Days of Our Lives Transcript
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[jazzy music] [indistinct chatter]
Hi there.
Tate, hey.
Sorry to bother you at work.
Uh, it’s cool. We, uh–we just finished the dinner rush, so things are pretty slow. What brings you by?
I just– I wanted to see if your mom was still pissed about what happened at the DiMeras’.
You didn’t have to come in person to ask that. You could have just texted.
Yeah, no, I know. I–I guess I could have. I just didn’t have anything else going on.
It’s Friday night. Shouldn’t you be, uh, hanging out with your girlfriend?
Yeah, well, Holly and I aren’t really talking right now. [somber music]
Holly, hey.
You can’t be here, EJ.
Don’t shut me out, Belle. Please. [soft dramatic music]
Look, I talked to my dad about what went down the first time he brought Feniger to town. He said it still haunts him to this day, that he– that he never would have gone through with it if he knew Arnold would have violated my mom like that.
Johnny, that is total BS. Didn’t stop him from doing the same damn thing that Feniger did.
Same thing? What are you talking about?
You know what, Johnny? Never mind, OK? Just, uh–just forget it.
No, I’m not gonna forget it. How did my dad do the same thing as Feniger?
Look, I– I said forget it. I don’t even know what the hell I’m saying, all right? I’m just upset about what happened to Rafe.
Yeah, well, we all are. And I know my dad has done some things over the years, OK? But nothing as bad as what that maniac did to my mom. Come on. You don’t actually think that my dad is as bad as Feniger, do you? That guy’s a rapist.
Johnny, you have no idea who your dad really is, do you? If Arnold Feniger is a rapist, then so is EJ DiMera. [tense music] [soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”
So what happened with you and Holly?
We had a fight.
About the baby?
Yeah, that was a part of it. Um, you know, a couple days ago I promised her that the adoption was a done deal. And now who knows, thanks to fricking EJ DiMera.
Yeah, I’m sorry that our baby is such a problem for your relationship.
No, no, don’t be. Like I said, the– only a part of the fight was about the baby.
What else was it about?
Not what, who. Doug Williams.
Sorry, I was just getting in a workout.
Yeah, I– I can see that. 8
Yeah, I found some of my Grandpa Doug’s old weights in the attic. Can’t exactly afford a gym membership at the moment.
Right. Well, I can come back if you want to finish your workout.
No, no, no, no, no. I was–I was basically done. I’m glad you’re here. [gentle music]
May I, uh–may I come in? 9
No. We have nothing to talk about. Unless, of course, you’re here to confess your crimes to Salem’s district attorney.
The only thing I’m guilty of is not– not being able to stop thinking about you.
Oh, don’t. Don’t do that.
Don’t–don’t do what? Tell you how I’m feeling? 10
You shouldn’t be here, EJ.
And yet there’s nowhere else I’d rather be. [gentle music]
I’ve missed you, Belle. Ever since you stormed out on me the other day, I’ve– I’ve missed being close to you. Haven’t you missed me, too?
[tense music] 11
Did you just– did you just say that my father is a rapist?
Look, Johnny. Johnny, like I said, forget it. I know how much you love your dad, OK? And what I just said, I said in the heat of anger.
It was true, though, wasn’t it? Wasn’t it? I know you, Grandpa. And I know that you wouldn’t just throw something out that’s that terrible… unless it was true.
Wow. So what does Julie think about you turning her living room into a gym? [laughs]
Well, she’s not here to see it, actually. She went shopping in Bay City with your grandma and Bonnie.
Oh, right. I think my grandma said she wanted to freshen up her wardrobe for spring.
So what’s up?
Um, OK. Well, I wanted to talk to you about the necklace.
What about it?
Well, I just keep thinking about how Melinda refused to sell it to us. I mean, what is wrong with that woman?
You’d know better than I would.
Yeah. Well, we have to do something, right?
Not sure what we can do.
And that’s exactly why I’m here. I have a brilliant idea. [soft dramatic music]
Oh. Oh, where is that husband of yours?
Oh, he went to grab some takeout from the pub.
Uh-huh. Well, um, I do have some news that I wanted to share with you both about my sit-down with Amy Choi.
Oh, OK. Well, um, you can tell me now and then I’ll fill Johnny in later. How did that go?
Oh, surprisingly well.
Really?
Mm.
Wait, so–so did Mrs. Choi come around to Johnny and I adopting Sophia’s baby? 16
I do believe that I got her to see that, um, her grandchild would be lucky to have you two as parents.
Oh, my God, that is amazing!
[laughs] But there is one sticking point.
Oh. Yeah, and I bet you I can guess what that is. [tense music]
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The only thing I feel for you is disgust for what you did to Rafe and Jada and Ava.
What I allegedly did.
Oh, my God, are we really gonna play this game?
It’s no game. You and I both know there’s no evidence to support the outrageous claims that are being leveled against me.
Wow, you are unbelievable that you have the temerity to stand there and just lie to my face.
Belle, I know you’re hearing nothing but horrible accusations against me, that everyone in your life is pushing for you to lose faith, to abandon me. But I know that you don’t want to walk away from what we have.
EJ, you’ve really got to hear what I’m saying, I don’t want you anywhere near me. I am the district attorney, and you are a criminal.
Mm. You knew exactly who I was when you got involved with me.
You’re right, I did. And I thought just maybe you would try to change, but you don’t want to, and so you never will. And so you’re the same selfish son of a bitch you’ve always been. [tense music]
Johnny, all I was trying to say is your father is responsible for what that bastard Feniger did to your mom. He’s the one who hired Arnold to take over Rafe’s life in the first place.
I don’t think that’s what you meant.
Yeah, and now I am sorry, damn sorry, that I’ve taken this conversation in the wrong direction, all right? I told you I was upset. Now, I’ve upset you, and I regret that deeply. I am so sorry, Johnny. And now, I’m so sorry because I need to go to the back because I’m expecting a delivery right now.
Wait, wait. I’d like to finish this conversation.
No. You know what? We will talk later. I promise. [suspenseful music]
[door clicks open] 22
Hey, Johnny.
Hey.
Are you OK?
Uh, I just had a very strange conversation with my grandfather.
Strange how?
Well, he, uh, accused my father of being a rapist and then tried to walk it back. [tense music] You know something, don’t you? 23
[sighs] Look, Johnny, I–
No, no, no, Kate. Please, just tell me the truth, all right? Don’t–don’t try to protect me. If my father committed that horrible crime, I have a right to know.
A month ago, Holly didn’t even know who “young Doug” was. None of us did. And now it–it just feels like she’s spending all of her time with him.
So you’re pissed that she’s friends with the guy?
It’s not jealousy, if that’s what you’re thinking. I don’t trust him.
Well, did he do something to make you not trust him?
Doug stole Julie’s necklace?
Well, technically no. It was her grandmother’s.
What? 25
It was in a time capsule the Hortons found after the fire.
So Doug just had no problem helping himself to a family heirloom?
He didn’t know what it was. He didn’t know the significance.
Yeah, but that didn’t stop him from snatching it from his own family.
He hadn’t met Julie yet when he took it.
Oh, OK. That makes it so much better. [soft dramatic music] Let’s just say he’s done some very shady stuff, and I don’t want Holly to get sucked into this guy’s mess of a life more than she already has been.
You have a solution for how to deal with this Trask lady?
In fact, I do.
OK. What is it?
OK. So she won’t sell it to us, right?
Right.
Even though she knows it was stolen.
Yeah.
So why don’t we just sneak into Melinda’s apartment and steal it back? [inquisitive music]
The more Holly defends the guy, the more I worry she’s gonna get caught up in his mess. 28
Well, what kind of a mess are we talking about?
[sighs] Let’s just say it’s not good.
OK. So you think that Doug is a bad influence on her?
Yeah, the worst. I’m sorry, I–I really shouldn’t be dumping all of my Holly problems on you.
No, that’s OK. I mean, we’re past all that, right? Um, plus, I can see that you’re really hurting.
I just wish that jerk had never turned up in Salem. You know, and on top of all of that, you know my grandpa’s missing?
What? Wait, missing how?
He was on a mission, and they lost contact with him.
Oh, my God. And nobody knows where he is?
My grandma just left town to go looking for him. 30
Tate, that is so scary.
It is, yeah. You know, growing up, I thought of my grandpa as, like, this invincible super spy, kind of like Jason Bourne and Ethan Hunt wrapped into one. And now, I just can’t help think, like, what if he doesn’t come back?
Come here. He’s gonna be OK. I know he is. [gentle music]
[chuckles] Can you just stand there and pretend you don’t feel any of this, that I’m nothing to you?
What you did was unthinkable. The fact that you’ve ruined Rafe and Jada’s life over–over, what, losing a DA job? Are you really that petty and vindictive? 32
Can I defend myself?
No. No, you can’t, because there is nothing you can say that’s gonna make this any better. I mean, and what about what you and your sister did to Ava? I mean, do you not care about anyone but yourself?
Oh, if I could just talk–
And you’re not even sorry, are you, that you’re ruthless and sadistic and heartless, and that you have hurt so many people that I care about? And–and how do you expect me to forgive you for this?
If you’d just take a breath, you’d realize that we don’t have to let any of this come between us.
Are you kidding? What, you just think that I’m supposed to look the other way when my boyfriend is accused of kidnapping two people and–and switching one of them out with a lookalike?
Did you just call me your boyfriend?
What? Do you think this is funny?
Just interesting.
Well, you’re gonna think it’s interesting when you are in cuffs on your way to Statesville.
I’m not going to prison, Belle.
[scoffs] Well, I wouldn’t be too sure about that. Because as soon as I have enough concrete evidence to link you to these crimes, I will prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law. 35
Fine. Prosecute me. Hate me. Flog me in the middle of Horton Town Square. But one thing you cannot do is tell me you don’t want me just as much as I want you. [soft dramatic music]
Look, I–I really think you should wait till your grandfather comes back to have this conversation. 36
Yeah, why? So he can just lie to me again? No. Look, Kate, you’re not someone who runs from hard truths, and I could tell that you know what my grandpa meant when he said what he said about rape. And it wasn’t about Arnold Feniger.
You really need to have this conversation with your mother.
What does my mom have to do with this?
[sighs] Look, I’m sorry. I really shouldn’t have brought her up–
No, Kate, look– [suspenseful music] You’re not making any sense here, all right? Look, I know that my mom has defended a lot of messed-up stuff that my dad has done over the years, but there is no way that she would let him get away with raping someone. So there’s no way that my mom could know anything about this. 38
That’s the thing. Your mother is the woman that your father raped.
Please tell me you’re joking.
Why would I be joking?
Because you’re talking about stealing a necklace from the DA’s apartment.
OK, first off, she’s not the DA anymore. And second, that necklace doesn’t belong to her, Doug. It belongs to your family. She’s just holding onto it out of spite, so I don’t get why we can’t just sneak in and return it to its rightful owner.
Well, sneaking in is a nice way of saying breaking and entering, which, last time I checked, is a crime.
Well, it’s not like she can report it. Not without incriminating herself.
You sure about that?
What I’m sure about is Melinda Trask is no angel. Actually, no. You want to talk about crimes? How about her helping Sloan Petersen kidnap my baby brother and letting my mom think he was dead? She quite literally put my family through hell, Doug. So, no, I’m not about to start having sympathy for that bitch.
[laughs]
What?
I’ve–I’ve just– I’ve never seen you like this before. 41
Yeah, well, what can I say? I believe in karma. So are we gonna break into Melinda’s apartment and get Julie’s necklace back or what?
No. Absolutely not. [tense music]
[phone rings]
Uh. [laughs nervously] Uh, Mom, hey. No, that’s OK. I’m, uh–I’m on a break. Really? Yeah, I–I understand. Uh, yes, I’ll see you tonight. I’ll come home straight away after my shift is done. OK. Bye. 43
What was that about?
Uh, my mom had a meeting with Chanel’s mom, and apparently they really hit it off. [laughs]
Go, Mayor Price. What does this mean?
Uh, it means that there’s hope that Johnny and Chanel will be able to adopt the baby. [laughs]
Really? 44
[laughs]
Yes. Oh, you’re right, darling. Despite all my best efforts, Amy, she still has her reservations about EJ’s involvement with the baby’s life.
Oh. Mama, I swear, if EJ is the reason and Johnny and I lose this baby–
No, no. Don’t even think like that. I’ll tell you exactly what I told her. Your daddy-in-law, he’s not gonna be a problem much longer, even if I have to see to it personally.
Mama, what are you planning?
Oh, don’t be nervous. Don’t look like that, child. No, all I meant was that I plan to use my considerable influence to make sure that EJ goes to prison for what he did to Rafe and Jada and Ava Vitali.
You really think he’s going away?
Mm. I met with Belle Black today, and she is committed to throwing the book at that evil bastard. Oh, by the time we are through with him, that Elvis, he will be– he’ll be singing his own version of “Jailhouse Rock.”
Well, you sound pretty confident. 47
Yeah, I am, I am. But, uh–you know, there is one thing that does concern me, though.
Yeah? What’s that?
I gave Belle Black an opportunity to recuse herself, you know, since she’d been having an affair with her number-one suspect.
Oh, really?
Yeah, really. But–but she promised me that she and EJ were finished. 48
OK. So then what’s your concern?
You know what? Nothing. Never mind. Never mind. She–she will keep her promise. No, she knows–she knows what’s at stake.
[groans] Oh. [chuckles] Oh, Belle. Ah. What, you’re not gonna say anything?
I can’t believe I just did that. Do you have any idea what a conflict of interest this is?
Uh, you didn’t seem to care when you were in my arms.
You are under investigation for multiple felonies by my office. And I just told Paulina I was done having sex with you.
Whoa, whoa, whoa. Wait. How does Paulina know we’re sleeping together?
God, it doesn’t matter. And we’re not sleeping together, OK? We–we were sleeping together, past tense.
Oh, does 2 1/2 minutes ago count as the past, does it?
God, this is a nightmare. What the hell is wrong with me?
There is nothing wrong with you, Belle. You are perfect.
Stop it. Stop doing that. 51
What, complimenting you?
Don’t you understand? If Paulina finds out about this, I could lose my job.
Then don’t tell her! Or, alternatively, you could tell her the truth.
You want me to tell the mayor that her DA is sleeping with the lead suspect in a multiple kidnapping and fraud case?
Not that truth. I meant tell Paulina that there is no case. 52
What? What are you talking about?
Belle, you and I both know that the police won’t find any real evidence linking me to these so-called crimes.
My God.
My hands are clean. You just have to make them accept that.
Wow.
What?
That’s why you came over here, isn’t it? 53
I don’t follow.
Yeah, you came over here because you wanted to seduce me into dropping the investigation. God, you are such a bastard. [tense music]
Kate… did you just tell me that my father raped my mother? How? When?
OK, I–I don’t feel comfortable going into this. 54
No, no, no, no, no. You–you don’t get to say something like that and then just walk away from it.
OK, why don’t you–why don’t we just go upstairs, OK, so we can have a little privacy?
Yeah, we can have the conversation right here, all right? And tell me the truth, Kate.
OK. OK, I will. I will.
OK.
I’m just not sure where to start.
Well, why don’t you try… starting at the beginning, hmm? And do not leave anything out.
The beginning.
Yeah.
Well, I guess the beginning is your mother and Lucas going up to the mountains to go skiing, and their car broke down. And they ended up at, uh, this remote cabin. And there was a huge, huge storm. The roof of the cabin caved in on them, and Lucas was pinned underneath it. And Sami was afraid that he was gonna die.
What does any of this have to do with my father raping my mother?
I’m getting to it. [soft dramatic music] So Sami made her way out to the road to try to get help, and that’s when she encountered your father. And she begged him to come back to the cabin and help her– help her save Lucas’s life. And he agreed to do it. He agreed to do it if she would have sex with him first.
Oh, my God. So–[clears throat] If she wanted to save Lucas’s life, she had no choice but to have sex with my father. [utensils clatter]
Yeah, that’s what I’m telling you.
What’s wrong with my plan?
You mean besides it being illegal?
Oh, so now you want to talk about breaking the law? Sorry, I–I didn’t mean that.
No, it’s OK. You’re right. I did break the law, and that’s why I’m in this mess. But that’s just it, Holly. It’s my mess. You’ve already done more than enough to help me.
I really haven’t done that much
Of course you have. Holly, you asked your grandma for the money to pay off my debt. And I appreciate that more than you know, but I’m not about to let you do something dangerous on my account. You’re about to graduate high school, Holly. You have your entire future ahead of you. And trust me, you don’t want to start it behind bars. [gentle music]
OK. Well, yeah, I guess sneaking into Melinda’s wasn’t my best idea.
No. But I gotta say, it was pretty badass.
Yeah, well, that’s me– certified badass.
Oh, yeah, for sure.
Oh, careful there. Or you know what? I might have to show you up with those dumbbells. [laughter]
So you really don’t think that we need to worry about Belle going easy on EJ?
She better not–not if she values her career. EJ needs to be locked up for a long time.
Uh-huh.
What? What are you thinking?
Well, it’s just that, yes, it would be, you know, a bit of a relief if EJ was out of the way for the adoption. But then on the other hand, you know, that–that’s Johnny’s dad. And even after everything that he’s done, I know that Johnny still loves him.
[scoffs] Well, that is not on you. EJ should have thought about family before he broke the law. Uh-uh. Your father-in-law, he deserves– he deserves whatever’s coming to him.
I know. Yeah, he does. Of course. 64
And, you know, after EJ’s gone, you and Johnny, you can finally– you can start your lives with that beautiful new baby.
No. No, that can’t be true. It–it can’t be. Look, I know that my dad can be a little ruthless in business. I know he goes too far when he wants to get revenge. But there’s no way that he could do that, not to my mom. [soft dramatic music]
I am so sorry. I know that it’s hard for you to hear this. But I know in your heart, you know it’s true. I can see it in your eyes.
No.
It’s what your grandfather was trying to tell you. But he stopped himself, and I think I should have stopped myself, too. 66
No, no. It’s OK. Uh, no. I– I begged you to be honest with me. When? When did this happen?
Before you were born.
So Mom and Lucas were a couple then? Yeah?
Yes, yes.
Why did nobody want to tell me about this? Ever?
Because we–we all made a pact to keep it from you and your sister, Allie.
Allie? Wait, you– you said that my mom and Lucas were a couple when my dad did this horrible thing to her.
Yes.
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Kate. Is that the reason that my twin sister and I have separate fathers?
[sighs]
Kate, is that the reason that my sister and I have separate fathers?
Oh, my God. OK. Uh… so that story you just told, that’s the story of– Of how I was conceived? My sister was born out of love, and I am a product of rape.
I am so, so sorry, Johnny.
No, no, no, no. Don’t–don’t touch me, OK? I just, uh– I got to get out of here. 70
Johnny. Johnny! Oh, God. [exhales] Oh, God.
You used me, you son of a bitch!
I didn’t, Belle. I came here to see you. The–the case against me was the furthest thing on my mind.
You are such a freaking liar. I cannot believe I ever trusted you.
You are being unreasonable.
Unreasonable? I’ll show you unreasonable.
Belle–
Get out.
Belle–
Get out!
Belle, we need–
Get out of my bed!
To talk about this!
Get out of my house!
I’m going!
Get out!
Fine, fine! Stop! 72
Get out! Get out! Get out now!
I’m going!
Go! [somber music]
[door slams]
Wow. So, like, Mayor Price must have really impressed your mom.
Yeah, which is not an easy task. 73
Yeah, no kidding.
And this could be a really good sign for the adoption. But I just don’t think that we should get our hopes up too high because my mom is still very concerned about Johnny’s dad having anything to do with the baby.
Right. But still, if Johnny and Chanel can distance themselves enough from EJ before the baby comes, then hopefully your mom would come around, right? 74
That would be amazing. Uh… well, I better get back to work. Uh, a nurse had a 65th birthday party in the private dining room. Uh, nice folk. A lot of cleanup ahead of me, though.
I can stay and help.
You want to bus dirty dishes?
I–I just– I want to hang with you.
Right, because you have nothing else going on tonight.
No, because I want to. And I don’t want you to work yourself too hard.
Oh, you’re worried about the baby.
No, I’m worried about you, Sophia. I want you to be OK and to be happy. I hope you know that.
I do. And I want the same thing for you.
So let’s get to work. I mean, these tables aren’t gonna bus themselves. Uh, but don’t try and pocket any of my tips, Black.
Oh, right, like you’re nice enough to get good tips. [laughter]
Even though we’re not going through with it, the break-in to Trask’s place, it means a lot that you were willing to go that far for me.
Well, I want things to work out for you, Doug. I really care about you.
I care about you, too.
OK. Well, if we aren’t gonna steal the necklace back, how do we plan on getting it legally? I mean, we can’t just let Trask win.
I’ll tell you what– Julie left some chicken and mashed potatoes in the fridge. I could fire ’em up while we do some brainstorming.
Mm, leftovers and strategy talk. I–I like it.
Cool.
But how about I get started in the kitchen, and maybe you go take a shower?
Sounds like a plan.
OK. [laughs] [gentle music]
[line trilling] [phone ringing] 79
Hello. Oh, perfect timing. I was just talking about you.
About what?
I was just reassuring Chanel that you’d be doing everything in your power to put her father-in-law away for his crimes against the citizens of Salem.
Uh, about that. Um– uh, I’ve been thinking about our earlier conversation. 80
And?
And, uh, I think you’re right. I, uh–I think it would be best for everyone involved if I recused myself from the investigation into EJ DiMera. [tense music]
There’s my beautiful wife. Hey. When did you get home? 81
A while ago. [mellow country music]
What’s wrong? Tough day?
No, it was fine until just now.
What happened?
I came in to, uh– well, Johnny was talking about EJ.
Oh, no.
Yeah. He, uh, blindsided me with a question about why you would tell him that his father had raped someone.
Damn it. Damn it, Kate, I’m so sorry. I was just so upset with the whole Arnold Feniger thing, and it just came out. I tried to walk it back. But I should have known that he–he wouldn’t be able to let it go. 83
No. He was very persistent.
Damn it.
[sighs]
Damn it. All these years trying to protect him and his sister from the awful truth and, uh– [sighs] [tense music]
Damn it. What did you say to him?
Well, I really had no choice. I told him the truth. So your grandson now knows that his father raped his mother, and he’s a result of that.
Damn it. Oh, Kate. [somber music]
Hello, Chanel. 85
I think that I will just go wait for Johnny in our room.
Chanel, wait. Please.
What is it?
I just wanted to say I’m sorry about what happened with Amy Choi. I offered to help smooth things over, but Johnny wouldn’t hear of it.
Yeah, well, can you blame him?
No, I’m afraid my son is rather cross with me at the moment.
You got that right.
Johnny, what’s wrong? [grunts]
[dramatic music]
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