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[gentle music]

Uncle Eric?

Tate, hey.

What–are you here to give me a ride home?

Sorry, no. Actually, I was, uh– I’m hoping to find Holly.

Oh, uh… yeah, I don’t think that she’s gonna want to talk to you. She’s actually– she’s pretty upset.

Yeah, I know that, but–

Not just with you and her mom. She and I just got into this argument. She’s upset because she found out my dad was getting released from jail.

I see.

And then she just took off before last period. I have no idea where she went. All I know is that she couldn’t wait to get away from me.

I heard you let Brady Black go free.

[sighs] I’m sorry, Holly. I just didn’t have enough evidence to prosecute him.

What if I help you find some? [suspenseful music]

I appreciate the offer, Holly, but I’m not sure there’s anything you can do at this point.

What do you mean? Why not?

Well, because my unscrupulous sister Kristen, in a foolhardy act of aiding and abetting an alleged criminal, took it upon herself to dispose of the vehicle in question, thus making my case against Brady Black rather flimsy.

Wait. So that means you can’t try him without, like–

Forensic evidence.

Yeah.

No. So barring some miracle in which Sarah Horton remembers seeing the driver who hit her and can give credible witness testimony–

Tate’s dad’s just going to get away with this. Isn’t he?

[sighs]

What exactly did EJ say to you?

Uh, well, he told me in that imperious way of his that he connected the dots and he knows that I was the one to get rid of the car.

What? Wait, how did he figure that out?

He heard it from a cop. Look, I mean, they’ve gotta give those cops more stuff to do. I mean, like puzzles or knitting or something.

That cop.

What?

No, I–he must have heard my father and me talking. I didn’t think anybody was listening.

Well, obviously not.

[sighs] Did EJ threaten you?

I mean, he wanted me to flip on you. I mean, he said that he would arrest me, uh, for evidence tampering if I didn’t admit that you confessed to me. But I’ll tell you something. I knew he was holding a bad hand, and so I called his bluff. And he let me go.

Kristen. This is not good. Just know that I don’t like it. This is not good. You need to go back to him and tell him the truth. * *

[exhales sharply] The idea that son of a bitch is walking free after what he did to my Sarah– this hypnosis better work. I’m telling you, it will work, damn it.

And what if it doesn’t? You know, Xander, for Sarah to have to relive that awful night in minute detail, maybe it’s better if she doesn’t remember.

Oh, but she will. Dr. Evans is the best. And once she unlocks Sarah’s memories from that night and Sarah finally tells the police that it was indeed a drunken Brady Black that hit her with his car and left her for dead, then, yeah, that lowlife scum is going down. – All right, Sarah. You’re doing fine. Release all the thoughts. When you’re completely ready, just let your eyes fall shut. [unsettling music] * * Good. I want you to imagine a large screen in front of you, like a movie theater screen. Tell me what you see.

I-I see myself… walking.

Good. Tell me where you’re walking.

Uh, to the parking lot. I’m alone. There’s no one around me.

Okay. Tell me what you hear.

I hear, um, a car screeching. It’s going too fast. It’s dark.

All right. You’re okay. You’re okay. Keep breathing. [tense music] * * I want you to look back at the car. Tell me what you see. Can you– can you see the driver? Can you see a person? Can you– can you see a face?

Yeah. Yes. I see someone. I do. [tense music swells] [soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.” * *

You–you can’t be serious, Brady.

I-I am. I am.

No, no, no. I am not gonna go back to EJ and tell him that you confessed to me. Because you know what? You didn’t. I don’t know any more information than what you already relayed to the police.

But we both know that EJ is nothing but persistent, right, especially when it comes to settling scores. He’s gonna railroad you just like he did my son. Quite honestly, Kristen, I don’t want to risk both of Rachel’s parents being in jail.

All right. Look, Brady. No, no, no, no. There is gonna be no risk to me at all. Look, what the cop said to EJ was hearsay, no more admissible in a court than high school cafeteria gossip. And I promise you– I promise you that he can’t touch either one of us.

Mm, Kris, you obviously haven’t heard the latest.

Okay, what is the latest?

As we speak…

Mm-hmm.

Sarah is being put under hypnosis. And when she’s under, she’s gonna remember that it was me behind the wheel that mowed her down and paralyzed her, and then it will all be over anyway. And quite honestly, as far as I’m concerned, I’ll be relieved.

Holly, I am doing everything I can to make sure that Brady Black is held accountable for what he did to your aunt Sarah. And if, by any chance, you do happen to come across information that could lend support to that effort, then by all means, bring it in. I could take all the help I can get.

Okay. I’ll do whatever I can.

Thank you. Is there anything else I can help you with?

No. I know you’re busy. I should probably go.

Holly, wait. [soft mysterious music] * * I can’t help but wonder, where is this coming from? Why are you so determined to see Brady Black prosecuted?

Holly couldn’t wait to get away from you? Why? What happened?

I don’t know, because she hadn’t heard the news that EJ decided to drop the charges against my dad. And when she heard, she got really upset at me for standing by him. I don’t know. She’s really determined to make sure my dad pays for what he did to her aunt Sarah.

Sarah, you’re doing great. I want you to tell me exactly what you see. [ominous music]

The car. It’s–it’s gray. And it’s coming straight at me, and I-I have nowhere to go. The lights are so bright.

I understand. You’re all right. Can you see who’s driving the car? [tires screeching, clunk] Sarah? Is it Brady?

No. I don’t see Brady.

Xander, I just– I hope you won’t be too terribly disappointed if the hypnosis doesn’t work.

Mum, I don’t understand why you’re being so negative. I mean, Sarah already recalled a blurry image of the driver. And Dr. Evans was telling us that sometimes people, as a coping strategy, they’ll block out memories if they’re too painful, which makes sense since Brady and Sarah did used to be quite close.

Xander.

What?

Have you considered the possibility that perhaps the driver wasn’t Brady? * *

You are so determined to beat up on yourself over Sarah’s accident, but you–

I just want to atone for what I did, Kristen.

Atone? You can do that without going to prison, Brady.

Kristen, I don’t think a bunch of Our Fathers and–and Hail Marys are gonna work this time.

You know what? God forgives, Brady. He does. And I believe that with all my heart. And right now you have to think about Tate. His mother is already behind bars. And Rachel, she needs a father.

Really?

Yes, really.

Is that why you’ve made sure that I hardly ever see her? Is that why you fought so hard for full custody? [gentle music]

Actually, I–

Actually what?

I–

What?

I think we need to do something about that. * *

Where is this coming from? Isn’t it obvious? My Aunt Sarah, one of the strongest people I know, is now in a wheelchair. She can barely get in and out of bed. Meanwhile, Tate’s dad is facing literally zero consequences for ruining her life. I don’t know. Does that sound fair to you, EJ? Because it sure as hell doesn’t to me, especially after–

After what?

After what Eric got away with.

Holly, what are you talking about?

I know what happened. I know Eric drove drunk, and I know he killed my father.

I mean, I get it, why Holly’s so upset. That’s not even the right word. Livid is more like it. And it’s made worse because–

Because she found out I was the one who was driving the car that killed her father.

Uncle Eric, I’m really sorry. I didn’t mean to blurt it out like that. I honestly thought she knew.

It’s not your fault, Tate. Even if Holly is acting out with you right now, it’s because she’s mad at Brady and me, not you. [suspenseful music]

Not so sure that’s true.

Wait. Mum, do you think it wasn’t? Of course it was Brady behind the wheel of the car. Let’s look at the facts. Mr. Recovering Alcoholic got wasted and then woke up in the driver’s seat of his own car, the car we know hit Sarah. And then, you know, if that car hadn’t magically disappeared like it was part of a David Copperfield show, he wouldn’t have gotten off on some legal technicality. Trust me, his days of freedom, they’re over.

[sighs]

What? What are you thinking now?

I just suppose I was hoping there might be a silver lining, you know, to Brady’s case being dropped– no long trial, no agonizing over what the outcome might be. I thought perhaps we could focus instead on something more positive like Victoria’s birthday, moving forward.

[sighs] I’m sorry, but I won’t be able to move forward until Brady Black is doing bench presses in a yard surrounded by barbed wire.

But are you sure that Sarah feels the same way? She and Brady are very dear friends from what I understand. And, Xander, he’s your nephew. He’s family.

I’m sorry, Mum. What are you suggesting? That just because Sarah and Brady used to be buddies and he’s my nephew that he should go free?

No, no. It’s not just that. It’s– [sighs] Xander, come on. I haven’t exactly led a life of virtue. And let’s be honest, neither have you. But we all deserve a second chance, don’t we? You gave me one. And I don’t take that for granted for one second. You let me back into your life, and I get to spend time with my precious granddaughter. For so long, I thought I would never see you again. I thought I was out of your life forever. And– I just can’t bear the thought of leaving it all behind.

Leaving it all behind? Mum, what are you talking about? Why would you? No. You’re welcome to stay in Salem as long as you want to. We want you to stay.

Do you really mean that?

Of course I do. I don’t know what we would have done without you these past few weeks. You’ve been a godsend, truly. Xander, there’s something I need to tell you.

Tell me, if you don’t see Brady, who do you see?

I can see someone. I can’t make out the face. There’s this glare.

All right. All right. Just hold that memory. We’re going to take it frame by frame. Be aware of your breathing. Sarah, look closely. Can you see the driver? [tense music]

Yes. Yes. I know who it is.

Mum. What is it?

I-I– I don’t quite know how to say this, but I–

Oh, one sec. Look who it is. You finish your session? And, um, did you remember? [tense music] * *

Holly, I am so sorry. I know how much you looked up to Eric, thought of him as a second father. To find out that he was the one responsible for your real father’s death–

I just can’t believe my mother lied to me about it my entire life, and I was stupid enough to believe her.

You were not stupid to believe her. You trusted her. And just so you know, I pleaded with your mother to tell you. I warned her that if you didn’t find out from her, you were going to find out some other way. And that would be much more damaging. But she wouldn’t listen to me. She was convinced that she was protecting you.

Yeah, right. We both know she was really just protecting Eric. [somber music] * *

[exhales]

Listen, I may not be the best person to be giving you advice right now, but give Holly some space, time to process, all right?

Yeah.

Just be there for her when she’s ready.

Okay.

Listen, I need to go look for Holly. You’ll be all right?

Yeah. Yeah, sure.

Hang in there. All right. Come here. I love you, man.

I love you too. [sighs]

Hey, stranger. Are you okay?

What are you saying? That you want to what?

Rachel, she misses you like crazy. And I have been doing my best to shield her from everything that’s going on. But she’s smart, Brady. She sees. She hears things. She understands. And I want her to know that her father is going to be in her life always.

Where’s this coming from? What is this all about? – Well, yes. You may be able to sell that motherly devotion spiel to the PTA, but I’m as skilled at spotting a bluff as you are.

Meaning what?

Meaning you’re obviously still in love with Brady.

[sighs] I can feel what’s going on, Brady. I mean, you’re giving up. You are giving up. And I know the one thing that you will fight for. You will fight for your daughter, Rachel. Now, I need you to promise me, promise me right now, that you are not– you’re not gonna give up. You’re not gonna give up on your future or hers. I need to hear you say it.

Okay. I won’t. I promise.

Well?

I was close. I was really close. And I felt certain that it’s someone I know behind the wheel, but I just– I can’t make out the face.

Okay, but that doesn’t mean that you won’t. At some point, we can try again. I’m sure Marlena would be willing to do that, right?

Can we just–can we not talk about it right now?

Sarah, are you all right?

I just– I want to go home. I’m gonna splash some water on my face first.

I can come with you.

No. No, I just– I need a moment.

[sighs] Xander, I’m so sorry.

Yeah, me too. Damn! [sighs] Oh, I’m so sorry. What was it you were trying to tell me?

Nothing important.

You sure?

Yeah, I’m sure.

[sighs] Oh, damn. Something’s come up at Titan. It’s actually kind of urgent. Could you do me a favor and take Sarah home?

Xander, can’t someone else attend to this urgent matter? I know we’ve had the party, but it’s still Victoria’s birthday.

Trust me. This is a matter only I can handle.

Tate, I just want to say I heard about your dad. I’m so sorry.

Thank you.

But I’m really glad to hear they let him go.

You are?

Yeah. I mean, obviously, it was a terrible accident. Poor Sarah Horton, right? But you’ve had such a difficult year already, what, with everything that’s happened with your mom. You don’t deserve to lose your dad too. But at least you have Holly for, you know, moral support.

If only. [tense music]

I’m sorry, Holly. I shouldn’t have spoken for your mother. It’s just– I’ve been thrown a little off balance today, having received my final divorce papers from your mother.

Oh. I didn’t know. I’m sorry.

As am I. But it was inevitable, I suppose. [chuckles] Anyway, it was not my intent to turn you against her.

Yeah, too late for that. And you didn’t have anything to do with it. You know, my mother used to say to me, sweetheart, you are the most important person in the world to me, and you always will be. And look what she did. She flew halfway across the world to go live with Eric and their lovechild. She just left me here, EJ. That’s her new life, her new family. I’m just an afterthought.

Holly, that isn’t true.

It is true. If it’s between me and Eric–actually, anyone and Eric, well, we both know who comes first, don’t we? [dramatic music]

Patient remembers seeing a flash of headlights, but became visibly upset when I pressed her for more details. [knock on door] Come in.

Hey, Marlena. Is this a bad time?

No, no. Come in. Come in. What can I do for you?

Well, Rachel’s school is having Grandparents’ Day on Monday. And I know it’s short notice, but she misses you and John and would love for the two of you to attend.

Well, this is unexpected, to say the least.

Oh, I’m sure it is. [chuckles] Allow me to explain. [clears throat] I told– well, I saw Brady earlier, and I told him that I want to revisit our custody arrangement.

Mm. What brought that about?

I realized that Brady could go to prison, possibly forever. And it made me rethink my decision about cutting Rachel’s father out of her life. [somber music]

Is that all it was?

Well, what else could it be?

You must be exhausted, darling.

I am.

You know, your mother said that Victoria is still sleeping. Why don’t you go upstairs and have a little lie down, and I can finish cleaning up down here?

Oh, no, it’s okay. The staff will do it.

No, no, no. Really, I like to feel useful. It was a wonderful party, wasn’t it?

It was.

You know, it’s inspiring, Sarah, the way you radiate positivity in the face of adversity.

That’s very sweet of you to say. You know what? I am gonna go have that lie down.

Good.

Thank you, Fiona, for everything.

You’re very welcome.

[exhales] Right. Where’s the bat? [tense music] Oh, no. No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.

Xander.

Hello, Brady. I thought I’d let you know that Sarah finished her appointment with your stepmum.

How’d it go?

Well, she didn’t remember who was driving the car that mowed her down and left her for dead. So in theory, this would be your lucky day, except it isn’t.

Look, I know that you’re probably here to fire me. There’s no need. I just finished my letter of resignation.

Oh, no, Brady. That’s not why I’m here at all. * * I remember you telling me and Sarah earlier that you wish you were in that wheelchair instead of her. So I’ve come to make your wish come true. * *

I understand the way you’re feeling, Holly. But your mother, she loves you more than anything. She’s just–

Just what? Loving me from afar?

No, it… Listen, there’s been something that I’ve been wanting to get off my chest. [clicks tongue, sighs] What I did, lying about Jude’s paternity and the rest of it, it was indefensible. But I know that it affected you deeply, Holly, just as much as it did Eric and Nicole. And for that, I am terribly sorry.

Thank you for that. It did affect me, obviously. But I can see why you did it now.

You can?

Yeah, I can. I mean, you were head over heels in love with my mother. You supported her when you thought your baby had died. And when I was in a coma and you thought I might not make it, you sent me to that place in Italy to get treatment. To be honest, I don’t think I’d be here if it weren’t for you. You did so much for her and for me, and I’m really grateful for that. [gentle music]

That means so much to me, Holly. And just so you know, while legally you may not be my daughter, I’ll always care for you, Holly, always.

It’s funny. Eric said that same exact thing to me when he and my mom split up. I should have never believed him. But I do believe you.

I mean, fair enough. I get why Holly would be Team Sarah. She is her aunt. But she has to understand that your dad needs you right now and that you need her to be there for you.

Yeah, it’s slightly more complicated than that.

How so?

Well, it’s not just about my dad. It’s about her dad too.

Eric.

Sarah, hi. Good to see you.

It’s good to see you too. What are you doing here?

Henderson, he let me in. I hope that’s okay. I was just coming here to see Holly.

Oh, I think she’s still at school.

I was just there. She’s not.

Is everything okay?

Not really. Holly’s upset with me and kind of why I need to talk to her.

Okay, well, I can tell her that you stopped by. I’m surprised to see you here. I thought you were in Paris.

I was. I was–well, I’m here to–

Oh, right. Yeah. You’re here to support your brother.

Yeah, my brother, who hurt you so badly because he was driving drunk like I did when I took Daniel’s life. I’m sorry. Sarah, I’m terribly sorry.

Well, the truth is Rachel’s getting older and developing a perspective on life that isn’t so black and white. And as you know, I have been allowing Rachel to spend more time with her father, and it has been going very, very well. And quite frankly, I’m just tired of being thought of as the bad guy.

Hmm. So this is all about Rachel. And your feelings for Brady are unchanged?

[exhales] You sound like my brother.

Which one?

Oh, the imperious one with the English accent.

Oh. And what does EJ say?

[scoffs] Well, he says that I’m softening my stance toward Brady because I’m still in love with him.

Hmm. And what do you think of that assessment? Is it accurate?

You can yell if you want to. It won’t do you any good. I sent your staff home for the day.

I deserve what’s coming, Xander.

Don’t you dare play the brave martyr with me, Brady. The love of my life might never walk again because of you. This bat, this was for the birthday party that we threw for my daughter, for the piñata, the party that Sarah could barely even sit through because she was in so much pain. And not the physical kind. I’m talking about mental pain from knowing that her life will never be the same again because of you. She may never be able to walk again, take our daughter to the playground, go down the slide with her, play in the sandbox because of you! This, this is for every tear that she wiped away when she thought no one was looking. This, this is for the brave, beautiful smile that she puts on for the world. I’m gonna use you as a human piñata, Brady, so you will know the pain that Sarah has to live with for the rest of her life!

No, stop! [tense music] * *

Actually, I was planning on coming to see you. How’re you doing?

I’m doing okay. Did you know that your mom hypnotized me?

Really?

Mm-hmm, to help me try to remember the details of the accident. But we were unsuccessful.

I’m sorry to hear that. I take it these are from Victoria’s birthday.

Yes. Yes, it is her birthday. Oh, my gosh, you should have seen her. Her whole little face was covered in icing. [laughs]

[chuckles] She’s so beautiful. Oh, I saw a bunch of photos that Maggie had posted.

Ah. She’s a sweetie.

Yeah.

[laughs] Look at us. We’ve both got our own happily ever afters, you know?

Yeah.

Xander and I have our sweet little Victoria. You and Nicole have your sweet little guy Jude.

Mm.

There’s just so much to be grateful for.

Yes, there is. But, Sarah, I know what you’re going through. It’s got to be very hard.

It is, at times. But I’m adjusting. I really am. And you know, there really are so many blessings to be grateful for– my daughter, my husband.

And there’s also a lot of people who love you and that are there for you, including me. I hope you know that.

I do. I do.

Poor Holly. I mean, she worships the ground that guy Eric walks on, right? So that must have been horrible, finding out he’s not who she thought he was.

Yeah, but Eric’s not like this monster. He’s actually a really great person, and he made a terrible mistake, and he’s paid for it. Sophia, I-I know you and Holly pretty much hate each other, so I don’t–

No, no, I don’t hate her. We’re just not that close anymore. But we were BFFs for a long time, so am I not allowed to feel bad for her?

No, that’s fine.

And, Tate, my God, I can only imagine how much this is weighing on you. I mean, you and Holly on opposite sides of this? That totally sucks.

Yeah. Yeah, it hasn’t been easy.

I’m sure it hasn’t. And I just want you to know I’m always here for you.

And how much time did Eric spend in prison for killing my father? What, one, two years? Is that really all my dad’s life was worth?

Holly, sometimes the justice system–

Isn’t very just. Yeah, I get it. And now Tate’s dad’s probably going to get away with what he did to my Aunt Sarah.

Holly, I promise you, I’m not giving up. I am going to do my very best for Sarah.

Thank you.

Now in the meantime, you hang in there, okay?

I’ll try.

You’re a wonderful woman, Holly. And I am very, very proud of you. [gentle music] * *

[scoffs] What is that? Is that your shrinky way of insinuating that I’m not being sincere? Listen, my feelings for Brady have ranged from all-consuming love to frothing-at-the-mouth hatred and everything in between. And it’s no secret that I have never given up on us. And believe me, I have tried to get over him. But I have come to the realization that I don’t think I ever will.

Well, thank you for all that. Please tell Rachel that John and I would be happy to be there for Grandparents’ Day. I’ll be looking forward to it.

Well, I will tell her. Oh, hold on. Just for the record, Marlena, I do hate what Brady is going through right now, and I am sorry it took this long for–

For what?

Well, for him to perhaps finally realize that he and I are meant to be.

Mum, what are you doing here?

What do you think? I saw that look on your face at the hospital, and it gave me a bad feeling. I should have stopped you then. You can’t do this, Xander.

Why not? Why do you even care? You don’t know this man. He got behind the wheel of a car, drunk as a sailor, hit Sarah, and then just drove off. He’s not gonna get away with it!

Xander, this is not about him. This is about you. You’ll go to prison. You have a wife and a daughter, and they need you! [suspenseful music]

I’ll just get a good lawyer. Isn’t that what you did, Brady?

Fiona, just go.

No, Xander! Xander, I have a confession to make. * *

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[soft music] * *

Oh, hi. Honey, what a surprise. Come on in.

Your secretary said you were in between patients. Do you have a moment?

For you? Always. Have a seat.

[sighs]

Oh. What did you come to see me about?

It’s about Holly.

OK, what about Holly?

She knows I killed her father. [tense music] * * [phone ringing]

Hello, darling.

Hi. Is our little girl down for her nap?

She is indeed. That party really tired her out. Tired her dad out too.

And her mom as well. Baby, that party was perfect, wasn’t it? Mm. Our little girl’s first birthday.

Yeah. Let me get that.

Mmm. Oh, my gosh, that feels so nice.

Yeah? It’s not too rough?

Mm-mm. No, it’s perfect.

You are.

[chuckles]

But I didn’t come up here just to check on you and give you a perfect shoulder massage.

[chuckles]

I just wanted to remind you that we do have that appointment in a little while.

Right. Yeah, I know. The hypnosis.

Yeah. I hope you’re still up for it because now that that coward EJ is no longer pursuing the case, the only way to put Brady away is for you to remember that night and who was driving. [tense music] * *

You wouldn’t imagine that a few one-year-olds could cause such chaos, would you? Our granddaughter certainly had fun. Wish I could say the same for myself. It was impossible for me to enjoy that party, for obvious reasons. Please don’t look at me like that. It’s not as though I went through with it, smothering Sarah with a pillow. And anyway, if you’re so outraged, why don’t you tell me how I should stop everybody from finding out that I was behind the wheel that night, hmm? That Brady’s an innocent man? * *

[sighs]

Ah, Kristen.

Mm.

Thank you for waiting.

Yes, and waiting and waiting.

Yes, well, the wheels of justice sometimes grind slowly.

Yeah, not that slowly. Well, it is a pity that your trumped-up charges against Brady didn’t stick.

Mm, it is indeed a pity that we had to let your former paramour go. But that’s actually why I’ve summoned you down here.

Hm. What, to give me the opportunity to gloat?

No, definitely not. And I doubt there’ll be much gloating when I tell you, since I couldn’t send Brady to prison, I think I’m gonna send you instead.

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

Now, I was under the impression that you actually had to commit a crime to be sent to prison. So unless you can disabuse me of said impression–

Oh, I can– I can do that easily.

Hmm. OK.

And I’ll start by expressing my extreme frustration over having not been able to charge Brady Black due to lack of evidence, namely his car, which has conveniently disappeared.

Hmm. I recall Brady saying that it was stolen.

Oh, is that how he put it?

Yeah, it sounds like you have a ring of car thieves on your hands. You ought to check it out.

Yeah. Maybe I should–

Mm-hm.

Especially since this so-called ring of thieves apparently couldn’t wait to get their hands on a damaged car with an incriminating license plate that happened to be a major piece of evidence in an ongoing investigation.

I really don’t have time for this, so just spit out whatever it is you have to say, hm? I mean, what is Brady’s car disappearing have to do with me?

Oh, I thought it was obvious, since you were the one who disappeared it. * *

Brady, your ears must have been burning. I was just telling your grandfather how you’re a free man.

Yeah, well, it wasn’t my choice to be free. Apparently, my cousin Justin argued to EJ that he had to drop the case because the car is missing. Therefore, the only evidence he has is my confession, which is pretty worthless considering I can’t remember a damn thing.

[sighs] I see. So what are you doing here?

[sighs] I’m here to see Sarah.

Brady, I don’t think that’s a very good idea.

Oh, Eric. I can’t even imagine how hard that was for you to tell Holly that you had caused her father’s accident. Not–

She– Mom, she didn’t hear it from me. I wasn’t the one who told her.

Oh, I thought you and Nicole had agreed you were going to let her know?

Yeah, we did. And I was on my way to tell her but… Tate, he broke it to her.

Tate?

Just right before I arrived, Tate apparently broke the news to her. He thought she already knew.

Oh, my gosh. How–how–how did she take it?

She’s beyond upset. I should’ve– I should’ve told her, Mom. I should have told her a long time ago. She had every right to know.

Darling, don’t be so hard on yourself. You were trying to protect her.

Yeah? Well, Holly sure as hell doesn’t see it that way. And she is angry at Nicole and me and she has every right to be. [phone ringing] [beep]

Look, Mom, I have nothing to say to you, so you might as well stop calling me. [beep]

I can tell you were talking to your mom.

Yeah, she–she keeps calling and texting me. But it’s like, what’s she gonna say? “Gee, sorry I lied to you your entire life”? Like, how am I supposed to answer to that? Oh, it’s OK, no biggie. It’s just about my dad dying before I was born, all because the man that she loves and adores and worships drove drunk and killed him. [scoffs]

Holly, I understand this is, like, really, really hard for you and that you were shocked to learn the truth about your father and his death, especially finding out the way you did from me. But maybe if you give your mom a chance to explain–

What for? She’s just gonna go on and on about how she did this for my own good. Same lame excuses Eric came up with.

Wait, I’m sorry. You talked to my Uncle Eric?

Yeah, right after I saw you. And get this–he claimed that he was just about to fill me in himself.

[sighs] And you obviously don’t believe him.

Please. No. He had no choice but to act like he was about to come clean once he realized I knew the truth. But I knew it was just another one of his lies. And I sure as hell wasn’t buying it.

Oh, Eric, my heart is breaking for you. I know how much you love Holly and– and how it must– it must be upsetting you to see how upset she is right now. I also think that you and Nicole have to make a plan for how you’ll handle this going forward.

We haven’t, not yet. I know that Nicole, I know that she’s trying to reach Holly. But Holly won’t even– she won’t take her phone calls. She won’t even respond to her texts.

Well, what if– what if Nicole were here? What if they could see each other person to person?

Yeah, well, that was my first thought too. But, Jude, he’s had a head cold for the past few days. So, Nicole, she doesn’t want to put him on a plane.

Yeah, well, it’s– it’s a long flight from Paris. Darling, would you like me to talk to Holly?

I thought about that too. Her first question to you is, “how long have you known the truth?”

And I would have to tell her that I’ve known from the very beginning and then she would be upset with me as well.

Exactly. And her walls would go up.

I only wish you’d gotten to talk to her first, you know, tell her the truth. You have–you have such a way. You know, you’re just so caring and compassionate. You might have been able to tell her in a way that she would have been able to hear it better.

Yeah, well, I’d like to believe that. But I’m not so sure. It’s– Nicole and I, we were so naive. We deluded ourselves.

So you think that if you had waited to tell her until she had grown up, it might have been easier, that she wouldn’t have been so upset and angry at hearing the truth?

Yeah, yeah, that’s what I meant.

Well, maybe it was naive. But hindsight is /. There’s no sense trying to go back. You and Nicole have to find a way to go forward. You have to create a relationship. Look, you both love her so much. And you love each other. And when there is love and there’s a will, there is always a way.

Wow, what an active imagination you have, EJ, truly, truly, to think that I can make Brady’s car go poof and disappear.

[chuckles] Was my active imagination at work when an officer on duty told me that he overheard Brady talking about how you made his car, poof, just disappear?

Yeah, well, either the cop is just stirring up trouble, or maybe Brady was drinking again.

Brady was at the PD at the time, where I’m quite sure they only serve coffee and water and the occasional prune juice, perhaps.

Ha, ha, ha. Hilarious. You know what? I got to be going. Busy day.

And to get more specific, this particular cop was on duty when Brady had a visit with John. Apparently, the walls are paper-thin at the PD. And said cop heard Brady tell his father that you got rid of his car to protect him from prosecution. So you see, dear sister, I have you, as we say in the legal trade, dead to rights. Pow.

Well, Victoria dropped right off. She is exhausted still from her party, obviously.

I’m sure she is. Maggie, would you mind keeping an ear open for her? I’m just going to take Sarah to her appointment.

Oh, of course. I’d be happy to.

I’ll have Henderson bring the car around, yeah?

Mm-hm.

Sure. Oh, wow, what a lovely celebration for our little angel. A year old now. Oh, my goodness. It’s gone by so fast.

Gosh, it sure did. I was so proud of how chill she was, too.

[laughs]

She clearly loved the attention. She was smiling at everyone.

Well, she’s an extrovert like her mom.

[laughs]

And such a sweetheart.

Like her nana.

Well, whatever, wherever she gets her traits, I love that child with all my heart.

Yeah, she’s a keeper, that one. [chuckles]

Sarah, that session that you have scheduled with Marlena, are you sure you’re up for it?

I am. Yeah, and Xander thinks that the sooner I do it, the better chance I have at remembering if it was Brady behind the wheel.

Sweetheart, you know Xander. He’s bound and determined that Brady pay for what he did to you. But how do you feel about it? I mean, do you want that as much as Xander does?

[sighs]

Why shouldn’t I see Sarah? I’m–I’m not gonna tell her that we were together the night of the accident, if that’s what you’re worried about.

I appreciate that.

I also am not going to say anything to Xander. I’ll keep you completely out of it.

Thank you. I assumed you would. Because, well, it would hurt Xander and Sarah even more. And that’s not what I mean. The accident is still fresh in Sarah’s mind. And she’s very fragile emotionally. I’m sure you can understand that she’s not ready to see you, Brady. It would be too triggering.

Fiona, what you don’t know is that Sarah and I had a good relationship before all this happened. She understands addiction because of her mom. Her mom is my sponsor, for God’s sake. I don’t expect her to be forgiving. I just want to tell her that I’m sorry.

To ease your guilty conscience?

You think I’m– I’m being selfish?

Yeah, I do, actually. Because like I said before, Sarah is in no way ready to see the person that put her in that wheelchair. And it’s not just Sarah I’m worried about. It’s Xander. He’s furious with you! And if he finds you here, he’s gonna tear you limb from limb. [tense music] * *

Darling, Holly is like a daughter to you. So you–you feel her pain as acutely as she does. I know you know that expression, “you can only be as happy as your least happy child?”

It’s so true.

Well, yeah. It is, and it isn’t. You know, I’ve raised a few children. And I’ve learned a few things along the way. And I’ve learned that you can’t be strong for your kids if you’re tangled up in all their sorrows. And you have to remember that you must not suffer along with them.

Mom, how can you not suffer along with them?

Because of what I’ve just said. You have to be strong. Look, you’re going to have failures along the way. You will feel in your heart that you have failed them. And there will be times when something you have done is what has actually caused the problem. But you just have to tell them that you did what you thought was best in the moment. Remind them that you love them and have compassion for them. And then, you just give it time.

Right, time. Compassion and love. * *

Holly will come back to you. She loves you. She’s part of your family. And she will be back.

Oh, my god. I just– I wish so much that I hadn’t told you about your dad and the accident, that my Uncle Eric caused it. Like, why couldn’t I have just kept my mouth shut?

Tate, Tate, Tate, hey, hey, hey. It’s OK. None of this is your fault. I know you didn’t mean to hurt me. And like I keep saying, my mom and Eric, they should have just told me a long time ago.

I thought about calling to check in on you last night.

Really? Well, I thought about calling you too.

Then I got distracted. My dad came home and then it became about–

Wait. Your dad’s home? I thought his arraignment wasn’t until this morning.

It was and it just got canceled.

Canceled? Why?

Because EJ decided to let him go. He’s not pressing charges.

Brady behind bars, I mean, does it solve anything? Does it get me walking again? And what is it gonna do to you? You’re his sponsor. You care about him a lot.

I care about him, yes. But that shouldn’t be a consideration. I want you to do what’s best for you.

I do want to go through with the hypnosis.

OK.

But not for the same reasons that Xander wants me to do it, not to ID Brady for the police.

Well, then why?

Because ever since I had that memory, that blurry image, it’s just, it’s been nagging at me. I need the clarity. I need to know what happened that night.

OK.

OK.

I see you’ve met my mother.

Yes, I was just telling your cousin to leave. He’s not wanted here.

I’ll– I’ll go. I just wanted– I wanted to see Sarah and apologize, Xander.

Are you out of your mind? I’m not gonna let you anywhere near Sarah after what you did to her.

I told your mother. I just want to say that I’m sorry.

Well, you’re gonna be a lot sorrier soon, Brady. Sarah has an appointment with your stepmom. I’m taking her to the hospital right now.

She’s seeing Marlena?

She is. Dr. Evans is gonna hypnotize her so she can remember seeing your drunken mug behind the car that mowed her down and left her paralyzed! And as soon as that happens, my wife’s gonna get the justice that she deserves ’cause EJ will have no choice but to nail your sorry ass to the wall.

You enjoying yourself, EJ?

Ooh, what do you think?

Oh, I think you need to get yourself a hobby. Maybe pulling the wings off flies, something that you’re good at.

[chuckles]

Because, honestly, you’re not very good at being a prosecutor.

Oh. I’m about to show you just how good and talented I am.

[chuckles]

[clears throat]

Great.

You see, tampering with evidence is a serious charge, Kristen. So is obstructing an ongoing investigation. But perhaps you’re not too concerned about spending the next ten years behind bars. Understandable, since Statesville is practically your home away from home.

You’re such a bastard, EJ.

You can say goodbye to that cushy job at DiMera. I know! Everything you have worked so hard for just, poof, gone in an instant. Well, maybe everything you manipulated and schemed for. And then there’s Rachel, my adorable niece. Well, you can forget those mother-daughter tea parties you’re so fond of. You see, by the time you get out, you’ll be lucky to see her graduate from college. And all of this for a man who has thrown you to the curb, I don’t know, how many times? But good news, sister! I am willing to cut you an immunity deal. The terms are simple. All you have to do is throw Brady under the bus. * *

I’m sorry you’ve come home to all this chaos. But I know your brother appreciates it, especially since he’s home now too.

I’m relieved Brady’s not going to prison, even if he isn’t.

Yeah. Well, he would prefer to go to prison. He’d like to atone for what he’s done. He thinks that’s a punishment he needs.

I know the feeling.

I know you do.

I can think of many other ways that Brady can atone.

I’m sure he can too. And I’m sure we can help him with a few ideas.

I’ll do whatever I can. I’m sorry. I know you have work to do. I just– thank you, for listening, for being so wise to me. I just thank God for you.

As I do for you. Remember: patience and compassion. Holly will come around.

Yeah. All right.

[sighs]

All right, EJ, let’s assume, for argument’s sake, that I’d actually done what you are accusing me of, that I disappeared Brady’s car. How would that throw Brady under the bus?

Well, since I doubt you just decided to get rid of the car for the fun of it, I’m guessing that Brady cried on your shoulder, drunkenly, no doubt, and confessed to the whole terrible incident. So my aforementioned offer is clear. Testify against Brady in open court and I won’t charge you with any crimes. No “mummy and me” lunches with Rachel under the watchful eye of a prison guard. So… What do you say, hm?

Well, EJ. You can take your offer and you can shove it.

[sighs]

EJ’s just dropping the case? Why?

Because there isn’t any evidence against my dad.

Yeah, but your dad literally confessed.

Yeah, but apparently that isn’t enough. And since he can’t remember what actually happened, there’s no proof that he caused the accident.

Oh, my god. So your dad’s just going to get away with what he did to my Aunt Sarah? Is that what you’re saying?

Xander, I thought you were gonna go get the car?

Brady?

He was just leaving.

I will, I will. I– Sarah, I just wanted– I just wanted to say that I was sorry, to both of you. I’m not expecting forgiveness, Sarah. I didn’t come here for that. I’m– I’m never gonna forgive myself anyway. It’s not an excuse, it’s just a reason, but I’m an alcoholic. I was depressed and very weak that night, and I–I relapsed. I’m very ashamed of that. But I’m even more ashamed of the fact that I– I drove drunk. Not that I remember getting behind the wheel, because I don’t– that’s how bad it was. I remember being at a bar and I was drinking but I– I woke up the next morning behind the wheel of my own car. The fact–the fact that I hurt you like this and that I must have left you lying on the road, Sarah, I– I’ll never have the words to even express the shame that I have. And I don’t want EJ to– to drop the case. I want to be punished. I need to be. Um, but apparently, my confession isn’t enough, as you know. Um… I wish I could– I wish I could go back and make up for the mistake. I wish I could trade places with you right now, Sarah, but I can’t and I’m sorry. And I just wanted to say that I was– I’m sorry. I’m gonna regret it for the rest of my life.

Holly, this isn’t my dad’s fault, I swear. I mean that he got off on those charges. I keep trying to tell you, he wanted to be held accountable.

Right, yeah. I’m sure he’s really broken up about not going to prison.

Yeah, he is, actually! Like, why do you think he confessed in the first place? It’s not his fault that EJ couldn’t use it.

Well, it sure as hell is his fault that my Aunt Sarah is paralyzed, that she’s now gonna be in a wheelchair for the rest of her life, while– while your dad just gets to keep his freedom!

Holly, are you sure that this is just about my dad?

Who else would it be about?

I don’t know. I’m just thinking maybe that this is really about how mad you are at my Uncle Eric, and you’re just taking it out on my dad?

Don’t you dare tell me how I feel or who I’m mad at.

All right, that’s not what I’m trying to do. Honest. I’m just worried about you. [school bell ringing] Come on. That’s the bell. Last period.

Yeah, well, I’m not going to last period.

So you want me to shove my offer, even though, if you don’t take it, I’ll have no choice but to prosecute you?

Please. You may be the lawyer in this family, but I have been in and out of my share of courtrooms to know that what that cop said is hearsay. Maybe you skipped class that day they covered it in law school.

Question.

Hmm?

Is that a bet you feel safe in making?

Nice try, EJ. But we both know that if what the cops said was admissible, you would be using his statement against Brady in court and not me. So, are we done? Hmm? Uh, or do you have another bluff up your sleeve?

So you’re happy to let Brady get away with having paralyzed an innocent woman, having run her over and then just left her lying in the street like some roadkill?

All right, you know what? I am sorry for what happened to Sarah. But the one person that I care most about in this world is my daughter. And she will suffer if her father goes to prison.

[chuckles] Well, yes, you may be able to sell that motherly devotion spiel to the PTA, but I’m as skilled at spotting a bluff as you are.

Meaning what?

Meaning, you’re obviously still in love with Brady.

I– I just want to say, Brady, I appreciate you coming by and saying all that you did. And Lord knows I’m in no position to judge. I mean, if anyone can understand how insidious this disease can be, it’s me. But I am heartbroken as your sponsor that you didn’t come to me for help. And I know that there is no point in looking back. We all need to just move forward. And I have no doubt that you regret about what happened that night. It’s genuine and it’s heartfelt.

[sniffles] I should have called you that night, Maggie, when I relapsed. I’m–I’m ashamed that I didn’t do that. I really should have called you ’cause you’ve always been there for me. You’ve been supportive and kind and loving and everything. And I– I don’t expect you to say anything to me. You don’t have to. I just wanted to say that I was very, very sorry to you.

All right, that’s it. I let you have your say out of respect for Sarah and for Maggie, who I know would get angry at me if I didn’t let you grovel. But we have an appointment to get to, so. After Sarah remembers that night, you can do your groveling to the DA. Come on, darling.

[sighs]

Uncle Eric?

Tate, hey.

What are–are you here to give me a ride home?

Sorry, no. Actually, I was– I’m hoping to find Holly.

Oh. Uh, yeah, I don’t think that she’s gonna want to talk to you. She’s actually– she’s pretty upset.

Yeah, I know that.

And not just with you and her mom. She and I just got into this argument. She’s upset because she found out my dad was getting released from jail.

I see.

And then she just took off before last period. I have idea where she went.

Holly.

EJ, hi. Your assistant said I could wait in here for you.

That’s OK. Everything OK?

No, everything’s not OK. I heard you let Brady Black go free.

I’m sorry, Holly. I just didn’t have the evidence to prosecute him.

What if I help you find some? [intriguing music] * * [soft knocking on door]

Kristen. What–what are you–

I just came to warn you. You know, just because you’re free doesn’t mean you don’t need to be careful. EJ is out for blood, and he’s out for yours. He is bound and determined to prove that you were the one driving the car.

So is Sarah in with Dr. Evans right now?

She is. With any luck, soon she’ll remember whose face she saw behind that wheel. * *

I have asked my assistant to make sure that we are not disturbed.

Thank you, Marlena. I imagine that you’re a little bit conflicted about this, since Brady’s your stepson.

No. If I were conflicted, I wouldn’t be doing this. My interest is in finding out the truth about what happened the night of the accident. OK. Ready to see what happened that night?

I’m ready. I need to know. I need to know who was behind that wheel. I need to know who hit me. * *

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[tense music]

[grunts] [speaking indistinctly] * *

Connie Viniski? Are you there? It’s Commissioner Hunter. Ms. Viniski, I need to speak with you about Everett Lynch.

Hey. Sorry I’m late. I, um… I got caught up talking to the kids’ teachers.

No, nothing to be sorry for. I know how hectic the first day of school can be.

Yeah, very hectic. So do you want to, uh– you wanna do it?

We already scattered the ashes.

You did? Everybody left already?

Alex and Leo couldn’t make it, and Xander’s busy with Sarah, obviously.

It was just you?

Well, Jada was here too, which was fitting, I suppose, for it to be us two, since– even though neither of us knew Everett the way that we thought we did, we knew him best.

Right, yeah.

Although Leo mentioned this woman, Connie Viniski, said that she was friends with Everett. But when I called to invite her to the memorial, she had no idea who he was. – I’m gonna take Stefan for all he’s worth. And I wouldn’t even mind keeping it up with EJ, you know? Hmm. I mean, that one night with him, it doesn’t have to be a one-off, does it?

Of course not. Why should it be?

Exactly. Either way, Connie, I am living the good life. All right. [eerie music]

Not for long, slut. [suspenseful music] * *

[sighs] Okay, so I have– oh, I’ve tried begging, pleading, cajoling. Oh. The only thing I haven’t tried is… [machine beeping steadily] Pulling rank. Oh. Okay. Okay, here goes. Wake up, Rafe Hernandez! Now that is an order. Do you hear me? This is your mayor speaking to you. And if you don’t respond, I just might have to give that acting commissioner a job for good! Oh. Oh. Oh. [gasps] Oh, my Lord. My–Rafe? [dreamlike music] * *

[gasps]

Oh, my God in heaven! I can’t believe that actually worked. Oh, you’re awake. You’re finally awake! [laughs] [soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.” * *

So this woman, Connie, she said she didn’t know Everett?

And she was emphatic about it. But who knows? With all the lies that Everett was keeping, maybe– maybe he didn’t give her his real name, or maybe Leo didn’t get his facts straight.

Well, wouldn’t be the first time. Still, I’m sorry that there wasn’t much of a turnout. I know this must have been an emotional day for you.

I’m sure it was for you too.

Yeah. [clears throat] You know, it wasn’t the first time Thomas and Charlotte have gone back to school uh, since Abby’s been gone. But today, seeing the kids with their parents, you know, it just– it was different, obviously. I really wish Abby could have been there.

I’m sure you did. I can’t imagine how much it’ll mean to sweet Charlotte and Thomas to have their mom back.

Yeah. Well, hopefully it’s just a matter of time before they do. [unsettling music]

Ugh! The way you look at me. You can’t stand me, I get it. I’m lying to your son… [sighs] About being his dead wife. [sighs] But, you know, just so you’re aware, Mr. Stefano DiMera… I don’t like it either, pretending to be someone I’m not. [sighs] * * I’m just doing what I have to do.

Rafe! Rafe. Can–can you hear me? It’s Paulina. Paulina Price. Oh. Oh, of course you can’t answer me with a tube down your throat. Oh, I’ll go and get Kayla. I’ll be right back. Now just stay awake. Stay awake. Okay? Oh. Good. Oh! [laughs] [exclaims] [foreboding music] * * [phone ringing]

[groans softly] Gabriella DiMera. What? No, don’t do anything. I’ll take care of it. [sighs] I need you to find Melinda Trask, now. * *

Ms. Viniski? Hello?

[muffled grunting]

Hello? Is anyone home? This is Commissioner Jada Hunter with the Salem PD. [tense music] * *

[grunting]

Ms. Viniski, are you in there?

[grunts]

You need me to find Melinda Trask? Why?

Oh, she took some notes from me a while back on the home spring line. Copious notes, actually. She never sent them to me. I should have just typed them up myself. It’s too late now.

Right, well, I’d be happy to tell Melinda that, but–

But what? What’s the problem, Connie?

I guess with your marriage imploding, you haven’t heard.

Heard what?

Ms. Trask took a leave of absence.

What? Why would she do that?

No idea. Maybe this job was too much for her. Guess she couldn’t hack the pressure. [ominous music] * *

Ms. Viniski? [suspenseful music] * * [cell phone rings] Hunter here.

Hi. Jada? Jada, it’s Paulina. I’m at the hospital.

Did something happen with Rafe?

Oh, it sure did! He’s awake! Jada, he’s awake!

I’ll be right there.

[coughing]

There you go. Okay, just breathe easy, okay? Some deep, slow breaths.

[groans]

Your throat is gonna be sore for a few days. I’m gonna get the nurse to get you some ice chips. That’ll make it feel better.

Yeah. [breathing heavily]

I’m listening. Just take your time.

Thank you. Thank you.

You are so welcome. We are all so happy to have you back.

What… what happened? What happened?

So your meeting with Abby, how did it go?

Mm, pretty well. Um, she didn’t remember me, of course, but that didn’t stop me from telling her all about our relationship, how close we were. Reminded her of some of our childhood exploits.

Oh, I know you two got into more than your fair share of trouble.

Abigail told you that, huh?

Oh, yeah. When we first met, she, uh– she told me some stories. She didn’t give me all the details, so if you wanted to give me some of them nuggets, I’ll take ’em.

Oh, no. I’m taking my cousin’s secrets to the grave. [laughs]

I’m glad you had a good time.

We did, but, um–

But what?

Well, there was this one weird thing that happened.

And another thing, you, of all people, should understand the position that I’m in. I mean, I don’t know that much about you, but Chad did say that– that family meant everything to you. Just like it does to my brother and me. [sighs]

Abigail?

Oh. [gasps] [laughs] Hi.

Hi.

Um–

I didn’t mean to startle you. I–uh, Harold let me in.

No, no, you’re fine. Um, I’m sorry. You are?

I’m Steve Johnson. I’m your uncle.

Oh. Well, um, nice to meet you.

It’s, uh, good to see you again. So, um, you’re talking to Stefano, huh? I couldn’t help but overhear when I walked in.

[laughs] Yeah. I talk to portraits.

Uh-huh.

I mean, I don’t make a habit of it– I don’t think. Um, it’s just, he seems to loom large over the family. So I don’t know. I thought I would introduce myself.

I get it. Yeah. He has a commanding presence, even from the afterlife.

Yeah, seems to be so.

But I heard you say something about, uh, family meaning everything to him and to you and your brother?

Yeah, my brother. Um, everyone told me that he and I were really close.

You’re talking about JJ, right?

Yeah, of course. Who else would I be talking about? [mysterious music] * *

So when I got there, Abigail was on the phone. She was talking to someone about making a plan. And when I asked her about it, she said that she was talking to my mom, that they were coming up with some sort of treatment plan.

Okay, yeah, that makes sense. Kayla was the first doctor that Abby saw when we brought her back from Missouri.

Right, so it made sense to me too, obviously. But when I brought it up to my mom later, she had no idea what I was talking about. She said that she and Abby had never had that conversation.

So your brother JJ is a great guy. And just so you know, that’s short for Jack Patrick Jr.

Oh, please, no. I’m having a hard enough time as it is remembering everybody by their first names.

Oh, I get it. I know. That’s not an easy task. You know, I have a dear friend, Abe Carver– someone you know too. And he had a similar situation. He lost his memory a while back, and he used flash cards to help him keep everyone straight.

Oh. Well, maybe I’ll try that.

It couldn’t hurt, right? Yeah. Anyway, it took a while, but he got his memory back.

[sighs] Wow.

So, listen, I’m Steve. Your Aunt Kayla is my wife. No last names required.

Phew. [chuckles] That’s a relief. Oh, and Aunt Kayla is my doctor, which–

She is. And I understand that you were introduced– or reintroduced to my daughter, Stephanie.

Yeah, she stopped by yesterday.

Mm, she said you had a nice visit.

It was. It was very nice. She told me all about my childhood. Sounded amazing. I just–I wish that I could remember it, but…

Well, you will, I’m sure. Eventually.

Yeah. Hopefully.

Stephanie also told me that you said you were working on a treatment plan with my wife.

I am. Yeah, we are. Aunt Kayla has been a huge help, so…

Well, I wouldn’t be surprised by that if…

If what?

If it was true. * *

Well, your heart and your lungs sound good, but we will get an MRI just to make sure, all right?

Okay.

Kayla, Paulina just called me and said–

Oh.

Oh, my God, Rafe. Oh, my God. You’re awake. You’re awake.

Jada.

Rafe, thank God that you’ve come back to us. Oh! * *

Damn. If Melinda’s gone, then I guess I’ll never get to see those notes.

Aw. That’s too bad. And I just need to grab my own notepad. It’s on your desk.

Oh, okay. Your notepad. I don’t see it. [phone rings] Gabi DiMera.

Oh, hi, Gabi. This is Paulina Price.

I’m sorry, Paulina. This isn’t a good time.

Oh, it sure is a good time! [laughs] I’m here at the hospital, and, well, your brother, he– he just woke up!

What? Rafe’s awake?

Yes, yes. Um, not quite, you know, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. Not yet, but he’s definitely on his way there. – Gracias a Dios. I’ll be right there. My brother’s awake. He’s awake. * *

It doesn’t make any sense. Why would Abby say she was talking to your mom if she wasn’t?

No idea.

But she definitely said that she was talking to your mom?

She referred to her as Dr. Johnson.

Right, but is it possible that there’s another Dr. Johnson?

Sure it is. It’s a common name. But when I said “Kayla” to Abigail, she didn’t correct me.

So she’s probably just confused about who she was talking to.

She seemed pretty sure about it, which is why when my mom said they didn’t talk… Chad, I hate to even think this, but–

Think what?

That Abigail is lying.

Your wife didn’t mention that we spoke?

No. And when Stephanie brought it up, Kayla said that the two of you hadn’t spoken at all yesterday.

Oh, well, maybe it was, um, a privacy thing. Doctor-patient confidentiality.

No, no, it wasn’t that. Kayla has no problem setting boundaries, professionally or otherwise. But for her to say emphatically that she had not spoken to you, I mean, it’s a little strange, isn’t it?

[chuckles] Yeah, it is. But it’s been a really confusing time, you know? So I–

Yeah, I know. Come on. The truth is, you didn’t talk to Kayla yesterday about a treatment plan or anything else, did you?

I’ve spoken to a lot of doctors recently. I–it’s possible that I mix things up. I mean, surely you can understand. Everyone is telling me that I’m this person, and I don’t remember any of her life. I see pictures of her, and she doesn’t look like me. And I see framed photos and memories everywhere. And I look at them, and I feel nothing at all. And it’s like– it feels like I’m a different person.

Well, I can definitely relate to that. Wasn’t so long ago that I thought I was that guy.

You’re serious?

Yeah, I’m dead serious. It’s a long story, but… I was % convinced that I was Stefano DiMera. I was a completely different person to myself and to everybody else. But of course, it wasn’t true. I wasn’t Stefano DiMera at all. * *

[crying, grunting] [tense music] * * [groans]

Why the long face? You’re not happy to see me? At least from you, I get a smile. Oh, remind me. I need to get the front door fixed. It’s sticking. I can lock it from the inside, but when I go to work, someone could just walk right in. And we can’t have that, can we?

[muffled speech]

What was that? No wonder I couldn’t understand a word you were saying. I had that on real tight, didn’t I?

I said, I thought you said you were going to work.

I was, but something came up before my mission was accomplished. Commissioner Hernandez is awake.

[smooches] You have no idea how many hours I’ve spent just sitting here in this chair, waiting for this moment. I just–I just wanted to look into your eyes, see that beautiful smile. [both laugh] And now it’s happening. Oh, I can’t believe it. [smooches]

Believe it. [tender music] [rushed footsteps] [door bangs]

Rafe. Oh, my God. It’s true. It’s really true.

Hey.

Oh, my God. Oh, my God. * *

It is. I still don’t know– I still don’t know what happened to me.

You didn’t tell him?

Well, I’ve been a little preoccupied.

[grunts]

You were out for two months in a coma.

Oh, right.

Two very, very long months.

Someone tried to kill you. You’d been stabbed in the back.

It was in the cemetery. Don’t you remember? [tense music] * *

I was… on the phone.

With who?

With Paulina. Yes, Paulina. I’m at the gravesite now. We finished processing the scene. Hey, make sure you send someone down here to fill in this hole. [blade swishes] Ahh! Oh! [sighs] Yeah. I felt…pain.

I’m sure it was very painful. Rafe, but do you remember who was there? Do you remember who stabbed you? * *

Why would Abby lie about talking to your mom?

I have no idea.

Okay, so then it’s like we said. She must have been talking to another doctor. You know, with all the names and faces she’s had to get familiar with, it’s–you know, she probably just got confused.

That could be it.

Yeah, it has to be it. [sighs]

Yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Because, I mean, if she wasn’t talking to another doctor, who else would she be making a plan with?

That must have been strange for you, believing you were this person that you weren’t.

Well, it was a hell of a lot more than strange for me and for everybody else.

You know, I– I had my doubts when Chad found me. But now I know I’m Abigail DiMera because of the DNA results.

Right.

Look, I don’t have Abigail’s face. I don’t have her memories. I understand why people have their doubts, including my mother.

Yeah, that must have hurt, getting that reaction from her, not accepting that you really were Abigail.

Yeah, it was upsetting.

Yeah. Well, you know, my brother, Jack, and his wife, Jennifer, lost their daughter. And they thought they’d buried her, grieved for her. Now, you can imagine how that would turn their lives upside down to suddenly hear that she’s alive. It takes a lot to believe the unbelievable. * *

Oh! I was just sharing the wonderful news with Abraham, who is thrilled, of course.

Oh, we all are.

Well, and so, um, well, how’s the patient? How is he?

Well, Rafe is doing remarkably well, all things considered. Jada and Gabi are in with him now.

Rafe, did you see the person who stabbed you?

No.

What does it matter what Rafe saw? We already know who did it. It was Jada’s ex.

Bobby?

Apparently, he wanted you out the way so that he and I can get back together.

They arrested him?

Actually, he’s dead. He committed suicide.

Oh, my God. Well, I guess that’s it then, huh? The end.

Yeah, the end. * *

[sighs]

So Rafe Fernandez is awake?

Yeah, after all this time, I guess he decided to join the living.

[laughs] That must make you worried, no? I mean, a man that you almost stabbed to death is capable of speech. Seems like he might be a problem for you.

It could be if he knew I was the one who did it.

Yeah, an open grave can definitely be dangerous. Yeah.

[shouting]

Ahh! Oh!

Looks like that open grave was the least of your worries. But since Rafe didn’t see me, there’s nothing for him to remember.

If that were true, why do you seem so nervous? [dramatic music]

Well, I guess I should get going. I just wanted you to know that we’re all thinking about you.

[chuckles] I appreciate that.

Yeah. You really should give your Aunt Kayla a call. I’m sure she’d be happy to help you out with that treatment plan. I’ll see you soon. [soft tense music] * *

[sighs] I think Uncle Steve is going to be a little bit of a problem.

Well, I should get back to work. Thanks for coming today.

Of course. Sorry I didn’t make it in time for the memorial.

You got a lot going on with the kids and Abigail. I just appreciate you making the effort. Oh, and Abigail and I talked about seeing each other again sometime soon, maybe getting dinner.

Yeah. Yeah, let’s do that. I think the more comfortable she gets around everyone in her family, the sooner she’ll want to be a part of the kids’ lives.

It’ll happen, Chad.

I know it will.

[laughs] Lattes from Sweet Bits. You deserve better than that, you know, sludge over there.

Oh, thank you, Paulina.

Mm-hmm.

Wonderful. My favorite.

Oh, you know, we really should be cracking the champagne and throwing a party, right, to celebrate the wonderful news.

Yes, we should. And we will make a point to do that.

Oh, yeah, I’m just so happy for Jada and Gabi and all of us who love Rafe. And, well, I’m assuming that he’ll be the same man as he was before.

Well, you know, all the preliminary tests show that he is a very lucky man, and there shouldn’t be any lasting effects from the coma.

Oh, more wonderful news.

Yeah, mind you, he doesn’t remember anything about the stabbing, but the rest of his memory seems to be intact.

No more?

My girlfriend feeding me makes me feel–

You better not say “emasculated.”

Helpless?

Well, you better get over it, okay? Because in the future, until you are %, I am going to be doing a lot for you. Okay? So I’m gonna need you to just grin and bear it, all right?

All right. [laughs] I got it. So is there a new commish?

Well, you are looking at her.

Oh.

Yeah, it was just temporary. Just keeping your seat warm for you.

She’s been doing a great job.

I bet. So… [clears throat] What’s–what’s been going on?

What? Did you want us to tell you now? I mean, Rafe, you just got out of a coma.

Please.

All right. Well, since you’re not gonna back off, fine. There is a high-profile hit-and-run case that I think you should know about. Technically, it’s still open. – Looks like that open grave was the least of your worries.

Rafe, you okay?

Yeah. I’m fine.

I’m not nervous. I’m perturbed.

Perturbed.

And why wouldn’t I be? Things have not gone as I hoped.

What things?

Well, if you must know, Gabi told me she went to bed with EJ, Stefan’s brother.

You’re kidding. They hate each other. [laughs]

Yeah, well, there’s a fine line between lust and hate.

Okay, but still, isn’t that exactly what you wanted? For Gabi to exact revenge on Stefan? An eye for an eye?

Well, it was when I thought it was going to make the witch miserable, but this morning, she was banging on about how she’s gonna make the DA her side piece while she takes Stefan for everything he’s worth. That floozy is on cloud nine. What kind of revenge is that?

Right. I could see why you’d be so frustrated.

Frustrated? I wanna pull my hair out! And I know you don’t want me to kill anyone, but damn it, Li. I may have to disobey you just this one time. [dramatic music] * * Because there’s only one way to make Gabi pay for what she’s done. * *

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[unsettling music] * *

[grunts] [breathing shallowly] * *

A good day starts with a good breakfast. * * And the only thanks I require is that you actually eat this time. Sorry about the gag, but, lady, you’ve got quite the set of lungs on you. Even with the soundproofing, I could hear you caterwauling through the door last night. We can’t have nosy neighbors asking questions. So you promise to be good? * *

[gasps] Lesson learned. No more yelling.

[chuckles] Good girl. Now, you two better behave while I’m gone. I have a very exciting day at the office today, and I don’t want any interruptions.

What’s so exciting about today?

[giggles] Well, if you must know, I’ve encouraged Gabi to cheat on Stefan as revenge for his little indiscretion, not that it takes much to get that one to go bed-hopping. [chuckles] I wouldn’t be surprised if she already took the bait. * * [door clicks open]

What the–

Where the hell is my wife?

Well, Gabi’s not here, obviously. And why do you even care anyway, unless you’ve changed your mind about wanting her back?

Oh, I have definitely not changed my mind, no. I came here to tell her that now she’s slept with my swine of a brother, I will no longer tolerate her ridiculous games, nor will I let her take the house from me.

Mm. OK, I’ll pass that along. And lest you think it was all on me or in any way on me that your wife and I hooked up, you are sadly mistaken. The only one to blame for the blowing up of your marriage is you. [sighs] [phone rings] [phone beeps]

Hello.

Hi, Gabi. This is Stephanie Johnson. I’m sorry to bother you. I tried your office, but your assistant wasn’t in yet.

What can I do for you?

Well, it was actually your assistant that I was hoping to reach. Apparently, she was friends with my ex, Everett Lynch. I’m having a small memorial service for him today, and I was hoping to invite her. Do you think that you could give me her phone number? [dramatic music] * * [monitor beeping]

You know what I’ve been doing on my spare time, my love? [gentle music] I’ve been learning recipes from your mom’s cookbook. * * Yeah, Gabi helped me translate them. * * So I need you to wake up so you can see how well I can cook your favorite dishes. Like, I can cook the vaca frita, arroz con pollo.

Jada, honey.

Mayor Price.

Oh, that is–it’s so sweet that you’re learning to cook all of Rafe’s favorite meals in your spare time. But I know–I know how hard you’ve been working. And when you’re not working, you’re here with your man. So how about using some of that spare time for sleep? * *

I’ll be fine.

You sure about that? Because if this acting commissioner job is too much–

Oh, no, no, no, no, no. No, it’s not. It’s not. Besides, it’s not forever. * * Rafe knows how much that we need him back. He will come back. He has to. * * [soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.” * *

Of course. Oh, honey. Oh. Of course Rafe is coming back to us. And with you– with you being here with him all the time, talking to him, comforting him, and telling him how you’re gonna cook all his favorite meals when he gets back, he feels your love, Jada. He feels it, and that surely– that surely will help him to heal. But in the meantime, I am here for you, OK?

Mm-hmm.

And I’m still working on helping– you know, getting you that manpower at the PD that you need in his absence.

Thank you.

Mm-hmm.

Thank you for your kindness and for your support.

Mm. You know, I spent a lot of time in this hospital this past year. [chuckles] And even when I wasn’t conscious, on some level, some subconscious level, I guess you’d say, I did feel the presence of my loved ones, mm-hmm. And I believe that made all the difference. It motivated me to keep on keeping on, you know? Hmm?

Yeah, I’m sure it did.

[chuckles] Mm. Well, I’ll be on my way. But, you know, any help that either one of you needs, you just–you let me know, OK?

Well, actually, there is one thing.

Well, name it, honey.

Well, Stephanie’s planning a small memorial service today for Bobby. And it doesn’t look like anyone’s gonna be there, and I would hate for her to have to do this by herself.

Oh, say no more. Say no more. You know, I can stay here and keep Rafe company while you’re gone.

Really?

Mm-hmm.

You’re not too busy? I know you have work.

Mm-mm, mm-mm, mm-mm. No, I’ve got my phone. I got my tablet here with me. I can work from anywhere.

Oh, thank you. Thank you so much.

Mm-hmm.

I mean, obviously, I’m not here when I’m at work, but I don’t know. I just have this feeling today that– that somebody needs to be here with him.

Oh.

Someone that cares.

I will be that someone, OK? I got my–you know, I got my mobile office right here.

Mm.

But, honey… [somber music] I mean, Bobby Stein? You know, I’m a little surprised that you would feel you need to be at his memorial.

Yeah. I understand why you would be. But Bobby was still my husband at one point, and… * * I just–I can’t believe that he could be so heartless. I can’t believe that he would do something like this to Rafe, to the man that I love. * *

You said you planted the idea in Gabi’s head yesterday, right? You think she found a man that fast?

Nothing motivates a girl like revenge. And lucky for her, she has one or two fellas living there in that haunted castle with her, which could make it all the messier. [suspenseful music]

For sure. [chuckles]

You see, Gabi’s doing everything she can to spite Stefan, but she’s really spiting herself since cheating on him will be the final nail in the coffin of that marriage. * * Meaning Li and I… * * Will finally have revenge on both of them. * *

You’ve sunk to a new low, EJ. And that says a lot.

Get out of my room, Stefan.

Gladly. Stay the hell away from my wife.

After the amazing night of passion that and her and I shared together? [laughs] Why would I do that? [dramatic music]

Hijo de puta, as Gabi would say.

Ah, yes. She’s described you that way. Son of a bitch, right? * * Get out. [sniffs] * * [object thuds] * *

Next one’s coming at your head.

[chuckles] * * [exhales heavily]

Thanks for your help, Gabi.

No problem. But are you sure Connie knew Everett? She never mentioned him to me. Though I guess it’d be a sensitive subject after what he did to my brother.

Oh, my God. Of course. Of course it’s a sensitive subject.

Hey, it’s OK. It’s actually a relief to hear he’s being laid to rest, though I’m sure it won’t be an eternal peace. More like he’ll rot in hell. [line clicks] * * Hijo de puta. [footsteps tapping]

Gabi. Hey. I’m glad I ran into you.

What the hell do you want? * *

[whistling]

Johnny.

Hey. Good morning.

Good morning. How are things? How’s the new job?

Yeah, things are–things are going well, thank you.

Oh, are you enjoying it?

Yeah, very much.

That’s good to hear. I suppose every great director has to start somewhere. [chuckles]

God, that is condescending, but thank you.

Well, I don’t mean it to be. And I have checked out some of those daytime dramas over the years. I never got hooked, though. All those over-the-top storylines about evil twins and fraught love triangles and just the recasts, they just– they just did my damn head in.

Mm.

Let me ask you, Johnny. What about one brother sleeping with another brother’s wife? Is that one of the storylines in your show? [tense music]

Am I missing something here?

I don’t know. Are you?

I don’t know.

Why don’t you ask your father? * *

What’d you do, Dad?

[sighs]

Well, speak up. Why are you so glad you ran into me? What the hell do you want, Ava? * *

Just to tell you that I am really sorry about what happened between me and Stefan.

Mm.

Look, I know that you are never gonna forgive me, and that’s fine, OK? You can hate me. Hate me forever. It doesn’t matter. But don’t hate Stefan, all right? He loves you, Gabi. He loves you so much, and I know that you love him too. He didn’t set out to hurt you. So maybe–maybe you can think about giving him another chance.

Oh. So kind of you to offer your advice. And not that it’s any of your business, but that’s not what Stefan wants.

Oh, please.

Not anymore.

What are you talking about?

Forget it. Get the hell out of my way. * *

[sighs] [monitor beeping]

Jada, now, I know you had your doubts about Bobby’s suicide note, but I assumed you’d, you know, put them to rest when you closed the case.

I did put it to rest, for the most part. I don’t know. I’m still in shock. [sighs] I’m still in shock, the fact that there was this whole other person, a total stranger to me. And I haven’t been able to reconcile the two halves of the man that I was so close to. And I just can’t help but think that maybe I could have done something to prevent this.

No, no. You stop. Stop.

Something I could have seen–

Stop thinking that way, Jada, feeling guilty about something that was in no way your fault. Now, how could you have prevented this when you didn’t even know how ill that man was? No one could have predicted what he would do, what he was capable of. [dramatic music]

You’re right. You’re right.

Mm-hmm.

And thank you. Thank you for staying here with Rafe.

Mm-hmm. [sighs] * * Happy, happy to do it.

Thank you. * * [door clicks shut]

[sighs] * * [suspenseful music]

You know, I could help you with that.

Even on your best day, do you think I’m dumb enough to hand you a weapon? [phone ringing] Hmm. * *

[grunting] * * [phone beeps] * *

Hello?

Is this Connie Vininski?

This is she. Who is this?

This is Stephanie Johnson. I got your number from your boss, Gabi DiMera. I wanted to invite you to a memorial service that I’m having today for Everett Lynch.

Who?

Well, maybe he went by Bobby Stein to you. Anyway, I heard you two knew each other.

Who told you that?

Leo Stark. He said that he ran into you leaving Everett’s room at Salem Inn and that you said the two of you went way back.

I don’t know what you’re talking about. I’ve never heard of any Everett or Bobby. Leo must have me confused with someone else. [phone beeps] * *

And Brady Black, the man confesses to a crime he doesn’t remember committing and is released due to insufficient evidence because the only so-called proof they had was Brady’s non-recollection of the event. [chuckles] And, Commissioner Hernandez, I could just hear you saying, oh, sounds like one big cluster-you-know-what to me. [laughs] Oh. And it does to me too. Mm-hmm, my friend, something is– something is not right here. And I know you agree, uh-huh, don’t you? Don’t you? Yes? No? Yes? No? [footsteps tapping]

Mayor Price.

Oh, hello. Oh, hello, Gabi. Hello, Gabi. I was just, you know, sitting with your brother so Jada could take care of a personal matter.

Well, I’m here now, so you can go. [tense music] I’m sure the last person my brother would want to spend time with is the woman responsible for sending his sister to prison. * * [light music]

Oh, sorry.

Hey, I’m sor–

[sighs] Ava. How you doing?

I’m good. How about you?

Fine.

Yeah?

Yeah. What’s with the look?

Well, I just ran into Gabi, and I encouraged her to give you another chance, and she told me you wouldn’t want that anymore, implying it was too late.

Yeah, well, allow me to elucidate. You see, in exchange for my countless apologies and attempts to make things right with Gabi, my wife decided to punish me in a most cruel and unusual manner.

By doing what?

[scoffs] By sleeping with my brother. * *

You slept with Gabi? God, Dad, were you trying to start World War III?

Look, Stefan isn’t some innocent victim, OK? He cheated on his wife. And so she decided to… respond in kind, so to speak.

When did Uncle Stefan cheat on Gabi?

[sighs] While she was in prison. He slept with none other than Ava Vitali.

Wow. I knew they were having marital problems, but Uncle Stefan and Ava?

Why so shocked, Johnny? Ava tried to get her claws into you too, remember, though, much to my relief at the time, you never gave in to her dubious charms. My brother Stefan, however, is made of lesser stock.

Yeah. You know what? I’m actually not shocked, OK, that Uncle Stefan succumbed to Ava’s charms, as you put it. The guy was alone for a long time. And I’m sure he didn’t do it to, you know, get revenge on somebody. But you, sleeping with your brother’s wife? Damn it, Dad, what were you thinking? [dramatic music] * *

Hey.

Mm.

Thanks for waiting for me.

Thanks for coming. Not a big turnout, as you can see. [sighs]

Mm. Damn. You know, I was hoping that someone would make it.

Yeah, me too.

[sighs]

Xander is busy with Sarah. And Alex didn’t really know Everett, and he had an early work call.

Mm.

Chad said he’d try, but he’s with the kids, as I told you, so I don’t know if he’s gonna be able to make it. And then there’s Connie. * *

Connie?

Yeah, Gabi’s assistant at Gabi Chic. Leo was under the impression that Connie was a friend of Everett’s. But when I called her to invite her to the memorial, she said that she had no idea who he was.

Hmm. That’s strange. I mean, I get them not being friends, but his name’s been all over the news as the guy who stabbed Gabi’s brother, so… how would she have no idea who he is?

No clue. That’s what she said.

Hmm. * *

[grunts, exhales heavily] Thanks.

You’re welcome. No more yelling, OK?

No more yelling. And that call you took just now, what was that all about?

Not that it’s any of your business, but bigmouth strikes again. Apparently Lady Whistleblower’s been blabbing all over town about me and Everett Stein, or Bobby Lynch, whatever, the guy who killed himself.

You mean the guy that you murdered.

Melinda, if you can’t say anything nice– [suspenseful music] Oh, wait. I admitted that to you, didn’t I? I also admitted that I killed Li and stabbed the commissioner. Yeah, I confided in you, all right.

You did, yes, yes, but my lips are sealed. I swear I will not tell a single soul. I am very good at keeping secrets, I swear to you.

I can’t count on that! Why would I? And it is of crucial importance that nobody ever know any of that. And now nobody ever will. * *

And why was Leo under that impression, that this Connie woman and Everett were friends?

He said he ran into her once as she was leaving Everett’s room at the inn.

Hmm.

She told him that they go way back, she and Everett, or Bobby. [dramatic music] Did Everett ever mention her name to you? * *

No, I’ve never heard of her name.

Me neither.

Mm-mm. * *

What did you say her last name was?

Vininski.

Connie Vininski.

Right.

Hmm. * *

Anyway… * * I found a thicket just surrounded by beautiful spruce trees just up the way over there. I was thinking, since Everett loved nature and hiking, that might be a good spot to lay him to rest. * *

I agree.

[sighs] Thank you. * * Ready to do this? * *

Lead the way. * *

[sighs] * * [suspenseful music]

Sorry, Melinda. You know too much.

But you spared my life for a reason, remember?

That was because Li talked me into it. But now–

No, Connie, you can’t, because you would be disrespecting Li’s wishes, and I know that is the last thing that you want to do. So think about it, please. Li would be so disappointed in you if you–you– if you defied him, you know? And I know you care way too much about him to do that. * *

OK, OK. Out of respect for Li, I won’t do you in.

[sighs]

Not now, anyway.

[sobs] Thank God. * * Then what are you gonna do? I mean, about me, anyway? You don’t plan on keeping me here forever, right? And–and–and I’m eating steak and taking up your room, and I’m sure that you and Li both want your privacy.

Yes, we do.

Yeah.

It would be good for us to go back to just the two of us, wouldn’t it, darling? * * But one thing at a time. See, I don’t know what I’m going to do with you until I get my final revenge on Gabi. She’s the one who broke Li’s heart. She’s the one who messed everything up. [sighs] Once I know that her marriage to Stefan is dead and buried and the two of them are suffering forever… * * Then Li can finally rest in peace and we can all move forward. * *

Gabi slept with EJ? No, no, no, come on. They hate each other. Look, maybe they just want you to think they did to make you jealous, huh?

No, no, look… [light music] I saw Gabi’s clothes on EJ’s bedroom floor.

And?

And at first, they tried to hide it from me, OK? But eventually, Gabi said that she did have second thoughts about having revenge sex with EJ after the fact, OK? And when I confronted her on it, she not only admitted it to me. No, no, no, she doubled down and was sure to tell me just how awesome it was.

Oh.

So to state the obvious, my wife set out to hurt me in the worst way possible.

Yeah, by sleeping with your brother.

What a better way to do it than that, right? * * [monitor beeping]

Well, I will respect your wishes, Gabi, and leave.

Mm.

But for the record, you’ve got this all wrong. I mean, you can’t really think I wanted you sent to prison for a crime you didn’t commit.

You gave EJ the DA job, didn’t you? And he sent me away with almost no evidence. He would have let me rot in prison if Stefan hadn’t intervened and insisted that I–

Wha– go on.

Never mind. Forget I said anything. [dramatic music] * *

I mean, I still don’t get it. You hate Gabi. And the feeling’s mutual, right? I mean, she’s the one who stole your company, got you fired. And you, you let her languish in prison. Have you forgotten all that, or did you get knocked on the head?

No, no, no, no. Of course not. I still loathe the woman.

OK, so you slept with Gabi because why? What, you wanted Uncle Stefan’s life to suck as much as your life sucks right now? I mean, why are you punishing Uncle Stefan for something Gabi did? I mean, She’s the one who blew all your lies out of the water.

Well, if Stefan hadn’t confided in her– * *

You know what? No. No, that’s not it.

Not what? * * And why are you looking at me like that? * *

Because I don’t think this has anything to do with Stefan or Gabi. I think this is about Nicole. * * [suspenseful music]

What do you need that for?

Well, if Leo Stark’s been shooting off his mouth, I need to be prepared to shut it for good. * * You don’t object to that, do you? I mean, I know you didn’t want me to kill Melinda or Stefan or Gabi, but you don’t even know Leo. I mean, I like him just fine, but everyone else seems to hate the guy.

Not everybody.

What, are you friends with him or something?

No, not at all. I just–I mean that there’s got to be someone out there that does care about him. Anyways, it’s not important. I wish you the best of luck, Connie. And I really hope that everything turns out exactly as you hope for.

Thank you. I can’t trust my soundproofing. And I can’t trust you either, truth be told. So I won’t be taking any chances.

No, no, Connie. You really don’t have to. I promise you I won’t say anything. [whimpers] * * [door clicks shut] [thudding]

[sighs] I am so, so sorry, Stefan. Look, I know how devoted you are to Gabi and how happy you were when she was released from prison. I know this has got to be so tough on you.

Yeah. Well, how’s that quote go? Life is what happens when you’re making other plans. [light music] Anyway, Ava, I just want you to know that I– I appreciate your friendship.

Yeah, back at you. * *

I need you to get me an address for a Connie Vininski. Yeah. OK, great. Thanks. I’ll wait for your text.

Excuse me, Commissioner. I couldn’t help but overhearing, but I know where Connie Vininski lives. She’s staying over at Li Shin’s apartment.

Oh? How do you know this?

Well, Melinda Trask told me when we were working at DiMera.

OK. Is there anything else you know about Ms. Vininski?

Oh, apart from the fact that she got me fired, Melinda says that the woman is a complete fraud and her résumé was a complete lie.

Really?

Mm-hmm. Yep. So much so that Melinda was on her way over to give her the ax. But now Melinda has taken a leave of absence, so I guess that never happened. * *

I see. Well, thank you. That was helpful.

Yeah. * *

Hey, what the hell was that about?

I got no idea. * * Why would Jada want to know about Connie Vininski? * *

Gabi, it’s none of my business, but sounds like you have a bee in your bonnet about something. And I’ve got a feeling it has nothing to do with me.

[sighs] You’re right. It doesn’t. I’m sorry. I should not have taken my frustrations out on you. [dramatic music] * * I may as well tell you. You’ll hear about it soon enough. My marriage, it’s falling apart. * * And as much as I hate EJ, he’s been surprisingly supportive.

Oh. Well, glad to hear that. But I’m sorry about your marriage. * *

Thanks. * * And, Mayor Price, if you really don’t mind staying with Rafe for a little bit longer, I should get to work.

Course– course I don’t mind. * *

Volveré pronto, hermano. Te amo mucho. * *

I don’t want to discuss this with you, Johnny. This is none of your concern.

So you don’t want to admit that this is about Nicole?

[clears throat]

Look, Dad, I get it, OK? I know you were hurt. I know you were humiliated when she went back to Eric.

I repeat, this is none of your concern.

Oh, actually, I disagree. It is my business because this is my family too. And, Dad, I love you, OK? But your marriage falling apart, that was not Uncle Stefan’s fault. That was not Gabi’s fault. That was your fault. Haven’t you done enough damage? I mean, if you–if you– if you keep this up, you’re gonna lose your whole family. Is that what you want? ‘Cause that’s where we’re headed. * * [scoffs] I got to go to work. * *

[sighs] [dramatic music]

A messenger was coming to the door just as I was leaving. This is for you.

[sighs]

What is it? * *

Well, it seems Nicole has got exactly what she wanted. Eric warned me about it. [sighs] Even though I refused to sign, Nicole must’ve found a workaround. * * [sighs] * * My divorce decree. * * [sighs] * *

[breathes deeply] * * Goodbye, Everett. * *

[whimpers] [grunts] [suspenseful music] [muffled speech] * * [knocking]

Connie Vininski? Are you there? This is Commissioner Hunter. * *

So no one else told Gabi that her assistant’s a total fraud?

Well, I certainly wasn’t gonna get involved after what went down between us. As far as I’m concerned, Connie Vininski is Gabi’s problem now. * *

[sighs] Oh, good, you’re here.

Indeed I am. How goes it?

Oh, it’s been busy. I have a lot of calls for you to make, emails to write, et cetera, et cetera.

Oh, no problem, but I mean, like, how goes it personally with you and Stefan?

Oh. Well, I took your advice, actually. Gave the bastard a taste of his own medicine.

Good for you. So you slept with one of his enemies?

His biggest enemy: his brother EJ.

EJ? Wow, way to go! That is even better than I had hoped.

I didn’t realize you were so invested in my marital situation.

Well, of course I am. I mean, us girls got to stick together, right? After what he did to you, cheating on you like that, I want that man to suffer.

[chuckles] Well, you’re in luck, then, ’cause now he’s gonna suffer even more. You see, I’m gonna take Stefan for all he’s worth. And I wouldn’t mind keeping it up with EJ, you know? I mean, that one night with him, it doesn’t have to be a one-off, does it?

Course not. Why should it be?

Exactly. Hmm. Either way, Connie, I am living the good life. * *

Not for long, slut. [unsettling music] * *

Oh, oh, and… [chuckles] Wait till you get a load of the surprise I have in store for you, Commissioner Hernandez. [chuckles] Of course, you know, you have to, you know– you have to wake up for that, you know, get back to work. You know, you have to get up, go back, wake up, go back to work to enjoy the surprise. [chuckles] [sighs] Well, maybe I’ll just– I’ll give you a little hint to pique your interest. Hey. Oh. Whoo. OK, so look, I’ve tried begging, pleading, cajoling. Only thing I haven’t tried is… [sighs] [dramatic music] Pulling rank. Oh, hey. Well, OK. OK. Here goes. * * Wake up, Rafe Hernandez! That is an order. Now, do you hear me? This is your mayor speaking to you. And if you do not respond, I just–I just– I just might have to give that acting commish your job for good if you don’t– [grunts] [sighs] Rafe? What? [gasps] Oh. Oh, my Lord. * * Oh! * *

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[soft tense music]

So you told Holly that Eric was responsible for her father’s death?

I hadn’t planned to. I was just talking about my dad and it just slipped out. Like, I honestly– I thought she knew, but she– she was completely blindsided.

Yeah, how’d she take it?

She was horrified, as you can imagine. She was just really angry that everyone lied to her. I tried to comfort her. She wouldn’t let me. She just wanted to be left alone. I feel awful, Grandpa.

Hey, you didn’t know it was news to her, so don’t be so hard on yourself. Besides, it was bound to come out at some point.

Come on, not like this.

Well, however it came out, it was bound to be hurtful to Holly. And so you know, Eric has just flown in from Paris to be with your father, so I think I need to give him a heads-up about this.

Eric, I didn’t know you were in town. [phone ringing]

I’m sorry about that. I just landed a few hours ago. [phone beeps]

Right. Well, I didn’t hear anything about it from my mom.

Well, she and your brother, they’re still in Paris. This was a last-minute decision. I’m here for Brady. I’m sure you heard.

Yeah, of course I heard. And now you’re here to stick up for him, which makes sense, especially after what you did. * *

What the hell just happened, Justin?

You heard EJ. He had no choice but to drop the charges. He couldn’t prove that you were responsible for Sarah’s hit and run.

Except that I know that I did it.

No, you don’t. You have no memory of the actual incident, OK? You told me yourself. Due to a lack of concrete evidence, you are a free man.

Justin, I turned myself in because I want to be accountable for my actions. OK, what am I supposed to do now? Am I supposed to walk out that door and just pretend none of this happened? Is that the plan?

I’m not suggesting that.

What are you suggesting? I don’t like the fact that you–you just– just argued my case without consulting me. I don’t like that.

OK, Brady, I’m your lawyer, OK? It’s my job to do what’s best for my client. And that’s exactly what I did.

Well, I’m not happy about it, OK? And I guarantee you, Xander and Sarah aren’t gonna be, either.

It’s so strange to think that just a few short months ago, my mum and I were just completely estranged. I was so angry at her. I’m ashamed of the things I said in there.

Yeah, you were holding on to a lot of pain, Xander.

I was. But then Sarah knew exactly what to do. I’m so glad she did, because now Mum’s living with us and helping take care of us. I never would have imagined that I could rely on her like this.

I’m happy for you, and for Fiona, too. I know from experience how hard it is to overcome demons when you’re trying to put your life back together. You should be so proud of your mother.

Oh, I am. After everything we’ve been through, I never thought I’d have my mum back, and just when we need her the most.

Yeah. [suspenseful music] * *

God forgive me for what I’m about to do. * * [soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.” * * [suspenseful music]

[sighs] Oh, my God. What am I thinking? What choice do you have? If Sarah remembers that I was the one driving the car that hit her, it will all be over. No. I can’t let that happen.

Thanks for listening, Maggie. And please know, I’m equally grateful to you. You are a splendid mum and grandmum, not to mention just a gem of a human being.

That’s very kind.

It’s very true. All right, I’m going to go check on that soup.

OK.

Well, if it isn’t my traitorous cousin. Just so you know, I’m gonna be at Brady’s arraignment tomorrow. It’d give me great satisfaction to see him get what he deserves.

Xander, I’m sorry to deprive you of that satisfaction, but there isn’t going to be an arraignment.

What?

Has it been postponed?

No, DA DiMera has decided not to press charges. Brady is a free man.

Brady.

Ava, hey.

Hey. You all right?

Oh, yeah. No. No, not really. I just need a little air before I went home.

Am I consorting with a wanted fugitive?

Hm. I’m really not in the mood for that.

Sorry, not funny, I know. I’m sorry, it’s just– um, I thought that you’d be in jail.

It should be. Apparently, confessing to a crime isn’t enough to get you there, where I belong.

Voicemail. You know, hopefully he will get back to me soon.

I’m sorry. I made such a mess out of everything.

It’s not your fault. Like I said, you didn’t know Holly was being kept in the dark about this. So let me ask you something. How did–how’d you find out?

A while back, I overheard my mom and Grandma Kimberly discussing it. I’ve never said anything because I thought it was one of those family secrets that everyone knows but no one talks about.

Hmm. I see.

So I had no idea that Holly’s mom never told her the truth. Just always assumed that she knew what Uncle Eric had done.

Holly, I understand you’re upset with Brady, and you have every right to be.

And yet you’re still here defending him.

I’m not defending him. I’m offering him support. He’s my brother.

But that’s not just it, is it? It’s that you can relate all too well to what he’s going through. After all, you’ve been in his shoes, haven’t you?

Whoa, what are you talking about?

I know what you did, Eric. I know you killed my father.

Holly, I– I don’t know what to say. I’m so sorry. I wanted to be the one who told you.

Really? Really? ‘Cause you had years to do so, and you never said a word about it.

Actually, I wanted to talk to you about that tonight.

[scoffs softly] Right. Well, no need to. Someone already beat you to the punch.

Who was the one who told you. Was it EJ?

No. No, it wasn’t EJ. It was Tate. Because he thought I knew already, which I didn’t, obviously, because you and my mother and my entire family, you all just lied to me my entire life.

Holly–

You know, my mom said that the drunk driver who killed my father was just some rando who died in the accident. And everyone just went along with her to protect you.

No, Holly, we were protecting you. You were a child. It was– it was complicated. Your mother thought you would have fewer questions about–

Please, save it. My mother is a manipulator, and I played right into her hands all these years. You know, over the years, I was so tempted to look it up online, but then I would just get her voice in my head insisting, “you don’t want to know the gory details, sweetheart, it’s traumatic enough as it is.” And I just believed her. I thought, what’s the point? The monster who had killed my father was dead too. But he wasn’t, was he? He was living right under my roof.

I’m worried about Holly. I’ve never seen her this upset. Maybe I shouldn’t have left her alone.

Give her some time. What she needs to do right now is just process what you told her. I’m sure she’s gonna reach out to you when she’s ready.

Yeah, I– I don’t know about that, Grandpa. She was really furious with me.

For what? For telling her the truth about what happened to her father when you thought she knew?

Yeah, but still. There’s a little bit more to it. We–when I made the slip about Uncle Eric, we were actually in the middle of a pretty big fight.

I see. OK. So what was this fight about? Not that I’m prying. * *

Holly doesn’t like that I’m defending my dad. Sarah is her aunt, and so she doesn’t get how I could possibly stand by him after what he’s done.

You know, it sounds to me like you had a good lawyer.

I wasn’t–I wasn’t trying to get off the hook. I actually wanted to pay for what I did.

OK. Even so. Look, Justin made a valid point. Otherwise, EJ never would have agreed to your release. Look, it– you cannot be held responsible legally.

Yeah, legally. No, no, but– but morally, come on. I’m wracked with guilt about what I did to Sarah. What makes it worse is that I’m– Ava, I’m getting away with it.

Yeah, but you didn’t do it on purpose.

But that doesn’t matter. Every bad decision that I made led up to that accident, going right back to the start of it, which was the night I fell off the wagon.

Well, then, actually, I– I’m partly responsible for that.

You? Why?

Well, I was– I was there with you. The night of the wedding, I was drinking. You know, I didn’t stop you.

You, you tried to talk me out of it.

Yeah, and then I gave up, and I joined you.

No, no, no, no. There was–there was nothing you were gonna say or do that was gonna stop me that night, Ava, OK? I was on a path to self-destruction. And neither of us knew that it was going to end up being a month-long bender, which would then result in me making the biggest mistake of my life.

Hey. What are you doing?

[shushes] While you were gone, Sarah fell asleep. I didn’t think I should disturb her, but I wanted to make sure she was comfortable.

[sighs] [grunts] What’s going on?

Hey, darling. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to wake you. There is actually a little bit of distressing news.

What is it?

Brady is no longer in police custody. DA isn’t pressing charges.

What? But I don’t understand. I thought it was an open-and-shut case.

[sighs] They don’t have another suspect, do they?

No. Apparently, Justin managed to convince EJ that, even with Brady’s confession, there isn’t enough evidence to prove that he actually committed the crime.

Well, that’s ridiculous. The man confessed.

Yeah, but he doesn’t actually remember hitting Sarah or anything that happened afterwards, you know? Now, it’s more imperative than ever that you positively ID Brady as the driver.

Baby, I’ve tried. It’s just–it’s still a blur.

I know, darling, but you did have that brief flash of memory. I know it’s painful, but maybe if you concentrate really hard, you’ll–you’ll recall the driver’s face.

Xander seemed pretty upset. I should probably sleep with one eye open tonight, huh?

Well, I’m sure he’ll calm down. Although it couldn’t hurt to start locking your door, though, just in case.

[chuckles] Good idea.

Justin, you know, like I said earlier, I’m still having a hard time believing that Brady hit Sarah and kept on driving. I mean, even though he has obviously convinced himself that he committed the crime, and he most likely did, I’m just–I’m so relieved that you were able to have the charges dropped.

I’m relieved I was able to do it, too. But even so, Brady is tortured about what he did, and I doubt that he’ll ever be able to forgive himself. In fact, he was quite adamant that he shouldn’t be released.

So starting that night, at the pub, you just– you just kept on drinking?

Yeah, right up until the– the moment I hit Sarah with my car.

Damn it. God, I just– I should have checked on you.

Why? I mean, like you said before, you’re not my sponsor. You’re not my mother. You’re not my– we’re not even friends. I don’t even– I don’t even know you, really.

True. But still, you know, I should have done more. I–I tried to, but, you know?

What–what do you mean?

It bothered me that you were still down here, drinking alone, so I was afraid you were gonna drive. Even though you said you weren’t going to, I decided to come down and check.

I don’t remember any of that.

Yeah, because I didn’t end up saying anything when I realized you weren’t gonna drive.

How’d you come to that conclusion?

Well, I heard you talking with that woman, and she–she had an accent.

Well, what do you remember, my love? [dramatic music]

I see the headlights coming at me, and I cannot make out the face of the driver.

I know it’s hard, babe, but you– you do have to keep trying. If you can ID Brady, then the DA can press charges and we can put him away for good. Unless… Sarah, would you be willing to just say that you remember seeing Brady’s face?

You want me to lie?

Well, it wouldn’t really be a lie, would it? I mean, the man confessed. We all know he did it. Even he knows.

I’m not gonna do that, Xander. I really don’t like that you asked me to.

I’m sorry. I–I don’t know why I did. I just– I’m just so desperate to– wait, no, I know.

You know what?

Well, Dr. Evans. She’s helped people access their memories using hypnosis. I mean, she’s an expert at that, right?

Well, yeah.

So we can go and see her, and she can hypnotize you and… that ought to help you remember, right?

You know, Tate, you can’t really blame Holly for the way she feels. And like you said, Sarah is her aunt. And given the fact that her father was taken away from her under similar circumstances, I’m sure she’s bound to have developed some very strong opinions about drunk drivers.

Yeah, I get that. But, like, what am I supposed to do, not stand by my own father? Yes, what he’s done, it’s–it’s– it’s terrible, and it’s wrong, and there’s no excusing it, but he’s in hell about it, which is why I can’t turn my back on him. No, not when he needs me the most.

Of course not. He’s your father and you love him, just like I love my son, no matter what. We’re all in this together, Tate. And besides, I’ve got a feeling there’s a hell of a lot more to this story.

What do you mean? Wait, Grandpa, do you think it’s possible that Dad’s innocent?

Your mother and I, we– we hated that we had to lie to you, Holly. But your father, he died before you were even born and–

And what? By the time I was old enough to know what happened, you were already living with my mother and eventually became my stepfather? You not only killed my dad, but you stole his life, too. You married his fiancée, and then you raised his daughter. And Eric, it just makes me sick to even look at you right now.

Holly, it wasn’t like that. It wasn’t planned. [sighs] You were a child, and you and your mother and I, we– we were a family. Your mother didn’t want to ruin that.

Oh, so this is her fault now? You’re just going to throw her under the bus again?

No. I didn’t want you to know either. I didn’t want you to know what I had done. I was– I loved you, Holly. I love you like my own daughter. I was afraid that if you knew the truth, that you– if you’d known what I had done, it would have ruined our relationship.

Yeah, well, you were right. It has because I truly hate you. * *

Holly, please.

God, you’re such a freaking hypocrite! You know that? You’re always spouting the virtues of telling the truth, and you’ve been lying to me, Eric, forever! To think I grew up idolizing you. Even when you and my mother weren’t together, I still came to you, for help, for advice, because I thought of you as my real dad. And I thought I was so lucky ’cause I thought you were just this amazing guy, but– but the truth is, I would still have my real father if it wasn’t for you. What the hell is wrong with my mother? How could she ever get past what you did?

She didn’t. It took years. She was as mad at me as you are right now, and rightfully so. But she eventually found a place in her heart to forgive me.

Yeah, well, don’t expect me to because I’m never, ever going to forgive you for what you did.

I’m not saying that your father is innocent. I’m just saying that he doesn’t remember anything about hitting Sarah. For all we know, there could be mitigating factors here that played into the accident.

Like what?

Well, honestly, I don’t– I don’t know. I just know that I would feel a hell of a lot better if I knew everything that happened that night. Now, in the meantime, don’t feel guilty about standing by your father. You love him no matter what, just like I do. And there is nothing he could do in this world that would ever make me stop loving him. And for the record, Tate, same goes for you, kiddo.

I do appreciate Brady wanting to take responsibility for what happened. And as a sponsor and someone who cares about him, I have compassion for him, as you know, but I–I don’t know. Knowing that he’s free now and– and that I might run into him or Sarah might run into him–

I’m so sorry, Maggie. I know this whole situation has to be so difficult for you.

It would be so much easier if I could just write him off. Cut him out of our lives forever. But I can’t. He’s family.

Xander certainly doesn’t see it that way. He wants Brady to go down for this.

Yeah, I know. Oh, Justin, it’s gonna be nearly impossible to keep this family from imploding! Oh, I can only imagine what Victor must think about all of this. Darling, I wish you were here.

You were eavesdropping on me?

Not on purpose.

Huh?

No, no. Like I said, I just– I just wanted to check on you. But then I realized that you were going to walk back to the Salem Inn with that woman, so.

You didn’t tell anyone about this, did you?

No. Why would I? I just–I was– I was relieved that you weren’t gonna drive.

At least not that night.

Oh, Brady, I am so sorry. I just– I should have done more.

Ava, Ava, none of this is remotely your fault. But I’ll tell you what. If you’re feeling bad and you want to do me a favor, you can. Don’t tell anyone that you saw me with that woman.

OK, sure. No, I won’t say anything. Why, is she married or something?

[scoffs] Or something. She’s Xander’s mother.

Oh.

Hypnosis? I thought that was just some kind of silly parlor trick.

Well, actually, there’s strong medical research that shows that hypnosis can be quite effective, at least when performed by a professional.

And Dr. Evans is one of the best. Apparently in Salem, she’s the best.

Yeah, that’s true. Yeah, she’s used it to help countless patients over the years.

Even if she can help trigger Sarah’s memories, I mean, would it hold up in a court of law?

Well, Marlena Evans is so respected, I think that would be all the evidence that EJ would need to put Brady away.

Except there’s one problem. Brady is Marlena’s stepson. I doubt she’s gonna help us put him behind bars.

Marlena is a woman of great integrity. I’m sure she would do the right thing.

Are you sure about that? I mean, after all, you did shoot the woman.

How’d you know about that? – I’d really like to know exactly what Xander did to you.

[sighs] Fiona, I don’t see why we need to dredge all this up. I really don’t.

I want to know, Brady.

[sighs] All right. For starters, he shot me.

He did what?

Yeah, he shot me. Well, he also shot my stepmother, and she almost died. Does that answer your question pretty well? * *

I should probably mention, there’s a chance that this isn’t over.

How so?

Well, EJ obviously wasn’t happy about dropping the charges, and he’s still determined to find a way to prosecute, which means he’ll have to come up with incontrovertible evidence.

Yeah, but that’s– wouldn’t that be difficult, especially since Brady’s car is still missing?

Yes, without a car or photographic evidence against Brady, he’ll have to find some other way to place him at the scene of the crime, like an eyewitness.

Which could end up being Sarah. [suspenseful music]

Did Sarah remember if she saw Brady that night?

No, but according to Xander, she had experienced a hazy flash of memory. Just moments before she was struck. Headlights racing toward her. She saw someone in the driver’s seat.

But obviously, she can’t remember who.

Mm-mm, no, not yet. But maybe she will, eventually.

Mum, how do you know that I shot Dr. Evans?

Well, after I arrived in town, I decided to do a little internet sleuthing to catch up on your life. And as it turns out, I missed quite a lot.

Right. Well, I can’t defend many of the things I did in the past, but I am a better man now because of my love for Sarah, which is why I’m willing to do whatever I can to make sure Brady pays for what he did to her. But yeah, to my mum’s point, maybe it would be better if you made the appointment with Dr. Evans, since she doesn’t really care for me, and she’ll do anything for you.

Shouldn’t Sarah really be focusing on her physical recovery? I mean, all this other stuff is just distraction.

Your mom’s right. Baby, let’s just let it go.

Let it go? You can’t be serious.

Look, I’m upset at what Brady did too, obviously, but prosecuting him isn’t going to help me walk again. And it was an accident.

Maybe hitting you was an accident, but leaving you to die on the side of the road, that was definitely a choice. He needs to be behind bars, darling. We still live in this city, your mum, my mum, our daughter. He’s a danger to everyone.

OK, yeah. I have a doctor’s appointment tomorrow, so maybe it wouldn’t hurt to see Marlena too.

I didn’t realize that Xander’s mother was in town.

Yeah, she was, for– for his and Sarah’s first attempt at a wedding. But I swear to you, that night when we were at the pub, I did not know who the hell she was, or I definitely wouldn’t have–

So you slept with Xander’s mother?

Ava–

Sorry.

For a variety of reasons, Fiona and I don’t want Xander to know that we are involved. I’m sorry, more specifically, that we were involved, OK?

Were you serious?

No. No, it was–it was– it was casual. It was– we had a little connection. But given the fact that I’m responsible for paralyzing her daughter-in-law, I think it’s best that Xander not know about it.

I won’t say a word.

Thank you. I’m gonna– I’m gonna head home. Bye.

Brady, Brady, I, um– look, like–like you said, we barely know each other– * * But listen, if you ever do need to talk, you know where to find me. * *

Ah, come on! He was out by a mile. Do you believe that?

Yeah.

Jeez. You know, I got a feeling I’m not doing a very good job taking your mind off things, am I?

I’m sorry, Grandpa, it’s just– I can’t stop worrying about Holly. I want to give her space, but–

You know what? It can’t hurt to check in with her just to let her know you’re thinking about her.

You really think so?

Yeah, I do. I’m sure that she will appreciate just knowing that you are there for her if she needs you.

I’m not– I’m not expecting your forgiveness, Holly. But I do want you to know how truly sorry I am. Your father, he was a good man. He was my friend. And I loved him.

Yea, well, that’s the thing, Eric. I never got the chance to love him, and that’s because of you. [emotional music] * * [emotional music] * *

Yeah, but there will be a day when she asks me about her father, his death, and that I was the reason for it. And then maybe one day she’ll hate me because of it.

Or she’ll understand that you– you’re a good man who made a terrible mistake.

Yeah, this is the way I pictured it, you know, being with Holly, just watching her grow up. It’s what Nicole wanted. And she seemed pretty happy, didn’t she?

She did. * *

Nicole, it’s me. I know–I know it’s late. And I didn’t realize how– I didn’t mean to wake you. Yeah, yeah, I saw Brady, but– but there’s something else that you need to know.

Holly.

Grandma. Hey, I didn’t realize anyone was in here.

Honey, what’s wrong?

What’s wrong is I just found out who really killed my dad. * *

Oh. Oh, no. Oh, sweetheart. Oh, God.

[sobbing]

All right, I just sent Holly a message saying that I’m here if she wants to talk. She still hasn’t read it, though.

She will. And I am sure that she’s gonna take you up on it when she is ready.

[sighs heavily] I hope so. [door opens] Dad. What are you doing here?

Does this mean that– * *

Justin convinced EJ that there wasn’t enough evidence against me, so he dropped the charges. [both chuckling]

Is the pub closed already?

Oh, yeah. Hey, Roman gave everyone the day off.

Oh, darn it. I was really craving one of his burgers.

Uh, well, I was just about to make myself one, and I can throw an extra patty on the grill, if you want.

Oh, that’d be great. If the register is closed for the day, I’m good for it.

Eh, it’s on the house.

Well, thank you. That’s very kind of you, Ava.

Yeah. Well, I heard you did something very kind for one of your clients today.

Yeah, yeah, but no one seems too happy about it, not even my client, not even Brady.

Why don’t I heat up the soup? I’m sure it must be cold by now.

Thank you, Fiona.

Darling. [sighs] I know your physical recovery is your top priority right now, but making sure that Brady is held accountable for what he did to you, that’s important too. And I’m hopeful that a hypnosis session with Dr. Evans is just what you need to unlock your memories of the hit and run. [tense music] * *

I’m sorry, Xander, but I can’t allow that to happen.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[sirens blaring]

All I’m saying is, don’t plead guilty until we know the whole story. Because, son, it’s possible there are mitigating circumstances here. I mean, for all we know, there’s a hell of a lot more to this story.

Like what?

Like– like maybe someone else hit Sarah. Maybe something with your car malfunctioned.

Well, Kristen demolished the car, Dad, so we’ll– we’ll never really know anything about that.

Still, maybe there’s something else that they overlooked here, so let me do a little bit of research–

Dad, I appreciate it. I really do. But nothing’s gonna pop up to make me less culpable in this thing, all right? You– you need to come to terms with the fact that your son was drunk and got behind the wheel of a car and hit Sarah, and I am gonna pay for my crime.

[soft dramatic music]

No, I want the entire team on this. I don’t care if you and all the other ADAs have to work through the night. I want all our ducks in a row before that arraignment tomorrow morning. No surprises, you understand? Brady Black must pay for what he’s done.

You vindictive son of a bitch.

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Holly, you know my dad. You know he’s not a bad person.

No? Does a good person drive drunk and run someone over, and not even stop to check to see if they’re dead or alive?

Yeah, like I said, the situation isn’t black and white. Yes, he did a terrible thing, but my dad’s an addict. He’s got a disease.

Then it was his job to deal with his addiction on his own, not make somebody else suffer for it.

Oh, my God, he didn’t mean to make anyone suffer, Holly.

Oh, he didn’t mean to. I bet he didn’t mean to drive drunk. Did he not mean to put his foot on the gas? For God’s sake, Tate, did your dad never hear or read all those countless anti-drunk driving PSAs?

Yes. Yes, he’s heard them. Who hasn’t heard them? Come on. Like I said, he wasn’t thinking clearly. He’s an alcoholic who had a relapse, OK? And he’s tortured with guilt over what he’s done, so I don’t know why you don’t at least have some compassion for him.

Yeah, well, I don’t. Because as you seem to have forgotten, my own father was killed by a drunk driver, who probably just wasn’t in their right mind either.

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Um, yeah. I– I haven’t forgotten that. You’re absolutely right. And I know that that makes this even harder for you to talk about. But Holly, look, that was a terrible accident, too. It was. I mean, look, you forgave Eric, right?

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Forgave Eric? What do you mean?

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Tate, what are you talking about? What does Eric have to do with my dad being killed by a drunk driver?

[tense music]

I suppose Brady was afraid to call you because he didn’t want to be judged.

He knows I’d never do that. Sponsors don’t judge.

[soft dramatic music] They just support you and they guide you.

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You know, I had reassured Brady over and over that whatever his condition was, however he was feeling, all he had to do was pick up the phone and call me. I trusted that he understood that, that if he was impaired, that I’d be there. I’d pick him up and get him back on track, and I’d prevent him from destroying himself or anyone else and especially from getting behind the wheel when he had been drinking.

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Which is why I– I don’t know. It’s just so hard for me to believe that he actually did this.

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I’m with you, Maggie. I still find it hard to believe that Brady would not only drive drunk, but that he would be so heartless as to not attend to Sarah after he hit her.

Right. That– that’s– that’s exactly it. And it’s so unlike him. I– I know. I know he’s had a relapse. And that’s very sad, and it’s– it’s disturbing. But– but the Brady that I know, that Brady would have gotten out of that car and raced right over to help Sarah. He’s a good man, Justin.

I agree. But Maggie, even though he doesn’t remember doing it, hitting her, he confessed to the crime.

Wait. He doesn’t remember hitting Sarah?

No. Or even getting behind the wheel.

Well, then why? Why is he confessing to something that he has no memory of?

I don’t know. I just know that he is determined to plead guilty.

Maybe he didn’t do it. Justin, I can’t help but wish that there was some way that Brady could turn out to be innocent in all of this.

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I still can’t believe that this happened to you, and especially so soon after you and Xander got married, on a night that’s meant to be one of the happiest nights of your life.

[sighs] I just thank God that it wasn’t so much worse.

[tense music]

[screams echoing]

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Sarah, what is it?

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Sarah, darling, what’s wrong?

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I remember. Oh, my God, I remember.

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

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You know, this is the rest of your life that we’re talking about. Not just– not just your life but your kids’ lives.

I am thinking about my kids, Dad. We’ve already talked about that.

I think it’s worth talking about a little bit more. I mean, Tate needs you, Brady. His mother just got shipped off to Statesville. How you think he’s gonna handle seeing his father follow her there?

[soft dramatic music]

Dad, I don’t know. How is he gonna handle having a father that doesn’t, you know, own up to his responsibilities? You know, his– a tragic mistake.

They need you in their lives! They don’t need you to be some damn martyr.

No, they’re gonna– they’re– my kids will be fine. They’ll be fine because they have a long list of people that support them and love them. Theresa will be out in six months, and Rachel, Rachel has Kristen.

 

[chuckles] Well, you just made my point for me. Come on, Brady. You know damn well Theresa and Kristen are not stable, and that’s putting it mildly. But you know the bottom line here? You don’t know for sure what happened that night.

Dad, Dad, you’re not gonna change my mind about this. I put Sarah in a wheelchair, maybe for the rest of her life. It was probably only a matter of time before I hurt somebody else as well.

You don’t know that.

Yeah, I do. I do. I do know that. I did this to Sarah. There’s no other explanation for what happened that night.

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Sarah is obviously very upset. We should let her rest.

Please, please. Darling, what else do you remember?

Um, I–

[tense music] I remember the accident. I remember walking.

Go on.

And then I remember hearing the sound of the car and– and turning around, and seeing the driver.

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You saw Brady behind the wheel?

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No. I didn’t see Brady.

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Shouldn’t you be taking my wife and son on a pauper’s trip to Paris?

Correction, Nicole’s your soon-to-be ex-wife, and Jude is my son.

I’ll rephrase the question. What are you doing back in Salem, Eric?

Came here to help my brother. Looks like I got back just in time to stop you from railroading him.

Railroading him? Brady punched his own one-way ticket to Statesville. The man confessed to driving drunk and maiming poor Sarah Kiriakis. And– and weren’t you and the good doctor an item at one point? Where is your compassion for the victim and the victim’s family?

My heart breaks for Sarah and everyone who loves her. Nothing’s gonna stop me from making sure that Brady gets a fair shake.

Oh, he will get his due, all right. And I guess I shouldn’t be surprised at you crossing an ocean to defend your brother for going on a bender and running over an innocent person, considering you committed the exact same crime. It appears that vehicular homicide runs in your family. Although Brady should take heart. After all, he only crippled Sarah, whereas you actually killed a man.

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Answer me, Tate. What does Eric have to do with my dad being killed by a drunk driver?

I’m– I’m sorry. I– I thought you knew.

Knew what?

Nothing. Just forget I said anything.

No. It’s way too late for that. I can tell by the look on your face it’s a hell of a lot more than nothing. Hey, look at me. Tell me whatever it is you’re keeping from me right now. I thought we didn’t keep secrets from each other, right?

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No, we don’t.

Tate, please. I need to know.

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OK. I’ll tell you.

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It was Eric. He was the drunk driver who killed your dad.

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[somber music]

No, that– that can’t be true. You’re making this up.

Holly, why would I do that? I mean, you know that I would never lie to you about anything, especially something this important.

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How did you find out?

I overheard my mom and Grandma Kim talking about it when I was a kid. It was like this big family secret.

Tate, why didn’t you ever tell me before?

Like I said, I– I thought that you knew. I mean, you never talk about how you lost your dad. You only talk about how much you miss him and how much you wish he was here. Never about the accident.

Oh, my God. My mom told me that the drunk driver who killed my dad died that same day. I can’t believe she lied to me about this.

Hey, I’m sure your mom was just trying to protect you.

Yeah, right. Just like how she wanted to move me to Paris to protect me from EJ and from you? She didn’t think to mention I’d be living under the same roof as the man who killed my father? No. Again, no. She didn’t do this to cover it up for my benefit. She did this for the same reason she does everything else. She did this to protect the love of her life, her beloved Saint Eric.

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You are so gracious, Maggie, and forgiving. I don’t think I could be either if I were in your shoes.

[soft dramatic music]

But you were in my shoes, just– just like I’m in Brady’s shoes. Remember when we believed that I had caused that accident that killed your wonderful Adrienne?

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And Eric and Sarah’s precious baby. Remember?

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But then I was found innocent. That that– that that bastard Orpheus, he– he put me in the driver’s seat, and he framed me for the crash.

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I remember it well, of course. But Maggie, I wish there was even a remote possibility that Brady was framed for this crime, but there’s just no evidence to support that.

I know that. It’s just, I don’t understand how a good and a kind-hearted person like Brady could have hurt Sarah and just driven off.

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No. No, no. See, the Brady that I know and love, he couldn’t have done this.

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You didn’t see Brady? Who did you see?

There was a glare.

[tense music] The image is blurry.

So you didn’t see the driver’s face?

No. No, in my– in my mind’s eye, there is a figure. I just– I can’t make out who it is.

Well, maybe, uh, it’ll become clearer if we keep talking about it. Just– can you remember any details at all about the accident?

I’m trying.

I think that’s enough for this evening, Xander.

Mum, it’s–

Your wife needs her rest. And I see no point in tormenting her to remember a face when we all know that Brady Black was the one that hit her on that awful night.

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Well, what’s wrong, Eric? Did I strike a nerve by bringing up the fact that you mowed down Dr. Daniel Jonas in his prime? Tell me, do you think about poor Holly’s deceased father when you’re lying in bed next to her mother?

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Hmm?

I’m here to see Brady.

And see him you shall. He’s right there in interrogation. And perhaps you can offer absolution. But him, you know, saying a few rosaries isn’t going to cut it for the district attorney’s office. No, no, no. Brady is going to be doing his penance in a cell in Statesville for the rest of his life.

Hey. Just so you know, Nicole’s lawyer, she’s fast-tracking her divorce. You should be receiving your final decree any day now.

[soft dramatic music]

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Eric Brady is a sight for sore eyes.

John! John.

 

[laughs] Your mom told me that you were home.

Yeah.

All the way from Paris.

Yeah, just got in earlier today.

Got to be jet-lagged, huh?

No, it’s OK. I just slept on the plane.

Yeah? Good, good. So how’s Nicole, Jude?

Everyone’s well. You know, just kind of settling into the life in Paris.

Yeah, it looks that way, depending upon the pictures you send with all their smiling faces.

Yeah, we’re really grateful, you know, to finally, you know, all be together.

Yeah, yeah.

Yeah. I assume you came from seeing Brady?

Yeah, I did, yeah.

How’s he doing?

Well, he would be doing a hell of a lot better if he wasn’t hellbent on pleading guilty at his arraignment tomorrow. So right now, I’m thanking God that you’re here because you may be our last best chance to try to talk some sense into him.

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You know what I’m thinking?

Mm-mm. What are you thinking in there?

 

[laughs] We should take this back to my place.

Mm. Yeah, maybe. No, I’d like to. I gotta– I gotta go home.

Why?

Because my– my family, they need me.

 

[scoffs] OK, Mr. Family Man. One more for the road, then?

You have another visitor.

I’m really not interested in seeing anyone else today.

Not even your brother?

[gentle music]

Hey, man.

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Holly, you know my Uncle Eric is a really good person.

[soft dramatic music] You know, I heard he felt horrible for what he did, that he was tormented.

Was tormented? Past tense? Ha! Gee, I’m so glad he found a way to get over the fact that he killed my dad, and now he’s ready to move on with my mother and their precious new baby.

Holly, you know my Uncle Eric as well as I do. You know that’s not how he is.

Tate, just stop, OK? I don’t need you to– I don’t need to hear you defend Eric the same way you just defended your dad a minute ago, because you know what? Some things are indefensible. Like your uncle killing my dad and Brady running Sarah over and leaving her crippled for life.

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John, you talked to Brady?

Yeah. Yeah, I did. It was, uh, pointless, unfortunately. He doesn’t want to take my advice on just letting this process play out. He wants to plead guilty and get it over with. So I’m hoping that he’ll listen to Eric.

Eric is here?

Yeah. He just flew in from Paris this morning.

Not surprising that he’d show up for his brother. So he’s in there now?

Yeah. I just hope he has better luck changing Brady’s mind than I did.

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Maybe the mind we need to change isn’t Brady’s.

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What are you doing here?

Where else would I be with my brother going through this?

Are Jude and Nicole with you?

No, no, no. They’re still in Paris. I just wanted to make sure I had all my focus on helping you.

Look, man, I appreciate you being here. I do, but if you’re here to try to convince me to plead not guilty, Eric–

No worries. Not gonna do that. No way.

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Mum, I’m aware that Brady confessed to the hit and run. It’s just that a positive ID from Sarah would really strengthen the case against him and prevent him from getting off on some legal technicality. Darling, is anything else coming back to you?

I am trying to remember the driver’s face, but I just– I can’t. I’m sorry.

Oh, darling, you have nothing to be sorry about. You are the victim here, and we must all remember that. Darling, why don’t you run downstairs and get some of that delicious leek and potato soup that Chef made last night? I’m sure there’s some left over. And in the meantime, I will help your lovely wife go down for some much-needed rest.

[tense music]

If you think that’s best.

Soup sounds good.

I’ll go get you some, then.

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[door clicks]

Now, then. Alone at last.

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[sighs]

So you’re not here to talk me out of pleading guilty?

[soft dramatic music]

No, I’m not. I mean, if anyone understands that you need to atone for your sins, it’s me.

 

[exhales] Yeah, of course you do.

Holly lost her father. Maggie lost her son, all because I made the tragic mistake of driving drunk.

Yeah. And I, uh, obviously almost made the same mistake. I mean, I could have killed Sarah.

Listen, Brady, are you sure you were the one who was driving the car that hit Sarah?

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Look, I’m sure my father and Marlena told you I don’t remember hitting her, but I remember being in a drunken stupor, Eric, OK? So I had to have done it. I know I did it.

And I admire you for taking responsibility for your actions. I’ll be here for you all the way.

I appreciate that.

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Yeah, because I need to finally take responsibility for the actions myself, for the tragic mistake that I made.

I– I don’t understand.

I need to find Holly. It’s finally time that I tell her the truth, that I was the one that caused her father’s death.

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I know that this is a lot.

Tate, please, just go. I need to be alone right now.

I don’t think that’s a good idea.

I know what I need, OK?

Holly, can you just let me stay?

Tate, just leave! Just go.

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OK, I will go. Hey, but I just want you to know that I’m here for you if you need me, always.

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[sobs]

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What the–

[sobbing] No.

[breathing heavily]

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And that is why they pay you the big bucks, my friend.

Let’s just hope I can get through to him.

I have faith in you. I’ll leave you to it.

Ah, Justin. Before you waste your breath begging for a reduced sentence for your client, let me save you the trouble. I’m throwing the book at Brady.

Fine, EJ. You go ahead and do that.

Mm-hmm.

And I’ll see to it that you are laughed right out of court, given that you have no witnesses and no evidence.

But I do have a confession from your client, who was obviously blind drunk when he got behind the wheel of his car and mowed down an innocent person and drove off.

Well, anyone could walk in here and confess to a crime, but without any proof, you have reasonable doubt, which leads to an acquittal. So save yourself and your office all the time and embarrassment, EJ, and drop the charges against Brady right now.

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– Maggie.

Oh, hi, Xander. Hi. How are you? Is Sarah resting?

No, she’s, uh, hungry, actually. So I just talked to the– the cook to heat up some of that soup.

Oh, the potato leek?

Mm, from yesterday. There’s plenty left over. Maggie, there’s, uh, good news. Well, important news, anyway.

Tell me.

Sarah had a memory from the accident.

Really? Was she able to tell you who was driving the car?

No, she wasn’t, unfortunately. Not yet. I wanted to press more, but just talking about it was really tiring her out, so…

It’s very stressful for her, I’m sure. Look, I’ll go up and sit with her.

There’s no need, really. She’s fine. And like I say, I’ll take the soup up when it’s ready, and then she’ll get some rest, I’m sure. And in the meantime, Nurse Fiona is watching over her. – There, there, dear. Now, you just forget about all of your troubles.

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It’s time for you to sleep now. Then it will all seem brighter. I promise.

[dramatic music]

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[somber music]

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Oh, my God, it’s true.

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[door clicks]

Oh, hey, kiddo.

Grandpa, hey.

Just came from seeing your old man.

How is he doing?

He’s hard on himself. No surprise there. Bound and determined to take responsibility for Sarah’s hit and run.

Right. I know. Hey, Grandpa, do you think there’s any possibility that he could not go down for this?

Well, actually, Justin’s working on that right now. However, it’s all gonna come down to one very volatile player.

Perhaps your sobriety is in question too, Justin, to think I would even consider releasing Brady when we both know he’s guilty as sin.

And how exactly do you intend to prove that? You can’t place him or his vehicle at the scene. And Brady has no actual memory of driving the car or hitting the victim, nor can the victim identify who hit her. And then there, of course, is the fact that you can’t produce the car in question.

Because the car was allegedly stolen, when we both know your client most likely made it poof, disappear. I think I might add destruction of evidence to the list of charges.

None of which you can prove. So face it, EJ. Your case is built on a castle of sand. And do you really want to risk your somewhat shaky legal reputation by bringing it to a grand jury?

[soft dramatic music]

Xander, I know you’re anxious to have Brady convicted, but I agree with Fiona on this. The last thing we want to do is to cause more stress for Sarah. I mean, to push her into– to remembering something too fast.

OK. I– I agree. You and my mum are right. It’s just, as you say, I am very anxious to see Brady pay for what he did to Sarah. But I don’t want to pressure her, especially about something so traumatic.

Right. So have faith that this memory of whoever was driving the car, that she did indeed see the person clearly, and that she will remember it eventually.

I’m sure she will. And Maggie, I just really want to say that having you here, having my mum here, it’s been so important to both Sarah and me. I– I just don’t know what we’d have done without the both of you.

Well, you and Sarah don’t have to worry about that. Because Fiona and I both love you very much, and we only want what’s best for you. We’re not going anywhere.

[chuckles]

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* Hush, little baby, don’t say a word * * Mama’s gonna buy you a mockingbird *

Hey, Brady.

Justin, if you’re here to try to convince me to plead not guilty tomorrow at the arraignment, forget about it, all right? My dad already tried, and he sent Eric in as a backup. That didn’t work out too well either, OK?

I’m not here to talk about the arraignment because there isn’t gonna be one.

[door clicks]

What is he still doing here? I told you he was free to go.

What’s going on?

Get him out of here, Justin, before I change my mind.

Hold on. I’m not going anywhere until you– you tell me what’s happening.

Well, what is happening is I just convinced our esteemed district attorney that it was foolish to present a case against you when all he has is circumstantial evidence coupled with your rather tenuous recollection of the events in question.

Mm-hmm. OK, OK. And what about Sarah and her family? Don’t they deserve justice?

They will get it. The second the Salem Police Department finds the evidence I need to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that you struck Sarah while driving drunk, I’m hauling your ass back in here.

Good luck with that.

This isn’t over, gentlemen. Not by a long shot.

Let’s get you home to your family.

 

[sighs]

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So my father’s fate rests in the hands of the one man in this town that hates him even more than Xander does?

Keep the faith, partner. Got to keep the faith.

Yeah, I’ll try.

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So anything else got you down?

Why do you ask?

 

[chuckles] Remember when you were a squirt, and we used to play penny poker?

Yeah. And I always beat you.

 

[chuckles] I let you win. Because I could always tell the hand that you were holding just by looking at your face.

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And even today, that expression gives you away, Tate. So if you want to talk, I’m right here.

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[sighs] Yeah. I’m just– I’m really mad at myself, Grandpa.

Yeah? Why is that?

Because I’m an idiot. I– I don’t know. I told Holly something that I shouldn’t have, and now she’s really angry, and she’s really badly hurt.

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I can’t believe they kept this from me all these years, that– that it was Eric, that he was the one who killed my dad.

Holly.

[tense music]

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You know, when Sarah first told me that my mum might be coming, uh–

You were livid.

Well, not at Sarah, obviously. I mean, I understood why she wanted to find my mum and persuade her to come to our wedding, but as you know, I just had so much resentment towards her for being absent for so much of my life. I didn’t understand that she was– that she had so much to overcome, that she was struggling. And now she’s here, and I can just see the good in her. And Maggie, not to sound too corny, but it warms my heart.

Oh, it’s not corny. And of course, it warms your heart. She’s your mother. And she’s shown you how much she loves you by being here with all of us at this difficult time. Your mom, she’s a godsend.

Yeah, she really is.

Yeah.

A godsend.

 

[chuckles]

* And if that mockingbird don’t sing * * Mama’s gonna buy you a diamond ring *

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* And if that diamond ring turns brass *

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* Mama’s gonna buy you a looking glass *

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Oh, God forgive me for what I’m about to do.

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[soft music]

Oh, Sarah, there you are.

Mm-hmm. And there you are.

Um, it’s okay, isn’t it? The door was open. I–I wanted to ask you about, you know, the decorations for Victoria’s birthday party tomorrow.

Mm, mm-hmm. Are you sure you’re not just sitting there waiting to help me back in bed?

 

[sighs] Sweetheart, you’re still getting used to the wheelchair. And yes, I’m concerned that it might be just a bit difficult for you right now.

Well, it’s not. The physical therapist showed me how to do the transfer, so I feel confident I can do it. Prepare to be awed.

Okay.

Okay. Here we go. All right.

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Look, I got it.

Hi, darling.

Oh, hey, Mum. Where’s your, uh, little granddaughter?

Oh, she’s in the kitchen. Bonnie insisted on giving her some ice cream. I suppose it’s her way of spending time with our little angel.

While giving you a little break.

Not that I needed one.

So…I assume you’re settling in here okay?

I am indeed. My room is gorgeous, and the staff are even doting on me. This house is palatial. I have to wonder why you haven’t moved out.

Oh, let’s just say that my father is a less gracious host than Maggie.

Xander, Fiona, welcome. Bonnie told me that you had moved in. How’s Sarah doing?

Well, actually, she’s resting right now.

Right. Well, if Bonnie or I can be of any help, if Sarah needs anything at all–

I’ll tell you what she needs. She needs you to fire your client.

[tense music]

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Ah, thanks, Tink. You know that we–we really appreciate that. I will. I’ll keep you posted. Love you, too, honey.

You told Belle about Brady, I assume?

Yeah. Yeah, I did. She’s obviously upset. She even offered to come home to represent him.

I thought she might do that.

Yeah. But I told her that Justin’s all over it. Oh–oh, Paul, he also offered to– to come home. Not for any legal advice but just, uh, moral support.

Does love his brother.

Actually, he just wants to be here for all of us.

[door opens]

Here’s your visitor.

[soft music]

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

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How can you offer to defend the man that nearly killed Sarah? She’s my wife. Where’s your family loyalty?

Xander, you know I love Sarah, but Brady’s family too.

Don’t remind me.

Everyone deserves a defense.

Says who? I mean, my God, Justin. Getting behind the wheel of a car when you’re out of your mind drunk– I mean, that’s not just a mistake, is it? It’s not just a– a little lapse in judgment. It’s a bloody crime. Not to mention, after he ran Sarah down, he just went off on his merry way. Didn’t even bother to check if she was dead or alive.

Xander, I get that you’re suffering right now.

Forget my suffering. My wife might never walk again. So I don’t think Brady Black should ever see daylight again. I mean, as far as I’m concerned, scum like that, all you can do is lock him up and throw away the key.

Oh, for God’s sake, Xander. It was an accident.

Mom, I said I can do it. Will you just please let me?

Listen, Sarah, you will eventually do this on your own, but for right now, will you please let me help you?

And I can help, too, Aunt Sarah.

Hey, honey.

Please, will you let me?

All right, yeah, sure.

Holly, grab her feet, okay? Okay. Good.

Whoa.

[grunts] Well, I do not know who moved this bed up a foot, but they will be hearing from my lawyer. So if you could just go grab Justin. Thank you, both of you. Boy, I do not know where I get this stubbornness from.

Mm. It’s a mystery.

Oh, is it?

Yes, but you know you’re not gonna get any help for long ’cause you’re strong and you’re determined. And before you know it, you’re gonna be in and out of that chair just like an old pro.

It’s just a matter of time.

Mm.

Aunt Sarah, for whatever it’s worth, I’m really, really sorry.

Honey, is this about you blaming yourself for the accident?

I am to blame, though. If that cabin key had been where it was supposed to be, then you wouldn’t have had to go look for it. You wouldn’t be in the street when–

Holly, Holly, look at me. The search for the key did not put me in that chair. There’s only one person to blame. It is not you. – I didn’t expect to see you, Tate.

I just needed to see how you are. Hope that’s okay.

Yeah. Sure, it’s fine, it’s okay, but, uh… You must be pretty ashamed of your–of your dad, huh?

No. No, I’m not ashamed of you. I feel bad for you, that’s all. I just–

[sighs] I wanna understand how this happened.

How it happened. Well, it starts with one drink, and then it leads to a couple more. And, uh, your dad’s an alcoholic, as you know, and sometimes it’s very hard for me to stop.

Uh, I meant the accident.

Oh, the accident. Oh, that’s– here’s the kicker on that one. I don’t remember. That’s how bad your dad was. That’s how drunk he was. I–I hit Sarah with my car, and it’s a blank.

Why did you even relapse in the first place, Dad? I–I don’t understand. Like, what happened to make you start drinking again?

Oh, I meant to tell you– I talked to Dad this morning. Just wanted to fill him in on what’s going on.

And how did he take it?

Well, he’s upset for– for all of us. He’s sad that Brady had fallen off the wagon, and even sadder about the accident. And he just wanted to know if there was anything he could do to help us.

He is such a kind man.

Yes, he is. I really appreciate the offer, just like I appreciate everyone’s offer here. But Doc, I’m telling you, this deal with all these phone calls this morning here and updating people who really care about Brady, plus, on top of my own worries, it’s–

It’s a lot.

Yeah. It’s a lot.

Mm-hmm. You’re lucky to have me to help you.

[soft music]

Damn lucky.

I am right here for you. We’re going to get through this together.

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Now, you can’t just let me off that easy, Aunt Sarah. The only reason I had that cabin key was because I was lying, lying to everyone about Tate staying in the cabin all summer just so we could have time together.

Honey, if you wanna feel guilty about lying, I’ll allow it. But you are not allowed to feel guilty, not even a little bit, about what happened to me. I mean it. The only person that is to blame is the driver who hit me. Sugar, am I getting through to you at all?

Yeah, I guess. Thank you for being so kind to me. It still doesn’t change the fact that I wish I could go back in time and just leave that key where it was meant to be.

 

[sighs] You know, honey, there’s a reason they say hindsight is /. I see it in the hospital all the time. In one moment, someone’s life is changed forever, whether it’s a– a terrible accident or a serious disease. Either way, we can all try to plan out our lives the way we want, but we have– we have no control over what happens to us. And so all we can do is just try to handle the circumstances the best we can.

And we can all be grateful that your Aunt Sarah’s getting stronger every day.

Yeah. Not as fast as I would like, but I am getting there.

Thank God for that.

So you started drinking again because of Mom?

No, I’m not– I’m not blaming her, okay? I’m responsible for my own actions, okay? But–when I saw your mom marrying Alex, I didn’t like it. I did think there was a chance your mom and I might be able to get back together, and then when I saw that that was never gonna happen, I, uh– it hit me hard. And then I found myself at the pub, and it all went downhill from there.

[pensive music]

Mom’s wedding was weeks ago. Have you been drinking this whole time?

Yes. Remember when I saw you in the square? I ran into you, and I told you to get your butt back to lacrosse camp, don’t bother coming home. Remember that?

Yeah.

Well, it seems that we were both lying to each other that day. The only difference is, son, my lies were worse, because the–the consequences were tragic and they cannot be undone. Tate, I was right in the middle of that– what do you call it? The throes of my addiction at the time, and I didn’t want you to see me. I didn’t want you to see your father and how bad he had become. And I thank– thank you for–for– for not being ashamed of your father. But the problem is, your father is very ashamed of himself.

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– I’m sorry, Mum. You’re not actually defending Brady, are you? I mean, first of all, you don’t even know him.

No, I don’t. And I’m certainly not defending what he did to Sarah. But darling, from everything I’m told, the man’s an alcoholic. He has a disease, just like I do. And he certainly didn’t mean to harm her.

Of course he didn’t.

Of course you agree. I mean, you’ve already made it quite clear whose side you’re on.

Xander, this isn’t about taking sides. This is about having compassion for someone who, yes, made a terrible mistake, but who is also incredibly remorseful about it. And let’s not forget that Brady is a member of the family. A family, who, by the way, didn’t write you off after you held my wife hostage in the garden shed.

And yet I don’t remember you offering me legal services back then, did you, huh? But then you’re all too happy to sign up to be Brady’s lawyer.

You’re lucky you don’t need a lawyer now after you tried to choke him to death.

Well, he better hope that I don’t get another chance ’cause if I do, I’m gonna break his bloody neck.

Mm.

Thanks. I needed that.

I needed that too.

[pensive music]

And now it’s time to go talk to my son.

Would, uh–would you like some company?

Better handle this one on my own. But I’m grateful for your offer, Doc.

Right. Well, please tell Brady that I love him.

You know I will.

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That’s it. You’ve heard it all. And it’s okay if you don’t wanna have anything to do with me anymore.

How can you even say that? You’re my dad. My God, you didn’t turn your back on me when everyone blamed me for Holly’s overdose.

You were innocent.

Yeah, but you didn’t know that. Hell, you even tried to take the rap for me. Yeah–yeah, I feel terrible about what’s happened to Holly’s aunt. There’s no way I’m turning my back on you.

Even though I tried to keep you and Holly apart for a long time, you’re not– you’re not pissed about that?

No, I don’t care about any of that, Dad. I’m telling you, all I care about is being here for you.

Son, you need to know that your mom may not be the only one that’s gonna be in prison.

Prison? You’d go to prison for an accident?

Drunk driving and hitting someone is not an accident. It’s a crime. It’s a horrible crime. I could have cost Sarah her life.

Yeah, but thank God you didn’t. And– look, in time, Sarah is going to forgive you because she’s a doctor and she gets that you have a disease. Everyone gets that, and so everyone’s gonna understand and forgive you. I already have.

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[knock at door]

Yeah. Yeah.

I love you, Dad.

I love you too. I love you too.

Okay, sweetheart, can I get you anything? I mean, dinner is not gonna be for a while. I can have Henderson bring you up a snack.

No. No, I’m good. I’m good. I just, uh–I wanna go check on Victoria.

Uh, well, not right now, ’cause Bonnie has her down in the kitchen. They’re conducting a taste test of all the different ice cream flavors in the freezer.

 

[chuckling] Bonnie is so good with her.

Yeah, she is. Our little angel, she– she worked up quite an appetite at the pool. You should have seen her. She kept pulling herself up on the rail. You can just tell she’s gonna be walking soon. Honey, I’m sorry.

What are you sorry for?

Well, it’s just that, you know, once she does, it’s–

I know. I know. It’ll be impossible for me to keep up with her. Or to walk next to her.

[solemn music] But it’s like you said the other day when I was feeling bad for myself. You said, “Sarah, you will find a way.” And I will. Mom, I’m glad that my little girl is growing up. You know, it’s like you said. I’m lucky I have a wonderful husband and a beautiful little girl who surprises me every single day. And that chair isn’t gonna stop me from being the best mother and wife that I can possibly be.

Of course it isn’t. Oh, Sarah, I’m so proud of you.

I’m proud of you too. You are always so strong and tough after all the losses that you’ve suffered, all the struggles that you’ve had. And hey, it’s my daughter’s first birthday party tomorrow.

Yeah, and you’re gonna celebrate it with her. Oh, darling, that smile of yours and the light in your eyes when you see her– that’s all she cares about.

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I need to go check in with my office.

Yeah, well, let’s hope they’ve lost Brady’s paperwork.

[soft tense music] How can he do this to us? How can he defend the drunken swine who ran Sarah over and left her for dead?

Darling, I just want you to know that despite what I said earlier about Brady, I am % on your side.

Why would I think anything else? I mean, ever since– ever since Sarah’s accident, you’ve just been so caring and supportive. I don’t know what we would have done without you.

I’ll always be here for both you and Sarah. You mean the world to me.

And you to us. Hey, I’m gonna go check on her. Why don’t you come with me?

Are you sure? Don’t you want some time together, just the two of you?

There’ll be plenty of time for that. But she’s always so happy to see you.

As I am her. Shall we?

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Oh, honey, I’m so glad to see you.

That goes double for me.

I’ve missed you so much.

Oh, I’ve missed you so much too. And I’ve missed little Jude. Thank you, by the way, for all the pictures and the wonderful videos. And I assume that, uh–that he and Nicole are doing well.

They are. They are. And you and John, you’re gonna have to make plans to come to Paris, of course, so you can see your little grandson in person.

Yeah, we’ve been making plans to–to do that. We’re looking forward to it. But in the meantime, thank you for coming to us.

Of course. There was no way I was gonna stay in France, not with my brother in trouble.

Well, um, Dad, I wasn’t expecting you.

Well, here I am. Because you need to know you’re not alone in this, and everyone who loves you is right here with you.

Well, maybe– maybe they should go visit Sarah, and then– then we’d see how they’d feel about this all.

We are capable…

[soft tense music] Of caring about you and Sarah, okay? Now, listen, you’re not gonna be in here for long. Justin is determined to get you cleared of all charges–

Dad. Dad, I don’t wanna be cleared. I wanna pay for my crime.

Ahh, hey, you.

What are you up to, my love?

Well, I’m just going over a little list of everything that we need to get done for our child’s birthday party tomorrow.

Give me an assignment. Give me several.

Actually, my mom has everything covered.

Of course she has. Well, speaking of, my mum was hoping to say hello as well.

Oh, great.

Hello, Sarah, my dear. How are you settling in?

I’m doing okay. Thank you. What about you? Do you have everything that you need?

I do. Thank you. Everyone’s been simply marvelous. But we just want to focus on making things easier for you.

And some of us have been doing a much better job of that than others.

What do you mean?

Meaning I just tried and failed to get Justin to ditch Brady as a client.

Maggie.

Hi, Justin.

I was about to call you. I thought you’d be out and about.

Uh, no. I’m here, obviously. What’s going on?

Well, Xander was here earlier, and– well, let’s just say he wasn’t too happy about me taking Brady’s case.

Mm. I imagine not.

He actually asked me to drop it. I said no.

Oh.

But now I’m wondering– how do you feel about that?

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Hi.

Hi. I’m so glad to see you.

Same here.

I needed that badly.

Me too.

How are you? I’ve been thinking about you nonstop.

Yeah, I’m okay. I just came from the police station. I went to see my dad.

Must have been really hard for you.

It was awful. It’s depressing as hell. I just feel so sorry for him.

For him? Why?

So Brady’s been drinking for a while now?

Yeah. Since Theresa got married. I guess he had some hopes they would get back together, and then– then his hopes were dashed.

I see.

It’s just so sad. He’s been sober for so long, and–

[solemn music] To drive drunk, to hit somebody, to leave the scene– I could never even imagine that Brady could be so reckless, so cruel. I mean, he didn’t even call anybody to let someone know that Sarah was lying there on the side of the road.

Yeah, that’s hard to believe. But I’m the last one to judge after what I did to Holly’s father.

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My dad’s in jail, Holly. Why would I not feel bad for him?

I mean, isn’t that where he belongs? Your dad got wasted, and then he plowed his car into my Aunt Sarah. She’s paralyzed, Tate.

Okay, I–I know that, and I’m–

My God, I just watched her struggle to lift herself into bed, something that you and I take for granted that she now has to learn how to do all over again. And–and there’s some things she’s probably never gonna be able to do again in her life.

And my dad feels horrible about that, and he’s wracked with guilt, and he hates himself for what happened. But Holly, this thing, this whole thing was an accident.

An accident that could have easily been prevented. Your dad certainly didn’t have to get drunk and get behind the wheel. I mean, no, it wasn’t just an accident. It was a crime.

He knows that. He wasn’t thinking clearly. He was upset about my mom.

Oh, so are you saying that’s an excuse? What, we’re supposed to feel sorry for him because he got upset and drank himself into a stupor, and he forgot that driving drunk can kill people?

Look–

Or I guess, just in my Aunt Sarah’s case, ruin someone’s life?

All I’m saying is that I just– I wish that you wouldn’t be so judgmental about this, because you know that I feel terrible about what’s happened to your Aunt Sarah. But so does my dad, and he’s suffering, too, like, a lot. I–I don’t know why we’re arguing about this. The situation isn’t like–

Isn’t what?

It’s not black and white.

Oh. But that’s exactly what this is. Because there’s no gray area here, Tate, if that’s what you mean. Because, thanks to your dad, my Aunt Sarah is probably never going to be able to walk again. Which is why I don’t understand how the hell you can defend him.

No, Justin. I don’t want you to stop defending Brady. In spite of what happened, I love him. I’ll always love him. I’m just profoundly disappointed in him. No, I’m more than disappointed. I’m just horrified that– that he could have gotten behind the wheel of a car when he was drunk and hit my daughter and then just drove off.

Yeah. It seems like a lot of people in this house are struggling with how someone we all love could cause such a tragedy.

Well, it may be somewhat easier for me to understand… since I’m a little familiar with that insidious disease of Brady’s. You see, it kind of lies in wait… For that moment of weakness, whatever the cause. And the one way to fight it, the only way to fight it, is to ask for help, to reach out to your sponsor.

Which, in Brady’s case, was you.

Yeah. And I know I could have helped him.

[chuckles] But he never gave me the chance.

I don’t understand. Why would you even call Justin if you–

If I didn’t wanna be defended? Because Jade insisted on doing everything by the book, and I didn’t really have a choice. The fact is, Dad, I’m gonna– I’m gonna plead guilty. I don’t need a lawyer to do that. And I’m gonna take responsibility for what I did, and I’m gonna suffer the damn consequences.

But do you even know what you’re taking responsibility for?

Yes, I do. Sarah’s in a wheelchair, and I think that’s a pretty big clue.

Obviously, there was some sort of an accident, okay? But there is no proof that you caused it. And the police, they don’t have any– they don’t have any evidence here, especially now that your car is gone.

Yeah, yeah, and that’s thanks to Kristen, who, in her misguided attempt to protect me, got rid of it. She says she was thinking of Rachel when she did it.

You know, maybe you should do the same thing. Yeah.

Think about–you don’t think I’m thinking about them? That’s all I’m thinking about, are my kids and the kind of example that I’m leading. Dad, I don’t want them to be ashamed of the kind of man that their father is. Do you understand that?

Come on. Justin putting up a defense for you is nothing to be ashamed about.

[soft tense music]

I’m doing it. I’m–I’m–I’m doing it, and there’s no– no way you’re gonna change my mind.

Not even if I tell you that not only are your kids not gonna be the only ones who are heartbroken, but you’re gonna be locked up for God knows how long? It’s gonna be devastating to me, your old man. So what do you say if I were to ask you to just… Do it for me?

Baby, I understand that you are angry, but Brady is family. And I can understand why Justin didn’t wanna just abandon him.

Well, I can’t. As far as I’m concerned, the family member that did this to you deserves to rot in hell.

Darling, I worry that this kind of talk will wear on Sarah. So why don’t we just focus on something positive like– well, I don’t know, my precious granddaughter’s first birthday?

Yes, I would very much like to focus on that.

And just so you know, now that I’m here, you have me at your complete disposal for any help that you need with the party, or anything else for that matter.

Thank you, Fiona. That’s very sweet.

Well, Sarah, you’re– you’re like a daughter to me now. I’m just so terribly sorry that you have to suffer like this. You don’t deserve this.

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Oh, darling, I know you still live with the pain of what happened to Daniel.

[solemn music]

There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t think about him. And since I’ve been back…

Since you’ve been back what?

I just feel a tremendous amount of sadness and remorse.

Why is that?

Back when Nicole and I were married… We decided that, well, Holly, she was too young to know the details of the accident that killed her father. We agreed that some day she deserved to know the truth.

She still doesn’t know that you caused the accident?

I just wanted to wait for the right time, and when Nicole, she told EJ that she wanted a divorce, he threatened to tell Holly the truth.

Well, that’s not surprising, is it? But I can’t imagine that he would have followed through with that threat.

No, he didn’t. Nicole and I decided since I was coming back home for Brady that, well, I needed to take some time to be the one to tell Holly the truth before she found out from somebody else.

Holly, you know my dad. You know he’s not a bad person.

No? Does a good person drive drunk and run someone over and not even stop to check to see if they’re dead or alive?

Yeah, like I said, this situation isn’t black and white. Yes, he did a terrible thing. But my dad’s an addict. He’s got a disease.

Okay, then it was his job to deal with his addiction on his own, not make somebody else suffer for it.

Oh, my God. He didn’t mean to make anyone suffer, Holly.

Oh, he didn’t mean to. I bet he didn’t mean to drive drunk. Did he not mean to put his foot on the gas? For God’s sake, Tate, did your dad never hear or read all those countless anti-drunk driving PSAs?

Yes, yes, he’s heard them. Who hasn’t heard them? Come on. Like I said, he wasn’t thinking clearly. He’s an alcoholic who had a relapse, okay? And he’s tortured with guilt over what he’s done. So I don’t know why you don’t at least have some compassion for him.

Yeah, well, I don’t. Because, as you seem to have forgotten, my own father was killed by a drunk driver, who probably just wasn’t in their right mind either.

Um, yeah, I– I haven’t forgotten that. You’re absolutely right. And I know that that makes this even harder for you to talk about. But Holly, look, that was a terrible accident too. It was. I mean, look, you forgave Eric, right?

[soft tense music]

Forgave Eric? What do you mean?

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I suppose Brady was afraid to call you because he didn’t want to be judged.

He knows I’d never do that. Sponsors don’t judge. They just support you, and they guide you. You know, I had reassured Brady over and over that whatever his condition was, however he was feeling, all he had to do was pick up the phone and call me. I trusted that he understood that. That if he–that if he was impaired, that I’d be there. I’d pick him up and get him back on track, and I’d prevent him from destroying himself or anyone else. And especially… From getting behind the wheel when he had been drinking. Which is why I’m– I don’t know. It’s just so hard for me to believe that he actually did this.

Dad, come on. You–you know I would do anything for you. But this, this–this is–

Son. I said it before. I respect your decision to want to take responsibility. But how can you even do that if you don’t have all the facts?

Facts? Dad, the facts are that your son got drunk. He hit a woman with his car, and–and– and he left her at the scene. I think the facts are pretty straightforward, don’t you think?

Okay. All right, maybe you’re right. Maybe everything will turn out as straightforward as you think it is. But all I’m asking you is this– do not plead guilty until you know the whole story. Son, for all we know, there may be some mitigating circumstances here. For all we know, there’s a hell of a lot more to this story.

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Oh, Sarah, I just can’t believe that this has happened to you, and so soon after you and Xander were married. And especially on a night that’s supposed to be one of the happiest nights of your life. I just–I just thank God it wasn’t so much worse.

Sarah? What is it?

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Someone call a plumber?

[chuckles]

Well, don’t you laugh at me. You’re never gonna let me live this down, are you, Sweetness?

Nope, never.

[laughs] Not one day.

[sighs]

 

[chuckles]

“Get out of my sight, you bastard.” Or, “You lowly bastard, away with you. Bug off.”

Excuse me?

Oh, sorry. I was just talking to myself.

Uh-huh.

Chadwick, it’s good to see you. You haven’t been around the office much lately, understandably. Although now that I think about it, neither have I. How are things?

They’re OK. Thanks.

Huh.

What, huh?

No, it’s just… I figured a guy whose wife just came back from the dead would be a lot happier than you are right now. What gives?

[light music]

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[siren wailing] – Mark, hi. It’s me.

Hey. How goes it?

 

[sighs] It’s going pretty well, actually. Last night, I was able to convince Chad to move back to his house with the kids.

Great.

[dramatic music]

Yeah, it’s a relief to not have him hovering all the time. And now that I can breathe, I think we need to figure out what the next steps of our plan are.

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Yeah, I was thinking–

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I don’t know why I’m suddenly getting cold feet. I want to get back at Stefan. I really do.

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Well…

[sighs] You don’t have to make a decision right away. Think it through. Because once the cat’s out of the bag, there’s no going back.

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Why are you being so nice about this?

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I suppose because… I’ve recently had my own heart broken, and I was angry but also hurt. And I know I would do anything to make my pain go away… even if it meant swallowing my own pride.

[knock at door, door clicks open]

Hey, EJ, have you seen–

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Gabi?

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Didn’t expect to find you in here.

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Look, Stefan, we were just–

No, no, I know exactly what was going on.

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Stefan, I–

No, no, no. I think I know exactly why EJ invited you into his lair.

Excuse me, my lair?

Shut the hell up. He probably offered you a sympathetic ear and then–and then said something to the effect of, “Oh, I just had my heart broken too,” right? And then he gave you his robe, clearly, to put on over your PJs. I mean–

Abigail took mine, so I just–

I guess I shouldn’t really be surprised that EJ is here for you, because he has made such a public showing of where he stands on our marital issues.

Marital issues?

Stay the hell out of this! He is taking advantage of you. He is taking advantage of you, and he’s trying to use you to get revenge on me.

[dramatic music]

More like the other way around.

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The hell does that mean?

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OK, she’s all fixed.

 

[chuckles] You want to tell me what happened?

Well, it’s a long, intense story about man against fate, man against himself, man against his daughter’s garbage disposal. You see, the wrench broke, and then my hand got caught.

And how did that happen?

Well, must have been my wedding ring.

Well, why didn’t you take it off first?

Well, I reached in there, and it got caught on something. And besides, I’m a proudly married man. You know I don’t like to take it off.

That’s very sweet but not very prudent, considering you almost got swallowed up by a sink.

Oh.

But very sweet.

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I’m gonna call you back. I will talk to you soon. OK.

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Hi, I’m Abigail.

I know. I’m your cousin Stephanie.

Stephanie, right. Nice to meet you. I mean, I’ve already met you, obviously, but I–

No, I–I understand. And–and I–I should have probably called first.

No. No, it’s fine.

I didn’t mean to interrupt your call.

Oh, you didn’t interrupt anything. I was just finishing up.

OK. It sounded pretty important.

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You were talking about the next steps in your plan?

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Our daughter is one lucky lady to have a brave papa like you.

[both chuckle]

Well, you know, I wouldn’t have to make plumbing house calls if she hadn’t insisted on moving out.

No, you would have been happy to have her living with us forever, wouldn’t you?

No. Maybe a place right next door.

 

[laughs] Every girl’s dream.

Well, can you blame me for being overprotective? I didn’t even know what a family was until I had you.

[dramatic music] And now to see what Jack and Jennifer are going through with Abigail…

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I just want to hold my kids close and never let them go.

I feel the same way.

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I was just talking to my doctor about my treatment plan, figuring out the– the next steps.

Oh. Well, is there something that she thinks they can do to– to help you get your memory back?

Yeah, I hope so.

[chuckles] I think that’s what we’re gonna discuss in the next appointment, so… Dr. Johnson’s awesome.

Well, I think she’s pretty awesome too. She’s my mom.

Oh, yes, that’s right. She told me she was my aunt. And since you’re my cousin–

No, it’s a lot to keep track of, I’m sure.

Well, it’s just, I feel like every time I meet someone new, I find out they’re connected to someone else in town.

Yeah, yeah, you got that right.

Wow, OK. OK, so–so we’re first cousins, right?

Yes, so my dad, Steve, is your dad’s brother.

Steve and Jack.

Right.

OK. But that’s– that’s not the only connection we have, is it?

What do you mean?

Well… you did move in with my husband and my two kids after you thought I was dead, right?

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Things with Abby are–are–are fine.

“Fine”? There’s a boring word. “How’s the chicken, sir?” “Fine, thanks.” “Hey, Joe, how’s the hip holding up?” “Fine, Jim. How’s the knee?”

I get your point, Leo.

[light music] Look, I’m obviously thrilled that Abby’s back, but what do you want me to say? You know, she– she had plastic surgery. She looks different. She doesn’t remember anything about her life.

Still? Nothing at all?

Well, the other night, she remembered Clyde Weston stabbing her.

Oh, God. Of all the things.

I know. She doesn’t remember me. She doesn’t remember the kids. Stephanie’s actually going over to talk to her. We hope that, you know, seeing some familiar faces will–will help bring back some of her memories.

Uh-huh, uh-huh. But it’s not like she has to remember everything, does she?

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What are you getting at, Leo?

Well, I’m just saying, to the extent that you have any control over the situation, it would be nice if she didn’t remember that I kind of sort of outed you as gay and published compromising photos of you in the paper, also that I stole her jewelry when she died, although, obviously, she wouldn’t remember that.

Look, I’d prefer you not revel in my wife’s amnesia.

What? I am not reveling, not at all. I am sorry that she only remembers being murdered– well, temporarily murdered. I’m just saying, it would be nice if she didn’t remember that once upon a time, she ended up on my revenge list.

Well, I would love for her to get it all back, Leo.

Well, that’s fair enough.

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Would you like to know who’s on my revenge list?

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It isn’t me, is it?

Not at the moment, no. It’s Clyde Weston and everyone else who helped keep Abigail from us.

Hey.

Hey.

Look who it is. The prodigal brother returns from his almost successful impersonation of Tate Black at lacrosse camp.

Very–very funny.

Thought you were gonna call me when your flight landed.

OK, well, I took a cab. I knew you’d be at work, and honestly, I figured you’d be pretty pissed at me.

You figured right.

 

[sighs] Look, I’m sorry that I lied to you, OK? But Tate asked me to help him and Holly so they could spend the rest of the summer together.

Oh, so it was totally selfless on your part?

No. No, of course not, OK? But, ugh, Tate offered me free tuition to a world-class lacrosse camp, OK? And I received training, training that could go towards an actual, like, college scholarship.

Like the scholarship you told me you got for this camp? What–what happens when Tate’s dad asks for reimbursement now that he knows that he paid for you to go?

Well, the guy’s, like, rolling in money, so you really think he’s gonna miss it?

[dramatic music] Fine. Fine. OK, you’re right. I don’t want to be that kind of person. I will figure out a way to pay him back.

Glad to hear you say that. But you can wait till Brady reaches out to you. I think he has more important things on his mind right now.

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Look, I was only suggesting that Gabi–

I don’t give a damn what you’re suggesting. Gabi, look, I just spoke with Abigail, OK? She encouraged me to never give up, to keep fighting for us, not that I need the encouragement. But my idea was to come back up here and to again apologize for hurting you and again tell you that I still love you and that I know you still love me. Can we please go somewhere and talk, just the two of us?

OK.

[tense music]

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Are those your clothes on the floor?

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[yelling] Are those your clothes on the floor?

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I–I didn’t realize–

That Chad told me about the two of you, that Chad decided to… get involved with my cousin after I “died”? I know, the bombshells just keep on coming.

I’m sorry. I know that must have been very upsetting to hear. But you should know that he never stopped loving you. It was so difficult for him to try to move on after he thought he’d lost you. And if he had any idea that you were still out there–

OK, Stephanie, Stephanie, wait. Just–you don’t have to explain. You thought I was gone. And truth is, if I was, I– I would have wanted him to move on and find happiness, you know?

Yeah, but you should know that he never did find it without you.

But the two of you moved in together.

[dramatic music]

We gave it a try. But in the end, his feelings for you were the reason that we didn’t work out.

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Oh. I see.

Chad and I are just friends now. That is all we’ll ever be. In fact, he’s the reason why I’m here.

Well, what do you mean?

Well, I ran into him earlier, and… he said that I should come and see you.

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How did he seem?

Not great, to be honest. I think it’s difficult for him to have you so close and yet so far.

Yeah. Believe me, I wish this didn’t have to be this way.

Right. Well, anyway, he thought my coming here to see you would help jar some memories loose.

Oh, well, yeah, you’ve known me for a long time, haven’t you?

Yeah. Yeah, we were really close when we were younger.

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I know some of your deepest, darkest youthful secrets.

Ooh. Well, do tell.

[chuckles]

Ah, how about something warm?

Aw. Think I deserve a cold one after that brilliant plumbing repair.

Little early for that, isn’t it?

You’re no fun.

Ah.

I take it back. You’re a lot of fun, Sweetness.

Yeah, don’t you forget it. Listen, on a completely different note, I spoke with Jennifer this morning.

She doing any better?

Not really. She’s torturing herself that she’s the only one that can’t accept that this person is Abigail.

But she does believe it’s her, doesn’t she?

Well, maybe intellectually. But in her heart of hearts, she just thinks that she would know her own daughter, that she would recognize that this person is Abigail.

Sounds like a defense mechanism.

Yeah. I think she’s so afraid of losing Abigail again that she’s refusing to let herself believe that Abigail is back.

[sighs]

Well, I hate to say it, but… it’s not like DNA tests have never been wrong at University Hospital.

I know. But I was there. I was the one that took the swab. I brought it to the lab. The only other person that’s involved in this is Dr. Greene, and I trust him completely.

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Tate’s dad is in jail? Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Poor Tate.

Poor Tate? What about my friend and colleague Sarah, whom he ran over and left for dead on the side of the road?

 

[sighs] Oh, my God, I’m sorry. I’m sorry that happened to Dr. Horton.

Yeah, Kiriakis.

What?

Sarah had just been married. And she’s a mom too. She has a little girl. And now her whole life has been upended, and she may never walk again.

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That’s not the only reason you’re taking it that hard, huh?

What do you mean?

I just know that when I hear about other people involved in a car accident, I can’t help but think about what happened to Mom and Dad. So…be like reliving it all over again.

Do you have any leads on how Clyde kept Abigail alive or who was holding her at Poplar Bluff?

Not yet.

Do you have any idea why?

You’re asking a lot of questions.

I’m sorry. It comes with the territory, being a journalist. And Everett drilled into me– who, what, when?

[light music]

It’s fine. I just don’t have any of the answers yet.

Speaking of Everett, are you planning on attending the service?

What service?

Well, Stephanie said she’s planning some sort of memorial now that his ashes have been released to her.

I was just with Stephanie. She didn’t say anything.

Oh. Well, I don’t think she’s got all the details nailed down yet. I’m sure she’ll reach back out. But it’s not exactly like this memorial is going to be a cast of thousands, right? I mean, who did Everett even know here in Salem? There’s Steph, his coworkers at “The Spectator,” aka us, his friend Connie.

Who’s Connie?

I know, he never mentioned her to me either.

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How do you know all of this?

Well, I happened to pop by Steph’s place with my press release right after Jada had dropped off the urn.

You’re supposed to run your press releases by me.

Well, it isn’t for “The Spectator.” It’s for my new job.

Are you leaving the paper?

 

[sighs] Well, Chadwick… this is what I was hoping to discuss with you.

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Well, my clothes–

Are on the floor because you slept with him last night.

[tense music] Didn’t you? You spent the night in this bed.

Take it easy, brother.

Answer me. Did you or did you not sleep with my brother?

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Yes.

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You–

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You…son…of a bitch!

 

[grunts]

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Well, I gather you haven’t heard, but I… have been named the new head writer of “Body & Soul.”

[light music]

 

[clears throat] No, I haven’t. And I’m an investor, but I leave all the decisions up to Kate and Abe. Congratulations, Leo.

Thank you, Chadwick. It’s an amazing opportunity. It’s a dream come true, truly.

So–so does that mean you’re gonna be stepping away from Lady Whistleblower?

Well, you know, originally my plan was to do both. But now that I’m in the thick of it, I’m–I’m drowning here. Not only do I have to deal with demanding actors, but I have to write six episodes a week every week. There are no reruns, no hiatuses, not even a snow day.

Why would you get a snow day?

I’m just saying my point is, I get one week off a year, one week. Don’t get me wrong. I am grateful for the opportunity. But the show is taking over my whole life.

OK, so do I need to find a successor to Lady Whistleblower or not?

Well, maybe I can pen the occasional guest column, but I think that might be best.

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[sighs] Well, I– I’m sorry to see you go, Leo. I liked working with you, mostly.

 

[chuckles] Chadwick, back at you. And listen, while we’re on the subject, if you happen to check out “Body & Soul” and come across a storyline that might seem a teensy bit familiar–

No.

No, no, no, no.

No, no, no, no.

It is a great story. Mystery woman comes to town– beautiful, new face, no memory. Now, is she really our hero’s dead wife, or–or…isn’t she?

Mm-mm.

Mm-hmm.

Mm-mm.

Yes.

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[laughter]

Wait, wait. You were a race car driver?

I was, me and Danica Patrick, not that you know who that is.

I mean, that’s pretty badass.

Ah, feels like another lifetime.

Mm.

I’m in PR now.

Oh, wow.

Mm-hmm. But anyway, there was this one race where I had this really bad crash, and I was in the hospital. And I was all upset because my boyfriend hadn’t come to visit me yet. But you took charge of the situation. You even bought a gift for Max to bring me so that I wouldn’t be disappointed.

Oh. I’m imagining that you weren’t supposed to find that out.

No, no.

[laughter] And Max and I, we obviously weren’t meant to be. But… you always looked out for me. You were the best cousin I ever could have asked for…

 

[chuckles]

And the best friend.

[dramatic music]

 

[sighs] I’m sorry. I–

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If I could remember, I’m sure I would feel the same way too.

Oh, Abigail.

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I’m sure you feel just really lost and lonely right now.

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Yeah.

[chuckles] Yeah, you could say that.

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Well, you know what? Memory or no memory, I’d still like to be your friend, even if we’re starting from scratch.

 

[chuckles] I’d like that too.

Can I give you a hug?

Mm.

OK.

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I’ve been thinking a lot about Mom and Dad lately, especially now that it’s your senior year. They would be so proud.

 

[scoffs] I don’t think they’d be so proud of me right now.

Hey, you’re a good kid, Aaron. Your heart’s always in the right place.

 

[sighs] Yeah, well, I’ve had a very cool older brother to look after me. And I know–I know it’s really hard to look after me and Felicity on your own, and I am sorry that I let you down.

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I doubt you did anything this stupid when you were my age.

You’d be surprised.

 

[groans] Oh, you are going to regret you did that!

Stop, both of you!

Yeah, you proud of yourself? Are you proud of yourself, taking advantage of my wife to hurt me?

Nobody took advantage of me. I knew exactly what I was doing.

Do not defend this scum!

I’m telling the truth. I seduced him.

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What?

---

Why? You hate his guts.

I hated yours even more.

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I wanted to get back at you for sleeping with Ava.

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And what would hurt worse than knowing that I’d slept with the brother you despise?

---

So that’s what this is? Tit for tat?

So to speak.

Shut the hell up!

 

[chuckles] I’m gonna go get some ice.

---

So you set out… to inflict maximum damage…

---

On me, on us.

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And you succeeded… admirably.

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You happy now?

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If you had to predict, do you think Abigail will ever get her memory back?

I wish I knew. But there’s no way of telling. All we can do is be supportive of her and Chad and… try not to put any pressure on her.

She must be overwhelmed, huh?

Yeah, I think she is. You know, I was really hoping that if she was in the home environment, you know, surrounded by friends and family, that it would make a difference. But if it doesn’t, I’m gonna suggest that she has a couple sessions with Marlena.

When I didn’t know who I was, I think I was afraid to remember.

[dramatic music] What a fool I was to waste one second without you.

I got you back, and that’s all that matters.

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Whoa. What bad decisions could you have possibly ever made, Mr. Hopkins Medical, valedictorian, the Eagle Scouts? I mean, what, did you forget a number pencil at the SATs? Oh, my God, did you jaywalk?

I’ve made some legit bad decisions.

Right, but, like, how bad could they possibly have been?

Like I said, you’d be surprised.

 

[laughs] OK, OK. I’ll believe you for now, though I’m not sure what bad decisions you possibly could have made. But I suppose now would be a bad time to ask you to sign off on my physical sports forms.

Yeah. Sorry, no, not gonna happen. You actually need to do the exam.

Ugh, fine, fine. I guess tampering with medical stuff could get you fired.

---

Maybe one of my colleagues has an opening right now. Should I ask?

No, no, it’s fine. I’ll just make an appointment. Can’t wait to turn my head and cough.

I’ll see you at home.

OK.

Glad to have you back, kid.

Me too.

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You should have asked before using my wife’s life story, Leo.

Like I said, it’s only loosely based on her story. And it’s not as though the amnesia angle hasn’t been done on soaps before.

OK, guess what. There’s a problem with your pitch. You do a DNA test, and you get your answer.

So?

So? What do you mean, so? We know it’s Abigail. Where’s the suspense?

OK, Mr. Logic. In the soap world, a DNA test is worth about as much as a marriage certificate, barely worth the paper it’s printed on. The doctor could be on the take.

My life isn’t a soap opera, OK? I got my wife back.

Good. That’s good. I don’t want to see you go through any more trauma. You’ve suffered enough.

OK, I can never tell if you’re even being serious.

I mean that.

Thank you. I appreciate that, Leo.

Good, because I mean it.

[light music] You know I love drama, but I also love a happy ending. And I really want you and Abigail to have yours.

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Well, do you think we could grab dinner sometime?

Oh, that’d be great.

[chuckles] Be nice to get out of this house, mix things up a little.

Mm.

Ah. Hi, Stephanie.

Hello, EJ.

Don’t mind me. Just getting some ice for my rapidly swelling lip. Ladies.

I wonder whose fist he ran into.

Just another day in the DiMera manor. But whatever happened, I’m sure he deserved it.

Oh, not a fan?

EJ once had me kidnapped and stuffed into a morgue drawer, so draw your own conclusions.

My God.

Mm-hmm.

How did I end up sleeping with that guy?

Well, if it’s any consolation, you came to your senses pretty quickly.

 

[sighs]

Are you sure you want to stay here? I mean, you could always move in with me. I know I’m basically a stranger, but–

Oh, that’s really generous of you, but I’m– I’m OK. I’m fine here.

OK.

[phone beeps]

Oh.

[sighs]

[dramatic music]

---

Is everything OK?

Yeah. Just something I kind of have to take care of, if you don’t mind excusing me.

Yeah.

Thank you so much for coming by.

Of course. I’ll see you soon.

OK.

[chuckles] Bye.

Bye.

---

I went to your room last night. And I– I knocked on your door. And I pleaded with you… to help me find some way to work this out.

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Only there was no response, because you weren’t in there. You were in here… in his bed.

---

I mean, my God, Gabi. I knew you could be cold, but–

---

I made one stupid, drunken mistake, but this– this is… calculated. Wasn’t it? Premeditated.

---

Yes, it was.

---

God Almighty.

---

And to think… I have been killing myself trying to figure out ways I can make this up to you…

---

Trying to find some way for you to forgive me.

---

Then you go and do this…

---

This horrible, self-destructive thing, this thing that you can never take back. It can never be undone.

---

So does that mean that you’ve given up fighting for us?

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That’s exactly what it means.

---

You know, when I woke up in EJ’s bed this morning, I actually had regrets.

[dramatic music] I thought… maybe I’m being too hard on Stefan. Maybe it’s a mistake to punish him. Maybe–

---

Maybe I still love him.

---

For a hot second, I thought about lying and not telling you about me and EJ just like you lied to me about Ava.

---

But that would make me just as guilty as you are.

---

So I’m glad that fate had you walk in and remind me what a total ass you are.

---

And for the record, your brother is better in bed than you are.

---

You two deserve each other.

---

You all right?

Don’t touch me.

Fine.

[clears throat]

---

 

[crying]

Mm! Ooh!

Hello, ?

Aah!

Yes, it’s an emergency. My parents are hooking up in my living room.

Ah, we were just leaving. I’m sorry, you.

Oh, right. Right, right, right.

And by the way, Little Sweetness, your garbage disposal is fixed.

You guys are the best.

We are, aren’t we?

Well, sometimes. Listen, I want us to get a family dinner on the calendar.

Oh, I would love that. And actually, I just went to go see Abigail, so maybe we could all do dinner together.

That would be great.

How’d she seem?

OK. I–I tried to tell her some stories about the good old days but didn’t trigger any memories, unfortunately.

That’s not surprising.

Yeah. But I’m really glad that you’re working on a treatment plan with her.

What do you mean?

Well, she was on the phone with you when I got there, and she said that you were talking about the next steps in the plan.

I didn’t talk to Abigail today.

That’s strange. She said she was definitely talking to you.

Hmm.

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Hey. Sorry I had to hang up so fast.

Someone walked in?

Yeah, Abigail’s cousin Stephanie.

Did she hear anything?

Well, a little bit, but I was able to cover.

Why was she there?

Chad sent her, hoping to jog my memory with heartwarming tales from my past life, previous life, whatever.

Fun. Oh, God.

Yeah, the only thing is, she’s really sweet. She’s really sweet, and this is all becoming a lot, Mark.

[sighs]

---

OK, well, thank you for your well wishes, Leo.

You’re a great guy, Chadwick. You deserve to be happy. Your children deserve to be happy, especially after everything you’ve been through.

[light music]

Look at us. Came a long way, didn’t we?

We have. And, you know, I truly am a romantic at heart. If I can’t be lucky in love, at least you can be.

I hope you don’t give up.

Oh, I don’t know. Ever since Dimitri, my heart is just not in it. I almost hooked up with this one guy, but we had zero chemistry whatsoever. To be honest, the only person I’ve had any interest in is this doctor at the hospital, Mark Greene.

Mm, doctor.

No.

That sounds promising.

Turns out, he wasn’t gay, I guess.

What do you mean, you guess?

I overheard him talking on the phone with someone at the hospital. He said it was his girlfriend.

Well, that’s a tough break. I’m sorry.

Yeah, it is a tough break, especially if you saw what he looked like without his shirt on. Well, whoever she is, she’s very lucky.

---

 

[sighs]

You OK?

Yes, I’m fine. It’s just, ugh, with Chad’s relatives and Abigail’s relatives, I’m inundated with fake family.

[dramatic music]

Well, just remember, when the going gets tough, your real family’s here for you.

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Thanks, bro.

Welcome, sis.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

And it took some persuasion, but Roman says that we’re free to use the pub for filming “Body and Soul” whenever we want.

Right, right.

And also, he’s going to talk to Kayla about using University Hospital as a location as well, which I think is great.

Mm-hmm.

Abe? Abe, you still with me? See, now, you’re getting that glazed over look that Roman gets whenever I talk about “Vanderpump Rules.”

 

[chuckles] Sorry. Sorry. You know, I was just thinking, I had left messages for Johnny and Chanel, and I was hoping they’d get back to me.

OK, so is this what Paulina was talking about, that you’re causing some problems for the show?

More likely problems for their real lives. And I forgot to– I forgot to give Chanel an update on her potential leading man.

[tense music]

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So you’re auditioning for Arrow?

Yep. Was up all night rehearsing my lines.

Since when are you an actor?

Honestly, it never really crossed my mind until Abe suggested I audition.

So this was Abe’s idea?

He told me that he told you, but judging from your reaction, he didn’t.

No, no, he most definitely did not.

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[phone ringing]

OK. Get back into character, Abigail. Chad, good morning.

Hey, good morning. I just wanted to call and see if you survive the night over there alone.

You’re very sweet, but, yes, I’m fine.

Yeah?

Yes. And besides, I’m not exactly alone. I am surrounded pretty much everywhere by DiMeras.

Yeah, that was what I was worried about. My family is always at war. I don’t want you to get caught in the middle.

Well, thank you. And you can relax. I had a wonderful, peaceful evening last night.

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I’ve missed this so much.

Me too.

[soft music]

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I’m just glad I came to my senses in time. I almost did something very, very stupid.

Couldn’t have been nearly as stupid as what I did with Ava. Gabi, I hope you realize that I never felt anything for that tacky mafia princess, and that you are the only woman that I love. And what we have is way too special to throw away.

I couldn’t agree more.

[dramatic music]

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

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[tense music]

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Morning.

Good morning.

It’s funny. Before I opened my eyes, I thought what happened between us last night was just a dream, but I guess not.

No, it definitely happened.

Right. So, what now?

You have plans for today?

Well, I was hoping to do a little more catching up with Gabi over breakfast. But when I knocked on her door this morning, she didn’t answer.

She still dividing up the house with duct tape?

Yeah, I think she pretty much covered everything yesterday.

Well, if Gabi’s busy, maybe I could come over and you and I could have breakfast together.

Yeah. You know, I’m not that hungry. I think I’m just going to grab a yogurt.

Sure. Yeah.

And you know what? You need to focus on the kids anyway.

Yeah, no, yeah, you’re right. We actually have some back to school shopping to finish up. I’ll check in with you later, then.

Yes. Thank you. Sounds good. Bye.

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Abigail. How are you doing?

I’m all right.

I heard Gabi gave you an earful yesterday.

Yeah, about how you took advantage of me while I was mentally unwell.

Yeah, that. Look, the reason she may have gone on and on about me, badmouthing me, as it were, is she and I are in a, well, a bit of a rough patch right now.

Oh. So it’s her fault that you’re a creep?

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So you’re saying that Johnny and Chanel have something against Alex?

Well, he did play a part in Chanel and Allie’s breakup.

Well, yes, that’s true. But that was a long time ago, and, obviously, she got over that because she’s happily married to Johnny.

That is true, but still seems to be a sore spot between her and Alex.

OK, so she still has some resentment against him.

Yeah, to put it mildly, which is exactly why I wanted to cast the two of them together.

So you’re going to use her real life animus for him as part of her character?

Exactly. Paulina points out that our director could have a problem with them playing opposite each other.

Oh, so she thinks that Johnny is going to be jealous.

Alex is a very attractive guy.

Yeah, he is. But I don’t see why it would be any worse, I mean, if Johnny was directing Chanel with, say, some other hot guy–

I think it would be. You know, I believe that any other hot young actor wouldn’t be someone that Chanel had a threesome with.

[dramatic music]

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Did you know about this?

What? No, of course not. You don’t think I would have told you? I mean, Abe told me that he found the perfect guy to play Arrow, but he never got around to telling me who that was.

Look, is this going to be a problem?

Hell yeah, it is. Because if you get this role, then you and I are going to be playing love interests. And I don’t know if it slipped your little mind, but you and I aren’t exactly getting along right now.

OK, well, Abe was the one who said that it would only, you know, add some spice to our chemistry.

Wonder what would have made him think that.

I think it was that he saw the bickering between Chanel and I in the store yesterday.

Oh, my God.

He said we had sparks.

Sparks?

Those were his words, not mine.

OK, well, then, maybe Abe needs to get into a different business, because those were not romantic sparks. Those were “I hate your guts” sparks. So us working together, that is not going to fly.

 

[clears throat]

Now, don’t you think you’re being a bit overdramatic?

No, if anything, I’m being a bit under-dramatic.

Really, Chanel? You hate my guts?

You have to ask?

I mean, I thought we got along fine until yesterday, anyway.

Yeah, that’s because we hardly ever saw each other. But then, I realized how unremorseful you are about having slept with my girlfriend.

I’m not unremorseful, Chanel. I felt bad that it hurt you. And I told you that then. And I said it many times after that. And I don’t understand why you continue to hold this grudge against me, especially since you married Allie’s brother, for God’s sake. Is that, like, not enough payback?

Payback? My marrying Johnny had nothing to do with Allie. How petty do you think I am?

Do you really want me to answer that?

Oh, my God. Johnny, can you believe that Abe actually thought that me and this jerk would work as a couple?

You know, actually, I think Abe’s instincts might have been spot on.

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So Allie and Chanel had a three-way with Alex?

Apparently so.

Wow. You know, I never thought I’d be having a conversation with Abe Carver about a threesome.

 

[chuckles] Well, it is a new world out there, Kate.

Don’t I know it. Although, in my opinion, I think everyone should do some sexual adventuring, you know, as long as all the parties are willing participants.

Well, for Johnny, I think it might be a bit awkward.

 

[laughs] I think that’s putting it mildly. To know he has to direct Chanel and Alex in love scenes knowing they have a sexual past could be pretty, pretty uncomfortable.

I hope this isn’t a bad time. I should have called first.

It’s fine. What’s up?

Well, I’m actually glad I caught you, because I came to talk to Doug and Julie to ask them if they thought it would be OK if I went to go visit Abigail. But now I can ask you.

Of course, it would be. I think that’s a great idea. Why wouldn’t it be?

Well, I just thought with all the pressure she must be feeling. I mean, I can’t even imagine what it would be like being around all these people who are so thrilled that you’re back, but you don’t remember them. I mean, that’s got to be stressful, to put it mildly.

Well, she’s– she’s stoic, our Abby.

Yeah.

You know, she doesn’t like to admit how difficult it is. But I think it would be really good to see some familiar faces, you know, as far as getting her memory back. And besides, you know, who else would handle it with sensitivity and empathy but you? You always put people at ease.

Well, not always, but thanks. Here I am talking about how stressful it must be for Abigail. But for you, my God, to suddenly have your wife back after all this time, the love of your life?

Yeah. No, I– I mean, there’s no words, you know? I got to pinch myself because it all just feels like such a miracle.

I’m sure.

You know, our relationship– ours– I know ended because, obviously, I still felt connected to Abby. So I’m sure that this whole thing must be very complicated for you too.

Chad, please don’t worry about me. And you know, now that Abby’s back, now that we know that she was alive that whole time, well, I understand even more than I did before why you couldn’t commit to me, to us. Some part of you sensed that she wasn’t really gone.

At that time, I just– I couldn’t let her go. You know, I felt like I was still married to her. Now I know why. I never thanked you enough for everything you did for me and the kids, especially my kids– how loving you were with them and helping them through such a tough time.

Well, I love those kids. And I still treasure the memories of taking care of them– the goodnight hugs, especially. I miss them. So did you spend the night here last night?

Yeah, I did.

Well, I heard that you were at the DiMeras with Abigail.

I was. She asked me to move out.

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OK, you’re right, I was a total creep. And I never should have gotten involved with your alter.

Gabby with a Y.

Yeah. Not that this is an excuse, OK, but I didn’t know much at all about dissociative identity disorder when we were involved. And, yes, I did some reading, but I don’t know, maybe I didn’t want to know or want to believe the truth. But just because she gave her consent to being with me doesn’t mean that you did.

To be honest, it all sounds very complicated.

It is. It is. But again, like I said, I’m not making excuses here. I thought I was in love with her, and I made some very stupid, selfish choices, choices that I will regret for the rest of my life. And neither you, nor Chad, nor your kids deserved any of it. And I’m really sorry.

I get the sense this isn’t the first time you’re asking for forgiveness for this.

No, no, it’s not. And eventually, she– you forgave me. Not that you remember.

I don’t. But I don’t remember anything that happened between us. And you seem very genuinely contrite. So I forgive you, again.

Thank you. Now, if only the real Gabi could do the same thing.

Look, you don’t have to offer me breakfast in bed or anything like that.

I wasn’t planning on it.

Right. Well, I’m just pointing out that last night had nothing to do with romance. It had nothing to do with feelings.

Unless you count hating each other as feelings. It still hasn’t slipped my mind that you destroyed my marriage to Nicole.

Nor has it slipped mine that you sent me to prison for a crime I didn’t commit. The only reason I let you put your grubby paws all over me was to get back at Stefan for sleeping with Ava.

For the record, you were the one who seduced me last night.

What?

Oh, please, you practically begged me to put my grubby paws all over you.

Please. Yours are the last paws I’d ever want on my body.

And yet, here we are.

Here I am, because I knew that sleeping with you would be the way to hurt Stefan the most.

Well, on that, we agree. Once my brother finds out about our night of passion, he’s going to be absolutely destroyed.

[dramatic music]

Why did Abigail want you to move out? Were you not getting along?

No, it’s not that. It’s just that we’re strangers. You know, so it’s a little awkward.

Understandably.

Also, the kids are asking me why I’m not staying here, and I’m not ready to tell them the truth. Abby doesn’t even remember them.

Well, that would be very difficult for them.

And definitely, because–

Because what?

[tense music]

She just seems like such a different person.

You mean the way she looks?

No, not just the way she looks. I mean, her personality, the way she talks, her expressions. And if it weren’t for the DNA test, I don’t know if I would actually believe that it was even her.

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To be honest, I get why Gabi won’t forgive you. You cheated on her while she was in prison?

Yeah, I know how bad that sounds.

But let me guess, you regret that one too, don’t you?

Yeah, I do. And I know it sounds weak and stupid, but it was a one-time drunken mistake. No feelings involved, nothing. But Gabi doesn’t see it that way. She sees it as the ultimate– as the ultimate betrayal. And I don’t think I’ve ever seen her this angry. And we’ve had our fair share of fights. It’s kind of our thing.

Oh, you’re one of those couples.

Yeah, I guess. I mean, we are passionate. We blow up at each other and then we make up.

Well, maybe you’ll make up this time, too.

Yeah, I don’t know. This is a lot worse. I mean, she’s told me that she wants a divorce.

[soft music]

 

[sighs] Well, maybe that will change once she has a chance to cool down. I wouldn’t give up hope just yet.

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You know, as happy as I am to stick it to my sanctimonious brother, I have to admit, I’m feeling rather unsatisfied.

Excuse me?

Don’t get your knickers in a bunch, not that you’re wearing any, anyway.

 

[scoffs] You seem pretty satisfied to me.

Oh, as far as hatesex goes, last night was quite enjoyable– for the both of us, I’d venture to say.

Go on.

But it certainly didn’t purge Nicole from my heart. The thought of her and Eric living happily ever after in Paris still feels like a kick in the guts.

So as I said, why not take out that pain on Stefan, since if he hadn’t told me the truth about Jude, I wouldn’t have been able to expose your lies?

Oh, so you’re not to blame, is that it? Just passing the buck.

Blame me all you want, but I think you’ll get much more excitement and satisfaction exacting revenge on Stefan than me.

Perhaps you’re right. So, what are we waiting for? Let’s go tell big brother the news.

No, wait.

[dramatic music]

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You know, I think we’re getting ahead of ourselves. We haven’t even seen them audition yet. Who knows? Maybe we would hire one of them. Maybe we wouldn’t hire either of them.

Well, you’re right. Johnny was going to put their auditions on tape this morning. So I thought if I got there first, I could– I could warn them about each other.

Well, I mean, it’s not too late to do that. I’ll go with you. Maybe I can smooth things over, who knows? And if they haven’t backed out, we’ll have a chance to see them audition live.

Yeah, that’s right. That’s right. And then maybe you’ll see what I see, how great they can be together– as long as they don’t kill each other first.

Oh, Lord.

You really think that Alex and I make a good couple?

In real life? Hell, no. But on-screen, I don’t know, I was watching you guys banter back and forth, and I got to say, I kind of agree with Abe. There’s something intriguing about the dynamic between you two.

Yeah, because who isn’t intrigued watching a trainwreck?

Yeah, you know what? I agree with Chanel on this one. I thought maybe I could make it work, but I really don’t feel like fighting all the time.

OK, guys, just hear me out, all right? Some of the best, I’m talking best, on-screen couples in the history of cinema were played by actors who couldn’t stand each other. But the fact that you guys push each other’s buttons, sometimes that can be what makes it come alive for the cameras.

So are you saying that you want this to happen?

As long as you both are at least reasonably comfortable with it, yes.

Uh-huh. And you’re really OK with me playing Alex’s love interest?

Am I thrilled about the fact that you guys have, uh, history? No, not particularly. But I’m a professional, and I truly believe that the two of you can make magic together on-screen. So we can take that animosity that you both have and put it to good use. I want you to channel the passion into your auditions.

So what do you think? Should we give this a try?

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Well, well, you all are still here. And everyone seems to be in one piece.

Abe, did you have something to tell me?

Chanel, I should have broken the news to you about Alex.

Mm-hmm. And if I had known about the two of you and your charged history–

Chanel, for what it’s worth, Abe left both of you messages.

Now, we obviously didn’t get it in time.

Well, I am sorry about that, but I do believe that the two of you will be perfect as Arrow and Faith.

Well, we are about to find out because we’re all set up for the audition.

OK, that’s great.

OK, you two– you ready?

Sure.

OK.

Let’s do this.

I don’t know why I’m complaining, you know? I should be– I should be grateful as hell that I got my wife back not be so, I don’t know– I just got to– I need to respect her space.

Right. But it’s only natural for you to be impatient and to want to be close to her right now, especially after missing her so much for so long.

Yeah, but I still got to keep my impatience under control. You know, I can’t be so needy. I got to be cool, right?

Chad, how can you be cool when the love of your life, who you thought that you’d lost forever, suddenly comes back? You’d have to have a heart of stone to be cool about this, Chad.

OK, so then don’t beat myself up for being so needy and uncool?

Don’t you dare.

OK.

Now, Abigail is so lucky to have you and all of your neediness and uncoolness. She’s going to realize that very soon.

[soft music]

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Why would you tell me not to lose hope? Gabi say something to you?

Oh, she said she was angry, but I think she’s mostly just hurt. She’s focusing on the anger so she doesn’t have to deal with the fact that she still loves you. I mean, why would she be doing all this ridiculousness, putting tape everywhere, all over the house? Why would she still be here if all she felt towards you is apathy? Why wouldn’t she just move out?

Because her lawyer told her to stay so she wouldn’t lose claim to my possessions.

Oh, OK. Or maybe that’s just a cover for her true feelings.

Maybe.

I’m not trying to give you false hope, but you said yourself you and Gabi always work it out in the end. Why would this time be any different?

[tense music]

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What’s wrong?

I just don’t know if now is the right time to tell Stefan.

I thought the whole point of us sleeping with each other was to rub it in Stefan’s face– unless it was just an excuse to get me into bed.

 

[scoffs] No seas mamón.

What does that mean?

Look it up.

I’m just going to assume that was a compliment. I don’t understand what’s going on here. This was your idea. I thought you hated Stefan’s guts and you wanted to punish him for cheating on you.

I still do.

Then why are you suddenly dragging your feet?

I’m not. I just want to make sure that this bombshell has maximum impact.

Hmm. You know what I think?

I don’t give a damn what you think.

That’s OK. I’m going to tell you anyway. I think that you suddenly changing your mind about punishing Stefan, or at least having second thoughts, that’s because, deep down, you’re still in love with him.

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Damn it, Faith, do you have any idea what I went through to get back to you? All those months I spent recuperating on Dr. Stenbeck’s tropical island, surviving a bout with rainforest fever, fighting off an entire militia group, only to come back to Pineview and find out that the love of my life was about to marry my father?

Arrow, you have to believe me– I thought you were dead when I agreed to be Drex’s wife. I mean, you died in my arms. What else was I supposed to think? And I wept for you in the Pineview Hospital Chapel as they took out your brain and put it into Charlemagne’s head to save her from terminal frontal lobe sarcoidosis. You died. And on top of that, your brain was gone. Don’t you see? And I grieved for you until your ghost returned to me at your gravesite on our third wedding anniversary and told me it was time to move on.

Faith, that was not my ghost. That was an AI-enhanced hologram generated by Dr. Stenbeck in my father’s behest. Drex wanted complete control over you, not to mention complete control over my entire family’s empire.

Arrow, I don’t know what to believe anymore.

I will tell you what to believe, Faith. You believe in me. You believe in love– in our love– that was always tried, and true, and stood the test of time. It was our North Star and our compass guiding us through space and time. Please, if you can’t believe anything else at all, believe in love.

We don’t really have to do the kiss, right?

Well, Arrow and Faith have a love-hate relationship. You just showed us the hate in the first part of the scene. Now, you have to show us the love.

You know, Kate is right.

We have to know that you can do this, that you can sell this love story to the audience.

Really?

Yeah, I mean, it’s part of the job, so–

Right. Fine. I will try.

I’ll try too.

OK, Alex, let’s take it from your last line.

Got it. Faith, If you can’t believe in anything else, believe in love.

[soft music]

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OK, cut, yeah, stop. That was great. I think we got it.

So what did you think?

Well, as far as I’m concerned, I think we have a super couple here.

Well, I would say “congratulations.” You’re both hired.

Yes. All right. Thank you, sir.

Was I really good?

Yes, you were great. A star is born.

You have some good instincts, my friend. You really do. I think Chanel and Alex are going to have a lot of fans.

Yeah, well, I’m not sure that Chanel’s husband will be one of them.

[dramatic music]

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So you’re sure that I should go visit Abigail, that I wouldn’t be adding more pressure if I went to go see her?

No. No, she said she wants to see the people who are important to her– you’re family and you’re best friends. You know, she always looked forward to hanging out with you.

And me with her. We had a lot of fun memories.

Well, then, yeah, go share those memories with her– you know, the memories of those times, you know, the good memories– not, like, the one she had, the– not like the other one she had.

Why, did she remember something?

Yeah, she– we were in her bedroom, and then she suddenly remembered Clyde coming in and attacking her.

Oh, my God. That’s awful.

Yeah, that was the first thing she remembered about her life. But I don’t know, maybe I should just be hopeful, you know, that– hopefully it’s just the beginning, you know, and she’ll start to remember more stuff.

Yeah. Yeah. Let’s hope so. I’m happy to help however I can.

Thank you.

I’m here for you, Chad– and for Abigail.

[soft music]

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Hey, thank you for the pep talk.

Just giving you my opinion.

Well, you gave me hope.

OK, so what’s the plan, mister?

I don’t know. I guess I can start by going back upstairs and begging for her forgiveness again, reminding her how great we are together and how strong our love is.

Yes. I like it– although I’m not sure if she’s around. I knocked on her door earlier, and she wasn’t there.

Huh.

[tense music] Wonder where she could be.

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You don’t know what you’re talking about.

So you don’t have feelings for Stefan anymore?

No. Him sleeping with Ava while I was rotting away in prison killed off any love I have for that man.

OK, let’s blow the whole thing up. Let’s break his heart just like he broke yours.

No, wait, I just– I just need a moment to think, all right?

Wow. And here I thought you learned a thing or two about being ruthless from Samantha and Kate. I mean, aren’t you the same person who sought revenge on Lani Price by rigging Julie Williams’ heart to explode? And didn’t you gaslight poor Abigail into thinking that she was crazy again, even going as far as locking her up in Bayview?

What does that have to do with anything?

I’m just curious as to why you’re suddenly going soft. I mean, I have to imagine that Stefan hurt you more than any of those women. You loved him. You trusted him. And then at your lowest, he was tangled in the sheets with Ava. And I would have to think that you would want to punish him for eternity and then some.

[sighs] Look, I get it. If I had the chance to win back Nicole, I don’t think I would pass up that chance. If you’ve changed your mind, I’m fine with that. No one ever has to know about… our secret dalliance.

[dramatic music]

It’s funny. I didn’t realize how much I actually wanted this job until I got in front of that camera. It’s exhilarating.

You, my man, are a natural at this.

Come on, man. Thank you. Thank you for believing in me. I hope I make you proud.

I have no doubt about it. You and Chanel are just going to be huge, huge hits.

Yeah. That’s if she and I can put our differences behind us and actually work together. That’s a huge “if.”

I cannot believe this is really happening. I am going to be on TV.

I know. I knew you would kill it.

Thanks to my amazing director. Are you sure you’re going to be OK working with Alex?

Like you said, it’s part of the job. And the best part is that I get to work with my brilliant husband. It’s going to be so much fun working together.

I couldn’t agree more.

[soft music]

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Hey, I’m so glad that I ran into you.

Oh, my gosh, we haven’t even talked since you found Abigail. You must be absolutely over the moon.

I am. Yeah. It’s a miracle. It’s not quite perfect, but I’m blessed. Yeah.

No, I know– actually, when I first heard the news, I just– I thought maybe it wasn’t true, you know? But actually, I thought Clyde was lying. – Hey, Mark. It’s me.

[tense music] Actually, it’s going pretty well. Last night, I was able to convince Chad to move back home to be with the kids.

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Yeah. I mean, it’s a relief to not have him hovering all the time. And now that I can finally breathe, I think you and I need to figure out the next step of our plan.

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I don’t know why I’m suddenly getting cold feet. I want to get back at Stefan. I really do.

Well, you don’t have to make a decision right away. Think it through. Because once the cat’s out of the bag, there’s no going back.

Why are you being so nice about this?

I suppose because I’ve recently had my own heart broken. And I was angry but also hurt. And I know I would do anything to make my pain go away, even if meant swallowing my own pride.

[knock at door]

Hey, EJ, have you seen– Gabi.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

You know, it’s hard enough to believe that Brady fell off the wagon after being sober for so long, but to drive drunk and run poor Sarah down?

Yeah, I can’t imagine what John and Marlena are going through right now. You know, I think I’ll call John a little bit later today.

Aw. Oh, my heart goes out to them and, oh, you know, to Sarah’s family, of course, as well. Uh, but on to happier subjects.

Well, what kind of subject is that?

That would be how my amazing TV producer husband is going to make my baby girl a star.

 

[chuckles]

“Arrow, you have to believe me. “When I thought you were dead, my heart was broken, shattered. “My god, if I had known that you were alive and that we could be together, then–”

Good morning.

Good morning, my love.

You are up early.

Well, you know what they say. The early bird not only gets the worm, but she also nails her audition for streaming’s hottest new soap opera.

That’s my girl.

Bad time?

No, no. No, come in. I was just– I was just checking out the news. I can certainly use a break from that.

Yeah. Speaking of news, I’m assuming you heard about Brady.

I did, yeah. Jada came by last night and told me. I can’t believe he’s the one who hit Sarah.

Yeah, I can’t either, especially now that my dad is taking his case. I mean, I’m glad that Brady’s got an attorney, but Xander is going to be furious about this.

Yeah, this is going to be hard on the entire family. God, it’s all just so awful.

I know it is. Anyway, I didn’t mean to take up any of your time. I just wanted to see if your laptop might have been on the mend after my clumsy ass threw water all over it.

 

[laughs] No, my laptop is on the road to recovery, I’m happy to report. It’s in the shop, and they think they should be able to fix it.

Good, good. And are they able to salvage your business proposal?

I actually got the job without it.

No way. Are you– Steph that’s great. Come on, what is the– what’s the job?

Abe hired me to do PR for the soap opera that he’s producing. It’s called “Body & Soul.”

“Body & Soul.”

What, you know it?

I do. I do. As it turns out, I might be working there too.

Oh, Dr. Evans.

I thought I might find you here. Good morning, Leo.

Good morning. And again, I am so sorry that I had to cancel our date to watch “Drag Race” last night. I have been swamped here, working around the clock pretty much.

Oh, well, I’m happy for you. Congratulations on the new job.

Ah, thanks. I’m still pinching myself. I mean, head writer of a soap opera? Can you even believe it?

It’s just wonderful.

Thanks.

Yeah. And well deserved.

Aw.

I didn’t actually come here to congratulate you.

Oh, OK.

I came here to tell you that I’ve changed my mind, and I’m afraid you’re going to have to fire Hattie Adams.

Fire Hattie? I don’t understand.

Well, because I’m accepting the job. Because I want to be Charlemagne!

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

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All right.

 

[gasps]

Here you go.

Oh. Thank you, my love

I am glad that I closed the pub for Labor Day. And not just because my staff deserved a day off, but also because now I can focus on one very special customer, my beautiful wife.

You are so good to me.

That is my goal in life.

You know, Roman, have you ever thought about closing the pub for a day, maybe two, on a– you know, a regular basis?

Why would I do that?

Well, because you work too hard, that’s why. Also, I mean, I’m sure your staff would like a couple of days off a week.

Well, I don’t think my staff would like losing days off their weekly paycheck. And also, you know, I just hate to think about this place being empty two whole days a week.

Well, I mean, it wouldn’t have to be empty.

What do you mean?

Well, what do you think about letting Abe and me film “Body & Soul” right here in The Brady Pub?

Well, I wish I could take credit for casting Chanel in “Body & Soul,” but that was actually Johnny’s idea.

Oh, well, I don’t care who came up with the brilliant idea, so long as I’m right up there in the front row when Shemar Moore hands my daughter her first of many Daytime Emmys.

[laughter]

Well, let’s not get ahead of ourselves. She hasn’t even auditioned yet.

Oh, of course she’ll get the part. Hey, she’s– my baby is talented, smart, and beautiful. She’s the total package.

Just like her mama.

 

[laughs]

Oh, Johnny, I am so excited about this audition. I’m nervous, too, but like a good nervous, you know? And I feel like I really understand my character.

Well, I am sure that you are going to do great, OK? And you’re still cool with the bakery, right? ‘Cause if you get this part, you’re really not going to be able to be there a whole lot.

What do you mean “if” I get the part?

I’m sorry. When you get the part.

OK, well when I get it, the staff at the bakery is just going to have to get used to running it without my day-to-day input. And anyway, a chance to work with my brilliant director husband is really all the incentive that I need to make it work.

Well, I am very happy to hear you say that because I am going to be the one directing your audition today.

Oh, that is so cool. And I wonder if Abe and Kate have found my love interest yet.

You know, as a matter of fact, Abe said that he thinks he’s found the perfect guy.

Oh.

So Abe approached you about auditioning for the soap, huh?

He said I’d be perfect.

Hmm.

“Hmm”? “Hmm” what? You look skeptical.

No, I just, have you ever done any acting?

No. No. But I mean, how hard could it really be, right? I mean, you just read the lines and pretend that you’re somebody else.

Right, right. But I do– I do think it takes a certain talent, you know, to pretend in a way that makes people believe that you’re actually someone else.

Yes, and I agree with you on that, for sure. And I’m hoping that maybe I possess a little bit of that talent. And if I don’t, you know, it’s fine. It’s not like it was my life’s ambition. You know, I just thought it might be fun.

Yeah, yeah. No, for sure.

Right.

Wait, so what’s your role? Are you a hero, a villain?

I don’t know. Abe just told me that the guy’s name is Arrow.

 

[gasps] Arrow?

I mean, according to Leo’s description, he’s a heartthrob with chiseled features and washboard abs.

Oh, well, forget that. You don’t stand a chance.

Oh.

So you changed your mind, and now you want to play Charlemagne?

I do. Abe offered me that job first. You can’t have two Charlemagnes. So you need to let Hattie go, and then you can bring me in as– I don’t know– as her lookalike. You’ll think of something.

Well, I– I–

What? Aren’t we BFFs?

Wow. Yeah. But– but I–

But what? Are you going to help me land my dream role or what?

Leo, why are you looking so doubtful? Are you going to help me or not?

Look, you know, I would like to, but firing Hattie is not going to be that easy. She– she has a contract. “Body & Soul” can’t just get rid of her without cause.

Well, there’s a cause. It’s ’cause Marlena Evans wants the part.

That’s– that’s not cause. See, if that were the case, then every actor in the world could just be replaced by someone else who wanted that part. Besides, even if they did decide to fire Hattie, they would have to pay the length of her contract, and they’re not going to want to do that.

Hmm, OK. I’ll do it for free. Problem solved.

Say what now? You’re going to forego a salary?

I don’t need the money. I’m a doctor. I’m rich. Besides, I don’t want to miss my chance to be the it girl.

The it girl?

Yeah. OK, fine. Hard bargain. I’ll give you free therapy for a year.

Oh.

I know, I know, I know. So what’s it going to be? You going to fire Hattie and hire me? Hmm?

OK. Let me get this straight. You want to turn my family’s beloved Irish pub into a soap opera set?

Yes. Why not? I mean, there’s a lot of businesses that rent out to production companies, you know. I mean, it’d be so easy. We could have the cameras out there, video monitors up there. We could have trailers outside for hair and makeup.

Sounds like a whole lot of work.

No, you wouldn’t even have to lift a finger. Our crew would do all of that, Roman, including putting everything exactly where they found it. OK? They’d put everything back at the end of the taping day.

 

[grumbles] I don’t know, Kate.

Oh, come on. Please, Roman. Come on, just think about it. If not for your loving wife, what about your friend Abe? Do you know how desperate Abe is to make “Body & Soul” a hit? Really? Are you really going to disappoint your best friend in the world?

Well, when you’re right, you’re right. Chanel would be perfect for the role of Faith.

Of course she is. And if you find the right fella to play her love interest, oh, then sparks will fly all over Hollywood by way of Salem.

Well, let’s hope so.

So, well, you know, well, don’t keep me in suspense. Who are you thinking of?

Well, he is someone who definitely has the right look and the right energy.

Who are you thinking of?

Alex Kiriakis.

You’re joking, right?

What’s wrong with Alex?

Yeah, I got to admit, I’m a little nervous. This is a pretty big part, you know.

Well, would it help if I went over your lines with you for the audition?

Aw, Steph, you don’t have to do that. Come on.

No, no, I want to.

OK, well if you insist, in that case, here’s my audition scene. Printed it out.

Ah, well, then let’s do it.

All right. Obviously, I’m Arrow. And you are Faith.

OK. And what, you already have your lines memorized?

Yeah. I’m off book, as they say.

Oh, fancy.

Mm-hmm.

OK.

[clears throat]

Here we are.

“Arrow, you have to believe me. “When I thought you were dead, my heart was broken, shattered. “My god, if only I’d known that you were alive and that we could be together.”

Faith, I do believe you, but that doesn’t mean that we can go on as if nothing happened. Because, well…

[sighs] Everything has changed.

Even your feelings for me?

No, not that. My feelings for you could never change. How could they? You’re the love of my life. You always will be.

Wow. Daytime Emmy worthy.

Yeah?

Yeah.

Hey, all right.

Really good.

Thank you. Thank you.

[exhales]

So what’s wrong with Alex Kiriakis?

Well, this isn’t about me. I’m not the one who’s going to have an issue with Chanel and Alex working together.

Well, who does?

For starters, Chanel’s husband.

Why would Johnny have a problem with Alex and Chanel working together? Oh. Oh, that’s because–

Uh-huh, yeah, yeah. Because not only did Alex sleep with Johnny’s twin sister, he also slept with Chanel.

You know, the director part of me hopes that Abe is right about this guy and he’s the perfect guy to play the role of Arrow. But the husband part of me is kind of hoping secretly that this guy is dog’s breakfast fugly.

Oh, hey. Don’t be wishing bad juju on my future scene partner. It’s already enough pressure that I have to make it sizzle with him on screen, since Faith and Arrow are “Body & Soul’s” hot young supercouple.

And don’t forget that they both have evil twins. You can’t forget the evil twins.

How could I?

Hey look, seriously, baby, I think you just need to let go of all this pressure, all right? Just go in there and be your amazing self.

Says my biased director husband who suggested me for the role.

No, no, no. Says the seasoned director who suggested you for the role. And by seasoned, I mean a couple of student films and an aborted biopic about my grandmother’s battle with demonic possession.

 

[chuckles] Well, hey. Yu are Salem’s answer to Christopher Nolan in my book.

Well, thank you for that vote of confidence. And now if I may suggest something to help you get a little more relaxed before your audition?

Mm. Fine minds think alike. You’re gonna help me run lines.

Yeah, OK.

All those months I spent rec– recovering?

Uh, close, recuperating.

Recuperating, recuperating. I keep doing that. All those months I spent– you know what? Can we just take it from the top? I keep fumbling the whole part about Dr. Steinbeck’s–

Stenbeck.

Stenbeck, Stenbeck. Yes, the brain surgeon who brought me back to life after my brain transplant thing.

Yeah, man, what a guy.

What a guy.

What a guy. OK, from the top.

OK, from the top.

Arrow, you have to believe me. When I thought you were dead, my heart was broken, shattered. My god, if only I’d known that you were alive and that we could be together.

Faith, I do believe you. But that doesn’t mean that anything has changed. I mean, because everything has changed.

Don’t get me wrong, Dr. Evans, I would love the chance to write for you.

Fine. Then why don’t you? What’s the problem?

It’s just– it wouldn’t be fair to Hattie.

Who cares about Hattie? You didn’t even know that broad.

“That broad”?

I mean, that woman. Yeah. I mean “that woman.” I mean, until recently, you thought she was me.

Yes, that’s–that’s true. But Dr. Evans, it just– it wouldn’t be right. Hattie is so excited about playing Charlemagne. I mean, you are a successful therapist, you know. But for her, this is a big break. And look, I can relate. That’s how I feel about getting to write the show. I’m sorry, Dr. Evans, but I cannot help you with this.

I’m afraid you have to.

No, Dr. Evans, I won’t.

Yes, you will. Listen to me. I want to play Charlemagne, and it seems to me that you have a decision to make. Either you stand by your BFF right here in front of you or you stand by that crazy Hattie Adams. So what’s it gonna be?

Dr. Evans, as much as I have come to value our best friendship, I will not allow you to strongarm me into firing Hattie. Contrary to popular belief, there are lines that Leo Stark will not cross.

Really?

Mm-hmm.

You don’t mind conspiring to–to–to hurt a child and make Nicole think that her baby was dead. But when it comes to firing Hattie Adams, that’s a bridge too far?

Exactly.

Well! I have never been so insulted in my life.

[sobbing] And I’ve never been so moved in my life.

[sobs]

Huh?

You stood by me, Lenny!

Hattie?

The one and only.

What the hell?

Oh, please, please. It’s OK. I just– I was– I was just auditioning a little bit. And I was testing your loyalty. And you know what? You passed with flying colors.

And you? Wow, you really do an amazing impression of Dr. Evans.

And I’ve been told that before.

Yeah, well, I admit I’m impressed, but don’t ever do that to me again. I have had it up to here with doppelgangers.

Leo. Good, you’re here. We need to talk about this script. It’s a total mess.

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And besides, do you realize how many tourists are going to be flocking here once “Body & Soul” gets underway? I mean, everyone’s going to want to see the place where their favorite soap opera is being taped. Not to mention the merchandise– the hats, the t-shirts.

All right, all right, all right. Stop twisting my arm, OK? You and Abe can film episodes here two days a week.

God, Roman. Honey, you are the best.

I just want you and Abe to do as well as you can do, OK?

Do you really mean that?

Yes, of course I do.

Then ask Kayla if we can use the nurse’s station for Pineview Hospital set.

I had thought that Chanel and Allie broke up because Alex and Allie were, well, you know, together.

They did, yes. But that was only after– well, I hope you’re not too shocked when I tell you.

Tell me what?

That they had a threesome.

Who had a threesome? Oh.

Yes. “Oh.” So now you see the problem with having Chanel and Alex, you know?

I do. And I guess that explains the sparks.

What sparks?

Well, I saw the two of them arguing in the square. And I tell you, that love-hate chemistry, it was off the charts.

Well, I wonder what they were arguing about.

They told me that they were rehashing an ancient argument between the two of them.

Oh, well, you know, that Allie situation was a whole lifetime ago. And I mean, you know, Chanel is obviously really happy with Johnny, so it might be fine. And hey, if Chanel and Johnny are OK with, you know, Alex auditioning for the show.

Well, about that, they don’t know that I want Alex for the role of Arrow.

What? What? You mean you didn’t tell them that Chanel is auditioning with Alex today?

I just found out about this dirt right now.

You need to give Chanel and Johnny a heads-up about this before they show up to that audition, or all hell is going to break loose.

OK, where were we?

Uh, Arrow was about to tell Faith just how hard he’d worked to get back to her after his dead twin brother’s brain was transplanted into his skull, complete with the microchip containing all of Arrow’s memories.

Right, of course. OK, OK, here we are. All right. All right.

[clears throat] Damn it, Faith. Do you know what I went through to get back to you? All those months I spent recuperating on Dr. Steinbeck’s– Stenbeck’s tropical island, surviving a bout of rain forest fever, fighting off an entire militia group, only to get back to Pineview and find out that the love of my life was about to marry my father?

 

[gasps] Boy, Leo has a flair for the dramatic.

Hey, come on.

OK, OK. Wait, sorry, sorry. Whoa. OK. Arrow, you have to believe me. I thought you were dead when I agreed to be Drex’s wife. I mean, you died in my arms. What else was I supposed to think? And I wept in that Pineview Hospital chapel as they took out your brain and put it into Charlemagne’s head to save her from terminal frontal lobe sarcoidosis. You’d died. And on top of that, your brain was gone. Don’t you see? I grieved for you until your ghost returned to me at your gravesite on our third wedding anniversary and told me it was time to move on.

Faith, that wasn’t my ghost. That was an AI-enhanced generated hologram that Dr. Spenbeck created in my father’s behest. Drex wanted complete control over you and, not to mention, complete control over my entire family’s empire.

Oh, Arrow, I don’t know what to believe.

I’ll tell you what to believe, Faith. Believe in me. Believe in our love. Believe in our love that stood the test of time and was our compass and our North Star guiding our intertwined hearts through space and time.

[romantic music] If you can’t believe in anything else, believe in love.

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And now, it– it says they kiss.

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If you can’t believe in anything else, believe in love.

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[sighs, chuckles] Well, if my scene partner kisses me like that, he just might have to carry me away.

Yeah, well, he’d better not.

Come on, G. You know I’m just yanking your chain. And anyway, need I remind you that you were the one that wanted me to audition for this soap opera?

Yeah, yeah.

So you had to know that I was gonna have love interests.

I know that. And I’m sure that it will all be very professional. But I’m going to have to get used to the idea of some other guy kissing my wife and her pretending to like it.

Well, you don’t have anything to worry about, OK? You are the only arrow I want in my quiver.

Oh, she’s funny and she’s beautiful. A devastating combo.

I know.

And now, perhaps, we could, um– I was thinking we could go practice that epic Arrow-Faith love scene reunion. I think we have just enough time before your audition.

Well, lead the way, Mr. Director.

I know. I know the way.

[both chuckle]

Hey there, Bonnie.

Oh, hey, Marlena. Sorry, could you excuse us? Leo and I need to talk.

Bonnie, I’m not–

No, I’m sorry to interrupt, but this is urgent. We have major problems with the script.

We do? What’s the problem with the script?

Well, first off, the first scene. Charlemagne gets the last word.

What’s wrong with that?

Everything’s wrong with that. Why would Kassandra let Charlemagne have the last word? It makes my character look, you know, wimpy.

What about Charlemagne’s character?

I’m sorry, Marlena, but this is between Leo and me. And the first scene is just the tip of the iceberg. Charlemagne gets the better of Kassandra in every single scene.

I wouldn’t say that.

I wouldn’t say that.

I’m sorry, Marlena, what would you know about it? Look, Leo, I’ll spell it out for you. Charlemagne has speeches and Kassandra only .

You counted lines?

Well, of course I did. Obviously, Kassandra is the star of the show.

Oh, I wouldn’t say that.

I’m sorry, Marlena, what are you doing here? And why is this any of your business?

Well, I’m not sure that it’s Marlena’s business, but I think it might be Hattie’s business.

 

[scoffs] Hattie?

[inhales] Hattie.

The one and only.

Oh, for Pete’s sake. I thought you were Marlena!

That makes two of us.

Oh, come here, sister, and give us a hug.

Oh!

Oh, now, come on, isn’t this wonderful, us working together again? And this time, it’s totally legal.

[laughs]

Yeah. I heard you were trying to get involved with this piece.

Well, yeah, yeah, since you encouraged me and all.

Well, I wouldn’t have encouraged you if I’d realized you were going to try to steal the limelight.

Huh?

Come on, Bonnie. Let’s just get past this. There’s only one starring part in this piece, and it’s Charlemagne. And I am playing Charlemagne!

Oh, god. What have I gotten myself into?

Johnny, Johnny, can you call me back? It’s about Chanel and her acting partner in the audition today.

[phone beeps] Hmm. Straight to voicemail. Just like Chanel.

Oh, well, Abe, you got to keep trying. I just don’t want those kids blindsided when they walk into that production office and see Alex Kiriakis. And, you know, for the life of me, I just don’t understand why Alex would even want to be in our soap opera. I mean, isn’t he more of a merger and acquisitions type?

Well, he was until he lost the Kiriakis fortune to Xander.

Uh, yeah, well, oh, I guess I could see how the guy would want a career change.

Paulina, I do not want to cause a problem with Johnny and Chanel’s marriage.

I know, Abe. Of course you don’t. I know that.

But I tell you, when I saw them arguing, and they were–they were mad as hell, I knew. I knew they were destined to be together.

Who’s destined to be together, Chanel and Alex?

No, Arrow and Faith.

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I think I’ll save the kiss for the audition.

Right. Yeah. Good idea, good idea.

Right, yeah. So how’d I do?

Uh, you were great. You were great. I’m not a director, obviously, but I’ve supervised some photo shoots where the models have to bring a shot to life, you know? And you were a natural, Alex, really.

Come on. You really think so?

I do.

 

[exhales] Well, thank you.

Yeah.

Any notes?

Um, you know, the only thing I would say is that you could– you could slow down a bit. Don’t, you know, race to the finish line. I mean, this is a big moment for Arrow and Faith, right? So you want to– you want to let it breathe.

Yeah, you’re right. That’s a really good note. I got it. Slow down, slow my roll. Thank you. I appreciate it.

Yeah.

Anyway, I should probably get going. And I really want to give you a hug.

I would– I would like that, yeah.

Me too.

 

[chuckles]

Thank you.

You’re welcome.

All right. All right, I’m out.

OK, all right.

Thank you again.

Yep. Well, good luck, and, you know, break a leg.

Oh, yeah. Thank you.

 

[sighs] “Break a leg”?

[exhales]

Ah, Bonnie. It’s Labor Day, we’re closed.

Oh, Labor Day. That’s right. You know what? That’s perfect. Because everything that Labor Day stands for is exactly why I’m here, to have one’s work be fair and equitable.

OK, long shot here, I’m guessing this has to do with your role on the soap.

Oh, you’re darn tootin’ it does. I went to take my grievances to Leo Stark, but he couldn’t care less. So I’m just gonna go over his head. Is your wife around?

Uh, no, she went to see Abe. Can I ask what’s so urgent that you need to talk to her this very minute?

I have concerns, Roman, major concerns! In fact, if Kate and Abe aren’t careful, that hack they hired to write the reboot of “Body & Soul” will get it canceled after its very first episode. And don’t even get me started on that diva of a so-called leading lady!

Would this be the diva to which you refer? Roman, I’m glad you’re here. You can help decide. Who would be better suited to be on the cover of “Soaps and Style Magazine.” Her or me?

What can I do for you, Leo?

I just wanted to thank you for that amazing press release you did about me. “And at the helm of the reboot of ‘Body & Soul’ “will be Salem’s own Lady Whistleblower, Leo Stark, “whose wit and imagination will surely infuse the show with new and vibrant energy.”

[exhales proudly]

Glad you liked it.

Are you kidding? I was kvellingwhen I read it. And now I’m hoping you can get me a feature in “Soaps and Style Magazine.”

I can definitely try.

Great. How’s this for a headline? “Queer As Soap.” What do you think?

[quirky music]

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Well, forgive me if I am more worried about protecting Chanel and Johnny’s real-life star-crossed romance than Arrow and Faith’s.

I understand.

Well, I got to get to a meeting. Oh, will you please, please, take care of this, Abe, will you?

Definitely. I’m off to the studio right now.

OK, well you better hurry.

Mm.

[knocking on door]

Oh, hey.

Hey. Good, you’re still here. I’m glad I got you before you went to the office. Great news; Roman has agreed to let us use Brady Pub as a “Body & Soul” set.

Well, that is great. Uh, but–

But what? What’s wrong?

I can tell you what’s wrong. While you’re out solving problems, your partner here is creating new ones.

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I was researching soap operas and did you know that they started in the early s as -minute radio episodes?

Yes, I was doing some research too. And did you know that the original program generally considered to be a soap opera by scholars of the genre was actually the show called “Painted Dreams,” which premiered on WGN Radio Chicago in ?

Wow. And now, I need to get into character…

[sighs] And start thinking about my hot, new, mystery leading man.

[chuckles] You love to torture me, don’t you?

[giggles] Come on. You know I’m just messing with you. You know that you are the only leading man in my life, and you always will be.

Hey there.

Alex? What are you doing here?

Here for my audition. With any luck, I’m gonna be the Arrow to your Faith.

[dramatic music]

[soft dramatic music]

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