GH Transcript Friday, January 5, 2024

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[ Solemn music plays ] Thank you for the offer, but I won’t be doing this alone. Okay. Well, if you change your mind, let me know. I will call you immediately. And I’ll be there just as fast.

[ Voice breaking ] I know how much bobbie meant to you. And I know how much she meant to you. Are you sure you don’t want to take the day off? No. I thought about it. I just — I-I need to keep busy. I just can’t believe she’s gone. Neither can I. Um…I’ll call you when we’re finished.

[ Footsteps approaching ]

[ Sobbing ] Shh, shh.

[ Knock on door ] Greetings, boss lady. I was… what — what’s wrong? Everything. Oh, it’s so good to see you. Come in. How’s carly? She’s staying strong. She’s missing her mom. Yeah, I’m sure she is. You know, I didn’t know bobbie that well, but I did always admire her. You should give carly a call. Yeah, of course I will. And not just about that — about some other news that came out that I don’t really want to get into right now. Okay. Uh, I’m sure carly will catch me up to speed. A-and I know that I’m early to pick up scout to go buy her new uniform. Sorry I-I didn’t call first. Yeah, um, actually, I wish you had called. I could have saved you a trip. Why? Is she okay? Yeah, yeah. She’s fine. Well, if this morning doesn’t work, then it’s gonna have to be this afternoon. I don’t mean to rush everything, but she is starting at westwood academy a week from monday, so we got to — about that. Scout won’t be going to westwood academy. Hey, willow. It’s me again. Um, listen, I know that I’m probably the last person that you want to talk to right now, but I’m ask– I’m actually begging you to please let me just explain. And I know you’re probably sick of hearing me say that, but [Sighs] Call me. Please. If you could just call me. So pathetic. She’s not gonna call me, is she? Give her some time. Well, why would she call me? I mean, there’s no explanation. There’s no excuse for me doing what I did. That’s probably how willow feels. Wow. Thank you. Thank you for your honesty. Uh, and thank you for putting me up last night. I appreciate it. I really didn’t want to be alone. Any time. And when you do finally speak to willow, you’ll find the words. Laura? Sorry. Oh. Oh. Did you spend the night here? No. No, no, I didn’T. Kevin insisted that I go home. But then I couldn’t sleep, you know? So I just came back here first thing. I guess I just dozed off.

[ Chuckles ] I take it cyrus hasn’t regained consciousness.

[ Yawns ] No, I don’t think so. Not yet anyway.

[ Sighs ] But since my brother isn’t talking, perhaps you can fill me in, detective. Does the pcpd know who attacked my brother? I’m sorry, boss. I told her you said no visitors. Lois: And I told him you would make an exception.

[ Sighs ] Go ahead. Hmm. Make it fast, lois, ’cause ava’s at the gallery, the kids are at carly’s, and I just want to be alone. Oh, well, you will be, once I leave. Has the cleaning crew been here already? Why? Because I know you, of all people, would not take your new wife’s betrayal lying down. Yet I see no sign of a rampage and not a shattered glass in sight. People change, lois. Ha. Not that much. Ah, I see luggage. Yeah. So, what, you takin’ this act of yours on the road? I’m not going anywhere. Nina is. I’m really glad you’re here. Sure. Nowhere else I’d rather be.

[ Chuckles ] Yeah. Bobbie was your best friend as much as you are mine. She wouldn’t want you to do this alone. Thank you.

[ Sniffles ] Hey.

[ Crying ] You ready? No. I don’t know if I’ll ever be ready. Bobbie spencer died. I’m — [ Stammers ] I’m so sorry. I — I mean, I only met her briefly at the nurses’ ball, but, I mean, I’m really sorry you lost your friend. Yeah, but she was more than that. When I was a kid, she was married to my uncle tony. My cousin bj was her stepdaughter at first, and then she sealed the deal and adopted her. Long story short, bj died. A drunk driver plowed into their school bus, and she was gone. She was seven years old. That’s — that’s awful. I was six at the time, and I had been waiting on a heart for my heart transplant that I thought would never come, and… the heart that is in my body right now is from bobbie’s daughter. Because bobbie and my uncle tony gave it to me. Wow. Bobbie sounds like an incredibly strong, generous woman. I could go to her for anything. Especially all those years that my mom wasn’t around.

[ Sighs ] Now I couldn’t get rid of my mom if I tried, but bobbie was my go-to. She was everyone’s go-to. She lived to help people, but she wasn’t sentimental about it. She — and she did not mince her words. Like, if you did something wrong or made a mistake, she told you, but she did it because she cared for people. And now I can’t imagine port charles without bobbie spencer. Scout has been tied up in knots about this. She — she has nightmares. She’s a nervous wreck. Well, then I’ll go talk to her. Scout isn’t here. Oh. Rocco took her out for breakfast. I see. You see what? Well, if she’s got her appetite back, I’m assuming that means that you told her it was okay that she’s not going to westwood. No, you don’t understand, drew. She was so anxious. So you j-just made this decision unilaterally? There’s no phone call, no text to me, no discussion whatsoever, is that — no, actually, I had to make a choice! I could reassure our daughter right away or wait until I spoke to you, and I chose peace. I figured we would discuss it once you got here. After you told her it was okay that she wasn’t going. Doesn’t that seem a little backwards to you? You’re right. Yes, I should have spoken with you right away. Well, thank you. I’m glad we agree on that much. Just like you should have come to me before you pitched the idea to scout in the first place. Uh, so we’ve got our people canvassing the area outside the church and checking out all the traffic cameras. But so far, there is no suspect in cyrus’ attack. Yeah. And it’s not like he has any shortage of enemies, either, ’cause he’s done a lot of damage in this community. And yet here you are, sitting vigil. I guess, whether I like it or not, he’s a member of my family. And what I learned with my son nikolas is that even though I may not like the way he behaves sometimes, I still…have a need to let them try to do better. Mm. Well, I appreciate you sticking to your principles, especially since cyrus has never given you reason to. I think he’s waking up.

[ Monitors beeping ] Cyrus? Can you hear me? An angel with the face of my sister. No angels here. You’re still very much among the living. So I see. I’m gonna try to get your doctor. I’ll be back. Mr. Renault, can you, uh, tell me what happened to you? Someone seems to have brought me to general hospital. This is the second time the good people here have snatched my life back from the jaws of death. Yeah. You’re a pretty lucky man. Well, it’s not lucky. Blessed. Right. You know, you were the victim of a — of a brutal assault. Why don’t you help me lock up whoever did this to you?

[ Coughs ] Like the local constabulary cares. Try me. Give me a name. I’ll haul him down to the precinct by the end of the day. I’m not surprised you’re evicting nina, but, uh, the last thing I expected were two neatly packed suitcases. I figured you would just be throwing her stuff over the balcony. What are you doing here? Checking up on a friend. Well, you checked up on me. You can go ahead and go. And I needed to say I-I didn’t mean to blow up your life, sonny. I just thought you deserved to know the truth. I appreciate it. I wish other people in my life were as honest as you. So, where are you banishing nina to, huh? Outer mongolia? An ice floe? Buffalo? She owns a hotel. She can stay there for now. For now? What does that mean? You’re not done with her for good? Ready? When you are. Felicia: Look at all these. This was from your wedding to robert. Oh.

[ Chuckles ] Gosh. Beautiful. Yeah. She was loved by so many people. Because she loved them. She was always the first to show up for people, the first to extend a hand. Yeah. She was the anchor for her family

[Voice breaking] And for this hospital. Yeah. She was. These photos — they really tell the story of a life well-lived. Don’t they? Yeah. So, this isn’t about scout not going to westwood academy. This is about you getting back at me because I didn’t consult with you about it first? I di– no, of course not. I’m just pointing out the fact that you put me on the spot when you announced that scout was going to westwood in front of our daughter. Yeah, well… “well” what?

[ Sighs ] Nothing. You’re right. You’re right. I, uh — I did — I did blindside you. Exactly. Look, all I’m saying is that we can — we can both do better. And, of course, if I could do it over again, I would come to you first. Then why didn’t you? I mean, clearly, scout has been — has been feeling this way for a while. Well…I thought she would change her mind. Or at least I-I hoped that she would. But the closer it got, the more she seemed to dread it. And my immediate concern was for her — her well-being. And mine isn’t? Drew, that is not what I’m saying. Really? ‘Cause it sure sounded like that. Like what I want and what I say, that doesn’t matter at all. You think that you get the final word when it comes to what’s best for our daughter? Uh, doctor’s in with cyrus now. Oh, great. So, was he able to identify his attacker? Yeah, probably. But he’s not. He — why not? I mean, he was the victim. He said, and I quote, “as I await my eternal reward, so too shall law enforcement await my cooperation.”

[ Sighs ] You know, I think I liked him better before his conversion.

[ Laughs ] Did he say anything else? Yeah, he said his attacker was not to be blamed, that his so-called frailty was the reason his injuries were so bad. So what can you do with that? Nothing. I mean, we have no options, really. Without a name, without any evidence, we can investigate, but it’s not gonna go anywhere. Yeah. Without an account from a victim or an eyewitness, you can’t bring a case, can you? If only there was someone he trusted that he would tell the truth to, you know, like, say… his sister. You know what? I shouldn’t be here. I’m putting you in a really odd, awkward position. You know, you’re friends with willow and michael, and you’re on good terms with carly. And you’re… you know, sonny still thinks of you as family. Every last one of those people knows that I consider you family, too. Thank you. You’re not a fugitive. It’s not a crime for you to be here, so let’s stop acting like it is. Okay, okay. You know what? Once again, sasha, I’ve managed to make myself public enemy #1. Who cares what people think? You still have friends. What do you want from me, lois?

[ Sighs ] Oh! Hey, it looks like you did break something after all. What was it this time, a-a wall? Somebody’s face? A lot of things were broken yesterday. Yeah, yeah. As I recall, one of those things was your marriage. Yet you are still wearing your wedding ring. So what? So when you thought brenda betrayed you, she was dead-to-you dead, yet you still wearing that ring suggests that you’re not done with nina yet, suitcases or not. I gave up a lot to be with nina. It felt like the whole world was against us. Oh, I see, I see. So if you take off that ring, you throw it in the river, and, uh, you get rid of nina, you’re, what, proving all the naysayers right? I don’t care what people think. True that. Doesn’t matter what they think. What do you think? I thought that I fell in love with someone who made mistakes, who can own up to them, learn from them. But now…I find out nina is a traitor. She went against my family. For months. And lied to me. I will not forget that. Doctor says I’ll live, thanks to the grace of god. It wasn’t god who put you in this hospital bed, though. Cyrus, why don’t you just tell me what happened? Are you asking as the mayor or as my family? Both. Yeah. I mean, what kind of relationship are we going to have if you can’t tell me who beat you to within an inch of your life? Once you know the answer, you may well be sorry you asked. Why not let me worry about that? I was beaten by your friend sonny corinthos.

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[ Sighs ] Okay, yeah, I know he has a temper. I’ve seen it. He yells. He — he — he throws things. He breaks things.

[ Laughs, coughs ] He’s been known to break more than “things.” Uh-huh. Well, still, I-it would be highly unusual for sonny to beat someone up himself, a-and randomly, to the point of putting them in the hospital. “Wrath is cruel and anger is outrageous.” Proverbs.

[ Sighs ] Sonny is a deeply unhappy man. He took his feelings of hurt and betrayal out on a convenient target — me. Why, though? What did you do to betray him? Oh, not I, sister. Sonny was sinned against by his spouse. Are you talking about nina? I was merely in the wrong place at the wrong time. And so sonny unleashed his frustrations on me. You must have assumed that carly and drew would end up in prison. And carly’s daughter donna is, what, five, six? Drew’s daughter, scout, is a few years older. However angry you were at the parents, it’s unlike you to do something hurtful to those girls. Yeah, it is. I mean

[Sighs] I wasn’t thinking. I had tunnel vision. I could only think about my pain, nobody else’S. And, yeah, why would anyone forgive me? Nina, after what I did to you, you should have never spoken to me again. And look at us. Here we are. If you could forgive me, then give others a chance to do the same for you. That’s what I want. Then let it happen, and don’t force it, like every instinct in your body is screaming for you to do. Just let it be and you might get what you want. Well, what I want may be very different than what I deserve. Nina tried to get carly locked up, separated from her children. D-donna is just a little girl. And not only that, but nina profited from carly’s misfortune, right? I mean, she ended up with her half of the metro court. That snake is lining her pockets with your ex’s misery. Now, I have never, never had much to say about carly, right? But this? She didn’t deserve this. Nina crossed the line — too many lines. And I mean, if she could do something so reprehensible to the mother of your children, what else is she capable of? I mean, could you even ever trust her again? Then again, I guess love just doesn’t disappear overnight. So, any issues with your pay?

[ Chuckling ] Oh. No, no, no. If I knew that I could make this much money without rigging poker games, I would have become a spokesmodel a long time ago. Sorry. Wait. What about poker games? Oh, that stuff — that’s just all part of my checkered past. Don’t you want to know how I’m gonna spend my honest living? Okay. How? Uh, real estate. Oh. What? Do you not think that’s a good idea? I was just surprised. I mean, I see why you want to move out of the quartermaine stables.

[ Laughs ] Hell no. No, their stables are nicer than most people’s homes. And I am a long ways away from giving up on mama q’s cooking. Mmm. I hear that. Yeah. I-I-I’m thinking about an investment property. Do you have a place in mind? Because lucy, with all her many professions, is also a real estate agent. Well, you know, maybe on the next one. But for now, I’m gonna start with serenity.

[ Chuckles ] That sounds like a commune. It does, doesn’t it? No. It’s, um — it’s the estate that I grew up on. Okay, I thought you said you had a tough childhood. Oh, yeah. No, it was the worst. Yeah, they treated me like the hired help. Okay, then why would you want to buy the property? Want to bring everything full circle. My — my mother was the original owner. Right. Because dominique was your mother, you’re the rightful heir to leopold taub’s fortune. A mug? Oh. Or a vase, maybe? Pen holder? It’s sweet.

[ Crying ] Look. She kept it all this time. Oh, my gosh. She’s so young. Did you ever see pictures of her in her first uniform? Yeah, yeah, I did. Gosh, those hats that they made the nurses wear back then.

[ Laughs ] Yep, but she pulled it off. She did. Yeah. I don’t know how that hat stayed on. She had all that mane of red hair. Well, we all had the hair. We did all have the hair. Oh, my god.

[ Laughter ] Yeah, we had the hair. Oh. I just realized I won’t ever get to laugh with her again.

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or dyes. ( ) It’s a lot,looking back over someone else’s life. You realize what people saw in them. What you saw in them. Yeah. I think there’s beauty to that, though, I do. I think there is. Yeah. I mean, like this… and doing this with you, it made all the difference. It was an honor to help. Bobbie once said that grief… …is more bearable if you can help someone else. And the way that we honor the ones that we’ve lost…

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[ Cellphone ringing ] Oh, sorry. No. Go for it. Okay. Hello? Yes, this is felicia scorpio. Oh. The results are ready? Okay, I’ll be right there. What is that about? The living. So according to cyrus, their confrontation was completely personal and not business-related at all. Yeah, it’s just not like sonny to settle old scores like that. No, I know. He, uh — he apparently was privy… to some information about sonny’s marriage — something that sonny didn’t know. Did your father say anything to you? Not a word. I’m not trying to impose anything on scout, and I’m not trying to get back at you. I’m just saying that we have to be on the same page when we make such a huge change in our daughter’s life. I know. You’re right. I, uh… I’m really sorry. I-I don’t know why I picked a fight with you. Then why did you? Drew, we don’t fight, especially over how to raise our daughter. Do you want to tell me what’s actually going on? I guess I just — I guess I feel hurt that, um, scout didn’t lead on to how she really felt about westwood academy. I thought that, you know, we formed a really good bond since I’ve been back. Come on. Of course you have. Well, then why did she tell you and that she didn’t tell me? She doesn’t feel like she can come to me? No. I think she saw how excited you were and didn’t want to disappoint you. Scout loves you. She loves being close to you. She doesn’t want that to change. And w– and what kept you from coming to me? I know how much you hated missing out on being scout’s dad, not being able to be her father all those years that victor had you locked up in greece. And now I lost even more time because of nina. Everyone told sonny, “nina, she’s a liar. Nina, she can’t be trusted.” And it’s like I went out of my way to prove them right. You know, I am not equipped or qualified to be someone’s mother or a grandmother or…a wife. That couldn’t be further from the truth, nina. Well, truth or not, you know, sasha, it’s what everyone believes. No, not everyone. Kristina and dante support your relationship. Kristina and dante supported it as long as I was making their father happy, which is definitely not the case anymore. I mean, dante will probably stay out of the fray, but kristina? She will gladly rain hellfire down on me every chance she gets. Okay, uh, what about the kids? They all love you. They do love me, and I love them. But that doesn’t matter anymore. That’s all over. Carly will make sure of that. It’s not entirely carly’s decision. Okay, it’s michael. He hates me. It’s willow. It’s sonny. I wouldn’t completely count out willow. Oh, you didn’t see her face when she found out what I did. Sasha, she recoiled, literally. And who blames her? My own daughter did that.

[ Sighs ] I’m so sorry, nina. I have no one to blame but myself. Look, what’s done is done. You have accepted it. That’s great. You’ve owned up to it. That’s even better. Now you just have to ask yourself, what can I do to fix it? Wow. I have had nina’s number since the day she came to port charles 10 years ago, and I know firsthand what that woman is capable of when she gets scorned. Wow. No wonder why you came in hot today. Well, thank you for giving me an out. But I think, to be honest, our issues have nothing to do with nina. I… I made decisions about scout’s life without including you, and — and that is not fair. Thank you for saying that. You’ve gone so far out of your way to include me in every aspect of scout’s life. That’s why I didn’t want to undercut the whole westwood thing. Even if you didn’t think it was a good idea? No, I never said that. I didn’T. Actually, I think westwood is a fantastic school. Molly and kristina loved it, and I think scout might love it one day, too. We give her some time and… maybe just a little space. And not uproot her in the middle of a school year. I see your point, finally. I think this is our first major difference of opinion… in raising our daughter. Wow. I don’t know what to do. I mean… where do we go from here? You know what, sonny? You’re right. And I’m sorry. I didn’t say anything. You didn’t have to. Your face said it all, and then your shoulders seconded it. I get it. It’s — it’s none of my business, you know. I don’t have a right to say how you live your life. You don’t judge me, do you? Of course I don’T. That is not what friends do. Now go get me some rubbing alcohol so I can tend to your knuckles. Go.

[ Knock on door ] What, the bodyguard’s on a coffee break? Morning, lois. Oh, hey, dante. Come in. Is, uh, my father here? Uh, yeah, he is. And I am so glad you’re here because sonny’s had a really rough morning. And you know what? He’s gonna be so happy to see his son here. Yeah. Not today, he won’T. Buying the estate, fulfilling your childhood dream of revenge just feels hollow. In what way? Well, like bobbie and her brother, luke. They had a very tough upbringing, too. And I asked her one time how she was able to move past it, and she said that nursing gave her a sense of purpose. So what I want to ask is, what is your purpose? Huh? Yeah, I… I’m not sure. I mean, I don’t even know if I have a purpose. Felicia: Nonsense! We all do. If you’refelicia. Hello. Sorry for eavesdropping. Occupational hazard. This is not still your occupation. Actually, though, I’m — I’m glad that you overheard us, ’cause you’ve — you’ve done a whole bunch of things, right? And then some. So maybe you could help me get some insight on finding my purpose. I sure can. First, you start by being honest with yourself and then you extend that honesty to others. Alright, well, that sounds easy enough. For instance, you could start by being honest about having your dna tested to determine if you are mac’s son. Mom, stop. I asked you to drop this. I know, maxie. I-I didn’T. Felicia, it’s like I said, the test came up negative. No, not that test. That was last year’s test. Oh. Well, then what are you talking about? I’m talking about the new test that I ran on you behind your back. I guess we’re just gonna have to figure out a way to navigate this. I’m sure we will. And then maybe we can revisit the whole westwood academy thing next year. I mean, if scout wants. A lot can happen in a year. Yeah, don’t I know it. I just… I hate the fact that she was worried about disappointing me. Ah, that’s just kids. Well, most of them anyway. Yeah. When I see her, I’m gonna make sure that she knows, no matter what she does, no matter what she says, that I will — I’ll always be her biggest fan. Well, she’s yours. Still? Always. Well, that’s something, right? Hey, drew? I know that you have had a really, really tough year. Scout’s not the only one who cares about you. So if you ever need to talk, I’m here. Thank you. I told dante. That couldn’t have been easy, especially given the high esteem in which you hold sonny. Look, this is not about me and sonny. This is about you, first and last. You flatter me. Fortunately, sins of pride have long since lost their allure. What about sins of omission? Because it’s clear to me that you’re holding back a lot here. What’s clear is that you will always be inclined to defend your friend corinthos, even after he’s attacked your own brother. I’ve known sonny for decades — decades. I’ve known you a lot less. As I’ve told you on several occasions, sonny corinthos is no better than the man I used to be.

[ Sighs ] Okay, look, cyrus, you know what my terms are with you. If you want to be a member of my family… more than anything. Okay. So you need to prove to me that you’re worthy of my trust. And that doesn’t mean running around quoting the bible all the time. No. It means proving it to me through your actions. Whatever you require of me, I shall do. I told willow that I noticed the two of you have one common virtue. Really? Well, it’s nice to know I have a virtue right now. What is it? You both have a great capacity for forgiving. I hope you’re right. I pray that my daughter will forgive me, especially since my husband never will. So, I’m sorry, dante, but whatever this is, it’s gonna have to wait. Lois. Lois. I need you to back off. Let me do my job, okay? Oh, sonny, look who’s here. It’s dante. I guess — I guess, uh, bad news travels fast. Yeah, I just heard about nina. I’m sorry. Yep. Appreciate it. I also apologize in advance for this. Officer carter. What?! Dante, he’s your own father. It’s alright, it’s alright. It wouldn’t be the first time for either of us. Not another word until your lawyer is present, okay? What is going on? Well, I just came from seeing cyrus renault at G.H. I really wish I didn’t have to do this, but I do. Michael “sonny” corinthos, I’m placing you under arrest for the second degree assault of cyrus renault. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.

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B&B Short Recap Thursday, January 4, 2024

Daytime Soap Opera Short Recaps

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Steffy and Finn discuss Thomas and whether he’s dangerous. They both think he’s wrong for Hope, but Finn is more worried than she is. Steffy defends Thomas, saying he didn’t kill Emma.

Thomas and Hope talk about how she turned down his proposal, but neither is upset about it. They kiss. She looks a little worried. Later, Thomas shows Steffy his designs. She tells him about Xander and what he said.

Meanwhile, Finn does some online research about Xander. Hope arrives at his request. He tells her that he’s even more worried about her being involved with Thomas. Hope is a bit tired of everyone bugging her about Thomas. He tells her about meeting Xander and how he accused Thomas of murder.

RJ and Luna talk about how she grew up without a father. She’s hoping that things work out with her mom and Bill. RJ teases her about getting ahead of herself.

Bill and Poppy have their date. He apologizes that he never phoned her all those years ago when they were together in San Francisco. He was focused on business and little else. Bill wonders how their lives would’ve been different if only he’d phoned her again. He admires her work on Forrester, and she’s very proud of her. Poppy mentions that Luna had a rough time growing up without a father and that her father never knew she was pregnant. Bill tells Poppy how beautiful she is, now and back when they danced over 20 years ago. He tells Poppy that he would like to see her again. They kiss.

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Y&R Transcript Thursday, January 4, 2024

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Chance: Good morning.

Sharon and summer: Chance.

Sharon: Good morning.

Chance: What did I just walk in on?

Summer: Nothing. Nothing. We were talking about marchetti’s new fashion line that’s coming out soon. Uh, speaking of marchetti, I gotta get to work or else I’ll be late for a meeting.

Chance: Well, I, uh, I have a feeling that conversation wasn’t about fashion, was it.

Sharon: Why would you say that?

Chance: Well, I might not be a cop anymore, but I’m still enough of a detective to suspect that you guys were talking about me.

Claire: Victoria, how long have you been here?

Victoria: Not that long. How are you feeling?

Claire: I’m not sure how to answer that.

Nikki: Claire! What– what’s going on? Where am I? Oh, my god. No. No. Stop it. Stop it. Stop it! Get out of my head.

Audra: Nikki. Are you all right?

Sharon: Actually, we were talking about you. We were just singing your praises, talking about how handsome and charming you are.

Chance: Oh, yeah? Is that why you guys got real quiet and had some guilty looks on your face when I walked in?

Sharon: Well, we didn’t wanna feed any more fuel to that enormous ego of yours.

Chance: Mm. So, that’s your story? That’s what you’re sticking with?

Sharon: What? You don’t believe me?

Chance: No, I just got a totally different vibe when I walked in. Hey, I can take a hint. None of my business. I do appreciate the flattering cover story. Please feel free to tell me lies like that anytime you want.

Audra: Please don’t think I am being intrusive, but I know a little bit about your history, so I think I might have some idea of what you’re going through.

Nikki: Do you now?

Audra: You know, fighting alcoholism, it’s a never-ending war of temptation and willpower. I know how stress and trauma can have an effect on your ongoing fight.

Nikki: And how would you know this?

Audra: I lived on the battlefield with my father for a very, very long time. Until he lost the war.

Nikki: Oh, I’m so sorry. To lose your father in such a painful way.

Audra: He tried. We both did.

Nikki: It must be difficult sharing something so private from your past.

Audra: Yeah. I don’t want to make this about me. My point is that I understand if that’s part of what you’re going through. I know how difficult it can be. You know, the guilt, the fear, and the toll that can take on you and your family. So, if you ever need someone to talk to…

Claire: You brought me books?

Victoria: Yeah, I did. A couple of my favorites.

Claire: Were you reading to me from them when I was sleeping?

Victoria: No. No, I was just talking. It’s just an excuse to sit by you for a little while and ramble a bit. Or maybe if you heard my voice and you were dreaming, maybe that would bring you out of any nightmare you might be having.

Claire: Nothing can stop the nightmares. They’re waiting for me every time I close my eyes. Sometimes, even when I’m awake.

Victoria: So, is there anything you would want to talk about?

Claire: I was dreaming about the cabin. When nikki and jordan were fighting. In the dream, I– I shot my aunt and I killed her. In real life, I couldn’t do it. I couldn’t pull the trigger, but in the dream, it felt like I had no choice. Like it was all up to me to stop her.

Victoria: I’m so sorry that that’s what you have to go through when you’re trying to rest, but it does make sense.

Claire: That I become a killer?

Victoria: No, no, no, no, no, no, no. Not that. It’s just that maybe you– in your– your mind is trying to kill your connection to your aunt jordan, so that her hold over your life will be gone for good. Like sort of a release. It could be a positive sign.

Claire: Then, why do I feel so guilty about it?

Victoria: I don’t know. I imagine that you feel guilty about everything that’s happened. And it’s seeping into your dreams. But maybe this is your mind’s way of letting go. Getting beyond all the pain and the hurt. This is something that you could bring up at your next therapy session if you wanted to. I talked to your doctors. They’re really ready to help you. Have you had a chance to share anything with them yet? Are you starting to feel more comfortable here?

Claire: The only thing I feel is more and more frightened.

Summer: I still can’t believe that sally did all of this.

Daniel: Yeah. Is that your way of saying that you like it?

Summer: Well, you know, I’m, um, I’m just surprised, that’s all. It’s really modern, but still warm and inviting.

Daniel: Oh. Is that why you came over here? So you could critique my decor ’cause you know you saw all of this at christmas.

Summer: No, I, well, I wanted to say hi to you. I just, you know, I wanted to see you. I want to see lucy. I want to see how you guys were doing and how the break was going. If you guys are bonding and you know, doing winter activities.

Daniel: Okay. Okay, stop. Stop. What’s really going on?

Summer: Daniel, I just need a sane person to talk to. That’s it. And I– I just– I can’t talk to mom because I already know what her advice is. And it just– it doesn’t help me at all.

Daniel: Okay. So this is about chance, right?

Summer: Are you serious right now? Does everybody in this town know what I’m feeling without me saying it. I mean god, it’s embarrassing.

Daniel: No, I doubt everyone knows.

Summer: Oh, nice. So, you’re saying that most– most people know? Cool, cool. Yeah. You know what? That makes me feel a lot better. You’re the best brother ever. Thank you.

Daniel: You’re welcome.

Summer: I don’t know what I’m doing. I don’t know what I’m doing. I– I– I mean, I– I am a ceo. I’m a– I’m a mom. I– I do deals. I handle contracts. I help with school craft projects. I’m busy. I don’t have time for this. I don’t have time to be tied in knots over some guy, especially not one that’s involved with somebody else.

Daniel: Well, if you’re looking for advice, you’re asking the wrong person because I don’t know what to tell you. I’m a little busy being tied up with my own emotional mess.

Summer: Your emotional mess? What does that mean? What’s going on with you? I mean, is it lily?

Daniel: You know, I’d rather not talk about it right now.

Summer: Really? ‘Cause I think that you do wanna talk about it because you were the one that brought it up. Come on, daniel. What else are siblings for? This, this right here, it’s a safe space.

Daniel: I think that heather might be trying to start something up between us. Romantically.

Summer: Oh.

Victoria: Claire, you’re safe now. There’s nothing to be afraid of anymore. Know jordan is never coming back for you.

Claire: Just the thought of her terrifies me. But there’s so much more that scares me. This place. My life. My thoughts and my feelings. Everything about me. I’ll never escape my past. And the nightmares, I feel like I’m never really gonna sleep again. And I’ll never feel normal. I’ll never feel safe.

Victoria: I know. I know it feels that way now. And sometimes, when you’re hurting, it’s hard to see past the pain. It feels like it’s gonna be like this forever, but it’s not going to be. You just need some time and rest and therapy. And cole and i will be here for you.

Claire: How? How could you? How is that even possible? My entire existence has been about hating the newmans. About getting back at you for what I thought you had done to me. Never in a million years did I imagine that my mom, my real mom, would be sitting here at my bedside, trying to make sure that I’m okay. This wasn’t part of the plan. And I– I don’t know what comes next. And I don’t know if I’m strong enough to face whatever that is.

Victoria: What? No. You have survived so much already. I know it doesn’t feel like it, but you have. And you know what? That strength, that means that you’re gonna get through to the other side of everything you’ve been through.

Claire: But I’m so tired and it’s so hard and I hate the therapy sessions. I dread them. I don’t like talking about jordan. I don’t like talking about my childhood, or the lake house, or the cabin. I just– I wish I could just forget it all. Erase it from my brain. Erase my entire life.

Victoria: Well, I understand that. But what happened happened. And I mean, you can’t change it. You know, you just have to accept it and understand that it’s not your fault. And you can have a normal life. You can get stronger and better. Even if you don’t believe it. You will find real happiness again, I know it.

Claire: What if I don’t deserve happiness? What if I don’t even deserve to get better?

Audra: Look, I don’t mean to push or prod, but I have been to many al-anon meetings, so I understand the process. I spent what felt like a lifetime recognizing the signs of someone trying to cover their urge to drink.

Nikki: Well, it’s very kind of you to try to reach out, but you have misread the situation.

Audra: Have I?

Nikki: My family and I have just been through a very traumatic experience and we are dealing witit as best we can, together. So you needn’t worry, we will be fine. Thank you for your concern.

Audra: Understood.

Victoria: Claire, of course, you deserve to get better. You deserve happiness. You’ve deserved it your entire life. Jordan took that away from you, so now we’re gonna take it back. And doing that means you cannot blame yourself for what happened. You were emotionally manipulated. You were– in the worst possible way.

Claire: Even so, I’m not a child. I know better. I know the difference between right and wrong. Kidnapping, poisoning, attempted murder. I followed jordan’s directions. I stood beside her. I could have called someone. I could have done something, but I didn’T. I went along with it all, willingly. What I did was wrong in a million ways.

Victoria: Okay. Yes, that’s true, but what choice did you have? I mean, come on, really? Jordan raised you to– to rely on her. To trust and to respect her. She groomed you to do those things.

Claire: She is still locked up, right? She hasn’t been released on bail or anything like that, has she?

Victoria: Yes. No, she is still in custody. And I hope she spends the rest of her miserable life there.

Claire: But what happens if she gets out somehow?

Victoria: I promise you, I’m not gonna let that happen. She is going to pay for what she did for the rest of her life. Far away from you and locked up away from the rest of us.

Claire: Us? How can you be so supportive? How can you be so comforting? How can you even stand to look at me?

Nikki: Well, um, I would like a sparkling water with lime, please. Thank you.

Daniel: Wow. Nothing? Really? Well, you know, I’m gonna take it from your reaction or I guess I should probably say your nonreaction that you do think it’s a possibility that heather might want something more than a friendship.

Summer: Daniel, why wouldn’t she want to rekindle things?

Daniel: Why would she?

Summer: I don’t know. To be happy again? To be in love? To put her family back together like she probably feels it always should have been? Don’t you kind of want to see if there’s still a spark between you two?

Daniel: You know, a lot has happened since savannah. We– we both moved on with new people. Me with lily and heather sees that every single day.

Summer: Yeah, but that doesn’t stop people from feeling their feelings and acting on it.

Daniel: Really? Because it seems to have stopped you from acting on your feelings with chance.

Summer: Chance was never mine to begin with.

Chance: So, how’s the business? All things set on go?

Sharon: It is coming along masterfully, if I do say so myself. The launch is set for next week.

Chance: I’ll get my suit cleaned. If I’m invited, that is?

Sharon: You would be on the vip list, if there were one. What about you? Are you still looking at working at chancellor-winters?

Chance: Yeah, yeah. My grandmother’s very eager for me to come on board. I had a couple of meetings with her about the job and the actual start dates. And I met with billy too who volunteered to be my mentor, of all people, so…

Sharon: Why do you say it like that?

Chance: Well, I don’t think that’s the best idea.

Sharon: Well, billy, you know, he has a lot of experience in the corporate world. He’s worked in the c-suites of the most prestigious corporations in this town.

Chance: That’s a good point. Still, I don’t know, I just don’t think I want his particular brand of business sense influencing how I approach this, you know? From what I hear, he’s not the guy I need to be taking advice from right off the bat.

Sharon: Speaking of right off the bat influences, um, I have a question for you.

Chance: Okay. Ask away.

Sharon: If you and I weren’t dating and summer asked you out, would you be interested? If your moderate to severe crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis symptoms are stopping you in your tracks… choose stelara from the start… and mo ve toward relief after the first dose… with injections every two months.

Summer: The difference is, chance and I, we have zero history together. We haven’t even been on a date. You and heather, you were happy together for a long time. And honestly, if you hadn’t screwed up, you would probably still be together now.

Daniel: Yeah. No, I know that. And I kicked myself for a long time thinking about what I did. I mean, do you want the same thing for yourself? If– if you really like chance, are you willing to just pass this opportunity up?

Summer: Look, yes, I’m interested in chance, but what I’m not going to do is chase after him when he’s still hanging out with sharon. I don’t even know if we would be compatible as a couple.

Daniel: Yeah. I mean, you’re right. You know, our situations are different. I just– I feel like heather should respect that I’m in a new place emotionally now. You know, we have both moved on with new people. And just because her relationship didn’t work out, lily and I, we’re doing just fine.

Summer: Well, have you told heather that?

Daniel: Absolutely.

Summer: Okay. Well, then give her a second. Let it sink in. Just because she made a move once doesn’t mean she’ll do it again.

Daniel: You think so?

Summer: Yes. If you actually told her that you’re not interested in going back, then I do think that she’ll accept it. As long as you’re not sending mixed messages, then you’re good. And that is why I am not gonna make a move on chance because I know the situation. I know that he is still doing whatever he’s doing with sharon.

Daniel: Yeah, you keep coming back to that.

Summer: To what? What? What?

Daniel: It just– it sounds to me like you’re making an excuse for why you can’t make a move on this guy that you really like. Look, let me guess. You talked to mom. What did mom say? Go for it? If you want it to do whatever it takes, right? Something like that?

Summer: Hm. You know our mom.

Daniel: Okay. So, it sounds like you want a second opinion, but I guess the question is, are you hoping that I’m gonna contradict what she told you? Or are you maybe secretly hoping that I’m going back up the advice that she gave you.

Chance: Where did that come from, hm? This have something to do with what you guys were talking about earlier?

Sharon: It’s just something that I’ve picked up on.

Chance: And what’s that?

Sharon: Well, I noticed that summer was very happy when she went to the concert with you the other night. She enjoyed that so much, she couldn’t stop talking about it. And I think it was more than just the music that she enjoyed.

Chance: Well, I think you might be reading a little too much into that. That was one of summer’s favorite bands.

Sharon: Then, how do you explain the way she lights up when you walk in the room? I think that summer has developed feelings for you.

Chance: And I think you’re reaching a bit, sharon. We’re nothing but friends.

Sharon: All right. Humor me then. If you and I were not going out, would you be interested in dating her?

Chance: I have no idea how to answer that question. I’ve never thought about it.

Sharon: Totally hypothetical.

Chance: Sharon, I have no idea. However, there is something I do know.

Sharon: What’s that?

Chance: That I’m dating you. I like what we have.

Sharon: Then, tell me, just what is it we have?

Nate: Nikki. How are you?

Nikki: Hello, nate.

Nate: I hope you’re not upset with me.

Nikki: Well, you did tell my husband that you thought I was drinking again, so I’m not real thrilled with you.

Nate: Okay. But was I wrong?

Victoria: Look at me, claire. You know something? Looking into your eyes is not difficult for me. It’s not. And supporting you, it’s even easier. And do you want to know why? Because I want what’s best for you. That’s the least that you deserve. Do you know something? The more that I get to know you, the more I’m around you, the more I witness all of this courage and strength that’s inside of you.

Claire: How can i believe that?

Victoria: You can believe it because it’s true. You saved my mother’s life. And for that, I’m gonna be forever grateful. And standing up to your aunt, that– that was a remarkable act of bravery. And you can trust me when I say, I am so proud of you.

Claire: And the lake house? I saw your faces when you looked at me. There was fear and anger. What I did and the way that you felt, it’s always gonna be in the back of my mind. And I can’t imagine it’s not gonna be in the back of yours too.

Victoria: No, it’s not. It’s not gonna be easy to forget, but that doesn’t mean that I’m not being honest with you right now. I have faith in you and the life that you can have. I know– I know that maybe it doesn’t seem that way now, but maybe that’s something that we can work on, together.

Claire: Maybe you can’t see it because the shock hasn’t worn off yet. You just found out that you have a grown daughter who you thought died all those years ago. When you realize that I’m not that sweet, innocent baby that was taken from you, you’ll see who I really am. You’ll realize that there’s– there’s nothing left. Just a horrible, broken person who tortured you and tried to kill you. When that happens, seeing that look in your eyes, it might just kill me.

Victoria: Claire, please don’t say that. Don’t even think it. I swear to you, your father and I would never look at you that way. Never.

Claire: That’s not a promise you can keep because you can’t predict the future.

Victoria: Well, neither can you. Don’t do this. Don’t shut us out. We just found you. I mean, give us a chance to get to know you.

Claire: I’m sorry. It’s too hard. Every time I see you and cole, I just get this– just this knot in the pit of my stomach bracing for when you hate me again. Your baby died. Your baby eve died that day that she was taken from the hospital. Claire is someone else. Angry and alone. Rejected and abandoned and… I don’t know how I get past that.

Victoria: Look, I know it’s not gonna be easy, okay? But you have to know, you have to know that you’re not in this alone. We’re there with you. And we’ll– we’ll get through it, no matter how long it takes. We’ll just– we’ll get through it, together.

Claire: I’m not strong or brave like you think I am. These things that you think I can do, I just– I can’T. You will always be the parents that abandoned me. And I’m always gonna be the person who tortured you and your family.

Victoria: I don’t think that. I don’t think that and neither should you.

Claire: Please, go. And never come back.

Victoria: I should just– I should let you rest. I– I shouldn’t have come by.

Claire: You’re not listening.

Victoria: I should’ve… look, claire, I think we just need to take this one–

Claire: Just go! Leave! Okay? And do not come back! I’m gonna tell them not to let you visit, okay? This is it.

Victoria: Claire, please. Don’t do this. Let me in. Let me– please let me help you through this. Please.

Nate: Nikki, I alerted victor out of nothing other than concern for you. It wasn’t about malice or any kind of retaliation for letting me go from newman. It was just a doctor’s healing instinct. I guess it’s something you never lose.

Nikki: Well, I do appreciate that. Uh, it’s just that we have had a few family difficulties lately. I’m not going to get into details, but suffice it to say that my family is aware and supportive of my journey. And I am concerned about them as well.

Nate: I’m certainly sorry to hear that. Look, if there’s anything I can do–

Nikki: Thank you, but, uh, we will be fine. There’s no need for you to worry any longer. We will take care of it, together.

Nate: Okay. And um, stay strong and take care of yourself.

Summer: I don’t know what kind of advice I want. That’s why I’m here. But I am sick of dancing around it. I’m sick of feeling confused and I’ve tried everything. I’ve tried distracting myself. Like throwing myself into marchetti and focusing on harrison and doing all those things and– every time I see chance, all of the feelings and– and the questions just creep back in.

Daniel: Well, it sounds like you caught yourself a hard case of infatuation.

Summer: And honestly, I can’t help but wonder if it does go both ways.

Daniel: Well, then my next question is, do you have any reason to think that he and sharon are not happy?

Chance: You think something’s going on between summer and me?

Sharon: No. No, of course not. I– I think I know you better than that.

Chance: What is it? Then why all the questions? Do you think I’m developing feelings for summer?

Sharon: Well, I guess I couldn’t blame you if you did. She’s a beautiful, smart, successful woman.

Chance: And so are you. If not more so.

Sharon: Well, thank you for saying that. But this isn’t about me being insecure or jealous.

Chance: Okay. Then, what’s it about? If I didn’t know any better, it almost feels like you’re trying to provoke some kind of response out of me so you can make a move. Is this your sneaky way of ending things between us?

Sharon: No, that is not what I’m doing at all. Trust me, chance, I adore spending time with you. All of that charm and passion rolled into one sexy package.

Chance: You have a pretty sexy package too.

Sharon: But, I have to be honest with you. I’m not really looking for a serious relationship right now. I’ve just been through a lot in the last few years and I finally feel like my life is settling down and I just love the way that it is right now.

Chance: Well, I hope I haven’t given you the impression that I’m pushing for anything because I’m perfectly happy with the way things are.

Sharon: Okay. Good. Because I feel the same way. But, I know you have a big heart to share and I know that your last relationship got cut short, so it would only be natural that you’re still on the path of trying to find that one big love. And the last thing that I wanna do is lead you on or hold you back.

Chance: Hey, stop. I need you to understand that I am right where I want to be, doing exactly what I want to do, with you.

Summer: They seem pretty happy whenever I see them together, but I actually had this very strange conversation with sharon earlier today about all of this.

Daniel: What?

Summer: Yeah. I– I– I don’t want to get into it, but she basically said that– that they’re kind of just hanging out and having fun. And I got the impression that they hadn’t even discussed any type of future together.

Daniel: Wow. I mean, that sounds a lot like where things stand with me and lily.

Summer: Okay. Well, then that’s why heather thought that she could test the waters with you. And you know what? Screw it. I– I’m gonna do the same with chance.

Nikki: These numbers look good. Let finance know the project is approved.

Audra: All right.

Victoria: I’m sorry to interrupt, but I need to speak with my mother, privately.

Audra: Yeah, of course. Excuse me.

Nikki: Hi, darling. Is everything all right? You look– you look a little anxious.

Victoria: First of all, mom, how are you feeling? Are you sure that you’re ready to be back here at work?

Nikki: Well, I thought that I was. I thought the office would be a good distraction.

Victoria: Did something happen?

Nikki: I almost drank earlier. I– I got very overwhelmed and thought that I couldn’t go another moment without it.

Victoria: You said almost.

Nikki: Well, I consider it a small victory that I was able to stop, but victoria, it was so close.

Victoria: Thank god. That really took a lot of courage.

Nikki: Oddly enough, it was nate who pulled me back.

Victoria: Nate? I don’t understand? How did that happen?

Nikki: I ran into him at society. I don’t think he knew I was about to take a drink or maybe he did. I don’t know. Have you had any recent contact with him?

Victoria: No, not with everything that’s been going on. Besides, I don’t think he’s over being angry at me.

Nikki: Well, he didn’t seem angry at all. In fact, he seemed genuinely concerned for my well-being.

Victoria: Well, that’s not surprising. Despite what dad thinks of him, he is a very kind and compassionate man.

Nikki: Darling, what is it?

Victoria: It’s claire. I feel like maybe I’m losing my connection with her before it had a chance to grow. Mom, I’m scared. I’m scared that I might be losing her again, but this time forever.

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Steffy: I still can’t believe it. I mean, what are the odds that he chooses you as his doctor? In all of L.A.? Do you think he came back here to stir up trouble?

Finn: For thomas.

Steffy: Well, could you think of another reason that he’d bring up emma’s death? Accuse my brother of murder?

Finn: I actually kinda had to pull it out of the guy.

Steffy: Well, when you did, xander didn’t hold back, right? He said that my brother is responsible for emma’s death. But he wasn’t, finn.

Thomas: Sure you don’t wanna change your mind? You’re allowed to reconsider. But not this time.

Hope: I’m sorry.

Thomas: No, I’m not. At least you didn’t throw the ring in my face. I’m serious! I just wanna be with you, so I can wait.

Rj: Hey, luna, can you hand me that sketch? Luna?

Luna: What? Oh. Sorry, I was just thinking about my mom.

Rj: Well, what are you– are you thinking about how the date’s going?

Luna: Look, I realize that bill spencer is not your favorite person.

Rj: Yeah, that’s– that’s putting it mildly.

Luna: Okay. But, my mom hasn’t had a man in her life in a really long time. So, who knows? Maybe bill could be the one.

Rj: The one?

Luna: Who changes her life forever.

Bill: I’m right, aren’t I?

Poppy: About what?

Bill: San francisco. Golden gate music fest. I realize it was a long time ago.

Poppy: Yes, bill. I remember. It was a wonderful night. One that I haven’t forgotten. Or ever will.

Rj: Wow. So, you’re expecting a lot from a first date.

Luna: No. It’s only if bill really does turn out to be the one.

Rj: The– the one who sweeps her mom off her feet?

Luna: Yeah. I mean, stranger things have happened.

Rj: Yeah. Especially when bill spencer’s involved.

Luna: Wait. What do you mean?

Rj: Let’s– let’s just say that he has quite, uh… a history with the ladies.

Luna: Should– should I be worried? Should my mom be?

Bill: I don’t know. I mean, I think that she can handle herself, but I don’t know her that well, so.

Luna: When it comes to my mom and men, I’ve always felt bad that my dad was never in the picture. I mean, not just for me, but… for my mom as well.

Bill: Thank you. So, you do realize I’ve got a million questions.

Poppy: That many?

Bill: All right. Maybe half a million. What’s that?

Poppy: Fortification. For all the intense questioning.

Bill: This is a date, all right? It’s not gonna be a cross examination.

Poppy: I’m joking. Hey, but this is all natural. It is guaranteed to put a smile on my face.

Bill: Fair enough.

Poppy: Can i admit something?

Bill: Sure.

Poppy: I was a little nervous about this date of ours and this will just take the edge off a little, much like your scotch.

Bill: So, back to that night all those years ago.

Poppy: Hm.

Bill: A chance encounter that turned into something more.

Poppy: Well, I don’t wanna put you on the spot, but I never heard from you again. You never called.

Bill: I meant to. I really did. It’s just that… after the festival, it was– it was back to work. Uh, at that time of my life, I was all about building my company into what it is today. You might even call it an obsession. I had no room in my life for anything else. And if that’s– that’s a lame excuse, I know.

Poppy: No, it isn’T. You had a life to live and so did I.

Bill: You’re very sweet to let me off the hook, but I am sorry, poppy. More than you know.

Thomas: You may not be wearing the engagement ring on your finger, but I think it’s wonderful right where it is, next to your heart. It’s kinda where it belongs. And in the mean time, I’ll keep reminding you how happy I can make you.

Hope: I am happy.

Thomas: I know, yeah. I am too, but think about how much happier we’ll be if we were like husband and wife and stuff. I’m not gonna push. I’m sorry. I’m not pushing. Uh, I know that you are not ready to marry me. Yet.

Steffy: Thomas is my brother. You need to support him.

Finn: Baby, I want to, but we can’t just ignore xander’s accusation.

Steffy: Xander isn’t as innocent as you think. He was part of the whole baby beth lie.

Finn: So, you think he’s making his accusations against thomas as payback?

Steffy: That’s exactly what I think. Look, what happened to emma, it was awful, but that accident wasn’t because of my brother.

Finn: So, you believe your brother?

Steffy: Yes. And the police.

Finn: Police?

Steffy: Xander went to the police and the police determined that it was reckless driving. It wasn’t thomas’ fault. Look, I didn’t say anything to you because there was already so many things stacked up against thomas in the past, but thomas didn’t do what xander said. You’re my husband, finn. You need to understand that.

Luna: I think bill seems like a nice enough guy. I know, I know. I know you’re not the biggest fan of him, but he is very successful and larger than life.

Rj: Is that your mom’s type?

Luna: I don’t know what my mom’s type is actually, but if bill and my mom’s paths really did cross years ago like bill thinks, I don’t know. Maybe he is her type after all.

Bill: Li never told you.

Poppy: You saved her from this horrible sheila woman? No, I had no idea. I mean, that’s amazing. My family and I owe you a lot.

Bill: Oh, no, no, no. You don’t owe me at all. The fact is, I owe you an apology. Look, I– I meant what I said. The impact you had on me all those years ago… and– and look at you. That same glowing, effervescent, free-spirited beauty. If I picked up the phone back then, who knows how different our lives could’ve been.

Thomas: I’m sorry that my proposal caught you off guard.

Hope: I hate to disappoint you.

Thomas: You didn’t disappoint me. I get it. You just– you couldn’t accept. You’re not ready to commit to me or to anyone. That’s okay. But when you are, and in the meantime, you’ll know, you’ll always know, that you are the only woman for me.

Steffy: You’re worried about my brother? Well, so am I. But not about what xander said. I’m worried that hope is using him. And if she ends it with thomas, like this could be really devastating for him.

Finn: Yeah, I agree. It could be a breaking point, but as concerned as I am for thomas, I mean, I’m even more concerned for hope. I– I’m sorry, honey, but I still think that thomas has issues. Hope needs to be protected.

Steffy: So, you’re taking hope’s side?

Finn: I’m not taking anyone’s side. Yes, thomas is family. He’s your brother. But, that doesn’t negate or forgive him for what he did to hope. Keeping baby beth from her, perpetuating the lie that she died during child birth. These are cruel things.

Steffy: So many people suffered. Hope suffered. I suffered. Yes, I adopted a child, not knowing it was hope’s baby.

Finn: Yes, exactly. He put you through hell because he didn’t come forward and tell you what he knew. And now, these accusations from xander–

Steffy: That’s exactly what they are. They are accusations. That’s all they are. He’s just trying to get back at thomas because he got axed from forrester, from our family, from thomas.

Finn: He’s convinced that thomas is responsible for emma barber’s death.

Steffy: That is not true. It was a tragic accident. I– I– I can’t believe we’re talking about this again.

Finn: No one in your family mentions it.

Steffy: It doesn’t mean we’re not haunted by it. Look, what happened to emma, it was terrible, but it was an accident. I will tell you it again, thomas is not to blame. It wasn’t his fault. So, drop it, okay? Please, baby, just drop it. I can’T. Woma

Rj: It must’ve been hard growing up without a father. I mean, you said that’s all you’ve ever known, right?

Luna: Yeah, it’s always just my mom and me. I mean, it’s not like my dad was in my life and he walked out on us, never to return.

Rj: Can’t miss what you’ve never known.

Luna: Yeah. Something like that. Though, I do have to confess, when I was younger, I did think about him a lot. Like, who he was.

Rj: Has poppy ever talked about him? Mentioned a name? Nothing?

Luna: Nope. All she’s ever said was that I was made from love.

Bill: So, I was doing a little poking around the forrester creations website.

Poppy: Hm?

Bill: Very impressed with luna.

Poppy: Thank you. I’m really proud of her.

Bill: Well, you should be. She’s making the most of her internship and that speaks well of her.

Poppy: Luna adores fashion. You know, it’s been her dream ever since she was little. To be a part of that world. She worked really hard to get there.

Bill: Well, they’re lucky to have her.

Poppy: Well, I’m just thrilled that she’s happy. Especially since she didn’t have the easiest childhood.

Bill: How’s that?

Poppy: Well, her father wasn’t in her life.

Bill: Oh. I– I’m sorry to hear that. Guy’s gotta be a total jerk.

Poppy: No, he isn’T. He never knew I was pregnant.

Bill: So, luna has no idea who her father is?

Poppy: Mm-mm. Nope.

Bill: But you do?

Poppy: All right. You’re getting kind of personal. We haven’t seen each other in 20 years.

Bill: Ah, I’m sorry. I don’t mean to pry. It’s just that, luna is really exceptional. Any man would be proud to call her his daughter.

Thomas: Hope for the future put on hold didn’t slow me down. What do you think?

Steffy: I think it’s nice.

Thomas: It’s nice. That’s all you have to say? Really?

Steffy: Actually, I have a lot more to say.

Thomas: Oh, no. This isn’t about hope and me, is it?

Steffy: No. It’s about xander. Xander avant.

Hope: Hi. I got your text. You wanted to see me?

Finn: Yeah. Thanks for coming.

Hope: So, I’m going to guess that this is about thomas.

Finn: Yeah. I’m worried more than ever about your involvement with him.

Luna: Imagine, bill spencer, a man from my mom’s past, could possibly be her future. I mean, wouldn’t that be surprising?

Rj: Anything is possible, I suppose.

Luna: Look, I’m not trying to play matchmaker, but if something really came of this and they really hit it off and somehow got involved?

Rj: Luna, it’s their first date and you’re hearing wedding bells. Come on.

Luna: No, no. Stop. Stop. I guess it’s just the romantic in me, but.

Rj: Ah.

Luna: I love happy endings and maybe, bill spencer could be the one to give my mom one, after all this time.

Bill: You are a very beautiful woman.

Poppy: Thank you.

Bill: As beautiful now as you were then. I just remember watching you dancing to the music and you were just so into it. I mean, the look on your face, the way your– your body moved, just so free and uninhibited. It was like nothing else mattered but that moment in time.

Poppy: My life was so different back then. I was so carefree, before I became a mother.

Bill: I still can’t believe you have a daughter luna’s age. I swear, I never forgot about you. In case you’re wondering, I would really like to see you again, poppy.

Thomas: Wow, talk about a small world in a very large city. Wasn’t xander in london?

Steffy: He was in london. Now, he’s back in L.A. He showed up at finn’s office and he freaked out when he found out that I was his wife.

Thomas: Oh, wow. I mean, I guess there’s no surprise there. His tenure at forrester didn’t exactly end well. Dad let him go.

Steffy: Yeah, part of that was because of the whole baby beth lie.

Thomas: Okay, so why are you bringing this up? So, finn saw xander as a patient. It’s no big deal.

Steffy: It is a big deal, thomas. He and emma were close and he hasn’t forgotten about what happened on mulholland. You and I know what happened to emma, it was an accident, but xander doesn’t think that. He told finn that he thinks you’re responsible for emma’s death.

Hope: While I appreciate the concern, finn, it is misplaced. There is nothing to worry about with thomas, as I have told steffy, as I have told everyone else over and over and–

Finn: I realize that and while steffy’s worried about her brother, I’m worried about you.

Hope: Okay, well, that’s– that’s sweet, but it’s unnecessary. I mean, I know better than anyone how much thomas has changed, so.

Finn: Are you sure about that, hope? Because I learned something pretty shocking today.

Hope: About thomas?

Finn: I, um, I saw a new patient and when he saw our wedding photo, he– he freaked out and he couldn’t believe that I was married to steffy forrester.

Hope: Well, I am sure that that was just a mistake or that he’s a fan. I mean, steffy has many fans.

Finn: No, he is not– he is not– he’s definitely not a fan. He’s a former employee of forrester. Does the name xander avant ring any bells?

Hope: You saw xander?

Finn: Yeah, and he made a pretty shocking statement. And I– I told steffy and she seemed to already know and I’m sensing that you do too. And yeah, it goes all the way back to one of the darkest chapters of your life, when your baby was stolen and you and liam thought that she was dead, and look– look, I’m really sorry to be– I’m bringing all this up, but I really wish I didn’t have to. I wish I could just forget what xander told me, but given the things thomas has done in the past… and look, I mean, steffy, she– she believes in thomas. He’s her brother, after all, but when xander accuses thomas of murder, now do you understand why I’m so concerned about you?

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THIS STILL NEEDS SOME EDITING!

[dramatic music]

Good morning, beautiful.

Good morning.

[sighs] I missed this.

Yeah, me too.

You know, it’s–it’s crazy. There’s a part of me that feels like I never left here.

Maybe our hearts have been here the whole time.

Yeah, maybe.

I’ll have to thank your mom for banning you from coming home last night.

Oh, my God, that was a surprise.

I was more than happy to offer you refuge in my home… and in my bed.

You know, last night, that was a first for me.

It was not.

Not that part.

[giggles] The other thing.

Oh, right.

Mm-hmm.

Yes, the–the other thing.

Hmm.

Mmm.

Oh.

[chuckles] What smells so–so good?

[both chuckle] Oh, turkey sausage, fried eggs and tomatoes, Texas toast. All my favorites. You remembered.

Just made what was in the refrigerator.

Oh. Well, it all looks delicious.

Well. Uh, Paulina… I’m sorry.

Oh, no, you don’t need to be sorry. It isn’t your fault that you don’t– you don’t remember anything.

No, I mean I’m sorry about last night.

Thank you so much for–for coming. I’m–I’m really sorry to have called you on a holiday. I’m just so terrified for Tate.

Don’t apologize. I’m available – for family. And I know Alex is very concerned about both of you.

Yeah, I really appreciate that. I didn’t know if things were OK between us. There was a lot of tension at the Christmas dinner, and I know Alex can be a bit of a–

A bit of a thoughtful guy who brings lattes to the woman who kicked him out of the hospital last night.

[upbeat music] I’m sorry I didn’t bring you one, Da– Justin.

No, I’m fine. I’ve already had my morning coffee.

Good. So what are you doing here anyway?

I called him the minute I heard about Tate.

[phone beeps]

Oh, Tate’s arraignment starts at : a.m.

Oh, great, great. Thank you for taking care of that. But you don’t have to stay. You can go now.

I beg your pardon?

Well, I’m sorry to do this, and I say it with all love and respect. But I’ve hired somebody else to represent Tate.

Your mom and I told you to stay as far away from here as possible, Tate.

I was going to, Dad, but I couldn’t let you take the fall for something that you didn’t do.

And I’m not gonna let you take the fall for something that you didn’t do, either, all right? The cops saw you with those pills, Tate.

How many times do I have to tell you? They weren’t mine.

I know that. I know that. But it looks bad. Holly got those pills from somewhere, and the cops saw you and her at the scene. Son, I know you think you can handle this, but you can’t.

[dramatic music] Son, Holly’s stepfather is the DA. He wants blood. Better mine than yours, OK?

Yeah, but I’ll be tried in juvenile court. You won’t. This is my battle, Dad. Let me fight it.

[door clicks open]

Oh, God.

It’s sounding a little tense in here, gentlemen.

Oh. Dad, things are fine.

Got your suit, kid.

Thanks, Grandpa.

Yeah.

What is this, for the arraignment?

I asked him to bring it.

Wow, you just have this all figured out, don’t you? You are so stubborn. You know that?

Boy, beginning to sound like someone else I know.

[sighs]

I need to be kept up on every detail regarding Tate’s arraignment. Is that clear, Commissioner?

Oh, I am well aware of your concerns about this case, EJ.

I mean it, Rafe. This involves the safety of every citizen in Salem.

Yeah, certainly not a personal vendetta.

What was that?

What? I just said I’ll keep you posted. How’s Holly doing?

She had another seizure a little while ago.

Oh, man, I’m sorry to hear that.

She’s stable now. She was–she was with Nicole at the time, and Nicole hasn’t left her side.

Listen to me, EJ. I promise you that I will give you any updates that I get, OK? Go be with your wife. She needs you.

I would, but Nicole has company right now. She’s with Eric.

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

You hired another lawyer?

Family is not what you need right now, Theresa. What you need is a high-powered criminal attorney who is ruthless. And I’m sorry, that is just not your style.

No, no, ruthless is not my style. Facts are my style. Truth is my style. Fighting for what’s right is my style.

Yeah, and that’s all well and good. Nonetheless, I made some phone calls, and needless to say, I have hired somebody, and I have my resources to get Tate the very best. That’s what’s happening.

No, Alex, that is definitely not what is happening.

[sighs]

[tense music]

We can only move forward now, Brady. Tate is going to be arraigned, and we need to focus. We need to remain optimistic for the best possible outcome under the circumstances here, got it?

Yeah.

It–it looks great, Grandpa. Thank Grandma for me.

Well, you know, she steamed that herself. She wanted you to look your best.

And tell her I’m–tell her I’m sorry I snuck out.

No, you can tell her yourself when you see her.

How’s–how’s Holly doing?

She’s doing about the same.

I– last night when she showed me those drugs, I should have– I should have found you and told you. I just– I’m sorry, Dad.

Well, now that’s a lesson learned, isn’t it, kiddo?

I should have called right away too. When I found her lying out back, I just– I was so afraid of her getting in trouble. I didn’t– I wasn’t– I should have been more afraid that she could die.

You know, speaking of last night, I am a little hungry.

Wait, still?

Yeah. Would you like me to make you some breakfast?

Ooh. How about some biscuits with Southern fried eggs and gravy?

Mm. I was actually thinking a slightly… less ambitious alternative.

Such as?

I don’t know, maybe a… doughnut and some coffee.

What? Come on.

OK, OK, I’m kidding. I’ll make you whatever you like. But first…

[dramatic music] I wouldn’t mind a little dessert for breakfast.

[phone beeps] No, no, don’t do it. Don’t do it.

Mm-hmm, what if it’s Mama?

Hey, aah!

What if it’s Mama?

OK, fine.

[sighs]

It’s your dad. He says he’s been trying to reach you.

I– I left my phone on silent all night. Oh, jeez. Everyone’s been trying to… get ahold of me. Oh, no.

What? What–what happened?

Holly OD’d. I–I got to get to the hospital.

Oh, my God. Here, go. Go.

Paulina…

[dramatic music] I want you to understand. I felt it would be wrong for us to be intimate when I just don’t remember what we had.

[sighs] I understand.

Well, so you’re not upset?

I promise I won’t hold it against you.

[sighs]

[chuckles]

Now, just to be clear…

[chuckles]

I do love the woman I’m getting to know.

Oh.

[both chuckle]

[both smooch]

Oh, my gosh, I am so sorry. Should I leave you guys alone?

[sighs] Look, Alex, I really appreciate you wanting the best for us, but we have that with Justin. And he knows Tate.

And the attorney that I hired will get to know Tate too. More importantly, he knows how to rip apart the prosecution’s case.

So does Justin. What–what–what is this? Does this have to do with the silliness that happened at dinner the other night?

No, Theresa, no, not at all. It’s ouzo under the bridge.

What is the problem, then? Because Brady and I trust Justin. And so does Tate, and he does not trust easily. You know what? I–I don’t–I don’t know what–what this is. I–I don’t–I don’t care, because he is– he’s gonna be dealing with this case, period.

[sighs]

Thank you, Theresa. I appreciate the vote of confidence. But if it would satisfy Alex, I am open to having a consulting lawyer on call.

Thank you.

Yeah, well, that might not be such a bad idea.

OK, see, that’s not good news. Now the cops are telling us that we even have to lawyer up more.

Well, it’s no secret that EJ’s out for blood. He’s got an ax to grind with Tate. But punishing that kid, especially if he’s innocent, that is not gonna help anyone, least of all Holly or Nicole.

All right, kiddo, here’s the road map. First, you’re gonna stop blaming yourself. Number one, it’s not gonna do any good. Number two, it’s not gonna change a damn thing. You got it? All right. Now, you pull yourself together and get in your suit. Your dad and I will be right outside, OK? OK.

[sighs] I really wish that you had–

We’re done here. We’re–we’re done here. Let’s just give him some space here. Hey, I know you’re trying to help him. But Tate has to man up and do this himself right now. He needs to know that we trust the judicial system is gonna work for him.

Dad, Dad, Dad, the judicial system, really? With EJ as DA? You are fooling yourself. There’s no way that my poor kid is gonna get justice.

[elevator bell dings]

Dad. Hey, how’s Holly? Why are you out here? Shouldn’t you be in there with her?

It’s–it’s–it’s not a good time, son.

Is she–

She’s alive. She’s just–she’s in a coma.

OK, well, can I go see her?

As I said, it’s not a good time.

Why not?

Nicole is in there, and she’s with Eric.

Chanel, silly child, get on over here.

[chuckles]

I am so sorry I interrupted.

You didn’t interrupt anything.

[chuckles] We were just having a lovely breakfast that Abe made for me.

Mm.

Well, I’m going to go get dressed, so if you ladies will excuse me.

Mm-hmm.

Mm-hmm.

[both chuckle]

Happy New Year.

Yeah.

[sighs]

So…it looks like last night went well.

Mm. Mostly, yes. Abe and I had a long talk, and I told him about… everything. I mean, about my medical condition.

Oh. Oh, really? Mama, I am so glad you told him about it. How did he respond?

Oh, how do you think? He’s Abe Carver. He was supportive and caring, said he’d be there for me. And I said I didn’t want him to, and he said, too bad.

Yeah, that sounds like Abe.

And–and then… he–he told me he loves me.

Oh, Mama, that is so wonderful. OK, and then now he’s still here in his pajamas.

I dug up those PJs from the back of a drawer. We slept in separate beds.

Oh. OK, I might regret asking this, but why?

Oh, you know. Well, he lost his memory. I’m here. He’s there, blah, blah, blah. So it wasn’t the right time. But, you know, we talked this morning, and we’re in a better place now.

Good. I’m glad.

[sighs] So… how was your New Year’s Eve? Where’d you go after the party?

[dramatic music]

Oh, I… just went back to Johnny’s place.

[door clicks open] Thanks for lending me your shirt.

Suddenly that shirt is my all-time favorite.

[chuckles]

[sighs] So… now what? What should we do?

I don’t know, anything… everything.

[sighs] I can’t believe it’s been two years since we were together.

Two long years.

You know, it’s– it’s funny. We were married, so… why am I so nervous?

Hey, hey. You never have to be nervous around me. OK? You know what? I am…a little hungry.

Now?

Yeah, so it’s a good thing that while you were in the bathroom, I went downstairs… and brought up a little snack.

[laughs] You’re gonna eat that out the can?

No, not eat it out of the can. I am going to eat it… off of you.

Yeah, well, let’s just say our New Year’s was pretty…sweet.

Theresa, you let Tate get out of the house so he could come down here and confess? What were you thinking, huh?

I did not let him get out. He snuck out. Marlena and I thought that he was in his bed sleeping.

Well, that’s great. You know, if he would have just gone back to boarding school like I wanted him to, none of this would be happening to the poor kid.

Oh, really? Well, you’re the one who let him decide on what he wanted to do, Mr. Big Stuff. And he decides to stay, and you blame me?

OK, OK, listen. We–Tate needs all of us on the same side here.

I know.

[sighs]

Like that’s gonna happen. But for the record, I’m on her side.

Yeah, shocker.

Let’s just focus on–on–on Tate here. What’s the outlook?

Well, actually, I’m optimistic after reading the police report. I mean, there’s very little concrete evidence against him. So this arraignment this morning will be quick. Tate will plead not guilty to the charges. Then the judge will set bail and a trial date. And then, since Tate is a minor, he’ll be released into a parent’s supervision. And I assume that will be you, Brady.

Yes.

All right. So like I said, this hearing is gonna be quick. I suggest that I go into court alone with Tate and the rest of you remain here.

Whoa.

No, I don’t agree with that.

Justin, that’s not a good–

Please! Based on what I just witnessed here, OK, it’ll be for the best, because this judge will not tolerate outbursts of any kind.

So we’re gonna let Justin do his job here, right, everyone?

Yeah.

All right.

I’m ready.

So Nicole is in Holly’s room with Eric, and you’re just…out here?

She’s beside herself with worry. I wasn’t gonna storm in there and pull her out of Eric’s arms.

OK. Well, got to say, that’s a little out of character for you, Dad.

Eric has been in Holly’s life for a long time. He is, of course, a great comfort to her right now. No, what Nicole needs from me in this moment is to take care of business.

Take care of business? What does that mean?

It means she is in there torturing herself for not having seen the signs with Holly earlier, when in reality, it is not her fault in the least. No, this is all on the shoulders of that loser Tate Black.

Whoa. This–this is all Tate’s fault?

Holly never even used drugs until Tate came along.

You sure about that?

Oh, come, now. You’ve met his parents. I guarantee the apple hasn’t fallen far from those rotten trees. No, no, no, that–that– that druggie loser almost killed Holly. I will never let him anywhere near her again.

[dramatic music]

[sighs] This waiting is driving me crazy. I thought this was supposed to be quick, huh?

Yeah, I know. Let’s–let’s go out and get some fresh air. Theresa, let us know when they come back.

[sighs]

[sighs] Theresa, I know I got under your skin last night, and I’m trying very hard not to be that guy, but somebody’s got to say it. Are you sure Tate’s telling the truth?

Of course he is. Look, I know I sound like one of those naive parents. My son would never do that. I know. But he and I have talked many, many, many times before about drugs and alcohol and addiction, both his father and I. We both talked to him about it, and he knows. He would never, ever go down that road.

OK, OK, but did you always do what your parents warned you not to do? I know I didn’t. Kids, they don’t listen. They make their own mistakes, and they learn the hard way.

Alex… I hear what you’re saying. But I can’t go there right now. I just have to believe what my son is telling me.

OK. I’m sorry for being cynical. He’s your son. You know him better than anybody, and if you choose to believe him, so do I. Come over here.

[sighs]

Whoa, chilly out here.

Yeah, it was chilly in there. She should have locked Tate in his room.

Oh, stop it, will you? You both could have handled things a little bit better.

Me? How could I have handled things any better?

Oh. With trying to take the rap? That always works out well, doesn’t it?

I hope I didn’t screw up his case and make him look like he–he was trying to hide something.

Son, everyone knows that you were trying to protect your boy here. That’s what good parents do.

Dad, I– look, I got to say this out loud, or I’m gonna blow up. It’s not possible, is it? After all Theresa and I did to make sure that that kid did not follow in our footsteps, he did not do drugs with Holly, did he? It’s not possible.

You know sometimes kids make mistakes. Now, if–if Tate did do drugs, you, Theresa, and this army that you have as a family will rally around him to make sure that he gets the help he needs. But I’m telling you something, son. My gut says that young man is telling the truth.

I pray you’re right.

How can you be so sure it was Tate that gave Holly the drugs?

Because he’s a little punk. He’s nothing but trouble.

[sighs] OK, look, there’s something I got to tell you, Dad. On Christmas Eve, Holly got drunk while you and Nicole were at Green Mountain.

How do you know? You saw her?

She called me, completely plastered.

How come I didn’t know about this?

Because kids don’t tell their parents everything.

[sighs]

Anyway, I–I rushed over. I tucked her in, made sure she was OK.

And you saw her drunk?

Yes.

[sighs] Damn. Nicole didn’t think it was a good idea to leave Holly alone for her birthday, and it obviously wasn’t.

It’s just, Holly, she was just trying to be supportive, you know, of you and Nicole. She didn’t want to make a big deal out of it. She didn’t want to be selfish.

[sighs]

After that night, I just–man, I– I could have kept a closer eye on her. You know, I was at that party. I could have at least made sure she was OK.

Don’t–don’t be ridiculous. This is nobody’s fault but Tate’s.

Mm, nothing makes me happier than seeing that smile on your face.

You had a big smile on your face when I walked in on you two this morning. I’m really sorry I interrupted.

Oh, well, don’t be. Things weren’t going any further than that kiss that you walked in on. But you say that you had a sweet night with Johnny? What did you two do?

Oh, we just shared a little… late-night dessert.

[vocalizing]

[sultry music]

* Got to keep * * The dream alive *

[vocalizing] * Keeping the dream alive * * I’m keeping the dream alive * * Keep the dream alive * * Alive *

[vocalizing]

Yeah, and Johnny said that he’d love to have late-night dessert more often.

Mm.

[chuckles] Well, you tell him to be careful. It’s not always such a good idea to eat something rich so late at night.

* Keeping the dream alive *

What? What did I say?

* The dream alive *

Dad, if Holly was drinking and you didn’t know about it, isn’t it possible that she could have been doing other things too?

Holly’s not like that. She’s a good kid.

Good kids do drugs. It happens. OK, look, Tate was there for Holly. I’m the one who told her to lean on Tate. I’m just saying, if you’re gonna be mad at Tate, then you should be mad at me too.

[dramatic music]

[phone ringing]

I have to answer this.

Is there any news?

No, not yet.

Theresa… I’m–I’m sorry for jumping down your throat earlier. It was not your fault that Tate snuck out.

Thank you. Justin’s right. Emotions are really running high right now. Tate, how did it go?

Hey.

I made bail.

He made bail!

He can go home.

Oh, God.

Oh, thank God. Oh, thank God.

Oh, my God, thank God.

See, kid? It’s all right. It’s all right. It’s all right. It’s all right.

Thank you.

Mmm. Abe, that was so good.

Oh, well, thank you.

Mm-hmm. Yup, I’m gonna have to fix that for Johnny but with the biscuits and gravy, you know, how Mama taught you how to make last year. Remember?

But, oh, hey, who needs those added carbs, carbs, carbs?

I’ll have to learn how to make that again.

I’m really sorry, Abe. I am such a dope. I wasn’t thinking.

No, no, I’m just thinking about Holly. I was just wondering how she was doing.

I know. Such a tragedy.

Yeah, Johnny said he’d call. He was supposed to tell me how she’s doing.

Well, I’m sure he’ll call as soon as he can.

No, no, I’m just glad Holly moved on to Tate instead of mooning over Johnny. Oh, at least Tate’s her own age.

Yeah, but did Tate give her the drugs? Because if he did, then he could be in some big trouble.

Oh, I tell you, my heart goes out to Holly. I mean, this drug epidemic is just– just out of control. I mean, people–people are overdosing every day and dying.

I wish I knew how to stop it.

You’re doing the best you can, Mama.

[sighs] You know, when I got the report of another OD this morning, I had no idea it was someone we knew. Oh, this is so close to home.

You know, I better get over to the hospital and– Nicole might need my help.

Oh, you’re a good man, Abe Carver. I’m going to go and call and find out what exactly happened to that girl. Rafe should be able to tell me more by now.

[phone rings]

Hey, Chanel, it’s– it’s me.

Hey. Hey, baby. How’s Holly?

Not good. She’s in a coma. She’s hooked up to all these tubes. She almost died.

Oh–oh, my God. What–what happened?

She OD’d outside the Bistro on the back loading dock right after we left. They had to give her naloxone…twice.

Oh, God. I wish that we would have gone with Tate when he was looking for her.

Yeah, me too.

So–so she was using? Were–were the drugs hers or Tate’s?

I don’t know. You know, nobody knows. My dad sure seems to think Tate is responsible. I just–I left. I told him I’d come back later.

Oh, OK. Well, I–I’m here with Mama and–and Abe, and she shared with me what happened last night.

Interesting. We never got breakfast. Do you want to meet at the pub now?

Yeah, yeah, sure. I’ve already eaten, but I’ll meet you there. And I want to hear more about Holly and Tate. So–so where is Tate now?

[sighs] Not sure. All I know is that my dad is bound and determined to hold Tate responsible for what happened to Holly. He’s furious, enraged, actually. I just–I don’t know, I hope he doesn’t do anything crazy.

[dramatic music]

I know. I know you don’t.

Wow. Well, looks like a New Year’s party in here.

Oh, better than that.

Well, it is, thanks to Justin.

Yeah, congrats again, Dad.

Thanks, Alex.

Yeah, Justin, thank you so much.

Really, it was just the arraignment.

I know, but with EJ in charge, it could have gone wrong. Who knows what could have happened in there?

This is great news, and I’m gonna put on a big lunch for everybody here, especially you, kiddo.

[clicks tongue]

All right. So hey, can we–can we leave and get out of here?

Actually, no. You need to hang here. I got to pick up the release papers from the court. Be right back.

OK.

Tate, you need to get some rest, OK?

[phone ringing]

Yeah, yeah, but right now, I really just want Holly to be OK.

I hear you. Excuse me.

Well, Alex, Theresa, apparently, we’re gonna have a big old lunch over at the house. So I’d love to have you guys come.

Let’s do it. Thanks, man.

Sure.

I’m so relieved…for now.

Me too, yeah. I know we still have to go to trial and everything, but honestly, I just want to get out of here.

I know, I know. Hey, one step at a time. But, buddy, you, you’re coming home. You’re coming home.

[laughter]

I just got a call from the assistant district attorney.

And I just got a call from the judge. He’s reversed his decision, and your bail’s been revoked. Sorry, Tate, you’re not going anywhere. I’ve got to take you back into custody.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[ Door closes ] Curtis. Oh, my goodness.

[ Gasps ] What a wonderful surprise. Honey! What are you doing here? Ringing in the new year with the woman I love. Adam, this is joss’ room. Oh. That’s why the door was locked. We just got back from a new year’s eve party. Looks like you found one, too. Oh, no, no, no. I just — I just had A… I just had one kama– uh, vodka thing. I’m — I’m not sure. Maybe — maybe two. Okay. You better sit down before you fall down. No, just…

[ Groans ]

[ Door closes ] What’s going on, adam? You’re not a drinker. Adam. It’s over, joss. It’s all…over. My parents know the truth about me. Let me get this straight. You think that we — you and I — are gonna work together? Look at it as giving us closure. I think you’ll find it very… satisfying. I look at it as not happening. That ship sailed when you threatened my daughter. We both made mistakes, ava. Yes, I threatened to take avery in the heat of the moment, but as angry and as upset as I was, it was still wrong. Well, thank you for saying that. But you. You thought you killed me. And after a few minutes of calm reflection, you decided to ditch my body and walk away. I was not calm! At all! I was completely panicked! I-I couldn’t even think when I thought that I killed you. I just wanted to stop you from taking my daughter. I didn’t want you dead! Alright, well, that’s something, I guess. Mm? Come on. Our marriage wasn’t all bad, was it? We had our moments.

[ Chuckles ] Yeah, we did. We — uh, esme. We were talking about esme, right? And esme — she has no memory, you know? And, um, she’s completely devoted to her son.

My son. Do you think I’d forget that? You know I’m — I’m sorry about that. According to trina, so is esme. Esme will never change. Eventually, she will return to her selfish, spiteful ways. It’s who she is. But if we work together, we can get rid of her before she does any more damage. Just level with me, nikolas. Are you planning to kill esme? Get out of here. You have no place here. There’s a place for everyone in god’s plan. I’m never gonna buy your religious “saved” act. Stop pretending. You are so certain in your judgment, sonny. Have you never been wrong about someone? Not about you, cyrus! Tonight is not the night to be pushing me! Ah. She told you. A-a-at last. What are you talking about? I’m sure nina only did what she felt was right when she reported carly and drew to the sec. Let me start by saying… that I am sorrier than you could ever know. How did you find out? What are you talking about? Okay, carly, t-t-they’re waiting to hear back. I don’t know what — oh. Can you just handle it, please? Whatever you decide, I’m okay with. Are you sure? Yes, I’m sure. Okay. Okay. Alright. Um, nina, l-let me get the door. No. Please, please, please. Can you just listen? Can you just listen? I have something that I need to tell you. I don’t want to keep them waiting. It’s fine. I will handle nina. Are you sure? I’m sure. Yeah.

[ Sighs ] Okay. What’s so important, nina? Okay. As you know, I was very angry when willow was dying and I found out that you kept the truth about her being my daughter from me when she needed me the most. Oh, my god, is this why you’re here? Because I cannot do this again. I can’t do this tonight. I can’T. And I was beyond angry, okay? And so I wasn’t considering the conse– what I’m trying to say is that I’m done making excuses. I’m not gonna make excuses to myself. I’m not gonna do it to you. I am not your friend. And I am not your therapist. So, if you have something to say, please say it. I’m the one who tipped off the sec about your insider trading. Well, ace is still asleep, though, right? Great. I will be home right away. Laura, I am so sorry if I worried you. It sounds like a simple miscommunication to me. It happens. Here you go. That should warm you up. Oh, uh… I think you dropped this. Thank you. Um…probably won’t do me much good. I already lost the other one. Do you know where? I do. Wyndemere, when you broke in on christmas eve. I didn’t want to tell you o-or my dad what nina had done to my mom and drew, so I just — I thought it was — I thought it would be best to mitigate the damage. You went behind my back and you interfered with my relationship with my mother? Willow, I was just trying to protect our family. You were manipulating me! No, that’s not what I was trying to do — don’t! Just stop!

[ Gasps ] I mean, I-I don’t know where my relationship with nina was going to go, but instead of letting me make up my own mind, you blackmailed her?! I don’t — I don’t understand. If you were so worried about her influence on our kids, why wouldn’t you tell me the truth?! I’m sorry. You’re the one who called the sec? You’re the reason drew went to pentonville? You took him from his daughter. Well, you kept mine from me. You — drew was almost beaten to death, and you’re still the victim?! Listen. Listen. What I’m trying to say is the emotions were running high back then, okay? There was a lot of hostility. There was a lot of pressure. And I felt like your family’s punching bag, okay? And I reached my breaking point. I snapped and I lashed out. Children lash out! You were trying to get back at me. A-and drew was just collateral damage? I mean, that man has been nothing but decent to you, and you almost got him killed. Well, I didn’t know the judge was going to give him such a harsh sentence. Everyone was shocked by it. That shouldn’t have happened. He shouldn’t have been sitting in the courtroom to begin with, nina! Well, you did commit — he — okay, it doesn’t matter!

[ Shouts indistinctly ] It doesn’t matter! What I’m trying to say is, I know that you will never forgive me. I’m just trying to set the record straight. Why? Sorry? Why?! You were doing just fine keeping your mouth shut. Why? I mean, you had no problem letting everyone believe that ned called the sec. Why? Well, I — I did feel terrible about that. No, not terrible enough to tell the truth. Why tonight, nina? You know, I know you’re not gonna believe me, but the guilt was eating me alive. I regretted all of it. All of it. I just came to a point. I did not — I didn’t know how to fix it.

[ Chuckling ] Oh, god. Really? You don’t feel guilt or regret for anyone but yourself. Oh. You got busted, huh? That’s why you’re here. Who knows? Who knows? Sonny. What do you know about nina? In her time of distress, she also found her way to this place for guidance. I offered her my counsel. There should be no lies between husband and wife. I’m glad my simple truth could help you both. Whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

[ Groans ]

[ Breathing heavily ] I forgive you, sonny. Fight me back! Come on! God forgives you. Ohh! Come on, cyrus! Fight back! Fight back! Come on!

[ Grunts ] Of course. Is he the reason you came over here? Sonny suggested that I should apologize to you. He is very angry. Can you blame him? You’ve been lying to his face for months. And more importantly, you snitched on his family. I never meant for any of this to happen. You never meant to get caught. You’re not here to make things right. You’re not here to set things straight. You’re here because you don’t want to lose, sonny. No, I’m here because I want to make things right. You are the most selfish person I have ever met. You do nothing but hurt everyone around you, mostly the people you claim to care about. That’s not fair. Fair? You’re gonna talk to me about fair? It’s not fair that drew almost died in prison because you had a temper tantrum. It’s not fair that you get to show up whenever you want with a fake apology, because you want sonny to forgive you. You are nothing but a selfish bitch, and I hope you rot in hell! I won’t le curtis: Eckert’s full store was closed. But this donut window was open all night.

[ Squeals, laughs ] You never have to apologize for eckert’s lemon donuts.

Ahh!

[ Chuckles ] As you can see, I am not offering you any. Uh, yeah, I’ve noticed that.

[ Laughs ] Oh, this is the best. Babe, you’re the best. Well, honey, I got to say, I’m just impressed. There’s not many people that would be so happy to work on new year’S. Well, at least we won’t have to set an alarm. We can sleep in and make up for these late-night donuts. Sleep? Mnh-mnh. I don’t know if I’ll be able to sleep. I’m so excited thinking about your upcoming surgery. I mean, if this works, you could be on the road to walking again. Yeah. Yep, yep, yep. That’s the plan. What if it doesn’t work? I don’t want to kill esme. You can see why I’d be the tiniest bit skeptical, though, right? Yes, but I’ll settle for getting her out of my sons’ lives. Is that all? Do you truly think esme is equipped to raise a child?

My child? No. Obviously, I don’T. I just don’t know what you want me to do. What I want from you…

[ Exhales sharply ] I’m sorry. I — I have trouble concentrating when I’m around you. What are you doing?

[ Chuckles ] Remembering the good times.

[ Whispering ] And there were a lot of them. There were a couple.

[ Chuckles ] And those days are over. Is that why you don’t want to help me with esme? Because if we spend too much time together, then you might not be able to resist me? You were at wyndemere on christmas eve, weren’t you? Yes. I-I’m really embarrassed. You know, speaking of warming up, I’m gonna get a little more coffee and let you two speak privately. Thank you. Esme, breaking into wyndemere was dangerous and illegal. What were you doing there? Look, elizabeth baldwin told me that that is where nikolas kept me prisoner last christmas. And I thought that I-if i was there the same time of year, that it might help spark something to help me remember. I see. Look, I’m really sorry that I broke in, but I-I was really cold and… I-I was a little crazy, you know? And I never should have damaged the property. I’ll pay for the broken glass right away. I am sorry you had such a bad night. You should have called me. You can do that. I should have. But thank you for understanding. You’ve always been really good to me. Well, we’re family. And we all have our crazy moments. I’m glad it’s not just me. No. No, it’s not. Did it work? Sorry? Did you remember anything? What did your parents find out about you that was so bad you started pounding kamikazes? They know I lied about the internship I said I was gonna do over winter break. They just kept pushing a-and pushing about why I didn’t come home for the holidays as planned. Somehow, it all just came out. My lousy grades! I was sitting next to you when you got an “a” in organic chemistry. “A” minus is what I got. And there’s no way I can get away with that “b” I got in anatomy, right? Okay. That anatomy class is killer. A “b” in that class is like top of the curve. My parents — they don’t care. They’re threatening

[Breathes deeply] To pull me out of pcu and send me to a local college so I can live at home. They don’t want to waste their money paying for pcu if I’m not performing up to their standards. That’s crazy. That’s why I went to that frat party. I just wanted to forget for a while, you know? My parents were really mad, actually. Why am I such a scrub? I had every intention in exposing nina. I did. I went — I went to my dad first. I was gonna tell him, but… he was just — he was so happy. He was so in love. And I couldn’t do it. And I knew if I couldn’t tell him, I couldn’t tell you.

[ Sighs ] And then I realized, why should either one of you hurt any more because of nina? So I made a deal with her. I-I told her that I’ll keep quiet if she lets me decide when and if she can see you and the kids. You had no right. I-I know that, and, willow, I am — I am sorry. I truly am. But you’ve already been through enough. I’m not gonna apologize for trying to protect you. It is not that. Michael, you didn’t trust that I could protect myself.

[ Scoffs ] I thought we were partners. Oh, willow, we are partners. Neither of us acted like it. I didn’t tell you I had cancer. And you didn’t tell me what nina did. We’re not honest with each other. What kind of marriage is that? What I’m

trying to do,carly, is make things right. Oh, my god. Too little, too late! Drew went to prison because of you. So, you know what? You deserve every bit of payback that’s coming at you. You know, you should be thanking me. All the horrible things that you’ve done to me. I’ve made myself the bad guy for you. You’re welcome. You have no one to blame but yourself. And you coming over here trying to apologize — are you kidding me? There’s no way you’re coming back from this, nina. No way. I know that sonny values loyalty more than anything. Yeah. He sure does. I’m gonna be really clear here. I will never forgive you. Yeah, I know you don’t care. But willow? Your daughter is gonna see that you haven’t changed and that you’re still just as toxic as ever, and you’re never gonna see amelia and wiley.

Ever. I never meant for things to go this far. You never meant to get caught. I mean, come on! Let’s be honest! But you did mean to make me and drew suffer. Suffer how?

[ Keys clatter ]

[ Exhales heavily ] Drew, I’m the one — drew, nina is the one who called the sec. Is that right? I am so sorry about what happened to you. I had no intention for you to go all the way to — yes or no, nina? Are you the one who called the sec? Yes. Well, what am i supposed to do now? I don’t understand. Because I can’t do all the things that I would do if you were a man, right? I can’t — I can’t grab you, and I can’t hit you. But you are vile, nina. And you are the worst kind of hypocrite. Scout told me that she saw you at the halloween party. You were so nice to her. And the whole time, you knew that you put her father away in prison. Well, I had no idea that the judge was gonna be so harsh with your sentencing… and donna and wiley were there, and they have no idea, do they, that you tried to put carly away? But they will. No! Well, of course they will. Why — why shouldn’t they find out that they’re living a lie, that they think that you’re some kind of good and kind person when you’re not? I mean, you don’t even love your kids. Of course I do! No, you love the idea of being a mother and a grandmother. But you could never put your kids’ needs ahead of your own. And that’s what you need to do. Do not tell me how I feel about my daughter or my grandchildren. You guys are standing here like you’re so saintly. You did commit a crime, by the way! Let me remind you that. And you’re the one who set all this in motion anyway. You kept the truth from me about both my daughters, first nelle, then willow. You kept me away from willow for months! I mean… stop! Stop! I can’t handle this tonight. My mom died. Bobbie’s dead? Oh, my god. I’m so sorry. But you just go ahead and you barged in anyway — I didn’t know, drew. You didn’t care. You didn’t care. And you’re not here for me, and you’re not here for drew. You’re here for yourself. And you’ve said everything you needed to say, so get out of my house. Carly, I didn’t know, and I’m so — get the hell out of my house! Get out!

[ Crying ] How do I… how do I live in a world where nina gets to exist, but my mom can’t? Okay. Okay.

Party. Come again? Yeah, an why is she gone? Okay. Don’t flatter yourself. You are quite resistible. Then why are you running away? I’m not running anywhere. Oh, then you’ll help me get to esme? Well, I admit that I would be happier with her out of the picture. That’s great. Now all you have to do is throw a party. Come again? Yeah, and make sure esme’s among the attendees. I’ll get you a full guest list. Why would esme come to a party I throw?

[ Chuckles ] Ava. You have one of the most fertile imaginations I’ve ever known. It’s just one of your many alluring traits. Well, that’s true. But a party? I’m sure you’ll think of a reason to throw one. Who doesn’t love a party? Do you really expect me to believe that you’re not gonna hurt esme? Hand to god. And if you can’t take me at my word, who can you trust? I walked around wyndemere, and… nothing. I don’t remember a single memory. Were you still at wyndemere when I got there? Yeah, I was. I-I panicked and ran out before you saw me. Uh-huh. But you left your glove. It must have fallen out of my pocket or something. I-I’m really sorry. I-it’s kind of hard to explain, but I-I couldn’t risk getting arrested. I didn’t want to miss ace’s first christmas. Yeah. I mean, I understand. I do. I really do. But you broke the law, esme. You’re going to have to turn yourself in. Joss, hi. I’m sorry to disrupt your night, but your mom needs to talk to you. Can you come home? Yeah, of course. Is my mom okay? Yeah. She just, um… she’ll explain everything when you get here, okay? So, drive safe, a-and, um — and we’ll see you soon. Okay. Bye. Uh, that was drew. I have to go. My mom needs to talk to me.

[ Groaning ] I sh– I should go. Stay here. Don’t move.

[ Groans ] Want me to go with you? I can take adam back to his room first. I’m worried about leaving him alone like this in his condition. Will you? I promise. I will keep an eye on him. Thank you. Just text me when you can. I will. Look, we — we both made mistakes, but we — we love each other. We can get through this. Nina’s lies are one thing. But you’re my husband. Yours hurt so much worse. Look, I’m gonna need some time to sift through all of this. Okay. Yeah. Let’s — let’s — let’s go home. Look, I-I’ll do anything, anything I can to make this ri– I want you to sleep somewhere else tonight.

[ Cellphone rings ] Who’s calling at this time of night? Well, answer it. It might be about the kids. It’s drew. Take it. There’s nothing left to say. Not tonight. Willow…

[ Ringing continues ]

[ Sighs ] Hey, drew. What’s going on? The surgery is experimental. There’s no guarantees. If it doesn’t work, are you gonna be upset? Honey, I’m gonna be upset because I know how much you value your independence. But I love you. Honey, I’m gonna love you no matter what. Whether you can walk or not.

[ Sighs ] That’s it. That’s the truth. I do know that. So, how are you feeling about the procedure? I’m trying to not be too hopeful. Honey… I just want to be able to sweep my brilliant, kind, and absolutely beautiful wife off of her feet. You know, you’re doing that now. And carry her to our bedroom, where we make love. You, my love… you sweep me off my feet every single day with that smile.

[ Chuckles ] Mm-hmm. Yep. That’s the one. How is he? The nurse said that he was touch and go in the ambulance. Ah! I should call — no, I’ll make the call. Just go. Okay. Thank you.

[ Sighs ] I-I can’t go to jail. What about ace? I — okay, look. I think that you will be granted bail. You probably won’t even have to stay overnight. I don’t get it. I thought you understood. I — I do, I do. But actions have consequences. But if you turn yourself in and you admit to what you’ve done, you will probably just get some community service, maybe a fine. I should have known better. Yes, you should have. Breaking into wyndemere was a very foolish thing to do. But, esme — esme, look at me. If you take responsibility for what you’ve done, I think you’re gonna feel better. So, look, tomorrow morning we will go down together to the pcpd. Wait. You’re coming with me? Yes, of course I’m gonna go with you, dear. I wouldn’t make you do something so awful all by yourself.

[ Cellphone ringing ] Curtis? Hello? Hey, laura. Um, I hope I’m not bothering you, but you need to get down to the hospital.

It’s about your brother. You know, I never really felt like my parents saw me for who I was. I could have really used a friend like joss back then. It’s weird that… you can relate to my problems. I mean, you seem… you’re so together. Things got a lot better for me when I got out of my parents’ house. How’d you get out? I enlisted. I can’t do that. I’m not saying that you should. I’m just saying there’s a big world out there way beyond your parents’ judgment. You just got to stick with it until you can see it. Things do get better. Really think so? I know so. Any idea what this is about?

[ Sighs ] Only one way to find out. Hey. Thanks for getting here so quickly. Um, hi. Your mom’s in the living room. Go ahead.

[ Door closes ] Mom, what happened? Um…

[ Voice breaking ] It’s about grandma. She passed away. Sonny: You said you’d never lie to me. I know never is a long time. But you cracked pretty quick, didn’t you? And I hated every second that I kept you in the dark. Right. But not enough to come clean, right? Sonny… don’t throw away our life together because of one stupid mistake. I am so sorry. We’re stronger than — stop saying you’re sorry!

[ Door opens ] Sonny? What are you doing in the dark? Where is nina? Gone. Only daisy cottage cheese will do come on. Thank you, dex.

[ Sighs ] Happy new year. What happened? Well…

[ Sighs ] Grandma was staying at uncle luke’s apartment. She went to sleep and she never woke up. She passed away peacefully. She seemed fine when I talked to her on christmas. Yeah. She was happy.

[ Voice breaking ] She was happy. And you two were a big reason why she was.

[ Sighs ] Grandma always had my back, no matter how many times I screwed up. She was our rock. What are we gonna do without her? I don’t know. But we’re gonna get through this together. Come here.

[ All crying ] Curtis. Curtis. Hey, laura. Hey. Hey. Thank you for calling me. Glad I can help. So, what do you know about what happened? The paramedics said that the priest found cyrus at the all saints chapel. He was alone. He’s inside. No, no, I’m — I’m on my way — way home now. I’ll be there in 10.

[ Gasps ]

[ Monitor beeping ] How is he? I got him stabilized. But he hasn’t regained consciousness yet. Who did this to him?

[ Switch clicks ]

[ Gasps ] Hey, sonny. Why don’t you get that hand cleaned up, okay? Sonny, avery can’t see you like that, right?

[ Sniffs, sighs ]

[ Keys jangling ] How’s sonny? Did you tell him the truth about the sec? God, nina. You… I don’t think you should be here. H-he is in a bad way. I know. I just need to talk to him. Just for a minute. I-I told carly and drew everything. I just — I just came from there. If I could just talk… sonny. I…I… I just came…

[ Door slams ]

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Steffy gives Finn some history about Xander and why he hates Thomas. She defends Thomas, saying he’s not a murderer, but Finn isn’t convinced. Steffy just worries about how Thomas will react if Hope breaks up with him.

Liam and Bill are at Il Giardino. Liam doesn’t understand why Bill keeps going there, when Sheila works there. Bill wants to keep an eye on her. He tells Liam to leave because he has a date with Poppy.

Poppy is with RJ Liam and Luna. Luna is excited that her mom is dating Bill. RJ doesn’t like Bill, so he thinks it’s a bad idea. Later, Bill and Poppy meet up at Il Giardino. He tells her that he looked her and Luna up on social media, and he remembered that they met at the Golden Gate Music Fest over 20 years ago, and then they danced and talked for hours.

Thomas and Hope discuss the fact that she turned down his proposal. He tells her that he can wait for her. They both agree not to tell anyone yet about the proposal.

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B&B Short Recap Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Daytime Soap Opera Short Recaps

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Xander warns Finn that Thomas isn’t a good person because he murdered Emma. After Steffy fills Finn in on Xander’s past, he tells her what Xander told him about Thomas. He clearly doesn’t trust Thomas.

Steffy tells Ridge that Hope is just using Thomas. She hopes that they’re not going to get serious. Brooke agrees with her, for once. They speak briefly about Eric, who’s improving slowly. Ridge points out that Brooke is acting a little bit like Stephanie did about their relationship. Ridge isn’t so sure that Thomas and Hope won’t be good together.

Thomas brings out a ring and proposes to Hope, who turns him down because she’s not ready yet. Thomas insists that she keep his ring on a chain around her neck.

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B&B Transcript Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Bold & The Beautiful Transcript

 

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Steffy: I don’t know what Xander Avant tried to tell you, but I think he’s wrong.

Finn: He– he accused your brother of murder. She was a Forrester intern. Emma Barber.

Steffy: What?

Finn: Wait, do you know about this?

Steffy: I knew that Emma died in a car accident, Finn. It wasn’t murder.

Finn: Well, Xander seems pretty convinced.

Steffy: Oh, my God.

Finn: What aren’t you telling me?

Steffy: Well–

Finn: No, look, I– I understand that Thomas has done a lot of terrible things in the past and even I wouldn’t have thought… murder. Is your brother more dangerous than I realized?


Thomas: You may not be able to wear this ring on your finger just yet. But in the meantime, it’s exactly where it belongs. Right next to your heart.

Hope: Maybe… someday I will say yes. But right now, I just… I’m not ready for that level of commitment, and… I hope you can understand.


Liam: So here’s what I don’t understand… all the restaurants in L.A… Why do you put yourself in a position to run into Sheila?

Bill: Because I want that degenerate to know that I’m keeping tabs on her. Dollar Bill is always watching, just waiting for her to slip up.

Liam: Oh. Nice. Well, it seems like you’re out of luck today because Hollis said that she and Deacon won’t be in, so…

Bill: I’ll give her twice as much grief next time.

Liam: [ Chuckling ] Fair enough.

Bill: Thank you.

Liam: Uh, thank you. So, uh, you… you in a rush or something?

Bill: No. Why?

Liam: Because you specifically invited me to drinks, and not dinner, and I’m a little hurt, and I was wondering why.

Bill: Well, you’re gonna be more hurt. I’m kicking you out after.

Liam: Well, what, why, what the hell? What did I do?

Bill: All right, hey, Dad has a date.

Liam: You– you have, you got a– is it anyone I know?

Bill: Not directly, but you do know her nephew who happens to be married to Steffy.


Luna: Mom, this is so exciting. You haven’t been on a date in so long.

Poppy: I know. I’m so out of practice, Luna. Okay. It’s probably just best if I cancel.

Luna: No, no, you can’t do that.

R.J.: Whoa, what’s going on? What are you cancelling?

Luna: Ah, my mom is going on a date with a certain publishing tycoon.

R.J.: No. Is it…

Luna: Yeah, Bill Spencer asked her out.

R.J.: All right. This is my humble opinion. Okay? You shouldn’t walk away from this. You should run, you should run as fast as you possibly can.


R.J.: Did I say that out loud? I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to. It’s just that I’m not exactly a huge Bill Spencer fan.

Luna: Yeah. Well, shouldn’t my mom get a chance to form her own opinion?

R.J.: Yes. Sure.

Luna: Yes, and the best way to do that is to meet up with him.

R.J.: Okay, but question, how did he get your number?

Poppy: He just tracked me down somehow.

Luna: Okay. So, Bill thinks that they might have met years ago and he just wants to get to know her better. I think it’s sweet. Mom, come, come on, you gotta go on this date, please. Seriously. What do you have to lose?


Bill: Remember me telling you about the woman I met here a few weeks ago?

Liam: Yes. The one you thought you recognized?

Bill: Yeah, I couldn’t shake this feeling that we’d met before. Well, now I’m certain of it. Anyway, she is Finn’s aunt. Her name is Poppy. And I’m looking forward to getting to know her better.


Thomas: I’m not gonna lie. I am disappointed. Not– not that I should be disappointed. I mean, obviously, this proposal, it… caught you off guard. Came out of the blue.

Hope: But it– it was beautiful though, Thomas. I mean, everything you said, and this ring is…

Thomas: Yeah, but you need more time and I understand. And like I said before, uh… it feels like I’ve waited my entire life to be with you. I can wait a little longer.


Finn: Tell me, Steffy, what’s really going on? Is your brother more dangerous than I realized?

Steffy: No. Like you said, my brother has made some terrible choices in the past, things that he regrets, but not murder.

Finn: Yeah, but you don’t seem surprised Xander would think it.

Steffy: Look, there are some things about Xander that you don’t understand. And once I tell you the whole story, I think you’ll realize why he made that accusation.


Poppy: I don’t know, Luna. I mean, this just all seems a bit silly. Getting back into the dating scene?

Luna: What scene? It’s one date with one guy. That’s all there is to it.

Poppy: Okay. True. But is this the one date the one guy that I should be seeing? I mean, R.J. doesn’t seem to like him. Right? That can’t be a good sign.

R.J.: Well, may– maybe she’ll have better luck with him than anyone in my family ever has.

Poppy: None of you like Bill?

R.J.: Um, my– my cousin Will likes him. But he kind of has to like him because he’s his dad, so…

Luna: Oh, my god. Go, please go enjoy yourself. And I don’t know, maybe think of it as like a little mystery to solve.

Poppy: Mystery?

Luna: Yeah, I mean, he said that you guys have met before, and maybe it’s true. So just try to figure it out together. You know, talk about where you’ve lived. The places you’ve been. Who knows? It might be true. You guys really have crossed paths before.

Poppy: All right. All right.

Luna: You’ll go?

Poppy: Yes. I mean, it would be rude to cancel at this point.

Luna: I hope you two figure it out, whatever it is that connects you.


Liam: Thank you.

Bill: Thanks.

Liam: So… [ Chuckles ] The history that you think you share with Finn’s aunt. Tell me her name again.

Bill: Poppy.

Liam: Poppy. Was it…? Uh… did you– did you two…?

Bill: Hey, I don’t kiss and tell.

Liam: Oh, you don’t kiss…

Bill: Sometimes I do. I’m not kissing and telling now.

Liam: All right.

Bill: Now get out of here. Scram.

Liam: I’m going. I know. I knew you were gonna say that. I don’t want to be here anyway. Listen, good luck to you. And, um… I know that your– your love life lately has been less than you deserve. So… I hope this mystery woman brings something new. Maybe even something special to your life.

Bill: Thank you, son.

Liam: See you.


Thomas: I gotta admit, I was feeling a little hopeful about this. I had this image of you taking the ring and sliding it on your finger and this huge ear to ear grin. All this joy on your face.

Hope: Thomas.

Thomas: Yeah, but you’re not ready yet. And I get that. I do. And I’m happy. It’s right there next to your heart.

Hope: Well, for now. But I do think we should, um, maybe keep this proposal between the two of us. At least until I figure myself out. Besides I was just talking to your dad and your sister about how our relationship should, uh, you know, just stay between the two of us.

Thomas: Yeah. Also your mom would freak.

[ Both chuckling ]

Hope: Yeah, I could think of a few people that wouldn’t be too thrilled about this.

Thomas: Hm. That includes Dr. Finn, Mr. Medicine Man. I don’t think he’s, uh, too fond of me.


Steffy: This is so weird. Xander Avant, randomly your patient. I didn’t even know he was back in Los Angeles.

Finn: I’m pretty sure he’s not gonna be my patient. He didn’t exactly react well to seeing your picture and learning that Thomas is my brother-in-law. Okay. So… you said Xander was involved with what happened with Beth?

Steffy: Not initially, he got pulled into it and then when he learned that Beth was alive… he wanted to tell the truth.

Finn: Oh, let me guess. Your brother told him not to.

Steffy: According to Xander, Thomas threatened him.

Finn: Threatened?

Steffy: We don’t know if that’s true or not, which… the state of mind my brother was in back then, yeah, it probably is true. And that’s–

Finn: Wait, so you’re saying that Xander’s making these accusations, claiming Thomas killed someone as payback?


Luna: Look, I know you’re not the biggest fan of Bill.

R.J.: That’s an understatement.

Luna: Okay. But I’m happy for my mom. Okay? She deserves some attention.

R.J.: Yeah, but it’s negative attention because I know Bill– Bill, he can be… okay. I’ll stop. All right. I– I genuinely hope she has a great time. I really do.

Luna: Yeah, me too.

R.J.: It’s adorable, how much you care about your mom.

Luna: Well, yeah, obviously. I mean, my mom sacrificed so much for me, just… raising me on her own. I often think about how different my life would have been if my father stayed in the picture. Whoever he is.


Bill: Poppy. Thank you for agreeing to join me.

Poppy: Well, after you went to the trouble of finding me.

Bill: How could I not? I couldn’t stop thinking about you. This feeling that we’ve met before, now I’m certain of it. It was years ago. But there’s not a doubt in my mind.


Hope: Why would you… think that about Finn?

Thomas: Yeah. You know, I was speaking to Steffy earlier and I was asking her to support us and our relationship. Um, and I– and I said, if– if she can’t do that, to at least not undermine us.

Hope: Okay.

Thomas: And then Finn came in and warned me not to speak like that to my sister.

Hope: Oh, okay. Yikes.

Thomas: I know. Look, I– I– I’m glad that Finn is protective of Steffy, but… I don’t know. I guess for a long time I’ve kind of wondered what Finn thought of me and now he’s making it abundantly clear.

Finn: You know how I feel. I know you can do better than Thomas.


Steffy: Look, it is possible that Xander is trying to get back at Thomas? Make him suffer a bit? But this, this is really irritating. Like spreading lies that he killed Emma, especially after all of this time? I feel terrible about what happened to Emma. She had her whole life ahead of her. It was a tragic accident. She lost control of her car, Finn. She drove off Mulholland; she took the turns too quickly. It wasn’t murder. Thomas did not murder her. So, can you please just get that out of your mind, please? Because I don’t wanna think about this anymore. I really don’t. I really don’t. It was just so much pain and I don’t… no, I don’t wanna talk about it. Xander’s wrong. So, let’s leave it at that.


R.J.: I know it must be strange, never knowing–

Luna: Who my dad is? Yeah. It’s strange. But, I don’t know. It’s also kind of normal. I mean, it’s all I’ve ever known, so… do I wish that he stuck around when I was a kid? Yeah. Sure. But not even for my sake. But more so for my mom. Sometimes, I can’t help but wonder how different her life would have been if he just manned up and made a commitment.


Poppy: I’m curious, what makes you so certain?

Bill: You promise you won’t think I’m a stalker?

Poppy: Well, that depends on what you say next.

Bill: All right. Fair enough. I did a little digging.

Poppy: Into?

Bill: Into you. Your life, your beautiful daughter, Luna. I was looking at pictures of you online. And it all started coming back to me. You really don’t remember?

Poppy: Remember what?

Bill: The Golden Gate Music Fest? Over 20 years ago? You were dancing. So free, so beautiful. Every guy noticing you, including me. I know it was you. You made eye contact. We danced. We talked for hours. It was a very memorable evening. At least it was for me. I haven’t forgotten. And something tells me you haven’t either.


Hope: Try not to worry. Finn is just… concerned about his wife. And as long as you keep showing that you’ve changed. And prove yourself to be the kind, generous, thoughtful man that you are. He’ll come around. Everyone will.

Thomas: Well. There’s only one person that needs to come around. And she already has. It’s you. Um, I believe in us, Hope. I love what we’re building together. And since you didn’t take that ring and throw it in my face, I think that means maybe you feel a little bit like the same. I think we can have a wonderful life together. And think about how ecstatic Douglas would be, right? Take your time. Okay? I’m not going anywhere. My eye will never wander to another woman. Because for me, it’s only you, Hope. Only you.


Steffy: I realize you’ve been concerned about Thomas. So hearing this from Xander is probably the last thing you needed.

Finn: Definitely not something I wanted to find out about my brother-in-law.

Steffy: But I believe in him, Finn. The good man he is.

Finn: The man he’s trying to be now. But back then, Thomas was deeply troubled. I mean, what he put Hope through to try and be a part of her life? Allowing her to think her baby was dead? Then having his own sister fall in love with a child that he knew belonged to someone else?

Steffy: Yeah. It was a horrific time. It took me a very long time to come to a place where I could finally forgive him. And once I realized that he was obsessed with Hope, truly obsessed with her–

Finn: This goes way beyond obsessive behavior, honey. And I look– I’m not gonna presume to diagnose him, but… there was something seriously wrong back then. And no matter how hard he tries to be a better man and the hours and hours of therapy. I just… we need to be cautious around your brother. And– and if you wanna believe in him, I support that. But please, after learning this from Xander, whether it’s unfounded or not. I just– I think… we need to keep our eyes very open.

Steffy: You’re right. I get it and I will. That’s why I’ve been so concerned about Thomas having a relationship with hope. Look, I do believe that he’s healed. I believe that he’s not obsessed with her anymore, but it takes that one thing to just trigger him and I worry about that. I worry about what will happen if… Hope lets him down.

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Days Transcript Wednesday, January 3, 2024

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Transcript provided by Thane and Suzanne

THIS STILL NEEDS SOME EDITING!

[knocking at door]

What the hell is this knocking?

[doorbell ringing]

And the ringing. I’m surprised it didn’t wake up Doug and the kids.

Or the dead.

[knocking at door]

I got it. I got it. I got it. Who is it?

Chad, it’s Everett. I need to talk to you.

What in the hell is so important?

Holly Jonas OD’d last night.

[tense music]

[baby cooing]

Well, look at you, all quiet and happy. You know why that is, don’t you? Because you slept through the night. So if you can keep this thing going, that’d be really helpful. You know that, big guy?

[chuckles]

And I don’t know about you, but I slept through the night too, first time since Jude came into our lives.

Good, I slept well too.

Although, I will admit, I kind of miss him waking up in the middle of the night. You know, it was cute. We’d rock him and get him– give him his bottles, back to sleep.

Yeah, I miss that too, especially with–

Especially with what?

Well, I missed that with Mickey. I mean, she was older than Jude when I came into her life– when I thought she was mine. And she was sick back then. So I just– right now with Jude, I just really want to savor that time.

I understand. How old was Holly when you came into her life?

She was just a little girl when– well, she was just–

[laughs] she was just smart, curious, I mean, even then– back then, you knew that she was gonna do something great with herself.

I’m sure Nicole is really proud.

Yeah. Holly is her pride and joy.

[machine beeping]

You looked so beautiful last night when you went to the party. You seemed so happy.

[sighs] But that was just me deluding myself, wasn’t I? Because you couldn’t have been happy or even OK. I mean, how– honey, how– how did I not see it? How– how– how did I not see the signs? I mean, there must have been signs, right? Oh, I’m just feeling so damn sorry for myself that I didn’t see them. And– and now I– oh, honey. Please forgive me. Oh, god. Please forgive Mommy.

Hey, Marlena.

Oh, hi. Still no change in Holly’s condition?

No, I’m sorry to say, not a great way to start the new year.

It is so sad. After all that Nicole has been through, to have to go through this– oh, I spoke to John. Tate’s been arrested.

What?

Yeah, for possession of the drugs that caused Holly’s overdose.

Oh. I’m so sorry.

I am too. And EJ is determined to prosecute anybody that had anything to do with his stepdaughter.

Isn’t that just like him, just to want revenge even though he’s just compounding the tragedy?

Yeah.

[sighs]

You know, John spoke to Paulina, hoping she might be able to– to do something. And maybe he could even be a voice for Tate.

Well, good for him. But isn’t that just too much “a voice for Tate?” I mean, it is clear that Holly was the one that took the medication that was not prescribed to her.

Yes, that’s true. But then Tate panicked and didn’t call for help soon enough.

And then that delay could have led to the severity of her condition.

Yeah. Mm. You know, talking to Nicole, she– she refers to Holly as her joy. I can’t imagine what’s gonna happen if– if she loses that little girl, especially after losing her son. I just– I don’t even know how she’ll go on.

And how will Tate go on when he thinks he might be responsible?

[sighs]

[sighs] How the hell did I end up here?

You! You did this to her. You did this to my daughter, you son of a bitch!

You need to back off. And I didn’t do a damn thing to your stepdaughter.

The hell you didn’t. When you got involved with Ava Vitali, it obviously destroyed whatever bit of humanity was left. That beautiful, young woman might not live to see another day thanks to your complete lack of conscience!

OK, first of all, you talking to me about a lack of conscience is downright laughable! Secondly, my hands are clean in this. If this is anybody’s fault, it’s yours, brother.

[scoffs]

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

My fault?

Yeah.

My fault that Holly OD’d on your drugs. Are you out of your mind?

I asked for your help, remember? I begged you for your help! And you turned your back on me. Damn it, EJ! You are the one person who could help me get rid of Clyde, and you couldn’t be bothered. So if you want to be mad at somebody, look in the mirror!

So all the drugs are out of our system now?

They are, yes. And we have strong brain function.

And– and the ventilator?

Yes, she has to stay on that.

For how long?

Uh, we don’t know yet at the moment. But all I can say, it’s a bit of a waiting game right now.

[machine beeping]

Nicole, I can’t even imagine how difficult this is for you.

It’s difficult for EJ too. He– he also loves Holly so much. And I know he is determined to make someone pay for whatever happened. And I know right now that someone is Tate. And I’m sorry, Marlena.

I am too, especially since Tate was never involved with drugs. He never even drank after the example that he saw of his own parents’ addiction.

Right. Well, I never thought Holly would use drugs either. But I guess I wasn’t paying close enough attention. And you know what? Yes, she did get drunk on Christmas Eve. But I– I just thought that was only to escape the grief that she was feeling for the loss of her brother and the sadness of her mother falling apart. And I– I just thought it was a one-time thing. I– I didn’t– I didn’t think it was a big deal. And I– god, I feel–

[sobs] I just– I feel so guilty because I let my own grief consume me. And now my precious daughter was just an– an afterthought?

Nicole, please don’t be so hard on yourself. You’re just making it more difficult on yourself.

Oh, god. You know what? Now, I don’t care if it’s difficult for me. You know, I don’t– I don’t care about me at all anymore. I just– I just care about my precious daughter. That’s all I care about.

Nicole, you are important. You need to stay strong for your daughter. And when she comes back to us, she’s gonna need you.

Excuse me. I’ve got to make a call.

[sobbing]

I know what they say. It gets better and better as they get older. They walk and they talk, but I–

[chuckles]

Look at his little, toothless smile. Oh, and the cooing sound he makes– I don’t know. I think this is my favorite.

You and me both.

[phone rings] Mm. It’s my mom.

Hi.

Hey, Mom, happy new year.

Hi, darling. I’m– I’m calling with some bad news.

[sighs] I’m afraid Holly overdosed last night. She’s in a coma.

Oh, my god, no.

I know how much she means to you and you to her. Darling, I’m– I’m sorry to pull you away from your family right now. But I think she needs you, and Nicole does too.

I’ll be right there. OK, bye.

[phone beeps] Listen, it’s Holly. she OD’d. I got to get to the hospital.

[sighs]

Hey, do they know Holly’s condition yet? Have you heard?

I don’t know the details. But I will call you as soon as I know more, OK?

OK, and I assume EJ is gonna be there too?

I don’t know. Listen, I just got to be there for Holly because she’s like a daughter to me, OK? All right, I’ll call you as soon as I can.

OK.

[sighs]

[phone chimes] Credit card alert. What? “Did you authorize the following charges?” $, champagne? Son of a bitch.

[sighs] Jude, we are going on a field trip.

Do you think it helps when I talk to her? I mean, she– she can hear me, right?

Definitely. Why don’t you stay here and talk to her? And I will go check on the results of the test that we did, OK? There’s nurses right outside if you need anything.

Thank you, Kayla.

Yeah.

[machine beeping]

[somber music] Hey, baby. I know you like when I tell you the story about the night you were born. And I love to tell it to you because it reminds me of the feeling I had when I held you in my arms for the first time. And your little shriveled up nose and your face, it seemed so beautiful to me, honey, and so perfect. But even before then, before I had the honor of helping to deliver you– oh, I’ll tell you something, little one. You could not wait to come into this world and during a snowstorm no less.

[chuckles]

Hey.

Hey. I just– I just sent John a text updating him on Holly. I called Eric. He’s on his way in.

Good. I just hope that EJ’s OK with that. I mean, I think the last thing Nicole needs is some kind of confrontation between the two of them.

Yes. Obviously, EJ wants to prosecute Tate. I’m just hoping that Eric can– can be of some help here, can be of some comfort. I mean, he was– he was her stepfather. And I know he’d want to be there for her and– and for Nicole.

How dare you blame me for any of this? It was your decision to let Clyde Weston call the shots. I had nothing to do with that!

What, EJ, you think I let Clyde call the shots because it was fun? No, I let Clyde call the shots so my wife wouldn’t get further injured or, God forbid, killed!

And that doesn’t change the fact that you are still running opioid-laced drugs out of the Bistro. That poison might have got my stepdaughter killed!

The hands the drugs wind up in, it’s beyond my control.

Oh, my god. You are kidding me! And you think that somehow exonerates you? You are endangering the lives of thousands of people, Stefan, including children, all to protect one person who is in prison for murder! You give me one damn good reason why I shouldn’t have you arrested right now?

What else do you know? Where did Holly OD?

At the Bistro, apparently, after the New Year’s Eve party.

Oh, is she gonna make it?

I wish I knew. All I know is, she was rushed to the ER from the party. And now she’s in a coma.

[gasps] God, what is happening in Salem? Where are all these drugs coming from?

Not just Salem, the whole country.

And getting worse by the minute. Apparently, the police force is stumped by this new ring.

Yeah, I heard that too.

Well, obviously, we need to get to the bottom of this, expose the players, and bust this story wide open.

[tense music]

[knocking at door]

Oh, I don’t need any towels! Thank you.

Oh, my god. Hey!

What?

$,–

[groans]

–on a bottle of champagne? What the hell is the matter with you?

Oh, language, please. We are in the presence of a precious and impressionable child.

You can’t keep doing this, Leo.

Yeah, obviously not, Mommie Dearest. You failed to authorize the charge. So I had to settle for a bottle of subpar bubbles and are now starting the new year off with a miserable headache. I hope you’re happy.

Well, you’re gonna need an even bigger bottle of aspirin whenever I’m done with you.

Look, we both know the far reach “The Spectator” has and that investigative journalism is the cornerstone to its success.

Something that we agree on.

And I think we can also agree that getting this out there can actually save lives.

We also agree on that, yeah.

Great, great. Then I will take that as a green light to get started.

OK. What do you need from me?

OK, so I have some CIs who are willing to talk. But those answers don’t come for free. I need access to a petty cash fund.

How much?

K should do it.

[tense music]

You want reason why you shouldn’t arrest me, EJ?

Mm.

I’ll give you a damn good reason. And that is, I will implicate you in this entire thing.

[scoffs]

And that won’t be a stretch now, will it? It’ll actually be a slam dunk given your trafficking history with Clyde Weston. I mean, damn it. EJ, how can you not see that we are on the same side in this? We have a common enemy in Clyde Weston. And you are the one person who can help me get rid of him, unless you want Nicole to find out that you could have stopped all of this, that you knew about the drugs that might have killed her daughter. And you didn’t do a damn thing to keep them off the streets.

[chuckles] No. No. No, no, no, no. You do not get to put this on me. Everything that has happened is because of you and your distorted sense of right and wrong. You did this to the family. You made your choice. And now, it’s on you to clean up this mess on your own. And you better do it fast, because if you don’t, I’ll take you down for good.

[dramatic music]

[machine beeping]

[somber music]

Nicole.

Oh. Oh, Eric. You came.

Yeah, my mom, she called me.

It’s– it’s good that you’re here.

Of course I’m here. I love Holly. You know that.

She loves you too.

What do the doctors say?

[sighs] Well, she said that she’s– she’s stable. And there’s brain activity. So now it’s just a– a waiting game. Oh, god, I– I can’t lose her, Eric. I can’t. I mean, she’s– she’s my precious girl. She’s my joy. And I know that I say that all the time, but it’s true. And she’s got her whole life ahead of her. And I ju– I can’t lose another child. My– my– my heart can’t take it.

$,?

Money is the quickest way to get information, basically, the only way to get information when you’re dealing with these kinds of criminals. You want the truth? You’ve got to get the drug dealers to talk.

And how do you get a drug dealer to talk to you? Do you wait in a dark, shadowy alley and then wait for him to come slithering out?

If I have to, yeah. Trust me. I can do this.

Yeah, OK. OK. I mean, if you’re willing to take the risk for the story, then I’m behind you, %.

[sighs]

Damn it, EJ. Do you not comprehend the utter stupidity of what you’re saying right now? Do you not see that if you put me away for this, you are signing Salem’s death warrant?

Oh, please. You don’t give a damn about this town.

What I give a damn about is the people living in it. And right now, at the top of that list is Holly Jonas! You and I, we need to make this right for her.

You know what? You don’t get to say that, not after what you’ve done. My wife is in the hospital next to her comatose child because of the drugs you are running.

You think I don’t know that? I was here! I watched her get carted off in an ambulance! And contrary to what you believe about me, EJ, I do have a heart. And it is breaking right now for that little girl and her mother and for you, because I know how much you’re hurting right now, especially after the loss of your son. And my heart breaks for that too.

[tense music]

Do you understand that I have a very finite amount of money? I can’t afford all this expensive, extravagant crap you keep buying. Not to mention, it’s gonna arouse my husband’s suspicions, you know, when my credit card keeps getting rejected.

OK.

OK. OK what?

Well, last night, I was celebrating some very good news, hence the champagne. And that is that Lady Whistleblower is back, ready to blow the top off this town. So I’m gonna have own spending money. However, that being said, if you don’t play your miserable hand of cards correctly, I’m going to spill your dirty, little secrets all over Salem.

Oh, my god. Oh, my god. What– what– what– what am I doing? I– no. I’m– I’m– I’m not gonna do this anymore. I won’t. No– no more talk of goodbyes. Holly is coming out of this. And– and she’s gonna graduate high school and go to college and have a career and then– and then meet someone that she– she falls in love with and has kids of her own!

Yes, yes, yes. Hey, hey, hey, look at me. Let’s pray for that. OK? OK.

[machine beeping] Dear Lord, our Father, we pray that you look over our best girl here. You have so much love to offer and to receive. And we just pray that you’d be with her. You just be with her as her body heals. Father, we–

[machine beeping rapidly] Hey.

Oh. Oh, my god.

What’s happening?

Honey? Honey, can you hear me?

Oh, no. What’s happening?

I don’t know. What–

She’s having a seizure!

Oh, my– oh, my god.

Nurse!

Honey, honey.

Doctors, please, we need help in here now!

[sobbing] Oh, god, honey, honey. No, please stop.

The money’s been sent.

I really appreciate it, Chad. It looks like I’m on a mission. Thank you so much for the coffee. And again, I’m so sorry about the knocking and the ringing.

Oh, forget about that. Go save some lives.

Good luck.

I certainly hope the $, buys the answers he wants, the answers we all want.

Yeah, you and me both.

You know, he is going to be in harm’s way. Are you concerned about that?

I think he can handle himself. I mean, he was in Beirut in . Apparently, he covered the Israel and Lebanon war, so…

Really?

Yeah.

He must have been very young.

Young and intrepid. He really is a fantastic journalist. I have a lot of respect for him. Well, it’s admirable that you have the foresight to see that.

[chuckles]

It must have been hard when he walked back into Stephanie’s life.

Yeah. Yeah, it was. But I adjusted. And Stephanie and I aren’t– aren’t together anymore. So I can’t really see him as a threat, can I?

I suppose not.

And because “The Spectator” meant so much to Abigail that I’m grateful that Everett’s on staff, especially now. And I’m hopeful that what he’s embarking on, telling this story that absolutely needs to be told, is gonna make our city safer for my kids, safer for everyone.

Abigail would be so proud of you. You’re not just a wonderful dad; you’re a caring human being.

[chuckles]

I’m proud of you too.

So they gave you your old job back, huh?

No surprise. The Lady was wildly popular, as you well know. I’m just excited to be busy again, using my writing chops, being creative. And since you’re giving me that scoffy, little frowny face, I will have you know that at a mere age of , I wrote a brilliant and funny short story called “Tifky Schmifky, Garbage Collector”–

I don’t want to hear it.

–which won the Fun Festive Fabled Award, impressed the hell out of my childhood crush, Sky Luke Roylance. Well, he’s the main reason I wrote it. Though, he had a crush on Rachel Fogelhut, which obviously broke my heart.

Well, I’m about to break your heart too. Get ready.

What are you doing?

There.

[phone beeps]

Wait a second. Is that a shirtless picture of your hunky husband?

[chuckles]

What, pray tell, is this?

That is a financial fitness app, Leo. That’s right. You’re now on a monthly stipend. I decide how much. And you’re gonna make it last through the month. Hey, because if I go broke, the ride ends. And that means not only no more champagne, that means no more food in your stomach, no more roof of your head. Get it?

[sighs] How dense do you think I am, Stefan? You don’t think I see through you?

I have no idea what you’re talking about.

You’re trying to manipulate me, pretending that your heart is breaking for me, which, even if you had a heart, is kind of impossible, given that you don’t give a damn about me and never have.

Wow. You are one cold son of a bitch.

Hmm. And you are wasting your time if you think I am ever going to forgive you for what you’ve done– for your part in hurting my family, for your part in adding to the excruciating pain my wife has already suffered.

Oh, hi. I– I’m so sorry to be interrupting. You’re EJ DiMera, right?

I am. And you are?

I’m Everett Lynch. I work for “The Spectator.” I’d love to ask you a few questions if you have a few minutes.

I don’t.

Stay with us, baby. Stay with us.

I need milligrams Diazepam.

Oh, honey, you’re gonna be OK.

OK, I need you to step outside please. Please.

Help her, Kayla, please.

I’ll do everything I can. Please, come on.

Let’s go.

Nurse, thank you.

[machine beeping rapidly]

Please, God, don’t take my baby. Please, I will do anything.

Hey, shh-shh-shh.

Please don’t take her. Let her live.

[sobs]

She’s in good hands.

Please.

Nicole, I promise that Holly’s in good hands.

Oh, god.

[tense music]

[panting]

Shh.

Eric, Nicole.

Mom, hey. Holly is having a seizure, which is why we’re out here.

Oh. Oh, I see.

What happened? How’s Holly?

Holly is stabilized. So if you want to come back in with me, you can.

OK.

OK, yes.

Thank you.

Again, I’m– I’m so sorry for interrupting.

No worries. Actually, kind of helpful because that conversation was going nowhere.

[chuckles] Everett Lynch. We met at the party last night, actually.

Right. Now if you’ll excuse me–

Before you go, as you may know, there’s been a serious uptick in ODs in Salem, actually, all over the country, including the one that happened right here last night. Just wondering if you have anything you’d like to say on the matter.

Well, uh, yeah. I– I am deeply sorry for what happened here on my loading dock. But I am just the business owner. I have no control over people’s desires, proclivities, afflictions, no control over what happens out here on the dock. And having said that, yeah, we’re gonna add an extra security detail to the property.

OK. Can I quote you on that?

Sure.

Do you feel in any way responsible for what happened to Holly Jonas?

Not one bit. What I do feel is deeply saddened for the girl and her mother.

[tense music]

The children are playing board games. Doug is enjoying his coffee and reading for the umpteenth time “Master and Commander.”

[chuckles]

He cannot get enough of the Patrick O’Brian novels.

Oh, my goodness. That was– that was one of Abigail’s favorites. Yeah, I mean, she loved, loved historical fiction in general.

Yes, they had that in common. I remember a wonderful conversation that they had about– about HMS “Surprise.”

Yes.

Yeah.

That was one of her favorites as well.

Yes, she was an avid reader.

That she was.

[somber music] You know something? As cliché as it sounds, I still– I still sometimes expect that she’s gonna come back. You know, that I’ll wake up, and she’ll be– she’ll be lying beside me. Or that, you know, I’m going to get a– a call or a text that she’s– that she’s on her way. So don’t worry. You know, she’ll be home soon, something like that. You’d think that– that the longer she was gone, the– The more real her death would be, the more I’d be able to accept it. But it’s the opposite. It’s the more time that goes by, the more– Shocking it is that I’m never gonna see her face again.

Darling. Darling. I wish I could say words that would comfort you, words that you haven’t heard a thousand times. But I will say Abigail’s always gonna be in your heart. And she’s in your children too. Just last night when I put Charlotte to bed, tucking her in, I told her I loved her. She gave me such a smile.

Mm.

That smile, Abigail was there. It was Abigail’s smile.

Yeah, she’s got Abby’s smile. Thomas has her– her eyes and sense of humor.

Oh, does he ever.

[laughter] Well, I was going to wait until Doug comes downstairs. But I found as I get older, I have no patience whatsoever anymore, so– So, Chad, would you consider moving back here with us and the children?

Moving back in here? Really?

Yeah, really. We love Thomas and Charlotte so much. And if they were around, oh, we’d be sparky. We’d be firing on all cylinders. And I– I– I think they’re comfortable with us.

Oh, are you kidding me? They’re more than comfortable with you. They adore you.

I hope that’s true.

Yes.

Well, if you were living here with them, we could take care of them when you have to work. And then we could pick them up, and take them to school. And– and we would be so glad to share some of that responsibility with you. So what do you say?

I’m– I’m– I’m grateful and– and touched by the offer.

Mm-hmm.

[chuckles] I mean, come on. I accept. I accept.

Oh, wonderful. Oh, wonderful.

[laughs]

Yes.

Oh, you made me so happy.

[laughs] Darling, I do understand how shattered you were when you lost Abigail. I mean, she was a light to all of us. She knew the most important thing in life is for a human being to give and accept love. That’s a gift. You have so much life ahead of you, a full life, because you have so much love to give and receive. You remember that. You hang on to that.

The audacity, the effrontery, the sheer unadulterated chutzpah to think that you could put me on a budget? How do I know you’re not doing this for your own selfish purposes just to save money? How do I know you’re not really rich as Croesus and you’re just crying poor mouth to deprive me of my shopping highs?

You know, you can trust it because it’s the God’s honest truth.

Hmm. Like this little boy is your child and not Nicole’s, that kind of God’s honest truth?

Leo, if you continue to impoverish me by spending recklessly and extravagantly, it’s gonna ruin everything, Hey, for the both of us.

[groans] Fine. As bored and bothered as I am by this and how much it’s already giving me acid reflux and heartburn, I get it. I’ll do it. I’ll do this stupid app-based budget.

Excellent. That means you continue to get what you want out of this arrangement, and I continue to get what I want. Deal?

Dismal, dispiriting, demoralizing deal. But yeah, deal.

[sighs]

I am having one of our neuro specialists take a look at the results from the tests that we’ve done, but for right now, Holly is stable. And that’s a good thing.

And the seizure, why did that happen?

Well, it’s very common to have this kind of complication when there’s been drug intoxication or drug withdrawal. As long as it’s not recurrent or prolonged, it doesn’t it usually cause any permanent brain damage. And as you know, Holly’s was very brief. So that bodes well in her favor.

OK, thank you. Kayla, thank you for explaining that.

Sure. Listen, if there’s any change, I’m nearby, all right?

OK.

OK.

[machine beeping]

[sighs] I know that I’m supposed to feel some comfort in what Kayla said, but my baby girl is still in a coma. And I need her to wake up. I mean, do you think she’s gonna wake up?

Yes. Yes, I do. Nicole, you are a wonderful mom. You’re strong. I’m here for you. And I’m here for Holly.

Thank you for that. Thank you.

[gentle music]

It’s gonna be OK.

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well, have you started sweeping tracy off her feet yet? I wouldn’t have pegged you and scott baldwin as texting buddies. Stop doing that. What? Using his full name. Sorry. What’s the deal with you two? There is no deal. He texted me the other day, out of the blue, to ask me about my new year’s plans. Naturally, I assumed it was meant for someone else. Then he texted me again. Then I responded, and now the floodgates are open, apparently. Well, if you don’t want him to contact you, just tell him to back off. Or better yet, why don’t you block him? Unless lucy was right and you really are lonely. Lucy coe is never right about anything ever. Look, it’s no big deal to have a friend who you text with every now and then. This is a lot more than now and then. Wow! Scott texts you a lot. See what I mean? Floodgates.

[ Laughs ] What are you laughing at? Granny, scott’s flirting with you. So, uh, I’ve been, uh, texting with tracy. You know, when I ran into her at the home & heart show. And I must tell you, it — it’s been going very well. I think I’m actually flirting with her. Aren’t you going a little bit fast maybe? I thought you’d be happy. Well, yeah, but, you know, we kind of agreed to go slow, woo her slowly so she’s not suspicious. And you build into the suggestion of going to vegas, remember? ‘Cause you want to entertain her with the lights and the water fountains and the gondola ride through the venetian. And then maybe a really elegant dinner, a nightcap, and then shots, edibles. And the next thing you know, elvis is officiating, and what’s hers is ours.

[ Sighs ] Lucy, luke spencer tricked tracy into marrying him on a drunken lost weekend in las vegas. I doubt that tracy’s gonna fall for that again. I’ve know tracy for decades. She has a habit of making the same mistakes. Well, I guess we have that in common. How’s lucas? Well, he’s shocked and he’s devastated. Just like you. But I told him — I told him that I would use my contacts to help bring your mom back with as little red tape as possible with customs. Okay? Thank you. Yeah. I just — I just really wish that there was more that I could do. Oh, my god. What? My mom, she hated to fly. She almost never did it by herself. And now she’s gonna be alone. There’s no one to be there to hold her hand in case the plane hits bumps, right?

[ Sobbing ] I keep saying “her.”

[ Sniffles ] But that body coming home to us… that’s not my mom anymore, is it? Sonny, I am so, so sorry. At least you’re not denying it. What’s the point? Willow: W-wait, wait, wait. This is actually true? You’re the one who turned carly and drew in? You? You put this whole nightmare in motion? I can explain. Well, at least I can try to explain. Do not come near me! Okay, okay, okay. Sonny, I need you to understand that I was on my way here to tell you ev– I don’t want to hear any excuses. I just want to know why. Why, nina? Do you hate the mother of my children so much that you’d want to send her to prison out of spite? Type 2 diabetes? I did not tip off the sec out of pure spite, sonny. You didn’t? No, I didn’T. Maybe that was part of the reason, but not fully. Do you remember how sick willow was last spring when all of this happened? Yeah. We almost lost her. And the whole time, carly knew that I was her mother. And if she would have come forward sooner, aunt liesl would have been able to donate her bone marrow even earlier. Don’t you dare make this about me. No, the fact is, I spent years, years searching for my daughter. And at that moment, I thought I was losing you when I first found her. And that made you angry. Angry! I-I get it. But it doesn’t explain why you roped michael and ned into the situation. What? I’m sorry, michael. No, no, no, it’s — it’s okay. You knew? Yeah. Oh. For how long? I found out when we were in puerto rico at their wedding. That was months ago. I know. And you said nothing?

[ Scoffs ] Uh…I can’T. I can’T. Willow. No, you’ve done more than enough damage, don’t you think? Your mom’s not in her body anymore, no. She’s everywhere, which means she’s always gonna be with the people that she loved. I th– I need to call michael and josslyn before they hear it from someone else. God, they’re gonna be so upset. They are. They’re… they’re gonna be upset, they’re gonna be devastated, but they’re gonna have you to help them get through it and you’re gonna have them. Okay? And as far as letting them know, I spoke to your brother, and he said that — that he’s only gonna talk to family and he’s gonna let everybody know that you haven’t had a chance to reach your kids yet. So if you — if you want to take some time, take a few hours just to let everything — what you’re feeling, let it process. Process what I’m feeling. I… I don’t even know what that is. And that’s okay. It’s gonna take time to let it all sink in. I don’t want it to sink in.

[ Sighs ] I’m so sorry. My mind just keeps racing and racing, and I just keep thinking about the past few months, questioning everything. Wait, what do you — what do you mean? Like what? Like — like — like what if I had done something different? Anything different that my mom would still be here with us? Yay! You’re back. Mm. Mm. You want to finish that bottle of champagne with me? Or we could even open up another one. Uh, we could just stick to the first one. Mm. Is everything okay? They called you in on new year’s eve. Yeah. The, uh, senior detective on duty had to go out on a call. They needed someone to fill in. Oh. All I did was sit in the squad room and fill out paperwork. Wish I tagged along with you instead of staying here. It was that bad?

[ Sighs ] I love my ma. You know that. I do. She’s awesome, but she’s not perfect. Awesome and perfect are two different things. She just — she gets caught up in being right sometimes that it crosses the line into being righteous. I think that happened twice tonight. Could you have stopped her? No, I didn’t even find out about both situations until after. But let’s face it, the only reason why my ma is here is because of me. Here is what I know about your mother. Nobody tells lois cerullo what to do. She makes her own choices and her own mistakes. Seems like she made one or two of those tonight. But that is on her, not you. Yeah, I know. I just feel bad. Well, would it make you feel better if we snuggled on the couch and finished off that bottle of champagne? Definitely. Let’s do it. I’m not on call for another two days. Oh, wait. Granny’s in there flirting with scott baldwin. Baldwin’s here? Yeah, well, flirting by text. Scott is not flirting with me. Read these. That is the second time tonight! Scott is not flirtingwith me. Read these. That is the second time tonight! Is there no privacy?

[ Door opens ] That was quick. I’m almost done here and we c–

[ Door closes ]

[ Gasps ] I know what it’s like to perform through pai nikolas. What are you doing here? Surprised? Yeah, I’d imagine you would be given the last time we saw each other, you knocked me unconscious and left me for dead. Well, I knew from laura that you were alive and well, withdrawing and depositing all over europe. Good trip? You sound angry. I am so far beyond angry. You? I’m the one you almost killed that night. If anyone has a right to be livid, ava, it’s me. Well, you know that sonny’s guard is right outside that door. So? If you try to get your revenge or whatever the hell you’re doing here, I’ll scream. Let ‘er rip, ava. No one will hear you. What do you think? He’s flirting. Thank you. How do you know? It’s the exclamation points. There’s too many, too often. Scotty b’s got a thing for you.

[ Laughs ] Yeah, the only thing scotty b has a thing for is a money clip. Didn’t I hear that you guys had a romance back in the day? Ooh. If by romance you mean a, um, brief, regrettable dalliance, then yes, it — it was one for the ages. Whah. Okay, we can all agree that scott is an acquired taste. Understatement. But let’s just say for the sake of argument, that he’s interested. In me? In you. Would you be interested back? My standards are exponentially higher than scott baldwin. Oh, yeah. Mitch, gino, paul, anthony, luke. Do not mention luke’s name in conjunction with those other men. Look, despite our differences… of which there are many. …I really do want you to be happy. And I’m not saying that you should lower your standards. I-I just — it wouldn’t kill you to get out there a little bit and have some fun once in a while. Says who? Are you kidding me? What? What did I tell you about exclamation points? You’re supposed to be playing it cool. You know, act interested but not too interested. Available. Not too available? Exactly. You don’t want to appear desperate. What else have you been texting tracy? I know — let’s take a picture. What? My wife’s into selfies. Who knew? Well, jordan was telling me I should up my social-media presence, so I don’t know. How about a picture with my husband and my favorite brother? Only if you get my good side. Well, squeeze in. Here, squeeze in. Alright. Yeah, that’s good.

[ Camera shutter clicks ] Great.

[ Laughter ] Can I see? Mm-hmm. What do you think? Let’s see. Oh, nice. I’d say that’s perfectly postable. Oh, well, unfortunately, you are gonna have to forgive me. I already warned lucy I have to make a-a business call. Got a client in singapore where it is already tomorrow. So I will say good evening. Happy new year. Happy new year. Happy new year. Hmm. It’s never a good sign when lucy and scott have their heads together. Mnh-mnh.

[ Cellphone rings ] Lucas jones. That’s strange. Hi, lucas. Why? What’s wrong? Do you not know what that means? Well, I thought it was just a colorful emoji. You’re absolutely hopeless. Well, thank you for letting me know. Yes. And again, I’m so sorry. Okay, bye. Laura, is something wrong? Yes. That was lucas jones. Scotty, I’m so sorry, but bobbie died. I know this is gonna sound ridiculous. Well, tell me anyway. When my mom told me that she was gonna leave, it was right after michael and willow’s wedding. And I can’t explain it, but I just knew that she should not be going to handle luke’s affairs on her own. I mean, she has a medical condition. But you know my mom. She always talks with such confidence. And you believed her when she told you that she was okay? Yes. Everything was okay for a while, and I was happy when tracy showed up to help her. But she kept coming up with excuses to stay. I mean, she was gone for months, and I — I just accepted it. I should have told her to come home. I should have told her that her family needed her. Carly, bobbie died peacefully, in her sleep. She had no pain. She died knowing that she was loved. Look at me. You shouldn’t have any regrets. But I do. I do! Willow’s gonna be fine. Will you? When I found out about the insider trading and I tipped off the sec, I regretted it immediately. Immediately? Yeah? Before or after you got carly arrested? Donna’s mother could have been sent to prison. Scout’s father

went to prison. She got her father back. And you ripped him away from her again! I-I wasn’t thinking about all that. No, you weren’t thinking. Drew almost died. I know. Got beaten up an inch from his life. I know! I know! An innocent man. And — and — no, hold on a second, okay? What I — what I did was wrong, no question about that. But carly and drew

did commit a crime. Oh, so you’re saying he deserved it? No, I’m not saying that. I’m just saying they weren’t innocent. Anyone could have reported them. Anyone didn’t, nina.

You did! I know. I know. I did. I reported them, and this is a lot for you to process, sonny. But like I said before, I was on my way here to tell you everything. I don’t believe you. I have activ willow, willow, just give me a chance to explain. Explain? Explain what? That you knew my own mother was lying to everyone and decided not to tell me? Oh, not only that, you let ned take the fall for what she did. Michael, how could you? Willow, I was trying to protect you. Oh, my god. You’re as bad as nina. Stop making this about me! It’s true! Well, guess what. I don’t need your protection. I’m not in isolation anymore. I’m not some wilting flower you need to shield from the world. I am healthy and strong. And I deserve your honesty, no matter how difficult it is to hear. No, you’re right. You should have told me the truth right from the start. Like you told me the truth about your cancer diagnosis? I guess, you know what? It doesn’t matter ’cause you did what you did. You ruined people’s lives in the process. Sonny, everyone’s fine. Physically, but not mentally. Drew came back from pentonville, he wasn’t the same. How could he be? I-I didn’t mean for that to happen. You keep saying you didn’t mean for that to happen! I can’t even — I can’t even look at you right now. Sonny, please. Don’t touch me. You said you’d never lie to me. I know never is a long time. But you cracked pretty quick, didn’t you? And I hated every second that I kept you in the dark. Right. But not enough to come clean, right? Sonny… don’t throw away our life together because of one stupid mistake. I am so sorry. We’re stronger than — stop saying you’re sorry! But I am sorry. Deeply. Truly. That’s all well and good. But I’m not the one who needs to hear it. When was the last time that you talked to your mom? Uh… christmas eve. I had donna call her so that she could… wish her a merry christmas. But we were late for the G.H. Party, so, um, I’m sure I rushed her off the phone so we could get out the door. Drew: How did you end the call? What? Well, when you — when you got off the phone, what did you say? I-I, um, told her to hurry back so we could, um, ring in the new year together. And before that? Donna told her that she loved her and, um, I said, “that goes ditto for me.” Carly, that sounds like a beautiful phone call. I-I’m sure you left your mom knowing that she was valued, that she was loved. Yeah, but if I knew that was the last time I was gonna talk to her, I would have told her how much she meant to me. I would have told her how much I respected her and looked up to her. I would have told her how much her love and acceptance changed me. She knew, she knew. But if I would have known, I would have never gotten off the call. I would have stayed on that phone forever. I just don’t believe it. Um, you know, lucas called me because he was trying to get lucky’s phone number. Um, I probably shouldn’t have said anything because I promised lucas that I would, um, let carly tell her kids first. Don’t worry. I-I won’t say anything. No, I promise I-I won’T. I won’t say anything, either. You know, bobbie and i may have had our differences. But she loves her family. And I always respected her so much for that. It’s a very sad day for anybody who loved bj. I know you did. Thanks. Uh, would it be okay if I… never mind. It’s very silly. What? I was just wondering if maybe I could give you a hug and…maybe I could get one back. Bobbie and I had our differences, too. I mean, way, way, way back in the beginning. But then, you know, out of that, something really kind of special grew. Something I will cherish forever. Thank you for being here. I don’t know what I’d do without you. Hey, we’re family, and we always will be. Bobbie was a sister to me. Luke or no luke… I loved her. I loved her, too. I still do. This room is soundproof.

[ Laughs ] You’re the one who told me that. But I’m not here to hurt you, ava. Stealing my daughter wouldn’t hurt me? I was angry. You sided with spencer, gave him leverage to take my child. And I wanted you to know what that felt like. Mm-hmm. But you know I wouldn’t have gone through with it. Do I? I’d like to think so. We’ve both been through the wringer since that night, haven’t we? Oh, you’ve been keeping tabs on me. Of course I have. I’m sorry austin lied to you. Did you kill him? What? Don’t look so surprised. We both know that you’re quite adept at eliminating threats. So tell me, did you kill austin? No. Were you behind the notes and the gun and the offer on wyndemere? Ava, I don’t know what you’re talking about. And shockingly, I actually believe you. So why did you come back? Well, when I heard that austin was dead and mason was in prison, it dawned on me that you weren’t being watched anymore. Ah. I could approach you. Another grand plan to get what’s yours. I do have an ulterior motive, but it’s a sincere one. See, we haven’t had a chance to hash things out since the truth came to light. And I wanted to tell you that I’m sorry. I caused you a lot of hurt and pain, and I regret it. Why do I feel like there’s a massive “but” coming? Okay, but even you have to admit that we were both played by austin and his boss that night. Yeah. And sadly, that wasn’t the first time we were played. You didn’t liv well, like most things in my life, it can all go back to ryan. It makes me sick what he did to us. Sending his daughter to — to seduce and manipulate spencer. He used my son to hurt the woman that I loved. And I did love you, ava. And I loved you, too. But even though ryan and esme were playing mind games with us, our real problems had nothing to do with them. So you don’t think we’d still be together had ryan and esme not interfered? I think we were always headed for heartbreak. Maybe sooner, maybe later, but I… I think it was inevitable. I disagree. Come on.

[ Laughs ] We lied to each other. You cheated on me! Because of them! Oh! What they did. Oh, please. Would you take some responsibility?! And then you did the unforgivable. You threatened to take my daughter from me. And that, there’s — there’s no coming back from that. Ever. So yeah, we loved each other, but it was a sick and toxic love that never stood a chance because it — it was rotten at its core. What are you doing to my phone? I’m downloading the gram on to it. Great idea. The gram? Oh, yes, of course. I have gone this long without succumbing to social media. Best I start now. That’s the spirit. I was being facetious. So was I. See? I followed some people that you know — alexis, felicia, laura. Look at their posts. They’re all out having fun on new year’s eve while you’re watching the ball drop at home. Alone. We do not besmirch the memory of dick clark in this house. Wasn’t besmirching anyone. I think what brook lynn’s trying to say is it might be a good idea to…get out more. You know what would be a good idea? If you get out. Of this house. My house. It’s monica’s house. Alan — oh, stop. Don’T. Forget it. I’m tired. You want to go home? Let’s go. Okay. Happy new year, granny.

[ Laughs ] Happy new year, brook lynn. We don’t know how much time we have left. Any of us. Might as well use the time we do have to live a little. We all loved bobbie. Actually even me. But not the way I did. I mean, all those starts and stops. When we were great, we were really great. I just couldn’t make it last. Why, scott baldwin, if I didn’t know you better, I’d think you just paid me a compliment. Well, I did. You’re beautiful. I haven’t had this much fun since, um… I don’t remember when.

[ Laughs ] Well, guess what. Me either. Maybe it was a love that wasn’t supposed to last. Or maybe it was something even deeper than that. You know? A bond that can’t quite be put into words. Your forever friend. Yeah, yeah. My forever friend. Right. Yeah, that sounds like bobbie. Yeah. It does. And I told my mom that I loved her all the time, but… was it enough, you know? What else is there? I put my mom through hell. I mean, I came into town just wanting to destroy her life. Carly, you — you have more than made up for that. But she had every reason to never speak to me again. And she forgave me. Because you earned it. You — you earned that forgiveness. No, it… it was bobbie. You know, she just loved unconditionally. Yeah. And that is — that is very powerful. She taught me so much. You know, she taught me how to be a good mom and how to be a good person, and how to love and — and be loved. Well, then I owe bobbie everything. I know I owe willow an apology. I’m not talking about willow. And you do owe her an apology. I’m talking about carly and drew. Now, I know drew’s away. But carly’s home. You’re not suggesting that I go to carly’s right now? Why not? Because it’s the middle of the night. So what? Oh, I see. You s– you see what, nina? You don’t want me charging over to carly’s because it’s the right thing to do. You want me to go over there because you know that carly will have no qualms tearing into me. Because you can’t bring yourself to do it… because you still love me. Don’t tell me how I feel. I know I’m right. You know what? I can’t — I’m not gonna do this right now. Alright? I’m not. This isn’t the end of us, sonny. Sonny! I won’t let it be. (Vo) if you have graves’ disease to qulipta. Most common side effects are nausea, constipation, and sleepiness. Qulipta. The forget-you-get migraine

medicine. Willow: I can’t believe you would throw that time in my face. I-I didn’t mean it like that. Well, that’s how it came off. I’m sorry, I’m sorry. What I’m trying to say is… I didn’t tell you the truth about nina because I was trying to protect you the same way you were trying to protect me when you found out about your diagnosis. Michael, you can’t even compare the two. I think you can from the — from the perspective that we were trying to prevent each other from getting hurt. I mean, now that you’ve gotten so much closer to nina, I knew how much it would hurt you to find out what she did. So I guess I was just trying to spare you. Except I’m not a porcelain doll! In fact, I have survived more than most people. You’re right, you’re right. And what is this? You’re acting like nina and i were snuggled up with all this mommy/daughter time. We didn’t get all that close.

[ Scoffs ] We couldn’t, not with her constantly canceling plans and avoiding family trips. Half the time she couldn’t get close enough. And the other half she couldn’t be bothered. And every time her name would come up, you would get that look on your face. Not angry. Just cold and unreadable. Because this wasn’t just about protecting me. There’s another reason you kept nina’s secret. Isn’t there? Wish things were different. So do I. And I’m sorry I was so easily manipulated. I’m sorry, too. But unfortunately, we’re the only ones left to blame. Ryan is dead. And esme is here physically, but her memory is not. What are you thinking? Ryan chamberlain got what he deserved. Did he ever. So what if we made sure… esme gets hers, too? Tracy: What do we have here? Gotcha. To barbara jean spencer. The heart of port charles. Heaven got a little more special tonight. Till I see you again, bobbie. To bobbie. To bobbie. To bobbie.To bobbie. I’m gonna go call the embassy. Okay.About bringing bobbie home. Okay? Thank you.

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Victoria: Oh, excuse me. Hi. Uh, I’m sorry. I don’t mean to bother you, but I have a question about a patient? That patient. Claire grace. Um, I’m victoria newman.

Therapist: Are you a relative?

Victoria: I’m her mother. She’s been sleeping a lot, hasn’t she? Has she said anything?

Therapist: We tend to do most of the talking, especially in the beginning.

Victoria: She seems to be shutting down. Shutting people out.

[ Sighs ] It scares me.

Lucy: [ Yawns ] Morning.

Daniel: Hey. Good morning. Wow, if I didn’t spend the night watching movies with you and your mom, I’d wonder why you look so rough.

Lucy: Okay, well, some of us are early birds, and some of us don’t like the taste of worms.

Daniel: That’s gross. It’s not that early.

Lucy: Um, where’s mom?

Daniel: She left after midnight.

Lucy: Oh, no fair.

Daniel: Well, you know, she was going to wake you up, but you just looked so asleep. Figured she’d talk to you later.

Lucy: Oh, I– I just assumed that she’d sleep over.

Daniel: Why would you say that?

Phyllis: Good morning. Hey, happy new year.

Christine: Hello.

Phyllis: May I have a cappuccino, please.

[ Sighs ] So, it was fun running into you last night before your evening with danny.

[ Christine chuckles ]

Christine: I’m glad you enjoyed it. Two people who enjoy and respect one another. I know mature relationships don’t really appeal to you, hence your dinner date with tucker mccall. Rather unsavory, even for you.

Phyllis: Like you care about my evening.

Christine: Oh, and like you really are sincerely happy danny and I had a nice new year’S.

Phyllis: I actually am very happy that he got to experience the kind of woman you actually are.

Christine: We had a spectacular night. It was an evening to remember. One that even you couldn’t ruin, no matter how hard you tried.

Daniel: You know, you still haven’t answered my question.

Lucy: What question?

Daniel: Why would you think that your mother would spend the night here? She has a place of her own.

Lucy: I don’t know. It was late. Old people get sleepy.

Daniel: Old people get sleepy, really?

Lucy: I mean, am I wrong? It was late and you two were both passed out on the couch. I just thought you were both down for the night.

Daniel: You, uh, didn’t think to maybe wake us up?

Lucy: What? No way. You two were so cute. Look, I even took a picture. Look, two ancient fossils preserved forever in the sedimentary layer sleeping through yet another new year’S.

Daniel: Very funny.

Lucy: You two are just so adorable, I couldn’t resist.

Daniel: Uh, yes, with even less energy than a couple of old dinosaurs, right? What? What’s wrong?

Lucy: No, nothing, nothing.

Daniel: Oh, wow, yeah, that was very convincing.

Lucy: Look, I know this will sound stupid, but I– I just was really hoping for us all to have breakfast together, just the three of us like the old times. That’s all.

Daniel: Hey, um, heather, I didn’t, uh–

Heather: I– I didn’t either. I– I don’t know what happened, but… you felt it, too, didn’t you?

Phyllis: You know, I am so sorry you see me as a threat.

Christine: Not at all what I meant.

Phyllis: Okay, well, ruining your evening wasn’t at all on my agenda, especially since I had an eventful new year’s eve planned for myself.

Christine: Your last minute plans with tucker, your little date. Comparing scandals must have taken hours.

Phyllis: Okay, well, say what you will about tucker mccall. I mean, he is provocative and he’s dangerous, but he knows how to have a good time.

Christine: Knowledge. Yeah, that’s important. It’s very powerful. Like, for example, I know that you made a move on danny. I also know it has nothing to do with any real feelings and everything to do with this ridiculous rivalry you continue to hold on to.

Phyllis: I’m sorry, rivalry? With who?

Christine: Jealousy, obsession, inability to move on. Call it what you want. You’re amazing to me, phyllis. You got your life back, your freedom, and instead of enjoying that success, you’re humiliating yourself by going after some guy that doesn’t even want you? I mean, you can’t take a hint. You don’t see the signs. This is a fatal flaw.

Phyllis: It sounds like you’re picking a fight with the wrong woman.

Christine: Just stop inserting yourself where you’re not wanted. Focus on your kids. Focus on your job. Log onto some dating app and bother some random stranger, but leave us alone.

Phyllis: [ Laughs ] Sounds like you’re afraid.

Christine: And you know what? You’re delusional if you think danny will ever think of you as anything other than a mistake he couldn’t get rid of.

Summer: Whoa, hey. Seriously? Is this the way that you two want to start the new year?

Victoria: Every time that we’ve come to visit, it just seems lately she’s– she’s asleep.

Therapist: It isn’t unusual for survivors of stressful situations or trauma.

Victoria: Well, would it be okay if I just sit with her, um, to talk with her? Look, I won’t try to force anything. I just feel like if she hears my voice and feels the presence of someone who cares about her…

Therapist: I’ll be back to check on you both.

Victoria: Thank you.

Summer: Okay, can you both just not–

Christine: Summer, I’m sorry, but your mom did break speed records when it came to ruining her resolution to become a better person.

Phyllis: Okay, well, how about I keep this one?

Summer: Wait, is this really how you want to start fresh?

Phyllis: I’m sorry that she’s afraid of a little friendly rivalry.

Christine: Over a human being. Danny is a person.

Phyllis: Are you saying he’s not a catch?

Christine: I’m done here. Um, danny’s waiting for me anyway. Happy new year’s, sweetheart. Good luck with that.

Phyllis: Oh, my god. That’s amazing. You see what she’s doing? She’s trying to provoke me on purpose.

Summer: So, what, you’re– you’re all in on this? You’re chasing after danny?

Phyllis: When did it become illegal or immoral to reconnect with a friend?

Summer: What kind of connecting are we talking about, mom?

Phyllis: Summer, a woman never kisses and tells.

Summer: You kissed him?

Phyllis: Yes. It was new year’s eve. I kissed him. Big deal. It was actually really nice.

Summer: Ugh, mom.

Phyllis: They’re not together, they’re not in a committed relationship. They just had dinner.

Summer: It doesn’t bother you that he has feelings for someone else?

Phyllis: No. It should actually bother her that he has feelings for me, okay? He has feelings for me. And since I’m, you know, the better option, he should go for it.

Summer: It doesn’t embarrass you to act like this?

Phyllis: Are you kidding me? I’m not embarrassed at all. You see, I’m single. She’s still married. Yeah, she should be embarrassed. She follows him around with her puppy dog eyes. Seriously. And until danny tells me he’s 100% not interested, I’m keeping my options open.

Daniel: Heather–

Heather: No. We don’t need to talk about this, because I–

Daniel: No, we have to talk about this, we should talk about this. We can’t have any kind of miscommunication or misunderstanding. It’s not good for us. It’s not good for lucy, it’s–

Heather: Daniel. I know.

Daniel: I’m with lily now. You know, it’s–

Heather: Okay, which is why it’s so crazy because I– I wasn’t thinking, I– I– it just– I don’t know the word. It felt natural.

Daniel: No, no, no, no. Don’t say that.

Heather: It did, it was like we transported to a different time when it was just us and it was– it was years ago, and we were so close and happy. Nothing had– I’m so– I don’t know.

Daniel: You’re talking about before I turned toxic and before I ruined everything. Look, I am glad that we were able to get past that. Your forgiveness, it means the world to me. It’s more than I deserve.

Heather: No, you’ve worked so hard. Lucy sees it and so do I. You’re– you’re your old self.

Daniel: No, I am not. That guy, he– he went down a black hole. And I can’t predict the future, but I don’t see me ever doing that again.

Heather: Which is wonderful.

Daniel: That also means that there’s no going back for me. I’m not that person anymore. We– we never got a– a chance at that happily ever after, you know?

Heather: But we had a glimpse, a really good one. And I got tangled in old memories.

Daniel: I get it.

Heather: We were each other’s forever for so long and I– we shared a lot.

Daniel: Yeah, we did. We probably got more happiness than most people ever get a chance at. But I am with lily now.

Heather: Which is why I hope she never hears about this ridiculous blunder of mine.

Daniel: No. No, no, no, no. Hey. It was nothing.

Lucy: Dad. Hey.

Daniel: Hey.

Lucy: Where’d you go? You were just a million miles away. Everything okay?

Lucy: I don’t know. It just– you were sitting there staring into space.

Daniel: Yes, what you were just witnessing was genius at work. I– I was thinking about my next project.

Lucy: Ah. Go, you.

Daniel: Is that a breakfast bar? No, no, that’s unacceptable. Give me that, give me that. This today is an abomination. I thought about what you said, and you know what, you’re right. We get one crack at this new year thing, so I think that we should have breakfast at the table with conversation.

Lucy: Are you making what I’m hoping you’re making?

Daniel: It is my specialty, so I think I kind of have to. I mean, family tradition, right?

Lucy: So pancakes?

Daniel: Pancakes!

Lucy: With bananas?

Daniel: If there’s another way, I don’t want to know about it.

Danny: Did I hear pancakes?

Daniel: Hey, you heard pancakes, yes. Uh, brunch at the table, romalotti style. The more the merrier.

Danny: Yes, we are doing the new year right. Fun.

Lucy: Oh, I’m starving, so make tons.

Danny: Yes, tons!

Daniel: There shall be tons.

[ Lucy chuckles ]

[ Phone chimes ]

Phyllis: You know, summer, I’m working for what I want and I feel good around danny. Let’s let him decide who he wants, who he chooses to be in his life. And he’s a creative artist, I’m sure he’s going to choose the woman who makes him laugh and brings joy to his life.

Summer: Okay, and then what?

Phyllis: Happiness. Mutual happiness.

Summer: No, seriously, mom, let’s play this out a little bit, what happens next? What happens when you do something that danny finds unethical or you pick another fight with christine, or you push danny to the edge just by being yourself? What happens then?

Phyllis: Danny is good for me. He’s a good influence in my life, so those things will not occur.

[ Summer chuckles ]

Summer: So, danny is a magic bullet that’s going to help you turn your life around? Mom, be for real, you haven’t even thought about danny since I’ve been alive. Something– something happened. Something made you decide to want him now.

Phyllis: You know, summer, when the universe puts something in your path, something so great, you can’t ignore it, and, my goodness, I’ll push against any woman who tries to get in my way regarding danny.

Summer: You’re dragging danny into your drama just to stick it to christine.

Danny: You must be a mind reader. Yeah, I was literally just about to call you and invite you over for pancakes.

Christine: Ah, is that what smells so good?

Danny: Yeah, we got a bunch of them. Daniel’s in there mixing things up with lucy.

Christine: I see. I need to drop by more often.

Danny: Oh, you definitely should. I mean, you never know what we are cooking up here. He’s making them with fresh bananas and lucy’s mixing mangoes and oranges into the juicer with who knows what. And let me tell you something. Uh, the music, well, is going to be–

Christine: Oh, pure magic.

Danny: Now with talk like that, you have to stay.

Christine: Well, uh, it sounds and it smells tempting and, um, I do want to spend more time with you.

Danny: Well, we should do it then.

Christine: Mm-hmm. I just– I have an errand to run.

Danny: On new year’s day? Well, I would say you’re all work and no fun, but last night would prove that theory wrong.

Christine: Yeah, it was spectacular, wasn’t it?

Danny: Yeah. Had an amazing night.

Christine: Me too. That’s why I’m here.

[ Danny laughs ]

Danny: Now, you’ve got me really interested.

Christine: Do you still like adventure?

Danny: I live for it.

[ Both laugh ]

Christine: I was, um, hoping you’d say that. And now, here’s the question. If you’re free this weekend.

Danny: I am.

Christine: Okay. Then, let’s run away together. Let’s get out of town, take a little trip.

Danny: Any place special in mind?

Christine: How about the lake?

Danny: Is there something happening at the lake?

Christine: Yeah, I’m hoping for some quiet time, a fireplace, no interruptions or distractions and then… we can figure out what happens next.

Victoria: I know. I know you’re probably scared and confused. You probably don’t know who to believe. Especially after everything that your aunt jordan did to you. And my mother, who’s your grandmother.

[ Victoria sighs ] Just want you to know that you’re not alone. There are so, so many people. Aunts and cousins and uncles and friends that want to fold you into their lives. Whenever you’re ready. There’s no rush. I mean, I know that this is all so new, and there’s a lot of work to do, but I’m ready, claire. And so is your father, cole. We just want– want to know you. And we want you to know the truth about who we are. We’re family. No, I know that it’s not going to happen overnight, I know that, but you’re strong. It’s in your dna. We’re here for you. I promise you that. You’re safe here with us. You have my word.

Danny: Are you asking me out on a date?

[ Christine sighs ]

Christine: If you have to ask, it’s not a good sign.

Danny: No, no, no, I just want to confirm my good luck.

Christine: No, no, I’m just so rusty at this. It’s been so long since I’ve asked someone on a date or– or away.

Danny: Well, I am glad it’s me.

Christine: Yeah, me too. As long as the answer is yes.

Danny: Yes. Absolutely. Definitely.

Christine: Yes. Okay.

Danny: Yeah. We’re going to do this.

Christine: Okay. All right. Um, I– I am going to plan everything, okay?

Danny: I’m really looking forward to it.

Christine: It’s going to be–

Danny: Incredible. I know.

Christine: Yeah. Incredible. It’s going to be so incredible. Okay, so just wait here and I’ll call you.

Danny: I’ll wait here. Yeah. Okay.

Christine: Okay, so let’s say– I mean, yep. Okay.

Danny: All right. Yes.

Christine: Oh! Happy new year.

Heather: Ha– happy new year.

Christine: Bye.

Heather: Bye.

Danny: Uh, come on in.

Heather: Oh.

[ Danny chuckles ]

Danny: So, how are burgers and rom-coms?

Heather: Very, very–

Lucy: Best new year’s ever. But mom, you really should have stayed over. There was plenty of room in my bed.

Heather: Oh! Yeah, no, thank you. Sharing a bed with you is like battling a ninja. It’s just dropkicks and all these arm flicks.

Lucy: Hey, you’re gonna miss my nighttime shenanigans when I go to college.

Heather: No, I won’T. Because I will be applying to universities with you.

Lucy: Oh.

Heather: Yeah, I could see it now. We could dorm together. We could apply for all the same classes. We could sit up in the dorm room all night, pulling all-nighters talking about boys.

Daniel: Boys? Who said boys? Who’s talking about boys? Hey, heather. Hi.

Heather: Hi. Um, is– is it okay, me being here?

Lucy: Well, I mean, of course. We couldn’t have banana pancakes without you.

Daniel: Right. Of course.

Phyllis: Maybe I just want to be in love, summer. It’s a natural human response and reaction to want to be in love. You know, to want the absolute best for someone and be the most important person in somebody else’s life.

Summer: Yeah, sure, that’s fair, but wanting something or– or someone doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re going to get it.

Phyllis: You know, here’s the thing about life after heartbreak. You– you say, “hey, all right, well, that didn’t work, I was all in. I was all in, and that didn’t work. All right, well, the fairy tale turned into a nightmare. No big deal, I’ll just move on with my life.” And you just figure, “all right, so I guess, um… no one’s going to want me again. I’m fine with it.” And you realize that no one’s going to make you feel so alive and no one will make you feel safe. So, you build up a bunch of walls to keep the interlopers out, right? And then, one sneaks in. And all of a sudden, your world has changed. And you look at yourself in the mirror and actually like what you see. You know? And then your heart skips a beat when you see him from across a room. And he’s looking at you and all of a sudden, you do feel alive. Oh, you feel so alive. And you’re laughing out loud again. And you’re listening to every stupid story that he tells because it’s the most fascinating thing in the world. And you are, in fact, in love, again.

Summer: Wow. Mom, if that’s really the way that you feel about danny.

Phyllis: Well, maybe I was talking about you and chance.

Summer: Are you serious right now?

[ Summer scoffs ] Why– why would you do that? Why would you try to turn this around on me? This isn’t about me. This is about you and the lines that you’re crossing, not me. Why would you bring up my situation and throw it in my face to deflect from your actions? I mean, that’s just messed up.

Phyllis: That’s not what I’m doing. I’m not dodging my own issues, okay? I’m not. I’m just telling you that when you have a real connection with someone, that the universe put it there, you can’t deny it, summer.

[ Summer scoffs ]

[ Phyllis sighs ] Life is so short. Summer, it is so short. You don’t get brownie points somewhere because you didn’t go after the thing that you really wanted. What’s happened to you? You used to be so brave. What’s happened?

Summer: I’m an adult who can control her actions.

Phyllis: You’re afraid is what you are. The old summer was passionate–

Summer: The– the old summer was entitled. No, she was a brat.

Phyllis: And filled with life is what the old summer was. The old summer would have never let chance walk away without telling him how she really felt, ever.

[ Summer scoffs ] Ever. Happy new year. I really, really hope it’s a good one for you.

Heather: Just don’t eat often off of this.

Danny: I– I got to say it, you have outdone yourself.

Daniel: Oof.

Danny: These pancakes, they rock on.

[ Daniel laughs ]

Daniel: Yeah, I don’t really like to toot my own horn, but maybe somebody else can get me a toot toot?

Lucy and heather: Toot toot.

Daniel: Thank you. Thank you very much.

Danny: Hey, when you get a minute, you mind writing down the recipe for me?

Daniel: Yeah, no, not at all. Right after you write down the recipe for your sauce for me.

Heather: They’re still doing this dance?

Lucky: Oh, yeah, some things never change.

Daniel: What’d you think? Pancakes as good as you remember?

Heather: Oh. Um.

Lucy: Hmm.

Heather: Hmm. No.

Daniel: No?

Heather: No. Because they were better. They were better. Did I scare you there? No, these tasted like, you know, like, when you wake up after a really cozy sleep and you’re just– you’re in a house where everything’s familiar and you hear the voices and the singing and the footsteps, and, you know, everyone’s going to wake up soon and be around the table and telling the same old jokes and laughing at the same stupid stories, making all the new memories. That’s what this tasted like. Home.

[ Daniel chuckles ] That was a lot for pancakes.

Daniel: No, no, I totally understand.

Heather: They were that good, guys.

[ All laugh ]

Sharon: I guess I could just smile and pretend I didn’t overhear you and your mother.

Summer: Talking about chance. Sharon, oh, my god, I– I– I– I’m so sorry.

Sharon: You’d be surprised the things I hear around this place.

Summer: I don’t suppose that we could just, um, pretend like that, uh, never happened? I– I really am beyond horrified.

Sharon: Oh, there’s no need.

Summer: No, um, it’s wrong and look, my mom doesn’t get that, but I do.

Sharon: Even if i hadn’t overheard, it’s very obvious. You enjoy being around him.

Summer: Well, I mean, yeah, chance is a nice guy, but I promise you, I haven’t, nor would I ever, do anything that would compromise your relationship or make either of you feel uncomfortable.

Sharon: It’s very mature of you, summer.

Summer: I’m trying.

Sharon: Well, I know how difficult it can be.

Summer: Sharon, you– you don’t have to answer this if you don’t want to, but I am wondering, um… are you in love with chance?

Daniel: You guys are sure I can’t help with anything?

Lucy: No, no, no, me and mom have it under control.

Heather: You cooked, so we clean, those have always been the rules.

Daniel: Well, it’s nice to know that some things don’t change. What?

Danny: You gonna explain that?

Daniel: What do you mean?

Danny: Take your pick, there’s so much going on. You’ve got your daughter playing matchmaker. At least, she hopes she is. And the way that you and heather are looking at each other.

Daniel: Uh, well, I wish i could tell you that you’re crazy and you’re seeing things, but…

Danny: But whatever’s happening here, daniel, you gotta straighten it out, and fast. Okay, you gotta let people know where they stand so there’s no miscommunications.

Daniel: Well, you just got this all figured out, don’t you?

[ Danny sighs ]

Danny: I’ve been around the block a time or six.

Daniel: Oh, I know. Oh, king of rekindled romances. How was your date with chris?

Danny: It went well. Yeah. So well, the fact that phyllis herself couldn’t send our night off the rails.

Daniel: What do you mean? What’d she do?

Danny: The story about how your mother tried to steal the new year is going to have to wait. I want to know what’s going on right now with you and heather.

Daniel: That was breakfast.

Danny: Right.

Daniel: It was.

Danny: Daniel, I have seen you fall in and out of love over the years. You’re a romantic. I can relate to that. You don’t take love lightly and you know what that means? That means that when you feel it, it’s hard to let it go.

Daniel: Dad, just because you and chris are giving things another shot doesn’t mean I’m going to do the same thing.

Danny: But does she know it?

Daniel: I have been very clear.

Danny: Have you? Really? Because if I can’t see it, are you sure heather can?

Heather: Breakfast was delicious.

Daniel: Well, I’m glad you could join us.

Heather: I gotta eat and run.

Danny: Oh, already?

Heather: Yeah, I’ve got some contracts needing my immediate attention and don’t want to blow the new job already.

Daniel: Right, but, I mean, you know, now at least you’ll have the energy to get the job done right?

Heather: Or take a nap because I’m so peacefully perfectly stuffed.

Lucy: Well, there’s a couch right here and it’s calling your name.

Heather: Okay, stop. She’s a bad influence. I’m going. I’m going.

Daniel: What about you? What’s your day look like?

Lucy: Leg day at the gym. Oh, wait, mom, can i catch a ride, actually? Right, I’ll get ready and I’ll be in the car in, like, five minutes, okay?

Heather: Hurry up.

Lucy: I’ll be like the wind.

Heather: Okay. All right. Well, that was, um, the best breakfast I’ve had all year.

Daniel: I’ll take it.

Heather: So, the rest of 2024 has a lot to live up to. Thank you for making a spot for me at your table.

Daniel: There will always be a place for you here.

Heather: That’s good to know.

Daniel: I, um, I would say have fun at work, but I don’t know if that’s possible on new year’s day.

Heather: It will be for me because being here with all of you this morning was a great way to start the year, so I’m good.

Daniel: Good. Me too.

Heather: Good.

[ Daniel laughs ] Yeah. Okay.

Daniel: Um, I’ll– I’ll see you out. You have a good day.

Heather: You as well. Bye.

Daniel: Bye. What? Look, I know what you’re going to say.

Danny: Does it sound something like, “what in the hell are you getting yourself into?”

Victoria: I wanted to bring you something. I– I didn’t know what you wanted. I don’t know what you’d like to do. I can’t wait to find out. I know you must be really scared, claire. And honestly, I don’t really know what comes next for us.

[ Victoria sighs ] But I am so grateful that you’re in my life. I don’t know if you’re asleep or if you can hear me. If I’m getting through to you at all. I’m– I’m just gonna leave these here.

[ Victoria sighs ] Well, there she is. Happy new year, claire.

Sharon: “Do I love chance?” Um, that’s a bit of a personal question, don’t you think?

Summer: Yes, it is. And it’s totally none of my business. I realize that.

Sharon: Thank you for understanding.

Summer: Well, I– i am asking, though, woman to woman, just to kind of know where things stand between you guys. Well, I can’t speak for chance, but we enjoy spending time together and talking, um, but we, uh, we don’t have any expectations or labels or pressure.

Summer: Sounds really nice, but pretty casual.

Sharon: Which is perfect for me right now because that’s about all I can handle. What my heart needs right now is to just have fun. I need to figure out who I am again. I’ve lived so many different lives. Wife, ex, widow, mother who has been through a terrible loss and all of my different career paths. My life is starting over for me again. I know how lucky I am to have this opportunity with my new company. My future is wide open and that’s all I want right now. That’s all that I have room for. Does that make sense?

Chance: Morning, ladies. Everything all right?

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THIS STILL NEEDS SOME EDITING!

[gentle music]

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.

[gasps]

Oh, sorry.

[laughs]

Oh! Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no. I fell asleep, didn’t I?

You did.

Oh.

But you made it all the way to :, so Happy New Year, my love.

Happy New Year, my beautiful wife. Okay. So what did I miss?

Well, actually, not a thing. In fact, I would have let you sleep, but I was afraid you would get that crick in your neck the way you were sleeping.

Oh, yeah. I hate when that happens. Thank you. I must have really been knocked out. I didn’t even hear Brady and Tate come in.

Oh. Well, that’s because they didn’t come in. I guess they’re having a lot of fun out there partying.

They must have been having a whole lot of fun out there to stay out this late.

Yeah. Tate looked so handsome, didn’t he? He was so excited about his date with Holly.

Yeah, he was.

Oh, to be young and in love, huh?

Mm. I don’t know, I can’t speak to that. But I will put that love up against the kind of love you and I have right now, any day.

[romantic music]

I’m going to see what’s going on.

Me too.

No. Tate, Tate, Tate. Uh, stay with your mom.

Yeah, she’s showing signs of minimal brain activity.

So the coma is the result of an opiate overdose?

She’s in a coma?

Uh, look. Holly’s–Holly’s mom is here, and she’s already been apprised of her status. Since you’re not family, I can’t discuss her case with you, but just– just know that she’s getting the best possible care that we provide, okay? Excuse me.

What the hell is going on?

Holly is alive. That’s all I can tell you.

She’s in a coma?

Brady, what happened to Holly is obviously very serious. I really need to talk to Tate and find out what he knows about what Holly took tonight.

Okay.

Okay.

How is she?

She is alive.

Thank God.

Yeah. Listen, Tate, I know that tonight’s been tough for you, but I really need to ask you those questions now.

Yeah. Yeah, no problem. I just told my dad everything.

Okay. Well, now you need to tell me, all right? So what happened from the minute that you picked Holly up to the time that you found her passed out?

All right. Um, well, after I picked her up, Holly and I went to the party, and we were laughing and dancing and having a good time. And then just out of the blue, she pulls this bag of pills out of her purse and shows it to me.

Mm. So just to be clear, you didn’t give them to her?

No.

She brought them? They were hers?

Yeah. Yeah, the pills were Holly’s.

The hell they were. My stepdaughter does not do drugs. Those pills came from you. Arrest him.

[tense music]

Understood. All right. I’ll take care of it.

[phone beeps]

[sighs]

So what does Clyde want now?

You know that bad batch of pills?

No, don’t–don’t say it.

It’s from a shipment that we accepted two days ago.

Damn. Why–why did he wait so long? I mean, why did–why– you know, those two kids that OD’d, they could still be alive right now. And Holly? Damn it.

Well, at least now we know. And he wants all remaining product off the streets ASAP.

[chuckles] You think? How the hell we supposed to make that happen?

EJ, this is a delicate matter. Let’s not be hasty.

Hasty? I talked to the officer at the scene who caught Tate with the drugs in his possession.

Only because I– I was trying to protect her. I didn’t want her family to find out that she was using, including you. I–I know that you and Nicole have gone through so much. I–

Nicole’s daughter is in a coma. She is in there fighting for her life because of you.

That is not fair.

Oh, you want to talk about fair? Instead of calling and getting Holly the help she so desperately needed, your son tried to save his own ass, which delayed treatment that could have saved her life.

You don’t understand. I got there right before the cops showed up. I–I freaked out, man. I’m–I’m sorry. God, I’m so sorry.

Tate, hey, listen to me. It is not your fault.

Of course it’s his fault.

Excuse me?

And it’s yours as well. You are both drug addicts, you and Brady, and of course you would raise your son to follow in your pathetic footsteps.

You son of a bitch!

All right. Brady, Brady! Hey, it’s not worth it.

You know, a few weeks ago in this very hospital, Nicole and I found out that our baby boy was dead. And here we are, back again. My wife is wailing next to her daughter, begging her to wake up, and there isn’t a damn thing I can do to help them. But I can do one thing. I’m the DA, and I sure as hell am gonna make you pay for corrupting an innocent girl. Corrupting, what am I talking about? Much worse than corrupting. You might have killed her. Holly is lying in a coma near death because of you. And you will be punished accordingly. Do you hear me? You are going down.

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

[laughs]

[blows noisemaker] okay, Doc, what’s your New Year’s resolutions for the year?

Come on. You know I don’t make New Year’s resolutions.

Yeah, I know, I know. I kind of hate those things myself for the most part. But you know what?

Hmm?

There is one very important resolution that I plan on sticking to for the rest of my life.

Really? What is that?

I will never let the sun go down on a day when I haven’t told my beautiful wife how much I love her. And Doc, I love you, sweetheart, with all of my heart and I am the luckiest man on the face of the Earth to be able to spend these years with the most extraordinary woman on the planet.

Wow.

[both laugh] I don’t know if I deserve all that. But I do know that the years that I’ve spent with you, and the life we’ve shared, makes me think that I must have done something really right.

You do everything really, really right.

[exhales] I love you so.

Honey, I love you too.

[gentle music]

So Clyde moves pills laced with opioids through this restaurant, people die, and now it’s up to us to clean it up.

Yeah. As opposed to who? Who–who else is gonna do it?

Okay, we didn’t want any part in this to begin with. Laundering the drug money, that was bad enough, and then accepting the shipments and storing it here, and now this? This is a whole new level of bad.

Yeah, it is. And since you seem to be making my argument, how can you even question that it is up to us to deal with it? Stefan, there are gonna be more lives ruined, more deaths, because of us, possibly your wife and my kid, if we don’t do something to stop this, and fast.

How dare you insult me and Brady like that, especially after something we have fought so hard, we worked our asses off to overcome. And we are very, very, very proud of our success. And obviously you’re– you’re not really up to date on the current century. So let me fill you in on something. Addiction? Addiction is not a moral failing. It is a disease!

I’d say it’s both for the two of you.

You listen to me, you arrogant little British bastard, you. Tate had to witness firsthand the hell– the hell that Brady and I were in when we were at our absolute lowest. He has vowed to us that he would never, ever succumb himself to that.

Hey, don’t–don’t– don’t feed into it. It’ll just make things worse.

EJ, if I may, we don’t have enough evidence to arrest Tate just yet.

The hell we don’t. Dr. Johnson told me there were potentially fatal levels of opioids in Holly’s bloodstream.

Oh, my God.

You have committed a felony by supplying drugs that resulted in grievous bodily injury, regardless of whether that was your intent. You compounded the problem by failing to render aid in a timely fashion. You better pray Holly survives.

I am praying. Of course I’m praying.

I am the one who is in charge of administering criminal justice in this town. I decide when charges are to be filed, and you will comply with my orders, do you understand? You will do as I say.

“Happy New Year, son. Love to you and your wonderful family.”

[laughs]

Timothy?

Bless his heart. And my God, think about the stamina, right? The man’s years old and he stays up till midnight?

[exhales]

Unlike his son.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, well. Yeah, well, you know, actually, I haven’t, uh, been sleeping that well lately. I’m sure you noticed that.

I have noticed.

Yeah.

Is there something on your mind, something at work, something you’re ruminating about?

No, things are– things are pretty slow at Black Patch right now.

All right, well, if it’s not work then it must be personal. I know that Steve is– is concerned that– he’s got an idea that maybe Konstantin is taking advantage of Maggie?

[sighs] Well, Old Konnie, the, um– the con artist has managed to extend his stay here in Salem because of a– a sprained ankle. But Steve and I, we made sure that he will soon be on his way out of town.

Oh. What’d you do?

Mm. Now, you don’t have to consume yourself with the details. Let’s just, um, chalk one up to the good guys.

[bangs table]

Damn it! Leave it up to Clyde to up the ante again.

Well, we could have predicted it.

I wish like hell we could have predicted how to end this thing.

I think I might have a way.

Yeah?

Yeah.

What, are you gonna knock on the door of every drug dealer in Salem and ask to buy the product back?

I got people I can call.

People you can call? What is this, straight out of “The Godfather”? What’s next? Are you gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse?

Yeah. And?

I just thought you had cut ties with your family and their business.

Yeah, I had. But once a Vitali, always a Vitali.

And what are they gonna want in return?

Guess I’ll find out.

No, no. Ava, you gave up that life for a reason.

Stefan, what choice do we have? Hmm? Clyde went after Gabi because we couldn’t toe the line. And now those kids, they’re getting sick, they’re dying because of us, because we couldn’t stand up to Clyde.

If it wasn’t us, he would’ve used somebody else.

Yeah. Yeah, you’re right. But I can’t rationalize this one, Stefan. I can’t have this on my conscience. Look, we accepted Clyde’s terms because we wanted to protect the people that we love. And now it is up to us to make this right, until we can find a way out.

[dramatic music]

EJ, take it easy. He’s just a kid.

A kid who has just committed attempted manslaughter.

Attempted manslaughter?

He’d be lucky if he doesn’t get tried as an adult.

Oh, my God. What happened to Holly was an accident. It wasn’t deliberate. It wasn’t premeditated. Look at him. Look at how upset he is. He’s just as upset over what happened as you are. Can’t you see that?

What I see is a criminal who needs to learn that actions have consequences.

No, all you are seeing is red. You don’t even want to hear the truth. You won’t even let the boy speak. All you care about is vengeance.

Okay, I need to finish questioning the eyewitness, cross all the T’s, dot all the I’s. So if there is an arrest to be made, we can say we followed protocol.

Fine, go.

No, no, no, no. There’ll be no “going on.” He’s not saying a word until he has a lawyer.

Why? I have nothing to hide. I’m telling the truth. It was Holly that showed me the pills at that party. She said she wanted us to get high together.

You hear that? That means it was your daughter who had the drug problem, not the other way around. She was corrupting my son.

You shut the hell up!

Don’t you talk to her that way!

Stop it! Just stop! Don’t you see none of this is helping? Let’s just settle down here, okay?

[huffs]

Thank you. So, Tate, you were saying?

I–I told Holly no when she showed me the pills. I told her that I don’t do drugs.

Okay. Were you surprised when she brought them out?

Yeah, I mean, she offered me weed once and I know she got smashed on Christmas Eve, but I didn’t know that she was taking anything else.

I can’t believe you are buying this!

EJ!

He has no idea what the hell he is talking about!

She said the pills were just some ADHD meds she got from some guy at school, that– that they gave her energy.

You lying bastard! I’m gonna make sure that you are an old man by the time you get out of prison!

Stop! He’s lying. My son is lying. He’s not lying to protect himself. He’s lying to protect his dad. They were my drugs. And you need to arrest me.

[dramatic music]

Exactly what do you mean, that I don’t need the details?

Steve and I know what we’re doing. And hey, you don’t want to waste any time talking about this, do you? Not when we have this whole house to ourselves. And we could actually use this alone time to… really ring in the new year.

Oh.

[chuckles]

Well, I’m not sure how much alone time we’ll have. The boys will be home eventually.

Well, you know what “eventually” means to me? It means that we have time, especially if we take this to the master bedroom behind a closed door.

Yeah.

Yeah.

I think we should lock it.

Oh, God, I love the way you think. Let’s go.

[both laughing]

You said you were too tired to clean up. Just leave it.

Yeah, well, you know what? Now I’m too wired. Damn it, Stefan. Every second that ticks by is another second that a kid could end up sick in the hospital, or worse.

I’m sorry you had to make those calls.

Yeah. I’ve had… I’ve had blood on my hands too many times to count. And recently, in fact. I mean, there was the hitwoman at Bayview.

She was sent there to murder you.

Oh, then there was Gil.

He attacked you.

Yeah, I know. Look, I know– I know that they are scum, and I’m not losing any sleep knowing that they are off the streets and now rotting in a grave. But Holly? Man, I just–I used to love watching her get dressed up, and matching her accessories with her little glittery shoes. And then she would be sitting, reading a Harry Potter book, while Nicole and I would just gossip. And now, thanks to me, that sweet girl, she could be gone forever. And if she dies, Stefan, God forbid, I am not gonna be able to live with myself.

Come here.

So they were your drugs, Brady? Even though the police found them on Tate?

Yes.

Dad, no.

He found them, and he took them from me.

So you’re claiming that you sold them to Holly?

All I know is that my son is innocent. He had nothing to do with this, so you need to let him go.

Uh-huh. You want me to arrest him?

Yeah, you– arrest–arrest me, because I did it. I just confessed. Let’s get on with this.

[scoffs] You heard the man. How’s Holly?

No change. Nicole is still in there with her. She’s being moved to ICU for extra care.

I see.

You’re welcome to go and sit with them if you want.

EJ, go. Go be with your family. I’ll take Brady downtown. I’ll get to the bottom of this, okay? Your family needs you. Go.

I’ll be seeing both of you in court.

Mom, this is wrong. I can’t let Dad–

[shushing]

[softly] It’s okay.

Look, my shift is over, but the complete toxicology screen should be available in the morning. I’m sorry. I know how much you care about Holly. I wish I had better news.

No, thanks. I–I understand. And I know all you doctors, you’re all doing the best that you can. She has a lot of people pulling for her.

That helps, trust me. And uh, I also heard this happened at the bistro. If that’s true, my mom must be pretty shaken up. I had a call from her earlier, but I couldn’t take it.

Yeah, yeah, I would go see her if I were you.

Yeah. I’ll do that.

Okay. We should get going.

Mm-hmm. Yeah. Let’s go.

[handcuffs rattling]

[clears throat]

You have the right to remain silent…

Please don’t do this, Dad.

Theresa, take him home.

Will be used against you in a court of law. You have a right to an attorney. If you cannot afford one, one will be appointed for you.

[tense music]

[sighs]

Come on, Brady, pick up the phone.

John, I’m sure everything is all right.

I don’t know about that, Doc. Look at the time. It’s almost morning. They should’ve been back by now.

[door clicks] Hey, there we go.

Tate? Theresa? Oh, my. What’s wrong?

Um… Holly Jonas OD’d at the New Year’s Eve party at the bistro.

Oh, my God!

She’s in a– she’s in a coma, and sh– she–

She has a lot of people who are praying for her to pull through, but um, it’s not looking good. And uh… Brady has been arrested for supplying those drugs that put her there.

Sit down.

All right.

Yeah. Let’s have a little chat.

That’s fine by me.

Don’t you want to call your lawyer?

No, not really. Just need to relay some simple, straightforward facts, and that’s about it.

All right. Well, before you relay your simple, straightforward facts, I need you to listen and listen good. EJ is demanding someone’s head on a spike. That’s why I brought you down here. I want to give you some time so that you can get your story straight.

Rafe, my story? What are you talking about? I did it, all right? It’s my fault. I’m ashamed of it. Done.

Okay. I know you’re trying to protect your son, trying to be a good father. But I don’t believe for a second that those drugs were yours.

Thanks, Dom. Yeah, I owe you one.

[phone beeps] All right. Dominic’s gonna take care of it. As much of the product as he can get off the street, he will.

That’s a relief. But uh, I hate to ask, how much is this going to cost?

It’s just a favor.

Oh. And what happens when Dom calls in that favor?

Well, it’s not something we need to worry about right now. Right now, we’re just gonna focus on getting those drugs off the streets before they can do any more damage.

You say that now, but you are going to regret this. Ava, it is not fair that you are the one–

Tripp, hey.

Hey, Mom. Am I, uh, interrupting something?

No, not at all, baby. Come here.

[chuckles] Oh, God. How’s Holly? What’s the latest?

No change. She’s still comatose.

Oh, God, I can only imagine what Nicole is going through.

Yeah.

You know, I’m–I’m praying for her, that she pulls through this.

We all are. Hey, Stefan, do you mind if I had a moment alone with my mom?

No problem. I’ll, uh, just go get some fresh air.

[sighs] Okay, baby, what is it?

Mom, please tell me you’re not involved in any of this.

Sit down, sit down. Tell me what happened. Start from the beginning.

Um, Holly took pills that were laced with something.

Opioids. Um, and like I said, Brady was arrested for supplying the drugs.

But he didn’t.

What?

You heard your father. He said they were his.

Wait, Brady confessed?

Selling drugs? Come on, that’s insane.

Look, I don’t know any more than what he said. But I’m sure that the police are going to let him go, once they hear the whole story.

Tate, you’ve been up all night. Maybe you should get some rest.

There’s, um, there’s no way I can sleep right now.

I’m gonna head on down to the cop shop, see if there’s something I can do.

Do you want me to come with you?

No, no. Just stay here with Tate.

Uh, how about some warm milk? That usually helps you relax, hmm?

Sure. Thanks, Grandma.

Of course.

Tate. Look at me. Look at me. You said you were gonna keep your mouth shut. I know you hate sitting on your hands, but your grandfather is the ISA. Brady and him know how to navigate the system.

I don’t need them to. I was doing just fine, Mom!

Okay, my honey, I know. But your areas of expertise are lacrosse, girls, and senior pranks. If you were fine, we wouldn’t be in this situation! I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean that.

Look, I know you want Dad to take the rap for me because you don’t actually care what happens to him–

That is not true.

Then why won’t you just let me handle this, all right? I was doing just fine. I didn’t do anything wrong. And Dad has a record, Mom. This could ruin his life.

All right, here– here you go.

Sorry, Grandma. I–I don’t think I can drink this. I feel sick. I think I’m just gonna, um– I think I’m just gonna go lay down.

Yeah. Good idea.

Tate, look at me. Everything’s gonna be okay. Okay?

[sighs]

What do you mean? How would I be involved in this?

You know exactly what I mean. Mom, just– just be honest with me. I–I won’t judge you.

Really? Because that seems like exactly what you are doing. What, I’m the daughter of a drug lord, someone OD’d in my restaurant, so obviously, I’m responsible?

Okay. Mom, I love you, but my dad is also a PI. I know how to connect the dots, okay? You get out of Bayview, you need a job, and then Gil hires you out of nowhere to manage this upscale restaurant?

Oh! So all of a sudden I’m not qualified?

That’s not what I said. I’m just saying that it almost seemed too good to be true, okay? And then a couple of weeks later, you killed Gil right there in my apartment.

In self-defense.

I know. I know. I’m sure it was. But then when Stefan bought this restaurant, that’s when things seemed really weird, okay? What would the CEO of DiMera Enterprises want with a place like this?

Well, he’s a financial backer, and it’s a good investment.

Okay. Even if I was willing to believe all of that, there’s also your breakup with Harris, which was even weirder. I mean, I thought you two were happy. And then out of nowhere, you just don’t want anything to do with him?

Wow, now my love life is even suspicious?

Yeah. I think you wanted Harris out of the way because he’s a cop, and you didn’t want him getting onto any type of drug operation you’re running out at this place. Am I right?

[tense music]

Well, you’re wrong. The drugs were mine.

So you expect me to believe that you sat there the whole time, while EJ was accusing and berating your son, when you were the guilty one? That you, Brady Black, are dealing drugs to minors?

Rafe, I’m an addict, all right? And addicts, sometimes we go to, uh, you know, great lengths to get our fix. What can I tell you?

Oh, come on. Come on. We both know that your prints are not gonna be on that baggie. And then the truth is gonna come out that you lied, and the only thing that that is going to accomplish? It’s gonna make Tate look even more guilty.

It’s too late to take it back anyway.

No.

Yeah, it is.

No, it is not, because I have not put anything on the record. Now, assuming that Tate is telling the truth, he needs you. He needs you to help him fight this so that justice can be served.

Justice?

[laughs] EJ doesn’t want justice. He wants blood, Rafe. So let him have mine.

[somber music]

[groans]

[tense music]

[hyperventilating]

[grunts]

[breathing heavily]

[breathes deeply]

You know, never in a million years did I think that Brady would start using again.

So you really believe that he relapsed?

I don’t know what to believe. But I do know that Brady would never deliberately give drugs to Holly Jonas.

[tense music]

[sighs] You know what? I told Alex that he should go home earlier. I should probably fill him in on what’s going on. Will you let me know what happens with Brady?

Of course I will.

[sighs] I should go check on Tate.

There’s a lot that you don’t know here.

I’m sure.

Look, yeah, you’re right. My breakup with Harris was sudden, but that is because he cheated on me.

Harris? Who did he cheat with?

[chuckles] Yeah, you wouldn’t believe it if I told you, and I’m not going to.

Okay. Well, I’m sorry that happened. But it still doesn’t explain the rest of it.

Why are you being so suspicious of me?

Because you’re acting really nervous, Mom. Which makes me think maybe you hadn’t cut ties with the Vitalis like you promised.

Okay, I did cut ties with them, Tripp. You need to believe me. I know I betrayed you in the past, but just– just believe it, all right?

Okay. Well, here’s the thing. When I told you I was moving to Hong Kong, you never once tried to talk me out of it. In fact, you seemed downright happy about it. And that’s when I knew things were really wrong. Okay? So… don’t lie to me. If you’re in over your head, I need you to tell me what’s going on, now.

[tense music]

[sighs] How the hell did I end up here?

You! You did this to her. You did this to my daughter, you bastard!

[dramatic music]

Oh, my God, oh, my God!

What is it? What happened?

It’s Tate. He’s gone!

Where’s Brady? All right. So where’s his lawyer?

Says he doesn’t want one.

Oh, come on. That’s a bunch of bull. I’m gonna get him a lawyer. So just hold off on the questioning until I get the man here, okay?

Yeah, I’m sorry. It’s not– it’s not your call. Excuse me.

[sighs] Your dad’s out there, insisting he be allowed to find you a lawyer.

[clears throat] Well, I appreciate his concern, but I don’t want one.

Well, he’s just doing the same thing that you are, Brady: looking out for his son. But since you insist on taking the fall, at least do this for me. Tell me where you got the drugs, from whom, and what were they?

I don’t remember. I was high.

[scoffs softly] Okay. So if I take your blood and do a tox screen, it’s gonna come back positive? Yeah. That’s what I thought.

[somber music]

Hey, Tate! What the hell you doing here?

Not now, Grandpa.

Tate, what– you are not supposed to be here.

I can’t let you take the fall for this, Dad! And I won’t.

Something you want to say, son?

No, there–there’s nothing he wants to say.

It wasn’t my dad.

Shh!

I was the one who had the drugs, like the officer said. If you’re– you’re gonna arrest someone, arrest me.

[dramatic music]

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B&B Transcript Tuesday, January 2, 2024

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Xander: I know it sounds crazy and I’m sure you don’t want to believe that your brother-in-law is capable of something like this, but Thomas, he’s– he’s not a good guy. You should be very careful with him.

Finn: Thomas? You’re saying Thomas murdered somebody?


Thomas: Will you marry me? Will you make me the luckiest man in the world? Say yes, Hope. Say you’ll marry me. Say that you will be my wife.


Steffy: I’m telling you. Hope isn’t taking it seriously.

Ridge: Well, she didn’t talk to me about that. She just said that her relationship with Thomas is private. And it is. I mean, they’re grown-ups, right?

Steffy: It’s private because she wants to hide it from us, Dad.

Ridge: She’s not hiding it from anybody.

Steffy: She’s using Thomas as a hook up. She and Liam just split.

Ridge: I don’t think your brother sees it that way.

Steffy: Hope has no intention of getting serious with Thomas.

Brooke: Let’s hope you’re right.


Ridge: How was your meeting?

Brooke: It went well. Everybody was so kind about sending their regards for Eric.

Steffy: It’s really incredible watching the entire fashion world cheer on Granddad.

Ridge: Well, it makes sense. He’s the man.

Brooke: He is. So, how is he today? Any news?

Ridge: Well, the doctor said he’s getting better all the time. He’s meeting his markers.

Brooke: Good. I’m glad to hear that. And I’m glad to hear that Steffy and I are on the same page.

Ridge: About what?

Brooke: About Hope. I mean, she can’t possibly be considering a future with Thomas.


Thomas: So, what do you think, Hope? Will you marry me?

Hope: Thomas, I– I’m, um, I’m speechless. I don’t even know what to say. I– it’s– it’s so unexpected. Um…

Thomas: Is it really, though? You know how much I care about you. You know how devoted I am to you. And that I always will be. To you, and to only you. All you have to do is say yes.


Finn: Thomas is a murderer? That’s what you’re telling me? All right, look. My uh, my brother-in-law is a lot of things, but, uh, a killer?

Xander: I probably shouldn’t have said anything, but once we started talking about Thomas, I just– but I thought you should know.

Finn: Okay, look, I just met you, okay? Is that it? You came in for an exam.

Xander: I know, but I promise, I had no idea who you were when I booked the appointment.

Finn: I understand that. Okay. But this accusation? Just I… okay, you– you’re saying that you worked at Forrester Creations with my wife.

Xander: Yes, several years ago, but I had no idea you were married to Steffy.

Finn: And–and now you’re implying that Thomas took someone’s life?

Xander: Emma Barber. She was totally innocent. She didn’t deserve what Thomas did to her.

[ Car skidding and crashing ]

Xander: It wasn’t an accident, Zoe.


Brooke: I am not only trying to protect my daughter. I’m looking out for Thomas as well.

Ridge: Hm. Because it doesn’t always come across that way, my love.

Brooke: Okay. I’m sorry. I– I do care about Thomas, but Hope is like a drug to him and he’s got to stay away.

Steffy: I agree with Brooke. Hope is Thomas’s kryptonite. Look, I’m impressed with Thomas, all the steps he’s made, with Douglas, with work, but his relationship with Hope could cause some real problems.

Ridge: Or– or maybe it won’t cause a problem. Where’s all the– the faith you guys keep talking about? That you walk in with. Where is it?

Brooke: I don’t have much of that when it comes to Hope being with Thomas.

Steffy: Yeah, neither do I. And if I suspect what I think she’ll do, if she ends it with Thomas, he’s going to be heartbroken.

Ridge: I don’t want things to end that way either, but if it does, that doesn’t mean that Thomas is gonna crack.

Brooke: We’ve seen him crack before.

Ridge: He’s not the same guy. He’s not weak anymore. He’s just– can you just give him some credit, please?

Steffy: I just don’t want this to be the thing that sets him back. Either Hope is fully with him, which I know she doesn’t want that, or she needs to end it with him. Because I don’t want Thomas to put his heart further on the line. I don’t want her playing with his emotions.


Thomas: You have my whole heart. I want you to be my wife, my forever.

Hope: Thomas, I, um… well, you– you are so incredible. I mean, the ring, it’s– it’s gorgeous. And you’re so sweet to do this for me.

Thomas: Not just for you. For us, for our child, for our life together.

Hope: Yeah, I had no idea that you had any of this– any of this planned.

Thomas: Wow. Really? I mean, okay. Well, you– you’re not the easiest person to surprise, okay? And I have had this ring for a while. And I’ve been trying to find the right moment and I know that this isn’t exactly the most ideal location. Being here at work, surrounded by dresses and whatnot, but we have had some of our most incredible memories here.

Hope: Um, Thomas, you are so, so thoughtful and you always make me feel special and it’s in the way you value me. The way you’ve put me first. I’ve never had that before. I can’t tell you how nice it is not to have to question your commitment or your loyalty and I know I know how deep your love is for me.

Thomas: So, that’s a yes? You’ll be my wife?

Hope: Thomas, I can’t accept your proposal. I can’t make that level of commitment to you or to anyone right now.

[ Thomas sighing ]


Finn: I know what Thomas is capable of. I’m not naive, okay? I’ve heard all the stories.

Xander: Yeah, well, every story you’ve heard is true.

Finn: But ending someone’s life?

Xander: Look, if Thomas can hide a baby from her parents, you don’t think he’s capable of doing more? You know what? Um, I should go. Like I said before, I’m sorry that I wasted your time, but you can’t be my doctor.

Finn: Because Thomas is my brother-in-law?

Xander: Look, believe me or don’t believe me, okay? That’s your call. But all I know is that Emma was a– a sweet, beautiful young woman and everybody loved her. She was– she was kind and– and smart and a talented young dancer and she had her whole life ahead of her. And now she’s gone.

Finn: May I ask how she died?

Xander: Yeah, it was a car crash. Mulholland Drive.

Finn: And– and you think that Thomas is responsible?

Xander: I don’t think he’s responsible. I know he is.


Brooke: I didn’t mean to upset you about Thomas.

Ridge: I’m not upset. I just thought we’d moved past this.

Brooke: Yeah, I thought so, too, but then our children started dating.

Ridge: And now what? All bets are off? You sound like my mother right now when we started dating.

Brooke: Yeah, I suppose I do, but you were nothing like Thomas.

Ridge: I wasn’t perfect.

Brooke: Me, neither. And I’m still not.

Ridge: Pretty damn close, if you ask me.

Brooke: I don’t want this to cause a rift between us.

Ridge: It won’t. I see what you’re doing. I know you mean well.

Brooke: I’m not being selfish. Of course, I’m looking out for my daughter, but I’m also trying to protect Thomas.

Ridge: I know that. And I believe you. And you gotta believe me when I tell you that I think Thomas is so much better than he was. And maybe the two of them together, maybe that’s not the worst thing. Maybe… okay. Maybe this is their destiny. Can I say that?

Brooke: No.

Ridge: But think about it. My mom, she never thought that we would be together. She said we were horrible for each other and now look at us.

Brooke: Well, that’s true. We’re better than ever.

Ridge: Yeah.

Brooke: Yeah.

Ridge: They may have to navigate some rough waters and maybe they have to as well, but my son adores your daughter and maybe she likes that. Maybe they should be together.


Hope: Don’t get me wrong, Thomas. I am so touched by your expression of love and the fact that you’d want to spend the rest of your life with me. Because I love spending time with you and with Douglas. Right here in this office, working together and– and our time alone together. Every moment with you is magical. I just– I am not ready yet for that level of commitment. I mean, I’m still trying to find closure at the end of my marriage to Liam. I wanna make sure that Beth is in a good place and I still wanna give myself space to figure out what I need and who I am and what I think my future looks like. And I am, I’m so sorry. I’m just– I’m not ready yet for this, Thomas. I hope you understand.

Thomas: It’s okay. You don’t have to apologize. I do understand. But I don’t want this ring. It belongs with you.

Hope: What? What are you doing?

Thomas: Until you’re ready to put this ring on your finger, we should keep it here where it belongs. Right next to your heart.


Finn: Thanks for coming over.

Steffy: Well, I’ll drive anywhere to get a kiss from you.

Finn: I could really use it after today.

Steffy: Rough day?

Finn: Yeah, you could, um, you could say that.

Steffy: Difficult patient?

Finn: This guy came in and that’s– that’s why I texted you. Says that he knows you.

Steffy: Me?

Finn: Yeah, and you must know him.

Steffy: What? Is it like someone I dated before or something?

Finn: No, no, it’s not.

Steffy: Well, what’s his name?

Finn: Uh, Xander Avant.

Steffy: Xander Avant? Wait, he was– he was here in your office? I– I didn’t even know he was back in Los Angeles.

Finn: Apparently, he’s back in from London.

Steffy: Huh.

Finn: And he said that he worked at Forrester Creations as an intern.

Steffy: Yeah. Yeah, he was– he was fired. So, what did he– did he know who you are?

Finn: No, no, not initially. He just– he came in for a physical, but he kind of freaked out when he saw that picture of us. And realized that we were married and that Thomas was my brother-in-law. I don’t know. It was– it was weird and I don’t really know how to take it, but Xander made a very serious accusation against your brother.


Ridge: You’re not alone. I was concerned about their involvement as well.

Brooke: I know. I remember that.

Ridge: But sometimes, you gotta just stop fighting. Right? What’s the point?

Brooke: Ridge, what if it just blows up in their faces?

Ridge: So, what if it does? They’re not kids, they know what they’re doing. They– they’re being honest with each other. And I think Thomas knows that this might be as far as it’s gonna go.

Brooke: I don’t think that he’s prepared to accept that.

Ridge: I think he has accepted it, but what about Hope? What if she falls for him? The two of them together wouldn’t be the worst thing.

Brooke: No. No, I just don’t see that happening. Deep down, I don’t think that Hope will ever be able to commit to Thomas.


Hope: Thomas, this is such a beautiful gesture and…

Thomas: Only the best for you. Hey, I don’t want you to feel any pressure. I believe in us. And I believe that ring will be on your finger. I know it because of our love. I can feel it. I feel our love every time we’re together. Working together. When you’re saying my name. In the bedroom. I can feel it all the time. I just have to wait. Hey, I have waited for years already. I can wait a little longer.


Steffy: What else did Xander say?

Finn: He was surprised I didn’t know who he was.

Steffy: Did he tell you he got caught up in the whole secret about baby Beth?

Finn: No.

Steffy: Yeah, he was one of the ones who knew and didn’t say anything. That’s why we had to let him go.

Finn: Geez, I’m– I’m sorry. I– I know that’s a…

Steffy: I just– I don’t– I don’t like thinking about it. So many lies and so many lives turned upside down. Especially Hope and Liam.

Finn: I mean, and– and you. Raising the little girl you adopted, not realizing it was actually Beth, Hope and Liam’s child they thought was stillborn.

Steffy: Yeah, like I said, I– I don’t like to– to think about that. It was a really terrible chapter in my life. And so many people were hurt.

Finn: And your brother was at the center of it.

Steffy: Yeah. But he says it– it was his biggest regret and it still haunts him to this day. I mean, allowing Hope to continue to believe that Beth was– that Beth was dead. And he knew that she was alive and I was raising her as Phoebe. It was terrible. But Thomas isn’t like that anymore, okay? He’s grown. He’s changed. I mean, so much so that even Hope has miraculously forgiven him.

Finn: Yeah, that’s– that’s a miracle, all right?

Steffy: Yeah.

Finn: Look, I am still unclear about Thomas. And I know he says it’s not an act, but maybe he hasn’t changed as much as everyone thinks. No, look– look at the moment when I walked in on you guys at the office earlier. He’s laying down the law. Threatening you.

Steffy: No, he– he wasn’t threatening me. Yes, he was fired up.

Finn: Fired up? Steffy, he was in your face telling you what you can and cannot do.

Steffy: He’s my brother. I can handle it. Look, you still haven’t told me why Xander was here. Did he accuse Thomas of something?

Finn: Yeah.

Steffy: Well, what?

Finn: I don’t know how to tell you this Steffy, but Xander accused Thomas of murder.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

Mm. Oh, my god. I thought this was gonna be a horrible new year’s eve, that I was gonna be all by myself, but here you are. We are gonna ring in the new year with the good stuff. Great. Let’s go.

[ Chuckles ] Whoa, whoa, whoa. What are you doing? I thought the plan was to get the bottle and get out of here before anybody else shows up.

[ Cork pops ] Too late! Cork’s off. You know my motto. Better to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission. Uh, or we could not get on ned’s bad side. Aww, look at you trying to score points with your future father-in-law. Trust me, dad will get over it. I’m just saying that there was champagne at the club. Yes, it was great to see blaze perform, but that place is a dive bar. It is a well-respected dive bar where many a future rock star has appeared. It was a solid booking. And blaze did amazing. Yes, she did, but that champagne was swill. I wouldn’t know. I stuck to the ginger ale. Oh, lucky you. I need to cleanse my palate. And tonight is our first new year’s as an engaged couple. What’s a more special occasion than that?

[ Cellphone chimes ] Whoa!

[ Door opens ] Mommy, I had a bad dream. Mm.Mm. Ah. If this is any indication of what’s to come in 2024, whoo, this is gonna be a damn good year!

[ Laughs ] I couldn’t have said that better myself. Oh, my gosh, you just got off a plane from australia. How are you feeling? Are you jet-lagged? Do I seem jet-lagged?

[ Both laugh ] I am a little hungry, though. Oh, okay. Well, I have tons of food in the kitchen. I can make you something. You know, if you don’t mind, I’ll take the lead on that. I know how you are in the kitchen.

[ Gasps ] I want you to know my kids think I make the best brownies on the planet. They do.Yeah. Those brownies from a box, those are — those are really good. I love those. Come in. I-I took the chance that you might still be here. I remember us mentioning that we both had to work on new year’s eve. I’m sorry. Did I catch you on your way out? No. You were just in the nick of time. I thought you’d be at the savoy at the new year’s eve party with michael by now. Yeah, that was the plan. But then it hit a snag. Oh! Literally. I-I changed clothes at the hospital, but then I decided to check in on a patient before I left. And then my skirt got caught on the door and I thought maybe you could… help me out. Of course I can. I don’t know why you’re making a big deal about this. I know that ned turned carly and drew in to the sec. So what? Everyb– no, it wasn’t ned. He’s only letting everyone believe it was him because it works to his advantage. Why would it work to his advantage? Why would he take the fall? Maybe you misunderstood what you heard. No! Trust me. Sonny, I’m the only one with her head on straight. You know what? If you don’t believe me, ask your son. I-it’s my dad. Oh, no. Did gregory get hurt? Do we have to go to the hospital? Just the opposite. He sent me photos of him… skydiving. What?! How crazy is this? Oh, my god. Look at gregory smiling. He’s so happy. He really is. I mean, the way that he looks in this photo, that is who my dad is to me. That’s who he always was when I was growing up. I thought that when he started using a cane that I would never see him like this again. I’m really happy he was able to jump out of an airplane.

[ Chuckles ] Chase, what’s wrong? It’s just before the als, it never would have occurred to him to go skydiving. He really is making the most out of the time that he has left. Hey,

honey, you know, uh,when I was your age, if I wasn’t feeling good, my mom would give me ginger ale. It always did the trick. Do you want to tell me about your dream? I had a dream about going to my new school. My teacher was a monster. I tried to get away, but I couldn’T. It was — it was too fast. Oh, sweetheart. Come here. Come here, come here. It’s okay. You know what? You don’t have to go to that school if you don’t want to. Daddy will get mad at me. No, baby, he won’t get mad at you, I promise you that. Because he and I, we just want what’s best for you. But I thought he said the school was the best. It is a good school. But the best school, that’s the one where you feel comfortable, where you enjoy learning. So I don’t have to go? Is that what you want? I want to stay with my friends. Then no. No, you don’t have to go. Thanks, mommy. Come here, honey. Oh, that hit the spot! You got to thank josslyn for the leftovers, please. What are you talking about? Her name wasn’t on that box. Were they yours? No. Donna’s? No! I rest my case.

[ Laughs ] If she complains about it, tell her I owe her a yummy meal. Okay, okay. Here. Oh, are we toasting the new year? No, we already did that. We’re toasting your return. Okay. What happened? I thought you were extending your stay so you could negotiate more joint ventures. Yeah, I got a little…impatient with some of the board members at the company I was dealing with. Wasn’t quite as skillful as I thought I would be. Figured it’d be best to let a colleague finish the deal. Oh, wow. Drew cain lost his patience, huh? Well, it was more I kind of got out of there before I lost my patience and told those board members what I really thought of them, you know, and just…blew up the deal altogether. Wow. That’s not like you at all. Michael: What’s going on? That’s what I’d like to know. I told sonny that it wasn’t ned who pointed the sec at drew and carly. Lois, stop it! He deserved to know. Michael, olivia, and ned all know who’s really responsible. Lois is right, sonny. I didn’t go to the sec. I wouldn’t hurt carly that way. What about drew, ned? He and I have had our issues, but I would never expose him to federal scrutiny.

[ Sighs ] Ned is telling the truth, sonny. He’s not the one that tipped off the sec. You’re awfully quiet over there, michael. Is what lois saying is true? Did you keep this from me? Sonny: I love her, you know? I want this to last forever, like you and willow.

[ Exhales deeply ] Yeah. I’ll let you get back to work. Yeah, hey — didn’t you — we have the time. Sorry, but you had to tell me something? No, it’s fine. You know, it’s just something I realized that I can — um, I can handle on my own, but, uh, I-I appreciate that. Thank you. All right. You know you can come to me for anything, right? I love you, my son. I know. Yeah. I did. The virus that causes shingles is sleeping…u know what? I’m not gonnabring our whole night down. I’m not a doctor. My dad could be around for a long time. Okay.

[ Clears throat ] Here you go. To my incredible fiancé, the best man I know. Okay, it’s your turn to toast something amazing about me. I-I don’t know what I would toast about you. Wow. Thank you. No, I mean, there’s just so much. I don’t know where I’d start. But… start with your beauty… …your kind heart… …your generous spirit. You’re wildly talented. And the way you make me feel like I can do anything. So how about we just toast to all the above? I love you, brook lynn. I love you, too.

[ Cellphone rings ] Okay, you really need to just turn that off. Detective chase.

[ Sighs heavily ] No. You were right to call me. I will be right there. I’m sorry. I have to go. What’s the matter? Uh, police business. I-I’ll see you at home. Okay. No sense in wasting good champagne. I just checked on scout and she is out like a light. Poor kid. Like, she is really stressed out about that school. Yeah. It’s heartbreaking. To be so afraid of changing schools and feel like she couldn’t say anything about it. Yeah. So what are you gonna do? I don’t know. I mean, I didn’t press the issue with drew because I thought scout was warming up to the idea of going to westwood, but clearly she was just saying what she thought he wanted to hear. Come here. It’s tough. You know? I mean, you want to get them out of their comfort zone so they can grow, but at the same time, you got to respect their feelings, too, right? Yes. And that’s what I’m doing now. You know, when he first brought the idea of going to westwood to me, I was totally worried about scout going there, I mean, transferring her away from her friends that she had at her current school and then right in the middle of the school year. Now that I see how upset she is, I’m not gonna make her go. Well, I respect and I understand your position and your decision. But how do you think drew’s gonna react? Don’t you think there’s something about a new year that makes you want to make changes in your life? No, I’m not good at new year’s resolutions. I’m not. If I make a big sweeping change, it usually blows up in my face and I backslide by february. Yeah, I just had A… I just had a lot of time to think about things when I was in australia, you know, some things that I’m happy with, and then… some things that I’m not. Okay. Like what? I just kind of fell into a role that I am not comfortable with. Uh, okay. I was just so grateful to be home after — after being held overseas that I fell into this role of peacekeeper with the quartermaines. I felt it was somehow my duty to get along with everybody, calm the waters at elq. And… that’s just not working for me anymore. I mean, where was ned’s loyalty to me? He’s the reason I got sent back to prison. I know. I-I understand what you’re saying about ned, and I agree with you, I do, but the rest, I-I don’t know. I love how kind and generous and forgiving you are. I’m just saying I’m not a choir boy, carly. I’m a grown man. And I’ve got my limits. And I’ve got an extended family that just knows how to play dirty. I mean, where has that forgiving nature got me? What has it got me? Other than months in pentonville. Sonny: Michael. You knew? I think we’ve done enough damage for one night. Hey, sonny, I hope you know I only wanted to help. Let’s give them some privacy. Lois.

[ Sighs ] Dad, I’m sorry. I don’t want to hear your apologies. Why didn’t you come to me as soon as you found out who turned carly and drew in? Dad, there’s — there’s no clear-cut answer. It’s clear-cut! It’s very simple! Just tell me the truth! All right. It was best for everyone involved if ned took the fall, and in the end, ned agreed. Why would he do that, michael? Because we made a business arrangement that worked out in his favor. Look, it works out for ned, yeah. He wheeled and dealed. And you kept your mom in the dark? I-I did my best to do right by everyone, dad, including you. How is lying right by me?! Because sometimes the truth can do more damage than a lie. How long have you known? Since october. I found out right after you and nina got married. You look lovely. Well, your crimson closet of dresses sure came in handy. Okay. What do you think? Is this a good look for new year’s eve? It’s almost perfect. Almost? You need a necklace. Here. Take mine. Okay. Here you go. Yeah. All right, let’s see.

[ Gasps ] Hold on. Yes. Much better. This is so generous. Thank you. Well, anything for you. I knew I could count on you. Nina? Oh, my god. W-what’s wrong? I was stuck. Drew is just gonna have to accept the fact that scout is not going to westwood academy, because this is about what’s best for our daughter, not what he wants. Well, look, he’s a reasonable guy. He’s gonna understand your decision, and if he doesn’t, he’ll come around to it when he hears your side. Yeah, I know. He’s a terrific dad. I just think I’m going about this all wrong. Well, how so? Well, I mean, didn’t I just do what drew did? Make a unilateral decision without consulting the other parent? Eh… you saw how upset she was. I don’t know what else I’m supposed to do. We haven’t talked much about your time in pentonville. What’s there to talk about? Well, for one thing, you’re different. I’ve noticed a change since you got out. You’re coming down much harder on ned. Whereas before you would have tried to keep peace in the family. Is that unreasonable? I didn’t say unreasonable, I said different. Then there’s the whole situation with scout’s school. Did sam tell you that I got her into westwood academy? She told me that you announced it to her and scout without a discussion. Yeah, well, she’s gonna have a lot more opportunities at that school than where she is now. I’m not saying whether it’s good or bad if scout goes to that school. Well, then — then what are you saying? I’m saying that I love you and I’m concerned about you. ‘Cause I want my daughter to go to an excellent school? Because you went through hell. And it’s changed you. And I just want you to know that whatever you’re going through, you don’t have to carry it alone. And I’m here. It’s nothing really. I know we’re still figuring out our…relationship. But I hope that one day we get to the point where we’re able to tell each other anything. Yeah, I do, too. I need to t-tell you so– suddenly looking at you, I realize how we were robbed, all the moments that we didn’t get, like me brushing your hair before school, and taking a million pictures at your prom and helping you pick out your wedding dress. The list goes on. You know, I was so happy when I found out that I was pregnant. And I dreamed about all the things that I would do if I had a daughter, and I had a daughter. But we never got to do those things. The important thing is that we have each other now. And there will be lots more moments for us in the future.

[ Door opens, keys jingling ] Brook lynn, what are you doing here? Um, I was just picking something up.

[ Door closes ] How was blaze’s show? Oh, it — it was phenomenal. She was great. Everyone loved her. She’s gonna be a huge star. I, uh — I thought you were spending tonight with your fiancé. We were. Chase got called into work. So how was your night? I think you can direct that question to your mother. Ma, did something happen? I’m sorry, brookie, but, uh, olivia and i need to talk privately. Sorry. Something obviously happened.

[ Whispering ] Tell me everything. Vivi, I know you’re upset. You’re damn right I’m upset! What the hell were you thinking? I was thinking that sonny is my good friend. Yeah? Well, congratulations, lois. Or should I say she who knows everything. You just ruined your good friend sonny’s life! You’ve known for over two months who tipped off the sec about carly and drew? Yeah. So you’re telling me… that you found out after my wedding? Do you know how much it meant to me to have you at my wedding? So the reconciliation is a lie? Is that what you’re saying? No, no. Come on, dad, that’s not — I love you. That’s not — yeah, you love me! But why didn’t you tell me the truth?! Dad, I tried. I tried. I-I-I went to you to tell you. And you just — you were so happy. The happiest I’ve seen you in a long time. I didn’t want to take that away from you. And I also thought if I told you the truth, that something might be broken, I don’t know, maybe between us. You know I love you. I would never let anything be broken between us. Dad, if the truth came out… I knew it would hurt you more than anyone else. Look if, um — if you want to leave what happened in pentonville in the past, that’s fine. I just want you to know that I love you. And I’m here for you. And if you ever need me, all you have to do is ask. I just want you to know that I hear you, and I appreciate you and everything that you’re saying. I just appreciate it so much. Mm. Just knowing that — that you love me and that — and that you’re here for me, that’s — that’s all I need. Look, but if you change your mind ever, it’s okay. I promise that if I ever need any kind of support whatsoever, I’m coming to you. Now… what do you say I get in the living room, make a nice fire? We can finish that bottle of champagne… all right. …Make some new year’s resolutions that we can actually keep. Okay. Like what? Like taking long walks together. Like leaving our phones at home. Oh. I could do that. Saturday morning doughnuts. Ooh, I could really do that. Way less time with business. Way more time in bed. Oh, my god, these are some resolutions I could definitely get behind. Better get started on that fire.Yeah.

[ Sighs ] He’s gonna be okay. He’s gonna be okay.

[ Cellphone rings ] What the hell? I mean, this is all relatively new to me. I’ve basically been a single parent to both scout and danny, and I’m used to making all the big decisions on my own. Well, I’d say you’ve done a pretty awesome job ’cause you have two pretty awesome kids. Thank you.

[ Sighs ] You know, when he first came back to port charles, we were basically in lockstep about how to parent scout until drew came back from pentonville. Maybe he’s just trying to put it all behind him too fast, you know? I know I did the same thing. Just probably wants to prove to himself and to scout that he’s still a good dad. And, you know, maybe he thinks, what better way than to get your kid into some elite school? But why didn’t he just come to me first, you know, so we could talk it over and see if it was appropriate for her? Hmm. I know westwood is just one decision. But it’s a big one and there’s gonna be so many bigger decisions the older that she gets. Right, so that’s why it’s important you got to get on the same page now so down the line you can — you can make these decisions together. Right. But I just told scout that she didn’t have to go to the school without including drew in the conversation. Did I just make a big mistake? You can’t guilt me, liv. Sonny had a right to know. But I told you, I told you in confidence. You didn’t tell me anything. I figured it out on my own. Oh. Whatever. I begged you not to say anything because this affects so many more people than just sonny. No, it affects ned’s deal with michael to get control of elq. Yeah, but it affects more people than just ned! But while we’re on the subject of ned, why don’t we talk about ned? Okay? Elq is his family company. He loves it, lois. It means something to him. Just because you can’t stand it, you had no right to mess this up for him! What can I say? If I see something, I say something. And you want to know something funny? You used to be the exact same way. I thought that you were my friend. I am your friend. I am also sonny’s friend. How could i ever trust you now? I begged you not to say anything. You just had to go run your mouth and ruin everybody’s life! Oh, is that so? Yeah. Let me tell you, the way that I see it is that you know better than anyone what it means to keep secrets from sonny. Oh, wow. Olivia. V-vivi. No, no, no. You said — you said because I — I kept it secret from sonny that my child was his son so that when dante grows up, becomes a cop, and goes undercover, he doesn’t realize he’s going after his father? And then when sonny finds out and he doesn’t realize that the cop that he’s shooting is his own son? Is that what you’re talking about? No, no, no. Is that what you’re throwing in my face right now, my “good friend”? Look, dad, I didn’t — I didn’t want to hurt you. Especially after getting you back. The only way this would hurt me is if whoever turned carly and drew in to the sec is somebody I care about. Now, I know you didn’t do it ’cause you wouldn’t do that to your mother. It wasn’t me. So you must have good reason to withhold this information from carly and drew. What is it? Dad, the — the informant wasn’t close to mom or drew. But exposing them would hurt someone else that I love very much. Willow? It’s new year’s eve. How did we get talking about such a heavy topic? Tonight is all about new beginnings, right? That’s what people say. Then you and I, let’s head over to the savoy. I think we’ve kept our husbands waiting long enough.

[ Both chuckle ] Okay. Okay. Oh, I’m not sure what to do with this dress. Oh, that’s easy. Crimson has a person who does alterations on the model dresses. She can make sure that that is as good as new. That would be amazing. Thank you. This was a brand-new dress. I was gonna wear it for the first time tonight, so it’d be great if it didn’t go to waste. Yeah. I’ll just, uh…

[ Chuckles ] You know, it just occurred to me you could have gone to the quartermaines’ to change, but you came here. The quartermaine house is so far away. Why go all the way home when I have… a mother who works in fashion? And…thank you again, nina, for loaning me the new dress, for fixing the ripped one. Really means a lot to me. Shall we? After you. Head & shoulders is launching someth my frequent heartburn had me taking antacid after antacid all day long it seems to me the only mistakeyou’d be making is forcing scout to go to a school that she strongly says she doesn’t want to go to. I know that drew didn’t mean to put her in a rough spot, but she does feel like she had to change schools because that’s what he wanted. Well, look, I think drew’s a great dad, but I think he put scout in a rough spot. I think he also put you in a tough spot. And I think you should trust your instincts and try to make it right. Thank you for having my back. Well, you’ve always got my back. It’s what makes us so good together. Happy new year. Happy new year. Let me see if I have this straight. You let everyone think that it was you who tipped off the sec about carly and drew’s insider trading? Actually, I was on my way to tell drew who was really to blame when I slipped and fell and lost my memory. And then when you got your memory back, you made an agreement with michael to keep quiet in exchange for his stock proxy? That’s right. Oh. People wonder why this family scares me sometimes. Olivia! Olivia, wait! No, you — you got some more helpful advice, huh? You got someone else’s secrets that you feel entitled to announce to the entire world? Olivia, I went too far, and I know it! That day that sonny shot dante was my worst nightmare coming true. The memory of that moment, it haunts every quiet corner of my mind. Just tell me, how long have you had that locked and loaded and ready to throw in my face?! No, olivia! Liv! Olivia! Liv, wait! Mom, what did you do? I opened my big mouth! And I may have started the new year by losing my oldest friend. What about willow? Oh, come on, dad. D-drew’s out of pentonville. Drew’s out of pentonville. M-mom’s happy running kelly’S. She and drew are happy together. We can just let this go. I don’t want to hear that! Who is it? Come on, dad, I — who — who is it?! Who turned your mom and drew in to the sec?! It was nina! Fire’s lit. What do you say? Carly? Carly, what is it?

[ Hoarsely ] That w– that was the embassy in amsterdam. My mom’s dead.

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Cole: Should we, uh, get some bubbly since we missed the countdown?

Victoria: Do you really want some?

Cole: Well, I just want to help take your mind off today. And if that means champagne, I’m in.

Victoria: Thank you. I– I really appreciate that. But honestly, I’m just really not in the mood after getting claire settled in.

Cole: Our daughter’s been through hell and back. You know, that was before jordan kidnapped her for round two at the cabin. I mean, the important thing is– is that she’s safe now. And we’re gonna do everything we can to keep her safe.

Victoria: But that’s what we said we were gonna do, didn’t we? We said we would help her. And then jordan came and took her again and she nearly killed her. I mean, how much more can one person take? I’m worried, cole. I’m– I’m scared. I’m scared that she’s slipping further away.

Claire: This is where I live now. This is where I might always live. There’s no one to believe in. No one to trust. Not aunt jordan, who said it was us against the world, but she lied. She saved herself at the lake house and left me to take the fall. Then broke me out of here only to try and kill me. That was the way she loved me. Maybe all I deserved. Victoria and cole. They say I’m theirs, but there’s fear in their eyes. That’s not love. It never will be. I have no one. I’m nothing and I always will be.

[ Nikki exhaling ]

Victor: My sweet baby. I removed the temptation, you know.

Nikki: You have to protect me from myself. Makes me feel a little mad. But I’m grateful.

Victor: I felt you get out of bed. My baby is struggling, aren’t you, hm?

Nikki: I don’t think I’m gonna make it this time.

Sharon: Wow, nick. I’m so sorry that you went through all of this. And I had no idea.

Nick: I mean, we barely got through the first ordeal. And then jordan tried to kill mom and claire all over again.

Sharon: But she’s locked up now?

Nick: Yes. Hopefully, for a very long time.

Sharon: And how is victoria holding up? I can’t imagine how hard this must be for her. Finding out that her daughter didn’t die. And eve– claire had a whole childhood, a whole lifetime really, being a part of jordan’s evil revenge plot.

Nick: Yeah. Can you imagine the emotional toll it’s gonna take on vic? I mean, to reconnect with her daughter, who has hated her mom her whole life?

Sharon: With time and patience and the right therapy, I’m sure that eventually, claire will get past her anger. And she’ll see her parents in a new light.

Nick: I wish you could be her therapist.

Victoria: What if it’s just too much? She’s already had so much to unpack with her doctors. Decades of brainwashing. And then, on top of that, her aunt turns completely against her as well.

Cole: That’s another reason to be grateful that jordan is now out of all of our lives, thanks to your mom. I mean, nikki is one brave, strong woman. She saved herself and she saved our daughter.

Victoria: I know that. I hate to think about what would have happened if mom hadn’t fought so hard. But I can’t stop thinking about claire and what it must have been like for her. Her aunt tried to kill her.

Cole: We just have to make sure that claire knows that she’s not alone. She’s got us.

Claire: They know I’m a monster. It’s in their eyes. I can’t see that look anymore. So, I just have to keep them away. Don’t let anyone get close. Not the doctor’s, not my parents. Stop! Don’t call them that. They are victoria and cole, not mom or dad, or my parents. They’re the people who might have died. And I’m the one who could have helped kill them. They wanted a sweet, perfect baby girl. That’s not me. I’m no one. They can’t love me. And I can’t love them. This is the way it’ll always be.

Victor: I’ll get you some tea so you can sleep, all right?

Nikki: I don’t wanna sleep. It just brings nightmares of jordan.

Victor: Okay. Well, then maybe we can stay up and watch the sunrise. How’s that?

Nikki: I remember when we used to do that. When we were much younger.

Victor: You know, I have an idea. We can play chess or cards. Or we can tell each other stories.

Nikki: Stories?

Victor: Yeah.

Nikki: After all these years, don’t you think we know each other’s stories?

Victor: No, baby. I love to hear your stories. Never enough of them, okay? Anything to help you get through the night. And tomorrow night and the night after. I’m here for you, my baby.

Nikki: You are my rock.

Victor: I’ll be here for you.

Nikki: I don’t know what I would do without you.

Victor: Mm.

Nikki: Do you remember the bad times? When I was at my worst?

Victor: Mm-hmm. Yep. I remember how angry I was with you when I realized how dependent you had become about alcohol, you know. I knew then you were trying to medicate the pain that you suffered from that riding accident. Look at all this booze. Do you think I’ve found it all? Or do you have some more stuff stashed all over the house? I bet you have hidden the stuff all over the house, haven’t you?

Nikki: I’m sorry.

Victor: Don’t you tell me that you’re sorry, for heaven’s sake. What the hell does that mean? You’re telling me that you wanna stop drinking, all the while you’re having vodka with orange juice! Are you so locked into this lifestyle that nothing matters to you? That your family doesn’t matter to you? Your children don’t matter to you? Your friends don’t matter to you? All that matters to you is this damn bottle! Right?

Nikki: That was a terrible day. But you were right. Even your anger didn’t stop me from drinking that day. But it didn’t stop you from helping me either. I mean, you could have walked out. But you didn’T.

Victor: Come here. I didn’t walk out on you then and I will not now. You are the love of my life, okay? I will always protect you, my baby. I will always protect you.

Sharon: Well, claire is in good hands. Memorial has some of the best psychiatric care in the country.

Nick: I know. I just– I hate seeing vic go through something like this. And I know you have a real gift helping people through tough times. And not just as a therapist, but as a friend.

Sharon: Well, in that case, why don’t you let me help you as a friend? You’re always looking after everybody. You’ve been through a trauma yourself. How are you holding up?

Nick: I’m fine. The knife wound is healing.

Sharon: And emotionally?

Nick: I’m good. Honestly, the only thing I’m worried about is my family. That is what keeps me up at night. I have to make sure they heal and get through this. And before you ask, that’s how I’m taking care of myself.

Sharon: Then, I won’t push. But you do know you don’t have to go through this alone.

Nick: I’m not alone. I’ve got friends. I’ve got friends like you. I’ve got an amazing family. We’re going to get through this. It will happen.

Adam: Well, look at us. Drinking champagne, like a normal new year’s eve.

Sally: Not like our first one.

Adam: I specifically remember saying no to a new year’s eve date that year.

Sally: And we didn’t celebrate new year’s eve. There was not a noisemaker or a piece of confetti to be seen.

Adam: It was just decorations from every other holiday.

Sally: And we watched north by northwest.

Adam: Because of your cary grant fixation.

Sally: Well… and I didn’t serve champagne.

Adam: No, of course not. It was– it was– it was vodka and caviar.

Sally: I adhered to your rules.

Adam: Mm… you found a loophole.

Sally: Well, I would argue that neither of us are big on doing what other people do.

Adam: Well, you got me there.

Sally: And I’d also say that neither of us wanted to spend new year’s alone.

Adam: Not then and not now. You know what? I think that we should turn the clock back to 11:59 and 45 seconds.

Sally: Right now?

Adam: Yeah. I mean, it’s so clichéd to celebrate new year’s at actual midnight with the crowd and all the noise. I mean, look at this place. We nearly have it all to ourselves.

Sally: So, you’re suggesting a loophole?

Adam: I am.

Sally: Okay. Yeah, let’s do it. Ready?

Adam: Uh-huh. Ten, nine.

Sally: Eight, seven.

Adam: Six, five.

Both: Four, three, two, one.

Adam: Happy new year, sally.

Sally: Happy new year, adam.

Adam: You know, we have come this far on the whole traditional new year’s eve thing. We’re just missing one thing.

Sally: And what’s that?

Adam: We kiss.

Nikki: You didn’t give up. You got me to go to rehab.

Victor: But you did the hard work. You got sober.

Nikki: Yeah. It worked for a while. Then, maggie and deacon happened.

Victor: Oh, for heaven’s sake. I forgot those two psychos. They were trying to ruin your life, but they didn’t now, did they?

Nikki: You were there for me then too.

Victor: Yes. I brought you something. It’s a birthday gift.

Nikki: Victor. You just bringing me here. I mean, coming all this way is– is the best gift you could have given me.

Victor: Just open it.

Nikki: If you insist. It’s lovely.

Victor: It’s a chinese symbol of courage and strength. So if you ever need any of that, you just take a look at this, okay?

Nikki: I will.

Victor: Come here. This is more difficult for me than it is for you, I think.

Nikki: No.

Victor: I want you to know, my sweetheart, that no matter what happens to us and has happened to us, and a lot of things have happened to us, but your strength and my strength, but your strength primarily, have held our family together. And it will continue to do that, okay?

Nikki: Courage and strength.

Victor: Mm-hmm.

Nikki: You knew what I needed to hear at that moment.

Victor: Yes, my sweet love. It’s who you are. We got through it. You got sober and you will do it again. We work for this as a family, okay? I have a lot of plans for 2024. A lot of plans for our whole family. Come here.

Victoria: I think that we just have to accept that there’s no way of making up for what we lost with claire. We just have to move forward.

Cole: You’re right. She needs us. Now, all that really matters is taking care of her.

Victoria: Do you wanna know something? You have been such a positive force for me through all of this. You’ve really helped me to stay focused on what’s important.

Cole: Our daughter.

Victoria: Yeah.

Cole: Yeah.

Victoria: Gosh, what a way for us to, uh, to reconnect. I mean, it’s been such a long time since we’ve seen each other.

Cole: Yeah, too long. I don’t think we ever really got over losing baby eve. I know I told claire not to go down this road, but she’s right. I just can’t help but think how different things might have been. You know, if jordan hadn’t taken our daughter and would raising her have brought us back together? And how much would things have changed for us? For all of us?

Sally: You’re pushing it again.

Adam: Well, you know, me. I can’t help myself when it comes to you.

Sally: There. One legitimate new year’s eve kiss.

Adam: Fair enough. But just to be clear, this does not count as the date that you agreed to. Which technically, I don’t think we’ve had yet.

Sally: I would have to check the fine print because I do seem to recall that we did have one dinner, as well as a lunch.

Adam: Okay, you may be right. Which means… are we dating?

Sally: Definitely not yet. And also, pushing.

Adam: Hey, don’t blame me. Okay? I’m just– I’m wrapped up in all this excitement of actually celebrating a new year’S. It’s a new beginning. It’s a new opportunity.

Sally: I’m really excited for 2024. After all these long days and late nights, I think my business is ready to take off and I’m just finally feeling like my old self.

Adam: You got that spectra energy back? I’m really glad to hear that. I think 2024 is going to be a great year for me as well.

Sally: How so?

Adam: Well, my relationship with my father is actually good. It’s on a positive upswing. And call me pushy, but I’m optimistic about us. I think we’re on the cusp of a really great second act.

Nikki: Morning, darling.

Victor: Hi, my sweetheart. My baby. Hi, my baby. Oh, come here. What a beautiful morning it is, you know. I’m just sorry we didn’t stay up long enough to watch the sunrise.

Nikki: I’m not. I finally got some sleep.

Victor: Good.

Nikki: Thanks to drifting off on your arms down here. It’s the first time I haven’t had any nightmares since this whole thing started.

Victor: I am very happy to hear that. I really am. Why are you dressed for work? Why don’t you take the day off? You and I can walk around the ranch. Thank the good lord for all the blessings.

Nikki: Well, that sounds lovely.

Victor: Yeah.

Nikki: Can I have a rain check? ‘Cause I think it will be good for me to be at work. It’s a new year. I can have a fresh start. In fact, I’m gonna be going to a morning A.A. Meeting on the way.

Victoria: Mom, dad. Happy new year.

Nikki: Hi, sweetheart.

Victor: Hi, sweet girl.

Victoria: Hi, dad.

Nikki: Well, what brings you by at this hour?

Victoria: You. I wanted to check on you and see how you’re doing. It’s good to see you looking so well.

Nikki: Oh, thank you. I am doing much better, thanks to your father. In fact, I’m on my way out to a meeting.

Victoria: Great.

Nikki: Will I see both of you at the office?

Victoria: Mom, are you sure you’re ready to go back to work? I mean, you know, nobody would begrudge you for taking a little time off after everything you’ve been through.

Victor: I said the same thing.

Nikki: Well, that’s true. But, uh, your father has reminded me that I have faced worse and gotten through it, so I intend to do it again.

Victor: I think you already are.

Victoria: You two. You’re both such an inspiration, the way you’re always there for each other.

Nikki: The way we’re all there for each other.

Victor: You know, I think we all know that we love each other. And we’ll overcome any kind of difficulties that life will throw at us.

[ Sally sighing ]

[ Phone ringing ]

Adam: Hey there. How was the rest of your night?

Sally: I went straight to sleep. You cured my restlessness.

Adam: So, I bored you? Is that what you’re saying?

Sally: You are a lot of things, but boring is not one of them. How about you?

Adam: Uh, pretty much the same. Woke up ready to tackle 2024. But seriously, thank you for salvaging new year’s eve for me.

Sally: Well, that’s actually why I was calling. I wanted to thank you, formally. I was wondering if you were free tonight for dinner?

Adam: As in a date? Or is this another loophole?

[ Sally chuckling ]

Sally: No. No, just a real honest-to-goodness date.

Adam: Um, let me check my schedule.

Sally: Oh, excuse me. I didn’t realize you were so popular.

Adam: Hey, what a coincidence. I’m free. I can’t wait.

I have type 2 diabetes,

Cole: Hey.

Victoria: Hey. How is she?

Cole: She’s sleeping.

Victoria: We never got to watch her sleep like this. All those years that we could have argued over bedtime, read her stories, soothed her when she was sick.

Cole: Hey. We agreed. There’s no looking back, only forward.

Nikki: And I haven’t been sleeping because I’m scared of the nightmares. Drinking always used to mask those painful feelings and anxiety. Well, that’s the fallacy, right? We know that that is not true. It just makes the thoughts worse and then we need to drink more. Okay. Today’s gratitude list. Last night, my husband stayed up with me so that I wouldn’t have to be alone for those thoughts and feelings. I know, right? He is my rock. He’s always been my rock. And as grateful as I am to have him, I know that I can’t lean on him to get through this. He– he can’t keep me sober. I know that. I only– I can do it. And what’s frustrating is so many people in the world think that it sounds simple. Just don’t take a drink. We know that it’s not that easy, don’t we? I am not gonna white knuckle this. If I don’t wanna be a dry drunk, I have to wrap my mind around what happened to me. There’s a lot of demons that I have to face if i wanna get sober.

Adam: I can’t believe that all of this is going on. All of you. You nearly died. And nick, the, uh, knife wound. That was the personal matter that you couldn’t tell me about?

Nick: Yeah, there’s kind of been a lot going on. I haven’t exactly been in the mood for sharing.

Adam: What are you talking about? I’m your brother and– and I’m your son. I mean, how could you keep me in the dark about this? Whether you like it or not, I’m a part of this family. Is it too much to ask to be kept in the loop about something this big?

Victor: Stop it, right there. We called you in as a family. Want to fill you in.

Adam: And victoria has a grown child that she thought was dead this entire time? I mean, I– I can’t even imagine how she must be feeling. Is she okay to work?

Nick: Do not start with that, adam.

Adam: It’s out of simple concern. There’s no ulterior motives–

Victor: Guys, will you stop it now? Once and for all, we work together as a family. As one, as a unit. That’s how we have survived all these years. And we will continue to survive. Not the two of you arguing. I’m tired of it!

Sharon: Okay. One black coffee to go.

Victoria: Thank you.

Sharon: And I don’t wanna step out of line or anything, but nick told me about what happened. Everything. How are you holding up?

Victoria: To be honest, I’m not sure.

Sharon: Well, if you ever want someone to talk to, don’t hesitate to ask.

Victoria: I appreciate that. Actually, do you have a couple of minutes?

Sharon: Of course.

Victoria: I feel like I don’t know what I’m doing or what to do.

Sharon: Well, I imagine that’s not a familiar feeling for you.

Victoria: No, it’s– it’s not.

Sharon: Well, why don’t you start with what you do know?

Victoria: Cole and I would really love to find a way to be able to connect with claire. But I just don’t know how to even start with that. And she– she was raised hating us and thinking that we abandoned her. I mean, how do you undo all of that?

Sharon: Don’t think of it as undoing it. Think of it more as showing her who you really are. And that’s not gonna happen overnight.

Victoria: True. It’s really hard being patient. We’ve already lost so much time with claire.

Sharon: My biggest advice, you have to take care of your own psyche. This is gonna be hard on you too.

Victoria: Yeah. Thank you. I’m actually– I’m starting to realize that.

[ Victoria sighing ] Oh, I have to get to the office.

Sharon: Um, I know that work can be a distraction during tough times like these, but have you thought about taking some time off?

Victoria: You know how it is at newman.

Sharon: Yes, I do. Which is why I think you should consider it. You said yourself you’ve already lost so much precious time with your daughter. Don’t lose anymore.

Nikki: Hello, everyone.

Nick: Mom. Happy new year.

Nikki: Thank you.

Nick: How are you feeling?

Nikki: Oh, much better. One step at a time, of course, but I’m optimistic.

Nick: Well, if there is anything I can do.

Nikki: Thank you, son.

Adam: Dad and nick filled me in on everything that’s going on, so if I can help, just say the word.

Victor: I was just talking to the boys about the importance of working together in the new year.

Nikki: Well, I hope that’s possible.

Adam: Yeah, it’s at the top of my resolution list, so you won’t get any trouble out of me.

Cole: Hey. I know you gotta get your rest. Lord knows you have to be exhausted after all of this, but I hope it’s not more than that. I hope that you’re not going someplace. Someplace inside. Someplace where we can’t help you. I want to tell you a story I never got to tell you. Once upon a time, there was a little girl and her parents couldn’t wait for her to be born. They had hopes and dreams for her. And– and what their lives would be like with her. Maybe we can finish that when you wake up? Your mom and I, we’ll both be here. We’re gonna be here for you. For all of it.

Victoria: Is this a family meeting that I didn’t know about?

Adam: Dad and nick filled me in on everything that’s going on. I am so sorry. How are you holding up?

Victoria: I’m doing okay under the circumstances. Thank you.

Nick: How’s claire?

Victoria: She’s sleeping. Cole’s gonna call me when she wakes up. Actually, I’m glad that you’re all here. I’ve, uh, I’ve made a decision. I am taking a leave of absence to devote myself to claire’s recovery.

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My favorite Top 20 TV Shows of 2023

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striking actors from 'Supernatural"The WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes made 2023 a particularly weird year in television. The strikes were important and needed to happen (and it was so amazing that the writers and actors actually won!), but they were hard on anyone even remotely connected to the TV and movie industry, as well as viewers. It made for a very strange Fall season, from which we’re still recovering. I’ve never seen a worse Fall season, and I’ve been watching them since the 1960’s. Back then, we used to get the TV Guide Fall Preview issue every year. I really enjoyed reading their descriptions of the new shows and looking at the new schedule.  Now I make my own schedule, but sadly, this year most of the new series were reality shows, game shows or foreign imports, and quite a bit of the schedule was filled with reruns.

Many series were suspended or canceled due to the strike (some of which had previously been announced as renewed). It was a difficult time to be a TV fan or journalist because we didn’t have as many shows to watch, or as many people to interview. We had to create content from very little news.

Still, there were many enjoyable series that aired before and after the strike. I can’t watch all TV shows that come out (I used to, but The alien from "Resident Alien" on Syfythere are just too many now). I prefer superhero, scifi and fantasy series. I also love some British shows, some regular dramas, some comedies, etc. I admit that sometimes I’ll watch a show just because I really like the actors in it. That doesn’t mean it’s my favorite, though, or even close (sorry, “Night Court” and “Gotham Knights”). Sometimes I’ll just watch a show for nostalgia’s sake (like “CSI“) or because it’s scifi, even though it’s ridiculous (like “La Brea.”).  Some of my absolute favorite current shows didn’t air this year at all, like “Resident Alien” on Syfy, “Acapulco” on AppleTV+ or “Curb Your Enthusiasm” on HBO/Max. Some good shows that I want to watch premiered, but I just haven’t gotten around to watching them yet (“The Gilded Age” season 2). There are quite a few shows that haven’t been renewed yet (come on, Hulu/Disney, renew “The Orville” already!).

I’ve chosen shows here that I really enjoyed watching.  I don’t watch many non-fiction shows, so they’re not included. I also don’t like shows with unlikable or irredeemable characters, actors with no chemistry, depressing stories, overly complicated plots, storylines that go too slow, unfunny comedies, too much violence, or highly predictable plots. Also, all of the shows on this list have very uplifting or hopeful stories.  I just can’t watch shows like “Succession” (full of jerks) or “The Walking Dead” (too depressing and gross), even though they are very well-written and popular shows. Of course, these are all MY opinions, so yours may vary. What I consider “too violent” or “not funny” varies from show to show.

My Favorite 20 shows, roughly in order:

"Ghosts" airs on CBS1. “Ghosts” on CBS Married New Yorkers Samantha (Rose McIver) and Jay Arondekar (Utkarsh Ambudkar) believe that their dreams have come true when they inherit a beautiful country house from Sophie Woodstone, Sam’s great aunt, only to find that it is falling apart and inhabited by ghosts who died on the property and are now bound to the area, appearing as they did at the times of their deaths, until they can reach the afterlife. Jay cannot see or hear the ghosts, but Sam can after a near-death experience.

I don’t like most of today’s sitcoms, but this is one of the exceptions because it has a wonderful cast, smart scripts and lovable characters. It doesn’t make me laugh out loud very often, but it does make me giggle consistently. It definitely got better as the show progressed and made me more interested in the story and characters. They’re all fun, but my favorite is Sasappis (Román Zaragoza) because he;s usually smarter than the others, but then he can sometimes be dumb, too, which shows that he’s not quite as smart as he thinks he is. He has the funniest lines, in my opinion. The fact that it’s a fantasy show as well as a sitcom is undeniably another reason that I love it.  The original UK version (which they’ve been showing on The CW) is good, too, but it’s very different. The USA version returns Feb. 15, and I can hardly wait!

Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short star in "Only Murders in the Building" on HULU2. “Only Murders in the Building” on HULUThree strangers –  washed-up actor Charles-Haden Savage (Steve Martin),  hasbeen Broadway director Oliver Putnam (Martin Short) and  directionless young woman Mabel Mora (Selena Gomez) – share an obsession with true crime and suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one. When a grisly death occurs inside their exclusive Upper West Side apartment building, the trio suspects murder and employs their precise knowledge of true crime to investigate the truth. Perhaps even more explosive are the lies they tell one another. Soon, the endangered trio comes to realize a killer might be living among them as they race to decipher the mounting clues before it’s too late.

This is one of my favorite shows of all time, and I’m so glad that it’s popular as well (at least I assume it is, since they’re going into season 4). Everyone involved with this show deserves all the accolades they have received. Who would have thought that two aging stars that I loved so much in high school (Martin and Short) would have a big hit comedy series nearly 50 years later?  Its subject matter is timely, it’s funny, it has quirky characters, and it’s a good mystery. I can’t imagine anyone not liking this show.

However, I do feel bad for the Slate journalist that posted an article back in November about how Short was annoying (and then was blasted by the internet). First, it was his opinion, which he was entitled to. Comedy is subjective. Second, I agree that he definitely can be annoying, and many of his characters lean heavily into that. Traditionally, he’s one of those love-him-or-hate-him kind of comedians. On this show, though, he skirts along the edge of annoying, never quite going too far. He makes for perfect contrast to Martin, who is the perennial straight man. They’re a legendary comedy team.

Gomez, who is also a fantastic singer, fits in well with the other two with her deadpan lines and expressions. The casting director for this show must be phenomenal, or perhaps the two stars just get their friends to join the show.  You can’t argue with their roster of guest stars: Nathan Lane, Tina Fey, Paul Rudd, Meryl Streep, Jane Lynch, Andrea Martin, Jesse Martin, and Matthew Broderick fill out an already impressive lineup. I’m really looking forward to season 4, even though it may or may not air this year. Check it out on HULU. Also, ABC is running the first season starting this week.

Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez of “Only Murders in the Building” on HULU TCA 8/6/21

"Loki" season one and two can be season Disney+3. “Loki” on Disney+Loki (Tom Hiddleston), the God of Mischief, steps out of his brother Thor’s shadow to embark on an adventure that takes place after the events of “Avengers: Endgame” when he’ s seemingly plucked out of existence by the Time Variance Authority. Loki Season 2 picks up in the aftermath of the shocking season finale when Loki finds himself in a battle for the soul of the TVA. Along with Mobius (Owen Wilson), Hunter B-15, and a team of new and returning characters, Loki navigates an ever-expanding and increasingly dangerous Multiverse in search of Sylvie, Judge Renslayer, Miss Minutes, and the truth of what it means to possess free will and glorious purpose.

Season 1 was mind-blowing, and I just didn’t see how they could create more head-spinning story in season 2. However, they did make a season 2 in the case of Loki…and the show became even better. I was surprised because Marvel doesn’t seem to care whether their TV shows survive or not. I was very disappointed that WandaVision, Hawkeye and all of their other shows didn’t get a second season. Sure, it helps if you’ve seen the “Thor” and “Avengers” movies, but it’s not necessary. This is another show with an amazing cast, led by the talented bromance duo of Loki and Mobius. Season 2 seemed to have a definite ending, but comic book characters seldom end for good. We may see more of the series, or we may see Loki (or one of his variants) turn up in a future Marvel movie.

"The Flash" can be seen on The CW's site, Netflix and many other places online.4. “The Flash” on The CWBased on the Barry Allen incarnation of DC Comics character the Flash – a costumed superhero crime-fighter with the power to move at superhuman speeds. It is a spin-off of “Arrow”, existing in the same fictional universe known as the Arrowverse.

I was very sad when they announced that they were canceling “The Flash” after season 9, but they really pulled out all of the stops for the last season, writing-wise. I just wish they had written the show this well during its entire run; perhaps it would have gotten at least another season.  I loved the cast and the characters, but the writing was uneven throughout the series. The constant cast changes didn’t help, either (although it wasn’t as bad as sister show “Legends of Tomorrow.”).  Cisco and Joe in particular were missed by fans after their departures.  One thing I really loved about season 9, besides how they neatly wrapped up most of the storylines and propelled everything forward, was how they had frequent guest-stars from other Arrowverse shows, especially Oliver. I was elated to see Batgirl, Diggle, and Dreamer, as well as many past “Flash” villains and heroes. I really miss all of the CW superhero shows, but Flash was always my favorite.

The cast of "Quantum Leap" on NBC5. “Quantum Leap” on NBC This science fiction series is a revival of the original 1989–1993 show created by Donald P. Bellisario. It takes place in 2022: 27 years after Dr. Sam Beckett stepped into the Quantum Leap accelerator and 22 years after the Season 5 finale where the show left off. 

I was a huge fan of the original series, so I was dubious about a reboot, but this series has won me over.  They’ve done a fresh take on the older series without sacrificing what made it so awesome. The lead actor, Raymond Lee, plays Dr. Ben Song, who leaps into various people in time to “put right what went wrong.” He is a fine actor who has unbelievable chemistry with everyone on the show. Yet, he is also laid back in a similar way to Scott Bakula. who played Sam Beckett in the original show. All of the characters fit together very well. I think what makes the show so special is that it features some of the same team that worked on the 1989 series, especially EP Deborah Pratt. They no doubt guide the talented younger writers and producers who bring new blood to this franchise. The shows this season have been particularly exciting as they keep introducing new elements to keep us off-balance. I can’t wait to see what happens next! Season 2 returns sometimes this year (hopefully in the late winter).

"Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" on Paramount+6. “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” on Paramount+Based on the years Captain Christopher Pike manned the helm of the U.S.S. Enterprise, the series features fan favorites Anson Mount as Captain Christopher Pike, Rebecca Romijn as Number One and Ethan Peck as Science Officer Spock. The series follows them in the years before Captain Kirk boarded the U.S.S. Enterprise, as they explore new worlds around the galaxy. 

I’m a huge Trekkie from way back, so I’m going to love ANY Star Trek series or movies, to a certain extent (although I’m not a huge fan of the Chris Pine movies, especially the second one). I watch all of Paramount’s Trek series religiously. Unfortunately, they’ve started canceling them now, so I’m just trying to enjoy them while I can.  This one appears to be a hit (we can only guess, since streaming services don’t share their ratings). It resonates with older fans because it’s episodic (like the older Trek shows), but it’s not afraid to change facts and divert from “canon,” so it doesn’t entirely pander to us. Also, it’s exciting and explores ideas in a way not done by the older series.  Mostly, though, it’s just very fun, with a superb cast and stellar writing.  In this past season, we got to know all of the characters more, and they built a delightful romance between Spock and Nurse Chapel. This is a story about romantic yearning that we never knew we needed.

Since it takes place before the original “Star Trek,” with characters we saw in that show, any fans who are sticklers for canon probably don’t watch it anymore, but that’s their loss. I hope that it is successful and will run for many years to come. The show is expected to return for season 3 sometime later this year.

The Phelps family of "Shining Vale" on Starz7. “Shining Vale” on StarzA dysfunctional family moves from the city to a small town after Patricia “Pat” Phelps (Courtney Cox), a former “wild child” who became famous through writing a raunchy female empowerment novel, is caught cheating on her husband, Terry (Greg Kinnear). In an attempt to rebuild their family, they move into a house where terrible atrocities have taken place. Nobody seems to suspect anything odd except for Pat, who is convinced she is either depressed or possessed. But soon, the demons haunting the family’s new home (featuring the ever-luminescent Mira Sorvino) begin to appear much more real.

The only problem with this show is that it airs on Starz, which doesn’t have nearly as many subscribers as other pay networks (and thus won’t get as many viewers for their shows). That’s a shame because they have some good shows. This one is a first-rate horror/comedy. It would be outstanding as a horror show alone, but with this cast and the excellent script, it’s a hilarious parody as well.  The show has many fun allusions to horror movies and television shows. Season 1 was based largely on “The Shining,” while Season 2 is based more on “Rosemary’s Baby.” Unfortunately, Starz canceled the show, so I hope they can find a home for season 3!

Shining Vale” on Starz  2/7/22: Mira Sorvino, Judith Light, Merrin Dungey, Dylan Gage and Gus Birney, and Jeff Astroff

Interview with EP Jeff Astrof of “Shining Vale” on Starz 10/10/23

"Secret Invasion" on Disney+ stars Samuel L. Jackson8. “Secret Invasion” on Disney+Nick Fury learns of a secret invasion of Earth by a faction of shapeshifting Skrulls; Fury joins his allies, and together they race against time to thwart an imminent Skrull invasion and save humanity.

I enjoyed this show, but the beginning had really slow pacing, so I think that may have turned some fans off. Still, it was worth watching Samuel L. Jackson reprise his role of Nick Fury. I didn’t think it was possible, but he actually improved the role. This show was not just a comic book story about the Skrulls taking over the Earth. Much like the variant’s journey and redemption in “Loki,” it was about a beaten, weary hero who had to prove who he is to himself and the rest of the world. It was also largely a spy story with a tiny bit of action and almost no superheroes, so that may be why it wasn’t as beloved as “Loki” or “WandaVision.”

Jackson would have been good enough to carry any show, but they had many other great actors in the cast, especially Ben Mendelsohn, Olivia Colman, Don Cheadle, Emilia Clarke and Martin Freeman. I grew up reading comics, so I remember the Skrulls very well. It was exciting to see a show about them. I would love it if they made a Skulls TV series (even an animated one).  Unfortunately, there’s no news so far about any future seasons of the show, which had some pretty bad reviews. We can only hope that they decide to bring it back. I’m sure that, either way, we’ll see Jackson’s Nick Fury in some future Marvel film.

"Found" airs Tuesdays on NBC9. “Found” on NBCIn a riveting new drama, brilliant recovery specialist Gabi Mosely (Shanola Hampton) and her team are dedicated to finding America’s missing and forgotten people. They’ll stop at nothing to solve these cases because for them, it’s personal – every member of the team has firsthand experience with a mysterious disappearance. But Gabi has a chilling secret of her own that could unravel everything… she’s got her childhood kidnapper locked up in the basement, helping her crack every case.

When I first watched this show, I wrote it off as a standard broadcast network drama. It is reminiscent of “Without a Trace” (2002) or the less successful series, “Ransom (2017),” both of which I enjoyed.  However, broadcast networks are now having to compete with the hundreds of shows on streaming networks, so their shows are becoming more more complex. Sometimes it works, and sometimes the shows are overly complicated or boring because “complex” isn’t always handled so well. This one works. In fact, it was the surprise hit of the Fall season.

In each episode, Gabi and her crew of four have to find a missing person. It helps that one of them comes from a rich family that underwrites the business.  They also work with a police officer, Mark Trent (Brett Dalton). He and Gabi have an on-again, off-again romance.  The big secret that we learn at the end of the first episode is that Gabi has her former abductor (who goes by the name “Sir”) locked in the basement.  This is the weird twist we didn’t see coming, and it’s the sort of thing makes you want to keep watching. Over the course of the season, we learn about the characters’ backstories, especially those of Gabi and Sir (Mark-Paul Gosselaar). They have amazing chemistry, and their interactions are fascinating to watch. Gabi wrestles with her conscience about whether Sir has turned her into the same kind of monster that he is. It’s worth watching on Peacock or On Demand and returns January 9 for the rest of its first season. It’s already been renewed for season 2, which will probably debut in the Fall.

The cast of "Upload" on Prime Video10. “Upload” on Prime VideoScience fiction comedy-drama television series created by Greg Daniels, set in 2033, where humans can “upload” themselves into a virtual afterlife of their choosing. When computer programmer Nathan Brown (Robbie Amell) dies prematurely, he is uploaded to the very expensive Lakeview, but then finds himself under the thumb of his possessive, still-living girlfriend Ingrid (Allegra Edwards). As Nathan adjusts to the pros and cons of digital heaven, he bonds with Nora (Andy Allo), his living customer service rep. Nora struggles with the pressures of her job, her dying father who does not want to be uploaded, and her growing feelings for Nathan while slowly coming to believe that Nathan was murdered.

Season 3 just finished in November, and it looks like there will be a season 4. I sure hope so because they left on a weird cliffhanger. In case you don’t know, this is a scifi show, but it’s also social satire and has a lot of comedy. Somehow it all works. Throughout the series, we see a warped version of the future that is somehow both shocking and completely believable because the writers take what is going on now with people, technology, politicians, corporations, etc., and project them into a corrupt future. This is not a depressing series, though. The show is very witty and engrossing. You want to root for Nathan and his family against the evil corporations. William B. Davis, who was so memorable as the Cigarette Smoking Man in “The X Files,” is brilliant here as David Choak, the embodiment of everything bad in the world.  You don’t want to miss this series because it’s not only highly entertaining, but also thought-provoking.

"Ahsoka" poster11. “Ahsoka” on Disney+Former Jedi knight Ahsoka Tano investigates an emerging threat to a vulnerable galaxy.

I love the Star Wars franchise almost as much as I do Star Trek, so I enjoy most of the newer movies and series.  “Andor” (2022) was arguably the best of all of the Star Wars TV series, but this one is also of high quality. “Ahsoka” is a character we saw briefly in “The Mandalorian” in 2020 and in “The Book of Boba Fett” last year, but she had an even larger role in many Star Wars animated series broadcast since 2008.  She’s played in this series by fan favorite Rosario Dawson.  Dawson has appeared in many scifi roles for animated series and movies (including voicing Wonder Woman), and as Claire Temple in all of the Marvel Netflix series, as well as many other dramas and comedies. She lends a gravitas and character to the role of seasoned Jedi warrior Ahsoka Tano.

This series is a spinoff from “The Mandalorian,” but many of the characters come from earlier animated Star Wars series. Although there are only eight episodes, it feels like more because there are so many characters and so much action. The story starts slowly but soon speeds up. Ahsoka suspects that evil Empire General Thrawn is returning to fight against the New Republic. Her former apprentice, Sabine Wren, aids her in tracking down leads to find Thrawn, and to fight against the remnants of the Empire.  If you’re a Star Wars fan, you will definitely enjoy it. If you’re not, you should give it a try. If you’ve never seen any Star Wars cartoons before, you shouldn’t be lost (I wasn’t). It’s a worthwhile addition to the Jediverse.

"Star Trek: Lower Decks" on Paramount+12. “Star Trek: Lower Decks” on Paramount+This series focuses on the support crew serving on one of Starfleet’s least important ships, the USS Cerritos, in 2380. Ensigns Mariner, (Tawny Newsome) Boimler (Jack Quaid), Rutherford  (Eugene Cordero) and Tendi  (Noël Wells) must keep up with their duties and their social lives, often while the ship is being rocked by a multitude of sci-fi anomalies. The ship’s bridge crew includes Captain Carol Freeman (Dawnn Lewis), Commander Jack Ransom (Jerry O’Connell), Lieutenant Shaxs (Fred Tatasciore) and Doctor T’Ana (Gillian Vigman). This is the second animated spin-off in the franchise after 1973-74’s “Star Trek: The Animated Series,” but has a decidedly more adult tone and humor.

I didn’t like this show at first (it took me a while to get used to their style of humor), but it’s really improved over the years. It’s very funny, and they’ve found their niche in the Star Trek universe. This past season was even better than the past three, as they had a season-long story arc about a mysterious ship that was eliminating ships from various races. The villain behind that was a fun surprise for long-time fans. As a bonus, they did an episode of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” which featured the “Lower Decks” characters – the actors who voice the characters in the animated series crossed over to the live action series. It was a real hoot!  The episode was directed by Star Trek veteran Jonathan Frakes (Riker on TNG), and he did a super job with it.

"Star Trek: Picard" season three on Paramount+13. “Star Trek: Picard” on Paramount+Set at the end of the 24th century, 18 years after the events of `Star Trek: Nemesis’, with Sir Patrick Stewart reprising his iconic role, `Star Trek: Picard’ revolves around retired admiral Jean-Luc Picard. He is still deeply affected by the loss of Lieutenant Commander Data, portrayed by Brent Spiner, and the destruction of Romulus, and steps into the next chapter of his life.

I read online that many fans complained about the first two seasons of this show, but I loved all three seasons. The third season pandered heavily to the fans, and that’s why, I think, a lot of them loved that season the best. I mean, how could you not love seeing most of the original TNG cast reunited on the bridge of their old Enterprise D? I enjoyed all of the action of season 1, the Romulans, the new crew (especially Agnes and Captain Rios), and the return of Trek characters Riker, Troi and Seven of Nine!  Season 2 had time travel, Guinan, the Borg Queen and Q, as well as Picard exploring his childhood.  Then, in season 3 we saw Crusher, Riker, Troi, Worf, Data and Geordi, among many others, as well as Picard and Crusher’s son, Jack, and a tremendous new villain Vadic (Amanda Plummer). It was the perfect ending for the entire series.  I did miss Agnes and Captain Rios, though, in the third season. Anyway, the joy of all of the new Star Trek series is that no matter what kind of Trek fan you are, you should love at least one of them. Each one is a little different.  “Picard” has probably ended at three seasons, but it hasn’t been officially canceled yet, so I’m holding out hope for more.

Max and Oskar of "Vienna Blood" on PBS14. “Vienna Blood” on PBS1900s Vienna is a hotbed of philosophy, science and art. Dr. Max Liebermann’s extraordinary skills of perception and Detective Inspector Oskar Rheinhardt’s determination lead them to some of the city’s most mysterious and deadly cases.

I love this fun little detective show from the UK. Matthew Beard is perfect as a young Freudian psychiatrist in 1908 Vienna, Max Liebermann.  His teachings and methods are doubted by other doctors, but he’s convinced Police Detective Oskar Rheinhardt that he knows what he’s talking about, so Max assists him in solving murders. Max is handsome and endearing, but he’s also single-minded when it comes to work, and clueless about almost everything else. He has trouble with relationships with women and his family, for instance. In that regard, Rheinhardt serves as a fine contrast. It’s a good buddy cop procedural, set in an unusual place and time. It also addresses issues such as antisemitism, police corruption, feminism, and more. There’s a lot more action than you might expect, too. This compelling series returns for season four, probably late this year.

The Kent family on "Superman and Lois" on The CW15. “Superman and Lois” on The CWAfter years of facing supervillains, monsters and alien invaders, the world’s most famous superhero, The Man of Steel aka Clark Kent, and famed journalist Lois Lane come face to face with one of their greatest challenges ever — dealing with being working parents in today’s society. Complicating the already daunting job of raising two boys, Clark and Lois worry about whether their sons, Jonathan and Jordan, could inherit their father’s Kryptonian superpowers as they grow older. Returning to Smallville to handle some Kent family business, Clark and Lois are reacquainted with Lana Lang and her Fire Chief husband, Kyle Cushing. The adults aren’t the only ones rediscovering old friendships in Smallville as the Kent sons are reacquainted with Lana and Kyle’s rebellious daughter, Sarah. Of course, there’s never a dull moment in the life of a superhero, especially with Lois’ father, Gen. Samuel Lane looking for Superman to vanquish a villain or save the day at a moment’s notice.

Superman has always been my favorite superhero. I grew up reading his comics, and I’ve loved most Superman series, such as ‘Smallville” and “Lois and Clark“.  Some of the characters from this series got their start on “Supergirl,” which I also enjoyed. They’ve done a very good job with this show by making it completely separate and different from the rest of the Arrowverse.

I enjoyed season 1, but I thought season 2 was too dark, slow, and depressing. They got back on track in season 3. The show returns for a fourth season sometime later this year, but that will be the last. It got top ratings on The CW, but that network has been taken over, and they’re rebranding, which means they’ve canceled a lot of shows. Still, that’s a good run for most shows on network television today, but it’s sad because not only is it a good show, but most of the other superhero series on The CW were all renewed for far more seasons–Smallville: 10; Flash: 9; Arrow: 8; Legends of Tomorrow: 7; and Supergirl: 6. I think that if “Superman and Lois” had premiered five years earlier, it would have enjoyed a much longer run.  It has a fabulous cast, good writing, and a lot of action. It’s not only a superhero show, but a family drama. This last season, they had an honest and moving story about Lois having breast cancer. The show has carved out its own distinct place in Superman TV history. I hope the last season will be as strong as the last season of “Flash.”

Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee of "Dark Winds" on AMC/AMC+16. “Dark Winds” on AMC/AMC+Based on the Leaphorn & Chee book series by Tony Hillerman, the year is 1971 on a remote outpost of the Navajo Nation near Monument Valley. Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn of the Tribal Police is besieged by a series of seemingly unrelated crimes. The closer he digs to the truth, the more he exposes the wounds of his past. He is joined on this journey by his new deputy, Jim Chee. Chee, too, has old scores to settle from his youth on the reservation. Together, the two men battle the forces of evil, each other and their own personal demons on the path to salvation. Starring: Zahn McClarnon, Kiowa Gordon, Jessica Matten, Deanna Allison, Rainn Wilson, Elva Guerra, Jeremiah Bitsui, Eugene Brave Rock, Noah Emmerich. Directed by: Chris Eyre, Sanford Bookstaver

This is a relatively new drama series, but it’s been sensational in both of its seasons. It reminds me a little bit of “Fargo,” but it’s not quite as offbeat or dark as that show can be. It’s simply one of the best shows on TV right now. Each season is only six episodes long, but they pack a lot into each episode: drama, action, and even a little comedy and romance.  Season 3 returns sometime in 2025, so that’s a long time to wait, but this show is worth it. If you don’t have AMC or AMC+, you can watch it on Prime Video. The free Roku Channel has the first two episodes available for free.

Jessica Matten and Kiowa Gordon of “Dark Winds” on AMC/AMC+ 7/10/23

FIRE COUNTRY stars Max Thieriot (SEAL TEAM) as Bode Donovan, a young convict seeking redemption and a shortened prison sentence by joining an unconventional prison release firefighting program in Northern California, where he and other inmates are partnered with elite firefighters to extinguish massive, unpredictable wildfires across the region. It’s a high-risk, high-reward assignment, and the heat is turned up when Bode is assigned to the program in his rural hometown, where he was once a golden all-American son until his troubles began. Inspired by series star Max Thieriot’s experiences growing up in Northern California fire country. FIRE COUNTRY airs this fall on Fridays (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. CBS ©2022 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.17. “Fire Country” on CBSBode Donovan, a young convict seeking redemption, joins an unconventional prison release firefighting program in Northern California, where he and other inmates are partnered with elite firefighters to extinguish massive, unpredictable wildfires. It’s a high-risk, high-reward assignment, and the heat is turned up when Bode is assigned to the program in his rural hometown, where he was once a golden all-American son until his troubles began. Five years ago, Bode burned down everything in his life, leaving town with a big secret. Now he’s back, with the rap sheet of a criminal and the audacity to believe in a chance for redemption.

Who would have thought that CBS, which has a long history of being the old people’s network, with its many uninteresting procedurals and sitcoms, could have such an original and authentic show? I guess that sometimes it takes one actor to shake things up. Star Max Thieriot (Bode) created this show, based on the area where he was raised (Northern California) and the firefighters he knew growing up. This show has exciting characters, some of my favorite actors, and thrilling stories. It’s one part action show and one part soapy drama (but in a good way).  It’s reinvigorated Friday nights and returns 2/16 for season 2.

The Doctor, Donna, The new Doctor and Ruby in "Doctor Who" on Disney+18. “Doctor Who” on Disney+ – A British science fiction series broadcast by the BBC since 1963. The series depicts the adventures of an extraterrestrial being called the Doctor, part of a humanoid species called Time Lords. The Doctor travels in the universe and in time using a time travelling spaceship called the TARDIS, which externally appears as a British police box. While traveling, the Doctor works to save lives and liberate oppressed peoples by combating foes. The Doctor often travels with companions. Beginning with William Hartnell, fourteen actors have headlined the series as the Doctor; as of 2023, Ncuti Gatwa leads the series as the Fifteenth Doctor. The transition from one actor to another is written into the plot of the series with the concept of regeneration into a new incarnation, a plot device in which, when a Time Lord is fatally injured, their cells regenerate and they are reincarnated. Each actor’s portrayal is distinct, but all represent stages in the life of the same character and, together, they form a single lifetime with a single narrative.

I didn’t watch the original “Doctor Who” series growing up (it didn’t air in San Diego), but I’ve really enjoyed the newer version that started in 2005.  At its base, it’s a fantasy show for kids, but its themes and drama are often very adult-oriented. This can make the scripts uneven at times. I just like to sit back and enjoy it, whether it makes sense or not.

The show moved this year from BBC America to Disney+, and new episodes premiered this past November as a part of the show’s 60th anniversary. These episodes served to bridge the long gap between the end of season 13 (with Jodie Whittaker as the thirteenth Doctor) in December, 2021, and the new season 14 with the fifteenth doctor this spring.  David Tennant came back to play the 14th Doctor in between the two, in these special episodes.  It reintroduced the terrific writing of Russell T. Davies and set up the story for the new Doctor’s introduction, as well as giving long-time fans of the 10th Doctor (also Tennant) and his companion, Donna, a better ending. More importantly, those of us who are huge Tennant fans didn’t have to watch him die once again! Along with all that, there was also Neal Patrick Harris as an amusing, yet scary villain, the return of Donna’s whole family, including a new trans daughter, and a heartfelt, entertaining Christmas special with the new Doctor that introduced his new companion. I’m really looking forward to the next season, which will start in May.

"Sweet Tooth" on Netflix19. “Sweet Tooth” on NetflixA fantasy drama television series developed by Jim Mickle, based on the comic book series created by Jeff Lemire and published by DC Comics’ Vertigo imprint. Nonso Anozie, Christian Convery, Adeel Akhtar, Stefania LaVie Owen, and Dania Ramirez star while James Brolin provides the narration. Sweet Tooth is set in a world in which a virus has killed a majority of the world’s human population, coinciding with the emergence of hybrid babies that are born with animal characteristics. Convery plays Gus, a naïve 10-year-old part-deer boy, who sets out to find his mother after the death of his father.

Here’s another post-apocalyptic show that is not depressing; it has a lot of hope. The story, characters and pacing are lovely. I was so happy when they renewed it for a second season because it didn’t seem like the kind of show that everyone would love as much as I do. I’m ecstatic that it’s got one more season left. That seems just about right (also, the boy who plays Gus will probably age too much for them to continue on with his story. This show just hits all the right notes. Season 3 premieres later this year.

Some of the cast of "Gen V" on Prime Video20. “Gen V” on Prime VideoFrom the world of The Boys comes Gen V, a thrilling new series set at America’s only college for superheroes. These gifted students put their moral boundaries to the test, competing for the university’s top ranking, and a chance to join The Seven, Vought International’s elite superhero team. When the school’s dark secrets come to light, they must decide what kind of heroes they want to become.

This is one of the exceptions I mentioned above. Both “The Boys” and “Gen V” are very, very violent, and gross, and not terribly uplifting. I don’t mind it because they’re such fun. The show’s creator (who also did “Supernatural,” which is very tame in comparison) revels gleefully in turning all the superhero tropes and horror movie clichés on their heads. Each season or show is more over-the-top than the previous one, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.  These shows just crack me up, and I love the actors in them.

"Titans" on MAXHonorable Mention (it was very hard for me to put the shows above in order and whittle my list down to 20, and I’m sure I’ve forgotten some others that I’ll think of later):

“Titans” on MAX
“Justified: City Primeval” on FX
“Primo” on Freevee
“Bosch: Legacy” on Freevee
“Fantasy Island” on FOX
“Secrets of Sulphur Springs” on Disney
“The Ark” on Syfy
“The Watchful Eye” on Freeform
“The Irrational” on NBC"The Watchful Eye" cast on Freeform
“SurrealEstate” on Syfy
“Miss Scarlet and the Duke” on PBS
“Grantchester” on PBS
“Sanditon” on PBS
“Harlan Coben’s Shelter” on Prime
“Doom Patrol” on MAX

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Days Transcript Monday, January 1, 2024

Days of Our Lives Transcript

 

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Transcript provided by Thane and Suzanne

THIS STILL NEEDS SOME EDITING!

All right, there we go. How ’bout some bubbly?

[chuckles] Oh. Thank you.

Yeah.

You know, I was surprised that you decided to come over tonight, Abe. I thought you were set on spending New Year’s Eve alone.

I was. I changed my mind, obviously.

Oh. Why did you change your mind?

[gentle music]

To be honest, the thought of– the thought of beginning a brand-new year when I–I’m not remembering any of the past years, well, it’s, um– I was afraid that I’d be uncomfortable and that that would make you uncomfortable.

No, it wouldn’t. And it doesn’t.

Well, here’s to the future.

Oh. To the future.

[both laugh softly]

You’re not drinking?

Well, I’m trying to stay away from alcohol. Um, I’ve been having some strange symptoms. And, well, that’s what my doctor recommended. You know, I did a whole lot of protesting, but she would have none of it.

[mysterious music]

What kind of strange symptoms have you been having?

Uh, look, um, can we–can we just, you know, forget that I ever said anything?

[chuckles awkwardly] I’m feeling just fine now, fine now. And I don’t wanna spoil our New Year’s Eve together.

Continue enjoying the New Year’s Day fun when we return after this brief commercial.

Happy New Year.

Happy New Year, my darling.

And you made it just in time.

I promised you I would.

[romantic music] A toast to my beautiful wife. And in this coming year starting now on the very first day of the new year, may your troubles be fewer and your blessings be more and may nothing but happiness come through your door.

Oh, my goodness. I had no idea I married a poet.

Well… Mmm, mmm, mwah.

So… what should we do now?

Are you offering up a suggestion?

I am.

All right. What time does Holly get back from her date?

2:00 a.m., or at least that’s the curfew I gave her.

Oh. So that gives us an hour and minutes.

It’s a long time from now.

Very long. A lot can happen in an hour and minutes.

Yeah.

Mm.

A whole lot.

Uh-huh.

[upbeat music]

Happy New Year!

[party horns blowing]

[groans] Happy New Year to everybody else who’s alone tonight.

[indistinct chatter]

[suspenseful music]

Holly? Holly! Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Hey, hey. Holly! Holly! Hey, look at me. Look at me. Holly? Holly! Hey, hey, get up. Come on. Get up. Get up. Oh. Oh, my God. Oh, my God.

[groans]

Oh, my God. Holly! Holly!

[panting]

Salem Police, don’t move!

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

[gentle music]

What’s going on here?

She was seizing. She vomited.

[tense music]

Her pulse is low. She’s barely breathing. What’s her name?

Uh, Holly Jonas.

Holly? Holly, can you hear me? Holly, open your eyes. What did she take? I need to know so I can help her.

I don’t know. I don’t know what she took.

[scoffs] Okay, Holly. Come on. Let’s go. Breathe, Holly. Breathe.

[pants]

Is–is she gonna be okay?

[sighs] How old is she?

Uh, .

I got a possible OD, back loading dock at the Bistro. Female, , nonresponsive. Pulse is low, seizure and vomiting. Requesting paramedics and ambulance. Okay, Holly. Holly. Holly, can you sit up? Holly? Holly. Holly, stay with me. Breathe, Holly. Breathe. Can you hear me? Holly? Holly, it’s gonna be okay. They’re on their way. Breathe, Holly. Breathe. It’s okay. It’s okay. They’re on their way. Holly? Holly, stay with me.

[phone ringing]

What a night.

Yeah, New Year’s definitely brings out the crazies.

Yeah, tell me about it. As if things weren’t bad enough, two more overdose fatalities tonight.

Okay, this is not gonna get any better until we figure out where these drugs are coming from.

[cell phone rings]

Hernandez.

[suspenseful music] You’re kidding me. Where? All right, I’m on my way.

[sighs]

Another OD?

-year-old girl.

[sighs]

[mellow music]

Happy New Year.

Uh, guys, I’m sorry. Hey, sorry to interrupt you, but–

“But,” but what? What’s up?

I can’t find Tate. I’ve been looking everywhere.

Okay, well, I’m sure he’s around here somewhere. Why don’t you just text him?

Theresa, I did. He didn’t respond.

Well, maybe him and his girlfriend are, like, huddled up in the corner somewhere.

Maybe. Look, I was gonna give ’em both a ride home, but I’m gonna take off. It would be helpful if you could give him a ride back. I’ll keep looking for him, okay?

Okay. Yeah. Let me know when he turns up.

I will. Will do.

[sighs] Uh, Ava, excuse me, sorry.

Hey, yeah?

Have you seen my son Tate?

Oh, yeah, he’s been here all night with Holly Jonas.

Yeah, I know. Um, very helpful. Thank you.

[cell phone beeps]

[dramatic music] Excuse me. Excuse me!

Happy New Year, my darling.

Happy New Year, baby.

[soft music]

You have no idea how relieved I am to have you back.

[chuckles] And I am so relieved to be back. Be myself.

[laughs]

Talking with Marlena helped, obviously.

Oh, yes. It helped so much. I mean, just expressing my feelings, it just– it lessened the pain and allowed me to be grateful for the blessings that I do have, which is Holly and you.

And you, my love, are a blessing to me.

[chuckles]

And now, we can look forward to good times together, happy times. It’s going to be a wonderful year for us. I can feel it.

[both laugh]

[overlapping chatter]

[glass clinking]

Happy New Year, everybody.

Happy New Year.

[sighs] Well, I’d like to take a moment to personally thank everybody on behalf of myself and everybody at the Bistro for celebrating New Year’s Eve with us. New Year’s Eve, ha, the night where we look to the future. And lo and behold, two of our guests here tonight at the Bistro have decided that they are gonna spend their futures together.

[applause] That’s right. That’s right. This young couple right here, they just got engaged here with us at the Bistro, and that–that warms our hearts. Isn’t that romantic?

[laughs] So to celebrate this young couple, I’ve decided that–

[siren wails distantly, uneasy music] Does anybody–what the hell?

Someone just OD’d on the docks. It’s Holly Jonas.

Did she just– did she just say Holly? Oh, my God. Oh, my God, where’s Tate? Where’s Tate?

[indistinct radio chatter]

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey. Son, what’s–what’s– what happened? Tell me what happened.

I found her lying there. She was–she was seizing or something. And then she vomited. The cop–the cop had gave her something, but–

What?

I thought–I thought that she was gonna wake up, but–

No, no, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, I got you, I got you. It’s okay. It’s okay, Tate, just–

[dramatic music]

[pants] Okay, so I need– I need to know what– Tate, what happened before. What happened before?

I’ll take those.

Tea and honey as requested.

Mm. Waiting on me in my house. Now what’s wrong with that picture?

Nothing at all, especially since you obviously haven’t been taking care of yourself on your own.

What’s so obvious about it? I’m abstaining from alcohol. I’m getting lots of sleep, too much sleep, in fact, oh. And you’re not gonna let this go, are you?

No, I’m not. So, uh, what are these– these symptoms you’ve been having?

[sighs] All right. All right, fine, I’ll tell you. Well, a while back I started feeling tired all the time, you know, which given my job, it wasn’t surprising. But then I started noticing that my joints were aching, my skin was dry, my hands and feet were puffy. Well, it turns out I have hypothyroidism, which apparently is very common in women of a certain age.

Is there a treatment?

I just have to take a little pill every day. No big deal at all.

That’s good news.

Yes. Sort of.

Sort of?

Well, I also have a teeny tiny lump in my neck, which is probably nothing, but to be safe, they did a biopsy.

A biopsy for?

Cancer. No definitive test results yet, probably tomorrow.

Okay.

And, well, uh, I–I’ve been reading some, you know, medical articles online since I got the biopsy. And they’re, you know, very, very encouraging. Very reassuring. There are lots of new treatments out there for, you know, every– every kind of malignancy. Um, so if it is cancer, I know I can beat it. And I will.

[soft emotional music]

Of course you will.

Hand over the bag, now.

[siren wails]

[tense music] I asked you if you knew what she took. What are these?

No idea.

Do you know how many she had?

No, no.

Okay, I’m gonna need to see some ID.

He’s a minor. His name is Tate Black, and he’s my son.

I’m gonna need to see your ID, Tate.

[indistinct radio chatter]

McCauley, what do you got?

-year-old female, overdose, nonresponsive. Two doses of naloxone on scene. She’s en route to University. This young man was with her with these.

Where’d you get these?

They’re not mine.

Whose are they? Tate, we need to know where they came from.

They’re Holly’s.

Holly’s? Holly Jonas? That’s the one who OD’d?

I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to call it a night.

Ooh, I wore you out, did I?

[chuckles] You can wear me out anytime. You’re not tired?

I am. I just– I wanna wait up for Holly and see how her night went.

[chuckles] Well, I’ll wait up with you.

Oh, no, honey, you don’t have to because she won’t give me the skinny if you’re listening.

Mm.

[laughs] Oh. That’s probably her. Gosh, I hope her date wasn’t a bust. It’s Rafe.

[phone beeps] Hey, Rafe. Is everything okay?

Yeah, I’m outside the Bistro right now, Nicole, and, uh, there was an incident here tonight involving Holly.

What do you mean, “an incident”?

[unsettling music] Rafe, what happened? Is she okay?

Well, as of right now it appears she suffered a drug overdose.

What? An overdose? Oh, my God.

Yeah, there were pills found on the scene.

What? Is she okay? Rafe, please tell me Holly is still alive.

Yes, she’s alive, but she was nonresponsive when she was taken from the docks, and she was administered two doses of naloxone. And right now she’s in an ambulance on the way to University Hospital. You should go there now.

[sobs]

What happened?

Oh, my God. Holly OD’d and we– We have to get to the hospital now.

All right, everybody, it’s all over. Come on, everybody back inside. Next round’s on the house, huh?

[eerie music]

So was, uh–was Holly served any alcohol?

No, absolutely not.

Okay. How can you be sure?

‘Cause my bartenders know to card, and we don’t serve booze to minors.

And you didn’t see any drugs?

No.

Nothing being passed around that looked suspicious?

No, no, but I wasn’t scanning the room all night, and, you know, searching to see what might be getting passed around by my guests. I was working.

Okay. Right. So it is possible drugs were at the party?

No, that’s not what I said.

Why the third degree, Detective?

Because a teenage girl attending a party at your establishment, Mr. DiMera, overdosed and almost died here tonight. And we don’t even know yet if she’s gonna pull through. So did you guys notice anybody else who was erratic, strung out, high?

It’s New Year’s Eve; the whole room seemed kinda high.

Okay, well, let me get more specific, Stefan. Did you see any drugs or drug paraphernalia going in and out of your Bistro or the docks at any time?

No, nothing.

Nothing.

[sighs] Nothing. Okay. Well, if you two do see or hear anything regarding drug usage, drug dealing, or transporting, the city of Salem would greatly appreciate it if you gave me a call. You know where to find me.

We do. Thank you.

[sighs]

[elevator dings]

Um, we’re–we’re–we’re looking for Holly Jonas.

She–she came here by ambulance.

Are you family?

I’m her boyfriend.

We-we were there. We were there with her. He was there with her when it happened.

You can wait over there. Someone will notify you of her status.

Notify? Is she dead?

She’s in Trauma. I don’t have any more information other than that.

[sighs] What’s “in Trauma”? Does that mean it’s really bad?

Traum–listen to me, Trauma means that she’s in the trauma room. She’s being treated right now. Look at me. Go over there. I want you to go over there. Have a seat. Tate, Tate, breathe. You need to tell your father exactly what happened tonight, okay?

Okay. Um, we were both at the party. We were both having a good time, and then I don’t know, Holly said something like she knows how we can have even more fun, right? And then she pulls this bag of pills out of her purse. And I told her, I said, “I’m not gonna take ’em” and that she shouldn’t either but…

Okay, okay.

She got mad at me and called me, like, a Goody Two-shoes or something. And then all of a sudden, she walked off to the bathroom, you know, pissed and–

Did she take the pills with her? Did she take the pills with her?

Yeah, yeah.

Okay.

And I just– I hoped that she would cool down, you know, like–

Right.

After a while, I started looking for her, but I-I couldn’t find her anywhere. I looked all over the Bistro, and then I found her out back. And she was– she was shaking, Dad. She was shaking and she was throwing up all over the place, and then all of a sudden out of nowhere, this cop is shining a light in my face. Dad…

[sighs] That’s not good.

I’m in big trouble, aren’t I?

[elevator dings]

Oh, my God. Tate, where’s Holly?

We just got here. We just got here.

Well, is she okay?

She’s just–we don’t know–

Just tell me where she is, Brady.

She’s in Trauma.

[exhales heavily]

[somber music]

[monitor beeping]

Breathing is still thready.

Vitals are dropping.

Call blue, give me a crash cart.

[tense music] Give her an amp of epi and run the fluids wide-open. Vitals?

[monitor beeping rapidly]

We’ve got V-fib.

[sighs] Damn it. Uh, give me joules.

[beeping intensifies] Holly, breathe.

[defibrillator paddles humming]

Oh, my God. Holly, oh, my God.

Ma’am, you need to wait outside. You can’t be in here.

But–

[sobs]

[dramatic music]

Two hours ago, this place was hoppin’.

[balloon explodes] What, are you trying to give me a heart attack?

Like I haven’t had one already tonight? Huh? I can’t take this, Stefan. I can’t. Holly Jonas could have died tonight. Hell, she could be dead right now for all we know.

Okay, look, there is no telling that what she took came through here. It could have come from anywhere.

Oh, it could have come from anywhere.

Hey, we didn’t shove those pills down her throat, all right? This is not our fault.

Okay. Stefan, tell me that you still sleep the same at night. You tell me that you don’t wake up every morning sick to your stomach. You tell me that, and I know you’re a damn liar.

You’re right. I hate this. I hate it as much as you do, but Clyde Weston has us in a choke hold. I am sorry for what happened to Holly, I am. But there’s no way out of this.

[breathing steadily] Oh, God. Tripp, how is she?

We were able to stabilize her.

Oh, thank God.

But there were complications.

[tense music]

What complications?

Holly’s on a ventilator. She slipped into a coma.

[sobs]

[elevator dings]

Oh, my God. Tate, there you are.

Mom.

Hi. Oh, my God. Are you okay?

He’s shaken up.

Yeah. I know. Of course he is. Of course he is. Where’s Holly? Where’s Holly? Is she all right?

We–we don’t know anything.

[exhales] Are you okay?

No. No, I am not okay. She could be dead. She was shaking and throwing up everywhere. So, no, I am not okay, Mom.

[shushes]

Has Tate been checked out by a doctor?

You think he was using?

You don’t?

No, my son does not do drugs. He and I have talked about this. He knows that his parents are addicts. He’s told me many times he would never ever go down that road. The thought of that makes him sick.

What teenagers say and what they do can be two very different things.

Yeah, well I am the parent of a teenager. I think I would know better what my son does more than you.

Okay, I’m sorry. You’re right. You know your son.

Yeah, I do. Look, I think you should just go home. There’s not really anything you can do here.

No, I’m not leaving you, Theresa. Not when you need me.

I don’t. This is a family matter. If you wouldn’t just mind going, please.

Okay. I will check in with you later.

[sighs] Tate. Tate. I’m so, so sorry about Holly. That was a lot, watching her overdose for you. It must have been really traumatic. Tate, can I ask you something? Did you do any drugs?

Any news on Holly?

Uh, Rafe, she’s in Trauma. They’re not saying anything else.

Oh. Tate, listen, I know that this is a tough night for you but I’m gonna need to ask you some questions, okay?

Okay.

All right. Now you’re not in custody but since you are a minor, I’m gonna, uh, need to read a statement for everyone’s protection, all right? You have the right to remain silent. But what you do say can be used against you in a court–

Rafe, Rafe, he’s not under arrest or anything?

You can ask for a lawyer at any time. And you have the right to stop this interview at any time. Do you want a lawyer?

He doesn’t need a lawyer because he didn’t do anything wrong.

Do you want to keep talking to me? I need a verbal response, son.

Yes, yeah.

Good.

Rafe, can I, uh, speak to you for a minute?

You are a strong woman. And if anyone– if anyone can deal with this, it’s you.

[scoffs] You got that right. And maybe there’s nothing to deal with, like I said. And aside from me being so strong, I have my daughter to help me get through this.

Yes, you do. I know how close the two of you are.

Mm-hmm, Chanel is my rock. She’s all I need. And that’s why…

[tense music]

That’s why what?

Well, now that I’ve told you what’s going on, I think you need to leave, Abe.

What?

I want you to leave.

You want me to leave?

Abraham, you are a generous soul and I really appreciate your offer to be by my side, but I have to decline it.

Paulina, if you’re going through something, I want to be there for you.

I don’t want you to be here for me. My daughter is my rock, like I said! And she and I will go through this together, but you–

[somber piano music] I don’t want you sticking around ’cause you’re feeling sorry for me. I happen to hate people who feel sorry for me. I find it intolerable, in fact.

Well, so do I. I hate it too. And I don’t feel sorry for you.

Yeah, well, even so, under these circumstances, where I know I’m– where I know I might be facing some serious health issues, but I just– it’s just too hard to have you around, someone who used to be my husband, who’s still my husband, who just looks at me like I’m just some acquaintance.

You are not just some acquaintance.

Well, even so, whatever or whatever it is that I am to you now, it’s not enough. So please, please, I need you to leave.

Well, that’s too bad.

Excuse me?

I said, “That’s too bad.” There’s no way in hell that I am gonna let the woman I love go through something without me by her side.

Did–did you just say the “woman you love”?

I damn sure did.

[chuckles]

I damn sure did. I love you, Paulina Price. I love you, Paulina Price Carver.

[laughs]

I love you.

Oh.

[both laugh]

[phone beeps]

[sighs]

How is she?

Well, Tripp’s not answering his cell so I called the main number, and the receptionist said that he wasn’t available, so. She wouldn’t give me any information about Holly’s status, though. I got a really bad feeling about this.

Yeah. Well, there’s nothing we can do. So why don’t we each of us go home, get some sleep? That way we’re sharp for tomorrow in case anyone wants to question us then. But we need to get our story straight. Neither of us saw anything, nor did we hear the faintest whisper of anything illegal, you got that?

Yeah, I got it.

[cell phone ringing]

It’s Statesville.

[tense music]

Gabi?

[sighs] Gabi is not allowed to make phone calls in the wee hours of the morning. It’s gotta be Clyde.

I–I’m–I’m gonna go see what’s going on.

Oh, me too.

No, Tate. Tate, I– you stay here with your mom, okay?

And she’s showing signs of minimal brain activity.

So the coma is the result of an opiate overdose?

She’s in a coma? Is she in a coma?

Look. Holly’s mother is here and she’s already been apprised of her status, okay? Since you’re not family, I can’t– I can’t discuss her case with you. Okay? Just know– just know that she’s getting the best possible care we can provide, okay?

All right.

Excuse me.

Thank you.

What the hell is going on?

Holly is alive. That’s all I can tell you.

But she’s in a coma?

Listen, obviously you know what happened with Holly is very serious. I really need to talk to Tate to find out what he knows about what she took tonight.

Okay.

All right?

All right.

Okay.

How is she?

She’s alive.

Oh, thank God.

Yeah, so, Tate, listen. I know tonight’s been tough, but I need to ask you those questions now, okay?

Yeah. Yeah, no problem. I just– I just talked to my dad.

Okay, well, now you need to talk to me. You need tell me everything. Tell me what happened from the moment that you picked Holly up to the moment that you found her passed out.

Um, after I picked her up, Holly and I went to the party together. And we were dancing and laughing and having a good time. And then suddenly just outta nowhere she pulls this bag of pills out of her purse and shows it to me.

Okay, so just to be clear, you didn’t give them to her?

No.

The pills were hers? She brought them?

Yeah. Yeah, the pills were Holly’s.

The hell they were. My stepdaughter does not do drugs.

[monitor beeping]

[tense music]

[sighs]

[somber music] Hey, Holly. Mommy’s here. I’m here, baby.

[sniffles] * Hush, little baby, don’t say a word * * Mama’s gonna buy you a mockingbird * * And if that mockingbird don’t sing * * Mama’s gonna buy you a diamond ring * * And if that diamond ring turns brass * * Mama’s gonna buy you a looking glass * * And if that looking glass gets broke * * Mama’s gonna buy you a billy goat * * And if that billy goat falls down *

[sniffles] * You’ll still be the sweetest baby in town *

[somber music]

[crying]

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THIS STILL NEEDS SOME EDITING!

[sighs] OK, according to my schedule, which is actually your schedule, you should be waking up just in time to ring in the New Year. And I will have a bottle ready to pop.

[knock at door] Sarah, you look beautiful.

Thank you. You look like a new dad.

[sighs] Come in. Come in.

[chuckles]

This is a nice surprise. I thought you were going to that big New Year’s Eve party.

I am, but I just wanted to stop in and give Victoria a New Year’s kiss. Do you mind?

Not at all.

Hi, angel. Are you having fun with your daddy? Yes?

[smooches] Her head’s warm.

[dramatic music]

Jeez, what, did I hit the jackpot or something? I got the best-looking girl in town on my arm for New Year’s Eve.

Yeah, we are both pretty lucky. I just–I wish I hadn’t left Mama all alone tonight.

You know that she wouldn’t have let us stay home tonight even if we wanted to, right?

I know. I know. It’s just, going into this New Year, worrying that she might have cancer–

Hey, hey, Paulina Price is a force to be reckoned with, OK? Let’s say, worst-case scenario, even if it is cancer, she is going to get treatment and kick its ass. I’m living proof, you can leave cancer in the rearview.

Yeah, you are.

And whatever happens, we are going to get through it together. Yeah?

Yeah.

Hi, Leo.

Chadwick.

Bye, Leo.

No, no, no, no, no, wait. Ah, this must be kismet. You are just the man I wanted to see. CMDM, if I may call you that, I have a very interesting proposition for you.

Sorry, I’m almost ready.

No, you’re fine. I’m a little early.

Have I mentioned that I don’t like mixers that involve, you know, people?

Ev, you are the new editor in town. A lot of Salem’s movers and shakers will be there. This is a good way for you to meet them.

Can’t I just meet them on the job?

This is the job.

[chuckles] You’re not going for the party. You’re going to make connections. This is work for both of us.

And my date?

[groans] First of all, she called me a disgusting lothario was the word that she used, as I recall. And then she proceeds to punch me in my face and then barf all over me.

God.

I’m not kidding. Like, blood and puke.

Awful.

And it was the worst New Year’s Eve of my life.

Hey, guys.

Hey.

Oh, hi. Hey, Tate, Brady. Happy New Year.

To you too.

Yeah, happy New Year, Mom, Alex.

Hey.

And I got to go.

Where to?

Why do you care?

Just tell me.

He’s picking up Holly.

Thanks, Dad.

Why can’t she know that? It’s fine.

Holly, huh? OK. Well, last I heard, you were throwing her Christmas present in the trash.

Yeah, well, we worked things out.

Attaboy.

Anyway, I’m sorry your date fizzled out for tonight, Dad.

It’s all right.

But I’ll see you guys later.

See you.

See you, son.

[sighs]

Your date?

Yes, my date was– was Rachel. But Kristin took her out of town for the weekend, so… Anyway, have a good night. Happy New Year to you. I’m gonna head home, so I’ll see you.

Wait a minute. Bup-bup-bup. Where do you think you’re going?

Theresa, I’m going home.

No, no, you’re not. You’re coming with us.

What?

[sighs]

Hey, I’ve been looking for you.

Hey, yeah, I just– I needed to step outside and get some air before the festivities begin.

Hmm. Judging by the reservation list, it’s gonna be a hell of a night. And I got to hand it to you, looks good in there.

Thanks.

Yeah.

I’m just glad that was the last pickup, so now we can just concentrate on the party.

Yeah.

[phone ringing and buzzing] News alert?

Hmm.

[phone beeps]

Oh, two Salem kids were found dead.

[suspenseful music] OD’d… On cocaine laced with–

[sighs]

[tense music]

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

I–

[thermometer beeping] I didn’t notice that she was warm when I laid her down. She OK?

Yeah, I mean, her temperature is elevated, but it’s nothing extreme yet. Would you grab me the baby acetaminophen?

Oh, I don’t have that.

Xander, there are things that every parent needs to have when they have a baby.

Obviously, I didn’t know about that one. Can you make me a list?

Yeah, I absolutely will.

OK, well, I’ll go get the… “acetaphinomin.”

Acetaminophen, baby acetaminophen.

Right.

[dramatic music]

You know, I think that the reason why Mama insisted that we go to the party tonight is so that we can report back, be the eyes and ears of the mayor ’cause she’s usually the one holding court in the center of it all.

Well, whatever the reason, I am just happy to be here tonight, holding you.

[tender music]

Proposition? We’ve gone over this, Leo. You’re not my type.

[sighs] This one has to do with “The Spectator.” One can’t help noting that since the departure of Salem’s favorite columnist, moi, circulation has gone from booming to bombing. And being the astute businessman that you are, you must know it would behoove you to bring Lady Whistleblower back, make that little rag go bing-bang-boom again.

[dramatic music]

I believe somewhere in all that babble was a request for your job back.

Mm.

Mm. Isn’t mine to give. You’re gonna have to talk to the editor in chief.

Let me do it.

Oh. Thank you. Would you? I’m all thumbs, obviously.

[gasps] I gave these to you.

Yeah, you did, Valentine’s Day. They’re my favorites.

No, no, no, no. No, thank you. No, thank you. I have no interest in being a third wheel with you guys, so I’m just gonna go home; it’ll be fine.

Just stop being such a party pooper. Besides, you might even meet someone tonight.

Oh, not interested, thank you.

Really? No longer have any interest in women?

[chuckles] I’m not interested in meeting a woman tonight, Alex.

Oh, no?

OK, fine then, just come for the food and the laughs.

Food and the laughs? You think there’s gonna be laughter?

Yes.

It’s gonna be fun?

It’s gonna be fun. There’s gonna be a lot of laughter. There’s gonna be a lot of funny people there, including me. I’m funny–ha-ha–aren’t I?

Mm-hmm.

I never leave the house without a really good joke or a really witty remark, right?

Yeah, yeah.

Yeah. Yeah, so look, OK, fine, if you’re not coming for the laughs, just– you really want to spend New Year’s Eve on your own?

No. All right, I’ll come. I’ll come. I will come but just for a little while. I’m only staying for a little while.

No, you are gonna stay until the ball drops, until it is officially a New Year.

Theresa. You know, but it– this New Year’s probably gonna be just like the old year.

[sighs]

Can’t you just–

I don’t know.

Why are you such a cynic? Just snap out of it. This year is gonna be amazing. It’s gonna be mind-blowing, OK?

Yeah?

Because we’re gonna stop the war. We’re gonna find a cure for diseases and world hunger and stop climate change. I’m telling you. And I don’t know, I mean, maybe there might even be a wedding proposal or marriages or– I don’t know.

Uh-huh.

Go on.

I wouldn’t rule that out.

God, Mom, you scared me.

I’m sorry, I should have knocked. I got your text. So you’re going out with Tate tonight?

Yeah, to the Bistro. But if you need me to stay home–

No, no, why would I want you to stay home on New Year’s?

Are you sure you’re OK?

Yeah, I’m– I’m fine. I– I had a therapy session today, and I’m in a really good place. So EJ and I are having a quiet night in, just the two of us.

OK, well, I wouldn’t want to intrude on that.

You wouldn’t be intruding, but I’d be happy knowing that you’re having fun. So I hope you and Tate have a wonderful time tonight.

Oh, we will. I’m planning on it.

Oh.

[chuckles]

[tense music]

Laced? Laced cocaine? You think it came from here?

How the hell should I know, Ava? Look, all I know is, Clyde Weston’s guys, they pull up here. They drop shipments off. Then another group comes, and they take the shipments away, OK? We don’t know where the shipments come from, what’s in them, or where they’re going. We’re not drug dealers, all right?

OK, yeah, yeah, you keep telling yourself that.

[festive music]

[indistinct chatter]

[gasps] Happy New Year, everyone.

Hey, happy New Year to you too, Steph.

Hey, happy New Year.

Alex, you already know Everett, but, Chanel, Theresa, Brady, Johnny, I’d like to introduce Everett Lynch, “The Spectator’s” new editor in chief.

Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you.

Yeah, happy New Year.

Nice to meet you. Happy New Year. Happy New Year. Hi.

Happy New Year.

Oh, I spy a judge and the head of chamber of commerce. So good to see you guys.

Nice to meet you.

See you.

You too.

[sighs] OK, well, I think I’m gonna raid the buffet. Who’s with me?

Mm, me.

Yeah?

Come on, boo, let’s go.

Well, it’s only more hours and minutes until the New Year, so–

Oh, my God, come on, Brady, give the party a chance, would you?

Actually, I think I’m gonna give the appetizers a little chance myself.

Whoa, whoa, wait, wait, wait, please.

What? What is it?

There’s just something I want to talk to you about while Theresa is otherwise engaged.

OK, about what?

About her.

OK, you know what? Look.

[sighs] If you can get Everett to sign off on it, then I’m fine with it, provided–provided that you follow some rules. “The Spectator’s” my wife’s legacy, so I’m not gonna have you turn it into some crass gossip rag. So I will have final approval on everything that is printed, you understand?

Fine, fine, fine, no crassness. Well, minimal crassness, at least. I’ve already got some great ideas percolating.

Yeah, I bet you do.

So moving right along, any big New Year’s Eve plans for you and Stephanie?

No. Actually, we broke up.

Oh, Chadwick, I’m so sorry.

[dramatic music] Interesting. Why would Stephanie Johnson spend the night at the Brady Pub? So when did you and Stephanie call it quits?

It’s none of your business. In fact, you know what? None of my business is any of your business, you got it?

OK, potential future boss’ boss. Now I must go find Mr. E. Lynch.

Aw. Hello, my darling.

[sighs] From the moment you were born, my life got sweeter and sweeter. Do you know that? Hmm?

[soft music] You are still warm, but you’re not crying, so I know you’re not in any pain. And as soon as your daddy gets back, we are gonna get that fever down. OK, my precious girl?

Hmm, yeah, I vote no on that one.

Yeah, me too.

OK, next.

Mm.

Oh.

So how was therapy? You said it put you in a better place, right?

It did, and I’m really glad I went. And this year, I am gonna focus on all my blessings and my biggest one being you, my sweet girl.

[both chuckle]

OK, how about this?

Maybe. You know, I have some things in my closet you can try on if you want.

I’m not wearing a mom dress.

[gasps] Mom dress? What? I’m not that frumpy, am I?

Well, not yet.

[scoffs] Not yet?

[chuckles]

You’re such a stinker.

Could things get any worse?

Don’t tempt the gods.

Hmm. You know Tripp told me that he’s moving to Hong Kong with Wendy? Yeah. You know, actually, it might be for the best since then he’ll be out of Clyde’s reach.

Congratulations. No such luck with Gabi, though.

Right. Stefan, speaking of your wife, there’s something that you need to know. I told Harris that you and I were dating.

[intriguing music]

Why would you do that?

Well, when he found us huddled together when we were hiding drugs, he assumed that we– I don’t know, he stumbled upon an intimate moment, and I just went along with it. It’s better that he thinks that than he suspects what’s really going on here.

Right. Guess you’re right, though I hate the idea of the public thinking I’m cheating on Gabi.

[sighs] But you’re right. It’s a good cover.

Yeah, so… guess we’re having an affair.

[doorbell rings]

I’ll get it.

No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, not too eager, honey.

OK. Gotcha.

[chuckles] Whoa, Tate, aren’t you looking dapper?

[chuckles] Thanks, Mrs. DiMera. Is Holly ready?

Yeah, come on in.

[soft music]

[all chuckle]

Wow. Wow.

Yes, you said that already.

Oh, yeah. So are you ready to go?

Well, listen, have fun at the party, and be home by midnight.

[chuckles] Just kidding. OK, you can be home at : a.m. since it’s New Year’s. Happy almost , you two.

You too, Mom.

And by the way, your mom’s outfit isn’t so frumpy after all, right?

Mm-mm.

Thank you. OK, have fun.

Love you.

So are you ready to go?

Almost. Just thought we’d skip the “do we, don’t we” weirdness at midnight. And just so you know, we do.

Can’t wait till midnight.

Shh.

[fussing]

Hey.

Hi. Did you get it?

I did. I had to go to three different stores. And the one that was open was a liquor store, but they had the baby aceta– what you said.

Yes, great. Thank you. I gave her a bath, but she’s still feverish.

Oh, I’m so sorry I messed up with the meds.

No, no, no, it’s OK. We have it now. And so hopefully, it’ll help.

[fussing]

Hey.

Happy New Year, Chad.

Hey, yeah, happy New Year.

Good to see you.

Yeah, you too. I’m sorry, I hope you don’t mind me dropping by unannounced.

No, not at all.

Yeah, I just wanted to– to thank EJ for letting me use the jet.

Oh, you sure you don’t want to thank Stefan for that?

Mm, no, no, I would rather thank EJ.

Oh, well, he’s been upstairs on business calls, so you’re welcome to wait.

Is that OK?

Yeah, come on.

OK.

Why don’t you have a seat? So you were in Boston, huh, with the kids?

Yeah, just picked them up this morning. They’re gonna ring in the New Year with Doug and Julie.

Oh, lucky Doug and Julie.

Lucky kids.

Yeah.

[clears throat]

How are you? How are you and EJ doing? I’m sure it must be rough, especially with the holidays and all.

[sighs] Yes, it is.

[dramatic music]

I’m so sorry for your loss, Nicole.

Thank you.

Do you have any New Year’s plans?

Oh, God, no, no, just a quiet night at home. The last thing I want to do is go to a party.

[chuckles]

Yeah.

[festive music]

[indistinct chatter]

Oh, hey. Holly, how’s it going? Tate, good to see you.

Yeah, you guys too.

Happy New Year. You guys look so festive.

So do you. Yeah, this party looks pretty lit.

Yeah, oh, and let me tell you, you have to hit the buffet. I know you just got here, but it’s amazing.

Especially the shrimp curry. You better hurry and get over there. It’s gonna be gone soon.

Nice, nice, yeah.

Thanks, but we’re gonna go dance now.

OK.

Look at that. This place is jumping.

Yeah, that’s one way to put it.

[both chuckle]

Oh, hey, what are you–

What? It’s not like I grabbed your ass or something.

Shh! What–

What is it–

We’re supposed to be having an affair. Don’t you think it’d be better if it was on the down low instead of out in the open for the whole world to see?

Oh, sounds like you’re speaking from experience here, huh?

Ah.

Hey, Ava.

Hey.

Stefan, happy New Year.

Yeah, same to you.

Have you met Everett Lynch, “The Spectator’s” new editor in chief?

No, I haven’t had the pleasure.

Nor have I.

Well, this is Ava Vitali and Stefan DiMera, who not only is the CEO of DiMera Enterprises; he also owns this establishment. And Ava Vitali is the general manager.

DiMera and Vitali, I’m familiar with those names. You both have quite the– you just–you both have the sort of…

[clears throat] Colorful family histories. But you’re a restaurateur now, which is so great. I love–I love rest– does your family frequent the restaurant, just out of curiosity?

It’s a legitimate business.

Right, right.

So Salem has a history of surprise guests showing up on New Year’s Eve.

Wow.

Any chance of that happening tonight?

Not that I’m aware of.

[sighs] Look, man, I hope you’re not planning to give me some kind of a lecture or anything, ’cause, actually, Theresa and I are getting along right now just fine.

That’s not totally what I wanted to talk to you about.

What is it?

[sighs]

At Christmas dinner, Maggie and company were all over me for putting Theresa in charge of “Bella.” You didn’t take a stand, but I think Theresa could really benefit from you being in her corner right now. I mean, I keep telling her how great she’s doing, but I think she needs some confidence building from somebody other than her boyfriend, you know? So what do you say? Could you maybe show a little bit of support?

Alex, the dance floor’s hopping. You got to come out there, show me your dance moves. Come on.

All right.

[people cheering]

[quirky music]

[people gasping]

Oh, you got to be kidding me.

What the hell is that?

[cheers and applause]

[festive music]

Great, just what we need, that gossip queen poking his nose around here.

I can’t stand that little bastard.

You and me both.

[sighs] I must say, this is quite the shindig. Hats off for throwing a fabu party.

Thanks.

Leo, isn’t there a vampire convention you should be attending somewhere?

Ugh! You don’t like my cape? Shows how much you know about fashion. Despite the opinion of Edna Mode, capes are back, baby. So am I.

You got her to calm down.

Well, or maybe the medication is kicking in.

[dramatic music] So what do we– what do we do now?

We wait. Hopefully, her temperature will drop. I’m gonna text my friend and tell her that I’m not coming to the party.

You sure?

Yeah, of course I’m sure. My baby is sick. I’m not gonna leave her. She’s my priority, always.

[chuckles] Breakups can be tough. I ought to know.

[both chuckle] Chad, I’m really sorry things didn’t work out between you and Stephanie.

Thank you. Yeah, I should have known I was moving too fast, that it was too soon to… move on after Abigail. This house… You know she redecorated it? She’s the one that…

Oh.

Gave it this little facelift.

[chuckles] A lot of amazing memories in this home… A few really horrible ones.

Yeah.

You know, I… thought I was ready to… have another relationship, and I obviously wasn’t.

I know what you mean.

[sighs] But for me… I was ready to be a mother again. But all too often, life catches us on the blind side.

[sighs]

Oh, hey, you guys. Are you having a good time?

Very.

[festive music]

Mr. Everett, just the man I was looking for. And before I launch into my very exciting pitch, happy New Year to both you and Ms. Johnson.

Mm, same to you, Leo.

Happy New Year, Leo. Happy New Year. What’s the exciting pitch?

OK, so as editor in chief, you have the power to bring in the New Year with a bang and to bring “The Spectator” back to its glory days by reuniting your readers with their beloved Lady Whistleblower.

[chuckles] Look, Leo, I– look, your column has always been extremely popular. It’s just, at the moment, we’re emphasizing the investigative journalism side of the paper, not the editorials.

I hear that, but you defended my column in your column, which I greatly appreciated. And Chad is totally on board with me coming back if you agree to it. Come on, what good is aiming your paper for the moon if there’s no one on the moon to read it?

Yeah, OK, we’ll have you back.

Ah! Yes! Yes! Yes! You will not regret this, not for a moment, not for a nanosecond.

But listen, I don’t want anything unprincipled, OK? I want impeccable sourcing.

OK, I hear that, boss. You will only be getting from me what is authentic and veracious, and that’s “veracious” with an E, not with an O, meaning… well, chock-full of veracity, also gripping, spellbinding. What I mean to say is only that that I see with my two eyes.

All right.

You having fun?

You have to ask?

[chuckles]

And I know how we can make things even more fun.

Oh, yeah?

[tense music]

I brought us a little something.

[thermometer beeping]

Her temperature’s back to normal.

Oh, thank God.

[chuckles] Between the meds and your lullaby…

Oh, well, I doubt it anything to do with the latter, but she’s feeling better. Maybe you have time to nip over to your party now.

Oh, no, no, I don’t care about the party. I’d much rather be here with my little girl…

Mm.

[dramatic music]

And you.

I should get going. I told Doug and Julie I’d be back soon.

OK. Well, I will tell EJ that he missed you. Well, happy New Year, Chad.

Yeah.

[chuckles]

You two deserve a midnight toast. And thank him for the jet for me.

I will tell him.

I hope this coming year brings you happiness, Nicole. You deserve it.

Yeah, we both do.

[both chuckle]

Come here.

Well, I am going in for a refill. Anyone else?

I’ll take another cranberry soda.

You got it.

Thanks.

[festive music] So…

Hmm?

At least Tate’s having a good time.

Seems he is. I mean, just a week ago, I thought he and Holly were a bust, and now they’re here at a New Year’s Eve party. It’s nice.

Yeah.

And here you are with– with Alex.

Mm-hmm, yeah. He’s been really great, so supportive.

Mm. That’s good. I wanted to tell you that I think this “Bella” position might be good for you. Actually, I mean, “Bella” was a big part of my portfolio a while back. And look, Theresa, if you have– if you’re feeling insecure or you have any questions about it, I’m here.

[chuckles] No, I don’t have any questions and certainly not for you, and you know what? The last thing I am is insecure. You know why?

No, I–

Because, Brady, I don’t know, this might come as a total shock to you, but I am totally competent and so overly qualified for this job. In fact, I’m not even just rising to the occasion. I am hitting it out of the park and I’m knocking ’em dead. So really, the last thing I need from you is your condescending insult to offer me help. But hey, thanks for the vote of confidence, OK? See you, yeah.

Are you crazy?

No, but I will be soon.

Holly, put those away.

Hey, you guys.

Hi. Hi, Mom.

Hey.

[clears throat]

What’s wrong?

Nothing. Everything’s fine. What are you guys up to? Still having fun?

It’s getting better and better.

Well…

[clears throat] I think I am schmoozed out.

Mm.

I think I’m schmoozed out.

I am definitely schmoozed out.

OK, glad we’re in sync here. What do you say we make an exit?

Holly, someone might see us. My mom almost did. And by the way, my parents are both addicts, so there is no way I’m taking those, and neither should you.

Oh, come on, they’re just some ADHD meds I got from someone at school. Everyone does it.

Yeah, well, not me, and I didn’t think that you did either.

Really? Because I offered you weed, like, your first day in Salem.

That is not weed, Holly. Those are amphetamines.

Very mild ones. Look, they– they just make me feel better, OK? And they give me energy.

What, so you need to feel better and have more energy tonight when you’re with me?

Tate, you don’t understand. They’ll just– they’ll make things more fun for both of us.

Yeah, no, not for me. I’m out.

Fine, Mr. Goody Two-Shoes. I’m going to the bathroom.

[tense music]

[festive music]

[indistinct chatter]

Hey, Johnny, Chanel, have you guys seen Holly anywhere?

I think I saw her go to the ladies’ room a little while ago.

Yeah, thanks.

Leo, you’re still here. Thought you’d have taken off to rescue the citizens of Gotham City by now.

Ah, poke fun all you like, Stefan. I’m the only one at this party who truly understands you.

How’s that?

Well, both of our soul mates are locked up in prison cells, leaving you and I here to celebrate New Year’s Eve all alone.

Right, except my soul mate is innocent and yours is a slimy dirtbag.

Hey, that’s your nephew you’re talking about.

[sighs] Dimitri, Dimitri, wherefore art thou, Dimitri?

[sighs]

[sighs] EJ, come on, it’s almost midnight! Oh, I am so ready for this year to be over.

[sighs] EJ, get off the phone! The ball’s about to drop!

[cork pops] Whoo!

[chuckles]

[dramatic music]

[laughter]

[phone beeps]

Oh, it’s Mama. I hope everything’s OK. Oh, my God, I can’t believe this.

What’s wrong?

Abe came over for New Year’s Eve, and she just texted me not to come home.

[chuckles] Oh, I see. So, what, did Abe– did he hang a tie on the doorknob?

[laughter]

Could be. So now what? Where am I supposed to go?

Well, I think we can come up with something.

Mm.

It’s OK we left, right?

Oh, definitely. Yeah, there was no need to stay. We did all we needed to do. We didn’t need to stay, with all the celebrating and the kissing.

Yeah.

[fireworks booming]

[instrumental version of “Auld Lang Syne”]

[people cheering]

[party horns tooting]

[sighs] Happy New Year… to everybody else who’s alone tonight.

Oh, my God! Holly? Holly? Hey!

[tense music] What–Holly.

[panting] Hey, Holly, it’s gonna be– it’s gonna be OK. Just–

[panting] Holly.

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merci beaucoup. Je reviens tout de suite. Okay. You said thank you, and she said, um, something right away. Hey, there we go. Very good. Yes. She said that she would be back right away. That’s very good, trina. Thank you. You’re picking it up already. Thank you. Wow, this place is incredible. This is one of your favorite spots? So, actually, I have never been to this restaurant before because I wanted to try a place that was new to both of us as part of our new beginning together. Mm, I love that. I love everything about paris so far, except tonight, considering that you have completely left me in the dark about what you have in store for us. So let’s hear it, cassadine. Oh, what, and spoil the surprise? No. No, no, no, no.

[ Monitor beeping ]

[ Door closes ] He’s asleep again. I should have been here when he woke up. How are his vitals? The same, dr. Robinson. He’s been in and out. Why don’t you speak to him? Let him know that you’re here. Okay. Kevin, honey? It’s me. I’m here. I don’t know if you can hear me, but… I-I really need you to wake up. Can you do that? Can you open your eyes for me? Hi. Oh, thank you for coming back to me, sweetheart. Thank you. Hey. Port charles police. I’m detective falconeri. This is detective chase. We were told you were coming. Any updates? We’ve been monitoring the apartment for 24 hours. No one matching ms. Prince or the nanny’s description have exited. So the apartment’s still occupied? Well, thanks for holding off, waiting for us. This, uh, could be trouble. Police. Open up! Ben: Do you feel that? Yeah. Yeah, yeah, I felt a pinch. So far, so good. The surgery confirmed that your body is capable of healing from your injury. To what extent, we’ll find out. Yes, we will. So I’m guessing physical therapy is going to change now that I have feeling in my legs. Yes, but keep in mind, we still have a long road ahead. How long, exactly? Each patient is different, so it’s hard to say. Okay. Fair enough, fair enough. Why don’t we see if I can stand? Give it a shot? Oh, no, you won’T. Take it court is in recess? Finn: Diane just rested her case. So you’re up next. No, no, she already called me as a witness. My time on the stand is done. Sorry I’m late. How’d it go? Finn just told us that he was called as a witness for the plaintiff. And? Uh… that good. It was bumpy, but sam may have saved the day. Sam? Where is she? Chasing down more information. Pertaining to…? Muldoon saw an oncologist weeks before he came to see me. How can an oncologist miss late-stage cancer? He didn’T. To 50 years with my best friend and my soulmate.[Clanking]

[Gasping] Nooo… aya…

[ Alarm ringing ]


Theory is, after losinghis shirt in the market and cashing in a life insurance policy, muldoon finds out he has late-stage cancer, not much time left. Rather than bankrupting his family with medical bills, he goes after finn for malpractice. Total con job. What do you think? The reasoning is sound. What kind of circumstantial evidence did sam uncover? Proof that muldoon went to the medical pavilion where the oncologist had their office before he ever went to see finn. But there are other offices in that building. So it’s far from conclusive. And even if muldoon did set finn up, we don’t know if the wife had any knowledge of it. But isn’t it enough for the judge to just throw out the case? Correct me if I’m wrong. If we don’t have hard evidence of muldoon’s cancer diagnosis, we’ve got nothing. So put her back on the stand. Make her crack. Make the attempted fraud public record. Hello, ben. I-I am sorry to interrupt like this. Ms. Henry. As you see, we’re in the middle of a therapy session. Aunt stella, what are you doing here? Just peeping in since I was here at the hospital. Is this your first session since your surgery? You know good and well it is. Auntie, you don’t have to check on me. I got this. That’s what you’ve been saying since you were a little boy. Always getting ahead of yourself. I need to grab a few more towels. You don’t need to check on me, and you don’t need to worry. Oh, it’s too late for that. I’ve been doing that all your life. Do you remember when you insisted you could play basketball with the neighborhood teenagers? You were 8 years old. Yeah, I know that tommy made those kids let me play. Mm-hmm. And how many times did you limp home with a skinned knee or a bloody nose when a elbow went wide? Yeah, and you always patched me up, and I lived through it. Auntie, I didn’t give up then, and I’m not going to give up now. I just want to assess how the surgery went. And you need to do that today? Well, isn’t that the point of physical therapy, to get me to walking again?

[ Sighs ] And they call me stubborn. Uh, hey, ben? How long does it take you to get a couple of towels? You got enough yet? Yeah. Okay. Look, I — I can’t tell my nephew what to do, but please — um, that would be a first. Hush. Please tell us, isn’t it dangerous for curtis to try to push himself to stand so quickly? Since coq au vin is a classic, I think I’ll try that. What type of vin do you think we should drink with it? Rouge or blanc? Monsieur cassadine? I’m sorry? What’s on your mind? Oh, they have, um — they have black gold caviar here. When I was younger and a little bit more — cute? I was going to say pretentious, but I once went to a restaurant with my father, and they had black gold caviar, and I asked him if we could get it, and he said no. And so I asked if we could have it at home. And I asked, and I asked, and I asked, and I asked, and eventually he gave in, and he had it served, and I loved it. You had caviar? How young were you? Young enough to be served black beans and believe it was caviar.

[ Both laugh ] Um, I really hope that ace grows up a bit more grounded than I did. Well, I’m sure your father has learned a lot since you, maybe even from you. We don’t have to talk about them. I don’t want to ruin our night. What? You’re not ruining my night by telling me your feelings. I want to hear your stories, share your troubles. That’s what couples do. I guess I’m still getting used to being in a healthy relationship, so you’ll have to be patient with me. Of course. I love you. And I love you, mademoiselle robinson.

[ Chuckles ] Can you tell me where we are? Uh, general hospital. I assume on the 10th floor. That’s correct. And what about what year it is? 1912?

[ Laughs ] 2023 — no, ’24. Sorry. I’m still getting used to saying it.

[ Laughs ] Oh. Kevin, who did this to you? It was esme. Ms. Fitzgerald? What do you want? These are american law enforcement officers. They have questions for you. I don’t have to answer them. I’d cooperate if I were you. You’re an irish national, ms. Fitzgerald, not a canadian citizen. If american law enforcement’s looking for you — hello again, detective falconeri. Hey, maggie. Can we, uh, come in and talk to you for a minute? How’s your lovely lady friend? Oh, uh, sam. She’s, uh — yeah, she’s doing great. Um, thanks for asking. I’m doing well, too. Shortly after you came to see me in devon, I started a new position with a family here in toronto. Things have been quiet for me. I’d like to keep them that way. Well, we’ll make this quick, uh, maggie, and… we’re not here to cause you any trouble. We’re just looking for esme prince.


When we found youon the floor of alexis’ office, we assumed that it was esme. Is she in custody? No. No, esme is gone. But chase and dante got a lead that esme traveled to toronto. I guess she has an old nanny there that she was going to see. They’re looking for her now. Kevin, do you have any idea why she attacked you?

[ Sighs ] I found her in the office. We were talking. I thought I was getting through to her. We were seated. Then she started pacing when she was talking about her hopes for ace’s future. Then the world went black. Okay. And that’s probably enough for — for right now, you know? You should probably get your rest, right, portia? Actually, I’m kind of hungry. That’s a good sign. Oh? I’ll let the nurse know. Um, laura’s right, though. Get some rest. What else am I going to do in here?

[ Chuckles ] Don’t look so worried. It was so scary finding you on the floor like that, unconscious. And I couldn’t wake you. Well, I didn’t survive ryan all these years just to be done in by his daughter.

[ Chuckles ] But all that concern isn’t just for me, is it? I’m really upset about esme. I believed in her, you know? I-I really believed that her love for her baby ace was going to be the thing that gave her the strength to turn her life around. And it did. She was doing so well. She was a good mom. And then she got her memory back. You know, I think it’s almost that she didn’t have the opportunity to reconcile her two identities before nikolas came back, and he took her son. Ace is a very grounding force for esme. I think losing her son just pushed her over the edge. Love is a powerful motivator, both for good and ill. Are you in pain? Mm, oh, no. Uh… I’m bothered by the assumption that esme went to toronto to see her nanny. I think she’d go after nikolas. Yeah, I know. I know. Me, too, but I-I think she just doesn’t have anything to go on. She doesn’t have the resources, and toronto is not very far. It doesn’t put much strain on her credit card to travel there. Esme’s credit card? Yeah, I forgot to tell you. The pcpd found out that esme charged a bus ticket to toronto. Something’s off. Uh… it’s like something happened in alexis’ office that I can’t quite remember. You say you don’t want to cause trouble, but there are three police officers from two countries in my apartment. And what are those two doing? Uh, like I said, maggie, we’re not here for you. We’re looking for esme. Well, you’re looking in the wrong place.

[ Object clatters ] Don’t go throwing things about. Okay, wait. If you — if you’re saying esme isn’t here, you got to come clean. You got to tell us where she is. How would I know that? Because we have reason to believe that she came here to see you. That’s pure rubbish. I haven’t seen esme in years. I think I’ll try every coq au vin to see which one’s the best in paris. Mm. That’s a good idea. Considering the fact that I don’t know how to cook, I’m sure that we’ll be doing a fair amount of dining out. But if you only have coq au vin, then won’t you miss out on a lot of other fantastic french food? Yeah, but I think I’ll have plenty of opportunities to try other tasty dishes. Mm. There’ll be a lot more to this trip than just food, trina robinson. Like what? Studying? Sure. Yeah. Very important. Dancing? I’m sure that we’ll wander into a club or two, yeah. Starting tonight? Are you going to tell me what you have planned? Mm… well, you’ll certainly be getting the vip treatment. You’re enjoying the secrecy a little too much. Yeah, maybe. Okay, fine. I don’t mean to drag it out. I’ll tell you if you really want to know. No! And ruin the surprise? How dare you?

[ Laughs ] Well, you certainly keep me on my toes, trina robinson. Aunt stella, it won’t be dangerous. Ben is right here. I suppose there’s no harm in trying. I will be with him, and curtis will have the parallel bars to stabilize him. Alright. Let’s get it.

[ Curtis grunts ] Ben: Okay, okay. Now align your hands right above your hips and use your arms to push your weight up, okay? 3, 2, 1.

[ Grunts ]

[ Panting ] You’re good. You’re good. Back down. Hey. Great work, curtis. Good going. You wanted a gauge, and now we know. What do you say? Do you want to get back to work or…? No, that’ll be it for today. Are you sure? There’s still 20 minutes left in our session. Ben, can — can we have a moment, please? You were right, aunt stella. It was a mistake to try to stand so soon. Curtis? Did you make your slam dunk on the first try? No. So why did you think this was going to work on the first try? Alexis is right. At this point, the first step would be to compel the oncologist to disclose that muldoon had a cancer diagnosis prior to a visit with you. That would establish intent from muldoon. But to accuse his wife of complicity with circumstantial evidence, that’s risky. We got no way of proving she had prior knowledge of his condition. To point the finger at her and start ranting about fraud, that would be a complete hail mary on our part. But isn’t that what lawyers are supposed to do? Throw out alternative possibilities? At least if the accusation is out there, the G.H. Lawyers can run with it, especially if I have anything to say about it. Finn? What do you think? Uh… what will happen to mrs. Muldoon if we accuse her of fraud? Oh, who cares? Alexis: Tracy. I could use some water. Tracy, will you come with me? If you insist. In answer to your question, she’d be charged with fraud. If those charges are proven, she’d be looking at jail time. If she knew her husband was lying. That’s the question. But how do we know if mrs. Muldoon was in on the fraud or not? I got one idea.


so tuesday will be non-stop, but I think I can meet you for a quick dinner. Trina. Believe me, I would love to spend every single day with you if I could, but I understand that you’re here first and foremost for school, so if you need to prioritize your classes, that is okay. You don’t have to worry about me, alright? I’ll keep myself busy. How? Well, I’ve been giving that a lot of thought. Um, you know, you’re so passionate about art and the way that you talk about it and live your life for it. And I’d like to figure out what that is for me and what my passion is. And maybe I’ll figure that out here in paris. Well, there’s always le cordon bleu. Yeah, I don’t even think

they could help me with my cooking skills, but maybe. Maybe. It’s a good option. I think that there’s a lot of things here for me to explore, so we’ll just have to see. I just hate that I wasted so much time when I was here, you know, before, being angry with my father and planning to get back at ava and — well, you had help. Esme stoked your anger, and she did everything she could to manipulate you. Mm-hmm. Yeah, first esme, and then uncle victor. But I’m just very glad that we can finally put that all behind us. I’m very sorry that I dragged you into all of that. You didn’t deserve it. And neither did you. How do you do that? You’re so supportive. You’re so sweet. And you’re so hot.

[ Chuckles ] You make me want to be better. Well, I think you’re pretty amazing. Thank you, but I think that there’s still plenty of room for improvement. You’ll get there. Esme hasn’t reached out to you? Called you? Texted you? Mailed you a letter? I wrote her with my address here in toronto. But that was months ago. Esme never wrote back. I haven’t heard from her. Okay, we got a letter that you wrote to esme, inviting her to come here to see you. Did you have the handwriting analyzed? Because I never extended any such invitation. The family I work for now are very private, very security conscious. Esme’s a troubled girl with a criminal record. I feel terrible for her, but… I don’t want to jeopardize my current employment.

[ Sighs ] Writing letters is one thing. Seeing esme face to face? I’d never do it. There’s no sign of esme. Nothing to suggest that she has ever been here. Yep.

[ Sighs ] I know you’re disappointed, but you have got to be patient with yourself. I’ve been nothing but patient, auntie. I feel like I’ve been beating back this feeling of powerlessness forever. Doing everything I can to make things better. And — and, I mean, I was at that point of acceptance, but… this procedure, it’s renewed my hope. Now that it has, I want to move forward. But you are moving forward, baby. Just slower than you’d like. Yeah, so slow, I’m standing still. Oh, my bad, I can’t even stand.

[ Sighs ] Well, now you’re feeling sorry for yourself. And that’s not like you. Listen. Listen to me. You’re going to keep at it, and you’re going to get this one effort at a time. What — what’s the alternative? Giving up? Well, weren’t you the one saying that pushing was a bad idea? I’m always offering my two cents when it’s not needed. But the last thing I wanted was to undermine your belief in yourself. That wasn’t you. My legs did. No, you have always exceeded people’s expectations. Weren’t you the only freshman to make varsity basketball in high school? Yeah. Coach didn’t even want me to try out. Mm-hmm. But you proved him wrong, didn’t you? I guess all those skinned knees playing street ball eventually paid off, huh? You proved everybody wrong. What if my streak is over?

[ Sighs, chuckles ] It’s not, baby. You just need to pace yourself. You’ll get there. I believe that. And I believe in you. Stella. Stella, I’m glad you’re here, too. Kevin collins, he’s awake, and he’s doing better. Oh, praise be. Good news. Where’s ben? Is your physical therapy session over? Is it?

[ Sighs ] Ah, I needed this. Thanks. Anything for a friend. Is that what we are? Well, I only allow friends and family to manipulate me, so I guess so.

[ Laughs ] I really did need the water, but you have to admit, you weren’t exactly helping. Yes, I was. This is no time for finn to be noble or selfless. He’s losing patients because of this groundless lawsuit. And he’s such a good doctor. No argument here. I’m just glad finn has you on his side. My kids haven’t only lost a father. Dr. Finn has jeopardized their future. Without dennis, how am I going to pay for their schools, their college? I’m doing everything I can to win a settlement that will meet the needs of your children. Forgive me, ladies. Counselor, could I have a word? Of course. I’m going to go confer with mr. Grey. I will be right back. Take this moment for yourself. Do some deep breathing. It sounds trite, but believe me, it does help. And whatever you do, do not engage the defendant. What — what do you think? Should I let martin accuse mrs. Muldoon of fraud? Um, heads up. She’s coming. If you had a shred of decency, you would change your plea to guilty, and you would end this right now. Excuse me, mrs. Muldoon. You shouldn’t be speaking to dr. Finn — it’s okay. It’s okay. I want to hear what she has to say. Go ahead, mrs. Muldoon. Let’s talk about decency.


I’m just taking a break. Auntie, would you tell ben that I’m good to go, and we still have work to do? Be happy to.

[ Sighs ] What did I miss? I messed around and pushed too hard. But don’t worry. Um, nothing was hurt but my ego. Oh. I’m really glad that kevin’s okay. Uh, have you heard anything about esme? No. Nothing yet. I’m hoping that dante and chase find her in toronto, and they apprehend her and put her in prison where she belongs, because I’m done. I’m absolutely done with her. I never, ever want to have to worry about esme prince again. Well, uh, looks like she played us. She, uh, gave us a false lead.

[ Chuckles ] If esme didn’t come looking for maggie, then where did she go? Maggie, uh, I don’t know if you know, but esme has regained her memory, and she just assaulted a man and put him in the hospital and nearly killed him. So any insights into esme would be greatly appreciated — you know, places she would go, people she would want to see. I’ve been trying to tell you, I don’t know. I did my best by esme, tried to steer her right, but she — nothing would sway her. She was dead set on reuniting with her family. Her family. Maybe that’s the key. Bennett: So walk me through what happened when you arrived on the scene. I came into alexis davis’ office. Esme was already there. She was seated. She had her laptop open. And she startled when she realized I was there. It was — it was like she thought I caught her doing something. Kevin: Esme? Laura, you said that esme used her credit card to purchase travel to toronto. Her own credit card? Yeah. Then what was she doing with

the invader’s corporate card? She had it in her hand. I saw it when I came into the room. Uh, we better call alexis. Mm. I should get the check. I don’t want us to be late. Late for what? Oh, you’ll see. I would like to add someone to the witness list. It’s a little late in the game, counselor. It is. And I apologize for the short notice, but some new information has suddenly come to light. Who’s the witness? Dr. Powell. What, doesn’t ring a bell? No. Should it? Well, I guess you’ll find out. What are my children going to do?

[ Cellphone chimes ] We have to sell our home. Our futures were all planned. I have to deal with a minor emergency. My husband went to you… good luck. …And now he’s dead. Was he just another faceless patient to you? None of my patients are faceless. Not ever. I’m very sorry for your loss, mrs. Muldoon. But I did tell your husband he needed to do follow-up testing and… he failed to do that. That’s not dennis. You’re wrong. He would have taken proper steps if he would have understood that something was seriously wrong. He would never risk leaving me and the children. Even at the very end, all he could think about was the kids. That’s why he told me to sue. He wanted to make sure that his family was taken care of. So the malpractice suit was your husband’s idea? Yes. That’s how much he loved us. And when he was in terrible pain, he didn’t worry about himself. He was worried about his family. It’s just not right that a man that loving should die so young. No, it isn’T.


I can’t stop thinking about that parents’ night where dennis talked to you.No, no, no, no, no, no. God, I wish he hadn’t — no. I thought I asked you not to talk to dr. Finn. What did you say? Not much. Your client, however, said plenty. Okay. Let’s go. What’d she say to you, son? Yeah, I’d like to hear the answer to that question myself. A lot of accusations. Doesn’t matter. She’s in pain. Um, how’d it go with diane? Diane miller’s got the best poker face I’ve ever seen, but I honestly don’t think she had any idea why I’m calling a late witness. I mean, I mentioned the oncologist’s name, and there was nothing, no indication of recognition whatsoever. Did you mention that he was an oncologist? Do I look like an idiot? Well —

[ Clears throat ] I didn’t think that diane would be an accessory to fraud. I don’t think mrs. Muldoon is, either. I-I didn’t get the feeling she knew. Yeah, neither did I. That’s for her lawyer to prove. If mrs. Muldoon goes to prison, what will happen to her kids? Oh, I think the question you should be asking is, if you don’t win this case, what will happen to your kid? Sorry, maggie. Excuse us for just a minute. I — w-we got to explore the family aspect. What family? I mean, esme’s mother is in pentonville, and ever since she attacked her uncle kevin, that pretty much rules out any support she’d get from kevin and laura. Who else is left? Her son. Alexis should be here any moment now.

[ Cellphone ringing ] Oh. And this is dante right now. Dante, hi. I’m here with kevin and detective bennett, and you’re on speaker. Hey, kevin. How you doing? My head hurts. Otherwise, I’m okay. Oh, good to hear. Have you found anything in toronto? Uh, no. It’s a dead end. We think esme was just trying to buy some time. But we’re thinking, you know, maybe, uh — h-have you heard from nikolas? Uh, as far as I know, the last person to speak to him was spencer. Why? Well, we’re thinking maybe esme is trying to track down nikolas so she can reclaim ace before she goes into hiding. I’m sure that’s what she’d like to do, but she has no means of tracking nikolas. However, we might have a new lead on our end.

[ Knock on door ] Actually, oh, here. Alexis just walked in right now. Alexis, I have chase and dante on speakerphone from canada. Did you find anything? I had my assistant e-mail every charge made on the invader corporate credit card in the last 72 hours. Were you aware your corporate credit card was stolen? Alexis: No. But esme as my assistant had authority to use the card, and she routinely used it. Hold on one second. Ah, alright, here’s the e-mail right now. Give me a second. Whoa. Wow, what — what is this here? Et voil. Shall we go? Mais, oui. Merci, monsieur. Where are we off to? The rest of our lives. As much as I hate to say it, tracy has a point. If you don’t push this fraud angle, you could lose this case and your position at G.H. I could — I could always go back to research. Really? Here in port charles? Or would you and violet have to move away from everyone who loves you? Is that really what you want to do? No. No, of course not. But I-I don’t want to see mrs. Muldoon go to prison for fraud. I mean, those kids, those kids, they already lost their father. She’s all they have. And believe it or not, I can almost understand the desperation that dennis muldoon was feeling, alright? He was in an impossible situation, and he made the only choice he thought he could to take care of his family. Yeah, okay, I get that he was an impossible situation and he was just trying to help his family. But for mr. Muldoon to use you as a scapegoat, someone who was only trying to help him, and make you pay for his misfortune? Is it any better to throw a grieving widow under the bus? It seems like no matter what, someone’s going to get hurt.


good work today, curtis. Thanks for letting the session run over. Glad we got it all in. See you next thursday? You bet. Alright. Ladies? Thank you, ben. Looks like you got a pretty good workout in, huh? He sure did. Mm. His first step to a first step. I see what you did there, auntie. You know, I will be walking when trina comes back home from paris. Bailiff: Court will reconvene in five minutes! I’m going to go splash some water on my face. Okay. Are you sure you don’t know a dr. Powell? No. Alright. My assistant is drawing up the subpoena to have the oncologist testify. I’ve got the motion to add a late witness. Already? Well, if we’re going to do this, we got to get the ball rolling. Now, we got less than five minutes here. How would you like me to proceed? I’ll support whatever decision you make. I don’t want to risk mrs. Muldoon going to prison. Well, you may have to to clear your name. I need a word. My attorney advised me not to speak to dr. Finn or any of his supporters. That’s okay. I’ll do all the talking. Everyone please take your seats. Where did tracy go? Alright, doc. It’s go time. What are we doing? There’s an airline charge on the corporate credit card, and esme’s name is on the ticket. Ticket to where? Kevin: Paris. She was booking a flight to paris. He’s right. Esme’s ticket was to paris. Oh, my god. She’s going after spencer and trina. You are cute, you know that? You’re beautiful. Take it all in, trina. It’s all for us. I can’t believe that this is really happening.

[ Chuckles ] You’re so cute. Yeah, it’s happening. You ready for your next surprise? I don’t need a surprise. I’ve got you. That’s all I could ever need.

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THIS STILL NEEDS SOME EDITING!

Ah, Chanel, Paulina, I am so sorry. I was putting out a small fire.

Oh, and I understand that. I mean, you’re the chief of staff, for heaven’s sake. And I know you have a tremendous workload.

Well, yes, I do.

And so do I. Kayla, I have meetings. I am missing emails to answer, budget proposals to write. And I’ve already squandered half the day just sitting around here just twiddling my thumbs.

Mama is not a patient person.

So I noticed.

I admit that. I admit that. God knows patience is not my strong suit, especially not now, when I am mayor of this wonderful city, and I simply cannot afford to neglect my duties. So please, please, Kayla, just give me whatever prescriptions I need so I can get rid of whatever this lump thing is on my neck so I can just leave this hospital and get on with my life!

[sighs]

Nicole, I’m glad you made it in.

Thank you for taking the time to see me, Marlena.

It’s my pleasure. Why don’t you sit down?

Okay.

Thanks. Have you been in therapy before?

Here and there. Not nearly as much as I probably should have been, considering my childhood. I mean, you know my– my father was abusive, and it led me to some self-destructive behaviors. And, uh…

[somber music] Right now, uh– oh, gosh, Marlena. I’m so nervous I can’t even think right now. Um… and I’m starting to get second thoughts about this. I’m not sure this was a good idea.

Why would that be?

Well, first of all, you’re Eric’s mother. Hmm.

Oh.

He’s sound asleep.

After a few hundred laps around the square.

Yeah. Well, that’s one way to get a workout.

Well, how lucky am I, running into Salem’s perfect little family? Out for a day of fun, I assume?

Yes, Leo, we’re having some quality family time. So if you don’t mind.

What do you think of my new duds? They were under my Christmas tree. Oh, wait, I don’t have a Christmas tree, because I don’t have a proper home– yet. But I’m planning on buying one soon. Just looking for a nice little house, preferably a contemporary. Nothing too lavish, just in the K range. Anyway, I will admit, I was expecting coal under the tree this year. But Santa must have had a change of heart, because he was surprisingly nice to naughty old me.

[dramatic music]

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

[grunting, panting] Oh. Oh.

[groaning] Ahh! What’s happening?

[dramatic music]

[muffled screaming]

Nicole.

Yeah?

You know that everything we say today will be confidential? And I know you understand that I am completely impartial, but if you would rather see a different therapist, that’s completely fine.

Actually, no. No, I don’t. I–and I do know that you would be impartial, like you said. And I know you’re the best. I…

[sighs] I just wanted to address the elephant in the room. That’s all.

I understand.

And I do think you would be helpful, and not just because you’re a gifted therapist, but because I know through Eric that you– you went through what I went through. You lost an infant.

Yes, I lost my son to SIDS. Tell me how you feel about losing your child.

[sniffles]

[sighing]

[somber music] I think the–the hardest thing about losing him… I just–there’s this urge I feel. Sometimes it hits me out of nowhere, and sometimes it wakes me up at night.

Talk about the urge.

It’s the urge to nurse my baby. You know, the milk came down after I gave birth to him, and he was–he was taken away so quickly. And–and it stopped pretty soon after that. But the urge, it’s still there. And I still, so badly– I want to hold my little boy and nurse him and love him. And does that feeling ever go away, Marlena, that– that urge, that need to love him?

Look, we’re trying to have a nice morning as a family.

And you will, as soon as your lovely wife and I have discussed some pressing business. She is my lawyer, as you know.

Eric, I’m so sorry. Do you mind just giving Leo and I a moment, please?

Yeah. You know what? I can get us some snacks and stuff. I must have left my wallet at home.

Here.

[clears throat] Here.

Thank you. I’ll be right over here.

[tense music]

Where’d you get that suit?

Ah, do you love it? I ordered it online from Bergdorf Goodman, fabulous department store on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan immediately across town from where I used to live. Oh, how I do miss those Zabar’s bagels and Katz’s pastrami like you died and went to heaven.

You used my credit card, didn’t you?

Very impressed to find out that you have a $, limit.

My God, you can’t keep doing this. It’s costing me a fortune as it is just to put you up at the Salem Inn.

Oh, my suite, by the way– major upgrade from that dingy little room I used to share with Gwennie. Lovely view, very comfy king-sized bed.

Oh, my God, when is it going to end?

Honey, it ends whenever you’re ready to give up your baby, to give that precious little boy back to his real mother.

[groans]

[door opens] Where am I?

[footsteps approaching]

[eerie music] Who’s there? Answer me!

[dramatic music] You.

Paulina, I understand you wanting to get on with your life. But before I can prescribe any prescription, I need to have an accurate diagnosis.

And how long will that take?

Mama, please just let Kayla explain.

Okay, okay. Go on, Kayla.

Well, first off, for today’s test, the doctor will numb the area, take a small tissue sample. The procedure only takes a couple of moments, and it’s usually tolerated very well. In the meantime, though, I did get the lab results back from the test that you took at Christmas Eve. And as I suspected, your thyroid hormone level is low and there are some anti-thyroid antibodies in your blood.

And what does that mean?

It means that your body is causing your thyroid gland to not work as efficiently as it should. And as I told you before, it’s a very common condition, especially for women over 50.

And, um, is that what’s caused this, uh, lump in my neck?

Possibly, yes.

Well, if that’s the case, and it’s not cancer, why do I need a biopsy?

[chuckles softly] When I found out I was pregnant with the baby I lost, I mean, it was, you know, such a surprise. You know, I was in a relationship with EJ, and I hadn’t used birth control in years, so I just thought I could never get pregnant. Well, turns out it wasn’t the case.

[chuckles softly]

But you were happy about the pregnancy?

No, no, not–not– not in the beginning. I was too scared to be happy. I was scared I was gonna have another stillbirth and…

[dramatic music] You know, I’ve never told anyone this up until now. But I even considered having an abortion, but only for a brief moment, because…

[sighs]

Because?

Because you know that Eric and I got together when we were high on those tainted biscuits. And until I knew for sure from the DNA test, I thought there was a chance that he could be the father too. I don’t know. I–so I put all my fears aside, and I continued with the pregnancy.

I’m not sure I understand.

With everything that Eric has been through, knowing how much he’s wanted to be a father, I was not going to deprive him of that.

So let’s see. The list, the list which I will email you once I get back to my suite– I would like three or four round trip flights, maybe five, depending on how busy I am. First class, of course, to New York for my Zabar’s bagels and Katz’s pastrami.

Okay, I’ve heard enough. This is–

Ooh, and I’m planning on learning the piano, so I’m going to need a Yamaha Genos -key digital workstation, which retails for about $,. I’ve done the research.

Damn it, Leo, I have no savings. I am still trying to pay off my law school loans. Do you really think I’d be living in a studio apartment in a crappy neighborhood if I was as wealthy as you seem to think that I am?

Hmm. Well, now I’m concerned about you, if you’re as destitute as you claim to be. But if you’re so hard up for cash, why not give the baby back to his filthy rich real parents?

Eric and I are his real parents.

[scoffs] Oh, okay. Well, then I guess you’ll have to get a smaller rental apartment in a crappier neighborhood so you can afford to support me in the manner to which I plan on becoming accustomed. Sorry, Toots, them’s the breaks.

You remember me?

Uh-huh. What do you want?

You were supposed to leave Salem weeks ago, as I recall. And I also recall telling you to stay the hell away from Maggie. But here you are, still lurking around, trying to worm your way back into her life.

That is not true. And not that you require an explanation, but I had every intention of leaving, going back to Greece, flying back on Christmas night. But as you can see, I am in no shape to travel in this condition.

Bull.

Oh, you can sneer all you want, Mr. Johnson. But even you, with your one eye, can see that my ankle is bandaged and very swollen.

Hmm.

Ow! Not that I owe you any defense or explanation, but you owe me one! Why are you doing this? Why are you harassing me, subjecting me to such humiliation? What the hell did I do? What do you want?

Paulina, I understand your skepticism about the biopsy, given the likelihood that you probably have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis that can easily be treated with meds. But there is a possibility that thyroid cancer cells could coexist with this condition, and I’d like to rule that out before we make a diagnosis.

Okay, yeah, that makes sense.

Well, not to me, because I would know if I had cancer, Kayla. I would have symptoms, and I don’t. I’m just–all I am is tired because I don’t get enough sleep.

Okay, Mama, and that may be true. But will you just do the test for me, please? And wouldn’t it be nice to just have a peace of mind and know exactly 100% what’s going on?

[sighs]

Hmm?

[scoffs] All right, fine, I’ll do it.

Thank you, Mama. She’ll do it.

Okay, then I will get that biopsy scheduled.

Soon, please. I need to get out of here and get on with my life.

Okay, you said that already, Mama.

Yeah, well, it bears repeating. Oh, I do not have time to be sick.

[scoffs] So you plan to bankrupt me, huh? That’s your big–big plan?

No, my plan is for Leo Stark to finally live a charmed life. And not that I have any interest in settling your jangled nerves, but just so you know, I will soon be doing my part to supplement my income from the Peterson endowment.

What are you talking about, your part?

I am planning to– drum roll, please– go back to “The Spectator,” get my old job back, resume my Lady Whistleblower column. That way, I will a steady stream of income and a huge audience if ever there is a huge secret that needs to be blown sky high, which there will be. There always is. Anyway, I hear that Saxton is having a huge post-Christmas blowout sale, so I’ve got to get going. Hey, do this. Do this to your cheeks real quick. You might want to get a little color into them before your hubby gets back. You are looking positively cadaverous right now, pale as a sheet. Huh.

[dramatic music]

Nicole, are you saying that the reason you decided not to terminate the pregnancy was because you didn’t want to deprive– you didn’t want to potentially deprive Eric of being a father?

That was the main reason.

But not the only reason?

[somber music]

No. Marlena, I–I love EJ. I do. But Eric, oh… I still care about him. And I miss him. And if I’m being honest with you and with myself… In my heart… I wanted that baby I lost to be Eric’s.

[sobbing]

What I want is for you to leave Salem.

How is it your business where I go and what I do?

I’ll tell you how it’s my business. I care about Maggie. She’s family to me, and I won’t let you use her or lie to her anymore.

[tense music] You are gonna leave the country, and I never want to see you near Maggie Kiriakis again. You hear me?

[scoffs]

Do you hear me?

I will not leave the country, and you can go to hell!

[soft music]

Hey, Chanel.

Oh.

Mayor Price.

Oh, happy new year, Johnny. What brings you here?

Oh, I thought you guys might like a little home baking after a long day of waiting in the hospital.

Thank you, Johnny. That’s very sweet of you.

Very thoughtful of you. Oh, Johnny– but you know, I think I will wait until after my biopsy to indulge.

You’re having a biopsy?

Mm-hmm, and she is not happy about it.

Only because I think it’s not necessary.

Uh, Johnny, with your permission, is it okay if we share your experience?

Yeah, you mean what we talked about the other day? Yes, it’s totally fine.

Okay. Mama, Johnny is a cancer survivor.

Yeah, when I was a kid, I had retinoblastoma in my left eye.

And they had to remove it to save his life.

So this one is a prosthetic.

What? I would never know. Oh, but you have beautiful eyes, Johnny, both of them.

Well, thank you very much. But yeah, it was a– it was a tough time, especially for my parents ’cause I was honestly kind of too young to even understand what was going on. But what I do know is that having the cancer detected really early is what saved my life. So I’m very grateful.

Yeah, I’m sure you are. But uh, I still don’t understand what all this has to do with me.

Well, Mama, we all know that early detection of cancer is what makes it curable. And Johnny is a great example of someone who is perfectly healthy because they were able to treat the cancer before it spread.

Yeah, that’s true.

Yeah, well, thank God it was treated early and now Johnny is healthy and cancer-free. But as for me, well, even though I agreed to this biopsy, I just know that these test results are gonna show that this lump in my neck is not serious at all, and certainly not cancer.

Okay, and I too am optimistic that it isn’t cancer. But Mama, because you are important to me and to a whole lot of people, I think it’s best to be % sure, okay? Because we want you around for a very long time.

And I promise you, I will be. Paulina Price will not go gently into that good night.

[chuckles] Ooh, ooh, that you can be sure of, okay?

I mean, if EJ heard me say that– if–if he knew I wanted the baby to be Eric’s– I mean, just saying it out loud to you and admitting it to myself is–

[inhales deeply] Oh…

Tell me how you felt when you found out that the baby wasn’t Eric’s.

[sighs] Well, if I’m being honest– and that’s what I’m supposed to be here, right? I’m supposed to be honest with my feelings?

That is the only way this process works.

[somber music]

Then the truth is, I was disappointed that the baby wasn’t Eric’s, because I guess a part of me just thought it would have been a sign.

A sign?

A sign that we were meant to be together.

So if you had been given a sign, does that mean that you would have left EJ?

I, uh… well… oh, my God. Oh, my God. I’m supposed to say, “Of course not, definitely not.” But I…

[groans]

But you can’t?

No, I can’t, because I– I don’t know– because maybe I’m not sure. Oh, my God, this is ridiculous. What am I doing? This was a while ago. And things have changed, and Eric is married to Sloan, and they have a child. And EJ and I are building a life together. And–and you should have seen how excited EJ was to get the DNA results, knowing now that– that he is the baby’s father. And he was looking so forward to raising this child with me. And that–that is when I stopped being disappointed and I started to– to focus on being a loving partner to EJ and to having a healthy baby and to listening to my doctor and taking all the precautions. And then I– I had my–my beautiful little miracle. And if it wasn’t– if it wasn’t for that car accident, my– my baby would be alive. EJ’s and my little boy would be alive.

[sobbing]

Okay.

Oh, here you are.

Yes, I am, with some healthy treats.

Ooh.

And I got you the granola bars you like.

[gasps] Oh, yes, yes, yes.

By the way, your credit card was declined.

Was it?

Yeah, but it’s not a big deal because the cashier was kind enough to let me take the granola bars without paying for them. But I said, “I’ll be back tomorrow with the $ that I owe you.”

Huh. Well, that’s weird. I don’t know why it would be declined. Maybe I missed a payment or something. I don’t know.

Oh, I must say, I am a huge proponent of retail therapy. I mean, who needs antidepressants when you can achieve the same goal spending a few K on a leather jacket, a Louis Vuitton backpack, and a couple of cashmere sweaters? Oh, my spirits are soaring.

Who the hell do you think you are? You can’t force me out of the country.

Well, that’s where you’re wrong. You see, because my friend and I have connections with the ISA. And we can definitely make that happen, and we will, so let’s move.

[groans]

[dramatic music]

[groans]

[tense music]

One week, that’s it.

And then you’re out of Maggie’s life, and Salem, for good.

[groaning]

[panting]

Did your, uh, mom head off to get her biopsy?

She did. Um, Johnny, thank you for letting me share your experience. I think it gave her perspective, you know?

Good, I, uh– I hope so.

I just can’t wait to get these results back so that we can get on with the rest of our day.

Speaking of which, what did you have in mind for New Year’s Eve tonight? Did you want to do anything? I hear the Bistro is supposed to be having a super sweet party.

Uh, I think that, given everything that’s happened with Mama today, it’s best that we play it by ear for our evening plans.

Yeah, that’s fine by me. Hey, we could, um– we could just stay in, watch “It’s A Wonderful Life,” since we didn’t get to the other day.

I’d like that, actually.

Yeah, we could do a little wine, a little cuddling.

Yeah, that sounds perfect. And Johnny, thank you for being here with me today.

There’s nowhere else that I would rather be, okay? And Chanel, no matter what they find, your mom is a fighter, okay? She’s gonna be fine.

Yeah, yeah, she better be, because I cannot imagine my life without her.

Come here.

[soft music]

[sniffles] I’m sorry. Uh, you know, EJ and I have grown closer since the loss of the baby. I mean, he’s–he’s been so understanding and kind. And even when I– when I stole Eric and Sloan’s baby from the square and brought him home, he– he didn’t judge me. I mean, he urged me to do the right thing. And even Eric understood, and Sloan, not so much. But Eric found it in his heart to forgive me, and I’m grateful for that.

And have you found a way in your heart to forgive yourself?

[soft music]

[inhales deeply] Yeah, I have.

I’m glad. Nicole, what do you see next for yourself?

Well, uh, I know that not only am I blessed with a loving husband, but I have a–a wonderful daughter. And she’s so kind and smart, my precious Holly.

[laughs] And I know she’s had some– some difficulties in her childhood. She lost her father, and she moved around a lot. And now she’s grieving the loss of her little brother too and– and dealing with her mother’s sadness. But I want to focus on her, and I want to give her some stability.

[sobbing] And she’s– oh… I know soon that she’s gonna be moving out and living on her own. And I just– I just want to spend this time with her because Holly is my joy. She’s my joy. That’s what I want.

[laughs]

So I’ve been, uh, doing some thinking.

Uh-oh.

No, it’s all good thoughts. It’s–although it’s related to not so positive realizations.

Mm-hmm. And that is?

That is raising a kid is– it’s expensive. You know, with schools and lessons and saving up for college.

All right, baby, what are you getting at here? I’m thinking it’s time for me to make a career change, you know, setting up my photography full time.

Eric, you know I’ve always believed in your talent. Remember when we first started dating, and I was pushing you to get back into it, and we even went and looked at studios together?

We did. I just think now is the perfect time.

Definitely. I mean, we have grandparents to watch Jude when you and I both work.

Oh, my God, they’d be so thrilled. And you know, owning my own business, it would allow me to have more flexible hours.

Oh, honey, no, we’re gonna work all of that out together, though, as a family.

[sighs] And now I must drop all these off in my suite so I can move on to round two of my shopping spree. Or is it round three? Oh, is that Johnny DiMera I see in all his youthful glory? It is.

Not now, Leo.

Oh, come on, don’t be a party pooper. Listen, do you happen to have any juicy stories you care to share?

Uh, no. And even if I did, I sure as hell wouldn’t share them with you.

Oh, well, then how about sharing an evening with me?

What?

I know it’s last minute, but it’s New Year’s Eve. Do you have any plans, you cute thing?

[chuckles]

Nicole, I hope this session was helpful for you.

[soft music]

Yes, it was. And Marlena, I would like to continue seeing you if you could fit me in your schedule.

I’m glad. And there will always be time in my schedule for you.

Thank you. You know, talking about my feelings, I feel very hopeful that, uh… That I’m actually optimistic about my recovery and about the new year.

I’ve never felt so happy. I mean, I’ve always wanted to be a father, and it’s just now that it’s happened, it’s exceeded my expectations.

I feel the same way. I love you and our son so much, I– and I know that our love is just gonna continue to be deeper and stronger. Nothing’s ever gonna tear us apart.

[chuckles] Okay, wait. Let me get this straight. You can’t possibly be asking me out on a date, can you, for New Year’s Eve?

Why can’t I? I’m single. You’re single. Your twin sister’s bi, which means there’s a very good chance you are too.

Actually, I’m not bi. And even if I were bi or gay, you are the last person that I would want to go out with on New Year’s Eve, or any other night, for that matter. So what I recommend you do, Leo, is get on a dating site. I don’t know. ObnoxiousTwerps.com might be a good one for you. You can find your date there, because I am spoken for. Happy New Year.

Hmm, we’ll see about that.

I was able to get a rush on the biopsy results, and they came back suspicious, unfortunately.

What does that mean?

Well, we’re not exactly sure yet, but the pathology report is showing similarities to cancer cells. We’re gonna need to run more tests to know exactly what we’re dealing with.

Oh. I understand. And well, whatever’s determined, I will deal with it. In case you haven’t noticed, I’m a warrior.

Oh, I’ve noticed, and I think anybody who knows you knows it.

Yeah. Right. Also, I have so much support and love in my life. And I know–I know I’ll get through this, whatever it is.

Of course you will, Mama. Of course you will.

[sighs]

[dramatic music]

[panting] Those eyes. I know those eyes. Could it really be him?

All right, we’ve got to clean up and lock up.

Little basement sure came in handy.

Yeah. I’m gonna text Rico and thank him for letting us borrow it.

I hope we finally got through to Constantine. Slimy bastard, taking advantage of a grieving widow.

Yeah. That guy’s lower than scum.

He is. If we didn’t get through to him, we got no choice but to take this to the next level.

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B&B Transcript Thursday, December 28, 2023

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Thomas: My sister’s just forcing the issue and she needs to back off.

Steffy: He just got a little worked up. He needs some time to cool off.

Thomas: If you have a problem with my relationship, you should keep it to yourself.

Finn: Or what, thomas? What are you gonna do?

Thomas: You know what, finn? This really doesn’t involve you.

Finn: See, when you speak to my wife that way, it does. I don’t stand for that.

[ Phone chiming ] A new patient at the office.

Thomas: You probably shouldn’t keep them waiting.

Finn: Are you okay?

Steffy: Yeah, I’m fine. I can handle it. Thank you. See you in a bit.

Hope: I understand that steffy just wants to protect her brother.

Ridge: And you understand why she might be concerned.

Hope: But steffy has nothing to worry about. My mom has nothing to worry about. You have nothing to worry about.

Ridge: But I do have something to worry about. I do worry. So, let me ask you a simple question: Do you see a future with my son?

Hope: All right, like father, like daughter. I guess I’m in the hot seat with you now, huh.

Ridge: Nah, I’m just asking a question.

Hope: What my intentions are?

Ridge: Yeah. Are you serious about my son? Because he’s serious about you and the last time he was serious about you, it caused a lot of problems for my family and for yours. And I would hate for history to repeat itself.

Steffy: Thank you, ahn. Yes, it is. It is wonderful news. Yeah, we’re very grateful that granddad is getting better. Mm-hmm. Yes, of course. We’ll talk to you soon. All right, bye bye.

Thomas: Silk supplier?

Steffy: Yeah. Granddad’s recovery is being celebrated all over the world.

Thomas: And hopefully, we’ll have even more to celebrate soon.

Steffy: But we still need to be patient. Granddad just got off the ventilator, so he has a long road ahead.

Thomas: Yeah, you know, it’s really amazing that that granddad has all this help and support around him.

Steffy: Yeah.

Thomas: From his friends and his family. You know, maybe you could take some of that care and concern that you have for me and my relationship with hope and focus is it on granddad instead.

Steffy: Okay.

Thomas: And if you could, just to be helpful, pass that message along to your husband, you know, the good doctor?

Steffy: Ha.

[ Knock on door ]

Finn: Come in.

Woman: Dr. Finnegan, your patient’s here.

Finn: All right. Right on time. Uh, xander… avant?

Xander: That’s right.

Finn: Right. I’m dr. Finnegan. Nice to meet you.

Hope: I’m telling you, everything is fine and there is nothing to worry about, but I– I don’t understand why people refuse to believe me.

Ridge: Everything is fine. You’re living in the moment right now. What happens after that?

Hope: We love being with each other. Why can’t that be enough?

Ridge: So, you don’t think it’s gonna last?

Hope: I did not say that.

Ridge: So, you think it will?

Hope: Are– are you asking me to give you a guarantee? To be completely certain, ridge? Because I– I can’t give you that. I thought I was going to be with liam for the rest of my life and I’m not. I don’t have a crystal ball. I don’t know what the future holds.

Ridge: Well, thomas thinks he knows what his future’s gonna be. He thinks it’s gonna be with you. Is that a possibility?

Hope: I get that you’re a concerned parent, but this? This is between thomas and me. Only thomas and me.

Thomas: Yeah, I forget that finn is an only child. Just doesn’t understand sibling energy.

Steffy: He doesn’t like the way you talk to me.

Thomas: Maybe I did come on a little strong.

Steffy: Ah, he’s just protective of me. Just like I’m trying to protect you with hope.

Thomas: You’re my little sister. I’m supposed to protect you too. I still want you to be supportive of me. Look at me. Happy, steff. I’ve earned this, haven’t I?

Steffy: Look, I don’t want to crush your feelings, okay?

Thomas: Why do we have to focus on the past? Look, I’ve done so many things that I regret. I wish I could go back and change them, right? But I’m done sitting in that remorse and that regret. I wanna move past that and hope has moved on. Why can’t you?

Steffy: I– I know you’ve made some changes. I just don’t want you to jeopardize them and when I see you and hope together and the way you talk about her, kind of feels that you are.

Thomas: Not to me. Look, I– I want you to be there for me. I want you to be my supportive sister. I mean, so many things are going so well in my life right now– our lives. I mean, the company is thriving, right? Douglas is also succeeding and yeah, I’m in love. You don’t have to fully support my relationship with hope if you really, really, really don’t want to, but please don’t undermine it. Please.

Finn: Don’t see any red flags in your medical history.

Xander: No, no. I’ll just mostly be coming in for annual checkups, that kind of thing.

Finn: Okay, I’ll order some labs, we’ll get a baseline and I see your doctor in london released your records, so.

Xander: Oh, great. Um, if it’s easier, I can get them from my last doctor in L.A.

Finn: Oh, did you used to live here?

Xander: Uh, yeah. Yeah, a few years ago.

Finn: Glad to be back?

Xander: Uh, we’ll see.

Finn: What took you to london? Work?

Ridge: You were involved with keeping baby beth a secret from everyone. It’s not a crime against society, it’s just a crime against my family. But I love my family. Don’t ever step foot in this building again. You’re terminated.

Xander: Uh… just– just got to the end of my road here, you know? Just needed some time. Regroup.

Finn: Well, that’s good. Glad you– you got some time. So, the exam room is just out the door to the right, so.

Xander: Oh, great. You said, uh… wait. Are you married to steffy forrester?

Steffy: Hey, any updates on granddad?

Ridge: Um, I’m waiting on finn to give me a call about the latest test results. Uh, I need to talk to you.

Steffy: Yeah, what’s going on?

Ridge: Hope was in here. Said you gave her an earful about thomas.

Steffy: I told her to back off and now she’s dragging you into it? Right, okay.

Ridge: She’s not dragging me into it. She just said that there’s an attitude about her relationship.

Steffy: Attitude? My attitude isn’t the problem. I– I told them that I am concerned about them and I am. Thomas has intense feelings for hope and that makes him vulnerable, but hope thinks it’s no big deal. She doesn’t want a future with him, you know that.

Ridge: I asked her about that.

Steffy: What did she say?

Ridge: She told me to mind my own business.

Steffy: Okay, okay. So, thomas is just like a open book. Actually, he’s more like a bright neon sign. No restraints, no reservations and I know he wants me to support him, but I can’T. Because this looks like it could be dangerous. This could end very badly for him.

Thomas: Sorry about my sister. She loves to lecture.

Hope: Mm, well I got one from your dad too.

Thomas: Hm. What is wrong with my family? It’s like, “okay, so granddad’s doing better, so what else can we stress out about?”

Hope: Well, I did kinda bring it on myself. I was, um… I was hoping ridge might tell steffy to lay off us a little bit.

Thomas: Okay, so I’m not the only eternal optimist in this relationship.

Hope: No. Um, but I also– I do understand where they’re coming from, thomas. They love you and they worry.

Thomas: Yeah, even when I told them not to worry.

Hope: Well, don’t you know? I mean, what we have is very, very, very confusing to them.

Thomas: Oh, very confusing. Even though it makes complete and total sense to us and that’s all that matters.

Hope: Mm. Can’t let them hear that though.

Thomas: They should be feeling the opposite, you know? For what you’ve shown me, your love, commitment and support, it’s helped me gain the strength to become a new man. The kind of man that the line deserves. The kind of man that douglas deserves as a father. That’s because of you. You’ve made me happier than I ever have been. Thank you for that.

Xander: You and steffy are married?

Finn: Do you know my wife?

Xander: Yeah. I was an intern at– at forrester.

Finn: Nice. All right, so you know steffy? You worked with her and the forresters?

Xander: Yeah, I worked with all the forresters. Even thomas.

Finn: Thomas?

Xander: Yeah, your brother-in-law?

Finn: Do you have some sort of history with him?

Xander: You really haven’t heard anything?

Finn: Uh, no, but, uh, the way you’re acting, I feel like I, uh, should have.

Thomas: You stop! You’re trying to make this simple, xander, and it’s not. We’re trying to tell you it’s not. Hope and liam, they’re gonna be fine and beth? She’s gonna be fine too.

Xander: Then what about emma? She is dead because of you. Because of this evil secret.

Thomas: Emma was reckless and selfish, which is what you’re being right now.

Xander: Is that a threat?

Zoe: No. Nobody is threatening anyone.

Xander: Oh, please. He’s working you, zoe! Praying on your fear, just like he’s praying on hope. You know, I heard her mother talking to donna and katie. She’s not happy about this engagement. She’s worried as hell because she knows that it’s wrong. What kind of marriage do you think you’re supposed to have with hope? It’s based on a lie. I mean, what– what kind of life do you think we’re supposed to have, huh? With this always hanging over our heads? But I don’t want him tempting fate, getting mixed up with hope. He put that dark chapter behind him.

Xander: You know what? I– I don’t want to be rude. I’m sure you’re a great doctor, but I just don’t think this is going to be a good fit, so I think maybe I should go.

Finn: Wait, I’m sorry. Because of what? My family. Okay, obviously, um, there is– there is something going on here that I don’t quite understand and you’re giving me the feeling that it involves thomas.

Xander: Thomas… thomas isn’t who you think he is.

Thomas: No one’s gonna take this away from us.

Hope: I don’t think that’s what they’re trying to do. But, I also don’t want to cause tension between you and your family, especially now with eric’s recovery. So, I just– I just think we should be grateful

Thomas: I am. I am so grateful to be right here, right now, holding you, kissing you.

[ Thomas sighing ] I love how close we are. So close that all I have to do is look at you and I know what you’re thinking. You don’t even have to tell me. I look beside me and there you are, always. You just– through the hard times, my grandfather’s illness. Also, the good times. You put your faith in me. You have trust in me to grow and become the kind of man you deserve by your side. Yeah, I’ve told you this before and I will tell you again, I am a one woman man and that woman for me is you, hope. I also know a little– a little boy who feels the exact same way. Loves us together. Always and forever. So, hope… will you make me the happiest man in the world? Hope logan… will you marry me?

[ Both chuckling ] Hope logan… will you marry me?

[ Both chuckling ]

Finn: Not who I think he is?

Xander: I don’t even know what to call someone with no conscience. No remorse. Look, doctor, I’m sorry. I know he’s your brother-in-law, but… but thomas did something just… evil. Um… to an innocent young girl.

[ Car skidding and crashing ] What if it wasn’t an accident, zoe?

Zoe: Sh. Xander.

Xander: I can’t stop thinking about it.

Zoe: We should be thinking about emma and her family, not what you think thomas may have done.

Thomas: Hey.

Xander: You can’t stop me.

Thomas: Go. But if you tell anyone about this–

Xander: What are you gonna do, huh? You gonna kill me like you killed emma? You gonna kill zoe? Um, I’m sorry. Have– have you ever heard the name emma barber?

Finn: Uh, no. What– what– did something happen to her?

Xander: Yeah. We were both interns. We were all hoping on hope for the future.

Finn: So, did she leave too? Did thomas make it difficult for her?

Xander: Difficult? No. No, much worse than difficult. I’m talking about murder.

Finn: Murder?

Thomas: Say yes, hope. We belong together. Please say you’ll marry me.

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Kevin: Should I go with sinatra to get things started? Maybe something classical? Ooh, or poppy. Lots of energy, love in the air kind of deal.

Chloe: You know, I think that you will make the right choice in the moment because that’s just kind of how amazing you are.

Kevin: I am, aren’t I?

Gloria: You guys, you might ask my advice. After all, I planned your brother and lauren’s wedding all those years ago and it was flawless, if I do say so myself.

Kevin: You always do.

Gloria: I’m just– oh gosh, are those hellebores mixed in with those peonies?

Chloe: I uh– I don’t know.

Gloria: Just be very careful because the sap is toxic.

Kevin: Nobody knows toxic like my mother.

Gloria: I am only trying to help.

Kevin: If you want to help, mom just help.

Gloria: I am. I am multitasking. I’m a content creator now. And my followers want what they want and they can’t get enough of me.

Kevin: Oh, some of us have had more than enough.

Chloe: You know what? We’ve got everything under control. And I think everything looks gorgeous given the time that we had to put it all together. And I mean, isn’t it just so romantic? Lauren and michael renewing their vows on the stroke of midnight.

Kevin: Totally.

Gloria: Angel, when was the last time you did something romantic for chloe?

[ Kevin chuckling ]

Chloe: Oh, last night, he did the dishes.

Gloria: And what is romantic about that?

Chloe: He did it with his shirt off.

Kevin: It doesn’t get much more romantic than that.

Gloria: Oh, spare me.

Lauren: Ah, thank you, darling.

Michael: How is it that you’re even more beautiful than when we first walked into this place.

Lauren: It must be because I have the love of the most amazing man I’ve ever known.

Michael: Good answer.

Lauren: So, why didn’t we think to do this before?

Michael: Eating dinner?

Lauren: No, silly. Renewing our vows on new year’s eve?

Michael: Oh, well, at the stroke of midnight, you will be my one and only wife, all over again.

Lauren: It’s inspired.

Michael: You, me, new year’S. What more could you want?

Lauren: Absolutely nothing.

Michael: I can’t think of a more perfect way to spend the new year.

Danny: I can’t tell you how incredibly happy I am that I’m spending new year’s eve with you.

Christine: So am I. And I– I feel like I should apologize for earlier.

Danny: Why?

Christine: I– I– I just feel like I upset you when I asked you if there was a part of you still interested in phyllis?

Danny: Hey, I thought we settled that?

Christine: No, we did. We did. And– and you’re right. We’re in a really good place. I’m in a really good place and I have you to thank for that. When this year started, I, um, I couldn’t see past the sadness of my marriage ending. And now us reconnecting, I mean, it’s just, it’s something that I never expected and it means so much to me because you know, you’ve given me a sense of– of peace and– and hope that I never thought I’d have again. And I don’t know, things just feel right for the first time in a really long time.

Danny: The beautiful girl that I fell in love with a long time ago is– is right here in front of me. We’ve come a long way, haven’t we?

Christine: Yeah.

Danny: And I– I can’t wait to see what the future holds.

Daniel: Oh, wow.

Danny: Oh, hey.

Daniel: Hey, hello.

Christine: Hey. Happy new year.

Daniel: Ah, happy new year. You know, I’d say that I hope I’m not interrupting, but I can see that I definitely am. Maybe we should go old school, do a little necktie on the doorknob action?

Danny: That’s a great idea.

Tucker: I think you might be right. I’ve been thinking genoa city is getting a little too suffocating for me. It might be time to kiss it goodbye.

Ashley: Of course. Things are getting difficult, so you have to run away.

Tucker: Maybe if we ignore her, she’ll go away.

Ashley: What about that sweet little boy? Dominic loves you.

Tucker: Yeah, well, he’s a party of one. It’s hard to stay in a place where everyone else can’t stand you.

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Ashley: Phyllis, would you mind excusing us? I have some business to discuss with mr. Mccall.

Phyllis: Sure. Happy new year.

Ashley: Happy new year. So, are you really leaving town?

Tucker: What would you care if I did?

Daniel: You know, why don’t I give you guys a little space? I’m gonna come back later.

Danny: No, no, no, no. Look, uh, cricket and I were just on our way to dinner, and, um, well, we got sidetracked.

Daniel: Yeah. No. I– I saw.

Christine: Hey, why don’t you join us for dinner?

Danny: Yeah.

Daniel: Thank you. Um, but no. Um, I actually have big plans for this evening.

Danny: Really?

Daniel: Mm-hmm. I’m gonna start the night off with a little video chat with lily. And then I was thinking about maybe watching a romcom or two or three and totally pigging out on junk food.

Christine: Ah, junk food and romcoms.

Daniel: Yeah, it’s the best. You gotta pair the right junk food with the right movie though. Like you– you would never do popcorn and moonstruck. No, that’s pizza territory. Otherwise…

Christine: It does sound kind of fun, so…

Daniel: Well, you’re welcome to stay. I mean, you’re standing there with my dad who happens to be an expert on the subject.

Christine: It’s your fault.

Danny: Hey, what can I say? New year’s eve gigs on the road. What? Eating junk food. Watching romcoms. This is like a romalotti tradition, right?

[ Knock on door ]

Daniel: Hang on. Hey, what is this?

Heather: Lucy mentioned you didn’t have plans.

Lucy: So, romcoms and junk food.

[ Daniel mouthing ]

Danny: I told you.

Christine: Yeah.

Michael: To my darling wife. You dazzle me more with the passing of every year.

Lauren: Ah, thank you, sweetie.

Michael: Don’t look now. This is our night.

Lauren: Yeah, but she is our friend. And in fact, daniel wanted us to talk to her.

Michael: You’re right. Phyllis!

Phyllis: Hey, you two look cozy.

Michael: Please, join us.

Phyllis: Well, you know, I don’t wanna intrude.

Michael: Come on.

Lauren: We want you to.

Phyllis: All right. Okay, then. Dirty martini, two olives. Two, two, two.

Lauren: So, are you ready to ring in the new year? I hope you’re free because we have some big–

Phyllis: I’m not doing the new year this year.

Michael: Well, I hate to tell you phyllis, but the new year’s coming, whether you participate or not.

Phyllis: Well, I disagree. What I’m gonna do is I’m gonna go to sleep and when I wake up, I’m gonna hope that 2024 was better than this year, for me.

Michael: You had a bad year. But yeah. Okay, you had a disastrous year, right?

Phyllis: Yeah. Uh-huh.

Michael: But that doesn’t mean you can’t ring in 2024 and raise a glass to better days ahead.

Phyllis: I don’t know. I don’t think that downing a glass of champagne or a bottle for that matter is gonna change the way I feel. So, I’m not gonna bother.

Lauren: So what happened to can do phyllis? You know, uplifting, positive, changing things for the better phyllis.

Phyllis: I’m still changing things for the better phyllis, that’s for sure. But sometimes, you know, you try and the universe just kicks you in the teeth.

Lauren: Are you talking about danny?

Phyllis: Um, why would you say that to me?

Michael: Daniel might have mentioned something.

Phyllis: Oh, did he? So, you guys are talking behind my back? ‘Cause that’s what friends do, right?

Lauren: Only when they’re concerned.

Phyllis: Okay. Well. Ah, thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Mm-hmm. You don’t have to be concerned about me. So, what did my son tell you?

Michael: That he’s worried about you.

Phyllis: Well, it’s not me you should be worried about. It’s danny.

Michael: Daniel said you had a private talk with danny and I’m guessing from this mood of yours that it didn’t turn out well?

Phyllis: Why can’t danny see that christine isn’t right for him? You know, I mean, really, it’s embarrassing. She comes over, you know, knocking on his door, out of the blue, looking at him with these puppy dog eyes. I mean, it’s truly, truly pathetic.

Lauren: Wow. All this concern for danny.

Phyllis: Yeah.

Lauren: Yeah. You wouldn’t be interested in having him for yourself, would you?

Phyllis: I’m sorry, what? Why would you say that? We are– we are– we are just co-parents. We’re friends.

Michael: Are you sure you’re not falling into that awful habit of being competitive with christine?

Phyllis: I’m not competitive with christine. And why is it that all the time people think big bad phyllis is after scrawny, little, scrawny, skinny christine? Why do people think that? I mean, it’s ridiculous. Yes. Maybe danny is drawn into, you know, all these feelings for christine because it’s familiar. I mean, honestly, she has jumped from one, not even done marriage, to an ex.

Michael: Why? Why is it ridiculous? I mean, after all these years, if the flame is still there, there could be some real emotion between these two people–

Phyllis: Okay. There’s no flame. There’s no flame. Seriously? Real emotion? It’s nothing. Like I said, it’s familiar, you know? But it’s nothing romantic, nothing like what he could have.

Lauren: Honey, why are you pursuing this?

Phyllis: Well, who says I’m pursuing anything?

Ashley: Look, I don’t care what you do or where you go, but devon and dominic might.

Tucker: This again. What is it with you? You blew any chance I had of a relationship with devon the minute you decided to destroy my reputation.

Ashley: Do you ever take responsibility for the things you do, ever? Because you brought this on yourself and you know it. You were coming after jabot, and you– you left me no choice. Look, I get it. There’s no hope for us. But there is hope for you and devon and dominic unless you–

Tucker: You don’t know when to stop, do you?

Ashley: Listen…

Tucker: You talk this big game about being so concerned about my relationship with devon and then you dropped this bomb which has essentially destroyed my relationship with devon. So what makes you think you– that I could trust anything you say now? What makes you believe that you could talk me into sticking around this damn town? Want the power of 5 serum benefits in 1?

Ashley: Clearly, whether you stay in town or leave has nothing to do with me.

Tucker: Yeah, that’s right. Nothing I do from this point forward is going to have anything to do with you.

Ashley: I know that dominic and devon need your–

Tucker: Can you hear anything I’m saying to you?

Ashley: Yes, I’ve heard it all. I know devon wants nothing to do with you, but it doesn’t mean you just run away. You have to fight for the people you love. How do you not know that? You can’t just run. Unless being a father and a grandfather means nothing to you?

Tucker: Being a father and a grandfather means everything to me. But you took a match to it! You! Right after you broke my heart.

Ashley: So what are you gonna do?

Tucker: You destroyed everything that mattered to me.

Ashley: What are you gonna do, tucker? Are you gonna throw a glass of wine? Are you– are you gonna toss a chair? Are you gonna do that? Just like it’s gonna be paris all over again?

Tucker: What does that mean?

Ashley: You know what? When you stormed out of that restaurant, I promised myself I was never gonna let you frighten me again.

Tucker: I don’t want you to be frightened. What?

Ashley: You were fine with it that night, weren’t you?

Tucker: I would never be violent toward you, ashley.

Ashley: Oh, so you don’t think that throwing a chair and smashing a wine glass in a restaurant wasn’t violent?

Tucker: There was no smashing of wine glasses. I– I didn’t throw– what are you talking about?

Lucy: This scene is so goofy.

Daniel: Mm-hmm. It doesn’t get any better than this.

Lucy: No, I mean, well, unless we watched another movie.

Daniel: Yeah, we could do that.

Heather: A second one? You know your dad always falls asleep before the first movie is over.

Daniel: What? I do not.

Both: Yes, you do.

Lucy: And you snore.

Daniel: Wow. Wow. Thank you. I’m feeling a little outnumbered here.

Heather: Cheers to that.

Daniel: You know what? I’m gonna prove it to you. I’m gonna stay up for a second movie tonight. Yeah. No, it is. New year’s eve. We do have some ringing in to do, but I get to pick the movie. And since it was just christmas, we can watch my favorite christmas movie, die hard.

Heather: No, no, that’s not a christmas movie.

Daniel: Uh-uh. Christmas tree. Happy ending. Christmas movie.

Heather: Bombs and blood, not a christmas movie.

Daniel: Okay. Lucy, is die hard a christmas movie?

Lucy: Um, yeah. Total christmas movie.

Heather: Traitor.

Daniel: Yippee-ki-yay, darlin’.

Heather: Okay. Now, I am feeling outnumbered. But are you sure it’s not too, you know, scary?

Lucy: Mom. I was seven.

Heather: And insisting to sleep right between us and you wouldn’t move the entire night.

Phyllis: The only thing I’m going to be pursuing is a healthy relationship with the father of my child. Okay? I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but danny and I, since he’s been back in town, have become quite close. While everybody else here curses my name and walks the other way when they see me, he’s been loving and supportive and caring. He’s really given me a boost. I’m returning the favor. That’s all I’m doing.

Michael: Ah, save him from himself.

Phyllis: Or something much worse.

Christine: Danny, you okay?

Danny: Yeah, um… hey, um, why don’t we go somewhere else, huh?

Christine: Oh, not a chance.

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Tucker: Yeah, I yelled. I made a scene. No doubt about it, but violent? I think the most physical thing that happened was I– I tipped over a wine glass accidentally. And I may have pushed aside a chair as I left.

Ashley: Are you kidding me? This is how you’re choosing to remember it. Are you–

Tucker: That’s what happened.

Ashley: Okay. Well, maybe that’s why you’ve been such an ass since I came back from paris. You’re making nothing of it. I mean, you are– you are not acknowledging anything that you did.

Tucker: I’m not gonna acknowledge something that didn’t occur.

Ashley: This is unbelievable.

Tucker: And I apologize for what did occur. The yelling, the scene. Does that not count for anything?

Ashley: No. Not unless you’re gonna admit to the truth.

Tucker: What is this? Is this– is this another one of your games? Are you trying to drag my name further through the mud? Spread some lie that I’m violent?

Ashley: Everything I said about you is true. And you’re just pissed off because you can’t put your spin on it like you always do.

Tucker: You know what? We’re done. We’re done. Why don’t you run along to that family that means so damn much to you? I’m sure you have plans to toast my downfall.

Ashley: Don’t flatter yourself, tucker. We’re not gonna be thinking about you at all tonight.

Tucker: Fantastic. You have a nice life.

Ashley: Are you really gonna deny that you were that violent in paris? You’re gonna deny that? So, I’m the delusional one?

[ All chuckling ]

Lucy: That is so lily. I mean, when you were telling your dad jokes and she laughed so hard she got the hiccups.

Daniel: I’m sure she’ll love that you held on to that. Um, also just for the record my jokes aren’t dad jokes.

Lucy: Oh, they totally are.

Heather: They are. Ooh, ooh, ooh. Cease fire, cease fire. Popcorn is too delicious. Thank you. I’ll take it.

Lucy: I’ll get you back. So, how is lily? How’s mattie?

Daniel: Well, mattie has been through a lot. You know, she lost her mentor. She was almost hurt by that fire, so there’s just been a lot of trauma.

Lucy: Yeah, that’s awful.

Daniel: She’s gonna be withdrawing from school for the rest of the quarter. And lily, you know, she just wants to stay with her. She’d like her to get some professional help, but until then, she’s not gonna leave her side.

Heather: I don’t blame her. You know, that’s what moms do.

Daniel: And lily is the best. Right up there with present company.

Heather: Yeah. That was a nice save, huh?

Lucy: Yeah.

Heather: Well, I guess, uh, lily will probably be out west for a little while, huh?

Daniel: Mm-hmm. I’m actually gonna try and move some stuff around in my schedule so I can get out there and spend next weekend with them. Maybe even stay a little bit longer.

Heather: Oh, that’s– that’s wonderful.

Lucy: Come on. We’re gonna miss the best part.

Heather: You guys and the popcorn.

Christine: Happy new year.

Danny: Happy new year.

Michael: Happy new year to you too.

Lauren: Ooh, that bracelet is beautiful.

Christine: Oh, thank you. A christmas present from danny.

Lauren: You have very good taste.

Christine: He got me a similar one on our honeymoon in wailea, but I lost it years ago and he remembered how much I loved it and got me this one. So, do you have any special plans to ring in the new year?

Lauren: Actually, we do. We are gonna renew our vows at the stroke of midnight.

Christine: Oh, that’s a fantastic idea.

Danny: How romantic.

Phyllis: Wait, you– you didn’t tell me this.

Lauren: Well, I tried, but the conversation somehow got hijacked.

Michael: That’s why we asked what you were doing. We wanted you to join the festivities. No matter how much you hate the new year, we know you love us.

Lauren: So, come on, you gonna join us?

Phyllis: Well, I– I’d like to, but yeah, I have a date.

Michael: You said you weren’t doing anything?

Phyllis: No, I did not. I said that I was not going to ring in the new year. That doesn’t mean that, you know, I don’t have a non-new year date.

Christine: With who?

Phyllis: Um, him. Him. There he is now.

Lauren: Tucker?

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Phyllis: Yeah. Uh, tucker. Hey! Right here.

Tucker: Hey, what’s up? Hi.

Christine: Hi.

Tucker: Hi.

Phyllis: So, um, are– are we still on for later?

Tucker: Yes. Yeah, nothing’s changed on my end. But we didn’t work out. Am I picking you up or…

Phyllis: However you want. I mean, I could come to you.

Tucker: Perfect. Sounds like a plan.

Phyllis: All right. I’ll see you then.

Tucker: Oh, you look great.

Phyllis: Oh, thanks.

Tucker: I’m really looking forward to it.

Danny: We’re gonna go grab a drink in the lounge before dinner. And, uh, hey, it was so great seeing you all. And, uh, congratulations again on the vow renewal.

Christine: Oh, I’m so happy for you guys.

Michael: Thanks.

Lauren: Thank you.

Danny: We’ll see you, okay?

Lauren: What is wrong with you?

Michael: Please don’t tell us that you’re gonna spend new year’s eve with that low life instead of coming to your best friend’s vow renewal.

Lauren: Was that even real? Did you just orchestrate that whole thing to make danny jealous?

Phyllis: Why? Of course, it was real. Tucker has a business proposal and I’m going to hear him out.

Lauren: Wonderful. Do it tomorrow, during business hours.

Michael: And tell him there’s not a chance in hell that you would work with him. Because there isn’t, is there?

Phyllis: Of course… not.

Michael: Huh. Well, good. Now that we’ve got that cleared up, please don’t disappoint us by making a point with danny that you insist you’re not making.

Phyllis: Right. I– I will– I will try to come. You guys know I love you, right?

Michael: We do.

Lauren: Yes. And that is why we would like you to be there to share in our happiness.

Phyllis: I will try to be there. Like I said.

Lauren: Oh, honey, we have a vow renewal to get to. Hope to see you later.

Michael: We expect to see you there.

Heather: Well, you guys were totally right. It was definitely a christmas movie.

Lauren: Oh, my goodness. It’s gorgeous.

Michael: My god, you guys have outdone yourselves.

Gloria: Ah, it was nothing really. Although, I can’t vouch for the flowers.

Lauren: Oh, well. Thank you.

Chloe: We are just so thrilled for you and michael. And for us, that we could be a part of it.

Michael: Well done, brother. You’re the best.

Kevin: Oh, you. Back at you.

Gloria: I am just so happy for both of you. I mean, who would have thought that you two would have lasted all this time?

Michael: That’s so funny.

Gloria: And you look absolutely ravishing. Michael is lucky to have you.

Michael: That I am.

Lauren: I’m the lucky one.

Kevin: Okay. Okay. Save it for the ceremony.

Gloria: Is it too early for bubbles?

Kevin: Ah, yes, mother. Oh, and this particular bottle arrived just before you did. It’s from scotty who’s sorry he couldn’t be here.

Lauren: Ah, and finn and trey can’t be here either, but they send their love.

Kevin: Ah. Do you have the rings?

Michael: Oh, hold on. Yes. Yes.

Kevin: All right. Excellent. Okay. I’m gonna pick out some music, set the mood.

Gloria: And I’m going to help.

Chloe: Oh, and I will get your bouquet.

Lauren: Okay.

Michael: You okay?

Lauren: I think I’m nervous. Just like when we did this so long ago.

Michael: You’re even more radiant, if that’s possible. You ready to do this, mrs. Baldwin?

Lauren: I couldn’t be more ready, mr. Baldwin.

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Michael: You look beautiful.

Lauren: So do you.

Minister: We are here to celebrate with lauren and michael as they reaffirm their commitment to their vows.

Lauren: Michael, when we stood here the last time, I said to you. “I love you today, “I love you tomorrow and forever.” And we said these vows to each other without knowing what the future would hold. But what we did know is that we had each other. And back then you were, uh, how should I say this? Uh, something of a bad boy. But I knew under that edge was a magnificent heart that beats for everyone that you love.

Ashley: Hey, jack. Traci! Anybody! Hello! Where is everybody?

Tucker: I’m done. Goodbye, ashley. You go to hell!

Ashley: Okay.

Lauren: I’ve watched you put everything on the line. For your family, for your friends, and for me. Your strength, your belief in us has gotten us through the impossible. Your capacity for forgiveness. There were days when I did not think that we would make the happily ever after that we promised each other. But you did. You never gave up on me. And you didn’t let me give up. And I’m so glad you didn’T.

Tucker: I’m done. Goodbye, ashley. Go to hell.

Lauren: Honesty is hard. Trust is hard. And love isn’t a magic wand, but it is the miracle that makes honesty possible and trust a reality. And you taught me that.

[ Phone chiming ]

Tucker: We can still have that drink if you want?

Lauren: We have loved, we’ve lost. We have cried and laughed ’til our sides ached. And we’ve tangoed. And we’ve raised two extraordinary sons. Do you remember when I told you that I was pregnant with finn? And you were so worried that you weren’t going to be a good father? And you’re the best. You are exactly what he needed and they both love you so much.

Heather: Hm. Oh.

Daniel: Hey.

Heather: Hi.

Daniel: Sorry, I didn’t mean to wake you up.

Heather: No, I’m sorry. I didn’t– I didn’t– I didn’t even realize I fell asleep.

Daniel: Hm.

Lauren: Michael baldwin, you are the love of my life. And happily ever after starts every morning that I get to wake up with you. So, I will tell you again. I love you today, I love you tomorrow and forever.

Michael: Mm. That’s a hard act to follow. But I would follow this one anywhere. I once told you that I didn’t have as much faith in goodness as you did. I still doubt a great deal of what goes on in this universe, the goodness of it. But there is one thing that I have never doubted and that is our love for each other. Even on our darkest days, there was always love. I mean, we tested the hell out of it, but it just made us stronger. It made me love you more. I am in awe of your honesty and your courage. And your ability to see hope on every horizon. It’s because of you, your faith in us, that we are standing here, right now in this moment. You took a chance on a man who was too much at war with the world. And you showed me the kind of love that I never thought I’d have or deserve. You’ve given me a family, a safe space. And laughter. All the joy of you. Of us. It lights up every day of my life.

Minister: These rings are a symbol of your recommitment to your vows and to your love. You may kiss each other.

Kevin: Uh, ten, nine…

All: Eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one! Yay!

Announcer: Next week on the young and the restless…

Summer: I am wondering, um, are you in love with chance?

Danny: You’ve got your daughter playing matchmaker and the way that you and heather are looking at each other.

Victor: I didn’t walk out on you then and I will not now. You are the love of my life.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

What do you guys think? Too much or not enough? Oh, well, if my mom were here, she’d say there’s no such thing as “too much.” Yes, well, your viewers may not agree. So you think we should ease up on the cowboy props? I’m all for a little western flair, but I don’t want it to devolve into kitsch. Sasha, what do you think? I think the art department did a great job. Sure, it’s a little over-the-top, but isn’t that the point? We’re selling a fantasy, right? And if you’re lucky enough, sometimes fantasies come true. Usually with a lot of hard work and some money. Not that lucy coe would have any idea about that. She’s a spendthrift with the attention span of a gnat. My fantasy is you and lucy not going at each other’s throats. I’m just glad that I missed the fireworks. Though I’m so sorry I was late. Oh. It’s okay. You were there for most of the meeting. Sasha, you never told us where you were. I was with cody. We lost track of time. Really?! Has something changed between the two of you? Yes, I need you to ask for volunteers to work on new year’s eve and new year’s day. Hopefully we’ll get enough…people in that we don’t have to call anyone who asked for the time off. Yeah. What’s next on our list? Mmm! Something smells so good! Oh, yeah. I finally got around to making that post-christmas turkey soup, so… oh! I said I wanted to help you with that. Oh, that’s right. You did. I’m sorry, honey. It totally slipped my mind. I’m sorry. But you know what? It’s done. What’s done is done. So I — you know what? I actually got to make sure that it’s on the low burner. Livvy. Yeah? Why does it feel like you’ve been avoiding me since christmas? No, honey, honestly. I’m really — I’m happy to have you here in the house. Okay, if I’ve done something to upset you, I want to know. No, no, it’s not that. Honestly, honey, it’s not you. It’s me. I-I just — whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. What about you? It’s nothing. It’s — honestly, it’s not a thing, I just — I really — you know what? I do — I really have to check the soup on the — olivia! Not until you tell me what’s going on with you. Did I betray you when I married ned? What brings you by, alexis? I need a favor. You never ask me for favors. This is an exception. I need you to tell me I’m wrong.

[ Knock on door ] Hi, tj. Molly’s not with you? No. Uh, just me. Come in. Come in. This was actually molly’s idea. -To come over here by yourself? -Yeah. She thought it would be better if you and I talked privately. That sounds ominous. Wait. Is molly okay? Your sister’s fine. She just — she told me about the conversation that you two had with alexis. Oh. “Conversation.” It was more like a lecture. Legal ramifications and some obscure law that only applies to surrogacy with a donor egg. It made me realize that you and i need to set some things straight. Have you changed your mind about me? Okay. Okay. So, you remember the plan, right? Yes, yes — I pick a fight with you, tracy overhears. But it’s not much of a plan as far as I’m concerned. It’s just step one. Okay? Yeah, well, let’s circle back to the part where I marry tracy. What’s in it for me? Just shh! Keep your voice down. Just focus on the task at hand. We have to make tracy believe that you and I, we’ve had this huge falling-out so then she sees you as an ally, and you’ll get a chance to charm her pants off. Well, now, wait a minute. I’m not sir laurence olivier here. No, you’re not, so just focus on a goal, and the goal is our satisfaction when we knock tracy down, down to size, and we take her for everything she’s worth. I love when you get in full scheming mode! Yeah? Well, get ready — ’cause I’m just getting started.


We’ve known each other a long time. I don’t think you’ve ever asked me to disagree with you, but I’ll give it my best shot. Don’t get used to it. I assume this is about kristina. Are you aware that she is now going to be the egg donor as well as the surrogate? Kristina filled me in. Yeah. That’s it? What? That’s the reaction?

[ Stammers ] How can you be so calm? You don’t see how this could tear the girls apart? How so? Well, for starters, legally speaking, there is no contract between tj, molly, and kristina that’s legally binding, which means that kristina, at any given point, can change her mind after she becomes pregnant. And there’s no legal remedy because it’s her biological child. I talked to kristina. She thought long and hard about it. She knows it’s a huge responsibility. You think otherwise? Yes! I mean — yes! I do think otherwise. Because she has never been pregnant before. She doesn’t know what it’s like, and I’m concerned that it might be harder than she expects. Like it was hard for you to give up sam? Well, that’s vastly different circumstances… but yes. So this could not only be problematic between kristina and molly, but for the entire family, because it would put us in a position where we would have to pick sides, which is impossible. This could be a nightmare. Is this where you want me to tell you you’re wrong? Yes! I’ve underestimated kristina in the past. So tell me — am I doing it again?

[ Knock on door ] Yeah. Hey. Enter at your own risk. I saw you upstairs coming out of the O.R. Seemed to be in a mood. Something happen in surgery? No. Everything was by the numbers. No complications. Then why the mood? Why the mood? I guess it’s because dr. Juarez had to waste her valuable time watching over me. She didn’t assist me. She just stood there watching. Because apparently, after 25 years of doing this, I can’t operate without having someone supervise me. And I guess I’m just tired of having this lawsuit hanging over me. I know. And I know it’s beyond frustrating having your every move monitored. I have dedicated my entire professional life to medicine, to healing people, and amy just told me that three of my patients would like their files transferred to other doctors. We haven’t even gone to trial yet, haven’t a chance to defend myself, and already my reputation is taking a hit. Okay, but remember monica and the G.H. Board are behind you. I appreciate that. I do. If I lose this case… my insurance will pay out the damages and then they will drop me as a client. If that happens, I… I will be unable to get malpractice insurance elsewhere. And at that point, the hospital will have no choice but to let me go. Finn, you need to remember — you did nothing wrong. How do we make a jury believe that? Oh, come on, lucy! This is just a sales appearance! You don’t need the deception lawyer here. Besides, I’m very important. I got a lot of high-end clients. Oh, you’re so important! Stop! Look at you! You know what? I pay you a lot of money, and you come showing up in an outfit like that, all scruffy?! What’s wrong with this outfit? It’s kind of like business wrinkled! No, this is a whole fash– excuse me! Would you please…zip it! If you have to talk, modulate your voices. Try to act like professionals. Sasha. Cody. I can take you to your dressing rooms now. -Cool. -Okay. -Hi, honey! -Mom. What are you doing here? Oh, wait. Let me answer this e-mail really quick. Julie: Mr. Bell? Please follow me. Oh. Uh, yeah. Where on earth did that come from? I-I’m just sayin’. I knew that ned was your husband when I came to port charles, and I fell for him anyway. Yeah. That was like six years ago! You’ve been married most of that time. You broke up. You got back together. I mean, why is this coming up right now? Lois’ reluctance to leave doesn’t bother you? At all? Why would it? She’s my oldest friend. We grew up together. And it doesn’t bother her that you… married her former husband? Look, I know that you came to port charles because you read the article about brook lynn being fired from deception. And she’s your daughter, and that’s your priority. Yeah. Of course she is. But you’ve been here since before thanksgiving. I mean, that’s a long time. A-and you’re my best friend. And we’ve never talked about the fact that — that I married your ex-husband?! I mean, I gotta — I gotta wonder. Is there a reason for that? Are you asking me if I have thoughts about my best friend marrying my ex-husband? Yes. You bet I do!


Are you underestimating our daughter? Maybe. Maybe not. The way I see it is, I’m proud, uh, that kristina’s willing to carry her sister’s baby. And I think kristina’s proud. That’s even more important. All those years that we saw her struggling with her self-esteem. Makes sense because she has parents that are driven and successful. I mean, look, I always… I always felt that… kristina was kind of lost, personally and professionally. And I think things have changed now. You may be right. I mean, I-I have noticed that since she started developing the youth center that she is more focused and more mature. That’s because she’s gotten past the self-doubt that has held her back in the past. I think it’s wonderful that she has this newfound confidence. I do. And I — and I know that her intentions are good, but sometimes life has a way of upending your intentions. Look at us. I mean, it’s not like we planned on having a baby together. Plans change.

[ Sighs ] Right? No. I’m just saying. They change. Okay. That’s my point, though, you see? When she agreed to be the surrogate, I was concerned, but I thought, “okay. That’s doable.” But now that the baby is gonna be biologically hers, it just makes the whole thing a lot more complicated. Can you imagine a life without kristina? Regardless of how she got here? No. Of course I can’T. You know why? Because babies change everything. See, this is exactly what I was so afraid of. You never really wanted me to be the surrogate, not really. You only went along with this because it was what molly wanted and it was what my sister wanted. And now that my mother has announced that there’s no legally binding contract, you’re having second thoughts. Kristina, can you stop telling me what I think long enough for me to actually talk? Yes. Sorry. G-go on. Part of me loves the idea that if we use your egg, molly and I will both be biologically related to the baby. On top of that, it’s a huge relief that you and molly have reconciled and gotten past your differences. It makes me happy to see molly this happy. Okay, so then what’s the problem? Thank you. In many ways, you are the ideal egg donor. But alexis is right about the legal situation. So I need to hear for myself from your lips that molly and I will be the parents of this baby and you will be the aunt. Nothing more. Nothing less. Can you honestly live with that? You have been very distracted since you got that call from chase. Gregory was taken to the hospital. Why? What happened? He took a hot yoga class. So chase said they’re hoping it’s just dehydration. Maybe it’s his als. Gregory’s been admitted to the hospital. He’s spending the night. So they’re gonna check everything, make sure everything’s okay. Julie. Yeah. Hi. Can you, um, give the director a note from the deception team? Mm-hmm. When the models come out and are on stage, can you please tell him to make sure that the products are all featured in every camera angle? I know that sasha and cody are very good-looking people, but we are selling products, not models, okay? I’ll pass on the note. Thank you. Good note. Very astute. I appreciate the support, mom, but I also know you don’t stop by my work for no reason. Are you still on the… “cody is mac’s son” train? Maxie, I’m really proud of you. I think it’s great that “home & heart” booked deception as a repeat performance so soon after the last one. Our last appearance here, we sold out in 20 minutes, and I have a feeling this is gonna be just as good, if not better. I think it’s safe to say deception is back. Ah! Yes!

[ Laughs ] Felicia’s only hanging around because she’s suspicious of me. Or you could see it as felicia wanting the husband she loves to know that you’re his son. Yeah, I already told you why that can’t happen. Not only does mac deserve a better son than me, but I already signed a document saying that I’m taub’s son. It’s fraud and perjury. I can’t risk that coming out. Hey. Try not to worry. I promise I’m gonna help you keep an eye on felicia. Hairstylist: Cody? Uh, yeah? I’m ready to start working on your hair. Okay. Right here?


So…dennis muldoon. Mm-hmm. You guys were chatting at a school function. He mentioned he was having symptoms. You suggested he come see you as a patient. Yes, uh, mr. Muldoon had been a patient here at general hospital for several years. I think we’re in-network for his insurance. And before he came to see me, I went over his entire history, and he seemed overall in pretty good health. But the man had stage iv colon cancer. He must have had

some symptoms. Hm, we both know people that have ignored physical symptoms for months, right? I mean, sometimes it’s people that they’re — they’re too busy to see a doctor. Other times they’re too afraid to see a doctor. Unless he — unless muldoon saw a doctor out of network. You mean like when he was overseas? It’s possible. I was thinking maybe something closer to home. You know, I remember him mentioning something about having a vacation home in beechers corners. He used to try to juggle his schedule so he could spend at least a month there in may or june. Do you think he might have seen a doctor at beechers corners? Well, if he did and he paid for it out of — out of pocket, I mean, that — that wouldn’t show up in his chart here at G.H. And if he did see a doctor within two or three months of seeing me for the first time, that means there’s another doctor that didn’t detect the cancer, either. This isn’t a closed adoption where kristina is not gonna know what happened to the baby. She’s always gonna be in the child’s life as the aunt. She’s gonna watch that baby grow and thrive with terrific parents like tj and molly. And you and jordan. Don’t you think that would make things worse, possibly? I mean, how hard do you think it’ll be for kristina to stand on the sidelines and watch somebody else raise her biological child? And what if she doesn’t like the way molly and tj are parenting? Like how? Molly’s a vegan. Kristina is not. How long do you think it’ll be before she slips the kid a cheeseburger at charlie’s? What if i slip the kid a cheeseburger? I mean, biologically, I’m the grandfather, right? No, you’re not! That’s just my point! You’re not the grandfather. Y-you’d be the great-uncle. Because molly — you’re molly’s uncle. Right? You see how confusing this is? I mean, if it’s this confusing for us, think how confusing it’ll be for them! This is gonna tear the whole family apart. I love ned. He’s the father of my child. And we have been through so much together. But I am not… in love with ned. I haven’t been in love with ned for years. For years and years and years. And I only want what’s best for him. And you, my friend… you are the best. It does my heart good to see how happy you two are together. It does? Really? Yes. Of course it does. Thank god. I don’t — I don’t get it. I mean, you thought that I would have a problem with you being married to ned? That I, lois cerullo, who you have known your whole life, would sit on my feelings? Come on. Does that even sound like me? Okay, okay, I get — I don’t know what I was thinking. I was a big dummy. Alright. Okay. So then what happened at christmas that got you so freaked out? Tracy. Tracy. Mm-hmm. Of course it was tracy. What did tracy say? Well, it’s not so much what she said. She insinuated that I should be very eager for you to leave because of your history with ned.

[ Laughs ] Oh, olivia. Oh. Think about it. Come on. Of course tracy wants me out of this house, because, like oil and water, we do not mix. And we both have major differences of opinion about what’s best for brook lynn. I get it. Okay, okay. I know. I’m sorry. I can’t believe that I fell for all of tracy’s nonsense. Nah, nah, nah. Don’t beat yourself up about it. You know, tracy excels at getting into people’s heads. It’s a typical quartermaine trait. For what it’s worth… mm? …Honey, I’m so happy to have you here. And not just for brook lynn’s sake, but for me, too. Ohh, well, you know, you could just think about it like it’s payback. Well, you know, back in the day, growing up in the neighborhood, you were the coolest chick I knew. And when all of those mean girls started coming after me, you’re the one who had my back. Uh, that’s not exactly how I remember it. I remember you being plenty tough, and you learned very quickly how to take care of yourself. Ha! Yeah. Well, that is true. But you — you have always been way tougher than I’ve been. I mean, this — this proves it. You’re living with the quartermaines.

[ Scoffs ] I couldn’t do it. But, honey, you can. Hey, sasha, can I talk to you for a second? Sure. Yeah. What’s up? I just wanted to see how it was going working with cody. You guys look great together on camera, but I know it’s probably a strain for you working with him because you have feelings for him. Cody has been great. I really enjoy working with him. Maybe too much. That’s good. I know you’ve had a tough year. I trusted the wrong people. One more reason why I really need to work on myself before I can even think about starting a new relationship. But that’s for me and cody to figure out. Professionally, we’re great. Good. Because you guys are becoming one of deception’s biggest assets.

[ Chuckles ] Uh, where did your mom go? Alright. You’re ready to go. Appreciate it. Excuse me, but I heard the producer was looking for you. I’m sorry, cody. I lost track of felicia. Oh, I need to take care of something right now. Cody, sasha, we are ready for our spokesmodels. Yes. And, by the way, you look awesome, but… I don’t know. Something’s missing. Something’s not quite right. Okay. I got it. Ha ha! Kind sir, we will place that on your head — and voil. Look at that. You are definitely a romantic, rugged cowboy image we need. No, no, no. It’s all wrong. Casts a shadow on his face. You can’t see his beautiful eyes. I think tracy’s right about the cowboy hat.

[ Chuckling ] What? Really? Did I ask for your input? You’re the only one that’s allowed to have an opinion here? Well, you’re an attorney. What do you know about fashion?! Obviously. Well, I’m just trying to give you a guy’s point of view here, lucy. Well, obviously, scotty, you don’t know the female perspective. No wonder liesl dumped you.


So if another doctor or even multiple doctors missed muldoon’s colon cancer, then that could be good for your case. Martin stressed how difficult it is for juries to understand medical complexities in malpractice suits. You know, from the jury’s standpoint, this man came in with a simple stomach ailment and somehow ends up dying of cancer, leaving a family behind. Since I found the tapeworm but I didn’t discover the cancer until later… they assume that must be negligence on my part. So if we can prove to a jury that another doctor also missed the cancer… it might help them to understand how difficult it is to make a diagnosis based on muldoon’s symptoms. I don’t know. What do you think? I think this could work. Tj, I get why you’re asking these questions. I do have A… a well-earned reputation for leaping before I look. But I can assure you, I have really done a lot of soul searching about this, and I — I don’t want children of my own. At least not right now at this point in my life. You’re sure? I mean, I’m pretty sure. And I’m excited to be pregnant and to go on this journey, of course. And I’m going to love this baby. I mean, it’s a little more intense now that we’re using my egg, of course. But it’s gonna be special. And maybe i will even have a special connection to it, right? But once this baby is born, I am more than content to step back and let you and molly be parents so that I can just keep being a cool aunt. You have no idea how good it is to hear you say that. Look, I’m so happy that I can help you and molly finally have a baby. And I’m also happy, after the baby is born, to focus on running my center. I promise you, I know what I’m getting myself into. Lucy, I know that you can fight dirty, but this is an all-time low! You know what? I’m not gonna be your lawyer anymore. Find yourself another top-drawer attorney. I quit! Fine! Fine, fine! Good! I’m glad you quit! I’m just gonna find another attorney tomorrow! So…about the hat. I haven’t changed my mind about the hat. Neither have I. Um, if — if you don’t mind hearing from one of the models, I have an idea that might be able to make both lucy and tracy happy. What’s your idea? Okay, so how about — if I may — um, we start off the hat on… and then we take it off. Okey-dokey. I guess that might work. Let’s try it. Felicia. Are you enjoying yourself? Yes! [ Chuckles ] Being backstage is always so fascinating. So much goes into making a tv show. Rehearsal is starting soon. Do you want to watch?

[ Gasps ] Oh, absolutely. Yeah. Yeah. Life here is definitely more difficult with tracy in the house. Oh, you say it like she’s the exception. Quartermaines have been bickering about everything all the time — even my own brookie. Don’t tell her I said that to you. Oh, your secret is safe, but, you know, ned can be reasonable. Really? Unless he’s going against drew and michael, right? Yeah. True, true, true. Okay. To be clear… all of the quartermaines have their good points individually. I just hate to see what it does to ned when he’s around his family. You’re living in the past, lois. Ned has — ned has changed. He’s really become his own man now.

[ Chuckles ] Really? Yeah. Oh, olivia, I know he’s your husband and you have to defend him, but, I mean, can you really say that ned is his own man when he ratted out his own cousin to the sec? What did you say? What? Ned turned his family in to the sec. Okay. You don’t understand. Well, no. I understand that — that drew is ned’s cousin and that carly is michael’s mother. If somebody had turned my mother in to the sec, I’d never forgive them. So — so michael should forgive ned? No way. Okay. Ned is not the rat! Ned is allowing everyone to think the worst of him for the sake of the family.


Oh, hey, tracy. Glad you’re here. I thought you quit. Well, I did, but I-I wanted to apologize to you for the other night. You know, those horrible things I said about luke. I know that you really loved him, and it was very disrespectful of me. Thank you. I guess. Why the change of heart? Well, that stuff lucy said about my ex-girlfriend, liesl. It — it really hurt me. So I thought, you know, I probably did the same thing to you, and that’s why you threw that martini in my face. Yeah, well, apology accepted. But you do it again, I’ll do it again. Never. And you were right about that cowboy hat. I don’t think lucy pays attention to all the little — the little details. Not a good trait in the head of a company. No, no, but you’re here to keep her in line. I’ll catch you later, tracy. Say something. You raised two strong, intelligent women, not to mention compassionate. But I want them to stay that way. If kristina is not able to keep her promise to molly, molly will be devastated. And on the other hand, watching somebody raise your biological child might be too painful for kristina, and maybe she’ll just have to leave town. If this were court, you know the judge would overrule your speculation. I know that I’m worrying about things that haven’t happened yet. Tell me that I’m wrong. I’m not gonna say you’re wrong ’cause I’m — I’m a little worried, too. Lucy, does everything have to be a battle with tracy?

La la, la la I do not take behavior tips from a traitor. Fine. Lucy, this has to stop because I cannot take the constant fighting. I’m sorry. Okay. I will do better. I p– I promise. I-I’m sorry. I probably did overreact a little bit. I will. For you. I will be better with tracy. Okay. Good. Because none of us like it, but right now tracy is our cross to bear. Yeah, I just can’t wait till tracy gets what’s coming to her. Are you saying that ned wasn’t the one who turned in carly and drew to the sec? You know what, honey? Don’t listen to me, alright? I misspoke. It’s not a thing. It’s not a thing. And I didn’t know what I was talking about. So — so why — why — why is everyone saying that it’s ned?

[ Sighs ] You know what? Ned denied all the accusations at first. Then he had his accident and he turned into eddie. And eddie couldn’t have cared less. Eddie didn’t have any of ned’s memories, and eddie could not be bothered. So, wait.

[ Chuckles ] Are you saying that when ned got his memory back, he also remembered that he wasn’t the one who turned in carly and drew to the sec? Then — I mean, does he — does he know who the real rat is? I mean, why is he taking the rap for somebody else’s bad deeds? There’s got to be a reason! You got to remember — carly is my second best friend, but she did commit insider trading. She bought up all the aurora stock after michael told her that elq and aurora were gonna merge. No, no, no. But they didn’t merge. And the sec would have never gone after carly unless someone else provoked them. Let it go. Okay? Just let the sleeping dogs lie. So who turned in carly and drew to the sec?! Who are you protecting and why?!


No, I’m not gonna tell you who the real rat is. I don’t understand why you won’T. Because — because it was ned’s choice. And you’re not gonna explain to me why? The only thing that I can tell you is that ned and i both agreed that it was the best for the whole family for us to both keep the identity of the rat a secret. What could be more loyal than that? Whatever happened to telling it like it is? I would think that, by now, the two of us might have learned that sometimes it’s best to just keep our big mouths shut. You know? Sometimes the truth can hurt. And right now it would really hurt some of the people that we care the most about. And they’ve been through enough these last three years. I just don’t want another disaster, okay? Not right now when there is finally hope for a little bit of joy. Honey, please. Please promise me that you’re not gonna say anything. I don’t know anything! But fine. Fine. I vowed long ago to stay out of quartermaine business. Really? What? Why the hell were you pushing back so hard if you agree with me? You asked me to talk you off the ledge. I did my best. And all of a sudden you’re being cooperative? If it’s — if it’s hard for me to accept not being the grandfather, can you imagine how hard it is for kristina to accept not being able to feel like the baby’s mother? Yeah. So what are we gonna do about it? Well, there’s nothing we can do. She says she knows what she’s doing. I’m gonna take her word for it. Well, I don’t think she’s lying to us. I-I just worry that she’s lying to herself. You’re worried. I get it. But, ultimately, it’s — it’s kristina’s decision. We’re just gonna have to stand by and love her no matter what. Right. Because I’m so good at standing by. You did the right thing by not going to kristina and venting and coming to me and talking to me. Thank you. And thank you for being here so you could listen. Always. I appreciate you talking this out. Really. You wouldn’t be a good dad if you didn’t ask the tough questions. And I can already tell that you are going to be a fantastic father. Thank you. Thank you for loving my sister and for supporting her through all of this. I really — I-I admire both of you. Then it’s mutual because we both admire the hell out of you for doing this. You know, y-you’re making mine and molly’s dreams of becoming parents come true. Well, I love that I’m stepping up for her. She’s done it for me countless times. Can’t wait to see who your child grows up to be. We’ll see you then. Is your dad up for dinner with us? In his room? Yeah. Yeah. He — he pulled the old “I don’t want to be a burden.” But then he slowly came around. Are you at all concerned about violet seeing him in the hospital? Yeah, I’ve been thinking about that. I think I’m gonna tell her the literal truth, that grandpa overdid it in hot yoga. Never thought I’d say those words. And that he is staying in overnight so the doctors and nurses can keep an eye on him. Perfect explanation. And while we’re there, we can — we can celebrate. Celebrate what? Well, I reached out to a couple nurses I know in beechers corners, and it turns out muldoon did see a doctor there… about a month before he came to see you. So, how is it — being the male “face of deception”? Well, I-I still think I’m an odd choice as a spokesmodel, but, uh, you know, if it makes sasha happy, I’ll muddle through. You guys make a great team. I think so, too. Thank you for getting here so quickly. Make sure this goes straight to the lab. Expedited testing.

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THIS STILL NEEDS SOME EDITING!

[dramatic music]

Harris.

What are you–what are you two doing out here?

Oh, well, you know, things have been kind of tough since the Bistro reopening, supply chain issues.

Luckily, our shipment got here just in time for the holidays.

Yeah.

Mm. And you guys are out here to pick it up?

Yeah, well, we had to make sure it’s exactly what we ordered.

Right. OK. So who’s minding the store?

[somber music]

[sighs]

[knock at door]

Hey, Tate.

Hey.

So can I come in?

Mm.

Good morning.

[soft music]

You mean good afternoon.

Oh.

Hmm.

Well… either way, I think a kiss is in order. Mm. And, you know, since we have such great backups on Christmas Day…

Mm-hmm?

I’m not even gonna look at my phone.

Me neither. I am going to take an all-day screen break.

As am I. You know what? Today I’m just gonna focus on one thing. That’s you in this bed, I mean, if you’re OK with that.

I am more than OK with that.

Yeah, see, aren’t you glad we ventured out on this beautiful, albeit brisk, afternoon?

[laughs] I am glad. Yeah, getting out of the apartment was a…really good idea. I’ve noticed you have a lot of them.

Hey, stick with me, kid.

[chuckles]

Yeah. And in a couple hours, we’ll be meeting my mom for an early Christmas dinner. You OK with that, right?

Yeah, of course. Which reminds me, I have to call my mom, which I’m dreading ’cause I know she’ll just start up again about wanting me to move to China.

And, Wendy, I– you know, I feel for your mom and your dad, you know. I mean, losing their only son, my God, it’s just– I mean, is it really fair of them to ask you to upend your life? I mean, can’t you just go and visit them for a little while? Or what if they just came here and stayed here for a bit?

No, I wish it were that simple. But with the death of my brother…

[somber music] I guess having their only other child actually living close to them is the only thing that’ll give them comfort.

Right, I get that. And selfishly, you know, the thought of you moving so far away–

Well, I haven’t actually decided to do that yet.

No, but you haven’t decided against it either.

No, I haven’t, because– Look, I admit that I feel this sort of obligation, you know, to try to ease their suffering. But… How could I leave the life that I’ve made for myself here? How can I leave you?

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

I’m not, like, interrupting your family dinner, am I?

Oh, no, definitely not. My grandparents went out, and my parents are over at my great-granddad’s.

Oh, how come you didn’t go with them?

No big reason. I just decided I’d rather stay here and vibe. That’s all.

And your parents were OK with that?

They weren’t at first, but they quickly realized that I wasn’t gonna cave, so they backed off.

Well, that’s good. I mean, I get it, you wanting to be by yourself. Who needs the drama, right?

Exactly, yeah. But what about– what about you? Why are you here?

I came to say I’m sorry.

[dramatic music]

Oh, yeah, we’re not worried about the Bistro. We don’t have reservations for another hour or so. And the staff’s got it covered.

OK. I–I’m sorry. What–what are you doing down here, Michaels?

I’m investigating some suspicious activity.

Suspicious? Nothing suspicious going on here except you lurking around, asking questions. All right, good talk. I’m gonna get some of this flour inside. Excuse me.

Mm-hmm.

[sighs, chuckles] It’s freezing out here, huh? Oh, I–

Come here.

You know, now you’re gonna be cold.

Yeah, I don’t– I don’t mind being cold. What I do mind… is being lied to.

Wendy, if you’re conflicted about this– actually, it seems like you’re more than conflicted. Look, if you don’t want to move to China, you should just be, like, assertive about it or something. I mean, in a nice way, obviously. But I mean, surely your mom has to understand that you already have a life here.

[scoffs] Actually, she doesn’t.

[sighs] No, I mean– OK, she’s a good person. And she can be very empathetic. And if they weren’t grieving, if my dad wasn’t suffering so much, I don’t think my mom would– would dream of asking me to give up my life here. But she’s obviously desperate to try to find a way to comfort my father and herself.

Of course. And… as much as I want you to stay in Salem, you know I’ll respect whatever decision you make.

Thank you for being understanding.

Oh, my gosh. Your hands are so cold.

[sighs]

How about I go get us some hot chocolate to warm you up?

That’d be great. I’ll come with you.

No, no, no, no, no. You just sit and relax, listen to the carolers coming from the square, OK? I’ll be back.

[sniffles, sighs]

Hello, Wendy. Merry Christmas.

[scoffs]

[sighs]

[grunts] Wow.

[sighs]

[soft music]

Is that an antique light fixture?

Oh, that? I don’t know. I’ve never noticed it before.

[chuckles] You’ve lived in this house how long, and you’ve never looked at the light fixture in your bedroom?

Yeah, well, you know, I’m not very observant when it comes to décor and furniture. I mean, if it’s comfortable and it lights up the room, then it’s good with me.

So then I can safely assume that you didn’t pick out most of the things in this lovely house, if anything?

Yes. Yes, you can safely assume that my mother and Gabi decorated and furnished this entire place and that I had zilch to do with it.

[chuckles] I really love it. Gabi and your mom did a terrific job.

Yeah, well, it’s kind of a mishmash.

Wonderful mishmash. It’s very warm and inviting. I love it the way it is. Feels like home.

Do you want a–do you want a drink or something, like a coffee or a soda?

No, but thanks for asking.

Yeah, well, I think being around my Grandma Marlena is kind of rubbing off on me, you know, ’cause she’s all about being a good hostess. So I think I’m trying to emulate her and be a good host.

And you’re succeeding. But–

But what?

Well, I’m not really a guest. I mean, I only came here to apologize to you for treating you like crap.

It’s–

Tate, I knew you liked me. And I feel so horrible that I just used you to try to get closer to Johnny. It was not only unfair to you, but it was stupid of me, because now I know that it was never gonna work out for him and me anyways.

What–what made you realize that?

Well, I was super depressed last night, you know, spending Christmas Eve and my birthday all alone. So kind of got a little wasted, and I drunk-texted Johnny, sort of poured out my heart to him.

Oh, man.

Yeah. But I didn’t send the text, which was a relief. And then I got more trashed and called him and went on this ridiculous tirade. Forget it. I don’t want to talk about it anymore.

Yeah, I mean, I don’t– I don’t blame you. So where was–where was Johnny when you called him?

With Chanel, of course. She was at the hospital with her mom. And he went there to be, like, you know, supportive. But I guess he was worried about me drinking all alone, so he rushed home. And he was really nice about it all, but I just– I felt so embarrassed.

I’m sorry, Holly. That’s–that’s a lot to go through on Christmas and your birthday, so…

Yeah, that made it even worse. Anyway, since that happened, well, I’ve been thinking about how much smarter you were about it all than me, how you tried to warn me… How I wish I’d listened.

Wait a minute. Yesterday was your birthday, not to mention Christmas Eve. So why were you alone?

Well, my mom’s been having such a rough time with losing the baby, as you know. So EJ decided to take her out of town overnight.

So what did you– what did you do by yourself?

I wasn’t by myself the whole night. Johnny was there for a while. He even ordered me a cake when he realized it was my birthday. And then he got a call from Chanel, since she was in the hospital with her mom. I should have been more sympathetic, I guess. But I don’t know. I was just so pissed off that she interrupted our time together. Sensitive me, I acted like a baby. Wah, wah, wah.

[chuckles] Excellent– excellent baby imitation.

Thank you. Anyway, before Johnny left, he told me I should call you.

He did?

Yeah. And I wish to hell I’d listened. But I was so focused on my fantasy that I couldn’t see what was right in front of me.

[dramatic music]

So any chance you’re hungry?

For?

Tamales. You see, they’re a Christmas tradition in the Hernandez family. Well, they’re actually a Hispanic tradition. But my abuela, my grandma, she had the best recipe in town. And then she handed it down to her kids and then her grandkids, and… Gabi’s been making them for the last few Christmases. But obviously, she’s not here, so I took over. And I’m not sure they’re gonna measure up, but–

I’m sure they’ll be great.

Yeah.

And I am so sorry that Gabi is not here for Christmas.

Yeah. Yeah, just picturing her in a prison hospital is– Anyway, I’m gonna go visit her today, and I’m gonna bring her some tamales. I’m not even sure if they’re gonna let me give them to her, but I’m gonna try. I know just the smell of ’em, I’m sure that’ll bring her some good memories.

You are a wonderful brother, Rafe.

Thanks. But I’m not gonna believe that about myself until– till I find Li Shin’s real killer and Gabi is out of prison and back home.

I do love this spot.

[chuckles] Little duck pond over there, watching the kids play. Although they’re obviously not there today. They’re at home, celebrating Christmas with their families. I can find a different bench if you’d prefer.

It’s fine. Sit where you want.

Wendy, I am so sorry about your brother.

Yeah, so you said… The day he died.

Right, that very tragic day that I ran into you in the square. Look, I know that my relationship with him started out with a whole lot of games being played.

It was more than games being played. You seduced him to get a confession out of him.

And I’m not proud of that, especially because, as I told you on that same day, I started to really care about him. Li was a good man. And he made some terrible mistakes but only in the name of love.

That’s true. His love for Gabi Hernandez was what… drove him to some behaviors that I know he was ashamed of.

And that’s terribly sad. But, you know, in a way, I respect his passion for her. I mean, what’s more important? What feeds the soul…

[chuckles] More than love?

Oh, is that a rhetorical question?

Actually, I think it is, because I think we both know the answer. How I wish I–

What? What do you wish?

That I had more of that in my life, that I’d been… less ambitious, more loving, more open to being loved.

Come on, Ava, just talk to me.

I have nothing to say to you. You know, I should go inside. Here.

No, no. I don’t want my coat back. No, I just want you to tell me the truth.

[tense music]

I don’t know what you mean.

You told me that you broke up with me because I have a wandering eye. But that wasn’t the reason at all, was it?

You finally see what’s right in front of you?

[chuckles] Sounds like a line out of a movie, right? Actually, wait, maybe it is. But whatever. I do mean it.

But, Holly, you can’t possibly be talking about me. I mean, I didn’t even think you knew I existed.

Of course I knew you existed, Tate. And I was a jerk to you. I promised you we’d go on a date. And when you offered to take me all these exotic places–

You had me take you to the Bistro because you knew Johnny DiMera would be there.

Yeah, my stepbrother, who I’ve had this stupid, pointless crush on and who I made a total fool of myself with. So hey, I don’t blame you for walking out on me.

Right. I just–I couldn’t take it anymore, Holly. I felt kind of pathetic wanting to be with you when you were hung up on someone else.

You weren’t pathetic, Tate. I was. I had my head in the clouds, and I treated you really badly. If I were you, I’d–I’d never give me another chance.

[dramatic music]

Are you asking for one?

Rafe, I know it’s really painful with your sister being in prison. But it’s Christmas, and you want to be in a good place when you see her. Not angry, you know?

Yeah.

I think It’ll be good for the both of you.

Yeah. I know. You’re right. It’s just… easier said than done to be in a good place, you know?

Well, so why don’t we do something fun?

Well, I thought that we’d been doing something fun for most of the day.

[laughs] No, not that kind of fun. I mean, like, silly fun, like distracting fun.

Like what?

Like, let’s play a trivia Christmas game.

OK.

OK, so you’ll get the first question.

All right, let’s have it.

Name Santa’s reindeer.

[laughing] What? Are you serious? That is so easy. I mean–OK, fine. Dasher, Dancer, Comet, Happy–

Wait, Happy?

Yeah, yeah. Doc, Dopey, Sleepy.

Those are the seven dwarfs.

Oh, wait. Oh, really?

Mm.

OK, so, what, do I get some kind of demerit or something?

No, you just lose that round.

OK.

OK, it’s my turn. So now you ask me a question, Christmas-related, of course.

Oh, yeah, yeah, of course, right. Oh, OK. But it’s not really a question. It’s more of a request.

Go for it.

Sing “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”

Psh, no problem.

OK.

OK, ready?

Mm-hmm.

Mm-hmm.

[clears throat] * On the first day of Christmas * * My true love gave to me * * Tamales from his abuela’s recipe *

Wow. What?

[laughs]

OK, I am–first of all, that rhymed. And I am super impressed. Wow.

Well, you know I am clever.

I know it now. Yes, I do. And also, was that a command?

Mm… yes.

It was. OK. Well, then command granted.

Mm. Ahora… y voy a la cocina para calentar los tamales.

Mm. Bueno, mi amor, porque tengo hambre.

Wow. Hablas muy bien español.

Two years in high school.

Wow. I’ll be back.

I’ll be waiting.

Mm.

Why would I lie to you? You kind of cheated on me, right? And to me, that is enough reason to break up with someone.

Ava–Ava, I apologized. I’m sorry. She was wasted. I drank. It was a kiss. I told you it would never happen again.

OK, well, maybe I didn’t believe you.

Well, maybe I don’t believe you, especially how you and Stefan acted when I walked up.

I was startled. That’s all. What–

[scoffs]

Or maybe it was because you didn’t want me to know.

Know what?

Are you in love with him?

Answer me, Holly. Are you asking for a second chance?

Not if you don’t want one. And like I said, if I were you–

But you’re not me.

Yeah, but I don’t think I deserve anything after how I treated you.

[dramatic music]

Not even a birthday-Christmas combo present?

What?

I bought you a gift a little while back.

You did?

Yeah, but then I threw it in the trash after we had our fight.

Don’t blame you.

But since the cleaning service doesn’t come until the end of the week, it’s still there in the trash.

Oh.

So I’ll go get it.

OK.

[sighs] Here.

Wow, “Pride and Prejudice.”

It’s a– it’s a first edition. I found it on eBay.

Tate, this is so great. I love it. I mean, I love Jane Austen. I just saw “Emma” for, like, the third time. Thank you. This is the perfect gift.

I’m glad you like it.

I love it. And, Tate, I know I avoided actually just coming out and telling you I was hoping you’d give me another chance. But that was only because I was afraid you didn’t want one.

Yeah, yeah, I figured that was why.

But now I’m willing to risk you telling me no.

Brave.

I know, right?

[laughs]

So I will now bravely ask, do you want to have that date with me?

Y aqui, mi amor… tienes tamales calientes.

Mmm. Muchas gracias, mi amor.

[sniffs] Oh, and it smells so wonderful.

Yeah, well, you got to taste them before you give the review.

I will. I will. Mmm. My review: perfection.

They’re good? Oh, my God. Yes. I’m so relieved, because I was really worried, you know, ’cause Gabi normally makes them. And hopefully, next year, she will be back here at Christmas making them again at home.

I will look forward to that.

Yeah. And, you know, these tamales… They were made yesterday, and I reheated them.

Yeah?

Mm-hmm. So I don’t see any reason why they can’t be reheated again.

Neither do I. No reason at all.

Well? Am I right?

Am I in love with Stefan? No. I mean– I mean, it hasn’t gotten that far yet. But we are seeing each other.

[sighs] Right. Now it makes sense why you ended things. Because I knew it couldn’t just be what– what happened with Stephanie. How long?

Not–not long. It just– You know, it just– it kind of happened. He just–he reminds me so much of his brother Jake, and… he was my fiancé at the time. And I just–I haven’t really gotten over him, and… it’s just, working with Stefan, it just… brought back all those feelings, so I just–

[sighs] I get it. I just wish you would have been honest with me.

Yeah, I wish I would have been too.

[phone beeps]

Oh, it’s–it’s my alert. I’m having dinner with Tripp tonight.

Yeah, well, you don’t want to be late for that.

Harris. I’m so sorry for deceiving you. You don’t deserve it. And I know this is just gonna ring hollow right now, but… I think you’re a really great guy. And I’m gonna remember every moment that we shared together. Just take care of yourself, OK?

You too.

[sighs]

You’re right.

Hmm?

About love being the most important thing.

[chuckles]

Feeding the soul, as you put it.

[laughs]

And I know you say you wish that you’d been more open to being loved, but… I mean, there’s still time for that, obviously.

Yeah. I suppose. Although…

Although what?

I admit that… haven’t really liked myself very much lately. So I don’t really feel very deserving of love.

That’s too bad.

Yeah, well, I hope that is not the case for you, Wendy, because you’re so young and so beautiful. And–and I can tell you have a great mind and a good heart. And–and you have integrity as well.

That’s–that’s very kind of you. But how do you know all that?

Well, I am an excellent judge of people.

[chuckles]

Oh, I see.

Mm.

Mm. Well, then I’ll accept your compliments and… Maybe even ask for your advice.

Go for it.

OK, so… I’m torn between love and duty to my parents.

OK.

And I came to the States to escape their demands.

Mm.

You know, I resented being told how I should live my life, what I should wear, what career I should pursue, who I should date, how I should present myself to the world.

And with your brother being gone, I imagine that your mother and father are demanding more on you.

Yes, they are. And… I mean, my father is in deep grief right now, as is my mother. But according to her, he’s– He’s barely functional. And so she wants me to move back to China, you know, to be there for him mostly, but really… to be there for both of them.

Is that what you want?

Tripp, you’re back.

Yeah, sorry it took so long. There was a line halfway down the block. Hello, Melinda.

Tripp.

Is everything OK here?

Yeah. More than OK.

[dramatic music]

We need to talk.

About?

Ava. She told me the truth.

OK. She’s still a little…

[whistles] Delusional. So I would take–

I believe what she told me. And now I’m telling you not to screw with her.

Not to–

She’s a good woman. She’s been through hell. The last thing she needs is to be dragged into something that she can’t get out of.

OK.

And I’m sure you don’t need reminding that you have a wife in prison. And I don’t even think you can deny that her involvement with you is part of the reason she ended up there.

Where you going with this, Michaels?

I’m watching you.

Hmm.

Mm. Who knew that tamales were an aphrodisiac?

Oh, yeah, they are, for sure. I mean, good thing you only took one bite. Imagine if you ate the whole thing.

Good thing I didn’t, ’cause we would never get out of this bed.

Oh. I don’t know if that’s such a bad thing. I mean, it’s not in my opinion.

[chuckles] You know, I haven’t felt like this in a long time.

Me neither.

I don’t think I’ve ever felt like this before.

Really? Not even with your ex? Hey, you know what? Never mind. I don’t want to know.

Well, maybe you do want to know, because the answer is no, not even with my ex. What we have, this is deeper, stronger. I feel safe with you.

I feel the same way about you. I’m so grateful you’re in my life.

Hmm, do I want to go on that date with you? Wow, that is–that is a tough question. In fact, I– I might need, I don’t know, maybe a few weeks to think about it.

Only a few weeks?

It could be years, even. But I don’t want to keep you waiting. You know, it wouldn’t be fair to me to keep you in limbo for years or weeks, even. So how’s–how’s New Year’s Eve at the Bistro sound?

[chuckles] Well, I do appreciate you being so considerate of me…

Mm-hmm.

You know, not wanting to keep me on pins and needles forever. And of course, I wouldn’t want to do that to you either. So…yes, New Year’s Eve at the Bistro sounds great.

Excellent.

[chuckles] But are you sure you don’t mind returning to the scene of the crime, you know, where I was kind of a jerk to you and you walked out on me?

Oh, yeah. Yeah, I’m over it. We’ll–we’ll erase all the bad stuff from our memories, do it right this time.

Yeah, we will.

Hey, hey, hey, hey. Sorry, I’m late.

No worries, Mom.

Hey, Wendy.

Hi, Ava. Merry Christmas.

Aw, merry Christmas to you too. Look, I don’t know if Tripp told you, but I normally make a really big Christmas dinner. And I just–I feel bad that I wasn’t able to do it this year. It’s just, I couldn’t get away from the restaurant.

Oh, no worries. I’m just–I’m glad that we can all be together.

Mm, me too. And you know what? Our reservation’s in five minutes, so we might as well just head on over, yeah?

Well, actually, first, Wendy and I had some big news. And…

OK. What?

Mom, I hope you understand why we have to do this.

What?

[holiday music] Get married? Is–is it because– Wendy, are you pregnant?

No. No, no, no, no, nothing like that.

Oh. OK, all right, so what is it, then? Tell me. Tell me what the big news is.

I’m moving to China.

And I’m moving with her.

[dramatic music]

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