Days of Our Lives Transcript
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The hospital meant so much to Abigail, to all the Hortons, really. You know, I know she would want me to do whatever it took to save it. I was actually gonna reach out to Kristen to see if DiMera could bail it out, but I really don’t think the board’s gonna want to bail out what they see to be a failing hospital.
Well, that’s understandable. [phone beeps] [light music] Oh, sorry. I guess I’ve got to get back to the office.
Oh, I will go with you.
That’s OK. Why don’t you two just stay here and brainstorm a bit, hmm? Chad.
Marlena. Good to see you.
You.
Sorry, I didn’t know Dr. Evans was gonna put you on the spot like that.
What do you mean? Why would I be on the spot?
Well, I imagine I’m the last person on Earth that you would want to work with.
Cat–
No, I get it. After everything that happened and everything I did to you, why would you ever want to team up with me again?
A long time ago when Rafe was with my cousin Sami, a similar thing happened. I was right here, actually. And at the time, I was feeling distressed about my love life. And I ran into Rafe, who was very sympathetic, which was fine. But then he gave me this really inappropriate hug.
So you’re saying Rafe has pulled this crap before?
No, see, that’s the thing. I found out later it wasn’t Rafe, that actually, it was this guy named Arnold Feniger. [dramatic music]
I don’t understand, Steph. Who’s Arnold Feniger?
He’s Rafe’s exact double.
Would you lighten up with the melodrama? [mockingly] “What happened to my brother?” [normally] OK, the last thing that I need right now is a lecture.
Oh, my God. Why are you acting like a total jerk?
And why are you being such a pain in my ass? You’re my sister, OK? You’re supposed to be on my side.
Why would I be on your side? You cheated on your fiancée, who also happens to be a friend of mine. That was a sleazy thing to do.
Yeah, well, so what if it was? You don’t have to be such a bitch about it.
Are you kidding me? You called me a bitch?
Oh, boy. Here we go.
Damn right, here we go. You don’t get to talk to me like that.
OK, well, I call ’em like I see ’em, And right now, I am looking at a capital-B biatch.
[exhales heavily]
Mm. Mm.
[soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”
You really don’t have to work with me. Dr. Evans will understand. I promise.
Cat, we talked about this when you decided to stay in Salem.
Yes, and you were incredibly gracious. But it’s one thing to be living in the same town. It’s something entirely different to partner up on a project together.
Listen to me, Cat. I’m gonna say it again. [dramatic music] What you did to me and my family was hurtful, but you did it to save your mother. I understand.
Look at me.
[chuckles] I am looking at you.
No, I know, but really look at me.
I’m looking at you.
Can you honestly say you don’t see the person that pretended to be your dead wife, who ripped your heart out all over again when you look at me?
No. But I’ll get there.
I hope you do. But I mean, while we’re being honest… [sighs] There’s also another reason why it could be incredibly weird for you to be partnering with me on this project.
Because you said you had feelings for me?
Yeah, that. That’s why.
Well, isn’t that more of a you problem?
It doesn’t feel awkward for you?
Should it?
No. I mean, because I obviously now realize that working so hard for all that time to make you love me, it blurred the line.
So the feelings are gone?
I’ll get there.
OK, good. So then it shouldn’t be a problem with us working with each other, right? And since it’s for a good cause, I think we should– we should just go for it.
So there’s a guy out there who looks exactly like Rafe?
Dead ringer.
Is it, like, his long-lost twin or something?
Arnold Feniger is– he’s a look-alike.
What the hell are the odds of that?
Pretty good, actually…
Considering that about 15 years ago, Stefano and EJ DiMera hired him to get plastic surgery so that they could use him to take over Rafe’s life.
And did that actually work?
For a while.
Huh. Eventually he got caught.
Huh. And now you think maybe this guy is back and the reason Rafe was acting so weird all this time is because it’s actually Arnold.
Arnold was a world-class creep, which would explain Rafe’s behavior. The only problem is–
What is it?
Arnold Feniger is dead.
Any dude is not gonna want to be anywhere near you with an attitude like this.
Listen, you– [tense music]
OK, Rafe, I’m trying really hard not to pick up a pan and bash you over the head with it.
Right, which would just prove my point anyway.
And which you totally deserve. But I won’t do that because I love you. And I believe that something is seriously wrong with you.
OK, you mean besides my Karen of a sister being all up in my business?
You’re not making this easy.
OK. So what exactly do you think is wrong with me?
Honestly, I don’t know. It could be some sort of delayed reaction to your injuries, to all that time you spent in the coma. I don’t know, maybe it messed with your brain and changed your personality.
Maybe I like my personality. And you’re just pissed because you can’t roll over me and control my life like you used to.
First of all, I never did that.
Mm.
You know, and you can insult me all you want, but I’m not giving up on you, OK? We’re gonna figure this out.
OK. What are you gonna do?
I’m taking you to the hospital.
For what?
I want you to get an MRI of your brain.
Yeah, right. Like hell. [chuckles] No. No, I am not going anywhere with you, babe.
Uh-uh. No way. [dramatic music] [knock at door] [door clicks open]
Got a second?
For you, always. Come on in. What do you hear? Any news on the bankruptcy?
Well, there’s a lot of talk, but so far, doesn’t look very promising.
OK, I was afraid you’d say that. I may have some good news. My assistant may have a solution.
OK. What do you say we get some ideas down here?
Mm, yeah. And thank you again for agreeing to help out.
Of course. You don’t know how many fundraisers I’ve been to that I would kill for a plate of fries.
[laughs] They’re so good.
So you go to these things a lot?
[chuckles] You could say that. [clears throat] I’ve been to my fair share, you know– benefits, galas, auctions.
Mm, wow. Look at you, Mr. Fabulous. Sounds pretty glamorous.
Yeah, well, it’s nice to get dressed up every now and then. But once you get there, they’re all the same– boring.
Mm. OK. OK. First item of the list. You ready?
Yeah.
Rule number one for our fundraiser– you’re not writing.
I’m waiting for the answer.
Make it fun.
[laughing] OK. All right.
So…that happened.
Yeah, it did. Are you feeling OK about it?
I think so.
What, you–you think so?
No, no, no, no, no. I didn’t mean– it was great. You were great. It was just… a little strange.
OK, which part?
Well, the part where I was gonna be getting married a few weeks ago and I thought that I would be with Rafe and only Rafe for the rest of my life.
Oh. Yeah, I mean, I guess that life doesn’t always work out the way that we planned, right?
No, it doesn’t. And I know–I know it doesn’t make any sense, especially after what he did to me. But I just can’t help but feel a little–
Guilty?
A tiny bit, yeah.
So this Rafe look-alike is dead. What happened to him?
Bo and Hope figured out that he was posing as Rafe, and they arrested him. Only when he was at Salem PD, some of the other prisoners thought he was Rafe.
Oh.
They got into Arnold’s cell and gave him a beating.
They beat him to death?
Pretty grim.
Ah. Well, I guess it’s not him pretending to be Rafe, right?
Yeah.
Except–
Except what?
Well, this is Stefano and EJ we’re talking about.
And Arnold was about to testify against them. He was about to tell the whole world that they hired him to impersonate Rafe.
But he got killed before he could testify.
And EJ walked away scot-free.
Lucky guy, huh?
Lucky guy. Lucky guy who just happens to be involved in all of this again.
And he was the one who hired Rafe to dig up dirt on Jada.
Which never made sense to me because if Rafe wanted to make extra money for the wedding, why would he ever, ever investigate the woman that he loved? Unless–
Unless it wasn’t Rafe.
Because Arnold didn’t really die.
Wouldn’t be the first time the DiMeras faked someone’s death.
You’re killing me here, Gabi.
As much as I’d like to right now, I’m worried about you, Rafe. Look, I’m sure after all that time you spent in the hospital, it’s the last place you want to be. But if something is seriously wrong with you, we need to figure out what it is.
Nothing’s wrong with me. I feel fine.
But you aren’t acting fine. Look, please. If the tests come back clean, I promise I’ll get off your back.
First of all, I don’t believe you. And second of all, you are not putting me in some plastic tube to scan my brain.
You know what? I don’t care what you say. I’m not taking no for an answer. We are going right now.
Thanks. I was just about to knock.
What are you doing here?
I’m here for my date. Hey, big boy. Sorry I’m late.
[light music]
Mm. OK. How do we put the fun in fundraiser?
[chuckles]
Oh, my God. That was incredibly cringey, wasn’t it?
No, it was– the dance, yes. But no, it’s a legitimate question. You’d have to ask my kids.
Does give me an idea, though. What if–what if we did something that the whole family could be involved with?
Oh, I like it. Like a community thing.
Mm-hmm. Like–like a street fair. You know, my kids’ school does one every year. It’s always a hit.
Like with face painting and games and all that.
Yeah, all kinds of food vendors.
Ooh, I love it. I love it.
Yeah?
Yeah. Felicity, when she was little, we would always go to the fair. The town would shut down for the Fourth of July. And I’ve never seen that kid so excited. [laughs]
What was her favorite part?
Well, the games, obviously. One year, I think my dad spent over $100 on the ring toss, won absolutely nothing. Felicity was completely devastated until we took her to her favorite part, the dunking booth.
Oh, hell yeah. Everybody loves a dunk booth.
Mm-hmm. Yup. Oh, my God. You should have seen her. She was trying so hard to throw the softball to dunk her principal in the water. Finally, she just ran over, grabbed the target, and yanked it down. [both laugh]
Well, that’s one way to do it. OK, then we need to have a dunk booth.
Mm. Put the nurses and doctors in it.
Marlena would be the first one to sign up.
Wait, really?
Oh, my God, you kidding me? She’s the best sport I know. She’s gonna make jokes about how the pool should be filled with holy water. It’s gonna be hilarious.
[laughs] Wait, I don’t get it.
I mean ’cause she was possessed by the devil. [dramatic music]
I’m sorry? She was possessed by what?
What is she doing here?
Mm?
I came over because he wanted me to, for a little fun.
And you’re hot and all, but… [chuckles] I’m not really into threesomes.
I’m his sister.
Yeesh. [laughs] Definitely not into that.
Rafe, what the hell?
What?
Are you kidding me with this person?
Excuse me?
Oh, OK. Hold on a sec. Now, what’s the big deal? I’m not a monk. Man’s got needs, you know.
And you need to fulfill them with the stripper from your bachelor party?
Dancer, all right? And besides, Jada’s made it clear that she’s not interested.
Because you totally betrayed her.
Because I exposed the woman for the fraud that she is. All right, listen, the point is, I am free to do whatever and whoever I want. And right now, I want to be with the beautiful Savannah.
Oh. Such a sweetie. [giggles]
Do me a favor, sis. [clicks tongue] A little privacy.
This isn’t over. I don’t know who you are, but I want my brother back.
I am so sorry about that.
Sorry you have to deal with such a drama queen of a sister.
Oh, God, you have no idea. She’s constantly telling me what to do.
It’s hard to believe that you two are even related. I mean, you’re so sweet and real, and she just seems like a colossal biatch.
That’s what I was just saying. [both laugh]
Mm.
Hey, come here. Can I tell you a secret?
Hmm?
She’s not my sister.
You have nothing to feel guilty about. You have to live your life.
I know. I mean, it’s definitely over with Rafe.
It’s just so hard to believe that things went so– being so great to just being so awful in such a short time.
Look, I want you to know, though, this has nothing to do with you. You’ve been a really great friend, listening to me and letting me lean on you. [both chuckle]
And other things.
[laughs] And other things, yes.
Look, I’m not trying to make you feel bad for what just happened.
No, you didn’t.
OK.
And I don’t.
[chuckles]
Thanks.
Mm-hmm. You don’t have to thank me. I’m getting over a breakup, too, and… I just know that I really like spending time with you.
I like spending time with you too. Mind if I shower?
Oh, you don’t have to ask me.
[laughs] OK.
Go ahead.
[sighs]
Do you really think EJ and his dad faked this Arnold guy’s death all those years ago?
You know the stories about Stefano. He and EJ are more than capable of convincing the world that Arnold is dead.
Well, then that means he could possibly still be walking around.
[sighs] I will never get over that feeling of him putting his hands on me.
[sighs]
You know, the more I think about the way that Rafe came on to me–
The less it seems like a coincidence.
Yeah.
So what do we do? What do we do? Do we call the cops, tell the people who love Rafe?
How about we do both at the same time? I’ll call Jada.
Call her.
[water running] [phone ringing]
[line ringing]
So Cat…[chuckles] Wants to hold a benefit to save the hospital?
Yes, not just to raise the money but to get the story out there.
Yeah, I mean, it would be good for word to get out that our beloved institution is in trouble.
Yes, and remind people how much we’ve helped everyone and maybe have them feel compelled to get involved.
Stephanie could really help get the word out on this.
It’ll be all hands on deck. In fact, Cat and Chad are brainstorming now.
How did Chad become a part of this?
Well, we bumped into him in the square. And since we want to involve “The Spectator,” I don’t know, it just seemed like a– like a good fit. [dramatic music]
I mean, Chad is determined and resourceful, but did you say that they are brainstorming together?
I know they have a very complicated history.
I mean, who am I to say? But if I was Chad, I wouldn’t even want to be in the same space with her after what she did to him.
Pretty surprising.
[light music]
Dr. Evans was possessed by the devil?
Mm-hmm. Yeah. Twice.
The literal devil, like, with horns and a tail and–
Yeah, I mean, I don’t know. You know, it looked like Marlena, so… still don’t know what the true form of the devil is.
Oh, my God, you’re serious.
Why? Does it sound crazy?
[laughs] No, it’s completely normal. Happens all the time.
Welcome to Salem, Cat.
[scoffs] Wait, I don’t get it. What happened? What did the devil want?
What do you mean what did the devil want? He wanted chaos, you know, wanted to destroy the whole town and everybody in it. But, you know, us Salemites are strong. Yeah, we made it through. And Marlena has a good sense of humor about it.
Yeah, I would imagine you’d have to. I guess that’s why everybody loves her so much. [light music]
What? What?
What if we made it a part of the street fair?
Made what a part of the street fair? What are you talking about, the devil?
Yes, the devil. We put Marlena in the costume, give her a pitchfork and, you know, the horns and all, you know. I mean, people–people would– would love to be able to dunk the devil.
[chuckles awkwardly]
[voicemail beeps]
Jada, it’s Steph. Listen, can you call me back as soon as you get this? It’s really important that I talk to you. Like, really, really important. OK. I’ll text her too. And then maybe I’ll go to the apartment so that I’m there when she’s home. [door slams] [dramatic music]
Where the hell is the bartender?
Gabi, you OK?
Does it look like I’m OK?
Not really.
What’s going on?
What’s going on is that I want to punch my stupid brother in the throat.
OK. What happened?
I don’t even know how to describe what just happened. First he was saying all these horrible things about Javi. And when I called him on it, he actually started telling me that I was being a bitch. I mean, can you imagine?
No. No, I can’t.
And it only got worse from there. Don’t even get me started on his date.
Rafe had a date?
I can’t even talk about it because this is not the Rafe that I know. My big brother has always been the sweetest, most loyal, loving person I have ever known. I don’t know how he could turn into this raging ass clown.
We might know why.
You do?
Maybe. Just a theory, but–
What are you talking about?
OK. You got this?
Yeah.
Got what?
OK, I need to go talk to Jada, but Alex will fill you in on everything.
All right.
Fill me in on what? What the hell is going on?
[sighs]
[door clicks open]
Hey, I saved you some hot water.
Oh, great. Thank you. Thanks. Oh, your phone rang while you were in the shower.
OK.
Hmm. [water running] – Jada, it’s Steph. Listen, can you call me back as soon as you get this? It’s really important that I talk to you. Like, really, really important. [line clicks]
What do you mean that chick’s not your sister? Were you lying to me?
No, no, no, no, no. I mean… it’s just, I was…adopted.
Oh. That explains why you’re so different.
Yeah, damn straight. [laughs]
Mm. Anyway, let’s not– let’s not talk about Gabi anymore, OK? You know, I’m just glad that– glad you’re here.
Samesies. I missed you.
You know, I was starting to think maybe you weren’t coming.
I’m sorry, babe. I got held up.
Oh, no, it’s OK. Definitely worth the wait… [both laugh] Especially when you look like this.
Mm.
Mm.
You’re pretty sexy yourself, Rafe. [laughs]
Know what? Call me Arnold.
Do not write that down yet. No, no, no, no, no, no. Dunk the devil?
What? Why? What?
Really?
What, it’s too much?
[chuckling] Well, OK. I mean, you know Dr. Evans a bit more than I do, but I’m over here trying to imagine me walking back into the office this afternoon, like, hi, Dr. Evans. Hi, dear. Did you, you know, figure out a way to save the hospital? Yeah, actually, I did. I just have to measure you for your devil suit. [light music]
OK, fine. Point taken.
I’m–look, I just– she took a big risk on me, you know? Like, I don’t want to insult the woman by bringing up some horrible thing from her past that’s terribly painful. And is that even good publicity for the hospital, like, a devil thing?
[chuckles] OK, you’re right. You’re right. Fine. I mean, look, when you– when you’re from a family like mine, sometimes you– you forget how– how normal people see the world.
OK. [scoffs] You don’t think you’re normal?
Yeah, maybe the most normal DiMera, which is kind of like, you know, being the tallest jockey. [both laugh] I think you’re all right.
OK.
We should be focusing on– on all the service Marlena’s provided the people of Salem over the years.
Right, so no dunk tank for the doc.
Mm-mm, no, we’ll put that in the rejected column.
OK, so we’ll– so what are we doing? We’re trying to come up with a comprehensive plan for raising money, right?
Right, you said something about the fancy fundraisers that you went to. They would sometimes hold auctions.
Yeah, yeah, DiMera works with this foundation that does a silent auction every year. You know, people donate vacation, art, tickets, you know, stuff like that.
OK. OK. That’s cool.
Oh, what, doesn’t put the fun in fundraiser?
It would be more fun if it was a not-silent auction.
OK, like, a live auction, then?
Yeah. I mean, I’ve only really seen them in movies, but it’s pretty exciting, you know, all the rich people with their little paddles.
Exciting? What are you talking about? It gets heated.
OK. We can have security on hand. But we can keep it fun with the items. We can have, like, a hot-air balloon ride or a candlelit dinner for two.
What, you want to guilt husbands into buying things for their wives? That’s diabolical.
[chuckles]
What about the single people?
A bachelor auction.
You bid on guys to date?
And women, bachelors and bachelorettes. We are equal opportunities at commodifying romance. [laughs] Oh, my God. OK, whatever. You hate it, think it’s the worst idea ever.
No. No. I think it’s–I think it’s a good idea. [tender music]
Hey, I just got your message. Sorry, I was in the shower after–
Jada, I– you need to hear this.
What’s going on? [dramatic music]
Oh, I don’t even know where to start.
OK, the beginning usually works.
Right, the beginning.
[sighs] Rafe made a pass at me.
Unbelievable. I am so sorry. I am so sorry that you are getting pulled into this whole mess.
No, Jada–
And, you know, this shouldn’t even surprise me. You know, I just found out that he slept with a stripper from his bachelor party.
Are you serious?
Yeah. Disgusting, right? Javi told me that Rafe admitted it to him. Like, what kind of person does that?
That’s a very good question.
[sighs]
I wasn’t sure how to answer it, but now I know that I’m right.
Right about what?
That Rafe…isn’t Rafe.
Rafe isn’t Rafe? What does that even mean?
Well, I assume you heard of a guy named Arnold Feniger.
Of course. EJ hired him, like, 15 years ago to steal my brother’s life. Lucky for all of us, he’s dead.
Right. Only what if he’s not?
Why do you want me to call you Arnold?
Because… it’s my name.
Your name is Rafe.
Yeah, well, sure. [chuckles] Now. But before, at the orphanage… [chuckles] Before the Hernandez family adopted me, it was Arnold.
They changed your name?
Yeah. Can you believe that?
Why would they do that?
You know, these people, they– you know, the ones who turned me into Rafe, they wanted me to be someone different, someone to fit their plans and their goals.
Anyway, no matter what I look like on the outside, on the inside, I’m Arnold. And Arnold really wants to be with you. So…we good?
Hey, whatever floats your boat…Arnold. [both laugh] Mm.
Oh.
[giggles]
Look, I do realize that Cat did a– a terrible thing to Chad. But I hired her because, I don’t know, she wants– she wants a fresh start. She really wants to make amends. [dramatic music]
Well, I guess if Chad can forgive her, she deserves it. Maybe it’d be better for him to have a good relationship with her.
Yeah, well, I know it’s what she wants. You’ve got feelings for Chad. Romantic feelings?
I do. Yeah, they evolved while I was pretending to be Abigail.
And hopefully it’s what he wants too.
All right, well, I’ll work to– on getting a plan together for “The Spectator.” But I think it’s a pretty good start.
Yay. I do too. Yeah, it’s a good thing, ’cause we are fresh out of fries. Unless you want to order another plate.
Yeah, no, that’s tempting, but I think I– it’s time to get home. It’s almost dinnertime.
Yeah, I should be getting back to Felicity too.
OK, well, I think we should get together and, you know, work on it again soon.
Yeah, sure. Yeah, I’d like that.
All right, I’ll text you.
Perfect.
Yeah. See you soon, Cat.
Yeah. See you soon. [tender music]
[both chuckle]
Thanks again for the afternoon delight.
I should be the one thanking you.
Mm.
Sort of wore me out.
I wish I could stay for round two, Arnie, but I’ve got to go shower and head to work.
Aw. [dramatic music]
Call me anytime.
Oh, yeah. You can count on that.
[chuckles]
Just getting started.
Arnold Feniger might be alive? Oh, my God. I mean, could this be true?
It would explain a lot, wouldn’t it?
Yeah, it would explain everything that’s happened over the last few weeks.
That’s exactly what Steph thought too.
And Jada doesn’t know anything about this?
No, no. But hopefully Stephanie is telling her as we speak.
Arnold Feniger? Oh, my God. He looks exactly like Rafe.
Enough to fool his friends and family the last time.
But it says here that he was killed in jail.
Only if I’m right and Arnold is still alive, EJ could be using him to pose as Rafe again.
Oh, my God, do you think that’s possible?
Obviously it’s just a theory. You’re the cop here. But it seems–
Plausible.
And if it is true, that means that it wasn’t Rafe who left you at the altar. It wasn’t Rafe who cheated on you.
[door clicks open]
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