Interview with Judah Lewis, Nina Bloomgarden and Rachel Israel

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Juda Lewis, Nina Bloomgarden and Director Rachel Israel of "The Floaters" movie

Interview with Director Rachel Israel and actors Judah Lewis and Nina Bloomgarden of the film “The Floaters” by Suzanne 6/18/25

This is a sweet and fun summer movie that anyone should enjoy. I had a great time speaking with these three! The film is premiering today at the Bentonville Film Festival and will be playing in other venues soon. You don’t want to miss it!

Rachel Israel

Judah Lewis and Nina Bloomgarden

 

Jackie Tohn and Aya Cash star in the movie "The Floaters" (key art)MORE INFO: Official Site  Exclusive Clip

Welcome To Camp

Freshly ousted from her rock band, Nomi takes a last-resort job from her best friend Mara at their childhood Jewish summer camp. As camp director Mara contends with a busted septic system, she tasks Nomi to supervise a group of outsider teens called the floaters.

When their rival camp—led by Mara and Nomi’s nemesis Daniel—issues a high-stakes challenge with prize money on the line, Nomi pushes the limits and loses Mara’s trust.

Now, Nomi and the Floaters must overcome their differences and outperform their rivals to keep the camp alive.

Framed through multigenerational perspectives, this offbeat comedy captures the rich diversity of a Jewish summer camp and explores the conflict between leaving one’s mark and building connection.

Directed by Rachel Israel, this spirited film celebrates authenticity and warmth, painting a vibrant portrait of modern Jewish life.

It’s about bonds forged in shared struggles, identity discovered in unlikely friendships, and strength found by embracing exactly who you are.

The Floaters showcases K180’s commitment to storytelling that resonates, steering clear of clichĂ©s to offer something memorable and deeply meaningful.

Credits:

Director: Rachel Israel

Screenwriter: Brent Hoff and Andra Gordon & Amelia Brain

Story: Becky Korman, Lily Korman, Shai Korman, Brent Hoff

Production Companies: K180 Studios, Athena Pictures

Producer: Becky Korman, Lily Korman, Shai Korman, Andra Gordon

Co-Producer: Amelia Brain, Nick Page, Aaron Levine

Cinematographer: Danny Vecchione

Production Designer: Jordan Janota

Costume Designer: Ava Hama

Editor: Chelsea Taylor

Casting: Stephanie Holbrook, CSA

Choreographer: Maud Arnold

Music Supervisor: Matthew Hearon-Smith

Music: Erik Desiderio, Jacob Bloomfield-Misrach

Original Songs: Dan Bern & Orit Shimoni, Jackie Tohn & Dan Henig, Taali, Jacob Bloomfield-Misrach, What Does It Eat

Also Featuring Songs By: Shira Margalit, Kosha Dillz, Tony Shevlin, Cayucas, Cheap Fabric, DiToro, Cake Without Candles, Dara Ackerman, and more Seth Green, one of the many stars of the film "The Floaters." Photo from the press site for the movie.

Principal Cast: Jackie Tohn, Sarah Podemski, Aya Cash, Seth Green, Judah Lewis, Nina Bloomgarden, Jake Ryan, Steve Guttenberg, Jonathan Silverman, Jill Kargman, Maxwell Jacob Friedman, Dan Ahdoot, Ben Krieger, Max Samuels, Jim Kaplan, Jacob Moskovitz, Thani Brant, Jillian Jordyn, and Bekah Zornosa

Rachel Israel is a New York based writer and director. Her feature debut Keep the Change (2017) world premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, where it won Best U.S. Narrative Feature, and Best New Narrative Feature Director. It also won Best Debut Film and the FIPRESCI Award at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. Keep the Change opened in theaters internationally in 2018 as a NY Times Critic’s Pick, which described it as “a landmark motion picture” which “deserves to be widely seen”; it was critically acclaimed for being a fresh take on the romantic comedy, and an authentic and nuanced portrayal of characters on the autism spectrum. Rachel has taught both screenwriting and directing actors at Columbia University’s Graduate Film Program and Rhode Island School of Design. She is represented by Verve Talent & Literary Agency.

Judah Lewis is an American actor, best known for his roles in the films Demolition (2015), The Babysitter (2017), its sequel The Babysitter: Killer Queen (2020), The Christmas Chronicles (2018) and its sequel The Christmas Chronicles 2 (2020). Lewis is the son of Hara and Mark Lewis, who are acting teachers.

Nina Bloomgarden is An American actress, born in New York, USA. She is the granddaughter of theatrical producer Kermit Bloomgarden. She studied acting at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in Cardiff, Wales. She is known for Body of the Mined (2021) and Jane (2022).

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interview with Laurence Leboeuf

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Laurence Leboeuf of "Transplant" on NBC (photo from her Instragram)

Interview with Laurence Leboeuf of “Transplant” on NBC by Suzanne 6/9/25

It’s so nice to interview Laurence again. I just love this show, and she’s the lead female star. I’ve enjoyed getting to know her a little in these short chats, over the years. She’s an amazing actress. I will miss the show after this final season! Make sure to tune in on Thursdays on NBC.   This week’s show, “Heart” is a pivotal episode. Next week’s episode, “Fever Dream” is a mind-bender.

 

TRANSPLANT -- Pictured: "Transplant" Key Art -- (Photo by: NBCUniversal)MORE INFO: Official Site  season 4 Trailer  episode “Heart” trailer

Laurence Leboeuf

Dr. Magalie “Mags” Leblanc

Laurence Leboeuf is an award-winning actress from Montreal who stars as Dr. Magalie “Mags” Leblanc in NBC’s “Transplant.”

The bilingual actress (French and English) has been acting professionally since she was 10 and rose to stardom with multiple award nominations and wins. She won the 2024 ACTRA Montreal Award of Excellence and has continuously booked leading roles in both television and film of French-Canadian and English-Canadian productions.

On the film side, Leboeuf recently starred in ChloĂ© Robichaud’s latest feature, “Two Women.” The film premiered at Sundance as part of the festival’s exclusive World Cinema Dramatic Competition and won the Special Jury Award for Writing.
Leboeuf won Best Drama Actress for her work in “Transplant” at the Canadian Screen Awards for 2022. Additional award wins include the Gemeaux Awards (French Canadian Emmys) for Best Actress in the series “Les Lavigueur,” Best Supporting Actress for her role in the series “Musee Eden” and Best Actress for her role in the series “Marche A. L’ombre,” which also won her the Best Leading Actress Award at the French Festival SĂ©ries Mania.

She also won Best Actress for “Human Trafficking” (featuring Mira Sorvino and Donald Sutherland) at the ACTRA Awards. For her film work, Leboeuf won at the Prix Iris Awards (previously Jutra Awards) for Best Supporting Actress in “My Daughter, My Angel.” Her indie action-comedy film “Turbo Kid” was widely received at the Sundance Film Festival.

Leboeuf was born to actor-parents and grew up surrounded by creative arts. Her dad owned a stage theater for 18 years, which allowed Leboeuf to explore the behind-the-scenes of the craft. She’s driven by the passion of acting and the need to be creative with plans to produce and write. Leboeuf enjoys reading and staying active with running, snowboarding and loves to travel.

 

Laurence Leboeuf as Dr. Magalie Leblanc, Hamza Haq as Dr. Bashir Hamed, on "Transplant" on NBC (photo from CTV Instagram)NBC

Transplant

Transplant Season 4 Premieres Thursday, May 22 (8-10 p.m. ET/PT) 

Season 4 of “Transplant” finds Bashir “Bash” Hamed on the precipice of finishing his residency at York Memorial and officially requalifying as a doctor. With his future uncertain once again, Bash and his sister, Amira, are Canadian citizens now, but are still trying, with everything they have, to build a life in their adopted country.

The series stars Hamza Haq, Laurence Leboeuf, Ayisha Issa, Jim Watson, Rekha Sharma, Sirena Gulamgaus, Torri Higginson, Kenny Wong.

Joseph Kay is the creator, showrunner and executive producer. Bruno DubĂ©, Jocelyn DeschĂȘnes, JosĂ©e VallĂ©e, Rachel Langer, Stefan Pleszczynski, and Sarah Timmins also executive produce.

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Transplant (2020)

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Our past “Transplant” interviews

Hamza Haq and Joseph Kay 5/20/25 and 5/21/25

Rekha Sharma 2/2/24

Joseph Kay 10/10/23

Hamza Haq 7/12/22

Laurence Leboeuuf 3/29/22

 John Hannah and Hamza Haq 3/1/22

Laurence Leboeuf 10/30/20

Hamza Haq 10/9/20

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Interview with Aaron B. Koontz

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Aaron B. Koontz of "Revival" on Syfy (Photo from his Instagram)

Interview with co-creator, co-showrunner and executive producer Aaron B. Koontz of “Revival” on Syfy by Suzanne 5/29/25

It was fun to talk to Aaron about this show. He seems to really enjoy working on it. I’m sure it must be great to be involved with creating something like this and seeing your project come to life.  He’s a very down-to-earth guy that grew up watching and reading about fantasy, scifi and horror, so he’s just a geek like me and most of my friends and family (which I hope he doesn’t mind my saying).  This series grabs you right away, getting you invested in the characters and their town. You don’t want to miss it if you love horror. I will say that, although it has some gross scenes, it’s not as bad as any of the “Walking Dead” shows.

 

REVIVAL -- Pictured: "Revival" Key Art -- (Photo by: SYFY)MORE INFO: Official Site  Trailer

SYFY

Revival

Series Premiere June 12 on SYFY (10 pm ET/PT)

On one miraculous day in rural Wisconsin, the recently deceased suddenly rise from their graves. But this is no zombie story as the “revived” appear and act just like they once were. When local Officer and single mother Dana Cypress is unexpectedly thrown into the center of a brutal murder mystery of her own, she’s left to make sense of the chaos amidst a town gripped by fear and confusion where everyone, alive or undead, is a suspect.

The series stars Melanie Scrofano, Romy Weltman, David James Elliott, and Andy McQueen.

The series is created by Aaron B. Koontz and Luke Boyce, who serve as showrunners and executive producers. Lance Samuels, Daniel Iron, Samantha Levine, Neil Tabatznik, Daniel March, Melanie Scrofano, Greg Hemmings, Stephen Foster & Amanda Row also serve as executive producers.

“Revival” is produced by Blue Ice Pictures and Hemmings Films.

Aaron B. Koontz of "Revival" on Syfy (Photo from his Instagram)Aaron B. Koontz

Executive Producer, “Revival”

Aaron B. Koontz is the co-creator, co-showrunner and an executive producer on the new SYFY drama series “Revival.”

An Indie Spirit Award nominee, he’s the CEO and founder of the genre production company Paper Street Pictures.

Koontz has produced more than 20 feature films, including “Blood Relatives,” “Old Man,” “A Creature Was Stirring,” the SXSW-winning “The Artifice Girl” and the upcoming “Shelby Oaks,” which is scheduled for release in 2025.

REVIVAL -- "Don't Tell Dad" Episode 101 -- Pictured: (l-r) David James Elliott as Wayne Cypress, Melanie Scrofano as Dana Cypress -- (Photo by: Naomi Peters/Lavivier Productions/SYFY)Outside of producing, Koontz is also an award-winning writer and director, creating “The Pale Door,” “Camera Obscura” and is the creative force behind the “Scare Package” franchise for Shudder.

Koontz’s unprecedented output has led to him being named one of the 10 most influential horror filmmakers of 2023 by Horror News Network and Paper Street being named the Best Production House of 2022 by the Austin Chronicle. In 2025 Koontz was inducted into Full Sail University’s Hall of Fame.

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Interview with cast of “Resident Alien”

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Alan Tudyk, Chris Sheridan, Sara Tomko, Alice Wetterlund, Meredith Garretson, Corey Reynolds and Elizabeth Bowen of "Resident Alien" on Syfy (banner)

Interview with Alan Tudyk, Chris Sheridan, Sara Tomko, Alice Wetterlund, Meredith Garretson, Corey Reynolds and Elizabeth Bowen of “Resident Alien” on Syfy by Suzanne 6/2/25

It’s always wonderful to speak to these actors, and showrunner Sheridan. They’re so gracious with their time. I’ve been lucky to speak with them many times in the past 4 years. I love this show, and I hope it gets another season. Joining me in these chats is my dear friend Jamie Ruby of Scifivision. We had a fun time picking the brains of the stars of the show. Please enjoy season 4, premiering June 6, 2025 on both USA Network and Syfy.  We’ve only seen the first four episodes and can’t wait to see the rest!

Star Alan Tudyk and executive producer Chris Sheridan

Stars Sara Tomko, Alice Wetterlund and Meredith Garretson

Stars Corey Reynolds and Elizabeth Bowen

 

RESIDENT ALIEN -- Pictured: "Resident Alien" Key Art -- (Photo by: SYFY)MORE INFO: Official Site  Trailer

Resident Alien

Premieres Friday, June 6 on USA & SYFY (11 p.m. ET/PT)

Based on the Dark Horse comics, “Resident Alien” follows a crash-landed alien named Harry and his life on planet Earth. The fourth season starts with Harry (Alan Tudyk) and his baby Bridget stuck in prison on the Grey Moonbase, while a shape-shifting Alien called a Mantid (also Alan Tudyk) has taken over his body on Earth passing himself off as the real Harry Vanderspeigle. Harry manages to escape the Greys and arrives back on Earth for a showdown with the Mantid Alien, but soon finds he may not have what he needs to finish the job. Asta (Sara Tomko) and D’arcy (Alice Wetterlund) struggle to keep a secret from Ben (Levi Fiehler) and Kate (Meredith Garretson), who are both desperate to find answers to what has been happening to them. Sheriff Mike (Corey Reynolds) and Deputy Liv (Elizabeth Bowen) attempt to solve some mysterious deaths in Patience that Sheriff Mike is beginning to think aren’t caused by anything human.

From UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group in association with Amblin TV and Dark Horse Entertainment, “Resident Alien” was adapted to television by executive producer Chris Sheridan. Mike Richardson and Keith Goldberg of Dark Horse Entertainment, Justin Falvey and Darryl Frank of Amblin TV, Robert Duncan McNeill and Nastaran Dibai also executive produce.

Alan Tudyk

Harry Vanderspeigle, “Resident Alien”; Devil, “Devil May Care”

Alan Tudyk stars in the SYFY drama “Resident Alien” as Harry Vanderspeigle, an alien who crash lands onto Earth and must pass himself off as a small-town human doctor.

He also recently voiced the role of Devil in “Devil May Care,” which also aired on SYFY. In addition, Tudyk voices the maniacal Joker in DC Universe’s “Harley Quinn” animated series on HBO Max. Tudyk also voiced Tuk-Tuk in the Oscar-nominated film “Raya and the Last Dragon” as well as Pico the Toucan in Disney’s hit film “Encanto.”

In 2016, Tudyk appeared in Lucasfilm’s “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” as the scene-stealing security droid, ‘K-2SO.’ Directed by Gareth Edwards, the film grossed over $1 billion at the global box office and was the first live action Star Wars spin-off. He also voiced characters in two Academy-Award nominated animated films, playing the ‘Duke of Weaselton’ in Disney’s “Zootopia” and the rooster ‘Hei Hei’ in Disney’s “Moana.”

Tudyk is also the creator, executive producer and star of the Emmy nominated series “Con Man,” which was funded via Indiegogo with a record-breaking $3.2 million donation from over 46,000 fans. “Con Man” debuted at Lionsgate’s Comic Con HQ in 2015 and later aired on SYFY. Loosely based on Tudyk and Nathan Fillion’s experiences starring in “Firefly,” “Con Man” centered on the post-show life of ‘Wray Nerely’ (Tudyk) after “Spectrum,” a sci-fi TV series canceled before its time that later became a cult classic. In 2016, Tudyk, along with Fillion, also launched “Con Man: The Game” based on the series which allowed players to build and host their own comic book conventions.

Tudyk has shown audiences wide versatility in numerous television shows and a plethora of feature films. Recently, he co-starred in the Jay Roach 2015 SAG Award nominated feature “Trumbo,” opposite Bryan Cranston, Diane Lane, Helen Mirren and John Goodman as well as 2014’s “Welcome to Me” with Kristin Wiig. In 2013, Tudyk co-starred in the well-received Jackie Robinson biopic, “42,” opposite Chadwick Boseman as former Philadelphia Phillies manager ‘Ben Chapman.’ He made his feature film debut in 1998, when he first appeared opposite Robin Williams in “Patch Adams.”

Tudyk’s role in the Disney animated feature, “Wreck-It Ralph,” garnered him an Annie Award for his role as ‘King Candy.” He can also be heard in its sequel, “Ralph Breaks the Internet” as ‘KnowsMore.” Tudyk has also loaned his voice to ‘The Duke of Weaselton’ in Disney’s Academy Award-winning film “Frozen,” ‘Alister Krei’ in “Big Hero 6” and ‘Ludo’ and ‘King Butterfly’ on the Disney Channel series, “Star vs. the Forces of Evil.”

His additional film credits also include: “28 Days,” “A Knight’s Tale,” “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story,” “Death at a Funeral” (the original UK version), “Knocked Up,” “Tucker and Dale vs Evil,” “3:10 to Yuma,” “Serenity,” “Premature,” “Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter” and “Transformers 3.” Additionally, Tudyk motion performed the lead robot, ‘Sonny,’ in “I, Robot” opposite Will Smith.

In television, Tudyk can currently be seen in DC Universe’s “Doom Patrol” and season three of Netflix’s “Santa Clarita Diet.” He was a series regular on the critically acclaimed ABC comedy, “Suburgatory” as well as on NBC’s workplace comedy “Powerless” and BBC America’s “Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency. His work on Joss Whedon’s “Firefly,” has been highly lauded by fans and has gained him a strong cult following. Tudyk also appeared in “Strangers with Candy,” “Dollhouse,” “Frasier,” “Justified” and “Arrested Development.” He also was the host of “Newsreaders,” written and produced by Rob Corddry and David Wain, on Adult Swim.

Tudyk attended the prestigious Juilliard School in New York and has starred on Broadway opposite Kristin Chenoweth in “Epic Proportions,” played ‘Lancelot’ with the original cast in Monty Python’s “Spamalot,” as well as the lead role of ‘Peter’ in “Prelude to a Kiss” opposite John Mahoney.

Chris Sheridan, Executive Producer of "Resident Alien" on SyfyTudyk grew up in Plano, Texas and currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife.

He is represented by The Coronel Group and Gersh.

Chris Sheridan

Executive Producer, “Resident Alien”

Chris Sheridan serves as executive producer of SYFY’s “Resident Alien.”

Five-time Emmy nominee and BAFTA nominee, Sheridan has been a television writer and producer for 26 years. He has produced more than 400 episodes of television, including 17 seasons on the Fox Network animated hit, “Family Guy” where he acted as co-showrunner from 2004 to 2009. He remains a consulting producer on “Family Guy,” and has a feature film in development with Josephson Entertainment.

Sara TomkoRESIDENT ALIEN -- Season:1 -- Pictured: Sara Tomko as Asta Twelvetrees -- (Photo by: Brendan Meadows/SYFY)

Asta Twelvetrees, “Resident Alien”

Sara Tomko stars in SYFY’s “Resident Alien” as Asta Twelvetrees. Strong and sarcastic, she works with Harry at the town’s health clinic.

Tomko is known for her recurring roles on “Sneaky Pete” and “Once Upon a Time,” as well as her appearances on “The Leftovers” and “The Son.”

She started her career in experimental theatre and musicals in Virginia, later moving to Los Angeles in 2007 to pursue film. Her first independent film roles aired on SYFY, and she is thrilled that her TV career has brought her full circle. She is an actor, singer, producer, poet an artist.

Tomko is represented by Bohemia Group and KMR Talent.

 

Alice Wetterlund

D’Arcy Bloom, “Resident Alien”

RESIDENT ALIEN -- Season:4 -- Pictured: Alice Wetterlund as D'Arcy Bloom -- (Photo by: Brendan Meadows/USA Network)

Alice Wetterlund stars in SYFY’s “Resident Alien” as “D’Arcy Bloom,” the charismatic bartender at the local pub who, as a former Olympic snowboarder, is also a part of the avalanche control team.

Wetterlund has performed her non-yelling brand of comedy nationally at colleges, clubs, and festivals such as Just for Laughs, Bridgetown, Moon Tower, Women in Comedy, SF Sketchfest, RIOT LA, Bonnaroo and more.

She is known for her character “Carla” on HBO’s “Silicon Valley” and played “Kelly Grady” on TBS’ “People of Earth.” She can also be seen in the movie “Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates” as “Cousin Terry.” She has performed her stand up on “Conan” and currently co-hosts the popular podcast “Treks and the City” with Veronica Osorio. She recently wrapped “Search & Destroy” for Hulu, produced by Carrie Brownstein. Wetterlund can currently be seen on the latest season of Netflix’s “Glow.” Her hourlong stand-up special premiered on Amazon in August.RESIDENT ALIEN -- Season:4 -- Pictured: Meredith Garretson as Kate Hawthorne (Photo by: Brendan Meadows/USA Network)

Meredith Garretson
Kate Hawthorne, “Resident Alien”
is a theater, television and film actress based in New York and Los Angeles. She received her MFA from NYU’s prestigious Graduate Acting Program. She also trained for two years in Meisner Technique at the Maggie Flanigan Studio. In 2021, she starred as Ali MacGraw in the acclaimed limited series THE OFFER on Paramount Plus. She plays Kate Hawthorne in the hit series RESIDENT ALIEN on Syfy and Peacock. RESIDENT ALIEN -- Season:4 -- Pictured: Corey Reynolds as Sheriff Mike Thompson -- (Photo by: Brendan Meadows/USA Network)She is a founding member of SOCIETY Theatre Company in New York City.

Corey Reynolds

Sheriff Mike Thompson, “Resident Alien”

Corey Reynolds stars in the SYFY drama “Resident Alien” as Mike Thompson, the local sheriff who runs the town with a chip on his shoulder, a cowboy hat on his head and an iron fist.

Reynolds is best known for his role on “The Closer,” which he starred on for six seasons. He will next be seen as a guest star in Apple’s “The Afterparty.” He’s recurred on “All American,” “Red Line,” “Criminal Minds,” “NCIS: Los Angeles,” “Masters of Sex” and “Murder in the First.” He has guest starred on “Seal Team” and “Chicago P.D.”

On the film side, he was last seen on screen in “Straight Outta Compton” and also appeared in “Selma,” opposite David Oyelowo and Common.

Reynolds was nominated for a Tony Award for his performance in Broadway’s production of “Hairspray.”RESIDENT ALIEN -- Season:4 -- Pictured: Elizabeth Bowen as Deputy Liv Baker -- (Photo by: Brendan Meadows/USA Network)

Elizabeth Bowen

Deputy Liv Baker, “Resident Alien”

Elizabeth Bowen plays Deputy Liv Baker on the hit SYFY series “Resident Alien.”

Bowen was raised on Vancouver Island in Nanaimo, British Columbia. She attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts – West before moving back to Canada to work on improv comedy while pursuing film and television roles.

Bowen credits her role in season two of FX’s “Fargo” as a career turning point. Bowen’s other credits include recurring roles on Amazon’s “Upload” and Hulu’s “Woke,” as well as the Freeform holiday movie “Angry Angel.”

She is based in Vancouver, B.C.

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Interviews with Dean Devlin and Olivia Morris

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Dean Devlin (showrunner) and Olivia Morris (Lysa) of "The Librarians: The Next Chapter" on TNT

Interview with Dean Devlin and Olivia Morris of “The Librarians: The Next Chapter” on TNT by Suzanne

I always enjoy chatting with Dean Devlin about his shows. This was a roundtable, so they didn’t give me video. It was a very fun one, but I’m not sure if that really comes over in the audio. Anyway, we had a great time. I made my own video, using the audio, so I hope you enjoy it! It was very nice to meet and chat with Olivia Morris, who plays Lysa on this new series. She is a busy and amazing actress. I hope the series runs for many years! I’ve enjoyed it so far.  It begins Sunday, 5/25/25 on TNT. More info below!

Dean Devlin 5/20/25

Olivia Morris 5/22/25

 

Key art for "The Librarians: The Next Chapter" on TNTMORE INFO: Official Site  Trailer

TNT SETS TWO-NIGHT PREMIERE EVENT FOR HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ADVENTURE SERIES “THE LIBRARIANS: THE NEXT CHAPTER” STARTING MAY 25

TNT

The Librarians: The Next Chapter

April 10, 2025 – TNT will launch “The Librarians: The Next Chapter,” the spinoff of the acclaimed original television and film franchise which followed the adventures of the custodians of a magical repository of the world’s most powerful and dangerous supernatural artifacts, with a two-night premiere event starting on Sunday, May 25 following NBA Playoffs coverage. The next episode premieres on Monday, May 26 following NHL Playoffs coverage and subsequent episodes will continue to air on Monday nights.

Produced by Electric Entertainment, “The Librarians: The Next Chapter” centers on Vikram Chamberlain (Callum McGowan), a “Librarian” from the past who time traveled from 1847 and now finds himself stuck in the present. When Vikram returns to his castle in Belgrade, Serbia and discovers that it is now a museum, he inadvertently releases magic across the continent. With the help of a new team of eclectic heroes, including a savant in world history, a scientific genius, and a highly skilled Guardian, Vikram has only six months to clean up the mess he made.

Throughout the season, the team will embark on fantastical adventures, including a surprise reroute to a manor where Agatha Christie-styled murders take place, a time-travel back to the days of King Arthur at Camelot and even an encounter with the first-ever vampire.

“The original ‘Librarians’ was a top-rated series on TNT for four seasons and we are thrilled to bring ‘The Next Chapter’ home to our network, with all of the spellbinding adventures, legendary magic and mystique that fans love,” said Jason Sarlanis, President, Turner Networks. “This new entry in the beloved franchise reinforces our commitment to high quality scripted content that features the drama, adventure, and thrills our viewers expect from a TNT original.”

“The universe of The Librarians has expanded and we are so excited to present this exciting Season of The Next Chapter!” said Dean Devlin, Executive Producer and Director. “We’re confident the fans will fall in love with these new characters and that a whole new audience will be seduced into this wonderful and magical world.”

The 12-part series stars McGowan (Jamestown), Jessica Green (The Outpost), Olivia Morris (Hotel Portofino) and Bluey Robinson (Britannia). Caroline Loncq (Mammals) guest stars. Christian Kane will reprise his role as “Jacob Stone” in a Guest Starring role.

“The Librarians: The Next Chapter” is produced by Electric Entertainment. Dean Devlin serves as showrunner and executive producer alongside Marc Roskin and Rachel Olschan-Wilson of Electric Entertainment. Noah Wyle serves as producer. Mark Franco of Electric Entertainment and Jonathan English of Balkanic Media also produce.


About TNT  

TNT, a Warner Bros. Discovery brand, is watched by more people than any other cable network and known for big, lean-forward television that takes viewers on a thrill ride of electrifying stories, dynamic characters and premium events. TNT is home to some of television’s most popular sports franchises and scripted originals including “The Librarians: The Next Chapter.” TNT also presents primetime specials and sports coverage, including the NHL, NBA and NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championships. Website: www.tntdrama.com

About Electric Entertainment:

Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Electric Entertainment is an independent film & TV studio headed by veteran producer Dean Devlin and his partners Marc Roskin and Rachel Olschan-Wilson.

Electric is most known for the fan-favorite franchises “Leverage” and “Librarians,” as well as the hit TV series “The Ark,” “Almost Paradise,” and “The Outpost.” In addition to serving as a domestic distributor in partnership with Amazon, SYFY, TNT and more, Electric also operates a worldwide sales arm for their original and acquired content. The company’s newest feature film “One Big Happy Family,” starring Linda Lavin, will debut in theaters this Fall.

Electric also runs its own premium streaming app and FAST channel, ElectricNOW, which features Electric’s original content and over a thousand hours of third-party films and TV series. ElectricNOW is also the home of the exclusive live broadcast of the annual Saturn Awards. The channel is available on over 38 platforms and OTT devices including Roku, Amazon Prime, Samsung TV Plus, Plex, and Xumo.

 

Dean Devlin has produced and co-written some of the most successful feature films of all time — Independence Day, Stargate, and Godzilla — which collectively grossed more than 1.4 billion dollars worldwide. In May of 2001, he founded Electric Entertainment, where he serves as chairman and CEO. The full-service film, television and worldwide sales and distribution company also houses Electric Post, a state-of-the-art digital effect and postproduction facility.

Electric is rapidly expanding under Devlin’s leadership. The company recently launched its OTT app and FAST channel, ElectricNOW, which is a one-stop shop for fans to enjoy all their favorite shows free, also available in a 24/7 live streaming broadcast. ElectricNOW hosts Electric’s newly launched podcast network, Electric Surge, and is available on numerous platforms including The Roku Channel, Plex, STIRR, Local Now, Sling TV, TiVo Plus, IMDb TV, Redbox, XUMO, Distro TV, and Select TV.

Electric Entertainment is in production with several highly anticipated films and TV series. Devlin recently served as executive producer, writer, and director on the smash hit reboot of “Leverage”, “Leverage: Redemption”, which is now streaming on Amazon’s IMDb TV. He also serves as co-showrunner, co-creator, and writer for “Almost Paradise,” starring Christian Kane, which aired on WGNA spring 2020 and is available on IMDb TV. He is executive producer of “The Outpost”, which aired its fourth season on The CW in July 2021.Olivia Norris (Lysa) of "The Librarians; The Next Chapter" on TNT (photo from her Instagram)

Devlin executive-produced five seasons of the action-packed TNT series, “Leverage,” three “The Librarian” movies of the week for TNT, starring Noah Wyle, which led to four seasons of “The Librarians” series starring Wyle, Rebecca Romijn and John Larroquette. In 2005, he executive produced, along with Bryan Singer, the Emmy-winning SyFy project, “The Triangle”.

Devlin directed and produced Bad Samaritan, which stars David Tennant and Robert Sheehan, and was released on 2,000 screens through Electric’s distribution arm. Also, under the Electric banner, Devlin produced the upcoming full-length feature, The Deal, the dystopian drama directed by Orsi NagypĂĄl.

Prior to forming Electric Entertainment, Devlin produced the Mel Gibson period drama, The Patriot, which was nominated for three Academy AwardsÂź and earned Gibson a People’s Choice Award for Best Actor.

Olivia is a London based actor born in Kingston-upon-Thames. She trained with National Youth Theatre and went on to complete a BA Hons in Acting at Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama before landing her first professional job as the female lead in Oscar & Golden Globe-winning feature RRR for Netflix along side Alia Bhatt and Ray Stevenson. Olivia has since gone on to build a varied screen career.

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Interview with Hamza Haq and Joseph Kay

TV Interview!

 

Screencaps of "Transplant" star Hamza Haq and showrunner Joseph Kay

Interview with Hamza Haq and Joseph Kay of “Transplant” on NBC by Suzanne

I love this Canadian show, so I’m very glad to see it back on my TV screen! The writing and acting are just so good… The stories grab you and surprise you. The actors are very committed. I’m sad it’s ending, but please do enjoy these videos and the season 4 premiere this Thursday, May 22 on NBC and then on Peacock. There are two new episodes! More Details below. I apologize because when I interviewed Hamza Haq, I didn’t record it (I thought I did), so I used the backup provided by NBC. They only had speaker view for our Zoom call, not gallery view, like I usually use. That was my fault, not theirs.

Joseph Kay Interview 5/20/25

Hamza Haq Interview 5/21/25

 

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Transplant

Transplant Season 4 Premieres Thursday, May 22 (8-10 p.m. ET/PT) 

Season 4 of “Transplant” finds Bashir “Bash” Hamed on the precipice of finishing his residency at York Memorial and officially requalifying as a doctor. With his future uncertain once again, Bash and his sister, Amira, are Canadian citizens now, but are still trying, with everything they have, to build a life in their adopted country.

The series stars Hamza Haq, Laurence Leboeuf, Ayisha Issa, Jim Watson, Rekha Sharma, Sirena Gulamgaus, Torri Higginson, Kenny Wong.

Joseph Kay is the creator, showrunner and executive producer. Bruno DubĂ©, Jocelyn DeschĂȘnes, JosĂ©e VallĂ©e, Rachel Langer, Stefan Pleszczynski, and Sarah Timmins also executive produce.

Joseph KayShowrunner/producer/EP Joseph Kay of "Transplant" (photo from Instagram)

Executive Producer, “Transplant”

Joseph Kay is creator, showrunner and executive producer on the NBC drama “Transplant.” He has served as showrunner, writer and executive producer for each of its seasons, winning four Canadian Screen Awards in his roles as writer and producer.

Prior to “Transplant,” he adapted and served as executive producer on the CBC drama “This Life.” Previous credits include the World War II drama “Bomb Girls” for Global TV and the CBC hit action/comedy “Republic of Doyle.”

Kay also co-created the single-camera comedy “Living in your Car” for HBO Canada.

Before becoming a screenwriter, he worked as a transactional lawyer at one of Canada’s foremost securities law firms.

Bash and Theo on "Transplant" Season 4 (photo from Instagram)Hamza Haq

Bashir “Bash” Hamed, “Transplant”

Hamza Haq stars as Bashir “Bash” Hamed in the NBC drama “Transplant.” On the path to becoming a Canadian citizen, Bash is reckoning with his identity and sense of belonging.

Named one of Canada’s rising stars by the Hollywood Reporter in 2017, Haq has won acclaim for his work in “Transplant,” including Lead Actor in a Drama for 2021, 2022 and 2023.

Prior to “Transplant,” Haq played twins Amal and Gopal, opposite William Shatner and Russell Peters, in the CTV miniseries “Indian Detective.” He was recognized with a Canadian Screen Award nomination for his role of Raza Ali in the CBS series “This Life.” Early in his career, he hosted two seasons of the International Emmy Award-nominated children’s series “Look Kool.”

Additional television credits include “Quantico,” “Designated Survivor,” “The Bold Type,” “Being Human” and “Best Laid Plans.” He will also appear in the upcoming family dramedy “Ruining Eid” (working title) for Netflix MENA.

On the big screen, Haq stars in the Canadian independent feature “With Love and a Major Organ” and the soon-to-be released “The Queen of My Dreams” with Amrit Kaur. He appeared in “My Salinger Year,” which opened the 70th Berlin International Film Festival in 2020 and, more recently, had a supporting role in the French-Canadian feature “Viking.”

Additional film credits include “Bon Cop,” “Bad Cop 2,” “The Death and Life of John F. Donovan,” directed by Xavier Dolan and Darren Aronofsky’s “Mother!”

 

Haq is a 2020 recipient of the RBC’s top Canadian Immigrants Award and recently partnered with the Canada Media Fund’s Made Nous campaign as ambassador to celebrate Islamic History Month. He spoke at the 2021 TEDx Toronto Fall digital event series “Uncharted” using his public platform to speak on issues important to him, including refugees’ rights, racial injustice and combating stereotypes. He was honored as Playback’s Breakout Star of the Year.

Raised in Ottawa, Haq is the youngest of four siblings born in Saudi Arabia to Pakistani parents. He has called Canada home since the age of 9. He holds a BA degree in film studies with a minor in law from Carleton University.

Our past “Transplant” interviews

Rekha Sharma 2/2/24

Joseph Kay 10/10/23

Hamza Haq 7/12/22

Laurence Leboeuuf 3/29/22

 John Hannah and Hamza Haq 3/1/22

Laurence Leboeuf 10/30/20

Hamza Haq 10/9/20

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B&B Short Recap Monday, May 19, 2025

Daytime Soap Opera Short Recaps

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Hope sits at home, looking depressed, when Steffy arrives. They talk about Liam and how sad they are about his impending death. Hope is grateful Steffy told her the truth. Steffy admits that she was very angry at Hope, but now she’s not, since they have this shared experience about Liam and both have his daughters. She asks Hope to come back to Forrester. Hope is shocked but agrees to it. She apologizes for the pain she caused with the takeover. Steffy is sorry that she felt she had to do that. She says they’re family and connected. They agree to stop fighting and hug. They talk some more about Liam. Hope wants to prioritize spending time with Liam and the kids. They hug again, with tears.

Liam is in Finn’s office. Finn wants to run some more scans. They talk about Hope and Steffy a little. Liam tells Finn that he urged Hope to stay with Carter. He worries about everyone in his life. Finn suggests that he focus on himself and his health, so Liam wonders if that means that he has a chance. Finn refuses to confirm that or make any predictions. Liam declares that he wants to live. Finn asks if he has any physical changes. Liam lets him know that he has some new symptoms, including blurred vision and dizziness. Finn takes him to get his scan. After they return, Liam waits impatiently for the news. Finn gets the results of the scan. He tells Liam that there’s no change. Liam is stunned.

Carter consoles himself with Daphne and drinks. He’s very upset that he overheard Hope telling Brooke that her future is with Liam. He’s angry, but mostly at himself for being naive. He blames himself for not being good enough. He has a bit of a pity party. Daphne is sympathetic and tries to support him. She urges him to think about the future, and then she kisses him.

 

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Y&R Short Recap Monday, May 19, 2025

Daytime Soap Opera Short Recaps

 

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Recap written by Suzanne

Phyllis and Amanda meet up. Phyllis is eager to pitch corporate media ideas to Amanda’s boss, Dumas, but Amanda tells her that he’s not interested in starting new businesses right now. Phyllis keeps pushing her. After Amanda leaves, Phyllis calls Summer, but Summer is busy. She then texts Nick to thank him for his help. She seems lonely.

Billy and Sally have breakfast, but he’s preoccupied and not listening to her. She wants to know why he’s so distracted. He doesn’t tell her, but she persists. She wonders if he’s feeling guilty for firing Phyllis after what Nick said. He assures her that’s not the case. They talk about her business ideas. Amanda comes by. Billy thinks that she’s there for Jill. She’s not, but she urges Billy to make up with his mom before it’s too late. He feels like Dumas is giving him the runaround.

Amy is happily reunited with her son; Damian while Nate, Devon and Lily are there, too. Lily offers Damian a job running their hotels, and he has some great ideas. He just has to have his lawyer look over their offer. Damian insists that Amy move to Genoa City to be near him. Everyone is supportive of his ideas, except for Devon, who seems skeptical. Lily supports Damian. Later, she assures Damian that Devon will come around.

 

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GH Short Recap Monday, May 19, 2025

Daytime Soap Opera Short Recaps

 

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At the Quartermaines’ manor, Brook Lynn tries to stick up for Gio with the family, saying that he’s very contrite about what happened with Rocco and Danny. Gio overhears part of it and tells them all again that he’s very sorry. He’s upset about it, so Lois goes out to the foyer to try to convince him that everything is fine. Lois follows later to tell him that Dante will forgive him, in time, and that he’s just seeing himself in Gio from when he was young. Dante arrives later and wonders what happened at the family meeting. Dante and Brook Lynn get into a little argument about Gio. Also, Ned and Olivia wonder to Lois about why Tracy seems so distracted lately, but she claims she doesn’t know.

Drew and Curtis have a tense conversation about Drew’s blackmail of Portia. Drew threatens to ruin her career and their finances. Curtis points out that no matter what they put out there, people will still remember the photo of him with the call girl. Drew smugly hopes that Aurora endorses Ezra for mayor and Prop C. Curtis recorded the conversation, so he listens to it later on. Drew phones Mac to tell him that he remembers who drugged him.

Lulu and Cody search for clues about Gio’s family (specifically, the woman who raised him). They find out from a good source that Camila was not pregnant when she was on tour in New Zealand (when Gio was born). Lulu knows that Lois and Brook Lynn have been keeping this a secret.

Nina and Carly get into a argument about Willow and Michael’s impending custody agreement, which turns into a knock-down, drag-out fight. Josslyn arrives to break them up, and Nina storms out. Nina wanted more time to get through to Willow about Drew, but Carly thinks she was just dragging her feet. Nina is afraid of losing Willow for good. Carly doesn’t admit to Nina that she’s afraid of losing Michael as well (if he loses his kids) but she does share that fear with Josslyn.

Dante and Sasha have a chat about Rocco and Danny while she’s in the kitchen, snacking. Dante thinks Jason should have a firmer hand with Danny and thinks Danny might be too much like Jason (does no one on this show remember that Jason was completely different before his head injury? How could he pass that on to his kids?) Jason arrives, and Dante leaves. Sasha is served with a summons from Ric to speak at Willow and Michael’s divorce, but she can’t figure out why she was called.

Sonny tries to talk Willow out of suing Michael for custody of the kids until he comes back. Even though Carly is the one who had Diane set the date, he wants Willow to postpone it. He insists that Michael would not be suing her for sole custody, even though she tells him that she flew to Germany to talk to him about it, but he refused to see her.

Nina arrives, so Willow wonders what happened to her face. Nina explains that she and Carly got into a fight because Michael is suing for full custody. Willow intends to fight back. Sonny tells Nina that she just messed things up – he had almost convinced her to call it off.

 

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Interview with Chris Maher

TV Interview!

 

Actor Chris Maher

Interview with Chris Maher of “Desert Dawn” and other movies by Suzanne 4/23/25

I had a fun chat with Chris, even though we had some technical difficulties. He’s got quite a few films coming out in the next few years and appears in TV series and commercials as well. “Desert Dawn” premieres this week, May 16th, in limited release. Chris has a small role in it. In the Fall, he begins work on “Nova,” which sounds very interesting. It’s a scifi thriller that he stars in, produces, etc. It was a successful short film, but now they’re turning it into a feature film. I can’t wait for that one. I hope you enjoy the interview!

 

Key art for the movie "Desert Dawn"MORE INFO: Trailer 

Chris Maher is an American actor, producer, and writer from Iowa, known for his work in both film and television. He has appeared in and produced numerous projects, including Blowback (2021), Mojave Diamonds (2022), Project Legion (2022), Canyon of the Dead (2025) and Boardwalk Winter (2025) Beyond acting, Maher is an accomplished filmmaker whose projects have garnered recognition at prestigious festivals such as Cannes, Berlinale, and the American Film Market, among others.

As the co-founder of MC Films, LLC, Maher is dedicated to developing, producing, and starring in compelling stories that resonate with audiences worldwide. His films have received multiple accolades, reflecting his commitment to high-quality, impactful storytelling. With a passion for both artistry and entrepreneurship, he continues to expand his presence in the industry, bringing bold and exciting projects to life.

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Premiere Entertainment Group has licensed rights to action crime-thriller Desert Dawn starring Kellan Lutz and Cam Gigandet to Saban Films for North America and UK.

The movie follows a newly appointed small-town sheriff (Lutz) and his begrudging deputy (Gigandet) who get tangled up in a web of lies and corruption involving shady businessmen and the cartel while investigating the murder of a mysterious woman.

Chad Michael Collins, Helena Haro, Texas Battle, Guillermo IvĂĄn and Niko Foster round out the key cast.

Marty Murray directed the film from an original screenplay by Chad Law and Johnny Walters. The film is produced by Elias Axume for Premiere Entertainment and Al Bravo for Al Bravo Films alongside HemDee Kiwanuka.

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Interview with Freddy Macdonald and Calum Worthy

TV Interview!

 

Freddy Macdonald and Calum Worthy of "Sew Torn"

Interview with director Freddy Macdonald and actor Calum Worthy of the film “Sew Torn” by Suzanne 4/30/25

Talking to these two was a lot of fun. Freddy is an amazing young guy directing the film he co-created and co-wrote with his dad. They made a short film first. It’s quite exciting to meet such a young talent who created this fantastic film, and I look forward to what else he’ll bring in the future. Don’t miss this movie, which premieres May 9th in theaters. Calum plays a small but important role in the film, so it was great to speak with him, too.

 

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Sunrise Films Presents Sew Torn a film by Freddy Macdonald

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SUNRISE FILMS WILL RELEASE ‘SEW TORN’ IN THEATERS ON MAY 9

DIRECTED BY

Freddy Macdonald

WRITTEN BY

Freddy Macdonald & Fred Macdonald

PRODUCED BY

Fred Macdonald, Barry Navidi, Sebastian Klinger, Diamantis Zavitsanos, Socratis Zavitsanos

FEATURING

Eve Connolly, Calum Worthy, John Lynch, K Callan, Ron Cook, Thomas Douglas, Werner Biermeier, Caroline Goodall

Run Time: 95 min.

Genre: Thriller, Dark Comedy

SYNOPSIS

Barbara Duggen, ‘The Mobile Seamstress’, is struggling to keep her fabric shop alive. After a botched sewing appointment sets her on a quest to replace her client’s lost button, she unexpectedly stumbles upon a drug deal gone bad. Faced with two downed motorcyclists, guns, and a briefcase – Barbara is completely torn. She is forced to pick between three choices: commit the perfect crime, call the police, or drive away.

The narrative presents the repercussions of all three decisions, and the deadly confrontations that result from each as she gets entangled with the case’s owner. Using thread to free herself, Barbara stops at nothing to save her store.

FREDDY MACDONALD ON MAKING THE FILM

A film about the choices we make is my story to tell. I’ve always been drawn to narratives that explore decision making, and Sew Torn is the culmination of this interest; a layered feature that depicts how actions define your path, ultimately shaping you – for better or worse.

Set in and around a quaint Swiss town, Sew Torn is a thriller / dark comedy that takes place over the same afternoon, three separate times. It’s a film about loneliness and home. About grief and redemption. About revenge and love.

With twists and turns driven by an undercurrent of humor, the plot is all but impossible to predict. And with a dexterous seamstress protagonist, liberation from a tangled past is finally achieved… …with thread.

ABOUT THE CAST

EVE CONNOLLY | BARBARA

Eve plays the lead role in the indie feature Sew Torn. It premiered at SXSW to rave reviews, with Eve being described in the reviews as “undoubtedly a star”, a “captivating leading lady” and with “the gravitas of a younger Claire Danes!”

It’s releasing internationally this year.

She also plays one of the leads in Netflix/Universal’s The River Wild, starring opposite Adam Brody and Leighton Meester.

Her feature credits include Meet Me By The Sea opposite Charlotte Hope, Irish feature film The Other Lamb which premiered at TIFF, a series regular role in AMC/Netflix’s Into The Badlands and a great role in Vikings.

 

CALUM WORTHY | JOSHUA

Calum Worthy is an actor/writer (Hulu’s Golden Globe winner The Act, Disney’s Austin & Ally, Netflix’s Peabody winner American Vandal, Hulu’s Reboot). Beyond his work in entertainment, he is a passionate advocate for climate education and gender equity, with a particular focus on advancing women’s economic empowerment in developing countries. He will next be seen in Sew Torn and Cliff Dorfman’s 86.

He has collaborated closely with Vice President Al Gore and The Climate Reality Project, and for the past five years has partnered with the ONE Campaign to drive international investment to girls’ education and women-led economic initiatives in East Africa. His advocacy has also extended to working alongside the Gates Foundation to promote global gender equity.

ABOUT THE FILMMAKERS FREDDY MACDONALD | DIRECTOR, CO-WRITER, EDITOR

Freddy Macdonald is a Student Academy Award winner, and the youngest Directing Fellow ever accepted

to the AFI Conservatory. His feature film debut, Sew Torn, will premiere at SXSW 2024. Freddy’s AFI admission film, the Sew Torn proof of concept short, was acquired by Searchlight Pictures. It received an Oscar-qualifying theatrical release nationwide alongside Ready Or Not. Freddy’s AFI thesis film, Shedding Angels, won a Student Academy Award and was shortlisted for a student BAFTA. Freddy also directed 4 music videos for 3x Grammy winner Fantastic Negrito (including his performance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert), and 3 viral documentaries following hardware hacker Joe Grand. Freddy is represented by UTA.

FRED MACDONALD | PRODUCER, CO-WRITER

Fred Macdonald is a writer, producer, and founder of several entertainment and media companies. Over the years his companies have partnered with The Walt Disney Company, DreamWorks Animation, Lionsgate / Summit Entertainment, and Viacom. Macdonald was CEO and Chairman of Olive Jar Studios, a film production company with studios in Los Angeles and Boston. While helming the company, Macdonald creative directed theme park media (The Walt Disney Company, Universal Studios), and

television commercials (Levi Strauss & Co., Samsung Electronics, and a Coca-Cola CLIO Gold winner that Macdonald creative directed with Spike Jonze).

Cast

Barbara EVE CONNOLLY

Joshua CALUM WORTHY

Hudson JOHN LYNCH

Ms. Engel K CALLAN

Oskar RON COOK

Beck THOMAS DOUGLAS

Melvin  WERNER BIERMEIER

Rosie VERONIKA HERREN-WENGER

Grace CAROLINE GOODALL

Mom / Young Barbara PETRA WRIGHT

Taxi Driver VIKTOR HOJAS

Dog Walker JUDITH PFISTER

Dog  ZOEY MACDONALD

Diner Guests MARGRIT JENNI

ROMANO GEES

RITA JÄGER

HILDEGARD SPRECHER

MAX BUCHLI

 

Crew

Directed by FREDDY MACDONALD

Written by FREDDY MACDONALD, FRED MACDONALD

Produced by FRED MACDONALD

BARRY NAVIDI

SEBASTIAN KLINGER

DIAMANTIS ZAVITSANOS

SOCRATIS ZAVITSANOS

Co-Produced by TIMOTHY ROSS

ALEXANDER STRATIGENAS

Executive Produced by RONNIE LOTT

JOHN ZAVITSANOS

MICHAEL ZILKHA

BAIRD CRAFT

TRISTAN AUFIERO

ELENA KOURKOUMELIS

JOHN DILLON POWELL

AMY LIN

WILLIAM LIN

DIDI WONG

GARY MACDERMID

OLIVER KELLER

Eve Connolly stars as Barbara Duggan in the movie "Sew Torn"

The characters and events depicted in this motion picture are fictitious. Any similarity to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.

This motion picture is the property of Sew Torn, LLC and is protected under the copyright laws of the United states and other countries.

Unauthorized duplication, distribution, or exhibition may result in civil liability and criminal prosecution.

Filmed on location in VĂ€ttis and Bad Ragaz, Switzerland.

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Interview with Rico Rodriguez

TV Interview!

 

Rico Rodriguez of the animated movie "Sneaks," out in theaters April 28, 2025.

Interview with Rico Rodriguez of the movie “Sneaks” by Suzanne 4/14/25

I enjoyed this fun animated movie, and it was great to speak to Rico, who plays the sneaker name “Ice” in one memorable segment. You may remember that Rico played young Manny on “Modern Family,” where he grew up before our eyes.  Sneakers (AKA tennis shoes, kicks, gym shoes, running shoes, etc.) have been very popular (particularly in the black community) with the advent of hip-hop music and celebrity endorsements by Michael Jordan and others, since the late 80s.  This movie taps into those emotions and culture with its wonderful story and music. I think everyone should enjoy it because it has clever dialogue and well-crafted characters. It also boasts an all-star cast, including Anthony Mackie, Martin Lawrence, Laurence Fishburne, Keith David, Chloe Bailey and Macy Gray. It premieres tomorrow, April 18th in theaters nationwide.

 

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Featuring New Music from Grammy Winner Mustard

Starring Anthony Mackie, Martin Lawrence, Swae Lee, Chloe Bailey, Macy Gray, Roddy Rich, Ella Mai, Quavo with Keith David, Chris Paul, and Laurence Fishburne

Additional Cast Include Young Miko, Amirah Hall, Kiana Ledé, Bobbito Garcia, Sam Jay, Jonathan Kite, Amari McCoy, Donovan Louise Bazemore, Sky Brown, Rayssa Leal, Rico Rodriguez, Will McCormack, Michael Govier, Andrew Hawkins

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Synopsis: SNEAKS follows the adventures of Ty, a misguided designer sneaker who doesn’t know life outside the comforts of his velvet-lined shoe box. After his sister is stolen by a shady collector, Ty must venture into NYC to find and rescue her. In his adventure, Ty meets a rag-tag group of footwear friends from all walks of life who help him find the courage to step outside of his shoe box and find his “sole-mate.”

Genre: Family/Animation

Directed by: Rob Edwards and Chris Jenkins

Written by: Rob Edwards

Cast: Anthony Mackie, Martin Lawrence, Swae Lee, Chloe Bailey, Macy Gray, Ella Mai, Mustard, Roddy Rich, Quavo, Young Miko, Amirah Hall, Kiana Ledé, Bobbito Garcia, Sam Jay, Jonathan Kite, Amari McCoy, Donovan Louise Bazemore, Sky Brown Rayssa Leal, Rico Rodriguez, Will McCormack, Michael Govier, Andrew Hawkins with Keith David, Chris Paul, and Laurence Fishburne

Produced by: Len Hartman, Gil Cloyd, Laurence Fishburne, Helen Sugland, Robyn Klein, Jeremy Ross, Meko YohannesMacy Gray, Martin Lawrence and Rico Rodriguez of the movie "Sneaks" (photo from Rodriguez's Instagram)

Executive Music Producer: Mustard

Distributed by: Briarcliff Entertainment

Release Date: April 18, 2025 in theaters nationwide

MPA Rating: PG

Rico Rodriguez (born July 31, 1998) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Manny Delgado on the ABC sitcom Modern Family (2009–2020). He received several Screen Actors Guild Awards for his performance. He has also appeared in numerous other television shows and movies—both as himself and other characters—before, during, and after the show’s run, such as Epic Movie, Endgame, El Americano: The Movie, and Nickelodeon‘s The Substitute and Unfiltered. (From Wikipedia)

 

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Interview with Titus Welliver

TV Interview!

 

Titus Welliver, star of "Bosch: Legacy" on Prime Video. Photo from his Instagram.

Interview with Titus Welliver of “Bosch: Legacy” on Prime Video by Suzanne 4/10/25

“Bosch” and “Bosch: Legacy” are wonderful shows that I’ve always loved. I read the books about Harry Bosch (by Michael Connelly) years ago and devoured them. They did an excellent job of transferring the stories from the books to the TV, and they couldn’t have done any better than Titus Welliver for playing Bosch. Everyone who’s connected to the show or watches it regularly is sad that the show is ending. It’s such a shame because there are more Bosch stories to tell.

This is a roundtable interview, which means there are 5 of us on the interview. We each had at least 2 questions for Titus, and he answered them in great detail. I’m very honored to have been included. He’s an amazing actor, and not just because of his work with “Bosch.”   The series finale for “Bosch: Legacy” airs today. It’s two episodes that not only finish the series but introduce Maggie Q, who will star as Rene Ballard in the new spinoff series “Ballard.”

Unfortunately, Bosch will only make a couple of cameos in the new series. Please enjoy this video roundtable interview and the series finale!

 

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Season Three of Bosch: Legacy is based on Michael Connelly’s best-selling novels Desert Star (2022) and The Black Ice (1993). The murder investigation of Kurt Dockweiler brings dangerous secrets to light and threatens to ruin the lives of our three principal characters. The disappearance of a family haunts Harry Bosch and forces him to confront the limits of justice. In a hotly contested race, Honey “Money” Chandler is poised to become the next District Attorney of Los Angeles. And Maddie Bosch gets entangled in a series of violent follow-home robberies.

 

 

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Harry Bosch

Titus Welliver is a veteran of film, television, and theater. The son of a famous landscape artist Neil Welliver and fashion illustrator Norma Cripps, Welliver originally pursued painting at art school but eventually fell in love with acting and the theater. Welliver’s theater credits include David Mamet’s production of American Buffalo, as well as performances in Naked at the Coast Theater and Shakespeare’s Henry IV. Welliver has also appeared in Riff Raff, written and directed by Laurence Fishburne, which was performed at Circle in the Square Downtown in New York City.

Welliver has also enjoyed a successful collaboration with legendary television producer David Milch, appearing in several of Milch’s shows, including the critically acclaimed HBO episodic, Deadwood. Some fans will always connect Welliver with his portrayal of The Man in Black in the cult favorite ABC series Lost. Welliver also notably played the part of Glenn Childs, Julianne Marguiles’ foil in The Good Wife, and the very dangerous Jimmy O’Phelan in Sons of Anarchy. Welliver’s other television credits are too numerous to list but include Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Suits, The Last Ship, The Mentalist and Chicago PD.

Welliver may now be most identified by his iconic performance as Harry Bosch, the lead character in the hit Amazon Original series Bosch. The show is based on Michael Connelly’s immensely successful book series, currently numbering 21, soon to be 22 novels, about a relentlessly dogged Los Angeles homicide detective.

In addition to Bosch, Welliver has been in every one of actor/director Ben Affleck’s big-screen, directorial outings, including Gone Baby Gone, The Town, Live By Night and Argo. In addition, he has given extremely memorable performances in Michael Bay’s Transformers 4: Age of Existence and opposite Frances McDormand as her love interest in Gus Van Sant’s Promised Land. Welliver will next be seen in the reboot of the 1970’s action classic, Shaft, opposite Samuel L. Jackson.

 

Credits

Executive Produced By
Michael Connelly
Eric Overmyer
Tom Bernardo
Henrik Bastin
Pieter Jan Brugge
Titus Welliver

Bosch: Legacy Season 3 Credit: Tyler Golden/Prime Copyright: © Amazon Content Services LLC Description: Harry Bosch (Titus Welliver) in BOSCH: LEGACY Photo Credit: Tyler Golden/Prime © Amazon Content Services LLC - photo from Amazon press site.

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Interview with Arielle Prepetit

TV Interview!

 

Arielle Prepetit (Naomi) of "Beyond the Gates" on CBS (photo from her Instagram)

Interview with Arielle Prepetit (Naomi) of “Beyond the Gates” on CBS by Suzanne 4/11/25

I had a fun chat with Arielle, who seems very sweet and full of joy. She plays Naomi on BTG, and she’s been great on the new series. It’s a soap, so there’s a lot of drama.  Naomi is Dani and Bill’s daughter, and Bill cheated on her mom with her best friend, Hayley, and then he divorced her mom and married Hayley. She disowned her dad for that.  Now Naomi is suing Bill’s law firm and his slimy partner for sexual harassment. She is a force to be reckoned with, and Arielle shows that strength and fire every day on the show.  Arielle is also an amazing singer and dancer. Watch her on YouTube.

Watch “Beyond the Gates” Monday through Friday on CBS every week and later on Paramount+. Check your local listings to see when it airs. It usually airs sometime after “Bold and Beautiful.”

 

CBS Presents BEYOND THE GATES ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.MORE INFO:  Official Site  YouTube Playlist

BEYOND THE GATES is set in a leafy Maryland suburb just outside of Washington, D.C., and in one the most affluent African American counties in the United States. Here you’ll find a posh gated community with winding tree-lined streets and luxurious mansions to call home. At the center of this community are the Duprees, a powerful and prestigious multi-generational family that is the very definition of Black royalty. But behind these pristine walls and lush, manicured gardens are juicy secrets and scandals waiting to be uncovered. And those who live outside these gates are watching closely. These are the places where our characters live, love, work and play. Those who have “made it” and those who haven’t are all trying to navigate life 
 and some with more grace than others.

Arielle Prepetit (Naomi) of "Beyond the Gates" on CBS. Photos by Michele Martuscello and Aimee Santos of Paramount; from Paramount Press Site.

Arielle Prepetit is a passionate dancer, actor and theater performer. She currently stars as Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne in BEYOND THE GATES.

Her television credits include the Starz crime drama “BMF” and the NBC procedural drama “Found.”

Her film credits include “Bull Street,” written and directed by Lynn Dow and starring Loretta Devine and Amy Madigan; “The System,” opposite Tyrese Gibson and Terrence Howard; and “About My Father,” with Robert DeNiro and Kim Cattrall.

Prepetit discovered her love of dance at 5 years old. During childhood, she appeared in local productions and commercials, including performances at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios. At 17, she began studying acting with a focus on scene study and the Meisner technique, and later moved to Atlanta to pursue acting. Arielle Prepetit (Naomi) of "Beyond the Gates" on CBS. Photos by Michele Martuscello and Aimee Santos of Paramount; from Paramount Press Site.

Prepetit is a first generation Haitian American, born and raised in Orlando, Fla. Her birthday is April 2. Follow her on social media @arielleprepetit.

The series will premiere on Monday, Feb. 24 on the CBS Television Network, and is available to stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.

BEYOND THE GATES is proudly filmed in Atlanta, Georgia.

ON AIR:

Weekdays (2:00-3:00 PM, ET; 1:00 PM-2:00 PM, PT)

ORIGINATION:

Atlanta, Georgia

FORMAT:

Daytime drama (HD)

START OF PRODUCTION:

Nov. 1, 2024

PREMIERE DATE:

Feb. 24, 2025

 

CAST:

Tamara Tunie

(Anita Dupree)

Clifton Davis

(Vernon Dupree)

Daphnee Duplaix

(Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson)

Karla Mosley

(Dani Dupree)

Alex Alegria

(Tomas Navarro)

Lauren Buglioli

(Vanessa McBride)

Brandon Claybon

(Martin Richardson)

Timon Kyle Durrett

(Bill Hamilton)

Sean Freeman

(Andre Richardson)

Ben Gavin

(Derek Baldwin)

Marquita Goings

(Hayley Lawson)

Jibre Hordges

(Jacob Hawthorne)

Jen Jacob

(Ashley Morgan)

Maurice Johnson

(Ted Richardson)

Trisha Mann-Grant

(Dana ‘Leslie’ Thomas)

Mike Manning

(Bradley ‘Smitty’ Smith)

RhonniRose Mantilla

(Chelsea Hamilton)

Ambyr Michelle

(Eva Thomas)

Colby Muhammad

(Katherine ‘Kat’ Richardson)

Arielle Prepetit

(Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne)

PRODUCED BY:

CBS Studios/NAACP Venture, led by Sheila Ducksworth, in partnership with P&G Studios, a division of Procter & Gamble. The series is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

CREATOR/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER/SHOWRUNNER

Michele Val Jean

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS

Sheila Ducksworth, Julie Carruthers, Robert Guza Jr., Leon W. Russell, Derrick Johnson, Kimberly Doebereiner and Anna Saalfeld.

BEYOND THE GATES Instagram

@beyondthegatescbs

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Interview with Matt Borlenghi

TV Interview!

 

Matt Borlenghi of "Cobra Kai," on Netflix, "All My Children," on ABC, etc.

Interview with Matt Borlenghi of “Cobra Kai,” on Netflix, “All My Children,” on ABC, etc. by Suzanne 4/1/25

I really enjoyed speaking to Matt because I’ve been watching him on TV since 1990 when he joined “All My Children” as Brian Bodine. I usually act in a professional manner, but I’m afraid I geeked out quite a bit talking to him about various shows, especially soaps and “Cobra Kai.” He’s been a very busy actor for the past 35 years.  He was super kind and let me do a very long interview. If you’re a fan of his, or the soaps, or his other series, you should enjoy this quite a lot.  He told me many interesting things about working on AMC and Cobra Kai; how much he appreciated being included in the last season of Cobra Kai; why Kelly Ripa owes him 😉; why Sheila on “Bold and Beautiful” didn’t kill him (despite the rumors); and why he never played Valentin Cassadine on “General Hospital” as expected.

 

"Cobra Kai" key art from Netflix press siteMORE INFO: Cobra Kai Official Site   Season 6 Part 3 Promo All My Children on Wikipedia

The Finale Event launches February 13, 2025.
After a shocking result in the Sekai Taikai, Miyagi-Do and Cobra Kai must reckon with their pasts while facing an uncertain future both on and off the mat. Almost 40 years after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament, it’s all been leading to this.

Cobra Kai is written and executive produced by Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg via their production company, Counterbalance Entertainment. Will Smith, James Lassiter and Caleeb Pinkett executive produce for Westbrook Entertainment along with Susan Ekins in association with Sony Pictures Television. Ralph Macchio and William Zabka also serve as executive producers.

Cast: Ralph Macchio (Daniel LaRusso), William Zabka (Johnny Lawrence), Martin Kove (John Kreese), Thomas Ian Griffith (Terry Silver), Xolo Maridueña (Miguel Diaz), Jacob Bertrand (Hawk), Mary Mouser (Samantha LaRusso), Tanner Buchanan (Robby Keene), Peyton List (Tory), Gianni Decenzo (Demetri), Courtney Henggeler (Amanda LaRusso), Vanessa Rubio (Carmen), Dallas Dupree Young (Kenny), Yuji Okumoto (Chozen), Alicia Hannah-Kim (Sensei Kim Dae-Un), Griffin Santopietro (Anthony), Oona O’Brien (Devon), Rayna Vallandingham (Zara), Patrick Luwis (Axel) and Lewis Tan (Sensei Wolf)Kelly Ripa (Hayley) and Matt Borlenghi (Brian) were featured on the June 23, 1992 cover of "Soap Opera Weekly."

Matt Borlenghi first came to the attention of audiences on “All My Children”, starring opposite Kelly Ripa. While playing this role, he was nominated for a Daytime Emmy and won the Soap Opera Digest Award. Borlenghi then went on to star in several prime-time TV shows such as “The Jeff Foxworthy Show”, “Pig Sty”, “Party Girl”, “Police Academy: The Series”, and a pilot for a “Married with Children” spin-off titled “Enemies”, opposite Nicole Eggert. He has also been the recipient of five other awards, along with two nominations, for his various acting roles. Matt is also a multiple award-winning producer and has spent several years on the Matt Borlenghi at the final "Cobra Kai" screening in Atlanta (photo from his Instagram)development of TV shows with and for production companies and networks. One of his shows, a crime investigation named “Postmortem in Vegas”, was co-produced by NorthSouth Productions and A&E Networks and aired as a one hour special on LMN. Further, Matt created, wrote and is prepping another proposed TV series entitled “ATF”. This drama is based on the life work of his good friend who spent twenty-five years working as an undercover ATF agent. Further details are at: Matt Borlenghi | ActorCV

Matt Borlenghi on Instagram IMDb

"All My Children" logoAll My Children (often shortened to AMC) is an American television soap opera that aired on ABC from January 5, 1970, to September 23, 2011, and on The Online Network (TOLN) from April 29 to September 2, 2013, via Hulu, Hulu Plus, and iTunes.

Created by Agnes Nixon, All My Children is set in Pine Valley, Pennsylvania, a fictional suburb of Philadelphia, which is modeled on the actual Philadelphia suburb of Penn Valley. The original series featured Susan Lucci as Erica Kane, one of daytime television’s most popular characters. All My Children was the first new network daytime drama to debut in the 1970s. Originally owned by Creative Horizons, Inc., the company created by Nixon and her husband, Bob, the show was sold to ABC in January 1970.[3] The series started with half-hour episodes before expanding to a full hour on April 25, 1977. The show had experimented with the full-hour format for one week starting on June 30, 1975, after which Ryan’s Hope premiered.  More

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Interview with Felix Wolfe

TV Interview!

 

GROSSE POINTE GARDEN SOCIETY -- "Plant Parenthood" Episode 106 -- Pictured: Felix Wolfe as Ford -- (Photo by: Daniel Delgado/NBC)

Interview with Felix Wolfe of “Grosse Pointe Garden Society” on NBC by Suzanne 4/9/25

I really enjoyed speaking to Felix about his role as Ford on this fun show.  He’s young, but he’s been working since he was 2 years old!  Now, we’re only allowed to use the audio for this one, but I hope you can enjoy it, anyway.  Near the end of our chat, I noticed that he had a large mannequin with a Robin suit (as in Batman and Robin!), so I had to ask him about that, too. You can see the photo below in the “video.”  Don’t forget to watch the next episode of the series tonight! He has some juicy story in it.

 

Here’s the transcript, generated with Descript, but it hasn’t been fully proofread yet. I hope to do that soon.

 

Suzanne: How are you doing, Felix?

Felix: I’m wonderful. Suzanne, now that I’m with you, how are you?

Suzanne: Pretty good. Pretty good.

Felix: Good.

Suzanne: Suzanne: So, uh, I read on IMDB that you were born in San Diego. Did you grow up there too?

Felix: I, thanks for checking that out. That’s awesome. Uh, I did, I was born in San Diego. No, I, I really, all my fundamental years was, was la I moved to LA when I was like three.

Suzanne: Okay.

Felix: MFelix: y dad’s from la so, so it was like a. Cultural. It was an easy shift, but born and raised. SoCal? Yes, but not. ‘

Suzanne: okay. Well, I’m the opposite because I was born up in Northern California and grew up in San Diego, so that’s why I asked.

Oh, fantastic. Okay. Then you know how good the fish tacos are?

Suzanne: Oh yeah. Although actually they didn’t really have those back when I was growing up. Uh. It’s a more recent, like last 20, 30 years. I’m, I’m a lot older than I looked.

Felix: What you 23, 24?

Suzanne: Yeah. Right, exactly.

Felix: Yeah.

Suzanne: Yeah. Add about 40 years.

Felix: Good on you. You look fantastic.

Suzanne: Yeah. It’s funny. All the Mexican food, we didn’t have much Mexican food when I was growing up there. There weren’t like avocados everywhere, at least in my part of San Diego, but

Felix: Sure, sure. We, they shifted. They’re with us Up and up and up.

Suzanne: Yeah. So what’s it been like working on the show with Melissa Fumero and others?

Felix: I mean, it’s, it’s been fantastic. I mean, Melissa’s the a, a dream to work with. I don’t think it gets better than that. She’s just not only such a well-versed and extremely talented artist, that feels just so wonderful to get to, to play around with on screen. But, but, arguably in even more incredible human being and just such a wonderful, wonderful. I think personality to have on set. She makes everyone, you could just see it. She makes everyone feel so much better and smile and. She has this comforting warmth about her that I feel is so, nice, grateful to be around. So yeah, I feel very grateful. And obviously the rest of the cast is like, yeah.

Suzanne: But you worked with her more than, than anyone.

Felix: I did. Yeah. Yeah, I worked with her the most.

Suzanne: And you, uh, not to have any spoilers, but you have, in this upcoming episode, you have a very emotional scene with her. Was that, uh, challenging?

Felix: It was surprisingly easy, I think because we had spent so much time together and, and, and. Fo Foster. Such an honest, real, I think real life, uh, you know, kind of bond that I, I, I think it just, it translated so easily on screen it in so many ways. The words that I say in those scenes very much stem from a place of like imagining if I was really talking to just her and, um. You know? Yeah. How much I, I, I adore her. And so those sentiments, I think the emotions are stemming from a very real place and I think that makes it extremely easy just because she’s so wonderful.

Suzanne: Well, I’m sure her ears are burning. so your character’s been training to be a pitcher, and had you pitched or played baseball much before this?

Felix: Yeah, I grew up playing baseball. and it was something that when the writers found out, they were very excited about

Suzanne: Oh, good.

Felix: …Easily incorporated into the character. Yeah, I, I, I played baseball the way through high school and, uh, we were a pretty good team and I got to be captain and it was really fun. And Pitcher was one of the positions I, I primarily, primarily was shortstop and pitcher and, so pitching was, was something I grew up doing and, and

Suzanne: Oh, that’s nice.

Felix: It’s convenient. It worked out. It worked out.

Suzanne: Yeah. You didn’t have to work with somebody to look like you knew what you were doing or anything. You already did.

Felix: Yeah. Thank, thankfully, I was like, I don’t want to be on any of those, those edits. I please. So, no, that’s right. Tried my best. I don’t know how it turned out.

Suzanne: So you’re 23, but you’re playing a teen. Was that, uh, did that just come easily? ’cause you’ve been a teen or was, did you have to think about What was I like back then or,

Felix: Yeah. Uh, I mean, I. I mean, I’m, I’m 22 years old, but I feel very, I think I still feel very adolescent in so many ways. I think, I think I, I don’t feel understand people are disconnected from that. I wish I was like, oh, back then. But no, I think I’m in a lot of ways still very, very, rambunctious and, and very much, uh, but I think I’ve always just been a bit. Me, like, I don’t know. You know, I, I, even when I was little, I feel like the verse, whoever that kid was at, like eight years old, 17 years old now, 22, it’s kind of always been the same guy. Right? So same. Yeah.

Suzanne: So, but you’ve been in front of the camera since you were pretty young, right? Like five or six or something?

Felix: Uh, yeah. I, I booked my first part technically when I was two, and then I became. When I was six. and yeah, so I’ve been doing it a long, long time, that’s for sure. It’s been ingrained in my life.

Suzanne: That’s amazing.

Felix: Thank you.

Suzanne: I’m always surprised when I hear about some actor, actress that I’ve seen in the movies, and I go and I look at their, their history and go, oh my gosh, she’s been a child actor. Just like, I don’t know. It just always, it is like, why don’t I know that? It’s like I should all know that.

Felix: No, it’s, it’s, it’s totally understandable.

Suzanne: I’m always surprised if somebody does know that. I’m like, oh, wow.

Felix: Thanks.

Suzanne: So, anything, uh, that you can tell us about the, uh, upcoming episodes at all that you’re allowed to tell us?

Felix: Well, I’m very excited about it. I’ve heard great things, from, from people behind the curtain. They seem very excited about it. I remember when we shot it, it was, yeah, I think you kind of touched on it. It reaches some, some emotional places that I think are incredibly powerful. And I meant, I, when I first read it, and then obviously when we shot it, it meant so much for me as an actor to see that the, the creators and the writers were willing to let the character. go there. And I think let those, those relationships reach those kinds of places, for better or worse. So I, I, I’m extremely excited for fans to kind of see, the emotional depth that these characters will reach, especially forward. And I think it’s a big turning point. I think episode eight’s a, a big turning point for him, and, and I remember really enjoying,

Suzanne: And are you gonna, are you gonna have some emotional scenes with your, the foster parents as well?

Felix: Maybe who knows? Maybe can’t tell.

Suzanne: Okay. And, uh, do you have any other projects coming out or that you, or that you’re working on or anything you tell us about?

Felix: Nothing I can say right now. We, well, hopefully soon I can, but, but yeah, I’m, I’m, I will say this, I’m very excited for the future. I feel very honored. And this show is. It’s been wonderful to work on and, and, and, has introduced me to so many incredible new faces and new people. So I’m, I feel extremely fulfilled, uh, as an, as an artist and as a, as a human being. So, yeah, I’m, I’m excited to see what the rest of 2025,

Suzanne: yeah, I’m looking forward to it. I, I am just keeping my fingers crossed for season two. I don’t know if that’s a possibility or not, but. That’s your business. I know, but I’d like to think possibility.

Felix: If you believe in it. I believe in it.

Suzanne: Okay. Okay. Okay. Uh, I just wanna see some kind of closure for the characters if, if it doesn’t have a season two, and I don’t think I want to get that.

Felix: So maybe, I mean, I feel satisfied with, with the, the ending of season one, but that does not mean that I’m not exci incredibly eager for season two.

Suzanne: Right. Right, right. Well, it’s been a good dramatic show for you. You’ve done a lot of sitcoms and things. I know you’ve done some drama, but would you say this was more drama than you normally deal with in new shows?

Felix: Yeah, I would say that it’s, it’s the, the prolonged, I think the overarching storyline, you know, for, for a character. Uh, my characters had a substantial amount of time to really grow within a dramatic space. So I feel very, um. Grateful for that. Yeah. ’cause usually the more dramatic stuff has been more, you know, episodic or, or, you know, momentary kind of wrapped up in an hour or 30 minutes or less kind of a thing.

Suzanne: Right.

Felix: So this opportunity has, has allowed, you know, for me, for months to perform and then obviously over an entire season I character to really grow and reach a lot of different places within, within himself. And that’s been really fun to, to kind of get, to dig deeper within that. So yeah, it’s been, it’s been great.

Suzanne: Okay. Well, thank you for talking to me. I appreciate it.

Felix: Thank you, Susanna. I really appreciate it.

Suzanne: Which Superhero, is that behind you? Is that Robin?

Felix: That, that’s Robin, yeah. It gray. Okay. Yeah, I wanna be, uh, I’m, I’m aiming for, I know James Gunn’s cooking something up at d dc in the DCU, so I want be Dick Rayon, so we’ll see.

Suzanne: That would be great. I would love to see that.

Felix: I built, I built that. That’s mine.

Suzanne: Oh, wow. What is, I mean. Suit.

Felix: It’s a suit that you built.

Suzanne: Okay. Yeah.

Felix: Yeah. It’s like an armored suit. It’s like all the pieces are separate and everything. Wow. So, yeah. Yeah, yeah. I, I designed that and then I hired some people to be like, can we put this together? And then we’re that

Suzanne: neat. I like that. Do you go to Comic-Con.

Felix: I’ve been once once. Isn’t that crazy? Yeah. And I dress with Spider-Man ’cause he is my favorite.

Suzanne: Oh, okay.

Felix: Yeah, I haven’t busted this one out yet.

Suzanne: I have three older brothers and they were on the first San Diego Comic-Con, uh, committee, so I used to go a lot when I was a kid. I haven’t been in a long time though, because I don’t live there any more.. That’s Well, hopefully. Hopefully I’ll, hopefully I’ll be there. Honestly, I’d love to go for like. Roll if I’m doing, you know?

Felix: Yeah, that’d be great. Thank, hopefully I see you.

Suzanne: Thank you so much, and I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you to play, Robin.

Felix: Oh, thank you, Suzanne. I appreciate it.

Suzanne: And from season two of this show.

Felix: Thanks

Suzanne: both of them.

Felix: Let’s do it. I appreciate, I hope to see you at the Comic-Con.

Suzanne: All right. Bye-bye.

Felix: Cheers.

GROSSE POINTE GARDEN SOCIETY -- Season: 2 -- Pictured:(l-r) Felix Wolfe as Ford, Alexander Hodge as Doug, Nancy Travis as Patty, AnnaSophia Robb as Alice, Ben Rappaport as Brett, Aja Naomi King, Matthew Davis as Joel, Melissa Fumero as Birdie -- (Photo by: Sally Montana/NBC)MORE INFO: Official Site  Preview

Felix Wolfe

Ford, “Grosse Pointe Garden Society”

Felix Wolfe plays Ford on the new NBC drama “Grosse Pointe GROSSE POINTE GARDEN SOCIETY -- Season: 2 -- Pictured: Felix Wolfe as Ford -- (Photo by: Sally Montana/NBC)Garden Society.”

Wolfe booked his first role at the age of 2 with a gradual climb up the talent pool of young Hollywood. Since then he has honed his craft with roles in Ridley Scott and Michael Fassbender’s “Zero” as well as Disney’s “Gamer’s Guide to Pretty Much Everything” and “Raven’s Home.”

Other TV roles on Wolfe’s resume include “Bones,” “The Mentalist” and “House” as well as voiceover for “The Land Before Time – Journey of the Brave” and the Emmy Award-winning children’s series “Pete the Cat” on Amazon Prime.

Grosse Pointe Garden Society

Series Premiere Feb 23 on NBC (10pm ET/PT) 

“Grosse Pointe Garden Society” follows four members of a suburban garden club who find their lives intertwined by scandal, mischief and a shared secret – a murder no one wants to talk about. As dark truths begin to rot their lives under the surface, they struggle to remain as perfect as the flowers blooming in their garden above.

The cast includes Melissa Fumero, Aja Naomi King, Ben Rappaport, AnnaSophia Robb, Matthew Davis, Alexander Hodge, Nancy Travis and Felix Wolfe.

Grosse Pointe Garden Society is written and created by Jenna Bans and Bill Krebs. They serve co-showrunners and executive producers alongside Casey Kyber.

This week:

The garden clubbers wake to a perilous frost. Catherine hosts an unexpected guest. Alice vies with Patty for Doug’s favor. Connor’s support of Brett’s car business comes with strings. Birdie backs Ford’s baseball dreams, but faces heat from his mom.

GROSSE POINTE GARDEN SOCIETY -- "Plant Parenthood" Episode 106 -- Pictured: Felix Wolfe as Ford -- (Photo by: Daniel Delgado/NBC)

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Days Transcript Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Days of Our Lives Transcript

 

Days of Our Lives logo

Transcript provided by Suzanne and Thane

THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

Yeah, I really don’t want to talk about this right now.

Well, Tate does. That’s why he went to your house.

Wait. Tate went to my house? When?

A little while ago. He’s probably there right now.

Oh, no.

What do you mean, “Oh, no?” Is that a problem? [knocking]

Holly, are you in there? What the hell are you doing in here? [tense music]


Hey. Rivera said you were in here working on EJ’s case. I figured you could use this.

Thank you.

You, uh– you been here all night?

I caught a couple hours sleep at the crib. I just wanted to see if anything jumped out at me while it’s still fresh. This will definitely help.

Yeah, well, you helped me last night, going on about– going on about Jada. So–

Hey, what are partners for?

Well, it goes both ways. So if there’s any way I can return the favor, just let me know.

You know, there, uh– there actually is something I want to run by you. It’s about Gabi. [gentle music]


[gasps] Kristen. My God, you scared the crap out of me.

Yeah, I can see that. Kind of ironic, since you’re the one breaking into my house.

I didn’t break in. I still have my key from when I was married to Stefan.

Oh. Well, I’m gonna need that back. But first, why don’t you tell me what you’re doing here. [tense music]


Marlena, just keep me posted, OK? All right. And listen, take care of yourself. I will. Love you. Bye. And look who’s up.

Yes, I didn’t expect to sleep this late.

Well, we have no coffee, but I got lattes and stuff.

Oh, I love you. Any updates on Dad?

Uh, not much, but I just got off the phone with Marlena. They did find some files in that facility, and they’re encrypted. But Steve is having the ISA work on them.

Well, I mean, that’s something. I was really hoping to wake up to some news today.

Well, there is some news, but it’s not about that. EJ was shot last night. [tense music]


[machines beeping]

Ah. So, any advice you’d like to share to help me get back in my son’s good graces? Not sure why I’m asking. Not like you had any impressive people skills. But… I am my father’s son. [chuckles] You were always one step ahead. And so am I. [sighs] I win. What are you doing? [gunshot] [machines beeping] [soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”


EJ was shot?

At the DiMera house. Someone walked in– we don’t know who– put a bullet right in his chest. And Chad found him lying on the living room floor.

Is he alive?

He’s–he’s alive. Belle, he’s in bad shape.

How bad?

He’s in a medically induced coma.

Did you and Gabi hit a rough patch?

No. Everything’s fine between us.

OK, so then what’s going on?

I’m not even sure how to say this.

Look, JJ, whatever it is, you can tell me. I mean, we’re partners, remember?

I’m just wondering if, uh–

If what?

If it’s at all possible that Gabi could have been involved in EJ’s shooting. [tense music]


Happy now?

Well, that depends. Did you make copies?

Yes, Kristen, I made a whole keychain full because I just love being in this house.

Well, something brought you here. So why don’t you tell me what it is?

DiMera business. I need you to sign off on these expense reports. You know, I stopped by your office, but you weren’t there, obviously.

Hmm. There. I’m running late. Yes, and as you can see, we had a very eventful evening.

I heard.

Mm-hmm.

You know, it’s crazy that someone shot EJ and even crazier that he survived.

Barely. They removed the bullet, but it’s still touch and go.

Do the police have any idea who did it?

No, they don’t. Do you?

Is this about your breakup?

What?

I’m just wondering if maybe you’re reacting this way because you don’t want to see Tate. I mean, you didn’t respond to any of his texts.

No, that’s not– OK, Sophia, are you sure Tate went to my house?

Yes, I’m sure. I was just with him. He was like, oh, I should probably go see if Holly’s OK. And then he headed over there. Why are you acting like this is some big catastrophe?

It’s none of your damn business, OK?

This isn’t what you think.

Really? Because you’re nearly naked in Holly’s bedroom, so it looks to me like you’re sleeping with my girlfriend.

Except Holly isn’t your girlfriend anymore, is she?

Uh-huh.

Oh, my God. I–I just can’t believe this.

I know. I was–I was shocked, too. Kristen called me last night to make sure I wasn’t worried. Because Rachel was in the house when it happened.

What?

Yeah, she’s OK. She’s–she apparently slept through it. Kristen was there as well, but apparently she was drying her hair and didn’t hear a thing either, but– let’s thank God they weren’t hurt.

So then whoever did this was only after EJ.

Seems that way.

So you think Gabi might have shot EJ?

Remember when I said I was gonna swing by her place last night?

Yeah. Yeah. To find out if anything happened between Rafe and Jada.

Yeah, well, I didn’t find out. Gabi wasn’t there. House was empty.

OK. Maybe–maybe she was still at work.

I called her office. They said she’d been gone for hours.

So you think that because she wasn’t home when you stopped by, that maybe– maybe she could have done this?

It’s not the only reason, Shawn.

Oh, yeah. It’s the other reason.

That Gabi almost shot EJ once before.

Why the hell would I know anything about EJ’s shooting?

Well, because you are dating JJ Deveraux.

Yeah, so?

So? He’s one of the detectives on this case.

And what? You think he’s giving me the inside scoop over dinner? I’m not sure how you think police investigations work, but detectives do not share sensitive details with civilians. JJ is not gonna tell me a damn thing.

Oh, is that because you’re a civilian or because you’re a suspect?

Yeah, you’re right. She broke up with me because of you.

You’re blaming me? You’re the one who ratted me out to Julie.

Yeah, I was trying to protect Holly because you were gonna ruin her life.

Please, dude, spare me the hero act, OK? You told on me because you were jealous.

Oh, my God. What? Of some loser like you? No, not at all.

Yeah. You hated that Holly and I were getting close, so you told Julie that I took her necklace.

Dude, you are such a jerk. No, you didn’t take it. You stole it the day of her husband’s memorial.

And you added to a grieving widow’s pain by telling her.

By what? By what? By–by telling her that the guy that she took in, that she treated like family is a two-faced crook? Is that what it is? Doug, tell me, did you steal something else. Huh?

You know something, Tate? You’re–you’re right, man. I am partly to blame for Holly cutting you loose.

Oh, you’re partly to blame?

Yeah. [sighs] Holly and I, when we woke up together this morning, she told me that your narcing on me was just the last straw, that, uh– oh, how did she put it? That your relationship’s been barely hanging by a thread for a while now. Because from the start, it’s been nothing but drama.

No, that’s not even close to true.

Dude, you knocked up her best friend.

Yeah, and I bet you just loved that, didn’t you? That gave you the perfect chance to just move in.

Don’t put this on me, man. Holly wanted to be with you, OK? But you kept running off every five minutes to deal with doctor’s appointments and adoption meetings. And when Holly needed someone, I was there for her. And that made you insane. Just admit it, Tate. You didn’t know how else to get rid of me, so you went crying to Julie. But really, what else should I expect from such an insecure little baby?

[grunts] [tense music]


Hey, Mom.

Where is Tate? I thought you said he’d be here.

He will be.

Really? Or is this just a ruse to get out of going to school on time?

No, I told you already. The teachers are having a conference today, so we’re not starting until third period.

Well, that doesn’t explain where Tate is. You said you two wanted to discuss the adoption.

We do, and Tate just had to take care of something.

Now?

It was important.

What could be more important than the future of your baby?

What the hell is going on?

Yeah, that’s exactly what I would like to know. I just walked in here and found this guy in his underwear.

Would you just calm down?

Are you sleeping with him?

No! I mean, Doug spent the night, yeah, but that’s it.

OK, and let me guess. Nothing happened.

Yeah, that’s right, Tate. Nothing happened. He slept on the floor. It was completely innocent.

I tried to tell him that. He wasn’t exactly receptive.

Shut up, dude. I–

See what I mean?

He needed a place to crash. That’s it.

OK. And of all the options, he chose your cold, hard floor?

What all options, Tate? He had nowhere else to go. Julie kicked him out of the house because of you. And I wasn’t gonna let him sleep in the park another night. God, what are you even doing here anyway?

I came to see if you knew about EJ.

Yeah, I got a news alert.

OK. Then there’s nothing else to say. [tense music]


Oh, my God, Brady. I was there last night. I wore that wire trying to get EJ to admit what he did to Rafe and Jada. Oh, God. And when he caught me, I got so upset, I stormed out. And now he’s lying in a hospital bed clinging to life.

So how are you feeling? That this is, like, karma?

I–I honestly don’t know how to feel.

Yeah, you told me about that, about– about Gabi pulling a gun on EJ.

So you’d agree that it’s not out of the question that she might do it again.

And risk going to prison? And risk losing Arianna?

Look, I wish I could say no, Shawn. Back before they found Rafe, Gabi was locked in, laser focused on getting what she wanted. If I hadn’t come in when I did, I think she would have blown EJ away right there. What if this time, no one was there to stop her?

Why the hell would you say that I’m a suspect?

Because you certainly had a motive.

So does half this town.

Oh, come on, Gabi. You hated EJ ever since he shipped you to prison for Li’s murder. And if that wasn’t enough, you clearly were angry about what he did to your beloved brother. And even more so because you knew that he wasn’t gonna get prosecuted for it.

You’re right. I was.

Yeah. Were you angry enough to take out a gun last night and shoot him?

I could ask you the same question. [tense music]

Mom, just chill out, OK? Tate’s gonna be here any minute.

I hope so. Because if you two want me to reconsider this adoption, I need to know this baby is your first priority.

No, it is. I promise you that.

Sophia, Mrs. Choi, sorry. My bad. I’m sorry I’m late.

Mm-hmm.

Mom, I’m just gonna– I’m just gonna talk to Tate really quickly.

Are you OK?

Yeah. Why?

Well, you just– you seem kind of upset.

I’m fine.

Are you sure? Because I ran into Holly before. And when I told her you were at our house, like, got really weird about it, like she didn’t want you there.

Well, maybe that’s because she had Doug Williams holed up in her room.

At least Tate hit me before I got dressed.

Yeah. Last time someone punched you, you bled all over your shirt. Here.

You were so nice to me that day. You hardly even knew me.

Well, I knew you were in pretty rough shape and that my aunt Sarah would be cool.

She stitched me up, and you took me back here. I really have to stop doing this to you.

I don’t mind. You’re my friend. Does it hurt?

No. He barely touched me. Nothing a little breakfast won’t fix.

Shoot. Um, I kind of forgot about breakfast.

I have been trying so hard to get over EJ and to get him out of my life for good. I mean, that’s why I wore the wire last night. And I–I just can’t do it.

Belle, you tried. You tried. You took a big risk doing that.

I don’t understand. Yes, wearing the wire didn’t work, obviously. I didn’t get the confession. But what I meant was that– oh, God. Never mind. I can’t even say it. It’s too humiliating.

Belle, hey, you know I’m not gonna judge you. You know that.

All right. Well, like I told you, EJ said that I only wore the wire because I couldn’t resist him and that I only wanted to put him behind bars because then there would be no more temptation. And then I could prove to myself that I didn’t want him anymore. But what does it mean that I failed? I get nothing, and he’s still free?

No, it means that EJ, he knew what you were up to.

Yeah, because he’s smart. He is way too smart to believe that right after I kick him out of my life, I’m gonna show up on his doorstep and tell him I want to rekindle things. It was just a very bad plan, Brady, and you know what? I knew that going in.

And you knew that he’d bust you.

Yeah. I mean, I suspected he would. And maybe on some level, I wanted him to. When I was trying to get EJ to confess and, you know, saying that I missed him and that, you know, if he promised that he would never do anything crazy again, that maybe there would be a future for us, obviously, I was lying. But–

But what?

But maybe– I don’t know– subconsciously, I wasn’t. Maybe EJ’s right, and I do want him. And I don’t want him to go to prison because then he would be gone. And–and then I hear that he gets shot, and I’m upset, and I’m worried about a guy that everyone knows is a monster. I mean, what is wrong with me?

God, there’s nothing– hey, sis, there’s nothing wrong with you. It’s this–it’s the same dynamic I had with Kristen, OK? Intellectually, I knew she was violent. I knew she was wrong. I knew she was–she was– she was difficult. But did I stop? No. Why? Because the pull was too strong. That’s why I have to work every day. I work very hard every day– I still do–just like through the program, to make sure I don’t get sucked back into it.

What if no matter how hard I work, I can’t shake him? I told you what he said, that he’s always gonna be in my head and my heart and my soul.

Listen. Hey. He’s a pompous ass with a giant ego, OK? He’s gonna gloat.

I get it, OK? You hate him just like everyone else. And I want to hate him. I do. I want to do a freaking happy dance that he’s lying in a coma and raise a glass and say that an evil, ruthless man finally got what he deserved. But I can’t, Brady. I can’t.

If you really think that Gabi might have shot EJ, why don’t you just ask her?

I almost did last night right after it happened.

And what stopped you?

I don’t know. Accusing your girlfriend of attempted murder kind of seems like a relationship killer.

Yeah, well, I mean, secretly wondering if your girlfriend is an attempted murderer, that’s not exactly great for your relationship either.

Yeah, Shawn, good point.

I know I got to look into it. I’m just not sure how.

For the record, I don’t think it was Gabi. And she’s not the only one who could have done it. There’s a lot of other people to choose from.

You’re right. Well, I can tell you who’s at the top of my list. Kristen. [tense music]


And why in God’s name would I want to shoot my own brother?

Oh, honey, you have a stronger motive than I do.

Really? Well, unless I’m missing something, he didn’t send me away for a crime I didn’t commit.

No, but he sent your mother away to parts unknown so that she couldn’t testify against him.

All right. How do you know that?

You. I heard you railing about it to Melinda the other day in your office. I think the entire staff did. So before you accuse me of shooting EJ over what he did to my brother, might you remember that you were just as upset with him over what he did to your mother.

You think I would actually kill the one person who could tell me where she was? Oh, sweetheart, even if I wanted to, I don’t own a gun.

But we both know that you could easily get your hands on one. The only question is, did you use it?

Doug was in Holly’s room? Why?

Sophia.

You should go.

No, she can wait. I want to hear about what happened.

Just please don’t worry about it. Let’s just–we should do this.

OK. So let’s hear it. Why do you think that I should reconsider giving Johnny and Chanel your baby?

Well, Mom, first of all, Tate and I want to thank you for agreeing to meet with us today.

Yes. Yeah. Thank you.

OK. OK. Get on with it.

Well, I’m sure you heard about the news about Johnny’s father.

Of course. It’s been all over the news. I’ve been praying for him.

You have?

Yes. As I’ve told you many times, it’s the sinners who need our prayers the most.

Right. Well, it sounds like he’s in pretty bad shape. And well, not that that’s a good thing. But, um, Tate and I know that your main objection to the adoption was that Mr. DiMera would be in the baby’s life. But now that he’s in a coma, you don’t really have to worry about that anymore.

I read that Mr. DiMera is in a medically induced coma, which I assume means his doctors think he might recover.

True, but if he recovers, it could be years from now. And–and we really don’t know what–what condition he might be in. Right, Tate?

Yeah. Yeah. Right. Right.

Plus, as you know, Johnny and Chanel did move out of the DiMera mansion.

Yes, I know. They’re living with Chanel’s mother. I’m quite fond of her. She is a good Christian woman.

And she’s also the mayor of Salem. So her place has tons of security.

Well, not that whoever did the shooting is after anyone else, but, uh– [sighs] I know that after you read that article you were worried that Mr. DiMera would have an influence in the baby’s life no matter where Johnny and Chanel lived. But again, you know, now that he’s out of commission, there’s just not really a chance of that happening anymore.

Yeah. No–no chance. None at all.

See? Johnny’s dad really just has nothing to do with this anymore. And I know that you felt that the timing of this article was a sign from God that you should stop the adoption. So maybe the timing of this incident is a sign that you should change your mind.

Well, it’s worth considering.

Really?

Yes, but the only two people who can guarantee that Mr. DiMera will be out of the picture as far as the baby’s concerned are Johnny and Chanel. So I’ll need to speak to them before I make any decisions. Make sure you get to third period on time. [tense music]


[lighthearted music]

So you see, I was on the way to get breakfast, and I ran into Sophia, who told me Tate was headed here. So I just ran straight back.

I know you said to ignore it if someone knocked. I did. But Tate just opened the door, so I’m sorry.

No, I’m the one who’s sorry for not getting here sooner to stop him from slugging you.

Well, you–you picked me up off the floor, so that counts for something. And I guess I can understand why Tate would be pissed to find a guy in his underwear in your room.

Still, that didn’t give him any right to hit you. Are you sure you don’t need any ice?

No, I’m good.

OK. So you think that jaw can handle breakfast?

Oh, for sure.

OK, great. Well, then I will go downstairs and get us something. BRB.

Listen, I don’t want you to beat yourself up over EJ, OK?

How can I not? I mean, I just admitted that I care about a guy who’s hurt so many people that I love, including you.

Well, he’s a despicable person, all right? But just because you care about the fact that he got shot or you care about a man that, given, has done some really terrible things, doesn’t make you despicable, OK? Makes you the opposite. Makes you good-hearted. That makes you a good person that actually has compassion for another human being, Belle.

Then why do I feel just flooded with shame?

Because what you had with him was very intense. You can’t just shut it off. Just like your brother can’t shut off his addiction. Takes time. And just because you have these thoughts in your head that you don’t want to have or these– these feelings or desires that are wrong, that doesn’t mean that you are a bad person. You are–you are my sweet little sister. You are a good girl. And you’re gonna get through this, OK? I know that because I’m your big brother, and that’s what we do. And I’m gonna support you all the way through it, OK?

[sighs] Thank you, Brady.

I love you.

I love you.

Now I get to go be Dad and go to Rachel’s school and make sure that she’s OK. Tell me that you’re gonna be OK here alone.

Yeah, I’ll be fine.

Yeah.

You know, Gabi, I have to say that accusing your boss of attempted murder isn’t a wise career move.

Hmm. And I have to say that hurling similar accusations at your employees doesn’t do well for workplace morale. I think after all the damage that that article did to DiMera, you can use all the loyalty that you can get.

I suppose that’s true. But given everything that’s been happening lately, you’ll have to forgive me. I’m just not in a trusting mood.

That makes two of us. [tense music]


So Kristen was pretty squirrelly when you questioned her last night?

She couldn’t have gotten away from me fast enough, that’s for sure.

Yeah, and her story, it’s, uh–it’s pretty lame, that she couldn’t see or hear anything because she was upstairs blow-drying her hair.

Of course, Rachel can’t verify any of that. She slept through the entire thing.

I think Kristen knows more than she’s saying. Maybe we should make another run at her.

I think we’d be wasting our time. I can’t imagine she’s gonna say anything more than she did last night.

Then we’ll just have to go about this a different way.

Thanks.

Yeah.

So, uh, that went better than I thought it would.

What? With your mom?

No, with Zendaya. Tate? Hello?

Yeah. Yeah, I agree. Sorry. I thought it went really well.

Well, even though you were someplace else during half that conversation– I can tell you’re still upset about what happened at Holly’s. So will you just finish telling me about it now?

Doug Williams slept on the floor in Holly’s room last night.

What? Why?

Yeah. Holly said he had nowhere else to go. And when I walked in, he was in his boxers. She claimed nothing happened between them.

Do you believe her?

I do, actually. But Holly wasn’t there when I first showed up. And then just seeing him there like that– and then he said some stuff. Really pissed me off. And, um, I hit him.

Oh, boy.

Yeah. So earlier when I said that might be the end of the road for me and Holly– yeah, it definitely is now.

Hey.

Cereal in a mug.

Yeah, well, I didn’t trust myself not to spill two bowls. And I was worried someone might ask questions if they saw me making up a tray. So–

Perfect last meal. Now that Tate knows I’m here, I probably shouldn’t get too comfortable.

You think he’s gonna say something?

Well, he obviously had no problem ratting me out to Julie. So I don’t see why he wouldn’t tell your grandmother that I’m up here.

Yeah, well, I’d like to think he wouldn’t. But then again, I don’t think he was gonna tell Julie about the necklace. God, you know what? I thought I knew Tate really well, but maybe I don’t know him at all. [tender music]


[machines beeping]

Sorry, detectives. I’m on my way to the office, and I really don’t have time to talk.

We’re not here to talk. We have a warrant to search your bedroom.

Well, then go right on ahead. Like I said, I have to run.

If you wouldn’t mind.

That warrant also covers your belongings.

Uh–

Including that bag, Kristen.

Are you serious? There’s nothing in here except my work papers.

Great. We’ll just have to verify that real quickly.

Can I see your bag, please?

Is this really necessary?

Yeah, I’m afraid it is. [tense music]

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Is it just me or have things calm down around here? Well, with all that crypt stuff finally being settled, everyone can finally take a breath. We’re also down a man. Hmm? With your mom being back in Bensonhurst. Oh, right. Do you think that was a good call? My mom going back? I love her, but we definitely needed some space. Ah, there you two are. I’ve been looking all over for you. For us? Why? Ooh, I got a surprise for you. Come on in. Ta da! [ Laughs ] Isn’t that the best? Welcome home, Lo. Lulu Spencer in my stables. Oh, don’t you mean the Quartermaines’ stables? Ah. Potato, potahto. To what do I owe the pleasure? You might want to sit down for this. I don’t think I do. I’m here to apologize. What? You clean out my lollipop stash? [ Chuckles ] No. I think there might be a few left. Okay. So, what did you do? I played you, Cody, and I thought I should come clean about it before you figured it out. Okay. I lied to you when I said I knew about Dante and Brook Lynn. I didn’t know that they’d ever been a thing until you confirmed it for me. Dante: Is that right? Uh, care to explain? [ Whistles poorly ] Good morning. What’s wrong? What do you mean, what’s wrong? Well, you’re attempting to whistle. [ Sighs ] Would you rather I sing? God, no. No. But you’re… dare I say, perky. And usually I arrive after you. I actually went to the gym. I worked out. It actually does make your day go by better. Who are you? Is this you in a good mood? Did Rick die? Diane! Well, it’s a fair question. No, as far as I know, he’s still alive. Well, then what has gotten into you? I got my girls back. [ Tapping on door ] Kristina, hi. Hey. How are you feeling? Pretty good, actually. I’m just bored out of my mind. You mind if I come in? No. Come in, come in, please. These are for you. I’ll add these to the others you’re getting. Definitely feel loved. Thank you so much. This is really sweet of you. Yeah. I’m just so sorry this happened for you and for Rick. It’s It’s awful. Yeah. Not Not my best car ride ever. But I’m glad we’re both okay. Thank God. It’s really nice of you to come check on me. Yeah. Of course. You were really there for me when I lost my baby. And you had my back when Ava tried to take Avery. And, you know, you’re always there for everyone else. So I I just wanted to do the same for you. [ Knock on door ] Lucky: Hello. I just can’t get over it. How rare for an opportunity like this to fall into our laps. It didn’t “fall into” our laps, Ava. My brakes were cut, and I almost was murdered. As was Elizabeth. Kristina is certifiable. Cutting the brakes on my car what she thought was my car in the hopes that I’d go careening to my death. Okay, okay, more more I think about this, we go to the police. What does that really get us? A lunatic off the street? Well, couldn’t we aim higher? [ Sighs ] Bigger? Couldn’t we use this information to our advantage? Okay. As tempting as that sounds, blackmailing Sonny will get us nowhere, except maybe an early grave. Oh, Ric, I’m not planning on blackmailing Sonny. I have something far better in mind. Lois, I didn’t expect you back so soon. Soon? Seems like she was going a million years. Well, I would’ve given you all a heads up, but Olivia wanted it to be a surprise, so… Surprise! Mission accomplished. [ Clears throat ] Can I get a hug? Yeah. Of course. Welcome home, Ma. Shoot. You know what? I I got, um, a Deception call that I I’ve got to get on. We’ll catch up later, okay? You know what? I’m gonna go help her with that. With a Deception call? Yeah, those video calls can be tricky. You got to enable the audio and the the camera and put it in gallery view. I mean, it’s it’s a whole thing. Yeah. I totally get it. I had a call like that once, and the camera did this whole jiggly thing. It wasn’t great, so, yeah. Just one more thing I need to check. It’s good to have you home, Lois. What? Don’t give me “what.” I know you and Brook Lynn had a fight, but now you can’t be in the same room together? What the hell is going on? Why are you dredging up ancient history and telling Lulu? I I didn’t, no. I Well, it kind of sounds like you did. This isn’t Cody’s fault. I tricked him into telling me. What? Why? I…had a hunch you weren’t being entirely open about your history with Brook Lynn. And my curiosity got the best of me, and I figured that Cody would be the one that would know the truth. Huh. Yeah, I’m sure he really had to drag it out of him. I thought she already knew, man. I would never have done that. You know how good I am at getting information when I want to. Again, I am sorry for misleading you. Apology not even close to accepted. You two need to figure out whatever weird thing you’re doing. I gotta feed the horses. [ Sighs ] What are you doing, Lulu? Why dig up old dirt on me and Brook Lynn? Why lie to me for years about Brook Lynn? Molly went to check on Ric to see if he was okay after the car crash. That makes sense. Kristina was there, too. At the hospital? That makes less sense because Kristina can’t stand the sight of Ric, and rightly so. Kristina wasn’t there for Ric. She was there for Molly. She was finally able to put aside all of that animosity that she had for the first time since they lost the baby. The two girls connected. And Molly was receptive to all this? Yes. They both put their weapons down and came together in a way that they hadn’t for I don’t even know how long. Oh, honey, I know this means everything to you. It does. And, you know, I didn’t really realize how much until it happened. How’s the patient? Better by the minute, thanks to my well wishers. Good to see you, Kristina. Everything good? Yeah. Yeah. Great. Lucky. Elizabeth. Are you sneaking contraband into the hospital? Yes. But don’t tell the head nurse. By any chance, is it a baked good from her youngest son? Man, I can’t get anything past you. Yes, courtesy of Aiden. Oh, I told him not to, but I’m so glad he did. You need to have one of these. They’re so good. Oh, you know what? I am still totally full from breakfast, and I actually should get going, so, um… Thank you for coming to see me and my beautiful flowers. Of course. Actually, Kristina, I need to speak to you. It’s a Charlie’s thing. Okay, sure. Yeah. I’ll be right back. Okay. Alexis is the one who’s going to pay. [ Monitor beeping ] [ Sighs ] I see. So you’re going to use Kristina’s crimes… Attempted murder. …to blackmail Alexis to get her to reopen the Cassadine coffers. It’s just inspired, isn’t it? Yeah. Except Kristina goes free. So? So?! I almost died! Elizabeth broke her leg! She She had to have surgery on it. She could have been paralyzed! Alright, I’ve seen your precious Elizabeth, and she’s just fine. And she’s not the delicate flower you and Nikolas make her out to be, by the way. The woman can handle herself. Look, Elizabeth deserves to know the truth about the accident. She should have her day in court. I didn’t realize you were so driven by justice. I thought a nice, fat payday would keep you warmer at night than that. Yeah, most times it would. Okay, well, I have a question for you. How will Molly feel if you send her only remaining sister to prison? So how’s that Deception call going? Sorry for bailing. Just feel like I got ambushed up there, and, I don’t know, my body just went into fight or flight mode, and I guess I chose flight. I don’t think ambush was your mother’s intention. Then what was? She missed you, and she wanted to see you. The sneak attack was Olivia’s idea. You’re being very generous. Okay? I think my mom didn’t want to give me the heads up because she was afraid that I’d tell her to stay in Bensonhurst. Would you have? I don’t know, but just seeing her has got me all fired up again. Fired up because Lois told Gloria about your baby without your permission? Or knowledge. Or because Lois is a walking reminder about the secret that you and Dante have a son to begin with? I’m not gonna rehash my childhood with you, Lulu. What happened with me and Brook Lynn, we were teenagers, and it was nothing. Then why lie about it? And if memory serves and I know that mine might be a little bit rusty Brook Lynn was very much an adult when she came to Port Charles to break us up. Tried to break us up. It didn’t work. So that makes it okay? No, Lulu, it makes it this thing that happened so long ago, I can’t believe we’re still talking about it. So much has happened since then. Like, why are you so laser focused on Brook Lynn right now? Because I don’t enjoy being lied to or gaslit. Who’s gaslighting you? You. My parents taught me to trust my gut. And it always told me that there was something more going on between you and Brook Lynn than you were letting on. But when I ask you about it, you made me feel like I’m crazy, like it’s outside the realm of possibility. And now we find out that that isn’t true. And it makes me think, after everything we’ve been through… What? It makes me wonder if you’re someone I can trust. Kristina has struggled so much with this, and I know that Molly has, too. Yeah, but Molly’s always been somehow better at it. I’m not going to lie. She has been better at it because she’s emotionally stronger. She just is. She’s able to put one foot in front of the other and face whatever comes at her head on. Well, Kristina has always been a little, mm, fragile than volatile, right? You think? A little? [ Laughs ] Well, listen, it’s okay, though, because Kristina is a very passionate young woman who, when she does get knocked down, yes, she takes a little longer to get up, but she always gets up, Alexis. You know, I think Kristina saw Molly as the enemy because of the way she grieves. Molly grieved differently. She did. She has a totally different process. And Kristina interpreted that as her not having big enough feelings and that Molly’s feelings weren’t right. And now? And now I think she realizes that. And she realizes that she can’t heal without her sister. That’s a beautiful realization. It’s a relief. I think they’re each other’s missing piece. Mm. And they need each other to lean on. They do, to heal after everything we’ve all had to go through. Uh huh. This has been a grueling, torturous, God awful storm, honey, but you have weathered it, and there are fairer days ahead. You know what? I’m really starting to believe that. Mm hmm. I am. Not only does Molly respect and understand the law, she has more integrity in her pinky than I do in my entire body. I swear, sometimes I don’t even know where she gets it. Certainly not from her mother. [ Sighs ] God knows I have given Alexis a lot of grief over this, but I think it was actually beneficial that Molly wasn’t the central focus of Alexis’s parenting. If Sonny or Alexis had ever made Kristina actually pay for any of her mistakes, she probably wouldn’t be such a train wreck. Yes, exactly. And because Kristina had to have more and more attention all the time, Molly was forced to be independent. I’m telling you, my daughter is the definition of responsible. While her sister is decidedly not. That’s exactly my point. You do realize that by covering this up and blackmailing Alexis, you’re allowing said train wreck to escape all culpability. Are you prepared to risk that? She’s a loose cannon, Ava. It’s not going to take much for Kristina to fly off the handle and try to kill you…again. Okay. What What were you doing in Elizabeth’s room? You know what I was doing in Elizabeth’s room. I was I was visiting her. I brought her flowers. Is that all? You mean, like, did I bring her chocolates, too? I was checking on her. I wanted to see that she was okay for myself. And then what? What do you mean then what? Were you thinking about confessing? [ Sighs ] Maybe. I don’t know. Maybe. Maybe? Maybe. Okay? I feel terrible, Lucky. Yeah, of course you do. And you should. Elizabeth almost died because of me. And I almost killed my sister’s father. I’m sorry, Lucky, but that’s that’s I don’t know if I can live with that. This is about something from a long time ago. You know, I I… I made some decisions where Brook Lynn is concerned, and I thought they were in her best interest. And I guess she did not agree with this decision? She had every right not to, you know? This is It’s personal for her, honey. I’m sorry. I can’t get into it. Understood. Understood. But something’s got to give. You know? I mean, I just cannot handle this kind of distance with my daughter. Trust me, Chase, I don’t need my mom to remind me that I’ve got a son out there. It’s not exactly something I’d forget. I didn’t mean to hit a nerve. [ Sighs ] Lately, I just feel like one big nerve. And whenever I see Dante or my dad or Olivia or Uncle Sonny, or basically anybody in our inner circle, it hits me right in the face. How many people would have loved my child? They don’t even know he exists. That’s a lot to carry. [ Sighs ] It was a lot easier when I was younger. I was a kid. I had no business raising a child. But now? You’re not a kid anymore. Adulting stinks. In case nobody’s told you. Hey, look at me. If this is a secret that you genuinely want to keep, I will support you. And I’ll go to my grave without ever telling a soul. I know you will. But if you don’t want the truth to come out, you got to do a way better job of hiding it. You don’t feel like you can trust me because of some camp romance I didn’t tell you about? You lied, Dante. I omitted a detail that I didn’t think mattered. Okay, a lie by omission. Whatever. You still weren’t honest. Okay. You win. Okay. Every nook and cranny about my life that has happened to me, you’re entitled to know about, whether or not you were a part of it then or not. Okay? My bad. No, Brook Lynn wasn’t something you shoved in some nook or some cranny and forgot about. But the camp thing was actually. But fine. I should have told you about it. I should have told you what happened, even though we were teenagers, even though it amounted to exactly nothing. Okay? So here you go. Dante. No, no no, no. You want to know everything? This is everything. Okay? For one summer, Brook Lynn and I were training to be camp counselors, okay? Together. And we hooked up, and that’s it. We didn’t even stay together after camp. I mean, it was over before it even started. And then, you know, we went on and had lives and made lives with other people. And you happened, and Sam happened, and Brook Lynn and Chase got married. Do you see what I’m trying to say to you? Yes, but No, that’s it. There is no “but.” Nothing that went down that summer mattered. But what if it did? It’s a good thing that you feel guilty. No, it means you’re not some kind of sociopath who goes around hurting people without caring. But here’s the thing, Kristina. You can’t take that guilt and put it on Elizabeth. I’m not. Yes, you are. And not only is it not fair to her, it’s going to end up getting you caught! So you need to decide is that what you want? I don’t know! I I… What I want is I I… I want to not put Elizabeth in any more harm than I already have. Okay. Good. But if you decide that you can’t live with this, your next stop needs to be your mom’s office and not Elizabeth’s hospital room. [ Sighs ] So j Go to your mom. Work on a confession with her that’ll get you a plea deal, one that doesn’t send you to prison for the rest of your life. Deanna: You rang? I did. What’s up? Can you help me into this wheelchair? There’s someone I need to visit. There’s risk in everything, Ric. Not like this, Ava! You’re not taking your chances crossing the street. Kristina tried to kill you! And she could make another attempt. I can handle Kristina. [ Scoffs ] How? You didn’t see this one coming. Now I’m on guard. I didn’t want it to come to this. After the accident last summer, I did my very best to steer clear of Kristina. I wanted us both to have a peaceful path forward, but she wouldn’t have it. Not sending her to prison is the very last grace I will extend to her. Oh. How generous. Especially when you’re extorting millions from her mother. Well, that’s just business, Ric. I may despise Alexis, but I’m willing to work with her on a mutually beneficial transaction. Just one? Mnh. Multiple transactions. Like a steady I.V. drip. You get some rest, okay? I’ll let you know how it goes. I’ll be right here. Alright. Enough about my family. Talk to me about this new prospect you would like me to consider. Thank you. Well [ Knock on door ] Oh. Look at that. Right on time. Marco. I am so glad you could stop by. My pleasure. Diane: May I introduce you to my law partner, Alexis Davis? Alexis, meet Marco Rios. Very nice to meet you. You, as well. [ Diane giggles ] Have a seat. [ Cellphone dings ] [ Laughs ] Wouldn’t you know it? I have been called into judge’s chambers. That’s fine. That will give the two of you a chance to get to know each other better. Marco. You should know… Alexis is the good cop. [ Giggles ] [ Door closes ] On most days. You want me to talk to Brook Lynn? [ Sighs ] What good would that do? Why You know, I know and love you both. I’m removed enough to be a little bit objective. You know, maybe maybe I could help the two of you sort this thing out. I think it might just make things worse. How could it be any worse? [ Chuckles ] I mean, you know, I know I live with the Quartermaines, but I do still have the ability to be tactful. I know you do. I just think that this is something that Brook Lynn and I need to figure out ourselves. Too many cooks in the kitchen? Maybe. I guess you’re right. Direct communication is always gonna be the best. I just I I can’t stand to see you hurting. Thank you. Just know… if you need help with Brook Lynn or anything else… I’m here for you, always. I know you are. Look. I’m not trying to make you paranoid. Too late. But you’re lucky that it was me and Olivia at the house. Could you imagine if Tracy or Dante saw that reunion? Granny definitely would’ve been asking questions. She already has. And Dante would’ve been more discreet. But come on. He’s a cop. Okay. So then what do I do? Just avoid Ma altogether so that we’re not tense around each other? That’ll only make it more obvious. I think you need to come together, and you need to fix it. I don’t know how, Chase. I am still so angry! I know. But you also love your mom. I do. She’s my ride or die. It’s probably why it hurts so much. Look, I swear I’m not trying to guilt you, but I would give anything to have one more day with my dad. Even an hour or or a minute. And the last thing I’d want to do is spend it fighting. I know you wouldn’t. But you and Gregory… Were just as close as you and your mom. It’s true. So I’m thinking if you really want to keep this secret, you got to figure out a way to get over the hurt… and forgive her. I kind of feel like maybe you’re grabbing on to this thing with Brook Lynn because of… all the changes that have happened in your life. Thank you… Dr. Falconeri. I will keep your diagnosis in mind. Alright, look, I’m not actually trying to psychoanalyze you. Oh, good, because I have Kevin for that. Yeah, I just don’t think this thing with Brook Lynn is good for you, and it’s not rooted in anything real. How would you feel if I was freaking out about some guy you had a crush on in your teens? Brook Lynn is not “some guy.” Okay. No, she’s not, but y you’re making her out to be more than she is. We were two kids with a crush. Full stop. And when she came to Port Charles… …did you have any lingering feelings for her? When Brook Lynn came to Port Charles, the only woman in my heart, the only woman who’s ever truly had my heart… was you. Alexis: I’m sure by now you’ve gathered that Diane’s and my goal is to strike a healthy balance between rainmakers and justice seekers. I tend to be more open to pro bono work, and Diane gravitates toward banking billable hours. Sounds like you make a good team. I think we do. Most of our income comes from criminal law retainers, and I noticed that that was a specialty of yours at some point. At one point, yes. I tend to focus on more entrepreneurially legitimate clients now. Okay, so how would you feel about representing a client who has been alleged to engage in an illegal enterprise? That depends. How so? If I’m being made explicitly aware of the alleged illegal enterprise. So you’re trying to scare me now? Scare you? No. No. I’m just trying to be real with you. I mean, what reason do I have to coddle you? Don’t flatter yourself. I don’t need you to coddle me, okay? Here’s the reality for me in all of this, okay? I am putting myself on the line, lying to the woman I love, which I hate, but I will… because I believe that you’re a good person who made a mistake. And I myself have made a few. Not sure you’ve been exactly here before. Yeah. Well, close enough. So… I will help you cover this up, but this only works if you commit to it and you get help. Can you do that? Hey. You up for a visitor? If it’s you? Always. Thank you, Deanna. You’re welcome. Can you just give us a few minutes? Of course. Thanks. [ Door closes ] I was so relieved that you’re alright. When I woke up and they told me that you were hurt, I… Ric. [ Chuckles ] I’m fine. [ Sighs ] Broken leg is not exactly fine, Elizabeth. [ Sighs ] And the fact that I was driving… If anything had happened… if I’d have lost you… [ Sighs ] …I would have never forgiven myself. Just the way you like it. Livvy, you don’t need to wait on me. I know my way around here. It’s a cup of tea. It’s not a luau pig with an apple in its mouth. [ Laughs ] Thank you. Yeah. Oh, Honey. Honey, it’s gonna be okay. You’re gonna work this out with Brook Lynn. Hey. Huh? You are such a good friend to me, Liv. I don’t know what I would do without you. Geez Louise. I I gotta bring you tea more often, huh? No, no, no, I mean it. What we have… it’s special. No. What we have… is ancient. Can you believe… We have known each other since before pre K! Since you were trying to put my hair in pigtails! Oh, okay. Now, pigtails were all the rage back then. You would have looked so cute in them. [ Laughs ] Just so you know Just ’cause I don’t let you do my hair… I’ve always got your back. Because what we got… it’s not just friends. Oh, it’s family. Thank you. And thank you for saying that. No, I say it because I mean it. And And whatever it is you’re going through, when you’re ready to open up about it, honey, you know I am a vault. We can tell each other anything. Capiche? Capiche. Okay. Good. I’m gonna go check on Monica. I love you. Love you, too. Yeah, we could tell each other anything… except this. I do love my mom. Very much. And I want to just snap my fingers and be over this. But it’s hard. She and my grandma lied to me for decades. And it hurts. You know, I thought my ma and I told each other everything, and she let me think that we did… which makes this the ultimate betrayal. [ Sighs ] Which makes me the biggest hypocrite on the planet. Why do you say that? Because here I am, moaning and groaning about my mom lying to my face and keeping a secret for all these years when I’m doing the exact same thing to Dante and my dad and about a million other people! Alright. I see why you say that, but it’s not the same thing. I’m just so glad I don’t have to keep anything from you. I can be honest. You can trust me with anything. And if this secret ever gets too big or too heavy or too anything… I will be right by your side when you come clean to Dante or anybody else. I love you. If only you knew how much. You’re right. I, uh I should have told you the truth about what happened with me ans Brook Lynn. Uh, would’ve stopped this thing from blowing up like this. Nice work. [ Sighs ] My gut. It was right again. Oh. Wow. Okay. Well, uh… I think also by not telling you what happened, I, uh, gave you another reason to distrust Brook Lynn. [ Scoffs] Yeah. Like I needed another reason. I’m sorry for not being honest with you. Thank you. And I’m grateful that you know me well enough that you can call me out on stuff. Are you grateful, though? Because it kind of feels like it annoys you. Yeah. No. Let’s just say the benefits outweigh the costs. Fair enough. I, uh… I want us to be able to trust each other. It’s important for Rocco. So, uh, no more secrets between us. Okay? Good. Okay. So we’re good? We’re good. I gotta find my mom. Uh, Leo wants me to get fake police badges for some school project he’s doing. What, you can’t at least hook him up with a real badge? What’s the point of having a cop for a brother? Yeah, I know, right? It’s crazy. You know, you ask your police captain for 25 police badges, you think it’d go over differently. Have fun with the project. Lulu. What are you trying to pull? Ric: They said that you had to have surgery on your leg, and it looks like you hit your head. Did they check your spine? [ Chuckles ] I’ve gotten the best care. Yes, I I had surgery, but it went well and I’m fine. How long is your recovery? Eh. Six to eight weeks. [ Groans ] But And then there will be some rehab. And I’ll be walking these halls in no time. You have the best attitude. Mm. You just caught me in a good moment. I’m really glad we’re both okay. I was very worried about you. We’re awfully lucky, Ric. Yeah, we really are. Yeah. So, do you remember what happened? Alexis: In this case, said client would mask their alleged illegal activities behind a thin veil of hypotheticals. Thereby allowing me and my firm legal deniability. Yes. Then, in that case, as long as said client doesn’t put me or my firm in legal jeopardy… I believe they’re entitled to a defense. That being said, if the client were to cross a line that went against a deeply held belief of mine, I would have no problem recusing myself for the benefit of us both. All money isn’t good money. Sometimes it’s best to just say no. Thank you, Mr. Rios. Please. Call me Marco. I really enjoyed talking to you. I will confer with Diane, and I think it’s safe to say that a job offer will be forthcoming. I look forward to receiving it. Thank you for meeting with me. It was a pleasure. Same. [ Sighs and clears throat ] [ Knock on door ] Come in! Hello, Alexis. [ Groans ] [ Door closes ] We have a little business to attend to. I said I was sorry. And I refuse to accept. You sought me out and strongly implied that Brook Lynn had told you already that she came clean about her and Dante. And then whoops! Oh, no. No. Never mind. She didn’t. It never happened. Look, I can explain everything! No, you can’t. No, you can’t, Lulu. And even if you tried, why would I listen to you? You’re spinning a lot of stories to a lot of different people, and I know a con when I see one. So…last chance. What’s really going on with you? Lois! Hey. Oh. My mom said you were coming back. She did, did she? Yeah. I think she was going stir crazy here without you. Oh, no. She was just missing the extra hands, you know? There’s There’s a lot going on with all the kids running around here. There’s a lot of people in this house. [ Laughs ] Yeah, yeah. But she loves it, you know? Being around that family is just It’s a It’s a gift. Brook Lynn: Ma, I think we need to talk Dante. Hey. Brook Lynn: Hi. What do you remember? [ Sighs ] Not much. I remember getting into your car and buckling my seatbelt. We were talking about helping Portia, and then the car swerved. That’s it. What about you? Uh, I remember, um… I was trying to avoid traffic, so that’s why I took Route 42 and… We were, um… chugging along pretty good there, and… Then I lost control of the car. Must’ve hit some black ice or something. Kristina: I can’t confess. And it’s not about me, Lucky. It’s not. It’s It’s my my parents, okay? They’ve both been T They’re just going through too much. My father with his health issues. And my mom, she’s she’s gone through enough. And I can’t add “Kristina goes to prison” to that list. I just can’t. Okay. But what do I do if someone finds out? [ Sighs ] I’ve already looked into it. There’s currently no police investigation. They’re They’re treating it as an accident. But with the car, I mean, can they tell? No, I went to the impound lot, and the car’s already been through the compactor. So that’s it then. That’s it. As long as we both keep our mouths shut… it’s over. Alexis: Doesn’t it get exhausting showing up in places where you’re not wanted? You know, I don’t give that much thought. Ava, please. Go away. I think that you’re gonna change your tune once you hear what I have to say. I doubt it. You can always make time to discuss Kristina’s future. Can’t you, Alexis?

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You didn’t wrong me. You are helping to set me free. She says he’s buying a house for his elderly mother. Joey Armstrong’s mother died last year. You lied because you underestimated me. I don’t want anything between us. What is it gonna take to get you out of my damn life? I’m thinking 50 stacks ought to cover it. He agreed to give you money? He practically begged me to take it. VERNON: And that is why we must always fight. No, that’s not right. And that is why we must always resist. [groans] It’s not working. These words just aren’t coming like they used to. Well, I don’t know. Sounds pretty good to me. [chuckles] I didn’t know that I had an audience. And I didn’t know you had a speech coming up. You’re already so busy teaching civics at Banneker, I hope you’re not overextending yourself. Well, speeches like this are how we ex-senators keep our wives in the finery to which they’ve grown accustomed. Oh, so this is a paid engagement. Mm. Well, in that case, let me lend you a hand. [both laughing]

[blows landing]

[grunting] No! [panting]

Martin…

Get away! What’s wrong? Oh, Eva. I didn’t realize you were out here waiting. The insurance information you asked for. Thank you. You’re always so on top of things. You know what? While you’re here, I have somebody I’d like you to meet. Laura. Eva here has been holding it down while you have been in recovery. And, Eva, Laura is who you temporarily replaced after that horrible accident. It’s so nice to finally put a face to the name. I’ve heard great things. Tell me you had nothing to do with that crash. What the…? Ted. What are you doing here?

You scared the mess out of me.

[scoffs] You thought you were the only one that can creep up on someone, huh? Two can play that game. Oh, hell no. What is this? I followed you. That’s what this is. I was in the neighborhood, and I saw you coming out of that drug store in Takoma Park. You’ve been all up in my business about our little affair back in the day, trying to get up under my skin. How does it feel now that the shoe is on the other foot? I’m warning you. I will scream so loud, they’ll hear me all the way in PG County. [chuckles] Go ahead. I don’t give a damn. You will once the boys in blue show up. Especially after they see this poor, helpless, defenseless woman give a performance worthy of Viola Davis. Hmm. Bravo. [chuckles] I’ve spent all my life raising my kids, building my practices. I’ve earned my respect. So it will be the word of a well-respected gentleman versus whatever you are. Here. This is every penny that you ask for. Now we can avoid a mutually assured destruction. You can take this and leave. For good. MARTIN: I thought I was alone. All I knew, you could have been some thug trying to break in or something. Do I look like a burglar to you, Martin? No, but you are dangerously debonair, and my husband can charm his way into any house. Now I don’t know whether to be flattered or annoyed. At what? You. You’re trying to change the subject. Look, when I got in, you were knocked out. You were peaceful. It reminded me of the old days when I’d catch you napping, making campaign signs. So I figured I’d let you sleep and I would get some work done myself. Work? So you already have a story you’re digging into? We’ll get to that. Samantha and Tyrell are visiting your grandparents. Which means that… We have some time to ourselves. And how do you suggest we spend it? As much as I would love to reconnect in other ways, we have some things to talk about. First, how our son is being bullied. And what we plan to do about it. I’m stuck. Usually these speeches flow, but this one for the August 28th Foundation has me all tripped up. Oh, so why don’t you hit up Stu or Jason or any other of your old speechwriters? You know, nobody gets my voice quite like you do. Remember how you used to help me polish them up? Huh? In your dressing room? Between shows at the Apollo? Oh, yes. And I’ve kept you sharp ever since. You think you can work your magic again? Well, what parts are you having trouble with? [sighs] All of them. I’m trying to weave together several thoughts.

Listen to this.

Mm-hmm. In life we sometimes encounter those who wish us ill. How we handle those moments can define us. When it comes to bullies, you have to stand up to them. Otherwise, they win. Well, if it isn’t the pride and joy of the Dupree clan. Get in here. To what do we owe the pleasure? No extracurriculars today, so we thought we’d slide through. Hope we’re not killing your vibe. Oh, please. You know you are always welcome. Hey, great-grandson. What happened to your face? This? Nah, it’s nothing. Just ate on my bike. [phone buzzes] Samantha, is everything okay? Yeah, just, uh, student government stuff. Anything I can help with? It’s not that deep. But, Gran, didn’t you have some poetry in your library you wanted to show me? I have to pick some to analyze for AP English. [gasps] That’s right. Langston Hughes. “Hold fast to dreams “For if dreams die “Life is a broken-winged bird That cannot fly.” That’s mad beautiful, Gran. I’m not in AP English, but Langston Hughes sounds like the truth. Mind if I cop one, too? Yes. Now, what is the lingo these days? Um, oh, that’s right. Say less. Two copies of The Weary Blues coming right up. Follow me. You ready to do battle?

We beefing?

Chess, son. Last time you were here, you mopped the floor with me. I’ve been itching for a rematch. Bet. Just don’t get all salty when you lose again, OG. [laughs] Come on. What happened with Tyrell? Well, I went to the kids’ school and I did some quiet recon. Tell me you didn’t talk to any students. That’s the last thing Tyrell would want. No, I didn’t go to his school and talk to his friends about it. I had a casual chat with the secretary about the D.C. United midfield, and then I exchanged recipes with the security officer. My husband the reporter. Always digging. A little to the right. I’d rather let somebody volunteer information than have them feel like I’m grilling them. Yeah, you’re smart like that. Thanks, mate. And? Well, there is some buzz about a couple fights that led to suspensions. My sources didn’t give me any names, and I didn’t want to reveal why I was asking, but… as far as I can tell, it had nothing to do with Tyrell. What about the school’s social media? Kids aren’t posting anywhere they think that parents can see. They have ways of locking down their chats, keeping them out of reach. Kids are pros at flying below the radar. And Tyrell is good at keeping to himself. He’s not good at the social game. Unlike his politically savvy pops. We can’t risk the possibility of our kid getting seriously hurt. I need to march right up at that school. Someone needs to be held accountable. [sighs] Nicole hyped you up so much, I was afraid I might not have a job to come back to. Oh, I’m sure that’s not true. Knock, knock. Hello.

Hey.

How you doing?

Hey, Nicole.

Hello.

My baby. How are you feeling?

Better lately. Thanks for asking. Wait, I don’t understand. I thought your surgery was a while ago. It was. I just had a little follow-up procedure, and I’ll be out tomorrow and back to work soon.

That’s– that quick?

Yes. [giggles] Sorry for the short notice. Uh, no, it’s all good. I knew this gig wasn’t forever. I’m just blessed I got to be a part of the family for as long as I did. Uh, Eva, do you have the original paperwork that went with this? I need to compare the changes. I don’t, but it’s on my work laptop at my apartment. I can go print it for you. If you could, that’d be great. I need a hard copy, and you could drop it by the house later.

All right.

Okay. Oh, it was dope meeting you. I hope you bounce back quick.

Thank you.

EVA: I’m heading home now. Bye. Now listen closely ’cause I’m only gonna say this once. I’m all ears, Teddy. That’s it. The well is dry. And stop circling my family like a vulture. Cut the theatrics and leave. Well, that is easier said than done, Ted. I mean, my lease isn’t up for at least another, uh, year. $50K is more than enough for multiple leases and enough for a fresh start somewhere else. [scoffs] It’s not like you got any kids tying you down. I’m sorry, Dana. I didn’t,

I didn’t mean…

No. Save it. You never were good at apologies. Look, this is it. I have my lawyer on speed dial, and trust me, you don’t want another round with him. Right, right. Your, uh, your attack dog. Yeah. I’m still surprised that he didn’t drag me down to the abortion clinic himself to make sure you got what you wanted. What he wanted. I didn’t know anything about that. Well, isn’t ignorance bliss? All I want now is what’s coming to me. I paid you once already. Why I’m paying you again, I guess I’ll never know. I’ll do it! [chuckles] You’ll leave? If that’s your ultimatum, then yes. Damn, that was easier than I thought. You want to count it? You want to make sure it’s all there? I don’t need any… Uh… Whew. Well, how about… we just call your little missus over here and… we can all count it together?

Hmm?

Look, Dana. Oh, come on, Teddy. I mean, you know, we can make a-a party out of it, right? Mm. Should I call Nicki? Or should you? Well, chess master. Are you ready for me to reclaim my crown? Gramps, you sure you want to go through this again? Thought you’d be tired of losing by now. Boy, one of these days I’m gonna surprise you. I’ve been practicing with my computer. You learned how to turn it on all by yourself? [laughing] Watch it now. Yeah, I may not have beaten you at chess yet, but your dads still listen to me when it comes to your curfew. Jokes, Gramps, I’ve been studying, and I have some new moves I wanted to show you. Ah, new moves are good. Oldies are better. Samantha, you are going to love The Sweet Flypaper of Life. It’s a hidden gem of the Harlem Renaissance. Never heard of it. Oh, it’s a masterpiece of simplicity and emotional truth. Roy DeCarava’s photographs paired with Langston’s poetry. Your paper will practically write itself. [chuckles] Oh, a rematch. And this one could go the distance. Sweetheart, do you mind grabbing us some drinks, please? Your wish is my command. [Anita chuckles] [phone buzzes] Nice one, OG. Slow down. You are a loving, protective parent, and our kids adore you for it. But going in there without all the facts could backfire. As opposed to letting the bullying continue. Yeah, you going in there all guns a-blazing, you could humiliate Tyrell and cause him to shut down. Consider this, at this stage, a investigative committee of two.

Fine.

We’re just gathering intel. I’ll follow your lead, but we shouldn’t wait too long. Agreed. Now we need to talk about… I completely forgot. We were going to talk about your hot new assignment. About the influencer. Okay. Um… Well, a few years ago, a beauty influencer was exposed for using his popularity to groom underage kids. Whoa. Was he charged? Only in the court of public opinion. They couldn’t pin anything on him except for a couple sketchy DMs, but he did lose a lot of brand deals. Well, at least that was some justice. From what I’m picking up, though, this may be part of a bigger pattern. There might be a whole network of influencers who are abusing their platforms. [scoffs] Abuse and corruption hidden by smiles and clout. Sounds like every day on Capitol Hill to me. You and I know that people aren’t necessarily what they seem, but kids, they don’t have the same guardrails up when it comes to their favorite social media personalities. That’s a good angle. Chelsea might have some insight, too. You’re right. I was gonna talk to her after the fashion show. Looks like you’re on a good track.

Want to have a drink?

Not so fast. We still need to talk about why you thought I was a burglar. Ted and I can’t wait to have you back at 100%. The office just isn’t the same without you. I am so ready to get back to normal. Amen to that. But I’d be a whole lot more comfortable if they’d caught that fool on the motorcycle who ran you off the road, turned around, and drove by yet again. Wait, the hit-and-run driver came back? I didn’t know about this. Yeah, Jacob told me that they came back, took another look at my car, kept going. Just makes my blood boil. I don’t know what’s wrong with people these days. How do you cause an accident, turn around for a second look, and not bother to help? There are definitely some questionable people out there, to say the least. For the last time, leave my wife out of this. That’s rich, Ted. [chuckles] You involved her the moment that you decided to play house with me on the side. And then you tossed me out like yesterday’s tabloids. Tabloids? Much more like a New York TimesBest Seller. Do you forget the hefty advance that I gave you on your way out? You know what I mean. What we had was real. You got me pregnant. But you just had to keep your little perfect life intact. I made a mistake. I admit that. I will always regret how I betrayed Nicole and my family. That’s all you care about? What about the family that you threw away with me? You’re right. I regret the pain that I caused you. I should have never let you think that I was gonna leave Nicole for you. But I still see the pain. I see you hurting. But I will not let you destroy what me and my wife have built. Not now. Not after all that we’ve done. I did my best to set you up back then. You came back for more. Now, when I walk out of that door, this needs to be the last time that I ever see you again. And if it’s not? Don’t try me, Dana. I don’t want to keep threatening you. I don’t. But my threats are not empty. And I will do whatever it takes to protect my family. What’s got you spooked? Uh, I look spooked because… how, for the life of me, I actually ended up with someone as arrogant and entitled as you? I’m not here to rehash ancient history. I’m here to bury it. Some free advice. Make sure that lasts. Because that’s gonna be the last dime that you get from me. What you will see is a world of hurt. And that’s not a threat, Dana. It’s a promise.

What the hell, Mom?

[sighs] He tracked me down. Thought he could intimidate me. Joke’s on him. What if he comes back? What if he sees me? He won’t. He won’t be back. He thinks he’s washed his hands of me. Especially after I told him that I would agree to leave town. You did? I had to get him out of here somehow. But don’t you worry. We’re playing by our rules, not his. We’ll lay low for now, let Ted think he’s won. And then, at the big anniversary bash, when he least expects it, we’ll make our move. Something on your mind, Samantha? Uh, just thinking about all the studying on my plate.

Ah.

Uh, but these books are great.

Thanks for loaning them.

Oh, you’re welcome.

What in the world?

What happened?

Checkmate, Gramps.

[Anita chuckles] VERNON: You got me in eight moves? But how? I knew you’d bite down on the bishop. You were gassed up, thinking you had me. But I had you right where I wanted you. [Anita laughs] Well, I must say, I am impressed. We should head home before our dads start calling. Oh, well, okay. Come see us again soon.

All right?

VERNON: Thanks, grandson. Don’t forget your books. All right, baby. Take good care.

We will.

ANITA: All right.

Love you guys.

Love you, too.

Love you.

Love you.

Get home safely.

We will. All right. And tell your dads we said hello.

Don’t look at that yet.

What? Why? I don’t want you to spaz out, but… you’re blowing up the school feed. Are we just gonna ignore what I asked? How am I supposed to address something that I don’t even understand? You startled me earlier. I thought someone broke in. What’s complicated? This isn’t the first time that you’ve been like this, especially with those dreams you’ve been having. Remember our talk about being open and honest? I thought we were in a good place. We are in a good place. You’re making something out of nothing. Are we? Because it still feels like you’re holding something back. What are you implying? [sighs] Look at Tyrell. When things get tough, he, he clams up. He holds it all inside, and, and I can’t help but wonder… Wonder what? How much of that he gets from you.

So this is my fault?

That’s not what I’m saying. I’m just sick and tired of answering all of your questions over and over again. Honestly, I’m-I’m sick of it. Look, I can see that you’re getting worked up. Why don’t you try some of those breathing exercises that we’ve been practicing? I appreciate what you’re trying to do, but I need some air. [giggles] This is wild. I’ve never seen this much money in real life. And it’s just the beginning. Look, I get it. You like having power over Ted for once, making him literally pay for what he did to us. I wanted that, too. But isn’t this enough? Eva, it’s not just about the money, honey. It’s about blowing up his perfect little family and carving out a place for you in it. But what if it blows up on us instead? What if Ted decides to come clean to Nicole before you can humiliate him? [scoffs] You think he’d have given me 50 stacks if he was planning to do that? No. Trust me, I know what I’m doing. All right? We just have to stay the course. Everything I do, I do out of love for you. Okay? Now I am going to go, and we’ll talk more later. Hmm? You always come first with me. Mm-hmm. Mwah. Martin, I didn’t hear you come in. Samantha and Tyrell were here, and Tyrell just whooped Granddad… Martin says he needs to talk. What’s going on? I’ve been having dreams. About that night? It’s getting worse, more frequent and more vivid. And Smitty, he’s noticing. Well, everyone has nightmares. There’s nothing suspicious about that. It’s not just nightmares. It’s consuming me. Smitty and I just had a fight. He keeps pushing and asking questions.

What have you told him?

Just that I’m stressed. But he’s not buying it anymore. And I don’t know how much longer I can keep it up. It’s, like, eating me alive. Work, family, this secret– it all just adds up. It’s like a weight that is crushing me, and it feels like I can’t breathe. That should tell you something. What are you saying? I should come clean about that night? This is so messed-up. I had no idea some asshat was taking a picture of me. In my stupid chessboard underwear… for the whole entire school to make fun of. Now it’s in a loop with this wack-ass beat. Everyone’s having a field day clowning me. Stuff like this blows up for a minute, and then everyone moves on. It won’t last. Nah, this one has legs. I can feel it. And I know what you’re thinking– that we should tell our dads, since they might see it. But school has a closed network. They’ll never come across it. But what if a teacher does? They might have to report it. They might let it ride. Right? Mind their business. It’s kind of in their job description to look out for us. You can’t tell our dads. Or them. Promise. I mean, look at the comments. They’re clowning me like it’s some sport. When you hit college, this won’t even be a thing. You get a clean slate. That’s forever from now. Stop torturing yourself. You’re better than this stupid photo. I can’t help it. I need to see what they’re saying. What who’s saying? I mean, if I was Vanessa, I would have been out, no questions asked. Hello? Earth to Ted. Are you with me? Of course. Vanessa. [chuckles] What about her? Well, um, we’ve been having some behavioral issues over at the clinic. It’s been on my mind all day. Oh, it’s all right. I was just saying, Vanessa thinks she’s figured out this whole mess with Joey Armstrong.

Oh, yeah?

She called him out for lying about buying a house for his mom. You know, the one that you mentioned isn’t even alive. What did he say about that? Some convincing story that Vanessa bought. And you’re not convinced? Not one bit. It’s unsettling knowing that someone you love is mixed up with somebody so shady. So… what’s the latest dish up at Fairmont Crest? Mrs. Eldridge was three sheets to the wind before noon. I heard the poor server nearly dropped his tray of champagne when she was going off about her poor husband’s blue pills not working anymore.

[laughs] That’s good.

[laughs] Sorry for being late. I was at the hospital. What’d I miss? Oh, just another episode of… As the Country Club Turns. What hospital?

I hope everything’s all right.

Oh, I’m fine. I was visiting Laura. That, uh, poor girl that worked for Nicole. Oh. Well, I-I hope she recovers from that awful accident. It was just a follow-up to her orthopedic surgery. The good news is, she’ll be out tomorrow

and back at work soon.

Mm. JAN: Good for her. MONA: Not so good for Eva, though. She’s been on point, but I guess she knew it would always be temporary. Mm. We were just peeping the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef. Everyone’s going in on it. Yeah, but we should probably leave it alone and get on our homework grind. How is your brother doing since his bike accident? You saw. His bruises are fading pretty quick. Well, falls like that, they can sometimes hurt on the inside, too. Kids from school, they saw him wipe out, right? Is anybody giving him a hard time about it? Not that I heard of. Okay. I’m just, I’m worried about Tyrell, is all. He didn’t want to talk about it the other night. You worry too much. [sighs] I am definitely not advising you to come clean about what happened. Nobody in this room thinks that that can end well for any of us. Least of all you. Your grandfather is just talking about your future. We just want you to think this through. My nightmares and plans for higher office are completely unrelated. VERNON: How can you be so sure? You were wondering why the memory of what happened suddenly got worse. This might be the answer staring you right in the face. What happened was terrible. But to have it exposed, for this secret to come out, will be worse than any bad dreams for you, your family, your children. I love my family. And I’ll never do anything intentionally to hurt them. Then consider what Granddad is saying. You could be having these dreams now because your gut is at war with your ambition. [scoffs] It’s not a naked ambition. I live every day knowing who I was named for and the legacy Granddad left us. I want to do good and make a difference– more than I can in Congress. Continue what you started. I hear you, Martin. I do. But don’t destroy yourself in the process. I don’t even know why I came over. I just needed a breather from Smitty. You all should be eating dinner soon. I should go. No, no, stay. Eat with us. No, I’m due at home.

I’ll let myself out.

ANITA: Martin. I have fear, Vernon. Fear that this isn’t going to end any other way than terribly. Look who I found lurking around our front doorstep. Thank you for making the extra trip. No trouble. I actually like having a reason to come back. Your house really feels like a home. And knowing Laura’s getting better, I guess my time enjoying all this is coming to an end. Boy, I’ll tell you, if I had something like this, I’d sure fight like hell to hold onto it. Well, I’ll leave you both to your evening. I’ll see you in the morning, Nicole. Good night. I know I say this often, but Eva has been such a find. Laura deserves to have her job back, but I sure wish we didn’t have to lose Eva. Do we? What do you mean? Between my practice and charity work, I’m busier than ever. Would it be so terrible to have two personal assistants? I better run. I want to say good night to Laura before visiting hours wrap up. Mm, right behind you. Leslie? Oh, you two go ahead. I’m gonna sit here and savor this wonderful coffee. Until next time, then. Take care, Leslie. [sighs] Well, sounds like the words are flowing more easily. I don’t know why. I can’t help worrying about Martin. But I did finally manage to land on what I’m trying to communicate. You want to hear it? I could listen to you give speeches all day long. That’s not how they felt about it in the Senate. [both laughing]

But here goes.

Okay. It is in times of turmoil that it is most important to go back to our roots and to remember those guiding principles that have always served us so well. Service, charity, justice. But most of all, love, life, family. Because family is the bedrock. It is the bar. The things we wish for and hope for for ourselves must also fit like a glove into that realm. We carry those we love with us on our backs, as they carry us upon theirs. Because we can never forget. When they struggle, we struggle. We must understand and never forget, struggle is a part of life. Sometimes it comes from us, from outside. And sometimes it’s a struggle of our own making. But whatever it is and whatever its source, it must be met head-on if we are to preserve that which is most dear to us. Sometimes we’re confused. We set ourselves on a course to meet that struggle, only to find our direction is wayward. A correction is needed. And we require courage. The courage to admit to this failing and the courage to set our sails to our true north. We can never forget there is real evil in this world. There is ill intent directed at us for any number of reasons. But to truly defeat it, we must examine its origins. Sometimes it’s hurt. Sometimes it’s a misunderstanding or a craving for retribution. But until we truly understand those who harbor those notions, my friends… …they will always have the advantage. They… will… persist.

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B&B Transcript Monday, April 7, 2025

Bold & The Beautiful Transcript

 

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[flatline tone] –

Steffy:  Liam! -Pupils are dilated. What’s wrong? What’s happening? We need to stop the bleeding in his brain. -Is he gonna be okay? -We’re doing everything that we can. Tell them to prep the O.R.! I need that CT scan, STAT! Oh, my God, Liam, how did this happen? Wake up! Liam, wake up! [somber music plays]

Brooke: This whole ordeal has been devastating. Yeah, it was devastating for all of us, -not just your daughter. -Well, clearly, Hope and Carter both participated. What they did was unacceptable, but it’s Carter’s name that was signed to the LLC papers, and those were his ideas– But the difference is he took responsibility. Hope’s just pissed it didn’t work. Okay, okay, but the point is it’s not really fair, right? Carter’s forgiven. And my daughter isn’t. She’s banished. So don’t you think my daughter deserves a second chance? -Thanks. -Yeah. Thank you. And thank you, Dad. Means a lot knowing that I can count on you. You’re my daughter. It’s my job to defend you. And I always will. You know, I’m glad I came here. I was feeling pretty isolated and alone. Well, you’re not alone. And, you know, as far as Steffy and Ridge– just forget them, right? I mean, you know, it’s no big surprise they screwed you over. I mean, it’s what they do. Carter…[sighs] I– I understand that’s gotta sting. Really thought you loved him. I still do. My daughter should be here. Don’t you think so, Ridge? -I’ll come back. -No, it’s okay. We’re discussing Hope. I made it clear that they went too far in firing Hope. We didn’t go too far. She betrayed us, and I don’t want someone like that around, someone I don’t trust. Why are you holding Hope to a higher standard? She spent half her life here. She deserves to be here. And her line should be reinstated. What do you think, Carter? Isn’t that what you want for Hope? Look, I’m sorry you’re going through this, kiddo. I know that Carter meant a lot to you. I also know that you’ve always been looking for a true partner in life. Sure as hell wasn’t Thomas, and… I mean, Liam tried his best, but… I know you thought it was gonna be Carter. As far as I’m concerned, he betrayed me. I walked in on him kissing Daphne Rose. Dads’ll do anything for their kiddos. Mommies too. Mommy got me a new dress for the Daddy-daughter dance coming up. Yeah. You guys are gonna have a blast. Can’t wait. Daddy’s super excited too. I’m lucky to have him. And you, Finn, too. I’m the lucky one, Kelly. I love being your stepdad. But Liam’s your father. You and Beth– you’re his pride and joy. He’ll always be there for you. DR. BUCKINGHAM: 75 grams of mannitol–STAT! Is he gonna be okay? Is he gonna make it? We’re trying to get him stabilized. -Oh, my God. -O.R.’s on standby. -We’re losing him! -You have to do something. -Please! -We need to open up his skull to release the pressure. I got a pulse! Let’s prep for transport. We gotta get to the O.R. now. Liam, keep fighting! Keep fighting! Don’t give up. Oh, my God. [tense, percussive music plays] It’s only right that Hope be afforded the same opportunity that you’ve been given, Carter. Wouldn’t you think so? Look, I don’t wanna cause any more waves. You and I, we’ve begun to heal our friendship, find peace after this difficult chapter, and I don’t wanna do anything to jeopardize that. But you gave me your word. You and Eric promised me that Hope wouldn’t be punished, let alone ejected from the company. So you don’t think what we did was justified. -That’s not what I’m implying. -Okay, good. ‘Cause you know what you did was wrong. -Obviously, Ridge. -All right. Hope doesn’t. She doesn’t think she did anything wrong, and you see how that’s a problem. [somber music plays]

Deacon: I’m just gonna say it, all right? Carter sold you out. He left you in the dust. You lost your line. You lost your job. And then what does he do? He pretends like his hands are tied. I just really believed that he was going to walk out with me in solidarity, -but he didn’t. -Look, I get it. You miss him, right? But from where I’m sitting, you dodged a bullet. Carter is not your guy. Your guy–he’s gonna run in a burning building for you. And I promise, you’re going to find him. But until you do, you got me. And nothing would make me happier than you knowing that you can lean on me. Thank you. It’s nice knowing I have one parent in my corner. All right. You know, you and your mom– you’re gonna work it out. I don’t know. It’s never been this bad before. I mean, having to be on the property and pretend like everything is normal when it is not… just–I can’t fake that. I get it. I do. But you need to know deep inside better days are coming, Hope. I know they are. Trust that. You wanna read another book while we’re waiting? No. That’s okay. I wonder why Mom and Dad aren’t here yet. I don’t know. But, hey, I’m sure it’s nothing to worry about. [somber music plays] How’s he doing? Well, the procedure seems to have released some of the intracranial pressure. If we hadn’t removed the buildup of blood in the hematoma when we did… he might not have survived. Is he gonna be okay? Well, he’s not out of the woods yet. His blood pressure has decreased, and his pulse has stabilized. Oh, my God, thank God. Thank God. Liam. Liam, I’m here. You’re not alone. You’re gonna be okay. DR. BUCKINGHAM: He’s still extremely critical. We need to look after him very closely. Yeah, I-I-I understand. I’m just glad that he’s here. [heavy music plays] Look, I hate this. I hate what’s happened between me and Hope. She feels betrayed. And now it’s over for the two of you. Yeah. Yeah, she ended things. She doesn’t want to see or speak to me. I’m sorry. But you know what? Maybe it’s for the best. She’s a big girl. She’s gonna land on her feet. She’ll get another job, maybe with the competition, I don’t know, but I do know this– it’s not gonna happen here. Not after what she did. I promised Hope I’d stand up for her, and I didn’t. Yeah, you did. You’re doing it now. But I-I gotta ask you something. Please don’t defend her around here. Not after what happened. All right, go take these to Chef, all right? Thanks. -You… -Yes. …are gonna come back from this bigger and badder than ever. Look, trust me–I know a thing or two about comebacks. It’s in our DNA. There’s nothing that you can’t accomplish. I hope you’re right. Have you not learned by now that I’m always right? -[laughs] -All right. Always might be a big word, but you and Beth– you’re always welcome here. Thank you, Dad. And I might take you up on that offer if things get a little crazy over at Mom’s. But in the meantime, I’m really just trying to focus on healing myself, so… Come here. And as far as Ridge, Steffy, and Carter go… …they’re not gonna get away with this. He’s somewhat stable at the moment. But there’s no guarantees? His condition can change at any moment? I’ll take a look at the CT scan again, get another consult. Best case…[sighs] the bleeding will resolve itself. And if it doesn’t? He may need a more complex surgery. It’s just a waiting game at this point. You said there could be long-term effects? Well, we’ll know as time goes on if there’s any brain damage. Oh…brain damage! DR. BUCKINGHAM: Well, when the brain swells, it enters blood vessels and cerebral tissue. Obviously, we are hoping for the best here, and we will continue to look out for an additional seizures or any changes in his vitals. But what we need right now is for Liam to wake up. Because the longer he stays unconscious… the less chance he has of making a full recovery. [whispering] Liam. Liam, you heard Dr. Buckingham. You need to open your eyes now, okay? You need to wake up. Liam, please wake up. [dramatic music swells] Thank you, Hunter. Thanks. HOPE: You’re a good man, Carter. And I am so thankful that I have finally found someone like you. CARTER: I’ve got you. HOPE: And I do feel safe in your arms. CARTER: That’s because you are. I won’t let you fall. You know, I actually think I believe you. Gosh. You really are the man of my dreams. I love you. And I love you too. [sensuous jazz plays] [door opens] Carter, Carter. You messed with my daughter. That’s a bad move. Very bad. [tense music plays] Hey. No, uh, thank you so much. Hey, Kelly, Rachel and her Mom will be here soon to pick you up. Liam. Liam. Do you know how he was injured? No. No, I found him on the ground at his dad’s house. That’s interesting. There’s more than one point of impact. Uh, I don’t know if he fell or what. Well, he’s very lucky you got there when you did. A few minutes later, he wouldn’t have made it. Liam Spencer owes you his life. Liam. [sniffling] You heard Dr. Buckingham. You need to wake up now. You need to open your eyes. So many people are counting on you, Liam. So many people need you. Your dad, your brothers. Your daughters. Kelly and Beth. Oh, they love their daddy so much. You’re the one who makes them laugh the hardest. You make them feel safe… and protected. I need you, too. And even though we are not together anymore, we are always… always gonna be bonded for life. Our daughter, our memories– it’s always gonna connect us, okay? [soft, stirring music plays] Liam, come on. Come on! Please wake up. I know you can hear me. Please, Liam, just open your eyes. That’s all you have to do is just open– open those eyes, please. Oh, God. [gasps] Liam. Liam? Liam, can you hear me? Oh, my God! Oh, my–oh, my God. I think he’s waking up. I think he’s back. I think he’s back! Liam. Liam, can you hear me? It’s Dr. Buckingham. You’re in a hospital. We’re taking very good care of you. -[labored breathing] –

Steffy:  Liam? Liam! Liam, I’m here. I’m here. It’s me. It’s me. Can you see me? Can you hear my voice? [laughing] Oh, my God! Liam! Liam! [sniffling] Oh, my God. Oh, my God. -Oh, my God. -[emotional music plays]

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Days Transcript Monday, April 7, 2025

Days of Our Lives Transcript

 

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[somber music]


[phone beeps]


Ask me how my morning is going. All right, I’ll tell you. It’s going superbly. Want to know why? Because Alex agreed to go along with Sarah’s story– you know, the one about me and Stephanie hooking up behind his back? [sighs] So, once again, Xander is none the wiser that our father’s letter is a forgery. Um, hello? Did you hear what I said?

Hmm?

Jeez, Mom, I’m telling you how we narrowly avoided going to prison for fraud. What could be more important than that?

EJ.

Look, we’ve been over this. EJ DiMera is not going to hurt me. I’m not afraid of him.

Nor should you be, because he won’t be coming after you. And he won’t be going after my other sons, as a matter of fact.

[clears throat] [tense music]


[gentle music]

Hey, sleepyhead.


[giggles]

[groans]

I snuck out early, got your faves– some pastries and coffee from Sweet Bits.

Oh. I hope you brought extra coffee.

Extra coffee? For who?

For me.

No! No, please, no, no.

Steph, hey, hey, it’s okay. It’s okay. You were just having a bad dream.

Oh.

It’s okay.

Oh, right. Yeah, just a–just a bad dream.

You’re fine. You’re fine, babe. But it obviously upset you a whole lot. Do you remember what it was about? [dramatic music]


Oh, there you are.

Come here.

Mm. Oh, Xander, you’re all sweaty.

Yeah, we both know how much that turns you on.

Yeah, but not after a workout.

To which I had to add an extra hour to work off all the stress of everything that happened yesterday.

Oh, you mean with Philip and Stephanie?

And Alex, poor bugger. I still can’t believe those two betraying him like that, shagging behind his back.

Yeah, I know. It was a, uh– it was a shock to all of us. But, you know, you heard Alex. I think that, um–I think that he and Stephanie are… going to be able to move past it.

[sputters] I have a hard time believing anybody can just move past something like that… especially not my cousin. But I just– I really hope that it doesn’t negatively impact our working relationship– you know, Philip and Alex being at odds like that. I don’t want anything to mess up our plans to seize control of DiMera, not when we’re so close.

Baby, there’s something I need to tell you.

What is it?


Okay, let me give you a hint. I just spoke to Stephanie at the hospital.

Okay.

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

Sarah… [clears throat] Assuming you’re here alone and Xander is not waiting outside with a baseball bat… [sighs] I’m guessing that means you haven’t told your husband yet.

No.

And why is that, Sarah?

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

Sarah, darling, what– what is it need to tell me?


I’ve been lying to you.


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[dramatic music]

[yawns] Morning.


[sighs] It was nothing.

Didn’t seem like nothing to me. It was a sex dream, wasn’t it?

Look, I’m fine now, okay?

Oh.

So can we just drop it, please?

Were you having sex with Philip? Is that why you don’t want to talk about it? Were you having sex with him?

No! And since you obviously won’t drop it, Philip wasn’t even in my dream at all, okay? It was you and Sarah.

Sarah?

I walked in on the two of you… in bed.


Lying to me? Darling, what on Earth would you have to lie to me about?

It’s–it’s about the secret that Philip and Stephanie have been keeping.

Well, it’s not exactly a secret anymore, at least not to us– it’s all out in the open. What else could you know about it?


So you agree… that this is the right decision?

It doesn’t really matter what I think.

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


Will you do that?


Sarah, darling, you’re starting to scare me a bit. What–what is it?


I knew about the affair.

What?

I knew that Philip was– was sleeping with Stephanie.


This happened last night.

Yes, and it was all over the news. I’m surprised you didn’t see it.

I was up till 3:00 a.m. on a conference call with Titan Malaysia last night. Sort of slept in.


And they really have no idea who shot him?

No idea. Although I believe that half of Salem would probably like to shake the hand of whoever it was. Actually, it’s a shame they didn’t kill the son of a bitch. Oh, what? You know how I feel about the man.

Yeah, I do. And it makes me wonder… Mom, did you do this? Did you shoot EJ?

[scoffs]


Morning. How did you sleep?

A lot better than that park bench, that’s for sure.

Still, the floor couldn’t have been all that comfy.

It was fine, with all the blankets that you gave me. And, Holly, I’m really grateful that you let me stay here, but I’m worried that you’re going to get in trouble.

I won’t. I told you that already.

But your grandma and Julie are really close. What if Ms. Kiriakis finds out and–

She won’t, okay? And even if my grandma does, I can handle her, okay?

Okay. Well, what about Tate?

What about him?

Seriously? You don’t think your boyfriend might have a bit of an issue with me staying here like this? Sleeping in your room?

Yeah, well… even if he does have an issue, it wouldn’t be my problem anymore. Uh… Tate and I… we’re done. I broke up with him. [dramatic music]


[knock at door]

Oh, hi.

Have you heard?

Uh… have I heard what?

EJ DiMera was shot last night in his own home.

Are you serious? Sophia– No, no, no, my little sister lives there. Do you know, was anyone else hurt?

No, the news said that everyone else in the house was okay. But EJ had to get rushed to the hospital, and they put him in a medically induced coma. He’s in critical condition.

[sighs] Oh, my God. I mean, I’m hardly EJ’s biggest fan, especially after the whole adoption fiasco, but, still, this is Johnny’s father and Rachel’s uncle.

And Holly’s stepdad. That is, before her mom divorced him anyway.

Yeah. Do you think she knows?

Well, it’s all over the news, so I don’t know how she could have missed it.

Yeah, I mean, I just– I wonder how she’s taking it. I mean, I know she was furious at EJ over what he did to Eric and Nicole, pretending to be Jude’s father. But… even so, it can’t be easy for her.

Well, maybe at least now some things might be going a little easier for us.

What do you mean?

I mean that EJ DiMera getting shot could be the answer to our prayers.


Wow. My own son thinks I tried to kill a man.

Hey, no need to shout it.

Oh, I’m so sorry. What level of volume should I use when I’m being accused of murder?

I didn’t accuse you, Mom. It’s just… I know you were freaking out over EJ threatening me and my brothers. So I was just wondering if maybe… you’d taken action, that’s all.

Yeah, because God forbid that a mother should worry when an immoral son of a bitch threatens the lives of her children, right? But, still, I did not shoot that man.

No, but we both know this wouldn’t be the first time you used a gun to take care of an enemy.


I’m sorry, Sarah, darling, but you’re not making any sense. Of course you knew that Philip and Stephanie were sleeping together. I’m the one that told you, remember? You were just as surprised as I was.

I was faking.

You were– Sorry, what?

Well, I-I knew about it before you found out.

But… how?

Stephanie told me.


You had a dream I was having sex with Sarah?

Crazy, right?

I mean, maybe, maybe not. I’m kidding.

Hey!

I’m kidding.

You better be.

Mm. Why would you ever have a dream like that?

I guess… it’s all thanks to this ridiculous lie that she’s made up about me sleeping with Philip behind your back.

Mm.

I’ve been obsessing about it lately.

Yeah, I’m not too thrilled about it either. I mean, I get why Sarah wouldn’t want Xander to know about the real secret that you and Philip were keeping from me. But this whole cover story has me looking like a total simp.

Well, it doesn’t exactly paint me in the most flattering light either, me cheating on you like that.

Then why are we going along with it, seriously? I mean, I get that it would turn Titan upside down… if Xander found out the truth, that… Philip forged this letter basically stealing half of his birthright, but doesn’t Xander have the right to know he’s been duped?


If you’re talking about Vivian, you know damn well that was an accident.

Yeah, well, that isn’t how she remembers it.

Oh, really? So now you’re taking the word of a psychopath over the word of your mother? And for the record, she already paid me back for accidentally shooting her by purposely shooting me in cold blood and then burying me alive.

Yes, but it’s also because of Vivian that I control half of my father’s company, which you and I both agree is a good thing, right? [dramatic music] So back to the subject at hand– because even if you did shoot Vivian by accident…

I did.

Okay, fair point. But you also tried to kill Chloe, Sami, and my father a couple of times. Not to mention the fact that you have been known to carry a gun in the past.

For protection.

Exactly. Protection. Because if there’s one thing the people of Salem know about Kate Roberts-Brady is that she will go to great lengths to protect the people she cares about… especially when it comes to her family.

You’re damn right.

So then you agree, don’t you? It’s not so far-fetched for me to wonder if maybe… just maybe… you gunned EJ down to stop him from hurting the people you love.


Did I just hear you right? You think EJ being gunned down in his own home is a good thing?

No, of course not. My God, I-I hate gun violence, no matter who’s getting hurt. And my heart goes out to his family and all that. But I mean… well, haven’t you at least considered what this could mean for the adoption? My mom said her biggest objection was EJ, uh, that she didn’t want him involved, and now…

Sophia… EJ is in a coma. He’s not dead.

I know, and I know that… it’s horrible that the man was shot, but… Like I said, I feel for him and his family. I’m just–I’m looking for a silver lining here, okay? Which is that assuming that it takes a while for Johnny’s dad to recover, if he does, then my mom shouldn’t have any more problems with Johnny and Chanel adopting the baby. I’m sorry. I know that this is all a little bit messed up.

Uh… to put it mildly.

But aren’t you at least the tiniest bit relieved? I mean, hasn’t the adoption caused us enough troubles? Not to mention troubles for you and Holly.


Yeah, uh, Holly isn’t… really a factor anymore.

What do you mean?


We just broke up. Uh, more accurately, she broke up with me.


Well, the shower’s all yours.

Thanks. So you really broke things off with Tate?

Yep.

Do you mind if I ask what happened?

We just got into this stupid fight. Well, the fight wasn’t stupid. It was just stupid it happened in the first place.

Was it about–

Him snitching on you for stealing Julie’s necklace? Yeah, that was definitely part of it. Really let him have it for that moronic decision, and… let’s just say it ended badly.

Well, why didn’t you tell me any of this when you got home last night?

I don’t know. I didn’t want to rehash it.

You didn’t want to rehash it with me because it’s my fault. I’m the reason you and Tate broke up.


You think we should tell Xander the truth… about the forgery?

I mean, I know there’s a downside to it, like I said. The way it would turn Titan upside down, pitting the brothers against each other. [sighs] But I also know what it’s like to be duped by somebody very close to you.

Yeah, you sure do.

I’m also not crazy about the idea of my cousin thinking I’m some kind of chump who can’t keep my woman satisfied.

Well, trust me, Alex Kiriakis, you keep me plenty satisfied.

Mm. [romantic music] Is that so?

Mm-hmm. But you don’t have to take my word for it.


So… Stephanie told you that… she and Philip were sneaking around behind Alex’s back?

Well, um, she just– she said that she needed to get it off her chest. She needed a confidant. It was, um–it was after one of our fundraiser meetings at the hospital that she opened up to me, and… she said she felt horrible about it.

I don’t understand. Um, why didn’t you tell me about any of this at the time?

I didn’t want to betray Stephanie. She said that she was planning to come clean about it, and she was just– she was just trying to find the right time. So it wasn’t my secret to tell.

Oh, I see.

And that’s… that’s why I wanted you to drop your suspicions about Philip and Stephanie when you came to me at the hospital. It was ’cause I-I knew that you were onto them, and… I just wanted to protect my friend. [dramatic music] Xander… I am so sorry that I lied to you.


I thought it was better if no one knew.


Can you forgive me?


Sarah, uh… are you being serious right now? How could I be mad at you when you were just… protecting your friend, like you said?

[sighs]

I mean, come on, you withholding a bit of prior knowledge about some fling that Philip and Stephanie were having behind Alex’s back, that hardly compares to some of the secrets I’ve kept from you over the years, doesn’t it?

That’s a fair point.

At the end of the day, yes, Alex is family. So is Philip, but… any secret about them– I mean, it’s not going to directly impact either of us, is it?

No, I suppose not.

Of course it isn’t. So, hence… you are completely forgiven. [dramatic music]

Mm.

I am absolutely crazy about you, Stephanie Johnson. Can you tell?

[chuckles] You’ve given me a few hints.

Mm.

Yeah. [chuckles]

All right, now I will, uh, succumb to my own insecurities. I’m going to ask you a question. You don’t have to answer.

Succumb away, then.

Mm. Okay, well, how do I– how do I phrase this? I guess I’ll just be direct. [soft music] Is it better being with me than being with Philip?

[laughs] Wow.

Mm.

Wow. Um, I’m really glad that you gave me the option not to answer, because… [chuckles] Aside from not wanting to compare romantic partners in that way, I can’t believe that you thought it was a okay time to bring up Philip.

So you’re taking the no-answer option.

Ah…

Oh.

Fine. Since you’re so insecure– though I doubt you really are, in fact, I think you’re the opposite in this particular area… you are better than Philip. Happy?


I am, actually. I am.

[laughs]

Mm. Because contrary to what you may think, I’m always welcome to, uh, you know, some reassurance.

Well, as am I, truth be told.

Oh, yeah?

Yeah. Yeah. So, am I… better than… all of the women you’ve been with? There’s obviously too many to name.

Oh, all right, easy, easy, easy, easy, easy. I admit–I admit I’ve– I’ve been involved with my… fair amount of women. [clears throat] But the truth is… not one of them comes remotely close to you, Stephanie Johnson.


Philip… honey… I am only going to say this once, so listen up. I did not shoot EJ. [easygoing music]

Okay. Got it.

Good. Now this interrogation is over, and I can eat my food.

Fine. No further questions. I’m just happy to know my mom won’t be doing 25 to life anytime soon.

And I’m very touched by your concern.

And now I better get going. Xander and I have a lot to talk about now that another DiMera has been taken off the board.


See you later.


[door closes] [ominous music]

Yes, EJ… you finally got what was coming to you.


So I take it things didn’t go well when Holly confronted you about ratting out Doug to Mrs. Williams.

How did you know about that, about Holly confronting me?

Oh, I ran into Doug at the square, and he mentioned Holly was going to talk to you, and she seemed pretty pissed.

Yeah, well… pissed is a bit of an understatement. [scoffs] I bet Doug just loved it.

Hey, who cares about Doug? What happened with you and Holly? I mean, did you tell her that you were just trying to look out for her?

Yeah, but, uh, she didn’t buy it. She claimed that the reason I did it is because I was jealous. It isn’t entirely untrue. [dramatic music]

Hey… Holly’s going to come around. Just give it time. I mean, the two of you have had issues before, right?

Yeah, but… that’s the thing, Sophia. I think Holly and I have finally had one issue too many… thanks to Doug Williams.


What are you talking about? Why would it be your fault?

Well, isn’t it obvious? I mean, if it wasn’t for me, you and Tate would still be together.

Whoa, hold–hold on. That is so not true. Tate and I broke up for a whole bunch of reasons.

And none of those reasons involved me?

Okay, smart-ass. Yeah, maybe some of the reasons involved you, but that still doesn’t make it your fault.

Really?

Look… it’s just been one crisis after another ever since Tate and I first got together, and… I think it all really just came to an end when he got Sophia pregnant. And I was an idiot to think that we could get past it. but… I don’t know–I’m starting to realize that our relationship has been doomed for a while now. I mean, it’s barely been hanging on by a thread. So, yeah, okay. Maybe him telling Julie may have been the last straw, but nothing you did caused that to happen. That was all Tate.

Well, even if it wasn’t my fault, I’m really sorry that you had to go through that, Holly.

Are you really?


Holly, you’re my friend. I care about how you’re doing.

Yeah, but that’s just it, Doug. I mean, based on what you told me a few months ago, you care about me as more than just a friend. So is it really the craziest thought in the world that you might be– I don’t know–a little happy Tate and I broke up? [phone ringing] Oh, my God.

What is it?

EJ was shot last night.

What? Is he–

The news alert says he’s in critical condition at University Hospital.

Look, that was your stepdad.

Oh, my God.

If–if you need to go be with him in the hospital–

No, I–no, it’s fine. I’m just shocked is all. I mean, I’m thinking about Johnny and EJ’s other family. Wow. But, no, I don’t think anyone’s expecting me to visit, at least not right away.

Okay, if you’re sure…

Yeah. Yeah, I am. I’ll check in with Johnny later. Um, okay, how about I go get you some breakfast before I head to school?

Oh, you don’t need to worry about that. I can figure something out.

Yeah, but you figuring something out might get you caught. It’s safer if you stay in here as much as possible.

Okay. You’re probably right.

Yeah. Now, feel free to take that shower. Oh, and if anyone knocks on the door, just ignore it. My grandma sometimes does that just to check if I’m awake yet.

Sweet. Thanks. Oh, and, Holly… thank you, really.

Yeah. [door closes] [soft music]


Great. Yeah, we’ll meet you at the square later. I… I love you, too, Mom.

How’d it go?

She said she’s willing to reopen the adoption discussion. So I guess the news about EJ really did have an impact.

Right. As you said it would. Uh, speaking of EJ… I feel like maybe I should go check in on Holly, see if she’s doing okay.

What? Now? Tate, if she wanted to talk to you, she would have just texted you back.

I know, but, still, she might appreciate–

Might what? Forgive you? Or say that the breakup was just one big mistake?


I’m just going to meet you in the square, okay?

Yeah. Okay.


Hey, uh, I just wanted to say thank you so much for talking to your mom. I, uh… I want this adoption to go through as much as anyone. I guess that goes without saying, though.

Yeah, it does. Fingers crossed.


[door closes]

Hope I’m not interrupting.

Not at all. We were just talking about you, actually.

You were?

Yeah. And the, uh, sordid situation you got yourself into with Alex and Stephanie.

Ah… that.

Yeah, that. Look, as not just your co-CEO but also the head of this family, I really do hope I’m right in assuming that this particular chapter of your romantic life is at an end?

You are correct, yes. Stephanie and I are over, for good this time.

Wonderful. I suppose that means we can get back to work.

I will take that as my cue to leave. And I’m needed at the hospital soon anyway.

See you tonight, darling. Mwah. So, uh, what’s first on the agenda? I was hoping that maybe we could start by discussing–

Actually, it seems the agenda has been set for us, brother.

Hmm?

EJ DiMera’s been shot… Which means things just went from bad to worse for the DiMeras. [dramatic music]

[sighs] So… what’s your schedule like today?

[chuckles] Thank you.

You’re welcome.

I, um–I have a– [laughs] I have a strategy session for the hospital fundraiser this morning and then got a meeting with Mayor Price at City Hall in the afternoon and then, uh, drinks with a potential new client in the evening.

Wow.

What about you?

I’m meeting with Xander and Philip at the house.

That should be fun.

Mm.

Have you decided what you’re going to do… about the secret, I mean?

I’m still not sure. But, honestly, I’m leaning towards telling Xander the truth and letting the chips fall where they may.

Right. Even though those chips might involve Sarah and Xander’s marriage.

No pressure, right?

Ugh, I’m not trying to guilt-trip you, Alex. It’s your decision. Just wanted to remind you what’s at stake.

I get it.

And, yeah, Sarah’s my friend, and… of course, I’d love to help her, but… it’s your family, not mine. So I will stand by whatever decision you choose to make.


Hey, Mom, give me a call when you get this. It’s–it’s about EJ. Oh, great, just what I don’t need.

Holly. Hey.

Sophia. Hey.

I, uh, heard about you and Tate.

What about us?

Well, the breakup, obviously. Tate feels just awful about that.

Yeah, I really don’t want to talk about that right now.

Mm, Tate does. That’s why he went to your house.

Wait. Tate went to my house? When?

A little while ago. He’s probably there right now. [dramatic music]


Holly, it’s me, Tate. I– Can we talk?


Holly, are you–


[elevator bell dings]

Stephanie. Hey.

Morning.

Uh, listen, um… I just, uh– I wanted to thank you… for convincing Alex to go along with my story. I-I know it’s a lot to ask.

I wouldn’t thank me yet.

What do you mean?

I mean Alex is still considering telling Xander the truth.


I’ll be damned. EJ finally got what was coming to him.

Morning, Xander, Philip.

Yeah, easy now, lads. Let’s, uh– let’s not lose our heads. I’ll never hear the end of it if you smash up Maggie’s bric-a-brac. That was a feeble attempt at making things light. Uh, look, Philip was just reassuring me that his relations with Stephanie are in the past. So, if you’re still harboring some unresolved resentment–

No, no, no, no, no. It’s all right. As I said last night, Philip and I– we came to an understanding. Ain’t that right, Phil?

It is. [clears throat] Alex was very mature about the whole thing.

Brilliant. I’m so glad that’s settled… because Philip was just showing me a very interesting article that could end up being our silver bullet.

EJ got shot?

The gods are smiling down on us, gents. Kristen’s one crisis away from a straitjacket, and EJ is fighting for his life in a coma.

So maybe we should hold off on dancing on his grave, yeah?

Oh, I’m sorry if I sound callous, but the important thing in this moment is to realize that now is the time to make our move on DiMera, thanks to whoever pulled that trigger.


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We need to talk. You know, in the future, could you just make an appointment when you want to see me? Because I don’t like unexpected visitors. Well, that’s not very hospitable of you, Devane. You asked me to ensure Valentin’s safety at Steinmauer and that’s how you repay me? When I have information, no less. What happened to Valentin? Nothing. I’m a man of my word. He’s fine. Thank God. Now Valentin’s not the one in trouble. You are. [ Sighs ] Okay, listen, let’s just cut to the chase, all right? What and who do you want to perform with? I mean, do you want to perform with this very handsome fellow here or do you want to go ahead and do another duet with Josslyn? Oh, my God, Josslyn! Oh, I did not know you were coming home. I’m so happy to see you. Me too, I missed you. Oh, I missed you so much. [ Chuckles ] Hi. Welcome home. Oh, sit, sit, sit. Come on. I want to hear all about Easter Island. Ah, you will, but we’re going to talk about how you almost died first. Thank you for checking on me. Especially since you’re off the clock and dressed in an outfit that says, “I’m sophisticated, yet still approachable.” What’s the occasion? That guy I met in Miami is actually in town, and we had a drink. You had a real date? Sort of. Oh, I can tell it was a real date. And I think it went well? I

How How can you tell? That look on your face when you said “that guy.” I know a good post

date look when I see one. Because you’ve been having that same look too lately? Maybe. [ Chuckles ] [ Chuckles ] [ Knock on door ] Lucas. Hi. Uh, one of the nurses told me you were in here. Oh, I was checking on Elizabeth. Do you need me for something? No, no, actually, I wanted to talk to Elizabeth. About what? About the accident you and Ric were in. I’m so glad that you and Elizabeth are going to be okay. It’s a miracle that ambulance got there as quickly as it did. Dad? Huh? Hi. You zoned out on us there. Do you want me to get a doctor? No, no. I’m okay. I

I just remembered something about the accident. I never meant to hurt Elizabeth. Okay? It was a terrible accident. It doesn’t matter what you meant to do. Elizabeth almost died because of you. It was Ava’s fault, okay? She

She pushed me too far, and

Stop blaming Ava! For God’s sake, you did this! You! And you need to take responsibility for it. I am trying to. No, no. You’re not. The first thing you asked is is if I told anyone. You haven’t even apologized for almost killing two people. You haven’t even asked how she’s doing. Okay, of course I care how she’s doing. Of course I do. Lucky. I

I am so glad that Elizabeth is okay. And Ric, both of them. I

I just Look, my mind’s all over the place, okay? I

I’m sorry. You know, I don’t know if you are, but I am. You went too far this time, Kristina, and you need to pay for it. Elizabeth and Ric, they have to know what you did. I appreciate the offer, but I have to pass. [ Sighs ] Okay, listen, you do not have to nail down who you want to perform with right now. You just have to say yes. I’m going to mark you down. Lucy, I

I just I don’t know if I can perform this year. Come on. You have to. You, Miss Robinson, you’re always a huge hit. Thank you. But a lot has changed since the last Nurses’ Ball. Jack and I were in his suite at the Metro Court and we ordered a bottle of champagne. Jack was in the bathroom when the champagne arrived. You know how much I love champagne, so I had a glass while I was waiting for him. I started to feel sick. Jack realized what was going on, so he rushed me to the hospital. Look, he feels terrible about it, okay? You were in his hotel room… drinking champagne. Jason: I’m going to take off, leave you two to talk. No, no, no, no, no, you can’t leave. She can’t lie to me if you’re here. Josslyn. Mom. Hotels and champagne? Are you and Brennan sleeping together? Brennan: Oh, come on. Aren’t you the least bit curious? Not really. But if he’ll get you to leave faster, then, um, I’ll bite, yeah. We just got a call from ADA Turner. She wants every single file we have on you. Really? What did you send her? Every single file we have on you. But you know how the WSB operates. Between what’s confidential and what’s redacted, basically, all we sent her was your birthday and your shoe size. Thank you for letting me know. Yeah, wow. Uh, sorry I snapped earlier. I’m just dealing with something personal, and it’s really kind of putting me on edge a bit. Oh. Do tell. Yeah, I don’t think so. Is there anything else? Well, I didn’t come to warn you about what we sent to ADA Turner. The fact that she’s asking about you at all is what’s disturbing. What do you remember, Dad? Uh, I’m not sure. It doesn’t make any sense. Okay, well, that’s normal. Doctor said your memory of the crash might be hazy. I mean, I remember I lost control of the car and we’re swerving all over the road. You know, you might have hit a patch of black ice. It’s crazy, but that stuff’s still around this time of year. You know, you and Elizabeth are okay, that’s the important part. [ Cellphone rings ] Sorry. It’s my office. I told them not to bother me. The law never sleeps. Go ahead, honey, it’s all right. See what they need. I’m not going anywhere. Not yet. So we finally come to a truce, and you immediately get in a car accident. What’s the matter? You’d rather die than be on good terms with me? Not sure how much I can tell you about the accident. That night is still a little fuzzy for me. Well, maybe if I tell you what I know, it’ll jog your memory. Yeah, sure, we can try. Ric was at my apartment that night. He spends a lot of time there. You probably know that he and I aren’t just attorney and client anymore. We’ve actually gotten quite close. I’m aware. Go on. Well, you dropped by to bring Ric some paperwork he needed. Right. And my kid had the car, so Ric offered to drive me home. After that, all I remember is the car swerving. I see. It was a freak accident. No one else was involved. Why are you asking me all these questions? Please don’t tell anyone, Lucky, okay? Just listen to me for a second. Listen to you? Nothing you say is going to make what you did okay. I know, okay? I do. I just

I wasn’t thinking straight. And the second that I came to my senses, I tried to stop it. Yeah, well, not fast enough. You know, you were the one who told me to leave the scene and not tell anyone. That was before I knew you almost killed the mother of my child and the love of my life! I never meant to! Look, I

I can’t just look the other way on this, Kristina, do you understand that? I can’t! You need to turn yourself in. Or I will. Well, I have gone up against a few dangerous criminals in my time. I think I can handle an assistant district attorney. I’m sure you can, but the fact is, if ADA Turner wants to oust you as commissioner, it wouldn’t be that hard to do it. Especially considering the company you keep. What does that mean? Just an observation. But if I were you, I would nip ADA Turner in the bud. And soon. Appreciate your concern. Why do you care, actually? Because I don’t want to deal with another police commissioner. I mean, you’re a pain in the ass, but you’re a pain I’m familiar with. Whether Jack and I slept together is none of your business. Mm. That’s a yes. Look. I’m sorry, okay? It’s just we’ve been down this road with Sonny. If you’re going to be intimate with dangerous men, I would like to know. It’s no secret that Jack and I have gotten closer. Oh, I knew I should have come back the second I found out you were poisoned. No, you should not have. And I’m glad you didn’t. You needed this trip. You’ve been through a lot. Now, can we please talk about Easter Island, please? Fine, fine. We’ll drop it. For now. Uh, my trip was amazing. This is where we stayed. Oh! That’s Rano Raraku. Oh, wow. These pictures are great. Mm

hmm. Look at that. Mm hmm. Okay, why aren’t you in any of these pictures? Um, because this was for school. It’s not a photo for the ‘gram. Did you hike up to the crater? You’ve been there? Yeah. I’m sure we went to a lot of the same places. Let me see those pictures. Look. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to interrogate you. It’s just I haven’t been able to talk to Ric yet, and I’m just I’m absolutely confounded as to how this could have happened. And we both know that Ric is a very good driver. Well, I really wish I could help you, but honestly, the only thing out of the ordinary was we took Route 42 to miss the traffic, and maybe it was icier because it’s less traveled. Well, it’s just such a relief that you made it out of that accident with nothing more than a broken leg. I’m glad we’re both okay. Of course. Well, thank you for your time. Feel better soon. I’ll call you. What was that about? Isn’t it obvious? Just hear me out, okay? And if you still want to turn me in afterwards, you can. But just hear me out for just

just a second, please. Go ahead. Okay. Ava, um, found out some really personal information about my dad. Some personal information that no one can know about. And she was threatening to blackmail my dad with it. She was going to use it to try to get full custody over Avery. She was going to go public with it. Which would make him look weak and jeopardize your whole family. Yes, exactly. Okay. She was going to let my dad die. And on top of that, she was

she was throwing Michael and Adela in my face, and I just, I

I lost it, and I snapped. Okay? I’m human. What exactly did you do? I was at, um, Ava’s apartment, and I

I left and I I went down to her garage and I saw her car was in her spot, and there were these wire cutters that, I don’t know, someone must have left behind or something. And before I knew it, I was cutting the wires to her car, or I thought it was her car. It must have been, I guess, Ric’s car in her spot. That’s

That’s still attempted murder. I know. Okay? And I wasn’t in my right mind, clearly, because the second that I

I realized it, I I raced over to her apartment. You saw me, Lucky. I know now that just because you survive an accident, it doesn’t mean that it

it can’t absolutely destroy your life. And I wouldn’t wish that on anyone. Not even on Ava. You believe me, right? You know what? Your excitement about The Nurses’ Ball has got me excited now. And I don’t know what type of performance I’ll give, but

but I’ll do it, okay, I’m in. Okay. Thank you. Thank you so much. You know a person with your star power, what an addition it’ll be to our lineup this year. And, you know, the sports fans’ niche is a tough nut to crack, but we don’t have to worry about that this year. We’ve got you. You are our very own Josh Allen. Okay, not quite, but I appreciate the compliment. You’re welcome. Okay. I’ll go. I’m going to go. I will stop bugging you for now. But listen, you know I’m serious that, um, if you change your mind and you want to perform, you will, of course, always have a spot. Thank you. Yeah, I appreciate that. And you? You, I’ll be in touch with real soon. Okay. Ta! Okay. Ta

ta! I did not take you as the type of guy that would perform at The Nurses’ Ball. I’m not. I’m honestly kind of too terrified. Then why did you decide to do it and change your mind? Well, isn’t it obvious? Because of you. I didn’t know that you’ve been to Easter Island. When did you go? It was during my time away from Port Charles. Oh. What did you think about Ranu Kau? I loved it. It was one of my favorite hikes. Yeah. Mine too. [ Knock on door ] Excuse me. Hi. Come in, come in. Oh, hope you don’t mind I just drop by like this. Not even a little bit. Really, Mom? This guy almost gets you killed and you’re still seeing him? Thank you for coming. I’m assuming this is about Emma Scorpio

Drake? No. It’s about me. Why do you ask the WSB for my files? You know, if you have a problem with me, I would prefer that you just dealt directly with me rather than involve my granddaughter. Fine. I’m gathering evidence against you. Yeah. That much is clear. I’d like to know why. Isn’t it obvious? I’m tired of you letting your friends like Jason Morgan get away with murder. Everything you’ve been through and everything that Ava did, I would probably go a little crazy myself, but that doesn’t excuse what you did. I know. I mean, you can’t just walk away from this, Kristina. It doesn’t work that way. But maybe

maybe there is a way for you to be held accountable without suffering all the legal consequences. Like what? What are you thinking? Talk to your mom. You know, maybe

maybe if if you admit what you did, she can cut you a plea deal that’ll keep you out of prison. No. No, I cannot talk to my mom. She’s always got your back. No. Come on. No! Because I can’t take the chance that she she could tell Molly. They can never know about this. That was Ava’s not

so subtle way of staking claim on Ric. You’re not jealous, are you? [ Scoffs ] Please. I mean, he does have a really good side, but he also has a very bad side. It’s just too many sides for me. Yeah, I get that. But if you were to fully embrace his good side, I mean, maybe, just maybe, there might be a world where I change my mind about him. Well, he and Ava both seem very comfortable living in that gray area. Yes they do. I’m no different from Ric. What are you talking about? Maybe you hit your head harder than you thought in that accident. I used him and his feelings for me to find out more about what was going on with Portia and Brad. And he was definitely putting it together when we crashed. I just came from Elizabeth’s room. She was no help to me at all. But now I see that you are of sound body and relatively sound mind. I can talk to you directly. Well? I went to see your car at the impound lot, and the mechanic there told me that someone cut your brake lines. This was no accident, Ric. Somebody tried to kill you. What does Mr. Morgan have to do with any of this? Cyrus Renault went missing after Morgan publicly threatened his life. Morgan’s hair was found in Renault’s cabin. You arrested Morgan, and then nothing came of it. Well, there was no body. Oh. And there was no other evidence of any kind to support the conclusion that a crime had been committed. So therefore, we had to let him go. It’s not just Morgan. There’s Sonny Corinthos. Duke Lavery, Valentin Cassadine. Commissioner, you have a habit of keeping very questionable company. The company I do or do not keep has no bearing on my professional life. Well, I believe it does. And I believe that in the past, and even now, you continue to misuse your power to protect them. Just because you believe it doesn’t make it so. No, it doesn’t. But now that DA Scorpio is on leave, I can investigate. I, uh, know you two are close, and I never wanted to put him in an awkward position before. Oh, so thoughtful of you. ADA Turner, you do know that I’ve dedicated my entire career to law enforcement. Unfortunately, that doesn’t make any of what I’m saying less true. And if you’d help that… questionable group of individuals, I have no doubt you’d do the same for your own granddaughter. That is bull, and you know it! I brought Emma in myself. I’m just saying, going forward, everything better be by the book I brought Valentin in. Corinthos, Morgan

several times. Everything I do is by the book. Oh, I hope so, because unlike you, I never look the other way. You know, you have a lot of nerve showing up here after almost getting my mother killed. Josslyn. No, you have every reason to be upset. And I promise I will discuss it with you further. Just give me a moment alone with Mr. Morgan, and you can berate me all you like. Fine. Just make it quick. What is it? You should contact Devane. And be discreet about it when you do. Okay. Okay, I gotta go. Glad you had a good trip. Bye. Thank you. Yeah. All right. Let me have it. I feel like I can finally breathe. You can. Your dad’s going to be back to his old self in no time. God help us. You know, it’s been really nice having you by my side these last few days. I could not have gotten through it without you. I detect a little surprise in your voice? Maybe. The last few times I’ve really needed you, Kristina has needed someone, too. I know. I defaulted to Kristina. It’s been nice to have you to myself. And it’s been really nice to have Kristina to lean on, too. Molly and I are finally in a good place, and that means so much to me. She

She can’t know that I am the reason her father was in this accident. She’s never going to forgive me for that. And my mom

My mom already lost Sam. If I go to prison, she’s going to lose another daughter. And I’m telling you, she cannot survive that. Look, I’ll always be grateful to your entire family for for what Sam did to save Lulu. That’s who Sam was. You know, losing Sam almost broke us and if they lose me on top of that, that will break us. This This whole thing is just

It’s insane. [ Sighs ] I thank God Elizabeth and Ric are okay, and I don’t see how you going to prison is… is really going to help anything. Are you sure? Yeah. I mean, your family’s been through enough tragedy, and, uh, you’re going to have to live with the guilt of almost killing two innocent people. And if you’re anything like me, that’s going to be punishment enough. Thank you. Thank you so much. Thank you. [ Exhales ] [ Exhales ] Who would want you dead? How much time do you got? Alexis and I are in a good place, and it’s really not like her, so it couldn’t be her. Sonny’s always at the top of the list. But if he was going to cut anybody’s brake lines, it would be yours. Especially after you didn’t help him with his meds. That’s always nice to hear. The day of the accident, you parked in my spot, didn’t you? That’s right, I did. My spot has my name on it. And our cars look almost identical. Oh, my God. Your car wasn’t the target, Ric. Mine was. You’re volunteering for The Nurses’ Ball because of me? Well, someone had to. Or else that lady would still be sitting here talking about it. True. But really, the way she talked about you, your past performances must have left a big impression on her. Yeah, I guess so. I just

I just really love performing. I guess I’m like my grandfather Marshall in that way. When you’re on stage and you’re connecting with the music and then the audience goes with you, there’s really nothing like it. That’s exactly how I feel when I’m on the field. You could tell. I love watching you play those last few games. You were really in your element. Well, I hope I get the chance to see you in yours. If you love being in the spotlight, don’t give up a chance to be there. I don’t know. Maybe. Well, no, don’t be on the wrong side of maybe, Trina. I can’t do the thing that I love most because of my injury, but you can. And you should. And there’s always next year’s Ball. No, you’re right. Why should I miss out on something that I love doing so much? I’m going to perform with you this year at The Nurses’ Ball. Knock, knock, knock. Hi. Hi. Oh, hi. You’re both here. This is so good. And it’s really so good that you’re gonna be okay after that horrible accident. Yeah. Thank you. You’re welcome. Okay, so now that we know you are going to be okay, I want to discuss a topic that’s equally as important. The Nurses’ Ball. Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. You do not want me in your show. Yes, yes, yes. I need your help. I need your help. Why would you do that to the eyes and ears of all the people who just want to support a good cause? They will ask for refunds. And trust me, you’ll have to give them to them. When you did Magic Milo. No, no. [ Chuckles ] You were a huge, huge hit. That last Magic Milo performance was my final bow. I bared it all literally. I have nothing more to give or show, but I will be in the audience cheering with my whole heart everyone who’s on stage. Gee, thanks so much. I’m gonna let you off the hook just for a minute, but we will circle back to you in a minute. Elizabeth. Oh. Come on, you are the heart and soul of the nursing staff, so you have to perform, you simply must. Yes, you simply must. Lucy, I am so sorry, but I’m going to be in this cast for the next six to eight weeks. I

I’m just out, too. I’m sorry. It’s perfect, because that fits with our schedule. You know what I’m going to do? I am going to put you both down for a duet. How are any of us supposed to trust you after this? I mean, what if somebody hurts Donna or me next time they come after you? Josslyn, what happened was a terrible mistake, but it wasn’t Jack’s fault. Look. It’s fine. Josslyn has every reason to be angry. She’s worried about you. What happened was a terrible situation that got out of control. But your mother’s very important to me. So are you. And you know that I will do everything I can to protect you both. Well, you should know that I’m pretty vocal about my opinions. I would expect nothing less. And I do hope I can get your support. Because your mother and I have decided to keep seeing each other. Yes, well, I can’t control who my mother chooses to date. But you need to promise me that you will take her safety very seriously. You have my word. Great. I’m gonna go. No. What? What do you mean you’re going? Stay. Stay in your old room and we’ll stay up all night talking. And you can tell me all about your trip. I would love to, but I’m dying to see Trina, and I have to sleep in my own bed tonight. Okay. Oh, Donna got you a gift. And we will both be in trouble if I don’t give it to you, so I’ll be right back. Okay. That was an impressive performance. I almost believed you want me to have nothing to do with your mother. Who said it was a performance? Here it is! So cute. It’s so cute. Thank you. I will call Donna later. Okay. I’m so, so happy you’re home. I missed you so much. Me too. And call me. Call me, call me, call me, call me. Okay. Bye. Okay. Well, it’s unanimous. Your entire family hates me. Brennan said to check in with you. Sounded like you might be in trouble. Yeah, Brennan gave me a heads up, too. I don’t trust the guy. I just want to make sure that you’re okay. ADA Turner has me in her crosshairs. So she specifically questioned me as to why you were released after Cyrus disappeared, despite the fact that your hairs were found in his cabin. Okay. Why

Why now? I think she’s been after this for a while, and I

I feel that Emma’s arrest kind of brought this all front and center. Probably doesn’t hurt that Robert’s gone. Yeah. Exactly. I mean, I wasn’t worried until I spoke with her, and now I’m a little nervous. I think Turner’s going to use any excuse, and she might find something that could end my career. Okay, first, I just want to say, um, that our friendship means a lot to me. Okay? And I don’t ever want you to get in trouble for protecting me. So if you do have evidence that you can bring me in and build a case, you should do it. We were wondering where you were. Have you been here the whole time? Uh, yeah, yeah, I I just

I had a lot on my mind. What’s going on? I’ve just been going over and over it, and, um. I just want to apologize to you, Molly. I’m sorry. I’m just

I’m I’m so sorry for everything. I’m so sorry. I can’t believe Sonny would try to kill the mother of his own child. The more I think about it, the less I think it was Sonny. He would never risk Avery being in the car when the brakes failed. And I don’t think he would even go with the brake lines route. There’s far too many variables. Sonny would never be that sloppy. We’re both equally impressed and uneasy, the fact that you know Sonny’s business practices so well. We do know someone, however, that would be that sloppy. Kristina? Before you left with Elizabeth, Kristina was in my apartment. You heard what she said. She was furious. Where the hell do you get off thinking you can drag my father back to court over Avery? You are threatening to out my father’s health issues and make him a target? That’s the price Sonny pays for the life he chose. You took my brother and you took my daughter. You will not take my father from me. She blamed me for what happened to Sonny and Morgan. And she practically went feral when I suggested that what happened to Michael was Sonny’s fault. It was like our fight in my room at the Metro Court all over again. But this time, it didn’t end with her falling out a window. I have done nothing

It’s too late for Morgan. It is too late for Adela. But it is not too late for my father. I will stop you, Ava. I will. It ended with her threatening me. She said she was never going to let you hurt Sonny or anybody in her family ever again. She said she was going to stop me, so she must have gone down to the garage and cut the brakes on your car, thinking it was mine. My God. That little witch tried to kill me. She almost did kill me. I’m sorry, Lucy, but even if my cast is off by the time The Nurses’ Ball comes around, I still have to take it easy. I just can’t perform. Okay, I get it, I really do, I understand. You know, your, um, health

it does come first. It does. Wait. Well… We can’t have the whole GH staff sitting in the audience, so… you win, Lucy. I will help you out with The Nurses’ Ball. [ Laughs ] That is fantastic. You will not regret it, I promise. I’m very good at finding people’s hidden talents for such a good cause. Well, I have no hidden talents. And I want to be clear, I will help out in any way I can, but I am not going to perform. Okay. You do not have to perform, I promise. Not everyone in my family hates you. Name one person you’re related to who doesn’t hate me. Donna. She loves you. And your dream analysis. Oh. Bless her. [ Laughs ] Look, the only person’s approval that matters is mine. And you’ve got it. We’re going to be fine. We know what we have to do, right? We keep our relationship separate from the WSB. Which is fine, because the further the WSB is away from me and my life, the better. Yeah. [ Gasps ] Oh! Hi. Sorry. Bad time. No! Never! I’m so happy you’re back! Everything’s going to be fine. We can continue to work together, but you’re going to need to keep your head down. You know, I do my best not to put you in a position where you have to look the other way. Yeah. We have to be strategic about this. We can’t be seen together in public in the foreseeable future. Okay, well, if we need to meet, we can meet at my room over at Bobbie’s. Nobody’s going to see us there. Sounds good. I just want to be clear. Our friendship stays the same. Yeah. We just got to keep it private. Excuse me. Hi. Uh, my girlfriend was in an accident, uh, out on, uh, Route 42 near Oakwood Road, and she thinks that, uh, her wallet fell out of her bag, and, uh, must be somewhere in the car. Is there any way I could

I could, uh, go to the car and check for it? Mm. You know, your girlfriend is lucky to be alive. That car was totaled. Yeah. Yeah. There’s no location listed for it in the impound yard. That means the car’s already gone through the crusher. Wait, are you saying that the car has already been destroyed? Yeah. Sorry about your girlfriend’s wallet. Yeah. Kristina, why are you apologizing again? Because… You know, being here in the hospital thinking about how much loss we’ve had. And losing Sam. And losing our daughter. I can’t stop thinking about how selfish I’ve been. I’ve been so consumed with my own grief that I haven’t even stopped to think about the fact that you have lost your daughter, too. And you lost your sister, too. And I I didn’t even see that. It was selfish. And I’m so sorry. Thank you. It’s okay. No, it’s not. It’s not okay. It’s not okay. I caused everyone a lot of pain, and I’m just

I’m really sorry. Alexis: Wow. I was hoping you two would get to this place. And now you have. Wow. Look at us, huh? All taking care of each other. I think Sam would be pretty happy. Yeah, I think so, too. Ava: The camera in the garage shows Kristina looking at my car. Or the car that’s in my clearly marked parking spot. And then she

she reaches for wire cutters. I remember Kristina at the crash site. That didn’t make sense. Now it does. Yeah. She’s probably checking to see if the deed was done. Oh. This is going to destroy any relationship that Molly has with Kristina. But truce or no truce, Sonny and Alexis need to see Kristina for who she really is when the cops drag her off for attempted murder. Give me my phone. I’m calling the police right now, so that they can nail my niece’s ass to the wall! Oh, now, now. Uncle Ric. Let’s not be so hasty.

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I loved speaking to Melissa, even though it was only for about 6 minutes. We had a nice chat, and she answered all of my questions in a very thoughtful way. All of the cast and crew I’ve interviewed this season have been fun to interview.  I really hope this show gets a second season because I so enjoy its many twists and turns. The finale is quite shocking, with tons of cliffhangers. I hope we get to see them resolved!

 

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Kai, what do you mean you might play football again? It’s not a guarantee, but there is a chance. Okay, and wouldn’t it be amazing if I can get back on the field? Yes, of course. And I know how much you love the game, But, Kai, how? Your doctors say that if you get hit again, you might be paralyzed for the rest of your life. Yes, they did okay, but it turns out that may not be true. In what universe am I the problem? You know what, Curtis, out of deference to our former friendship, I have cut you some slack. But now you’re using your grudge against me to potentially deny Kai a career that he has dreamed of his whole life. No, I’m not. I’m simply not buying your savior act. You’re making this young man promises that you can’t keep. I’m not promising him anything. All I’ve done is introduce him to a doctor that’s had great success with athletes that have suffered similar injuries. It’s wrong for you to stand in his way. I’m not. In fact, I told him You know what? If you really cared about Kai, you would encourage him to grab this opportunity before it’s too late to have a chance to actually benefit him. Yeah, he mentioned time being a factor. Yeah, because the less time there is between the injury and the procedure, the greater the chance of success. Wow. You know, if you cared about Kai, you would encourage him to look into it carefully, do some research, that’s what I did. Yeah, that’s what I did, too. You know what? If you want to come at me, Curtis, that’s fine. Leave Kai out of it. Agent Brennan, there’s something you should know. Earlier today, I saw Vaughn receive a suspicious drop off. And at first, I I figured it was a mission sanctioned by the WSB, but now I’m I’m not so sure. What is she talking about, Vaughn? I have no idea. I did bump into Jacks at the coffee shop, but Wait, you were following me. Weren’t you? No. No. Right, you just happened to be there? Yes. And I saw you talking to that woman. What woman? This is ridiculous. These are very serious charges, Josslyn, that you’re leveling against a senior agent, one that could end his career. Which means if you’re wrong, it could end yours. [ Knock on door ] Come in. Hey. Hi. What’s that? It’s, uh, from Diane. It’s tax documents for when I signed the Metro Court back over to you. Oh. Thank you. I’m sure you’re in a hurry. Carly… I can’t stand this. Oh! Yoo hoo! Deputy Mayor. Hi! Hi, hi. Hey. I’ve been looking all over for you. Did you try my office? Oh, listen, thank God you are helping me with this year’s Nurses’ Ball because there is so much to do, and it’s right around the corner. Okay. Excuse me. You You didn’t Oh, you didn’t know? You didn’t know. Okay, so I think it was, I don’t know, about the tenth time I called Laura’s office with details about the ball going over stuff. She kindly volunteered you to be the city’s liaison, so welcome aboard. [ Chuckles ] [ Machines beeping ] [ Sighs ] Hey! Oh, tell me you’re here to smother me with that. You’re not covered for that. But it’s triple fudge brownie day in the cafeteria. Maybe that’ll help? How are you feeling? Mm, I guess not too bad for someone with three new pins in her leg. No, Deanna, I’m I’m fine. And I appreciate you. Please don’t worry about me. It’s literally my job. If I slack and my boss finds out Oh, I hear she’s the worst. Um, I’m really worried about Ric, though. Do you have an update? Sorry. No change. Oh. Hey. Hey. Got the things you asked for. I’ll leave you to it. What’s the matter? You okay? I just realized this recovery is going to be a lot more difficult than I thought. You in pain? No. Just completely helpless. I know, I just I I know I did a bad thing. I know I did. I did a dumb I did a bad thing. I know I did, God, and I just Okay, please. I know, um… I know that I ask a lot, but please, just just don’t let Molly’s dad die. Please. Okay? Molly: Kristina. I hate asking people to do things for me. And I can’t imagine sitting around like this for three months. Didn’t Isaiah say three to six months? I’m a fast healer, so I’m saying three. Wow, I thought doctors were supposed to be the worst patients. I’m an excellent patient. Mm hmm. No, you are. I mean, it’s true. It’s just I’ve never seen a better one. Okay. You want this? No, can you just fold it and put it on the chair, please? Yeah. Look, I know I know you hate it when you can’t do things yourself. Especially when the people trying to help you don’t do it the way that you would. You make me sound like a control freak, which I am not. Seriously, who folds like that? Just give it to me. I was at Drew’s office Drew? You mean Congressman Cain? He told me to call him Drew. Right. Anyway, we were talking about the Pediatric Sports Initiative, and he asked me what I wanted out of life, and I told him I’m still trying to figure that out now that football isn’t a part of it. And what did he say? He told me about this doctor who’s making huge strides in vertebrae repair, and he told me he can get me in to see him. Oh, okay, so Drew just so happens to know somebody who can offer you exactly what you want. Well, he’s a congressman, so he probably knows a lot of people. Anyway, Drew thought I could be a candidate for this procedure. Drew did? And he’s willing to pay for it, Trina. Isn’t that incredible? Yeah, it just seems really hard to believe. I am not standing in Kai’s way. He came to me for advice, and I gave it to him. Frankly, the idea of him being in a wheelchair and paralyzed was enough for me to advise caution. But the possibility doesn’t seem as important to you. Kai is aware of all the possibilities. I gave him all the information. He is making his own decision. I am just in a position to help him accomplish everything that he’s worked so hard for. Just like I did for you. Excuse me? Oh, come on, Curtis, how do you think you ended up being CEO of Aurora? You wouldn’t have been in this office in the first place if I didn’t put you here. That is quite the list. Oh, well, that’s just your half of the list. See, I want as many people in our community to participate as humanly possible. So all you have to do is call each and every person on that list and confirm that they’re going to be performing. Okay. What is Curtis going to do? Um, well, he hasn’t said yes. Not yet. Okay. So when you say confirm, what you really mean is Convince. So listen, that means everyone and you do not take no for an answer. Molly, Mom. Hi. I didn’t know you were at the hospital. Yeah, I came to check on Molly’s dad. Um, and I wanted to I just came to say a quick prayer first. I heard. I mean, I know my dad hasn’t always been your favorite guy, but thank you. You’ve been an amazing sister through this. Oh. Where’s this coming from? I’m just reporting what I saw. You have no idea what you saw. Just walk me through what happened. I ran into Vaughn at the coffee shop. When I arrived, he was talking to a woman. Fancy seeing you here. Ms. Jacks. Later, he stood up to go to the coffee counter and he zipped up his hoodie. It looked like some sort of signal, and on his way back, he bumped into that woman and he dropped a plate. Woman: Excuse me. She crouched down to help him, and that’s when she passed him a small package. It looked like a pack of gum. Vaughn came back to the table and the woman left right after. I didn’t think much of it at the time, but I just heard you say that Vaughn isn’t cleared for field work. Sir, that’s not what happened. And, Jacks, do you honestly think trying to discredit me will impress the chief? I hate this, too. I can’t stand fighting with you. And I hate that the situation with Jack has come between us. But I can’t live my life by your rules any more than you want to live by mine. And you’ve never policed in my life and relationships the way I did with you. I mean, you wouldn’t have listened if I tried. No. Probably not, okay? But I sure do understand how much it hurt you when I would backseat drive your relationships. I hate having an ultimatum between us because it’s awful. But I don’t want to choose between you and Jack, okay? I just don’t. He means that much to you? No, no, that’s the crazy thing. This has nothing to do with Jack Brennan. We could be over in a month, but I don’t want to give anyone up because someone tells me to. Even if that someone is you. So, any news about your dad? No, Dr. Gannon’s examining him now. He’s out of surgery, and there’s no permanent damage. Oh, thank God! That’s amazing. And, Molly, anything I can do to support you right now through this, I’m here. And I’m sorry that, um, I let my anger and grief get between us before. I shouldn’t have done that. I’m sorry, too. But we’re sisters, and that stuff’s behind us now. Davis girls are gonna stick together. Forever. Dr. Gannon, how is he? I can’t discuss his medical condition unless you’re a family member on the approved list. Oh, well. I’m a list, alright, but not the approved one. His family hates me. Then I’m afraid I can’t The thing is, doctor, um… Ric and I are seeing each other. We were together the day of his accident and the last conversation we had… Well, I’m just hoping it’s not the last conversation we ever have. I’m sorry, have you tried talking to his daughter, Molly? Uh, no. That’s okay. No. Thank you. Okay. Oh! You know, if if there’s nobody in there right now… If his family were to catch you, then I would be most respectful and I would leave immediately. Oh, thank you. Hi, Ric. Please…wake up. I don’t want our last words to each other to have been spoken in anger. Yes, Drew, you gave me the CEO position, and I repaid you by doing an outstanding job. And you repaid me by stabbing me in the back. Well, it seems like you’re doing just fine. Yeah, that’s because I wised up and I outmaneuvered you, okay? I earned this position. My argument still stands. [ Chuckles ] You know, intentions matter, Drew. See, you like to gloss over your betrayals by saying everything worked out in the end. Willow cares about you. Never mind the fact that you went after your nephew’s wife. To hell with Michael. Do you not think that I regret I think that everything worked out for you in the end, and Michael was just collateral damage. And I don’t want that happening to Kai. This procedure is brand new. Okay, Dr. Mohinder is the only surgeon performing this surgery in the continent, and my insurance doesn’t cover it, so maybe that’s why nobody considered it an option. Or maybe because it’s just too new. Look, I’ll know more after I meet with Dr. Mohinder. And Drew can get me a consultation. And what is Drew gonna do? Pay the six figure tab? That’s what he said. He barely knows you. So why would he do that? I am telling the truth. If Agent Vaughn can explain it, great. If he can’t… Agent Vaughn. What do you have to say for yourself? Yes. I spoke to a woman at the cafĂ©. She asked if she could have a sugar. I gave it to her. I did zip up my hoodie when I went to the counter because I was cold. When I was on my way back, I bumped into a woman and dropped the croissants. She offered to help, but didn’t lean down to pick anything up. The only thing on the floor was a croissant. No, no, she passed you something and she left right after because her job was done. Of course she left because she was done with her coffee. So do you stand by these accusations, Josslyn? Fortunately for Vaughn, I find his version of the events credible. As for you, well, maybe your mind was playing tricks on you. So, do you stand by your version of the events? Can you do me a favor and find Isaiah? You in pain? You need something? Yeah, I need him to let me go home. Go home? You just had surgery. I can lie around at home, just like I’m doing here. Can you? You can’t do stairs. You can’t stand up and cook for yourself. Aiden will help me. Aiden has school. And when he doesn’t, he has homework and other important things to take care of. Can you help me? No. I’m going to be right here waiting for you to come to your senses. Isaiah did mention something about a rehab facility. I just want to go home. I know you hate this, and I don’t blame you, but you need to let yourself heal, okay? And just try to be grateful that that you’re not in here recovering from something a whole lot worse. I mean, God knows I am. I know. I know I got off easy. Well, I wouldn’t say easy. Just better than it could have been. Deanna told me that Ric still hasn’t woken up. I’m sorry to hear that. I keep replaying that moment when the car went off the road. It was terrifying. I could have been killed. Don’t remind me. All I want to do is help Kai. Then don’t set him up for a fall. I noticed, Drew, I’ve noticed this about you. You like to pick people up, and then when they can’t help you anymore, you drop them. I really hope Kai realizes this before it’s too late. Uh, should I come back later, or do you need a referee? No, I was just leaving. No, actually, Drew, can you wait? This concerns the both of you. Carly, I know I don’t have the right to tell you what to do, but I can’t change how I feel about Brennan. And it’s dangerous to be so close to him. I was close to Sonny, Jason. You know that. I understand Sonny’s world. I can anticipate things in our world with our enemies, but Brennan’s world, his enemies. I don’t know how to. I can’t I can’t see around those corners. I can’t anticipate anything and protect you. And after Sam’s death… I can’t I can’t take the risk of losing you. You know, I always, uh… …figured the people I loved would outlive me. But losing Sam… And I’m supposed to trust that Brennan can protect you? I can’t, because your life isn’t as important to him as it is to me. It could never be. I would take a bullet for you. I will always protect you. And I cannot trust that Brennan will. I don’t trust a word that guy says. I know you don’t. But I haven’t felt this alive in a really long time. So can you trust my judgment when I tell you that Jack is not a threat to me? You’re making a mistake, Jacks. It might be embarrassing, but it’s not too late to admit it. Agent Vaughn is lying. I saw him put the package in his right pocket. That pocket. Empty your pockets. You can’t be serious. Humor me. Well, what have we here? Seeing you two together after everything that has happened gives me hope. You really think everything’s going to be all right? I do. And you, Molly? I don’t know. I’m still really scared about my dad. Um, but I have to believe that he’ll be okay. And that’s easier to do when I’m with you two. And that’s the way it’s always going to be. Let’s go check on your dad. Okay. Okay. All right, Lansing. I’ll make a deal with you. You wake up right now, and I’ll let you bill me for a whole hour. It’s worth a shot. Well, if you won’t wake up for me, and after the things I said to you, I wouldn’t blame you. Wake up for Molly. Your daughter loves you, and so many people need you. I need you. And remember, you promised to take me to that winery that you like when the weather’s nicer. So, you can’t leave me hanging on that. Okay, you know what? I think I should go. I don’t want to abuse my visitation privileges. But I’ll be back if I can. [ Groans ] Ric. E Elizabeth. Where Where’s No. Elizabeth is fine. You’re the one that everybody’s worried about. You were in a car accident. Somebody hit us? You lost control of the car, and you went off the road. You were driving Elizabeth home. Yeah, I remember. We were arguing, and I lost control, and… The brakes, they The brakes failed. Dr. Gannon, he’s awake. What are you doing here? Your father’s awake. The doctor’s with him. Thank God. Hey. I was so scared. Oh… Ain’t never gonna lose me. Mom, I can’t do this. I need some air. I told you to stay away. Do I need a restraining order? I’m worried about Ric. I’m worried about my girls. And Molly needs her sister here. And the last thing Kristina needs is to see you. I left the other day out of compassion for your family. But GH is a public place, and I’m not going to let Kristina’s questionable mental state keep me from seeing somebody I care about. Ah, Alexis. Ava. How lucky I am to find you both together. Okay, I need you both to confirm you will be performing at this year’s Nurses’ Ball. Never have, never will. Excuse me. I’ll get back to you, okay? There’s something I need to take care of. Look, paying your medical bills is an extremely generous offer, especially for someone that he just met. I thought the same thing. And I asked him about it. And? Look, Drew thinks that I have potential. Yes, obviously you do. But even so It’s just a consultation, Trina. Are you gonna do it? Well, that depends on your mom. I gave her the information that Drew gave me, and she agreed to look into it. I trust her judgment. And she did find the procedure that helped your dad walk again. [ Scoffs ] It just It just feels like it’s moving really fast, okay? And I just don’t want you to be disappointed if it doesn’t work out. And even if it does, I’ll be afraid that you’ll be hit wrong and then be paralyzed. Then we’re on the same page. It’s not just about playing, Trina, it’s about being a part of a team. Are you even able to get back on the team? Well, that’ll be tough. PCU’s already had to replace me, and there’s no guarantee I’ll be able to play college or pro ball, but at least I’ll have a chance. And that’s because of you. I’ve driven everyone away my whole life. But you’re the one person that’s never walked away. I never will. You know, I’ve been thinking about, um, the time we had our first breaking point. When I slept with Sonny. It was a lot more complicated than that. Our relationship changed, but it didn’t end. And I don’t want it to end now. Neither do I. So, um… I’m just going to stay out of your relationship with Brennan. You mean that? It’s not worth losing our friendship. If you’re right about Brennan, then you’ll be happy. What if you’re right? Then we’ll survive. Whatever danger Brennan brings our way… Together. What we do now is quite simple. Congratulations, Agent Jacks, you just passed your first phase of training. Wait. What? This This This was all a test? And you passed. Here you can celebrate with us wait this pack a spy gum. What? What were you testing me on? If I noticed the hand off? That was part of it. But mostly I was testing your loyalty. And you didn’t let your feelings for a colleague supersede your duty to the WSB. And you trusted your judgment even when I gave you a plausible explanation. Okay. Your training will be ongoing. But right now, we need you in the field. There is an assignment for which you are particularly well suited. Unless, of course, you don’t think you’re ready. No, no, no, no, no, I’m I’m ready. Where am I going? Okay, okay, yeah. I would have gotten that eventually. Uh, yeah. Eventually. Listen, I I know how independent you are, and that’s probably because you were left to handle things on your own way too often. I have always taken care of myself. Yes, that’s true, but there’s something you need to understand. There are a lot of people who love you, and they want to help you. So please, just let us help. All right, well, you’re going to have to bear with me while I learn how to ask for help. I can do that. I’ll even get you one of those little bells. No, no, no, no, don’t push it. I just I hate that you’re going through this, but I’m going to see you through it. Sorry to interrupt, but I thought you’d want to know Ric Lansing’s awake. Thank you. I know what you’re thinking. That I need to hurry up and get that little bell. You blame Ric for the crash? Please don’t. Sometimes accidents just happen. Well, thanks to Laura, I am now working with Lucy as the city liaison for The Nurses’ Ball. As such, I have been given a list of potential acts. And you are both on it. Well, the ball is a worthy cause. I’ll gladly make a donation. As will I. And that’s great and all, but Jenz Sidwell has actually sponsored the entire event this year. What? Oh, your buddy didn’t tell you about that, did he? So what they got you, like, recruiting… To perform. Yes. Oh, like, the thing is, the performers are always so talented. I don’t really know what I would do, so. No, not to worry, because Lucy insists, and I mean insists, that she will discover your hidden talents. Uh, okay. I’ll, uh I’ll think about it. Well, the third week of May will be here before you know it. So what do you say, fellas? Yes or no? The whole time we were waiting, I just kept thinking what if I never get another chance to tell my dad how much I love him? Oh, you think I don’t know that? I think I don’t say it enough. Say it all the time. I love you, baby. I love you too, Dad. You’re the most important thing in my life, you know that. And I am very proud of the woman that you’ve become. Even though I’m a prosecutor? Work on that. Oh, my gosh, you’re giving me way too much credit. I mean it. You make me look for possibilities instead of just dwelling on disappointments. Well, I can say the same about you. After Spencer died, I was in a dark place. And then you came along and jeopardized my class project and brought color back into my life. Well, that’s high praise from an art lover. The highest. And I can’t wait to see where the future takes us. What a coincidence. Me too. You’ve always been my rock. You gave me the confidence to live life on my own terms. And I knew that I could always face my consequences, good or bad. Because I had you in my corner. And that’s why these past few days have been really difficult. Because I thought that I’d finally driven you away. And that terrifies me. I guess I’m glad you didn’t listen. This one time. Why? Because if you hadn’t given in, and you had done what I asked, you would resent me. I think that’s one of the reasons I didn’t give in. You’re the most important person in my life. And if I gave in, I knew deep down that it would destroy us. What can I do for you? Hi, I’m here about my car. The single vehicle crash out on route 42 near Oakwood Road. Has anybody looked at it yet? Well, there’s not much to see. I mean, your car’s totaled. In fact, it’s headed for the compactor. That’s what I was afraid of. You see, the thing is, I need to file my insurance claim ASAP. And really, I might want to sue that manufacturer. Do you think that maybe you could do me a little favor and take a look at it, see if maybe there’s some mechanical reason the car lost control. It’s time for your meds. Oh, did you bring enough for everybody? Ignore him. Do you really think that’s possible? I also need to take your vitals. All right. I’ll, uh I’ll get out of your way. Trevor. Well, I just. I got something I need to deal with, but if you need anything, you call me. I will. Promise? Promise. [ Door closes ] [ Sighs ] [ Knock on door ] Lucy: Anybody home? Hello? Hello? If we’re quiet, maybe they’ll go away. I know that voice. That will never happen. Ah! [ Knocking continues ] Coming, coming. Well, hi there. Thank you. Oh, my goodness. This is the cutest little place, I love it. Yeah. Oh, I know you. You You were at the Pediatric Sports Initiative press conference. You’re Kai Taylor! Kai Taylor. That’s That’s me. Oh, well. Hey, um, listen, I am Lucy Coe. I am the founder and CEO of Deception Cosmetics. Lucy, can we This is not really a good time right now. It’s okay. It won’t take long at all. I’m also, besides running Deception, I am the chairperson of the General Hospital Nurses’ Ball. We can discuss that a little bit later. Oh, no, no need, because I am going to put both of you down to perform at the ball. You know what? I would be happy to participate at The Nurses’ Ball. I always have time for a worthy cause. Thank you. And how about you? Are you in? Of course. Hang on. What? Did you ask Drew and me to The Nurses’ Ball at the same time? Because you knew that he would have to say yes in front of me, and that I wouldn’t be able to do less than he was. Welcome to politics. You will never lose me. Even if you think I’m making the biggest mistake in my whole life? Even then. Oh! Josslyn: Mom! I’m home. Vaughn: You really think Jacks is ready? She has to be. This assignment is time sensitive. Not an ideal answer. Far from it. Which is why you’re going is Josslyn’s back up. I’m glad to see you’re okay. Liar. For Molly’s sake. Oh. I’m glad to be awake. Do you have any idea what made you veer off the road? I’m trying to piece it together, but it’s hard to concentrate. Okay, well, you have a head injury, so just rest and maybe it’ll come back. Yeah, might as well. I got nowhere else to go. And no arguing. I’m just so happy you and Elizabeth are going to be okay. It’s a miracle that ambulance got there as fast as it did. Hey. What? What’s going on? Does anyone know that I caused No, not. Not yet. But you’re not going to tell anyone, are you? First, you’re gonna tell me how you almost killed Elizabeth. Well, what do you think? Did you find anything? Yeah. It’s not good. Well, it was a literal car crash, so. I know. What is it? Brake lines on that car were cut.

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She says he’s buying a house for his elderly mother, which I guess is sweet. Wait, his mother?

Are you sure?

Yeah. Why? [scoffs] Joey Armstrong’s mother died last year. You must be thinking of someone else.

You remember Ernie Flekk?

Yeah. He did a simple nip-tuck on Armstrong’s mother. Mrs. Armstrong was of advanced age, so she died on his table. Ernie was so afraid of Joey that he skipped town. Well, that compounds my worry. He was freaked. What would Joey Armstrong gain by faking his mother’s… life? And what does he want with Vanessa? Someone’s intense. It’s not all baking cookies and collecting commissions. I take matching the right house to the right client seriously. And now you’re trying to play love match for a sketchy old guy. If Joey Armstrong’s old, he’s like fine wine. And if I trafficked in rumors, I wouldn’t be able to sell anyone a house in this town. Um, there’s a… saturation point where, when enough people are telling you something… …you should consider that there might be something there. Mm. Similarly, there’s a tipping point where your jealousy goes from very hot to not so hot. Shouldn’t you be off correcting some club member’s form? Bill Hamilton’s wife just canceled. I guess she finally realized Team Dani has canceled her. Derek? Oh. Hey, Hayley. I thought firefighters only rescued cats from trees in the movies. You’re in the lifestyle section of the Record. Yeah, I was hoping nobody would see that. Well, now I can thank you on behalf of cat ladies everywhere. I forgot how much you love animals. There wasn’t a stray you wouldn’t feed. Now, a few months ago, I probably would have been on the same chain as you, Ashley, Naomi, and Jacob texting about your heroism instead of reading it online. Probably so, but that was before you married Naomi’s dad. You know what? You just can’t get past your anger for me leaving your mother. I swear, Dad, you are the most arrogant, selfish narcissist on the planet. You know what? Enough of this nonsense. Okay, Naomi? Now, you need to listen to me so you can see– start seeing the sense in the… Daddy, what’s wrong? My hand’s going numb. Okay, Daddy, I’m right here.

Wait, what are you doing?

What do you think I’m doing? I’m calling 911. Okay. Okay. That looks good. Hey, uh, can we swap out that table and that chair, please? Thank you. Yeah. That looks good. Looks good.

Hey, buddy.

Hey, director. What’s up? Um, we’ll be ready for the nurses just as soon as I nail down the setup.

Looking forward to it.

Hope you’re ready for your close-up. [laughs] [sighs] I know Naomi hates me, so you guys have to hate me, too. No, it’s not that deep. I mean, as much as we were around each other, we were just getting to know you before… Before I entered my villain era, you and Ashley were pretty welcoming. Now no one is. I could reserve a pickleball court all day, and no one would be my second. And those club ladies love their pickleball. Can’t be that bad. [chuckles] Dani Dupree’s Queen D around here. This is her social world, and we’re just living in it. [chuckles] Or in my case, hanging on the outside looking in. Well, who else have you contacted to replace Chelsea, Jonathan? All nice models, but none of them have the following that she does. And whoever we find has to fit that dress. Uh-huh. Understood. Okay, well, you and Julia create your wish list, and I will make the calls and do the hard sells. Yeah. Bye. [grunts] [sighs] [footsteps approaching] [laughter]

Hi, Aunt Dani.

Hi, Mom. I thought you would be deep in the handbag cave, designing away. Well, we got our first bag back from the shop. If I like it, will you throw it away? I’m not quite sure how this focus group works. I always want your opinion, Mom. Lay it on us. No filters. It is… a revelation. An absolute triumph of design, with youthful details. You should be proud. And while I am glad that you are making your place in the world, I need to go replace the place that you are leaving. Not to mention find someone who can fit into that Smithsonian dress without any alterations. Any suggestions? Just one. Me. I’ll walk the charity fashion show wearing that fabulous dress, as long as I can do it carrying this bag.

Chelsea: This will be my finale. The last time I walk a runway. Well, until it’s me taking a bow after the models are done. What do you think? I am glad that Chelsea will have a proper goodbye for her dazzling, if brief, career. And I’m glad that you are going to save the show for the charity. That they don’t have to be embarrassed in front of the whole town. Well, I’m glad the charity is happy. Me, too, Aunt Dani. We didn’t want to leave you or the charity in the lurch. What caused the change of heart? And please don’t tell me you have joined the “be careful with Dani” brigade. A model-less show is not on my trigger list. Well, Mom, I know you’re fine, but, uh, Hayley said you broke into her and Dad’s new place. That… is… a complete misunderstanding. So you didn’t break in? I replaced a broken wine bottle. That is not the same thing as grand theft. And how dare she say that to you? Gonna go to my daughter and make it seem like the slightest whiff of disappointment will blow me into insanity. I hope you did not believe that one rejection would force me to go on some crime spree. No, Mom, this isn’t about Hayley or the wine or whatever. We believe you.

We swear.

So what changed your mind? You. Like you said, I made a commitment, and I can’t go chase my dream and bail on all of these other college students, especially when they rely on this charity for theirs. Yeah, and your idea of having Chelsea carry our bag down the runway? It’s the perfect way to kick off the line. And we wouldn’t have thought of it if not for you. So you’re using me and the charity to launch your new career? Well, now, how come when you said it the other day, it didn’t sound so selfish? No worries, baby girl. You can change the world and help yourself at the same time. I’m fine. Dad, pain in the arm is a classic heart attack symptom.

What…

Naomi. It was my hand, okay? Not either of my arms. My hand doesn’t hurt. It just went to sleep. All right, look, see? It’s better now.

Blood’s moving again.

Are you sure? I’m positive. See? What if all this fighting between us is having a physical effect on you, Dad? [chuckles] Well, then your mother would’ve killed me years ago. Hey, look, I swear, sweetheart, I am fine, okay? And this isn’t some ploy to get you to drop the hostile work environment case either. Well, your sense of humor is intact, so…

maybe you are okay.

Yeah. I want you to be in tip-top shape for when I beat you in court. Hayley can’t even get anyone to join her for a drink.

You can’t buy company or class.

Yeah. But the Hamiltons can buy you.

Excuse me?

You sold them their house. I sold to Bill Hamilton. I’m not letting that bougie wannabe hurt my bottom line. Dani understands that. I’m a judgment-free zone, whether it’s Dani’s or Hayley’s mess playing out, or what a couple of consenting adults do in a certain closet. Meet me in our spot. Five minutes. I really wish I could, but I have to finish this. Your loss. I heard it from Ernie himself. Careful. This body makes miracles happen at the OR every day. You had it coming. You told me Ernie wanted to circumnavigate the world, not that he was trying to escape some vengeful casino owner. Why would you not mention this to me? I don’t want Joey Armstrong’s name to be in your mouth. I thought if he was scary enough to have Ernie running forever, the least you knew, the better. He was exceedingly charming, which is a classic sign of a narcissist. Or he could just be a likable guy. All I know for certain is, I can’t go another minute without my best friend knowing the truth. Do not disturb. Voicemail. Nicole. I need to save my friend from the big bad wolf before he shows his true face. Tell me, if I confide in your wife about our affair, is she allowed to confront you about it? I warned you to stay away from my wife. And I thought about it. I did. But then I decided you don’t get to tell me what to do. What is it gonna take to get you out of my damn life? I’m thinking 50 stacks ought to cover it. Your mess. Your cleanup. Hey, Derek. Thanks for making me feel a little less despised.

I’ll see you around.

[chuckles] Now you’re just being polite. Given your friend circle, we won’t be crossing paths again. The other day I ended up talking fantasy football and wine with a dude I legit thought was from an alternate timeline. Just saying. Maybe the door between you and Naomi is shut, but there are other doors and other potential friends. Maybe it’s time for you to find them. Goodbye, Hayley. Damn, I look good. I must sound good, too. You know, I’ve been in medicine a minute, so there’s a lot of knowledge in this package. It has not been that long. Has medicine really changed that much since you started? I mean, just in the last five years or so. You’ve got telehealth, AI, advances in automation, got more doctors using holistic practices. Unfortunately, we also have more burnout and staffing challenges. Listen to me expounding on this wisdom. Andre might have to build a sequel around me.

Well, my money’s on you.

[laughs] ANDRE: So, I’m not the first to compare nurses to superheroes, but I can’t think of a better term. Can you tell me, what’s your superpower? Seeing the patient. I want him to know that I see him. I really see all of him. Nobody listens like a nurse. Really? Like that. You see how I just heard you? ANDRE: So, Shanice, a lot has changed in nursing over the last few years. How have things changed since you’ve started? Uh, well, yesterday was yesterday, and today is… I got it. I got it. All right. Can you talk about a particularly, uh, harrowing experience that you witnessed? I saw one of my nurses in a clinch recently.

Mm-hmm.

Nurse Morgan. Excuse me, did you say Nurse Morgan? [clears throat] It’s a runway miracle. [laughs] Thank you. Mm. Yes, I’m sure the show would have been just as good with my return to the runway, but I am thrilled that my baby will be on that stage again, even if only for one night. Uh-huh. Yeah, Chelsea’s gonna do it all. Backstage videos, live streaming. Now, you all start working on how we’re gonna break the Internet.

Okay, I’ll talk soon.

[door closes] Naomi. What is… What is it? Oh, sweetness. Oh… You need a little extra courage now that you’re suing your father? Did Dad tell you?

He did.

[sighs] He tried to get you to get me to drop the case. Of course. I didn’t even let him pose the question. Baby, I am so proud of you for helping those women. You’re gonna clean his clock. Ooh, it’s gonna be rich. Just imagine Bill on the witness stand with his daughter questioning him about every detail of his and Hayley’s affair. Is that the plan?

You know I can’t tell you that.

Okay, okay, okay. But maybe you can tell me precisely the look on Bill’s face when he found out that you’d be suing him. He must’ve had a heart attack. What is it? What’d I say now? Hey. Oh, I’m glad that you’re becoming a regular at Orphey Gene’s. Well, it’s the only place in town that I am completely welcome. Oh, well, not for long. You were so excited about joining the club. I’m not gonna let anyone take that away from you. Leave it alone, Bill, okay? You can’t blackmail them into liking me. You know, I already gave up on making friends. Thought I could at least work out there, but… those snobby bitches are never going to defrost. Vanessa. [chuckles] Nicole. You were serious when you said you wanted to make up for lost time. Twice in one day, after not seeing you in forever. I called, but your phone went straight to voicemail. You know, real estate isn’t exactly nine-to-five. I have to steal those moments of self-care. I’m just glad you’re here alone and safe. Safe? Can you just tell me exactly what Joey Armstrong told you about this house-hunting he’s doing? On this again. It’s sweet of you to be worried, but I told you, Joey Armstrong’s harmless. Indulge me, please. I am helping him find a home for his mother. She’s getting on in years and needs a few comforts so that she can stay in her own home. Elevators, a massage room, a hot tub for her aching limbs. Mrs. Armstrong died on the operating table.

I heard it from Ted myself.

That’s terrible. I-I have to reach out to Joey and send my condolences. Vanessa. She died a year ago. Uh…

Shanice: All nurses find themselves having to improvise. In Ashley’s case, it was with a woman in labor on a stalled elevator. On day one Ashley had to handle the moment with no hesitation and all by herself. Well, she did have a little help. Okay, so I can hear your pride in this class, but… the men and women here have all benefited from the… the experience and the leadership of those who came before. And everyone under this roof says, if Garland Memorial had a beat, if it had a pulse, it would be you. When did you know that you wanted to be a nurse? Uh… When other little girls were playing princess, I was fixing arms, legs, and necks. I had a very vivid imagination. I never wanted to do anything else. And the moment I stepped into Garland Memorial, it sealed it. Uh, can you tell us more about that day? Well, you’re gonna have to turn the camera around on yourself for that one. I couldn’t have done it without you. Did Bill launch directly into threats, or did he try to butter you up first using the father card? Well, he couldn’t hide his anger at me for taking on this case. You know, Mom, I don’t think Dad and I have ever been this far apart, on the law or as father and daughter. Baby. I believe you’re on the right side of this case, but is it too late for you to back out? Maybe let someone else close the book on your father? Well… If you happen to change your mind about the women at the club… I know where to find you, but I think you have enough on your hands with Mike’s harassment case and the hostile environment case against the firm. Yeah, yeah. Man, I had those women in the palm of my hands, babe. They were this close to settling after they got a taste of the Hamilton charm, but… I know firsthand how effective your charisma offensive can be. Let me guess, Naomi happened. Yeah, she convinced them that the settlement offer was riddled with loopholes. Well, you know, maybe they need a woman-to-woman chat with the defendant’s wife. Hayley, how is it you think you can fight my battles, but I can’t fight any of yours? This is our battle, Bill, okay? Naomi is trying to weaponize our relationship in court to hurt you for loving me, and I just want to do my part and stop it. Well, when you put it that way… I forgot biscuits. I, um, have to go back. You know, and if I just happen to run into my former colleagues, wouldn’t that be a fortunate coincidence? [laughs] Kat, this new appointment terminal and me, we are not friends. I can’t get past the admin page. You just click here, and boom. What am I gonna do when you leave? You’re gonna be off conquering the fashion world, and I’m gonna be here trying to access my calendar. [laughs] I promise you I’ll find a perfect replacement. The transition will be so seamless, you won’t even miss me. That’s impossible. I miss you already. With Chelsea’s design and your blueprint, you girls have something. How did you two keep it a secret all this time? It was more Chelsea’s secret. But now, miraculously, she’s walking in the fashion show, our bag gets its debut, and Chelsea and Aunt Dani get to not hate each other. Mom will love that part. Is she at the hospital? She’s off to save the day. And you’re sure Ted’s sure? The doctor confided in Ted before he left town that he was scared Joey was gonna retaliate for her death. It wasn’t the doctor’s fault. There’s an inherent risk in plastic surgery. Mrs. Armstrong was just one of the unlucky ones. And in a way I guess Ernie was, too. He hasn’t been in touch since. My gut’s never this off. There’s got to be some kind of explanation. Vanessa, does it matter why Joey Armstrong did this? He said his mother is alive when she is dead. Joey. I need to see you right now. You are the last person I expected to tell me to drop this case against Dad. The scorned woman in me would like to see you leave nothing but scorched earth. But the mother in me thinks you should take a step back. After what he did to you? To our family? What he allowed to happen to my clients? I would pay good money to erase Bill from my heart and soul. But I wouldn’t wish that for you, Naomi. That daddy’s girl who thought he hung the moon? She’s still in there, baby. And when you go after your father, what are you doing to her? Daddy doesn’t deserve her. And you don’t deserve to lose his love, his hugs, his protection, his comfort, his laughter. Just because he fell to some clichĂ©d instincts. Those women have a strong case without you, so why not let some other lawyer run with it? Mom, those other lawyers are all scared of Dad. And I’m not. Because that little girl’s just as much yours as her father’s. And she is ready to get justice for those women and for you. Yeah, well, that… Uh… Hey, let’s pick this up later, okay? My daughter’s here. Hey, lucky me. I get to see both my girls in the same day. Just because my step-monster tried to broker peace does not mean that I’m ready. Hayley approached you? We ran into each other, and she couldn’t resist lobbying on your behalf. Or maybe it wasn’t so much a run-in as an ambush. I had no idea she did that. Well, I’m glad to know that you didn’t use her to manipulate me. ‘Cause that would not be okay. Okay. Noted. Did anything that she said make an impression? I’m here. You ready to be a father and daughter again? Naomi told us not to talk to Mike or Bill or Tomas. Didn’t hear my name on that list. Join me? Bill has no idea we’re meeting. I’m here because, before any of this went down, we were friends. Friends don’t take a job a friend trained for. Or not even call when a friend gets fired because they were harassed and spoke their truth. You’re right. Everything happened so fast with Bill and me. This suit woke me up. I’m Bill’s wife, Becky, but I’m a woman, too. Mike putting his hands on you should have never happened. And, yes, I should have turned down that paralegal job. Thanks for the apology. You can spend years of your life pursuing the lawsuit or you can accept your settlement now and work inside the firm to change it with me. You’ve got to be… kidding me. Together, we can make Bill’s law firm a place any woman would be proud to work. Holding that baby inside that elevator was the moment I was sure that being a nurse isn’t just my dream. It’s who I am. Yeah, I wish I would have gotten a picture of that moment. In a way, it was kind of you birthing your dreams. Well, if you had done that, then they wouldn’t have

named the baby after us.

[elevator bell dings] [clears throat] Uh…

What’d I miss?

Oh, no. Do we have to do it again? No, it’s okay. Cut. MAN [over P.A.]: Nurse Hugo to ICU. [mouths] I’ve got this, Nicole. Go. And leave you here alone with him? Hardly alone. And this will be quick and simple. If Joey truly does think his mother’s still alive, I’ll suggest he see a shrink. And if he’s been playing me, I’ll throttle him. Kidding. I’ll walk away. Be careful. And text me the second you’re done. Yeah. I came as soon as I could. Is everything all right? The worst feeling washed over me, like something awful had happened. And you were worried about me? I can see you’re okay. How about your mother? Is she? Well, you know, she has good days and… Oh. You know. How? The better question is why? Why am I shopping for a house for a dead woman? Is it possible that you miss me as much as I miss you? That’s… I got to say, babe, I hate not knowing what’s going on with you firsthand. I heard about you starting the purse line. I hated that I couldn’t call to congratulate you or offer my help. And we worked it out. You gave up your right to help. So I guess you’re still Team Dani, too, huh? How do you go from telling Mom you love her to just ditching her? And if you can do that to her, who’s next, me or Naomi? Hey, hey, hey. No. You and your sister are my heart and soul. And Mom’s ours. The dad I knew would have never treated her like that. Trust is gone. And I have no clue who we are to each other anymore. Hey, come on. You’re my baby, Chelsea-bear. And as long as I got breath in my body, that bond will never be destroyed. You hear me? It endures. Honey, you won’t believe… Kat, I had no idea you were here. I came by to help Dad with software and… …return the earrings I borrowed.

[gasps] Ah.

[chuckles]

You okay?

I am better now. I was this close to buying a new pair for me.

Well, I can take them back.

Ha-ha. [laughs] Um, or you could wear them to the fashion show. Chelsea’s back in for one night only.

Dani must be ecstatic.

Yeah, I think she likes that Chelsea’s now a multi-hyphenate model-designer. I, uh, better go. Good luck with your delulu patient.

Thank you, baby girl.

Mm-hmm. Delulu patient? My mother defined herself by her beauty, and by clinging to that beauty… …it led her to pay the ultimate price. That stupid surgery. I’m so sorry for your loss, Joey. But it doesn’t negate the lie. I couldn’t tell you the real reason why I needed a house fitted for someone older because that someone is me. Are you sick? Do you have some sort of condition? I have the same condition that ultimately took my mother’s life. Vanity. I can feel my mortality, so I hit the gym and I eat right, but… …my knees are telling another story. I can see it coming, and I want to be ready. Now, how can I tell you something like that? You just did. You’re missing the point. Vanessa… …you are “men trip over themselves in the street” beautiful. But you challenged yourself to explore the other parts of who you are. Enterprising, brilliant, ambitious. My mother never did any of those. I understand if you don’t want to work with me. But I do hope you’ll forgive me. Mm. That man should be on camera all the time. You realize he’s my man. Mm, you should be flattered. Sorry, wh-what was the question again?

Uh, your name.

Oh, right. Derek. My last name’s Baldwin, if you need that.

I can’t remember if you…

Hey. [chuckles] It’s okay. Um… So you have experience with Ashley as both a patient and as a partner. Can you tell us what is it like being a… being with a superhero? She’s, um, super. You know what? I think we’re gonna get Ashley to join us. Yeah. Uh… I know danger comes with the territory, dating a firefighter, but when I saw Derek on that gurney, I was scared to death. Could you tell us about how you were injured? There was a burning house. I thought the owner was still inside. But you ended up saving a cat. His owner brought Pooneil to visit, and it was almost worth it. He was the most adorable thing in the world. So Derek was a good patient? [both laugh] Nurses have the only job where comforting people is part of the equation. Seeing Ash do her thing… I’m in awe. She’s amazing. [phone buzzing] Dani, if this is about the beach house… I’m calling about our daughter. You’ve put Naomi in a position where she has to face her own father in court. Wait, wait, no, wait a second now. She chose to sue me and my firm, all right? Now you want me to take it easy on her? I know how low you can get when you’re defending the thing you love most. Hayley? That firm is as much your baby as your actual children. As strong as Naomi is, Bill, the person who can hurt her most is you. BECKY: I can’t. I can’t. HAYLEY: Becky. Becky, listen, listen. I… I don’t want to tell you how to feel, okay? I’m just suggesting options so you can make a r… What the hell do you think you’re doing? It’s called a conversation.

Naomi, I-I…

Becky, you did nothing wrong. We can talk tomorrow, but you might want to go home now. You could have at least let Becky take something to go. You know, I wonder how a judge will view a witness, who’s married to the firm’s founder, making an end run to try to coax another witness. Sitting down to meet isn’t a crime, Naomi. Look, I know you have no reason to believe this, but I’ve been reminded more than once today that the fallout from Bill marrying me runs deeper than I thought. I never wanted you or Bill to be hurting. Tell me what I can do to make things whole. You really want to help? I do. Stay the hell away. I said you have a patient that believes his dead mother’s still alive.

[both laugh]

You are the worst liar. But I am glad you did not discuss

the details with Kat.

How’s Vanessa? Right now she’s confronting Joey. How do you think he’ll take it? Best case, she fires him as a client and he goes quietly. Mm. Worst case? Maybe your mother’s death brought on thoughts of your mortality prematurely. Look at you. You’re a zaddy. I’ll have to look that up, but it sounds good. It is, but we need to get something straight. You lied. And not just because you’re vain. Aren’t we all? You lied because you underestimated me. I don’t care how old you are. Does that mean we can get past this? Because I would love for you to help me find my home. Same requirements. Only if you can promise there won’t be any more lies between us. I don’t want anything between us. You have a deal. And now, what you have all been waiting for. Fashion. Andre, I swear, if you give a damn about me, you’ll delete that footage right now. We’ll lay low for now, let Ted think he’s won, and then, at the big anniversary bash, when he least expects it, we’ll make our move. I have fear, Vernon. Fear that this isn’t going to end any other way than terribly.

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