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Days of Our Lives Transcript

 

Transcript provided by Thane and Suzanne

THIS STILL NEEDS SOME EDITING!

[heart rate monitor beeping]

[somber music]

Heavenly Father, we ask that You wrap our precious Holly in all Your love and You guide her back to health.

[heart rate monitor beeping] By the power of the Almighty, grant her a speedy recovery. Provide her loved ones the strength on this journey with her as we commend her in the hands of her new doctors in Italy.

[sighs]

[Alex groans]

What are we doing here? What’s happening?

Slow down. Hey, Theresa, it’s going to be OK. Come here.

You’re back home now, Theresa.

I want you to sit.

Home? Home? That’s no fun. I want to find the party. I want to just dance!

Listen, no, no, no. Listen–

I want to be around people who want to laugh and celebrate.

Theresa, hey. We’re not going anywhere.

You guys are so serious.

We’re not going anywhere.

God. OK. Well, I just, um, want to run an errand.

What kind of errand do you want to run, Theresa?

[sighs] That’s none of your business. You are so nosy, Brady.

Theresa, you’re not going to– you’re not going for another fix, OK? You had a lapse tonight, and the most important thing you can do is recover from it, all right?

Oh, that’s so nice, really. I’m just–I’m not interested. You’re not–

Theresa.

Theresa?

Theresa. Theresa, stop, stop, stop, stop. Listen.

What?

Stop!

Listen. I need to go. It’s really important! I want to go!

No, no. What’s important is that you get sober. And you’re not going–listen! You’re not going anywhere.

[Theresa groans]

Ah, Mr. Patch!

What the hell?

I was hoping I would run into you. I’m just going inside for a cup of coffee. Would you care to join me? Or would you rather ship me back to my home, Aria.

Now you’re talking.

You know, I noticed when I mentioned the name of my hometown, not today, but a while back, that there was a flash of recognition on your face, perhaps even a glimmer of fear, when I simply said the name “Aria.” Now, I know you said you were not certain whether you had ever been there… but I know you were lying.

[ominous music]

Kate, I just heard that–

[heart rate monitor beeping] Oh, my God.

So this is your fault, OK? You told him that you would protect him, but it was just a ploy to get him to do what you wanted him to do. You never gave a damn about my son, you bastard.

[Kate sighs]

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

Lord, may You– may You let Holly and her family…

[somber music] Be patient and trusting as we all wait… for Your love… and Your healing touch. Amen.

Amen.

Ah. Maggie, uh, yeah. I’m so sorry for your granddaughter.

You know, it’s ironic. It’s really painfully ironic. I’ve devoted…I’ve devoted most of my adult life to staying sober and helping other people stay sober. And yet, I watched drugs and alcohol claim my daughter, Summer. And now… I’ve watched drugs… put my granddaughter in a coma.

I made the unforgivable choice by getting behind the wheel after drinking, and I took your son’s life, and…

[heart rate monitor beeping]

You know, by the grace of God, I found forgiveness in my heart for you. And it was because of Holly. I love her, and you love her. And for hers and for Daniel’s…

[sighs] I knew I had to let go of my anger towards you.

[heart rate monitor beeping]

I’m deeply grateful.

[heart rate monitor beeping]

You were Holly’s father longer than anyone. Longer than EJ. And even my son, Daniel.

[heart rate monitor beeping]

[sighs] Well… The doctors say that she can hear what we’re saying. I know… I know that it means a lot to her that you’re here. And it means a lot to me, too.

[sobbing]

[sobbing] Oh.

[heart rate monitor beeping]

The car will be here in five minutes to take us to the hospital. Would you need any help?

Um, you know, I– I was just packing Holly’s suitcase for Italy, and… I couldn’t stop thinking about how she looked on New Year’s Eve, just glowing and beautiful and with all the promises of the new year and maybe even new love.

[EJ chuckles] Can you believe my sweet -year-old baby girl still sleeps with this?

[both laugh]

Boop.

[both chuckle] She has since she was three. Oh, my goodness, EJ. And she’s… she is all grown up, but she’s still my little girl.

Are you sure you don’t want me to come with you to Italy?

Oh, God. Listen, I’m–I mean, I could be gone weeks or months. And the work you’re doing here is important.

You know I will be there when I can.

Yes, I know.

And I will be on that jet in a heartbeat if you need me, OK?

OK. You’ve done so much already, EJ. And I’m so grateful that you reached out to those doctors and that she qualified for the treatment.

[chuckles] Ah! OK. So they said that she needs to be surrounded by things that are important to her, so, of course, I have the complete Taylor Swift collection, vault songs and all.

[both chuckle] Your favorite.

Mm-hmm.

[laughter]

And all her favorite books. Oh, since she was little, she would read until all hours of the night.

[sighs] She’s such a special girl, EJ.

She is, she is.

She’s made me a better person. Kinder, more empathetic, curious. So when we come home and she is well again, I know you will have made sure those dealers will never hurt her or anyone else again.

Mm.

[soft tense music]

Kate, I’m sorry. I just talked to the warden. He assured me that the guards were instructed to watch out for Lucas. I’m sure you talked to him, too.

No! No, I didn’t, because I trusted you, something I will never do again. So if you think that I’m just going to sit back and just let this be what it–

That’s enough. Both of you, please stop. Mom, you’re giving me a headache.

[heart rate monitor beeping]

[Steve sighs]

I have a question for you, Meleounis. What difference does it make if I ever set foot in your God-forsaken hometown?

[scoffs] Well, the difference is if you had been there, you would never forget it, huh? It is the most beautiful place on Earth, from the plains of Argolida to the mountains and to the old, beautiful sea, mm? But I’m sure you have seen all that and more. Am I right? So the real question is… why so secretive about it? Why don’t you want me to know?

I’m a grown woman, Brady. I don’t need you to tell me anything. I don’t need to hear anything from you or anyone.

He’s trying to help you, Theresa.

I don’t need help!

We both are.

I don’t need help! I’m happy! I’m happy! I’m happy for the first time in a long time. Why can’t my life just be smooth sailing?

Theresa, you’re just high. You need to come off of this.

No, you don’t understand!

That’s what you need to do.

My son, who I love more than anything in this whole world, is being punished for something that he didn’t do. He’s been sent off somewhere where I can’t see him, and he’s probably really lonely and scared. It’s just not fair! It’s not fair!

I know it’s not fair. It’s not fair. It’s not fair. And it’s–and it hurts, and it’s painful. And I understand.

Oh, God, you know, the thing that–

[sighs] Really riles me up is Eric coming over here and praying and acting like he’s so worried and so sanctimonious because of Tate when he could have just called Nicole and asked her to help!

Eric does care about you. And we–

And you know what? You were supposed to get a lawyer, and you were supposed to get the charges dropped. And you, you just tried to cover for him. Don’t you realize that that just… hurt us more than anything? I mean, what is wrong with you two? How do you not see how wrong this is?

[screaming] I mean, honestly, how could you make things any more worse than this?

[rosary beads scattering]

[tense music]

Lucas, what happened? All they told us was that somebody jumped you in the yard.

That’s right, officer. They did jump me in the yard. They were all wearing the same thing. I couldn’t tell. I can’t ID anybody. They came at me from behind.

Did they say anything?

Oh, yeah, they said a lot. A lot of things I can’t say in front of my mother.

[sighs] They just basically told me that I asked the wrong people a few too many questions.

Mm-hmm. Which–which people? Who did you talk to?

[sighs] Uh, the guard, Adams, Hazel from the cafeteria, and then Mark the janitor. I thought they were cool. I thought I could trust them, but I guess I was wrong.

Yeah. Well, uh… we may have a dirty cop working in the Salem PD.

What? Why didn’t you tell us?

Because we didn’t suspect it until recently, and we do not know for sure. It’s just a hunch.

[Kate sighs] But it’s one we’re taking very seriously.

[tense music]

[heart rate monitor beeping]

Eric. Maggie.

Oh, hi.

I wanted to spend a few more moments with Holly before you left. I hope you don’t mind.

Oh, of course not.

So when–when will the helicopter be here?

The helicopter should be here in five minutes. The medical team are already on board. The DiMera jet is fueled and ready to go, and Nicole and Holly should be in Rome by nightfall.

[soft dramatic music]

Well, I guess it’s my time to say goodbye.

[heart rate monitor beeping] I love you, my girl.

[sobbing] I can’t wait to hear your voice again when you come home.

No, no, no, no, no, no. I’m doomed.

No, you’re not doomed.

I’m doomed!

You’re just a little high, Theresa.

Come on, Theresa, let’s go. Let’s get up. I’ll take care of this.

No, no.

I will take care of this.

It’s my grandmother’s rosary. God is never going to forgive me.

He’ll forgive you. Hey, hey, hey, I want you to drink some of this. Here. Yeah, it’s good. It’s good. Come on. Come on. Let’s get you over to the couch. Let’s get up. It’s OK. It’s all right. Easy. Easy.

It’s my rosary.

It’s OK.

It’s my rosary.

Drink, drink.

[Brady sighs] Should we just get her something a little stronger?

Stronger, what? Another hit or something?

No, no, no, no, no. But you know, like, back in college, one of the guys, got, you know, a little too high on coke or bennies or whatever, you know, we’d just get him a drink and calm him down a little bit.

That’s the last thing that she needs right now. She can’t have that.

Well, I can’t just stand around and do nothing.

But–Alex, oh my God. Fine. Leave.

I don’t know what you’re talking about. And I’m really not interested. But what you need to do is go back to Maggie’s, pack your bags, and shuffle on back to Greece or wherever it is you want to go.

Perhaps there is a reason our paths keep crossing, Mr. Johnson.

Yeah. I must have done something really rotten in a past life.

Speaking of which.

I’m out of here.

Have you ever heard of The Pawn?

[ominous music]

Ah, yes. The mere mention of The Pawn stops you in your tracks.

[ominous music]

Well, the only pawn I know is in chess, and that wasn’t really my game. So I have no idea what you’re talking about.

Sure you do. And this is no game, believe me. Many years ago, Victor played a deadly match, and his coveted prize was the pawn. Unfortunately, I know a little more than this, but I am aware that this Pawn was a man of mystery who played an important role in Victor’s life and, by extension, in mine.

[heart rate monitor beeping]

Um, I’m going to take all of this with us.

[somber music] I want Holly to be surrounded by the love of everyone who’s been praying for her.

Doctors must be hopeful about the treatment. I mean, I know it wasn’t a given that she’d be accepted into the study.

God, a few weeks ago, we thought the SAT was the high-stakes test. You know, we–you know, we were going to start applying for colleges. And, you know, Holly was really anxious about that, but– but excited, too. God, everything that seemed so important then doesn’t even matter now.

Nicole, the doctors are going to help her. I got a real good feeling about this.

Me, too. But no matter what, I’m going to– I’m going to be there for her, talking to her, praying for her. I am never going to give up on my daughter.

[Nicole sighs]

[Nicole sniffles and sighs]

[heart rate monitor beeping]

You see, I thought the reward of Lucas getting out of this hellhole was worth the risk, because you assured us that people who were high up were going to be watching over him. But clearly, you were either lying or you made a misguided assumption, because my son is still here with a target on his back. So you, Harris, who either lied or made a misguided assumption, is going to get him the hell out of here now!

Just let me make a call. I’ll be right back.

[soft tense music]

[Kate sighs]

[heart rate monitor beeping]

Think there’s anything he can do?

Oh, there better be something that he can do. Because he got you into this. Now he needs to get you out.

[ominous music]

Why the hell would I leave? This is my apartment. Theresa is my girlfriend.

I’m sorry. Hey, knee-jerk reaction, all right? I’m just a little rattled right now. Of course you don’t have to leave, it’s your place. I’m just–I just–

Just what?

I think– I think she is fine with showing her worst self to me, but it’s embarrassing for her to be like this in front of you. And it’s–I think it’s agitating her. You don’t have to leave. This is your place. I can’t tell you to leave, but I think the best thing she needs right now is probably some donuts and probably some coffee. I don’t know when she’s eaten last. Caffeine and the sugar might help her.

[soft dramatic music]

[Theresa sighs]

Right. OK, fine. I’ll go get some donuts and coffee.

Thank you.

And um, dark chocolate.

Right. Theresa, I’ll be right back, OK?

Hey, you all right? Oh, sit, sit. Drink, drink. Drink, drink, drink. It’s OK. OK, we’re going to go back to the couch, OK? OK? Whoa, whoa, whoa. Theresa.

I hope that you will let me know how she’s doing.

[Nicole sighs]

Of course. And enjoy that little boy. Cherish every moment with him.

I will. Thank you.

[phone beeps]

[soft somber music]

[EJ sighs]

The helicopter has landed.

[clears throat] If you could give us a moment with Holly?

Of course. Safe travels.

[heart rate monitor beeping]

[Nicole sighs]

Oh, I remember when she was a fussy baby.

[both chuckle] And I–I rocked her and I sang to her and I prayed that she would close those big eyes and go to sleep. And then they would just pop right open, and I’d curse under my breath and have to start all over again. And–and how I wish so badly that she would–

I can only imagine how fiercely she fought sleep, as she did everything else, just like her mother.

[Nicole sighs] I love you both so very much.

[heart rate monitor beeping]

[EJ sighs] Get well soon, sweet girl. In the meantime, I swear to you… I will get justice done in your name.

[door opens]

[Harris sighs]

Well?

I’m sorry, Kate.

Why? What did they say?

I spoke to the governor state’s attorney, and the prerequisite for Lucas’s release is that he would provide evidence that could be used in court. And they won’t release him without him meeting those terms.

No, but you told me that two of the successful drug raids were because of the intel that he provided.

[suspenseful music]

Yeah, why isn’t that enough to get me out?

Because the raids didn’t lead to the source. Look, I’m not giving up. Even if I can’t get Lucas released yet, I’m going to do everything in my power to make sure he’s safe.

[scoffs] Well, you said that before, and look at him! I mean, excuse me if I don’t believe a word that comes out of your mouth.

[heart rate monitor beeping]

Good morning, Alex.

Maggie. Uh… wait. Can I talk to you for a second?

[sighs] I’m really not in the mood to talk shop, Alex. I just came from saying goodbye to my granddaughter. She and her mother, they will soon be on their way to Italy for experimental treatments.

Oh, I’m sorry. I’m sure that was really rough, but… I just think you might really want to know about this.

[pensive music] It’s about Theresa.

Theresa? Is she all right?

No, she’s not. Um…

[somber music] She had a slip-up last night. She got high. I’m really worried about her.

Oh, my God. Please tell me this was a bad dream.

There you are. Hey, you with me now? See me?

I wish it wasn’t– oh, my God. Why? Why did I just give in like that after my years of sobriety? I’ve let everyone down. I’ve let Tate down. I let you down. I let Alex down.

Stop, stop. No, no, no, no. Alex cares about you. I’m–I’m not judging you. No one’s judging you right now.

I don’t–I don’t– I don’t deserve– I don’t deserve either of you. I don’t deserve anyone’s love or respect.

Theresa, Theresa, stop. Theresa, don’t say that. No, you’ve worked very hard. You’ve made amends. You have–you’ve– you’ve struggled to become a better person. I’ve seen that. It’s–you’re doing fine.

You don’t understand. I’m not talking about the past. I’m talking–

[suspenseful music]

What are you talking about?

I’m talking about now. I’ve tried to change, but I’ve just been–

[sighs] I’ve just been a failure. I’ve done some really– I’ve done some really horrible things, Brady.

But why Alex Kiriakis? Why make him the wealthy man in Xander’s stead?

We have a connection going. We’ve already talked about going out. He seems real interested.

Oh.

And if I can make something happen fast, something between us, before he learns that he’s the heir, then he won’t have to question me going after him for his inheritance. I’m a bad person. You need to know that.

So this Pawn played an important role in your life, but you don’t know who he was? How does that make any sense?

[tense music]

Perhaps his identity is known by many. It is certainly known to you, Victor’s former employee, the man with the patch.

Why are you so determined to know who he was?

For me, “The Pawn” was just a name. Until–

Until what?

Until I saw his eyes. I will never forget those eyes.

So you say you saw The Pawn’s eyes, but you still don’t know who he is?

I do not, but you do.

I’ve had enough of this crap. I’m out of here.

Not until you tell me who it is! I demand to know!

Look, Harris, you helped save my life. I will be forever grateful to you for that. But if you don’t help me fix this–

OK, I’m going to fix it, OK? I take full responsibility, I swear. Nothing’s going to happen to Lucas as long as he’s in the infirmary. Just give me a little time, OK? Just–

Detective Michaels, there’s someone in the visiting room to see you.

Uh, OK. Who is it, and how do they know I’m here?

The man just said he needs to talk to you.

OK, I’ll be right there.

[heart rate monitor beeping] Again, I’m sorry. I’m going to make this right. I’m going to get you out of here one way or another.

[heart rate monitor beeping]

So where is Theresa now? I trust that she’s not alone.

No, no, no, no. She’s with Brady at my apartment.

OK.

I called him last night because I didn’t know where to find her when she took off in the middle of the night, so, yeah, the cops ended up having to get involved.

Oh.

We found her at a motel, high off her ass on ecstasy or whatever. I wanted to bring her to the hospital, but Brady and Detective Hunter said that it wasn’t necessary.

Mm. So you brought her home?

No, no, not right away. We thought that maybe it would make Theresa spiral downward even further if people saw that she was using again, so we stayed at the motel a little longer.

Oh, that’s terribly sad news, on top of the other sad news. I’m very sorry to hear it.

Yeah, I’m sorry, too. It is sad, like you said. Anyway, Brady sent me out to get coffee and donuts, but I think the truth is he is trying to get rid of me because he thinks that I might be agitating Theresa even more. Because she thinks that I might be, like, you know, judging her.

Right. Um, if Brady sent you out for coffee and donuts, caffeine and sugar will definitely help her. I’m proud of you, Alex, for including Brady. He’s a recovering alcoholic, as you know, and he knows Theresa very well. That was a very good call.

Yeah. Yeah, yeah. I know it was a good call. It’s just now–now I’m just thinking–

What?

After Brady’s gone…

Mm-hmm?

And it’s just me and Theresa, and she’s sober and normal again, the hell do I do? What do I say to her?

Well, I would encourage her to go back to her meetings. That’s very important.

Right. Yes, definitely, and I’m going to do that, for sure.

And I would be very supportive of her and kind and not judgmental.

Right. I also don’t think I’m going to drink around her anymore.

Well, I’d say, in the first few weeks after a relapse, that would be very helpful, yes. But, you know, eventually, recovering alcoholics and addicts, they– they need to tolerate people drinking in their presence and not be affected by it.

Well, still, I’m going to abstain from alcohol for a while.

Well, that’s very good of you. You know I’m here for Theresa anytime, night or day. I’m here for you, too, Alex. If you–if you need help, advice… just call. Yeah.

Thank you, Maggie.

[Alex exhales deeply]

What are you talking about? What are these horrible things that you’ve done recently?

I shouldn’t have said anything.

Yeah, but you did.

[Theresa sighs]

Hmm?

I’m a failure. That’s all you need to know, OK?

Hey, hey, Theresa. Damn it, this was one slip. One, OK? You’re going to– you’re going to be OK. You’re going to fight back from this, all right? Everything’s going to be OK. You’ll be OK. Our son, Tate, will be OK.

Tate!

[gasps] Oh, my God, no. Please don’t tell Tate about this. Please don’t tell Tate.

I won’t.

Yeah?

I won’t. I don’t see any reason or need to tell him.

[sniffles] Thank you.

OK, just don’t– I know things look bleak right now. I know you’re down and everything. But, hey, it’s always– what’s that expression? It’s always darkest before the dawn, right?

Yeah, I know the expression. I wish I believed it.

You–hey, you should believe it. I believe it. It’s basically a pattern in my life. Every time I feel like I can’t tolerate any more sadness or disappointment, things get–get a little better. It’s either that, or I’m amazingly resilient.

[Theresa chuckles]

I think it’s the latter.

Hope so. The point is you’re going to be OK, because you are one of the strongest women that I know.

[soft dramatic music] And you’re resilient and you will fight back from this. And you will be just fine. And you’ll fight back not only for your son… but for yourself.

[heart rate monitor beeping]

Well, um, I guess this is goodbye. For now.

[Nicole chuckles] For now.

[heart rate monitor beeping]

[soft dramatic music] I’ll miss you, my darling, every day.

I’ll miss you, too.

[heart rate monitor beeping]

[soft dramatic music]

I’m getting really sleepy now.

You can sleep later. I want you to keep drinking the water. Do it. Thank you.

I’m sorry Alex called you.

No, I’m not. Glad he did.

No, it was an imposition.

It’s not an imposition, Theresa. It’s OK. I want to be here. I want to–I want to be here for you. Oh, that’s all right.

I’m really glad you are.

Drink.

[Brady sighs]

You know, I know things blew up between us, but we still had some good times together, didn’t we?

Mm, yeah. Yeah. We really did.

Yeah. We did.

[Brady chuckles] Except for I screwed up royally, of course.

Well–

I thought that you were going to– I thought you were going to hate me forever and that you wouldn’t be my friend, but yet here you are… being my friend, so kind and understanding. Thank you for being my friend, Brady.

[ominous music]

[intense dramatic music]

I want to know about The Pawn! Tell me who it is!

There’s nothing to tell! Now, you better get the hell out of my way.

You are hiding something, aren’t you?

Me?

Yes.

You’re the one who came to town with all your smarmy BS, trying to scam your way into Maggie’s life with all your secrets and lies!

Tell me!

You push me too far, old man!

Whoa! What is going on here?

Too far.

My sweet–my sweet son.

[heart rate monitor beeping] Life is never easy for you, is it?

[heart rate monitor beeping]

No, I guess not. I guess I take after you, don’t I?

Yeah. Well, I wish you didn’t. I mean, I like that you’re witty and charming like me and easy on the eyes like me.

[soft dramatic music] But other than that–

Yeah. Other than that.

Lucas, I want you to know that I am so proud of you. I really am. You gotta hang tough, OK?

Mm-hmm. Yeah.

I love you. I love you so much.

[heart rate monitor beeping]

Excuse me. Looking for me?

[dramatic music]

Well, hey there, Sheriff.

That’s DetectiveMichaels.

Oh. Well, then I stand corrected. Forgive me, Detective. I’m Clyde Weston. Rings a bell, huh? Yeah, I requested your presence in the hopes that we could have a little chat. You know, about current events in Salem. Like what happened to Lucas Horton.

[sighs] That’s a damn shame, isn’t it?

[intense dramatic music]

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Transcript provided by Thane and Suzanne

THIS STILL NEEDS SOME EDITING!

You know, with everything around us going so wrong, this just feels so right.

Yeah, it does.

[delicate dramatic music] I just, uh, I don’t know. I can’t help from feeling guilty, you know, from feeling this happy when I know that Nicole and my dad are just down the hall feeling so miserable.

[inhales deeply] Yeah? Well, at least with Holly going to Italy tomorrow, there’s some hope.

Yeah. I mean, my dad was a patient at that Italian hospital and worked miracles for him. You know, this whole thing with Holly, it’s kind of made me realize something, something important, you know, that I– I really think that you and I should talk about. Tonight.

[soft dramatic music]

[sighs softly]

Mm. That feels so nice.

[both chuckle]

You know, the benefits of human touch are profound.

Mm.

You know, they say that research shows that it lowers the heart rate and blood pressure and reduces depression and boosts the immune system. Even mitigates pain. I’m sorry. That was too nerdy doctor stuff, wasn’t it?

No, no, not at all.

[both chuckle] I love that you have a cerebral take on romance.

OK. OK, then. Well, then I will tell you one more nerdy doctor thing. Here, take my hand. When people hold hands or engage in any kind of intimate behavior…

Mm-hmm?

It triggers a release of oxytocin in the brains, and it reduces depression and fear and anxiety and it pumps up the feelings of trust and compassion.

Well, although not a nerdy doctor, obviously, I have read up on oxytocin and its effects.

Mm-hmm?

And they call it the love hormone, don’t they?

They do. They do. And it’s definitely working its magic on me right now.

[both sigh]

[phone ringing]

Mm. I better get that.

[phone ringing] I’m expecting a call from my mom, and she is not happy with me, as you know.

Yeah. Well, go ahead and talk to her, then. I’m going to go grab a drink from the kitchen. Do you want anything?

No, thank you. But maybe when you get back, I can discover the benefits of touching you.

Mm. Mm-hmm.

Mm-hmm?

[phone ringing]

[phone ringing]

[speaking Mandarin]

[glass clinks]

Relax. It’s just me.

What are you–what are you doing sitting in the dark?

[tense music]

[Ava gulps]

I’m not sure you want to know.

All in all, pretty good night. Two successful raids, no one got hurt, and we got some drugs off the street.

Yeah. The intel from the new informant really paid off.

Yeah, it’s a good start, but we’ve got to get to the source.

Yeah, and I was hoping to get closer to it, but my raid at the bistro was a bust. We turned that place upside down. There was nothing. I still can’t believe it.

[dramatic music]

Mm.

[phone ringing]

[Brady sighs]

Hello?

Brady. Hey, I’m sorry to wake you up, man. I didn’t know who else to call right now. Theresa’s gone.

Gone? W-what do you mean gone?

We went to bed, and she was tossing and turning. She pretty much cried herself to sleep over Tate. Then I woke up a little while ago, and she’s MIA. I looked all over the apartment. I looked all over the building. She’s nowhere to be found. I looked everywhere I could possibly think. I called her cell phone over and over again, but it’s going straight to voicemail.

[Brady sighs]

Damn it. Damn it. I was afraid of this.

[tense music]

Afraid of what?

Alex, just stay there. I’m–I’m on my way.

[phone beeps]

[Brady sighs]

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

Well, you sound– you sound so serious. What is it, G?

It’s nothing. It’s just… this thing, you know, with Holly. It’s–it’s made me realize how unpredictable life is.

Yeah, I get that. You know, with everything that’s going on with Mama, I have been on pins and needles waiting for her biopsy results because her whole life could just turn upside down. And mine and Abe’s and–

Yeah, I know.

[both sigh] I know. And look, if you really think about it and you look at what’s happened with Holly, you know, what happened to her dad, Daniel, you don’t… you don’t have to be old, you don’t have to be sick. There’s no guarantee on how much time we have left, and that’s made me realize that…

[soft dramatic music] I don’t want to spend another day without you, Chanel. So let’s get married again.

[Wendy gasps] Mm.

[chuckles]

[peaceful music]

[Ava groans]

What’s going on?

Oh, you haven’t heard? The police raided the bistro tonight looking for drugs.

Oh, my God.

Yeah, well, not to worry. They didn’t find anything.

Is that because there was nothing to find, or is it because you got lucky?

[suspenseful music]

I told you. There’s nothing going on.

I mean, Mom, it’s not like you have the best track record here. I mean, how many times have you sworn up and down to me that you’re walking the straight and narrow, and then, oh, yeah, a little money laundering or, oops, a little blackmail, forging marriage certificates.

You know, you don’t understand.

No, I understand enough that there is something going on that has you rattled. OK? And whatever that something is, you need to understand that you don’t have to handle this alone. OK? I’m your son. I’m right here. Let me help you.

[Ava sighs and chuckles softly]

OK. Let’s break this down. Two productive raids and a third that didn’t pay off. All spurred by information from the same informant. Michaels, what do you think happened?

I mean, I believe the intel was solid.

Mm-hmm.

So do I.

Yeah? So do I. So what’s the Disconnect?

Well, the more I think about it, there can only be one explanation.

Mm-hmm. They knew we were coming.

How? Who knew the targets?

And the search warrants were sealed. And as far as we know, it was only our teams that executed them.

I signed off on every one of the cops involved. Something’s not right here.

So if the info came from within our department…

Could we have a dirty cop?

Thank you for getting over here so quick. Hey, what did you mean when you said on the phone that I was afraid of this?

[Brady sighs] You don’t think–

That she might be using.

[Ben sighs] Yeah, it’s a possibility.

Why? Brady, she’s been clean for so long. Tate’s out of jail. He’s safe.

I know, I know. It could be a culmination of everything that’s happened, and she’s finally cracked under the pressure. Having to say goodbye to him tonight, not knowing if we’re going to see him for a month. She knows he’s nervous, he’s scared. And the fact that–the fact that we couldn’t protect them.

Theresa blames herself for a lot of this.

I know. I know, and that’s why we gotta find her. Look, man, if I’m wrong, the worst-case scenario is she’s going to be mad at both of us, but if I’m right… we gotta prevent a slip from becoming a skyfall.

[dramatic music]

OK, look. I know what you’re thinking. But before you say anything, just let me say I’ve been thinking about this for a long time, OK? You remember when I said I wanted to do something special for our would-be anniversary? Well, it was all centered around a proposal. But then, you know, your mom had her health scare. The holidays happened. The thing with Holly happened. And it just– I don’t know. It never felt like the right time, but I don’t want to wait any longer. OK? And this time I want to have a big, fat wedding, you know. I want to pull out all the stops. I want to invite everybody in town. Or we could do a destination wedding if you want. Not like the one we did in Italy. Now, I want to fly everybody out on the DiMera jet. We’ll go someplace warm. Maybe Hawaii or the Caymans.

OK, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Hold your horses, cowboy. That is not a good idea.

What, you don’t want to get married?

Oh, I didn’t say that.

[chuckles] It’s just–like, we can’t have this huge wedding and fly everyone to the Caymans. Not with everything that’s going on right now with your family. You know, your stepsister, she’s–she’s in a coma. That would come off as really insensitive.

[sighs] Wow. Yeah, you’re right. I–I guess I just wasn’t thinking. Well, I was thinking, but only about us. So how about this, then? How about a big, fat small wedding?

[Chanel laughs] What?

Mama would love that. And you know what? I might love that, too, if you ever got around to asking me. Properly.

[delicate dramatic music]

[Johnny chuckles]

[Wendy sighs]

Why is he taking so long?

[groans] Get done packing.

[Wendy sighs]

[soft dramatic music] What the heck?

[Wendy chuckles]

[Wendy giggles]

[Tripp groans] Which one? No.

Oh, yeah.

What?

Nice and quick.

[Wendy laughs and gasps]

[Tripp groans]

[Wendy laughs] No.

OK. Yeah, I saw that one coming.

I usually don’t lose at this game.

Oh, really?

Yeah.

[both chuckle]

[delicate dramatic music]

[Wendy sighs]

Tripp, go back to bed.

No. No, I’m not walking away from this.

[Ava scoffs]

Oh. I, uh, didn’t realize your mom was here. Sorry. I should go back to bed.

Yeah, it’s late. You should both call it a night.

No, I’m not going anywhere until I get some answers.

Yeah, I’ll let you two talk.

No. No, stay. I want you to hear this.

[suspenseful music] There was a drug raid at the bistro tonight.

Yeah. And nothing happened.

Yeah. Which is just about where we were when you came in. And, Mom, you should know that I’ve already told Wendy about how worried I am about you and why. And, as I told you, that’s why we didn’t go to China.

And that was a mistake. You should have gone and let me handle this.

So there is something to handle?

[suspenseful music]

I hate to think that there could be a dirty cop on my team. Nothing makes my blood boil more.

Well, if Harris came up empty-handed because they tipped them off, then that’s something we have to consider.

Yeah. I mean, look, if we have a mole, we should keep things on just a need-to-know basis.

Yeah.

For a little while, hmm?

Agreed. And I’m going to pull the jackets of all the officers that were involved in all the stakeouts tonight. Tomorrow, I’ll look at them with a fresh pair of eyes and see if there are any red flags.

That’s a good idea.

Mm-hmm.

[phone beeps] Oh, they have a few questions for me downstairs in records. I’ll take care of it.

Great. Thanks.

Mm-hmm.

Well, after that, go home and get some rest.

[sighs] I will do that.

You know, I could– I could feel the smugness seeping from Stefan’s pores when we didn’t find anything tonight, like he got away with something. You know, I was talking to Ava afterwards.

Mm-hmm.

Alone. And she was on the verge of opening up. And Stefan came out and then she shut right up.

OK. Even if you had talked to Ava, I would question the veracity of anything she has to say. Now, look, I know that you’re hoping that she’s going to open up to you and you’re going to get through to her. But the bottom line with Ava Vitali… she can’t be trusted.

[tense music]

I agree with you. We need to find Theresa right now. But how? I tried locating her phone. The last place that it was pinned was here in the apartment.

She must have turned her phone off before she left.

OK. That’s what I figured, so where do we start looking?

[suspenseful somber music]

I have an idea.

OK. I just hit send. You should have that form now. Great. You have a good night, too.

[phone rings] Hunter.

Jada, it’s Brady. Sorry to be calling so late.

Oh, it’s fine. I’m still at work now.

Listen, um, I need your help, um, off the record.

What’s going on?

Theresa is missing. Now, listen, it’s not long enough to file a police report, but it’s long enough for me to be worried about her. We’ve, uh, we’ve been going through quite an ordeal with our son lately, and given her history with substance abuse…

I assumed you tried her cell?

I did, and it’s– it’s turned off. I was hoping that you could possibly unofficially run her credit cards. Maybe she charged some things and maybe hit an ATM somewhere.

[sighs] Well, um, since you began by asking for my help offthe record, I’m assuming that you know that I need to have a search warrant in order to obtain those records.

I-I wasn’t sure.

[inhales deeply] Tell you what. Uh, why don’t you come down to the station and file a missing persons report? You can do that at any time. There’s no waiting period. That’s just a myth.

Uh, yeah, listen, Jada, I’m going to be brutally honest with you right now. Given–given what happened to Holly and given this drug epidemic, I, uh…I think that if we wait too long, it might be too late. So I’m asking you right now will you please help me?

[dissonant suspenseful music]

Well, we are still investigating Holly Jonas’ overdose case. So are you suggesting that we look into Theresa Donovan’s financial records to support that investigation, Mr. Black? Because if so, I can get a search warrant right now to do so. So are you telling me that Ms. Donovan’s credit card records can provide evidence to support and aid the Salem PD on this ongoing investigation?

Yes, that is what I’m telling you.

OK. Well, thanks for the tip, and I will be sure to look into that right now and call you if I find anything.

[suspenseful percussive music]

OK. Asking you properly…

Mm-hmm.

To marry me. I take it you want this to be more of a, uh, formal kind of thing, then?

Well, when you were planning it for our would-be anniversary, was it not a formal thing?

Yes, it was. OK. But I just–I didn’t quite have all of my ducks in a row for a couple of things. But you know me. I’m always, you know– I’ve been historically a “fly by the seat of my pants” kind of guy.

Mm-hmm. I do know that. And I also know that you are a smart guy who knows that this is important to me. So now, will you fly by the seat of your pants and give me a kiss?

[gentle music]

OK. Theoretically, though… if I were to formally ask you, when would be a good time for you to get married?

[laughing] Johnny.

What? I just said theoretically, all right? Just–just give me a second here. Let’s check the calendar.

Oh, my God.

All right?

Mm-hmm.

What about… Look. Look at that. How’s that? How’s that work for you?

It’s, uh, kinda cliché.

Mm-hmm.

But it’s kind of perfect.

I agree. And if we get married on Valentine’s Day, you know I’ll never forget our anniversary.

Yeah, but don’t think you can get by with one gift for both occasions.

[laughing] OK, you don’t have to worry about that. I’m not a double-gifting kind of guy, all right? On the contrary, I intend to spoil you rotten.

Ooh. Well, do you think that maybe you can start spoiling me right now?

What’d you have in mind?

Mm…a midnight snack.

OK. What sounds good?

Mmm, I don’t know. Surprise me.

Well, that’s just about my favorite thing to do.

[Chanel chuckles]

[Johnny grunts]

[Chanel sighs]

[Chanel giggles]

Look, I assure you, Tripp, everything’s going to be fine. I’ve got everything under control.

Just tell me what’s going on.

I can’t, OK? I would not be able to live with myself if anything ever happened to you.

OK, look, Mom, don’t you get it, OK? I’m a grown man. I can take care of myself. I see that you’re in trouble, and I want to protect you.

And I love you for that, Tripp. OK? But you gotta let this go.

That’s not going to happen.

[tense music]

[sighs] Look, I know Ava’s got a dark past, and, yes, she keeps her guard up. But in the short time we were together, we–you know, we really connected. And then, when we were talking on the loading dock afterward, just the two of us, you know, it wasn’t– I mean, it wasn’t like a cop just questioning a suspect. It was…

[sighs] Never mind. You don’t need to hear it.

Hey, uh, I get it. Listen, I know that Ava’s been, um…

[suspenseful music] Trying to turn over a new leaf for quite some time now, right? But given her past, that’s a lot to hope for. I’ll tell you, if one’s past is a predictor of how one’s going to behave in the future… Ava’s past says stay away.

[Brady sighs]

There’s gotta to be something we can do, Brady. I mean, we can’t just sit here and hope to hear something, you know? We gotta be out there, like, looking for her.

What if she comes home?

I guess that’s a possibility. Um… fine, I’ll stay here– you gotta go look for her. You have more experience knowing where the hell she might be.

[Brady sighs]

All right, all right, all right. I have some ideas, but I still think it’s going to be a wild goose chase.

[Alex sighs]

[phone ringing] Wait, hold on. It’s Jada. Hey, any news?

I found Theresa.

She found her.

Where is she?

She’s at the Prairie Motel.

OK, we’ll be right there.

And, Brady…

[Jada sighs] She’s high as a kite.

[somber dramatic music]

OK, I’m back.

You were gone for forever!

Yeah, yeah, I know. Close your eyes.

What? Why do I have to close my eyes?

’cause you said you wanted a surprise. Now close them.

[sighs] OK. All right, my eyes are closed.

Keep them closed.

Huh. Closed.

No peeking.

I’m not peeking.

OK, you can open them.

[romantic music] Chanel Dupree… I love you with all my heart. And I feel like the luckiest guy on the planet to have you in my life. You deserve the world, and I intend to give it to you because you are my world. So will you marry me?

[sighs] Look, I know that Ava’s past is shady, but I’m convinced that she was trying to walk the straight and narrow. And everything took a sharp turn when she got into bed with Stefan.

Mm-hmm.

Literally.

[tense music] And she got in over her head.

Yeah. Are you in over yourhead?

What–what does that mean?

It means you’re a police detective. You are investigating a drug ring which is crippling our city, and yet, you are in love with one of the prime suspects.

I didn’t say anything about love.

OK, OK. So maybe you’re just having a hard time being objective when it comes to Ava, so maybe I should just appoint Jada to this investigation.

That’s not–no, that’s not necessary, seriously.

Really?

Yes.

Are you sure? OK, because as your boss and as commissioner, are you a % sure that there is going to be no bias in handling this case?

[Harris sighs]

Wendy, please, will you talk some sense into him? Tell him to stay away from this.

Who are you so worried about? Who do you think you need to protect me from?

Harris was the one who raided the bistro tonight with his stormtroopers, OK?

Harris?

Yeah. And, obviously, he was way off base, because otherwise I wouldn’t be here with the two of you. I would be locked up in some jail cell somewhere, OK? But, like, Stefan says that he thinks he did it because I dumped him.

No, I don’t believe that for a second. Harris wouldn’t have raided the bistro if he didn’t have a damn good reason to, OK? Just–you know, I’m going to call him. I’ll just–

No, no, no, no. Tripp, no.

But, Ava, if you’re in trouble, the police can help.

No. No, they can’t. Listen to me, both of you. We cannot go to the police.

Hey.

Hey. Oh, my God, Theresa. Hey. Hey, it’s me. It’s Alex. Hey, you’re going to be OK. I’m here.

Her pupils are as big as saucers. She was pretty euphoric before you got here.

Thank you.

I didn’t find any cocaine paraphernalia.

[Brady sighs] I’m guessing ecstasy.

Yeah, OK. Theresa. Theresa. Theresa, look at me. Look at me. It’s Brady. It’s Brady and Alex. We’re both here, OK? We’re here to help you and we’re gonna get you out of here.

Hey.

Hi.

It’s you.

Yeah.

What are you doing here?

I’m here. I’m here to help you, OK?

[Theresa sighs]

You, too?

Yeah.

Cool. We’re together. Let’s just party.

No, no, no. We’re not gonna– party time is over, OK?

Yeah.

We’re going to go for a ride in the car, all right?

She needs some help.

Oh, no. No. No, I don’t need any help.

Yes. Yeah, you do. Hey, can you–I want you to put your arm– lookit–take this arm. Put it around me, OK?

No.

Put it around me. There you go. Yeah, let’s dance. Come on. It’s OK.

Oh, you know what, Brady? You used to be so fun. Now you’re just really boring.

OK.

You, too. You’re just– you’re kind of boring now, too.

All right. We’re going to get you home, OK? We’re going home.

No, no. Are you kidding me? Home? No, she needs to go to the hospital or detox or–

No. Hospital? No, no, no! No, fellas, that’s not going to happen. I just want to party! Get me out of here.

[groans]

Theresa, Theresa–

[Theresa groans] Theresa?

You know what? I’m feeling really happy right now. For the first time, I’m really happy. Can you just let me be happy? Can you just let me be happy, please? Don’t ruin it.

Hey.

[breathlessly] I’m so happy right now.

[ominous music]

Come on. Don’t you want me to be happy, Brady? Why do you want to rain on my parade? I wouldn’t rain on yourparade.

Hey, no one’s raining on–

[laughs] Take it easy. Give her some water, will ya? It’s OK. Hey.

[ominous music] Relax.

[sighs] Theresa.

Yeah?

How are you feeling now?

Oh, my God, I feel so good. I feel so amazing. I mean, isn’t that so great, how amazing I feel? I just feel kind of– I feel kind of hot.

You’re hot? Yeah?

I’m feeling kind of hot and dizzy.

OK, OK. Yeah, I know you are. Let’s get you up a little bit. Come on, come on, come on. Sit up. There you go. There you go.

I’m really hot.

Listen. Hey, hey. I want you to breathe with me, OK? Breathe. Go in. Breathe it out. Breathe. That’s good. Atta girl. Atta girl. Keep breathing. Alex, you got that water?

Got it.

Thanks, man. Theresa? Theresa, drink this, please.

I still think we should take her to the hospital.

No, no, no, no. She’s not overdosing. She’s just high.

Yeah, he’s right. Her breathing seems pretty solid, and she has a good level of consciousness. I don’t think there’s any connection to the tainted drugs that we’ve been dealing with, because we would know that by now.

Thank God. That’s good.

[Theresa burps]

You all right?

You know you guys worrying is a total waste of time because everything’s going to be fine.

It’s going to be fine.

It’s going to be fine.

Hey, you know what we’re going to do? We’re going to go for that car ride now, OK? Come on. It’ll be fun. We’ll go for a car ride, and we’re going to get you out of here. Jada, we need to keep this on the down low, OK?

[Theresa giggles]

Yeah, seriously. After everything she went through with Tate, if this gets out, it’ll kill her.

Oh, my God. Come on, you are so dramatic.

Whoa, whoa. Hey.

Kill me? I’m fine. I can handle anything.

Look, it’s not me that you have to worry about. You’re about to take her out in public. It’s pretty late, but still.

I know.

No, no, you’re right. It’s a little too risky. And we definitely can’t go back to the apartment right now.

Why?

Why not?

Why? Because the college kids down the hall, they’re going to be up all night, and Miss Kravitz’s little geriatric dog goes out to pee every two hours.

[laughs] Oh, my God! That dog is so ancient.

I know.

Yeah, it is.

So now what?

Now what? We–we have no choice. We’re going to be here for the night.

[Alex sighs]

Yes, I care about Ava, but not to the detriment of my commitment to this case or my professional integrity. I swear to that, Commissioner.

OK. Good. Good. And for what it’s worth, I’m, uh… I’m sorry things didn’t work out between the two of you.

Thank you.

And also, I have certainly had my fair share of failed relationships, and right now, I’m feeling lucky I got this one, you know. So don’t give up. It’ll, uh, work out, and it gets easier.

[tense music]

[Harris sighs]

Why not? Why can’t we go to the police?

Because one thing I know for sure is that the cops can be more corrupt than the rest of us. You cannot trust them.

What about Harris? Don’t you trust him?

After tonight? Hell no. And after tonight, I did not come home to be interrogated again. Finito!

So…

[sighs] This was your idea of a formalproposal?

Well, I am wearing a tie.

[chuckles] Yeah. I’ll give you that.

So? What do you say?

I say, yes, Johnny DiMera.

Yes?

Yes, I will marry you.

Yes. OK, all right. Oh, my gosh.

[both chuckle]

[soft dramatic music]

[Chanel chuckles] OK, now this is only temporary, OK?

OK. What is it?

This is an Italian signet ring. My grandfather got it for me for my high school graduation. See, the face is an ancient Roman coin.

[soft dramatic music]

Wow. That is so cool.

But, like I said, it’s only temporary.

[Chanel sighs]

Let me guess. The, um, engagement ring was one of your ducks that you hadn’t gotten in a row yet.

That is correct. But do not worry. You will have a very formal diamond ring on your finger very soon, I promise.

Well, I will cherish this one forever. But I still do expect a big, fat rock really soon, mister.

Sure, yeah.

Yeah, mm-hmm.

And another kiss, right now.

OK, fine.

[both chuckle]

And hey.

Mm-hmm?

What happened to my midnight snack?

Oh, damn. I left a hot fudge sundae melting on the counter.

[Chanel laughs] I’m going to be right back. OK.

[Chanel sighs]

[Chanel gasps excitedly]

Mm! Oh, Johnny.

Mm?

Tonight has been so romantic and so perfect. And I loved your idea of a formal proposal.

Well, that is a relief, because I was worried it wasn’t going to be formal enough. I thought I was going to have to run down the hall and get my dad’s top hat.

Your dad has a top hat?

Yeah. Yeah, he does.

[Chanel chuckles] He never wears it, but, uh…

[posh British accent] As an upper-class Brit, he keeps it as a sign of his poshness.

[Chanel laughs]

[posh British accent] Oh, but, of course, darling.

I love you so much, my future wife. And I can’t wait to be your husband again.

[Chanel laughs]

And I can’t wait to be your wife again.

[Johnny chuckles] And you know what I was thinking? Maybe… we could get in a little practice for our wedding night.

Oh, now that is an excellent idea.

[Chanel laughs]

She’s looking, like, really sleepy.

Yeah. That’s normal.

[somber music] Well, if anything weird happens, we’ll call like you promised.

Yeah, yeah, absolutely. We’ll call if anything happens.

OK. How long does this stuff last?

I don’t– I don’t know what she took and how long ago she took it. So best guess, it’s going to take a couple hours to get this out of her system, so… we’re going to have to ride this one out.

Well, I think that we have done all that we can do for tonight. We’ll jump back in tomorrow with some fresh eyes, all right?

Yeah, that sounds good. It’s been a frustrating day all the way around.

Yeah? Well, sometimes our searches go south. Happens to the best of us. But we will get to the bottom of it. And, hey, I’m sorry if, um… I know I said your feelings for Ava could potentially undermine your objectivity in this investigation. I appreciate your commitment to it.

[tense music]

[sighs]

Damn it, Wendy. I have to help her.

No, Tripp. We have to help her.

No. No, this is too dangerous. I don’t want you involved, OK? And with all my mom’s bravado, she’s scared. And that woman does not scare easily.

By the way, on a much lighter note, I found the Jenga piece in my suitcase.

Mm. Just wanted to make sure you knew you were taking a piece of me with you.

But I didn’t go. I’m here, Tripp. And just like that game tower, we’re stronger with all our pieces in place. So whatever the danger, we’re in this together.

[dramatic music]

[somber music]

Hmm.

Thank you.

Mm-hmm.

[romantic jazz music playing on speakers]

[Harris sighs]

May I have this dance?

You may.

[music fades]

[tense music]

[Harris sighs]

[somber music] I felt the good in you… the loving, caring person that you are. That’s who I still see.

[Ava shouts]

[Ava sighs]

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THIS STILL NEEDS SOME EDITING!

This is the last of it. Where do you want them?

Uh, just in my bedroom.

There’s no room in there. What’s in this, anyway?

I think the top one is Victoria’s clothes.

More clothes?

Yeah, Mom and I kind of went overboard with the baby shopping. Actually… I think that might be her shoes.

Shoes? She can’t even walk yet.

I know, but they were so cute though. They were little.

[chuckles] Let me see this other one. It’s my gnome collection.

You have a gnome collection? We were married. How do I not know this?

Well, ’cause I forgot about them. I mean, I haven’t seen them in years.

Yeah, well, I didn’t know that the gnomes were moving in as well. Don’t you think they’d be a bit more comfortable in a garden?

Well, we don’t have a garden.

Hmm. I’m beat. Where do we sit? Don’t tell me we have to unpack tonight just so we can have a place to sit down.

I won’t to tell you.

[chuckles softly] So… here we are.

Living together.

[soft music]

[groans approvingly]

[chuckles]

This smells amazing.

Oh, you know roast chicken never fails.

Well, especially yours.

Yeah, we Johnsons love our roast chicken.

Uh…

It’s a family trait.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, till Joey ruins it by putting ketchup on it.

Ugh, that cretin.

[laughter]

Ah, I wish Joe was here.

Mm, yeah.

Well, at least we have two of our kids in Salem, huh?

Yeah.

Well, we’re not exactly kids anymore.

You will always be kids to us… little sweetness.

[doorbell rings]

[chuckles]

[utensil clanks] Hey, you two.

Hey.

Come on in.

Hey.

Hey.

Hi.

Hi.

Thanks for coming, Wendy.

Oh, thank you so much for having me. I brought pie for you and Dr. Johnson.

Ooh.

Oh, wow.

Wendy brought pie.

Pie, thank you so much. We’ll have this for dessert.

Ooh, what kind of pie is it?

Cherry.

[gasps] Ooh.

Oh, cherry. That’s your favorite. Now we know which Dr. Johnson she had in mind.

I’m not so sure about that. We all love cherry.

Ah, can I take your coats?

Oh, so formal. No, Steph, I think we got it.

[chuckles]

Thank you both for coming.

We weren’t sure if it was going to be able to at first. I mean, it was kind of touch-and-go there for a second. It was pretty busy over there at the hospital.

Ah, don’t say that word. You’re going to jinx it. But we are going to have a nice family dinner, just the five of us, with no interruptions.

Five of us? Does that mean you’re flying solo tonight, sis?

[inhales deeply] Mm.

Gabi, you’re sure everything’s okay? Well, yeah, I panicked, because every time I see Statesville infirmary on my caller ID, I get worried that something’s happened to you.

[sighs]

[sniffles] How’s the leg? Okay. Well, a break like that does take a long time to heal.

[dramatic music] It’s–it’s, um… Yeah, everything’s fine. No worries on that front.

[scoffs] Gabi, I just told you, everything’s fine. I swear. Of course I would tell you.

[sighs] If you’re hearing something in my voice, it’s just that, uh… I miss you… terribly.

Why’d you text me from a unknown number?

Why’d you come out here if you didn’t know who it was? Ava, there’s a lot of shady activity going on around here, and I warned you to be careful.

Oh, you warned me? So this was a test?

No.

No?

[distant siren wailing] Okay, I need to close. So what do you want? Are you going to apologize again for that fiasco of a search back there?

This isn’t about that.

Okay, then what is it?

I’m worried about you. Okay? I need to know what’s really going on. Please, just give me the truth.

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

Well, um, I-I-I should go check on Victoria and make sure she’s still sleeping.

[sighs] More toys. Sewing machi–sewing machine. You got to be kidding me. So what’s your answer?

[dramatic music]

I’d be willing to give it a shot, I guess. I mean, I would–

[chuckles]

I was really hoping you would say that.

[objects jingle] Uh, Sarah… welcome to your new home.

Did you have these in your pocket the whole time?

[laughter] You’re quiet

[door opens]

She is still out. So I thought maybe I could… heat up the leftover haggis… if we could get to the leftover haggis.

Yeah, I mean, as much as I love that you love one of my favorite Scottish dishes, I think it’s pizza or bust tonight.

And then…

And then we can unpack some of these boxes.

So that our living room isn’t an obstacle course.

[chuckles]

Yes, everything is great. I swear. Okay, not great like that. I mean… Yes, Gabi.

[chuckles] I am falling apart without you. But…

[sighs] I miss your face. Ah, those, too. Yeah.

[laughs] And certainly that. Okay, operator, thank you. Listen, my sweet wife, I, uh… I have to say goodbye, but you sleep well, okay? I’ll dream of you, too.

[chuckles]

[sighs] Ava!

[sighs]

What’s going on with me… is I’m becoming a successful restaurant manager. It’s called The Bistro. Maybe you’ve heard of it. Hottest ticket in town.

Can we just be serious for one minute, please?

Look, I am cold. I need to go inside.

Okay, well, just please– just please hold on. I know something’s wrong. I know you gave up the whole Mafia-princess thing years ago. And at first, I thought, what are they doing– sucking her back in? But that’s not it. Something’s gotten into you. I know it. I feel it.

Good night, Harris.

[softly] Ava. Please just tell me what’s going on. Let me help.

[chuckles] Dinner smells amazing, Dr. Johnson.

Uh, please, call me Kayla, especially since we have two Dr. Johnsons in the family.

Right. That, uh, could get confusing.

Yeah, you can still call me Dr. Johnson, though. It feeds my ego.

[laughs] Can we help with anything?

No. We are all set.

Hey, can we get the two of you some drinks?

Uh, Wendy?

Uh, white wine.

Coming right up.

[cell phone ringing]

Hey, what’s up?

Not much. I’m, uh–I’m at the Brady Pub. I just wrapped up an article I’ve been working on, and, um, I’m famished. You want to grab a bite?

I am just about to sit down to dinner with my family.

Oh, no worries. Some other time.

Hey, Ev… do you want to join us?

It really is cold outside. I need to get back inside.

Okay.

I–

[dramatic music]

Is that better?

I can’t believe what you did back there…

[sighs]

Raiding my place.

I had to.

Yeah? Well, what’d you find? Nothing. Nothing. You just barged in there with your stupid warrant, and you scared my customers half to death. Don’t worry. They’re all good. We comped their meals. Please just stop. Stop doing that.

Ava…

What? What do you want, Detective?

Right now I’m not a cop. I’m just a man… A man who cares deeply for you.

Mmm. I feel human again.

[both sigh]

Well, how about as a thank-you for doing all the heavy lifting, I heat up the haggis tomorrow, complete with the neeps and tatties that you love. Actually, I found a recipe where you cook everything in a whisky sauce.

Mmm. Don’t tease me.

I never would. So, um, should we get started?

[groans] We should probably get it over with. But, um… before we do, Sarah…

What?

I want us both to be comfortable here together in our shared home. And I was just wondering… don’t you think maybe we should consider, I don’t know, condensing a wee bit? Like, um–like, for instance, do we need, oh, I don’t know, a-a sewing machine? Do you even sew?

Well, that’s an antique passed through my mom’s family. And I just–I don’t know. I thought I’d take it up.

With all that free time that you have?

[chuckles] Yeah. It’s not that much, huh? No, you’re right. Okay, yeah. We should both downsize a bit.

Exactly.

Yeah.

Well…

[smacks lips] What about this gigantic trunk? Where did–where did this guy come from? And, uh, can we get rid of it?

My kilt trunk?

Your what?

My kilt trunk. It’s where I keep my kilt and my ghillie brogues.

[laughs] I never saw that when we were married.

Well, I kept in a closet underneath my Highland wool blanket.

Okay, well, we have to scale back somewhere.

Well, maybe your gnome friends would be a little bit more at home in a garden shed at your mother’s.

So wait. You get to keep the kilts, but I got to my gnomes?

Sarah, keep whatever you like. I just–I’m just trying to find a way to excavate the furniture.

Okay. How about I ask my mom to store stuff for both of us that isn’t imminently required?

Perfect.

And then we can move all of that stuff tomorrow to her house.

Perfect.

[chuckles]

[gasps] Hey, you made it. Come on in.

You know this guy?

Uh, yeah. I met him when I was living with Steph and Joey in Seattle.

And you never mentioned him to me?

Ah, well, I’m sorry, I didn’t know it was my job to feed you intel on Stephanie’s boyfriends.

[sighs] No, it’s not your job. I just didn’t know she had a boyfriend back then.

Hey, everybody. This is Everett Lynch, the editor in chief of “The Spectator.”

Everett, welcome. I’m Kayla, Stephanie’s mom.

Nice to see you again, Everett. Uh, this is my girlfriend, Wendy.

Hi, Wendy. Hey, Tripp.

Hi.

Nice to meet you, Kayla.

[chuckles]

And I’m Stephanie’s father, Steve.

I hope you don’t mind me crashing your dinner.

Oh, absolutely not. The more the merrier.

Well, what’s all that?

Oh, uh, bottle of white and a bottle of red. And, uh, these are for you…

Oh, my goodness.

Dr. Johnson.

Wow. Those are beautiful. Look at us, with these polite, generous guests we’ve got here– wine and pie and flowers.

[chuckles] Thank you. Stephanie, why don’t you set another place for Everett, and I’ll put these in water.

Perfect.

Uh, I can help. Yeah, perfect.

All right, so, Everett, what can I get you to drink?

Oh, um, glass of red, if you’re uncorking it.

You got it.

So… I understand you knew my daughter back in Seattle.

Okay. So, so far, these are all going.

We’re making progress.

[chuckles]

What’s in this one? Oh, this is the card I gave you on our very first Valentine’s Day together.

No. Don’t look in that box.

What’s the matter?

It’s just–ah, nothing. I know what’s in it. So you don’t–you don’t need to–to look into it.

What is it?

It’s nothing. It’s–

[sighs] It is my… Xander box.

You have a Xander box?

Yeah. I mean, it’s just, you know, like–like, just trinkets and mementos from when you were together.

You kept mementos of when we were together?

Well, yeah. It’s me. I’m sentimental. So it’s fine.

Sarah… I have to look inside this box. Please?

Fine.

I thought I’d lost this! This is–this is the hat I wore on our first trip to the beach, you thief. Oh, my God. You found it.

[soft music]

You know, when we were together… and I saw who you really are… and what’s been happening lately, this is not–this is not you.

It is me.

No, it’s not.

It is. This is who I have been all along. You just couldn’t see it.

No, I don’t believe that. Not for a second… Because I felt it in my soul. I felt the good in you. The loving, caring person that you are. That’s who I still see.

There you are. Am I interrupting something?

[dramatic music]

Ah.

Kayla.

Yes.

Everett was just about to tell me how he and Stephanie met.

Oh.

But he was saved by the dinner bell.

Oh, I’d like to hear that story.

Oh, it’s, um–it’s not that interesting, really. We–we met at a coffee shop.

Wow. A coffee shop? Not in Seattle.

[chuckles]

Yeah.

Cliché, right?

Mm-hmm.

He was in line ordering his morning chocolate chip muffin.

Yeah. Yeah. Bit of a creature of habit. It’s very embarrassing.

I was ahead of him, and I got the last one, and he actually offered me bucks to buy it.

Well, I started at , but you looked at me like I was crazy, so…

Ah, I can’t imagine.

So did you take the bucks?

No. She very generously offered to split the muffin in half.

[chuckles]

I’m not heartless.

Yeah, and I knew sort of then and there that she, was, um… she was special. Not just because of the way she–she split the muffin, but maybe just the smile on her face while she did it.

Ahh.

[chuckles] Maybe it was just everything about her. Anyway, uh, we got to talking, and it turned out that she was doing PR for a nonprofit that I was covering.

Oh.

And the rest is history.

Hmm.

Well, you know what they say. One man’s history is another man’s mystery.

[chuckles]

Dad.

Oh, I just mean, you know, um, your mom and I were surprised to hear that your Seattle ex-boyfriend was in town, when we didn’t even know you had a boyfriend in Seattle.

Well, excuse me for wanting to see where a relationship goes before telling my parents.

Okay. Fair enough. So, Everett, did you move to Salem to be with Stephanie?

[scoffs]

I mean, are you two back together again or what?

Oh, my God.

[clears throat]

Where did you find this?

Well, my mom did at the house– just recently, actually.

I looked everywhere for this right before our wedding.

I remember. It’s a part of an ancient Scottish tradition.

Yeah. It’s a Quaich whisky cup. It’s, uh… it’s known as the loving cup, because– Well, see the two handles?

Mm-hmm.

One for the bride, one for the groom.

[chuckles]

And the newlyweds drink their first drink together as a married couple.

[chuckles]

It symbolizes love and trust. I was hoping that we could drink from it at our wedding.

I’m really sorry that you couldn’t find it. It’s used for Burns Night, too, right?

You know about Burns Night?

I did some research. It’s a celebration of Robert Burns, the famous Scottish poet.

The great Scottish poet.

[laughs] And it’s celebrated on his birthday, which is next week.

[chuckles] I’m so impressed.

[laughs]

Oh… our wedding photo. Hmm.

[soft music]

Well, um, it’s–it’s safe to say that this box can go back into storage, ’cause we won’t be needing any of that.

You’re not interrupting anything.

Good, ’cause it’s cold out here. I need to get you inside. And we have a hell of a mess to clean up, thanks to the detective.

That was legal.

Oh, yeah? Legal? Had nothing to do with your personal vendetta against me?

No, not a thing.

Right. Well, I’m not buying that for a second. You know, why don’t you get the hell out of here?

I have a few more questions for your business partner.

You have any more questions, you can contact my lawyer.

Hey!

[dramatic music]

Dad, I wish you wouldn’t interrogate Everett in this way, okay?

I’m not interrogating him. I just asked a simple question. That’s all.

No, I honestly– uh, I don’t mind. Um… no, Stephanie and I are not back together. Uh, she’s made it very clear that friendship is–is all she wants right now.

But you want more?

Dad, stop.

It’s just another question. Come on.

It’s–honestly, I don’t mind. Um, I respect Stephanie’s feelings on the matter entirely, and I’m, uh, very grateful to have her friendship.

Well, I’m going to pivot to another subject…

Ah, yeah. Great idea.

If that’s, okay?

Uh, Wendy and I actually have something we’d like to share with you.

[soft music]

Well, I think that’s all we should do for tonight. And, hey, look, an actual chair.

Flip you for it.

[chuckles] No, no. You go ahead. You look beat.

Oh, thank you. I think I pulled my shoulder, on top of it everything else.

[groans] I blame those bloody gnomes of yours– little beast buggers.

You sure you didn’t do it when you were moving your kilt trunk?

[sighs] No. But I’m sure that didn’t help.

[chuckles] Here, lean forward.

Oh. Oh, right– Yeah, right there. Ah.

[chuckles]

[groans]

You know what? We are going to have to take turns with this, roomie.

[sighs]

We can switch off every other night.

Deal. Oh, and how about, whoever cooks dinner…

Mm-hmm.

The other one has to do the dishes, assuming that we, you know, share the meal?

Deal. And, hey, I will do your laundry if you go to the grocery store, because I really hate grocery shopping.

[chuckles] Works for me. I mean, I can’t fold worth a damn, and I’ve turned my underwear pink a time or two.

[chuckles] I thought that Scotsmen didn’t wear any undies.

Funny.

[chuckles]

I guess I’ll take trash duty.

Okay. But no splitting cleaning of the bathrooms, ’cause we each have our own.

Too bad.

Why?

Well, I kind of wanted you to see how mature I’ve gotten. You ready for this?

Mm-hmm.

I put the toilet seat down now.

[gasps] No, freakin’ way.

It’s official. I also just heard that hell froze over.

[laughs] Well, we have a child that will be up at dawn. So we should probably get to bed.

[soft music]

What the hell is wrong with you, you freaking Neanderthal? Did you have to yank me around so hard?

I had to get you the hell out of there before you spilled everything to that guy.

I wasn’t going to spill.

Oh, no? Because from where I was standing, it looked like you were going to shove the truth and your tongue down his throat.

You are dead wrong. I am in this as deep as you are. You think I want to get busted, spend the next decade of my life in prison?

[sighs]

Well, well, well, if it isn’t the creature that wouldn’t die. I thought I told you to get the hell out of here.

Yeah, well, as an officer sworn to protect and serve, it’s my duty, sir, to tell you you left your back door unlocked, and there’s been a lot of crime in this area lately.

Thank you, Officer. Now, please, scurry to your police car.

It’s also my duty to check on the well-being of this woman right here after I just saw you assault her.

[scoffs] Oh, please.

Ava, you okay? You want to press charges?

You have got to be kidding me.

You cannot deny the connection between us. I see the real you. Just come with me, please. I can protect you.

You know what, pal? The only thing left here for you to see is this.

Uh-huh.

So…

Yeah, I see what–

This is what you wanted to show us?

Yeah.

You guys really know how to build up the anticipation.

Someone please explain what I’m looking at.

[chuckles]

It’s a scavenger hunt using an app on your phone.

Fun.

Scavenger hunt. We were just talking about something like this a couple days ago.

Yes. Not online-related, but…

[clears throat] Yeah.

It’s this amazing geocache-based game that I did in Hong Kong, and I was thinking maybe we’d want to try something like it here.

Geocache?

Yeah. So you hide things in containers all over the city, and then you post clues where to find them.

Right. And when you do, you take what’s hidden, and you replace it with a new treasure. Is that right?

Yeah. It’s a points game. And so every time you find a new item, you get some points.

Hmm.

What’s the purpose of it?

To have fun, Dad.

[chuckles]

And it’s an adventure. It gets you outdoors.

What if we did it for charity? We could get “The Spectator” to sponsor it.

Yeah, how about if the hospital benefits from this?

Ooh, I like that idea.

And I could handle the tech.

Mm-hmm.

And Steve could place all the items, because you know the city’s ins and outs better than anybody around.

You know what? I will call Mayor Price first thing in the morning. I’m sure she’s going to be wiped out from her MLK activities, but I know she’ll love it. We just need to set a date.

Well, since February is American Heart Month, what better day than Valentine’s Day?

Our anniversary.

Oh. I would love to have a treasure hunt on our special day with you, baby.

[chuckles]

So what kind of goodies are we going to hide?

[upbeat music]

Okay. Tripp. Interesting.

[chuckles]

Stephanie. Not bad.

Everett. Mm, a bit esoteric, but, okay.

[chuckles]

Wendy.

[chuckles]

You’ve obviously done this before.

Kayla.

Mm-hmm.

Really?

Just keep it to yourself.

Really?

[laughter]

I’m kidding. I’ll do another one.

[laughter]

Okay, well, let’s regroup in a few days after I talk to the mayor, and then we can–we can work out the details.

Sounds good.

Yeah.

All right. Well, uh, we’re actually sorry because we have to take off. I’m on early shift in the morning. all: Aw.

Well, listen, what a treat.

So glad you can make it,

Family dinner.

Yes.

Wonderful.

Hey, listen, Wendy, why don’t I fix you a doggy bag for you and Tripp? We have so many leftovers. Come on.

Oh, okay.

Pick out what you want.

Yeah, that’d be great.

Kayla, dinner was amazing as always.

Well, I’m glad you liked it. Listen, look after that girl.

I will.

Yeah. Listen, I-I know I’ll probably see you at the hospital in the morning, but I wanted to let you know that Paulina is getting her test results back tomorrow. She’s a tough cookie, but, uh… well, I’m sure she’ll be able to handle whatever it is.

Yeah. I’m sure. But Holly Jonas, though– I wish there was more we could do for her. She’s still non-responsive to sound, light, or touch.

[soft music]

I just want to tell you I’m so happy you’re staying in Salem. Tripp is over the moon about it.

[chuckles] Well, I’m pretty over the moon myself– to be with him, I mean.

Well, you’re obviously a very special person, and Kayla and I are so happy that Tripp has found someone he loves… and who loves him, too.

Well, I, uh–I should probably get going, too.

Oh, come on, you’re a night owl. You only need, what, five or six hours of sleep?

Well, that’s sort of by necessity, not by desire.

[chuckles] Yeah, I seem to recall you having issues with insomnia.

Turns out, coma–surefire cure to a sleep disorder.

[chuckles] Yeah.

So you’re really into that, uh, scavenger idea?

Oh, yeah, I love it. I think it’ll be an awesome fundraiser.

Well, maybe we should team up and treasure hunt.

Hmm. Well, if we know where everything’s hidden, that would be cheating.

Mm…

Unless… I tell my dad not to tell us where the treasures are. Then you and I can turn this town upside down.

Hmm. Sounds like a plan.

Sorry. No, we aren’t doing this. That’s–we shouldn’t.

No, we aren’t.

Mm-mm.

I mean, we were. But we’re–but we’re not now.

Right. Because… it’s not a good idea. And we don’t want history repeating itself.

No. Look, I’m so glad we’re in a good place now, Sarah, and I don’t want to do anything that will mess that up.

Yeah, I don’t either. You know, we have this beautiful baby girl who deserves a happy, loving home. So we should just… focus on being good parents and doing what’s best for her.

Absolutely. I mean, that’s the major goal here– whatever is best for Victoria.

Right. For Victoria.

Victoria.

[dramatic music] Well, I guess I should, um… I probably get some kip. Apparently I have a lot of moving to do tomorrow, so…

[chuckles] Uh, good night, Xander.

Good night, Sarah.

[sighs]

[sighs] You get it now?

Yeah, I get it. You’re a married man who’s cheating on your incarcerated wife.

That’s right. And Ava doesn’t seem to have a problem with that. Do you?

Uh, no. No, we– It’s just something we–we can’t help. And why should we fight it? You know, life’s short.

Hmm. Carpe diem.

I guess you two deserve each other, then. Ava, I hope the next time I see you it’s not behind bars.

[Ava breathes deeply]

Hey, it’s okay. He’s gone now, okay? And he’s all talk. You know that, okay? He–Just try– Let it go, all right?

Did you have to kiss me like that?

I– It was all for show. You know that. I-I didn’t mean anything by it. I still love my wife, okay? Deeply.

Yeah, I know that, you idiot. Please, don’t flatter yourself. It was just– You know what? It was a bit much.

I had to make it believable. What do you expect? And listen to me–that cop, he is not your friend. So stay the hell away from him, or he will bury us.

[breathing heavily]

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No, I understand. Yes, of course, with the utmost care. Will do. All right, we got the call. Time to rock and roll.

[tense music]

[Harris sighs]

Oh.

[sighs] Oh, we need salad forks, right?

[inhales deeply] And we need dessert forks.

Hey, what do we need?

More utensils.

OK.

And damn, I should have gotten flowers. Flowers would be so nice on the table.

Sloan, calm down. It’s just my mom and dad coming over for a casual dinner.

Oh, just John and Marlena? No, they’re like royalty here in Salem. Eric, everything has to be perfect.

[knocking on door] Oh, my God. They’re early.

I’ll get it.

[laughing] Mom.

Hello, darling.

Oh, welcome, welcome. John.

How you doing, kid?

I’m good.

[soft upbeat music]

[tense music]

The loading dock is all locked up for the night.

Mm. We might need to find a new supplier.

Why? Clyde falling asleep on us?

I was talking about the food. We do still have a restaurant to run, you know?

Right, yeah, while running a distribution center for the latest designer drugs.

Yeah, speaking of which, did you, um–

I did.

OK.

The shipment came in a few hours ago, and I, uh, stashed everything in the back of the meat locker where no one will bother it.

[Alex sighs]

You’re gonna wear out your shoes.

Yeah, I’ll buy new ones.

[Alex sighs]

[door opens]

Hey, what is going on?

Hell if we know!

Justin called us, told us to come here. And now we’re just waiting.

Yeah, I got a call, too.

You’re all here. Good. Hey.

Justin, can you please tell us– please tell us what’s going on with our son.

[tender music]

[Alex chuckles]

Hi, Mom.

Oh, my God!

Hey.

What are–hi. Oh, my God.

Oh! Hi!

[laughs]

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

[laughter]

Oh, Tate!

How you doing, son?

Hey, Dad. Mom. Mom, I can’t breathe.

I know. I’m sorry. I just can’t let you go.

[laughs] But Dad.

OK, yeah, you’re right. I’m sorry, I’m sorry.

My turn. Come here. Are you OK?

Yeah. Yeah, I am now.

OK.

Hey, I love you.

I love you, too. I love you, too. I missed you guys.

Aw. Justin, why is Tate here? Did something change with his case?

Actually, it’s good news. I, uh, filed a motion to have Tate transferred to a juvenile rehab facility while we prepare the case. The judge approved that order today. I just wanted to make sure everything was in place before calling you here.

Hey, that’s great.

I can’t thank you enough for getting him out of that place.

Yeah, oh, this means the world to us. Thank you. I have to ask you, though, what about EJ? What if he gets the judge to revoke this decision the way he revoked his bail?

[tense music]

[soft dramatic piano music]

Well, he is beautiful.

[John chuckles]

Can I offer you both something to drink?

Oh, maybe a sparkling water, if you have it.

Yes, of course, we do, but I also–

That’s–same for me, please. Thanks.

Not a problem, but I did just open a really nice bottle of wine, and I’d hate to drink it alone.

Oh, thanks, but I’ve got a long day tomorrow.

Yeah, and I haven’t been drinking lately.

OK, no worries. I understand. Well, how about some cheese and hummus and crudités? I hope you guys are hungry.

Yes, we are.

OK, I’ll get the appetizers.

Oh, hey, would you also grab the little cocktail napkins, small plates?

Yes, will do.

[John chuckles]

Oh, and two club sodas.

Right.

OK.

[Sloan sighs]

Mm.

Well, I am over the moon that the both of you could make it tonight to dinner. I mean, Eric and I have been waiting for so long to have the both of you.

We are so pleased to be here.

Yeah, the place is– it’s really nice.

It is. Yeah, it works for us. It’s a little small, but it’s fine until we get into something bigger.

Here we go.

Oh, my goodness, look what you’ve done.

Whoa, whoa.

Oh, darling.

Listen, it’s just cheese and hummus.

Oh, and crudité.

And crudité.

Crudité.

Yes.

[all chuckle] So how was your New Year’s? I mean, before everything went crazy, that is.

[John sighs]

It was fine. You know, Tate and Theresa had got back. It was quite late. And we were very concerned about what happened with Holly.

Damn tragedy, huh?

Yeah.

I don’t even know how Nicole is gonna handle all this.

That is very awful. I’m so sad. I mean, but that’s not gonna happen to us, because we will do anything to protect our son.

Mm.

From drugs, people, just all that kind of bad stuff.

Right.

Right, Eric?

Yeah, yeah, yeah, we’re gonna do our best.

No, we’re gonna do more than our best. We would move heaven on Earth. We would do whatever it takes. You know, even lie.

[uneasy piano music]

[Eric sighs]

[classy jazz music]

Business looks a little better, huh?

Yeah. I’m kind of surprised, you know?

Yeah.

After what happened here so close by, I– I didn’t think people would want to dine here.

Well, you know, people come here for the food and the atmosphere. Plus, we beefed up security on the loading dock. So hopefully, things will be a little quieter here for a while.

Yeah, I’ll drink to that.

Right?

[glasses clink]

Salem Police! Nobody move!

[tense music] This is a raid.

What the hell are you doing?

I’m doing my job.

Oh, really? Is your job harassing a business without any reason?

Well, I have a reason, and I have a warrant. Feel free to review it.

My attorney will take care of that.

OK, please, please. Everyone, this is just– just a misunderstanding. I’m sure everything is just fine.

Yeah, I just need everybody to remain in their seat while we conduct a search, please. Goldman, you and Newton check the loading dock. Hill and Phillips, check the kitchen.

[tense music]

What the hell are we gonna do?

Nothing we can do. We’re screwed.

Well, EJ damn well better back off because my baby just got out of that hellhole. There’s no way that bastard’s gonna put him back in there.

We will fight him on this with everything we got, Justin.

I hear your concern. When it comes to EJ, I put nothing past him. But I made a very strong case with the judge. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have signed off on this order. So what comes next is we get Tate to this juvie rehab facility.

Rehab? But why? I don’t drink. I don’t do drugs. Why do I have to go to rehab?

Tate, yes, this is a rehab facility for substance abuse, but it’s also a treatment center for behavioral issues.

I don’t have behavioral issues, either. What am I even gonna do there?

You’ll have group therapy sessions and therapeutic work assignments.

I don’t need any of that. So–

Hey, it’ll be OK.

But Dad–

But nothing. OK? Because that’s gonna be a paradise compared to jail.

Yes, it is the best solution we have right now, Tate.

[sighs] OK.

[downbeat music] But I didn’t do anything wrong, so–

We understand.

We also need you to be safe, and you will be safe there.

OK, ah, since we really need to move things along, I’m gonna ask either Brady or Theresa to pack up Tate’s things. He will be leaving on a police transport tonight.

[tense music]

Um, here–here you go.

Oh, thanks.

You said you would lie to protect your son. I’m not sure what that means.

Well, I just mean, yeah, I would tell, like, a little white lie to protect him, you know? Not, like, a lie-lie. I’m not in favor of lie-lies.

Sloan, why don’t you have something to eat? Maybe some cheese or something?

[smacks lips] Thank you. I’m not even hungry.

[chuckles softly]

[soft dramatic piano music] So Marlena, I was hoping that I could talk to you on the topic of being a first-time mom because you’re a mom and a shrink. So I bet you’ve got a lot of good tips to give me as a parent, especially since you popped out two twins right off the bat, huh?

[Sloan chuckles]

[Jonh inhales sharply]

Not right off the bat. I had a son named DJ. He died of SIDS.

I’m so sorry. I didn’t know that.

I–I didn’t share that with Sloan.

Well, you should’a. Because then I wouldn’t have gone and put my whole foot right in it.

But you–you didn’t do that.

Really? Because, like, if I did, you know, I’d be really embarrassed, if I said anything that was tactless. Especially to you, because you’re, like, perfect, you know? Like, you say everything right, unlike me.

[scoffs softly]

Hey, I think this is a good time that we start dinner.

That’s a great idea, because I am starved.

Yeah.

Well, that’s good because we have a lot of food.

[chuckles] Hey, Mom, why don’t you sit right over here? John, you can sit right over here.

Oh, thanks.

Thank you, honey.

Mm!

[slurring words] Wait, Eric, before we get to dinner, I think that you should tell your folks about the big news.

[Sloan chuckles]

Big news?

About the pictures. The camera.

Oh, you mean about me setting up my photography business again?

Yes, that is what I mean. You know, you’re actually really impressive for figuring that one out. Your son, very sharp.

[Eric chuckles]

He is. And I’m so glad that you’re picking up your photography. I know that was always a very stimulating and satisfying outlet for your creativity.

Yes, it was. And, uh, yeah, I’m gonna set up my portfolio over the next few weeks and see where it goes.

Shh! Wait, before you say anything else, I want to stop this and say I have a joke to tell you. And, Eric, you’re gonna love it. OK, why did the photo critic marry the photographer?

I’ll bite. Why?

Because she loved his percussion. Oh, no, it wasn’t percussion. Hold on. Because she loves his perspective.

[John chuckles] You get it?

I didn’t know comedy was with dinner.

Well, it is because comedy is the spice of life. Or is that variety? Anyways, it doesn’t really matter. Whatever. I have another joke for you. OK, where did the cow hang his picture?

[chuckles] No idea.

In his moo-seum.

[John chuckles] Get it?

[giggles] Anyway, I thought those jokes were hilarious. But I can see that Dr. Marlena Evans over there doesn’t find them funny. She’s not laughing or even smiling.

OK, no more wine for you. I think it’s time that you have some water.

Well, I don’t want to have water. I want to talk to your mom real quick and say that I think that you are, wait for it… a very intimidating individual. Well, that’s not an easy word to say.

I don’t think of myself as intimidating especially, but I do think Eric is right. I think maybe you should lie down.

Ooh, well, since we’re in the spirit of just telling people what they should do, I don’t really feel like lying down right now, thank you.

OK.

And–

[scoffs] What? Excuse me. And I think, Marlena Evans, that you should laugh at my jokes when you’re in my house.

All right, be nice.

Who says I’m not being nice? I’m being funny.

[Sloan giggles]

[Sloan sighs] I’m being funny. But she’s just sitting over there all stony-faced. You’re one tough audience. Do you know that?

[chuckles] But I am determined to make you laugh before you leave.

[wine splatters]

[all exclaim]

That is enough.

Don’t yell at me!

You are not being funny or entertaining anymore.

You know, you’re making a molehill out of a mountain. I can just clean it up.

No, you’re not. You are gonna lie down.

[Sloan pouts]

And miss the dinner?

And miss the dinner.

[Sloan sighs]

I spent all day cooking that dinner. I wanted everything to be perfect.

[sobbing] I can’t miss the dinner.

It’s no big deal, Sloan, really.

No, it is a big deal. Because I wanted everything to be perfect for you guys, and I just keep screwing it up.

[downbeat music]

[sniffles] I’m sorry.

[sobs] I’m sorry.

[Sloan crying]

It’s OK.

[soft tense music]

[tense music]

Why are you doing this, Harris? Is it because I broke up with you?

No, it’s because I know there’s something not right with this place. And how could there be when it’s owned by a DiMera?

What the hell is that supposed to mean?

Now is the time to be smart, Ava. Take care of yourself. Just tell me the truth so I can help you.

You want the truth? The truth is you are acting like a spoiled child.

[Harris sighs]

[Ava chuckles and scoffs] I broke up with you, and so you punish me? You know, frankly, I thought that you were better than this. But obviously, I was wrong. And you know what? Thank you. Thank you for shining a light on the kind of man you are.

You know I would never hurt you. So let me help you out of this mess. Come on, you deserve better than this place and this guy.

[tense music]

OK, you know what, buddy? Show’s over. So why don’t you and your goons get the hell out of here before I sue the hell out of the city for this?

The bus is leaving tonight, so you’ll need to pack up Tate’s essentials– toiletries, shoes, clothes.

What–what? The bus leaves tonight to where? Where is this rehab?

It’s in Southern Illinois, and there’ll be a police escort with him on the trip.

OK, well, then I’m gonna follow the bus to that facility and I’m gonna make sure he’s all settled in.

No, you can’t do that.

W-w-why not?

Well, first of all, it’s not protocol when it comes to the transportation of a prisoner. And secondly, there’s no outside contact permitted for the first month of Tate’s residency.

Hang on a second.

[somber music] Are you telling me I cannot speak to my son for a whole month?

Yes, that’s exactly what I’m telling you.

[softly] Oh, my God.

It’s OK. I’ll be OK. As long as nobody punches me or anything and as long as I’m out of there as soon as possible, I’ll be fine. Mom, I swear, I’ll be fine, OK? I just– I don’t want you to worry. That’s the last thing I want.

[inhales deeply] OK. Since you are so brave and strong, I guess– I guess I will be, too.

I love you. I love you.

I’ll be strong, too.

[Theresa sighs]

I’ll get her some water.

OK.

[Sloan sighs]

I mean, it’s really, like, not my fault, you know, because I was just trying to make your mom laugh.

I know.

[slurring words] But she doesn’t laugh. Because she doesn’t have a sense of humor. That must be a really hard way to go through life.

[baby fussing] both: Great.

Oh.

No, no, no, no, no. I will take care of Jude. You need to sit down.

You’re not gonna treat me like a child!

I’m not treating you like a child. I’m treating you like somebody who drank an entire bottle in minutes.

Sloan. Here, water. You need to hydrate.

Oh. Hydrate. It’s such a fancy-schmancy word for the word water. Why can’t you just say, “Here’s some water, drink it.” You see, that’s the reason why you’re in-tit-imating– intimidating, because you use words like hydrate.

[baby fussing]

Why don’t Doc and I take the little guy out for a walk here? I’ll bet you that we can get him back to sleep.

That’s a great idea. Thank you.

Yeah, I think that’ll work fine. Shall we?

Mm.

[baby fussing]

[soft tense piano music]

Well, he certainly has calmed down, hasn’t he?

Boy, he calmed down? He’s sound asleep.

[sighs] What a little sweetheart. You know, it’s strange. When he smiles, he reminds me of Eric.

Hmm. Well, Eric wasn’t smiling much tonight, was he?

[Marlena sighs] Feel bad for him, Doc.

So do I.

Why do you think she got so wasted?

Well, I don’t know her. I don’t know her at all. I imagine she was nervous and she just wanted to impress us.

[John chuckles]

Well, I got to say, she made a pretty bad first impression.

Yeah. And she’ll be mortified when she sobers up.

Oh, yeah. So what do you think? One-off or does she have a drinking problem?

I hope not. For Eric’s sake and for Jude’s sake.

[tender somber music]

OK, now you are gonna lie down.

No, I want to dance.

No.

Come on. Please dance with me.

No dancing for me. It’s time for you to sleep.

I don’t want to sleep. Mm!

Oh, God. Sloan?

Mm-hmm?

You’re drunk. You need to sober up.

[Sloan groans]

But I don’t want to.

Well, you have to.

But I don’t want to.

But why did you drink that entire bottle of wine?

Because I was afraid that your mom wouldn’t approve of me. She would probably think I wasn’t good enough for you.

So you got smashed so she would like you?

Mm. Pretty smart, huh?

[sighs] No, I would say not, but you know what? Mom and John, they’re very kind people. I think they’re gonna understand.

[soft classy piano music]

OK. Well, then just tell me one thing. Why am I spinning if I’m standing still?

Probably the same reason why you’re getting pale.

[Sloan groans]

[Eric sighs]

[soft jazz music]

Commander.

What are you thinking?

That prison orange is a bad color for me.

So we’ve done the investigation within the parameters of the warrant. No drugs found on the premises. All right, folks, let’s, uh, let’s wrap it up. Thank you for your patience. Uh, we’ll be out of here shortly and you can return to your dinner. I’m sorry.

Sorry? Uh, is that the best that you can do you? You defame us in public, you accuse us of a crime.

Hey, I said I’m sorry.

Yeah, and your words, they mean nothing. So you better come up with something better and much more substantial to pay for what you just did.

[phone ringing]

It’s gonna be a long night.

Yeah, this is only the beginning.

Brady, your son’s a good kid. He’s just in a bad situation. But I do have faith that Justin is gonna make things a lot better for him.

I’m glad you’re coming around about that, about Justin’s capabilities.

Yeah, I have. You know, I was unfairly critical at first, but… I’ve come to recognize that he can do this.

[approaching footsteps]

OK, I got, uh, everything that I think Tate’s gonna need. Some clothes, some books and… stuff.

[soft dramatic music] There he is, my brave boy.

Things are gonna work out. I just–I just keep telling myself that over and over again.

[notification chimes] I think it’s starting to feel real.

[soft suspenseful music]

What is it?

It’s an email from EJ.

[tense music]

I swear, if EJ comes after my child one more time–

What does it say, Justin?

EJ has accepted the judge’s order and will not appeal it.

[Alex sighs]

Yes!

Oh, God.

Oh, God. Thank you, Justin. Thank you so much for saving my son.

Of course. I’m just relieved it worked out.

You’re a damn good lawyer. And I am truly sorry for ever doubting that and doubting your skills. And I really, really hope that you can accept my apology.

I do. And no matter what’s happening between us, Alex, just know that I’m always here for you.

[soft dramatic music]

Thank you.

Look, I’m gonna go check on the police transport and, uh, find out when it will be ready to go.

OK, I’m gonna call Dad and Marlena. I’m sure they’re gonna want to see you off.

[phone ringing]

[Brady sighs]

[phone ringing]

Hey, Brady, what’s going on?

Hey, are you guys at home?

No, no, Doc and I, we’re taking Jude for an evening stroll.

OK. Well, um, Theresa and I are down at the jail. We are actually very happy to report that Tate’s gonna be transferred to a juvenile facility, and we thought you might want to see him off, you know, if you can get down here pretty quickly.

Yeah, that’s– that’s great news. And yeah, we definitely want to see him. So we’ll get down there as soon as we can. Thanks for letting us know, kid.

Great. I’ll see you soon. Your grandparents are on their way.

I don’t have to pay for anything. I executed my orders properly.

Yeah, according to you.

OK, when you’re ready to talk about what’s going on, you know where to find me.

Actually, our lawyers know where to find you. Now get the hell out of here and don’t come back.

[jazz music]

[phone ringing]

Listen, I am so sorry, everyone, for the unfortunate interruption of your dinner. Please, please. It was a mistake, so please go back to enjoying your meals and the company. And I just hope you all realize this is not a reflection on our management, but, um…

[Ava inhales deeply] Please accept our humble apologies. And dinner– dinner is on us tonight.

[chuckling] Enjoy.

[Ava sighs]

Well, thatwas an interesting conversation.

Yeah, with who? Who were you talking to?

Our valued partner.

OK.

Turns out Clyde got some insider information. Found out about the raid and had a guy come in and move the product out of here just in the nick.

Wow. That son of a bitch sure runs a tight ship.

Yeah.

Here you go.

[Sloan groans]

[soft dramatic music] Hey. You feeling better?

Sort of. Eric, I’m so, so sorry about tonight.

No, no, no, it’s OK.

[Sloan groans]

I got you water and aspirin right here. Take a sip.

You know, I just tried so hard. Like, too hard. I just made a mess of everything.

It’s OK. I’ll clean it up.

No, I don’t mean, like, my knocking stuff over. I mean I made a mess of the evening. Now your mom and John probably think I’m crazy. And I don’t even remember what I was saying to them. I think I tried to tell your mom a joke at one point.

Yeah. Yeah, you definitely tried to do that.

Did she laugh?

No.

Was my joke funny?

It doesn’t matter.

OK. Well, anyway. Oh, God, I should have not drank any alcohol, huh?

[Eric chuckles] I clearly cannot hold my liquor.

Yeah, I’ve noticed.

You know, Eric, I’ve made, like…

[soft suspenseful music] Like, I’ve made bigger mistakes than that. Like, much bigger. If I tell you, you promise you won’t be mad?

I won’t be mad. You’re the woman I love.

That’s really sweet, but if I tell you, you won’t get mad whenever I say that I–

[knock at door]

Hey, hold that thought. Hey. Thanks for taking him out. How’s he doing?

Well, he conked out the moment we left, and he’s been sleeping peacefully ever since then.

Oh, my God, that’s great. Yeah, I hope he didn’t give you a hard time.

No, not at all. He was perfect. Listen, we got to cut this short here. I just got a call from Brady.

Is everything OK?

Yeah. Tate is being transferred to a juvie facility tonight.

Oh, my God.

We’re going to the station to say goodbye to him.

Yeah, of course. You know what? Let me tell Sloan.

Uh–

[soft dramatic music] Why don’t you let her sleep? She needs it.

Yeah, you’re right. Well, I’m happy to hear about Tate. Just tell Brady I love him, OK? Tate, too.

Sure.

Thank you.

Yeah.

All right, well, good night, sweet baby. I’ll see you soon.

Call us anytime you want us to babysit her.

Oh, we will. Thank you. And thank you for taking care of him.

No, no, no problem. We love being with our grandbaby.

I’m gonna be fine, Mom.

I know you will. I love you.

I love you, too. Take care, John.

See ya.

[soft tense music]

[soft dramatic music]

Hi, big guy. How you doing? Did you have fun with your grandparents? They love you so much. And so do Mommy and I.

[baby cooing] Mommy had a rough night tonight, but that’s OK because we’re always gonna have some rough nights and days. And one day, if you ever have a rough night or a day, you always have to lean on me, OK? Because I’m your daddy. And I promise I will always be here for you. There we go. There we go.

[softly] I’m sorry. I’m so sorry.

[soft somber music]

[softly] I–I just can’t believe it, for someone to move the product so quickly…

[phone ringing] And so quietly.

Yeah. Now who the hell could this be? Yeah?

Collect call from Statesville Prison. Do you accept?

Yeah, I’ll accept the charges. It’s Gabi. I’m gonna take this.

[suspenseful music]

[phone beeps]

Thanks for coming, Grandma and Grandpa.

Yeah.

We are so happy you’re going to this facility.

Yeah, I guess I am, too. I don’t know about this whole group therapy thing.

Yeah, well, just be open to it. You having a safe place to express your feelings, that’s– that’s very positive.

Yeah, yeah.

Love you, buddy.

Love you too, Grandpa.

We’ll be up to see you as soon as we’re allowed, OK?

Yeah.

Count on it.

Thank you.

OK, Tate, your bag is on the bus. It’s time to go.

[soft dramatic music]

Be strong, OK? You’ve got this.

Yeah, I hope so.

I know so.

Come here, son. Come here. We’re here for you, all right? And we’re not gonna rest until you are free. Every minute of every day, OK?

Yeah.

And you will be home soon.

Yeah, and just keep me updated with what happens with Holly.

I promise.

We will.

OK, Tate, ready?

Yeah.

Let’s go.

He’s gonna make it. He’s gonna make it. We’ll get through it together.

OK.

It’s OK.

[Alex smooches]

[Theresa sighs]

Got you, OK?

Yeah, thank you.

[smooches] Got you.

[Brady sighs]

[softly] Thank you, guys.

[tense music]

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THIS STILL NEEDS SOME EDITING!

[dramatic music]

Oh, hey, I just got off the phone with the hospital.

And?

No changes, just like the last five times I called.

Did you get everything you need?

Yeah, I got her pajamas, her favorite stuffed animal, and, oh, “Little Women.” That’s her favorite book, so I thought I’d read it to her. Are you ready?

Yes.

OK.

But first I wanted to address something that happened yesterday.

OK.

I want you to know that I saw you and Eric together at the hospital. I didn’t want to disturb you.

Why not?

Well, because I know how important Eric is in Holly’s life. He was her father for a time. And I know you need as much support as you can right now.

Thank you. And I appreciate you understanding that, EJ. * * Is there something else?

Yes, there, is, actually.

[clears throat] Nicole, his… being supportive is one thing. But I admit…

[sighs] It was quite unsettling for me to see you in his arms, and I–

No, no, stop talking right now.

[respirator whirring, monitor beeping] * *

Hi, sweetheart.

[door clicks open]

Hey, I brought you some–

Please don’t say coffee. I cannot drink any more coffee.

Not coffee.

[sighs] Dark, dark, dark chocolate.

[sighs]

It’s your favorite.

Yes. You are a mind reader.

Well, you’ve been a nervous wreck, so I thought I’d break out the big guns for you.

[sighs]

[inhales deeply]

[exhales heavily]

You’re just gonna…smell it?

Yeah.

OK.

Thank you.

[inhales deeply]

[exhales heavily]

[chuckles]

You know, I read somewhere that…

[inhales deeply] Breathing in the smell of dark chocolate can actually help somebody quit smoking.

Oh, yeah? That’d be helpful if either one of us smoked.

[exhales heavily] You know… I just keep thinking, what’s Tate doing right now while I’m just sitting here breathing in this chocolate? Is he cold? Is he…hungry? Is he scared?

[sighs] Is someone gonna deck him again, give him a black eye, and take his lunch? I mean… this is killing me. This is totally killing me, Brady.

[sighs]

Mom, it’s you.

OK. Hey, honey.

Well, they didn’t tell me who it was. And you’re here after visiting hours, so how did you get them to let you in?

OK, I called in a favor with the warden.

What kind of favor? Wait, forget it. I don’t want to– I don’t want to know. Forget I asked.

Yeah, probably for the best.

I am happy to see you, though…

Mm.

Even though I don’t know what you’re doing here at this hour. But if this is about Dimitri, nobody knows what happened to that guy. He just disappeared. And the rumor is, he’s in Supermax.

Well, it’s not about Dimitri. The reason I’m here tonight is because someone wants to talk to you.

[door clicks open]

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

Nice throw, buddy. You’re gonna be a pro at this.

[soft music] No, OK, it’s all right. It’s all right. We’ll keep practicing the catching.

You know, we need to have guys’ night every night.

Yeah? I don’t know how your sister would feel about that idea.

But this is so fun.

You know what? It is fun. I love hanging out with you, and I love you, and I’m proud of you, OK? Come here.

God, and we thought having him away at boarding school was tough.

[chuckles]

I know. I keep thinking about how– how much I missed him, how much I was worrying. Wow. That was a walk in the park compared to this.

Oh, yeah, sure was. You know what? I’m thinking if I could engineer one of those jailbreaks, you know, like they do in the movies, I think I would do it.

[sly music] Don’t look at me that way. I’m not gonna do it. I wouldn’t even know where to start.

Are you kidding me? I wish you would. I would drive the getaway car.

[both chuckle]

I am not gonna listen to this.

Nicole, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have said anything.

No. You shouldn’t have. EJ, how could you be jealous at a time like this? Honey… look, even you pointed out that Eric was Holly’s stepfather for a while. And you also pointed out that he’s still an important part of her life. So naturally, when Eric heard about Holly, he went to the hospital. And full disclosure because I do not want any secrets between us… Eric was there for Holly on Christmas morning when she was hungover and needed moral support.

You knew Holly got drunk on Christmas Eve?

Yes. When we came home Christmas morning, I went upstairs to check on her, and she felt awful. She had a headache, and she was nauseous, and she told me everything. How did you find out?

Johnny told me. He said that she drunk-dialed him and left a rather long, rather incoherent message. He was worried, obviously, and so he rushed back home to check on her.

And why didn’t you tell me that?

Well, I didn’t want to upset you. You were already at wits’ end. Why didn’t you tell me at Christmas?

[chuckles] Because Holly was embarrassed, and she didn’t want anyone to know.

But it was fine to tell Eric?

I didn’t tell Eric. Honey, Holly and I ran into him when we went on our walk Christmas morning. And she tried to hide the fact that she was hungover, but Eric, being a recovering alcoholic, could see right through it. So…he was just very kind to her, and he was not judgmental at all.

Hmm.

Oh, no. OK, what are you thinking? You suddenly got so worried.

[groans]

[sighs] I– I wasn’t sure that I was even going to bring this up, but you’re gonna find out sooner or later.

Find out what?

Rafe contacted me earlier and said that he has been questioning Holly’s high school friends. And they admitted that they have been dabbling in weed, and so has she.

[dramatic music]

This is Harris Michaels.

Yeah, yeah, I heard of you. You’re the one who tried to shoot my cousin Hope when you were about to get married, no less.

I was brainwashed back then by Megan DiMera.

And you didn’t tell her that her husband was alive? You just forgot to tell her that? That just slipped your mind?

OK, Lucas, really, that’s all in the past, all right, and do I need to remind you that Harris was one of the people who rescued me from Dimitri’s boat? He actually saved my life, so…

So you trust this guy?

I do.

Well, then I guess I do too, right? I don’t have a choice now. What do you want? What the hell do you want from me?

[sighs] Well, I– I’m with the Salem PD now. And I’m just exploring something on my own until I see if anything comes of it. But… I’m here tonight… to offer you a deal.

Hut!

[grunts]

Ooh!

[laughs] What’s up, Alex? A little help, man?

Yeah.

[sighs] There you go, little dude.

[chuckles]

My dad knows you, so I guess you’re not a stranger.

Ah, yeah, well, glad to hear you’re keeping your eyes wide open for strangers.

Well, I drop the ball a lot, so maybe they’re not wide open enough.

Oh. See, there’s a trick to this. Here, let me see. You got to keep your eyes on the ball. When it’s coming in, get those hands out. Spread the fingers wide. Brab that ball. Bring it in tight. Hug it. That’s it. You got it?

Got it.

You sure? Oh, you got it.

[laughs]

Thanks, man.

Anytime. Well, I’ll let you two get back to it.

Hey, want to play Monkey in the Middle with us? We couldn’t before ’cause we didn’t have three people.

He’s been dying to play Monkey in the Middle. No pressure, but if you got time…

Oh, I got time.

[laughs] Let’s do it.

You’re new, so you’re the monkey.

I’m the monkey? Gotcha. OK. Let me assume my position. All right, let’s do this.

[dramatic music]

Oop!

Ooh, ooh. I see that. I see that. There we go. Come on, come on, come on, ah! Come on.

[laughs] All right, all right, all right.

[sighs] We had so many talks, so many mornings when we definitely laid down the law about the dangers of drugs.

Yeah. And I know that you and I have lived apart for many years, Brady, but… We were always united on that front, weren’t we? Hey. Do you think he broke our rules?

I don’t know. Seems unlikely, but–

But that would explain why– why he said it at first and then he backed off, right? I mean, I hate– I hate to think it myself, but I–

I know. I know. I’ve thought it too. I’ve thought about it too. I even said it out loud to my dad. Bottom line is, hey, we weren’t there. We don’t know.

We weren’t there with him at school either, were we, causing trouble? I mean, maybe we shouldn’t have sent him to boarding school in the first place.

I know. I thought about that too. Maybe we shouldn’t have. I mean–I mean, he spent a lot of time away from us lately, especially me. I haven’t been ar– I mean, I called him. I visited. I had him here for summer on vacation. I thought I was close to him, I thought I knew who he was, and now I’m sitting here thinking, hey, Dad, maybe you didn’t know your son as well as you thought you did.

So… Holly’s friends told Rafe that she smoked weed.

They did.

[sighs] I know I– I shouldn’t be shocked, but… I am.

As am I. Her night of drinking also caught me by surprise as well, but I just chalked it up to a one-time thing.

Yeah, me too. Well, I mean… at least weed is legal here.

Not if you’re not yet .

[sighs] Well, now I can’t help but wonder– I mean, what if– I mean, would Holly go beyond that? Would she– would she take something more hard-core?

[groans]

Oh, you are awake.

Mom, hey.

Hi. Why are you taking aspirin before you get out of bed?

What are you thinking?

You know… that morning she was hungover, I saw her take pills that I thought could have been aspirin, but maybe not.

Nicole, Nicole, look at me. Let’s not jump to any dire conclusions, OK? Holly was hungover. The logical explanation is, she had a headache. She took aspirin for it.

[sighs]

And experimenting occasionally with marijuana does not make her an addict, OK?

OK, OK. You know, but we also don’t know if Tate’s really using drugs. He’s a good kid.

Why would you think that? Like, the only reason he is now living in Salem is because he was expelled from boarding school. How does that qualify him as a good kid?

Well, OK, but how did he get expelled, all right? Was it because of some dumb prank that went sideways? Kids do stupid things. I’m stating the obvious. And that just might include Holly. It’s just that– that doing drugs is just a lot worse than being stupid, isn’t it, because it’s illegal, and it’s dangerous.

[sighs] And I– I can’t believe I’m gonna say this… but maybe Holly isn’t as honest and innocent as I thought she was.

[respirator whirring, monitor beeping]

You know, you’ve grown up so much. Feels like yesterday you were just a little girl. My little girl. I remember… the first time you called me Daddy. Holly, I just want to tell you how sorry I am. You know, when I left you and your mom to go to Africa, I just thought it was the right thing to do. But now I know that there is– there was nothing more important in this world than you are to me and being your dad.

[smooches]

Now I get a deal? What kind of deal?

Well, you may be or may not be aware of the drug problem in Salem. But a dealer was caught who was back in the game for less than hours after he was released from Statesville. And I questioned him. And I believe that whoever’s behind this drug epidemic is right here inside this prison. So I spoke to Mayor Price, and she gave me the green light to take action. That’s where you come in. I need your help getting intel on the inside.

You got to be out of your damn mind.

[sighs]

[dramatic music]

You ever hear the saying “snitches get stitches”? You’ve heard of that, right? Well, here it’s different. You don’t get stitches. You get broken bones. You get your skull stepped on. That’s what happens. When I was in the yard the other day, I saw somebody get shanked. They got shanked just for reporting contraband, for a freaking cell phone. They carried the guy out in a body bag.

I know it’s a lot to ask.

Yeah, no kidding.

Yeah, but I also know that you were an undercover prison informant before, Lucas, right, years ago? And that last year, you really helped John Black, Steve Johnson, Roman Brady with a certain Orpheus situation.

I thought that Orpheus killed my mother. And you don’t even know how many times I almost got popped and how many times I almost lost my life. I can’t, all right? You’re gonna have to fight the good fight against drugs on your own, OK? I am not your guy. My informant days are over.

OK, I get it. I understand your reservations. I do. But maybe you’ll change your mind if I tell you how I can help you.

How? How the hell can you help me?

If you’re willing to do what I ask you to do, I will get you out of here.

You’re good with Thomas, man. I appreciate it.

Thank you.

[chuckles] You know, to be honest, I never really understood the whole parenthood thing. You know, there’s no training or prep or degree. You just jump into it. How the hell did you know what to do?

Yeah, well, you don’t. But luckily, their brains aren’t as developed as ours, so they have no clue that we’re just tap-dancing our way through it.

Right?

Yeah.

[laughs]

We have no clue what we’re doing.

Makes sense. Thing is, Theresa has a teenager, and the teen brain is developed.

Debatable.

Yeah.

I mean, that’s different than what I’m dealing with. At least my kids still listen to me.

Mm.

Do you get along with Theresa’s kid?

You know, we haven’t had a whole lot of interaction, really. I barely know him. I don’t even know if I’ll get the chance to now, given he’s in so much trouble.

Yeah, she must be a wreck.

She is a wreck. I’ve been trying to help her out as best I can. I’m trying to navigate the situation with her, but instead I totally blew it with her.

[sighs]

Brady, I totally understand what you’re feeling. I feel it too. Did I miss a sign or something? Could I have prevented this somehow, or…

[sighs] Is it just that Tate takes after me?

OK, hey, Theresa, don’t. No.

[sighs] No, I’m serious. I mean, I’m starting to feel like I’m responsible. Maybe I’m the one who failed our son.

[breathing heavily]

What are you thinking?

I just said I don’t know what to believe anymore.

Yeah, neither do I. But, EJ, Rafe said that Holly’s friends admitted to smoking pot, which is considered fairly benign these days, right? But if they were taking a more powerful drug, do you really think they would tell the cops? Do you really think Holly would tell us? No, no way.

No, no, I suppose not.

Oh.

[sighs] Now I’m realizing that it’s possible that I’ve deluded myself about Holly for a while now. You know, I thought that she was well-balanced and responsible and that if she was struggling or she had an issue that she would talk to me and I could get her the help she needed.

[sighs] EJ, I just–I never thought that she would resort to drugs. Oh, God, we got to get going. We have to get back to the hospital. I’ll meet you in the car.

OK.

OK.

[sighs] Dear God, could Tate have been telling the truth?

[sighs]

How’d you blow it with Theresa? What’d you do?

You know everything that went down with Tate and Holly, right?

Oh, yeah. It’s “The Spectator’s” biggest story right now. If that was Thomas and Charlotte, I’d be losing my mind.

Yeah, well, Theresa, she sure the hell is. And I’m trying to be supportive, but I guess I crossed a boundary of hers or whatever. She kicked me out of the room…

Hmm.

Told me she wanted to be alone with Brady so they could discuss their son.

Well, that must have been tough for you.

Yeah, but I mean, I get it, you know? Brady’s Tate’s dad. I understand that. I’m just trying to figure out what the hell my role is in all this. I’m the boyfriend of the woman with the teenager going through a terrible time. It’s new territory for me. I’m a little lost. I keep screwing things up.

Right. Well, why don’t you ask your dad for advice?

[scoffs]

Justin, I mean. I know he’s not your biological father, but he raised teenage boys.

Yeah, unfortunately, him and I aren’t on the best of terms at the moment either– also my fault.

How so?

[dramatic music]

[sighs] I guess it’s just because my whole life has been turned upside down. This whole Victor thing, him being my real dad… did a number on my head. I keep lashing out at Justin for no good reason. I don’t know, man, maybe it’s just in my blood to ruin all my relationships.

[sighs]

Theresa, look. Hey, hey, stop. It’s not your fault. Anything that happened with Tate and Holly that night is not your fault. If it’s anyone’s fault, it’s probably mine. I’m the one that hasn’t been there– enough anyway, obviously.

Brady, that’s–

No, I should have– I should have been there more. I should have been able to help him, and I should’ve been able to– to be there more.

Tate knows how much you love him.

[scoffs]

He knows. He knows he can reach out to you anytime and you’ll be there for him.

Well, thank you for saying that.

[sighs] God, I just keep replaying that night over and over in my head.

[sighs]

[laughs] Oh, Tate looked so handsome.

Oh, yeah.

And he was so excited to be on his first date with Holly. You know how hard he was crushing on her?

Oh, crushing hard on her.

[sighs]

Yeah.

We were all just having fun, weren’t we?

No, hold on. Speak for–speak for yourself. You were dancing with Alex.

Yeah, I wish I wasn’t.

I was a big old third wheel that night. I should’ve had my eye on Tate. I should’ve been watching Holly and Tate the whole time. Why wasn’t I doing that?

No. I should never, ever have let him go that night. I’m his mother. I’m his mother. He’s only . I mean, my poor baby! How did this go so wrong? How did we– how did this happen?

Stop, stop, stop.

How did this happen?

Stop, stop!

How?

Stop.

How did this happen?

[sighs]

Not your fault.

[sobs]

I don’t get it. How you gonna get me out of here?

Like I said before, I’ve spoken to Mayor Price. Look, I wouldn’t even be here if I hadn’t been assured that the right people in the right places would guarantee your release.

It’s tempting. It is. I want nothing more than to get the hell out of this place. But I can’t risk my life doing it. I think I’m just gonna keep my head down, and I’m gonna be a good boy, and I’m gonna do my time. That’s it.

You have your answer. We should go.

[sighs]

You’re a good man, and you’re a wonderful son.

[sighs] And as much as I miss you terribly and your children miss you terribly and all of us who love you miss you terribly, I understand your decision.

[sighs] And I respect it. I love you. I’ll see you soon.

[sighs]

Wait, hold it, hold it. Maybe I’ll do it. Maybe, maybe I’ll do what you’re asking.

I am gonna find a nurse and see if there’s any updates. I’ll meet you in there.

Sounds good.

OK.

[respirator whirring, monitor beeping]

Eric. You’re back.

I didn’t want her to be alone.

[dramatic music]

How–how long have you been here?

About an hour. I was told that you and Nicole went home for a while.

Eric.

Nicole, I was just telling EJ that I was told that you and EJ went home for a break, so I– I thought I’d stay with Holly.

That’s very kind of you.

Would you like me to get out of here? I could grab us some coffee.

No, no.

EJ–

You need to be here too.

EJ, you’re a part of Holly’s life now. You’re her stepfather, so please stay.

Mm.

Wow, we really have the parental guilt covered, don’t we?

Oh, we’re good at that.

Mm-hmm.

Yeah, we got that down. I–I want to say something to you.

[sighs] I know I give you a lot of crap. But I know that you have done the best that you can do with our boy. I know that.

Thank you. That really means a lot.

Well…

I know I’ve given you a lot of crap too. You really deserve it.

[laughs] I’m just kidding. I’m kidding.

Thanks.

No, really, though, Brady, you’re a really good father. You’re really a loving father.

Thanks, Theresa. You know, we really have to stop beating ourselves up about this. Hey, we’re not perfect, right? Close, but…

[laughs] We’re never gonna be perfect, and we’re doing the best we can. I think the best thing we can do for our son right now is believe in him and believe him. I know in my heart that our kid did not do this. That’s what I believe.

That’s right. From now on, no more doubts. Our son is innocent. Yeah.

[sighs]

No, Lucas, no, you just listed very valid reasons why you shouldn’t do it.

I know what I said, but you told me that everybody misses me. You told me that my family misses me, my kids miss me. What do you expect me to do? Of course I want to get out of here. I want my life back. So how about I just start out slow? All right, I’ll just dip my toe in a little, see what I can find out.

No! No, because I don’t want to see you be the next one who gets shanked and carried out in a body bag. This–we’re done here. OK, this was a huge mistake, because we’ve probably already put him in danger just by being here.

Yeah, OK, Kate. Is there any way you can tell the guard that we’re just ready to go? I want to give Lucas some tips on avoiding blowback because we were here tonight.

[sighs] I love you. I’ll see you soon. Be right back.

You don’t have any tips, do you?

No, I don’t. I just want to make sure you heard about Holly Jonas.

Nicole’s daughter, what about her?

She’s in a coma. She overdosed on New Year’s Eve, and she is fighting for her life, Lucas. I need you to help me save kids like her. So if you do this, I will do everything to protect you. You have my word. What do you say?

I’ll do it. But you got to promise me– you got to promise me that you’re gonna protect me. You have to guarantee that I get out of here once I get you the information you need.

You have it. Thank you.

OK, guard’s waiting.

[sighs]

[sighing]

He convinced you. Damn it, Lucas! Are you sure about this?

Yes, I’m sure. I want to help kids like Holly, and I want to get the hell out of this place as soon as possible.

[dramatic music]

If anything happens to you–

Mom, it’s a chance I have to take. Relax.

Be careful. And you keep him safe.

Yeah, you better listen to her. She’ll kick your ass if you don’t.

I don’t doubt that.

OK. I’ll contact my lawyer. Don’t do anything until we have this in writing.

Not my first rodeo, Mom.

And, Lucas, for your safety, maybe you should put on a show, if you know what I mean.

Hey, you know what? Why don’t you guys get out of here? The answer is no! I’m not a rat!

All right. You’re making a big mistake.

I don’t rat people out!

You want to rot? You rot.

Yeah, I’ll rot in here. Better than being with you guys. Beat it! Hit the road! Don’t ever come back here again! Losers!

Look, man, I get it. You know, when I found out that Stefano was my father, I was a grown man. You know, and I struggled with it for a long time, you know, dealing with… everything that comes with being a DiMera. You know, but eventually, I came to terms with it.

Hmm.

And so will you.

Yeah. I just don’t want to really think about all that right now. I just want to do right by Theresa, make sure that she’s good and do what I can to help.

Hi, Dad. Oh, hey. You’re still here.

Hey.

What’s up, buddy? How was it?

It was so good. Cooper and his mom had to leave, but can we play some more?

Well, I don’t know. What are you thinking, a little bit of… Monkey in the Middle?

[groans]

Huh?

Who’s gonna be the monkey?

Who’s gonna be the monkey? both: , , , not it!

Aw, come on.

[groans]

He’s the monkey. He’s the monkey.

Yeah.

He’s the monkey.

All right.

He’s the monkey.

Let’s do this.

OK.

[playful music]

So what do we do now?

[sighs] Tell you what we do. We–

Huh?

We find a way to prove that our son is innocent. And we vow that no matter what the hell it takes, we never give up on our son.

[dramatic music]

I solemnly vow that I will never give up on our son.

[inhales deeply] Oh, I feel like I can breathe again.

[inhales deeply]

[exhales heavily] To never giving up.

To never giving up.

[both chuckle]

Hey, sweetheart. It’s me. It’s Mom. And we’re all here, waiting for you to come back to us.

[monitor beeping]

What did the nurse say when you checked in?

No change.

Nicole… I think it might be time to discuss other options.

What do you mean?

I mentioned before that I made a few calls. The first one was to the clinic in Italy that brought me back from the brink of death. They were very encouraging when I spoke to them about Holly’s condition. And although they couldn’t promise– they couldn’t promise anything, I really do think it could help her. It’s an extraordinary facility, world-renowned.

OK, I appreciate the call, I do, but the doctors– the doctors have been great. They’ve done so much for her. And is–is taking her to Italy really the answer? What if something happens to her while she’s traveling?

We’ll take every precaution. I’ll hire an expert physician who will accompany us for the entire trip. They will never leave her side. You just say the word, and I’ll make the arrangements.

OK, I’ll consider it. I just want to talk to Kayla first.

Of course, of course.

OK.

Eric… I just wanted to thank you for being there for Holly and Nicole. It’s very much appreciated.

They both deserve all the support they can get.

Yeah.

As do you.

[respirator whirring, monitor beeping] Listen, I can say a prayer, which I have been doing for all of you, but we can say one together, if you’d like, right now.

Yeah.

Yes, let’s do that.

[sighs] Heavenly Father, we stand together and turn to you now in prayer, asking you to send upon Holly your love, your mercy, and your grace for a healthy and speedy recovery.

Amen.

Amen.

Amen.

Our Father who art in heaven… all: Hallowed be thy name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done on Earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom, the power…

And the glory…

And the glory…

Forever and ever.

Forever and ever. all: Amen.

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THIS STILL NEEDS SOME EDITING!

Oh, now, that’s a sight for sore eyes, all the citizens out beautifying the town.

Yeah, all the people out there that are just really inspired by your podcast, Paulina.

Reminding us all that Martin Luther King Day is a day of service and that good deeds are nourishment for the soul.

Mm, and I do believe that.

[laughs] And those delicious pastries that you brought along for the volunteers, my darling, oh, those are nourishment for the soul.

[laughs] Even if not all that nutritious. Well, you–you didn’t sneak one of those to Abraham, did you?

No, of course not.

Mm-hmm. OK, fine, fine. Just give me one of those bear claws.

Hey, I’ve got some free coffees for anybody volunteering today, courtesy of my Grandpa Roman. Would you like a coffee?

Well, in that case, oh.

There you go.

Thank you.

OK. Thank you very much.

Here you are, sir. Yes. And one for you.

Thank you. I could use something to keep me warm. I’m freezing.

I can help with that too.

Mm, yeah, that’s more like it.

I’m just happy to be of service.

[tender music]

Hey, Thomas, catch.

Ooh.

Nice job, buddy.

Yeah, that kid’s got a future in– sorry, what’s that– what’s that sport where you– you catch the ball in the… meshy thing on the edge of a stick?

Lacrosse?

Yeah.

Talking about lacrosse?

Lacrosse. Yeah.

Yeah? Don’t know much about sports, do you, huh?

No, no, I played tennis. Played tennis.

[clicks tongue]

Wow, OK, very nice. Yeah, I bet you’re as sharp with that racket as you are with that broom. I think Charlotte’s picked up more trash than you, and she’s in preschool.

No, I’m just– I’m multitasking. I–I was keeping… in touch with the latest news updates.

[dramatic music] Sorry. But yeah…

You OK?

I’m not so much of a sports guy, more of a… Cerebral guy. Yeah, I’m OK.

You OK? You sure?

Yeah.

Mm, so how about you just keep your arms around me all day and you can be my personal portable space heater?

Well, I wish that I could. But I’ve got to get back and keep pouring coffees.

OK, well, then I’ll come with you.

OK.

Oh, OK, lovebirds, get back to work.

OK.

All right. Mama, knock ’em dead on your podcast. It’s gonna be your best one ever.

Mm-hmm, no pressure.

[laughs] Hey, Nicole.

Oh.

Hey, Abe.

How are you?

Paulina.

Oh, honey, oh, we haven’t stopped thinking about you and Holly. Nicole, how is she doing?

Well, the doctors are running some tests on her. That’s why I’m here, ’cause they kicked me out of the ICU.

Well, what kind of tests are they running?

Well, they’re seeing if she qualifies to be moved to a facility in Italy.

[gasps] Italy?

Yeah, they–they worked miracles on EJ there and brought him back from the brink of death, as he said. So we’re hoping they can do the same for Holly.

Well, well, well, fancy meeting you here.

Do not mess with me, Leo. I’m operating on two hours of sleep.

Still, I’m sure you have enough energy to compliment me for sticking to my budget.

[scoffs] Your budget? Is that why you’ve asked me for cash three times in the past three days?

And you said no three times, which was very disappointing. Ergo, I have had to cleave to my weekly allowance like some pitiful child.

Oh, well, keep cleaving, because if you drain my bank account, well, then you will have zero allowance, and you and I will both be going to bed with an empty stomach.

Oh, no, not me. See, I get my paycheck today from “The Spectator.” Admittedly not much more than a pittance but enough to keep me in cheap wine and trail mix if your crying poor mouth isn’t another of your egregious lies and you do, in fact, go down the financial tubes. Ugh. But on a happier note, rejoice, Salem. Lady Whistleblower is making her grand return.

[gasps] Oh, and wait, Sloan, dear, until you read my first scintillating comeback column.

[breathes deeply] It is going to blow your mind.

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

You OK?

Yeah, I’m– I just– I’m good. It’s just, since the coma, I sometimes get these dizzy spells.

[dramatic music]

OK, well, you want me to get you a water or something?

No, actually…

[sighs] I just need something to eat, like a– a protein bar or something.

All right. OK, we can get you something. Thomas, Charlotte, come on, we got to go.

Thanks.

Here.

Thanks. I’m good. I’m good. I’m good.

So you would be going along with Holly to Italy, yes?

Yes, if she qualifies for the treatment, that is the plan. You know, and I wish that both EJ and I could go, but we decided, for Holly’s sake, that he should stay here and help bring down those drug traffickers who are profiting on our children’s suffering.

Mm-hmm, oh, and I pray that we are able to do that, Nicole. Nothing is more important to me.

Nicole, we are praying for Holly’s recovery. And I want you to know that Paulina and I, we’re here for you, whatever you need.

Thank you, Abe, Paulina. That means so much to me.

[sighs]

Jada, I am so sorry that that happened to you.

I knew it. I knew that security guard was following me up and down the aisles. So I should have expected that after I checked out that the store owner and that security dirtbag was gonna pull me aside and demand to search my purse.

Why didn’t you just tell them you were a cop?

I did. But I left my badge in my jacket in my car. And so I said, let me go get it.

Yeah.

And the store owner gets up in my face and says, you’re not going anywhere.

Oh, my God. Honey, I’m sorry. Well, it’s a good thing the unis showed up and they recognized you, right?

Yeah.

Yeah.

You and me both.

[sighs] They called the damn cops on me, Rafe. They said I nicked a brand-new lip gloss that I had in my purse I bought two days ago. Ugh, I was just– I was shaking. I’m just so–I’m so furious, I could just–

[sighs] I’m sorry. I try to let these things just roll off my back.

Hey, what are you sorry about, hmm?

Because I’m a Black woman, Rafe. I’m not allowed to get angry.

[sighs]

So your mom seemed in pretty good spirits today. I didn’t want to ask.

Yeah, well, there’s nothing to report yet. The doctors called, and she has an appointment tomorrow. But–

Right.

And they’re supposed to go over the biopsy results and everything.

OK.

But I’m thinking–

What?

Well, if it was good news, then they would have told her over the phone, right?

No, no, not necessarily. I mean, that could just be the way they do things, you know?

Yeah, yeah, maybe.

[sighs] It’s just that this whole testing thing has been dragged on for so long. And Mama’s being all stoic and brave. And me, I’m just, you know, pumping her up, telling her everything’s gonna be OK. But it’s all an act because I don’t want her to know how scared I really am.

Hey, hey, hey, hey.

[light music] You don’t have to act around me, OK? If you’re scared, you can tell me.

OK, but you just promise you won’t tell anyone, OK?

[chuckles] Right.

I need everyone to think that I am stoic and brave like Mama.

Well, I won’t tell anybody, OK? Everyone else can see your hard candy shell. And I’ll be the only one who knows that you have a soft, squishy center. And I love you for it.

[dramatic music]

Why is your column gonna blow my mind, Leo? What is it about?

[laughs] Why would I give that away?

You wouldn’t dare.

Blow your baby switch scheme out of the water? No. Well, not yet. But keep in mind, you did promise to pamper me in a manner to which I was becoming very accustomed. And so far, honey, your service is getting, like, / stars from me on Yelp. And if it gets any worse, I will write a scathingly rotten review and maybe even mention in said review how you have royally screwed over other people, including your baby’s real mother. Ta-ta.

You wouldn’t dare. We had a deal. Leo, you gave me your word.

Gave you his word about what?

[sighs]

[dramatic music]

You sure you’re feeling all right?

I’m fine, fit for duty.

OK, good. Well, Julie took the kids home. So if you wanted to have that ad hoc editorial meeting, we can.

Yeah.

You up for it?

Mm-hmm. Let’s do it.

OK, I assume you have someone covering the mayor’s live podcast?

Yes, with special instructions to keep an eye out for any possible health concerns.

Yeah, but just go easy, OK? It could be a cold. We don’t want to blow anything out of proportion.

Just keeping an eye out.

What an honor this is to remind the listeners of the true meaning of Martin Luther King Day.

[laughs] Oh, not just a day off to sleep in and just sit around and do nothing. No, this day means so much more than that. I just hope my voice holds up. Hmm. Hoo.

[light music]

[sighs] You know, I really should get back to the station.

Jada, you’ve had a rough morning. It’s OK. You are allowed to stop for a meal. Plus, you should have taken today off. It’s a holiday.

I always volunteer on this holiday. It’s my way of honoring Dr. King and what he stood for, service to others. I mean, I am so happy that I get to do what I do, in great part, thanks to him. I mean, could you imagine back in Dr. King’s day, a woman of color being a detective for a metropolitan police force?

Probably not that likely.

Would have been impossible.

Yeah.

Couple menus for you guys.

Oh.

All right.

You’re working here now?

No, I’m just helping out. My Grandpa Roman’s a little short-staffed now that Tate’s, you know…

Yeah.

Not around.

Right, yeah. Well, I’m sure he appreciates the help.

Yeah, and hey, if you’re feeling like you need warmed up, we’ve got some hot biscuits in the back. We’ve got–we’ve got an egg and tomato wrap if you need an energy boost.

Well, I’ve had the morning from hell. So what would you recommend for that?

Well, here’s the last of my doughnuts if you could use a treat.

Ooh, you have no idea.

[sighs]

So have you talked to your brothers about any possible DiMera involvement in this drug ring the PD is trying to crack? Let’s just not get ahead of ourselves, yeah, the mayor’s health, the DiMera scandal, et cetera.

Ha, greetings, gentlemen. Where is the confetti? Where are the streamers and the banners celebrating the return of Lady Whistleblower?

Where’s the cape?

Hello, Leo.

I loved the cape.

Sorry, what cape?

You call yourself a newsman? My cape was the fashion-forward splash of the Bistro’s New Year’s Eve party.

Oh, good. Well, you know what? I would actually really love to read Lady Whistleblower’s splashy first column of the year, considering it’s two days late.

OK, OK, here.

[dramatic music] Never fear. I just sent it to you both. And trust me, it is well worth the wait.

Leo was my client. We had worked out a payment plan on word. He’s not gonna be able to abide by the terms. Not that it’s any of your business.

Yeah, OK. I’m sorry, I get that it was none of my business. It’s just, you looked really upset.

Upset? Why would I be upset? I’ve got a wonderful husband and precious little baby boy who’s keeping me up all through the night with his crazy sleep schedule, but it’s totally worth it.

Well, I’m glad Jude’s doing well.

Any change with Holly?

No, but if things go the way we hope, in a few days, she will be getting treatment at a world-renowned hospital in Italy.

Well, Eric didn’t mention that to me.

It’s because I didn’t tell him.

Are you going with her?

Sloan, I’m her mother. Of course I’m going with her.

Oh, that’s wonderful.

[dramatic music]

Well, what do you think? What do you think? I mean, not that I’m desperate for a compliment and/or accolades and/or kudos and/or praise. Actually, I am.

What I think is… this is damn impressive, Leo.

[gasps] Chadwick.

I agree. It’s the last thing I expected to read from Lady Whistleblower. You were right, Leo. It was worth the wait.

[gasps]

You’re glad I’m leaving town?

No, that’s–what I meant was that I’m glad Holly’s receiving treatment, because Eric and I have been praying every day for her recovery.

Well, thank you. I didn’t see you as the praying type.

Well, I mean, I wasn’t in the past, but… pregnancy, the miscarriage, and now… having our prayers answered with this beautiful baby boy, all that changed me. It made me more religious.

Right. Well, I can see how it would. So I take it Jude is with Eric?

Yeah, he is. I’m just out picking up a few things. We’re having Eric’s mom and stepfather over for dinner tonight, which we have been trying to do for a while. But I’ve kind of been putting it off.

Yeah, yeah, well, you’ve been a little busy.

Yeah, it’s more than that. Truth is, I’m a little intimidated by his mother. She’s just– she’s so perfect, you know?

I get it. Marlena was my mother-in-law too. But may I suggest that you pour yourself a large glass of wine before they get there, because if you start the night out wired, it’s only gonna go downhill from there.

You know, you don’t have to do this today if you’re not feeling up to it. You can have the deputy mayor step in.

Today of all days, I am doing this. Mm-mm, my mother marched with Dr. King as a young woman, and I wouldn’t be here today without her…

Yeah.

Or him. So the least I can do is just push on through for one morning. And that is what I’m going to do. OK.

[coughs]

[light music]

You know, some people might say that Dr. King would want me to shrug off what happened to me today and just push forward. But I don’t think that’s what he meant at all. I think that when you see injustice that you need to do something.

Amen.

Man, I feel for Jada. Getting profiled as a shoplifter, that kind of stuff really shakes you up.

Anything like that ever happen to you?

Are you kidding? Just the other day, I was walking in the square, and this lady, she was sitting on a bench by herself, and she had her purse next to her. She sees me walking, and she takes her purse and she puts it on her lap.

[scoffs] Wow.

You’re not really shocked.

I mean, yeah, I kind of am. I feel like I’ve spent a lot of time with you, and I’ve just never seen it.

Yeah, that’s because you weren’t looking. But it happened everywhere– here, in London, in Italy.

Italy?

Yeah. You remember how people were looking at us because we were an interracial couple? When Mama was a kid, it would have been illegal for us to get married in many places in this country.

[sighs] Well… I’m sure as hell glad that we’re not back there.

Yeah. We’ve come a long way. But we can’t pretend like we don’t still have a long way to go.

A big glass of wine, check. Actually, I bought two bottles. So check and check.

Yeah, well, as you know, Eric doesn’t drink. And his parents will probably only have a glass, so…

More for me.

[sighs] Look, Marlena knows that she comes off as intimidating, you know? And she also seems very put together. But she’s just–she’s a real human with real problems. I mean, you know Marlena’s daughter Sami, Eric’s twin? I mean, she was a holy terror for years. She still is, in my opinion.

Yeah, Eric’s mentioned Sami once or twice.

Well, did he also mention that Marlena had an affair with John and it sent Sami off the deep end when she was a teenager?

Mm-mm. I can’t even imagine Marlena having an affair.

Yeah, well, you see? She’s not perfect, just like the rest of us.

[soft music] And I’ve found that if you ask Marlena for advice up front, you know, she feels useful, and you don’t feel judged, and then the rest of the night will just be smooth sailing.

Thank you, Nicole. That’s really good advice.

This is an amazing piece. You are a writer, my friend.

Oh, well, you know, it is my passion. And I really think I’ve improved since I joined the Masters of Sex Club.

Pardon?

Oh, that’s a slip of the tongue. It’s the Masters of Texts Cslub. It’s an online writing workshop, of which I am the star pupil, I might add.

I have to admit– I’m embarrassed to admit it, but there’s so much in here that I had no idea about. I mean, how have I never heard of this guy Bayard Rustin? I mean, he helped organize the March on Washington. An openly gay African American man in the s? I mean, this person is just incredibly brave, especially for that time.

Yeah, he was a true hero. And the reason you’ve never heard of him is that back then, a lot of people didn’t want to link together civil rights and gay rights and any other kind of equal rights as being a part of the same movement. And sadly, that’s still the case today. As if there’s only so much equality to go around.

Yeah. Well, I am really impressed that you’ve done the research, Leo, and brought all of this to light. In fact, I think, given the serious nature of the column, we should publish this under your own name and not the Lady Whistleblower byline.

Assuming we can publish it at all.

[dramatic music] * *

[sighs] Check, one, two, three.

[coughs] This is Mayor Paulina Price. Check, check. More. Can–bring it up more.

Paulina, did you make your follow-up appointment with the doctor?

Well, I’ll go see her when the biopsy test results come back.

And when will that be?

[sighs] Well… I’m going in to get the results tomorrow.

And you didn’t tell me that because?

I didn’t want you to feel obligated to go there with me.

Do you not want me to go with you?

I didn’t want to ask you.

Well, you didn’t ask. I offered.

I want you to be there with me.

Then I shall be.

I remember when I was a kid and Mama was self-employed and then Daddy got sick and so he lost his job and so we lost our health insurance. And so I always wonder, like, if maybe he would have made it if–

I had no idea.

Yeah, it’s really a systemic thing, ’cause when you think about it, there’s just so many people of color that are living at poverty, so I just– I feel really lucky to be who I am and where I am.

Hey, Chanel…

[light music] I’m the lucky one here.

I remember a few years back, I was in line at the store, waiting to check out, and there was this guy in front of me. And he hands the clerk his check, clerk bags his groceries, and then he’s on his way. I’m up next. I hand the clerk my check, right?

You write checks?

Well, I did then, you know. I’m slow to evolve, OK? So anyway, the clerk looks at my check, sees the name Hernandez on it…

Mm-hmm.

Asks for my driver’s license and another form of ID and then asks me to put my phone number on it.

I can relate. But at least your hair isn’t a whole thing. Mm. Chanel?

Hey, what’s up?

Thank you so much for the delicious doughnuts.

You’re welcome.

Random question, but have you ever had someone ask if they could touch your hair?

Oh, my God, are you kidding me? The first time, it was in a mall. It was a total stranger, and I was, like, three. And Mama was not happy about it, to put it mildly.

Oh, my God. Here, join us.

Sure.

Sit down.

Yeah. Look, I know I probably shouldn’t ask this about your hair, but I mean, why– Ah.

[laughter] No, I’m–I’m an idiot. I’m sorry. All right.

No, no, it’s OK. I mean, being willing to ask these questions and have these conversations, it’s the first step in overcoming biases. Not to sound patronizing, but that kind of sounded patronizing, didn’t it?

No, no, it didn’t sound patronizing, because it’s– it’s true.

You know, I was just thinking, back when I was in high school, I was in the lunchroom, and this random girl, without even asking if she could touch my hair, she just comes up and starts touching my hair.

Oh, no.

And she’s like, oh, it’s so soft. And then when I went home, I told my mom about it. And then she gave me this whole lecture about microaggressions and how I should have stood up for myself. I mean, I was just trying to eat my lunch. And now I’ve worked up an appetite. I want to order the full breakfast menu.

Well, there you go. You heard the lady.

All right. Got it.

My kind of girl.

Got it.

[laughter] OK.

Get to work.

Yeah.

Well, thanks again for all the suggestions you’ve given me about how to handle Eric’s mother. That is–I know you’ve got a lot more important things to be worried about right now.

[dramatic music]

It was nice to get out of the hospital for a while, but… I should be getting back, so… Sloan, you know… you and I have a lot in common. And in another lifetime, maybe we would have been friends.

You mean if it weren’t for Eric.

I know Eric’s been spending a lot of time at the hospital with me and Holly, and I’m sure that hasn’t been easy for you, given our history. But I– I just want you to know that I appreciate how generous you’ve been about it.

I haven’t been that generous, Nicole.

You’re not gonna publish my piece? Why, because it’s too moving, too relevant?

Listen, I’m not saying that we’re not gonna publish it at all. I’m just–I’m saying that I think that we should think about it a little bit. I mean, “The Spectator” is not exactly on the cutting edge of social progressivism. Everett, what do you think?

I think that it’s our job to present a fair and balanced presentation of the news.

Whoa, are you saying that if you publish a pro-equality editorial on MLK Day, you have to publish an anti-equality one the following?

No, that’s not what I’m saying at all. Leo, I want to publish your piece. I think it’s terrific.

And so do I. I’m just saying there could be fallout.

Screw the fallout.

What he wrote is right and true and enlightening. Isn’t that more important than the bottom line?

Damn right it is.

Yes, it is. All right, we’re gonna publish your excellent piece, Leo. And if we get heat for it, then you know what? Hell with it. They can come for me.

[clapping]

Ah, you guys! You are my heroes. Come on. Bring it in. Group hug.

Hey, hey.

Group hug. Get over here.

[laughs] Get in there.

Oh, yeah, there it goes.

[laughter]

But I’m happy to say that both Johnny’s family and my family are very supportive of our relationship, so there are no speed bumps there.

Lucky you…

Mm-hmm.

‘Cause when I first got engaged to my first husband, I wanted so badly for my dad to approve, because my mom sure didn’t. Yeah, she wasn’t exactly thrilled that I was marrying a white Jewish guy.

Hmm. Well, she got over it, I hope.

Sort of. But he disappeared on me, so it was all moot.

Well, you know, Chanel and I were just watching this documentary recently about the Lovings. She was Black. He was white. And so the state of Virginia refused to recognize their marriage. The case went all the way to the Supreme Court, which struck down all state laws banning interracial marriage, allowing us to marry whoever we wanted.

Mm, not whoever we wanted because not same-sex marriages. And, you know, being a Black woman who’s also bi, I just stopped labeling myself altogether, because it’s just exhausting being so many types of other.

Hmm.

Right. But choosing to not acknowledge race or gender, I mean, that’s pretty exhausting too, right?

Yeah.

I mean, especially if that’s who you are.

[sighs]

You know, I can’t believe that we’ve never talked about this before.

Yeah, well, I’m really glad that we’re talking about it now.

[light music]

So do you want me to stay for the podcast, or should I just leave it to you?

Well, I certainly hope you didn’t come all the way over here just to be my sound man. Of course I want you to be here. And I can’t thank you enough for all your support, dear husband.

Well, you were there for me during all the months of my recovery. Want to be here for you.

All right, moment of truth. OK, here I go. Take me live.

[dramatic music] Hello, everyone. What a lovely morning it is. This is Mayor Paulina Price speaking to you on this Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

[chuckles] And I want to thank those of you who’ve already come out to serve your community this morning and to encourage those who haven’t to spend your afternoon volunteering.

[chuckles] You have the power and responsibility to improve your community in some way, big or small. May we continue to live in Dr. King’s spirit every day. Now, we’re– oh, a lot of us, we’re familiar with many of his words. So I’ve chosen to begin with a quote from that great writer James Baldwin.

[coughs] Not everything that is faced…

[voice breaking] Can be changed–

[softly] Can be changed.

But nothing…

Nothing… both: Can be changed until it is faced.

[dramatic music]

What do you mean you haven’t been generous? And not only have you been understanding about Eric spending time with me and Holly. Oh, my God, I mean, Sloan, you– you let me off the hook when I kidnapped your son.

Yeah, very reluctantly, believe me, especially whenever the next day–

The next day what?

You know, right after I told you to stay away from Jude, I saw you having lunch with Eric and Holly, looking like the happy family you used to be, all for the world to see. And, you know, that was pretty upsetting to me.

Would be for me too. But what did Eric say when you mentioned it to him?

I didn’t tell him. I don’t know why I didn’t tell him. But now I’m glad that he had that time with Holly.

[sniffles] He’ll always love her… just like he’ll always love you. And I’ll just have to learn to live with that. I should follow up with Leo. Thank you again, Nicole, for the advice.

Sloan, Sloan–

[sighs]

OK, that’s it. We did it. Good work, guys.

You guys, you are the best.

Well, I think it’s gonna be fantastic for the paper.

Well, you have made both Lady Whistleblower and me very, very happy, you two handsome devils, you. I truly am forever indebted to you for your gutsiness and your support.

Working with someone who you’ve had a… conflict with in the past, finding a way to have common ground and move forward, I’d say that’s in the right spirit for MLK Day.

It sure is, Chadwick. Speaking of, can I have the rest of the day off, pretty please with artificial sweetener on top since I’m trying to cut back on sugar?

Mm, journalists don’t really get days off, Leo.

You sure about that? Mr. Xander of Cooksville seems to.

Yeah, he’s teleworking today.

Mm.

Or is he pretending to be teleworking while he’s playing house with Sarah and their little snuggle bunny, leaving this venerable Salem institution, aka “The Spectator,” in the hands of we three cisgender males.

A topic for another column, perhaps.

I will get on that forthwith.

No, not forthwith. You are gonna get the break you asked for, and you are gonna leave the office. Salem City Park, National Day of Service, my friend.

Oh, right. Yeah, that’s actually why I wanted the rest of the day off… to do this.

Figured.

See ya.

Oh, don’t forget this.

Writers.

Mmm, well, that really hit the spot.

Well, then write us a good review, huh?

Definitely.

OK.

And thanks for hanging out with us. It was great catching up.

Yeah, it was. And since we’re baring our souls this morning, Rafe, I don’t know if I ever told you this, but I– I idolized you as a kid.

Yep, actually, you have said that.

Oh, good.

But it never gets old.

Yeah, it was probably pretty obvious at the time anyway. You know, I– I always kind of thought I’d end up being FBI like you.

Nah, nah, you were always a storyteller growing up. Filmmaker suits you.

It does, but not out-of-work filmmaker, you know?

Mm-hmm.

I mean, volunteering here this morning was the most useful I’ve felt in a long time. I’m thinking maybe it’s time to consider a new career path. I want to do something that means something, you know, that matters.

Well, what matters is in the eye of the beholder. Like, for instance, people may think that owning a bakery doesn’t matter. But I like to think of it as, I help people celebrate life. Like, sometimes I create them special cakes and things like that that makes them feel special. Like the other day, there was this lady, and she was in hospice, and she had been a beekeeper, and so I made her these little bumblebee cookies. And when she saw them, she was so excited. And the look on her face, it was just like, she was so happy. She was so grateful.

Wow.

Aw.

Yeah, and then even with my mom, you know, she’s all about giving back, and she’s the mayor, but then she also does this podcast. And she’s actually recording an episode this morning. I can’t wait to hear it when I get home.

Oh, she’s broadcasting live, isn’t she? Let’s listen to it.

Yeah.

Oh.

Yeah.

Mm. Oh. I want to thank my special guest, former mayor Abraham Carver, for that assist.

[chuckles] Equality and inclusion should not be controversial. Diversity in creed, background, abilities, beliefs is what makes us a great city and a great nation. In the end, we all want the same things: health, prosperity, safety for our family and our friends and ourselves. We should not shun people who disagree with us. Instead, we must love, learn, open our hearts and minds, and, most importantly, continue to do the hard work to make this world a better place for everyone to live in. And our words are all the more powerful when we raise our voices together.

To Dr. King.

To the future.

To my Mama.

To us.

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