abused the hell out of you, made you haul manure, generally treated you like crap on the bottom of his shoe. Meanwhile, you probably think I had the best of upbringings, the perfect childhood.

[sighs] Didn’t you?

God, no.

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[soft somber music] Dad had a stroke when I was a little kid, and he wasn’t around most of the time when I was growing up. Then when he got better, he went overboard trying to make up for it. He was like the OG helicopter parent.

[Xander chuckles softly]

Trying to picture Victor Kiriakis at a parent-teacher conference.

[Philip chuckles softly]

He was such a control freak. He thought he could mold me in his image. Didn’t quite take. I’m telling you, Xander, I was a disappointment to him in so many ways.

Get in line. I was the biggest disappointment of all.

He treated you that way because you’re the one who was most like him. He saw that.

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But as for me…

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He died before I could show him that I was getting my act together. But he’s still watching. I feel it.

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This is my chance to finally prove myself to him.

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Same.

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Wonder how different things would be now if I had known you were my brother from the start.

So do I.

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[soft dramatic music]

I feel like maybe I should be worried about how uncharacteristically understanding you’re being.

[chuckles] What can I say? I’m trying my best because I promised Maggie and my wife.

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Well, whatever the reason, I appreciate the peace offering.

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[peaceful music]

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Want to break bread with me?

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Thanks. I gave you the bigger piece.

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[sighs] Thank you so much, Stephanie.

It’s OK. I just– Sarah, I hope you’ve thought this through.

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[soft suspenseful music] I mean, Xander’s being cheated out of 50% of his inheritance, and you’re keeping that from him.

I know. I do. I know. I really– I don’t like it either. But I really do feel like this is the right thing to do. For all of us.

What if the truth comes out down the line? What if Xander finds out you’ve been lying to him?

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[Sarah sighs]

It’s just a gamble I have to take.

Yes, I believe you, Rafe. I get that you wanted to surprise me.

That’s all I wanted to do.

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[soft dramatic music]

OK. But next time, can you not scare the hell out of me? I mean, my God, I was afraid that something terrible had happened to you.

I am so sorry. I’m so sorry. Honest.

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Tell her, EJ.

He’s sorry, all right.

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OK. But there’s something that you still haven’t explained.

Yeah?

The other day when you texted me, you signed off with “XOXO.” And you never do that. So why’d you do it? It wasn’t to throw me off scent. So–

So, uh, yes. I guess I was just so overcome with love for my future wife.

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I mean, would you prefer that I send you a heart emoji next time?

[Jada chuckles]

Either is fine.

OK.

It just didn’t seem like you.

Baby.

[both chuckle]

[phone buzzes]

Wait, hold on. Oh, I got to get back to the station.

Well, all right. Well, uh, I got to stay here because EJ is gonna write me a big, fat check, and I don’t want to give him an excuse to stiff me.

Mm. Don’t worry me like that again, OK?

OK, honey bear.

Uh, if you– um, if you want that check, we need to settle up now. I’ve got somewhere to be, so.

OK.

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[soft suspenseful music] XOXO.

[Jada chuckles softly]

Right back at you.

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See you, baby.

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[door closes] That was close.

Oh, too close.

[EJ clears throat]

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My ex, Will, is raising our daughter, Arianna, with his partner, Sonny, which is going great, No thanks to Leo. He pulled out all the stops to mess things up for them. Suffice it to say, it was selfish and it was ugly.

So don’t like Leo any more than I do?

Mm, an understatement. I will never forgive him for how he hurt them. And I don’t want him near my family ever again.

In other words, he’s not invited Chez Hernandez for a sleepover.

No, actually, that would be OK. Because then it would give me a chance to smother him in his sleep.

[chuckles] Which would be pretty daring since the police commissioner is right down the hall.

[both chuckle] But if you need help with a cover-up, I’m your man.

Oh. And if you ever need help keeping him away from Javi, I’m your girl.

Mm, I might take you up on that.

[chuckles] You know what? I’m glad I ran into you.

Me, too. Well, I’d better get to the office since my assistant is otherwise engaged.

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May Leo Stark disappear from both our lives.

Hear, hear.

[chuckles]

I’ll see you around.

Oh, I should probably get going. I don’t want to overstay my welcome.

You’re not.

Thanks, but I have a ton of work to do.

Oh, right. I guess you have to rewrite Faith’s exit.

Oh, I’m not rewriting that.

[Javi chuckles] But these six shows a week are not going to write themselves.

Well, I will tell Rafe you stopped by.

Thanks. See you around?

Yeah, for sure. And, uh, I hope you unmask Lady Whistleblower.

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[tense music]

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Philip. Hey, um, where’s Xander?

He went to the break room.

Oh, OK. Um, hey, look. I, uh, I didn’t say anything to him.

I figured. He and I just talked things out.

OK. And also, I saw Stephanie and I explained my reasoning to her and she is not gonna say anything either.

That’s good to know.

There’s one caveat. It is a huge, huge deal to me that I am keeping my mouth shut. So you have to work with Xander. You can’t work against him. You can’t constantly be a thorn in his side or the deal is off. Is that understood?

Understood. And, Sarah, I know I don’t deserve this, but thank you so much. I owe you big-time.

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[tense music]

Owe her for what?

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[tense music]

Xander, baby.

[both smooch] Um, I was just telling Philip that… I was encouraging you to get along with him and he was saying that things were going very well. And so, yeah, I truly believe that this partnership will work.

Honestly, I can’t believe I’m saying this, but, um, I agree.

[Sarah chuckles]

Makes three of us.

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OK, wait a minute. Hold up, girl. You and Philip broke up?

Yeah. It’s over between us.

Oh, Steph, I am so sorry.

It’s no big deal. We were only together for a minute. This time.

Yeah.

Anyway, I figured I would let you know that I will not be bringing a plus-one to the wedding. Gorgeous invite, by the way.

Oh, thank you. I’ll let Rafe’s cousin Javi know. He took over planning.

Aw.

But anyway, all that is so beside the point right now.

Look, it’s no big deal, believe me.

OK.

More details to come on that when, you know, we’re not so slammed.

Right. But, Steph, if you want to bring someone else, just let me know.

[inhales deeply] I think I’m good.

OK.

I’m just so happy for you and Rafe.

Ugh, now that I finally found him.

What does that mean? Was he missing?

Not exactly. I thought he was. Long story. Anyway, look–

[chuckles] He’s fine, he’s found, and, you know, the wedding is full steam ahead.

[Stephanie sighs] Yeah.

You–

[chuckles] Just about gave me a heart attack, chiming in to explain things to Jada.

Mm. But I did good, didn’t I?

Shockingly, yes.

Well, that’s because I’m not a total idiot. Now, about that check.

That check will come.

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[suspenseful music] But I’ve taken to heart the argument you made earlier and your performance just now.

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Yeah, what are you talking about?

I’m persuaded that you actually might be of some use to me as Rafe Hernandez.

Oh. I like the sound of that. And I get the sweet perk of that sweet–

Control your libido, Arnold. If you’re going to be Rafe Hernandez, I will not allow you to lay a finger, a lip, or any other body part on his fiancée.

Ugh, party pooper. Well, how am I supposed to do that?

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[suspenseful jazz music]

I have an idea. I have an idea.

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[phone ringing]

Kerry. Hey, I was just thinking about you.

Oh, really?

Yeah. And I, uh, love the sweatshirt you gave me. I’m wearing it right now, as a matter of fact.

Mm, yeah? Well, the next time I see you, I’m hoping you won’t be wearing that Or anything, for that matter.

[chuckles softly] Uh, that can be arranged.

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[suspenseful music]

I cannot believe that I’m such an idiot. It was Javi after all.

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[phone rings]

[Leo sighs] Abe? No, wait. Listen, I’m not rewriting Faith’s exit. That’s not what you’re calling about? Then what is it? No, I didn’t talk to Rafe, but it doesn’t matter. I don’t need him to go to Rochester anymore. I know who Lady Whistleblower is.

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Transcript provided by Suzanne and Thane

THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[whistling]

Oh, perfect timing. I’m starved.

Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah. This isn’t for you.

Then who’s it for?

That would be me.

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[bright music]

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Mm. Nice and crispy.

Mm-hmm, just the way you like it, darling.

[knocking]

Mm.

Ah, ah, ah, ah! No, no, no, no, no. No, you eat. Come in. The door’s open.

Madam Mayor.

Oh, well, Leo, what are you doing here?

I came to see Abe. Ooh, is that bacon? Oh, nice and crispy. Just the way I like it. Mm.

I was going to eat that.

With your cholesterol? That is a terrible idea. Might I suggest fakon? It’s a heart-healthy–

I’m the one with the high cholesterol.

Oh.

You said you came to see me.

Mm-hmm. I have an update on some show business. I mean, not show business as in Hollywood show business, show business as in our show’s business, “Body & Soul’s” business.

Faster, faster.

OK, so I just emailed you Faith’s exit story since, sadly but understandably, Chanel quit. But when one door closes, another door opens, which is why I’m bringing Charlemagne back from the dead. I just wanted to run that past you since it means we’re going to have to rehire Hattie, but you’re totally cool with that, right?

Absolutely not.

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[soft dramatic music]

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Hey, Shawn.

Oh, JJ. Good to see you. I heard you were back on the force.

Yeah, today’s my first day.

Wow, that’s great. Look, I don’t know if you remember, but on Christmas Eve, I said that if you did decide to take the job, I was thinking that we could work together. I spoke to Jada, and she thought it was a great idea.

That sounds good to me.

That’s awesome. Well, welcome back to the Salem PD, partner.

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[sighs]

[phone beeps] I’m worried about you, Rafe. Please answer your phone.

[phone ringing]

[groans] For God’s sake, not again. I’m sorry, Jada, but I’m afraid Rafe’s tied up at the moment.

[laughs]

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[soft orchestration]

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

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So if there’s nothing else, my wife and I would like to get back to our meal.

Well, just so we’re clear, that was a no on Hattie?

Hard no.

Understood. Pardon the interruption.

Bye, Leo.

Oh, but the thing is, I already wrote the scene where Charlemagne comes back, and it is to die for, which is ironic because it’s a resurrection scene. A glorious one at that.

Forget it.

Oh, please, please, please, please, just hear me out. It is Kassandra and Rhett’s wedding. And everyone who’s anyone in Pineview has gathered together to watch this happy couple come together in holy matrimony. They are about to say their I dos when, collective gasp…

[gasps] The doors fly open. In comes Charlemagne with her big hair, her shoulder pads, after she’s been held captive in an Amazon jungle for the past three months. But wait, there’s more. Charlemagne is pregnant with Rhett’s baby!

And how is that possible?

Dr. Blake Lamoray implanted her with one of Kassandra and Rhett’s embryos in a groundbreaking medical procedure.

How did Charlemagne get to the Amazon jungle after she fell down an elevator shaft?

Tunnels, tunnels. Very long tunnels. Look, this is going to drive story for months. Besides, I already told Hattie it was a done deal.

What? Have you forgotten why we got rid of her in the first place?

Well, the thing is, Bonnie, this was her idea. She was the one who wanted to write Charlemagne back in.

I thought those two hated each other.

Oh, they made up. See, Hattie apologized for going all diva. She says she’s learned from her mistakes and swears she won’t do anything like that again.

Hmm, that’s not all she did. She cursed the show! Abe, he was laid up for days after he ate one of those tainted cupcakes, and there was a disaster with Johnny and Chanel.

Which led Chanel to quit, put their marriage in jeopardy. And we lost a major character.

And now you want that woman– you want to give her a chance to wreak more havoc?

None of that was Hattie’s fault. She swears she had nothing to do with the cupcakes. And as far as the curse, it was petty and spiteful, but it didn’t make Johnny cheat on his spouse.

I have to agree with Leo.

Thank you. Look, if we want to blame anyone for the show’s problems, we need to blame Lady Whistleblower.

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[dramatic music]

Mm, you must be the famous Kerry Youmins.

Am I famous?

Around here you are. Javi never stops talking about you.

And this is my cousin, Gabi. She’s famous for her big mouth.

Aw, don’t be embarrassed. I think it’s cute the way you gush.

So do I. I don’t believe I’ve ever been gushed over before.

OK, don’t let it go to your head.

Well, after the many, many nice things I’ve heard about you, Kerry, I’ve really been looking forward to meeting you. I wasn’t expecting it to be in our kitchen over breakfast.

Well, what does that mean?

Just that I didn’t realize you invited Kerry to spend the night.

Oh, I’m sorry, Mom. Was I supposed to ask your permission? Maybe you want to chaperone our next date.

Oh, please. I’m just saying, a little discretion never hurts.

Oh. Speaking of discretion, JJ left this here yesterday after he spent the night.

How do you know that’s JJ’s?

The engraved initials gave it away.

Oh. Well, I will swing by the station to give it to him.

Oh, great. These are the menus from all the potential wedding caterers in town. Would you give this to Jada?

Aren’t you supposed to be my assistant?

Yeah, you gave me the day off, remember?

I’ll go grab my coat.

Gracias, prima.

[speaking Spanish]

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[bell dings]

Shawn, I– I heard you and Belle are splitting up. I’m really sorry.

Yeah, thank you. I’m just glad that things ended amicably, I mean, considering we’re working together.

What do you mean?

I guess you didn’t hear. Belle’s the new DA. EJ got fired.

Well, the last part I did hear. Like I said to Gabi, it couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy.

Feniger? Is that you?

Uh, yeah. Who else would I be? Right, OK. Yeah.

When you came through that door, you nearly gave me a heart attack. I thought Hernandez had escaped.

[laughs] Nope, nope. He’s still trussed up like a Christmas turkey down there. I just– I snuck a little peek in on him.

Oh, well, that’s a relief. But I do have one question for you. What the hell are you doing in my home?

Whoa, dude. Chill.

No, you disobedient dolt, I will not chill. You were supposed to lie low.

I did. I used the tunnels.

I don’t care what you used. You are under strict instructions to stay out of sight. Now, once again, what the hell are you doing here?

Wow.

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– Hey, Rafe, it’s me again. Look, I know you’re busy, but I still haven’t heard from you, and I’d just really like to hear your voice. So call me back when you get this, OK? I love you.

[phone beeps]

[sighs]

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I had a great time last night.

Me too.

Even though we didn’t–

Javi, I’m fine with taking it slow. I’m just happy to be spending time with you.

Same.

But you do need to tell me if I’ve overstayed my welcome.

Why would you think that?

I’ve been here since lunchtime yesterday, and your cousin didn’t seem too thrilled that I was here at breakfast.

Like Gabi’s one to talk. 24 hours ago, she was sitting right here, eating pancakes with the hottie she just rolled out of bed with.

Oh, the guy with the money clip?

Mm-hmm, wearing nothing but boxers and packing a big, old tennis racket. Mm, like an actual tennis racket.

[laughter] It’s a long story.

[phone beeps] Oh.

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[soft dramatic music]

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Hey, what’s wrong?

Just Lady Whistleblower posted a new column.

Does she have anything good?

Well, she’s ripping Leo’s soap again. “Another terrible episode of ‘Body & Soul.’ “And at this rate, Leo Stark might bury the show faster than he buried Charlemagne Delacroix.”

[laughs]

What?

That was funny.

No, it’s– no, it’s not. It’s mean. Like, if you don’t like the show, why would you not just stop watching it?

When you’ve been watching it for years, day in and day out, even decades, it’s not that simple. You’re invested. You care.

Right, because you grew up watching “Body & Soul,” and you think Leo ruined it.

Me and a million other people.

OK, I get being angry that a show you love isn’t good anymore, but why would you make a career out of criticizing it?

You criticize it because you love it and because you know how great it could be.

That makes no sense.

Well, it makes total sense to me. And to Lady Whistleblower, apparently.

You’re saying Lady Whistleblower tainted those cupcakes and convinced Johnny to go back to Joy’s hotel room?

Well, she may not have caused those problems specifically. But she has caused a tremendous amount of chaos by spoiling my stories and my personal life.

What? What was that?

I had to ditch my entire long story projection. Do you know how many hours I put into that? Not to mention my heart, my mind, my body and soul.

Leo.

I burned the midnight oil. I gave up on my beauty rest. I powered through on nothing but sheer will and gummy bears. But by God, I got it done. I managed to weave every single storyline into one big, beautiful document filled with romance, intrigue, a very steamy six-person shower scene. At last, my document was complete. But before I could even submit it, that she-devil stole it and gave so much of it away in “The Spectator” that I had to trash the whole thing. And did you see her latest column?

I did. But, Leo–

It’s not enough that she has completely upended our production. Now she’s calling on me to be fired, which, Abe, you cannot do because there is zero merit to anything that wannabe whistleblower has to say. You know why she’s doing this, right? She’s jealous because I went from being a newspaper man to being a television show head writer. And she’s jealous. She is trying to destroy me by bringing down the show. But guess what? I am not going to let that happen. I am going to stop her, and I am going to sue her for defamation, if I ever find out who she is.

Actually, I may have some news on that front.

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How’s your first day going?

Better now. What brings you by?

I thought you could use some cash.

[sighs]

[laughs] You left it at my place.

Well, thank you.

Mm. I hope your detective skills aren’t rusty, considering you didn’t even realize it was missing.

Well, maybe I left it on purpose for an excuse to come back.

Oh. So it was all just a ruse?

Prefer to call it a tactical operation. Since you brought it here, I’d say the operation failed.

Well, who knows? Play your cards right, Deveraux, and you just might get invited back anyway.

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I had to get out of that motel. You know, they’ve only got three TV channels.

Uh, you do realize you can watch videos on your phone?

Uh, you realize I don’t have a data plan because you try getting one of those when you’re supposed to be dead. And if I was to stay in that hotel, I would die for real– of boredom.

You’re– you’re bored? That’s why you came out of hiding? Why you’re risking being discovered and landing us both in prison?

Variety is the spice of life.

Oh, OK. Well, keep this up, and soon neither of us will have a life.

Why are you so on edge?

Oh, I don’t know. Maybe because I have the former police commissioner locked up in my basement. And his fiancée, the current police commissioner, is calling his phone every five minutes! And you coming out of the damn walls is the last thing I need.

[laughs] What are you going to do with Hernandez anyway? Huh? Are you going to make him a permanent houseguest?

Of course not. I’m not going to keep him down there forever. But he– he did try and bargain with me. He said he gave me his word that if I let him go, he’ll keep his mouth shut about all of it.

Well, Boy Scout like Hernandez, maybe he will.

I mean, even if I can trust him, I can’t trust Jada. She already got me fired. She’ll leap at the chance to throw me in jail.

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[knocking]

You wanted to see me?

Shut the door.

What’s up?

It’s Rafe. I still can’t reach him.

Oh. Are you still worried he didn’t send that text?

Look– look, maybe I’m overreacting, OK? But my gut is telling me that something’s off.

All right, well, what’s the evidence telling you?

Well, for starters, he never signs off XOXO. He said he’d be in touch, but I haven’t heard from him. And now when I call him, his phone is going straight to voicemail.

Hmm. Wait, so– wait, he’s on a case for Black Patch, right?

Mm-hmm.

Well, call Steve. Call Steve. He might know how to reach him.

Good idea.

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You have news on Lady Whistleblower?

I do.

Way to bury the lead. Why didn’t you say anything?

Well, if you let the man get a word in, maybe he would have.

Apologies, Abe. The floor is all yours.

Kate and I are as furious about this person as you are. So I put our publicist on the case.

Mm-hmm. He asked Stephanie to find out who’s writing these columns, and, apparently, she has a lead.

[gasps] What kind of lead?

Stephanie went to Chad and asked him to reveal Lady Whistleblower’s identity.

Now, he doesn’t know who she is, but she’s being paid anonymously.

Of course she is. I can’t believe my Chadwick is OK with that.

Mm-mm, not anymore. Stephanie convinced Chad that he is under no obligation to protect the identity of someone who is using his newspaper for the sole purpose of destroying our show. Chad, he looked into it and found out Lady Whistleblower’s checks are being wired to a bank in Rochester, New York.

[gasps] So she’s in Rochester?

Well, she’s being paid there, at least. Now, whether she’s from there or lives there, who knows?

Even if she’s living in Salem now, there’s obviously some connection.

[laughs]

Holy Bronte sisters, this is huge. Now all we have to do is find Mrs. Rochester.

Sorry. I was freezing

No, my cousin Rafe insists that we keep this place like an icebox.

[chuckles]

You want another cup of tea?

Mm-mm. That’s OK, doll. I’m good now.

You know, I must say that I could have kept you much warmer than that sweatshirt.

Mm-hmm?

But you do look cute in it.

[laughs] Thanks. It was actually my Secret Santa gift from my Aunt Florence. She thinks reminding me of Rochester will get me home more often. OK, well, now that I’m all toasty, tell me what else is in Lady Whistleblower’s column.

It’s just gossip.

Well, read it to me.

I’d rather not. Like I said, it’s mean. I don’t like the shots she takes at Leo.

I cannot believe you feel bad for that guy. I mean, he accused you of being the new Lady Whistleblower.

He repeatedly apologized. And we’re friends now. I thought you were OK with that.

I am, but I just don’t understand why you want to be friends with him.

Uh-oh. Is somebody jealous?

I mean, do I have a reason to be?

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[soft dramatic music]

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Thanks again for bringing this by.

Sure you don’t want to count it?

No, I trust you. If anything’s missing, I can always break out the cuffs.

You promise?

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[laughter] I should let you get back to work.

I thought you were taking it easy this week?

I am. Thanks for reminding me. I brought something for Jada.

Gabi Chic?

Events by Javi.

Javi, your cousin?

He appointed himself Rafe and Jada’s wedding planner. He’d kill me if I forgot to leave this for the bride.

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– Thanks, Steve. Yeah, yeah, yeah. I’m sure it was just a misunderstanding. OK, talk soon.

[phone beeps]

So what’d he say?

He said that he didn’t put Rafe on a case.

Oh, you’re kidding me.

[sighs] Shawn, I’m starting to freak out.

Hey, hey. It’s OK. Calm down. All right, just– all right, just take me back here and walk me through this, all right? So, all right, New Year’s Eve?

Yeah, we were at the DiMera party. And then Rafe found out that he had to leave right away on some big case for Black Patch. He said that Steve called him and put him on the assignment. We were in the foyer and–

What? And what?

And EJ was there. And, actually, Rafe wasn’t even the one who mentioned the call. It was EJ.

So you think EJ had something to do with this?

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Well, if you’re so damn bored, why don’t you take the money I offered you and head back to Argentina?

Yeah, no can do. I already told you, summers down there are brutal.

Then your only other option is to put up with bad television.

Mm, yeah. Not going to happen.

I beg your pardon?

Yeah, see, like, why would I go back to that crappy motel when I can stay here in the lap of luxury?

For the last time, you halfwit, you cannot stay here or anywhere else in Salem, for that matter. Because if anyone sees you, they’re going to assume you are Rafe Fernandez.

Yeah. Why would that be so bad?

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What reason would you have to be jealous of me and Leo?

You two looked pretty chummy when I ran into you yesterday.

Chummy as in friendly, as in friends, which is all we are.

Well, I’m sure Leo wants to be more.

It doesn’t matter what he wants. I’m with you now.

But if your friends, then he’s still going to be around.

Maybe. So what?

So why would you want him anywhere near you? I mean, you should hate him for what he did.

Oh, no. Hate is toxic. I don’t want to carry all of that around. And as I said to you, I’ve agreed to let bygones be bygones. Fresh start for the new year.

Well, that was very charitable of you.

Well, I’d like to think that Christina, Cher, and Gaga would do the same.

[chuckles] What? Not even a smile?

I’m sorry, but I just don’t see the appeal of Leo Stark. I mean, he and I had one encounter, and it was a total disaster.

Yeah, but that’s just how it is sometimes. Like, some people have chemistry, and some people don’t.

I’ll show you who’s got chemistry.

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[tender music]

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This news is what I would call a real lady-killer. Her column is done-zo.

Oh, now, come on. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. It’s just a lead, like Abe said.

So we follow that lead straight to Rochester. And by we, I mean Rafe. I’m going to have him get on the next flight. When he lands, he’s going to rent a car, an SUV with snow tires, obviously, seeing as it must be downright arctic there this time of year. He’ll drive straight to the bank and ask those tellers to tell him who opened up that Lady Whistleblower account.

And who do you suppose is going to pay for this trip?

“Body & Soul.”

We barely have the budget to keep the lights on, let alone for a private investigator.

Don’t you want to find out who’s sabotaging our show?

I do. But I can’t spend money I don’t have.

I’ll pay for it.

You will?

Paulina, Paulina, you don’t– you don’t have to do this.

Mm, I want to! I know all too well what it’s like being under attack by an unknown predator, someone who’s hellbent on destroying everything that you’ve worked for. I am not going to let that happen to my husband’s show. Plus, if Rafe is busy on your case, maybe it’ll keep him the heck out of Jada’s.

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[soft dramatic music]

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I had no idea there were this many caterers in Salem.

There are a lot of weddings here.

All this food looks so good. How are they supposed to choose?

I don’t know, but they need to do it fast. They’re getting married in, like, two weeks.

Well, it’s nice that Javi’s pitching in.

Yeah, you know, when Jada agreed to let him help, I wasn’t sure how it was going to go, but I gotta give it to my cuz. He’s doing a great job.

Oh, Gabi.

Shawn, hey. I was just borrowing your partner for a few minutes. I’ll get out of your hair. I have to bring this to Jada anyway.

Jada’s not here.

Oh. Where is she?

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You’re not actually proposing that you impersonate Rafe Hernandez?

Why not? You know, in case you haven’t noticed, I am pretty good at it. And it would keep me from being cooped up in that rat trap.

Oh, I’d think you’d enjoy being surrounded by your own kind.

Listen, me pretending to be Hernandez would actually help you out, too, you know.

[chuckles] How do you figure that?

Well, because this Jada chick is clearly a problem. So when Rafe comes back, I’ll throw her off the scent a little.

Or waft it under her nose.

It’s not going to be forever. Just till you figure out what to do with Hernandez. All right? What do you say? Come on.

[doorbell chimes] Do it. You want me to get that?

Are you out of your mind? You need to get out of here.

I told you, I am not going back to that rat trap. I can’t.

Fine, fine.

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Take this down to Rafe, and do it quietly. I do not want to hear a sound.

Roger that.

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[sniffs] Mm, bacon.

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Commissioner Hunter.

We need to talk.

Oh, I’m– I’m terribly busy looking through the wanted ads. I don’t know if you know this, but someone got me fired. So the answer is no.

It wasn’t a question.

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As I– as I said, this isn’t a good time. So whatever it is you want, make it quick.

I just spoke with Steve Johnson, and he said he didn’t send Rafe on a case. So why did you tell me that he did?

I was there when he took the call.

So you say. But I don’t believe you.

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Mm. Mm-mm. What happened to taking it slow?

I got the feeling you wanted to ditch that plan. Wait, are you not into this?

No, no, no, I am– I’m very, very into this.

Then why did you stop?

Remember when we had our second date? We had lunch at the Brady Pub, and we ran into Leo.

Oh, this has to do with Leo?

No, no, in– in a way. I just don’t want to make the same mistake with you that I made with him. I rushed into it, and he hurt me badly.

You know that I would never–

Of course not. What I’m saying is, is that I have learned not to rush into something new, especially when it’s with someone that I’m really starting to care about.

You care about me?

Baby, I don’t just make steak and eggs for anybody.

[laughter] But moving slow is not for everybody. So if this isn’t what you want–

Hey, what I want is for you to be happy, for us to be happy.

I want the same, guapo.

Then we will go at whatever pace you’re comfortable with. I’ll follow your lead.

OK.

Oh, I have to get to work.

No, no, no, no. Better idea– you play hooky and help me with wedding stuff. It’ll be fun. It’ll be fun.

I wish I could, but I have a lot to do. I’ll call you later, OK?

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[tender music]

Oh, Kerry, your– your sweatshirt.

Keep it. You can wear it and think of me.

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OK, so I will talk to Rafe and get the ball rolling on Rochester. But before I dash, Abe, might there be any wiggle room on Hattie? I totally get your reluctance, but I assure you, this time around, she is going to be a consummate professional. And the storyline that I have for Charlemagne, the fans are going to go bananas. They love it when people come back from the dead. Say yes, please? Please? Pretty please with a pork rind on top?

I’ll run it past Kate.

Ah! You are the best. You both are. Ciao for now.

You are a good man, Abraham Carver.

I had to get rid of him so we can get back to our breakfast. He stole my bacon!

Mm.

[chuckles]

Where did Jada go?

You know, I don’t know. She– she went out on some case.

Oh. OK. Well, I guess I’ll just leave this here for her then.

Yeah, I’ll make sure she gets it.

Thanks. See you later?

For sure.

So you and– you and Gabi?

We’re exploring possibilities. Is everything OK?

Mm, yeah, yeah. Yeah, why?

Well, I just got the sense you didn’t want to go into the details of Jada’s case in front of Gabi.

Well, you are right. I didn’t.

How come?

Because it’s about her brother.

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I think you know where Rafe really is.

What on Earth would give you that idea?

At the New Year’s party, you were acting very strange with me. And at first, I thought it was because you blamed me for losing your job.

Uh, you are to blame. You convinced the mayor to replace me.

Whatever, EJ. Look, the point is, you weren’t just acting strange with me. You were acting strange with Rafe, too. You’re the only one that knows something about this case that Steve supposedly sent him on, which probably means you know something about his whereabouts.

You know– nah, never mind.

No. Say it.

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If I wanted to go away and never be found, claiming that I’d received a last-minute, open-ended, top-secret mission would be a pretty good cover. Perhaps Black Patch’s case is nothing more than a case of a fiancé with cold feet.

You think if you insult me, I’ll leave? Not a chance. I know you know something. So let’s hear it. Now!

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Kate. Look, it’s Abe. Leo came by, and he wanted to share an idea he had for the show.

Oh, Lord.

I told him I’d run it by you. He– he wants to bring Hattie back. Kate– Kate, I hear you. I hear– I hear you, Kate. Look, why don’t we just table this for right now and we’ll– we’ll talk later in person? Oh, well, I do– I do have some good news. I think we’re very close to exposing Lady Whistleblower once and for all.

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[soft dramatic music]

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Why does everything so bad for you taste so good?

[knocking]

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Leo. Hey.

Hey, Javi. I’m sorry to drop by unannounced.

It’s fine. What’s going on?

I need to see Rafe.

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So Steve didn’t send Rafe out on a case?

Yeah, that’s what he told Jada.

Weird.

Yeah, very.

So what’s Jada’s next move?

She went to talk to EJ. She thinks he’s mixed up in this.

After Paulina fired you, you threatened me. You said– and I quote– that “I wouldn’t get away with it.” Did you go after Rafe as payback?

[chuckles] Now, that is a preposterous accusation.

Oh, yes. Because you don’t have a vengeful bone in your body. Look, I’m not playing games, EJ. If you know where Rafe is, you need to tell me.

I’m terribly sorry your betrothed has fled to parts unknown, but I can’t help you.

That’s how you want to play this? OK, fine. If you don’t want to answer questions here, then we can do this down at the station. Let’s go.

I’m not going anywhere with you.

Do I need to remind you that I’m the police commissioner?

Do I need to remind you, despite the campaign to get me fired, I’m still an attorney. And I know that you can’t take me into custody without a warrant. And seeing how you obviously don’t have one, you can get the hell out of my house.

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All right. I know you would if you could. Yeah. Thanks, Shane. Take care.

Shane?

He must be tired of taking my calls by now.

[sighs]

Oh, I doubt that. Come on. Were you trying to get in touch with John?

As always, but even more so right now.

Is there something you need to tell him?

Yes. I want to share with him that I had a– a life-changing conversation with Ms. Greene.

Hi.

Hi.

What are you do– what are you doing here? I thought you were in Vancouver with your mom.

Um, I– yeah, I was. And I’m– I’m back now.

Oh, OK. For how long?

Um, I’m– I’ve decided to stay here in Salem.

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Oh, Xander, I didn’t know you were home.

Hello, Maggie.

How was your first day sharing the CEO position with your brother?

About as miserable as you can imagine. That’s why I was just thanking your dearly departed husband for cursing me with that letter he wrote to Philip.

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I’m serious, Steph. I need to know you’ll keep quiet about everything. Call me, please.

[phone beeps]

[door clicks]

Hey! I got your text. You said it was urgent.

Oh, it definitely is.

I thought you had plans with Stephanie for dinner.

Yeah, well, those plans have gone bye-bye. She’s not having dinner with me any time soon. Maybe never again.

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[sighs]

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You all right?

Not really. Philip and I just had a huge fight.

Oh.

About your husband.

About Xander? I– I mean, I know that he and Philip had an argument. I was really kind of hoping that they would keep each other’s worst instincts in check, but I don’t know. Maybe this whole co-CEO thing isn’t such a great idea after all.

No, it isn’t. In fact, it’s a complete fiasco… because Philip has no business being CEO in the first place.

I don’t– sorry, I don’t understand. You– you helped Philip with his claim. The court ruled that Victor’s letter showed that he– he wanted Philip to run the company.

Because they found the letter to be just as legit as the will leaving Titan to Xander.

Yeah. And– and look, I know it’s messy for Xander and Philip, but I think splitting Victor’s empire 50/50 might be the best solution.

Except it isn’t.

I– I really– I don’t understand what’s happening, Stephanie. You’ve changed your mind about Philip? What–

I’ve changed my mind because it turns out, Philip’s letter from Victor…

Yeah, what about it?

It was a complete forgery.

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

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So you’re going to stay in Salem, but for good.

Um, well, for the foreseeable future, yeah.

I thought you– I thought the plan was for you to go to Vancouver.

It was, but Aaron and I decided it was better to divide and conquer.

Divide the family?

Well, Aaron is a little bit of a smarty pants. He had enough credits to graduate early from Salem High, a full semester. So he’s going to stay up in Canada with our mother and, you know, be with her until the case works itself through the system.

And you’re back here?

Yeah, to be with Felicity while she graduates from high school so she can spend the rest of her time with her friends and teachers that she loves.

But you’re– you’re going to live here?

Yeah.

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Where are you going to stay?

Um, we’re going to stay at our old family home. It’s the place where Felicity feels the most comfortable.

OK.

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Chad, I, um– I hope this isn’t going to be a problem for you.

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Stephanie knows about the forgery?

[sighs] How?

She overheard me on the phone with you.

Oh, God, Philip, how could you be so careless?

Go ahead. Kick a man when he’s down.

Well, did you explain it away?

It was no use. She heard what she heard.

[sighs] Oh, God. So what did she say?

She’s furious, obviously. She called me a fraud.

OK, well, that is understandable in the moment. But maybe given time–

I don’t think so, Mom.

[sighs] God, those Bradys.

[chuckles] They’re very judgy, all right? I know. I’m married to one.

This was more than your run-of-the-mill Irish Catholic righteous indignation. She’s really hurt, not only because I lied to her, but that I roped her into lying too.

OK, but don’t you think you can salvage it?

The relationship or my place in Titan?

Both. Both. You don’t think she still has enough feelings for you that she would keep quiet?

I don’t know. She stormed out of here before I could even ask.

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Philip forged Victor’s letter?

Apparently, Vivian Alamain is the one who actually did the deed, but he was all too willing to go along with it.

I should have guessed Vivian was involved.

Philip claims that she orchestrated the whole scheme. Came to see him in New York to get him on board.

And he– he just admitted this to you?

He had no choice.

Did he have any defense?

Just the poor little rich boy garbage. Should have been him, not Xander, blah, blah, blah.

[sighs] I can’t believe I used that same shtick with the media to help him win his claim.

You were just doing your job, right?

Sarah, you know that if I’d had any idea this claim were bogus, I never– I never would have helped him.

No, I– I know that. Of course, I know that. And I’m– I really appreciate you telling me.

When I left Philip, I honestly didn’t know what I was going to do with the information. I came here to talk to my mom, but when I found you here, I– I knew I had no choice. Xander has a right to know he’s been had.

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I just feel like I’ve been had.

Really? How so?

Maggie, do you have any idea what it was like for me to learn that not only was Victor my father, but he left his empire to me? Me? Not Bo, not Brady or Sonny. Not even his precious, spoiled rotten Philip.

Well, I know how long you lived for this affirmation.

To know that he really did trust me, that he trusted me to take Titan into the next generation, it was…everything. And then Philip swooped in with that letter and ripped my birthright away.

Like Lucy and Charlie Brown with the football?

What?

Oh, never mind. The point is you haven’t lost Titan. I mean, you still have your birthright. You just have to share it.

Yeah, with an unstable, super entitled mummy’s boy. It’s a bloody nightmare, Maggie.

Well, I’m sorry that you are butting heads with Philip, but I am sure that you can work through it.

I’m not sure at all. Philip is the worst, Maggie! I mean, I know he was born into the Kiriakis family and raised as Victor’s son, but he has none of the old man’s cunning or drive. God, I just– I just wish there was some way I could get rid of the son of a bitch once and for all.

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I– I can’t imagine that it was easy telling me about the letter, given your relationship with Philip.

My relationship with Philip is over. I can’t build a future with someone who would lie to me like that. And he would clearly do just about anything for power.

There were times that I felt that way about Xander, but he– he really has proven himself to me as a husband and as a father.

Yeah. Well, I’m just glad that I was reminded of who Philip really is before I get in too deep this time around.

Yeah. So much for that, huh?

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So how do you think Xander’s going to take it when you break the news?

I– I don’t know.

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Would you tell your mom that I– I dropped off her research for her?

Yeah, of course.

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OK.

Good luck.

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Yeah, thank you.

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[sigh] Where are you, Mom? I could really use some of your sage advice right now.

If you want my advice, the quickest way to get Shane to get you in touch with John is to go through Kimberly.

I’ve thought of that, but I don’t think she could be of any help.

Shane was adamant that he wants John to be incommunicado. Now, you said that Cat Greene told you something life-changing. What did she tell you?

It turns out that Victor didn’t send John to Greece to kill Catharina. He was sent there to fake her death so she and her mother could escape from Konstantin.

What? So are you saying that John was the hero all along?

That’s what Cat said.

I’ll be damned. We should have known.

That’s wonderful news.

John has spent all these months beating himself up. Turns out that this could be a burden lifted off his shoulders.

Sure could. And he’s been walking around all this time thinking he killed Konstantin’s daughter.

And it was because of John that– that she lived and went on to have a family of her own.

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Look, it’s not up to me to tell you where to live, and it’s obvious your sister needs you, so…

Yeah. Salem is Felicity’s home.

There’s no reason for her to suffer because of what Clyde made you and Mark do.

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[sigh] That’s really generous of you to say. Thank you. But I will, you know, keep my distance, turn the other way when you’re walking this way.

[laughs]

No, look, Salem might seem like a small town, but I promise you, it’s plenty big for you and me.

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You’re not going to do anything rash, are you, Xander?

Rash?

Like hurting Philip?

I would never risk being separated from Sarah and Victoria ever again.

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You didn’t answer my question.

Sorry, Maggie. I’m just distracted by thinking about how much pleasure it would give me to grind that weasel into the dust.

That weasel is your brother.

Name only.

And blood.

Are we sure about that? Did Vivian 100% definitely steal the right embryo all those years ago?

You know, that’s enough. You and Philip are both Victor’s sons. He loved you both equally.

Honestly, I’m impressed that you can say that with a straight face.

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Admittedly, my husband had a funny way of showing things, but he loved you, Xander. And he loved Philip, and he loved Bo, and he loved Isabella. And he relied on you all these years.

He relied on me to do his dirty work.

And we both know that Victor valued that more than any other kind of work.

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Look, if anyone understands what it’s like to be in a complicated relationship with his father, it’s Philip. Now, you two should be leaning on each other and not fighting.

You do know that Cain and Abel were brothers, too, right?

[laughs] Yes. We know how that ended. Abel wound up dead at his brother’s hand. And the point of that story is Cain was forever marked and banished from his family. Now, do you want that to happen to you, Xander?

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OK, you’re standing there like someone who just lost their favorite toy. You need to stop moping. You need to get out there and stop Stephanie from telling anyone about that letter.

I just got done leaving her a voicemail when you walked in, begging her not to say anything. I’d go see her in person, but she walked out on me, and I don’t know where she is.

OK, do you know how serious this situation is?

Of course, I do. Because if Xander finds out that I tricked him out of his birthright, I’m not just out of the company, I’m a dead man, this time for real.

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You know, your wife needs to work less.

Look who’s talking.

Look who’s talking? Where were you on Christmas?

Uh, OK. I guess we all have issues with work-life balance.

Mm-hmm. Well, I’m in the process of hiring an assistant.

Mm. Well, good for you.

Mm-hmm.

Well, listen, thanks for hanging out with me and keeping me company.

Thanks for keeping me company. I’m so tired of cooking for one.

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Well, if it’s any comfort, I’m sure that John is missing you as much as you miss him.

Thanks. You know, I always talk to my patients about gratitude. Try to be grateful for what they have, not miss what they don’t have. Actually, I’m doing pretty well in that area, especially when I think about what Julie is going through.

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Listen, I’ve already lost your father, and I’ll be damned if I’m going to stand here and lose another member of this family over some petty sibling rivalry.

Can you please explain how I became the bad guy in this equation?

Who said you’re the bad guy?

I’m the one getting a lecture.

Yeah, well, you’re the one standing here, and you’re fantasizing about how to get rid of your brother. And I’m not convinced it’s just fantasy.

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Victor left Titan to me in his last will and testament. That has to trump some dashed-off remarks in a letter.

The court already established this, Xander. There were extenuating circumstances as to why Victor couldn’t put Philip’s name in the will.

Extenuating circumstances.

Yes.

That’s what we’re calling stark raving bonkers these days.

Mental illness. Come on. It’s no laughing matter.

I 100% agree with you.

Well, Philip is better.

So he says.

[sigh] Listen, this partnership is not going to be easy. I know that. But I want you, for Victor’s sake, for the company’s sake, for the family’s sake, you will learn to work together.

You mean like how you and Alex worked so well together when you were running Titan?

Whoa.

[chuckles] Wow.

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– Steph, it’s me.

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I’m really sorry

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about our fight.

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I understand why you don’t

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want to see me anymore,

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but when you get this message,

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please call me back

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right away.

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I need to know

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that you won’t tell anyone

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about that letter

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being forged.

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I’m serious, Steph.

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I need to know you’ll

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keep quiet about everything.

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Call me, please.

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Well, too late.

Too late for what?

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OK. I mean, Stephanie’s disappointed in you. That’s fair. But in my experience, when people get upset like that, it means they care.

Oh, she cares, all right.

Which means there’s still something between the two of you. When she’s had a chance to breathe, then you can talk some reason into her.

[laughs] I wish I shared your optimism, but I didn’t just use a forged letter to go after Titan. I roped Steph and Belle into it too. And if it comes out–

Which it can’t.

If it comes out, it could severely damage their careers too.

Which is exactly the reason that she will keep her mouth shut.

Well, you want to start thinking about plan B.

Sarah, this is a surprise. If you’re looking for Xander–

Oh, cut the crap, Philip. I know everything.

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I really appreciate you being so gracious. I don’t think most people would be if they were in your shoes.

Yeah, well, look, my kids are safe, I’m safe, and I just want to put the whole thing behind me.

Me too. Yeah. I just want to focus on being a good guardian for my little sister. She’s– she’s such a great kid. She’s so sweet. Oh, I love her so much. I– I’m just trying to make up for lost time, I guess.

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So where, um– where are you going to work?

I have a lead on a job, actually.

Yeah? Where?

I have an interview with Dr. Marlena Evans.

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You know, Marlena, missing your husband doesn’t mean you’re showing less compassion for anyone else’s grief.

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You should be a therapist.

Oh.

[laughs] Yeah, could you see it? Me sitting there with a notepad and a pipe hanging out of my mouth?

Hmm.

So did you hear anything at all from John over the holidays?

I– I got an order of strawberries and whipped cream on Christmas Day.

Of course, you did.

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Is he safe? You would know, wouldn’t you?

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I wish I could help you, but even I’m not privy to the case he’s working on for the ISA.

You really don’t know what’s going on?

I don’t. I don’t. I did some legwork for Shane on Christmas, but he wouldn’t be specific with me about what John is doing or where he’s doing it.

Oh. I keep getting the feeling that he is slipping farther and farther away.

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It’s, um– it’s over for me and Philip, Mom. We broke up.

Oh. Oh. Well, what happened? I thought you had a good time on New Year’s Eve.

We did.

But something must have changed the way you feel about him.

What’s changed is that Philip hasn’t changed.

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I’m sorry. What am I cutting the crap about?

Is this really how you want to play it, Philip?

Sarah, I’m not sure we even know what you’re talking about.

No? OK. Let me give you a hint. I just spoke to Stephanie at the hospital.

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OK.

Oh– and I know about Vivian and the forged letter. Don’t try to deny it. I’m not going to believe you.

Sarah, assuming you’re here alone and Xander’s not waiting outside with a baseball bat, I’m guessing that means you haven’t told your husband yet.

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No.

And why is that, Sarah?

Well, because we all know that when I tell Xander, he won’t rest until Philip’s head is on a spike.

Hmm. Well, since that’s the case, I propose a solution.

This should be good.

How about you just don’t tell Xander?

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Well, it’s obvious you’re hurting. What did– what did Philip do?

Let’s just say he was a little less than truthful.

And you don’t want to talk about it?

It’s probably best if you don’t know the particulars, but I saw a side of Philip that made me sick.

The side of him that’s Victor Kiriakis’s son.

That’s the one, the one who puts business and power above everything else.

Well, you know, maybe it’s good that this happened early on, the relationship, you know? So it’d be easier to get over him.

Yeah. It definitely will.

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[soft dramatic music]

You want me to lie to my husband to protect Philip?

No, to protect both of them, because you said it yourself. If Xander finds out about that letter, he’s going to want blood. And we all know what happens when he goes down that path.

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I will do everything I can to try to prevent that from happening.

Oh, oh, OK, OK. Even if he doesn’t resort to violence, he’s going to want to prosecute Philip.

How is that my problem? Maybe Philip should have thought about that before he decided to con his own family.

Philip has a rightful claim to his father’s legacy.

Victor was also Xander’s father, and in his will, he wanted Xander to run Titan.

Because Philip had mental illness at the time when the will was being drawn up. We all know that Philip was Victor’s favorite son.

Says his mother.

Yes. Yes, because I know better than anyone what Victor’s plans were for Philip because they were my plans too. Because when Victor and I decided that we wanted to have a child together, even back then, Victor was dreaming about the day that he would hand over Titan to his son.

Are we really talking about Victor’s dreams for Philip before he was even born?

Why’d you come here, Sarah?

What do you mean, why did I come here? I came here to confront you.

No. I mean, why didn’t you leave Stephanie and go straight to Xander?

Because I wanted some answers first.

Answers about what?

Not what. Why? Why was this so important to you that you’re willing to screw over your own brother?

I can answer that.

Of course, you can.

Because Vivian Alamain, who’s a bloodsucking leech, was preying on Philip’s grief and his guilt, just the same way that Gwen and Kristen took advantage of you.

Are you joking? Gwen drugged me, and Kristen kidnapped me and left me prisoner on an island for months. Vivian didn’t force Philip to go along with her plan. He could have said no.

Yeah, you’re right. Just the way that Xander could have said no to shooting Marlena, to kidnapping Bonnie and Susan Banks.

This isn’t about Xander’s misdeeds. He’s the victim here.

[chuckles]

And you know Xander better than anyone. You’ve seen what he’s capable of when he was just a regular guy with regular resources. Do you really want to see what he’ll do if given the full, unchecked power of Titan Industries?

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Are you saying that Xander needs you?

The guy was literally just talking about wanting to bribe DiMera board members and to go along with a hostile takeover. What do you think he’ll come up with as a follow-up?

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My mom mentioned the dreams she and my dad had about me running the company one day. Now, let me tell you about my dreams.

I really don’t need to hear this.

Sarah. Sarah, lives are on the line. Just let him talk.

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Go ahead.

All I’ve ever wanted to do is make my father proud of me. Nothing I did seemed to accomplish that, not even serving in the military. Do you know what that does to someone?

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[soft dramatic music] This may be my last chance to show the great Victor Kiriakis that I’m worthy of carrying on his legacy. Please don’t take that away from me.

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If you tell Xander what I did, I’ll lose everything, my job, my freedom, maybe even my sanity.

Philip…

Don’t do that to me, Sarah. I’m begging you.

I’m sorry. I just– I need to go. I need to think about this.

Sarah.

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I wasn’t aware that Marlena was in the market for a new assistant.

Yeah, I think her recent one moved away. And yeah, I…

[laughs] Was kind of surprised that she was willing to consider me, to be honest.

Well, do you– do you have a good résumé?

Yes, I just– I mean, because she’s good friends with Abigail’s parents, and she knew Abigail since she was a girl.

She’s a good friend of mine too.

I wouldn’t expect any references from you guys.

Oh, no. Look, Marlena is the, um– is the least judgmental person I’ve ever met. I mean, when it comes to second chances, she walks the walk. She, uh– she even went to bat for a reformed serial killer who she thought murdered her grandson, so there’s that.

Wow. I guess my crimes pale in comparison to a– serial killer?

Mm-hmm, yep, yeah. Our old friend Clyde Weston’s son.

Wow. What a family.

Yeah.

[laughs]

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[relaxed music] Well, I guess if Dr. Evans thinks I’m worthy of a second chance, might be hope for me yet.

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I didn’t mean it, you know?

Mean what?

My wee jab about your tenure as CEO.

Sure, you did. But it’s all right.

You’re not too offended?

I was married to Victor Kiriakis. Takes a lot to offend me.

Right.

And let’s be honest. My tenure at running Titan with Alex as my number 2 was a cautionary tale. We proved how badly things can go when a member of the family, this family, attempts to share power.

Which was exactly my point.

Mm-hmm. And my point is, all of this could be changed if you and Phil managed to break the curse.

More like to break his face.

Oh, Xander.

Sorry.

Would you promise to try?

Try to get along with Philip?

Your brother.

I don’t know, Maggie. You’re asking a lot there. I mean, he’s just–

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[soft dramatic music] All right. I promise. Anything for my favorite mother-in-law.

I better be your only mother-in-law.

[laughs]

I’m going to hold you to it. OK.

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Goodnight.

Goodnight, Maggie.

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[sighs] I’m sorry, Maggie, but something tells me Philip is not going to let me keep that promise.

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[dramatic music]

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Well, OK then. I guess I’ll be seeing you around.

Yeah, I guess so. Thank you.

For what?

I just– in my head, I figured this could be kind of awkward, and you made it really not awkward, so thank you. You made it OK.

It is OK.

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[relaxed music]

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Take care of yourself.

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You too.

You know, I can obviously relate to what you’re going through. Kayla and I have been where you and John are so many times.

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[bright country music]

Never gets easier, does it?

No, it doesn’t. Because each day you’re apart, you become more and more aware of just how fleeting time is.

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But the good news is, no matter who or what tried to separate us, Kayla and I always found our way back to each other, just like you and John do.

Thanks, for the reminder and thanks for the company. I needed that.

French fries and friendship. Always does the trick, doesn’t it?

[laughs] I think I’ll be going.

Mm-hmm.

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Now, listen. You hang in there because John will be home for his Doc before you know it. And in the meantime, Kayla and I are here for you.

I know you are.

OK.

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[phone beeps]

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Shane, it’s Steve. You give me a call. We need to talk.

Maybe my relationship with Philip imploding is a sign that I should focus on my career for now.

You mean no more dating?

Ever since I moved to Salem, I’ve been in one failed relationship after another. It’s honestly exhausting.

Well, you have had a rough go of it, but I would hate to see you give up on love.

You’re just saying that because you want grandbabies.

[laughs]

N– no! I mean, yes, of course, I want them someday. But I really just care about your happiness.

My work makes me happy, most of the time.

And you are great at it. But still, you have a big, big, beautiful heart, loving heart. And anyone is going to be lucky to share that with you.

Thanks, Mom.

Hey, you know what? Marlena helped Belle get through her relationship breakup with Shawn by a new game-changing therapy.

Really?

Mm-hmm.

What’s it called?

It’s called ice cream, cookies, and rom-com immersion.

Sign me up.

Let’s do it, shall we?

Yeah.

Let’s go.

Yeah, yeah.

Oh, I love you, girl.

I love you too.

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[soft dramatic music]

What?

I was wondering when you were going to speak up for yourself.

You’re doing such a bang-up job defending me. I figured I shouldn’t slow your momentum.

Well, I appreciate that.

Besides, how often do I get to hear you speak so glowingly of me?

OK, this is serious.

Trust me, I know. That’s why I decided to speak to Sarah from the heart.

And all of that was real?

Every word of it. Let’s just hope I got through to her because if I didn’t, she’s telling Xander the truth right now…

[sighs] And I’m on borrowed time.

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Oh, there you are. How’d it go with Kayla?

[laughs] Did she put you back on rotation full time?

Um, no– well, she wasn’t in her office when I got to the hospital.

Well, you were gone quite a while.

Yeah, I, um– I ran into Stephanie.

Oh. Did you two have a lovely visit?

Not really, no. We talked about you and Philip.

[sighs] Yeah. I’m sure my brother was complaining to his girlfriend about mean old Xander not sharing his toys at the office.

Xan–

Darling, before you say anything, your mom just left, and I made her a promise.

About what?

I promised her that for her sake and Victor’s that I would try my best to get along with Philip. Share the throne with my brother.

Wow.

It is the right thing to do, and probably the only way to avoid a family civil war, so… So what did Stephanie say?

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[dramatic music]

Uh, uh, she– it’s pretty much what you thought. Yeah. Philip’s just– he’s having a really tough time, but I know that you’ll figure it out.

Well, from your perfect lips to God’s ears.

[laughs]

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[somber music]

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Hey. Julie, what are you doing sitting in the dark?

Oh, um, I dozed off.

Well, it’s late. Why don’t we get you upstairs to go to bed?

I should do that.

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I dread going upstairs. I put it off as long as I can.

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Yeah, I understand that.

Well, Doug isn’t there. It’s lonely. It’s lonely.

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OK, I’m going to go throw this in the wash, but first, I need you to tell me the truth. I mean, I backed you up with my Aunt Sarah, so I need you to tell me the real reason why you didn’t want me to call the police.

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[soft dramatic music]

Well, you may not know this unless word got around, but I had a run-in with the police before coming to Salem.

Oh, I didn’t know. What kind of run-in?

I was involved in this stupid bar fight, and I ended up in jail just for a few days. But given my recent brush with the law, I didn’t want to risk getting in trouble again.

How would you get in trouble? I mean, God, you were the victim. You were mugged. At least, that’s what you claimed. But something’s telling me there’s more to this story.

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Even though I hated the idea of splitting Titan with Philip, I was holding onto just the slightest glimmer of hope that it wouldn’t be so awful, but today, Sarah, was a disaster.

How so?

Well, first, he comes charging into my office, demanding that it should be his. I wasn’t going to move into the puny, little office down the hall. So he compromised by dragging in the other desk into the office and just sharing the bloody thing.

So you’re telling me that you and Philip, on your very first day of working together, are already having major problems.

It’s hardly a surprise. Arrogant bastard’s going to undermine every decision that I make.

Well, honey, you’re really going to have to get used to it because the judge did give him half the company.

I’m well aware. And all because of that stupid bloody letter.

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Mom, would you relax?

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All is well. Yeah, Xander and I are off to a kind of rocky start, but no worse than I expected. No, there is no way he’s going to find out the letter dad supposedly wrote me was a forgery, so don’t worry about it, OK? Xander has no clue the letter isn’t the real deal. And at this point, he has no reason to question it. As far as he and everyone else is concerned, my claim on Titan is completely legit.

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[soft orchestration]

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

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Mom, I should go. I have dinner plans with Stephanie. Love you too. Bye.

[phone beeps]

Knock, knock.

Hey, Steph. I was just getting ready to pick you up.

Oh, well, I was already in the area, so I thought I’d save you the trouble. Long day at the office?

Uh, not too bad. Just getting up to speed, although Xander and I did clash over the direction of the company.

Right. Well, that’s to be expected, no?

Yeah, but still, wish to hell I didn’t have to work with him.

I get that.

But there’s nothing I can do, obviously, since I only control 50% of the company.

Well, that’s better than 0%, isn’t it?

Mm-hmm.

Which is what you deserve.

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[tense music]

What?

I heard you on the phone just now, Philip. You’ve been lying to everyone, including me.

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Wow. You are tense. You have a huge knot right here.

Yeah, well, that one has Philip’s name all over it. Bastard’s going to ruin everything.

Everything? Come on, baby. Besides making you share the office, what else did he do?

Well, I’ve been working on this great plan, one that could really change the game for Titan. I know Victor would have been proud. But without even considering it, Philip nixed the whole thing.

What was the plan?

Obliterating our biggest competitor, the DiMeras.

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[tense music]

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OK. Well, know what then? We don’t have to rush up to bed. Why don’t we stay down here? We can– we can catch up.

You must be tired.

I’m good.

You’re so kind to me, Chad. But then I know you understand.

Yeah, I do. I remember, after Abby died, how hard it was, especially in the beginning, to go and crawl into an empty bed.

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[somber music] And for you, I mean, you shared this bed for 50 years with this man.

[sighs]

Shared your life.

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I have a girlfriend in California, known each other for years. We keep in touch by phone. And when her husband died, she called and told me she felt, every hour of every day, the absence of his presence. Her words, they’re haunting me now. Chad, I should’ve done more for him.

What? No, hey, what do you mean?

Oh, the weeks, the days before he– before Jack couldn’t wake him up, I should have seen that Doug was failing. But you know him. He never complained.

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He was always cheerful. But I should have seen that he wasn’t doing well. I should have just taken him to the doctor. Did I not see because I didn’t want to see? Am I responsible because I wasn’t paying attention? I mean, I missed my cue. Now it’s too late.

Julie, hey, look at me. You were an incredible wife.

[gasps]

That man was lucky to have you. OK? And this feeling of not doing enough…

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It’s just– I don’t know. It’s got to be a part of the grieving process. I mean, it’s got to be. I felt the same thing after Abby died, you know? That feeling of– like I should have been able to prevent it, you know? Or I should have– I should have loved her more or harder, you know? In those– and then what turned out to be her final days, I–

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So it’s part of the grieving process. I had no idea.

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It’s just that I was his partner. I was his wife. He’s gone, and I don’t know who I am now. I– I can’t seem to figure it out.

Yeah, I know. But you will. You will. I promise you. You just got to be patient. There’s a lot of people that love you. There’s a lot of people that need you.

[sighs]

Thank you. I mean, thank you for saying that. And I will remember that. I will. And, sweetheart, I– I’m always concerned about you, especially what you’ve gone through lately. I mean, thinking that Abigail was alive and losing her again because it was a lie and grieving for her all over again.

Yeah. But you know what? We won’t have to worry about that anymore. Cat Greene, she left town. She’s gone.

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[relaxed acoustic music]

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Um, Dr. Evans? Hi. Um, I don’t know if you remember me. I’m Cat Greene. Dr. Johnson introduced us once.

I do remember you. You were pretending to be Abigail Deveraux at the time.

Yes, I apologize for that deception, and I’m sorry and quite ashamed, frankly.

[chuckles]

I understand that Clyde Weston had pressured you into doing that. We all know what he’s capable of and what that can do to a person.

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Thank you for saying that. I– I really appreciate it. I– I actually was hoping that you had a minute. I wanted to talk to you about your husband.

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[tense music]

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OK, you’ve had a little time to clean up, so I want to hear the full story.

OK.

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[soft dramatic music] You’re right. I lied about getting mugged. Those guys at the park, they were collecting money that I owed their boss.

Well, if you gave them the money, why did they beat you up?

Because I came up a little short– actually, a lot short. And this was their way of showing me that they’re not happy about it.

Hmm. So I take it the person you borrowed money from isn’t very reputable.

It wasn’t Salem Bank. That’s for sure. They don’t usually send goons to collect.

So that’s the real reason why you didn’t want me to call the police.

Partly, yes. But there’s another problem. The money that I was able to scrape together– Holly, can I trust you– like, for real?

Yeah, of course.

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I did something pretty awful to get that money– something illegal.

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[sighs] So Cat Greene left Salem.

Yep. Yeah, she, uh– she took her brother and sister to Vancouver to see their mom. She’s going to– she’s going to try to take care of her family and do the right thing.

[chuckles] A little late for that now. How about her mother? Is– is she in police custody still?

Yeah. Between her legal situation and her mental state, she’s going to be there for a while. I don’t know if or when Cat will be back.

With luck, never.

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You want to talk about John?

Actually, I was hoping to talk to John. Maybe you could give me his number so that I could set up a time to stop by and see him, if that’s not too much to ask.

Well, John is away for a while. We’re not sure when– when, uh, he’ll be around. So maybe you could talk to me.

OK. I don’t know if you’re aware of who my mother is.

Yes. She’s Konstantin’s daughter.

Yes. I just got back from being with her in Vancouver, and she told me what really happened in Greece all those years ago, and I felt that I should relay that to your husband.

Oh. Actually, I would like to hear that story myself. Why don’t you join me? Please.

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[relaxed acoustic music]

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So how exactly were you going to obliterate the DiMeras?

It was a hostile takeover. And I had it all planned out, but then Philip gave me some song and dance about how it might affect Stephanie because they’re an item again.

Yeah, I know. She was here earlier.

Supposedly, she got caught in the middle the last time our family had a big feud with the DiMeras, and, of course, Philip didn’t have it in him to protect her.

You know, I can’t blame him for being concerned. I know firsthand what it’s like to be collateral damage at the hands of Kristen DiMera.

I would have found a way to protect you and our whole family. But– but it’s not even about Philip nixing this one plan. It’s that going to do it over and over again because apparently now he has a problem with the way I do business. He doesn’t like my tactics.

And what tactics are those?

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[dramatic music]

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Listen. I don’t know what you heard.

Don’t you dare try to wriggle your way out of this. I heard you talking to your mom about how you forged that letter from Victor.

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OK. It’s true. Though, technically, I didn’t forge it. It was Vivian.

[exhales sharply] Vivian?

She tracked me down in New York and convinced me to stake my claim on the company. It was all her idea.

Oh. And did she force you to go along with her wicked, little scheme?

No. But, Steph, when it comes down to it, she was right. I deserve to run Titan. I truly believe that’s what my father would have wanted.

Then he would have written an actual letter, or he would have put you in his will, or he would have found some other way to make his wishes known, but he didn’t, which means Titan belongs to Xander, and you’re a total fraud.

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I think “fraud” is a bit harsh. Everyone knows, from the day I was born, I was Victor’s heir apparent. The only reason I wasn’t was because of extenuating circumstances.

Still, you committed a fraud upon the court. And, oh, my God, I can’t believe Belle helped you pull it off.

Believe me, Steph. She had no idea the letter was a fake.

People will assume that she knew, and it could still ruin her career. And damn it, Philip, it could ruin mine too.

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[dramatic music]

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Now, tell me about those tactics of yours that Philip isn’t crazy about.

[sighs]

Xander, tell me.

OK, in order to get my hands on DiMera, I was just going to have to bend the rules slightly.

You mean break the law.

Just a little bit. Look, it’s nothing Kristen wouldn’t do.

Oh, my God. That is the lowest bar ever.

It’s not just Kristen. What about Philip? Last time he was CEO, he was laundering Ava’s mob money through the company. But now, all of a sudden, he has a problem with the way I want to do things.

Well, he’s not the only one. I don’t like it either.

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[soft dramatic music]

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OK. How did you get the money? Did you steal it?

Sort of.

What do you mean, sort of?

Well, I don’t know if you heard, but Julie recently discovered a diamond necklace that belonged to her grandmother. It was in a time capsule.

Oh, uh, yeah, I think my Grandma Maggie and Aunt Sarah said it was super expensive. Wait, I thought it was Julie’s brother, Steven, who stole it when he was in town for your grandfather’s funeral.

Yeah, that’s what everyone thinks, but it wasn’t Steven. That was me.

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I get the feeling you’re not quite as negative about Cat Greene as I am.

Look, I mean, you know I hate what she did.

But?

But I– I– I guess I started to see her in a different light when we were in Vancouver. I mean, I saw the connection that she had with her mother, and I– and, you know, made it hard to ignore that she was just a girl trying to save her mother’s life. I mean, Clyde put her in an impossible position. He’s done the same to me.

Still, I think she could have handled things a little differently.

I agree, but she felt bad about it. And I think her remorse was genuine.

You’ve forgiven her?

No, I wouldn’t– I wouldn’t say that. But I do understand her actions a bit more now.

Mm.

We had a pretty good chat before she left. I told her I was happy for her that she was going to be able to reunite with her family.

[chuckles] Mm-mm, are you having feelings for this woman?

My mother recently learned that John was blaming himself for her supposed death all those years ago. And she was really worried because John actually rescued her from a really bad situation.

Really? How so?

Well, my grandmother, Elizabeth, was trapped in a marriage– a very abusive marriage to Konstantin. She was desperate to leave, but she knew he was never going to let her get away with my mom, her daughter. So she reached out to Victor Kiriakis for help. He sent John to Greece to fake my mother’s death.

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[relaxed acoustic music]

John thought that he was there to give Konstantin a warning, and that– that went awry.

That was the cover. But he actually helped make it look like my mother had died. And once that happened, my grandmother, Elizabeth, was able to leave Konstantin and secretly raise her daughter in the States. So thanks to John, my grandmother and my mom– they were both able to escape a horribly abusive situation.

So John was actually there to help.

He didn’t just help. He saved her life. Your husband’s a hero.

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[tender music]

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[tender music]

This is such important information. John is going to be so relieved to hear it.

Well, my mom wants him to know he has her eternal gratitude.

I’ll pass that along. And thank you for sharing your mother’s story.

To be honest, after all the pain and suffering I’ve caused in this town, I’m just relieved to be lifting someone’s spirits for a change.

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– Look,

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Cat’s been through a lot, and I– and I do feel bad for her. I mean, she suffered at the hands of Clyde, just like so many of us have. But to say that we’re– we’re friends, let alone anything more than that– what she did to me and to our family was terrible, even if she was being blackmailed.

She hurt you badly.

Yeah, she did. And I haven’t forgotten that. Nor will I ever. Like I said, don’t worry. OK? Nothing is going to happen between me and Cat Greene.

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[soft dramatic music]

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– Hold up. You stole from Julie, your grandfather’s widow?

You have no idea how guilty I felt, especially getting to know her. She’s been so kind to me. And I thought about giving the necklace back, but I needed the money, and I needed it fast. So despite my misgivings, I had someone sell it for me.

Which means the necklace is gone for good, and Julie thinks her brother’s responsible for it. Doug, unless you come clean–

I can’t. I can’t come clean. And it’s not that I’m worried about getting arrested. I can live with that. But I cannot live with Julie knowing that I screwed her over. I really, really care about her, and I’m pretty sure that she cares about me because I remind her of my grandfather.

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I can’t tell her the truth, Holly. And I really hope you don’t either.

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Xander, doing something that might land you in prison is not OK with me. You need to be here for me and Victoria.

I will be. Sarah, trust me. Nothing is more important than you and our daughter. And I want– I want you and– and Victoria to be proud of me.

You say that so often.

And I mean it. I promise you, from here on out, I’m devoting my life to not just earning your love, but your respect. I hope you can believe that.

I do. I do. And I promise that I will devote my life from here on out to keeping you in line.

Well, you are the expert at that.

I really am.

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[tender music]

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Did it never occur to you, Philip, that had people found out that you were committing fraud that they might think that I was in on it, that– that maybe I was helping to deceive the public into thinking that you were this poor victim who was wrongly deprived of his birthright?

But I was. If I had overcome my demons just a few months sooner, it would have changed everything. My dad would have left me in charge. I just–

That is pure speculation. And you know that will is solid, meaning you stole half the company from Xander.

Well, he deserved to have it stolen from him. I mean, it’s not like Xander is some upstanding guy either.

That is irrelevant. Damn it, Philip, I never would have done PR for you had I known that you were trying to pull this scheme.

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[tense music] You used me.

[sighs]

No, no, Steph. Look… Let’s talk about this over dinner.

Oh, there is no dinner. In fact, you and I are through, Philip– professionally and personally.

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You can’t do this. You’re not seriously going to break things off with me over this.

What? What? You think It’s no big deal that you stole a company through fraud? My God, Philip, it’s a felony. And you brought Belle and me into it.

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[tense music] Because you are the same old Philip, who would go to any extreme for the sake of his family’s company, the same Philip who almost got me killed. And I’ll be damned if I ever let that happen again.

You know what I think?

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You’re just making excuses. You never wanted this relationship to work in the first place because you really want to be with Alex.

Oh, would you stop with that?

You sure were dreaming about him this morning. So if you’re going to end things between us, at least be honest about why.

You’re the one who has a problem with honesty, not me. You can believe whatever the hell you want to, Philip. I’m done here.

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[tender music]

Now that we have established what my job is here at home, keeping you in line–

Pretty full-time, I’d say.

Well, hopefully it can be part-time because I very much would like to get back to my very real paying job. Baby, I’m going to go back to work.

Haven’t you already been doing some research for Kayla?

Yeah, yeah, I have. I have. But I– I want to– I want to be in the trenches again, you know? Especially because I’m, like, literally back up on my feet again, it’s time to start seeing patients.

Oh, that’s great news.

Mm-hmm.

And I’m just delighted that you’re feeling up to it.

Yeah, I do. In fact, I think I’m going to go talk to Kayla tonight and drop off the research I did for her, just kill two birds with one stone.

Well, before you go on this big bird-killing spree, I was wondering if maybe I could get one more kiss?

[sighs] Oh, God, I guess that could be arranged.

[laughs]

What are your plans now? Are you going to go back to Vancouver and be with your mother?

I’m actually going to be here. My brother Aaron is going to stay with my mother. He’s a little bit of an overachiever. He already has enough credits to graduate early. He doesn’t have to finish his last semester. So I’m going to stick around Salem and take care of my little sister Felicity, who’s still in high school.

Wow. That’s a big responsibility.

It is, but I’ll figure it out. First order of business is finding a job.

Hmm. My assistant is moving away. We’re looking for her replacement. Would that interest you?

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[soft dramatic music]

That would be amazing. You would really consider that?

I believe in second chances. Of course, I would have to run it by Dr. Johnson.

Absolutely. Of course. I understand.

All righty, then. Why don’t you call my office in the morning and set up an interview?

I will do that. Thank you so much, Dr. Evans. I’m– you have no idea how much this means to me.

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Yeah, I’m supposed to be the one comforting you.

You know, when I try to comfort you, it always comforts me. So you should know that by now.

[phone beeps]

Sorry.

Mm-hmm.

Ah, it’s “The Spectator.” There’s an issue with tomorrow’s paper. Damn. I got to go in.

It’s OK. I’ll look after the kids.

Are you going to be OK?

I’m fine. Just go, go, go.

OK. Um, after Abby died, I found that it helped when I talked to Marlena. So maybe you could do the same.

I’ll think about it.

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You won’t rat me out, will you?

[exhales] I promised I wouldn’t say a word, so I’ll stick to that.

My God. Thank you, Holly.

Not that I approve of what you did. But I get it. Your life was in danger.

Yeah, and it still is. I need to find a way to pay back the rest of what I owe. Otherwise, next time, those guys are going to do a lot worse than just beat me up.

Well, can you ask your dad for the money?

No. No, we don’t get along. I’m going to have to get a job and just try to save as much money as quickly as I can, but the problem is that’s going to take forever. And I don’t– I’m not dealing with patient people, as you can see.

What if there was another solution?

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What if I gave you the money?

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Holly, that’s such a kind offer, but I don’t think you understand how much I really owe. I’m pretty sure it’s more than your weekly allowance.

Yeah, I get that, but as you can tell, my grandma’s, like, super rich. I don’t know. I could ask her for, like, a loan.

Well, how would you explain what it’s for?

I’ll come up with something.

I can’t. I can’t ask you to lie to your grandmother.

I’m not asking. I’m offering.

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[soft dramatic music]

Why would you do that for me? We barely know each other.

True. But you’ve been there for me through all this drama with Tate, and I kind of like you, and I don’t really want to see you die, so…

I don’t really want that either.

Then what other choice do we have?

Look, if I accept your help, we have to agree that I will pay you back. It’s just going to take some time.

OK, deal.

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OK.

OK. Now that that’s settled, I’m going to try to get this blood out of your shirt. I’ll be right back. Whew.

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[somber music]

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No. Not tonight.

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[chuckles] You’re so amazing, Mrs. Brown. Thank you again for offering to help with Felicity while I find a job. I already have a lead on one, which is awesome. So it shouldn’t take too long. Yeah, I just– I just hate the idea of her being by herself for hours and hours at a time, so…

[laughs] Well, Felicity is pretty crazy about you too. Yeah. OK, thank you. Talk soon. Bye.

[phone beeps] Oh.

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Shane, I know that John is deep undercover, but could you possibly get me in touch with him? There’s something really important he needs to know.

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[dramatic music]

I guess I’ll have to find some other way to raise Titan’s profits– pending Philip’s approval, of course.

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This is all thanks to you, Father. None of this would be happening if you hadn’t written that damn letter.

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Look, Steph, it’s me. I’m sorry about our fight. And I understand why you don’t want to see me anymore. But when you get this message, please call me back right away.

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I need to know you won’t tell anyone about that letter being forged.

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Stephanie, we meet again. Are you looking for your mom?

Yeah. Is she here?

Uh, no. I was told she left. You all right?

[sighs] Not really. Philip and I just got in a huge fight…

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About your husband.

Xander? I mean, I know he and Philip got into an argument. I was really kind of hoping that they would keep each other’s worst instincts in check, but I don’t know if this co-CEO thing is a good idea.

No, It’s not. In fact, it’s a fiasco because Philip has no business being CEO in the first place.

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