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All I want is for us to be on good terms again, to possibly have a relationship, a fresh start. Xander, you’re my son. And I love you. So please tell me you believe me. Tell me you can find it in your heart to forgive me.

[soft stirring music]

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What the hell is that?

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Whose knickers are these?

Go out the bathroom window.

We’re three stories up.

Yes, you look very fit. I’m sure you’ll be fine. Now go! Oh. Oh, oh. Here, here. How do you know they’re not mine? Okay, fine. As you seem to have surmised, Mumsie had a little dalliance last night.

Really? Even though the only man that you know in this town is me?

Mm, that was true until I met a handsome stranger in that delightful bakery, Naughty Bits.

Sweet Bits.

Oh, yes. Right. Well, anyway, he and I bonded over beverages. Our lattes got mixed up, and he returned mine, and I returned his.

And before you knew it, you were swapping more than lattes.

[laughs] What can I say? He was a very charming gentleman.

Well, maybe I know him. What’s this charming gentleman’s name?

[tense music]

[upbeat music]

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What’s up, cuz? How’s it goin’?

Oh, Alex. Hey, man.

You mind a little company?

Actually, uh–

Oh, come on. Nobody likes drinkin’ alone. [groans] Although that’s exactly what I’d be doing if I didn’t find you sittin’ here right now. Last few days knocked me on my ass, as you can imagine.

Yeah, I know.

You know. Thinkin’ I was Victor’s son, CEO of Titan, heir to the fortune, marrying the woman I love, only to have her screw me right over. As, I’m guessing, she also did to you.

I think you know the answer to that one.

Yeah. Actually, I do. Which is why I’m also guessing why you’re back on the bottle. Am I right?

[mysterious music]

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Baby. Oh–oh, my goodness. What–what’s going on?

I-I-I came in– I came in with Everett.

Everett? Well, what happened? Is everything all right?

You haven’t heard. Mom… Everett’s dead.

What?

Uh, Steve, wait a minute. Wait a minute. You need to tell me what’s going on here. Did John not come back from Greece with you?

He didn’t.

Well, then where is he?

I’m sorry, Marlena. I’m afraid John is missing.

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Did you hear that?

Someone’s in there.

Okay, let’s call the police.

Okay. No, no, no. If Abby’s behind that door, I’m not wastin’ another second.

What–

Move, Jack.

All right. Oh, my God.

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John?

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I’m so sorry, Marlena. I shouldn’t have kept you in the dark.

Well, wh–when I– when I saw you here, I assumed you had found him.

I wish I had. But when I finally found Catharina’s grave and then the blood–

So what you’re saying is, not only do you not know where he is, you don’t even know if he’s alive.

[mysterious music]

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John? John. Hey, hey.

Hey, John, it’s Chad. How badly are you hurt?

I’ve been worse.

Well, what are you doing here?

Ah, I could ask you two the same question.

Yeah, well, let’s focus on you.

Hey, Steve’s looking for you in Greece.

So I’m not in Greece?

No.

All right. So where the hell am I?

Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Missouri? How the hell did I get here? And what the hell are you two doing here?

Baby, I– I didn’t even know that Everett was brought in tonight.

That’s because they took his body straight to the morgue. He died in his hotel room.

What happened?

He OD’d on some pills.

Pills?

Digoxin.

A cardiac medication? Well, what did he– was it an accidental overdose?

No, Mom. He left a note.

It’s okay, baby.

He was still alive when Jada and I got there. I watched him die. I know you’re used to seeing death every day, but I’ve never– [sniffles]

I know. I know. I’m sorry, so sorry.

Everett took his life because he was in so much pain. And I can’t help feeling like I let him down, like I didn’t do enough to save him.

Baby.

I doubt you know the gentleman with whom I spent the night. And for the record, this is a very uncomfortable conversation to be having with one’s son.

Agreed. So I’ll just give you these, in case the very charming gentleman decides to claim them.

Why are you looking at me like that? Men have casual sex all the time, and no one so much as bats an eyelid. Is your judgment because I’m your mother, or simply because I’m a woman?

I’m not judging you, Mom, at least not about that. Actually, look, can we just change the subject?

Hmm, excellent idea. As I was saying, Xander, I know how devastated you were when I disappeared out of your life. But you need to know it was truly not by choice. And I’ve dedicated years to working on my sobriety and improving my mental health. My motivation has always been the hope that one day I might have the opportunity to be the mother that you so deserve. So I need to know that you believe what I’ve told you is the truth.

I believe you.

Xander, that makes me so happy, so happy. And does that mean that you forgive me?

No, no drinking. This is just club soda.

Oh, what a relief. I was going to have to call little Maggie on you. Still going to your meetings?

Yeah, Alex, I’m going to meetings. But hey, I’m not about to discuss sobriety with a man who’s got scotch on his breath.

Oh, touché. I am glad it wasn’t Theresa that drove you to drink, though.

Yeah. I’ve been tempted. I can tell you that.

Man, I thought I was the chosen one. In reality, I’m just another loser, not even worth a mention in Victor’s will.

[clears throat]

No offense.

None taken. Well, hell, to the losers.

Hey, losers tonight, winners in general. And to Theresa. If I never see that woman again, it will be too soon.

We better call Marlena. She needs to hear your voice so she knows you’re okay.

Oh, I got nothing–

That’s all right.

Yeah. Yeah, yeah.

Thanks, Jack. [phone ringing]

Jack, this isn’t a good time.

It’s me, Doc.

Oh, John. John, are you all right?

Yeah, I’m fine.

Oh, I-I’m– I’m here with Steve. He said that he went to Catharina’s grave. And he found your letter with blood on it. Tell me what’s going on. What is happening there?

Sweetheart, you cannot blame yourself with anything about Everett. You–you called an ambulance. You stayed with him.

I should have realized sooner that Bobby was still in control. He faked his re-emergence to get out of Bayview.

You think it was Bobby who took the pills?

Jada and I figured out that he had something to do with the attack on Rafe. So Jada questioned him. And he felt cornered. He must have felt there was no other way out. I just don’t see how Everett, any part of him could have done what Bobby did. God, Mom, maybe if I’d been more compassionate, more understanding.

Would you stop? Stop right there. He pushed you away. He did not want your help.

That was Bobby talking. And Mom, after he took the pills just before he died, Everett came back, and he told me that he loved me. But I didn’t get a chance to say it back.

Baby, baby, I’m sorry. I’m so sorry.

And I loved him too, Mom. I really did.

It’s okay. It’s all right. It’s okay.

So you–you know what you’ve got planned next?

Not a clue, my man. Never close out the lease at the old apartment, though. So I might crash there.

I’m sure Justin would welcome you with open arms back to the mansion.

Yeah. Sure. Maybe. The place just has too many bad memories for me now. I moved back in there thinking it was going to be my new home. And, you know, just like I did at the nice, plush corner CEO office at Titan, and I thought it was all my birthright, being the favorite bastard son of the great Victor Kiriakis. Turns out that doesn’t belong to me.

Nope, belongs to Xander, who has not made a move to take over the family business as of yet.

Yeah, maybe that’s because I haven’t given it up yet.

Alex, I don’t think that’s going to stop him if that’s what he wants. I’m sure Xander has some very complicated feelings about the truth coming out, you know.

Yeah, maybe his feelings are complicated. But the facts are not. Xander is Victor’s son and heir, and everything that I thought was mine belongs to him now.

I just wish I’d known the truth from the beginning. My whole life, I believed I was just the black sheep son of black sheep Titus, shoveling black sheep manure, figuratively and literally.

I’m so sorry, Xander. In AA, they tell us to make amends to the people we’ve harmed, but perhaps asking for your forgiveness is asking too much.

I’ve also deeply hurt the people I love. And I’ve had to ask for more than my fair share of forgiveness. And more often than not, I’ve– I’ve received it. And I know that you suffered too for this lie, mom. But you went to treatment, and you’ve worked really hard, apparently, on your sanity and your sobriety. And I respect that, and I really appreciate it. So yes, I forgive you.

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Oh, my goodness. I am so sorry you’re going through this. Listen, baby. I have an idea. Why don’t you come back and stay with me and your dad for a while? You know we would love it.

No, it’s okay. I just got settled back in my old apartment.

I know. But I just don’t like the idea of you being home alone.

I’ll be fine. I know where you are if I need you.

Yeah.

And it’s good for me to be independent again.

Yeah. Well, I had reservations about you moving back to that place, where you’d been with Chad, and his kids, and all those memories.

At least they were good memories, mostly. Chad just wasn’t ready to move on from Abigail.

Yeah.

Even back then… Maybe there was a part of him that knew that she might be alive.

Unless we were the cameras hiding, based on the angle of the video, it’s the only place it could be.

Oh, John, you have no idea what a relief it is to hear your voice. I’m getting on the next plane.

Not necessary. I’m coming home.

Oh. Listen, does this mean the whole thing is over?

I’ve made my peace with Catharina’s death, Doc. I’ll tell you about it when I get home. I love you. Miss you. Can’t wait to see you.

All of the above.

So John’s okay? Where is he? What’s he doing with my brother?

Thanks, Jack.

Mm-hmm.

You know, I’m a little confused. You said Steve went to Greece to try to find me. So what the hell are you two doing looking for me here?

We weren’t looking for you. You were the last person we expected to find.

So who are you looking for?

Abigail.

Look, Alex, I know you probably did a lot of inner soul searching recently. I know I have. But you’re still a Kiriakis, right? You found out Justin’s your dad. I mean, that’s a win, right?

Definitely. Justin, my dad, he’s been great through this whole thing, man. And look, I know how lucky I am to have all that I have. I’m just–

Sad, mad, frustrated. Trust me, I get all of it.

Yeah. How about you, man? I mean, you told me a few weeks ago you weren’t interested in Theresa at all. But I always had a feeling you were always protesting that a little too much.

All right. Me and Theresa, here’s the deal. My head and heart have never been on the same page with her. I’m just glad that my– my head took the lead this time, so I didn’t get in too deep with her.

Yeah. Well, I happen to have been completely submerged in the deep end.

You know what I’m doing? I’m laying off women. Done.

Oh, yeah? No–no chance of getting back with old Kristen?

Bite that tongue.

Oh, that woman is the devil.

Yes, she is. And that’s why hell is going to freeze over before I get together with her.

I don’t know.

Not gonna.

She’s dedicated to getting back with you.

Yeah, I’m well aware of that.

And now she thinks she’s got like a clear path. For sure.

Alex, let me draw this out. Theresa and I, toxic, right? Kristen and I, radioactive.

Hey, okay. Okay, okay. All right, forget it. Forget I even mentioned it. All right. Who knows? Maybe I’ll even take a little break from women.

That’s it. Yeah, that’s going to happen soon.

Yeah.

Yeah. Good luck with that.

Some things are easier than others. Bad habits are hard to break.

Hey, put–put the wallet away.

Oh, come on.

This is on–this is on me. I know your wallet took a little hit this week.

You know what? Thank you.

You’re welcome.

All right. I got you next time. Yeah, drink up.

See you, bud.

I’ll see you.

Xander, you don’t know how much this means to me.

Well, it’s better for me too. So much easier to focus all of my ire and resentment on one parent, you know.

You’re upset with Victor. I know. And how could you not be? But darling, he tried to make amends too, in his own way. He gave you his fortune. He wanted you to control Titan. By the way, when do you think you’re going to claim your birthright?

I don’t know, maybe never.

Why not?

Look, Victor gave me that CEO job once. And then he ripped it away from me. The guy treated me like dirt for years.

He’s always had very high standards for himself. And I’m sure he imposed those same standards on you, because he wanted to push you to be equally successful.

Mm-hmm. And wherever he is, he must be terribly disappointed.

I’m sure that’s not true. Victor was more proud of you than he ever let on. So tell me what you’ve been doing since you left Titan.

Oh, well, I– I’ve been involved in a variety of ventures, both licit and illicit. Most recently, I owned half of a newspaper, although I gave up my interest in it just the other day.

In exchange for what?

Repairing a relationship with an old friend.

How very noble of you. And now you’re considering rejecting the offer of running a multinational corporation? Don’t you have a fiancée, and a beautiful baby girl to provide for?

I mean, yeah. But Sarah is a doctor. She does just fine all by herself for both of us. And when it comes to Victoria, well, I’m more than happy to spend as much time with her as possible.

Is that a dig at me?

No, Mom. I-it’s just the truth about the kind of parent I want to be. I know that the opportunity was taken from you.

So now you’re going to be Mr. Mom. Doesn’t sound very like you, Xander.

I’ve wanted to be a father for a long time. And now that I am, and I’m loved by a good woman, it’s changed me. You don’t really know me anymore, Mom.

I do know that in the past, you have put yourself at a disadvantage– been self-destructive, if you will, out of guilt, or for whatever other reason. And I–believe me. I’m not saying this because I want my son to be rich and powerful. I’m saying it because Xander, I know how it killed Victor to keep this secret, how he really wanted to make amends for all the many ways in which he had failed you. You may call yourself Xander Cook, but you are Alexander Kiriakis. And you deserve to take your rightful place as Victor’s heir. So go, claim what’s yours.

Chad’s jealousy of Everett– that really hurt any chance that Chad and I had. And if I’m being honest, I was just as jealous of what Chad had with Abigail. Do you think there’s really a chance she could be alive?

Well, I think that stranger things have happened here in Salem. But I will say I would not believe anything that comes out of Clyde Weston’s mouth.

Chad and Uncle Jack are chasing down a lead.

Well, I hope they find the answers, one way or the other.

I do too. But what if they don’t? What if they never do? Chad could be stuck in limbo forever.

How did John end up in Missouri?

Well, he was in the cemetery in Greece, leaving the note for Konstantin’s daughter.

The one I found.

Yeah. And then–and then someone hit him from behind.

That explains the blood on the note.

The last thing he remembers is being dragged away before he blacked out.

Well, did he see who did it, who attacked him?

No. But thank God Jack and Chad found him. I mean, it was such an unlikely place.

Thanks, Jack.

So here’s the video. We had it enhanced.

Clyde claims that it proves that Abigail is still alive. But we don’t know when the thing was shot.

Yeah, we can’t even tell if it’s her.

Well, you know, he’s stringing you along, right? It’s his MO.

Well, it doesn’t mean it isn’t true.

No, I suppose it doesn’t.

We located this place by identifying, locating the billboard outside. Every other apartment in this place is empty.

And look, it looks like the same room, doesn’t it?

Well, judging by the angle of this video, I’d say, yeah, this is the room.

Okay. How long have you been here?

I don’t know. I’d have to say no more than a couple days.

Have you seen anyone?

Or anything that can lead us to Abby?

I’m–I’m glad we talked. You’ve given me a lot to think about.

Xander, I am so grateful for your kindness and your understanding.

I would still like for you to be there when Sarah and I get married, assuming you can get over your objection.

I don’t have an objection. I just wanted to make sure you were in the right frame of mind to make such a huge decision.

Well, I love Sarah. She’s the one that keeps me grounded and sane. So it’s in everyone’s interest that I marry her as soon as possible.

And if you take over the Kiriakis empire?

And if I do, I can multitask.

Of course you can. You can do anything you set your mind to. I’m sure of that.

Thanks for the vote of confidence, Mom. And when Sarah and I do tie the knot, feel free to bring a plus one. [phone beeping]

I had a feeling you’d be back.

[chuckles]

Forgot something?

Yeah. Actually, you forgot to throw these at me with the rest of my clothes when I made my escape out the third story window.

Yes. And how was your descent?

Dicey. But I’m fine, as you can see.

Well, Xander would have never known anyone was here if he hadn’t found your skivvies.

Skivvies. Skivvies, I like that. I like that. What’d you tell him?

I told him the truth– that I met a handsome stranger who I found quite charming.

I’m flattered. But if you don’t mind, I think I’m going to– I got to put these back on, actually.

Well, as a matter of fact, I do mind. I mind very much.

Alex, sorry. I didn’t think anyone would be here.

Oh, it’s–no, no, I was just cleaning up my desk. I’ll get out of your way.

It’s no worries. I know, it’s just awkward.

No, it’s not your fault. It’s not anybody else’s fault either, other than Theresa and Konstantin. This is all yours now.

Yeah, I’m just not sure if all this is where I belong.

Yeah.

Well, Alex, if you want to stay on in some capacity, I–

No, thank you.

Are you sure?

I am sure. You know, Xander, I know how much it upset you that Victor didn’t include you in his will.

Oh, I just wanted what you had. Now that I’ve got it, God knows what I’m going to do with it.

Well, you had a good run here once. So I’m sure the company is in good hands. And if you need anything, you know where to find me.

I appreciate that.

Sure. Uh, I almost forgot. It’s Victor’s watch. This belongs to you. Maggie gave it to me for Christmas.

I can’t accept that.

Xander, Maggie wanted his son to have it. That’s you. I’ll see you around.

I keep thinking about how Everett followed me here to Salem. How I wish he hadn’t.

Baby, don’t go down that path, all right? Look, you were willing to wait for him. You would do anything to help him to get well. And listen, I am– I am really sorry about what happened to him. But I’m also relieved that you won’t be stuck in limbo like that. Baby, baby, baby. I just love you so much. Come here. Come here, oh, baby. Oh, my gosh. I’m so sorry. I-I love you.

You know, I didn’t even ask John what Jack and Chad were doing there. Why–why were they in Poplar Bluff?

I bet they were looking for Abigail. Poplar Bluff is where Clyde Weston is from.

Hey.

Sweetness, got good news.

Oh.

John is okay.

What? Where is he?

Baby, you’re not going to believe this.

I’m afraid that I’ve been pretty out of it the last couple of days here. Everything is just a blur.

Yeah.

Someone, they brought in food for me when I was out cold. But I didn’t see anybody come or go. I don’t–I have no idea how I got here, or who’s holding me here.

Well, you probably already had a head injury. And it looks like they worked you over pretty well after that.

Yeah. Well, I’ll tell you what, Jack. When they come back, I will properly thank them for their hospitality.

No, no, no. I don’t think–we’re not sticking around for that. And you need medical attention.

Oh, yeah. On second thought, you’re right. Besides, I don’t want you two here when my captors come back.

What do you mean? No, I’m not going anywhere.

What?

No, I’m going to sit around and find out who these people are, see if they know anything about the woman in that video.

Wow. Wow. Thank God John is safe.

And I have so many questions for him.

I want to get some answers. I’m going to go home and wait for him.

Wait, before you go, there’s something about one of your patients you should know.

All right, which patient?

Everett Lynch.

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

We did.

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

Maybe. [chuckling]

No, no, no, no, no, no, Chad. I don’t like this idea, Chad. And I’m going to tell you why. Number one, you’re unarmed. You don’t have a weapon. And number two, you have no idea who you’re dealing with.

I agree. I agree with John. Think about Thomas and Charlotte.

That’s what I am thinking about. Their mother could be alive and close by.

Look, let’s just call the police, all right?

No, I don’t want to risk scaring them away.

All right. Then I’m staying with you.

No, no you’re not. You’re not. You’re not. I’m giving you some immediate medical attention, all right?

Get him out of here. I’m good.

Chad.

Jack, you know I have to do this.

All right. All right. You be careful. You call me as soon as you know anything.

I hope you get the answers you need.

This is Abigail’s.

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[soft dramatic music]

[sighs]

Wow. Quiet this morning?

Yeah. Well, your teenage grandson has yet to emerge from his bedroom, which means the daily debate of whether he can have his AirPods on at the breakfast table is gonna have to be postponed.

Well, maybe he’s just sleeping in.

[chuckles] He’s trying to sleep the day away so he can avoid the consequences of what he did last night.

Yeah. Well, it’s a shame about the prom, wasn’t it? Especially with Tate and Holly.

Yeah. It was very disastrous, especially when Theresa decided to drag Holly home from the hotel.

Yeah. I’m not sure that was necessary.

No. I–I– I think her anger was justified. We have–we told Tate from the very beginning, you are not allowed to see Holly Jonas, and he decided on his own to go ahead and defy us and– doesn’t happen all the time, but Theresa and I, we are of one mind about this. [soft dramatic music]

Hmm.

Oh, no. I–I– I know that face, and I know that “hmm.” And that’s when you’re keeping your own counsel, right?

You know me too well.

[chuckles] Hmm. You wanna to tell me what you think?

Only if you want to hear it.

Hey, a lot of people in this town pay big bucks for your insight, and one of the perks I get for living here is that I get it for free, so–

I’m wondering, uh, if your reaction has less to do with what Tate did and more to do with how you feel about his mother.

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Wow. I’m surprised to see you up and about so early.

Hey, Bonnie.

Ooh. I figured you’d be sleeping in after prom night. How was chaperoning?

Oh, it was great, if you consider walking in in the nick of time to stop two kids from having sex together in a hotel room.

Oh, boy.

Yeah. “Oh, boy” is right. We caught Tate and Holly at the Good Old Salem Inn.

I thought those two weren’t supposed to be–

To be seeing each other? Yeah, no. They weren’t. We found out Tate has been sneaking around with that neurotic little liar, even after everything she did to try and ruin his life.

Oh. So I take it last night was a total disaster for everyone, then.

Not everyone. Mm.

Oh.

One thing went very right last night. [intriguing music]

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Good morning, my love.

Oh! Good morning.

Hmm. What’s all this?

These are our wedding invitations. They just came from the printer.

Ah, yes.

Aren’t they beautiful?

They are. And may I just say how grateful I am that, unlike the most recent disastrous “almost” wedding we all had to endure, that you and I are gonna have a perfect wedding.

Definitely.

Especially for your mother’s sake, after everything she went through.

Yeah. That was quite an ordeal, that “almost” wedding to that miserable cretin.

That now-dead miserable cretin.

Thank God my mom laid a trap for that con man.

Yeah. Thank God.

[sighs] All right. No more talk about that vile SOB and the “almost” wedding. Let’s just focus on our upcoming nuptials.

Whatever you say, my beautiful bride. [gentle music]

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Next time you want to visit me, do me a favor–just don’t. [somber music] Fine, Mother. I won’t. I will never visit you again. In fact, I never want to see you again. In fact, you can burn in–

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no, you can’t, because you’re still my mother, And as sad as it is, I still want you to love me. I want that so bad.

Hey. You okay? [soft dramatic music]

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[gulping] Mm. Oops.

[laughs] Oh, it’s you.

You look like you got some bad news.

It’s my mother.

Is she a patient here?

No, nothing like that. She’s in prison.

Oh. I’m sorry.

I just came from visiting her– to finally tell her that she has been wrong about me my entire life. I’m not a loser. I am lovable.

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[sighs] I thought it was going to be this… Cathartic moment, this triumphant vindication. It turns out it was anything but. [soft chuckle] I don’t know why I’m surprised that that woman still has this uncanny knack to make me feel… utterly worthless and miserable.

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[moans, winces]

Chanel, are you okay?

[deep breathing] Huh?

Chanel.

Are you okay?

Chanel, baby, what’s wrong?

It’s okay. I’m fine. I– [scream]

Oh! Chanel! Baby, what is it? What? [suspenseful music] [soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”

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There is nothing going on with Theresa and me. As a matter of fact, just the other day we– we talked about how we just need to focus on co-parenting Tate.

Well, I assume there was some reason you needed to talk.

Yeah. Uh, there–there was. Something happened.

Something?

[sighs] Yes. Look, we’d been getting closer because of what we’ve had to go through with Tate and, uh, there was um– a moment. We had a moment.

A moment?

Yeah.

That was all?

Yeah. I know it was just a moment. It was only a moment because right after the moment, Theresa said, “I want to be with Alex.” [soft dramatic music]

Mm. And, Brady, look at me. What do you want?

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That is a big rock.

It’s beautiful, isn’t it?

Oh, it is. Looks like you spent a huge chunk of Victor’s money on it.

Well, Theresa’s worth it.

Aw.

[soft chuckle] When did all this happen? I mean, the proposal. That’s–

Yeah.

Sorry.

No, no. It’s last night. [phone ringing]

Oh. Oh, that’s my dad. I texted him earlier. I want to tell him the good news, so I’ll be right back, okay?

Okay. [sighs]

So have you told your father?

Actually I did have a bit of a conversation with him right before I popped the question.

I mean Justin.

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So should I start licking?

Excuse me?

I was talking about the invitations, obviously– the envelopes, specifically.

Yes, right. [chuckles] No. I’m taking these to my mom’s house because she has the entire family’s addresses in this very old handwritten, very battered book. And Bonnie said that she would help me stuff the envelopes, so–

[snarls]

You get to stay here with our very adorable teeny tiny.

Oh. Well, that would be an honor and a privilege.

She’s very lucky to have such a great dad.

I’m the lucky one. Hey, say hi to your mom for me.

I actually shall.

Oh, did I mention the chat I had with her yesterday?

Mm-mm.

I was just telling her how much I hated Konstantin for everything he did to her and Uncle Vic and Victoria and everything. And, I have to say, her response– it threw me.

What’d she say?

Oh, she was telling me that I was a lot like Victor, and that maybe because he saw so much of himself in me, that’s why he was so hard on me.

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Oh, God. I slobbered all over you.

No. It’s okay. Here.

You’re being very nice. Thank you.

Well, I have been told I have an excellent bedside manner.

You’re a doctor.

Is it the stethoscope that gave it away? Mark Greene.

Leo Stark. Wait a minute. Dr. Mark Greene, like on “ER.”

I guess having that name and watching that show made me think there was no choice but to go into medicine.

Oh, boy. So you are all that, and you’re a doctor. I had a doctor boyfriend once. He was much older, and he was married to a woman. TMI. Sorry.

No. It’s okay.

Look, I may have slobbered on you, but I want you to know I was not drooling or anything. I mean, since you told me the other day that you’re not gay.

Did I say that?

Yeah, you did. Why? Is it not true?

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Maybe we should get you to a hospital. And I’ll– I’ll call Dr. Greene.

No, no, no. We don’t need to do that. I think it’s just bad– [hisses] Cramps.

Could it be indigestion? Johnny, do you have any of those oyster crackers on you?

Yeah, yeah. They’re in– there in Chanel’s bag.

Oh.

[panting] It’s fine. I–I think it’s fine now.

Oh, no. You just keep these close by just in case. Oh. Oh, I remember when I was pregnant with you. My tummy did all kind of loop-de-loops all day long. When Abe gets back from the pub with the food, you’ll feel better.

Yeah. Yeah. I’m in the mood for a burger.

Mm-hmm. I made sure that he ordered extra pickles. Oh, you don’t even have to wait for those. I have a whole jar in the kitchen.

[screams loudly]

Okay, okay. No. Oh. That’s it. We’re getting you to the hospital. Come on.

Oh.

Come on. Come on. [dramatic music]

Oh, my goodness. Oh.

I don’t think my feelings really matter here.

Brady, your feelings always matter.

Well, look. Theresa–Theresa chose Alex. I accepted it, and I’m moving on, and I’d love to change the subject, actually.

Okay. I’m sorry to bring up a topic that’s uncomfortable for you to talk about.

Oh. I appreciate your concern, I really do. It’s just times out of I– I absolutely value your input, but this particular subject, just not right now.

Understood. All right. Well, I am going to go and talk to the people that pay me the big bucks.

You’re worth every penny.

Thanks. I’m always on your side, you know.

I know you are, and I thank you for that. [intriguing music]

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[sighs]

Actually, no. I have not had the chance to tell Justin about my engagement to Theresa.

Why not? You know what? Call him right now.

I–I don’t think that’s news that he wants to hear right now.

Why wouldn’t it be?

Well, Justin and I had a bit of a disagreement about my relationship with Theresa.

Oh. I assume that’s because he knows that you found your fiancée, before she was your fiancée, in bed with Brady.

Right. Yeah. And Justin seems to believe that that actually meant something to Theresa– being with Brady, I mean.

Why? Do you think it didn’t–

Oh, I know it didn’t, Bonnie, because I had the conversation with Theresa. And she only did it to make me jealous.

Oh, honey. Look, this might be the pot calling the kettle black, but when a woman is trying to manipulate a man’s feelings, it means she’s really trying to manipulate a man’s feelings.

Okay. Well, Bonnie, I don’t want to have the same talk with you that I just had with Justin.

Honey, he cares about you. He doesn’t want to see you get hurt.

And that’s very kind, but I’m a big boy now.

And you were once Justin’s little boy. Look, I know he’s not your biological father, but that doesn’t change the fact that he has this big love for you in his heart. He is protective of you, and so am I.

Okay. I don’t need protection from Theresa.

Are you so sure about that? Honey, we both know she doesn’t have the best track record when it comes to relationships. And now, honey, you’re not only super hot, you’re also super rich, so come on. Don’t you think you could do better?

[soft chuckle] Really? [clears throat] [soft tense music]

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Baby, I know that you’ve been struggling with the fact that you and Victor weren’t close when he died. You know that, deep down, he did love you.

Way deep down.

No. You did get along. What about when he made you CEO of Titan?

Oh. Only to undermine and replace me with Philip? I mean, I suppose we got along when he needed my help with Kristen’s baby– passing her off as your daughter.

Yeah. You only did that because you couldn’t stand the thought of me losing Mickey. And I know how much you’ve regretted that.

Oh, God. And I still do. It’s unthinkable to me now, trying to replace one child with another. I mean, no one could ever replace our precious girl.

No. No, never. And I thank God that I finally came to my senses and told you that Victoria is yours.

Oh, Sarah. When we were together back then, as happy as I was, I was just so worried the whole time that the other shoe was gonna drop. And as close as I felt to Victor back then, I– part of me knew that he was just using me to do his dirty work. So yeah, maybe he did see a bit of himself in me. That’s why he had me do all the terrible things he didn’t want to admit that he was capable of.

You know that that’s not true.

Then why? [soft dramatic music] Why, when he had his last chance to really show me how he felt…

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why didn’t he leave me in his will?

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You said you weren’t gay. Maybe you’re bi? Bi-curious? Had a crazy night in college?

Hey. We need help. Dr. Greene.

What’s going on?

[moan] I’m having cramps. [breathing sharply] Really, really bad cramps.

Doctor, you need to help my baby.

I’m going to.

she’s been in a lot of pain, and it seems to come and go, but it feels like it’s getting worse.

Okay. Let’s get you into another room and take a look, okay?

[moans] [screams]

Oh!

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Oh. So how is it now?

It’s–it’s still pretty bad, but it comes and goes, like Johnny said.

Miss Price, uh, I need you to step outside for a few minutes.

Wh–what? No. I’m staying– I’m staying right here. I’m not going to leave her here alone.

I am here, Paulina, okay?

Mama, please, please.

Oh. Okay, okay, okay, okay. I’ll be right outside the whole time. You holler if you need me. [soft dramatic music]

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[winces, moans]

Let’s see how your baby’s doing, okay?

Okay. Okay. [moans] I have– I was trying to hold it together in front of my mom, ’cause I don’t want to worry her, but– but something is happening to me, Doctor. I’m scared. I’m really, really scared.

Hey, hey. I’m here. I’m here, okay? Everything is gonna be fine, I promise.

[breathing heavily]

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Oh, Dr. Evans.

Oh, Leo. Do we have an appointment?

No, not today. And I swear, I didn’t know you were gonna be here. I absolutely respect your ” I can only help you maintain your fragile grip on your sanity during scheduled times” policy.

Leo, it’s all right.

No, it’s not. We have an appointment scheduled tomorrow. I can find a way to white knuckle it until then. [soft dramatic music]

Okay, fine. I’ve got a few minutes before my next patient arrives.

Really? Are you sure?

I’m sure, I’m sure. Let’s do this.

Theresa. I meant to tell you how good you look today.

Oh, really?

Yeah.

Huh. I meant to tell you how embarrassed you look right now. Anyone want to tell me why it’s suddenly okay for Bonnie to trash-talk me behind my back?

Well, it’s nothing I wouldn’t say to your face.

Aw.

Justin has some concerns, that’s all, about you–

About you and me being together, and I just told Bonnie that whatever concerns they may have, I trust you wholeheartedly. And I’m committed to spending the rest of my life with you.

Thank you, Alex.

Of course.

[sighs] But you, Bonnie, I don’t understand the sudden . If I recall, it was just recently you were very supportive of my involvement with Alex.

Well, yeah. That was before I had the discussion of your involvement with him with my husband.

Oh. I see. Great. Okay. So Justin has turned you against me.

No. He’s just protective of his son. I mean, Alex. I–[inhales] You know, on a happier note, wedding bells will be ringing throughout this house for lots of people. In fact, Sarah’s on her way over so I can help her send out her wedding invites.

Oh. That won’t take too long. [soft chuckle] I just meant that it’s probably a really short list since Xander doesn’t really have many friends. [chuckles]

[sarcastic chuckle] Yeah. Well, on his side, it might be a little light, but I’m sure a few of us won’t mind moving over just to fill the void. Besides, I want to rub elbows with the mother of the groom.

What?

Yes. Sarah has her heart set on inviting Xander’s mother to the wedding.

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Well, it’s not like you were singled out to be excluded from Victor’s will. He didn’t leave anyone a penny except for my mom and Alex. And he only left Alex something to make up for the fact that he never acknowledged him as a son.

Right. I understand that I’m not the only person my uncle snubbed, but I don’t know. It really was his last chance to show me that I meant something to him, and I– I can’t believe I’m wasting time grieving the love lost to that old fool. [soft dramatic music]

Well, I do hope that Victoria and I can make up for the things that Victor didn’t give you.

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That is a wonderful start.

Is it?

Mm.

We’re gonna have to finish this later, though.

I’ll hold you to that.

Yeah. I really do have to go. But before I do, are you sure that you don’t want to take another shot at trying to find your mom?

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That number I gave you from my mom– that was the last one I had for her. I told you that. You know, so maybe let’s just take– take this as fate’s way of saying it’s best I don’t find her.

Look, I– I know that you and your mom have had issues, but I– don’t you–

But you’re super-duper eager for her to be at the wedding. I get it. And it’s understandable that– you want Victoria to know her grandmother. [soft dramatic music]

I just– I don’t want you to be saddled with the same regret that you have about Victor and not mending fences before you lost him.

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Maybe there is one other way we could reach my mom.

I thought that Xander lost touch with his mother.

Oh, yeah, he did. That’s why Sarah is trying to, you know, get them to get back in touch, mend fences, if you will. That’s why she wants to invite her to the wedding.

Are they sure that’s a good idea? both: Why wouldn’t it be?

I–I don’t know. I just–[chuckles] heard that she’s a raging alcoholic. I mean, do they want someone like that around their kid?

You know, just because someone has a substance abuse problem, they shouldn’t be shunned. Maybe she’s changed, like you.

Mm.

Mm. Of course, yeah. You’re right. But, you know, I’m kind of concerned for Sarah. You know, what if this woman just shows up and causes a huge scene?

[laugh] Oh, honey. We’re kind of used to scenes around here, especially at weddings, right?

Mm.

Right.

[chuckles]

Theresa, you seem awfully concerned about Xander’s mom showing up in Salem. Something you want to tell us?

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[crying] So I went to see my monster of a mother this morning.

You went to the prison?

Isn’t that what you told me to do, so I can quiet her nasty voice that’s been echoing in my head all these years?

Yes, but I meant that would be something that we would work on here in therapy.

Oh. I thought it would be wise to go and do it in person, you know, face to face.

Oh. I guess I didn’t go too well, huh?

No, it didn’t go well. It was a disaster, a calamity, a catastrophe, and a dumpster fire all rolled up into one.

What did she say?

She brought out all her greatest hits. Said I was worthless, unlovable, a degenerate… And that I deserved all of the misery that had befallen me. Befallen, is that a word?

That’s a word. That must have been so hard for you to hear.

[sighs] [somber music] I should have expected it, but still, under the heading of “hope springs eternal,” I guess I hoped that she would take me into her arms and tell me that she had a major epiphany, and that I was the greatest gift God had ever given her. Though, she is a shameless heathen. She never would have invoked God.

You know, just because your mother said those things does not mean they’re true.

Then why does it feel that way when she says them?

Leo. [gentle acoustic music] As children, we depend on our parents just to thrive. If they tell us things, then we believe it, because contradicting anything would– I don’t know–would just jeopardize our own existence. You’re no longer a child. You’re no longer dependent on your mother, so there’s no reason to give her the power over you.

Right. No reason.

Right. You can do anything you like. You can be yourself, you can be proud of yourself, you can even love yourself.

[sighs] Yeah. I’m not a little boy who needs his nose wiped anymore. I can wipe my own nose. I am my own man. [chuckles] And that hunky doctor seemed to think I was worth talking to.

What hunky doctor is that?

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[breathing shakily]

I’m just gonna do a quick ultrasound, see if we can figure out what’s going on.

Okay.

Here. [monitor beeping] Felicity’s stuffie.

Yeah. Hey. Everything is gonna be okay, all right? My love, Dr. Greene is taking good care of you and of our little one too.

Okay. [suspenseful music]

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Dr. Greene?

I’m very sorry, Chanel. I’m afraid you’ve had a miscarriage.

[gasps]

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[gasps] Wait. A miscarriage?

I– I don’t understand. We were just here. You said everything was fine.

Everything did look fine, but that changed, obviously.

So those soft markers that you were telling us about, is that what caused this?

A spontaneous loss like this can happen for any number of reasons, and it’s not unusual. I’m sure this is cold comfort right now, but in pregnancies ends in miscarriage. [somber music]

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I’m gonna send a– I’m gonna send a specialist in to examine you, see if I can get you any more answers. Again, Chanel, Johnny, I’m so sorry for your loss.

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[sobbing]

So I met this totally gorgeous doctor the other day. But at the time I didn’t know he was a doctor, just this handsome guy out for a run, and he was thirsty. And I happened to have a glass of water to give to him. And it looks like what goes around comes around, because today he found me at the nurse’s station a complete wreck. He took me into his muscular arms, and he comforted me. And he gave me this. Who said chivalry is dead?

Leo, you just met this man.

Oh, Dr. Evans, don’t worry. I’m not getting my hopes up for a romance or anything like that. He told me he wasn’t gay.

I see.

But then he acted surprised when I reminded him that he said that. Do you think maybe he is gay?

Well, I don’t know.

Well, maybe you know him, and maybe you’ve gotten something of a vibe from him–Dr. Mark Greene?

Mark Greene? I’ve heard the name, but I don’t think that I’ve met him.

Maybe you’ve heard some chat about him over at the water cooler?

Well, if there were any chat at the water cooler…

Mm-hmm?

I wouldn’t repeat it–

No.

Nor would I speculate about it.

Okay. Fine. Well, whether he’s gay or not, he and I had a moment, a lovely moment. [chuckles]

I’m so glad to hear that for you, but you don’t know anything about this man, no information at all about him. So I–I think you shouldn’t read too much into this. Leo.

Hmm.

I wouldn’t like to see you get hurt.

Thank you. Unlike my mother, who lives to see me hurt. In fact, I feel like that’s been her goal since I was born, and I will bet she is in her cell right now, gloating over how bad she made me feel this morning.

Why don’t we talk about that during our next session?

Oh, no. Are we out of time?

I’m afraid we are.

All right. So tomorrow, I guess, we can figure out why it is I want love from my horrible mother, who referred to me as a miserable dead loss. She actually called me that.

Leo, you are a very worthwhile human being. I’m especially impressed with your desire to get to know yourself, understand your history, and come to terms with the, well, emotionally abusive mother you had– and your father, from what you told me.

Yes, both of them. Okay. So tomorrow, we will work on getting me to embrace the fact that I am a worthwhile person, as you say.

Yes, we will do that.

Great. Then I will see you tomorrow for our actual session.

I will see you tomorrow. [gentle music]

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I’m not so much concerned about Xander’s mother, per se. But look. After what happened here with Konstantin, I think we all need to be a little bit wary about just inviting long-lost family and friends to come over out of the blue.

Okay, I get it. Yeah. But you’re not gonna have to worry about Xander’s mother showing up. The number he had for her wasn’t hers anymore. They just don’t know even how to track her down.

Mm.

Oh. [clicks tongue] That’s too bad.

Mm. Well, at least you don’t have to worry about any surprise guests showing up at our wedding. I’ve already found all my long-lost relatives.

[chuckles]

Yeah. Let’s hope that’s true.

It is true for sure. Anyway, I have to get to work.

Okay.

Bye.

Bye.

Bye, Bonnie.

Oh. Bye, honey.

Bye.

[chuckles] [tense music]

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[sighs] God.

Got it. Hey. You can expect that invitation in the mail. [chuckles, sighs] That long shot paid off.

Who was that?

My mom’s sister, Aunt Maisie. They never got along, so I just didn’t think my mom would be in contact with her.

But she was?

Apparently. Yeah. My mom hit her up for money a few months ago.

Are you kidding?

No. But she didn’t have my mom’s phone number, but she did have her address.

[gasps] [soft dramatic music]

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[sighs] [tense music]

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[breathing heavily]

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Brady.

Hey.

Hey. Man, I’m sorry to hear about last night.

What happened last night?

Uh, the prom?

The prom. Yeah, yeah. I’m sure Theresa told you that we found Tate and Holly in a hotel room–

Mm.

And then Theresa dragged Holly out of said a hotel room. It was–it was lots of fun.

Mm. Especially for the kids, I’m sure.

I’m actually surprised Theresa didn’t call me and let me know what EJ and Nicole’s reaction was to the whole thing.

Well, she was kind of busy last night, partly my fault.

Why is that your fault?

I proposed. [solemn guitar music] Theresa and I are engaged.

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Bonnie, thank you so much for offering to help.

Oh, honey.

Addressing these invites is gonna be a lot easier with both of us doing it.

I am so happy to assist, and your mom already gave me her address book.

Okay. Well, we just have to add one more address to it.

Okay. Whose would that be?

Xander’s mom.

[sighs] Ooh! – I know. We managed to track her down after all.

Oh. [chuckles]

I’m very excited. [laughter]

It’s exciting. Okay. Let’s see.

Hey, little one. Did you hear all that? Apparently there’s a chance now that you’re gonna meet your Grandma Cook. Oh, look at that big smile. You’re excited about it, huh? [soft tense music] I’m afraid that makes one of us.

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Part of being a doctor, I know, delivering bad news, but to tell these two that they lost their baby, and so soon after I told them everything was fine. You always know the right thing to say. Same here. See you tonight. [phone beeps]

[clears throat]

Oh. Hey, Leo.

Dr. Greene, I was hoping I’d run into you so I could return your hankie.

Forget it. Keep it.

Thanks. I’m sorry to hear you had to deliver bad news. So was that a friend on the phone? A significant other? I’m sorry. That’s none of my business.

No. It’s okay. It was my girlfriend, actually.

Girlfriend, right, of course. [melancholic music]

I better get going. Excuse me.

Okay.

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[sighs] Well, that answers that.

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[sobbing]

Oh. Dr. Greene said I could come back in. Well, what happened? [dramatic music]

We lost the baby.

What?

[sobbing]

Oh, no. Oh, my God. Oh, oh. How–how did that happen?

It happened because of what you did. This is all your fault.

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Ah, good morning, Mother.

Oh. Good morning. Did you sleep well?

Did I sleep well? [laughs] So much better than Statesville. So much better than the monastery and that Podunk motel room in Montana. No, this was amazing. It was like the Ritz, which is nice.

Good.

Yeah. Although I did hear someone crying last night, I think. Maybe I dreamt it.

Uh, no, that would be Ava. Roman just told me that Harris broke her heart, left town. Apparently, he’s following a lead on Megan Hathaway.

Wow. I hope he finds her.

[chuckles] Well, knowing Megan, he has a better chance of finding Amelia Earhart.

Yeah. I guess you’re right about that. I just wish that I had a chance to say goodbye and thank him, you know, for making the moves to get me out of jail finally.

Yeah. Well, he took long enough. I mean, I forgive him now because I have my son back.

Yeah. Yeah, you do. But not for long.

Oh, Chad. Thank God! You didn’t come home last night. I was so worried about you.

I’m sorry. I’m sorry.

Well, where’d you go?

Well, I went to Salem PD, and they said that Clyde had been shipped off to Supermax. So I drove all the way out to this, you know, citadel of a–of a prison.

Why would you want to do that? [tense music]

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[chuckles] Look what I found. [chuckles] Jules left her little blankie.

[laughs] Well, this must be Carver’s.

Oh, well, I just have to put them both in the mail.

Yeah. Or we would have a good excuse for asking Eli and Lani to bring those twins back here for a visit.

[chuckles] I like the way you think.

[laughs]

I can’t believe it, Abraham. I just said goodbye to one daughter, and I’m about to say goodbye to my Chanel, and yet another grandbaby growing up thousands of miles away.

Well, you know, Johnny and Chanel might be back here before you know it. Oh, and besides, you are going to be plenty busy.

What do you mean by that? [soft music] “Radioactive Mayor Victoria says recall effort fails.”

[laughs] Congratulations, Mrs. Mayor.

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Can you believe my grandma knitted us little baby booties?

Marlena Evans, a woman of many talents. You had any room in your suitcase for them? Because I can’t fit another thing.

What? Really? They’re going to take up like square inches. Okay, we’ll put them in mine.

Mm-hmm.

That’s–

That’s what I thought.

Hey there, Chanel, Johnny.

Dr. Green.

Chanel, how are you feeling today?

Uh, fine. The morning sickness is nearly gone, and I already made an appointment with my OB at UCLA.

Excellent. Did the tech come by?

Yeah. She just gave us a bunch of ultrasound pictures.

Everything looks good, right, Doctor?

Overall, the baby appears to be developing normally, but there is one concern I’d like to discuss. [tense music]

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[sighs] Come on, Leo. Remember who you are. You are strong. You are resilient. You’ve got this. You better buckle up, Mom, because I have a lot to say to you, and you are gonna sit there, and you are gonna listen. I am not unlovable. I am not worthless. Oh, don’t give me that look. You know which one. It’s the same one you gave me when–

When you spilled my Mai Tai in the Poconos. [chuckles] Or was it a green martini? You were always a little clumsy, kiddo. [tense music]

Mother.

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

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Leo, Leo, Leo. It’s been a while. To what do I owe the– well, I won’t say pleasure, but– hey, what you got here? What’s that? A script?

Just some notes, Mom.

Ah.

You know, we can’t all go through life just unfiltered, shooting from the hip like you.

Oh, listen to you. You’re one to talk. Do you remember when you were yapping at that lady in that little, tiny teacup ride? You almost had us thrown out of that. What was that place called?

Super Duper Funland?

Yeah.

I was a kid, Mom. And that lady’s halitosis was ruining everything. I was just brave enough to take a stand.

Oh, is that why you’re here, take a stand?

If you must know, I started therapy. And Dr. Evans says that I have to confront my childhood traumas.

Oh, please. You don’t have anything better to do than listen to that new age quack?

Dr. Evans is not a new age quack. She’s a top-notch therapist. And how do you deal, Mom? You just scream at your ex-husband into a payphone? [soft dramatic music]

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I may be in a federal penitentiary, but I am still your mother, and you will treat me with respect. Therapy. [chuckles] Why don’t you just man up for once in your life and–

Damn it, Mom.

You may be an underachiever, an also-ran, and you may, I don’t know, have consider– well, you do cut kind of a sad, lonely figure, but you are not crazy. So why on God’s green earth do you need therapy?

Because of you.

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What’s your concern, Doctor?

Well, today’s ultrasound, it showed two soft markers, as they’re called. And they may very well mean nothing, but they could be indicators for a congenital abnormality. So I’m going to refer you to a genetic counselor in Los Angeles, run some further tests.

These soft markers, could they be from radiation exposure?

Well, your exposure was brief, and the levels were relatively low. But there’s no way to know for sure. [soft dramatic music]

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Radioactive Mayor. What kind of nickname is that? I sound like one of those characters out of a superhero movie with all the CGI.

You know, now it’s all going to blow over that we– we know that Concerned Citizens has been revealed to be EJ DiMera.

And a handful of folks that he paid off to sign his damn petition. Ooh, you know, Abe, it still galls me that I had to reinstate that two-timing EJ DiMera to make this go away, oh, especially since I promised Melinda the job as long as she wanted it.

Did you offer her something else?

Yeah, yeah. And she took it as an insult, told me to take the job and shove it. Oh, and, you know, now I do– I desperately need a head of sanitation.

You have another candidate in mind?

No. No, I don’t. You know, and with the market so tight right now–

Well, you know, I may know someone who’s interested.

Really? Who?

Me. [tense music]

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Jack, I didn’t realize you were here still.

Oh, he decided to spend the night.

Yes. Yes. I’m driving back to Boston later this morning.

Great. Well, I’m glad– I’m glad we get to say goodbye now.

Just a minute. Before we say goodbye, let’s just back up a second. Why would you want to see Weston again? He’s told you everything you want to know, hasn’t he? [dramatic music]

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I hope you didn’t go after Clyde with some revenge plot in mind.

I did. You know, I found him in Montana, and– and I pulled the tri– I was gonna pull the trigger, and I didn’t, ultimately, because that’s–you know, Abigail wouldn’t have wanted that, so–

No, she wouldn’t have wanted that. She would have wanted you to think of Thomas and Charlotte and how much they need their dad right now. So as much as I want Clyde to rot in hell, I’m really glad you didn’t make that choice. Well, I better get going. I will see you soon.

Yep.

Okay?

Okay.

Julie, I love you.

Love you too.

See you soon.

Jack, wait. [soft dramatic music]

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So, Doctor, you’re saying that if something is wrong with our baby, it could be from radiation exposure?

We can’t rule it out at this point.

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I just want to say, as the older brother of someone with Down syndrome, I wouldn’t be where I am today without my sister. She’s brought so much into my life. She’s the kindest person I know.

And she’s also an excellent baker. I’m gonna miss Felicity a lot.

I know she was hoping to say goodbye to you.

I know. I was hoping the same, but it’s just been such a whirlwind. But you know what? Our flight isn’t until later tonight. So I’m gonna text her and see if she can meet up with us. I think it would do my heart a lot of good.

Yeah, mine too.

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You want to be my head of sanitation?

I know the job. Town obviously has a need.

Oh, here I thought you were enjoying retirement. But, Abraham, do you really want to be my subordinate?

Well, if that means spending more time with you, absolutely.

Oh, yeah, well, you know, I would love that too. But the only thing I’d be concerned about is it’ll be viewed as nepotism. [soft dramatic music]

Is that you’re really concerned about?

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Well, what does that mean?

It means I get the feeling that you really don’t want me working for you.

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Lucas, I just spent months fighting to get you home. And now you’re going to pack up and go to Phoenix?

You know I want to– I want to go to Phoenix to be with Will and Allie. You know that. And you know that I miss my grandkids. You know I miss my kids, and I just have to make amends for what I did to Sammy. You know, I’m surprised that they’re even speaking to me at all.

What do you mean? Of course they’re speaking to you. They know exactly what their mother did, how she tormented you. I mean, basically, she drove you to do what you did. Of course, she doesn’t beat herself up. You know, she always gets a pass.

Oh, two wrongs don’t make a right, doesn’t justify my behavior.

[sighs] That’s true. I mean, I can’t just blame Sammy, I guess. There’s someone else I could blame, though.

Who?

You’re looking at her. [mellow country music playing]

Oh, yeah, sure. Let’s blame Mommy. That’s original.

I’m not blaming you.

Then what are you doing? Oh, I get it. You came all the way here to make me feel guilty. Well, that was a waste of time and good gas money.

Listen to me, Mother. The last time I was here, you told me I was an utterly worthless human being whom no one could ever love.

Well, and you agreed with me.

Because you gaslit me my entire life. Do you remember telling me that I had the voice of an angel, that I was destined, destined for stardom?

What are you talking about?

Of course you don’t remember. I entered a talent show at school. And in front of the entire auditorium, I’m singing my little heart out thinking that, because of you, that I’m a younger, cuter Billy Joel, the piano boy, as you put it.

Oh. [laughs] The piano boy. I have no memory of this.

Not surprising. Then right in the middle of “New York State of Mind,” I see pens, pencils, all sorts of things being hurled my way on stage because, it turns out, I cannot sing worth a lick. You lied to me.

Oh! Oh, kiddo. If that actually happened– [sighs] And I’m highly skeptical, maybe it was good for you. You know, character building. You know, I read about someone who was mercilessly bullied, Gene Hackman. Look how he turned out.

I am not going to sit here and take any of this. Do you hear me? I am going to say what I came here to say, and you are going to listen to me. [tense music]

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You expect me to sit here and listen to your whining and moaning and blaming all of your inadequacies on me? Tell me, Leo, how many times have you come to visit your mother in all of these years? Twice. Not even so much as a birthday card.

You don’t like birthday cards.

Not the mushy, gushy ones.

You don’t like the funny ones either.

Anything would have been better than nothing. You selfish little ingrate. And now you show up once in a blue moon and, of course, it’s all about you and your imaginary childhood traumas.

I didn’t imagine it, any of it. The way I feel and what I’ve been through has meaning. I have meaning.

I don’t want to hear it! Guard!

I am not worthless. I am not unlovable. I am Leo Stark.

Oh, God! Here we go again.

I am Matthew Cooper. I am whoever you wanted me to be. My whole life, I did as you said, because all little Matty ever craved was your love. And it has taken me this long to realize there was nothing I could do or be that was ever enough for you.

Yada, yada, yada.

Nobody was ever enough for you. That’s why you had no friends. The people you thought were your friends, you just used them and manipulated them to get what you wanted, just like you did with your own son.

Oh, God, the self-pity.

You let me believe that I was John Black’s son just so you could get your hands on him. Did it ever occur to you how that might have affected me? He was the closest thing I ever had to a parent, to someone who loved me for who I was. And then when all was said and done, he hated me too.

[screams] Guard, take me back to my cell, please!

But I learned a lot from you, Mother– to lie, to cheat, to hide who I really was, to keep everything superficial and betray the few people who truly cared about me. But most of all, I learned that you never should have been a mother in the first place.

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Not to a dead loss like you. May I see that? Please?

My script?

Your script. Yeah. Yeah, your script. [moans] [wails]

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How is it your fault that I went crazy and kidnapped my ex?

Well, maybe it’s in your DNA. You know, I– I’ve been thinking about Philip and the extremes that he went to to hold on to Chloe. And I’m thinking maybe you both could have inherited this particular form of madness from me.

But you never did anything like that. You never did anything like what Philip and I did.

No, not for a man. But for my kids, I certainly did.

Mom, you’re protective and you’re overbearing, that’s true. But you’re fiercely loyal, and you’ve always been there for us. That’s all that matters.

You have always done the same for your kids.

That’s right. That’s why I have to see them now. You know, I miss them very much.

And they miss you. I know they do because every time I talk to them, they ask about you. They really do miss you a lot. And you know I’m gonna give you my blessing to go to Arizona and see them as long as you promise to come back.

I will.

Again.

[clears throat]

I’m gonna miss you. I missed you so much. [sighs] I am so grateful that you’re free.

I am beyond grateful. I will never take my freedom for granted again. [mellow country music]

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What is it?

I want you to have this. [chuckles] I have tried everything known to man to open it. I have failed. And I got to thinking about Jennifer. Well, she spent her teenage years in this house. She was so close to Alice and Tom, her grandparents. And, well, she’s a clever girl. So maybe she has the magic touch.

She just may.

So will you take it to her?

I will.

[chuckles] Don’t drop it.

Oh, precious cargo. I got it.

Yeah. Oh, Jack, you’re the precious cargo. You mean so much to all of us. Please come back soon, will you?

I will.

And bring Jennifer.

I certainly will.

[laughs] [somber music]

Buh-bye.

Love you.

Love you too. Chad, I love you both.

We love you. And give our love to Jennifer, please.

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Jeez, I thought you were about to tell him.

I’m not gonna tell him anything. Besides, I don’t really have anything to say, not yet.

I know. I really hoped that we were going to have some good news before he left. But, you know, now I wonder if we’re ever gonna know at all.

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You’re right. You’re right, Abraham. I don’t love the idea of you being my new head of sanitation. But it’s not for the reason you think.

Why?

Well, you’re vastly overqualified for the job. You know that. But that’s not why. I would love to work alongside you, Abraham. The keyword being “alongside,” as equals. I–I don’t want to be your boss.

Oh, I understand.

Really? Really?

Yeah. I mean, the last thing I want to do is make you uncomfortable.

Oh. [laughs] Oh. I appreciate that. [laughs] Oh, and, you know, something else will come along. You’ll see.

Well, I’ll be patient.

Mm-hmm. [chuckles] Hey, oh, too bad you don’t have the skillset to take over a certain bakery that I have up for lease. Ha.

Well, maybe– maybe Chanel could give me a crash course.

Yeah, yeah, but, you know, it’ll have to be by Zoom, unfortunately.

[chuckles] [gentle music]

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Are you okay?

[sighs] Well, I thought I was. I thought I was at peace with leaving everything behind.

You’re not, though.

Not what?

You’re not leaving everything behind. You’re gonna– you’re gonna open up a Sweet Bits in California. You can start with an LA location, and then you can branch off into–

I know, I know, but it’s not that. It’s–[sighs]

Then what is it?

Well, it’s just that I– I really convinced myself that everything was gonna be okay with our baby, even though I knew that there could be risks and even though, you know, everyone tried gently to tell me that I was being naive.

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Chanel, are you saying that you’ve changed your mind about the pregnancy?

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It’s just that it suddenly just feels so real. You know? And we weren’t planning to start a family this soon. And I just–like what if I’m not ready to be a mother? Felicity! Hi.

Hi, Chanel. Hi, Johnny.

Hi.

Are you okay, Chanel?

Yeah, yeah. I’m fine. Thank you for asking.

Are you sure?

Well, I guess I’m just– I’m having mixed emotions. You know, part of me is feeling really excited to be moving to California, and then another part of me is just feeling really sad to leave Salem.

I’m sad too. I’m going to miss you a lot.

I’m going to miss you too, Felicity.

Will you write to me?

Yeah, of course I will.

You promise?

I promise.

I love you, Chanel.

I love you too, Felicity. [tender music]

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Ah. You know, Sweet Bits is a special place. I’m gonna miss it.

Me too. But I plan on being the first customer in line at the LA location as soon as Chanel opens it. [chuckles] Oh, my stomach is growling just thinking about it.

Oh, you know what? Speaking of that, I thought that I would swing by the pub and pick up some takeout.

Oh, well, could you pick up something for Chanel and Johnny too?

Oh, of course. Chanel still on that cheeseburger and extra pickles kick?

At least this week. Who knows what’s next? [laughs] Oh, Abe, I am gonna miss that child. Oh. Johnny too.

[chuckles] Well, at least we’re going to have each other close by and right here, same apartment.

Thank God for that.

[laughs] [tender music]

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You’re not giving up, are you?

I’m just–just frustrated. I mean, you know, I can’t believe they shipped Clyde off so fast, you know, before I could even talk to him. It just–

I know. Rafe said he wanted to talk to Clyde too, some of the information he thought he might have about getting Gabi out of jail. Well, do you think Rafe could intercede for you?

Oh, the feds already know that Clyde could have information on a missing person. They said no exceptions. Look, Julie, I know that there’s such a slim chance that Abigail could be alive. But I mean, now that Clyde gave us this information, I just– I can’t rest until I get some answers.

Of course not. I feel exactly the same way. I’m with you in this all the way.

I know. So… I mean, if we’re gonna find out who this woman in this video is–

Yeah. We’re gonna have to do it without the help of the big jailbird.

Yeah.

What sanctimonious psychobabble. I am not to blame for your degenerate lifestyle. It is not my fault you are the way you are.

What do you mean by that, Mother? Gay?

Single, friendless, disloyal, unloving, unloved. I miss anything?

No, that covers it.

And if that quack, Marlena Evans, think you were going to fix all of your problems by filling me with guilt, then you have wasted a lot of money on your therapy, not to mention my time. [tense music]

I came here to get some things off my chest. This was for me, not you.

Did it work? Feel better?

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There’s only one other time I can recall where I poured my heart out to you. Do you remember?

Why would I want to?

It was the first time Dad hit me. I had gotten a B on some exam. And the irony was he never even looked at my grades, let alone cared about them. But for some reason, that B really pissed him off. [soft dramatic music]

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He hit me so hard.

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I begged you to make him stop. And do you remember what you said to me? You told me to suck it up, to be a man. So that’s what I did. Nine years old. I didn’t say a word.

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And when I finally killed him to protect both of us, you blamed me for all of it. He was the villain. You were the villain.

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You were my mother. You were supposed to protect me. That was your job, your one job. And you didn’t do it. You never did it. [breathes sharply] [sighs]

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Are you gonna say anything?

I am at a loss, actually. And bored, if you must know.

[sighs] I guess it was expecting too much to hear you say “I’m sorry” or “I wish things were different.” Certainly shouldn’t have expected an “I love you.”

The next time you decide to come visit, just don’t.

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I won’t.

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I have something for you.

Oh, okay.

My big brother gave this for me when I was little. And it’s my favorite stuffed animal.

Oh, sweetheart, I can’t. I can’t take that.

Yes, you can. It’s time for it to have a new home.

Are you sure?

I want your baby to have it.

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Just promise that you’ll take care of it.

We will.

Yes. And we promise that he or she will too.

Well, okay, I have to go home now. Bye, Chanel. Bye, Johnny.

Bye, Felicity. [gentle music] We will talk very soon, okay?

Please.

Bye.

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I forgot I told her that we were having a baby.

Well, it was very sweet of her to give this to you.

Oh, Johnny.

What?

Sometimes, I feel like I– I forced this on you, you know, going through with this– this pregnancy.

Whoa, what? No, you did not force anything on me, okay?

Yeah, but when I decided that I wanted to have the baby, I didn’t really leave any room for disagreement.

Okay, look, I will admit it took me a little while to warm up to the idea. But now that I’ve seen those ultrasound pictures, I am completely on board. Okay?

And the test results, they didn’t change anything for you?

No. Not at all. Did they–[clears throat] Did they change anything for you?

No, no. It’s just I– I’ve been thinking, you know, a child can be born perfectly healthy and you still never know what could happen down the road.

Right.

Like take Theo, for example. You know, Abe and Lexie, I’m sure that they were so worried when they found out that he was autistic. But look at him, he’s just a wonderful guy. And Felicity, she’s an amazing person. And her family, they’re so blessed to have her.

And so are we– blessed to have each other and to have this baby on the way.

Yeah.

I love you, Johnny.

I love you too. And I promise you that whatever life throws at us, we will get through together.

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I’ve watched this video a thousand times– sped up, slowed down, zoomed in, zoomed out. And still, I just, you know, I go back and forth between definitely Abigail’s alive and– and, you know, she’s definitely not alive. There’s no possible way she could be alive. [doorbell rings]

Doorbell. I’ll get it. I’ll get it.

Oh. [laughs] Look, look, look, look, look, look.

Hey.

Hey, man. What are you doing?

Ah, you know, hanging out.

[laughs] Big news. Drum roll. The rest of his sentence has been officially commuted.

What?

Yeah.

What?

Yeah.

[grunts] Congratulations.

Thanks, man. I appreciate it. I appreciate it. I just actually came to say goodbye.

Goodbye?

Yeah. I got to get to Phoenix. I got to check in on Will and Ali. It won’t be for that long.

Well, I hope not.

No, no, no.

Okay, well, the kids are gonna be thrilled to see you.

Yeah.

Man, I’m so happy.

Thanks, dude. What’s going on here? What do you guys got?

It’s all right. It’s all right, as long as he doesn’t tell Jack or Jennifer.

Yeah. You got to keep it quiet.

Yeah, I won’t say anything to anybody. Just tell me what’s going on. [suspenseful music]

There’s a video. It might possibly be proof that… Abigail is still alive.

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Oh, wait until Dr. Evans gets a load of that Hindenburg disaster of a visit. Oh, that’s right, she doesn’t take walk-ins. [sighs] [soft dramatic music] [phone beeps] Hi. This is Leo Stark. I need to see Dr. Evans ASAP. Tomorrow? No, no, I’m here now. This is an emergency. No, I’m not thinking of harming myself. This is about my sociopathic nightmare of– Okay. Okay. I will be here tomorrow. [phone beeps] [soft dramatic music] “The next time you want to come and visit me, just don’t.”

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I won’t. I won’t come visit you again, Mother. In fact, I never want to see you again. In fact, you can burn in– oh, no, no, you can’t… because you’re my mother.

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And as sad–as sad as it is, I still want you to love me. I want that so bad. [crying]

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Hey, are you okay?

So what do you think?

I think Clyde’s playing mind games with you. I just don’t see, you know, how this– this video shows that this is Abigail. I really don’t. But I know you need to find out your own truth, you know. So you think about having the photos enhanced anyway?

That’s what I was gonna do next.

All right. I mean, we all wish that it were true. We all wish that this could be Abigail, but–

We all wish it, more than anything in the world. [somber music]

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Hello, Kate.

Hey. Hi, Abe. You’re here for breakfast?

No, no. I’m here to pick up takeout for Chanel and Johnny. They are leaving town later today.

Really? I don’t know, I think that’s going around. So is Lucas. I mean, he’s leaving town. He’s going to go to Arizona and visit Will and Ari.

Oh, they’re living there now?

Yeah. Yeah. I mean, he says he’s coming back, you know. But in a way, I think maybe the universe is trying to give me a heads up that I need to stop obsessing over my children and get on with my life. Maybe even get a job.

[laughs] You know, there’s a lot of that going on. I–I had a similar thought earlier.

Yeah?

Mm.

We used to have a lot of fun working in that Mayor’s Office, didn’t we? You know, do you ever think about going into business again, maybe partnering up?

What kind of business?

I don’t know. I haven’t really– really haven’t thought about that yet.

Well, when you do, let me know.

You can be sure I will. Anyway, I’m gonna put an order in because we don’t want to keep a pregnant woman waiting, do we?

[chuckles]

So how was the appointment?

It was–

Everything’s fine.

Oh. Well, I’m glad to hear that. Oh, give me a hug. Give me a hug, you two. Oh. Oh, and you know what? I hope you brought your appetites with you because I just sent Abraham on a mission to the pub. He’ll be back any minute.

Well, I must be hungry because my stomach is growling.

[chuckles] Oh.

Are you okay?

What’s wrong? What’s wrong, baby?

Yeah. Yeah, I’m fine. I just–[winces] Ahh!

Oh!

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  – Oh, my God.   Do you think it’s possible?   – That Everett isn’t really Everett?   Yeah, I do.   – But I don’t get it.   Why would Bobby be pretending to be Everett?   How could that possibly benefit him?

[sighs] Never mind. Dumb question.   It got him out of Bayview.

Yeah, exactly.  

[eerie music]

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You’re absolutely right, Dr. Johnson.   It is none of your business.  

[tense music]   Gosh, um,   that sounded rude, didn’t it?

Yeah. Yeah, it did.   – Look, I’m– I’m really sorry.   I’m dealing with, like, a–   a pretty serious mental illness.   I’m just trying to get my life back on track.   And on top of it all, I’m working under a new boss.

[sighs]   It’s just been a really stressful time.

Yeah, I’m sure–   I’m sure it is.

Well, it’s, like, more than you can imagine.   So, to be frank, worrying about Stephanie’s feelings   just isn’t my top priority right now.

Got it.

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Sorry, again.

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Damn. First I sounded rude.   Now I sound insensitive.   But I suppose you understand   I have to focus on my mental health.   – Course.   – Now, if you’ll excuse me, I–   I need to get to a therapy appointment.   – Right.   – Uh-huh.   Well, you know, when he calls, you need to tell him that–   never mind. I’ll tell him myself.   Ugh.

Now what’s going on? What’s that all about?

Ugh.   Everett Lynch– he’s the editor of “The Spectator.”   Ugh.   The man has called my office four times   this morning, harassing me for a quote about   the police commissioner stabbing.   And the minute– the minute I finally   get some time to call the man back,   he’s out till after lunch.

Well, just take it easy on him.   He’s just released from Bayview.   – And how is that my problem?   Honestly, Abe, Abe, I just–   I don’t want some needy reporter   wasting my time when I am dealing   with a police commissioner who is in a coma and not–   not one single lead as to who put him there.   Not to mention, I still need to appoint   an interim police commissioner, you know,   while Rafe’s recovering.

Well, well, who’s on your mind?   I mean, who are you thinking of?   – Jada Hunter.   She’s the best, best candidate so far.   But the man she loves, he’s fighting for his life.   So I imagine that any free time she has,   she wants to spend at his bedside.  

[somber music]

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What are you doing in here?

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– Well, I just–   I saw the news about Commissioner Hernandez   and the stabbing.   It’s just awful.   And I’m sorry to intrude, but I just feel terrible   about what’s happened to him.   – You know Rafe?   – Well, not personally, but I feel as though I do.   I mean, we, all of us in Salem,   we owe him such a debt of gratitude, don’t we?   For keeping the streets safe–   more or less safe, anyway.   Um, I just– well, I can’t believe   that someone would be so cruel and brazen enough   to– to stab the commissioner.   And I wanted to come visit him to see if I could help.

Why don’t you cut the crap and tell me   why you’re really here?  

[dramatic music]  

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

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– Well, you know, I’m sure you’re right   that Jada is focusing on Rafe, his recovery.   – Mm-hmm, yeah.   But on the other hand, come to think of it,   she just might want to put as much overtime on the job   as she can so she can nail the bastard who attacked him.   I guess I’ll find out today.   I plan on reaching out to her right after   my appointment with Kayla.

All right.   Before your appointment,   take a couple of deep breaths   because you don’t want to get another lecture   on your blood pressure.

Well, I’m not worried.   I haven’t felt this good in years.

[chuckles]   I’m sure I’ll receive an excellent report.  

[bright jazz music]

Well, Marlena never would have released Everett,   would she, if she thought there was   a chance he was faking it?

Oh, no.   And I was there when Everett emerged,   and he was very convincing.   I mean, there was no way to think that, you know,   that that wasn’t him.   I don’t know.   Who knows?   Maybe the guy is just a really good actor.

Yeah, maybe.  

[eerie music]   But if he is faking it, why now?   What’s changed?

I think I have an idea.

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Damn.   This being Everett thing is stressing me out.   Not sure how much longer I can keep it up.

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Hello.

Hey, Dr. Evans.

I didn’t mean to startle you.

Oh, no, not at all.   Not at all.

Were you talking to someone?

Just myself.

Oh, OK.

First sign of insanity, right?

[laughter]

OK. You got me.   I’m not here because of Rafe.

Uh-huh.   So why are you really here?

Because of you.  

[dramatic music]

Ah-ha, welcome back.

Hey, hey.

Welcome back.

Thank you.   Is this a good time?

Oh, yes, it’s a good time.   I’m just eager to hear how things went in LA.

Well, um, it wrapped up a little sooner than I thought.

Oh.

Yeah.   I mean, the producers, they– they loved our proposal.   You know, they thought the financials were solid,   especially with Chad involved,   and they’re really eager to see the show continue,   but unfortunately, they don’t have the means,   and they also appreciated that you were a loyal fan   and would be a good steward of the show.

Uh-huh.   But?

There’s no buts.

No buts?   Wait a minute.   They didn’t say no?

They did not.   In fact, they said a resounding yes.   We got the rights.   “Body and Soul” is ours, Abe!

[laughter]  

[bright music]

Oh, man.

Paulina?

Oh, hello, Kayla.   Just give me one second.

[muttering]   Oh, sorry about that.   It’s a madhouse at City Hall.

Oh, I can imagine.

So any updates on   Commissioner Hernandez’s condition?

Unfortunately, no.   But, uh, how are you feeling?

Physically?   Never better.

Well, I’m glad to hear that.   Um, I got the results of your thyroid panel,   and they are excellent.   Your TSAs, your T, your T, everything   is in optimal ranges.   And your tumor panel, well, there’s–   there’s no markers whatsoever.   They’re undetectable.   – Oh, praise the Lord. Oh.   – I do have one concern, though.  

[tense music]   – What do you mean, you’re here because of me?

Well, the last time I ran into you,   you asked me to send my résumé, remember,   for a job at Gabi Chic, assuming you’re still   reviving the brand with DiMera.   – Yes, that is happening.   Actually, I just signed the paperwork to make it official,   but that doesn’t– – Oh, wow, congratulations.   – Thanks.   But that doesn’t explain why you’re here   in my brother’s hospital room.

Well, as I was saying, I sent my résumé   that you requested, but then you didn’t respond.   So I wanted to bring you a hard copy in person.   I have one right here.   And I also took the liberty of coming up with some ideas   for the business.

 

[chuckles]   So let me get this straight.   You came to my comatose brother’s hospital room   hoping to run into me to hand-deliver a résumé?  

[dramatic music]   You know that sounds nuts, right?   – Well, I’d hardly say nuts. – No.

Listen to me.   Look, I know you said you’re a Gabi stan,   but this is getting creepy.   I never even laid eyes on you until the other day,   and now every time I turn around,   there you freaking are.   I guess you think it’s flattering,   but I do not have the time for a stalker in my life.   I need you to leave now.   – I’m sorry. I can’t do that.

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Look, uh, I know this is, like,   a -or-so-minute appointment, but, um,   do you think that we could end things a little early today?  

[soft dramatic music]

Why would we do that?

I just– because I’m–   I’m really busy.   I have so much to do.   Um, my head’s just spinning.   You know?

When you were released from Bayview,   you assured me that you were %   dedicated to your recovery.

I am.   I absolutely am.   Um, I just– my stress level is at that point   that it honestly feels like it will impede my recovery more   if I stay here rather than it would if I just, you know,   went home and– and dealt with stuff   and just got my life in order.

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I know your job is important to you,   and I know your relationship with Stephanie   is important to you.

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But– but we just–   I don’t know.   We have to agree that– that your treatment   takes precedence.

Yeah.   Well, at least Stephanie won’t be an issue anymore.

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Why not?

Oh, I broke up with her.

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Why do you think Bobby was suddenly so eager   to get out of Bayview?

I don’t know.   I mean, I didn’t see him for weeks   after he was admitted.   As you know, I only went to go visit him   after you asked me to.   I mean, he didn’t seem to care that he hadn’t seen me.   I don’t know.   Maybe it was like something like out of sight,   out of mind thing.

Right.   But you said when you finally–   when he finally did see you, he was–   he was acting like he wanted to rekindle your relationship.

Oh, yes.   He was coming on very strong–   flirtatious, even.   And even in Rafe’s room, he was doing the same thing.   He offered me a shoulder to cry on,   which I found very strange and confusing.   I mean, Everett never wanted anything to do with me.

Mm-hmm, that’s true.   But Bobby only had eyes for you.

Yeah.   – So if Everett really is Bobby,   that would explain why he dumped me   and let you know right away that he was unattached.   –

[sighs] Who knows?  

[eerie music]   Wait a minute.   – What?

I was with Bobby when Everett, you know,   supposedly re-emerged,   and it wasn’t until I was questioning him   about Li Shin’s murder, and I started, like,   to follow up with questions, and he seemed really thrown.   Yeah, he– he later said that he had no memory   of talking to me about Li Shin’s murder.   And then Marlena said that that made sense   because Everett wouldn’t have any memories   of what Bobby witnessed.   – But oh, my God, if he’s still Bobby–

Then that means he really knows who killed Li Shin,   and he’s pretending to be Everett   so he can cover up the truth.  

[dramatic music]   –

[laughter] This is incredible.

Yes, it is.   But, um–   – You know– you know, when “Body and Soul” was canceled,   it was like I was in a– a state of mourning   for these characters, and–  

[soft dramatic music]   What’s that look on your face for?   I– I thought you said “Body and Soul” was ours.

Well, yes. It is.   But, well, there’s one major issue   that could make the whole deal just kind of unravel.

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Oh, Kayla, I’ve had so many things wrong with me this year.   So, please, tell me this is nothing major.   I don’t– I don’t think I can take any more bad news.

OK, how about this?   The good news is that we caught this   before it turned into bad news,   and that makes it not that big a deal.

OK. All right. All right.   Then, well, what is it then?

It’s your cholesterol.   It’s moderately elevated.   And of concern is the LDL-C, which is also   known as the bad cholesterol.

Oh, I know LDL-C.   Big Mama’s been dealing with it for years.

Well, she’s been doing a good job managing it.   Look at her good health at her age.   What is she? She’s in her s?

She is .

There you go.   Mm-hmm.   Well, I would say that you have longevity genes, then.

Mm-hmm.

Lucky you.   But given your medical history–

I know, I know.   Elevated bad cholesterol increases your risk   for a heart attack or a stroke.

That’s very good, yes, correct.   And so we need to get that level down.   All right?

Yes, yes, OK.   But– you know, I know I can google it, of course,   but how do we do that?

Well, you start with a low-fat diet.   I brought you a brochure. You can read all about it.   And exercise, and there are medications.   Have you heard of statins? – Of course.   Of course. I’ve heard about statins.   Big Mama, she takes them every day.   But forget it.   I’m not taking any meds.   No way.  

[soft dramatic music]

You won’t leave.

No.

OK, then I guess it’s time to call security.

Now, there’s no need for that.   What I was trying to say is I won’t leave   because you need me.

I beg your pardon?

Think about it.   When was the last time that you–   you slept or you ate?   You have so much on your plate right now.   You’re trying to get your business back on its feet.   You’re trying to get your life back in order   after all those months in prison.   And now you have to spend every free moment you have   here with your poor brother.   I can relieve you of that burden.   I could be your assistant.

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I am in the middle of interviewing assistants.

Oh, well, I would offer my services for free.

For free? What’s the catch?

Well, there is no catch.   I told you, you’re my ultimate role model.   It would be my honor to serve you.   – Look, I really don’t have the time for this.

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– Well, before you say no, just think about it.   I’m gonna go get you some coffee.   How do you like it, honey?

Half cup, extra hot, extra foam.

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[sighs] You–   you broke up with Stephanie.   Why?   I mean, I thought that rekindling your relationship   with her was one of the main reasons   you wanted to be out– out of Bayview, wasn’t it?   – It was. It was.   And I– I really like Stephanie.   She’s a great person, you know?   But when I got out, I just–   I felt, um, overwhelmed, you know?

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Like, I have so much going on at work,   and there’s– there’s therapy to focus on, obviously.

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Ultimately, it just– it didn’t–   it didn’t seem fair to Stephanie, I guess,   to make her just, like, wait around until I’m–   until I’m mentally healthy.   You know?   Just didn’t seem fair.   And also, uh–

[nervous laugh] Sorry.   – Also? Also what?   – Also, I, um–   I was telling Jada this earlier,   but after my last session with you,   I do feel like I’m starting   to feel some of Bobby’s feelings.

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– Really? – Yeah, really.   I just feel, um, I don’t know–   tougher, stronger.   That’s good, right?   – That could be a sign of progress.

Progress?   Yeah.   Yeah, progress, um, speaking of which,   I know that I’ve been really reluctant to–   to face everything that happened in my past, you know?   But you said that I need to deal with it   in order to get better, right?   I think I’m ready, Dr. Evans.   I think I’m finally ready.

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Would you hypnotize me again?

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If Bobby really does know something about   Li Shin’s murder, why would he bring it up to you   and then not tell you anything about it?   It doesn’t make any sense.

I know.   I know. It’s so strange, right?   But like I said earlier, he was stringing me along   up until I gave him an ultimatum, OK?   I told him that if he didn’t tell me everything   he knew, that he was never gonna see me again.

You don’t think he had anything to do   with Li Shin’s murder, do you?

Who knows?   You know, at one point, I thought that Bobby   could never hurt a fly.   But on the other hand, I also thought that   he would never be a liar either.   –

[chuckles]

[phone rings]

Oh, it’s the station.   Excuse me.   Yeah, Harry?  

[eerie music]   No, do not give Everett Lynch any specifics   on the investigation of Rafe’s stabbing   and do not give him any leads either.   What?   He called three times?   No, no, no, no, no.   I can handle it.   OK, thanks.

[phone beeps]   What the hell is going on with him?

OK. Jada, um, I’m no detective here,   but just– just follow my thinking just for a second.

OK.

OK.   So Bobby’s desperate to get you back, right?   – Mm-hmm.   – And if he thinks that Rafe is the only thing   standing in his way, maybe he’s also desperate   to know the status of the investigation   into Rafe’s stabbing because–

Oh, my God.   Could he be the one who did it?  

[dramatic music]

So what’s the problem?   – So you know how we were always concerned   about being able to get the original cast   to relocate to Salem, right?   – Well, we discussed that we could   recast some of the minor characters   with local actors. – Yeah.   Well, the producers told me that the three actresses   who play Cassandra, Charmaine, and Lorna   are not going to be able to come out here.   It’s impossible.   Um, two of them have contracted to other projects,   and another one is married to a makeup artist   who’s doing a show in LA,   and she just doesn’t want to relocate.   – Well, you know, why can’t we just fly them   out here when we need them?

Well, Abe, we don’t have the budget for that.   – Well, they’re the three female leads.   I mean, they’re– they’re iconic.   The– the fans have loved them for decades.   It– it wouldn’t be “Body and Soul” without them.  

[soft dramatic music]

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– I know it sounds crazy to think that–   that Bobby stabbed Rafe.   I mean, it’s a huge leap, right?   – Yeah, no, no.   Huge, huge leap.  

[ominous music]   But–   – But what?   – I mean, the timing does kind of check out.   Rafe got stabbed after Bobby was released from Bayview.   I mean, granted, yeah, police officers   do have enemies, but, I mean,   there’s no obvious suspects here.   – Oh, man. Oh, wait a minute.   I– I did see Everett at his hotel room that day.   So depending on what time Rafe was stabbed,   it’s possible that I could– I could be Bobby’s alibi.   – Do you remember what time you went to the Salem Inn?   – Um, let me think.   I– I was at the hospital with my mom   when Marlena called, and she said that he was released,   and then I went over there straight away.   – Mm-hmm.   – Um, let’s see.   Yeah, she called me at :, and I was over there   in about  or  minutes.   – OK. Um, OK.   That was after I found Rafe in the cemetery.   Um, let me see.   Yeah, I called the ambulance at :,   nearly an hour before you saw him.   So that means that if Bobby does have an alibi,   you’re definitely not it.

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Everett, let’s–   let’s start with the good memories, OK?   The ones you– you told me about the other day,   you know, your–   your mother.

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Can you picture her?   – Yeah.

How old are you?

I had, uh, just had my fourth birthday.

And do you remember what you told me?

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I said, um–   I said, “Why did you do it, Mom?”   – Do what?   – Why did you let him hurt me?   – Who?

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Tell me who.

My father.   I, uh–   I see him with his big belt,   the big belt buckle.   I see him coming toward me.   No! Dad! No!   Stop!   Stop, dad! Stop!  

[intense music]

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Hey, Rafe.   I wonder if you can hear me.   I hope so.  

[tender music]

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I’ve been thinking so much about   when we had breakfast the other day.

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You asked me about my life.   You were so sweet, caring.   Selfish me, I barely even asked you about yours.

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Did I even tell you that I love you,   or how proud I am that you’re my brother?   ‘Cause I am.

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You’re so kind and funny and sweet.

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And you always believed in me, no matter how much   of a jerk I’ve been or how much I’ve disappointed you.

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[sighs]

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Please, please wake up, Rafe,   so you can help us   find out who did this to you,   and I can wipe that scum right off the face of the Earth.

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– She drives me insane–   half-caf, extra hot, extra foam– diva bitch.   After I find a way to off her brother   so he can’t finger me,   that woman’s going to pay for what she did to Li Shin.

[spits]  

[dramatic music]   – You don’t want to take medication?

Oh, Lord, I already take   the thyroid pills and the blood pressure.   No more, please.   – What if I told you that it’s not a pill   and the safety profiles really are excellent on this?   And I– it’s my opinion that the benefits   outweigh the risks.   – Ugh.

What is it?   – I just–   I just hate feeling like I’m crumbling from the inside out,   you know?   I thought my health problems were over.   – Well, I think if you take these preventative measures,   they will be over for quite some time.

Mm?   – Yeah.   – Well, if you put it that way, it’s–   Kayla, and I’m sorry I’m being so grumpy about this, you know,   and self-pitying.   I mean, how dare I complain, right?   I mean, not many people have been nearly   as lucky as I have been, you know, health-wise   or in every other way.   – You are lucky.   And you are important to a lot of people and loved by so many.   – Well, that’s kind of you to say.   And please don’t tell my husband about the hard time   I’ve been giving you about taking this medication,   please, because if you do, I’m sure he will lecture me.   – My lips are sealed.   But I think that he would really be proud of you   for contemplating this.   – Eh, I suppose.   But he’s been so preoccupied lately   about securing the rights to his soap opera   that sometimes he barely even notices me.   But, you know, at least gives him–   gives him something to do, you know,   instead of just moaning about it being canceled.

Well, I guess the only answer is to recast the show.   – What? All three leads at once?   What do you– you don’t want us to be   a pale imitation of the show.

Oh, no, yeah, no, we don’t.

Unless we reimagine the entire thing.   I don’t know.   Maybe “Body and Soul: the Next Generation,”   set it in the future somewhere or something like that?   – Then it wouldn’t be my show.  

[soft dramatic music]   – OK, look, I understand that.   I really do.   We just have so much to talk about.   I mean, it’s really–   it can get daunting.   And casting is only part of it.   We need a casting director.   We need directors. We need writers.   We need crew.   We need craft services.

Craft services?   What’s that? – OK.   We have a big learning curve ahead of us.

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Thank you, Connie.

Can I get you anything else?

I’m good.

Well, I sure hope your brother wakes up soon   so he can get back to work.   Hey, maybe he’ll catch his own assailant.   Wouldn’t that be something?   In the meantime, if you need anything at all,   anything– admin, errands, aura readings–   I’m your gal, morning, noon, or night.

Aura readings. Got it. Thank you.

All right, then.

Wait.   Before you go, I should tell you   that I took a look at your ideas.   – You did?   – Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much,   but I was kind of blown away.   – You were?   – Yeah, and your résumé is very impressive.   – Well, thank you.   – Truth is, I could actually use   someone like you right now–   on a trial basis, of course.

I am pinching myself.   Oh, I will prove my worth to you, Gabi DiMera.   I can’t wait to get started.   – OK, when you were in Bobby’s room,   you didn’t see any signs of blood or anything   like that, right?   Never mind.   You wouldn’t have kept that to yourself.   – No, I wouldn’t have.   But come to think of it, he was getting out   of the shower when I showed up.  

[eerie music]   I just– I thought that he was cleaning up   after leaving Bayview,   but what if he was getting rid of evidence?   Or have I been reading way too many murder mysteries?   – Oh, my God.   Speaking of murder mysteries,   Bobby was reading one in Bayview.

He was? – Yeah.   And it’s obviously all speculation right now,   but I’ve had stranger theories turn out to be true.   – So how do we figure out if it is true?

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– Three, two, one.   Everett, open your eyes.

 

[sobbing]   – Look at me.   Look at me.   You’re OK.   It’s safe.   You’re right here.   Tell me what happened.   –

[breathing heavily]   Sorry.   I haven’t remembered that until now.  

[somber music]   My father, Robert Stein, he, uh–   he terrorized me.

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And that must be why–   that must be why Bobby came out that day, to–   to protect me, and stayed until now.

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– What do you mean, stayed until now?   – Well, I mean, now that   I remember everything,   I don’t need him to protect me anymore, do I?   I– I have his memories, you know, and his–   his feelings.

[laughs]   It’s like, um–   it’s like I’m a complete person now.

[laughs]   I mean, I should have done this months ago.   You– you encouraged me to, didn’t you?   But I was–   I was too scared.

[sighs]   But I should have listened to you   the first time because…

[sighs]   This is incredible.   I feel incredible, seriously.  

[dramatic music]   I don’t know how I can ever thank you, Dr. Evans.

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You’re a miracle worker.

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[soft dramatic music]

Hello. Hello, Gabi.   – Mayor Price.   – Oh, I’m just–   I’m so sorry for what you’re going through.   – Thanks.   – You– did you just come from seeing your brother?   – I did. No change.

Oh, well, I’m praying for him.   All of us in Salem are.   And we will find whoever did this to him.   Justice will be served, I promise you that.   – Thank you.   – Uh, well, I do have a big learning curve   ahead of me. – No, we both do.   – But you have television experience.   – Oh, not on a scripted show, I don’t.   – Well, I may not have the experience,   but I make up for that with a lot of enthusiasm.

[laughter]   You know, I think we should hold off   on casting just for a minute.   And besides that, I know exactly   who should play Lorna DeLorean.

No, no, no, no, no.   Don’t look at me because I’m a producer, not an actor.   And even if I was tempted to play the part,   you would still have two more roles to cast.   – Ah, but I know exactly who should play   those roles too.

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– Yeah?   – Got a minute? – I’m on a break.   I’m all yours. – Thank you.   I just wanted to talk to you about Everett Lynch.   I– I had an encounter with him this morning,   and it really left me quite troubled.   – Yeah, well, I just had a session with him   that also left me rather troubled.   – Right. He was on his way to see you.   Did– it didn’t go well?

No, I would say that it went well.   It went almost too well.

What do you mean?   – He appeared to have a major breakthrough,   one that I wouldn’t have expected for some time.   – Do you think he’s putting on an act?   –

[sighs] I don’t know exactly.   You know, he’s so intelligent,   and– and he’s so clever,   and he’s able to, I don’t know, take drastic measures   to secure his own self-preservation.

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Anyway, if the session today was not as it seemed,   then I think I made a serious mistake   in releasing him from Bayview.  

[eerie music]

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[sighs]   Sorry, Commish.

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I never meant for this to happen to you.   I mean, I knew Connie was kind of a wacko.   If I’d known she was gonna try to kill you,   I would have stopped her.

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I’m a reporter.   I should have asked more questions.

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See, I never meant for you to die.   I just wanted you out of the way…   so I could have Jada all to myself.

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– I’d like to bring Bobby in for questioning,   but I’m gonna have to handle it very delicately.   In the meantime, don’t say anything about this to anyone.   – Of course not.

I mean, the last thing we need is for someone else   to know that we think that Everett is Bobby   and that he might be the one who stabbed Rafe.

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[light music]

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– Hey, boss. You wanted to see me?   – Yeah, come on in.   – Thanks.   So what’s going on?   – Well, I heard about your encounter at the Pub yesterday.   – The Pub?

Mm-hmm.   Roman Brady’s greasy spoon, that pub.   Want to explain why you didn’t tell me about it?  

[intriguing music]

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Sorry if I woke you.   I just needed my rosary before I head back to the hospital   to see my brother.

How’s he doing?

He’s still in a coma.   Now, if you’ll excuse me.   – No.   We need to talk.

Why don’t you go home and get some rest?

I’m OK.

Well, you can’t sit here  hours a day.   You know that Rafe wouldn’t want you to do that.

I know.   I’m afraid.   I’m afraid that if I leave his side, he’ll–

You can’t think that way. Come on.   He’s a fighter. You know that.   Really.

Yeah, but the machines,   they’re still breathing for him.   And there’s no sign that he’s getting any better.

That doesn’t mean that he won’t.

But it doesn’t mean that he will either.   Be honest with me, Kayla.   What are the chances that he’ll ever wake up?

That’s not the same knife you used to stab Rafe in the back,   is it?   – No, that would be unsanitary.   Besides I left that planted between his shoulder blades.   I’m assuming it’s in some police evidence locker.

Hmm.   And you’re not worried about your prints showing up?

Oh, please, do you take me for an amateur?   I wore gloves.   No one’s ever going to know it was me.

Unless Rafe wakes up from his coma,   in which case you’re screwed.  

[light guitar music]

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– Sorry, Commish.   I didn’t think Crazy Connie would take it that far, but…   nothing I can do about it now.   I see no reason to waste this golden opportunity   to get closer with Jada.   I should probably get over to the hospital now.

Everett?  

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

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– Steph, I–I didn’t see you standing there.

I–I couldn’t help but overhear.

Overhear what?

Did you say you’re heading to the hospital?

Yes, I am.   I–I have my therapy appointment with Dr. Evans.   – Right, of course.   How’s it going?   – Great.   Yeah.   I’m making a ton of progress.   – I’m so glad to hear that.   – Well, don’t get too excited.   I don’t want you to think we’re getting back together.

I–I didn’t think that.

Good.   I just don’t want there to be any confusion.   Anyway, I should get going.   – I wish I could give you a definitive answer   of when Rafe will wake up,   but there really is no way of knowing.   – Well, I think the chances are that the longer he’s out,   the longer it’ll take him he’ll wake up, right?   – I don’t trust the odds.   And if it’s any consolation to you,   Rafe has been through this before,   and he has made a full recovery.   – He has?   He’s never mentioned that to me before.   – Well, it was years ago.   He was attacked and almost killed.   I mean, things looked pretty dire back then.   But Rafe had a strong spirit.   And he has a strong spirit now.   There are a lot of people praying for him.   There’s no reason to think that he won’t come back to us.   – Well, I hope you’re right   because he has a lot left to do in this world.   – I was up most of the night at the hospital.   I don’t have the energy for another fight.   – I don’t want to fight with you either.   I just need you to stop pushing me away.   – Please move.   – No.   I didn’t say a word when you told me not to come   to the hospital last night   and certainly not when you decided   to move out of our room.   But now I need you to stop being so stubborn,   and let me be there for you.

Aren’t you still mad at me for revealing   that EJ lied about Jude?   You said I may have started another war with your brother.

OK, none of that matters now.   Doesn’t matter now that your brother   is fighting for his life.   So please, let me help you through this.   I know how scared you must be.

Yeah, it’s more than scary.   I’m scared I’m gonna lose him.

Come here.   Come here.

I knew I should have said something to you.

Yes, you should have.   It’s me, Ava.

How did you find out about it anyway?

Gabi left a message last night.

Gabi?

Yes.   She said that she ran into you at the Pub   and pitched you the idea of reviving Gabi Chic at DiMera.

Right, Gabi Chic.

Mm-hmm.   And why didn’t you tell me about this offer?

Because it’s a terrible idea.

Says who?

Says me.   And you well know that I slept with her husband   while she was in prison.

God.   And she doesn’t know about that, don’t she?

No, she does not, OK?   But she hates me.   And there’s no way that I’m going to be sitting   side by side next to her.

Actually, that’s exactly what you’re going to do.

Gabi Chic is a valuable asset.   And it will give us a chance to compete with Basic Black.

So this is about Brady?

No, this is nothing to do with Brady.   Unlike you, I don’t let my personal feelings   get in the way of a smart business decision,   which this most certainly is.   So you’re just going to have to suck it up and accept the fact   that you’ll be working with a woman   whose husband you did sleep with.   So…   I want you to track her down   and get her to sign with us today   before she changes her mind.

Don’t you think Gabi’s got more important things   on her mind right now?   Like the fact that her brother is in a coma.

I’m used to Rafe being this big, strong hero.   You know?

Yeah.

My protector.   Now he’s just lying in that bed helpless.

Cops have any idea who did this to him?

Not yet.   I just keep thinking about the way it happened–   stabbed in the back.

Like Li?

Yeah, like Li.   And it makes me think, I mean, what if there’s a connection?

But Gil Carter’s dead.   How could that be?

Well, apparently, Everett Lynch’s alter, Bobby,   claims he knows that Gil wasn’t the killer.

Oh.   And you think he’s telling the truth?

I don’t know.   But if he is, that means the person that murdered Li   is still out there.

All the evidence pointed toward Gil Carter.   And that was the evidence that we used   to get your conviction overturned.   I mean, Rafe himself was convinced.   I don’t know.   Maybe this is just some horrible coincidence?

Maybe.   All I know is I just want my big brother back.  

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Thank you.   I know I’ve been trying to push you away.   But it feels really good to have you here with me.

I will always be here for you whenever you need me.

Promise?   – I promise.   – Make love to me, Stefan.

Listen, Hernandez.   I’m going to need you to get better.   You know I am not a patient woman.   You know I hate red lights.   Remember that time you were going to cite me   for hitting my siren at that long red light?   And I know that you deserve a little rest,   but I’m going to need you to wake up, OK?   I mean, not just for me,   but for everyone at the department,   for your friends and your family,   Gabi.   I want you to know that the whole community   is praying for you.   And I hope that you can feel that.   I hope you know how much I love you.   You know, these past few months has been the happiest   that I have ever been.   And I am not ready to lose that.   We have a whole lifetime of happiness ahead of us.   So, Rafe, will you please, please wake up?   So I can hold you again,   and so you can help me find the person who hurt you.

Rafe’s barely hanging on.   I doubt he’ll make some sort of a miraculous comeback.

And if he does?

He didn’t see me.   I came up from behind him.

You’re being awfully coldhearted about all this.   – What do you mean?

I mean, an innocent man is in a coma thanks to you.   And you seem to just be going about your day   without an ounce of remorse.

What was I supposed to do?   Bobby was going to tell Detective Hunter   what I did to you.   And the only way to keep him from blabbing   was to get rid of the Commish.

And how do you know he won’t still blab?   What if Bobby doesn’t hold up his end of the bargain?

I am sure Gabi is very upset about her brother.   But you and I both know that she has no problem   setting aside her emotions   in order to get what she wants.   And look, I know that you two have your issues,   and that you feel guilty about sleeping with her husband   while she was behind bars.   But if you want this job,   you are going to have to get over it.   – Fine.   I will go talk to Gabi today.   And I will make her an offer.

Great.   I took the liberty of having a contract drawn up.

Fine.   For the record, I still think this is a terrible idea.

Yeah, and for the record, I don’t care.   So track down my sister-in-law   and get her to sign on the dotted line.

[laughter]

 

[sighs]   Feels like now’s a good time to say I’m sorry   for the whole mess with EJ.   What?

How do I know you actually mean it?

Well, I’m not sorry Eric got his kid back.   And yes, it was very satisfying to screw your brother over   after he sent me to prison.   But I’m sorry I betrayed your trust.   I really am.

Well, I accept your apology.   I do.   I’m sorry I got so mad at you.

You had every right to be mad.

No.   Not after how long we were apart.   Not after I almost lost you for good.   I shouldn’t have let something like that come between us.

Easy to say.   You were hurt.   And I don’t blame you.   When it comes to other people,   we can lie, cheat, steal.   You and I need to be able to trust each other.   Give me your hand.   I swear I’ll never keep secrets from you ever again.   From now on, honesty and trust.

Honesty and trust.

It sounds like I missed quite a wedding.   – Well, two weddings– double the drama.

I still can’t believe that Theresa orchestrated   that whole scheme.

I know.

I mean, stealing Xander’s birthright.   You know, I really thought that she had turned a corner.

Me too.   And the way she treated Alex.

How is he doing?   – He’s a mess.   Why wouldn’t he be?

So you’ve seen him after this whole thing went down?   – He took off from the wedding.   And I followed him just to try to comfort him best I could.   But I don’t think it did much good.   – You comforted him?   – Well, not like that.   – Well, I mean, I just mean that the two of you   have a history.   – And that’s all it is–   history.   – Right. Right. That’s right.   You and Everett are back together now   that he’s been released from Bayview, right?   – Well, actually, that’s history too.

[knocking]   – Everett, what are you doing here?

I’m so sorry to intrude.   I just–I heard the news about Rafe.   And I wanted to tell you how sorry I am.   – Oh, that’s very kind of you.   – How’s he doing?   – Not good.   The doctors aren’t even sure if he’ll ever wake up.   – It’s terrible.   Do the police have any leads on who could have done this?   – Forensics is analyzing the knife now   to see if they can pick up any prints or DNA.   But besides that, we don’t have much to go on.

Well, if I can help at all,   let me know.   I’ve got a team of journalists at The Spectator.   I could put them on the case see   if they could dig anything up.

Thanks, but I think it’s best that the police handle this.

I understand.   I just–I want you to know that you have   the full support of not just the newspaper,   but me personally.   Whatever you need, I’m here for you.   – What reason does Bobby have to double cross me?

He was using his knowledge about my murder   to cozy up to Detective Hunter.

So?

So what if he decided to   ID you as my killer   as a way to ingratiate himself to her?   I don’t mean to rain on your parade, Connie,   but this plan of yours could possibly   just blow up in your face.   – I appreciate your concern, Li,   especially since I’m the reason you’re, you know, dead.   But I’m not worried.   Bobby will be careful around Detective Hunter.   He’s shrewd.

So is Jada Hunter.   And Bobby’s her ex.   What if she figures out he’s faking?

She won’t.

I hope you’re right.   Because if he’s caught,   Bobby will have no reason   not to throw you under the bus.

I appreciate your offer to help, Everett.   But I have to admit I’m a bit confused by it.

Why is that?

Because you and I, we barely know each other.

True.   But I was in a coma for a year.   So I have a lot of sympathy for the situation.   – Right.   And you have a lot going on.   So you got to get your life back on track.   I don’t want to be an imposition.

You could never be that.   Look, um…   The truth is I–   I’ve been continuing my outpatient therapy   with Dr. Evans.   And…   the integration process has been, like,   really successful so far.

That’s great.

Yeah.   I mean, I can’t say I fully understand it yet,   but I don’t know.   I’m–I’m starting to feel   like Bobby’s becoming   part of who I am.

Really? Already?

I’m sure I’ve got a long way to go.   But yeah, I feel like–   I don’t know–like, I think I’m starting to remember   some of Bobby’s life.

Do you happen to have any memories   on the murder of Li Shin?

Li Shin?   Yeah, you’ve mentioned that before.

Well, Bobby claimed that he had some information   on the death of Li Shin.   – Oh.   Wow.   No.   No, I don’t know anything about that.   Sorry.   – No need to apologize.   But if something comes back to you, you let me know.

Of course.   And just to clarif,   what I said before about remembering Bobby’s life,   I meant I’m starting   to sort of feel   what he’s feeling   now,   especially when it comes to you.   – Sweetheart, I–sorry.   I know how excited you were that Everett was coming back.   – I was, foolishly in retrospect,   since I was all set to tell him   that I was ready for a serious relationship.   It turns out he’s just not ready.   – Well, that’s understandable.   He might just want to focus on his mental health, you know?   – Which I fully support.   – But it still hurts.   – Yeah, it does.   Everett’s a great guy.   And I’m really gonna miss him,   even if it seems he won’t miss me.   – What?   – He seemed pretty glad to be rid of me.   – What are you talking about?

Before you got here, I ran into him.   Mom, he was so dismissive,   so cold.   – All set.   You know, some would say   this was the savviest negotiation since the big man   himself was in charge.   – Are you now comparing yourself to Stefano?

Just saying.   – All right, leave before your head gets too big   to fit through the doorway.   – You know what?   I am going to get out of here before I bump into Ava.

Oh, don’t worry about it.   She’s not here.   She’s off trying to convince your wife   to bring Gabi Chic back to DiMera.

Oh, Gabi.

Ava.   – Hey. – Hey.   I know this is a really bad time.   I’m very sorry about Rafe.

Sorry you’re not the one who did it?

Oh, come on, Gabi.   Come on.   I know things ended badly between us,   but I care deeply about Rafe.   I would never wish this on him.

Right.   So what do you want?   – Well, if you’ve got a few minutes,   I’d like to talk business.

Is this about Gabi Chic?

I talked it over with Kristen,   and we decided we would love to have you revive   your brand with DiMera.

So I was right to go over your head.

I wouldn’t say that.

Kristen forced you to come to me, huh?   It couldn’t have been easy for you.

Look, we completely understand   if you need to concentrate on your brother right now,   but it is a standing offer.   So if you’d like to take a few months before jumping in–

That’s very considerate of you,   but we don’t know when Rafe’s situation might change.   And jumping back in the game with Gabi Chic   would be a welcome distraction.

Are you sure?   – Yes.   In fact, one of the last things that Rafe said to me before he   was attacked was that I needed to start thinking about getting   my life back together.   It’s almost like he gave me his blessing.

That’s great.

So got a contract for me to sign?

Seems surprisingly fair.

Well, Kristen is eager to have you back in the fold.   Feel free to have your lawyers take a look at it,   get a second set of eyes on it.   – That’s OK.   When I was CEO of DiMera, I worked with plenty of contracts   like this.   Seems pretty standard.

Um, Wait.

What’s the problem?

No, no, no problem.   I just–I want to make sure that you realize   how much work it’s going to take   to start your company again.   – Are you trying to talk me out of this?   – No, not at all.   And Kristen is eager to have you on board.   And therefore, so am I. I just–   you know, I don’t want you to sign and then have regrets   when the workload starts to come on in,   especially since you’re going to have to be   juggling Rafe’s medical needs.   – Oh, I see.   – You see what?   – You’re right. I may not be up for it.   – No, I didn’t say that.   – Look, I ran all of DiMera.   I can certainly handle the pressure of Gabi Chic.   It’s a deal.   I know you have your personal doubts,   but I can promise you, neither one of us   are going to regret working together.   – I’m sorry.   Did you just say that Gabi and Ava   are going to be working together?   – That’s the plan.   – OK, why? Why?   Why?   Why the hell would you do that?   – Hey, it was Gabi’s idea.   I mean, she’s the one who wants to restart   Gabi Chic here at DiMera. – OK.   But of course, she didn’t realize   that she’d be working with the woman   who slept with her husband.

Yeah, but she doesn’t know about that.   And Ava’s not gonna tell her.   I mean, Ava wasn’t too thrilled about the situation either.

Of course, she wasn’t.   So why did you move forward with it?

Because it’s good for business.   – Right.   You sure about that?   Or is this your way of getting back at me and Gabi?

Listen to me.   Do not take Everett’s behavior personally.   Look, he has been locked in his psyche for months.   I’m sure it is just really disorienting to be back,   you know? – Yeah.   Yeah, you’re right.   I shouldn’t take it personally.   And I shouldn’t complain.   I’m glad that Everett is himself again.   And he deserves to   live a life he chooses for himself.   – I am so proud of you.   – Thanks, Mom.

Oh.   My break is over.   Listen.   Why don’t we have a girls’ night tonight?

Really?   You sure you’re up for it?

%.   Look, your dad’s still in Greece.   You can come over.   We’ll order in.   We’ll watch a movie.

Well, can we do   popcorn and ice cream?

You know it now, huh?   I love you, baby girl.

I love you too.

All right.   See you in a bit, OK?   – OK.   – If you’re suggesting that you’re developing   feelings for me–

No, no.   I just–   I know Bobby really cared about you.   And I guess I’m starting to feel that affection.   I just wanted to come and offer my support   as a friend.   – OK.   Sorry if I misunderstood.

Not at all.   It’s a very confusing situation.

Yeah, for all of us.   But the important thing is that you’re getting healthy.

That means a lot coming from you.

You know, I am suddenly starving,   so I’m gonna grab some takeout.

You know, I’m headed into town.   I can pick something up for you.   – Oh, no, I could–   I could use the fresh air.   – I understand.   If you need anything, just call.   I’m just trying to busy myself, you know, other than work.   I’m trying to stay busy   now that I’m alone.

Alone?   What about Stephanie?   – Oh, yeah, we–   we’re not seeing each other anymore.   Sadly, that had to end.

So sorry to hear that.   – That’s OK.   It’s for the best.   Anyway, I’ll see you around.   – I’ve been ruminating on what you said about Bobby.   And maybe you’re right.   He could turn out to be a liability.   – What are you gonna do about it?   – Well,   I guess if it comes to it,   I’ll have to get him out of the way   just like I did the Commish.   – And now, why would I want to get back at you and Gabi?   – I don’t know, Kristen.   Maybe for the way we stole your DiMera shares?

You mean the way you made it look like   I was abusing my own daughter?   – Yeah, that. – Yeah, that.   And I was very upset about it.   But…   we can let all that go, right?   Because now we have a mutual disdain that we can bond over–   our brother EJ.   – I’m glad we’ll always have something to bond over.

Mm-hmm.   So you can let go of your paranoia   and know that I am not out to get you and Gabi.   And I am not gonna spill the beans   over your one-night stand.   I wouldn’t do that to Ava.   – What about Ava?   – Oh, I was just filling Stefan in   on how you’ll be working with Gabi.   – It’s a done deal.   – Jada.   – Steph, hi.   – I’m so sorry about Rafe.   How are you holding up?   – I’m hanging in there.   But how are you?   I saw Everett, and he told me that you two broke up.   – Yeah, we did.   I’m surprised he told you about that,   considering all you’re going through.

Right. Well, he was acting very weird.   – Well, what do you mean?

Let’s just say he just wasn’t acting like himself   at all.

Oh, my God.   Do you think it’s possible–   – That Everett really isn’t Everett?   Yeah, I do.   – Everett.

Dr. Johnson.   – Hi. You know what?   I was so glad to hear about your breakthrough   that you’re doing better.

Yeah, I am.   Thank you. Thank you.   – Wait. Do you have a minute?   Actually, I’d like to talk to you about my daughter.

Oh?   What about?

Well, Stephanie told me that the two of you   aren’t seeing each other anymore.

Yeah, I’m sure she told you I really need to focus on   my–on my recovery.

Yeah, she did.   But she also was very upset about how dismissive   you were with her earlier.   And I just thought that you should know   how much she cares about you.   And maybe it’s none of my business,   but I was just hoping that you would be a little more   sensitive to her feelings.

You’re absolutely right.   It is none of your business.

What are you doing in here?

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  If there’s anyone present   who knows any reason why these two   should not be joined in matrimony,   speak now or forever hold your peace.

[intriguing music]

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– I’m so sorry I’m late.   – Who’s that?

Mum.

I’m so sorry.   Forgive me, everyone. I didn’t mean to–   Alexander, is that really you?

Hello, Mother.

Look at you.

[laughs] So handsome.   You’re so grown up.

Yeah, it tends to happen when you miss a decade or so   of someone’s life.   – Yes, I suppose it does.   Here we all are now together.   At long last.

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[exhales]   Xander’s mother sure knows how to make an entrance.   Paul.

Oh, sorry.   I’m just sending Brady a text,   making sure he’s okay.   –

[sighs]  

[tense music]

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Mum, but why didn’t you tell us you were coming?

Well, I would have,   but I was traveling when the invitation arrived.   I did put the RSVP in the mail,   but when I realized that it wouldn’t arrive on time,   I threw caution to the wind and hopped on a plane.   And I am just thrilled to be here for the happy couple.   – Speaking of happy couple.   – Oh, Xander, is this your lovely bride?   – It is, yes.   Mum, meet Dr. Sarah Horton.   Sarah, this is Fiona Cook, my mother.

I’m so happy to meet you, and I’m very glad that you’re here.

I wouldn’t have missed this for the world.

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

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– We are so happy that you’re here, Ms. Cook,   to share in our special day.   – Oh, Fiona, please. – Oh, okay. Fiona.   It really–it means a lot to all three of us.

All three?

Oh, of course. Um…   this is your granddaughter, Victoria.

Whoa.   Oh, my.   Victoria?   Named after Victor?   – That’s right.   – Huh, I suppose that’s appropriate.   Mm, what a lovely, lovely child.   Hello, darling.   I’m your grandma.   Yes, I am.

Hello, Fiona.   I’m Victoria’s other grandmother.   – Uh, I’m so sorry. Yes.   This is my mom, Maggie Kiriakis.   – Kiriakis?   – I’m also Victor’s widow.   – Oh. – It’s nice to meet you.   – Likewise.   And I’m very sorry for your loss.

Thank you.

Victor and I were close many years ago.   – Of course.   You were, uh, married to Victor’s brother.   – Um. You know what?   We could just catch up later, can’t we?   Can we just get on with this wedding?

Wow. – Mm.   both: Hey.   – Oh, is it nighttime already?   Wow, I was starting to get cabin fever up there.   Oof.

Oh, no.   You weren’t being held prisoner again, were you?

I might as well have been.

[laughs]   I’m really grateful that Kristen gave me this job,   but after an entire day of studying spreadsheets,   I, uh, could really use one of those.

Mm. Mm.   – Wait, wait, wait.   I thought you didn’t drink.

I don’t.  

[enigmatic music]

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[exhales]   – I’m sorry.   And you are?   – Theresa Donovan.   – Um, don’t you mean Theresa Kiriakis?   – Yeah.   – See, you may have noticed not one bride,   but two, Ms. Cook.   This here is a double wedding.   One down, one to go.   See, uh, Theresa here just married Victor’s son.

Victor’s son?

Hi there.

Oh, you must be Philip?

No, Victor’s other son, Alex.

I’m sorry. I thought Bo Brady   was Victor’s only other son.   Forgive me.   Been out of the loop this last–well, many years.

Mm, don’t even worry about it.   Honestly I just found out   I was Victor’s son after he died.   All my life I thought I was his nephew.

Hmm. How interesting.

Huh.

And how did this revelation come–

You know what? What does it matter?   Really, we’re just wasting time here.   I mean, aren’t we here for a wedding?

 

[laughs]

Take it easy, Theresa.   I mean, what’s the hurry?

“What’s the hurry?” The hurry is   that I just wanna finish this double wedding   so that we can get to the celebration.

Mm.

Yes, of course you do.   Well, you all do.   I’m so sorry, I just brought everything to a crashing halt.

No, no. It’s okay, Fiona.

No, it’s just that having been gone so long,   I have many questions about   the Kiriakis side of the family.

Mm, it’s not all that complicated.   After we found Victor’s will,   it included a letter from my mother   that he wrote to Victor naming me his son.

Did you say a letter?

Yeah.  

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You said you learned you were Victor’s son from a letter?

Yeah, my mother wrote a letter   to Victor many years ago.

Really?   Do you still have it?

Why do you ask?

Uh, Maggie, can we just get on   with the ceremony, please?

No, I’m sorry, this won’t wait.

I’m–I’m–I’m very confused.   I don’t understand.

Mum, what is this about?

 

[sighs] Well, I’m sorry to tell you this, dear,   especially on what’s supposed to be a joyous occasion,   but your cousin Alex here is a fraud.  

[dramatic music]

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You–uh, you want me to call someone for you?

Who are you gonna call?

I don’t know, your sponsor maybe?

Sponsor? Oh, that’d–ooh– that’d be Maggie.   And she is–she’s busy.   She’s officiating her daughter’s wedding.

Ah, right.   Xander and Sarah’s wedding.   What? You didn’t want to go?

No, I went.   I-I left at the half.   Ergo my dapper attire.

Oh, you left the wedding at halftime?

Yeah, it was–it was– it was a twofer.   Double wedding, big deal.   Uh, you have Xander Cook and Sarah Horton,   and then on the other side you have, uh,   my ex-wife Theresa and my, wait for it,   newly discovered uncle, Alex Kiriakis.   So I-I-I stayed for the latter, watched them get hitched,   and then I got the hell outta there.

Mm. I see.

You know what?

[sighs]   They deserve– they deserve a toast.   They deserve a toast that other,   the latter couple.

Okay.

So I’m gonna do that, all right?

Okay.

Here we go.   To the happy couple, to the–   to them, you know, may they live happily ever   whatever in their whatever is happy to them   in the ever after–

[laughs] Whatever’s happy for them.

Yes. Brady, Brady, Brady.

Yay!   – Um, listen. Mm, okay, there you go.   – What? – Na–   you know, I’m just– I’m just thinking that, um,   the way you’re knocking those back,   I’m thinking that you’re very much not happy.   You want to talk about it?  

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– How dare you.   My husband is not a fraud.

My God, Mum. What–what is this about?   What are you trying to do?

Trying to stop a travesty of justice.   –

[scoffs] –

[laughs]   You’ve all been fooled by this man.   – Lady, I have no idea what you’re talking about.   – Oh, I think you do.   You see, Alex here has been posing as Victor’s son,   but it’s all a lie.

What?   He’s not posing.   We all saw the letter.

Victor wanted him to know the truth.  

[intriguing music]

Show it to me, Alex.

Show you what?

The letter.

Mum, you’re making a scene.

If you’re not hiding anything, let me see it.

I have it.   I have it right here.

Convenient.   – As Alex said,   it’s from his mother.   She wrote it to Victor not long after Alex was born.

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“Sincerely Anjelica”?

Yeah, my late mother, Anjelica Deveraux.

This Anjelica person may well be your mother,   but I can assure you she did not write this letter.

Huh, and how do you know that?

Because I did.

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You’re saying you wrote this letter?

I did, yes.   I wrote it, and I sent it to Victor.

Listen, I don’t know you, but this is my wedding   and that letter has nothing to do with you.   It’s about me, my mother, and my father.

I’m afraid it’s not.

Mum, what are you doing?

Something that I should have done many years ago,   but I was too ashamed.

Fiona, just say what you were trying to say.

I’m really sorry that it has to come out like this.

[sighs softly] But many years ago,   when I was married to his brother Titus,   I slept with Victor and I got pregnant.

Ooh! Now it’s a Salem wedding.

[laughs]

You–you got pregnant with Victor?

Yes.   I didn’t want Titus to know I’d betrayed him,   so I privately wrote to Victor   telling him about his son, Alexander.

I’m Alexander.

Yes, but it’s–

But what?   That’s the name he was given at birth.

And it’s also the name I gave you, Xander.   Titus and the rest of the family   might have called you Alexandros,   but to me, you were always my little Alexander.

I’m sorry. I’m sorry.   But we’ve all seen that letter, and it was signed by Anjelica.

Mm-hmm, yeah. Well, I don’t know   how this woman’s signature got here,   but when I wrote this letter, I signed it myself.   Someone else must have changed the signature later.

No, no, no. This can’t be right.

Dear God.

How did you obtain this letter?   – It was in a briefcase among Victor’s personal effects.   The ISA returned it to us after Victor’s plane crash.

Could someone else have had access to the briefcase?  

[tense music]

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Um, that one’s on me.

Thanks.   But, Brady, um, for the record,   I do not think you should be drinking.   But I’m not your sponsor, and I’m not your mother.

[laughs] And I am the last person   who should be lecturing anyone on the choices that they make.

And plus, you can’t stop me.

No, I cannot.

So come on.   There you go.

So I am guessing that since you are   not at the wedding reception and you are here   basically chug-a-lugging these martinis   that you, uh– you still got feelings for your ex.

 

[sighs] I didn’t think I did.   You know, I thought it was over, I really, really did.   But you know what she did? She–she lured me–   lured me– lured me in the bed.   – Oh, did she?   She lured you, huh? – She did.   She was on the outs with Alex at the time.   And she got into my ear, and she went,   “Brady, remember how good we used to be?   “Remember? Remember how it felt?   Maybe we should be a little more than co-parents.”   – Oh. So you slept with her.   – Yeah, I did. – Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.   But hey, hey, hey, it was the first time   in a long, long time, okay?   – Mm.

But then, hey, the morning came and everything changed.   Alex comes crawling back in.   “Theresa, I-I want to be with you.   I-I want this to work,” you know.   And then–then kicked my ass to the curb.   How ’bout that?   – How ’bout that?   I’m sorry. That sucks.   – It’s okay. It’s okay. It’s my own fault.   I fell prey to her–her BS.   – Right. Right.   Now, listen, I’m not– I’m not so sure   this is gonna make you feel any better,   but, uh, I got my own doomed love story.   – Tell me a Harris story, come on.

 

[laughs] Yeah.   Well, you know, I thought that we were going somewhere.   Turns out he was going right out of town.   Right out of town.

Oof. Ah.

Mm-hmm. Yeah.

 

[sighs]   Ava, what do they say?

Hmm?

“Love makes fools of us all.”

 

[sighs] Ain’t that the truth?   Amen.   – It was you, wasn’t it?

What–what was me?

You had access to the letter.

What?

In Greece.   Your father left Victor’s briefcase   in that hotel room with you.   And you were alone while Brady and I   were out looking for answers about Victor’s death.

What are you accusing me of?   – Damn it, Theresa!   Tell me the truth.  

[tense music]   Tell me the truth.

This is crazy.

No, no!   You’re crazy. You’re crazy.   Brady was right, wasn’t he?   You opened the damn briefcase,   but you didn’t find a letter   that said that I was Victor’s heir, did you?   – You found a letter naming Alexander.

And you made it look like that Alexander was me.

No. No. You’ve got it–

Admit it!

No.

Admit it!

You have it wrong.   They have it wrong.

For once in your miserable life, tell the truth.   You changed the letter?   Tell me the truth!   You changed the letter.   –

[breathing heavily]   I–yes.

 

[sighs]

Yeah, it was me.   I changed the letter.   I’m sorry.

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Oh, my God.   You made me and everybody else believe I was Victor’s son.  

[unsettling music]   How could you do that?   – Isn’t it obvious?

Go ahead.   Explain yourself, Theresa.

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Well… okay.   When my father left, I was alone with the briefcase,   and I just got curious, so jimmied it open and I–   I found Fiona’s letter.   And as I was reading it,   I realized that the circumstances   of the letter fit you just as much as they fit Xander.

 

[sighs]

You even had the same birth names.   So… all it took was just changing the signature.

You are a sick woman, you know that?

You really hated Xander that much?

I hated the thought of him being so rich and powerful.   The damage–

Damage?   You want to talk about damage, Theresa?   You lying, vindictive– – No.   Don’t, don’t, don’t, don’t.   – So this was more about punishing Xander   than it was about me, right?

No. – No?   – No, no. – That’s not it?   – No, no. It wasn’t–it wasn’t like–   – That it wasn’t like that? How was it?   How was it?   How was it? We all want to know.   We all want to know, how did you do it?   huh?   What, are you some expert in forgery now?   Or did somebody help you?   – Yes.

So you, what, found a forger in Greece? On short notice?   – We weren’t gone that long, Theresa.   Where–how did you do it?   How did you find somebody?   –

[sniffles] I didn’t have to. They found me.   – Who?   Who found you?   – Konstantin Meleounis.

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[sighs] so Harris got a lead on Megan Hathaway from Hope,   and then he took a leave from the force, and poof!   He was just gone.   –

[sucks teeth] Poof! – Poof.   – Then he just–just ended your relationship with that.   – Yeah. Mm-hmm. – Ugh.   Yeah, he said he just couldn’t get past, um, trust issues.

 

[laughs] – Yeah.   But, you know–no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.   In his defense, he– I will say I did lie to him.   Repeatedly.   About, um…   – Ooh. What? Tell me.   – Well.   – Come on. – Yeah.   Let’s just say, unlike you,   I brought it all upon myself.

Doesn’t make it hurt any less, does it?   – No.   No, it doesn’t.

 

[sighs]   I’m glad–   I’m glad that Harris is God knows where,   because then you don’t have to see that face,   which is a constant reminder of what you lost.

You mean like how you have to see Theresa and Alex?

 

[sighs] God, Ava.   Right now, right now they are over there in the Horton Square   just–just having a hell of a good time,   a hell of a good time on their wedding night.

Konstantin was there?

 

[tearfully] Yes.

Why was he at the hotel?

He’d–he’d heard about Victor’s briefcase.   And he thought he was in the will, and…   When he found out that he wasn’t,   I mentioned my idea to him.   And he offered to forge Anjelica’s signature.   – Theresa, are you saying that you’ve been working   with Konstantin this whole time?

I didn’t intend to be.   I didn’t know he was just gonna show up in Salem like that,   the way he did.

So all that time   he was conning us into believing   that he cared about my mother,   you knew that he was just after her money.   – I didn’t know that he was dangerous.   I didn’t know he was planning to kill her.   – This whole thing was a lie. –

[gasps shakily] No.

This whole thing was a lie, Theresa.   You never loved me. You loved the money.   This was about Victor’s money.

No. No.   That–that’s really not true.

Yes, it is.

Alex, can we just–can we just go somewhere and talk?

There is nothing–

Let’s go somewhere and talk.

There’s nothing to talk about.   Brady accused you of knowing that I was there   before you slept with me, and you were so insulted.   And you insisted that you were falling in love with me   before you knew.   Everything was a lie.

Just let me explain.   Just let me explain.

But you already have explained.   You’ve been deceiving everyone for months.   And you took something that was rightly mine, Theresa,   and you gave it to him   for your own vile and greedy purposes.   – Xander, don’t even feel bad.   Don’t feel bad, because the way I see it,   you got a better end of the deal, really.   ‘Cause she may have screwed you over,   but at least you didn’t– you didn’t marry her.

 

[sobs]  

[somber music]

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– You okay?   – I can’t believe it.

I’m so sorry for everything that’s happened.   – I just feel so stupid.   Brady tried to warn me, you tried to warn me.   I was so caught up with being Victor Kiriakis’ son,   I didn’t even question it.   This whole thing was a lie, just like this marriage.

Well, there’s one good thing.   Justin is actually your father.  

[gentle melancholic music]   – That is a good thing.   Hey, Dad. –

[laughs]   Son, come here.   Oh.   I love you. – I love you.

[breathes deeply]   Love you.

And looks like I’m still your kid brother after all.   –

[laughs]

Another good thing.   – Get in here. –

[laughs]

[groans]

 

[sighs]   Oh, man.   Oh, I’m so damn grateful for both of you, really.   I mean, I just can’t stop thinking about the fact that   this woman that I married was lying to me   about who I was for all these months.   – Okay. Look.   Alex, we’ll get the marriage annulled.   I’ll call the police, report the fraud.   I’ll make sure that Theresa can never ever hurt you again.   And if you want to make a statement right now,   we can do that.   – Look, I’m sorry.   I-I, uh–I think right now,   I just need to get outta here.

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–

[laughs]   –

[hums] Mm.   – Oh, thank you.   Yeah. No. Mm-mm. – Hmm?   – No, I think I’ve had enough.   – Are you sure? –

[laughs] Yeah.   Oh, God. I think I’m just gonna–   I’m gonna go upstairs, and I’m gonna go to bed early.   – Okay.   Hey, um, you want some company?

Oh.   You, uh, offering?   – Yeah, um, I thought   you want to feel good, I want to feel good.   Maybe we could feel good together.

Yeah, we probably would.   Tonight.

Yeah.

But then tomorrow,   probably not so much when my new boss skins me alive.

[laughs]

Look at me. Hey, Kristen–   Kristen, she doesn’t need to know anything.   She doesn’t need to know anything.   –

[laughs] Brady.   – It’s fine. It’s fine.

You know as well as I do   that secrets do not stay buried in this town.   And, uh, as tempted as I am…  

[light jazz music]   Yeah, you know, I have made impulsive choices before,   especially when I have been drinking.   – Yeah. – And, uh…   they have always turned out to be a mistake.   – Okay.   Can’t blame a guy for trying, right?

No. Yeah.   Listen, Brady, I understand why   you may want to drown yourself in booze, in me.

 

[sighs] Well.

But come on. Listen to me. Listen to me.   Try not to think about Theresa for too long.   She’s a married woman now.   You gotta move on, right?   –

[sucks teeth] You gotta move on.

Hey. Listen to me, listen.   It’s her loss, ’cause you’re a great guy.

Appreciate that.

Yeah.

Thank you.

Uh-huh.   Wait. Wait. No. How you getting home?

 

[sighs]   Roller blades. – Oh, fun.   – I’m kidding. I’m gonna order a car.   I’m gonna order a car, right? –

[laughs]   Hey. – I promise.   Promise.

All right.   Take care of yourself.

You too, Ava.

That poor kid.

Yeah.   This is a tough one.   But we’ll be here when he’s ready.   – Justin, I know this is gonna sound really weird right now,   especially with Alex hurting so much, but honestly I–   I couldn’t be happier that he’s your son.

[sobs] Oh. – Yeah.   Oh, my God.   – Hey, come here, you. – Come here.

[laughs] – Buddy.   – What kind of despicable human being is that Theresa woman?   And how on earth could you want to share your wedding   with someone like that?   – What about you?   – Me?   – You lied to me my whole life.   – Alexander. – You knew   that Victor was my father and you–   you kept that from me.   – Yes, because we didn’t want to hurt Titus.   Victor and I agreed that he would be devastated   if he found out about our affair,   and especially that you weren’t his son.   – Okay, but what about after he died?   –

[sighs] Do you think I was in any kind of shape   to deal with this then?   I fell apart after your father–   after Titus died.   And you and I,   we were barely speaking at that point.   – You had no idea?   – How could I?   Titus was my dad.   When he died–

[sobs] when he died, I fell apart too,   but my mum was nowhere to be found.   She was off somewhere drinking herself to oblivion.   – I’m so sorry that I wasn’t there for you.   – Well, I don’t want you here now either.   So go.   Just get out of my sight.   – But–but–but I came to your wedding.   I want to get to know my grandchild.   – He asked you to leave, Fiona.   So please do.  

[dark music]

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– Hey, are you okay?   – Yeah, I’m fine. Let’s, uh–   let’s get married.   – Now?   – Xander, we could move the ceremony to another time.   – Right, but we’ve–   we’ve waited so long for this day.   – I know, baby, I know.   We can wait a little bit longer, okay?   Let’s just–let’s go home   and we’ll sort everything out, Okay?   – Okay. – Okay.   – All right. I’ll see you back there.  

[somber music]

---

– Hey.   – Hi.   – So…

[sighs]   Where’s your boyfriend?   Hey, just between you, me and Lady Whistleblower–   never mind, this could be just between you and me.   You are a lovely guy, very handsome to boot.   Andrew wasn’t conspiring with his sister, was he?  

[intriguing music]

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–

[sniffles]

[gasps]   – Going somewhere, sis?

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– You know, just once I wouldn’t mind   a simple boring wedding.   People exchange rings, they say the vows,   and everyone goes home happy.

I’ve actually been to a couple of those.   I wouldn’t call ’em boring. They’re actually pretty nice.   – Oh, I don’t know.   I like a little drama with my romance.   Paul, Jackson, would you like some cake?   – Whose cake is that?   – Well, it’s Theresa and Alex’s, of course.   Figured they’re not gonna be using it any time soon.

You cut into it yourself?

What?   Just because the wedding was a disaster   is no reason to let a perfectly good cake go to waste.  

[playful music]

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[phone beeps] –

[sighs]   Hey, sis.   Um, Theresa didn’t call you about the wedding?   Okay. I see.   Well, um, you might want to sit down.

Whatever you have to say to me,   I really, really don’t need to hear it right now.   – I don’t care what you need.   My God, it was not enough for you to lie   to your fiancé and his entire family.   You had to lie to me too? – Wha–   what are you talking about?   – Your little kidnapping adventure with Konstantin.   Ring a bell?   – Just let me explain– – Stop.   I-I don’t want to hear any more lies.   I… you convinced me not to turn you in   when I saw you on that footage.   You swore that you’d only agreed to help Konstantin   as part of some harebrained matchmaking scheme,   but you were working with him the whole time   so that the two of you could get your hands   on Victor’s fortune.   And you convinced Maggie that he was some hero   just so he could help you sink your claws into Alex.   – I care about him, I really do–

Stop, stop, Theresa! – I swear I do.   – Stop lying.  

[soft dark music]

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–

[sniffles] Are you gonna turn me in now?   Are you gonna tell everyone that–   that I was Konstantin’s accomplice   in Victoria’s kidnapping?

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– No.   But if you had a shred of dignity left, you would–   you would do it yourself.   –

[panting]  

[despondent piano music]

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[approaching footsteps]   – Sorry, I know you probably wanted to be alone.   I just wanted to see if you’re okay.

No.   No, I’m not.

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– Oof, I know a lot of crazy things have happened today.

Oh. – Mind-blowing in fact.   – Uh-huh.   – But you got the best news   about two people you love very much.   Victor didn’t lie to you all those years.   And Alex is your son now and forever.  

[gentle music]

Yeah. – Yeah.   –

[laughs] – Yes.   Mm, sweet girl,   Mommy and Daddy will get married soon, I promise.

Hardly the wedding you were expecting.   – I’ve had worse.

[laughs]   – Are you all right?   – Yeah, I’m okay.   I just–I don’t know what happens next,   but whatever it is,   I’m gonna be there to help Xander through it.

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[sighs]

[liquid pouring]

[sighs]  

[mysterious music]

To you, Father.   Looks like you saved the best joke till last.

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[glass shatters]

Someone sitting here?

[sighs]   Uh, she’s gone.   So that–that drink is up for grabs.   No one’s touched it.   – Really?   – Really.   It’s all yours. It’s nice and strong.

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How gallant.

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[gentle music]

– Nice night for a wedding.  

[tense music]

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– Well, I picked up the bouquets.   – Oh.

Is everything all right in here?   – Yeah, we’re just trying to solve a mystery.   When the wedding invitations went out,   Xander’s mother’s ended up in a trash can.

And I just assumed that Sarah changed her mind and tossed it.

Well, that’s the thing. I didn’t.

Well, then, who did?

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Look, Justin, I get why you’re hurt.   I do.   But I don’t think it’s right for you to stand here   in my father’s house and drag his name through the mud   when he’s not even here to defend himself.

What he did was indefensible.   And I, for one, don’t know how you can stand there,   waxing sentimental about him!

Because he was my father.

So was I, damn it!  

[dramatic music]

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But you’re not anymore.   And it’s about time you accept that.

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– Yeah, Kim, it is too bad you and Shane can’t   make it back for Theresa’s wedding.   You’ll be missed.   Oh, you better believe I’ll be there.   Got to have at least one Brady to represent, right?

Let’s make it two, just so we’re covered.  

[mellow country music]

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[cars honking]

[keys jangling]   –

[sighs]  

[soft dramatic music]

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Stop thinking about it.   You and Theresa, you were–   you were never good for each other.   You were never good for each other.   You were never…   good for each other.

[heavy breathing]

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[sighs]

[laughs]   How am I gonna get through this wedding, huh?   How are you gonna do this?   How are you gonna do–

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Ah.

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– Whatcha up to there, bro?

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

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Oh, hey, man.   It’s great to see you.   I had no idea that you were gonna be in town.

Ah, well, my boyfriend’s sister’s getting married,   and Dad always says you have to show up   for family when you can. – Ah.   True, true.   – Which is why I’m sure he’d want me to ask about that.

 

[sighs] – You off the wagon?

No.   No.   No. I was–I was–   I was thinking about it.   – Why, Brady?   I mean, is it because of Theresa?   Is it because she’s marrying someone else?  

[soft dramatic music]

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– How many times did you tell me that we would   always be father and son?   I guess that was all talk.

I didn’t mean to lash out like that.   – Then what the hell did you mean?

I mean, I think it’s time for you   to get over your anger at Victor.   You don’t know why he let you believe   you were my biological father; I don’t either.   But I’m sure he had his reasons.   – Then tell me one.   – Well, I can’t do that–

Just tell me one reason that makes sense!

I can’t do that right now.   And why does that matter?   – It matters to me, Alex.   It matters a whole lot, actually.   Because a man that I considered my second father   has pitted us against each other,   and he’s doing it from his grave!   – That’s what you think.   You think I’m your enemy now?   Because if that’s what you think, Justin,   you think it’s all his doing, then you probably shouldn’t   be officiating my damn wedding ceremony tonight.

Maybe I shouldn’t.

Good.

Good!

Fine.

Fine!

---

 

Doesn’t look so good and fine to me.

---

 

Well, sis, you do know how to keep a secret.   Yep, Andrew just walked through the door.   Of course I’ll give him your love.   Talk soon.

[phone beeps]   Oh.

[laughs]   Oh, you are a sight for sore eyes, young man.

Well, since Mom and Dad couldn’t make it,   I’m the designated family rep.

Which is just great.   Theresa will be thrilled you came.

I hope so.

What do you mean?   Why wouldn’t she be?  

[tense music]

John and Steve asked the ISA to investigate   the attempted kidnapping of Sarah Horton’s baby   from the Kiriakis mansion.

Oh. And?

Well, Dad passed the case on to me.   John and Steve sent in some surveillance photos   to be enhanced by our technology.   Imagine my shock when the face in the photos was yours.

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Well, I don’t understand, Bonnie.   Why would you think that Sarah would throw   Xander’s mother’s invitation in the trash?

Well, because that’s where I found it   when I accidentally knocked over the trash can.

Oh.   – Finish your story!   Well, did you ever find your clothes?   Did you–did you have to jump into the flooded quarry?   Was it deep enough?   It was pitch black. You almost died.

Has anyone seen the stamps?

No.   Wait, are you sitting on them?

Oh, no, wait!   Oh. Oh.

I just assumed that Theresa got into Sarah’s head.

Theresa?

Mm-hmm.   Well, she kept going on and on how she thought   it was not a good idea to invite   Xander’s mother to the wedding.

 

[sighs]

That’s right.   She did go on and on about it.   And I didn’t change my mind.

Well, if you didn’t do it, then who did?

Yeah.   If you didn’t do it, and I didn’t do it,   that means–

Okay. Yes, it was me.  

[tense music]

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Jack, I didn’t know you were back in town.

Yes.   I am in Salem.   My daughter’s body was being exhumed,   except it wasn’t there.

I’m sorry. What was that again?

It seems Abigail may still be alive.

Jack, that’s–   oh, my God. How is that even possible?

It’s complicated.   I don’t want to talk about it.

No, I understand. I–   well, I pray that it’s true.

As do I, of course.   She died too young.   Never had a chance to realize her full potential,   raise her own children,   or run the newspaper that was her birthright and legacy.  

[soft dramatic music]   You know the one I mean,   the one you stole from us.

---

 

Hold on, Jack–

You don’t have to say anything.   You–   you have more important things on your mind.   And I do hope that this double wedding goes better   for you than your last one.

Jack, I–

Although I have to say that   both you and Gwen landed on your feet,   blackmailed “The Spectator” right out   from under Jennifer and me.

Look, I admit–   – And I–   I wish you the best today on your wedding day.   I do.   I look forward to reading all about it   in “The Spectator” tomorrow.   I still read it, by the way.   Force of habit.   – Jack, wait, I–   Take it back.  

[soft dramatic music]   – Excuse me?   – The paper, Jack.   Take the paper back.

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– I didn’t tell Theresa I was coming.   Maybe I should have.   She doesn’t like to be caught off guard.   – Oh, come on.   Who doesn’t like a good surprise?

 

[gasps] Oh, my God!   Andrew!   Oh!   I didn’t know you were coming.

I didn’t know if I could get away from my assignment.   It helps to know people in high places.

Aw. Well, Theresa is gonna   be so happy to see her big brother.   She always worshipped you, you know.

Well, I am so happy to see you.

Aw.

And I can’t wait   to catch up with Aunt Kayla and Uncle Steve.

Oh, no.   Neither of them are going to the wedding.   My dad’s out of town,   and my mom’s stuck at the hospital.

Oh.

Well, Kate’s gonna be missing tonight too.   She’s in LA trying to secure the rights to a soap opera,   believe it or not.

 

[chuckles]

Long story.   Hi, honey.

Hi.   Hi.

So how you been, Andrew?

Oh, I’ve been great, really.   Oh, Paul’s in town, too, by the way.   He stopped by to see Brady.   – I can’t wait to see him,   but for now, if you’ll excuse me,   I need to get back to the kitchen,   get some things squared away.

Mm-hmm.

Okay?

I hope Brady is doing okay.   I got the impression at one point that   maybe he and Theresa–   you know what? Never mind.   She’s marrying Alex.   If there was anything between her and Brady, it’s over now.

Hmm.   I’m sure Brady’s fine.   But how about you?   You were dating Alex not too long ago, right?   How are you doing with all this?

Oh.

Sonny.

Hey.

Hey.   So…   did I come at a bad time?

No. No, not at all.   I just didn’t think you’d be able to make it.   This is great.

Of course.   What, are you kidding me?   You’re my brother, or cousin.   Whatever.   It doesn’t matter.   Although I’ll always see you as my brother, no matter what.   – I feel the exact same way.   Thank you.   I should probably go get ready.   And I will let you catch up with your real son.  

[soft dramatic music]

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So I’m not sure what I just walked in on.

Don’t worry about it.

Of course I’m gonna worry about it.   Are you okay?   – No.   I’m not.

---

 

I thought you and Theresa were over a long time ago.

 

[sighs] We were.   We were.   Look, right now, we’re just focusing on co-parenting,   now that Tate and Theresa are back in town.

How is he, by the way?   – He’s good. He’s good.   He’s off to lacrosse camp right now, but I don’t know.   Theresa was really upset that he couldn’t   make it to the wedding.   And honestly, this whole wedding came up   like that, you know?   I don’t– I still don’t understand   why there was such a rush.

You don’t think–   – That Theresa is doing it for the money?   Yeah.   Yeah, Paul, it crossed my mind, okay?   But she–she did agree to sign a prenup, though.   – Oh, so maybe not.

Yeah.   – But if–big if–   Theresa happens to still have feelings   for someone other than the very wealthy guy   she’s about to marry–   – Look, if you’re subtly suggesting   that I’m that guy, no, no.   No, Theresa and I are over.   We’ve been over for a long time.   Why are you looking at me– don’t–   why are you looking at me like that?   – Because, I mean, I just get the impression that   maybe you wish you and Theresa weren’t over.

 

[sighs]   – That you still have feelings for her.   Am I wrong?  

[soft dramatic music]   – You threw out the invitation?   – How could you do such a thing?

Well, like I said, you know,   Xander’s mother is an alcoholic.   What if she– what if she causes a scene   and she disrupts the whole wedding?

Or she’s sober now and would have loved to see her son   and meet her granddaughter.   I cannot believe you did that, Theresa.   It’s really awful.   It’s appalling, actually.   – I know. That’s true.   It is.   I’m really sorry.

Well, no harm, no foul.

Really?

Yeah.   Because I mailed the invitation myself.

 

[gasps, chuckles]

Mm-hmm.

 

[laughs]

---

– I mean it, Jack.   I want you to take back my half of “The Spectator.”

But you–

I know what I was.   I was angry. I was–   I was desperate and leaning in to my worst impulses.   And I regret it now, profoundly.   And you should know.   You–you actually got the better end of that deal.

How is that?   – Well, you might have lost the paper, but I lost–   I lost my best friend.   Maybe the only one I’ve ever had.   And “The Spectator,”   it belongs to your family, not mine,   to the extent I even have a family.

What will you do for money?

 

[exhales] I’ll figure something out.   I mean, my wife is a doctor.   It’s not like I have to worry   about our daughter going hungry.   I don’t want “The Spectator” anymore.   I mean it.   I’ll hire Justin to draw up the papers.

I’ll keep an eye on the mail.  

[soft dramatic music]

---

You give my love to your bride.   What exactly did she see in you?

That is the burning question, isn’t it?   – Well, you got a good one.   Earn it.

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– Look, I just want to help. Okay?   And I want to understand about that drink I saw   in your hand from earlier.

 

[sighs]   I never thought that I would feel that   Theresa was the one that got away.

Well, you know, if–   you don’t have to go to the wedding if you don’t–   – No, I–   I’m gonna go.   I gotta go.   I’m not gonna– not gonna back down now.

You gonna be okay?  

[light tense music]

Yeah.   I’m not going to drink this thing.   I don’t need it.   It was just a weak moment.

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– I’ll go pour this out.   – Hey, man.   I’m really glad to see you.

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– Sonny, I’m so grateful you’re here,   ’cause I’ll be honest, I’m–   I’m having a hard time.   – I know.   I am too.   I mean, it’s surreal that…   Uncle Vic would do this to you.   I mean, to all of us.   – I mourned him, I miss him,   but I will never forgive him for this.   – I won’t either.   – Alex has.   He’s perfectly content with the way things have turned out.   And the more he embraces Victor,   the more it feels like a slap in my face.

[sighs] And I’m–   I’m having a hard time even believing that it’s true.   I carry around this damn letter that Angelica wrote to Victor,   reading it, rereading it,   trying to find just one thing that   will tell me that it’s all a mistake,   that Alex really isn’t Victor’s son.

[sighs]

[paper rustles]   Tell me I’m crazy.   – You’re not crazy.   You’re not crazy, okay?   You’re kind.  

[tender music]   You’re caring.   You’re an all-around great person.   And I’ll always be your son, no matter what.   I love you.

I love you, too, son.   Oh, Sonny.

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[door opens, shuts]   Well, I’ll let you two catch up.

No, no, don’t–   don’t go.   I thought about what I said earlier,   and I’m truly sorry.   If I’m being honest with you, I would be grateful   to have you marry Theresa and me today,   if you’re willing.

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– It would be my honor.

I’m very happy that Alex and Theresa are   getting married.   I gave her my blessing, and I meant it.   Alex and I have been over for a long time.

Seeing anyone new?

I was.   But not anymore.   – Hmm. I’m sorry.   – Oh, it wasn’t meant to be.   And you know what? It’s kind of funny.   I’ve been going through this revolving door of men lately,   and meanwhile, wild child Theresa,   she’s the one settling down.

She’s settled down a few times.   Let’s just hope this one sticks.

I keep thinking about all the trouble we used to get into   when we were growing up.   – You mean that she got into.   – Yeah, yeah.   She’s a wild child, like I said.

[laughs]   And you must be happy she turned over a new leaf.

That’s the dream.  

[mellow acoustic music]

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You did what?

Oh, I put a stamp on Fiona’s invitation   and put it in the mail myself.   Now, I know it wasn’t my place to do so,   as it was not your place to throw it in the trash,   but I figured Sarah would thank me later.

And I do thank you, Bonnie.   It was very kind of you.   I just wish Xander’s mom would have RSVP’d.

Well, maybe it never got to her.

Or maybe she just didn’t want to come at all,   that or– it’s one or the other.   – Well, again, truly, I’m sorry.   But honestly, maybe you kind of dodged a bullet.   – I don’t see it that way.   And you should be sorry, Theresa.

[baby crying]

Oh, oh.

I’ll get her.

Thank you, Mom.

You know what? You need to get back there   and start getting dressed, missy.   – Okay. – Let’s go.   March.   Wedding march.

[laughs]

[door shuts]   – Oh, my God.   That woman better not show up or I am screwed.

[gasps]  

[dramatic music]

[knocking at door]   Sarah’s–Sarah’s in the–   Andrew!   Oh, my God, I can’t believe it!

[laughs]   – You look gorgeous.   – And you look so handsome, of course, as always.   –

[chuckles]   Come in.   – Uh…   – Oh, yeah, that’s, Victoria.   I’m just watching her while Sarah’s getting ready.   – Oh, the kid you kidnapped. – Shush.   – Ironic.

[chuckles]   Well, I haven’t said anything.   I told you I wouldn’t, not even to Paul.   And I’m assuming that you’ve been staying   on the straight and narrow, like you promised.   – I have. Totally have.   – Hmm.   Well, you sure misjudged Konstantin.   You thought he was a sweet old guy trying to woo Maggie.   He could have killed you, you know.   – I know. That was the–   one of the scariest moments of my whole life.   – Mm. Well, you don’t have to worry   about him anymore,   and I don’t have to worry about you.

I’m so thankful for you.   Thank you for covering for me.

Mm, yeah, I still don’t feel great about it.   Sarah checked in the other day and asked   if the ISA had any leads on Konstantin’s accomplice.   I hated not being able to tell her that–   – Not being able to tell me what?  

[tense music]

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– Thanks for letting me get changed in here.

Oh, consider this the Home for Naked Scots.   – How’s that?

I said, anything for the boss.   – Well, I’m not really your boss anymore.   You know, I just gave my half   of “The Spectator” back to Jack.

What? Why?   – Well, let’s just say I had an attack of conscience.

What about having an attack of looking after me?   Am I going to get fired?

Of course not.   Who doesn’t love Lady Whistleblower?

Everybody whose whistle I’ve blown.

Well, lucky for you, that list does not include Jack.   Now, I should get changed.   I’ll see you downstairs, yeah?  

[light jazzy music]

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Leo.

I thought you weren’t supposed to wear   underwear under that thing.

The Scots did invent going commando,   yes, but I’ll see you downstairs.

Oh, fine. Be that way.   Have the place to yourself,   just you and all the hidden cameras.

Cameras?   – I’m teasing.   – Ah.

I’ll be downstairs where I’ll be covering   the wedding for my ex-boss.

[sighs]

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Maggie, hello.

Hi.   – Sarah, I was just saying that I hated not being able   to tell you that we had a lead in Victoria’s kidnapping,   but with Konstantin dead, unfortunately,   the trail’s gone cold.

Oh. Well, what do you know?

Well, we still assume that he hired a local thug   to help him out, someone who would have no interest   in causing you any more trouble now that Konstantin’s dead.  

[soft dramatic music]

Yeah, I’m sure you’re right that there’s no danger,   but still, just, whoever it was being out there,   it’s disconcerting, to say the least.   – You know, I just–   I just realized something.   Since Dad can’t come to the wedding,   I don’t have anyone to walk me down the aisle,   so could you maybe–

Jeannie Theresa,   of all the nervy, pushy, last minute–   I’d love to. – Oh!   – Oh, wonderful.

Oh, wow.   Well, it’s getting late.   Look at the time.   Why don’t you say we go have a wedding or two?   – Well, Bonnie’s still doing her makeup.   – Oh, well, put your feet up.   We got a while then.

[laughs]   – I must say, I’m so glad that   the two of you are gonna be sharing the stage tonight.   I mean, you’ve both grown up so beautifully,   and you make me so proud.   I love you,   and I’m beyond thrilled for you both.  

[tender music]

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[elegant violin music]

[indistinct chatter]   –

[sighs]   Sonny!   – Jeez.   – Well, of course, you’re here for your brother–   your cousin’s wedding.   Where is your not-better-half?   – Will couldn’t make it.

There it is.   – There what is?   – The angle for this wedding story   I have desperately been seeking.   Now, Will is related to both brides,   if I parsed the family tree correctly?   Is this surprise absence indicative   of trouble in paradise?

Oh, does that question earn you a punch in the nose?   – Jackson!   There is no reason to take that tone.   I do have journalistic ethics.

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Oh. Here’s another of your exes.   Hey, you two made such a better couple than Swill–   or would it be Wonny?   Literally the worst of the portmanteaus.   But if you ever wise up and dump that buzzkill,   you should go for this guy.   – Is that a fact?

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– Sorry, Sonny. I tried.   – Hey, handsome devil.   Congratulations.   – Steph, how are you?

Oh, you are one lucky groom.   And you know what?   My cousin is one lucky bride.   I’m so happy for you both.   – Thank you.

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– Oh, Victoria, those are beautiful flowers.

 

[chuckles]   Well, she was supposed to be the flower girl,   but she fell asleep.   – Mm.   I’m sure it’s gonna be a perfect day anyway.   – I hope so.   Are you doing okay?

Yeah.   Yeah, I’m good.

Well, if you need anything.

Maggie, the last thing you need   today is to worry about me.

So do you have your lines memorized?   – I have a cheat sheet. – Oh, good.   I mean, just kidding.   You’ll be great. – You think?   – Oh, yeah.   – Well, I almost got fired from the job a few hours ago.

What?

Ah, it’s okay.   Alex and I– I guess we’re just destined   to be a work in progress.

Oh, honey.   I hope one day Alex realizes how lucky he is   to have a father like you in his life,   as blessed as I am to have a husband like you in mine.   – Everyone, please take your seats if you haven’t already.   We’re about to get started.   Places, you two.

Oh, look at us, the heir and the spare.

 

[chuckles]   That’s a cute skirt.   Are you ready to do this?   – Share the spotlight with Victor’s billionaire bastard?   Can’t wait, mate.  

[soft tense music]

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[harp playing wedding march]

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[music stops]

Oh, wait.   Oh, my God.   We forgot to plan one of the most important details.   – What? What is it?   – Who’s getting married first?  

[dramatic music]

[indistinct chatter]   – Okay, I think that Xander and Sarah   should go first since this was their wedding to begin with.   – Well, maybe that’s why they should go second   because you’re like the opening act to their star attraction.

Oh, thank you, Bonnie.   – I really don’t care.   – Me neither.   – How about– how about we flip a coin?   – Seriously?   – Heads.   – Tails.   – All right.

[coin clinks]   Heads it is. – Yes.   – Wait, but does heads go first or last?   – Oh, for God’s sake.   – All right, you know what?   I’m going to make another executive decision here,   all right?   Theresa, Alex, you’re on.   How about that?  

[gentle acoustic music]   –

[laughs]

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– Welcome, all, on this joyous day,   family and friends here to celebrate   the joining of two couples.   We’re here to unite in matrimony   Jeannie Theresa Donovan and Alexander Neil Kiriakis,   and Sarah Horton and Alexander Cook Kiriakis.   The marriage contract is not to be entered into lightly,   but rather thoughtfully and seriously,   with a deep appreciation of its obligations   and responsibilities.   If there’s anyone present who knows any reason why   these two should not be joined in matrimony,   speak now or forever hold your peace.   The groom and the bride will now say their vows.   – For a long time, Theresa knows,   everybody knows,   I was nothing but a player.   After coming to Salem, all of that changed.   A lot of things changed.   The biggest of them all was realizing that   I was Victor Kiriakis’s son.   That turned my world upside down,   to put it mildly.  

[soft dramatic music]

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Theresa, I would never have made it through that   if it weren’t for you.   You helped me embrace who I really am.   And for that, I will be eternally grateful.

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You okay?   – Yeah, I’m just a little choked up.   – Okay.   –

[clears throat]   So I’m gonna keep this brief.   I just have one thing I want to say to you.   And that is, I–   I just want to make you happy,   and I will, Alex,   because you deserve that.

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Alex, please repeat after me.   I, Alexander Neil Kiriakis,   take you, Jeannie Theresa Donovan,   to be my lawful wedded wife.  

[tender music]   – I, Alexander Neil Kiriakis,   do take you, Jeannie Theresa Donovan,   to be my lawful wedded wife.

To have and to hold from this day forward,   for better or worse, for richer or poorer,   in sickness and in health,   to love and to cherish,   so long as we both shall live.   – To have and to hold from this day forward,   for better or for worse,   for richer or poorer…

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Through sickness and in health,   to love and to cherish,   as long as we both shall live.

Now you, Theresa.   I, Jeannie Theresa Donovan,   take you, Alexander Neil Kiriakis,   to be my lawful wedded husband.

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– I, Jeannie Theresa Donovan,   take you, Alexander Neil Kiriakis,   to be my lawfully wedded husband.

To have and to hold from this day forward,   for better or worse,   for richer or poorer,   in sickness and in health,   to love and to cherish,   so long as we both shall live.   – To have and to hold from this day forward,   for better or for worse,   for richer or poorer,   through sickness and in health,   to love and to cherish,   as long as we both shall live.

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– May I have the rings, please?

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Alex, place this ring on Theresa’s finger   and say these words.   With this ring, I wed you as a symbol   of my commitment to love, honor, and cherish you.   – With this ring, I wed you…   as a symbol of my commitment   to love, to honor and cherish you.   – Theresa, please place this ring on Alex’s finger   and say these words.   With this ring, I wed you   as a symbol of my commitment   to love, honor, and cherish you.

With this ring, I wed you   as a symbol of my commitment   to love, honor, and cherish you.

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– It is with great pleasure that I,   by the power vested in me,   now pronounce you husband and wife.   You may kiss each other.

[cheers and applause]  

[tender music]

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– Allow me to introduce for the first time   Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Kiriakis.

[cheers and applause]  

[tense music]

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– Brady.   – Hey. I got to go.   I got to go.   Listen, I’m headed to a meeting, all right?   So, no, I’m fine.   Please stay.

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– Hey. Don’t print that.   – Ugh.   Do you have X-ray vision?   Can you read upside down?   How do you know what I wrote?   – I’m a spy.   I know all.   Plus, I saw you watch Brady walk out of here.   – Not my fault that’s the best view.

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– Okay, if everyone could please take your seats,   ’cause guess what?   We’ve got to do this again.

[laughs]

Well, are you two ready?  

[sentimental music]

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Okay.   Well, it is my honor and pleasure   to preside over the final wedding tonight   of my beloved daughter, Sarah,   to the only man who she’s ever truly loved.   I’m blessed to have known Xander for many years   and watched him come into his own   and be changed by my daughter’s love.   It gives me great joy to see them walk through the fire   and emerge stronger with a beloved daughter,   my granddaughter,   who was named after my husband,   who we lost recently.   I know that Victor–   he would be very happy that his family has come together   in this way tonight.

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So if there is anyone here who knows any reason   why these two should not be joined in matrimony,   speak now or forever hold your peace.

I’m so sorry I’m late.

[dramatic music]

Who’s that?

Mum?

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[jazzy music]

Leo, come on, babe.   You’ve gotta come up with something.   Think of your fans, your Little Whistles   or whatever they’re called, foaming at the mouth,   waiting for their daily hit of titillating gossip.   Fans like that woman who was waiting outside   of Everett’s room.   She was an odd bird, wasn’t she?

[knocking on door]   Who is it?

Bonnie Kiriakis.

[door clicks open]

Speaking of odd birds.

Sorry.   Old habits die hard.

Hello, Bonnie. To what do I owe the pleasure?

Well, I thought Lady Whistleblower   just might be interested in the story of a century.   –

[panting]   – What’s going on here?

Well, what does it look like?   Getting all pumped up for the big event tonight.

 

[laughs]   Big event?   I’m very confused.   Are you preparing for a wrestling match?

[gasps]   Is El Erótico coming out of retirement?   – No, no, no, no, no.   Tonight I–I’m marrying the most beautiful woman   in the entire world.

Margot Robbie.   Ana de Armas?

Wrong on both counts.

Hmm.

The woman I’m marrying…

Mm-hmm.

Is none other than Dr. Sarah Horton.

Oh, her?   Yeah, she’s all right, I suppose.   – She’s a bit more than all right.   She’s absolutely perfect.  

[sweet music]

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Listen, I am elated we were able to lock in this deal.   Seriously. And according to the forecast,   Q and Q of this year are looking very profitable.   Agreed.   Yeah, so now that we’ve got that all taken care of,   I am gonna go ahead and get ready for my wedding now.   I appreciate the well wishes.   Thank you. Take care.

[knocking on door]   Come on in.

Hey. – Hey.

I just came by to see if you were ready for your big day.

Getting there.   I just need to shower and change.

Yeah, and I won’t keep you.   But there is something that I need to say.   – Theresa, don’t you think it’s a little late in the game   to have Tate come to your wedding?   I mean, uh, the lacrosse camp is in–   – Yeah, I know, it’s in upstate New York.   I’m well aware. Flight’s only a couple of hours away.   – Yeah, but it’s– it’s summertime.   I mean, the likelihood of finding a flight, there’s the–   the direct flights are gonna be sold out by now.

Well, then I’ll have Alex send the Titan jet.

You–you’re gonna– you’re gonna have the Titan jet   pick our kid up at summer camp?   You don’t think that’s kind of extravagant?   – No, not for the future heir to the Kiriakis fortune.   – Ah.   I forgot you were marrying Jay Gatsby.   –

[laughs mockingly] You know what?   I’m gonna call that camp myself, actually.   I’m gonna tell them to get ready   because I’m sending a charter jet over there   to pick up one of their campers.

[birds calling]

[knocking on door]

Oh, my God.   – Who is that?   – I don’t know.   Just be quiet, and maybe they’ll go away.   – Tate, Holly, I know you’re both in there.  

[tense music]

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And you two are so busted.

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– Sophia?   What are you doing here?

 

[sighs] I hope you two have enjoyed your little staycation   because it’s all about to come to an end.  

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

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Listen, you’re not gonna talk me out of marrying Theresa.   – No, no.   She signed the prenup. End of story.   – Okay, good.   Because I don’t want to fight with you, Justin.   Not today.   – Believe me, Alex,   I don’t want to fight with you either.   – Good.   Well, then if you’re here not to warn me about Theresa,   what’d you come here to say?

If it’s all right with you,   I would like to perform your wedding ceremony.  

[gentle music]

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Theresa, Theresa. No, no, no, no.

What are you doing?

Let our son–just let him be.   Let him get settled into camp.   Let him make some friends.

His mother is getting married.   You don’t think he wants to be there?

Theresa, I think you’re just overestimating   a teenager’s interest in weddings in general.   Look. Look at the time. Look.   There’s no way you’re gonna get the jet fueled   and prepared to go.   And you’re gonna run out of time.   It’s not gonna work. I’m sorry.

 

[sighs]

 

[sighs]

I suppose you’re right.

[clicks tongue] Damn it.   I really wanted him to be there.

Theresa, all right. I’ll send him a bunch of videos   from the ceremony, okay?   Why do you have that look on your face?   What?

Because I just–   ugh, I can’t help but just think   this is all Holly’s fault, you know?   Because if she would have just kept her distance from Tate,   we wouldn’t have had to send him off for the summer.

[scoffs, sniffs]   But at least now we know that he’s not in her clutches.

You know, I thought this place would be harder to find.   But, oh, the wonders of GPS. You should hear mine.   I programmed it to have this, like, cute English accent, so.

Sophia, how–how did you even know that we were here?

Oh, I spotted you two lovebirds scuttling off   into the park on the th of July.

Wait, you followed us?

And overheard you plotting to trick your parents   into believing that Tate had gone away   to lacrosse camp for the summer.   But I’m looking around,   and I don’t see a lacrosse stick anywhere.

[gasps] Oh, that’s right.   You sent Aaron in your place, didn’t you?   I’ll admit, that was a pretty slick move.

Hey, Sophia.   Look, I can explain this to you.   And I think you should just listen before you–

I do wonder, though, Tate,   what would your parents say if they knew you weren’t there?   Because I bet they’d freak, hmm?   What do you think?   Should we call them?  

[tense music]

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Sophia, wait. Please.   You can’t tell our parents about this.

Of course I can.   In fact, when I ran into Tate’s mom   in the square earlier, I nearly did.

Whoa. What do you mean, “You nearly did”?

Yeah, well, we were chatting,   and it was on the tip of my tongue.   But then I changed my mind.

Oh, thank God.   Sophia, thank you for not saying anything.   And look, I get that you’re angry with me,   but we’re still best friends, right?

Best friends?

[scoffs] Wow, okay.   I think the best-friend ship set sail   when you became a backstabbing bitch.   No, the real reason I didn’t say anything   to Tate’s mom is because she’s–   drumroll, please–   She’s getting married.   Tonight.  

[tense music]

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Theresa, come on.   We can’t put all the blame on Holly, all right?   Number one, she’s a kid.   Number two, our son did go out of his way   to lie to our faces and go behind our back.

You don’t get it, Brady.   I have known girls like Holly all my life.   You see, they have this little hobby   that they have where they– they like to manipulate   the nicest-looking guy   into doing whatever they want for them.

Ooh, okay. Yeah.   Sounds like someone I know.   – Hey. Hey.   It’s my wedding day. Be nice.   Okay? – Mm-kay.

And though it’s not my first wedding, obviously,   it is my first proper ceremony, so–   – Proper ceremony.   both: Yeah. – Well, you might have   a proper ceremony, but it’s not gonna be   as cool as the one we had.   You remember that little Vegas chapel, right?   –

[chuckles] Yeah.   Yeah, that was cool. – Yeah, it was.   Although I don’t remember everything,   every moment, because I was–   I was high as a kite, if I recall.

Yeah.   I may have taken advantage of the situation just a little.

Yeah.   You mean, like–like if a girl would manipulate a boy   into getting whatever she wants kind of thing?

Okay. All right. Point taken.   I got it, Brady.

Yep.

 

[laughs]   In hindsight, it was more of a scheme than a wedding.

Mm.

You know, to me, the, um,   actual wedding was… the unofficial one.   You remember that?

Yeah, um–   – Upstairs, in your bedroom.

I remember that one very well, yeah.

It was like for one shining moment,   the stars were all aligned, and we were actually happy.

 

[laughs]

[sighs]   Shame that didn’t last.

 

[laughs sadly]  

[wistful music]

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– You want to officiate my wedding?

I was talking to Maggie.   Xander and Sarah asked her to officiate their ceremony.   And since it’s a double wedding,   I thought I would take one of the ceremonies off her hands.

Now, why would you want to marry Theresa and me,   when deep down you know, or think you know,   that I’m making this big mistake?   Unless this was some kind of a trick.

You know what? I’m looking at this list,   and I have barely checked off any of these boxes.   We have so much to do before this ceremony.

Well, make Alex and Theresa do it.   They’re the ones that are horning in on our wedding.

You having second thoughts about sharing our big day?

Well, I mean, I know it’s too late to back out now.   But if I’m being honest,   and especially since we’ve been through a lot   to get here, Sarah,   yeah, I’d prefer the day be all about us.   – Well, it’s like you said.   It is too late to back out now.   But as we’ve talked about,   it’d be really nice if this brought your family together.

Sure. Yeah.   I mean, that’s all well and good.   As long as the young scion pays for his half of it.   I mean, really.   He should probably pick up the whole bill.   Don’t you think? Considering.   – Considering what, that he inherited all that money,   and now he’s rolling in it?

[laughs] Are we a little bit jealous?

No, I’m not jealous.   I mean, it’s like I told you.   Having tons of money is–   it’s no longer my goal in life.   I just–I want to make a good, honest living,   make my wife and my daughter proud of me.   And look how lucky I am,   marrying the woman of my dreams, again.

 

[laughs]

That’s all that matters.

I’m very lucky too.   I get to marry the man of my dreams,   who manages to be sexy and loving   and goofy all at the same time.

Just had to throw “goofy” in there, huh?

It’s my favorite thing.

You know, I’m gonna dig into the storage and find   that Lucha libre mask,   and I’m gonna bring back El Erótico   just to remind you how macho and suave I can be.

Mm.   I mean, I think you can accomplish that   without any mask at all.   But maybe.

[laughs]

A double wedding?   That’s the story of the century?   – Well, they don’t happen every day, you know.   – True.   But just the idea that Lady Whistleblower   would betray her readership with a story   so overly sentimental as a double snoozefest–

I’m sorry, but didn’t you have one?   A double wedding, I mean.

Did I?   Must have repressed that memory.   – Oh, you couldn’t have.   Not possible.   It was Xander and Gwen   and you and Nancy Wesley’s ex-husband, Craig.   And just as the wedding ceremony was getting going,   that drag queen crashed the hell out of it   and told everyone that you were marrying Craig for his money.   Mm, mm.   – God, that wedding was more camp than a row of tents.   –

[snorts] – Thank you for bringing up   that shameful and humiliating time in my life,   for which I hope you don’t judge me   because I’m in very serious therapy now,   working / towards becoming a more honorable   and substantial person and less of that shallow   and manipulative dirtbag that I was.

Oh, Leo, I do not judge, especially since I’ve been   that shallow, manipulative dirtbag myself, truth be told.   Anyhoo, this wedding will not have the drama   of that wedding–   at least not the drag queen part.   – Not the–well, if not the drag queen part,   then what part will this wedding have,   Ms. Bonnie Kiriakis, whose very expressive punim   is giving her away right now?   The marrying-for-the-money part?

Yeah, I just–I think I’ve said too much.

Wait, wait, wait. I’ve got it.   It’s Theresa Donovan, isn’t it?

[gasps]   Are you saying what I think you’re saying?   That she’s only marrying that minted hunk Alex   because he’s the heir to the Kiriakis fortune?

 

[humming strangely]

Look, I don’t know much of anything and I just–

I knew I was right about Theresa.   That lying little minx! Okay, Bonnie. Spill the tea.   I want the who, the what, the when, the where, and…

Okay.

Whatever the last one is.

Okay, okay, fine! Fine.   There have been some concerns   about Theresa’s motives for marrying Alex.   But please, I beg you,   you cannot put that in your column.

Ugh. Fine.   Though I could really use the content.   My last column was a profile   on this Canadian expat, gorgeous trainer   who adopted this doe-eyed Siamese little cat.

Aww.

That’s it.   That was the story. I thought he was gay,   possibly into me, but it turned out–   – Okay, okay. I get it. You need content.   But you have to understand, Alex is family,   and Theresa is soon to be.

Okay, fine.   Kinda like that lying little minx anyway.   She reminds me of my former BFF.

Oh, you mean G–

My beautiful Gwennie, yeah.   Yeah, whom I betrayed,   who now hates me with a vengeance, so.

[breathes deeply]   –

[clears throat]   –

[inhales] – What are you doing?

Well, though I haven’t talked to my therapist,   Dr. Evans, but I plan to,   I read in “Stop Kvetching and Get a Life”   that when you’re having terrible guilt   for having ruined a friendship,   you should inhale the shame…

[inhales deeply]   Exhale the serenity.   – Is it working?   – No. – Oh.

Anyway, although I don’t blame Theresa   for wanting Alex’s fortune and all that it can offer her,   I would marry that beefcake if all he had was a Styrofoam cup   with some loose change in it.   I mean, between him and Xander, every day is like a dry run   for another “Magic Mike,” right?

I think we may have done this out of order, Mr. Kiriakis.

Oh, well.   I thought it was pretty perfect, to be honest.   I’m just hoping that it’s not bad luck,   you know, for the bride and groom   to see each other before they walk down the aisle together   and maybe a little bit more than see each other.

 

[laughs]   I think you and I have had our share of bad luck.   So I say no more worrying.

What? You mean like that time right before   one of our other weddings, when Kristen stuffed you   into a bloody trunk and shipped you off to a deserted island?   – Yeah, that one–   or when you were falsely imprisoned for a murder   that you didn’t commit.   Yeah, I think, uh, the list goes on and on   and on and on and on and on.   But that’s all in the past.   It’s gonna be clear skies from now on.   You’ll see.   – A trick?   You think I’m trying to trick you?   –

[scoffs] I mean, didn’t you do exactly that   with Konstantin and Maggie?   I mean, I wouldn’t be the least bit surprised if,   you know, mid-ceremony you burst out of your seat,   and you accuse Theresa of embezzling money from Titan.   – You can’t be serious.   You know damn well why it went down the way it did   with Konstantin and Maggie!   And for you to not trust me because of that–   – Oh, okay.   –

[exhales] – Okay. Fine.   I am–I’m sorry for making that analogy or whatever.   But can you really blame me, Justin?   You’ve given me a whole lot of pushback about Theresa.   –

[sighs]   I can assure you, Alex, I have no ulterior motives.   I just thought it’d be nice.   That’s all.   I may not be the father of the groom,   but I just want to be a part of your special day–   but not if it doesn’t work for you.  

[gentle music]

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– Actually, it does work for me.   And I am sorry for accusing you of ulterior motives.   I really am.

Apology accepted.   – But I am gonna have to ask Theresa first, obviously.   I don’t think she’s gonna have a problem with it, but still.   – Okay.   – Okay? – All right.   Well, I’ll go start preparing my script for the ceremony.

All right.   Justin…   thank you.

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[laughs]

Sort of been our problem, hasn’t it?

Hmm?   – We get together, and we’re–   we’re good for a while, and…

[laughs] Can’t seem to make it last.

Yeah, yeah.   Why do you think that is?

Hmm.   I don’t know.   I would say it’s probably my fault.   I think I screw up a lot.

Yeah, that’s been–no, that’s–   you can’t take all the blame.   I was so stubborn, so stubborn.   Most of the time. Almost all the time.   Also pretty unforgiving.

Okay. Yeah, you’re right.   We’re both at fault here.

[both laugh]

I just hope things are different with Alex, you know?

Yeah.   I’m rooting for you, you know.   I am, for–for both of you.

Really? You mean that?   – I do.   Despite everything, I just want you to be happy–   truly.

I want that for you too. You know that, Brady.

Hey, at least one of us found true love, right?   You deserve it. You deserve it.   I mean that.

 

[exhales]

I have to confess something to you.

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– I–I’m–I’m sorry.   My mother is getting married tonight?   – Yeah, she was outside the bakery   going on about her wedding cake.   Wait.   You didn’t know.

No, I mean, I knew my mom was engaged to Alex Kiriakis.   But no, I didn’t realize that the wedding was tonight.

Well, it is.   And I didn’t want to spoil your mom’s special day   by telling her that her darling son is a big fat liar.   – Oh, well, thank you.   – I’ll just tell her tomorrow instead.  

[unsettling music]

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Sophia, please.

Like, pretty please with sugar on top?

Seriously? Do you really wanna hurt us this badly?

Well, yeah, that’s why I ratted you out the first time.   – What first time?   –

[scoffs] Hello.   How do you think Tate’s mom caught on to your plans   to sneak off on prom night?   – Oh, my God.   You told her?

 

[scoffs] Oops. – Oh, my God, Sophia.   How could you do something so spiteful?   – I suppose the acute sense of betrayal I felt after you let   me, your so-called best friend, make a complete fool of myself   by asking Tate to the prom when, in fact,   you two were secretly seeing each other the whole time.   Yeah, that made telling her a whole lot easier.   Do you have any idea how humiliating that was?

Sophia, look.   I-I had no intention of hurting you.   I thought that maybe you would just–you’d get with Aaron,   and then everyone would be happy.   – Really, Tate?   Even though I have never, not once,   expressed interest in Aaron?   – Okay. You know what? You’re right.   He screwed up royally, and I’ve been a terrible friend.   – We’re sorry.   We never should have lied to you.   We just–with everything that’s happened, you know,   we got so caught up in keeping this thing   between us a secret that–   I don’t know– we didn’t think about   how it would affect other people.   – Ugh, the groveling.

What are you talking about? We’re apologizing.   – So I won’t snitch on you.   Because as we both know, the stakes are kind of high.

No, that’s not–

[sighs]   Sophia, look, I’m sorry, okay?   I really am sorry.   But yeah, it’s true we don’t want you to tell our parents.   If you do, Tate’s probably gonna be shipped off   to military school, and we’ll never see each other again.   –

[inhales sharply] That sounds like a you problem.   – Sophia, we have known each other   for a very, very long time.   If our friendship ever meant anything to you,   would you just please keep our secret?   I’ll do anything.   – Anything?   – What is it you want to confess?   – Well–   – What in the world is my gorgeous bride doing here?   Shouldn’t you be getting ready for the wedding?   – Yeah, uh–   um, I was just telling Brady here that, um,   despite our differences, I’m really happy that–   that he’s coming to the wedding.   I mean, you are Tate’s father, after all.   And even if he can’t be there, I’m really glad that you can.

Hey.   Um, I’ll see you two at the ceremony.

Yeah, we’ll see you.

[sighs] Mm.   – I should–I should probably get to Sarah’s now.   – Oh, before you do, I wanted to run something by you.   – What? Did you, like, hire Ed Sheeran   to perform or something?   I know you’re a big-shot CEO.

Uh, no.   Actually, Justin offered to officiate our wedding.   I wanted to see if you had any objections.

No.   Of course not. That’s fine.   – Okay, good. Good.   I just wanted to, you know, talk with you about it first.   So it wasn’t like the prenup all over again, you know?   – Oh, yeah.   You learned your lesson, did you?

I did.   Because I just wanna be the best husband   that I possibly can be for you because I love you,   and I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you.

I feel exactly the same way.  

[mysterious music]

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[sighs]   – Can you believe our precious little girl is still asleep?

Good, she’ll be well rested for the ceremony.

What have you got there?

Just looking over our final guest list.

I see my mom never got back to us.

No.   I assume that she moved, and who knows where?   – Or maybe she just doesn’t give a damn.

Baby, I am so, so sorry   that I pressured you to reach out to her.   I didn’t–I didn’t mean to reopen old wounds.

It’s fine. I-I understand.   It was worth a shot, you know, for Victoria’s sake.

Of course.

Anyway, honestly,   it’s probably just as well that she’s not coming.   – Look, I’m sorry for wasting your time.   I didn’t realize a double wedding was,   as you say, a snoozefest.

No, hold on, Bonnie. Wait, wait, wait.

[sighs] Okay, look.   As vanilla as it is, four very straight,   very good-looking people getting married,   maybe we can find an intriguing angle here.

Intriguing angle?   Like what?   – Like, did anything scandalous happen   at the bachelor and/or bachelorette party?   Something involving drugs, strippers?   – No, they skipped all that.

Huh.   What about the ceremony?   Any inside details?

 

[gasps] They’re gonna have a chocolate fountain.   – Well, that’s great.   Anything else?   – Oh.

[gasps] Well, actually…

[sucks teeth]   There might be a surprise guest.   – A surprise guest, eh?   – Mm.   – Do tell.   – Xander’s mother? – Mm-hmm.   – I didn’t know he had a mother.   I mean, I guess we all have mothers,   though I think of mine as a spiritual black hole.   – Oh. Sorry to hear that. – It’s okay.   I’m learning that I’m eminently lovable despite all that.   – Oh. I’m happy for you.   That’s good.   And yes, Xander certainly does have a mother,   and she might–might– key word being “might”–   be coming to the wedding.   – And this is a surprise because?   – Mm, she and Xander have been estranged for years.   – Really? – Mm-hmm.   – Why?   – Probably because she had a drinking problem.   – Oh, so she likes to wet her beak, eh? Go on.   – Well, Sarah worked really hard to track her down,   and she finally got an address for her in Paris.   And she was all set to send her an invite.   And then I found the invite in the trash.   – Really? – Mm-hmm.   – Why would she throw it away?   – I think Theresa got in her head.   She kept discouraging her from sending Mama Cook an invite   and kept saying over and over again what a bad idea it was.

[sighs]

So then how did Mama Cook get the invite?  

[tense music]   –

[giggles] – Bonnie, you didn’t!   – Guilty! –

[gasps]   – I sent it.

[laughs]   I figured Xander and Sarah would thank me later.

[chuckles]   – So they don’t know? You never told them?   – Honey, a surprise is not a surprise if no one’s surprised!   Hello!

[giggles]   – You know, there is at least one potential positive   of my mom not attending. – Hmm?

At least our open bar won’t get ransacked.

You’re terrible.

Come on.   The woman’s skipping her own son’s wedding.   I’m allowed a few barbs.

Okay.

[rapping on door]   – Hi. – Hi.   –

[sighs]   Well?   – Well what?

You don’t have anything to say?   Like, for instance, oh, I don’t know, uh,   “Thank you for letting us join in on your wedding”?

Okay.   Thank you for letting us be part of your wedding.   We are eternally grateful.   – And you are eternally beholden.   Hey, I better go get ready.

Okay.   I am so sorry about him.

Oh, it’s okay.   And thank you, Sarah, for letting us crash your wedding.

It’s no problem.   I mean, in a few hours, we’re all gonna be family.

Hmm.   – So what’s the word?   Have you run it by Theresa?

I have.   We’d love to have you perform our ceremony.   – Oh.   Well, that’s great.   I’m very happy, Alex.

Me too.   I know how much family meant to my father,   and I know this is what he’d want.   – Look, I don’t mean to speak ill of the dead,   but I really don’t give a damn what Victor would have wanted.   – I will consider keeping your little secret,   but I want something in return.   – Sure. Anything.   Just name it.   – Well, I figure since Aaron took Tate’s place   at lacrosse camp,   it’s only fair that you take mine.   – Wait, you’re going to camp?   – Not exactly.   My parents are making me get one of those pesky J-O-Bs,   waiting tables at the Bistro.   What do you think, Holls?   I’m sure Stefan DiMera won’t mind   if I give up my spot to you,   though there is one small stipulation.   I collect every last cent of your paycheck.   – Sophia, if I work your job at the Bistro,   that means that I’ll never get to see Tate.   – Sure you will, as soon as you get off work.   So what do you say?

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– Ugh, I can’t believe   I have to work all summer at the Bistro.   I’m not even gonna see a single penny from it.

Holly, no. No.   It’s–I don’t want you to make such a big sacrifice.   It’s not fair to you. I’ll just go to camp.   It’s gonna be a couple of months.   – No. – Yeah.   – No way. – Holly, come on.   – “Come on” what, Tate?   Rather be doing what we’re doing now   than not see you at all.   – You sure?   – Yes, I’m sure.   We’ll just have to make the most out of the time   we do have together.   – Oh. Well, in that case–   – Come here. –

[chuckles]  

[gentle music]

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[laughter]   – “Lend me your ear, dear reader,   “for ’tis the summer of love here in Salem,   “as two scorching-hot couples are about to tie the knot   “in what promises to be the social event of the season.   “But let’s hope that this wedding has a happier ending   “than the last Kiriakis nuptials,   “a dumpster fire in which the would-be groom   “was shot and killed.   “Not that anyone shed a tear, since the victim   “of said shooting was responsible for the death   “of the famously witty and intimidating family patriarch,   Victor Kiriakis.”   – That man up there was a narcissist   of the highest order, a manipulative control freak.   To him, everything was a means to an end.   He could be cruel– – I didn’t think   that you were still so angry with him.   – How could I not be?   He robbed me of a son!   – Justin, I was never your son to begin with.   – And he should have never lied to me about it.   Or he shouldn’t have revealed the plot twist in his will.   – I don’t think it was a plot twist.   I think he was trying to make things right.   – Make things right?   It was too late for that.   – I know it hurt you. I-I do. I get it, and I’m sorry.   But I don’t think you should be standing here   in my father’s house and dragging his name   through the mud when he’s not here to defend himself.   – What he did was indefensible.   And I for one don’t know how you can stand there   waxing sentimental about it!

Because he was my father!

So was I, damn it!  

[tense music]

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–

[sighs]   Don’t think about it.   You and Theresa? Come on.   You were never good for one another.   You were never good.   You were…  

[mysterious music]

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[breathing heavily]   How are you gonna get through this wedding?   How you gonna…  

[ominous music]

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Come on.

[bottle clinking]

[sighs]   Aha.

[sniffs]

[groans]   – Hi. I hope I’m not late.   – No, come in. Come in. Come in.   We’re just getting started. – Oh, good.   Well, I be here bearing gifts.   I have everything from hairpins to Spandex to ibuprofen.   I got you girls covered.   – You are an angel.   Um, and the bouquets?   – Oh, damn. I’m–

No, no, no, no, no, no, no.   We will just– we’ll grab them on the way.   –

[exhales] Okay. – It’s totally fine, all right?   I now need a very hot shower.   – Um, Sarah, before you go,   there’s something I need to tell you.   It’s–it’s about Xander’s mom.

What about her?   – Well, I know you threw her invitation in the trash–   – Wait, wait, wait. – And–   – What are you talking about?   I-I didn’t throw any invitation in the trash.  

[dramatic music]

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[gentle music]

[phone ringing]

Hey, Johnny.

Hey. How’s it going?

Oh, so busy, I can barely breathe.   But other than that–

You’re not pushing yourself too hard, are you?

I’m fine.   And since Dr. Greene says that there is   no reason why I can’t get back to work,   I want to reopen Sweet Bits ASAP.

OK.   Are you sure you don’t just want me  to come down there and help?   I mean, while you’re short-staffed   and I’m unemployed?

No, thank you.   I think you’d just be more of a distraction than anything.

Eh, I’m sure you could find something for me to do.   I’m a man of many talents, as you well know.

That’s true.   But unless those talents include piping frosting  on cupcakes or making a Hogwarts cake  out of fondant, then I think  you should just let me do my thing.

Hiya.

Oh.   Love you. Gotta go.

Hi. I’m so sorry.   I didn’t mean to interrupt your call.

No, no, no. It’s fine.   Uh, what can I do for you?

I’m really hoping you can help me,   and it’s kind of an emergency.

[birds cawing]

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[knocks]

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Hi.

Hi.

[exhales]   I didn’t hear you.

[laughs]

Yeah. Yeah, I can’t imagine why.

[chuckles]   I brought you a present, though.

What is this?

Figured you might be missing your Buddy’s   fix out here on Smith Island.

Aw.   Yeah, sure, I missed my Buddy’s,   but I missed you a lot more.

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–

[chuckles]

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Hey, Alex. Is Maggie here?

No.   She ran out to do some errands for the wedding.   But I’ll let her know you stopped by.

OK. Yeah.   I wanted to– I wanted to check on her.   I know she’s busy with Xander and Sarah’s   big day and everything,   but with everything that went down with Konstantin,   and the whole idea of a wedding,   I thought that might be traumatic for her.

No, for sure.   Well, hopefully after tonight,   we can make some better memories   for her and for all of us.

We?  

[soft dramatic music]   – I guess you didn’t hear.   It’s gonna be a double wedding.   Theresa and I are getting married tonight too.

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–

[sighs]   – It’s a little early for a drink, don’t you think?

It’s : somewhere.

Hmm.   What’s that?

Ah.   That is a petition from Nicole’s attorney,   suing me for divorce.

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– Look who’s here. It’s your mommy.   – Yes.   Hi, little man.   Were you a good boy for your daddy?   Huh? – Sure was.   He went right down.   He slept through the night, unlike his daddy.   – Oh.   You kept checking on him?

Yeah, to make sure I wasn’t dreaming   that he was still here. – Oh.

You know? Thank you.   Thank you for letting him stay here.

Of course.   He’s your son.   Oh, my little angel.   I know it was only one night,   but Mommy missed you like crazy.

[laughter]   Aw.  

[gentle music]  

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

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– How are you doing?   – I stayed at the Salem Inn last night…   after I left EJ.

[chuckles]   And now I’ve just got to find a place big enough   for me and my daughter and Jude–   you know, when he’s not with you.

 

[laughs]   How’s Holly taking it?   I mean, me being Jude’s dad?

Well, I mean, Eric, she adores you.   She’s really happy for you.   But she’s been grounded a lot lately.   So she’s miserable, obviously.

Yeah, she told me.

She did?

Yeah, I ran into her.   And let’s just say she needed to vent a little.

Well, thank you for letting her vent.   I’m sure it was mostly about me.

No, no, it wasn’t.   I mean, she’s a smart kid.   Loves you very much, Nicole.   You know that.

Yeah, I do.   I love her too, with all my heart.   And I let her stay at a friend’s last night   because I needed some time alone to think things through.

Yeah.   What are you gonna do?

Well, I, uh–   I called my lawyer,   and I had him serve EJ divorce papers.  

[dramatic music]   Because he and I, we’re–   We’re done.

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Look, Dad, you–   you can’t be that surprised that Nicole   wanted a divorce, right?   I mean, once she–   you know, once she took Jude and Holly and moved out,   it seemed kind of inevitable.   Don’t you think?

Mm.

[sighs]

[clears throat] It did, yes.   And, Johnny, I assume you’re quite upset with me.  

[soft dramatic music]

Well, I feel horrible for Nicole,   obviously, and for Eric.   And beyond that, I mean, I thought   that I had a little brother.   I told everyone that I know how happy I was   that you got your son back and that we’d be   raising our babies together.

I’m sorry I let you believe that.

Yeah.   Yeah, me too.   Anyway, now none of it’s gonna happen, so…

 

[sighs]

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An emergency?

Yes.   So I know that you just reopened,   and I know this is really last minute,   but, um, I desperately need a wedding cake.

Oh, OK. When’s the wedding?

Today.

Today?

Mm-hmm. Yeah. OK.   See, so Alex and I, we got engaged,   and we were planning on having a wedding   in a couple of months,   but then we agreed on having this double wedding   with Xander and Sarah.

Oh, OK.   Um, well, why don’t you just share the wedding cake   that I made for them? It’s definitely big enough.

Oh, it is.   And it’s gorgeous.   It’s just, uh, there’s just this little tiny problem.   It’s a spice cake.

And you hate spice.

Uh-huh. Yeah. I’m sorry.

No, no, no, no, no, no. I get it.   I’m not a fan either.

No, you know?   I just don’t want to gag, you know,   when I have that first slice that Alex feeds me.   So I’m really hoping that we can just have our own cake.

OK, um, well, what are you thinking?   How big would you want it? What flavor?   What kind of icing?   – Honestly, as long as it’s not spice cake,   I’m good with anything.   –

[laughs] All right.   Um, let me see what I can do.   – Oh!   – Hopefully they’re not too cold.   I don’t think there’s a microwave here.   – Oh, these are great, even cold.   Mm.   –

[laughs]   – You know, I never thought that I would see the inside   of the mythical Horton cabin.   It’s beautiful.   It’s peaceful.

Mm.   Boring.   – No, not with you around.   I’m telling you, it’s the perfect   summer hideout. There’s the lake.   There’s hiking.   The ferry makes it easy to get back and forth to Salem.   – Mm-hmm.   I’m just glad it was available.

Yeah, no kidding.

Oh, have you heard anything from Aaron yet?

Uh, just that he ran six miles today at lacrosse camp.

Wow.   You’re gonna be in great shape when you get back.

Oh, most definitely.

 

[chuckles]

 

[laughs] By the way, thank you so much   for saving me from what would have been   the worst summer of my life.

Of course.   I mean, it wouldn’t have been that great for me either.   I just hope our parents never find out   we’re here at the Horton cabin.

How would they?   As long as we’re careful, they’ll never know.  

[tender music]

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– You and Theresa are getting married tonight?

Yeah.

When– when did that happen?

Well, we just decided.

[laughs] You look shocked.

Uh, no, no.   I’m not shocked, Alex.   I’m just, uh– that was fast.

Yeah, well, you said the same thing when we got engaged.

I did.   Um, that’s because that was only a few days ago.

Well, look.   This was Bonnie’s idea to do the double wedding,   and Theresa said there was really   no reason for us to wait.

So did–   I mean, did Theresa push for this?

No, she didn’t– she didn’t push.   She just said that it was a good idea,   and I agreed with her, and–   I mean, Xander and Sarah have done all the work.   The guest list is already overlapping,   so it kind of made sense.

I thought you hated Xander’s guts.

We’ve definitely had our differences, yeah,   but Maggie is hoping that this big family event   might bring us all together and help eliminate   some of the baggage.

That’s a lot of baggage.

Speaking of, Brady, I know you and I have gone through it   the past few months.   So if you are uncomfortable being there today   to support Theresa and I, I’m sure Xander   and Sarah will understand if you rescind your RSVP.  

[soft dramatic music]

Actually, yeah, I don’t want to–   I don’t want to–   I don’t want to crash your big wedding, man.   I don’t want to ruin your day.   So please give Xander and Sarah my deepest regrets.

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[exhales]

Brady, don’t get me wrong, man.   I’m not hinting at the idea that I don’t want you   to come to our wedding.   I just want to give you the option of just bowing out   if you’re uncomfortable.

 

[sighs] Alex, actually, you know,   I am a little bit, truthfully.   Partly because I should have–   I should have never had the idea that Theresa was,   you know, just gonna marry you for the money,   and I– look, the two of you can’t be happy   that I even said something like that.

It’s fine.   Honestly, I’m done being upset over it,   and I’d be lying to you if I told you that thought   never crossed my mind.

And the fact– look, the fact that she’s willing   to sign this prenup… – Yeah.

That pretty much proves me wrong.   – Yeah.   – Look, man, you– you’re a smart, successful,   decent-looking guy. – Ah!

[laughs]   – There’s a lot of reasons why Theresa   would want to marry you.   – Well, thank you for the ego boost, my man.

Hey.   – And hey, if you accept the fact that Theresa is not   marrying me for my money, and really just because of   how amazing and awesome I am… – Alex.   –

[laughs]   Why wouldn’t you want to be there to watch us   tie the knot together, man?   Unless there’s another reason why you’d be uncomfortable   coming to our wedding.  

[tense music]

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– OK, so chocolate cake,   raspberry filling, and a monogram design.   – Oh, that is perfect.   Thank you so much, Chanel.   – Yeah, uh, let me go check and see if I have everything   to make that happen. I’ll be right back.   – Oh, Ms. Donovan. – Oh.   Hi, Sophia. – Hi.   Um, I was wondering if I could talk   to you about Holly and Tate.

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– Hey, sorry I couldn’t make it last night.   By the time I felt I could leave my mom,   I’d missed the last ferry.

I just still can’t believe that EJ pretended   that my Uncle Eric’s kid was his.

I know.   I feel so bad for Eric and my mom.

Hey, how are you doing in all this?

You know, after all the lies EJ said, I–   I’m totally in my mom’s corner.   I know she and I haven’t really been getting along lately,   but this was just so wrong.

Yeah.   Kind of blew up your whole family.

Yeah.   But it’s not– it’s not really about that,   at least not for me.   I mean, the only time I ever felt like   I had a real family was when Eric was my stepdad, so…

Do you think that there is a chance?   – That Eric and my mom might get back together?   – Sure. – Who knows?   I’m just glad to be away from all that drama,   even if it’s for a little while.   And is it horrible to say that the timing   kind of works out perfect for us?   I mean, I can’t be grounded if I don’t have a home, right?

Yeah, and your mom’s not worried   about you seeing me because I’m away at lacrosse camp.

Exactly.   But enough talking about that.   Now that we’re finally alone, what should we do?  

[soft dramatic music]

Johnny, I am so sorry you were hurt.

Oh, you mean you’re sorry that you hurt me.   I think that would be the appropriate thing to say.

 

[sighs]   I am sorry that I hurt you–   and a lot of other people, too.

 

[scoffs] It’s just–   look, I’ve done some crazy things, OK,   to hang on to a relationship, Dad,   but Uncle Eric is, like, the nicest guy on the planet.   How could you let him hand you his child?

I am not going to relitigate this with you, son,   nor am I going to try and justify my actions to you.

Yeah, well, good because you can’t.   And I know you know that.

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I do.

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– You know, I remember when I was a little kid,   and I’d do something wrong,   and you’d look at me, and you’d tell me   how disappointed you were in me.   Well, now I know how you felt.

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Divorce, that’s– that’s a big step.   Nicole, you don’t think you need more time   to think it through?   – Well, how much time did you take   to end your marriage with Sloan?

None.

Yeah.

But–

Because what EJ did to me, and to you, and to our son   is just as bad as what she did.   I mean, he’s lived in your home,   and then he was in our home.   And who knows where he’s gonna end up next?   I mean, Eric, we’re gonna have to figure out   a custody arrangement.   I mean, unless–   – Unless?  

[gentle music]   – Are you still planning to move to Paris?

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– My dad asked me the same question.   I said I didn’t know.   I– that I needed to talk to you about that.

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– Alex, I just– look, I just think   it’ll be awkward for Theresa if I’m at your wedding.   – Why?

[chuckles]   You told me that our being together was good for you,   that your relationship with Theresa was toxic–   unless you didn’t mean that.

No, no, I– no, I meant that. – OK.   – We– we–   Theresa and I, we haven’t always brought out   the best in each other.

Yeah.   – But she– look, she has moved on,   and I have as well. – Yeah.   –

[sniffs]   – We can just celebrate this connection   that you and I have, and we can just have this   great old lovely time together.   – Lovely time together.   Yeah, you are– you are really aiming high on this one.   You know that?   – Why not?   I know you’re not seeing anyone.   So I bet you are really lonely,   and I bet you would like   to have some companionship.   – You know what?   – Hmm?

Alex, I’m gonna–   I’m gonna– I’m gonna do a total  on this.   We’re family. We’re family.   And if you don’t have a problem with me being there,   yeah, man, I’d love to be at your wedding.   – Done. Done.   It’s settled. Good.   I’ll see you there.

Great, man.   Great.

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So I–

OK, Sophia.   Before you say anything, I just–   I want to apologize for the way my son treated you.   I know that must have been so hard for you to tell me   that Tate was seeing Holly behind my back,   but I am so glad that you did.

I’m cool with Tate.   Actually, I– I blame Holly.   She was supposed to be my BFF.   And she knew I liked Tate,   but she didn’t bother to tell me   she was in a relationship with him.   – Mm-mm.   God, I just– I cannot stand that girl.

[sighs]   But look, if it’s any consolation,   they are gonna be really far away from each other   this summer because we’ve just sent Tate   to lacrosse camp in New York.  

[dramatic music]

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[fireworks exploding]

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– So is everything a go?   – My mom is totally on board with me   going away to lacrosse camp.   And since Aaron agreed to take my spot–

That means we’ll be able to spend   the whole summer together.

And no one will ever know.

[fireworks exploding]

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– Ms. Donovan, there’s something you should know.

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– You know, there’s not a lot to do here.   Um, I found some board games over there.

Oh, which ones?

Uh…   the Game of Life.

Oh, my God, my Grandma Maggie and I   used to play this all the time. I always won.

Maybe because she let you?   – Uh, no.   My Grandpa Victor used to call her cutthroat.   – OK. Sure.

I swear.   And she is.   But so am I, actually.   I take after her.

Oh, yeah?

Oh, yeah.   So do you want to play or what?  

[soft dramatic music]

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– Look, Dad, I don’t mean to kick you   while you’re down here, OK?   I understand that it sucks that you lost Nicole,   that you lost Jude, and you lost the CEO position   to Aunt Kristen. I know that.   – I may lose my DA job as well, if I’m charged as an accessory   after the fact.   – Well, I hope that doesn’t happen.  

[tender music]

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– Thank you for saying that.   – Look, Dad, I am mad at you right now.

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But that doesn’t mean that   I’m not always gonna have your back,   the same way you’ve always had mine.   You’re my dad.

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– And you’re my loyal son.

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I’m sorry I wasn’t as supportive of   Chanel’s pregnancy as you needed me to be.   – Yeah.   You came around eventually.   – Speaking of, are you and Chanel   still thinking of getting a place of your own?

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– Uh, we haven’t really talked about it, honestly.

Well, I–   I would understand if you wanted to put   some distance between us,   but I just wanted you both to know   that you’re more than welcome to stay here   for as long as you wish.   In fact, it would mean   a great deal to me if you did.

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– Well, uh, obviously it’d be   a lot easier to share custody of Jude if you were–   were here in Salem,   but after everything you’ve been through, Eric,   I don’t want you to give up anything because of me.   – I was leaving because it was too painful   for me to be around Jude,   but now that I know he’s mine–   –

[chuckles]  

[tender music]   You could stay.   And I’m sure Chad and Xander would love   to have you back at “the Spectator.”   I know I would.   And I know it’s not Paris, but–   – I just wanted a fresh start.

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There’s no reason why I can’t have that   with Jude…

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And with you.

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– What about Tate and Holly?   – Well, the other day, I was at the park, and I–   – Oh, I’m so sorry, Sophia.   Just give me a second. Hi.   So can you do it?

Uh, so I can do the cake and the frosting,   but the filling has got to be chocolate mousse.

That is totally fine.   Thank you so much.

Yeah, yeah, of course.   And I promise you that your wedding cake   will be made with love.   – You’re an angel.   You know that?   You are.

You’re getting married?

Yeah, I am.   Today, actually.

Congrats.

Thank you.   So I’m sorry for the interruption.   What– what did you want to tell me?   – It’s your big day, so it can wait.   Um, it’s– it’s not important. – No, no, no, no.   If this is about Tate and Holly, I–

It’s really nothing.   Enjoy your wedding.  

[bright acoustic music]

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Seven, eight, nine.   Are you serious?   – Told you, you should’ve got the insurance.

K? That’s crazy.   I don’t have that kind of money.   I have triplets, and I just lost my job.   You– you have that kind of money.   Why don’t you just– why don’t you just   give me some money?

No, no.   That’s not how the Game of Life works.   So how about you call it quits and say I’m the winner?   – No. OK, fine, yes.   You win.   OK.   Do you, uh– do you want to play something else?   – How about trivia?  

[bright music]   – Oh.   Yeah.   Yeah, sure.   Do you, uh– are you always this competitive?   – Yeah, only when I want to win.   I told you I take after my Grandma Maggie.

[chuckles] OK.

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Ready? – Yeah.   All right.   Three, two, one, go.   Uh, OK.   Um, like…

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– OK.   That’s  for me, and, uh,  for you.   – Was that even movie trivia?   I mean, there wasn’t a single name   from this century.   Danny Kaye, Gary Cooper, Macdonald Carey?   – At least you got Dick Van Dyke.   – How do you even know all these old movies anyway?

Oh, I used to watch a ton of them   when I had a thing for this guy who’s this big movie buff.

[chuckles]   – You mean Johnny DiMera?  

[soft dramatic music]   – Chanel and I are not gonna live here forever.   We’ll stay a little while longer.   I know you’ve lost a lot, Dad.   You know, I know.   But you’re not gonna lose me–   not ever.  

[tender music]

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– That means the world to me, son.

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– Well, um, I should get going.   I, uh– Chanel told me to stay away from the bakery   because she’s so busy, but I’m gonna go see   if I can take her to lunch. –

[chuckles]   You’re a good husband, Johnny.   That is something that you definitely   did not learn from me.   – Eh, I don’t know.   Maybe you just haven’t found the right person yet.   You and Nicole just weren’t meant to be.   Obviously.

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I think you should sign those divorce papers   and move on.   –

[sighs]   I’ll take that under advisement.

You’re gonna be OK, Dad.   I’m sure of it.   –

[sighs]  

[somber music]

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– So you’re really staying here in Salem?

Jude’s been moved around too much already.

Are you sure?

I’m positive, Nicole.   If we’d found out that he was mine   when you were first pregnant–   – Things would have been a lot different.   – Yeah.   And if I’m being honest, I–   I wanted to put some distance between us, because–   – Because whenever we’re together,   we can never seem to get it right.

[sighs] You know…   when EJ and I committed to each other, I–   I think he knew that I never really got over you.

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And maybe that’s why he went to such extremes   to hold on to our marriage.

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– Did you know that, too?

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In my heart of hearts, I did.

[exhales]

Hey, you.   I saw you lurking over there.

Yeah.   I was about to come in and see if I could take   my wife out to a late lunch.   – Mm, I wish you could, but I am so swamped.   – Oh, come on. You still got to eat.   – Yes, I know.   And I have been eating very well all day, I promise.   But it is really sweet of you to check up on me.

Am I smothering you?

 

[chuckles] A little bit, but I like it.

OK.  

[bright acoustic music]   – Tate, I didn’t mean to bring up Johnny.   Actually, I tried not to, but you guessed him anyways.

Well, yeah.   I mean, when you said movie buff–   hey, it’s not like I didn’t know   that you had a thing for him.   He’s all you talked about when we first met.   – Yeah, I know. I remember.   And he was super into Chanel.   So it was just a dumb crush, a stupid fantasy.   – So what am I?   – You are very real,   and I’m so lucky I have you now.  

[dramatic music]

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– It’ll mean a lot to Theresa to have you there tonight.

 

[sighs] I’m not so sure about that.   – Not so sure about what? – Hey.   I was just telling Brady how happy you’ll be to know   that he’s coming to our wedding.   – Why would you not be sure about that?   Of course, I want you there.   – Is that the dress?

It is. – Oh, my God.   I cannot wait to see you in it.

[laughter]   Look, I know we’ve had a whole lot of ups and downs,   but I truly am hoping that after this wedding,   we can all come together as family.   – Me too.  

[soft dramatic music]

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– I’ve–   I’ve never admitted this out loud to anyone.   So here it goes.

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If I had known Jude was ours back then…   And you would have taken me back…   I would have left EJ.  

[gentle music]

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– From the moment   that I found out you were pregnant,   I wished, I–   I prayed that baby was mine.

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And I did want the same thing that you did.

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[knocking]   –

[exhales]  

[tense music]

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– So…

[sighs]   I’ve ordered the wedding cake. It’s all ready.   And now I just need to get ready.

Good. We probably both should.

[phone ringing]   Oh.   Oh, I have to take this.   Um, OK.   I’m gonna take off, but I will see you at the altar.   – Mm-hmm.   – Mm. Mm.

[phone beeps]   – I didn’t know that you were getting married today.  

[soft dramatic music]   – Yeah, I didn’t know that either…   till the other night.

[clears throat]   I know that– that you’re on   Xander and Sarah’s guest list.   So I really– I should have just told you,   given you a heads up.

I– I told you before, I’m–   I’m happy for the two of you.

Great.   So there’s no problem then.

And again, I’m–   I’m really sorry that I brought up   the whole money thing to Alex.   – It’s OK.   You’ve already apologized. I get it.   And you know my history.   –

[laughs]   I do, but I also know that you–   You have a huge heart.   Alex is a really lucky guy.

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[sighs]   I’m really sorry things didn’t work out between us, Brady.   I am.   You are always gonna be   so, so very special to me.   I mean, you’re Tate’s dad.   Oh, my God.   Oh, my God, Tate. – What?

 

[gasps]

What?

Oh, my God.

Theresa.

Um– oh!   When Alex and I got engaged,   I just assumed that Tate would come home from camp   for the big day, but when we agreed   to this double wedding, I–   I didn’t even think about the fact   that Tate wasn’t gonna be in town.   I can’t– I can’t get married without my son.   Brady, I need– I need Tate.   I need my son there at my wedding.  

[dramatic music]

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[knocking]   –

[whispers] Oh, my God.

Who– who is that?   – I don’t know.   Just be quiet, and maybe they’ll go away.   – Tate? Holly?   I know you’re both in there.

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And you two are so busted.

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– Johnny. – Mm-hmm?   – You know the bakery is my dream,   but I want you to follow your dreams too.   We could still move to LA.   – No. No, not a chance, Chanel.   I’m not even thinking about that right now, OK?   And my dad just asked me if we’re still looking   for a place of our own here, which we’re gonna do, OK?   – OK, sure.   You know, just as soon as I get the bakery back up   and running full speed.   – I mean, not that he probably minds having us in the house   for a little while, anyway.   I think he’s, uh–   he’s a little lonely.

Mm. Yeah, I’m sure he is.   Any chance he and Nicole can get past this?   –

[exhales] No.   No, I don’t–   She’s already served him with divorce papers.   I, uh–

[clears throat]   I told him he should   just sign them, move on.   I don’t know. I just–   I guess I just hope he takes my advice.   – Mm.   Yeah, I thought I’d find you here.   – What are you doing here, EJ?   – I brought the divorce papers.   – You didn’t sign them.   – No, I– I did not, nor do I plan to.  

[dramatic music]

If you two think I’m going to just roll over   and let you take that child and go wandering off   into the sunset together,   well, I’m afraid you are sadly mistaken.

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