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B&B Short Recap Friday, August 30, 2024

Posted on August 30, 2024September 10, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

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Luna tries to give Steffy some water, but Steffy won’t eat or drink anything for fear that it’s poisoned or drugged. Luna says that it’s been “days” since Steffy had anything to eat our drink. Luna leaves, taunting Steffy that she’s going to spend time with Bill. Steffy yells, to no avail. She looks way more desperate, weak and discouraged.

Bill and Luna chat at home. They both talk about their respective visits with Poppy in jail. Luna whines to Bill about how upset she’s been, so they hug.

At work, Finn talks to Steffy’s picture, wondering where she is. Flavia from Monte Carlo phones and tells him that Steffy never made it there to her clinic (I assume it’s like a spa). Finn is now concerned. He visits Bill. He doesn’t mention the clinic, but they catch up on what’s been going on with him and Steffy. He says that Liam and Bill were the last to see Steffy. Bill has no clue as to where Steffy went. Luna returns just then, asking Bill if he wants to join her for a swim, surprising Finn. Bill reminds him that Luna is staying there. She asks Bill to help her with the TV in her room, so Bill goes with her. Finn looks a bit suspicious, but his main focus is worrying about Steffy.

We see many flashbacks to Steffy and Finn.

RJ and Ridge chat about how Steffy hasn’t been testing or answering phone calls. Ridge is getting very worried. They joke around, briefly, about Ridge being over-protective with his kids. RJ is concerned about Luna because she’s been distant lately and seems to only be interested in spending time with Bill. They both clearly think this is odd.

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B&B Short Recap Thursday, August 29, 2024

Posted on August 29, 2024September 10, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

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Finn and Li discuss Luna. Li thinks he should go see her. He decides to surprise her in her apartment, but Li reminds him that Luna and Poppy moved out, into Bill’s place. He decides to just text her and meet her. He also talks about how much he misses and worries about Steffy.

Ridge is worried about Steffy, who hasn’t checked in yet. Brooke listens and consoles him. She reminds him that Steffy has run off like this before. Ridge thanks her with a kiss but continues to worry.

Bill visits Poppy in jail; she tells him that she is innocent. He doesn’t know what to believe. He tells her about the paternity tests that he and Luna took. She denies having anything to do with that and is devastated by the news – especially for him. She asks him to look after Luna. He flashes back to Luna’s kiss. He assures her that he won’t abandon Luna, even though she’s having a difficult time. She tells him that she loves him and begs him to believe that she’s innocent. Bill doesn’t know what to say.

Finn visits Poppy. She’s glad to see him. He apologizes for not coming sooner. They ask how each other is doing. She’s just worried about Luna. He asks her about the backpack; she doesn’t know how it got there. She assures him that she would never kill anyone. Finn knows what kind of person she is. He asks if there were any cameras to prove that she was set up. She asks him to go to the apartment to look for clues.

Luna visits Baker in his office to pour out her heart about how she can no longer cover for her mom. She lies that Li told her what she did to Tom and Hollis, right before she was arrested. He asks her to swear out a statement, but she asks if it can be anonymous, so that her mom doesn’t hate her. He says that he’ll look into it.

Steffy keeps yelling for help in her cage, shaking the cage and looking for a weak spot, to no avail. Luna drops by again to torment Steffy. She brags about how she’s manipulated Chief Baker. Steffy begs her to think about Finn and her family, but Luna is adamant that Steffy is the last person in her way.

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Days Transcript Thursday, August 29, 2024

Posted on August 29, 2024September 7, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

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Transcript provided by Thane

THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[dramatic music]

Holly, I don’t understand. How could your Aunt Sarah’s accident be our fault?

She and Xander, they were headed to my family’s cabin for their honeymoon.

They were? Oh, my God, so they would have caught us there.

They would have, except they never made it. They were waiting in the square for my Grandma Maggie to bring them the key, but– but she couldn’t find it.

Because we took it.

Right. But they didn’t know that. So my Aunt Sarah decided to go help my grandmother look for the key that we had, Tate, and that’s when she got hit by the car.

How are you doing, Sarah?

Well, Mom gave me a really nice pep talk and inspired me to get out of this bed and start living my life.

But isn’t it a little soon for all that?

Well, I’m gonna need physical therapy, but medically speaking, there’s no reason for me to stay at the hospital.

OK, I’ll go ask about getting you released. And while I’m at it, I’ll see if there’s any word from Commissioner Hunter.

Baby.

Hopefully they’ve apprehended this suspect by now.

Baby, I think it’s best if you let Jada do her job. She will reach out when there’s news.

Fine. I’ll leave it alone for now. But when I find out who did this to you, there will be hell to pay.

I wish I could say that this iced tea is hitting the spot, but Granny here is used to something a wee bit stronger.

[baby coos] Ah, Victoria, my darling girl, you’re the only one I can confide in, because you don’t judge me.

No matter what I say to you, you just… look at me with love.

But even so, knowing that I’m the one responsible for your mother not being here with you now, for her lying in that hospital bed, possibly never able to walk again, knowing that… I have destroyed a young woman’s future, I’ve torn a hole in the hearts of the people that love her…

Fiona.

Damn it, Brady, come on. Call me back. This is driving me crazy, Doc. I’m telling you, I’m not gonna be relaxed till we clear this thing up.

[tense music]

John, I know that you’re worried. I am, too, but do you think we’re jumping to conclusions?

I don’t know. All I know is that in my mind, there’s only one reason Brady would lie to Jada about his car being supposedly stolen.

So do you think that–

He just ran over Sarah and took off? I don’t know. I don’t want to believe that, no. But I’m telling you, Doc, right now, it’s not looking good.

Never mind, it looks like I don’t need to execute that warrant after all. Thanks anyway.

So you want to tell me what you’re doing here?

[sighs] Should be obvious. I’m here to make a confession.

I was driving the car that hit Sarah Kiriakis.

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

[tense music]

So you were lying earlier.

I was. I was. You came to my door, and I panicked, and I wasn’t thinking straight.

So what made you come clean, hmm? Did Kristen tip you off about the warrant for your arrest?

No, Jada, I’m here because I– I’m here to set a good example for my son. I’m here to let him know that we all need to take responsibility for our actions.

On top of all of it, the guilt is eating me up, the fact that Sarah may not be able to walk again because of something stupid that I did. I got behind the wheel when I was drunk. That was stupid– no, no, “evil” is actually a better word for it. I was evil in this moment.

OK, stop. Stop right there, Brady. Don’t say another word, OK? We got to do this by the book. So before I take your official statement, I need to advise you to call your attorney.

[sighs]

[chuckles] I’m so sorry. Have we met?

I’m Justin Kiriakis, Victor’s nephew.

Yes, of course. You were at Alexander’s– well, his almost wedding.

I was just having a little chat with my granddaughter here. She’s my confidant.

Well, I bet she’s great to talk to– very understanding.

She is at that. And, oh, my goodness, how could I have not recognized you? You’re the one who was in possession of my letter to Victor.

Yes, that’s me. But I don’t think we were ever properly introduced.

Well, no. When I revealed Alexander’s true paternity, things did go a little sideways. But thankfully he’s forgiven me now and we’re on excellent terms. He even lets me watch the baby for him while he takes care of Sarah.

[sighs] So terrible, what happened to her.

Yeah. It’s dreadful.

Have you heard that the police have a partial plate? So I hope that that leads to the culprit being arrested.

[chuckles] Me too.

OK. Are you ready to get sprung from this joint? Because Kayla’s working on your release right now.

Oh, yay. Thank you for doing that. I can’t wait to get out of here.

Oh, I never would have guessed. Listen, while the two of you are getting ready for your departure, I’m gonna check with Fiona and see if she needs any help with Victoria. And you text me when you get home, darling, OK?

OK.

And I’ll bring the baby over.

Thanks, Mom. Mm.

Thank you, Xander, for everything.

It’s my pleasure to be bringing my wife home. I’ll see you later, Maggie.

Yeah. OK.

Hmm.

Take care.

And just so you know…

Mm.

Just because you’re coming home does not mean that I’m going to let you start pushing yourself too hard too soon. Yeah?

I don’t intend to. I just want to hang out with my husband and our daughter and sleep in my own bed– well, our bed.

Mm.

Actually, speaking of our bed…

Mm-hmm.

Our home, I have a proposition for you, one that I think will make a real difference to your recovery.

[soft music]

Tate, if we hadn’t been lying and sneaking around, using the cabin without permission, then my Aunt Sarah would have never been in that accident. She wouldn’t be paralyzed right now.

Holly, look, that’s not how the world works, OK? So many factors came into play to put your Aunt Sarah in the wrong place at the wrong time.

[sighs] Yeah, I suppose.

Mm-hmm.

My aunt basically said the same thing you just did– not in so many words, but…

Wait, I’m sorry. You told her?

Kind of figured, since your dad caught us, I may as well come clean to my family too.

[sighs]

And then… once I realized our actions may have caused Sarah’s accident, I–

[dramatic music] I just ran out of the room, Tate. I didn’t know what to do. They tried to make me feel better.

I’m sorry. Look, it’s obviously horrible, what happened to Sarah, but the only person who’s to blame here is the person who hit her and then sped off without stopping to help.

John, it’s impossible to imagine Brady hitting Sarah with his car and then… leaving her there on the street, even if he were drinking.

Why is that so hard to imagine? I mean, to state the obvious, he would not be thinking clearly if he was drunk.

All right. But then what about when he sobered up and realized what had happened? Why didn’t he come forward then? Instead what he did, he tried to hide the car and cover everything up. That’s not our Brady.

No, I sure hope it’s not.

Let me back up a second.

Hmm?

You said that Paul talked to him because you had concerns about his sobriety.

Yes, and he told Paul that he was fine. He was–he was sober. He was even going to meetings.

That was before the accident with Sarah. I wonder if Brady told his brother something else that might shine a little light on this situation here. Let’s see what Paul has to say.

[exhales heavily]

You want to move back into the mansion?

I’ve thought about this long and hard, Sarah. I just think you’re gonna have a really hard time maneuvering your wheelchair around our tiny little apartment, and the mansion is wheelchair-friendly now. Victor had mobility issues in his last few years. They even put an elevator in there.

I forgot about that.

Right. Plus, you’ll have an entire staff dedicated to making your life easier, especially with Victoria. And then your mum’s gonna be there all the time. So…what do you say?

[soft music]

I mean, you’re right. It would be more convenient at the mansion, and being close to my mom would really be helpful.

OK. Yeah, let’s do it.

Fantastic. I’ll let Henderson know to expect us. There is one other little thing I wanted to run by you, though.

What’s that?

Would it be OK with you if I invited my mum to move in as well?

Of course that would be OK. I think that’s great.

I was hoping you’d think so. It’s just, we’ve been getting along so well, and I just don’t see any reason for her to keep paying rent at the inn.

Yeah, I totally agree. Mm, I’m thrilled that she’s been able to be here for you through all this. It’s like inviting Fiona to our wedding was the best decision I’ve ever made.

I’m so glad I ran into you, because I’ve been meaning to thank you.

[clears throat]

For what?

For almost a year, I thought my son Alex wasn’t my son. And then you showed up, and thanks to you, we found out that it was Xander and not Alex who was Victor’s heir. So I am incredibly grateful to you. You gave me my son back.

I don’t deserve too much credit. I was just setting the record straight, and I had no idea that dreadful Theresa woman was lying to everybody.

Still, we’re all very lucky you came to town. You have changed so many people’s lives for the better, including mine. So thank you.

[phone rings] Hold on. Just a second. I got to take this. Yeah, Brady, what’s up?

[tense music]

Justin… will you come down to the police station right away? I need a lawyer.

Why? What’s happening?

I turned myself in for a… very serious crime.

What crime?

Sarah’s hit-and-run.

Oh, my God.

Be right there.

Is everything all right?

[sighs] I don’t know if you know or have ever met Xander’s nephew Brady.

[chuckles] No, I haven’t had the pleasure, but… I’ve heard wonderful things about him.

Yeah, well, that’s about to change, I’m afraid.

Why? You said something about a crime?

[both sigh] Is it to do with Sarah’s accident? You can tell me. After all, I am family.

Well, actually, you’ll probably hear about this from Xander anyway. Apparently Brady… has turned himself in for Sarah’s hit-and-run.

[sighs] Here.

Thanks.

Are you feeling any better about all this?

A little, I guess.

Mm.

So how did things go with your dad? You said you didn’t know if you were in trouble, that he was being weird.

Yeah. I thought he was gonna go off on me, but he seemed strangely distracted, like his mind was somewhere completely different. Then he got this mysterious text, and then he just left, like, really abruptly.

Hmm. That does sound weird. Who knows? Maybe it’s a good thing. I mean, if he has other things going on, maybe he won’t have time to be mad at you.

Maybe. I just hope everything’s OK. He and I have been… really distant this summer, you know? I mean, he and I have always had our problems, but with all this stuff going on with my mom, I just– I don’t know, I don’t want to lose what relationship I have with him.

Of course you don’t. You need your dad.

[dramatic music]

Yeah. I do.

In any case… I should probably head home, my real home, you know, face the music since the jig is up.

OK. I’ll go with you, make sure you get home safe, and we can face your dad again together.

Holly, you don’t have to do that.

Tate, I want to. Besides, now that our secret’s out, who knows how much time we’ll get to spend with each other?

Yeah. Thanks, Paul. Love you too, buddy.

Well? What did he say?

Well, as far as he knows, Brady isn’t drinking. However… there was an incident he neglected to tell you about.

An incident? What happened?

When Paul came to town, he walked in on Brady as Brady was pouring himself what appeared to be an alcoholic beverage. And Brady even admitted that he was tempted here because of all the things that were happening with Theresa, but he didn’t follow through with it. Paul swears Brady gave Paul the drink and Paul got rid of it.

Well, I’m glad to hear that.

[exhales sharply]

Let me remind us that one– one misstep does not mean that he’s fallen off the wagon.

I know that, Doc. But I have this sinking feeling that we are on the right track here.

All right, are you ready to blow this joint?

More than you know.

[chuckles] OK. Sorry. It’s gonna take me a sec.

There’s absolutely no rush. Hey, how about a little help?

You said that there was no rush.

And there isn’t.

OK, well, honey, I’m gonna have to learn how to do this at some point.

I know, and you will. But you’re not on your own, Sarah. I’m right here, and I always will be. I’m with you % of the way, OK? So how about today, just today, day one, we try and do this together?

[soft music]

Yeah. There we go.

There. How was that? Not so bad?

I’m definitely gonna need something stronger. Where’s that bloody waitress?

Hi, Fiona. I was just on my way over to your place to see if you needed any help with Victoria.

[sighs] Yes, actually, that would be lovely.

Fiona, what’s wrong? You look as white as a sheet.

Well, I guess you haven’t heard the news, then. Someone’s confessed to hitting Sarah.

[dramatic music]

What? When?

Just now. I was with Justin, and he got a call from the culprit himself. He–he– the bastard, he said he’d just turned himself in and that he needed representation.

Well, why did Justin accept the call? Who was it?

I’m afraid you know him. It was Victor’s grandson Brady.

Oh.

Justin, thank you for coming so quickly.

Before we start, I need a moment alone with my client.

Of course. But I want to take his statement as soon as possible.

[sighs] Brady, I don’t understand. You hit Sarah with your car and then you just drove away and left her there on the side of the road?

Justin, first and foremost, if you don’t want to take this case, I understand. I don’t blame you, because I know that Xander and Sarah are family.

You’re my family too, Brady. But I’m gonna need you to explain yourself. You need to tell me everything that happened that night. And I mean everything.

[clears throat]

The truth.

Justin, the problem–

The truth.

The problem– the truth is, I don’t– I don’t really know.

Man. All right, that’s it. I can’t wait around here anymore. I got to do something.

I don’t know what there is to do.

I got to look for Brady. If my son’s in trouble, I got to find him.

I understand, but where would you go? He could be anywhere.

I think I’ll start at the bars and I’ll work my way from there. Just let me know if you hear anything, OK, honey?

I will, of course, of course.

[dramatic music]

Hey, Tate? What are you doing here?

Wow. What happened to you? Did you get injured at lacrosse camp?

No.

I never went to camp.

How could you not know what happened?

Justin… I was drunk.

Oh. Brady–

Look, I’ve been–look, I’ve been messed up since Alex and Theresa’s wedding. I’ve been going on some benders, some real out-of-control stuff, and I thought I was hiding it pretty well, but apparently people started to notice. Anyway, I– The night of Sarah’s accident, I was at Small Bar, drinking. I just assume that I–I–I hit her on the way home.

Wait, I don’t understand. You assume?

Like I said, I don’t remember exactly what happened. All I know is, I woke up in the driver’s seat of my car, splitting headache, and I have no recollection as to how I got to the parking garage. It wasn’t until I heard the police start talking about finding a gray sedan that I realized that I might– I might have been responsible for it.

That’s it?

No. I panicked, I went down to the parking garage, took a look at the car, and… there was damage on the front fender.

Justin, look, I’m ashamed that it took me this long to get here, but I couldn’t take it anymore. I had to turn myself in. Understand? Had to do it.

OK. I understand. But if I’m hearing you correctly, you don’t actually know for sure that you’re guilty.

OK. Well, now that we have you all settled in safely at home…

[chuckles]

Tell me… is there anything I can get you from the kitchen?

Mm! My mom said that she made some of her famous lemon bars.

One famous lemon bar coming right up.

Xander.

Thank you.

I’m just the delivery service, darling. Your mum’s the baker.

That’s not what I’m talking about, and you know it. Thank you for everything.

You have been so loving and understanding and so supportive through this whole thing, and I could not– I couldn’t have gotten through this without you.

You don’t have to thank me, Sarah. You’re my wife, whom I do worship and adore.

So I will gladly bring you lemon bars and everything–and everything that your heart desires for the rest of our lives. I love you, Sarah. I’m gonna be by your side forever… or until you get sick to death of me, and even then, maybe a while after that.

I could never get sick of you. That’s not gonna happen.

Now, where’s my lemon bar?

Coming right up.

Thank you.

[laughs]

Brady? Are they sure it was him?

Yes, I’m afraid so.

That doesn’t make any sense. If Brady would hit someone with– with a car, he would– he wouldn’t flee the scene.

Oh, unless–oh, God, unless he’d been drinking.

Oh, that’s right. He’s an alcoholic. Didn’t you say you were his sponsor?

Yeah, I am, and he’s had his struggles, but–

[phone beeps] Oh, excuse me.

It’s Xander.

Has he heard the news?

It doesn’t sound like it. He’s checked Sarah out of the hospital and he’s taking her to their new home.

New home? Are they moving?

Yeah. In with me.

[chuckles] To the Kiriakis estate?

Yeah. And they want us to bring the baby over there, and he wants you to pack up your things from the inn.

What? Xander wants me to leave the inn?

And move in with us. I mean, that is, if you want to.

I just don’t know what to say. After everything Xander and I have been through, I’m shocked…and honored that he wants me so close by.

You’ve been an incredible help, Fiona, to your son and to my daughter, I mean, to all of us. So why don’t I take Victoria over there, and– and you can collect your things?

Yes. I think that’s a good idea– unless you want me to be there when you break the news about Brady.

No, it’s OK. I can handle it. But there has always been bad blood between your son and Brady. I don’t know how Xander’s gonna react when he hears the news.

Well, I texted your mum to bring Victoria by and to get my mum to pack up her things. And I’ll see about getting someone to move all our stuff over from the apartment.

Thank you for doing that.

Hey, we agreed. No thanks required. It’s my pleasure.

How about a bite as a reward?

Well, I am actually way ahead of you, because I had three of those already, but I’ll take a bite out of you.

Mm!

[phone rings]

Oh, it’s the commissioner.

[tense music] Please tell me you have good news.

I wouldn’t call it that, but I wanted to let you know that we have the suspect in custody and he’s admitted to being the driver of the car that hit Sarah.

Great. Now tell me the bastard’s name.

So you spent the whole summer at the Horton cabin?

Yeah, it was the only way that Holly and I could be together. We’re really sorry for deceiving all of you.

[sighs]

And what did your father have to say about that?

[chuckles] He wasn’t happy, obviously, but like I was telling Holly, it was really weird. I couldn’t really get a good read on him.

Yeah, why not?

I don’t know. He just seemed distracted, like, troubled by something. And then he just took off somewhere.

Took off where?

I don’t know. He just left.

[dramatic music] Is there something going on with my dad that I should know about?

[phone rings]

Hold on, hold on, hold on.

[groans]

Hey, Larry, listen, I’m right in the middle of something right now. Can you–

Wait, wait, wait, wait, what?

[tense music]

Didn’t we say earlier that the third time in my bed is the charm?

We did.

Well, then, Brady, I think this is our moment.

Maybe.

[laughter]

[breathes deeply] Forgive me, Brady. You don’t deserve this. But what can I do other than–

[sighs] Maybe it’s time I told the truth.

OK, Brady, from what you’ve told me, you don’t have any memories of the actual incident itself, only before and after. Is that right?

That is–yeah.

That right?

But it was me. It had to have been me. Come on. I’m certain that it was me, all right? I was there. There’s damage on the car. Jada says security footage shows a partial plate that matches mine. I hit her. I did it, and even though I can’t specifically remember what happened, I’ll tell you what I got in my head, Justin. I have this vague memory of screeching tires. It’s playing nonstop in my head. I hear it.

OK, Brady, I understand. But I am going to strongly advise you to reconsider making a full confession.

I already told– I already told you.

Brady.

This is what happened.

No! You talked. Now it’s time to listen. You called me, OK? Now you’re gonna listen to my honest professional opinion, which is, tell them only the facts of your recollection, just as you told them to me, and nothing more.

[exhales heavily]

They know what evidence they have. No sense helping them build their case. And, Brady, when you do talk, I do not want you admitting guilt. That’s for a jury to decide– if it comes to that.

I know. I know you’re doing your job. Justin, you’re a really good lawyer, but I don’t see any point in fighting this. I really don’t. Honestly, I don’t want to, because what I did to Sarah was inexcusable. Inexcusable. I need to make things right.

Oh, sweetheart, I am so glad you’re out of the hospital and that you decided to move back in. I just feel so much better having my daughter close by.

Yeah, me too. Where’s my daughter?

Ah, well, she’s sound asleep.

[chuckles] But it’s good, because I– I have some pretty shocking news to share with you. It’s about your hit-and-run.

[dramatic music]

Jada called.

So you know who the driver was, that it was–

Brady.

I couldn’t believe it.

How could he?

Yeah, well, I can’t believe it either, sweetheart, but it appears to be true. I mean, Justin’s already down at the station with him. How did Xander take it?

As well as you’d expect.

Oh. Well, I should speak with him. So where is he?

Hey! Where the hell’s Brady?

Xander, he’s with his lawyer right now and–

In there?

Yes. I’m gonna need you to calm down.

No, I need to see him.

No, no, no. I can’t let that happen, OK? I need you to go home and let me handle this. Your wife needs you.

We need to understand what happened. How the hell could Brady hit Sarah and then just drive off?

Xander, all of these questions will be answered in time.

Wait. Is that addict off the wagon again?

He had been drinking, yes.

[tense music] Listen, why don’t we talk about this in my office, OK?

The hell with that.

No.

Xander. Xander, what are you–

I’m gonna kill you.

Whoa, Xander! Wait a minute! Stop! Xander!

Hey, thanks, Larry. Really appreciate the heads-up.

[dramatic music]

John? What is it?

It’s an old buddy of mine down at the Salem PD. He had some… intel that he wanted to share with me.

They got the driver who hit Sarah.

Oh, no.

Who is it?

Is it someone we know?

It’s your father, Tate.

You can’t tell the truth. You’re finally on good terms with your son. You can’t muck this up right now.

[sighs]

Sorry, Brady. You don’t deserve this. I hate to see you go down for this. But what else can I do? I don’t have any choice. I have too much to lose.

Xander went to the station?

I tried to stop him, but he was determined to confront Brady. I’ve never seen him this way before, Mom. He looked–he looked angry enough to kill.

Xander, Xander, don’t do–

Xander, let him go! Xander, let him go! If you don’t let him go, I’ll arrest you!

I don’t give a damn!

Xander, think about Sarah. Think about Victoria. Come on, you don’t want to do this. They need you. Come on.

[coughing]

Justin, how can you defend him? He knocked Sarah down, left her to die in the street.

Xander, I didn’t mean to hurt her, Xander. I’m sorry. Tell her I’m sorry. I didn’t mean it.

The hell I will, Brady. I swear to God, you’re gonna pay for this. I’m gonna make sure that you spend the rest of your miserable life rotting in prison.

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Interview with Doug Jones and Elias Toufexis

Posted on August 29, 2024August 29, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

TV Interview!

Interview with Doug Jones and Elias Toufexis of “Star Trek: Discovery” on Paramount+ by Suzanne 8/15 and 8/21/24

I’m a lifelong Trekkie, so I’m always happy to speak with anyone from the franchise. I’ve spoken with Doug (who played Saru) before, but he’s just such a nice and fun guy to chat with, that I was happy to speak with him again about the release of the show’s final season, as well as the complete series, on DVD, Blu-Ray™ and Limited Edition Blu-Ray™ Steelbook. We had a great chat. Then, the following week, I spoke at length with Elias, who played the last season’s villain, L’ak (along with Moll). Both actors have been in many great scifi, fantasy and horror movies, TV shows and video games. They’re both amazing actors. Honestly, I could have spokne with them both for hours. I hope you enjoy our video interviews!

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Doug Jones

Elias Toufexis

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Buy the Final Season DVD, Blu-Ray or Limited Edition Blu-Ray Steelbook or Complete Series DVD or Blu-Ray

STAR TREK: DISCOVERY™ THE FINAL SEASON ARRIVES AUGUST 27
ON DVD, BLU-RAY™ AND LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY™ STEELBOOK

With Nearly 2 Hours of Special Features, Including Featurettes, Audio Commentary, a Gag Reel, and More!

LOS ANGELES – June 10, 2024 – Captain Burnham and the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery return when STAR TREK: DISCOVERY™ THE FINAL SEASON arrives with even more “incredible action sequences and truly breathtaking visuals” – Collider (Samantha Coley) August 27 on DVD, Blu-ray™ and Limited Edition Blu-ray™ Steelbook from Paramount Home Entertainment.

STAR TREK: DISCOVERY™ THE FINAL SEASON cast members include Sonequa Martin-Green (Captain Michael Burnham), Doug Jones (Saru), Anthony Rapp (Paul Stamets), Mary Wiseman (Sylvia Tilly), Wilson Cruz (Dr. Hugh Culber), David Ajala (Cleveland “Book” Booker), Blu del Barrio (Adira), and Callum Keith Rennie (Rayner). The final season also features recurring guest stars Elias Toufexis (L’ak) and Eve Harlow (Moll).

These 4-disc DVD and Blu-ray™ collections include every adventure-filled episode and nearly 2 hours of special features, including featurettes, audio commentary, a gag reel, and more!

STAR TREK: DISCOVERY™ THE FINAL SEASON is also available on Digital August 26*

STAR TREK: DISCOVERY™: THE COMPLETE SERIES will also be available on August 27 on Blu-ray and DVD, featuring all 65 episodes and over 15 hours of special features including a BONUS DISC that takes you on a never-before-seen journey through all five seasons with the cast and crew.

SYNOPSIS

STAR TREK: DISCOVERY™ follows the voyages of Starfleet on their missions to discover new worlds and new life forms. The fifth and final season will find Captain Burnham and the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery uncovering a mystery that will send them on an epic adventure across the galaxy to find an ancient power whose very existence has been deliberately hidden for centuries. But there are others on the hunt as well… dangerous foes who are desperate to claim the prize for themselves and will stop at nothing to get it.

FINAL SEASON SPECIAL FEATURES

Audio Commentary (Exclusive to Home Entertainment)
Deleted Scene (Exclusive to Home Entertainment)
Being Michael Burnham (Exclusive to Home Entertainment)
Character Development (Exclusive to Home Entertainment)
Gag Reel (Exclusive to Home Entertainment)
Star Trek: Discovery™: The Voyage of Season 5
A Team Effort
Discovery‘s Creative Force

The series is produced by CBS Studios in association with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment. Alex Kurtzman, Michelle Paradise, Heather Kadin, Aaron Baiers, Olatunde Osunsanmi, Sonequa Martin-Green, Frank Siracusa, John Weber, Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth serve as executive producers. Alex Kurtzman and Michelle Paradise serve as co-showrunners.

*Special features available at select digital retailers with the purchase of full season

About CBS Studios:

CBS Studios is one of the world’s leading suppliers of entertainment programming with development and production for broadcast, cable networks, streaming services, and other emerging platforms. The Studio’s expansive portfolio spans a diverse slate of commercially successful and critically acclaimed scripted programming, which includes genre-defining franchises such as NCIS and the ever-growing Star Trek universe, award-winning late night and daytime talk shows, as well as an extensive library of iconic intellectual property. The Studio also develops and produces local language and international content originating outside of the US for viewers around the world.

Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. PPC is a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. The PHE division oversees PPC’s home entertainment and transactional digital distribution activities worldwide. The division is responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of home entertainment content on behalf of Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Television Studios, Paramount Players, MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and CBS and applicable licensing and servicing of certain DreamWorks Animation titles. PHE additionally manages global licensing of studio content and transactional distribution across worldwide digital distribution platforms including online, mobile and portable devices and emerging technologies.

Final Season Specifications:

Blu-ray™ Specifications:

Audio: English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French (Parisian) 5.1 Surround Dolby Digital AC3, German 5.1 Surround Dolby Digital AC3, Italian 5.1 Surround Dolby Digital AC3, Japanese 5.1 Surround Dolby Digital AC3, Spanish (Castilian) 5.1 Surround Dolby Digital AC3

Subtitles: English SDH, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (Parisian), German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Spanish (Castilian), Swedish

Blu-ray™ Steelbook:

Subtitles: English SDH, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (Parisian), German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Spanish (Castilian), Swedish

DVD Specifications:

Audio: English 5.1 Surround Dolby Digital AC3, French 5.1 Surround Dolby Digital AC3,

Subtitles:English SDH, French (Parisian)

U.S. Rating:

Not Rated

Canadian Rating:

PG – Violence, Mature Theme

Run Times:

9:36:40 (Final Season)

54:50:39 (Complete Series)

Doug Jones

October 2020

While famous for working under prosthetics in iconic feature film roles, Doug Jones is also a versatile character actor who has performed as himself in guest star roles on shows like “Arrow,” “The Flash,” “Teen Wolf,” “Z-Nation,” “The Neighbors,” “Criminal Minds,” “C.S.I.” and NBC’s horror anthology “Fear Itself.” A veteran of over 100 commercials, Doug was Mac Tonight, the moon-headed piano player in the long-running 1990s McDonald’s campaign. He also starred as the lead villain in “Hush,” an Emmy-winning episode of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” long considered a fan favorite. Doug was also a semi-regular guest judge on the hit SyFy Net reality series “Face Off.”

In 2005 he played the title role of Pan (as well as the nightmare character known as The Pale Man) in Guillermo del Toro’s Oscar-winning Spanish language fantasy/horror feature “Pan’s Labyrinth.” But it was his sensitive and elegant performance as Abe Sapien in del Toro’s 2004 box office hit “Hellboy” that brought Doug’s unique work to a wider audience. He went on to voice that same character for the Emmy-nominated Cartoon Network animations “Hellboy: Sword of Storms” and “Hellboy: Blood and Iron.” In 2007 Doug’s title role performance in “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer” was hailed by fans and critics alike. 2008 saw Doug reprise his starring role (as well as two other characters) in “Hellboy II: The Golden Army,” once more under the direction of del Toro. He also starred in “Gainsbourg,” a stylized biopic of the famous French poet/singer/composer Serge Gainsbourg, in which he plays Gainsbourg’s dark alter ego. The film has won three Cesar Awards. Doug has also had prominent creature roles in “Crimson Peak,” “The Watch,” “The Bye Bye Man,” “Legion,” “Hocus Pocus” and many others.

Jones was a series regular on three seasons of TNT’s Spielberg-produced sci-fi series “Falling Skies” and recurred on Guillermo del Toro’s FX series “The Strain.” Upcoming, Jones will star opposite Sally Hawkins in del Toro’s “The Shape of Water.”

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Elias Toufexis is a Canadian actor. He has played characters on television and in video games, mostly in science fiction and fantasy genres.

He has played dozens of major characters on television in shows like: Star Trek: Discovery, FBI, FBI Most Wanted, Shadowhunters, Criminal Minds, Bitten, Lost Girl, Alphas, Stargate: Atlantis and particularly memorable characters on: Supernatural and The Expanse.

He is one of the busiest Performance Capture actors in the world, with characters in video games, films, and television. Variety has called him “The Canadian Andy Serkis”

In the video-game world, he’s played leading characters in many multi-million dollar projects. The Assassin’s Creed Series, The Deus Ex Series, Gotham Knights, The Call Of Duty Series, The Fortnite Series, The Splinter Cell Series, The Far Cry Series, The Immortals Fenyx Rising series, and dozens more. He has a cult following around the world for his work in Performance Capture and Voice in Videogames.

Forbes Magazine called him a “voice-acting heavyweight”. In Animation, you can hear Elias is multiple animated series and films. Most recently in the Netflix Animated series Blood Of Zeus and in Adult Swim’s Blade Runner Black Lotus. You can also hear him as the voice of Yellow Pages, McDonald’s, Lexus Cars, Taco Bell, and many many more radio and TV voice-over commercials.

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B&B Short Recap Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Posted on August 28, 2024September 10, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

Daytime Soap Opera Short Recaps

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Recap written by Suzanne

Steffy continues to scream for help, but no one comes to rescue her. Luna arrives. She and Luna continue to argue. Steffy tries to appeal to Luna by reminding her that she has kids, but Luna points out that, since Finn is her cousin, her kids are family. She promises to “take care of them,” which upsets Steffy even more. Later, Steffy, upset, pleads for Finn to come rescue her as she looks down at the wedding rings.

Finn and Li discuss his situation with Steffy as well as Poppy being in jail, and how bad it must be for poor Luna. Li repeats that she doesn’t think that Poppy is a killer. Finn promises to look in on Luna to see how she’s doing. Finn misses Steffy terribly.

Sheila, Katie and Deacon sit down at Il Giardino. They talk about the deaths of Deacon’s good friends, Tom and Hollis, and how weird it is that Poppy presumably killed them. They all feel bad for Luna. Sheila shows Deacon that she had memorial photos of the two men framed, to hang up in the restaurant. Deacon is very touched.

Poppy is visited in jail by Luna; they’re not allowed to touch. Poppy assures Luna that she’s innocent and tells her not to worry about her. Luna tells her that she knows she’s not guilty. She tells Poppy about the paternity tests and how Bill didn’t throw her out. Poppy is disappointed that she’s not Bill’s daughter but is glad to hear that Bill is still supporting Luna. Luna pretends that she’s looking forward to Poppy beating the murder charges so they can all be together again. Poppy is worried that there’s a murderer out there and warns Luna to stay by Bill. Luna happily agrees to that.

Luna goes to see Chief Baker, to let him know that Poppy is not innocent, and she can prove it. He looks shocked.

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Days Transcript Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Posted on August 28, 2024September 7, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

Days of Our Lives Transcript

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Transcript provided by Thane

THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[dramatic music]

Holly, I don’t understand. How could your Aunt Sarah’s accident be our fault?

She and Xander, they were headed to my family’s cabin for their honeymoon.

They were? Oh, my God, so they would have caught us there.

They would have, except they never made it. They were waiting in the square for my Grandma Maggie to bring them the key, but– but she couldn’t find it.

Because we took it.

Right. But they didn’t know that. So my Aunt Sarah decided to go help my grandmother look for the key that we had, Tate, and that’s when she got hit by the car.

How are you doing, Sarah?

Well, Mom gave me a really nice pep talk and inspired me to get out of this bed and start living my life.

But isn’t it a little soon for all that?

Well, I’m gonna need physical therapy, but medically speaking, there’s no reason for me to stay at the hospital.

OK, I’ll go ask about getting you released. And while I’m at it, I’ll see if there’s any word from Commissioner Hunter.

Baby.

Hopefully they’ve apprehended this suspect by now.

Baby, I think it’s best if you let Jada do her job. She will reach out when there’s news.

Fine. I’ll leave it alone for now. But when I find out who did this to you, there will be hell to pay.

I wish I could say that this iced tea is hitting the spot, but Granny here is used to something a wee bit stronger.

[baby coos] Ah, Victoria, my darling girl, you’re the only one I can confide in, because you don’t judge me.

No matter what I say to you, you just… look at me with love.

Fiona.

Damn it, Brady, come on. Call me back. This is driving me crazy, Doc. I’m telling you, I’m not gonna be relaxed till we clear this thing up.

[tense music]

John, I know that you’re worried. I am, too, but do you think we’re jumping to conclusions?

I don’t know. All I know is that in my mind, there’s only one reason Brady would lie to Jada about his car being supposedly stolen.

So do you think that–

He just ran over Sarah and took off? I don’t know. I don’t want to believe that, no. But I’m telling you, Doc, right now, it’s not looking good.

Never mind, it looks like I don’t need to execute that warrant after all. Thanks anyway.

So you want to tell me what you’re doing here?

[sighs] Should be obvious. I’m here to make a confession.

I was driving the car that hit Sarah Kiriakis.

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

[tense music]

So you were lying earlier.

I was. I was. You came to my door, and I panicked, and I wasn’t thinking straight.

So what made you come clean, hmm? Did Kristen tip you off about the warrant for your arrest?

No, Jada, I’m here because I– I’m here to set a good example for my son. I’m here to let him know that we all need to take responsibility for our actions.

OK, stop. Stop right there, Brady. Don’t say another word, OK? We got to do this by the book. So before I take your official statement, I need to advise you to call your attorney.

[sighs]

[chuckles] I’m so sorry. Have we met?

I’m Justin Kiriakis, Victor’s nephew.

Yes, of course. You were at Alexander’s– well, his almost wedding.

I was just having a little chat with my granddaughter here. She’s my confidant.

Well, I bet she’s great to talk to– very understanding.

She is at that. And, oh, my goodness, how could I have not recognized you? You’re the one who was in possession of my letter to Victor.

Yes, that’s me. But I don’t think we were ever properly introduced.

[sighs] So terrible, what happened to her.

Yeah. It’s dreadful.

Have you heard that the police have a partial plate? So I hope that that leads to the culprit being arrested.

[chuckles] Me too.

OK. Are you ready to get sprung from this joint? Because Kayla’s working on your release right now.

Oh, yay. Thank you for doing that. I can’t wait to get out of here.

OK.

And I’ll bring the baby over.

Thanks, Mom. Mm.

Thank you, Xander, for everything.

It’s my pleasure to be bringing my wife home. I’ll see you later, Maggie.

Yeah. OK.

Hmm.

Take care.

And just so you know…

Mm.

Just because you’re coming home does not mean that I’m going to let you start pushing yourself too hard too soon. Yeah?

I don’t intend to. I just want to hang out with my husband and our daughter and sleep in my own bed– well, our bed.

Mm.

Actually, speaking of our bed…

Mm-hmm.

Our home, I have a proposition for you, one that I think will make a real difference to your recovery.

[soft music]

Tate, if we hadn’t been lying and sneaking around, using the cabin without permission, then my Aunt Sarah would have never been in that accident. She wouldn’t be paralyzed right now.

Holly, look, that’s not how the world works, OK? So many factors came into play to put your Aunt Sarah in the wrong place at the wrong time.

[sighs] Yeah, I suppose.

Mm-hmm.

My aunt basically said the same thing you just did– not in so many words, but…

Wait, I’m sorry. You told her?

Kind of figured, since your dad caught us, I may as well come clean to my family too.

[sighs]

And then… once I realized our actions may have caused Sarah’s accident, I–

[dramatic music] I just ran out of the room, Tate. I didn’t know what to do. They tried to make me feel better.

I’m sorry. Look, it’s obviously horrible, what happened to Sarah, but the only person who’s to blame here is the person who hit her and then sped off without stopping to help.

John, it’s impossible to imagine Brady hitting Sarah with his car and then… leaving her there on the street, even if he were drinking.

Why is that so hard to imagine? I mean, to state the obvious, he would not be thinking clearly if he was drunk.

No, I sure hope it’s not.

Let me back up a second.

Hmm?

You said that Paul talked to him because you had concerns about his sobriety.

Yes, and he told Paul that he was fine. He was–he was sober. He was even going to meetings.

That was before the accident with Sarah. I wonder if Brady told his brother something else that might shine a little light on this situation here. Let’s see what Paul has to say.

[exhales heavily]

You want to move back into the mansion?

I forgot about that.

Right. Plus, you’ll have an entire staff dedicated to making your life easier, especially with Victoria. And then your mum’s gonna be there all the time. So…what do you say?

[soft music]

I mean, you’re right. It would be more convenient at the mansion, and being close to my mom would really be helpful.

OK. Yeah, let’s do it.

Fantastic. I’ll let Henderson know to expect us. There is one other little thing I wanted to run by you, though.

What’s that?

Would it be OK with you if I invited my mum to move in as well?

Of course that would be OK. I think that’s great.

I was hoping you’d think so. It’s just, we’ve been getting along so well, and I just don’t see any reason for her to keep paying rent at the inn.

Yeah, I totally agree. Mm, I’m thrilled that she’s been able to be here for you through all this. It’s like inviting Fiona to our wedding was the best decision I’ve ever made.

I’m so glad I ran into you, because I’ve been meaning to thank you.

[clears throat]

For what?

I don’t deserve too much credit. I was just setting the record straight, and I had no idea that dreadful Theresa woman was lying to everybody.

Still, we’re all very lucky you came to town. You have changed so many people’s lives for the better, including mine. So thank you.

[phone rings] Hold on. Just a second. I got to take this. Yeah, Brady, what’s up?

[tense music]

Justin… will you come down to the police station right away? I need a lawyer.

Why? What’s happening?

I turned myself in for a… very serious crime.

What crime?

Sarah’s hit-and-run.

Oh, my God.

Be right there.

Is everything all right?

[sighs] I don’t know if you know or have ever met Xander’s nephew Brady.

[chuckles] No, I haven’t had the pleasure, but… I’ve heard wonderful things about him.

Yeah, well, that’s about to change, I’m afraid.

Why? You said something about a crime?

[both sigh] Is it to do with Sarah’s accident? You can tell me. After all, I am family.

Well, actually, you’ll probably hear about this from Xander anyway. Apparently Brady… has turned himself in for Sarah’s hit-and-run.

[sighs] Here.

Thanks.

Are you feeling any better about all this?

A little, I guess.

Mm.

So how did things go with your dad? You said you didn’t know if you were in trouble, that he was being weird.

Hmm. That does sound weird. Who knows? Maybe it’s a good thing. I mean, if he has other things going on, maybe he won’t have time to be mad at you.

Of course you don’t. You need your dad.

[dramatic music]

Yeah. I do.

In any case… I should probably head home, my real home, you know, face the music since the jig is up.

OK. I’ll go with you, make sure you get home safe, and we can face your dad again together.

Holly, you don’t have to do that.

Tate, I want to. Besides, now that our secret’s out, who knows how much time we’ll get to spend with each other?

Yeah. Thanks, Paul. Love you too, buddy.

Well? What did he say?

Well, as far as he knows, Brady isn’t drinking. However… there was an incident he neglected to tell you about.

An incident? What happened?

Well, I’m glad to hear that.

[exhales sharply]

Let me remind us that one– one misstep does not mean that he’s fallen off the wagon.

I know that, Doc. But I have this sinking feeling that we are on the right track here.

All right, are you ready to blow this joint?

More than you know.

[chuckles] OK. Sorry. It’s gonna take me a sec.

There’s absolutely no rush. Hey, how about a little help?

You said that there was no rush.

And there isn’t.

OK, well, honey, I’m gonna have to learn how to do this at some point.

[soft music]

Yeah. There we go.

There. How was that? Not so bad?

I’m definitely gonna need something stronger. Where’s that bloody waitress?

Hi, Fiona. I was just on my way over to your place to see if you needed any help with Victoria.

[sighs] Yes, actually, that would be lovely.

Fiona, what’s wrong? You look as white as a sheet.

Well, I guess you haven’t heard the news, then. Someone’s confessed to hitting Sarah.

[dramatic music]

What? When?

Just now. I was with Justin, and he got a call from the culprit himself. He–he– the bastard, he said he’d just turned himself in and that he needed representation.

Well, why did Justin accept the call? Who was it?

I’m afraid you know him. It was Victor’s grandson Brady.

Oh.

Justin, thank you for coming so quickly.

Before we start, I need a moment alone with my client.

Of course. But I want to take his statement as soon as possible.

[sighs] Brady, I don’t understand. You hit Sarah with your car and then you just drove away and left her there on the side of the road?

Justin, first and foremost, if you don’t want to take this case, I understand. I don’t blame you, because I know that Xander and Sarah are family.

You’re my family too, Brady. But I’m gonna need you to explain yourself. You need to tell me everything that happened that night. And I mean everything.

[clears throat]

The truth.

Justin, the problem–

The truth.

The problem– the truth is, I don’t– I don’t really know.

Man. All right, that’s it. I can’t wait around here anymore. I got to do something.

I don’t know what there is to do.

I got to look for Brady. If my son’s in trouble, I got to find him.

I understand, but where would you go? He could be anywhere.

I think I’ll start at the bars and I’ll work my way from there. Just let me know if you hear anything, OK, honey?

I will, of course, of course.

[dramatic music]

Hey, Tate? What are you doing here?

Wow. What happened to you? Did you get injured at lacrosse camp?

No.

I never went to camp.

How could you not know what happened?

Justin… I was drunk.

Oh. Brady–

Wait, I don’t understand. You assume?

That’s it?

No. I panicked, I went down to the parking garage, took a look at the car, and… there was damage on the front fender.

Justin, look, I’m ashamed that it took me this long to get here, but I couldn’t take it anymore. I had to turn myself in. Understand? Had to do it.

OK. I understand. But if I’m hearing you correctly, you don’t actually know for sure that you’re guilty.

OK. Well, now that we have you all settled in safely at home…

[chuckles]

Tell me… is there anything I can get you from the kitchen?

Mm! My mom said that she made some of her famous lemon bars.

One famous lemon bar coming right up.

Xander.

Thank you.

I’m just the delivery service, darling. Your mum’s the baker.

That’s not what I’m talking about, and you know it. Thank you for everything.

You have been so loving and understanding and so supportive through this whole thing, and I could not– I couldn’t have gotten through this without you.

You don’t have to thank me, Sarah. You’re my wife, whom I do worship and adore.

I could never get sick of you. That’s not gonna happen.

Now, where’s my lemon bar?

Coming right up.

Thank you.

[laughs]

Brady? Are they sure it was him?

Yes, I’m afraid so.

That doesn’t make any sense. If Brady would hit someone with– with a car, he would– he wouldn’t flee the scene.

Oh, unless–oh, God, unless he’d been drinking.

Oh, that’s right. He’s an alcoholic. Didn’t you say you were his sponsor?

Yeah, I am, and he’s had his struggles, but–

[phone beeps] Oh, excuse me.

It’s Xander.

Has he heard the news?

It doesn’t sound like it. He’s checked Sarah out of the hospital and he’s taking her to their new home.

New home? Are they moving?

Yeah. In with me.

[chuckles] To the Kiriakis estate?

Yeah. And they want us to bring the baby over there, and he wants you to pack up your things from the inn.

What? Xander wants me to leave the inn?

And move in with us. I mean, that is, if you want to.

I just don’t know what to say. After everything Xander and I have been through, I’m shocked…and honored that he wants me so close by.

You’ve been an incredible help, Fiona, to your son and to my daughter, I mean, to all of us. So why don’t I take Victoria over there, and– and you can collect your things?

Yes. I think that’s a good idea– unless you want me to be there when you break the news about Brady.

No, it’s OK. I can handle it. But there has always been bad blood between your son and Brady. I don’t know how Xander’s gonna react when he hears the news.

Well, I texted your mum to bring Victoria by and to get my mum to pack up her things. And I’ll see about getting someone to move all our stuff over from the apartment.

Thank you for doing that.

Hey, we agreed. No thanks required. It’s my pleasure.

How about a bite as a reward?

Well, I am actually way ahead of you, because I had three of those already, but I’ll take a bite out of you.

Mm!

[phone rings]

Oh, it’s the commissioner.

[tense music] Please tell me you have good news.

I wouldn’t call it that, but I wanted to let you know that we have the suspect in custody and he’s admitted to being the driver of the car that hit Sarah.

Great. Now tell me the bastard’s name.

So you spent the whole summer at the Horton cabin?

Yeah, it was the only way that Holly and I could be together. We’re really sorry for deceiving all of you.

[sighs]

And what did your father have to say about that?

[chuckles] He wasn’t happy, obviously, but like I was telling Holly, it was really weird. I couldn’t really get a good read on him.

Yeah, why not?

I don’t know. He just seemed distracted, like, troubled by something. And then he just took off somewhere.

Took off where?

I don’t know. He just left.

[dramatic music] Is there something going on with my dad that I should know about?

[phone rings]

Hold on, hold on, hold on.

[groans]

Hey, Larry, listen, I’m right in the middle of something right now. Can you–

Wait, wait, wait, wait, what?

[tense music]

Didn’t we say earlier that the third time in my bed is the charm?

We did.

Well, then, Brady, I think this is our moment.

Maybe.

[laughter]

[breathes deeply] Forgive me, Brady. You don’t deserve this. But what can I do other than–

[sighs] Maybe it’s time I told the truth.

OK, Brady, from what you’ve told me, you don’t have any memories of the actual incident itself, only before and after. Is that right?

That is–yeah.

That right?

OK, Brady, I understand. But I am going to strongly advise you to reconsider making a full confession.

I already told– I already told you.

Brady.

This is what happened.

[exhales heavily]

They know what evidence they have. No sense helping them build their case. And, Brady, when you do talk, I do not want you admitting guilt. That’s for a jury to decide– if it comes to that.

Oh, sweetheart, I am so glad you’re out of the hospital and that you decided to move back in. I just feel so much better having my daughter close by.

Yeah, me too. Where’s my daughter?

Ah, well, she’s sound asleep.

[chuckles] But it’s good, because I– I have some pretty shocking news to share with you. It’s about your hit-and-run.

[dramatic music]

Jada called.

So you know who the driver was, that it was–

Brady.

I couldn’t believe it.

How could he?

Yeah, well, I can’t believe it either, sweetheart, but it appears to be true. I mean, Justin’s already down at the station with him. How did Xander take it?

As well as you’d expect.

Oh. Well, I should speak with him. So where is he?

Hey! Where the hell’s Brady?

Xander, he’s with his lawyer right now and–

In there?

Yes. I’m gonna need you to calm down.

No, I need to see him.

No, no, no. I can’t let that happen, OK? I need you to go home and let me handle this. Your wife needs you.

We need to understand what happened. How the hell could Brady hit Sarah and then just drive off?

Xander, all of these questions will be answered in time.

Wait. Is that addict off the wagon again?

He had been drinking, yes.

[tense music] Listen, why don’t we talk about this in my office, OK?

The hell with that.

No.

Xander. Xander, what are you–

I’m gonna kill you.

Whoa, Xander! Wait a minute! Stop! Xander!

Hey, thanks, Larry. Really appreciate the heads-up.

[dramatic music]

John? What is it?

It’s an old buddy of mine down at the Salem PD. He had some… intel that he wanted to share with me.

They got the driver who hit Sarah.

Oh, no.

Who is it?

Is it someone we know?

It’s your father, Tate.

You can’t tell the truth. You’re finally on good terms with your son. You can’t muck this up right now.

[sighs]

Sorry, Brady. You don’t deserve this. I hate to see you go down for this. But what else can I do? I don’t have any choice. I have too much to lose.

Xander went to the station?

I tried to stop him, but he was determined to confront Brady. I’ve never seen him this way before, Mom. He looked–he looked angry enough to kill.

Xander, Xander, don’t do–

Xander, let him go! Xander, let him go! If you don’t let him go, I’ll arrest you!

I don’t give a damn!

Xander, think about Sarah. Think about Victoria. Come on, you don’t want to do this. They need you. Come on.

[coughing]

Justin, how can you defend him? He knocked Sarah down, left her to die in the street.

Xander, I didn’t mean to hurt her, Xander. I’m sorry. Tell her I’m sorry. I didn’t mean it.

The hell I will, Brady. I swear to God, you’re gonna pay for this. I’m gonna make sure that you spend the rest of your miserable life rotting in prison.

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Days Transcript Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Posted on August 27, 2024September 7, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[eerie music]

God, we are so lucky Dr. Greene agreed to keep our secret.

Yeah, I know, especially since we both have family who work here.

Right. So let’s not press our luck. We better get you back to the cabin before anyone sees us.

Right.

Tate?

Dad. Um–

What–what–what is g– what is that? What are you– are you all right?

Yeah. It’s–it’s just a sprained ankle.

Sprai–did you do that at camp? And–wait, wait, wait. Why didn’t the camp contact me to tell– tell me that they were sending you home? What is this?

Well, um–

What? And what is she doing here?

[sighs]

Hmm?

This didn’t happen at camp, Dad.

Really? Where did it happen, son?

On Smith Island.

Hi, honey. I was just wondering where you are. You couldn’t have taken this long to go and check on Victoria. Okay, well, um, I will see you when you get here. I love you. Hmm, thought that Xander would be back by now.

So what am I? Chopped liver?

[laughs]

Do I bore you? I mean, if so, I can turn on “Jeopardy!”

No.

[laughter] Of course you don’t bore me. It was just–I just–

You just miss your husband and your precious girl.

Yeah.

And I’m also worried about my husband. You know? He–he feels helpless seeing me this way. And since he can’t do anything for me, he’s just fixating on finding the person who hit me. He’s obsessed with it, actually.

You have a suspect? Oh, that’s great news. Who is it?

I’m sorry, but I’m not at liberty to tell you.

Not at liberty to– Jada, my wife is lying in a hospital bed as we speak. She may never walk again. We have a right to know.

And you will, if and when an arrest is made. But in the meantime, presumption of innocence–

Innocence? That monster ran Sarah down and left her to die in the street.

I am sorry, Xander, but I am not going to discuss this with you any further.

Oh–oh, yes, you will.

[suspenseful music] – What’s going on?

Well, Brady told me that his car was stolen.

[echoing] What?

[echoing] He didn’t mention that to you?

Uh, no, no. When did that happen?

Well, that’s what I’m trying to figure out now.

[mysterious music]

Excellent. I appreciate your expeditious attention to this matter. Well, Father, mission accomplished. Brady’s car is now as flat as a pancake and probably stacked like one too. Oh, don’t look at me that way. What choice did I have? Yes, yes, I know that you were not a big fan of Brady’s. But he is the father of my child. And I did what I had to do to protect my family, just as you would have done.

Pray tell, sister. What did you do, you know, to protect your family?

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[soft tense music]

Well? If you’d like, I can ask father’s portrait.

Fine, fine.

But I feel–

If you must know…

Mm.

Unfortunately, I had to fire Ava from our little family business.

Oh. Well, I don’t understand. Where is the unfortunate part?

Ava is my good friend.

Then why did you fire her?

It was political. Gabi learned that Ava slept with Stefan while she was in Statesville. And… Gabi gave me an ultimatum. Either I relieve Ava of her duties or she was gonna find a new buyer for Gabi Chic. And I couldn’t let her do that. See, we put a lot into that launch. And plus, it is the centerpiece of my new corporate strategy.

Hmm. Well, if it were up to me, I would have sacked both those vipers.

Yeah, well, it’s not up to you, now is it?

Not at the moment.

[scoffs]

[chuckles]

[sighs] Look. I know that Father detested Gabi, as do I. But my family legacy means everything to me, and I’m gonna to do whatever it takes to protect it.

Mm.

Hmm?

No, I don’t think so.

You don’t think so? What?

What I mean is that I’m getting a keen sense that you’re selling me a bill of goods. So why don’t you tell me, Kristen, what’s really going on?

Hey, there you are.

Here I are.

[laughs] How was your visit with your dad?

It was great. Well, he beat the pants off me in Parcheesi, but I took him in rummy.

[laughs] There you go.

So I got your message, said you wanted to talk to me about something. Everything okay?

No, not really.

[sighs]

Smith Island? What were you doing there?

Look, Dad, the truth is, I didn’t– I never actually went to camp.

I’m sorry? What?

Yeah, I was staying up at the Horton cabin.

You’re telling me that this whole time I thought you were in lacrosse camp in New York, you were actually at the Horton cabin? Why in God’s name would you do something like that?

Come on, you know exactly why I would do that– so I could spend time with Holly without anyone flipping out on us for being together.

You’ve been lying to me all summer about this?

No, he–

Yes. Yeah, I have been.

I’ve been thinking lately about the car accident when I was with my parents and I was the only survivor.

[somber music] And there was a part of me that wished I had died with them.

You never told me that, Mom.

I suppose I never wanted you to know. I wasn’t always brave Maggie, facing adversity with courage and pluck. I was grieving, and I was scared. And I was very angry. It’s okay. It’s okay for you to be angry about what happened to you, Sarah.

[sniffles] I think Xander is angry enough for both of us. I’m worried. I’m worried that if– when they find the person that ran me over, what Xander is going to do to them.

Xander, I get that you are upset. And you have every reason to be. And believe me, I understand what you’re going through.

You underst–you have no idea what I’m going through.

Oh, I do. Because Rafe is lying in a hospital bed, just like Sarah. So yeah, I do know. And my heart breaks for the both of you. But I am gonna state this very clearly to you. I will be the one who will find and arrest the person who hit Sarah, not you. So unless you want to spend the night with some unsavory characters whose rap sheet, I’m sure, is longer than yours, I suggest that you take your hands off of me right now.

I am so sorry, Jada. I just, um– I don’t know what came over me. I’m just so–

Worried about Sarah? Yeah, I get it. But every time you raise hell because of your dissatisfaction with the pace of the investigation, that’s more time that I have to deal with you instead of actually doing my job. Okay, I will let you know as soon as I get something concrete.

Thank you, Detective– sorry, Commissioner. Can you at least– can you just tell us what it is we’re waiting for?

Well, first, I have to speak to the DA before I can proceed, but you’ll know something soon. And, Xander, I do know what you’re going through, when the love of your life is lying in a hospital bed and you just feel so helpless. But go. Go be with Sarah. She needs you.

[melancholic music]

Mom, will you tell me how you dealt with it, when you found out that you couldn’t walk?

Hmm. When I blinked, my eyes opened, and I was in the hospital. And I saw the doctor… and he said, um… “Sweetheart, your parents didn’t make it.” And then he said, um, “Your legs are crushed.” I wished I’d perished with them. But when I finally came to my senses, I felt like I owed it to them to keep the farm running. And it wasn’t an easy task, even without being injured. I knew I had to figure it out. I had to– I had to learn to live my new normal. But, you know, I remember–

[chuckles] Oh, I remember a graduation party. And the song “The Twist,” started playing. And I stood there on my crutches, feeling very awkward and frustrated. But I reminded myself that even if I couldn’t get out on the dance floor and show off… That I could still dance in my heart. I know that sounds very Pollyanna. But I know if I hadn’t– never had that surgery and never been able to walk on my own, I still would have had a very good and full life.

And that is my way of saying to you, don’t give up, my darling. So no matter what the car accident took from you, no matter how your recovery goes, you’re still a wonderful doctor and mother and wife. And you’re my daughter. Sure, you know, if you don’t heal the way we want you to, um, some things will be harder. But I know– I know that you’ll remember how much you truly do have to be grateful for.

[sniffles, speaks indistinctly] I am. I am grateful. I’m grateful to feel so loved, you know, by you and by Xander and my daughter. You know? And I am grateful I have such a wise mom.

[both chuckle] That means– that means everything to me. That means– it means more than anything.

I beg your pardon? “A bill of goods”?

What I’m saying is that for a polished fabulist such as yourself, that was a shockingly unconvincing story.

[laughter]

Well, EJ, I mean, if you don’t believe what I just told you, then by all means run it by Gabi. Not that it is any of your damn business.

No, you’re right. It’s none of my business. But word of advice– and this is speaking from experience here– if you would rather people not go poking around in your closet looking for skeletons, perhaps you shouldn’t be so forthcoming with Father up there, sharing your secrets aloud. Besides, I’m sure he knows all already.

[scoffs]

I don’t understand. Holly’s been here in Salem all summer.

Yeah, and she’s been–

I’ve been sneaking up to the cabin to visit Tate whenever I can.

You’ve been sneaking up to “visit” with Tate.

Dad, come on. No, it’s– we weren’t–there wasn’t–

Oh, sure. No, I’m sure. I’m sure the two of you were just playing Connect or Monopoly or something. Holly, do you mind if I have a private word with my son, please?

Sure, of course.

Dad, look, I know that you’re probably really disappointed in me, and I’m sorry. But I really care about Holly. This isn’t just some fling. And I couldn’t stand to be apart from her just because Mom was being crazy and overprotective.

Okay, son. Stop. Stop talking. I want you to listen right now.

Okay. Can you just–can you tell me? Get it out of the way. How much trouble am I in?

[soft tense music]

Oh, my God. Brady’s car is stolen right out of our garage? How’d did he take that news?

I don’t know. He didn’t tell me. Apparently, he didn’t tell you either.

When did this happen?

I’m not sure. Um, I ran into Jada downstairs. She is heading up the investigation, trying to figure out a timeline.

Timeline? Brady just didn’t tell her how it happened, when it happened?

Apparently not.

Well, why would the acting police commissioner be involved in a run-of-the-mill car theft investigation anyway? It’s got to be connected to something bigger. Don’t you think? Like maybe Sarah’s hit-and-run?

[suspenseful music]

John, you don’t think that Brady could have been involved in Sarah’s accident?

Oh, God, I pray I’m wrong here. But something’s not adding up here. I mean, come on. Why wouldn’t Brady say a word about his car being stolen?

Well, actually, he did. He told Kristen. I bumped into her earlier.

But why would he t–

[mysterious music] Unless he wanted to get rid of the evidence by disappearing his car– yeah, Kristen could do that. I mean, that sort of thing is in her wheelhouse, isn’t it?

Let’s not get ahead of ourselves here, okay? But, look, when I told Brady about Sarah’s accident, he was–he was shocked. He was horrified. Come on, John. We–we know Brady. He’s a good man, and if he had– if he had hit her, he never would have left her there.

No, he wouldn’t… unless–

Unless what?

Unless he’d been drinking.

So you’re telling me, this entire summer, I have been shelling out money to your friend Aaron so he could go to lacrosse camp and be scouted by D coaches?

Come on, Dad. You know I didn’t wanna go to camp. And at least he’s getting something out of it.

Oh, and then when you came back– when you came back to see your mom, you weren’t flying in from New York, were you? You took a damn ferry across the lake.

And I’m sorry.

Sorry?

Look, when Nicole left town and Mom went to prison, I was this close to telling you the truth. But then you insisted that I go back to camp. And so–I don’t know. I-I just–I kinda got the vibe that maybe you didn’t want me to come home.

Oh, my–that is not– so not true.

Dad, I left because you told me to. And then I kinda had to keep the lie going.

Ugh, damn it, Tate. Come on.

I did this because I thought you would go ballistic on me. I mean, come on, Dad. Like, I mean, haven’t you ever lied because you were scared of how someone would react?

– Why would you take my car?

Well, isn’t it obvious? And you’re welcome, by the way.

Kristen–Kristen, answer my question.

[sighs]

Why?

Why? I mean, apparently, you’re too dense to figure it out. I found out that the car in Sarah’s hit-and-run was gray. And I remember that you were a mess that morning when I came in. And I went down to the garage. And, well, I saw the damage on the front end. And I realized that you must be the one who ran over that poor woman. So I got rid of the evidence.

I can’t believe it. I can’t. I can’t believe it. Why–why would you do that?

Why would I do that? I did it for our daughter. See, without the car, Detective Hunter has nothing. So just stick to your story and, uh, you know, stay calm.

Dad? Hi. Where–where did you just go?

I just hope that I’m half the mom to Victoria that you are to me.

Oh, Sarah. Sarah, come on. You’re a wonderful mother.

Yeah, but how– how will I be able to now?

What do you mean?

‘Cause, Mom, I– Victoria needs to be held so much right now. And when she gets upset, the only thing that soothes her is being in that baby sling. And pretty soon, she’s gonna start walking and then running. And how–how am I gonna be able to keep up with her?

Oh, Sarah, I promise you. You’re gonna find a way.

[somber music]

Hi.

Hey.

Hope I’m not interrupting.

No.

Grandma.

No, honey, it’s okay.

Nice to see you.

Two visits in one day.

[laughs] I’m very lucky.

Yeah. Um, well, actually, I came because– ’cause I have something to tell you.

Okay. What is it, sweetie?

Okay, well, you know how I said I had plans with my friend Liv tonight?

Yeah, you two we’re going to the movies.

We’re not going to the movies. That was actually a lie. I was going to see Tate.

Um, in New York?

At Smith Island.

Smith Island? Was he–

No, Tate never went to lacrosse camp. His friend Aaron took his place instead so him and I could spend the summer together. And he’s been staying at the cabin.

Oh. Oh, wait a minute. The Horton cabin– I mean, what is– did he break in?

No, I took your key, and I let him in. I’m really sorry for lying to you, Grandma.

Oh. I don’t understand. Hmm. I know I saw the key the other day.

Yeah, that’s because I put it back. Tate locked himself out, so I had to borrow it again. And I feel absolutely horrible for lying to you, to everyone.

Okay, then. That’s why I couldn’t find the key the other night.

Wait. What are you talking about? What night?

EJ, don’t you have anything better to do than stand around, cross-examining me? Like, I don’t know, uh, sorting through a file cabinet or whatever you DAs do?

Oh, I have plenty of things I could be doing. But I happened to be walking past and overhear you talking to a portrait above a fireplace, plotting, scheming, your usual. And I couldn’t help myself, so my interest is piqued.

[laughs] I wasn’t plotting and scheming.

And since you already have the CEO position at DiMera, what else does Kristen DiMera want that she doesn’t have? Let’s see, let’s see, let’s see.

[gasps dramatically] Oh, I know. Brady Black.

I hope I’m not interrupting. Your butler let me in.

Mm. Hello, Jada.

I need to speak with you, EJ, about the Sarah Kiriakis case.

Okay. Would you excuse us?

Mm. Of course.

[tense music]

– So what’s the update? Do you have any new developments?

Actually, we do. I have a suspect. And I’m looking for your advice on how to proceed.

Go on.

We’ve got a partial license plate from security camera footage. And it corresponds to a gray car registered here in Salem. And it also matches the description of the vehicle from the scene of the accident.

Mm, and the forensic evidence?

Well, see, that’s where we have a problem. We can’t compare the paint because the vehicle has vanished into thin air.

Vanished? How can a vehicle just vanish?

The suspect stated that the car was stolen, but he didn’t report it.

So he didn’t file a police report for a stolen vehicle?

Mm-mm, and he claimed that the theft occurred before the accident. But I have an eyewitness who says that she saw the car parked in the parking garage the night of the accident, in the wrong spot.

Hmm, so what I’m hearing is a lot of circumstantial evidence, albeit very compelling circumstantial evidence, and no absolute proof.

That’s correct. And without the car, we likely never will have absolute proof. So what I need to know is, are you ready to indict, based off of what we have?

So what do you think, Doc? Could Brady be struggling with his sobriety?

[unsettling music] Doc?

While you were in Greece, I will admit that I had a few concerns.

What does that mean? What sort of concerns?

Well, I knew he was having a hard time dealing with the Theresa business. And, um, I mean, he’s a grown man. I didn’t feel that I could talk to him about it. But I did feel that I could ask Paul how he was doing.

All right. What did he say?

Paul said that Brady admitted that he was, uh– he was struggling, and that he had upped his meetings, and he had even spent a lot more time with his sponsor.

All right. And what do you think? What’s your gut telling you?

Well, I-I try not to jump to conclusions, especially after the last time all this happened.

You’re talking about when Eric got behind the wheel drunk, right?

I should have learned from that. I should have sat Brady down and had a serious talk with him before it was too late.

Tate–so I thought– wait, weren’t you out of town for the summer?

Uh, yeah, I was, um, and now I’m back. Hey, I wanted to tell you that I heard what happened to Sarah. And I just wanted to say that I’m sorry.

Thanks, mate. I appreciate it.

Yeah, and I hope they find whoever did this and they give him or her exactly what they deserve.

You and me both. The good news is, the police may have a suspect.

Really? That–that’s great.

Yeah. I just hope they stop dithering around and nail the son of a bitch to the wall.

So are you going to tell me who this suspect is?

Does it matter?

It might.

Brady Black.

[suspenseful music]

Brady Black? By all means, arrest him.

Grandma, what night are you talking about?

Sweetheart, Sarah and Xander were planning on spending their wedding night at the Horton cabin.

Oh. Oh, I didn’t know.

Oh, no, honey, it’s okay. It was very last-minute.

So why didn’t you guys?

Uh–

What happened?

They were heading to the ferry. And I couldn’t find the keys to the cabin. So Sarah decided to come over and help me look for it, but–

But what?

[somber music] Oh. Wait, Sarah, was that the night of your accident, when you were hit by the car?

Yeah, yeah, I was walking to the parking lot.

And if you hadn’t been on the way to Grandma’s because I took the key– oh, my God. Sarah, what happened to you, it’s all my fault.

It’s true, isn’t it? This happened to you because of me. If I hadn’t–

Holly, Holly. Look at me. Look at me. This is not your fault. You had no way of knowing what would happen. It’s–

No, because if Tate and I hadn’t been sneaking around at the cabin, then you’d be fine.

[cries] I shouldn’t be here.

Holly–

I’m sorry.

Holly.

Holly? What was that all about?

[dark music]

Correct me if I’m wrong. But I’m sensing that you have some type of bad blood with Brady?

Oh, it’s been Capulets and Montagues between our families going back generations. But our history has nothing to do with my legal assessment of the case. From what you’ve told me, the preponderance of evidence suggests we may well be able to win a conviction.

So I should move?

Go find Mr. Black and read him his Miranda rights.

Okay, will do.

Hello, Detective. I was curious if you had any leads.

I think you already know the answer to that.

Why would I know the answer to that?

Save it, Kristen. I know you were eavesdropping the whole time.

Well, you can’t blame me for being curious.

Listen. I know that Brady is Rachel’s father. But if you know anything–

I don’t. Now if you’ll excuse me.

Hey, sweetheart. Look at me. Look at me. You are not in any way responsible for what happened. Now, if Brady is responsible somehow for this hit-and-run here, he’s just gonna have to man up and own it.

I know. He hasn’t done that yet.

And that’s why I’m gonna have to confront him.

John?

He is my son. If he’s lying to me or he’s telling me the God honest truth, I’ll know it.

It’s crazy what happened to Sarah. I mean, what kind of person would just hit her and then keep going? I mean, you’d have to be some kind of psychopath or something to do that. I’m just glad they have a suspect. You know?

Yeah.

Dad?

What? Yeah, what?

Did you just hear anything that I said?

Yeah, I’m sorry. I’ve been– I’ve been distracted. Um, what I hear, son, is you trying to change the subject.

You want me to apologize again? ‘Cause I will. Dad, I made a huge mistake. But, look, Mom is the one that was militant about keeping me and Holly apart. You just went along with it. You even said that you would consider letting us date again when the school year started, and it’s about to start.

I know. I know.

And on top of that, Holly and I spent the whole summer together, and nothing bad happened. So I’m sorry. I’m sorry about lying about lacrosse camp and about Smith Island. But come on, Dad. I mean, like, don’t you– don’t you remember being in high school? I mean, I’ll literally take any other punishment. I mean, just please don’t keep Holly and me apart.

[suspenseful music]

I mean, put yourself in my shoes, Dad.

What? Um, what do you mean by that?

Are you okay?

Yeah.

You look like you just saw a ghost.

No, I’m–I’m–I’m– I’m all right. Um, can Holly take you home? Can she?

Yeah, but– sure. Why?

All right. Good. Because there’s something I got to do. It just came up. I gotta– I gotta–listen, take care of your ankle. Ice it.

[somber music]

Hey, thanks for letting my dad and I talk. I-I-I thought I was getting through to him, but then he started acting really weird. It’s like his brain was somewhere else. Honestly, I have no idea if I’m in trouble or not. Hey, what’s going on? Are you okay?

It’s our fault, Tate. What happened is our fault.

What–what are you talking about? What–

Aunt Sarah, she was in the accident because of us.

Well, I’m certainly not going to blame Holly. I mean, you might as well blame the flap of a butterfly’s wings for starting World War I, right? As much as I’d love to go scorched earth over all this, the only person to blame for the accident is the driver. No one else.

Yeah, I agree. Hey, why were you gone so long? I was afraid something was wrong.

No, no, something is finally very right. I ran into Jada in the town square.

Well, what did she say? Is there any news?

Good news. The police have a prime suspect in the hit-and-run.

Oh, my God. Who is it? Who’s the suspect?

I don’t know. She wouldn’t tell me.

[curious tense music]

So what did Jada want?

Oh, she just wanted to see if I’d give her the go-ahead to arrest a suspect in the Sarah Kiriakis hit-and-run case.

And did you?

I did indeed. And funny enough, it just so happens that the suspect is your baby daddy. But something tells me you knew exactly what was going on.

Hey, son, listen. When you get this, give me a call, will you? There’s, uh, something I want to talk to you about. Love you, pal.

[siren wails]

And I’m gonna need two officers to execute the arrest warrant in the hit-and-run of Sarah Kiriakis.

There’s no need for that, Detective. I’m here.

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B&B Short Recap Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Posted on August 27, 2024September 10, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

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Steffy and Luna continue to argue about Luna locking Steffy in a cage and her whole evil plan. Luna complains about her terrible upbringing with Poppy and how she plans to get with Bill. Steffy is disgusted with how callously Luna talks about murder and the rest. Luna says that RJ is sweet but not as rich and powerful as Bill. They show flashbacks of how she killed poor and Hollis.

Finn has a flashback to Steffy leaving. Liam arrives to give Finn a hard time about the kiss with Hope and how he let Steffy down. Finn stands up for himself. He’s just worried about where Steffy is.

Hope also has a flashback, to the kiss (and especially to Finn’s look of horror). Brooke comes in, so they talk about how Hope is trying to get over her feelings for Finn. Brooke isn’t too happy when Hope mentions that Steffy doesn’t appreciate Finn.

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Days Transcript Monday, August 26, 2024

Posted on August 26, 2024September 7, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

Days of Our Lives Transcript

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[dramatic music]

So you want to tell me what I just walked in on?

Yeah. It was nothing, I swear.

Nothing, OK, well, it sure didn’t seem like nothing, considering you two were both half naked.

Yeah, because I just woke up, and Sophia just– I don’t know, she showed up here out of the blue, and then she came on to me. And it was weird, and it was random, and it was lame.

Well, Tate, I have a feeling if I hadn’t shown up when I did, neither of you two would have been half naked for long.

OK, Holly, look, I get how this looks, but I’m telling you, I totally shut her down. The only one I want to be with is you. You believe me, don’t you?

I’m sorry, why would you need to see my car?

To determine whether or not you’re the driver who hit Sarah.

Hey, Chad.

Kristen, hi.

Hi. Do you mind if I come in?

Sure.

So I heard about everything that’s going on.

Yeah, news–news travels fast in this house.

Yeah, I mean, well, that kind of news, yeah, spreads pretty quickly.

[laughs] So… where is this woman who claims to be Abigail? Hmm?

[sighs] I don’t see you. Where the hell are you?

Relax. I’m right here.

[sighs]

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

OK, so you want me to believe that Sophia showed up here uninvited, she took a ferry all the way here just to throw herself at you, and you just shut her down?

Yes. Yes, I did. I only wish that I would have thrown her out sooner. I was just–I was shocked, obviously, when she came in. And then she started, you know, throwing herself at me. And I was like, oh, my God, and I was totally– I promise you, I was totally turned off. But she didn’t believe that. She just bulldozed right past that. And she–she just disrobed–

OK, Tate, Tate, Tate, hey, hey, hey, relax. Of course I believe you.

[sighs]

I know you shut her down. I could tell by the look on her face, for one thing. And I also trust you.

[sighs] Thank you. Yeah. I’m so relieved. It must have–must have been weird to walk into that.

Yeah, it was no fun walking in on that.

Yeah. So maybe…

[soft music]

Maybe what?

I don’t know. Maybe you could, you know, reassure me that I’m the only girl you want.

Reassure you?

Mm-hmm.

I would love to reassure you.

There you go. Feeling reassured?

Yeah.

[chuckles]

Good.

I’m really glad to see you.

Same. Hey, how’s your Aunt Sarah doing?

She’s doing OK, considering. I mean, I just– I feel really horrible for her. What kind of person just hits somebody with their car and then drives away like that?

A horrible person, a person with no conscience.

Yeah. Well, I hope the police catch that horrible person soon.

There you go, my little darling. Now, you’re going to play by yourself for a little while so Grandma can have a little break, hmm? Ah. That smile tells me you are. Well, God bless your little heart.

[knock at door] Who is it?

Mum, it’s me.

Hi, darling. How lovely.

Hey, Mum.

Hi. Mwah. How’s Sarah?

Oh, she’s– she’s holding up. Maggie’s with her now. I just wanted to check on Victoria.

You didn’t have to do that. I told you I’d watch her.

I know you did. It’s just, I needed to see her. Hey, darling.

Oh, she’s been an absolute angel.

Yeah? You’ve been behaving for your grandmum?

[chuckles] And how are you holding up?

[dramatic music]

Oh, well… I’ll be better when the police arrest the driver that nearly killed my wife.

[chuckles] I don’t understand. Why would you think my car would be involved in that accident?

Because we have evidence that the car that hit Sarah Horton was a late model gray sedan.

OK, well, there’s a lot of gray sedans out there.

True, but we also have security footage that gave us a partial plate. So that narrows it down quite a bit. So I need to see your car–now.

Like, I said, it’s not a big scratch, but– oh, my God.

What is it?

Where’s the car?

Look, I wish I could show you my car.

What do you mean?

Jada, it’s not here. It was stolen.

She doesn’t claim to be Abigail. She is Abigail. And she didn’t just come to me, so you know. Jack and I, we found her.

OK, I see. I see. And…where is she?

She needed some time to think, so she went for a walk. You know, this is all a lot for her right now.

Yeah, I can only imagine. I mean, I understand that she can’t remember anything about her life.

She couldn’t, no, until today.

Oh. OK, and what did she remember?

[clears throat] She remembered Clyde coming into this room and stabbing her.

Oh, God. I mean, what a memory to have.

Yeah, that’s what I said.

Chad, I’m just wondering, are you sure that is a real memory?

Hey. How are you?

[scoffs] I’m stressed out. I just left Chad. I told him that I had a memory.

OK.

OK? I had to give him something. And that house feels like a mausoleum. Like, everyone’s staring at me at all times, even the creepy portrait of Chad’s father.

God, no wonder you’re stressed out.

At least Jack and Jennifer went back to Boston. It’s two fewer sets of eyes on me, but there are so many DiMeras in that house. I know they’re just expecting at any minute for me to morph into Abigail and remember her life. And Chad, he’s doing his best to give me space, but… he looks at me with those puppy dog eyes, and I had to throw him a bone.

What did you tell him you remember?

About the night of Abigail’s murder.

Well, apparently, I have no problem resisting Sophia, but a maple bacon scone from Sweet Bits, it’s a whole different story.

Mm-hmm, I know, which is why I got them when I bought doughnuts for Sarah.

Mmm. You know, I still can’t believe that’s happened to her.

Yeah, me neither. Oh, by the way, Aaron’s brother came to check on her while I was there.

Mark?

Mm-hmm. Get this, he said he saw a picture of Aaron on the lacrosse camp’s Instagram.

Oh, yeah?

Only it was labeled “Tate Black.”

[dramatic music]

Are–wait, are you telling me that he knows that Aaron’s pretending he’s me?

Oh, no, no. I think he thinks they just made a mistake, but kind of freaked me out. I don’t think he’s suspicious, though.

OK, good.

He was, like, super concerned about Sarah. I mean, she’s not just his patient. She’s also his friend. But that’s probably ’cause they work together.

Right. You know Mark pretty much raised Aaron and Felicity by himself since his parents died?

Yeah, I did know that. Can’t imagine what it must be like to parent your siblings and also be a doctor too. I mean, talk about a great guy, right?

You did the right thing.

Well, I’m glad you feel that way. I don’t think I had a choice. And now I’m gonna have to continue remembering parts of my life if we’re going to expect everyone to believe that I’m Abigail DiMera.

Well, luckily, we got a lot of the heavy lifting out of the way.

Yes. Thank you for fixing the DNA test.

[sighs]

Of course it’s a real memory, Kristen. She described it to me.

So what? I mean, the circumstances of Abigail’s murder, it’s pretty much public knowledge. And Clyde is the only one who could corroborate or contradict any account of that night. And he is in prison for committing that crime.

OK, what are you insinuating? Just say it.

I know that you loved Abigail.

No. I love Abigail, not loved. Love, present tense.

Chad, I–I– I don’t have an agenda here. I’m just looking out for my baby brother.

Well, no, it’s not helping, Kristen, so why don’t you, you know, go back to work or, you know, whatever it is you were doing before you came here and started depressing me.

Oh, God, Chad, come on. Come on. The girl comes out of the woodwork with a totally different face, claiming to have amnesia. And everybody is just so thrilled that Abigail may be alive that they just buy it. I mean, how do you know that she’s not a fraud?

Well, I can imagine we’ll all feel better once that bloody driver is caught. Do the police have any leads? You’d said the investigation had stalled.

Actually, the– there’s been a breakthrough.

Oh?

Yeah, just got an update from Commissioner Hunter. The police have a partial license plate, and now they’re going through all the cars that could match that plate. With any luck, they’ll soon find the person that did this.

Your car was stolen?

It was.

When did this happen?

A few days ago.

Can you be a little more specific? Was it before, on, or after the th of this month?

The th?

The night of Sarah’s accident.

Right, OK, right. It was before.

Before? Are you certain?

I’m certain, yeah, it was–no, it was the morning of the th. I remember because I had a big meeting at Basic Black and I missed it because I was late.

Right. And where was your car supposed to be when it disappeared?

In the parking garage downstairs.

Uh-huh.

Well, look, I only have– only one of the cars that we’re checking was reported stolen. And it wasn’t yours.

[sighs] That’s because I didn’t report it.

I don’t understand. Your car was stolen and you did not think to report it? You just, what, went about your day?

Yeah, pretty much. Look, I know– not the wisest thing to do, right? But I’ve been slammed at work. I’ve had to cover for Xander over at Titan. And I’ve had some long, long nights.

Grand theft auto is a very serious crime, Brady.

Yeah.

And I know your family is going through a lot right now, but to not report that–

I get it. I get it. It was silly, but I’m very sorry. Hold on. Wait, wait. Jada, you don’t think that my car was actually–

Yeah, I do. I think it’s very possible that the same person who stole your car is the same person who hit Sarah.

[dramatic music]

So it sounds like the police might be resolving the case.

Yeah, that’ll be such a relief. I mean, obviously, it won’t do anything for Sarah’s condition, but I just want that bastard caught so badly. Can’t stop picturing him behind the wheel, knowing that he had mown Sarah down and just drove off anyway, not caring if she was dead or alive.

It’s unconscionable. But what about Sarah’s condition? You said it may be reversible.

But it might not be. Sarah’s a doctor. She knows all too well that… the odds of her regaining the use of her legs– from everything she’s told me, there’s a good chance that she will never walk again, Mum.

I see. And, darling… do you think that might make a difference to you?

What do you mean?

Well… I’m just wondering whether it might change the way you feel about Sarah, about the life you two planned together.

No, of course not. I mean, why would you even ask something like that?

I am the luckiest man in the world to even have Sarah in my life after everything we’ve been through. I love her more than I thought I could ever love anyone. Nothing’s gonna change that. If anything’s changed, it’s–

If anything’s changed, what?

I’m just not sure that she’s lucky to have me.

Look, I have not been the most reliable person, even under the best of circumstances. And now… we have a daughter to raise and take care of. And Sarah is possibly gonna have to adapt to a whole new way of life.

I’m just worried I’m not gonna be the man that she needs me to be.

No, darling. I know it’s going to be a heavy burden to carry, but you’re strong enough, and you will.

How could you know that?

Because a mother knows her son. And besides, I’m here now to help you with anything you need, anything. So please, please let me help you, Xander. God knows, after what I’ve done, I really need to help you.

After what you’ve done? Mum, what are you talking about?

– You know, it’s not too late to report this. You just got to go down to the station and speak to a detective.

Right. No, I will. I will.

Now, please.

Oh, now? OK, I will.

Yes, it’s pertinent to the investigation into Sarah’s hit-and-run.

Of course. I will do it. And, Jada, I am sorry for not doing it sooner.

Well, I’m not gonna take up any more of your time.

OK.

[sighs]

Holly, you know, other girls can throw themselves at me, but you’re the only one that I want.

Well, then maybe we should stop talking about other girls.

Right. So what do you want to do instead?

[soft music]

We can– do you want to go swimming?

Yeah, I like swimming, yeah. Mm-hmm.

OK.

[laughter] Go get your swimsuit and I’ll change into mine.

OK. OK.

She’s not a fraud. There was a DNA test. It was a match. It’s Abby.

OK, I’m sorry. I really am. It’s like I said, I’m just trying to protect you. I mean, you’ve been through so much these last few years, and I would hate for you to get hurt again. That’s all.

Thank you.

All right. Well, I will see you and Abigail later.

Sure.

All right.

[tense music]

Well, it worked like a charm.

[sighs] As soon as the DNA results were in, Chad had no doubt that I was his dead wife.

How could he?

Yeah, how could he? I’m just grateful you were in the right place at the right time. Was it easy to change the test?

Easy if you know what you’re doing. And the only way someone will know that you’re not a match with Jack Deveraux and therefore not the real Abigail DiMera is if they give you another test.

[sighs] We make a good team, don’t we?

We do.

[sighs]

Now… we need to talk about the next steps to our plan.

It’s not what I’ve done. It’s what I haven’t done. All those years not being there for you.

There’s no need to dredge all that up again.

Yes, but it explains why you’re feeling the way that you feel right now. You see, darling, you being worried that you can’t be the man you think Sarah needs, surely, part of that is because you didn’t have my support for all those years.

[dramatic music] But you do now.

I know I do. And I am grateful for it.

Xander, I’m going to make up for all those lost years. I promise you, I’m gonna make up for it all.

[camera shutter snapping]

[car door clicks shut]

Jada?

Marlena, hi.

Hi. What’s going on?

Well, Brady told me that his car was stolen.

What?

He didn’t mention that to you?

No. No, when did that happen?

Well, that’s what I’m trying to figure out now. Do you remember when you last saw it?

Well, let me think. Yeah, it was the other night. John and I had just come back, and Brady had parked in my parking spot.

OK, do you know what night that was?

That would have been when John got back from Missouri, so that would have been the th.

[knock at door]

Brady, it’s Kristen. Come on, I need to talk to you.

[groans] All right, hold on.

Brady, come on.

Hold on. Come in, please. Listen, I don’t have the patience or the time right now. If this is about Rachel, that’s another thing.

This is about your car.

My car?

Yes, I suppose you’re wondering where it is.

How did you know my car was missing?

Well, because I’m the one who took it.

[groans]

OK. Here we are.

Ah, God. I can’t believe I fell like that. God, it’s so embarrassing.

No, no, I mean, the beach was rocky, and you weren’t looking down.

Yeah.

Do you think it’s broken.

No, I think I’m pr–

[groans]

Hey. Hey, you don’t have to pretend to be fine just so I’ll think you’re some kind of badass.

OK, yeah, you’re right. It’s dumb.

[groans]

I’m taking you to the hospital.

No. No. I mean, no, I’m not supposed to be in Salem. What if someone sees me at the hospital?

Don’t worry. We’ll be very stealth. OK, come on.

All right.

Ready?

Yeah.

Let’s do it.

[groans] Ready.

I don’t exactly feel comfortable talking about this where everyone can see, but yes, we do technically need to discuss what comes next. I mean, I guess–

Abby?

Hi, Chad.

Hi. Sorry, I got– I was worried about you being out here all alone, but I guess you’re not.

Oh, yeah, I was just asking this nice man for directions. Managed to get lost even with my GPS.

I’m so glad that your friend found you.

Right, well, thank you for your help.

How you doing?

Better now. I just needed to clear my head.

Sure, well, having that memory of Clyde must have been upsetting.

Yeah, but I’m happy that I’m starting to remember.

Me too. And I think you’re gonna remember more.

Yeah, I think so too.

I was thinking if we– maybe if we talk more specifically about what you– what you did remember, maybe it would help spark something.

Specifically…how? What do you mean?

Well, just the– you know, what– that terrible night, what happened, you know, the night you were murdered, like, what color robe you were wearing.

[dramatic music]

I should get back to the hospital.

Of course.

[sighs] All right, wee monkey, I’ll see you later.

[chuckles]

Thanks again for watching her.

It’s my pleasure. She is such a joy.

I am glad you’re here, Mum. You really are helping.

Oh. And I’m so grateful to you and to Sarah for welcoming me back into your lives.

Bye.

[sighs]

So Brady parked his car in your spot the night of the th?

Yes.

Did you or John see Brady that night?

No, no, I don’t think so. I guess he had–he’d gone to bed before we came in.

I did–I did ask him about it the next morning, and he just said that somebody else had parked in his space.

Hmm. I see.

Why do you have all these questions? This clearly happened before Brady’s car was stolen.

Right, at this point, I’m just putting together a timeline for the investigation. Thank you for your help.

Why would you take my car?

Isn’t it obvious? And you’re welcome, by the way.

Damn it, Kristen. Kristen, answer my question.

[sighs]

Why?

Why? I mean, apparently, you’re too dense to figure it out. I found out that the car in Sarah’s hit-and-run was gray. And I remember that you were a mess that morning when I came in, and I went down to the garage, and, well, I saw the damage on the front end, and I realized that you must be the one who ran over that poor woman. So I got rid of the evidence.

I can’t believe it. I can’t–I can’t believe it. Why? Why would you do that?

Why would I do that? I did it for our daughter. It would kill her to see you in prison for some drunken hit-and-run. Which I am assuming that you were drinking that night?

I actually don’t– I don’t remember the accident, all right? I woke up in the car.

OK, you know what? Hey, it doesn’t matter. Said car is gone.

Are you sure?

Mm-hmm.

Are you sure? Because Jada was just here asking questions. She said they have a partial plate from security cameras.

OK, well, what did you tell her?

I didn’t know what to tell her, Kristen, all right? I told her the car was stolen.

And as far as you know, it was.

Yeah. Yeah, now I know who stole it.

OK, insignificant. See, without the car, Detective Hunter has nothing. So just stick to your story and, you know, stay calm.

Stay calm.

Stay calm and do what you would normally do. That’s all you–

What does one normally do when they– when they have run down a member of their own family? What do they normally do?

OK, you go to the hospital. You offer your kindness, your compassion, and you should do that right now.

Mm-hmm.

And just, you know– just act like nothing’s wrong.

I can’t act like nothing’s wrong. Did you hear? Did you hear Sarah is paralyzed? She may never walk again. It’s my fault!

OK, you know what, Brady?

It’s my fault!

[groans] You know what? Why don’t we look at this as glass half full?

Kristen.

No. I mean, Sarah’s alive, and I’m sure her loved ones would agree that where there’s life, there’s hope.

Ooh, you sound like a greeting card or something.

Great, great, great, great. You know what? I’m just trying to get you to drop your guilt and self-pity. Come on. What’s done is done, Brady. Listen, and as far as your drinking, I don’t know what Theresa did to push you off the wagon, but…

[sighs] It’s not worth throwing your life away. Look at me. Our daughter needs you. So you need to get sober and pull your life together.

I’m here for you. I will help you, Brady.

Thank you, Kristen.

Like I said, I’m doing this for our daughter.

[siren wailing]

Hi.

So I have some good news.

OK.

Your Aunt Kayla’s in surgery, and since Sarah’s a patient herself, we don’t have to worry about anyone seeing us– or, well, anyone important, that is.

Oh, great.

Holly. Tate. Let me guess, lacrosse accident?

No, not exactly.

Yeah, I didn’t think so, since the camp you’re supposed to be at with my brother is in upstate New York.

It’s a long story.

I got time. Aaron took my place at camp.

So Tate and I could spend the summer together.

So not that long of a story.

Well, my dad doesn’t know that I’m back in town. And look, Aaron, is getting free camp out of our deal. And I know he really loves it there.

It’s basically a win-win for everyone here.

Yeah. And I hate to ask. I know it’s a lot, but could you just, like, not tell anyone that I was here?

So… you want me to lie.

You want to know what color robe I was wearing when someone stabbed me to death– or not to death, really, but what?

Well, like I said, I think that it could maybe help you remember some details.

I can’t tell you what color the robe was. I mean, it was covered in blood, but I was a little more focused on the guy with the knife. Where is this even coming from? Why are you asking me this? Do you not believe the memory that I had was real?

No, no, no, I believe it was real. It’s just that–

OK, then what? What?

No, it’s just that– that–that–OK. OK, just, my sister Kristen put this idea in my head.

What idea?

Just that a lot of people could have known what happened to Abby that night, you know, ’cause it was all over the news and social media.

Oh, OK. So that’s what this is about. You don’t think I’m really Abigail. You think I’ve been lying to you.

No, I don’t– I don’t think that.

Why don’t you think about why I’m even here with you right now, Chad? OK, you came looking for me, not the other way around. I came back with you. I trusted you and came back with you to take a DNA test.

I know. I’m sorry. I’m sorry.

I am doing the best that I can to be the wife that you remember. But if this is not good enough for you, I mean, we can just call off the whole thing. I can head back to Poplar Bluff now.

It’s just a bad sprain. Get you some crutches, and you’ll be healed in no time. No more than a few days, I’m guessing, and you’ll be fine.

Thank you. You never answered my question, though. Are you gonna tell anyone that I ditched lacrosse camp to stay in Salem?

You came to the hospital for medical attention, and as your doctor, I’m restricted from saying anything about your care without your consent, including where you got treated. You don’t have to worry. I’m more than capable of keeping a secret.

[dramatic music]

OK, look, I don’t–I don’t– I don’t want you to go back to Poplar Bluff. OK, I don’t. I think that you’re Abigail. I do. I just think that the– the stress from the past few days is just– it’s just really starting to get to me. And so I listened to my sister, who is a total cynic. You know, more like a misanthrope. She just doesn’t trust humankind in general, and she thinks that everybody’s lying.

Wow. She sounds like a delightful person.

No, she’s not. I just– I really don’t want you to leave. OK? I don’t. It doesn’t matter to me what you look like or what you remember. I’m really happy that you’re here with me, so…

If you want, will you just come home with me?

OK. Yeah. Let’s go home.

[line rings, beeps]

Oh, hi, John. It’s me. I was hoping to talk to you about something, but… I guess it’ll have to wait till I see you. Love you.

[sighs]

Kristen.

Marlena, hi. I just came by to see Brady. I heard his car got stolen.

Yes, I just heard that myself.

Yeah, I mean, I guess Salem isn’t as safe as it used to be. I do hope the police find out who did it, though. Hmm. Well, I’ll see you later.

Nope. I’m done with that now.

I’m gonna be the mother Xander needs me to be.

[light music]

Xander, I was just on my way to see you.

Commissioner.

Yeah, I assumed that you would be on your way to the hospital.

Ah, I’m heading there now. My mum’s looking after my daughter, so I went to check on her. Is there news?

There is. We have a suspect in your wife’s hit-and-run.

[dramatic music]

God, we are so lucky Dr. Greene agreed to keep our secret.

Yeah, I know, especially since we both have family who work here.

Right, so let’s not press our luck. We better get you back to the cabin before anyone sees us.

Let’s do it.

Come on.

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B&B Short Recap Monday, August 26, 2024

Posted on August 26, 2024September 10, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

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Recap written by Suzanne

Luna finishes building the cage around Steffy. Steffy keeps trying to wake up but is very groggy. Finally, she awakens to see Luna staring down at her. Steffy is still out of it and not sure where she is or what happened. She realizes that she’s in a cage and wonders why. Luna informs her that the whole apartment is about to be demolished. Steffy has a headache, but Luna tells her that the effects will wear off. She’s holding the glass that Steffy drank from, to remind her about the drug. Steffy remembers what happened and demands to be let out of the cage. She yells for help and pounds on the cage. They argue. Steffy realizes that Luna wants Bill for herself, so that’s why she frames her mother for the murders. Luna admits she did it all, and she’s gotten away with it. She won’t let Steffy tell anyone. Steffy goes back to screaming, and pounding on the cage.

Ridge and Brooke argue briefly about Hope kissing Finn. Finn walks in and tells them in an annoyed way that Steffy left town because of the kiss. Brooke keeps telling them that Hope is very sorry for the kiss. Finn informs them that Steffy is mad at him, too, and he is worried that Steffy asked him for space and not to contact her. Finn blames himself for not avoiding Hope and telling Steffy what happened. He’s worried about whether Steffy is OK or not. Finn tells them about all the troubles he and Steffy have had recently. He beats himself up for what’s been happening. Ridge and Brooke assure him that he’s not at fault. Finn goes on and on about Steffy.

Bill phones Justin to find out how Poppy’s doing in jail. Katie comes in and tells him that she heard Luna’s not his daughter. Bill is upset that he lost Luna as his daughter. They discuss the situation and whether Poppy is guilty or not. She asks if Poppy is out of his life now, but he hasn’t decided anything yet. His biggest concern is for Luna, whom he thinks is the innocent one in all of this. When Katie mentions that Luna told RJ she has to be there for Bill, since she really loves him, he flashes back uncomfortably to the kiss she gave him. Katie and Bill hold hands. He thanks her for being there for him. She tells him how important he is to his sons, and to her, and they hug.

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Y&R Short Recap Monday, August 26, 2024

Posted on August 26, 2024February 2, 2025 by TvMegasite Admin

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Faith found Lucy intoxicated in the park after receiving a distressing message from her. Despite Lucy’s plea to keep the incident from her parents, Faith decided to drive her home. Tragically, they were involved in a car accident, leaving both unconscious and hospitalized. Their families, including Sharon, Nick, Daniel, and Heather, rushed to the hospital, where they anxiously awaited updates on the girls’ conditions. This incident evoked painful memories for Sharon, reminiscent of past traumas.

Meanwhile, Summer and Kyle reached a mutual agreement regarding the custody of their son, aiming to prioritize his well-being amidst their personal differences. Elsewhere, Billy confronted Adam about his recent actions, leading to a tense exchange that highlighted the ongoing animosities and complex relationships within their circle.

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GH Short Recap Monday, August 26, 2024

Posted on August 26, 2024February 1, 2025 by TvMegasite Admin

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Laura received distressing news that her daughter, Lulu, required a liver transplant. After learning that Nikolas was not a viable donor, Laura resolved to locate her son, Lucky, in hopes that he could be a match.

Meanwhile, in Africa, Lucky was held captive by mercenaries. To prove his loyalty and gain their trust, he was ordered to execute a fellow prisoner, a doctor named Isaiah. Lucky attempted to convince the mercenaries of his willingness to comply, but the situation remained tense and uncertain.

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Days Transcript Friday, August 23, 2024

Posted on August 23, 2024September 7, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[seabirds squalling]

[pleasant music]

[knock on door]

[chuckles] Hey, you’re early–

I don’t know, seems like I’m right on time.

[tense music]

Sophia?

In the flesh. Why? You expecting someone else?

Knock, knock.

Holly.

Hey, Aunt Sarah.

Aw, honey, it’s so good to see you.

Is now an okay time?

Oh, yeah, yeah. Now’s a fine time.

Good, because I brought you donuts from Sweet Bits.

[gasps] Grandma Alice’s famous recipe. If anything’s gonna put me in a good mood, it’s Gran’s donuts.

[chuckles]

So how are you doing? I’m sorry. Is that a dumb question?

No, that’s not a dumb question. I’m–I’m, uh– I’m all right, all things considered. It’s, uh–it’s Xander that I’m actually worried about.

Why? What’s going on with Xander?

He’s just–he’s not handling this whole situation very well, the paralysis.

Well, I’m sure he’s just, you know, hurting for you.

Mm, yeah. No, you’re right. It’s just, um, his anger that this happened to me and, uh, his frustration that he can’t do anything about it. I’m a little worried that he might take it out on the wrong person.

And I’m gonna need a list of the potential matches ASAP so I can start running them one by one.

[scoffs] Thought I’d find you in here, wasting time.

Excuse me?

Why are you sat in here behind your desk instead of out there investigating my wife’s hit-and-run?

Fred, I got to go. Get me those addresses ASAP.

[sighs] Listen, Xander, I know that you are very upset about what is happening with Sarah, but that doesn’t give you a right to barge into my office–

Spare me the etiquette lecture, Commissioner. Why don’t you just explain why you haven’t arrested the son of a bitch who mowed down my wife?

Come on, come on. Come on, Brady, think. Think. Oh, my God.

What is it?

Where’s the car? What the hell happened to my car?

[cell phone rings] Maggie, hey. – Hi. I’m sorry I missed your call earlier.

No, no, that’s okay. Um, is there any news on– on Sarah’s condition? – Yeah, there is. And I’m afraid it isn’t good news. Sarah’s paralyzed.

[sighs]

[dramatic music]

Hey, it’s me. Yeah, I don’t think I can do this anymore.

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

You don’t need to remind me of what’s at stake. Yes, I’m well aware, but this is a lot harder than I thought it was gonna be. Because I’m living in the house with Chad and his two brothers, both of whom I apparently slept with, by the way. Meanwhile, they’re– they’re all waiting for me to remember my old life– the way Chad looks at me. N-no. No, he’s being completely patient and understanding. But how long is that gonna last?

[knock on door]

Hey, Abby? It’s Chad. You awake?

Not that long, apparently.

[tense music]

Maggie, I-I’m so sorry. Sarah’s p–Sarah’s paralysis, is it, uh, permanent? – The doctors don’t know for sure. They’re saying that she might recover the use of her legs with the help of steroids and physical therapy, but there’s no guarantee.

Uh, what–uh, what can I do? – Just pray, Brady, both for her recovery and that the police find whoever did this to my daughter and bring them to justice.

Have you so much as even lifted a finger? Or are you just content to, uh, cash a paycheck now that you’ve stumbled into this cushy job, thanks to Rafe’s misfortune?

I’ll advise you to watch your tone.

My tone? I want results, Jada. I want a name.

And I assure you that the Salem PD is doing everything in our power to find the driver who hit Sarah.

Like hell you are.

Xander–

If you or anyone else in this pathetic excuse for a police department could actually do your jobs, then the monster that paralyzed my wife would already be rotting in jail.

[sighs] How’s Sarah doing?

Actually, um, after you left this morning to take over babysitting duties, we had a little bit of bad news, unfortunately.

Oh, no. What happened?

Sarah has no feeling in– in her legs– from the waist down, actually.

[sighing] No. Dear God, what have I done to that poor girl?

Xander was all worked up when he left here. He thinks that the cops aren’t doing enough to catch the person who hit me.

He’s just frustrated, like you said.

Yeah, yeah. You’re right. A-and I’m sure that Jada’s doing everything she can. It’s just, Xander’s not gonna stop until they arrest someone. And I love him for that, but I just hope he doesn’t get himself locked up in the process.

So Xander does this kind of thing often then, huh?

You could say that.

[chuckles] He’s just–he’s– he’s very protective of me, which is great most of the time.

Well, all I know is, I would totally freak if someone hurt the person Ilove.

Oh? And who might that be?

What are you doing here, Sophia?

Well, I know how busy Holly’s been, what with her grueling, menial job at the Bistro and her poor aunt being in the hospital following that awful hit-and-run business.

Sarah could’ve been killed.

Exactly. Totally tragic. The point is, I thought you might be lonely all alone by yourself on this island, so…what do you feel like doing?

[atmospheric music]

Sarah’s paralyzed?

No feeling or movement from the waist down.

Xander, I am so sorry. I didn’t know.

I’m not interested in your apologies, Jada. If you want to show compassion, just do your job.

I promise you, I am. It is my number one priority.

You could’ve fooled me. I mean, it’s been days, and you’re still no closer to knowing who did this to her.

That’s not true.

I haven’t seen an arrest or– or any movement at all.

Well, maybe if you didn’t storm into my office looking for a fight, you would’ve given me a chance to tell you the latest news.

Wait, are you saying you– you found something?

That’s right.

Well, who is it?

It’s not who. It’s what. We have a lead on the car that hit Sarah.

[intriguing music]

[knock on door]

[sighs] Hold on. Coming.

Brady, what are you doing here? Did you find out what happened with your car?

No, I have some more pressing things on my mind right now. I just spoke to Maggie.

Oh, I see.

Why didn’t you tell me that Sarah was paralyzed?

Well, I told you that she’d been having some numbness and some motor difficulties. I mean, yeah, I suppose I did downplay it somewhat. But honestly, that’s because I thought it wasn’t permanent. But not to mention the fact that I am terribly upset about all this. You know, I just found out that the mother of my granddaughter may never walk again. So forgive me if you are not the first person on my mind.

Fiona, I understand. I understand that you have something personal in this. But do you understand, I am dying here?

Brady, take a breath. Calm down.

I’m not taking a breath. I’m not calming down. Do you understand? That’s easy for you to say. You’re not the one that may have caused this accident. You’re not the one that may be to blame for her paralysis. – Well?

[singsongy] Is there someone special? Is it who I think it is? Am I being obnoxiously nosy?

No, it’s okay–

Hey. Is this a bad time?

Hi, Mark. No, not at all.

Well, I was just doing my rounds and decided to check on my favorite colleague.

Well, I appreciate that. Uh, Mark, have you ever met my niece Holly? Holly, this is Dr. Greene.

Your niece?

Uh, yeah, it’s my late brother’s daughter.

Small world, huh?

It’s good to see you again, Dr. Greene.

You two know each other?

We do. Holly went to the prom with my kid brother, Aaron…

Really?

Only to leave him halfway through the night.

Sorry about that.

Can I ask why? Or am I being obnoxiously nosy again?

Do you want to tell her, Holly, or should I?

Go for it.

Well, apparently, it was all a ruse, her prom date with my brother, because she only has eyes for Tate Black.

Okay, Sophia, why would you think that I would wanna hang out with you?

Well, we’re friends, right?

Uh, I don’t know, no. I mean, would a friend go out of her way to gaslight my girlfriend?

How did I gaslight Holly?

Oh, come on, Sophia. I mean, you know, she told me how you– you know, you tried to make her feel bad that, you know, we hadn’t had sex yet.

Well, I wasn’t trying to make her feel bad. I was just surprised. I mean, the amount of time you two have spent together alone, it’s got to be really… frustrating for you, to put it euphemistically.

I’m fine.

Are you?

Mm-hmm.

‘Cause I’ve talked to a bunch of guys, and they said when someone teases you like that, it can get uncomfortable.

Okay. All right, look, first of all, um, no, Holly’s not teasing me, and second, I hate to tell you, but those guys are just trying to get in your pants.

Okay, so you’re not like other teenage boys? You don’t walk around thinking about sex all the time?

No.

Maybe you should tell that to you-know-who.

Okay, all right, look, I– it’s not because of you. It’s morning, and it–it– you know, it happens sometimes just–

Morning, noon, night– there’s nothing to be ashamed of, nothing at all.

Can you just, I don’t know, stop or…

But I can’t just leave you all alone, not with all that pent-up sexual energy.

I have to go. I’ll talk to you later. Come in.

Hey. Brought you some coffee. Vanilla creamer–I– I’m not sure if you still like it that way or not.

[chuckles softly] Yeah, thank you.

So how’d you sleep?

[sighs] Pretty well.

Yeah? Good. I was a little bit worried about you alone in here, you know, in this room.

In this room… where I was murdered.

[tense music]

Yeah.

It’s okay, Chad. I survived. Is it hard for you… to be in this room?

Yeah. Yeah, it is.

Of course. Why wouldn’t it be? For me, I– I was thinking about Clyde coming in with the knife and how…

Abby? Hey, are you okay? Are you okay?

Chad, oh, my God. I think I’m remembering.

You remembered something from that night? What was it?

I–I was– I was on the bed there, and Clyde was coming in. And he–he said, uh– he said, um… “I-I know what you’ve been up to.”

About–he’s talking about the investigation, uh, into the drug ring?

I-I don’t– I don’t know, it’s fuzzy.

Okay, then w-what– what happens next?

He started walking towards me, and then he– he took out a knife and–

[gasps] No, no! No, no, no, no! God, no, no, no, no, no!

Whoa, whoa, whoa. Hey, hey, hey. Stop.

No, no–

Okay, stop, stop, stop, stop. Stop, stop, stop, stop, stop, stop. Stop. No, no, no, no.

Oh, God.

This is too painful. We’re done.

No, no, no.

No, it’s okay.

No, no. It’s gone.

No, listen, it doesn’t matter.

It’s gone. It was right there; it’s gone.

Yeah, I know. It’s fine. It doesn’t matter.

I’m sorry.

No. What do you mean? Are you kidding me?

It’s just, the memories, they’re right there.

I know. It’s fine. This is a huge breakthrough, okay?

Okay.

This is a huge breakthrough. This is the first thing that you’ve remembered. Yeah? And that means– that means that the Abby I knew, she’s still in there somewhere, okay?

Okay.

This is huge. Your memories are coming back. Yeah?

Okay, can you just– can you not? I mean–

[sighs]

[chuckles] Why? Am I making you uncomfortable?

Yes. Yes, you are, obviously. I don’t want this. I love Holly.

Who said anything about love?

Can you just please relax?

Now, that sounds like an excellent idea.

[mischievous music]

There. I feel much more relaxed already.

So you only pretended to go to prom with Mark’s brother so that you could spend time with Tate?

Yeah, but it’s not like I dumped Aaron or anything. And he was in on it, by the way. But Tate’s parents busted us anyway.

Which is a big reason the boys are off at lacrosse camp together.

Because Brady and Theresa thought that you guys could do with some distance, right?

Right.

Mm. I bet your mom isn’t complaining either.

Speaking of camp, I was looking at their Instagram page at some of the new photos they were posting.

Oh, did you see your brother?

I did. Yeah, it looks like he’s having a really good time. But for some reason, uh, his picture was captioned “Tate Black.” Weird, huh?

Yeah, totally weird.

Hm.

You found the car that hit Sarah?

Not yet, but we have surveillance video of a partial license plate.

But that’s enough, right, to track it down?

Hopefully. We’re working with Motor Vehicles on a list of matching cars in the surrounding area.

Well, that’s great news. Uh, give me the partial plates. I’ll have the Titan security team start investigating as well.

I am not going to do that.

Why not?

Because this is a police investigation, and I am not about to have you or your team interfere with that.

Interfere? This is my wife. I’m sure you have a dozen other cases that you need to work on, but this is all that matters to me.

I understand how much this matters to you, okay? But you need to let us do our job. The last thing I need is for you to go around scaring possible suspects. Okay, we’re gonna go car by car and rule out the suspects. But it’s gonna take some time.

How much time?

As much time as it takes. And that’s all I’m gonna say. Listen, go to the hospital. Okay? Go be with your wife.

You’ll call me as soon as you know anything, right?

I will call you as soon as we make an arrest.

[sighs] Whoever did this to Sarah better hope, better pray that you find them before I do.

[door slams]

[sighs]

But, Brady, we’re not even sure that you hit Sarah.

I don’t know, it’s looking pretty obvious right now. Don’t you think?

No, I don’t. For all we know, the person who took the car could’ve been the hit-and-run driver.

Why–why would they do that?

The point is, you don’t remember anything that happened that night. And there is no use in you sitting around thinking about what you may or may not have done. It is not gonna help Sarah.

[dramatic music]

Oh–

[scoffs]

Here. To calm your nerves.

Okay, all right.

Better?

No, it’s not better. It’s–it’s not better. Xander and Sarah, they just got married, right? They have a daughter, Fiona. They had their whole lives in front of them. It’s not better.

[knock on door] – Fiona, it’s Maggie. Fiona, are you in there?

Fiona, it’s Maggie and Victoria. Are you there?

She can’t see me here.

Well, hide, and take the vodka too.

[tense music]

Maggie.

Oh, good. I was starting to think you had gone out.

No, I’m sorry. I was just resting.

Well, I hope you’re well rested, um, because you’re on grandma duty.

Oh, grandma duty?

Uh, I mean, a-assuming that is okay with you. I need for you to watch Victoria for a while. I’m heading back to the hospital to visit Sarah.

Yes. Of course. Any change in her condition?

Um, no. No news to report, as far as I know. Sarah’s, um– she’s trying to be brave and stoic. I can only imagine how terrified she must be feeling thinking about her future, that she may not be able to walk.

Please tell me that you see something that Kayla and I missed, like a miraculous and speedy path to recovery from spinal cord ischemia.

Sorry. But like Dr. Johnson, I’m optimistic that if anyone can come back from this, it’s you, Sarah.

And I totally agree with that. But I should get going.

Okay. I love you.

I love you, too. Bye, Aunt Sarah. I’ll visit soon.

Okay. Thank you for coming.

And I’ll bring you more donuts.

Yes, please.

[chuckles] Bye, Dr. Greene.

Good to see you again, Holly. Oh, and if you happen to connect with Aaron before I do, tell him to, uh, ask the camp photographer to meet the real Tate Black.

Will do.

[tense music]

[door closes]

Put your clothes back on.

What’s the matter? You don’t think I look good like this?

That’s not the point.

I think it kind of is.

No. Look, okay, if– if you’re not gonna leave, then one of us should put our clothes on.

Why bother?

Sophia, can you stop? I don’t want this.

Why not? I won’t tell if you won’t.

Okay, I don’t want to pressure you, but is there anything else you can remember?

Um, I–

[sighs] I don’t think so. I–my memory just came in like a flash, and then it just disappeared. And I–

Okay.

I’m sorry. You’re disappointed, I know.

No, no, no. No, no, no, no, I’m not. I’m not disappointed. Are you kidding me? This is–this is– this is a hu– this is a huge first step, yeah? If you’re able to remember the most terrifying moment of your life, it’s only gonna be a matter of time before you start remembering all the good times that we shared together.

You really think so?

Yes, I do. And believe me, you and I, we shared a lot of good times together.

Ooh.

[chuckles]

We did.

Yeah.

I am putting too much pressure on you, I think. Don’t you?

No, no.

No, I am, I am. And I’m–I’m– I’m–I am really sorry. I’m just– you know, I get a little– a little impatient.

I know. I get it.

You want to spend the day together? I’ll have the chef make us some breakfast, and then– and then we can go take a ride to the lake or something.

[soft dramatic music]

Agh, that sounds lovely. I just– I think what I need is a little time alone to process what just happened.

Okay, yeah. That’s not a problem. Here I’m talking about putting too much pressure on you, and then I just– I go ahead and ramp it up. So yeah. Way to go, Chad.

It makes me feel hopeful to see the hope on your face. I just want to go for a walk around town.

But you don’t even really know where you’re going.

[chuckles] I have a GPS on my phone. I’ll be fine.

Okay. Where you gonna go?

[sighs] I think I’ll go to that cute little park you showed me when you brought me to Salem. Maybe it’ll help jog some memories.

You know, it’s so strange. After everything that Sarah’s gone through, I thought that this was finally her time, that she was gonna be happy and settled. And then out of the blue, this random person just takes it all away from her and–and leaves her there and then just–just– just flees like a coward.

That’s awful. That’s just awful.

Yeah.

[sighs] And you must be anxious to get back to the hospital.

Yeah, I am. And–and thank you again for watching Victoria.

No, it’s my pleasure.

Well, I appreciate it. And I know I’ve said it before, but it bears repeating. I’m so happy that Sarah tracked you down. I know it’s a blessing for Xander to have his mother here, especially given what he’s dealing with now.

Well, we’re all in this together, right?

We are.

Give Sarah my love. I’ll be sending good thoughts.

Yeah. And send good thoughts that they find the driver too.

[tense music]

Well, that was excruciating, hearing how Maggie is suffering about her daughter, and because I’m most likely the– the cause of all the pain to begin with–

Brady.

I know, I know, I know.

For the last time–

I–I know. We can’t say for sure that I am.

No, we cannot. So just– let’s stay the course, okay?

Okay. Are you up– are you up for babysitting? You sure?

Yeah, of course. It’ll do me some good to spend some time with this gorgeous little creature.

I’ll let you to it.

And, Brady, it’s gonna be okay.

[door closes]

Oh, hello.

Hi, baby. Uh, this is Dr. Mark Greene. Mark, this is my husband, Xander.

Nice to meet you.

Same. Uh, I assume you guys work together.

Uh, we do. Yeah, but Sarah’s not just a colleague. She is also my friend, which is why I’m taking a personal interest in her case.

Well, I’m very glad to hear that.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call. Sarah has my number.

I appreciate it. Cheers.

Bye, Mark. Ooh, these are beautiful.

As are you, my love.

Oh, yes, I’m sure I look wonderful right now.

You’re always perfect to me. Dr. Greene brought you donuts?

No. Holly brought me donuts. She was here earlier.

That was nice of her to come visit, wasn’t it?

Mm, it was. She was actually giving you props for being protective of me.

She was?

Mm-hmm. She said that she would do the same thing for the person she loves, which I assume is Tate Black.

Oh, she’s still pining after him?

Yeah. Well, with Nicole gone, maybe they’ll get to spend some time together when he gets back from camp.

Right, but you don’t really think that’s a good idea, do you?

I don’t know, they seem like they like each other, so…

The boy is Theresa’s son. I mean, if he even inherited…

[buzzes lips] Half of her miserable personality traits– not to mention Brady. He’s bad news. Give him a chance, and he’ll break her heart.

[tense music]

I don’t know why you’re resisting. I can tell you want this.

Sophia, please.

Please what? You know what they say. What happens on Smith Island stays on Smith Island.

Uh, literally no one has ever said that.

Fair, but how about this one? What Holly doesn’t know won’t hurt us.

Oh, you are so wrong about that.

Holly, I swear it’s not what it looks like.

Oh, really? So you didn’t just sneak up here all desperate, trying to make a play for my boyfriend?

You can’t exactly stake claim on a guy you haven’t even gotten past first base with.

Oh, my God, Sophia, whether Tate and I get off first base or he scores a touchdown is none of your damn business. You’re a lying skank.

Look, just because I’m sex-positive–

Get the hell out of here.

[tense music]

Fine. Screw this! Tate, try not to think too much about what you could have had.

Leave!

See ya!

Oh, and don’t be late for work.

[door slams]

So do you want to tell me what I just walked in on?

Holly can do a lot better than Theresa’s son, if you ask me.

Oh. And is that what people will say about Victoria?

As if I would ever let our precious princess date just anyone– or anyone, for that matter.

Oh, yes, sure. Just lock her in a tower. That’s a really good plan.

Okay, I won’t do that. But I’m not gonna let anyone or anything hurt that little girl or her mother ever again.

Well, now, that’s what I like to see.

[chuckling] Hi, Mom.

[laughs]

Maggie.

Hello. Oh, my darling, my darling, how are you feeling this morning?

I’m all right. Where’s Victoria?

I dropped her off with Fiona. Any news?

Oh, well, there’s nothing new medically, but there is an update on the investigation.

Did you find something out at the police station?

Well, I don’t want us to get ahead of ourselves, but–

Well, what is it? What is the news?

According to Commissioner Hunter, they do have a lead.

They–they think they know who hit me?

Not yet, but, uh, they do have a partial license plate. And right now, they’re in the process of tracking down possible matches in the area, so with any luck, soon they’ll be knocking on the door of the bastard that put you in this hospital bed.

[sighs]

[soft dramatic music]

– There, there, my darling.

[baby fussing] Your mummy will be home soon, safe and sound… if I can just keep Brady, with his bloody conscience, from ruining everything.

[tense music]

[knock on door]

[sighs]

[knock on door] Just a minute.

Commissioner, uh, what can I do for you?

I am investigating Sarah Horton Kiriakis’s hit-and-run, and I need to see your car.

It won’t be long. You’re finally coming back to me.

[dramatic music]

Don’t see you. Where the hell are you?

Relax. I’m right here.

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B&B Short Recap Friday, August 23, 2024

Posted on August 23, 2024August 24, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

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After Taylor and Brooke have left, Ridge and Brooke chat briefly about Hope kissing Finn. Brooke assures him that she’ll make sure that Hope knows she crossed the line. They start to kiss when RJ comes in to tell them that Bill isn’t Luna’s father after all. Katie comes in, so they fill her in on Bill not being Luna’s daughter. They rehash what has happened lately with Bill, Poppy and Luna. They all seem convinced that Poppy is guilty, except for RJ, who’s not sure. However, they all feel bad about Luna. RJ talks about how he’s concerned about Luna and mentions that she said she and Bill need each other, and she’s staying with him at his place, even though they’re not father and daughter. The others look curious, like this seems strange to them.

Bill tells Luna again that she can’t kiss him like that. Steffy, in the entryway, looks shocked to hear that Bill isn’t her father. Luna tells him that no one’s ever been so kind to her like this before. Steffy keeps listening in and shakes her head angrily. She can tell that Luna is manipulating Bill. Luna adjusts her makeup in the mirror, so then she sees Steffy there. She is stunned and looks unsure of what to do. Bill again sympathizes with what she’s going through and offers to get her psychiatric help. He tells her again that he’s there for her as a father. She leaves, saying she has “work stuff.” Steffy hides so Luna won’t see her. She sneaks out after Luna leaves, but she leaves her phone behind.

Steffy follows Luna to her apartment. Luna yells at herself for being so careless. Steffy comes in just then and tells Luna that she knows what she’s up to. Luna plays innocent, as usual. Steffy tells her that she knows she kissed Bill. She warns Luna to think about what she did and how wrong it was. Luna makes two glasses of iced tea and offers one to Steffy. Luna pretends to be mortified that she saw her kiss Bill. Steffy continues to try to find out why Luna would do this. Luna just watches while Steffy drinks the tea. Then she talks about how she and Bill share the common experience of what happened with her mom being in jail, and how they need each other, so she supposes that’s why she kissed him. Steffy doesn’t buy it and is surprised when Luna mentions that her mom might have killed the two guys at Il Giardino. Steffy stresses that she doesn’t seem like the Luna she knows. She realizes that Luna has risen fast from interning at Forrester to living at the Spencer Estate. Steffy figures out what Luna has been up to. Luna doesn’t say anything, so Steffy realizes that she’s right. Then she gets dizzy and passes out. Luna looks down at her in a creepy way and then sighs deeply.

Li visits Bill at his request. Bill tells her that Luna isn’t his daughter and that they took two more paternity tests. Li is shocked, but he asks her if she manipulated the original test results. Li denies it vehemently. Eventually, he believes her. He wonders who rigged the test. She’s not sure if Poppy did that or not, but she doesn’t believe that she’s a murderer. She thinks Poppy was framed. He wonders who would set up Poppy.

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Days Transcript Thursday, August 22, 2024

Posted on August 22, 2024September 7, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

Hi, Julie.

Oh, darling, I didn’t hear you come in. What time’d you get here?

Oh, I got back a little while ago. I just–I went straight up to see the kids. I wanted to spend some time with them, kiss them good night.

Good.

Yeah.

They were looking forward to Daddy’s kiss.

[chuckles]

Hmm.

So you took Jack and Jennifer to the airport.

Yeah. They are on their way back to Boston as we speak.

Doug told me about that. He also said this meeting between Jennifer and Abigail didn’t go very well.

Mm. No, it wasn’t a great reunion, to put it mildly.

Awkward. It was awkward.

No, it wasn’t just awkward. It was a complete disaster. Yeah, it went south the second Jennifer saw Abigail’s face and proclaimed, that is not my daughter.

[dramatic music]

Yeah, Jack and Jennifer Deveraux headed back to Boston, so I have one less problem to deal with and two less family members breathing down my neck.

Abigail?

You cannot be serious. A shipment was lost in the warehouse?

[scoffs] I don’t want to hear it. We need those pillow covers for the spring line, so if you can’t send a replacement in the next hours, I will have no choice but to find another supplier. That is not true. I am very loyal.

[scoffs]

I’m just sick and tired of being disappointed by people that I actually thought I could trust.

[sighs]

[groans]

[light music]

Long day, huh?

Hmm. Yeah, you could say that.

Well, you do have a very demanding job now, right? I can imagine working for Kristen DiMera can be pretty stressful, to say the least. I’m sure she’s putting you through the paces.

Not anymore. I got fired.

[suspenseful music]

Hey there. Hope she didn’t give you any trouble while I was out.

[laughs] Of course she didn’t. Stupid question.

No, poor Melinda, she’s never going to give anyone any trouble ever again, is she?

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

Jennifer took one look at Abigail and said, not my daughter?

Which is surprising because Jennifer knew about the DNA test results and never gave any indication that she was in any way skeptical. And I don’t blame Jennifer. I mean, you know, when you– when you–when you see her, when you see Abigail with a new face and so different and she doesn’t have any memory of us at all, I mean, it’s– it’s–it’s confusing and it’s–and it’s– and it’s jarring.

Of course it is, darling.

It’s just– you know, it’s just gonna take time for all of us to process… this woman being Abigail. But it’s undeniable now, right? The DNA test proves it. It’s her.

Proved it, thank God– proved it, so no more uncertainty for us, uncertainty for you, ’cause you were having a terrible time with that. I mean, you had a terrible time.

Yeah, well… I mean, even with the– with the certainty of the test results, it’s gonna take Jennifer some time.

[dramatic music] I don’t know how much, but it’s gonna take her some time to get used to this new version of Abby. So we just thought it was best for she and Jack to go back to Boston.

Right, right.

For Abby’s sake, obviously, too.

Of course it’ll take time. She has to be reintroduced to her old life. And it puts pressure on her to have people standing around watching. So maybe it is right. Fewer people, she’ll have a chance to–

To access her wonderful memories of you and the children and all of us…

The people who love her.

[sighs] OK, we’ve talked about Jennifer. We’ve talked about Abigail. We’ve talked about all the problems they’re gonna be going through right now. And we haven’t said a word about Chad DiMera.

Hmm.

How is this affecting your life? How are you doing?

I have to go. Bye.

It is you, isn’t it, Abigail?

So they tell me.

[both chuckle] And you are?

Your brother-in-law.

Oh, I thought I met my brother-in-law already.

Ah, that must have been Stefan. I’m EJ DiMera.

That’s right. I did hear that Chad had another brother roaming around this house.

Mm-hmm, and that would be me.

Well, nice to meet you.

Same here. And just so you know, I’ve… heard all about you, that you’d returned but with no memory.

Yeah, and a brand-new face…

[both chuckle] Which completely freaked out your brother Stefan.

Ah, and when did you meet him?

This morning. Chad introduced us. It was awkward, to say the least.

Oh, I’m sure it was, for many reasons.

[tense music]

Many reasons?

Well, Chad may be good at hiding it. But he never really got over the fact that you and Stefan slept together.

I’ll expect the tracking number within the hour. Security? I’d like to report an intruder in my office.

Gabi, please.

No, that won’t be necessary after all.

This guy is no threat. I can handle it.

What the hell are you doing here?

I came to see you, obviously.

Well, now you’ve seen me. So if that’s all–

No, that’s not all.

[sighs] We have to talk.

Large plastic trash bags. Check. Rope. Check. Hacksaw, lye, bleach. Check, check, and check.

[chuckles] It’s so convenient the hardware store has everything you need to dispose of a body– one-stop shopping. And these true-crime shows that I watch, they’re practically a step-by-step how-to guide on how to dispose of incriminating evidence.

All right, I better get busy. That body’s not gonna get rid of itself.

[moans]

[gasps] Oh, my God, Li. She’s still alive.

Well… I share your concern for Abigail, Jennifer, Jack, the whole family. But my main concern is you, ’cause you lost your wife in such a… violent way. And then all this time has gone by, and she reappears. And you tell me she doesn’t look the same and has no memory of any of it, of any of us. What are you gonna do? How are you gonna tell Thomas and Charlotte, your mother’s returned, but you won’t recognize her? And worse… Abigail may never get her memory back.

Well, yeah, when you put it like that, it makes you want to crawl in a hole.

No, no, no, no, no. It’s a lot. But you, Chad, have always been able to… throw all these plates in the air, you know, like Cirque du Soleil.

[both chuckle]

[clapping] Seriously, how are you keeping it together?

[dramatic music]

I’m keeping it together.

What other choice do I have?

I have to be strong for my kids… and for Abby. If she sees me uncertain or falling apart, then that’s just gonna make things more difficult. And that’s the last thing I want, so… keep it together.

[clapping] I applaud your strength. I admire your unselfishness. And if you see any of those plates beginning to slip to the floor, you can count on me.

[laughs] Yeah, I will… as the master of the balancing act.

Oh, my God. I’m glad you think so.

[laughs]

[sighs] Chad, I will always be there for you and for your children and now for Abigail.

So I slept with Stefan?

Oh, dear, had no one thought to mention that to you?

No, no one did.

Huh.

You’re telling me I cheated on Chad with his brother?

Well, it’s slightly more complicated than that. Stefan took advantage of a rather unique situation, which is no surprise, since my brother tends to make very, very bad decisions and he’s an idiot. Suffice it to say that everything that happened between you and Stefan was entirely his fault, so…

I take it you and Stefan don’t exactly get along.

Let’s just say that he and his wife are not my favorite people and the feeling is entirely mutual.

We have nothing to talk about.

So that’s it. You just fly off the handle, storm out of the Bistro, and return to work like nothing happened?

Like nothing happened?

[tense music] I stormed out of the Bistro like plenty had happened, like my entire world had imploded, like the man that I was crazy in love with, who I thought loved me back, was actually a lying dirtbag.

[scoffs] And not that it’s any of your business, but I didn’t just go back to work. I went to go visit my comatose brother. And I told him all about how my husband cheated on me while I was behind bars.

[sighs]

Gabi…

[sniffles]

What I did was colossally stupid. It was beyond stupid. It was the biggest mistake of my entire life.

How can we expect to work past it if we can’t even talk about it?

Oh, my God. You actually think we can move past this?

No, think again. There is no moving past this. Your little fling with Ava Vitali will be emblazoned on my brain forever.

This will never be forgotten or forgiven.

[scoffs] Why would Kristen fire you? You just started the job. I can’t imagine you’ve been there long enough to screw up that badly.

I’ll try not to take that as an insult.

OK, that did not come out right. It came out wrong. I am sorry about that.

[chuckles] It’s fine, really. Anyway, it wasn’t something that I did. It was more about the… personalities in the office.

Really?

Yeah.

I thought you and Kristen were friends.

Yeah, so did I. But really, it was more Gabi’s doing. She threatened to pull Gabi Chic from DiMera if Kristen didn’t get rid of me.

Why did Gabi do that? I mean, what, I mean, she just– just didn’t want to work with you or what?

That’s a bit of an understatement.

OK, I see. Does this have something to do with your history with her brother?

Nope. It’s because of my history with her husband. – I think she’s got a pulse, Li.

[suspenseful music] Yeah, she’s breathing too. That makes no sense. I gave her the same dose that I gave Bobby Stein. Or was it Everett Lynch? I think it was Bobby Stein. Whatever. He’s dead, whoever he was. So why didn’t it kill Melinda too?

Maybe she didn’t finish all her tea. Well, that must be it.

Well, I guess it doesn’t really matter.

I’ll have to finish her off.

[suspenseful music]

I can’t exactly give her more tea.

Yeah, it’ll be simpler just to slit her throat. Right, Li?

Don’t do it. Put down the hacksaw, Connie. Don’t kill her.

You know, I don’t doubt that you could juggle quite a few plates, probably a few elephants, and several bicycles as well too.

Sure.

Yeah.

Yeah, ’cause I never told you how I ran away to the circus, how I learned all their tricks, how fantastic I looked in tights.

Oh, I bet you did.

[laughs]

[dramatic music]

I have enormous faith in you. I really do. You’re gonna get through it. We’re all gonna get through it.

What are you thinking?

[sighs] That the thing that scares me the most…

Isn’t, what if she doesn’t get her memory back? It’s, what if she does and she doesn’t feel the same way about me? What if she doesn’t love me anymore, Julie?

Don’t go down that road.

No. You need to borrow some Horton optimism. Abigail will get her memory back. May take a long time, but she will. And when she does, boy, she’s gonna fall in love with you all over again. I’m sure of it.

So because Stefan and his wife– what is her name, Gabi?

Mm-hmm.

Because they kicked you out of your company, you let Gabi go to prison for a crime she didn’t commit?

To be fair, I didn’t know that she was innocent, not at the time. In fact, all the evidence suggested that she was guilty.

Wow, seems to me like you’re the idiot brother.

[chuckles]

Yeah, I suppose I deserve that. But, you know, you didn’t always have such a low opinion of me.

Oh. Oh, no, no, no, wait, wait, wait. Let me guess. Did I sleep with you too?

[both laugh] Oh, my God, I was joking.

Yes, I know… except–

Except it wasn’t a joke.

[light music]

So you slept with Stefan?

I didn’t plan it. Look, he didn’t either. We were wasted. And it’s just–

[sighs] God, we were both going through a tough time, and it–

[groans] It was one– just one moment of weakness.

Just one?

Yes, just one. And it wouldn’t have even been that once, except–

[sighs] Like I said, it was a tough time.

Look, I was under a lot of pressure. Clyde was threatening Tripp. He was having Stefan and I run drugs through the Bistro. I couldn’t tell Harris. And then Harris, he just– he kept finding me and Stefan together, and he started getting suspicious.

Finally, it just seemed like the only choice was…to lie.

So we told Harris that we were dating.

And then you got a little carried away with the deception.

Hmm. Yeah, I guess that’s one way to put it.

Look, I was lonely. I was missing Harris, and Stefan was missing Gabi, and…

The night it happened, I guess the lie we had been telling just became a little too close to the truth.

Oh, but, Roman, Roman, as soon as it was over, we both regretted it, both of us. And we realized it was a huge mistake. And we vowed that we would never do it again. And we agreed. We agreed it would just stay between us. No one else needed to know. In fact, we swore we would take it to our graves.

OK, look, I realize that we may never totally get past this. Yes, I know this is not something that you are going to forget. But all I meant when I said I wanted to talk was that hopefully I can get you to understand that I never stopped loving you, that I never stopped missing you every moment of every day that we were apart.

[dramatic music]

You are the love of my life.

[sighs] And I was in a terrible place when I was unfaithful to you…

Not to mention… completely wasted.

Gabi, you are the one person on this planet that I want to be with. You are the only person I care about in this life.

And I know I hurt you. I know I did. And I would give anything to go back in time and take back that stupid, awful mistake, but I can’t.

I can’t do that.

But I can start now by making it up to you. So, please, come home with me. Please come home, and we can just start to work this out.

All right. I’ll come home.

[sighs]

OK, so if you and Stefan agreed never to tell anybody that this happened, how did Gabi find out?

Her assistant told her– Connie Vininski. She’s a real whack job who worships the ground that Gabi walks on.

OK, well, how did this Connie person hear about it?

[light music]

Well… look, she was eavesdropping on me when I was talking to Kristen about it, OK? And it was a definite blunder on my part. I am aware of that. But it’s not like I expected Gabi’s faithful little lapdog to hear me and then rat me out. You know, like she’s one to judge. The woman’s a total fraud.

How so?

Well, Melinda Trask found out that she lied and invented her entire résumé.

If she could just have found out a few days earlier before this whole debacle.

Well, you know what they say: timing is everything.

Ain’t that the truth?

But maybe the last laugh will be on Connie, because Melinda just went to her apartment to fire her ass.

You don’t want to do this, Connie. You really don’t.

That’s where you’re wrong. And hey, I thought I already did it.

But you didn’t. And I know you. I know you’d like to make amends for what’s already happened. Come on, Connie, do you really want another death on your conscience?

I told you what happened with Bobby wasn’t my fault.

Of course it wasn’t. But this will be. Bobby may be dead, but Rafe is still alive. Not all of your actions are irreversible is what I’m saying. Rafe could still come out of his coma and go on to lead a happy life, and so can Melinda.

Yeah, but she’s gonna expose me. And so I embellished a few tiny details on my résumé. So what? She’s going to make me sound like some kind of low-life criminal. What am I supposed to do then?

[tense music]

Well…

[sighs] You’re gonna have to face the consequences.

I know you don’t want to. No one ever does. But sooner or later, you’re gonna have to own up to what you did. And besides, Melinda hasn’t done anything to you. Not yet, anyway. So why not do the right thing, you know, for yourself and for Melinda?

Come on, you know she doesn’t deserve this.

Why the hell do you care so much about what happens to Melinda?

Oh, my God. Are you in love with her?

There’s no cause for alarm. What happened between you and me was many moons ago. And you weren’t married to Chad at the time.

And you? Were you single?

I was engaged.

Oh, great. So you’re telling me that I was a home-wrecker.

I wouldn’t put it that way. I was the one who cheated on my fiancé. This was entirely on me.

Still, I slept with two of my husband’s brothers. Sounds like I was pretty busy.

[sighs]

Are there any of Chad’s brothers that I didn’t sleep with?

Well, there’s Tony. And I’m quite sure nothing happened between the two of you.

Well, that’s a relief.

[sighs] Are there any other brothers that I should be aware of?

Well, there was Andre, but he’s deceased.

Oh, sorry to hear that. How did he die?

Hey, see you met my brother EJ.

[sighs] I have. And he’s been…very helpful. Learned a lot about myself.

Like what?

Like that I slept with two of your brothers, Stefan and EJ.

[dramatic music]

I’m sorry, Chad. It just–just came up.

You mean that? You’ll come home with me?

I will. Yes.

[sighs]

[sighs] Thank God.

And I’m not making any assumptions, believe me, OK? I’m just grateful that you’re willing to come home with me and talk this out. Maybe… further down the road, maybe you can find it in your heart to forgive me. Right? I mean, just like in the past, when you’ve done things that you regret, things that you’re not proud of, you’re always grateful when people forgive you and when they can look beneath the surface and see that inside there is a beautiful, beautiful human being…

That you’re just a work in progress, that we’re all– all of us are works in progress…

Constantly trying to be the best version of ourselves, trying to learn from our mistakes.

Are you done pontificating?

[tense music]

Pontificating? Gabi, I was just–

Spouting out clichés and boring the hell out of me.

And for the record, I have no intention of putting this behind me.

But I thought you said you were coming home with me.

Oh, Stefan, do you not know me at all?

Yes, I will come home…

To pack.

What did you say to her?

Nothing important, just that apparently I’m the family slut.

[clears throat]

Now, if you two will excuse me, I think I’m gonna go throw up.

[dramatic music]

What’d you tell her? What’d you tell her? Are you stupid?

I’m sorry, truly. But how was I supposed to know that you hadn’t given Abigail a primer about her life?

We thought she was dead for two years, and then I bring her back, and you decide to tell my traumatized wife about her past sexual experiences the first time you meet her?

Well, maybe the timing wasn’t perfect. But come on, it was bound to come out eventually.

So this incident with Stefan, is that the reason you and Harris broke up? You know what? Never mind. That is none of my business.

It’s fine. Really, it is.

[light music] It’s kind of–kind of good to talk about it, you know? Honestly, Harris was willing to give me the benefit of the doubt.

But truthfully, there were so many terrible things I did while we were together that this was basically just a drop in the bucket.

And if you’d like to say, “I knew it,” now would be a great time. Go right ahead.

Not gonna say that, Ava. In fact, I’m– I very much appreciate you being this open with me about this.

That’s because I trust you, Roman. I mean, who doesn’t? You are obviously a stand-up guy. And you’ve got a very good heart.

Yeah, maybe it’d be more of your sister Kayla’s reaction…

[laughs] You know, “Yeah, I knew it,” since basically everything I told you is confirming everything she already believes about me.

So that’s why you’re so concerned about what happens to Melinda. You never got over her after you two broke up.

That’s not true, Connie. I don’t care about Melinda.

[suspenseful music] I care about you. I know you’re a person that’s capable of kindness and deep compassion.

I am. And bless your kind heart for acknowledging that. But, Li, if I don’t kill the woman, what am I supposed to do with her? I can’t let her go. She knows too much. I practically told her all my plans before she passed out. She’ll tell the cops. Worse, she’ll tell Gabi.

[fingers snap]

I have an idea.

[sighs]

[groans]

[door slams]

Gabi, Gabi, please. Gabi, please, will you just listen to me?

Take your hands off me!

Ooh-hoo-hoo, should I assume that there’s trouble in paradise?

Oh, you bet there is. Your brother slept with Ava Vitali while I was in prison.

[gasps] Oh, my.

I told you a million times it meant nothing.

Well, it means something to me, you jackass.

Gabi, please, can we just sit down and talk this through?

Oh, I am not sitting down. I am not spending one more minute in this house than I absolutely have to. I am packing my stuff, and I am leaving.

[tense music]

[dramatic music]

[knock at door]

Come in.

Hey.

Hi.

You OK?

[sighs] I think so. It’s just a lot to process, hearing all those terrible things about yourself.

Well, for the record and if it’s any consolation, most of the stuff about you isn’t very terrible. Most of it’s… pretty–pretty wonderful.

Really?

[scoffs] Even after I slept with two of your brothers?

Well, no. Yes, it’s–it’s water under the bridge. You know, you don’t– you don’t– you don’t have to stay in this room. The guest room is made up.

Oh… I decided I want to stay in this room– if that’s OK, of course.

Yeah, sure, if that’s what you–if that’s what you want.

I do. You said this was our room. So I was thinking…

Perhaps it will help bring back my memories, especially the ones of us. Then I can maybe start to be the Abigail that you remember.

OK, I obviously can’t speak for Kayla.

Mm.

And I suppose she has her own reasons for feeling the way she does about you. But I, on the other hand, am more about forgiveness. We all make mistakes. And God knows I sure as hell have made more than my share.

Hmm. Well, I appreciate that, Roman, more than you know.

[light music] But I’m afraid that Gabi doesn’t feel the same way.

Oof, I am so, so sorry to hear that your husband cheated on you, but it couldn’t have happened to a nicer person.

EJ, shut the hell up.

And please make sure that you’ve gathered all of your things before you leave, because as soon as you do, I’ll be asking Harold to change the locks.

Get lost, damn it!

I’m just making sure that we have some home safety measures. We don’t want the gold diggers and the ex-cons coming in. Understand?

EJ, get the hell out of here.

I will not get the hell out of here. I am staying right here.

It’s Gabi who’s getting the hell out of here.

On second thought, you know what? I’m not going anywhere. I’m staying right here.

[sighs]

[suspenseful music]

[groans] What the–

[gasps]

Don’t worry, Melinda. I’m going to take good care of you. Li and I both are.

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B&B Short Recap Thursday, August 22, 2024

Posted on August 22, 2024August 23, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

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Hope and Steffy continue to argue about Hope kissing Finn. Steffy tells her again to stay away from Finn.

Brooke is shocked to see that Taylor is back, and at Forrester. Taylor complains about Hope kissing Finn and blames Brooke for it. Hope walks in, also surprised to see Taylor. Taylor starts in on her about the kiss. She blames Brooke for being a bad example. She’s disappointed in Hope because she thought she had a sense of morality.

Liam, visiting Bill, is shocked to hear that Poppy is in jail and that Luna is not really Bill’s daughter. Steffy arrives and asks Liam to take care of their daughter while she’s out of town. Liam asks her questions, so she tells him some of what’s going on.

Luna visits RJ, who is sympathetic to what’s been going with her. He’s shocked when she tells him that she’s going to stay at Bill’s place because he needs her. He looks a bit suspicious.

Later, Luna goes back to Bill’s place. He’s sympathetic. They sit down again, and she kisses him again. Steffy walks in and sees them kissing. She looks disgusted.

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B&B Short Recap Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Posted on August 22, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

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At home, Steffy is not happy that Hope kissed Finn; she blames Finn for hanging around Hope instead of listening to her when she told him to stay away from her. He apologizes profusely and assures her that he loves her.

At Forrester, Ridge and Taylor catch up on what’s been going on. She gives him a little bit of a hard time for deciding to make Brooke an executive without getting Steffy’s input.

Also at Forrester, Brooke can’t believe that Hope kissed Steffy. Hope can’t really understand it, either. They’re both worried about what Steffy will do and what effect it will have on their families and the company.

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Days Transcript Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Posted on August 21, 2024September 7, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[tense music]

What do you mean, “What happened last night?” Don’t you remember?

I remember being with you at Small Bar. I remember having drinks. And then the next thing I remember is waking up in my car behind the wheel. Do you know how I got home?

Oh, my God.

Well, Victoria, we’ve changed your nappy. We’ve had a lovely, healthy snack and been for a long walk in the woods. You must be so exhausted.

[baby fussing] Oh, darling. Yes, I know. You miss your mommy.

[sighs] I’m sorry, sweetheart. I’m so, so sorry for what I did to your mother.

Maggie.

Mm.

You’re still here.

Yeah. So are you.

No, I went home and got some sleep. Have you been here the whole time since Sarah was brought in?

Yeah. I’m–yeah. I couldn’t leave her, Kayla.

I know, but listen, Sarah needs all the love and care that she can get. And she needs you to take care of yourself.

I will. But for right now, Kayla, she’s putting on a pretty brave front. But I know she’s terrified.

[sighs] Dr. Greene came by earlier, and he tested her reflexes. She doesn’t have any feeling at all below the waist.

I know. We have her on a high dose of steroids to try to reduce the inflammation. I’m hoping to see some results.

[sighs] Well, what about that, uh– the repeat MRI that she had? Did it show any injury other than the swelling?

I’m gonna go right now to radiology and see what’s up, okay? Listen, I want you to know that we are doing everything we can for her. Sarah’s a fighter, and we are gonna fight hard for her. Okay?

[soft dramatic music]

I thought the neurologist would have been back by now. I’m gonna talk to Kayla and see what’s keeping him.

No, no, no, no, no. Don’t. He will round again this evening when he’s finished in surgery. That’s just how things are. We have to wait.

But your results could just be sitting there.

Mm-hmm. But no news is good news around here, my love, believe me.

[sighs] I believe you. I’m just having a hard time sitting still.

Mm-hmm. I can tell.

You comfortable?

I mean, yeah. Yeah. I–I feel fine. I can’t really feel anything. Kind of wish I could.

Right. Is there anything I can get for you or–or do for you?

Yes. Yes, you can do something for me.

Name it. Anything.

I–I, um– I want you to go home, please.

Why are you being so damn petty?

And why are you being such a dumbass?

Whoa, whoa, whoa. Wh-what’s going on over here?

[sighs]

Nothing.

Well, it didn’t really sound like nothing. We could hear you guys going at it across the square. And the tension between you guys is off the charts.

That’s exactly what I thought.

Look, Chanel, I don’t know what’s going on here, but if he’s bothering you, just let me know.

Johnny, relax, okay? There is no need to resurrect the old DiMera-Kiriakis feud over just a little disagreement.

It didn’t sound very little to me.

We were just rehashing something that I thought was ancient history.

And now we are done rehashing. Hello, handsome husband of mine.

[laughs dryly] See you around–hopefully not.

So what was that all about?

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

Johnny, it was nothing, really.

Uh, excuse me. Uh, I just realized there’s something I have to take care of. But I’ll see you back at the office, Johnny, after you, uh– you run our idea past Chanel.

Yeah, okay.

All right.

Thanks, Abe.

[soft music]

What’s he talking about? What idea?

Uh, well, before we get into that, I think we should probably talk about whatever just happened.

Uh, you know, c-can we just leave it, okay? There is no need to rehash the rehashing.

Yeah, okay, but if Alex is harassing you–

No, no, he’s not harassing me, okay? We were just– it was about Allie.

Hm. I thought it might be.

Okay, b-but before you get all up in your head about it, just know that I am not upset at all about the way things turned out. I am with the person that I am supposed to be with, and I know that. Alex, he just needs to get it through that thick skull of his that after how he betrayed me, there is no way we could ever be friends.

Yeah, well, I think he got that message loud and clear.

Yeah, well, I hope so.

[sighs] Anyway, um, sorry, more importantly, what was it that you wanted to talk to me about?

Uh, right, uh, well, Abe and I were discussing casting a new role for “Body and Soul.” It’s a new character by the name of Faith. She is the ingenue, but she’s also a little bit of a spitfire.

Cool. Okay. So what does that have to do with me?

Well, I thought that you might be perfect for that part.

Hey, hey, Alex. Alex, hold up. Hold on just a second.

Look, Abe, if this is about what Chanel was trying to say, I have no idea what–

No, no, no, no, no, no, no. Not at all. Not at all.

Okay.

[laughs] What is this about?

[laughs] Well, uh, this may sound like it’s coming out of left field, but have you ever thought about being an actor?

[intriguing music]

[laughs]

You want me to leave?

No, not–not because I don’t want you here. I was just hoping that you would go home and check on Victoria. And not that I don’t trust your mother, it’s just, Victoria doesn’t know her, and I don’t want her to be scared, because you know how clingy she’s been lately.

Fine. Of course I’ll go if it’ll put your mind at ease.

Yeah.

I just hate to leave you. I know your mother’s here, but–

Baby, I’m gonna be fine, okay? So I want you to go and check on our baby. I’ll be here waiting. Where am I gonna go?

[chuckles]

What happened with your mummy, it was an accident. But your father is determined to find out who caused it. God knows he’ll never forgive me if he does.

[dramatic music] So…let’s get you into the driver’s seat.

God, I pray no one ever finds out it was Brady’s car that hit Sarah. But if they do, at least they won’t know I was driving it.

[phone ringing]

Kristen, thanks for getting back to me. Wh-what do you mean it’s not gonna work out? You heard Rachel say that she wanted to spend some time with me today. No, hold on–why would you deprive her of that? Yes, I heard about Sarah’s accident. Wha-what does that have to– Kristen, I’m–I’m aware of the color of my car, okay? There–there are a lot of gray cars in Salem. What is your p– Excuse me. Lis-listen to me. I told you, I was working all night. Of cour–of course not. Stop–Kristen. Kristen, l-listen, keep your crazy theories to yourself, okay?

[phone thuds]

[knock on door]

Jada, are you busy?

I am, but I can multitask. I’m just going through the last of the security footage from the stores surrounding the town square. I’m trying to find the video of the car that ran down Sarah Horton.

Shouldn’t that be someone else’s job?

Well, you’d think, but since Shawn Brady and Harris Michaels both resigned, we are extremely understaffed here. And now with Rafe in the hospital…

Well, that’s what I came by to tell you. I’m working on getting you some help.

[sighs] That’d be great. Thanks.

Won’t be long, I promise. And since I’m here, any updates on the case?

Actually, yes, there are.

Um, no, I’ve never thought about being an actor.

[laughs] I mean, even as a kid, I grew up playing sports, you know, little league and soccer. I’ve never even done, like, a school play before. Why do you ask?

Well, we’re casting a new role in the soap opera that Kate and I are producing, and I think you are exactly the type.

[laughs] Well, thank you. I know I may be a handsome devil, but as I told you, I’m no actor.

[chuckles] Well, neither are some of the people we’ve already hired. But, uh, you know, if you’re not interested or you don’t have the time…

Well, I’m not sure I am interested, but, uh, I definitely have the time. Just had my marriage annulled, no longer CEO of Titan. So the only thing left on my plate, Abe, is to figure out how to fill my empty plate.

That sounds pretty perfect to me. Uh, but there is something you should know.

What’s that?

Well, if you’re both cast, you would be playing opposite Chanel.

[intriguing music]

[laughs] – Okay, is this a joke? You want me to be in “Body and Soul”?

Yeah, of course. Why not? I mean, look at you. You’re–you’re beautiful. You’re talented. And were you not just saying that you’re looking for a new creative outlet now that the bakery is practically running itself?

Yeah, I-I was.

Mm-hmm. And you said that you’d been looking forward to spending more time together. Well, this checks off both of those boxes. So what do you say? Will you audition?

[monitors beeping]

Hey, Mom.

Oh, sweetheart, I’m sorry, I– I didn’t mean to wake you.

Mm. You didn’t. I was just dozing. It’s impossible to get any real sleep in here, you know?

Mm. Xander went home to check on Victoria.

Mm-hmm.

You know, I-I– I could have gone in his place.

I–I didn’t want you to go.

[chuckles] I just–I thought it would be good for him to get out of here for a little bit. I don’t want him to get in the habit of– of being here /, you know? Because we all have to– we have to figure out the logistics of, you know, whatever our– our new life looks like, make sure that everybody gets done everything that’s supposed to be done while I recover.

Yeah. Well, it, um– it’ll take a village. But you have a very big village of people who love you.

[soft dramatic music]

[choking up] I’m very grateful for you, Mama.

And I, um– and I know that, um, I was– I was nervous about her coming to town, but, honestly, having Fiona here is kind of a blessing right now, isn’t it?

Well, maybe another walk will help you settle, huh? When your father was a little one, I used to drive him around in the car– for hours sometimes. It was the only thing that would calm him down. But I don’t suppose that would be a very good idea right now, do you?

[baby fussing] Ah, Victoria. You’re looking at me so intently, and yet I know you don’t understand anything I’m saying to you, which is why I can open up to you, because I know you’ll keep my secret.

What secret’s that, Mum?

And that was the last footage that we were able to obtain. None of the cameras captured Sarah getting hit by that car. And we don’t have one single eyewitness. And Sarah still has no memory of the accident. So as of now, we have no other avenues to pursue.

Not much of an update.

Yeah, unfortunately not. And unless the driver takes the car in for repairs, or we get struck by lightning and the perpetrator finds a conscience and walks through those doors with their hands up, I am not very optimistic that we’re gonna find whoever did this.

The paint, it’s scraped off.

[tires screech] Oh, God, no. No.

I don’t think that it’s a good idea for me to audition.

What? Why?

Well, I’m not a real actor, for one thing. And what if I don’t get the part? That will be awkward for both of us. Or even worse, what if I do get the part and then I make a fool of myself in front of thousands?

Mm, more like a million.

A million people watch your soap opera?

About that, yeah.

Every day?

Every day. And, look, Chanel, you are not going to make a fool of yourself, okay? You did amazing when you auditioned for Celeste. And you were so excited to be in a movie. What changed?

Well, what changed is that I am your wife now.

Yeah.

And when I said that I wanted to spend more time together, I meant, like, picnics in the park or walks around the lake. Johnny, I have worked with Allie, and I worked with Talia, and, believe me, those weren’t no picnics.

I mean… yeah, no, I’m definitely not Allie or Talia.

[mockingly] Oh, yeah. Why didn’t I think of that?

Okay, look, since you are being so stubborn, I am going to have to switch up my tactics and try to convince you in another way.

What other way?

That way. Now, how would you like to be able to do that all day long every single day any time we want? Yes? No?

[groans] All right, fine. I’ll audition.

Okay, fantastic! You won’t regret it, I promise.

I’d be working alongside Chanel? Abe, she can’t stand me.

Exactly, exactly! You know, when I saw the sparks flying between the two of you, I just knew you’d be perfect for the part.

So you just got this idea right now. Do she and Johnny even know that you’re offering me this?

No, no, not yet.

Oh, God. I highly doubt either one of them are gonna be on board with Chanel working alongside me.

[grumbles indistinctly] You let me worry about that, all right? You just show up for the audition.

Ah…

And we will take care of everything else. What do you got to lose?

I mean, when you put it like that… All right, fine. I’ll audition. Why not?

[monitors beeping]

Sarah, darling, I am so proud of your courage. All the nurses I’ve talked to, they so admire you as a doctor. They’ve been telling me what a terrific patient you are and how they admire your attitude.

[soft dramatic music]

[sniffles] You know, I’ve seen a lot of, um, patients come in here with injuries like mine, including you, and I just– I know that the only way you get better is through hard work, so…

Right. And you’re gonna do that with strength and commitment.

Yeah, for sure. You see, my plan is to stand on my own two feet and walk out of here in a week– or a month or a year or however long it takes.

And if that’s not the plan for me, then, um– Then I, um– then I plan on living a full and complete life.

Of course you will.

Mm-hmm.

Yes.

I’m a very lucky woman to have– have such a supportive mom. And I have a husband that I love with all of my heart and my daughter, who’s a miracle. So I refuse to let some hit-and-run driver rob me of a wonderful future with my family. – I just feel so bad for Sarah and her family, especially since she just got married, and she has a little girl who needs her. And, my God, to be run over by some SOB who just leaves her lying there on the side of the road.

[phone rings]

Oh, excuse me.

Oh, of course. Of course.

Yeah, Gutierrez, what you got? Oh, you did? Well, that’s great. Send it to me now. Okay, thanks.

Anything?

Uh, yeah. Saxton’s was able to retrieve some deleted footage from around the time of the accident.

Ah, yes!

[sighs] Now maybe this could be the Hail Mary that we need to find that SOB.

Oh, yes, the secret. Well, I was just telling our little darling about a plan I had for Sarah. I was thinking of maybe taking a picture of Victoria and putting it in a frame or maybe a locket.

Oh, Mum, that’s really thoughtful. Sarah would love that, I’m sure, especially coming from you.

Aw.

And how is my bonnie wee lass?

[baby gurgles] She been behaving for you?

Oh, she’s been perfect. How’s Sarah doing?

Actually, um, after you left this morning to take over babysitting duties, we had a little bit of bad news, unfortunately.

Oh, no, what happened?

Sarah has no feeling in– in her legs– from the waist down, actually.

[exhales deeply] No.

The doctors are optimistic. They say, um, it’s probably just caused by swelling. So we’re hopeful that paralysis will abate when the swelling goes down.

Yes, of course. It has to.

It’s just, uh, we have no way of knowing how long Sarah’s gonna be hospitalized for. And she’s already missing Victoria terribly, so…

Yeah, well, I’m sure Victoria is missing her too, even though she can’t express it. Oh, and you should know, she hasn’t had her nap this afternoon. She’s been resisting it like mad. Actually, I was just about to take her out for another walk, see if I could help her settle.

Don’t worry about that. I’m gonna take her to the hospital to see Sarah. I think it’ll do the world of good to see her little girl.

Well, Father knows best. Please do give my love to Sarah, hm?

Will do. See you later, Mum…

Okay.

Thank you for everything. I’m so grateful you’re here.

That means so much to me. I’ll see you later.

All right, come on, you. Let’s go see Mummy. Ooh, sorry.

[chuckles]

[tense music] Bye.

Oh.

[exhales deeply]

[phone rings] Hello?

It’s, uh–it’s me. I need to see you right now.

You know, I always wanted to be a doctor.

Yeah, I know.

[sniffles] Just…helping people in need. I always felt so blessed to do that, you know? And not just–not just curing them physically, but being there for them emotionally, you know? Not always totally successful, but– but still. It’s like a double-edged sword now, you know? Because now that I’m the patient, I just– I know everything that I’m supposed to do, and I feel like sometimes I maybe know too much.

No.

[soft dramatic music] Sarah–

No, Mom, please don’t. Please don’t.

I don’t–I don’t– I don’t want a pep talk, okay? I don’t want it. Don’t say anything. Just be here with me, okay? That’s all I want, is just be here with me.

I will always be here.

That’s the worst part is that, like, I– is being away from Victoria because they don’t allow babies in here.

[sobbing]

Don’t allow what?

Oh!

Oh, my God. Xander, how– how did you–how did you–

You know me, I– I just pulled some strings and greased some wheels– my specialty.

Thank you so much.

Hey, do you want to go to your mother now? Come on, darling.

What’s so urgent you couldn’t discuss this on the phone?

I remembered something about last night.

Oh? What?

Tires. Tires screeching. I heard them.

Is that all?

That’s all– that’s all I remember. But, Fiona, I– I now know that Sarah was hit by a driver in a gray car– a gray car. I’m afraid it could have been me.

[dramatic music]

[gasps] Oh, my God, there it is.

Oh, what? What? What?

It’s the car that hit Sarah. Here, come look. Here. That’s the moment of impact.

[gasps] Oh.

[gasps]

My!

Yeah, that’s a gray car, all right. But the lighting is bad, so I can’t really make out the make and model. You know, forensics should be able to give us more information on this. Let me just do this frame by frame.

[gasps] Whoa.

What?

I think we just broke this case wide open.

Okay, let me just, uh… okay, there, you should…

[phone beeps] Have the scene.

Okay, got it. Uh, so when is the audition? And–and how long do I have to, uh– what, find my character?

Uh, well, you have, um, as long as it takes us to find a leading man to read with you.

I’ll email you the audition scenes as soon as I get back to the office.

All right. I’ll keep an eye on my inbox. Uh, Abe, what happens if Chanel doesn’t get the part?

Well, then you’ll just have to make sparks fly with someone else.

[intriguing music]

Hm.

Brady, please calm down. Just because you drive a gray car–

No, it’s–it’s not just the color of the car, Fiona. It’s the fact that I was drunk and I don’t know how the hell I got home. I never thought I’d be stupid enough to drink and drive, and yet, clearly, I was.

[tense music] The ca–the– the car was parked face-in, so I never saw the front of it until now. There was– there’s damage on the fender.

Major damage?

It’s a–it’s a scratch.

Which you only just noticed this morning? Brady, who’s to know how long it’s been there? It might just be a coincidence. And you don’t know what caused it. Anything could have caused it, and there’s no way to know for sure. And besides, Sarah didn’t even see the driver, and apparently, she can’t remember anything either.

You have no idea how much good it did for me to see her.

Well, good news is, Kayla says I can bring her every day as long as you’re here– just can’t let on to the other patients that we get special privileges.

[laughter]

Stealth Xander.

[chuckles]

You’re looking a little sleepy, darling.

Yeah, I am a little sleepy.

Well, why don’t I bring Victoria home, and she’ll come back to see you tomorrow?

Yeah. But then after you bring her home, you’re gonna go and rest, okay? You promise?

I promise.

Okay.

I love you, sweetheart.

I love you too, Mama.

Thank you, Xander, for bringing our little sweetheart to her mommy and for pulling strings.

Like I said, it’s my specialty.

[chuckles] Okay. Okay. I’ll see you both.

Okay.

Come on, sweetheart. All right.

I love you. I love you, Victoria. I love you, Mom. I love you.

Okay. Hey. Just close your eyes, darling, get some– get some rest.

That’ll be loads of fun for you, just sitting here watching me sleep.

Don’t worry about me. I’d be totally fine with that. I could sit here and watch you sleep all day and night.

I love you.

[grunts]

Ah, is she asleep? I can come back.

No. No, please come in.

[door closes] Did my test results come in?

Um, yeah. Yeah, they did.

This is a nightmare. This–this– no, this is Sarah’s nightmare, but I could have caused the whole thing.

Brady, everything might turn out just fine. Sarah’s surgery was a success, and the doctors are very hopeful.

Hopeful?

[splutters] Whoa, hopeful? What do you mean by “hopeful”? Answer me. What do you mean by “hopeful”? Fiona!

Sarah’s been having some trouble with her legs. It’s just some numbness and motor difficulties.

Are you– are you saying she’s paralyzed?

No. They believe it’s only temporary.

Oh, God. I got to turn myself in.

Abe, great news, Chanel has agreed to audition.

Ah, excellent, excellent.

Yeah, so, um, where did you disappear to?

[laughs] I had a sudden stroke of inspiration, and I think I found the perfect actor to play opposite her.

[chuckles]

[intriguing music]

[flatly] “Faith, I will never forgive you for this.” Damn it, Faith! I will never forgive you for this!

“You hypocrite, claiming to be innocent in all this “as if you didn’t sleep with my stepmother and my evil twin, Arrow.” Arrow?

Arrow? “Charity isn’t the evil twin. You are.”

“We’re not twins, by the way. We’re triplets.”

[chuckles] Wow. Talk about a cliffhanger. I wonder what happens next.

Fiona, I’m back.

[intriguing music] Huh.

That’s strange. Where is she?

[baby gurgling] She’s not here.

Brady, you can’t turn yourself in. You don’t even know if you’ve done anything wrong.

Oh, God, Fiona, I drove drunk. I drove drunk. There’s obviously something wrong with that, isn’t there? Why didn’t I take a cab? You told me to take a cab. I should’ve taken… Will you, uh–will you come look at the car with me? Because I want to–I want to– I want to know what you think.

Yes, of course.

I don’t see how this helps your case. I can’t see the driver. I can’t see inside the car at all.

Neither can I, but you see right here in this corner over here?

Uh-huh.

We got a partial license plate. –.

Can you identify the car off of only a few digits?

Yeah, often, we can. And now with this new lead, we have a really good chance of finding the car.

Like I said, it’s not a big scratch, but– oh, my God.

What is it?

Where’s the car?

It’s not good news, is it?

I’m afraid not.

[soft dramatic music] Um, while your initial MRI and CT showed no fracture and no displacement, the radiologist believes that the repeat MRI shows evidence of spinal cord ischemia.

[sighs]

What does that mean?

It’s a form of a stroke, but it’s in the spinal cord and not the brain. And it’s most likely caused by the blood loss that Sarah experienced after the accident.

But now, I mean, we have a definitive diagnosis. Isn’t that good? What can we do? What’s next?

Well, in Sarah’s case, surgery isn’t indicated. And steroids are a proven beneficial treatment for this condition. And Sarah’s on those already.

Yeah. In other words, there’s nothing left to do. I’m just gonna, um– I’m gonna tell you– tell you it straight, okay? There’s been damage to the nerves, and, um, it’s probably irreversible. And there’s a possibility that I– there’s a possibility that I will eventually regain some sensation, but there’s a good chance I won’t.

[sniffling]

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B&B Short Recap Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Posted on August 21, 2024August 23, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

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Steffy is angry at Finn for continuing to hang around Hope after she told him not to (resulting in her kissing him), so she tells him that she has to take off for awhile. He begs her not to leave, but she does, anyway, after telling him to watch Hayes and giving him a goodbye hug.

Brooke and Hope argue about the kiss. Steffy arrives and chews out Hope for the kiss and tells her to stay away from Finn. Hope apologizes, but Steffy doesn’t believe her.

Brooke fills Ridge in on the kiss. Just as she says it, Taylor walks in and is outraged that Hope kissed Finn.

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Days Transcript Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Posted on August 20, 2024September 7, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

“OK, Angelina, I got to tell you something. “I am not your sister. I am your mother.” Oh, God, I smell. “Angelina, I’ve got to tell you some–”

Grandma?

Do I look like a grandma?

Well, you certainly look like mine.

Sorry, kiddo. I don’t have any kids, so I probably don’t have any grandkids either.

Ah, so then you must be Hattie Adams, right?

Who wants to know?

Johnny DiMera. I am Marlena’s grandson.

Oh, hey. Hey, nice to meet you, Johnny.

You too, likewise. Wow. I mean, I knew that you looked like my grandma, but the resemblance is uncanny.

Yeah, I know. People get us mixed up all the time.

[light music]

“A person suffering from DID may not be aware “what their alters are thinking or experiencing, thus each can operate as separate, distinct personas.”

[quirky music] Oh, my God. That describes Dr. Evans to a tee. One minute, she’s wolfing down pork rinds and calling me “hunty” and I’m telling her about the time I thought Andy Cohen was hitting on me at Whole Foods but it turns out, he was just looking for ketchup and he thought I worked there. The next minute, it’s like none of that ever happened. She’s back to her prim and proper self.

[breathes deeply] Leo… you are a Good Samaritan. You have got to do something. You have got to help this woman, but how? Think, think, think, think, think, think, think, think, think, think, think, think, think.

[gasps] I know. I’ll stage an intervention. It worked for Everett. Or did it make things worse? Either way, it’s worth a shot.

[exhales heavily] Dr. Evans, it’s Leo Stark. I need to see you, like, right away. It’s an emergency.

[exhales heavily]

[sighs] You know what I’ve been thinking?

No, what?

Annette Bening. Wouldn’t she make a great guest star? I mean, just a short, like five-episode story arc? OK, listen to this, OK? Judith Callahan, the interior fashion designer, she comes storming into town, mascara streaming down her face, demands to talk to her long-lost husband, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera.

[laughs] Annette Bening, huh? I’ll keep that in mind. Hey, have you had a chance to look at Leo’s sample script?

Yeah, I did. I read it last night.

What’d you think?

Well, it was certainly melodramatic, filled with hyperbolic dialogue.

That’s too bad. I thought it was pretty terrific.

Oh, no, no, no. You’re misunderstanding me. That was a compliment. I mean, I think melodrama is exactly what the show needs. You know, our audience, they want to be transported to a place where the stakes are high, the emotions grand, and there’s a chance for love around every corner.

[dramatic music]

[light piano music]

Excuse me, miss, is this seat taken?

No, you’re welcome to sit.

Mm.

[chuckles]

[sighs]

I’m actually leaving in a few.

Jeez, something I said?

[chuckles] I have a meeting with a potential new client. I’m just working on the finishing touches on the proposal.

Ah, nice. That is too bad, though. I was gonna invite you to grab a drink with me and Dad and Bonnie. They’re coming to meet me here.

Oh, wish I could.

Mm.

Rain check?

[inhales sharply] OK, fine.

[chuckles]

But, you know, it was actually really weird. You know, breaking all those plates last night, it actually did the trick.

Trick?

Yeah. I mean, aside from being a great way to release pent-up anger, it’s supposed to bring about new beginnings. Now here you are, brand-new job opportunity.

Huh, I didn’t think about that.

Mm-hmm.

Well, I suppose I have you to thank for that, Alex.

Mm-hmm.

Next time we meet up, tequila shots on me.

Oh, deal.

[chuckles]

Mm. Oh! Oh, my–

Damn it!

[tense music]

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

Steph, I am so, so sorry, really. I’m gonna grab more napkins.

No, no, no. It’s dry now. I’m just worried that it might have short-circuited or whatever.

[sighs]

[light piano music]

Great. It did. It’s completely frozen.

Oh, God, just let me try, please.

[sighs]

OK.

[sighs]

Oh, damn.

Yeah, damn.

You know what? Maybe I can help you with the–

What, what, write an entirely new proposal? My meeting is in a few minutes.

Steph, I am so, so sorry.

You know what? It’s fine. It’s OK. It was an accident. It–I can figure something out.

[sighs] Well, still, at least let me pay for your meal and your drink.

No, I can’t let you do that.

[sighs] Please. Hey, I insist. I insist.

It’s OK, Alex, really.

Hey, you two.

Dad, hey. Bonnie.

What’s going on here, hmm?

[sighs]

So sample script written by Leo Stark. Teaser A. should I act out this first speech?

Yeah, let’s hear it.

OK, give it a try. “You don’t think I love you? “No. “You’re the one scared of love. “What do I mean? “Do I have to spell this out to you? “Because you’re broken, that’s why. “It’s not my job, Ian, to pick up the pieces and put you back together again.” So are you hooked? Do you want to find out how Ian responds?

[chuckles] Definitely. Definitely.

I think the audience will too. You know, did you read that scene between the mother and son and the– yeah, in the visiting room in the jail?

Yeah, yeah.

That was heartbreaking.

So did you happen to see Leo’s story pitches that were attached?

I did. I mean, there’s so much intriguing material there. I really like the idea of giving Charlemagne double lives. I mean, I think that’s gonna play right into Hattie’s wheelhouse.

[dramatic music]

Well, Hattie, I’m actually glad I ran into you, because from what I understand, you and I are gonna be working together.

Oh?

Yeah, on “Body & Soul.”

Oh. Oh, what part do you play?

[gasps] Are you my love interest?

No, I’m the director.

Oh, the director. Oh, good, good. There are a few things you can help me with.

Yeah, sure. What, are you having trouble understanding your motivation?

No. No. I just think the character doesn’t, you know, sound like me.

[chuckles] Right. Well, I mean, how do you want it to sound? I mean, you got to remember, you’re not playing Hattie. You’re playing Charlemagne.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, but look, the writer just doesn’t know Charlemagne, I mean, the way that I know her.

Right, well, with all due respect, Hattie, it is my personal philosophy that actors and directors are not in the business of revising scripts. Only a writer should do that.

Right.

[gasps] Right you are. Yeah. This dog’s been barking up the wrong tree.

[light music]

“As those suffering from DID are dealing with a form of post-traumatic stress disorder”–that’s PTSD– “they are often hypervigilant and easily startled.”

[dramatic music] You know what this means, Leo? When confronting Dr. Evans about her split personality, you have got to be cool, calm, collected. How the hell am I gonna find the inner resources to pull that off? I know. Some old-school Katy Perry will help. Hmm, not the one about kissing girls. Ooh, maybe the one about the fireworks.

[knock at door] Oh, I don’t need the room cleaned. Thank you.

[knock at door] Ay, what is it now?

[sighs]

Oh, hello. I wasn’t expecting you.

I know. I should have called. But the thing is, I really need your help.

Damn right, you do.

[quirky music]

[sighs]

[sniffs] Ooh, ooh, ooh. This place smells like a farmhouse.

Oh, it’s a scented candle that may have expired a couple years ago.

Yeah, well, that might explain it. Anyway, did you get the job?

At that new Pilates studio? No, they told me that I was too much of an–and I quote– oversharer to work at the front desk.

Oh, no, no, not that job, the writing job on “Body & Soul.”

Oh, oh, I’m still waiting to hear back, but fingers crossed, although I am tempering my expectations, which is why I’m applying for all these other jobs.

Well, it’s good to have a backup. Speaking of backups, I have one for you. You can get busy rewriting this script for me.

OK, look, while I love, love, love this whole “go fetch me my coffee” diva thing you’ve got going on, bad dialogue is the least of your problems.

[quirky music]

What does that mean?

It means I know what’s wrong with you.

You know what’s wrong with me? Like–oh, like I’m a people-pleaser. Or like I’m hungry for the love of a good man.

No, look, I hear you on all that, believe me. But your problem is that you have DID.

Ooh, I do?

Mm-hmm.

Oh, no. What is that, some kind of a venereal disease?

No, no, no. DID stands for dissociative identity disorder. You’re like Sybil.

[gasps] Cybill Shepherd? Oh, thank for the compliment. She’s so beautiful. I loved her on “Moonlighting.”

No, not Cybill Shepherd, although I do adore her too. I’m talking about the s made-for-TV movie starring the always wonderful Sally Field.

Sally Field. I love her so much. She’s so good.

I do too. But no. OK, Leo, for the love of a young and sweaty Marlon Brando, focus!

[breathes sharply]

OK, focus. Foc–focus on what?

On–on–

Oh, come on. You’re so close. You can just spit it out.

I’m trying to help you, Dr. Evans!

[dramatic music]

I am not Dr. Evans.

[sighs] – You’re saying that this Hattie woman looks just like your grandmother.

Like, spitting image, like, eerily looks like her, yes.

OK, what about her personality? Do they have the same laugh?

No, no, really different, actually, like, complete opposites, except for looks.

Opposites? In what way?

Hattie’s a little… out there.

[chuckles] OK, so, like, good out there or…

Let’s just say working with her will be a wild ride, I’m sure.

[laughs] Well, you can handle it.

Yeah, let’s hope so.

You know what? I have to admit that I am a little bit envious. I mean, I wouldn’t mind having a job that was a little bit more unpredictable and exciting.

Are you saying you’re bored with Sweet Bits?

No, no, not at all. It’s just that, you know, I hired all those new staff and, you know, including Felicity Greene, who bikes over after school. And, well, the bakery’s pretty much running itself now.

So what you’re saying is, you just have all this free time on your hands now.

Yeah. Yeah, that is what I’m saying. And, you know, I kind of thought that I would be spending that free time with you, Gio. But now you’re gonna be so busy with “Body & Soul,” and, well–

[sighs]

You know, there was another story I really liked too.

Oh, what’s that?

The star-crossed lovers, Arrow and Faith. I mean, I really think that Leo handled their dilemma with quite a bit of nuance.

I agree. I agree. But, you know, I am worried about all the new faces.

Yeah, well, those two, though, would be connected to existing families. But also, Abe, we need young characters. We need sexy characters.

Yeah, I get that. I get that. But these two were born eight years ago.

[chuckles] I mean, and now they’re full-grown adults. That’s an extreme case of SORAS’ing.

SORAS’ing?

Soap Opera Rapid Aging Syndrome.

[laughter]

What?

Imagine– imagine that your son Philip was born in . And in , he becomes a teenage boy.

Well, that would be kind of bizarre.

[chuckles] Yeah.

I mean, are you telling me the audience really accepts this?

Yeah. Yeah, they do, as long as you give them a good story and cast an appealing actor.

Well, we have a damn good story. Now all we have to do is find two appealing young people to make it work.

What’s going on is that I just accidentally spilled water all over Stephanie’s laptop, and now–

Now it’s not working.

And again, Stephanie, I am really sorry. I know she worked really hard on this proposal, and it’s gone.

You didn’t save it to the cloud?

Unfortunately, I did not.

[chuckles nervously] But I do have to go to my meeting now, and I will pitch my proposal without notes. But don’t feel guilty, Alex. It was an accident. And I’m sure I can get my laptop fixed.

[sighs] Steph, I’m sorry.

No, no, it’s fine. Bye, Justin, Bonnie.

Bye, Stephanie.

Sorry about your computer, sweetheart.

Thanks.

God, I feel awful, man. I know how hard she worked on that proposal, and my clumsy ass just screwed it all up.

I happen to have something that might just lift your spirits.

[sighs]

[light piano music]

So does this mean what I think it means, that my marriage to Theresa is officially annulled?

It’s like it never happened.

[exhales heavily] Thank you, God. It’s got to be some kind of a record. We were married for a whole minutes before the whole thing imploded.

Now you can put that nightmare behind you, Alex.

And then maybe get back together with Stephanie.

[clears throat]

[light piano music]

Hey.

Hi, Stephanie.

Kate, hi. I’m not late for our meeting, am I?

No, no, not at all. I just have to do an errand. But Abe is going to interview you on his own.

Oh, OK.

See you later.

Bye-bye. Well, glad to see you. Welcome.

Abe, thank you. Thank you. And, Abe, I’m sorry. I had this whole presentation ready to go. And long story short, my laptop froze. But I think I can remember most of my pitch from memory.

Well, that won’t be necessary.

What? I don’t–

This is just a formality. I know firsthand what you can do from your work with Paulina. So the job is yours if you want it.

Wow, Abe, thank you. Thank you. And I know that this won’t be a walk in the park, promoting the relaunch of “Body & Soul,” but I am more than willing to devote all of my time and energy to it.

Well, welcome to the team.

[chuckles]

[dramatic music]

[light music]

Yeah, I guess our timing’s a little off. You know, you used to be the one that was always too busy, and now it looks like we’ve switched roles.

Yeah, but, babe, I know that we are still going to find time to be together. And who knows? Maybe with you pursuing your dream, it will encourage me to pursue mine.

But I thought your dream was to open up the bakery.

No, it was, and I do love the bakery.

OK, so, what, do you want to– you want to open up some more locations?

No, no. Well, not now, at least. I don’t know, I’m thinking that maybe I want to find another creative outlet. I just don’t know what that is yet.

OK, well, what about– what about that yoga teacher training?

In Costa Rica?

Yeah, well, maybe we could find one that’s a little closer. Or that poetry class.

Mm, I don’t know.

Chanel, I have read your poetry. It’s amazing, OK? Plus, it could be a great opportunity to meet other writers, other poets. I mean, who knows? Maybe you could even publish a coffee-table book.

That we both know you would just use as a coaster?

If you were the writer of them, I don’t think so. I wouldn’t dream of it.

Uh-huh.

I got to get to work. Bye.

Thank you, Johnny, for making time and stopping by to say hi.

I will always make time for you.

I love you, Gio.

I love you too.

[sighs]

OK, OK, I know you’re not Dr. Evans, at least not at the moment. But she’s in there with a crowbar and a headlamp, just trying to fight her way out.

What are you saying? I ate her?

No, you didn’t eat her. She is you. You’re her.

I am Hattie.

Hattie is one of your alters.

Alters? What are you talking about?

Alternate personalities. Hattie is the part of you that likes to chew with her mouth open and yell at poor, overworked cashiers about expired coupons. I mean, look at your trashy wardrobe.

Hey, there’s nothing wrong with my wardrobe. And I’ll have you know that I am my own person.

See, that’s exactly what an alter would say.

Hey, what are you saying? Come on, you’re not a psychiatrist.

No, but I did read this book on alternate personalities. And I even wrote little notes in the margins, so I’m basically an expert in the subject.

I don’t think that makes you an expert, Lenny.

It’s Leo, also known as Lady Whistleblower.

Oh, now who has an alter?

OK, that’s enough. Enough. Dr. Evans, are you in there? It’s me, Leo!

Ow, my ears.

Dr. Evans, come on! Walk, no, run to the light! You have got to come back to me!

You’re too loud. You’re too loud. Stop shaking me.

Come on, Dr. Evans!

Oh, well, I cannot wait to start getting the word out that “Body & Soul” is back, baby.

And better than ever.

[chuckles]

Definitely. Mm. Oh, wait a second. Is that–

Hattie Adams.

Oh, right. OK, that makes a lot more sense. For a second there, I thought that Marlena had been bitten by the old acting bug.

Ah, no. I tried to recruit her, but she turned me down.

Oh. Well, I would imagine that she’s very busy with her practice.

Mm, mm.

Mm. But Bonnie’s on the show, yeah?

Yes, yes, she is.

And I’m guessing she might need some guidance when it comes to talking to the press.

Hattie too. They both tend to say the fir– anything, anything that comes into their mind.

[dramatic music]

Uh-oh. Did I just put my foot in it again, as usual?

No, no, you didn’t. It’s just that Stephanie and I are just friends.

Yeah, but you guys used to be an item, right?

Bonnie.

What? The way the situation looked when we walked in here? You guys were throwing off some major sparks.

That’s, yeah, probably from her laptop short-circuiting when I threw water all over it.

Oh, come on. The way you two were looking at each other, you guys had some awesome chemistry going.

Ah.

Don’t you agree, honey?

I am staying out of my son’s love life, and so should you.

All’s I’m saying is, it wouldn’t hurt to give it another shot. I mean, why not?

There are reasons.

What, because you turned her phone off that one time and she missed her mom’s death? Well, news flash. Kayla’s still alive. No harm, no foul. Come on.

My God. It’s not happening, Bonnie. I’m telling you, end of story. Period. Stephanie and I, we both got out of relationships that ended really badly. So trust me when I tell you neither of us is ready for something new. – I’m really looking forward to working with you, Abe and Kate.

Oh, that’s wonderful. Thank you, and come back soon.

Mm, will do.

[laughter]

Hey, cuz.

Johnny, hi.

Hi, what’re you– what are you doing here?

Stephanie is “Body & Soul’s” new publicist.

Mm-hmm.

OK.

And Johnny is our director.

Congratulations. I know you’ve always wanted to direct. This is amazing.

Oh, thank you. Congratulations to you too.

Oh, thanks.

Oh, well, I’ll see you.

OK. I’ll see you later, Steph.

Yeah, take care of yourself, now.

You know, I– I met our star, Hattie.

And what did you think?

I think that she is– she’s interesting, mm-hmm.

[laughter]

Well, I have to tell you, to be honest, Hattie can be a handful. But she’s also very green.

Yeah, well, so was Bonnie, and look at her. She knocked her audition out of the park.

Yeah, yeah. But Hattie could benefit from your– your direction as well.

Well, I’ll see what I can do. And honestly, I’m optimistic. I mean, from what I saw of her, she certainly has a flair for the dramatic.

Man, oh, man. What was all that about? You nearly made me toss up my hot fudge sundae with extra marshmallows on the top.

I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I thought that if I shook you hard enough– Hattie, you have got to let me talk to Dr. Evans.

OK, pick up the phone and call her.

[quirky music]

Wait. If I pick up the phone and call her, do you– I skipped over chapter . It seemed important, but the text was just so dry.

[scoffs] I’m wasting my time. I’m leaving.

Wait, wait, wait. No, no, no, no, no. Listen, listen. This is just like what happened with my former boss, Everett Lynch, and I don’t want you to end up like him– you know, dead.

Hey, I don’t have any disease. And by the way, I don’t need help. You’re the one who needs some help.

OK, you know what? You have left me no choice. I’m doing a–I don’t know what you call it, a ? Hattie, I am taking you to Bayview.

Wait, what are you talking about?

This is for your own good. Come on.

No, no, let go of me. Let go of me.

Whoa, what the hell is happening here?

Kate, I’m so glad you’re here. He’s trying to have me committed.

I am trying to help you. See, Dr. Evans has a split personality. She thinks she’s somebody called Hattie.

Leo, Hattie is not Marlena’s alter. That’s her doppelganger.

All’s I’m saying is, look at the bigger picture. I mean, if there’s something between you two–

There isn’t. I should get home.

No, wait. Look, I’m sorry, OK? If I’m being a little pushy, it’s just… honey, with everything you’ve been through, I just want to see you happy.

Thank you, Bonnie. I will be fine.

[sighs]

Bye.

See you, Dad.

Bye-bye.

[chuckles]

[phone beeps] Ooh. I buzzed.

[gasps] Oh, I got my contract from “Body & Soul.” It’s official.

[laughs]

Congratulations.

I’m so excited.

[laughs]

Abe said you were fantastic, a natural.

I did feel really good about my audition, that is, after Johnny’s direction, of course. Oh, and they want to… pay me scale.

That’s the minimum.

Oh. Oh, fine by me, as long as I get the job, you know. You know what? I am gonna eSign this right now, before they change their minds.

Bonnie, stop. Don’t do it. Big mistake.

[light piano music]

[gasps] Hey, Uncle Roman.

Hey, Niece.

Hey.

[laughs]

Hey, so in case you haven’t heard, guess who just signed on to be the publicist of– drumroll, please– your fabulous wife’s TV show?

I did not hear that, but that is great. Congratulations, Steph. Abe and Kate made a very wise decision.

Yeah, thank you.

I got to admit, though, I’ve never been much of a soap guy, but, you know, my wife, my best friend, my grandson, and now my niece involved– I guess I better start tuning in, huh?

Oh, you’re gonna get addicted like that.

That’s what Katie keeps telling me. She’s pretty excited about all this. But to be honest, I’m not sure she knows what she’s getting herself into.

Hmm. What do you mean?

Well, she did work in the corporate world for a lot of years, and that’s pretty cutthroat. But I got a feeling this showbiz is… just a whole new level of crazy.

[laughs]

[quirky music]

I don’t believe it. You look and sound exactly like Marlena.

Jeez, like I haven’t heard that a gazillion times.

I mean, you don’t have the poise or the erudition. But still, how is this possible?

Well, she did have some help from a certain Dr. Rolf.

[gasps] Quit giving away my trade secrets. Jeez!

Wow, and this whole time, I thought I was talking to Marlena. Wait a second. Why did you accept my invitation to watch “Drag Race”? Didn’t you think it was, I don’t know, a little odd sharing a blanket with a stranger while watching a bunch of lip-synching drag queens?

I thought you were just being friendly. And you know what? I also thought you seemed a little bit lonely, which the surgeon general says is a real health hazard, and also because, well, I’m pretty popular with the gays.

Well, I do get that, since you are needy as hell in a ditzy kind of way. No wonder Marlena was so bewildered when I talked about you to her, thinking I was talking about her. She must have thought I was mad as a hatter. See, that’s an old expression that comes from a time when hatmakers used to spray mercury on–

No, I know the expression.

OK, well, I’m really sorry about the misunderstanding. And I’m really sorry I tried to have you committed.

Oh, thanks. Apology accepted.

OK, good.

I’m just glad to know that you think I’m completely sane.

Relatively speaking.

I love all these storylines. I think they’re great. I particularly like this one about the young couple.

Yeah. Kate and I were just discussing that.

[clears throat] “What can be said about Arrow and Faith “that isn’t implied in every stolen glance, “every piece of hurled china across the room? “These two are like fire and ice, oil and water. “They have a way of pushing each other’s buttons, “bickering, slamming doors. “But what’s it all for? “If only they could see what is plain to everyone else, “that they are meant to be together, “that the sexual chemistry between them is off the charts. “So the question is, when will these two stop swimming upstream and surrender to destiny?”

[chuckles]

This is great. It’s exactly what we need.

Mm. Now we just have to find the right actor for the part.

Yeah. You know what? I actually think I might know someone who would be perfect for the role of Faith.

Who?

Chanel Dupree.

Chanel? As in my stepdaughter, Chanel?

Yeah. I mean, why not? When she auditioned for the role of Celeste, she killed it. I mean, you know, it was for the movie about my grandma that, of course, ended up not getting made. But still, I mean, she did an amazing job.

What about the bakery?

Well, it’s funny you mention that. I was just talking to her about the bakery, and she said that with all the new help she’s hired, she’s got all this new free time and that she’s looking for a new creative outlet.

Hmm. Yeah. You know, I can see Chanel doing that part.

Yeah, me too. Now we just need to find a leading man that she’s got chemistry with.

[light music]

Hey, stranger.

Alex. Hi, long time, no see. How are you?

Better than ever, just got my annulment papers. I am officially single.

[chuckles] Well, you must be relieved. I heard about Theresa Donovan and how she deceived you. I’m really sorry. You must–that must have been rough.

Yeah, she definitely took me for a ride, letting me think that I was the Kiriakis heir and that she was madly in love with me. But, you know, I can’t completely blame her, because I knew part of me always knew I couldn’t really trust her, and I just ignored my gut.

Mm, sounds like you listened to another part of your anatomy, as usual.

What do you mean by that?

Oh, nothing. Forget it.

No, no, please. You always speak your mind, Chanel. Go ahead. Share with the class.

[sighs]

Look, I didn’t mean to offend you. It’s just that you seem to be driven by your hormones, and that causes you to make questionable decisions.

Oh, OK, Dr. Freud. Well, do you care to elaborate, maybe with an example, like–

Like sleeping with my girlfriend?

[sighs]

What are you talking about? Why don’t you think I should sign it? Look, I know you’ve never acted before, but you obviously have talent. And you should be rewarded. This is their very first offer, so let me try and negotiate a better deal.

You’d do that for me?

Of course. You’re my wife. I’d do anything for you.

Honey, I was a little nervous about what you would think about me acting on this show. I kind of thought you would think it was silly.

Are you kidding? Sweetheart, I’m so proud of you.

Really?

Of course. I just hope that I get to be your plus-one when they call your name at the Daytime Emmys.

Oh, honey, you will always and forever be my plus-one. I love you.

Mm.

No, no, no, no. I’m fine, Dr. Evans. There’s no emergency after all. See, there was this enormous spider in my bathroom this morning, and I panicked. You know how my anxiety can take over. Anyway, I got some peppermint oil, and he cashed in his chips. OK, great. Are we still on for “Drag Race” tomorrow? OK, it’s a date. Hoo.

An enormous spider?

There really was a spider in my bathroom this morning, although he crawled into an open bottle of mouthwash before I got the peppermint oil. Anyway, I really hate lying to my shrink, but it’s better than having her think that I’m ready to be committed, because I have two eyes and two ears, and the two of you look and sound exactly the same.

OK, OK. Before I get off this crazy train, I just wanted to tell you, Leo Stark, that you are the new head writer of “Body & Soul.”

[gasps] I’m sorry. Can you say that again?

You are the new head writer of “Body & Soul.”

Oh, my God. Wait, wait, hold on a second. This isn’t some sort of prank, is it?

No, no prank. You’ll be getting your contract later by email. Congratulations, Leo.

[gasping]

[soft music] Leo Stark, the head writer of a television show.

[laughs]

I am so, so, so, so happy for you. Ooh, I’m so happy for you. Now you can get busy fixing my script.

I wouldn’t worry, Uncle Roman. I’m sure your wife is more than capable of handling her own in television or any other field.

Good point. Fair warning, though. She can be a very tough boss.

I can handle it.

I bet you can.

[chuckles] And now on a more serious note, I just want to say this, Steph. I heard about Everett, and I’m very sorry.

Thanks.

How are you doing?

It’s been hard, obviously. And now that his case is closed, Jada is going to release his ashes to me.

He didn’t have any family?

[sighs] None that they could locate. And since he and Jada were divorced, she felt that it was best that I get his ashes. So it’s also up to me to make sure that Everett is laid to rest.

Right. And after that, I hope that both you and Jada can find some peace and that you can put this terrible tragedy behind you and move on.

[somber music]

Wow. Still holding a grudge against me for sleeping with Allie, huh?

I mean, you did hook up with her while she and I were still in a relationship.

Chanel, come on. Allie and I were wasted. The two of you were on the outs. And I don’t see why this matters anymore. You’re happily married, right?

I am. Yes.

Yeah, happily?

Yes.

Then why are you making such a big deal out of this?

Because it is a big deal. You slept with my girlfriend, Alex.

OK.

That’s not OK.

And as I just said, you two were on the outs. And the time before that, not like it happened out of the blue, the three of us had had sex, as you may recall.

OK, yes, I recall. But that was completely different.

Oh, yeah. How was that different?

Because Allie and I were trying something together to improve our relationship.

To improve–

[laughs] Give me a break.

What? It’s true. That didn’t have anything to do with you.

I beg to differ, because the two of you were all over me that night.

[laughs] Boy, please. You were like a nonentity.

A nonentity? Really? I remember playing quite a big role.

Oh, and I remember it not being very big at all.

Oh, now, we both know that ain’t true.

Oh, oh, do we?

Mm. Why are you being so petty?

And why are you being such a damn–

Whoa, whoa, whoa.

No, go ahead, finish.

No, what’s going on over here?

Noth–nothing.

Really? It didn’t seem like nothing. We could hear the two of you going at it across the square. And the tension between you two is off the charts.

[quirky music]

It’s exactly what I was thinking.

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Y&R Short Recap Monday, August 19, 2024

Posted on August 20, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

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Recap written by Suzanne

Audra is sitting with Nate when Kyle insists on speaking with her elsewhere about business. They’re both kind of annoyed with each other. They do leave Nate alone for a while and argue for a bit about the company, working together, and working with Victor. Summer arrives and wants to speak with Kyle. Audra is hostile to her. Summer and Kyle talk about why Summer doesn’t like or trust Audra. Audra goes back to chatting with Nate, who guesses that Victor is their secret investor.

Michael brings Victor back some news about Jill. He couldn’t find any dirt on Billy, but he did find out that Jill is getting treatments for a heart problem. Victor wants him to find out more, so they can use it against Billy and Jill. Michael looks sick at the idea. Victor tells him that he wants to take Chancellor away from them and have Nikki run it. Michael approves of that idea, since Nikki and Katherine were such good friends. Michael agrees to look for more information about it, so that Victor will hire him back.

Billy keeps questioning Chelsea about what happened with Adam that is making her feel so bad; Sally does the same with Adam. They both deny that anything happened except for having a bad fight. Chelsea uses Connor as an excuse for why she hasn’t spent much time with Billy. Sally is very frustrated and storms out in tears. She runs into Billy in the park. They both fear the worst about Adam and Chelsea. Chelsea tells Adam that the only thing they can do now is to tell Billy and Sally the truth.

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GH Short Recap Monday, August 19, 2024

Posted on August 20, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

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Recap written by Suzanne

Cody and Sasha are about to have sex in his room when Tracy and Violet arrive downstairs for their riding lesson. Cody explains to Tracy why he’s so happy and that he has a family now.

Brad meets with Terry because he wants to apply for the entry-level lab tech job. She reminds him of all of his past misdeeds. He convinces her to try to persuade Michael and the rest of the board to hire him, since Britt wanted to give him a second chance. She reluctantly agrees.

Jason looks for Anna at the PCPD; he and Dante chat about Danny’s upcoming baseball game. Meanwhile, Laura tells Anna she has to go out of town because Lulu’s health has take a turn for the worse at her clinic. She hopes Anna can find Valentin (because of Charlotte). Laura tells Jordan that she relies on her while she’s gone. Jason meets up with Anna and tells her that Valentin was the one tampering with Sonny’s meds. She thought it was Ava, but he tells her about the pharmacist. She admits she screwed up but asks him not to tell Sonny yet because she wants to find Charlotte first. Jason assures her that he will keep any violence away from Charlotte, but he’s not lying to Sonny any more. Anna phones someone to find Valentin.

Laura tells Dante that she can’t come to dinner because she has to go see Lulu. He offers to go with her. They have a sweet moment. Laura is shocked when she finds that someone is in Lulu’s room.

At the hospital, Cates and two FBI guys arrest Kristina just as she’s being discharged. Sonny, Alexis and Molly are all there, so they protest. Cates tells them that he’s arresting her for assault and attempted murder on Ava. They all go to the PCPD, except for Molly. Sonny and Alexis continue to argue with Cates. Dante arrives, angry at him as well. Dante and Alexis get Kristina to eat some food and try to make her comfortable in the interrogation room. She admits that she’s scared. Outside, Cates taunts Sonny, as usual. Jason shows up, so he and Sonny leave. In the car, Jason tells him that it was Valentin that tampered with his medication, not Cates. Alexis reads Cates the riot act. Molly meets with Jordan, who asks her why she visited Ava in jail. She’s not being officially reprimanded by Scorpio, since they all know she had just lost her baby and was acting out of grief. Molly is very angry still and not sure that Kristina didn’t attack Ava.

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B&B Short Recap Monday, August 20, 2024

Posted on August 19, 2024August 22, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

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Recap written by Suzanne

At home, Bill is shocked that Luna kissed him. He tells her that can’t ever happen again. He figures that she’s just very upset about her mother being arrested. She apologizes and then goes back to fretting about her mother. He offers to pay for therapy for her. She turns him down. He assures her that he’ll be there for her, and they hug.

In her office, Hope worries about how Finn is going to tell Steffy about the kiss. Brooke comes in and tells her about Poppy being arrested for the murders. Eventually, Hope tells her mom about the kiss. Brooke is shocked.

In jail, Poppy begs Li to find the real murderer(s) setting her up and to take care of Luna. Li agrees.

Finn goes home to tell Steffy about Hope’s kiss. Taylor is there, and they’re both glad to have her home. She leaves to go set up her medical practice again. Finn tells Steffy about the kiss. She’s shocked and angry.