Month: February 2025

Days of Our Lives Transcript

 

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[tense music]

Help! Somebody help!

Ava? Hey!

Brady!

Oh, my God. Oh, my God, are you– are you OK?

Yeah.

Are you all right?

I’m fine.

Are you hurt?

I’m fine, I’m fine. I’m so glad to see you.

Thank God. [tense bittersweet music]

God, I can’t believe– [Ava groans] I can’t believe you’ve been here this whole time. I had no idea. I’m sorry. Hey, I’m sorry I didn’t get to you earlier.

No.

You all right?

I’m fine. It’s OK.

It’s good to see you.

[chuckles] I’m so– [smooch] Brady. [tense somber music]

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Damn. [Ava groans]

We have some time before Rachel’s therapy appointment.

Yeah, yeah. No, I know. I’m sorry I’m early. I just–I haven’t been sleeping that well.

Well, Rachel’s in the kitchen having breakfast. You want anything?

No. I’m fine, I’m fine.

I don’t think you are, Brady. You miss Ava. [somber music]

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Rafe, why won’t you call me back? [suspenseful music]

[chuckles] [phone ringing] Not again. [person moaning on TV]

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[people moaning on TV]

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This is Rafe Fernandez. I can’t get to my phone right now. Please leave me a message.

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[Jada sighs]

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[phone ringing] [person moaning on tv]

Come on, girlie. Take the hint already.

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[person moaning on TV]

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[chuckling] Hey. My phone’s blowing up this morning.

What are you talking about, Feniger?

What I am talking about? I mean, Jada’s been calling me. I mean, it’s probably like the tenth time that she’s called me already. Must want some answers about what happened at the wedding.

I’m sure she does. [clears throat] Well done, by the way. I heard you gave quite the performance as the heartbroken groom.

Oh, yeah, I did. I really sold it.

Well, now that we’ve extricated Ms. Hunter from the commissioner’s office, the next step is to have you take her place.

So now I have to be the top cop?

You don’t want the job?

Well, it’s just, you know, I’ve never really been a 9:00 to 5:00 kind of guy. – Yeah, I gathered that. But rest assured, I will make it very much worth your while.

Well, I’m going to need you to be a little more specific.

And I’m going to need you to trust me. Do we have an understanding? Because I am not stopping now, not when we’re this close to the finish line. [suspenseful music]

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

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Help! Somebody help! [Ava shouts] [ominous music] [sighs] It’s you.

Yes. And you’re wasting your breath. No one’s coming for you.

Brady will. I am sure of it. I just had a dream that he came through those doors.

Oh, how nice. But I’m afraid since Brady thinks you’ve flown off to China, your dream won’t be coming true.

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I don’t blame you for being upset. I mean, my God, the woman took off to China without bothering to say goodbye to you.

I–I don’t wanna talk about it.

And if that wasn’t even hurtful, I mean, she broke up with you over text.

Kristen, did you hear me? I don’t wanna talk about it.

OK, fine.

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Not like your relationship with Ava Vitali is, uh, my favorite topic of conversation. It’s just I don’t like to see you hurt, Brady. And you can’t take her ending things with you personally. She said she left because she didn’t want to come between you and Rachel.

Yeah, the problem is we just talked about this the other day. I told her that Rachel was seeking therapy and that there was no reason for us to end anything. And I thought she was on board. And then she gets on a plane without even telling me. I–

No, it surprised me, too. I mean, I really thought she cared about you. [sighs] Well, I mean, obviously, her feelings for you weren’t that deep, were they?

I guess not.

Aw, Brady. You–come on. You deserve so much better than this. You don’t deserve to be treated like that. [soft somber music]

We’ll talk later.

Yeah, we will. Because I am going to need some serious dinero.

I trust Harold restocked the toiletries?

Yes, he did. But don’t distract me, EJ. That call was about tanking Jada’s career, wasn’t it?

[scoffs] What do you mean?

I mean I just read “The Spectator.” And it seems that Rafe stopped the wedding and said he couldn’t marry Jada because he’d discovered a mountain of evidence that she’s a corrupt cop.

Well, despite the amount of evidence that Rafe is a bumbling idiot, turns out he’s quite the private detective.

[scoffing] Oh, well, you would know. Since you hired him. So all of this hell that Jada’s been going through, that’s all because of you, isn’t it? [tense music]

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[knock at door]

Steve, hi.

I hope it’s not too early.

No, it’s fine. Please, come in. I am always happy to see you.

I called the police station, and they said you weren’t in.

Yeah, Paulina has me on administrative leave while they look into this so-called evidence against me.

I’m so sorry, Jada.

How is this possible? Just a few hours ago, you were walking me down the aisle. And now I’m under investigation for being a dirty cop? And I’m suspected for numerous crimes, none of which I committed.

I hope you know I don’t believe you did any of this.

Thank you, Steve. It means the world that you are here to support me. Which is much more than I can say for Rafe. Anyway, Rafe, I really need to talk to you. Please call me back as soon as you get this.

[chuckles] Sorry, babe. Not gonna happen. [knock at door] Jeez. Chick is relentless. Hey, can you get it through your head? I have nothing to say to say to– you.

Well, that’s too bad. Because I have something to say to you.

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So Rafe’s not here?

When I finally got home last night, he was MIA. And I’ve left him a bunch of messages, but I haven’t heard back. Maybe he’s still at the inn?

Yeah. Listen, Jada, I know you’re hurting. But you’re not alone. You have plenty of people who care about you. And they’re going to do everything they can to make sure your name is cleared. I promise you that’s going to happen. [Jada sighs] And Rafe will come home.

Yeah, maybe after Gabi and Javi kick me out.

Oh, come on. That’s not going to happen.

[sighs] I–I can’t believe any of this is happening. Rafe knows me. As a cop and as a human being. And I thought that I knew him. It’s just–[sighs] This is just beyond out of character for him. Like, it’s freakin’ bizarre.

It sure is. That’s why we need to consider who hired Rafe in the first place. [suspenseful music]

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Why did you hire Rafe, of all people, to dig up dirt on his own fiancée?

Do you have a problem with that?

I mean, I thought you would have a problem with that, considering how much you despise the man. And you just said you thought he was a lousy detective. Plus, Jada doesn’t even have so much as a parking ticket, so what would make you so sure that Rafe would find anything?

I wasn’t sure at all. I knew full well going in the search could come up empty.

But you went ahead with it anyway.

Well, given how egregiously I’ve been treated, I felt obligated to at least try.

You have an entire army of people on the DiMera payroll who do nothing but dig up dirt on people you want to destroy. So why wouldn’t you use one of them to do this for you?

Because, darling, if I produce the evidence myself, everyone will question it. But if it came from Rafe Hernandez, the very model of decency and fairness, it would be beyond reproach.

So, in other words, you used Rafe to dig up the dirt so you could be certain to bury his bride-to-be?

Boom, boom, boom.

[chuckling] Wow, EJ. I got to say, I mean, that is a truly despicable thing to do. [tense music]

Mayor Price, I’m sorry. I–I didn’t know it was you. Please, come in.

Thank you.

Yeah. So, uh, how’d you know that I was here?

I talked to your sister this morning. She said you’d spent the night here?

Yeah, I– I didn’t feel comfortable going home after… everything that happened.

You mean after you called off your own wedding to hand over all that evidence of Jada’s impropriety?

Yeah. Yeah, yeah, that.

Mm-hm, and the source of that information was a Salem PD detective, correct?

Yeah. Friend of mine owed me a favor.

OK, well, I am going to need that friend’s name.

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Hmm.

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It’s very romantic that you still feel that your knight in shining armor is going to appear. But I think you’re setting yourself up for disappointment.

You’re wrong. Brady is gonna know I didn’t write that stupid text.

Highly doubtful. That message I created for Rachel was quite convincing.

I–I never should have said anything about China.

Oh, but you did. And now Brady thinks you’ve left, sacrificing your relationship with him in the hopes that his precious daughter will come home.

No. Brady’s not going to believe that, because we decided that we didn’t need to break up because of Rachel.

Oh, but as your text said, you still felt that you did. So when Trapp called–

Tripp! You old bat, his name is Tripp.

So when Tripp, your son, invited you to China, you accepted. And decided that you would make plans to stay indefinitely, reconnecting, seeing the sights.

Oh, sounds lovely.

Doesn’t it? And it’s certainly a better story than just you just vanishing off the face of the Earth.

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But what if it wasn’t a story? What if I made it the truth? [suspenseful music] [Kristen sighs]

I… I just wish Ava would have told me what she was thinking.

She never gave you a clue that she was leaving?

[sighs] She– she did tell me she felt partially responsible for Rachel running away. But I thought I’d convinced her to let that go. I just– I don’t understand why– why she didn’t come to me first and tell me.

Well, then ask her.

I tried calling her, and there’s no response.

Well, then, Brady, text her.

I–I thought, why would I text her? If she’s not picking up her phone, why would she answer her texts? But, you know, here I am, stewing and speculating. So why don’t I just text her? You know what? I’ll text her. I’ll do it right now.

Good idea. And while you’re doing that, I am going to go get Rachel’s backpack together. It’s about time. We have to go anyways.

Great.

All right. [suspenseful music] [notification chimes] What the–

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[Kristen sighs]

The name?

Of the person that found those files for you.

Right, yeah. Yeah, and why do you need it again?

This is an official investigation now. That source provided a lot of serious evidence against Jada. I need to find out how they got it, when they got it, what their involvement might be.

Involvement?

Did they themselves commit any questionable acts? Did they have an ulterior motive? Also, Jada has the right to confront her accuser. So could you give me the name?

[inhales deeply] Yeah, right. Um… can’t do that.

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Oof, despicable. That’s rather harsh.

And rather accurate.

I’m not sure how I became the villain in this situation when it was Ms. Hunter who cost me myjob. And at the very same time, she was convincing the mayor to have me fired for bending the rules, she was cutting corners left and right to earn herself a promotion.

Allegedly. Nothing’s been proven yet.

Mm.

Hmm.

Well, I can see why you’re holding out hope. Wouldn’t want to lose your champion.

[scoffs] My what?

Jada did get you installed as district attorney. Didn’t she? [Belle scoffs] Now that she’s on leave, she’s not around to protect you. [EJ inhales deeply] Tsk, tsk, tsk. Mm, poor thing. Now you’re suddenly out there all on your own,

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Totally exposed. [soft upbeat jazz music]

I think you’re the one who should be careful.

Mm?

Because it is your most vital organ that is quite vulnerable.

I’m not sure I would consider that my most vital organ at the moment. [Belle chuckles]

Careful. [hand pats] Or you might find yourself totally exposed.

Really?

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We’ll see about that. [Belle chuckles]

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This has EJ DiMera’s signature all over it.

Yeah, and he obviously blames me for him losing his job. And he did threaten to retaliate, but I didn’t think he would take it this far.

When it comes to DiMera, there’s no such thing as too far.

OK, let’s back up for a sec. When I asked Rafe why he even agreed to dig up dirt on me for EJ, he said that he was sure that he wouldn’t find anything, that he just, you know, wanted to do it to make some extra money for our wedding. What? You don’t believe him?

No, I do.

What? Do you think that EJ made sure that Rafe would find something?

Yes, and the only way he could do that is if he manufactured it himself.

So EJ did this to get revenge.

Seems on-brand, right?

Absolutely. But the question is how do we prove it? [suspenseful music]

Why on Earth does Rachel have Ava’s phone?

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It’s not locked. She must have disabled the passcode. And here’s Brady’s text that he just sent. And there’s Ava’s saying that she’s leaving town. Except she didn’t write these. Rachel did.

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So if Ava’s not in Hong Kong, then where the hell is she? [sighs]

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Oh, no.

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Kristen? Is everything OK?

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The truth? What do you mean?

I’ll go to Hong Kong for real. Look, all you care about is keeping me out of the way so Kristen and Brady can get back together. I mean, what a better way than sending me halfway around the world?

If I let you out that door, you’re going to call Brady the first chance you get.

No. No, I will not. [suspenseful music] Look, I have spent my fair share of time in mental hospitals for seeing people who weren’t there. So if I start popping off at the mouth about spending time with some mysterious woman in white, I’m going to get a one-way ticket back to Bayview. Look, I miss my son. He’s going to be married soon, and I want to be there. Look, this is a win-win. I get to see Tripp, you get to give Rachel exactly what she wanted, and you don’t have to worry about hiding me anymore. Please, I want to take this burden off of you.

How kind.

Look, all I’m saying is there are elements here that you cannot control. If I go to China, you will never hear from me again.

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So what do you say?

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[Paulina scoffs]

You can’t tell me the name of your source?

Yeah, well, like I said, a friend of mine did me a favor. And I promised them that there would be no blowback.

That’s a promise you shouldn’t have made.

Yeah, but this– this is Jada’s career we are talking about. Now, if I thought that there was anything that was off, without evidence, or if there was any red flag whatsoever that told me that it wasn’t legit, I would insist that you speak to the source. But I saw those files. And unfortunately, there is no need for that.

So you believe all of this about your fiancée?

Well, God knows I– I don’t want to. You know, I mean, just the thought of it, that– that I was going to marry this woman, I mean, it’s devastating. But I can’t say that, if I’m honest with myself, it’s at all surprising.

Meaning what?

[sighs] OK. Jada would never admit this, but there’s always a part of her that she felt like she was, um, an imposter. Yep. She was always trying to convince others that she was in the right place or, you know, constantly trying to– trying to, you know, make people believe that she deserved to be where she was at. And–[sighs] I don’t know, I– I just think that– that kind of behavior, you know, I think that– that can be dangerous. So unfortunately, um… I do believe it. [tense somber music]

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But how do we prove that EJ manufactured the evidence?

I have a few ideas. So I guess that means you’re Black Patch’s newest client. Pro bono, of course.

Well, since my leave is unpaid, I am not going to fight you on that. Thank you.

Good. Well, I’m going to get started right away. But first, I have to go to the hospital and check on Kayla.

What? Why? What happened?

Oh, with everything that happened last night, I guess you haven’t heard. You remember Whitley King?

Of course, I do. The nurse who held Abe captive.

Yeah, well, turns out she was responsible for all the mayhem at “Body & Soul.” The tainted cupcakes, Bonnie’s accident.

I thought she was in Bayview.

Well, that didn’t stop her from going on the attack. Last night, she sent the entire cast scripts laced with poison. And since Kayla was the newest cast member–

Oh, my God, Steve. Why didn’t you say something?

Well, they have an antidote and everybody’s going to be fine. But I–I need to get going and just check on Kayla.

Yes, yes, please. Please go. And please tell her that I’m thinking of her.

I will.

Yes.

Like I said, as soon as I’m finished at the hospital, I’m on the case.

I really appreciate that, Steve. But in the meantime, I am going to get to the bottom of this myself.

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What was that?

What?

I heard something. Samantha, is that you?

Oh! That is not funny.

Are you sure you don’t want to hide in the closet just in case?

We talked about this. [EJ chuckles] We agreed that we were not going to live in fear of my sister.

True, but it wouldn’t hurt to batten down a few of the hatches. I mean, you said it yourself. Now that your mother knows about our reconnection, it’s quite possible that Samantha could find out as well.

Yeah, and what is she going to do? Other than totally freak out?

Go after my vital organs.

[laughs] No. She’s gonna–she’s gonna have a temper tantrum, she’s gonna tell us both to go to hell, and then she’s gonna storm out like she does every other time. You and Sami are divorced. Shawn and I are divorced. We can do whatever we want. There is no reason to hide.

Strong argument, counselor. [Belle chuckles] I like it.

Mm.

Mwah. Now you go and have a shower. I’ll have Cook bring us some pastries, and I’ll meet you downstairs.

That sounds like a plan.

Oh, yeah.

Oh, yeah. [tense music]

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So I could send you to China and be rid of you for good?

Exactly. And then you can go back to doing… whatever it is you do here.

Mm. It’s a very tempting offer. But I’m afraid I can’t take you up on it.

Why not?

Well, the truth is I don’t have much to do. And no one ever comes round here anymore. Except the Parrot Man. And he’s not a great conversationalist. So these little exchanges, this is the most I’ve spoken to a person in years.

So you won’t let me leave because you want to have someone to chat with?

I won’t let you leave because I don’t trust you. I’m sure as soon as you get to Hong Kong, you’re gonna turn right around and come right back.

No, no, I promise I won’t.

There, there, dear. It’s OK. I’ve already made up my mind.

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Should we grab Rachel and head out?

Yeah, you know, Brady, I am not feeling very well.

What’s wrong?

[sighs] I–I don’t know. My head just started pounding.

Mm-hmm. Well, we’re headed towards the hospital. Why don’t we stop at the doctor’s office and you can have that checked out?

No, no, it’s not that serious. It’s just probably from all the craziness that’s been happening these past few days. It’s just catching up to me now. Would– would you mind, uh, taking Rachel to her appointment? I’m just gonna head upstairs and lie down for a bit.

Sure. Yeah, no–no problem.

Thanks. [suspenseful music]

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EJ, are you down here? I thought we were gonna have– breakfast. [sighs] OK. [approaching footsteps]

Belle. What are you doing here?

I, uh, I just stopped by to see my nephew, Johnny. What brings you by?

I need to talk to EJ. Have you seen him? [tense music]

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Rise and shine, Hernandez. Breakfast is served. [sniffs] Ooh. Whoop.

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[EJ humming]

Ugh.

Oh, stop it.

What the hell are you doing here? Where’s your henchwoman?

Oh, Rita had other business to attend to.

Oh, yeah? Is she out maybe getting Arnold and Jada a wedding present? Matching his and hers tasers?

A wedding present? I thought I told you. I made it very, very clear that that wedding wouldn’t be happening. And it didn’t.

Oh, God. What did you do?

Not me. Arnold. He did exactly what I told you he would do. He outed Jada as a corrupt cop and dumped her at the altar.

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I appreciate your honesty, Rafe. I can’t imagine that this is easy for you.

No, it hasn’t been. I care about Jada very much. As–as do you.

Oh, I feel terrible about all of this. But as I said, these are very serious allegations. And, well, as mayor, I had to sideline Jada while we look into all of them. Of course, I have to appoint a new police commissioner. At least temporarily. [suspenseful music] – So now I have to be the top cop?

You don’t want the job?

Well, it’s just, you know, I’ve never really been a 9:00 to 5:00 kind of guy. – Yeah, I gathered that. But rest assured, I will make it very much worth your while.

So you need someone to step in for Jada?

I just said that I did, didn’t I?

OK. Well, how about me?

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Hey, Brady.

Hey.

I’m so glad to hear you found little Rachel.

Mm.

Is she OK?

Yeah, no, she’s fine. We’re just here for a therapy appointment.

Oh, gotcha.

Yeah, it turns out part of her grand plan was running away, hoping that she would get her parents back together. Although that’s not going to happen anytime soon, it made us realize that she could use the help of a child psychologist. Thank you, by the way.

For what?

For helping Ava with those texts that she was getting.

Oh, yeah, yeah. Yeah, I found out one of them was sent from the DiMera mansion. Ava was sure it was Kristen.

Yeah, so was I. But, um– [clicks tongue]

What? Are you telling me it was Rachel?

Yeah. Yeah. She thought Ava was some kind of an obstacle. And… it turns out she isn’t anymore, though.

What do you mean?

Ava broke up with me. She actually just left for Hong Kong to see Tripp.

She did? Well, that’s strange.

How come?

Tripp didn’t say a word about it to me. [tense music]

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[words muffled] Come on. Come on, come on! Damn it! [door opens]

Hello? Is anyone here?

Kristen!

Oh, my God. Just as I thought. [Kristen sighs]

Ugh. Oh, God. Thank God, Kristen. Oh! How did you find me?

Um, you know, I– I found your phone in Rachel’s backpack, along with my scrapbook about Aremid. And so I just put two and two together. But the thing that I don’t understand, how did you get here?

Rachel called me and she said she needed help. She gave me this address. I immediately called Brady. I left him a message and I–

Right, right, right, right. The reception was bad and your message got cut off. That’s all. Yeah. He played it for me and Johnny. He wanted to see if we could figure out what you said. And in the end, it was all garbled.

And Rachel knew that. She knew that Brady didn’t hear me say that I was on my way here. And that is why he thought I went to China.

Rachel did this all by herself, tied you up and left you here?

No, she didn’t do it by herself. She had help.

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I actually don’t know where EJ is. But I’m assuming this is about what happened at the wedding yesterday.

You heard?

Yeah, I read it in the paper this morning.

Well, don’t believe everything you read. I am completely innocent, which is why I need to speak to EJ. He is obviously behind this whole thing.

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Jada is not a corrupt cop, you son of a bitch.

Mm. I’m quite certain the investigation will prove that she is. And now that there’s a vacancy for police commissioner, I’m going to make sure that Arnold fills it. Attaboy.

Yeah, right. That moron running Salem PD? He’ll never pull it off.

I don’t see why not. He’s impersonating you. And being a moron was your, uh, forte. [EJ chuckles]

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You really are scum.

Mm, mm, mm. What I am, Hernandez, is one giant step to getting exactly what I wanted. Here. Come on.

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You want me to appoint you as interim commissioner?

Well, I just want to do whatever I can to make a challenging situation easier. Now, this is obviously your call. And I completely understand if you have someone else in mind.

Oh, honestly, I don’t. Shawn, he did the job previously. But that was a bit of a disaster because he had a drinking problem back then.

Yeah. Uh, look, I understand how this looks, rehiring a guy that you– you just got rid of. But the public knows me and they trust me. And I’ve never been involved in any kind of scandal. My record is spotless. And I think that that’s exactly what you need right now, considering the suspicion surrounding Jada.

Mm. With the city council just breathing down my neck, I need to get somebody in that job right away. [suspenseful music]

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You’re hired.

Oh.

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I talked to Tripp last week, and he didn’t say a thing about Ava being there.

Well, this– this just happened. She texted me yesterday to let me know she landed in Hong Kong. I was blindsided by it.

So she didn’t tell you she was going?

No. No, I’ve been reaching out to her with no response. I mean, it’s fine if she doesn’t want to make a big deal or have a big talk about this. But I’d love to know that she was OK.

Yeah. Well, it’s not too late there yet. How about I give Tripp a call?

I’d appreciate that.

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[phone beeps]

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Hey, son. It’s your dad. No, no, no, everything’s OK. I’m just here with Brady. And he’d like to talk to your mom. Could you put her on? Oh. She’s not there? [dramatic music]

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What do you mean, Rachel had help?

There is someone else here.

Who? Is it the Parrot Man?

No, she told me to call her the Woman in White.

The Woman in– what are you talking about?

Kristen, my love, is that you?

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Mother?

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[light music]

So I went to see Mark today. He really misses you.

I miss him too.

Yeah, I know you do. [sighs] I know–I know how upset you are about the fact that he’s in prison. I am too. I am too, especially because he was just trying to save Mom.

I know.

It’s just…[sighs] Not everyone sees it that way.

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Hey, Julie. Julie. Hey.

Oh, Chad, my goodness, I didn’t realize you were here.

That’s OK. I just got here. How you doing?

All right–I mean, as all right as I can be.

Yeah, well, I’m sorry I was gone so long.

Oh, that was no problem. Your children were angels, as always.

Not always.

Always for me.

Well, that’s good for you.

[chuckles]

Are they sleeping?

Yeah. The guys put them to sleep. I was not of much help this evening, I’m afraid.

Well, I’m sure that’s not true. And if JJ and Doug needed you, I’m sure you would have been there.

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I’ve been meaning to ask how the session with–with Marlena went.

Fine, I guess. Sit down. What I really appreciate is, Marlena did not pressure me about coming back. She said we can have this one session, and you go home, you think about it, and then decide whether or not you want to return.

Good. So what’s the verdict? Are you gonna go back? Did it help?

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– Ah. There’s my girl.

Hey.

Mm.

Mm.

Mm.

What are you doing here?

I just got off work, and I knew you were working late, so I thought maybe I’d swing by and see if my beautiful wife would like to join me for a late dinner.

[sighs] I really wish I could. Xander, it has been the craziest day today.

How so?

Well, in a nutshell, a bunch of people were poisoned, including your cousin Alex.

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Mm. That was well worth the wait.

Yeah, it was. Mm. And just so you know, I would have kissed you even if you hadn’t almost died.

Damn. I went through all that for nothing?

[laughs] The important thing is, it’s over.

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I’m just so relieved that you’re OK.

Hmm. You and me both. [chuckles] How much would that have sucked if I kicked the bucket right when we finally decided to be together?

Well, I hope you know that if your near-death experience caused you to change your mind–

Are you kidding me? Steph, my near-death experience made me want to be with you even more, just the thought of never seeing that beautiful face again? Mm-mm.

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I just– [sighs] I just really wish–

What?

[sighs] Not to spoil the mood, I just– [sighs] I really don’t want to have to break the news to Joy about us.

Yeah. Yeah, I feel so bad for her. I’ve had my heart broken enough times to know that a relationship ending, it can feel like your life is ending too.

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[suspenseful music]

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

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[dramatic music]

Mm, I’m just hoping Joy doesn’t take it too hard. I mean, we’ve only been dating about a month. [phone beeps]

Oh, sorry, one second. Oh, it’s my dad. He’s just giving me an update on my mom.

What’s going on with your mom?

Oh, my God, I can’t believe I hadn’t told you.

Tell me what?

While we were waiting for the paramedics, I found out that my mom was poisoned too.

What? Steph, I’m assuming she’s all right, or else you wouldn’t be here.

Yeah, she is all right, thank God.

Good.

They’re treating her at the hospital. They’re keeping her there overnight just to be on the safe side.

[scoffs] Thank God. I mean, it’s no coincidence that your mother and I were both poisoned the exact same damn night.

No, it’s not. You were pretty out of it, but the paramedics said that several members of “Body & Soul” cast and crew were all targeted.

[sighs]

They were sent scripts laced with a contact toxin. I assume that’s how you got sick.

A contact toxin? It must have been. Yeah, I mean…[scoffs] It’s just crazy to me. One minute, I was just going over my script with Joy.

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Oh, my God, Joy.

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[suspenseful music]

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[phone ringing]

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Thankfully, we had the antidote already here in the lab, so we haven’t lost anyone, although not everyone has been accounted for. The police are still working on that.

What about Alex?

I was told that he’s OK.

Oh, thank God.

Mm.

Wonder if Justin and Philip have heard the news.

I have no idea. Speaking of your brother, I haven’t heard you complain about him in a while. Does that mean you two are turning a corner?

Well, actually, I think maybe we have. You know, these last couple of weeks, Philip and I have been working pretty well together.

I’m glad to hear that.

[chuckles] In fact, he’s now in support of my idea to go after DiMera Enterprises. [dramatic music]

What? You said that he was opposed to that.

Not anymore. We’re both gung ho now to destroy our competition.

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[breathing heavily] [knock at door]

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Mom.

Hey, look, I’m– I’m sorry to drop by unannounced, but I really need someone to talk to, and I didn’t want to give you a chance to say you were busy or whatever.

Well, as much as I admire your guerrilla-style tactics, I actually am busy… [sighs] Getting ready for bed. I have an early meeting tomorrow.

So really, you’re gonna turn away your mom? You know, Roman is still in Chicago visiting Rex, and actually, I don’t have anyone to turn to, so…

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OK, fine. What’s the problem?

Thank you. Well, in a nutshell, my career as a soap opera mogul is a complete disaster. And frankly, it’s depressing as hell.

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If you are asking did Marlena cure my depression in one magical session, the answer is no. [sighs] She was lovely to me, but I really don’t see how therapy is going to help my problem. My problem is that Doug is gone and I’m lost without him.

Yeah. You and Doug were together for a very, very long time. So, you know, that’s decades of memories and decades of love. So it makes–makes all the sense in the world that you’d be having a hard time right now.

Thank you so much for understanding. I mean, I’m sorry. I’m hoping I can be that feisty old gal again. Maybe she’s around here somewhere. I doubt it.

No, I think– I think she is. And I think you’ll find her. You know, so maybe talking to Marlena, if not for a cure, at least for some comfort.

OK. I will book another session.

OK.

I do realize I can’t go on living like this. And if I realize it at all, it’s thanks to you.

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You know, in my long life, I’ve lost a lot of people… [dramatic music] Loved ones, friends. It’s always hard. But this, losing my life partner, the love of my life, it’s just a bigger blow than I’ve ever had to take. And I honestly feel I’ve lost a part of myself.

Yeah, I know. I get it.

You do. We know we never stop loving, never stop missing.

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But I also understand, eventually, my heart will open again. And I’ll be able to appreciate all these blessings that I do have. That’s you, you, your children, this wonderful family, all the friends that have showered me with love and support. [chuckles] So be of good cheer. I’ll get there. I’ll–I’ll adapt.

Yes, you will.

[laughs]

Hey. We need you. You’re very important to us.

And you are very important to me. And in this process, I have consequently done some soul-searching.

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And I have had a change of heart about someone.

Oh? Who’s that?

Cat Greene.

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Hey, Cat, is Mark a bad person? [light music]

No, no, no. Mark is not a bad person. He did a bad thing, right, but for a good reason, just like what I did when I lied to Chad DiMera. He didn’t deserve that. He didn’t deserve what I put him through, and especially not, because he’s such a wonderful man.

In what way?

Well, he’s really good with his kids. He’s a really loving father. He’s courageous and strong– not, like, in a machismo kind of way. Just, like, he’s brave, and, you know, he’s strong but sensitive. And he’s smart. He’s so funny. He is hilarious. [laughs]

Wow. You really like him, don’t you?

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Xander, I told you that I do not want you to break the law. [dramatic music]

Relax. Philip and I will find a legitimate way to go after DiMera and seize control. No illegal tactics, I promise.

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Is that a promise you can keep?

Well, we might have to bend some rules a smidge.

Xander!

But we won’t break them.

[sighs] I do not like the idea of you starting a war with Kristen DiMera, of all people. She will not go down without a fight. And you know how deadly that woman can be.

We’ll be careful. I can promise you that too.

[sighs] Well, unfortunately, that doesn’t really mean anything to me. Damn. I cannot believe that Philip let you talk him into this.

Oh, I didn’t have to. It was Philip’s idea to move forward with the idea.

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I can’t believe some crazy fan poisoned your cast and crew.

[scoffs] Yeah, well, at least no one’s died as of yet. I mean, the police are still checking with people who didn’t pick up their phone.

Wait, what about Stephanie? Is she OK?

Yeah, no, she’s fine. I mean, I don’t know, maybe Whitley King knew she was about to quit.

Steph quit the show?

Yeah. Yeah, that’s what I’m telling you. I mean, it’s been one thing after another, from the dueling divas, the cheating spouses, the venomous columnist, the crazy fan– the murderous fan. And now we lose our publicist just when we need her the most.

Well, at least she wasn’t poisoned.

[sighs] Look, my point is, the show has just been plagued with problems. I’m really wondering if doing this venture is, I mean, worth all the trouble.

Are you saying you’re ready to throw in the towel?

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I don’t know. I mean, I really don’t. I mean, the reason that I was looking forward to executive producing a soap opera is because it would be fun, you know, exciting. And it actually brought a little joy for a while. And now there’s no joy. It’s dead. Dead. [phone ringing] [suspenseful music]

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[sighs] She’s not picking up.

Oh, my God, I feel so awful. I was so worried about you, it never occurred to me that Joy could be affected too.

I have to get over there, Steph.

Oh, Alex, Alex, you’re still too weak.

I’ll be fine, seriously. I just–I have to make sure she’s OK, really. If she didn’t get that antidote, her life could be in danger.

OK, well, let me drive you.

OK. Let’s go.

OK.

[exhales heavily] [light music]

Well, yes, yes, you know, of course I like him. He’s a–you know, like I said, a wonderful man.

Do you like, like him?

Mm, no. No, uh-uh. It’s nothing like that. Mm-mm. It’s just–it’s– OK, yes, it is just like that. I like, like him.

Does he know that?

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Yes, actually, he knows that I have feelings for him. But it’s not like he could ever like me back.

Why not?

[scoffs] Because of what I did to him. What I did destroyed any chance that we could ever be together. [sighs] – So you’ve had a change of heart about Cat, huh?

Well, not precisely a change of heart. I do realize now that she was strong-armed into doing all the things she did by Clyde, so… that doesn’t mean I forgive her, not for all the months and months of duplicitous lies. But I don’t need to be so vocal about it, especially now that you and she are friends?

Mm, no, I don’t–I– [clears throat] I wouldn’t go that far. No, I mean, we’re in a better place, sure, but friends? [dramatic music] No. Maybe someday.

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Sorry things are such a mess. Is there anything I can do to help?

No. You’ve done that already just by listening. Abe and I will take care of this and hopefully figure it out. Anyway, so how are you doing? How’s the work situation?

Believe it or not, Xander and I are actually getting along.

Good. Really, so Sarah and Stephanie are keeping their mouths shut?

Yeah. My brother still thinks the letter from Dad is legit, which is great because he’s finally making a real effort to work with me. In fact, we’ve teamed up to make a pretty big power play.

Really? Do tell.

Well, Xander and I– drumroll, please…

Oh. [patting lap]

We’re going to take over DiMera Enterprises.

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You’re saying it was Philip’s idea to go after DiMera?

Well, it was my idea originally, as you know. And Philip shot it down initially. But now, in the spirit of working together and more likely probably because he realizes the brilliance of said idea, he’s had a change of heart.

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That doesn’t make any sense.

Why not? What do you mean?

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

[laughs]

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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No, I’m just– I’m surprised. You said that Philip adamantly opposed the idea of a hostile takeover of DiMera.

Well, he did at the time, when I first pitched the idea. But his main objection was about Stephanie, her having gotten caught up last time. He just didn’t want that to happen again.

So, what, he just– he doesn’t care now?

Well, no, it’s just not really an issue now because she dumped him.

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[knocking]

Joy? [knocking] Joy, it’s Alex. Are you in there? [knocking] Joy. [suspenseful music] Oh, my God, Joy.

[gasps]

Joy, Joy. Hey.

Oh, my God.

Hey, can you hear me? Joy. Oh, my God. She has a pulse, but it’s weak. Steph, we got to get her to the hospital.

Yeah.

OK, come on.

OK.

OK, Joy, it’s all right.

OK.

It’s OK. It’s OK.

OK.

All right. Here, just stand her up.

OK.

OK. Easy.

We got you.

OK. [light music]

Now, I would like to think that maybe Chad could forgive me one day. I just–I don’t know. I don’t know. I don’t see that happening.

Why not? I did.

[chuckles] Yes, you did. And I’m really grateful for that. So happy we have this. But, like, even if Chad could forgive me, it’s still– I just don’t think he has those kind of feelings for me.

That’s kind of like me and Todd.

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Oh, right. When you first liked Todd, he didn’t like you back. That’s right. I remember. And then you gave him your meat loaf sandwich, and he was like, oh, I do like you. [laughs]

And now he’s my boyfriend.

Yeah. Yeah. And, you know, I’m so happy for you guys. You are the most adorable couple. [chuckles] [sighs] I mean, they do say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, but I think it’s gonna take a little bit more than a meat loaf sandwich for me and Chad to turn it all around.

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So I promise not to be so critical of Cat, although sometimes my straight-shooter instincts just kind of slip out.

Yeah. Well, I appreciate the effort. That’s very kind of you.

If I’m gonna be spending more time with Marlena, the least I can do is be courteous to her little assistant. That’s assuming Cat gets the assistant job.

Yeah, I hope she does. I think she deserves a second chance.

A second chance. Doug would approve. [dramatic music] He was a champion of second chances.

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I’m sorry, I–that’s– I got to go back to “The Spectator.” There’s a big story that my editor wants in tomorrow’s paper, so…

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You gonna be OK?

I’m gonna be fine. In fact, tonight I might even try to go up there and sleep in a great big empty bed again.

Well, good luck.

And if I don’t make it, this is a very comfy little sofa here.

Yeah, I bet that bed’s comfier, though.

Yes, it is. So I’ll try.

I love you.

I love you too.

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[sighs]

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[monitor beeping]

She gonna be OK? She was left untreated way longer than I was.

Yeah. Yeah, I was concerned about that too. But when the antidote is in her system, it should work pretty quickly.

She was all alone. I should have never left her.

Yeah, but then you would be in really bad shape as well.

Yeah, but still, I just wish it occurred to me that she could have been in trouble too.

Yeah. Well, she’s being taken care of now. How are you feeling?

I’m fine, thanks to that antidote.

Hmm.

How did you come up with it so fast, anyway?

Well, actually, we had it in the lab already. Once we figured out the toxin that Whitley King used, we just had to find the right drug to counteract the effects. So far, everyone’s made a full recovery.

Wow.

Alex? Alex, is that you?

Hey, Joy, yeah. I’m right here.

Why am I in the hospital? What happened to me?

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Poor Joy. Such a nightmare.

Well, she’s lucky she had you and Alex looking out for her.

[sighs] I just wish we’d gotten there sooner.

We? So you and Alex are back together?

Why do you ask?

Philip told me that you broke things off with him, but he was vague about the details. I thought maybe you chose Alex over him.

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 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.

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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You used me.

No, no, Steph. Look…[sighs] 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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Alex is not the reason why I stopped seeing Philip.

[sighs]

Hey.

Oh, how’s Joy?

Well, her vitals are almost back to normal, so I think she’ll make a full recovery.

Thank God. Can I go see her?

Sure. Yeah.

Well, I’m glad Joy is gonna be OK.

Me too. Honestly, I wasn’t so sure at first ’cause she’d been suffering the effects of the poison a lot longer than the others.

I see what you mean about a crazy night.

[sighs]

So do you think you’re still gonna be too busy to grab dinner?

You go ahead. I actually need some more time to wrap things up here. And I don’t want you to wait any longer than you already have.

OK. I’ll go to the pub, grab us both some takeout, and see you back at the house, yeah?

That sounds good.

OK. Love you.

Mm. [tense music]

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So you and Xander are going to attempt a takeover of DiMera.

Not just attempt. We are going to succeed.

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What? You don’t like the idea.

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Look, I admire your ambition. I really do. Your father would too. But you need to give it more thought, you know. You may be ruffling the wrong feathers.

I’m not afraid of Kristen.

[clears throat]

Plus, wouldn’t it be great to pay her back for trying to kill you a few years ago?

Uh-huh, it would. But I’m not concerned with Kristen.

Then who, Chad?

No, darling, I’m not talking about Chad either. I’m talking about Sarah.

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Sarah, who knows your secret, who agreed to remain silent because you were going to help her keep Xander in line.

And I will.

Really, by going forward with this war that Sarah was against from the beginning, especially if it involves Xander using underhanded tactics?

Look, I get what you’re saying, but I’m sure if it was a problem, I would have heard from her by now.

[scoffs] [phone beeps]

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It’s Sarah. Yeah, she wants to meet.

[scoffs]

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[tense music]

[sighs] Let me guess, you’re not happy about Xander and me taking over DiMera.

You’re damn right I’m not. I thought that we had an understanding, that I wouldn’t tell Xander that you stole half of his company. In exchange for my silence, you would keep my husband’s worst instincts in check.

And I am.

By egging him on to start a war with the DiMeras, of all people?

I believe you also asked me to work with him. So in a way, this is what you wanted.

[scoffs] Don’t be a smart-ass.

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Look, we aren’t going to do anything illegal.

[scoffs] That’s what Xander said too. But this is an aggressive move. And you know damn well that it is going to be very difficult not to get your hands dirty.

Sarah, I promise, I’ll make sure your hubby doesn’t break the law.

[chuckles] Well, this may come as a shock to you, but those words ring really hollow right now. And since you’re turning out to not be a very good influence on Xander, well, I think maybe that we should just tell him the truth, that you have no claim on Titan.

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Well, well, well. Hmm. What a coincidence. My son and I were just talking about you.

Hello, Kate.

Hmm. He was filling me in on the plot to take control of DiMera.

Keep your voice down, will you?

Oh, gee, I didn’t know it was supposed to be a surprise.

You know damn well it is. I should have known Philip would go blabbing to his mummy.

Oh, like you didn’t tell your wife?

That’s different. Sarah’s good at keeping secrets.

Mm, I bet she is.

Nor does she have a financial stake in DiMera, like you do.

Oh, no worries there. I handed over my shares of DiMera to EJ a few years ago, so I am fully divested.

So you support our decision? [dramatic music]

Well, I have reservations. I mean, Kristen can be formidable, but, well, it’s actually just another way of saying that she can be a holy terror with a heart of stone, so…

Well, we can handle her, although I will admit I do wish that we’d struck when she was a bit more vulnerable, you know, when her daughter was missing.

Oh, my God, you do have a heart, don’t you?

Kate, this is serious business. I thought you, of all people, would understand that. Or maybe you’ve lost your competitive edge now that you’re in a somewhat frivolous business.

Frivolous? Hmm. Producing a soap opera is not frivolous. [chuckles] As a matter of fact, running “Body & Soul” is so much more challenging and serious than I could have imagined, especially given what has transpired lately, you know, all the drama behind the scenes.

[sighs]

I can’t believe that woman did this. My God, I would have died if it weren’t for you, Alex. You saved my life.

[sighs] All I did was bring you to the hospital.

Yeah, but if you hadn’t come back for me when you had– I don’t even want to think about it. [monitor beeping] I’m so grateful for you, Alex. And I’m so grateful for you too, Stephanie. I mean, you saved his life. If he weren’t with you when he collapsed, I–

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Did you two run into each other in the hallway or something?

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Yeah. Yeah, that’s– that’s what happened.

Well, that’s really lucky. Thank God I didn’t lose you.

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[light music]

Mmm, mmm. Mm-hmm. I am very happy that you twisted my arm into getting us to share a sundae together. [laughs] It’s cheering me up. Thank you.

I’m glad.

Mm.

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Hands. Hands. Hey, you’re such a wonderful sister.

[chuckles] Thanks. You are too.

[chuckles] One more bite. [laughter] Now, come here. Mm. Hug me. Aw. I love you.

Love you too.

[laughs]

Hi, Cat.

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Chad, hi. Felicity, this is Chad DiMera. Chad, this is my little sister, Felicity.

Hey, Felicity. It’s very nice to meet you.

Same here.

So, what, are we having sundaes? We celebrating a big occasion?

Kind of.

Yeah. We’re celebrating the fact that I got my new job.

Marlena got the approval.

Yep. It’s all set.

That’s great. I’m really happy for you.

Thank you. [chuckles]

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OK, all right, I’m gonna let you two enjoy your sundae and–

Wait, why don’t you two share the sundae?

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[dramatic music]

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Come on, old girl. You can do this.

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[light music]

That is very, very kind of you, Felicity. And as much as I would love to have some of that sundae, I have to go to the office and do some work.

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Of course, yeah. Have a good night.

You too. Bye, Felicity.

Worth a try.

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Sarah, be reasonable, OK? I mean, if you tell Xander the truth, I’m out on my ass, obviously. And then there won’t be anyone around to keep your husband in check.

Who’s keeping him in check now?

I am. Look, he and I, we haven’t done anything wrong. And as I said, I’ll do my best to make sure it stays that way. But I can’t have…. [growls] [exhales forcefully] You freaking out and threatening me over every single decision we make.

Tough, because in case it wasn’t clear to you, you have to play by my rules. [tense music]

So what are you saying? We have to drop our takeover plans?

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No. You can proceed, for now. But if I get any hint that things are not on the up-and-up, I will not hesitate to pull the plug. Do you understand?

Fine, although for the record, I think you’re overreacting.

Oh, I don’t give a damn what you think. I’m calling the shots now. And I can blow you out of the water anytime I want. Don’t forget that.

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[door slams]

[sighs]

To be fair, Sarah just told me about how your whole cast and crew were poisoned by some obsessed fan.

Yeah, well, they caught the culprit, and luckily, no one died, so…

[sighs] Thank God for that. But apparently, things were quite dire for Joy Wesley.

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Joy? What–is Joy a victim?

Yeah, I was at the hospital when they brought her in.

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Well, is she OK?

Sarah said she’s gonna be fine. Yeah, Alex and Stephanie, they found her just in the nick of time.

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[sighs] Such a relief, huh? Joy’s gonna be OK.

Yeah. Yeah, yeah, it is a relief.

[sighs] And you know what? I’m glad you didn’t say anything– about us, I mean…

[sighs]

Not that you would have, but obviously, it wasn’t the right time

No, no, definitely not the right time. But when she’s better, I’ll break her the news.

Only if you’re sure.

Have I not made myself clear enough that I’m sure?

No, you’ve made yourself pretty clear.

OK.

[chuckles] I just– I obviously need constant reassurance. [dramatic music]

Well, then allow me to constantly reassure you.

That’s very kind.

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I just–I hate being needy…

Mm.

You know, insecure.

Mm. Steph, I’m crazy about you, no matter what. And it just so happens that I’m– I’m a little insecure and needy myself.

Oh, yeah?

Yeah. I think, right now, I need you to tell me that you feel as I do right in this moment.

And how is it that you feel right in this moment?

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Like you, Stephanie Johnson, are the only one for me. You’re the only one I want to be with.

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Well, allow me to reassure you, Alex Kiriakis, that I feel exactly the same way.

[sighs]

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[tense music]

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So what did Abe say?

He said no one’s getting killed, and he thinks that Leo just went rogue.

Well, it sounds like Leo.

Yeah, and Abe said he was going to get to the bottom of it. [sighs]

Sweetness, are you OK?

I just feel kind of– I don’t know. I–

Oh, baby. Hey. Oh.

So you want to be with me? You really mean that?

[sighs] Of course I do. [soft music]

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Alex, what’s wrong? Alex. Alex. Oh, my God! Oh, my God! Oh, my God! Oh, my God! Oh, my God!

I–I don’t understand why they would do this. They have to know that killing off Seth is a huge mistake. He’s the one who gave us permission to shoot at the hospital. If he revokes that, we’re–we’re screwed.

You’re right.

[sighs] I’m going to call Leo right now. [eerie music]

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[groans]

Johnny!

So what is this, some kind of a joke?

Oh, my God. What if it’s the stalker?

What stalker?

The evil SOB who sent those poisoned cupcakes and the text to Bonnie sending her to the elevator– the person who has been targeting the cast and crew of this show since you put a curse on it.

Oh, yeah, I guess that’s possible. But attempted murder– I mean, that’s no small potatoes. And I know they were killing me off on the show, but at least I wasn’t going to die in real life, you know? [tense music] Although I’m feeling a little unsteady. Whew.

You are suddenly looking a little green around the gills.

Mm. I just–[sighs] [grunting] [tense music]

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Oh, my God. I think I know who’s doing this.

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The cupcakes, Bonnie’s accident. I should have realized this sooner. I should have known it was you.

Hello, Abe. What took you so long?

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[soft orchestration]

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

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[tense music]

You’ve got to be kidding me. Oh, do they think they can pull this crap on Seth Burns and get away with it?

Everything OK, Seth?

Far from it. Dr. Kiriakis, I have been– oh, damn. I am so angry I can’t even get the words out.

Take your time.

I, in the most insulting and outrageous way possible, have been fired.

From the hospital?

No. Worse. From “Body & Soul.” They’re killing me off.

Oh. Oh, wow. Yeah, I’m sorry. I know how much you like being on that show.

And I was doing a great job. I mean, everyone tells me I could have a future as an actor. That’s how– [grumbles] convincing I was. Just this evening, the director tells me, no one could bring Dr. Blake Lamoray to life like I do. Did you see last Wednesday’s episode? OK, I got a lot to say in that one, and I didn’t flub a single line.

I–I did not see it, but I’m sure that you were very convincing, like you said.

And you know how I started? As an under five. Yeah, that meaning that I had fewer than five lines an episode. But I so impressed the powers that be that they almost immediately upgraded me to a day player, meaning I have a major role. I’m on my way to being a leading man. And now this.

It is–it’s so unfair.

It’s more than unfair. It’s outrageous. They’re not going to get away with it.

Who is they?

Abe Carver, Kate Brady, and Leo Stark, the hack that wrote this drivel. I mean, have they forgotten that the only reason they’re allowed to shoot in this hospital is because I signed off on it?

Yeah, that was–it was very gracious of you.

No, it certainly was, especially because I knew the risk involved. But, see, I agreed to it for the love of the craft. And this is the thanks they gave me.

Yeah. Well, I wouldn’t take it too personal. I mean, I don’t know much about soap operas, but they– they kill off the characters pretty regularly, don’t they?

Not when you are as popular as I know I am. My mother told me that the only reason that her friends still watch it is when I’m on it. And if those tasteless producers were going to get rid of me, the least they could do was come up with a more memorable way to do it, like Blake goes over a waterfall atop Pinetano Mountain or his jet ski blows up on Lake Pineview.

How are they going to do it?

Oh, it’s so humiliating, I don’t even want to tell you.

Oh, yeah. Well, I get that. I totally understand. And I’m–I’m so sorry again. So I’ll just–

No, it’s OK. It’s fine. I’m going to tell you. Dr. Blake Lamoray, chief of staff of Pineview Hospital, succumbs to carbon monoxide poisoning due to a faulty space heater. Have you ever heard anything more banal, more–more unrealistic? I mean, the guy’s not an idiot, right? So why would he be so damn careless?

I mean, actually, it’s not that unrealistic. I mean, people do die that way, sadly. Nurse King’s husband– it happened to him.

[sighs]

So nice of you to visit, Abe. What took you so long?

This is not a social visit, Whitley.

Oh, dear. You sound upset.

You’re damn right I’m upset. You’ve been attacking the men and women who work on “Body & Soul.”

Guilty as charged. How did you figure it out?

Kayla Johnson wanted to know why we were killing off Kassandra.

Ah, she got the latest script.

In which Charlemagne’s cat steps on a gun and it goes off, shooting Kassandra through the heart.

Sasquatch.

I beg your pardon?

Oh, that’s the name of the kitty in the script– Sasquatch. Oh, but back to you figuring out all the details.

Yeah. Well, I remembered how much you love your cats and “Body &” Soul. So then it suddenly hit me. It had to be you.

Oh. [laughs] That’s one of my favorite songs. Oh. Well, anyway, I guess you found me out. You’re right. I did it. And you know what, Abe? I’d do it again.

I don’t get it. How could you do this to the cast and crew of a show you claim you love?

I do love “Body & Soul.” I do with all of my heart. But that show that you’re producing– well, that’s not my “Body & Soul.”

What the hell are you talking about?

You ruined it, Abraham Carver. You and all those people who brought that back. So I had to make you and everyone who’s helped you pay for what you’ve done. [tense music]

Oh, I remember Whitley King. She held Abe Carver hostage in her apartment for months.

Yeah. Yeah, I mean, what she did to Abe was horrible, but she wasn’t in her right mind. She had–she’d suffered a psychotic break after, you know, what happened to her. Her husband died tragically from carbon monoxide poisoning, and so did all her cats.

So I’m supposed to die like a bunch of cats?

Well, it was her husband, like I said– a human being.

Well, still and all, it’s hardly dramatic. They probably won’t even cover it in the soap press.

Well, you could ask Leo Stark. I mean, I bet he could jazz it up a bit.

Oh, I plan to. But I’m going to tell you this. When it comes time for me to kick the bucket for real, it won’t be lame and pathetic like in that script. Mm-mm, no, ma’am. It’s going to take more than a little bit of poison to take out Seth Burns. [coughs] [grunts] [tense music] [grunts]

Seth? Seth, is everything OK?

[groans]

Sweetness, sweetness. Hey, hey, Kayla? Kayla, I need you to open your eyes. [tense music]

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Barely breathing. Need some help. [phone beeping] Yeah, listen, my wife just collapsed. She’s not responding. Hurry!

Alex. Alex, wake up.

Steph, what’s going on?

There you are.

Where was I?

You passed out.

I don’t feel good.

Oh, yeah, you got a fever. We need to get you to the hospital right now. [phone beeping] Yes, this is– what the hell? They put me on hold.

Johnny. Johnny. Johnny, talk to me.

(WHISPERING) What happened?

I don’t know. You were just–you collapsed, and then you passed out.

Help me up?

Yeah.

[grunts]

You good? How are you feeling?

Uh–out of it, dizzy, nauseous.

OK, you know what? I’m going to call for help. [phone beeping] Hello? Hi. I’m calling from the DiMera estate, and I’m going to need an ambulance here right away. I’m sorry. What do you mean, it’s going to be a while? My husband just fainted dead away– you know what?

What’s wrong?

I don’t know. They’re saying– I don’t know, something must be going on because they’re overwhelmed with calls, and they want us to wait, but to hell with that. Come on. Come on, get up. Take my arm. You can just–

[grunts]

–lean on me, OK? All right. We’re just going to walk.

Where?

I am taking you to the hospital my damn self. Come on.

Hattie? Girl, do not mess with me. I still have PTSD from finding Sonny with that steak knife in his back. Get up. Please get up? [tense music] Oh, God. [sighs] She doesn’t have a pulse. Ah. Ah. She isn’t breathing. Oh, my God. Hattie! Ah. Ah. Oh, Hattie. Oh. Hattie–

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You were so funny. And you were such a gre– well, no, you weren’t a great actress, but you weren’t bad. Hammy, but you never phoned it in. And yes, you could be such a diva, but you made it worthwhile because you had such spunk, such a joie de vivre. I’ll never forget watching “Drag Race” with you, eating those revoltingly salty pork rinds. Oh, did they bloat you. God, did they bloat you. And now, you’re gone. Oh, Hattie, I’m going to miss you so much. [sighs]

What a cruel, cruel twist of fate. The irony is positively Shakespearean. You were so upset thinking you were going to die on the show, which you were not, that you actually died. I wouldn’t kill off Charlemagne, not after just writing her back in. I hope you believe that. Why did you have to come in here so angry like that? You probably stroked out from all that adrenaline. Well, either that or all that sodium and cholesterol finally caught up with you. The LDL. Or is it the HDL? I can never remember. But you did not deserve this. Yes, you could be incredibly annoying and a total diva, as I already mentioned. But you were an incredible person, kind of like a crass, bizarro version of Marlena. I absolutely adored spending time with you, laughing, talking. It was an absolute honor to call you a friend. You were so full of life. How could you be dead?

Will you stop your blubbering?

Hattie! Oh, thank God! You’re alive! [sighs]

They said it could be a while for the ambulance. For some reason, they’re really backed up tonight. So looks like I’m going to have to take care of you myself. But it’s OK. The dispatcher gave me excellent instructions on what to do until they get here. First and foremost, we need to get your fever down.

[coughs]

Oh, are you thirsty?

[clears throat]

Yeah, um–ice water.

[coughs] Thank you, Steph. I honestly don’t know what the hell I would have done without you. [clears throat]

Help is going to be here soon. Let’s just get back to cooling you down.

OK. [sighs] [somber music]

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Sarah, thank God.

What is it? What’s wrong?

I just brought Kayla into the ER. They told me I could find you up here.

What happened?

I don’t know. She got her first script for “Body & Soul.” We were running the lines, and she just– she collapsed.

That’s strange. Seth Burns was reading his script when he collapsed.

What? When?

Just a few minutes ago. I was standing right here with him when it happened. They’re treating him now.

How’s he doing?

He’s conscious, but he’s weak. He’s–he’s lightheaded. He’s nauseous. He’s got a really high fever.

Heart racing?

That, too.

That sounds exactly like Kayla. So these symptoms– what do they tell you?

Well, I can’t say for sure, but I think someone may have poisoned them. [somber music]

[sighs] You did this because we took the show in a new direction?

A new direction? A new direction? Is that what you call making a complete mockery of my favorite show? The plot lines are abysmal. The sets are trash. The recasts are a joke. I thought sending my cupcakes would get the message across.

So you poisoned me and half the cast and crew to make a point?

Which is that your reboot is a complete failure. And I needed you to see the error of your ways before “Body & Soul” was damaged beyond repair, even if that meant making sweeping changes to your cast.

Sweeping changes.

I had to clean house, permanently, starting with Bonnie Kiriakis. [tense music]

Yeah, I–I understand that there are no available units. Do you understand that I am here with Charlemagne Delacroix? Huh? No, that is not a Chicago Bulls draft pick. She’s a soap opera goddess. Just–just get somebody here as soon as you can. [sighs]

Am I going to die?

You most certainly are not.

[sighs] I sure do feel like it. I feel like I’m just hot as a firecracker all over.

Well, just keep that cold compress on your képi, and think cool thoughts.

What’s the holdup?

I don’t know. Some kind of city-wide crisis. Reminds me of this time I was in South Beach, and I called a rideshare to take me to a place called Club Caliente, which was anything but. Hour later, still no ride. Turns out traffic was at a standstill because somebody’s pet spider monkey had escaped and was running wild through the streets. So I, in that Floridian humidity, a.k.a. my hair’s worst nightmare, had to walk. All of that is to say this might take a while, so we’re just going to have to do our best to keep you comfy.

Hey, Lenny.

Hmm?

Can I ask you something?

Yeah, anything.

Well, all that sweet stuff you were saying about me there– was it just because you thought I was about to meet that big network executive in the sky?

No. I meant every word, kiddo. [soft music]

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I don’t get it. How–how did you go after Bonnie from in here, inside Bayview?

Invisibility has its benefits, Abe.

Invisible. But wasn’t the staff watching you around the clock?

Well, at first, they were. But now, everyone sees me as some poor, grieving woman– eccentric, but mostly harmless. And then when super fan Jason32 posted a photo of one of the actors holding her call sheet, all I had to do was zoom in and I could see when and where and what you were shooting. And then I sent that text to Bonnie Kiriakis from a burner phone.

How’d you get her number?

Hello. It’s called the dark web. [laughs] Come on. That and Soap Twitter–you can find out anything you want.

And you tried to murder Bonnie.

But I didn’t succeed, obviously. The next thing I know, Soap Hub is reporting that you’ve brought on Kayla Johnson.

It was a temporary recast.

It was a travesty. A doctor moonlighting as my Kassandra Lovegood. Oh, no. Hell, no. Kayla had to go. [somber music]

It’s OK, sweetness. Sarah’s going to figure out what’s making you so sick. Just stay with me. Stay with me, baby.

I need you to put a rush on those blood tests. The lives of our head administrator and our chief of staff depend on it. OK.

Sarah?

What happened to him?

I–I don’t know. All of a sudden, he just passed out.

OK, what was he doing right before–

The script.

“Body & Soul.” He–he had just got a script delivered, and he was reading it.

[sighs] Not another one.

Another one? What are you talking about?

I think that Johnny’s script was poisoned.

What?

Yes. We need to get him into a room. I’m going to fill you in on the way. Come on.

So you weren’t happy with Kayla, so you wrote her out of the show?

Like I said, she had to go, just like the other one.

You mean–you mean Bonnie.

She’s not Kassandra Lovegood.

I know how passionate you are about “Body & Soul,” but this– you’ve taken this way too far.

Too far? I’m fighting for my life.

What are you talking about?

“Body & Soul” is not just some TV show to me. It’s–it’s what kept me going after I lost my husband and my cats. That’s why they all had to die. [dramatic music]

So you’re saying that’s why Kassandra had to die in that script you wrote.

No. I mean, I poisoned every last one of those actors you hired. With this.

OK. Thanks for the update.

What’s the word?

They’re sending someone out shortly. How are you feeling?

Better.

Good. Yeah. Yeah, your fever’s definitely down.

Thanks to you.

You think I missed my calling, going into PR? [laughs] Could be right. Maybe I should have gone into medicine, like my mom.

No. No way.

Hey, after that amazing, heroic, life-saving care I just administered, you don’t think I’d make a good doctor?

I think you’d make a fantastic doctor. No question about it. I just don’t want you at anybody else’s bedside. [clears throat] [coughs]

OK, easy. Easy there. OK. All right. Can’t have you dying on me now, Kiriakis. Not after we finally– finally got on the same page about our future.

[sighs] You’re not getting rid of me that easy, Doc.

What is that?

Oh, it’s an experimental drug they’ve been testing here at Bayview for psychotic behavior. Oh, but it has a toxic side effect.

How did you get your hands on it?

[laughs] I’m a nurse, Abe. I know my way around a drug closet.

So you sprayed that on the script you sent to Kayla.

Oh, not just Kayla. I sprayed every script that you sent to every actor. You get a spritz, and you get a spritz, and you get a spritz. But I wore gloves so I didn’t accidentally poison myself.

So anyone that– anyone that handled one of those scripts that you sent out–

Is probably dead. And you’re next. [tense music]

Sarah. Did you figure out what Kayla and Seth Burns were poisoned with?

We think so. And more importantly, we had the antidote right here in the lab.

That’s great news.

Yeah.

So she’s going to be OK?

Yeah, as soon as this makes its way into her system, she– she should make a full recovery. [somber music]

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All right. Once this makes its way through Johnny’s system, he’s going to be just fine.

[sighs] Oh, thank Lord. And thank you, too, Sarah.

You’re very welcome.

So you’re sure that he’s going to be OK.

Yeah, Johnny’s going to make a full recovery. Listen–

Yeah?

I need to go check on everyone else that was poisoned tonight and make sure that they’re being treated, OK? I’m going to come back and check on you.

OK.

OK.

Thank you so much, Sarah.

Of course.

I was so scared, Johnny. I could have lost you.

No, not a chance. I am never going to leave you, Chanel.

Yeah. Well, I’ll hold you to that.

OK.

This is a concentrated amount of the drug. As soon as it touches your skin, you’re a dead man. Just–just like my husband.

Whitley, now, you don’t want to do this.

I thought that we had a special bond. And–but after what you’ve done to “Body & Soul,” that bond is forever broken.

Whitley–

You have to die.

Please.

Oh, no, you don’t, heffa. Not on my watch!

[sighs] You know, I texted you my hunch about Whitley. I thought you–

I know. I know. I know. You thought I was going to call the police and have them meet you here, and I did. I did. But Salem is such a mess tonight, even the mayor was going to have to wait.

A lot of people in distress.

Mm-hmm, thanks to her. When that lunatic was locked up in here after kidnapping you, I thought that we were done.

Well, she wasn’t.

Ugh. And I was not about to let you face her alone, so I jumped in my car and headed straight here.

[chuckles] My precious wife.

[chuckles]

I’m so grateful to you.

Oh, and I am so grateful that you’re all right, my darling. Oh, I just pray that the rest of Whitley’s victims got help in time, too.

Whew. Wow. You know what? I–I’m already feeling better. My energy’s coming back, my appetite. Do you think Sarah would let me have a cheeseburger?

[laughs]

What? What’s wrong?

Nothing. Just looking at my husband.

I like hearing you call me that. After what I did, I– I wasn’t sure I ever would again.

[sighs] Look, Johnny, I– if I wasn’t already sure that I wanted to give our marriage another shot, almost losing you just now, it really drove it home for me. You are so important to me, Johnny. And I think that going through what we just went through and finding our way to the other side and finding our way back to each other is going to make our relationship even stronger.

I agree. And you, my beautiful wife– I– you mean everything to me. And I promise you that I’m never going to take you for granted again.

Yeah, well, that goes double for me. [laughs]

All right, you should be fine in a couple hours. But if her conditions worsen, get her to a hospital immediately.

Yes, sir. I know you’re not in the military, but what you do, saving lives– that deserves to be saluted. So I will keep an eye on Hattie, and thank you for your service. Heavens to Betsy Ross am I relieved. My favorite leading lady is going to be OK.

You better not let Bonnie hear you say that.

[laughs] Oh, Hattie, I don’t think I realized how much I adored you until I thought you were dead.

Oh, that’s all it took, huh?

I will be sure to never, ever take you for granted again. I promise.

Oh. Back at you, Lenny.

Come here. [soft music]

You should be fine in a couple hours. But if his condition worsens, get him to a hospital immediately.

Will do. Thank you so much for coming. Oh, my God. I can’t believe that someone poisoned your script.

“Body & Soul,” man, the gift that keeps on giving.

Yeah, I’ll say.

You know, now that I’m starting to come out of this fog a little bit, I did remember something.

What?

Something I was going to do before I collapsed.

Alex, you’re going to have to tell me. It’s been a whirlwind. What were you about to do? [sweet music]

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I’m so grateful you’re going to be OK.

I think the antidote is working. I’m really–I’m really feeling so much better.

Good. That’s so good because I– I couldn’t imagine losing you again. I love you so much, baby. [monitor beeping]

I love you, my darling.

Yeah? What about Rhett?

[laughs] What about him?

Aren’t the two of you supposed to get hitched?

I’m already married. And quite happily, I might add.

Don’t you forget it.

Never. So am I to understand that there was poison on my script?

Looks that way.

Do you have any idea who’s behind it?

Not yet, but I can promise you this. I’m going to find out who it was, and I’m going to make them pay.

[whimpers] How could you do this to me, Henry?

Henry?

After all that we’ve been to each other, you expect me to call you Commissioner Marshall?

What is she babbling about?

Henry Marshall. He’s a character on the show.

[laughs] Should have guessed.

Poor thing.

She is definitely one sick puppy.

She has–she has no one. I want to show her some compassion.

Oh, there he is, my Abraham, with his big, forgiving heart. OK, go ahead. Do it. Just do your thing.

Whitley–

Hm?

I’m not Henry Marshall.

Oh, you expect me to believe that you’re his twin brother, William. Well, I’m not buying it.

I am sorry. I truly am.

Oh, well, [chuckles] that’s OK. You know, the heart wants what it wants. Kind of like “Body & Soul,” right? We’ll always have Pineview, though, right?

We will always have Pineview.

OK. OK. OK.

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[gasps] Oh!

[groans]

Honey. Well, I–I– I brought some bonbons for my– my favorite Bon– Bon Bon.

Thanks.

You–I guess you can’t eat those, can you? Gosh, I’m so sorry about that. Well, how long do you think you’ll be laid up here? I heard–heard it could be months.

[muffled] Yeah, it’s a long time.

Whatever you said, it sounds kind of bad. Uh, look, you know, Charlemagne is nothing without Kassandra. So not to make it all about me, but what do you think’s going to happen?

They recast me with Kayla.

What?

Kayla. Kayla.

Oh, Kayla. Oh, Kayla.

Mm-hmm.

Oh, I have not seen Stephanie worked up like that in a very long time.

Well, it’s not easy watching your best friend’s wedding blow up.

Well, and it’s hard on you to see Marcus’s daughter go through that.

Yeah. I just kept thinking how horrible it would have been for him to see her hauled down to the police station on those corruption allegations. It just doesn’t make any sense. The Jada I know would never be capable of doing any of those things she’s being accused of.

Agreed. So are you going to talk to Shawn and tell him about your hunch that EJ set Jada up?

No, I’m going to do some legwork first. I don’t want DiMera knowing that I’m on to him until I have something solid I could use against him.

Yeah, that’s a good idea. Ugh. Oh, what’s this?

Well, I hope Dr. “Sweetness” Johnson is up for playing these scenes as the mother-in-law from hell.

And the spoiler for Regan and Arrow.

Yeah. I’m hoping that Joy and Alex aren’t spoilers for themselves.

What do you mean?

You know what I mean. You know how messy it could get now that the two of them are sleeping together in real life?

And I thought I was feeling good before.

Before?

Didn’t you notice how mellow I was on set today?

Yeah. You were pretty chill now that I–

Yeah.

I think about it, yeah.

Well, that’s because it was actually a fun day at work for a change.

Oh.

No Chanel making me feel guilty or snarking at me about her husband.

No wonder.

But still, how I wish I never met Johnny DiMera that night at Small Bar.

Hey, there’s no way you could have known that you two would be working together.

I know, or that his wife and I would be working together, too. But still, there was something. Something told me that night it was a big mistake to hook up with him.

Yeah.

I should have listened to my gut.

Great work today, Seth. Seriously, I mean, nobody could bring Dr. Blake Lamoray to life the way you have. You’re, uh, you’re really growing into the character. Yeah. I agree. It’s not the same without Faith. I miss her too.

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

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Seth, I got to go. I’ll, uh–I’ll talk to you tomorrow. Chanel, hey.

Hey. Uh, this was at your front door.

Thanks. Uh, did you come by for any particular reason?

Yeah, I did. I wanted to talk to you about us.

Oh, it’s from Leo. Yikes. I think it’s my first script.

I still can’t believe I’m married to a TV star.

A very reluctant one, believe me. I just couldn’t say no to Abe. I knew he was desperate.

You’re a good friend.

[groans] Let’s see what I’m in for. [pensive music] Ugh.

What are you worried about? You know Alex and Joy are the definition of consenting adults, right?

Yes. We both know that. We both also know if things go wrong, we’re going to have a big problem because this is Alex we’re talking about. And just five minutes ago, he was–he was sleeping with Stephanie Johnson.

Did I just hear my name?

How about we run lines for tomorrow’s bedroom scene, hmm, in bed?

Hmm.

Hmm.

Hmm, as in not as fun as what we were doing before, but more fun than me doing it at home on my own.

Oh, way more fun. I promise. [sultry music]

All right, all right.

Another day, another show. Let’s see. Hmm. Oh, my God. Well, this came out of nowhere.

What happened?

Regan. She gets into a car accident and goes into premature labor.

OK.

But I just got pregnant. This is way too soon.

Hmm.

Wow. And they have Arrow trying to deliver the baby on the side of the road.

I get to deliver a baby? That’s awesome.

Oh, no.

What?

The baby’s not breathing.

What do you mean it’s not– they can’t kill a baby, right?

Um, no. No, the baby doesn’t die.

Oh, good.

I do. [intriguing music]

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I got to admit, when I didn’t hear from you today, I was worried you were having second thoughts.

No, no second thoughts. I just–I knew you were working, and I just– I needed a little more time. I wanted to make sure that my head was on straight before we had this conversation.

I understand.

But I meant what I said last night, OK? If we’re going to make our marriage work, then we have to get to work right away.

You’re right.

Letting things fester is how we ended up in this situation in the first place, right? So if you ever doubt me again for any reason, then you talk to me, OK? No wasting time and letting things spiral into this self-fulfilling prophecy.

That is the last thing that I want.

And if you ever happen to see Alex having sex with someone that you cannot see, just please don’t automatically assume it’s me.

Look, I’m not going to make that mistake again, OK? Trust me when I say that. I–I know. I let my jealousy just get out of hand. I know that. I went down this crazy rabbit hole and hurt you.

I just–I don’t understand how you could ever think that I would cheat on you. I really thought that we were in a good place. I thought we were solid. And obviously, you didn’t.

I know. And that’s 100% on me, OK? I own that. And all I can say now is that I promise, OK? I promise that I will never doubt you again. I promise that I will be a better communicator. I love you, Chanel. I can’t live without you.

I love you too, Johnny. And I cannot imagine wanting to be with any man but you.

I can’t imagine wanting to be with anyone else either ever– not ever.

Uh–

Oh, is there a problem?

Yes, a big one. You know, I know it’s just acting, but I don’t know how I’m supposed to pretend to be in love with another man because you’re the only man that I want.

Aww.

Yeah. But luckily, in this show, I talk about Rhett. I don’t actually kiss him or anything.

Well, if he did kiss you, I might have to put a hit out on him.

Yeah, well, this show, I just have scenes with Charlemagne, AKA Hattie Adams.

Oh, lucky you.

Yeah. I suppose I should call her up and run lines with her or something, right? I mean, that’s what they call this. “Run the lines.” Run the lines?

Well, in this case, I think you should call it “run for the hills.”

[laughs] Yeah, that would be a great idea. I would love to do that. You know what? I do not have the energy for her tonight, so why don’t you just run the lines with me, huh?

Me? I’m no actor.

Well, neither am I. Listen. Charlemagne barely has any lines in this whole scene, so here. Let’s do it, please. [whimsical music]

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Mmm, yummy. So Dr. Kayla is Kassandra, huh? I’m–I’m just not sure I see that. I mean, she’s nice enough, and she’s got a great hair. But she doesn’t have your spark, Bon Bon, you know?

Hmm.

Yeah. Yeah.

Thank you.

Oh, oh, thank you. Oh, yes. OK. Well, you’re welcome. It’s going to be pretty interesting tomorrow, you know. Oh, oh, Leo– Leo gave me a script, right here. Yeah. So I–I, um, been kind of glancing out a little bit. But it seems to me that there’s a whole lot of Kassandra and Charlemagne in this thing. Oh, my goodness, yeah. Do you want to run it with me?

That’s insane. They can’t kill Regan.

It says I bleed out on the side of the road.

Let me see it. Maybe you come back from the dead later or something, you know? All right, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. “Arrow picks up the newborn baby, “tries to flag down a car for help. We see headlights, hear screeching, and he goes down.”

What? You get hit by a car?

Whoa, whoa, is it– “The baby goes flying out of his arms. “It lands gently in an off-camera thicket of shrubbery.”

And what about Arrow?

It says he’s dead. [tense music]

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Stephanie? I thought you were at Jada’s wedding.

Ah. Guess you haven’t talked to Paulina.

No. Why?

Well, the wedding was a total disaster. Actually, it didn’t even happen.

What?

What?

Rafe supposedly found evidence that Jada is a corrupt cop. He left her at the altar, and Shawn dragged her down to the police station for questioning.

Well, I don’t believe it. I can’t believe that Paulina would either.

Well, her hands were tied. I mean, the whole thing is outrageous. Jada is incapable of the things that they are accusing her of. My dad is going to clear her name.

So is that why you came down here so late, to tell us this?

Uh, no. Actually, I wanted to let you know that I put out a release to the soap press about my mom assuming the role of Kassandra. And I also put out a release about the new identity of Lady Whistleblower. Oh, and I took care of the Emmy submissions.

Well, that’s very efficient. But, you know, the Emmys aren’t for months.

Yes. But I won’t be around then.

Well, why not?

Because I quit.

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You’re quitting your job?

I am. But I didn’t want to leave you guys in the lurch, so I’ve already taken the liberty of reaching out to my friend who’s also a publicist. Her name is Andrea. She is fantastic. She has tons of experience.

OK, could we just back this up a bit? What prompted this decision?

It has nothing to do with you or the job. I promise. I have loved every minute of working on this show.

Uh, then what is the reason?

Alex Kiriakis. [soft dramatic music]

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So I guess we’re fired?

You’d think they would say something before you just read it in a script, right?

Yeah.

Yeah, yeah. It’s–wait a second. Wait a second. I knew it. Look at the air date.

April 1.

It’s an April Fool’s Day episode. So everything that just happened is like a dream or something.

Maybe. Maybe, but I– I don’t see anybody yelling “April Fool’s” at the end of this.

I’m going to call Abe to get it cleared up.

Oh, no, don’t. Don’t.

Yes.

No, we’ll figure it out tomorrow, OK? And honestly, I am OK with whatever happens.

Oh, you’re OK with whatever happens?

Like, I know I said today was a really good day on set, and it was. But to be honest, there’s been a lot more rough days than good ones. And who knows what else is to come? And, um, actually, the only real positive thing that’s come from this whole experience has been meeting you.

Joy. Come on. That is really sweet, but–

No, I mean it, Alex. And I was thinking, since next week is Valentine’s Day, I’d really love to spend it somewhere else with you. [soft music]

Hmm.

So with the help of time and talking things through– well, mostly with myself– I have a new perspective on us and what happened.

OK.

And the way I see it now– look. You almost went to bed with Joy. And I had a close call with Shawn. And we were both just angry and lashing out. But at the end of the day, neither one of us actually broke our wedding vows. And I think there’s a reason for that.

Look, speaking for myself, that night, when I took off my wedding ring with Joy, I honestly– I felt naked without it. And I never, ever want to take it off again. Chanel, there is one thing that I need from you if we’re going to fix our marriage. I need you to be here. Every night that you spend at your mom’s, you just feel further and further away. So would you please just come home?

OK. I will.

Really?

Really.

OK, uh, OK. Well, let– do you want to go– do you want to go to your mom’s? I’ll help you pack your things.

Oh, no, that won’t be necessary.

Oh, so you do need a little more time?

No, no. I already packed my bags in the car.

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OK, baby, I can never say no to you when you bat those pretty blue eyes at me. But just don’t ask me to do Hattie’s lines in falsetto. OK?

OK. OK, OK, OK. Just give me the cues, OK? All right. All right, I’m going to start. I’m going to start.

Mm-hmm.

OK. “Oh, my God, Charlemagne, I can’t believe it. You’re alive!”

“You’re not getting rid of me that easily, Kassandra. The Phoenix always rises from the ashes.” – “You’re no Phoenix. “And I’m not about to give up Rhett now. “So I suppose I’ll just have to make you die for real this time.”

Oh, my God. It says Kassandra shoots me and I die. That Leo. I finally get back on the show, and he’s killing me off again. [tense music]

“You’re never going to get–get away with this. I thought we were friends.” [sighs] You’ll–you’ll never get rid of me. I will haunt you forever.

That is not even close to your line.

I was going where the scene takes me, baby. [groans]

[laughs]

How was that?

And they say vaudeville is dead. I don’t think so.

I’m going to talk to Abe. I think I’m a natural.

No, I think you need to put your acting aspirations aside. You were going to clear Jada, remember?

Right. So explain this to me. Charlemagne is really dead?

Well, I mean, I don’t know. It says she comes back– I mean, how would they kill her off? She just came back to life. There must be something more to this. [gasps] Oh.

Oh, what? What is it?

There is something more. Kassandra dies too.

How in tarnation could he kill me off again? Ink isn’t even dry on my contract yet. You didn’t have anything to do with this, did you, Bon Bon?

What? No, of course not.

Oh, good. I’m so glad. You know what? I’m just going to call him, give him a piece of my mind. [line trilling] [beep] Oh, went right to voicemail. Well, I’m not going to let him do this to me. I’m going to– I’m going to go over there and give him what for. I’ll be back, honey.

Mm-hmm. [intriguing music]

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So you’re quitting for Alex Kiriakis?

Well, because of him, but not for him. I’m doing it for myself. Look, you guys were being fair when Alex and I were together before, and you said that I had to choose between him or the job. Fast forward to now, I’ve realized that keeping my job was a reflexive choice, one that I’ve come to regret.

Now that you’ve broken up with my son.

I had no business being with Philip when I wasn’t ready to move on. And honestly, I don’t think Alex was ready to move on so quickly either.

Have you talked to him about this?

Um, I have, yes. But we didn’t get to finish our conversation. And that’s OK. Because whether or not we’re on the same page, I know that I’ve made the right decision.

Well, I wish that I could agree with you about that choice.

I also know that Alex is with Joy now. So obviously, if we don’t wind up together, at least I know I tried.

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You want to take a little Valentine’s Day trip, huh?

Well, my mom’s been bugging me to come visit. And, like, I don’t know. New York would be fun, right? We could go to a couple of Broadway shows. We could go to the Met. We could go to MoMA.

[sighs]

Well, don’t get too excited.

No, no, I– I, yeah, I’m just– you know, meeting the parents– it’s a big step.

Wow. So you were only with Joy because you thought I was with Philip. And I was only with Philip because I thought you were with Joy.

Bingo. But you’re not with Philip anymore.

No. But you’re still with Joy, right?

Kinda.

Define “kinda.”

I mean, it’s not like we’re official or anything, you know? We’re just spending a little bit more time together. But I mean, If I had known you were single, Steph, I swear to God to you, I would slow that down completely so that you and I could–

So that you and I could what?

Forget it, really, because I don’t even know if you and I can really be together as long as the two of us are working on “Body & Soul.”

What if I wasn’t?

I just–I don’t know. I just maybe feel like it’s maybe too fast.

Yeah, no, I mean, it was just an idea.

Yeah.

Um, we definitely don’t have to go to New York. We could, um, we could go somewhere else. We could just stay here. I mean, you do– you want to celebrate Valentine’s Day with me, right?

Yeah. [phone buzzes] Yeah, yeah, yeah, of course. Of course. Come on. Oh, man. Anyway, I should probably get going, call it a night.

What about tomorrow’s script?

Oh, it’s, like, all action, pretty much. There’s no lines, so, you know. Got an early call time. I’m so tired.

You know you can always just stay here, too.

Thank you. But I think you and I both know if that happens, we’re not going to get much sleep. So I will see you tomorrow. OK?

Great. Yeah, yeah, tomorrow.

OK.

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OK. I’m–I’m going to go get your stuff out of the car, help you unpack. And I–I–you know, I can’t believe that we’re sleeping under the same roof tonight. And also, um–

Also?

Also, um, look, I– I just–I want you to know that, um, we don’t have to sleep in our bed tonight. You know, whatever you’re comfortable with is what I want.

Hmm. Well, let’s just take it one day at a time.

OK. I have missed you so much. [soft music]

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Did I even say “welcome back?” Welcome back.

[laughs] Yeah, I think I got the message.

[sighs] You know, this is the last thing that I want to do right now, but do you mind if I open this up? It’s going to be a new script from Leo, probably with some new pages for tomorrow.

Go for it. Let’s see what the troublemaker’s cooked up now.

Yeah. Oh, OK. Oh, my God.

What?

Leo killed off Dr. Lamoray.

What?

Yeah. I mean, Seth loves being on this show. I was just literally, when you walked in, telling him what a good job that he’s doing. He’s going to be devastated.

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Hey.

Hey. That was fast.

Well, I got your message. It sounded important. What’s going on?

Sorry for the cryptic text. I just wanted to talk to you about this in person.

It’s OK.

I quit “Body & Soul.”

You did? I mean, I know you said you would, but–

I–I had to go for it, even if we didn’t finish our conversation from the other day.

I’m just, um– wow.

Look, you know I have feelings for you. And I’m not trying to pressure you in any way. I just knew that if we were ever going to have a shot, it wasn’t going to happen if I was still publicist at “Body & Soul.” I had to follow my heart.

Steph, I don’t even know what to say.

You don’t have to say anything right now. I know that you’re with Joy, and that’s a complication, obviously.

Yeah, yeah, more than I wish it were.

What do you mean?

Well, I just thought we were still on this “getting to know each other” phase, you know, casual.

And you’re not anymore?

She’s not anymore. Suddenly she’s talking about taking this Valentine’s Day trip.

Oh. Well, Alex, I mean, if you want to do that, you should–

I don’t want to do that at all. And that’s how I know what I have to do. I have to let her down gently… Because I just want to be with you, Steph.

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I can’t believe it that Stephanie just up and quit on us without any notice.

Well, I am sorry to see her go.

Damn it, Abe. Ever since Hattie put that stupid curse on us, I mean, it seems like everything has gone wrong– everything from the poisoned cupcakes, actors quitting left and right, the PR person quitting. Plus, Justin still insists that Bonnie was led to that elevator shaft on purpose.

Yeah. You know, it’s been a long day. Look, why don’t you– why don’t you go home and get some rest, huh?

You do the same thing.

Yeah. I’m going to finish up this schedule, and I’ll be right behind you.

OK.

You know, maybe this whole thing is my fault.

How so?

Because I told Abe that I didn’t really want to do the part. And I didn’t have much time to give him, so maybe he decided that it was too much trouble to recast it. And he decided just to pull the plug on the whole thing.

I guess it’s possible.

Yeah, but to kill the character off? I mean, Bonnie is going to get better someday, and now she’s not going to have a job? I just wish he would have talked to me about it first.

Well, why don’t you call him and find out?

Yeah. Yeah, that’s what I’m going to do. Speed dial somewhere? There he is. [line trilling]

Oh. Kayla, hi.

Ah, Abe, hi. How are you? I’m sorry to call you so late. But I was just going over the script for tomorrow, and I’m just a bit confused.

Well, I’ll help if I can.

Um, yeah, I didn’t know, but, um–but it says in there that Kassandra is being killed off.

What?

Well, the script says that I shoot Charlemagne, and then when I drop the gun, her cat slinks over and steps on the trigger and then shoots me in the heart. I mean, I don’t know. Is this just, uh, Charlemagne’s revenge or something?

Kayla, I– I have no idea what you’re talking about.

But it was in the script that was waiting for me when I came home.

Oh. So this must be Leo going off again on his own without running it by us.

So what should I do?

Well, you hang in there, and I’ll get to the bottom of it.

Hey, hey. I need a word with you.

Ugh, looks like I don’t have much of a choice. What’s up?

“What’s up?” Don’t play dumb with me, mister. I just got my latest script, and it says that Kassandra kills me dead.

What? No, she doesn’t.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, she does. Look, it’s all right here in black and white.

I did not write that. Ugh. Look at this terrible spelling, this awful punctuation. Where did this come from?

Well, it got delivered to me in an envelope with my name on it, like always.

Well, it didn’t come from me.

Well, if you didn’t write it, then who did? [tense music]

So what is this? Some kind of a joke?

Oh, my God. What if it’s the stalker?

What stalker?

The evil SOB who sent those poison cupcakes and the text to Bonnie sending her to the elevator, the person who has been targeting the cast and crew of the show since you put a curse on it.

Oh, yeah. Well, I guess that’s possible. But attempted murder, I mean, that’s no small potatoes. And I know they were killing me off on the show, but at least I wasn’t going to die in real life, you know? Although, I’m feeling a little unsteady.

You are suddenly looking a little green around the gills.

Yeah. [soft dramatic music]

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I should get something to drink.

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[shallow breathing]

So you want to be with me? Do you really mean that?

Of course I do.

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[gasps] Alex! What’s wrong? Alex. Alex! Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Oh, my God.

So what did Abe say?

He said no one’s getting killed. And he thinks that Leo just went rogue.

Well, it sounds like Leo.

Yeah. And, um, Abe said he was going to get to the bottom of it…

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Sweetness, you OK?

I just feel kind of– I don’t know. I feel–

Oh. Baby, hey. Oh.

I–I don’t understand why they would do this. They have to know that killing off Seth is a huge mistake. He’s the one who gave us permission to shoot at the hospital. If he revokes that, we’re screwed.

You’re right.

[sighs] I’m going to call Leo right now.

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[grunts] [groans]

Johnny!

Oh, my God. I think I know who’s doing this.

[ominous music]

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