Days of Our Lives Transcript
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[tense music]
Hey, McGee, what have they got?
It’s not much. There’s no weapon on the scene. Assailant might have escaped through those French doors.
Lots of people living in this house that need to be interviewed– servants, family members. Is Commissioner Hunter here yet?
We haven’t been able to reach her.
Hey, bartender, it looks like I’m ready for… round three…four. [sighs] Who’s counting? [upbeat music playing]
[door slams]
Damn it! This is all EJ’s fault.
Oh, come on. Come on. Listen, it’s not that simple.
Yes, it is. Jada only slept with Shawn because she thought you dumped her on her wedding day. And then that bastard kidnapped you and replaced you with an impostor. Rafe, you know damn well that none of this would have happened if it wasn’t for EJ.
What’s up, primo?
Hey.
Ugh, I’m glad that finally someone’s home. Leo had to cut short our date, and I was getting bored by myself.
Just went out to get some beer.
What’d you do that for? There’s plenty right here.
Mm. Guess I didn’t see that. [soft dramatic music]
Rafael, you look like that you have the weight of the world on your shoulders. Tell me, what’s wrong?
Whoa, whoa, whoa. Ugh. Where’s the fire?
Well, let’s see what the evidence tells us about what happened here tonight.
Oh, my God. Is it true?
Damn it. Hey, where’s the crime scene tape?
Just–just tell me. Did somebody shoot my brother?
Chad found EJ lying on the floor here, single bullet to the chest, blood everywhere.
Is he dead?
Kayla, what’s going on? How’s EJ?
Well, the good news is, your brother made it through the surgery. But it was tough. And he’s stable now.
Why do I get the sense that there’s bad news?
Well, the bullet caused a lot of damage internally, so EJ’s not out of the woods yet. The next 24 hours will be critical in his survival. [soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”
Nothing’s wrong.
Come on. I know you. And I’m sensing something is off here, big time. Come on. Let’s share some delicious cheesecake.
Do we really have to do this?
Yes, there is no one else here for me to bother, so we must.
Fine, all right? You’re right. I am not in a good place, to put it mildly. I found out something last night, something terrible that involves EJ DiMera.
Go on.
When he was holding me captive, Jada slept with another man.
What? No. No. No, no, no. No, that can’t be. Rafael, I know that that is not true. Jada never had sex with Feniger.
I’m not talking about Feniger. [sighs] [light music playing]
Jada?
Shawn. I’m so glad you’re here. You know, I hate drinking alone. Well, I don’t hate it, per se. Per se. [chuckles] Am I saying that right? Well, anyway, I could use the company.
Yeah, I’m afraid I can’t join you.
Oh. [scoffs] I’ll get you a club soda with lime, yeah? Bartender! Yeah, can I get a club soda and a lime for my sober friend here?
Thank you. Thank you. But no. No, you don’t have to order me anything.
Why? I mean, how else are we gonna toast to the big news?
What big news?
There is no fire. It’s just, I don’t like being out on my own. You never know what sort of unsavory characters you might run into.
I feel like you’re doing that thing where you’re talking about me, but there’s plausible deniability. Just FYI, very passive-aggressive. Although, as it turns out, you do have to be extra vigilant tonight.
Oh? And why is that?
Because there is a killer amongst us.
What the hell are you talking about?
Somebody tried to murder EJ DiMera. [tense music]
Chad said that he was still alive when he arrived at University Hospital. He was still in surgery when I left.
Then I better get dressed and get over there.
Not so fast.
You want to know? Fine. Rafe kicked me out of the house. Yeah. Do you know what? I get it.
I’m so sorry, Jada. I was wondering how he was gonna react when he got the news, and… I mean, I knew he was gonna be upset, but I was just hoping that, you know, considering the circumstances, that he would be– be a little bit more understanding.
[scoffs] He wasn’t understanding at all. He was angry. He was hurt. He was being held captive, while his beloved fiancée was cheating on him with you.
Really? Jada slept with Shawn Brady? You mean the brooding hunk with piercing blue eyes and the jawline like Robert Pattinson? Sorry. Sorry. Your–your jawline is amazing too. And I take your silence as a yes. And I’m guessing Jada hooked up with Shawn after Arnold put her through the wringer. Well, that’s exactly right. I mean, your sick, twisted doppelganger treated Jada like crap. It makes sense why she’d seek the comfort of another man.
I know that Jada went through a lot.
She was devastated. Listen to me. She is such a good woman. And she had her heart broken into a gajillion pieces. You need to forgive her.
I honestly don’t know if I can.
I really need to get dressed and get to the hospital. My brother could be dying. And I’ve got to check on EJ. I need to check on Rachel before–
Not before I ask you some questions.
What kind of questions?
Just simple ones, like, where were you tonight?
I was at Brady’s. His father is missing, and I wanted to see how he was holding up.
And how long would you say you stayed there?
I’m not sure. I mean, we talked a bit. And then I came back home. You can call him if you don’t believe me.
Did you see EJ when you came home? [tense music]
We need to talk.
I am so not in the mood right now.
I do not give a damn. Where is my mother?
I said not now!
Fine. I am gonna go upstairs and look in on Rachel, while you take some deep breaths. This isn’t over. I will find the answers I need about my mother one way or another.
EJ and I spoke briefly. He was in one of his moods, and he said he wanted to be left alone, so I left him alone.
Someone tried to murder EJ, meaning…
He’s not dead. That hoity-toity alpha male is still alive. So I guess I overstated things when I said there was a killer in our midst. More like a would-be killer. Unless, of course, EJ doesn’t make it. Then it’s just your garden variety 12-part podcast series killer.
All right, I get it. Just tell me how it happened.
He was shot point-blank in the chest in his own home. As soon as I heard the news, I raced over to the mansion to try and get the scoop.
And what was it?
Well, the police were pretty tight-lipped. All I got was that his injuries were quite serious, and they suspect he might not make it.
Good. That bastard deserves a one-way ticket to hell.
So what are we dealing with, then? You said the bullet did a lot of damage?
It punctured one of EJ’s lungs. And although we were able to repair the damaged tissue area, he lost a lot of blood. But he’s very lucky because the bullet just missed his heart.
OK. Can I see him?
Yes, but just for a little bit, OK?
Chad, is there anything I can do for you while you’re in there?
Just say a prayer for my brother.
You don’t think you can forgive her? Come on, primo. Don’t you think you’re being a little unfair here? Jada was a victim, just like you. And that woman loves you so much.
Yeah, just not enough to tell the difference between me and that lowlife Feniger? Look, I went from being a stand-up guy who was crazy about her to some lowlife bastard who dumped her at the altar?
OK, look, I know that it was a stretch for her to believe that, but–
Yeah, it was way more than a stretch. Way more. It makes me think that she just never knew who I was at all.
Jada, you didn’t know that EJ was holding Rafe captive. You thought that Arnold Feniger was Rafe. We all did. Arnold Feniger, the guy that was acting like a total creep, the guy who left you at the altar.
That was Rafe’s point. Just kept going on and on about how I should have known the difference. I’m a detective, his fiancé. I should have– I should have figured it out.
Listen to me, you are being way too hard on yourself right now. You are.
And you are being way too kind. Which I do appreciate. You know, I’m– I’m really glad that I ran into you.
Yeah, well, it wasn’t a coincidence. I came here to track you down.
Why? What happened?
It’s work-related. There’s been a high-profile shooting.
And after speaking with EJ, what did you do?
I went upstairs to check on my sleeping daughter. And then I took a shower, and I checked on Rachel one more time. Then I went back to my room. I started drying my hair, when a cop knocked on my door and told me what had happened.
You didn’t hear a gunshot?
No, like I said, I was taking a shower and drying my hair.
Why?
Why, what?
Why were you taking a shower?
What kind of question is that? I always take a shower before bed.
You sure there was no other reason?
Like what?
Like washing off blood or gunshot residue.
Wow. I don’t think I realized just how much you hated EJ. I mean, I knew you hated him. I just didn’t know you hated him, hated him.
Of course I hate him, hate him. He sent me to prison for a crime that I didn’t commit and then, in his Machiavellian way, ruined my marriage to Stefan. And on top of all of that, he kidnapped my brother and replaced him with a skeezy, lecherous lookalike. He definitely got what was coming to him.
Well, that’s debatable, of course. Tell me, who do you think did the deed?
No idea. But whoever it was, they’re a hero in my book. That bitch-ass clown needed to pay.
Can I quote you on that?
You know, it’s getting late. If you want to go home, I’m sure Chad would understand.
Oh, I– I thought I would stay. He doesn’t have anyone here, and he’s really shaken up, so…
Yeah, I imagine this has brought back a lot of terrible memories for him.
He was talking a lot about losing Abigail.
Well, that was devastating, of course. But I was really thinking about EJ. He was shot before by one of Clyde Weston’s men.
How many lives has that man destroyed?
At the time, everybody thought that EJ didn’t make it, that he had died from his injuries, and then later found out that his father had actually revived him, and he had recuperated in secret for years.
But Chad thought he was dead the entire time?
Yeah. And even though they have not always had the best relationship, I know Chad loves his brother and is so afraid to lose him again.
Hey, brother. I know you’re resting, but I just wanted you to know that you’re not alone, that I’m here for you. [soft music] I’ll always be here for you.
I know you might not want me here. I’m sure you’re still pissed off about me printing that article about you. Tough luck. You’re my brother, and I love you. And I’m not gonna stop bugging you until you get better.
I–I called your mom. She didn’t answer, so I left a voicemail. I spoke to Sydney and Johnny. He’s gonna be here any moment, so just hang in there, OK? I know he’ll want to see you right– [dramatic music] EJ. EJ.
Help! Help! Help– I don’t know what happened. I was talking to him, and then–
OK, Chad, please, wait outside. I need to work here.
OK. [dramatic music]
Detective Devereaux, are you accusing me of shooting my own brother?
I’m asking questions, that’s all.
OK, look, maybe EJ and I don’t always get along, but my God, I would never try to kill him, or anyone else, for that matter.
Well, we both know that’s not true. Or have you’ve forgotten what you did to Victor Kiriakis and to my ex-girlfriend, Haley?
JJ, you know very well Haley Chen’s death was an accident, a terrible accident. And not to speak ill of the victim, but the number of people in this town with a reason to take a shot at EJ could fill Horton Town Square.
Gabi! Gabi, stop.
What do you think you’re doing?
I’m quoting you for my story on the shooting. What was it you called EJ again, a bitch-ass clown?
You can’t use what I said. That was off the record. If you publish that, people are– [softly] People are going to think that I shot him.
But you didn’t, right? I mean, surely you must have some sort of alibi, like a movie ticket, a wristband from a Princess Diana-themed booze cruise?
Listen to me, you depraved Muppet. May I remind you that when you had nowhere else to go, I’m the one who let you move into my house. I could have put my foot down, but I gave in so that you and Javi could be together. So why don’t we just forget about my little diatribe about EJ?
Fine. Consider it deleted from my memory.
Thank you.
I guess I should get home and start typing this up. Need a lift?
You go ahead. I have something that I need to do first.
Rafael, look at me. What was Jada supposed to think, that there was some other guy out there in the world that looked exactly like you? I mean, EJ and Arnold had all of us fooled, not just Jada.
But Jada’s supposed to know me better than anyone. I was gonna spend the rest of my life with her.
You still can. Did she say that she had feelings for Shawn?
No. She said she still loves me.
OK, so you mean to tell me that this gorgeous, badass woman is head over heels in love with you, and you’re in love with her– Look, I know you’re angry and hurt and frustrated. But come on. Don’t take it out on Jada. If you want to direct your anger at someone, direct it at EJ DiMera.
I already have. I’ve already made plans to make sure that bastard pays.
EJ DiMera was shot? When?
It was a couple hours ago.
A couple hour– how come no one called me?
I mean, they tried, but you didn’t pick up.
Damn it. My phone was on Do Not Disturb.
Hey, you’re off the clock, all right? Nobody blames you for wanting to disconnect for a little while.
OK, give it to me. What you got?
Well, I mean, we don’t have a lot. JJ’s taking the lead on this. And when I found out the station was, you know, throwing out the bat signal for you, I volunteered to come find you.
All right, well, I’m ready. Let’s go.
Whoa, whoa.
No, look, all I need is a glass of water, and I’ll be just fine.
Where’s your gun? [dramatic music]
Jada, where’s your gun?
I–I don’t know.
You don’t know? What–what, did you lose it here at the bar?
OK, you know what? I locked it in my desk when I went off duty.
And you forgot to take off your holster.
I guess so. I mean, I’ll admit, you know, after my encounter with Rafe, I wasn’t exactly thinking straight.
Yeah, understandably.
Well, come on. Give me a lift to the DiMera estate.
No. Listen, I don’t think that’s a good idea.
What? Why?
Because it’s obvious that you’re tipsy. And you don’t want to show up to work like this. Come on. If anybody knows that, I do.
I’m the police commissioner.
Yeah, who is off duty. Let JJ handle this for the night. You need to go home, and you need to sleep this off.
I don’t have a home, remember?
Look, OK, I’ll take you back to my place.
So tell me, how exactly do you plan on making EJ pay?
Forget it. It’s been a long day. I don’t want to talk about EJ DiMera anymore.
Have you guys heard the news?
What news?
About EJ DiMera. Somebody shot him.
Oh, my God. When did this happen?
A couple hours ago. He was rushed to the hospital. Hanging on by a thread, apparently.
Oh. They know who did it?
Not yet. I imagine it’ll be pretty hard to narrow down a list of suspects. So many people hate that guy.
Yeah, and I feel like we know most of them. Where did this happen?
Right in his own living room. [tense music]
Hey, I just remembered I gotta take care of something, so I will see you guys later.
He was sure in a hurry. And I mean, really, what does somebody have to take care of at this time of night?
Are there any other questions, Detective?
Just one. You said your daughter slept through the entire evening. I assume that means she can’t verify any of what you said.
Obviously not. But let me make myself clear. I did not shoot my brother. But someone did. And you need to find out who that was, Detective, before they get away with murder.
Attempted murder.
[scoffs] I stand corrected. I pray that’s all it was. Now, if we are done here, I am gonna go upstairs and check on my daughter, and then I’m gonna call Chad and find out how my brother is doing.
Yeah, we’re good, for now. Just stay out of the living room. It’s an active crime scene. I don’t want anything disturbed.
Of course.
And don’t leave town.
Why would I leave town when all I want is for you to find whoever did this to my brother and make sure that they spend the rest of their lives behind bars?
Hi. I’m calling in regard to EJ DiMera. He was brought in earlier tonight with a gunshot wound. I was hoping to get an update on his condition. No, I’m not currently family, but I used to be. Well, you see, I was married to his– OK, so that doesn’t count. What if we once had sex? Hello? OK. Well, thanks for nothing.
Wait, so you were just talking to him, and then he started to have a seizure?
He was fine one minute, and then the next– Maybe I shouldn’t have gone in there.
What are– what are you talking about? Why? Dr. Johnson said it was fine.
Maybe my presence upset him. It’s my fault.
What? What are you talking about, Chad?
The shooting. You know, I– I printed that article this morning. I’m sure it stirred up a lot of angry emotions in people that my brother had wronged. I basically just said, like, look at all the horrible stuff he’s done and gotten away with it, and, you know, then someone shot him. I feel like I instigated it.
OK. OK. I’m not trying to be unkind to your brother. But come on, you have to– his actions are responsible for what happened, Chad. Not the article. Come on. Hey. Hey. Please. Aren’t you suffering enough about this without blaming yourself?
Yeah. OK. I’ll stop doing that, then, blaming myself. I’m just scared. I don’t want to lose my brother. [soft music]
Thanks for the offer, Shawn, but if Rafe catches wind of this, I don’t think he would be too thrilled.
Isn’t Rafe the one that kicked you out? Jada, it’s late. So I don’t think he really has much of a say where you sleep tonight.
You’re right. He doesn’t. Besides, I strongly suspect that he doesn’t give a damn what I do. So let’s go.
OK. Come on. [soft dramatic music]
[tense music]
OK, so where do you think Rafe ran off to?
Honestly, I’m not sure, but… he’s been acting strangely all night.
Strangely, like, “we should be worried he’s Arnold Feniger again” strangely?
[scoffs] No. No. He just was making this excuse about why he wasn’t home. And then, I don’t know, his body language wasn’t aligned with his words. And– and then he said something later about making EJ pay.
Oh, my God. You think it was him? You think he shot EJ?
I mean, he hates the guy with a passion, that’s for sure.
Yeah, well, so does Gabi. And when I ran into her earlier, she certainly wasn’t making a secret of it. [dramatic music]
Come on, EJ, do us all a favor and die. [sighs] Just…
Gabi. Hey, I was just about to call you. Did you hear about EJ?
Leo told me. Do you know if he made it through surgery?
I haven’t had a chance to check in yet. I’ve been a little busy at the scene.
Ah. How’s that going? Do you have any idea who shot him?
Gabi. Gabi, stop.
JJ?
Look, you don’t want to do this. It’s too early to know anything for sure. [phone beeps]
Sorry. It’s my sister. I don’t know what to tell her.
Well, why don’t you wait until we know more? I’m sure Dr. Kayla–
Kayla. Hey, what’s going on?
Hey. We got the seizure under control. But those kind of episodes are very taxing on the body and could impede his recovery. So to prevent them from happening, we put him in a medically-induced coma.
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