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Days of Our Lives Transcript

 

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[phone ringing]

[soft dramatic music]

[phone ringing]

Joy, hey. Yeah, I’m feeling a lot better. Thank you again for yesterday. I owe you one. You got to chill about all this. OK? I’m not going to say anything to Chanel. Not a word about you and Johnny. I told you. [knock at door] Hey, somebody’s at my door right now. I got to let you go. All right. Happy Thanksgiving to you too.

[phone beeps] [Alex sighs]

[soft dramatic music]

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Well, look at you two boys. You sure are efficient.

I’m just happy that we could lend a hand. It, uh, feels a lot more gratifying than just writing an annual check to the food pantry.

Oh, sure does. So how’s our missing third doing?

Well, he’s still weak, but he’s a lot better than he was the other day. I don’t think he’ll eat a cupcake again for a while.

Oh, poor dude.

Yeah, well, it wasn’t just him. Alex and Abe got sick as well.

I heard. But the police think Hattie’s the one who sent those tainted cupcakes. They put an APB out on her yesterday.

Wow.

I mean, I know that Hattie’s always been, you know, somewhat unstable, but do you really think that she would try and poison the entire cast and crew of “Body & Soul”?

Well, she’s done a lot crazier things now, hasn’t she?

I got to tell you, Salem sure does attract a lot of crazies.

Yes, it does. Look, could you hold down the fort for a bit?

Yeah, we got it covered, Kate.

OK. I just have to go deal with something. See you. Bye.

[sighs]

[phone rings]

[phone rings]

[suspenseful music] Unknown caller.

[phone rings] Hello? I’m sorry. Did you say Statesville Prison?

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Uh, sure. I’ll accept the call.

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A-and a Happy Thanksgiving to you, too, Vivian.

[tense music]

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Kayla.

Oh, Maggie. Good morning.

Hi. I just came out of Sarah’s room. The bed’s empty. I can’t find Xander. Do you have any idea where she could be? [Kayla sighs]

[somber music]

Oh. [gasps] Xander. You startled me. Oh, my God! I heard the great news that Sarah’s up and walking! That’s so wonderful! [gasps] How’s she feeling this morning?

Well, see for yourself.

[chuckles] Hey, Bonnie.

Oh, my God. Sarah. [gasps] This is a Thanksgiving miracle! [laughter]

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

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I’m sorry you missed her. Sarah was just discharged and she’s probably home already. She wanted to surprise you.

Discharged already?

Yeah. Well, listen, we monitor very closely last night. Her vitals were stable. And we thought the best medicine for her would be to go home and have Thanksgiving with her family.

[soft dramatic music]

Oh, that’s wonderful. [sighs] Kayla, you’ve made my day, my month, my year. [Kayla chuckles] I mean, I’m so grateful to you for everything you’ve done for Sarah.

Listen, you have to know how happy I am that I got to see her walking again. I mean, really. I am so grateful that she allowed this to happen. I’m just so proud to be part of it.

That was so kind of you to say. [sighs] Well, now I’m going home. I’m going to watch my daughter standing and walking and– oh, what a perfect Thanksgiving. Thank you so much, Kayla.

My pleasure.

Thank you for everything.

Truly.

Happy Thanksgiving. [chuckles softly] Oh! [Kayla sighs]

Oh, Sarah, I heard you were walking. But to actually see it? Oh, honey, I’m so happy.

Oh, no touch–hey.

What?

She’s still getting her land legs back.

Oh, OK. I’m sorry. Of course. Of course, you know? I think I kind of know how you feel, because I remember that rush of adrenaline that Cassandra got after she was injected with the begonia serum. Oh, honey. That wasn’t even real. [Bonnie laughs]

The–the begonia serum?

Oh, it’s something my character on “Body & Soul” had to get so she wouldn’t croak. And God, hearing that out loud sure sounds stupid. [laughs] No, because that’s TV and this is real life. This is a true miracle. Honey, I’m just so happy for you.

Thank you, Bonnie. Thank you so much.

OK, come on. Let’s get you upstairs. We have a daughter who’s been eagerly waiting for her mom to come back home and on her feet.

Mm. [Bonnie sighs]

I think I’m going to cry. But first, I’m going to make sure two more table settings are on the table for Thanksgiving dinner. [laughing] God, I love you guys. [laughing] OK, OK, I’m going.

Love you, too, Bonnie.

[peaceful music] [Sarah chuckles] I actually think Imight cry. Happy tears, of course.

I feel them coming on myself.

[chuckles] Yeah, I can see that. But before we get all weepy…

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Mm?

[chuckles]

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Hi, Steph.

Hey. I just wanted to stop by and say Happy Turkey Day.

Happy Turkey Day. Same to you. [clears throat]

I know you’ve been under the weather, so I brought you some of my mom’s turkey noodle soup. Figured it might go down a little bit easier than a full-on Thanksgiving Day feast.

My God. Thank you. That was very thoughtful.

I’m not interrupting anything, am I? I know Joy was with you yesterday.

Oh, yeah, yeah. She just happened to stop by while we were running lines and, you know, during the whole cupcakes taking the revenge on my insides situation. Anyway, she took off after I felt better.

Sounds like you’ve got a new friend.

Yeah, she definitely went above and beyond yesterday. But, um… you know, you don’t have to stick around here if you have your hands full. I know you got a couple PR nightmares, the poisoned cupcakes and leaked storylines and–

Yeah, it never ends. [Stephanie chuckles]

Mm.

But at least I have the long weekend to craft a response strategy.

Yeah.

And it’s good I’ll have the extra time, actually, because I was crazy enough to take on a new client yesterday.

Really? Who’s the lucky new client?

Your cousin, Philip.

[tense music]

Look, I’m sorry I haven’t been there to visit you, Vivian, but things have been very busy here on my end, what with the Titan situation. And– yes, I know you’re the one who forged the letter. And I promise, as soon as the dust settles, you’ll still get your cut of my inheritance. Look, I’m sorry you’re in prison. [knock at door] Gotta go. Someone’s at the door.

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Happy Thanksgiving, honey.

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Not so happy for me, actually.

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So let me guess. You heard from Vivian?

How’d you know?

Because I did too. But I refused her call.

Well, I hate to break it to you, Mom. But you can’t refuse her calls forever. She’s a part of this whether we like it or not, and she’s still demanding her share.

Yeah, well, I think she’ll get what she deserves. Probably 25 to life.

Mom, she knows about the letter. She’s the one who forged the damn thing. If she blabs about my involvement, I’ll get 25 to life right alongside her.

Philip, I really wish you hadn’t gotten involved with this wretched woman again.

Yeah, so do I. But too late now. The only option is to string her along while we fight this out in court.

Yeah, well, OK. That’s going to be a very uphill battle, though, since Xander actually has Victor’s legitimate will on his side.

Yeah, I know. That’s why I brought in reinforcements.

Reinforcements? What reinforcements?

[suspenseful music]

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Philip. Now, why would he need a PR rep?

Well, as you know, he’s contesting Victor’s will.

I am aware, yes.

And he wants to get his side of the story out before the court of public opinion can tell it for him.

And what’s his side of the story?

He believes that Titan is his birthright. And that had circumstances been different, he would have been named Victor’s heir.

Yeah, Steph, I know that will backwards and forwards. Uncle Vic, he made his wishes crystal clear. He expressly left full control of Titan to Xander.

I’m aware of that. However, what the general public doesn’t know is that Philip is in possession of a letter from Victor that explicitly states that had Philip not been presumed dead at the time the will was probated, Victor would have left Titan to him.

Yeah, but he didn’t.

So you’re team Xander on this?

Uh, I’m team sanity, Steph. Xander is the heir, period. End of story. But obviously, you took the job, so I hope you’re at least being handsomely rewarded for being team Philip.

Well, I didn’t take the job for the money, Alex.

Oh, OK, well, then why did you take it?

Because I care about him. And I want to help him get what he feels he deserves. I mean, he’s not just some random client that I took on. Philip and I, we have a history.

[mysterious music]

So tell me something. Did you think you’d be spending your Thanksgiving elbow-deep in canned peas and frozen turkey? [Justin chuckles]

I’m happy to be home. Especially because… well, I’ve been thinking a lot about Adrienne this morning. About how she and Joe and Duke, if he was around, they’d be one of the families who would be eating one of these meals.

Yeah, they probably would have been. And like every holiday, I’m thinking a lot about my sister today, too.

[soft upbeat music] And all the loved ones we’ve lost lately.

Yeah. It’s definitely going to be a hard Thanksgiving for Chad… thinking he had Abigail back and then finding out it was all some cruel hoax.

Yeah. Speaking of that, what’s your take on the Cat Greene situation? Legally speaking, I mean. I mean, why would they drop all the charges against her like that?

I’ve been wondering the same thing.

What’s even more baffling, Chad is the one who convinced EJ to set that woman free.

[phone beeps] [Justin sighs] What’s up?

Well, we may have to set one of these bags aside for me. It looks like there was a snag at dinner and, uh, Bonnie has been promoted to head chef.

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Bonnie!

Oh, Maggie. Hi!

There you are. How wonderful is this Thanksgiving? [Maggie laughing] Sarah home and walking?

Oh, I know. It’s the best Thanksgiving ever. [Bonnie laughs] Why are you in an apron?

Oh, uh… Cook chowed down on my tainted cupcake that I stupidly left out. And now, he’s in bed with a bucket.

Oh, dear.

But don’t worry. I’ve got everything under control.

Oh.

I must admit I have always wanted to make a turkey slathered in butter and deep fried in peanut oil. [Bonnie giggles]

Oh, you know what, Bonnie? You know you’re supposed to cook that outside. With–with careful supervision.

Well, y-yeah.

Yeah.

So?

[sniffs] Oh, no. Do you smell something burning?

[tense music]

[alarm blaring]

Uh-oh.

[tense music fading]

Well, as soon as our sweet little Victoria wakes up, I am going to follow her all around this house.

Well, she will love that.

Yeah. I’m going to love it more. You know… baby, I know that I would’ve had a really good life. I do, if this cure didn’t come around or if it didn’t work, because I’m really lucky. I have you and I have Victoria and my mom and all of our friends. Just blessings all around. But still, it was a pretty great unexpected gift. Wasn’t it?

[chuckling] Yeah. For me as well. And for all of us that love you.

And to think… Dr. Ralph is the one that made it happen.

Yeah, that mad scientist changed our lives forever, And for the better.

That he did. I really owe him. Words I never thought I would say. [Xander chuckles] And of course, Brady. We owe him a lot… since he convinced Kristen to hand over the serum.

Yeah, I mean, that wasn’t an easy feat.

Mm-mm.

But even if he hadn’t pulled it off and… even if Philip hadn’t showed up to cause trouble, I was more than ready to give up Titan to get my hands on that serum.

I know you were.

But now that you’re all better…

Mm-hmm.

There’s no way in hell I’m going to do that.

Do you think Philip will still go after Titan?

I have no doubt. Yeah, that spoiled little screwup will stop at nothing to take what’s rightfully mine. And mark my words, he will come to regret it.

[tense music]

A PR strategy. That’s a good idea.

Stroke of genius, actually. Because if I get the public on my side before we go to court, I’m much more likely to have a sympathetic judge and/or jury.

OK. I see the angle. Prodigal son returns versus interloper with a criminal record. I don’t know. At the very least, Andrew will probably have to make a deal.

Oh, I’m not interested in a deal, Mom. I’m the rightful heir to the Kiriakis fortune. Titan was always meant to be mine. And it will be.

I hope so. I do. But I do have a little concern with your grand plan.

What’s that?

Your history. With Stephanie Johnson.

[suspenseful music]

What do you mean you and Philip have history?

Yeah. Years ago, we were engaged.

You were engaged, Steph? Yeah, I didn’t know about this.

Well, you weren’t living in Salem at the time. And you and Phillip were never close.

Uh, OK. You and I were close. You never even mentioned it.

Well, maybe I should have.

Uh, maybe. Yeah.

But it didn’t seem important for me to share because he wasn’t around when you and I were dating.

Right. OK. I get that. Not really, but anyway, I’m assuming it was you who came to your senses about calling off that engagement.

He was a little more complicated than that.

Oh, my–

In a nutshell, basically, I forced him to choose between me and his father.

What, and instead he chose his father?

You would have done the same thing too, Alex, had you been in that position.

Why? Why? Why would I have done that? I revered Uncle Vic as well, especially when I thought that I was his son. But– you know, I’m team sanity right here. Team Sanity, hence why I’m not out of my mind.

Well, I don’t think Philip is out of his mind. I think he’s a decent guy. And I admit that I have regrets about the way that I handled things.

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What are you saying, Steph? Are you trying to get back with this guy?

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[Stephanie scoffs]

Maggie, I’m so sorry. I could have burned the whole house down.

Yeah, but you didn’t. It was–it was– it was just a small fire.

[scoffs] Maggie, I–look. As soon as the smoke clears, I will fix everything. I promise. I mean, so we won’t have a crispy, juicy bird. So what? You know, I’ll put out the stuffing and the mashed potatoes and the baked potatoes and the sweet potatoes with–

And you know what, Bonnie? I think you should forget about cooking and just relax and enjoy the holiday.

Oh, OK. You don’t– you don’t trust me.

Well, no–

No, really, it’s OK. I don’t trust myself. But in my defense, you know, I never cooked in such a fancy kitchen before, and… I really thought a deep fryer the size of Texas would do the job.

It’s OK. In fact, it’s going to be– it’s OK. It’s perfect. It’s going to be perfect. My daughter’s home, she’s walking, and we’re all together.

You’re right. [Maggie chuckles] That’s what’s important.

Yeah.

Sarah got her miracle. And we are spending the day with the people we love. [both chuckle] So to hell with turkey! We got each other!

Yes, we do. I do. And that’s all we need to have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Ah, so sorry I’m late. Where’s all the stuff?

Well, it’s all packed and loaded in the van, baby.

Already?

Yeah. I’m going to head over to Saint Luke’s right now.

[phone ringing]

Nice.

Oh, this is Bonnie. I better take it.

Better.

Hey, honey. What’s up? [clears throat]

Uh, hey, Justin. Um… about dinner, there’s been an incident.

An incident with dinner?

I’ll explain later. But I’m just calling because I was hoping maybe you could pick up some takeout turkey from the pub, please?

Takeout. I don’t think they’re serving takeout at the pub today. But tell you what. I’ll pick up some pizza.

Pizza? Honey, on Thanksgiving?

I know it’s not traditional, but some families do.

Justin. I didn’t mean to interrupt, but forget about the pizza, OK? That would be sacrilege. Just invite everybody here to join us.

[soft upbeat music]

Xander… please tell me that you’re not going to go after Philip the way you did Brady.

No, no, no. I–[sighs] I’ve learned my lesson. I was wrong about Brady and I apologized to him. And surprisingly, he and I are on pretty good terms now. And as for Philip, well, my battle with him will be fought in court. And only in court.

Good. With Justin’s help, I hope?

Definitely.

OK. I’m not saying it won’t get messy, but what family dispute doesn’t? But I will be cool, calm, and collected because now… my beautiful wife’s fate is no longer directly tied to my company’s, which can only help me in court.

Good. I’m glad.

But I don’t want you to worry about any of this. OK? All that matters is that you’re home and well on the road to recovery. All that other stuff…

[soft dramatic music] Doesn’t matter. Because I have everything I need right here.

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I love you.

Oh, I love you too.

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Do you smell smoke?

[sniffs] No, I don’t. But I do see a smoking hot wife right in front of me.

Mm, you flirt. [laughter]

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Look, Stephanie was a little reluctant at first to take me on as a client, but she eventually agreed our past wouldn’t be a problem.

What if it is?

Well, why would it? For one thing, it was forever ago.

Philip, what about this whole thing that came down with Chloe?

And here it comes.

Stop! You know it’s a concern. The only reason you weren’t in Victor’s will is because of your obsession with Chloe.

Mom, Chloe and I are through. That part of my life is over. We took a stab at it but couldn’t get back what we once had.

OK, so then you’re just ripe for the pickings.

Would you stop? Stephanie is not interested in me, Mom.

No, I know she’s not! She’s interested in Alex. That’s why they split up, because she needed to keep her job. But the feelings are still there. So if you get in the middle of that, how do I know that he’s not going to end up covered in blood and your leg will be floating down Salem River?

Oh, my God. Mom!

Philip… you let me believe that you were dead. Do you know how–[sighs] Do you know how that made me feel? Do you know what that did to me? I am never, ever going to let that happen again. Do you hear me?

Yes, I hear you. And it won’t happen again. I was out of my head at the time, as you may recall, but I’m better now. Did a whole lot of therapy and I consider myself a changed man. Sane and level-headed. And I promise you, Stephanie and I are not getting back together.

Back together? No. I was just saying that Philip is a friend. And therefore, I want to help him.

Mm.

Especially since I do believe that he’s entitled to dispute his father’s will.

Mm.

After all, they were very close.

Yeah, which is why your relationship ended, from what you told me. But now, the old man’s out of the way.

OK. Alex, I told you. Philip and I are ancient history.

OK.

And my family eats Thanksgiving dinner early, so I should go.

OK. Yeah. Mine does, too, by the way. So maybe I should get going too.

Well, Happy Thanksgiving. And I’m glad you’re feeling better.

Thank you. Thank you for the soup. I’ll return the container tomorrow.

No, don’t. Don’t worry about it. Just recycle it when you’re done.

[somber music]

All right, Steph. I’ll recycle it. Well, thank you again. And maybe I will, yeah, see you sometime.

Yeah. Sometime.

OK.

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[chuckles] That’s very kind of you, Kayla. But–

No, no, no. This is not about being kind. It’ll be more fun for us, too, right?

Yeah.

So don’t you dare order pizza or anything else, OK? This is where you’re having turkey dinner.

Are you sure it’s not an imposition?

No, no. Just stop. No, it’s not. Really, the more the merrier. OK? You’re family. And the Bradys always love a full house of loved ones, especially on Thanksgiving.

OK, well, thank you.

Mm.

All right, I’ll head over to Saint Luke’s and be back shortly.

OK. Well, make sure you bring your appetite.

Oh, I will, I will.

OK?

Hey, good work today, dimples. [laughter]

You too, Steve.

[soft upbeat music] [Kayla sighs]

Baby, it is going to be a goodThanksgiving,

I think definitely. A little more crowded than usual. But like I said, I think even more fun.

Yeah. I just want to tell you… I am so thankful for you.

Same here.

Today, every single day of the year.

Agreed. I just wish our kids could be here with us.

Oh, Stephanie will be here soon, right?

Right. But I wonder if we’ll even hear from Tripp and Wendy and Joey. I mean, Joey’s got to have jet lag from his trip to Hong Kong. And then there’s the time difference. And–

OK, OK, OK. But I’m sure we’re going to hear from them. I know they must be missing home as much as we’re missing them. Right?

I would imagine so. You know, speaking of missing people just reminds me of all the Thanksgivings that I had without you.

Oh, come on, baby. Don’t bring that up now. It’s never going to happen again. I am never going to be apart from you ever again.

Better not.

I love you so much.

I love you more.

Mm.

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[Steve sighs]

Oh, Maggie.

Yeah.

Good news. We’re not having pizza. [chuckles]

Pizza?

Oh, yes. See, it was Justin’s idea. Kind of a desperate measure. But don’t worry, I talked him out of it. And Kayla, bless her sweet heart, invited us all to join her family for Thanksgiving at the pub.

Oh, Kayla. That was so nice of her. But we’ve got to take something. Of course.

Well, but everything we have is either raw or burned. [Maggie sighs]

Uh, how about wine? I mean not for me, obviously, but for some people who would enjoy it?

[laughing] Oh, yeah. Actually, that’s a good idea.

Sure, yeah.

In fact, I’ll go to the wine cellar, I’ll pick out a nice bottle, and then I’ll tell Sarah and Xander we’re having Thanksgiving dinner at the Brady Pub! [Bonnie laughs]

Bonnie! Bonnie, maybe, um… maybe you should give them a few minutes… [claps hands gently] Alone. Hmm? [both smooching]

[soft dramatic music]

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Oh, Sarah, I’m a little worried maybe we– maybe we shouldn’t.

I know we should.

Are you sure that you’re, you know, ready?

Yes. I talked to Kayla. She gave me the all-clear, so full steam ahead, soldier.

You talked to–

My doctor, yes. [whispers] And now it’s time for you to stop talking.

I can’t. [Sarah chuckles]

[soft dramatic music]

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So you and Stephanie are going to keep it strictly professional?

Yes, Mom. Professional and platonic. And please don’t worry. OK? We’ll get through this. And I’ll get what I deserve.

I hope you’re right.

I know I am.

OK, Well, I should get back to the pub, which is actually the reason I came over here. I wanted to know if you’d like to join us. I mean, if you don’t have any other plans.

No, I don’t. But I assumed I wouldn’t be welcome at Maggie’s house. For obvious reasons.

Well, you are always welcome at ours. OK? Let’s go.

[soft dramatic music]

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[Xanders sighs]

You know…

Mm-hmm?

Victoria is still asleep. And dinner won’t be for at least a half hour yet, so.

I like the way you think. [knock at door] Um… who is it?

Um, it’s me. Um, sorry. May I–I–

Oh, yeah, uh–[laughs] [Xander sighs] Come in!

Um, well, I didn’t mean to disturb you. Listen, we just have a little mishap with dinner.

I told you I smelled smoke.

Well, it was a minor fire and all it destroyed was tonight’s turkey dinner. So we’re all going to go over to the Brady Pub. Kayla asked us to join her. And I don’t know. You feel up to it?

[soft dramatic music]

Uh, let–let– let me rest and see how I’m feeling.

OK. Well, do you want me to stay behind?

No, no, no, no, no. No, no, go enjoy your dinner, and I will be in touch.

OK. Um, sounds good. Call me if you need anything. I’m glad you’re home, honey. I love you.

I love you, too, Mama. Oh, Happy Thanksgiving! [chuckles]

Same to you.

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Mm. [both smooching]

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There’s my man.

Hey, Bonnie.

Hey. Hey, honey.

Hi.

Mwah. [clears throat] I think maybe you should carry this because–easy– with my luck today, it will end up shattered between here and the door.

Hey, there. Happy Thanksgiving,

Alex, happy Thanksgiving.

Yay, hi.

What’s going on?

Mwah. Hey, sweetheart.

I’m so glad you felt up to coming.

Yeah, I finally started to get my appetite back. Thank you for letting me know about the change of venue. What happened?

[muttering] What happened, I ruined dinner at home.

Oh, that’s not good. [Bonnie clears throat]

It turns out it was a blessing in disguise. Because I think breaking bread with our loved ones and friends here at the Brady Pub is the absolute best way to celebrate the spirit of the day. [Bonnie chuckles]

Mm.

It’s also a great way to wash our minds of that old creepy Constantine.

Ah, yes. That too. [Bonnie chuckles] [smooch] Alex, before we join the rest, I do want to say that I know how hard it’s been for you to adjust to not being the Kiriakis heir. But I am happy as hell to have my son back. [Alex sighs]

I’m happy to beback, Dad. I’m grateful you put up with me all this past year.

Well, I know you’re having a rough time. And I think that a part of me, in spite of the evidence to the contrary, knew that you were my son. So of course I was going to put up with you. I love you. Always have, always will.

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I love you too, Pop. [Justin chuckles] [Justin sighs]

[tender music]

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Love you, Joey. Love you, Tripp.

Happy Thanksgiving, boys.

Say hi to Wendy and her parents. Give them our best, OK?

Yeah, we’ll talk soon. OK?

Oh, I miss those guys.

So do I. Hey, but they look happy, right?

They look so happy.

We’re gonna get ’em back here real soon.

Right.

You wait and see.

Yeah.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Oh, hi.

Philip.

Hey. I’m kind of crashing the Brady family meal here. Hope you don’t mind.

Oh, no. It’s great. I told Justin the more the merrier, so all are welcome.

Justin.

Hey. [door closes]

Alex, hey. Are you–

I am here for the Brady Pub Thanksgiving feast. Tagging along with Dad and Bonnie.

Hey, cuz. Long time.

[tense music]

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Oh, hey, Maggie.

Hi, you two.

Hi–sorry.

Oh, hi, Steve.

Hello, Maggie.

Oh, Kayla, thank you so much for inviting the Kiriakis clan to join you. That was so gracious of you.

No, it’s our pleasure. We are happy to have you here. Listen, I hope that Sarah is settling in well. Do you think that she and Xander will come join us?

Um, she’s settling in very well, thank you. But I’m not sure that she and Xander are going to make it.

That’s OK. We have enough food if they show up. But listen, why don’t you join us here? Go on.

Oh, thank you, thank you. Oh, Steve, thank you very much.

I didn’t know you’d be here.

I wasn’t about to ruin the Kiriakis family dinner by showing up, but–[sighs] Here we all are.

Yeah. Unfortunately.

Alex.

Mm. Not that you care, obviously, but Xander’s been through hell this year, as we all have. I took his inheritance from him, though not on purpose, unlike you. And then there was Sarah’s accident caused by his mother. Now, the last thing this guy needs right now is you showing up from the dead trying to steal what’s rightfully his.

Mm, wouldn’t say rightfully.

Well, you had your chance, cuz. You spent a whole long time, a whole lifetime being the star son and you even had your shot at running the family business. Now, I’m sure you made out quite well convalescing God knows where. But maybe you could leave this alone. Can you do that, Philip? Can you let this go?

No, I can’t.

[soft dramatic music]

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Sarah. My God, you’re walking. The serum worked.

Yeah, the serum worked, damn it. Sarah’s cured. No thanks to you. In spite of you, in fact.

Baby. Let’s go say hi to everyone. [Xander sighs]

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[indistinct chatter]

Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you. [indistinct chatter] [glass clinking]

Yeah. [clears throat] Excuse me, folks. Before we break bread, I’d like to say a little prayer of thanksgiving. Dear Lord, we have so much to thank You for in this season of gratitude. This food, the warmth, our health, our good fortune. But most importantly, love. And though we are missing our loved ones that we’ve lost this year or the ones that are far away, they’re right here with us in our hearts. Or my if brother, Roman Brady, they’re upstairs. [chuckles] We’re all so glad that he’s on the mend.

[tender music] And we are so grateful that Sarah is up on her feet again.

Yay, yay. [soft cheers and applause]

It is really, truly, a miracle. And she’s assured me that she’s going to be back to work soon, so I am very thankful for that. [all chuckle]

All right.

Yay.

Yay.

Yay.

And as always, this year has had its highs and lows. But today is definitely a highlight. Having our friends, the Kiriakises, join us for this meal is incredible. And it’s heartwarming seeing our friends and family celebrating together in spite of our differences.

Amen.

Yeah. all: Amen.

Hear, hear.

Yes.

And I’d like to say something. [clears throat] If I might. I want to thank the Bradys for their generous hospitality. I didn’t expect to be spending Thanksgiving with my Kiriakis family, but… I am so glad that I am. So I’d like to echo what Kayla said. Even though we have our differences, we’re always going to be family.

I’m so glad you said that, Philip.

And I hope we’ll be able to break bread together in peace and harmony. Even though I’ve kicked Xander here to the curb and replaced him as the head of Titan.

[tense dramatic music]

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And with that said… Happy Thanksgiving to all.

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 [door opens]

Hey, primo.

Hey, Javier.

Ooh, you know what? I can use one of those.

Yeah.

[dramatic music]

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Cheers.

Here’s to you being back at work, Commish. So how was today? Did you solve any crimes?

Hmm. Guess you haven’t heard, then. I didn’t go back to work.

You didn’t? Why not?

Mm-mm. Because I am not the commissioner anymore. Jada is.

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[distant siren wailing]

Mayor Price.

Commissioner.

How’s Abe? Is he okay?

He’s doing better. But I’m not, nor will I be… until we track down that deranged woman who landed him on his back. So just tell me… have you found Hattie Adams?

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[distant siren wailing]

Well, I didn’t want the day to pass before I wished you a happy birthday. A-and good luck with the writing. Okay. Bye. [cell phone beeps] Oh. Leo, I didn’t know we had–

We had an appointment? We didn’t. What is your rate for walk-ins? Double, triple?

It doesn’t work like that.

[scoffs] Well, that makes sense, because nothing is working for me, Dr. Evans. In fact, my life is over.

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[exhales sharply]

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[knocking on door, door opens]

Johnny.

Hey. [door closes]

I just wanted to check in and see how you were doing.

Uh, yeah, I mean, physically, I’m doing much better, not so achy. But, mentally, Dad, I-I just– I don’t know if I can– I don’t know if I can do this. I’m going crazy.

So you’re still beating yourself up for cheating on your wife with that actress?

Yeah, with “that actress,” okay, who now has a huge presence in our lives, who works with Chanel and I every single day, who Chanel keeps inviting to dinner. I mean, my wife is… She’s the best person I know. She’s kind. She’s loyal. She’s generous. And not only have I cheated on her, but now I’m lying to her about it, pretending as if it never even happened. I can’t go on like this, Dad.

Alex, please. You have to promise me that you’re not going to tell anybody what I told you about me and Johnny. Promise me. [knocking on door]

I need to get that. Chanel, hi.

Hey, uh, Alex. I’m–I’m sorry to bother you. I-I heard you weren’t feeling well.

It’s cool. Yeah, it’s cool. I’m actually… [clears throat] Feeling a little bit better.

Oh, okay. Well, great. Do you mind if I come in? There’s actually something I need to tell you.

There’ actually something I need to tell you, too.

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

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Leo… your life is over? I mean, w-we’ve talked about this black-and-white thinking, haven’t we?

I don’t know. But when I was a kid, my mother used to sit me down in front of these old black-and-white movies. And if I so much as yawned, she’d be like, “Oh, is this too boring for you, Siskel? Or should I call you Ebert?”

I’m not sure what to say to that. Look, let’s put the hyperbole aside. Why don’t you tell me what happened?

Well, I’m having a problem, a really big problem, one that has no solution. In fact, things are so bad, I’m looking at these one-bedroom flats in these dreary little English cities, someplace where nobody knows me, where I can start over.

Okay, Leo, Leo, just tell me what happened.

Okay. Well, my entire career and my burgeoning, oh, so promising love life have all gone up in smoke, just like that.

Oh. Well, I’m surprised to hear that. I didn’t know that you were having a relationship.

I’m not anymore. And it wasn’t really a relationship yet. See, it was very new, but it was amazing. And it was kind of perfect, and I ruined it.

How do you think you did that?

I don’t think I did. I know that I did. I met this guy, Javier Hernandez. He was witty. He was charming. He was incredibly good-looking. And now he never wants to talk to me again.

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So Jada did a great job while yours truly was out of commission, and the mayor offered her the job.

And what? So they sent you to the mailroom? Did she fire you?

No. No. I was basically offered her old job, and I didn’t want it, so I resigned.

Wow. I can see it now. “Commissioner Hernandez, sworn protector of every man, hangs up his hat.”

Okay. You might want to tone that down a little bit, but, yeah. Anyway, I noticed you didn’t come home last night.

How’d you know I didn’t come home last night?

Because I didn’t see a long fur coat draped across the couch.

Okay, just so you know, it’s not real fur. I am an animal lover.

Noted. So… hot date, huh?

I did have one. It cooled off quickly… [sighs] When he revealed himself to be a giant idiot.

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Son, haven’t we spoken about this? I thought we both agreed that no good can come from you telling Chanel about your one-time transgression.

“One-time transgression.” What, is that DA speak for cheating on your wife?

Johnny, you’re entitled to do whatever you feel is best, of course. But you and Chanel have something very, very special. And perhaps keeping quiet is–

But I-I did decide to keep quiet, remember? And then as you know, Chanel decided to invite Joy over to watch the premiere of “Body & Soul” with us.

Yes, I remember. I ushered her in. And I also remember seeing you nestled between the two of them on the couch. That must have been very awkward.

It was more than awkward. It was excruciating. Dad, I don’t know if I can keep this up.

So then what? You’re just going to tell Chanel the truth?

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Hey, Joy.

Hey, Chanel. Um, Alex and I were just running lines, until he started feeling sick, that is. I thought I’d keep an eye on him. What in God’s name was in those cupcakes?

Actually, that’s why I’m here. So it turns out that the Health Department was able to analyze those cupcakes, and– the ones that weren’t eaten, obviously– and it turns out that they didn’t come from Sweet Bits.

Ah, so you weren’t trying to poison your co-stars, huh?

[chuckles] You know, that would have been a good way to get some more screen time, but, nope. I didn’t even think of it.

Ah. Well, all joking aside… I am glad that nobody messed with your bakery.

Yeah, me too. I am completely relieved. But, anyway, um, Alex, it’s your turn. Uh, what did you want to tell me?

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So who is this “idiot” that you speak of? Or did you get his name?

Oh, believe me, I got his name. Leo Stark.

Leo? Wow. Yeah, come to think of it… as I recall, you two were flirting the other night in the Small Bar, but I was under the impression that Gabi put the kibosh on it.

Oh, she sure tried to. She said to me, “Primo, siéntatewhile I tell you what a creep that Leo Stark is.” But did I listen? No. And… it just really hurts, you know?

Yeah. Yeah, obviously. All right, so I’m curious. What exactly did Leo do?

[dramatic music]

So you’ve accused Javier of being Lady Whistleblower?

Right. And I know what you’re thinking, Dr. Evans. How could that guy be Lady Whistleblower when I am Lady Whistleblower? But the thing is, I’m not anymore. I eschewed my nom de plume to become the head writer of “Body & Soul.”

Yes. Yes, that’s right. So it would seem that Javier is–

An impostor. Exactly. A sham Lady Whistleblower, who is not only pretending to be moi but spoiling upcoming storylines. In fact, she told everyone that Charlemagne’s not–

Not what?

Not important. What matters is that this cheap knockoff is spoiling my show in “The Spectator”– my former paper. Can you imagine how angry I am? My fists are, like, permanently clenched.

So you think the person pretending to be Lady Whistleblower is Javier?

Well, I thought so. But now I think I may have jumped to the wrong conclusion.

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We haven’t been able to locate Hattie yet. But, Mayor, I can assure you that we are doing everything we can.

Have you tried looking under your desk?

What? I don’t–

Because unless she’s tunneled into the building, I’m assuming… Nope. She’s not in the office. So why are you?

Mayor, look–

You and every other officer should be out there beating the bushes. Now, need I remind you, Commissioner, that I put you in this job because I trusted you to get results? But, you know… I’m–I’m starting to wonder if I should regret that decision.

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I know that I promised Joy I wouldn’t say anything to Chanel or anyone else for that matter. But, Dad, I mean, the guilt– it’s killing me, okay? And not to mention that I’m constantly in fear that Chanel’s going to figure it out somehow, that she’s going to realize what I did.

Well, you never did have much of a poker face.

Ah.

[pats leg] But, seriously, you think, what– Chanel is just going to look at you one day and go, “Ah, this man has trespassed against me, and I know exactly how he did it”?

Honestly, yeah. Yeah, I do think that could happen. Nobody knows me like Chanel. Even if she can’t read it on my face, what worries me even more is if she were to find out some other way. – So are you going to tell me? Or are you going to start a game of charades?

Uh, Chanel, I forgot to ask you. How’s, uh–how’s Johnny doing? Sorry. Sorry, I didn’t mean to interrupt. It’s just this morning when we were watching the show, he had a cupcake, too, right?

Yeah. Yeah, he was actually feeling pretty sick himself. But he’s starting to feel much better now.

Oh, well, that’s a relief.

Yeah, it is. I mean, I thought he was kind of delirious for a second there because he was talking in his sleep, and he never does that.

Really? That’s strange.

Yeah. Yeah, and what was even more strange is he was talking about you.

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Madam Mayor, I can assure you that although I am physically here in this office, I am doing everything I can to track down Hattie Adams.

Would you care to expand on that?

As I mentioned, I have officers working very closely with the Health Department to determine the origin of the tainted cupcakes. I am also following a few leads with my counterparts in other jurisdictions in regards to Hattie’s whereabouts in the days since she decamped from Salem. And, Mayor, I am sure you’re aware that your husband is not the only victim of a crime here in Salem. I have several families… who want justice for their loved ones. And as commissioner of this city’s police department, I have to direct my attention on those cases as well. But, of course, if you are not happy with my performance, then you are more than welcome to give the job back to Rafe.

[dramatic music]

This is amusing to you, is it?

[laughing] Oh, I’m sorry. I’m sorry, okay? It’s just… It’s not funny, all right? But Leo accusing you of taking his old job so you could destroy his new job–I mean… Look, I don’t use the word “narcissist” that much, but, I mean, wow, yikes.

Yeah, well, I’m glad it’s comic relief to you, but I became quite intimate with this jerk. And I even felt myself becoming– I don’t know–smitten a little. He had the nerve– the gall to question my integrity? [scoffs]

And then all of the dots started to connect. See, I walked in on Javi tapping away at my computer, which is a total invasion of privacy. And this was right after he said that “the fans would kill to know what’s on there.” And he also mentioned that he needs a second job to make ends meet. And before you say, why do you think Javi would stoop to that level? Dr. Evans, I invented that level.

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So… case closed?

Well, you would think so. But then I stormed over to his office to accuse him of spoiling my show, and he denies everything. Worse than that, he starts poking holes in every single part of my story, talking about how improbable the whole thing was. And the more he said so, the more–

You began to believe him.

But it’s too late now. I mean, you can’t put the toothpaste back in the tube. And now Javi wants nothing to do with me. [sighs] Dr. Evans… why do I do this to myself? It’s like I have a PhD in self-sabotage.

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How could I be so stupid?

I mean, who does he think he is? God’s gift to novelas? I mean, the very idea that I would even date him or whatever just to steal his stupid story so then I could, what, become Lady Whistleblower? [scoffs] I mean, as abuelaused to say, “Ese ahí mismo es un loco.” That man right there is a crazy person.

Mm. Mm-hmm. I mean, you know, Javi, if– if I didn’t know any better, I’d say you’re a little defensive.

Excuse me? What is that supposed to mean?

Well, it just means, um…

No, what are you trying to say? Don’t dance around it.

Okay, then. Are you the new Lady Whistleblower?

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Okay, so… you’re worried that even if you don’t tell Chanel about what happened, she’ll find out anyway.

Yeah, I am.

But, Johnny, how could she?

Well, when she came to check on me earlier, she said I was talking in my sleep.

[sighs] Okay, um, and did she tell you what you said?

Yeah. Yeah, apparently I said something to the effect of, “No, Joy. We can’t do this.”

[clears throat]

Luckily, I was able to cover. I said that I was dreaming about directing Joy in a scene. But what about next time? All right, maybe instead of… worrying about what I’m going to blurt out in my sleep, I should just come clean while I’m awake.

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So Johnny was talking in his sleep about me?

[laughs] Yeah. Yeah, he was. I guess apparently he was directing you in a scene. And then the two of you got into an argument about how you should play it. And so he was saying, “No, Joy. We shouldn’t do this.”

Huh. [chuckles] That’s crazy.

I know, right? But I guess that just goes to show how dedicated he is to his craft. I mean, even struck down with food poisoning, he’s still dreaming about work. And, you know, seeing him sick like that, it really just– it made me realize how much I love that guy and how just lucky I am to have him in my life. You know?

Mm-hmm.

But, anyway, I-I should get back to him. Oh, yeah, Alex, weren’t you going to tell me something?

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[dramatic music]

[clears throat]

It seems like you two are having some sort of telepathic conversation or something.

No, no, I just…

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I don’t know if I’m going to be well enough to make it to work tomorrow. So I wouldn’t even bother learning your lines, to be honest.

[chuckles] Okay, well, I think someone forgot that tomorrow is Thanksgiving. We’re off.

Right. Thanksgiving, mm, day off. Ugh.

Yeah, which we all clearly need right now, huh?

Yeah.

All right. So how about you get some rest and hydrate? And, um, it was good seeing you, Joy.

You too.

Thank you, Chanel. Thank you.

All right. Uh-huh. Take care.

All right. [door closes]

Thank you, Alex, for not telling her about me and Johnny.

I didn’t do it for you. Don’t get me wrong–I’m not saying you’re the one to blame. Johnny obviously shouldn’t have cheated. The person I’m doing it for is Chanel.

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Listen, son, you know where I stand, so I’ll simply say that while you may feel that telling Chanel the truth will unburden you, alleviate your–your guilt… I truly believe… that this will most likely only compound the suffering for both of you. Son, I-I truly believe that before long, you and Joy will be able to move past what happened between you and simply coexist. And this incident will be remembered by you merely as a-a speed bump on the long, beautiful road that is your marriage to Chanel.

Yeah, if only.

Johnny, it will happen, but not if you give in to this irrational need to confess to Chanel that for one night, you were unfaithful, but only because you believed she was. Son… if you say something now, it could cost you dearly. So you need to seriously ask yourself this question. Is this a cliff? Or is this just a speed bump? Now, I know I can offer you advice, but I can’t force you to take it. This is your life. This is your decision. So, whatever it is… you need to make the best one that is right for you.

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Jada… Forgive me if my tone was abrasive. I don’t want to replace you. Of course I don’t. I think you’re more than qualified for the job. I-I just– I… I let my emotions just get the best of me. And you got to understand. Now, this woman– she poisoned my husband.

I know.

And, you know, while I’m grateful– very grateful that Abe is going to make a quick recovery, the idea of that– that lunatic on the lam… But I shouldn’t have– I shouldn’t have taken my worry out on you.

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I understand. I know what it feels like to lose sleep over a deranged individual who’s trying to hurt someone that you love. And I can assure you… that Hattie Adams will not be on the lam for long. We will find her, and that is a promise.

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Did you really just ask me if I’m the new– Forgive me for saying this, Rafael, but maybe it’s a good thing that you’re no longer on the force because your detective skills, man, are a little rusty.

It was a yes-or-no question.

No, I am not Lady Whistleblower. I never was Lady Whistleblower. And I never will be Lady Whistleblower. And I’m insulted that you would even ask that.

Okay. Look, I am sorry, all right? I was just asking a question.

And first of all, I would come up with a much better alias than Lady Whistleblower.

Oh, yeah? Like what?

Like… Beatrice Shoehorn.

“Beatrice Shoehorn”?

What’s wrong with Beatrice Shoehorn?

Um, it’s–it’s fine.

Oh, I’m so glad that you find this all so funny… because I actually am hurt and disappointed and angry… ‘Cause I actually like Leo.

You like Leo. Okay. Can I ask why?

Because he’s… funny and… sexy and kind of eccentric but in a good way. And there’s this– I don’t know– resilience he had that I admired. And I miss him already.

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Okay, listen, I am sorry that you’re hurting. Um… and I’m sure that this is cold comfort to you right now, but believe me when I say this– you dodged a bullet.

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So, if you want my opinion for the likely reason that you were pushing away Javier–

Oh, believe me, I do. Your opinions are incredible. I even love the way you give them in this hoity-toity, yet mensch-y kind of way.

“Hoity-toity, yet mensch-y kind of way.” I haven’t heard myself described that way.

Oh, it’s true, and I mean it as the greatest of compliments.

Thank you.

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You must realize that it’s possible that a-a therapist can misread a situation from time to time. But in your case… I suspect that you were so hurt… by Dimitri… you didn’t want to go through that pain again. You didn’t want to hurt that way again. So, instead of opening yourself up to a relationship, you just sabotage the relationship.

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That explanation sounds like a skeleton key to every relationship I’ve ever been in.

So that sounds like an accurate picture of what you’ve been doing?

Yeah, but I don’t want to push people away, Dr. Evans. I am through with my era of binge-watching “The Nanny” and crying into a weighted blanket.

Look, maybe you’re not consciously pushing people away.

Oh, so you’re saying that I– Wait. I don’t know what you’re saying. And I don’t really care. I just want to make it stop.

You’re doing exactly what you need to do to make it stop. You’re in therapy. We’re looking at your early-childhood traumas… all the things that came out of that period of time. And now you’re in therapy, and you’re– you’re learning to trust other people. And pretty soon you’re going to be able to have authentic relationships.

Yeah. Therapy is great, especially when it’s covered by insurance. But is there anything I could do more immediately to make things better with Javi?

There is. You could apologize to him.

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What did that admin at the Health Department say? No, no, no, no, no, it’s not carrot cake. Make sure they know it’s cupcakes. Yeah, and let me know when you get any updates about the origin. All right.

Hey.

Mm, hey.

Any luck finding Hattie?

No. And Mayor Price is breathing down my neck.

Ooh. [chuckles] Yeah. I remember those days. Oh, figured it’d be a long night, so I brought you… some sustenance.

You are such a lifesaver. Thank you.

[soft music] So any sage advice on how to deal with a helicopter mayor?

Hmm. [inhales sharply] I’d say, keep her as informed as you need to and don’t let her push you around.

I’m trying not to, but Mayor Price is one tough cookie.

Hmm.

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Hold it right there. Don’t you move.

Oh, Paulina.

That’s Mayor Price to you.

All right. U-uh, what’s going on?

What’s going on is, I’m making a citizen’s arrest.

[dramatic music]

So you didn’t say anything because you didn’t want to hurt Chanel?

Chanel and I have both had our ups and downs together, but at the end of the day, I consider her a good friend. When she started going on and on about how much she loves Johnny and how much he means to her… I just thought, why should I be the one to take that away from her? Even though part of me thinks that she definitely deserves to know the truth.

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Stop the presses. [giggles]

Hey, you. How’s it going?

I have some news–good news, like, really good news.

Okay, well, what is it?

Okay, so those spiked cupcakes– it turns out that they did not come from Sweet Bits.

That’s great. That’s great. I am so happy to hear that.

Oh, me too after all that tossing and turning and worrying.

I, too, am delighted to hear that. Um… I’m going to fill up your glass for you. Uh, more ginger ale?

Please, yes.

Oh, Chanel, I want you to thank your mother for me.

Uh, for what?

When she knocked that cupcake out of my hand, she saved me a lot of suffering.

[laughs] Okay, I’ll thank her.

Thank you. Bye.

So, after I went to Sweet Bits, I stopped by Alex’s to give him the good news.

Mm-hmm. And how’s he doing?

Uh, he’s–he’s doing much better, actually. He’s almost fully recovered, also thanks to Joy.

Uh, Joy?

Mm-hmm. Yeah. When I got there, they said that they were “running lines.”

And what? You–you don’t believe her?

[laughs] I mean… I don’t know. It kind of looked like something was going on between them.

Huh.

What would a month in Thailand not fix? [knocking on door]

Javi, hi. Oh, wait, wait, wait, wait.

Leo, what do you want?

Uh, well, these– these are for you. They’re begonias. We used them on the show. They–they saved Kassandra’s life.

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And now I was hoping that maybe they could save our relationship.

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Paulina, I’m not–

Save it, Hattie. The jig is up. And you have some nerve walking around the square with that cupcake.

Oh, uh, it’s an almond croissant. And they’re half off after 8:00 p.m.

[stammers] Oh, Lordy. Marlena?

Mm-hmm.

Oh. Oh, my goodness. Oh. Ooh, I’m– I’m so sorry, Marlena. I– F-forgive me. I thought you were–

It’s okay. It’s okay. I understand.

You know, I’m just so frantic, you know, trying to find that woman who poisoned Abe. I just–I can’t think of anything else.

It’s okay. It’s okay. It’s okay. Tell you what, why don’t I–

Oh, again, I’m so sorry.

Why don’t I– Let me just buy you a nice cup of tea, something in a– like, an herbal decaf tea. Hmm?

Oh.

So… what have you been up to?

Mm… just listening to the sordid details of Javi’s love life.

Didn’t he just come into town?

Mm-hmm.

There’s sordid details already?

Leo works fast.

Leo?

Yeah, Leo. See… he and Javi went on a date.

Uh-huh.

And to say that Javi regrets it, well, that’d be an understatement.

Shocking.

Mm-hmm. And hopefully my cousin has learned his lesson and steers clear from him from now on.

[dramatic music]

“Relationship”? [scoffs] I hate to be the bearer of bad news, Leo, but we don’t have a relationship.

No. No, no, no. Those are either yours, or I’m going to give them to this really cute parking-lot attendant who tells me I look like Cillian Murphy.

You don’t look like him, Leo.

Yeah, I know. I don’t think so either. Look, Javi, I really am sorry. I made a big mistake throwing around accusations like that. I have a lot of work to do on myself–I know that. But I really do like you.

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I was hoping you would be willing to give me one more chance.

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One more chance. Yeah… I don’t think so.

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Listen… Alex, whatever the reason is that you decided to keep what I told you confidential, please hold on to that, because before long, Johnny and I– we won’t even remember we hooked up and what happened between us. It’ll be–it’ll be in the past. For Chanel. I mean, what she doesn’t know… will never hurt her, right?

[scoffs]

Alex… if you really are her friend… I think it’s best to let sleeping dogs lie.

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Really? You think something might be going on between Alex and Joy? Why?

I mean, I-I don’t know. I just kind of sensed a vibe between them.

Huh. “A vibe?”

Mm-hmm. You know, like, you can tell, right? I mean, I would be a little bit surprised if it happened so soon after what happened with Alex and Stephanie. But if there is something going on between the two of them, I-I would be really happy for Joy. I mean, I know how it is to be new in this town. I was new once, and I remember how lonely it was. That’s part of why I made so many mistakes when I first got here.

Look, Chanel, I, uh–

What? What is it?

Ah, it’s–it’s nothing. I was just… thinking about how lucky I am to be married to someone like you.

Mm.

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  [dramatic music]  [phone ringing]

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Hey, Steph.

Hey, yourself.  I just wanted to call and see how you’re doing.  Kate told me that you ate one of the tainted cupcakes.

Heh, did I ever.  Oh, yeah.  Luckily, my fever just broke, so I think I’m on the mend.

Good, well, if you need someone  to come over and take care of you–

Oh, thank you.  But actually, uh,  somebody is here right now.

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[moans]  No.  No, Joy.  No, we shouldn’t do this.  [moans]  [ominous music]

Unbelievable.  Why would Brady confide in Ava Vitali about our relationship?  Yeah.  There’s only one way to find out.  [sighs]

I’d give up everything if it meant Sarah could walk again.  And the serum was– was the last hope.  If this doesn’t work out–

Hey, hey.  It’s going to be all right.  Hang in there, OK?  [phone beeping]  Oh.  Yes, it’s–it’s Kristen.  She wants to meet me in the square.  She probably wants an update on Sarah’s condition.

You go.  I should get back to Sarah anyway.

Will you give her my best, please?

Will do.

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Oh!  Oh, my God.

Oh, God.  I’m–I’m sorry. I’m sorry.  I’m sorry. It didn’t spill.  It didn’t spill.

No.

It didn’t spill.

Mom,  when the bottle fell on my leg, I could feel it.  I–I could actually feel it.

You felt the bottle?

Yes!  [laughs] Yeah, I did.  I felt it.  The serum is working, Mom.  It’s working.

Oh, wow.

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

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Oh, Sarah, my darling, precious girl.

You know what this means, Mom?  I’m going to be able to take Victoria to the park.  I’m going to be able to push her in her stroller.  I’m going to be able to go back to work, finally.  Oh, my God.  I can’t believe this!

Believe what?

Baby.  Baby.

What did I miss?

I can feel my legs, baby.

What did you just say?

I can feel them.  The serum is working.  Yeah, I’m going to be able to walk again.  [laughs]

[laughs]

Oh.  [sobs]

Kristen.

Finally.

Uh, I was with Xander when you texted.  I assume you want an update on Sarah’s condition, right?

No, that is not the reason I wanted to talk to you.

OK, what is it?

Why the hell were you discussing our relationship  with Ava Vitali?

When did–when did I ever–

You told her that you weren’t sure if you–  you wanted a future with me.

Oh, that.

Yes, that.

Thank you.

Sure.

You said someone’s at your place?

Uh, yeah.  Joy stopped by earlier before I got sick  to–to run some lines.  And she ended up sticking around  to just make sure I’m OK.

Oh.  Well, that was good of her.

Yeah.  Yeah, it was–it was a rough go for a while,  but, uh, nothing too serious, thank God.  But thank you for calling me and checking on me.

Of course.  Uh, let me know if you need anything.  Just–just give me a call.

I will.  Thank you.

OK, well, feel better.

Stephanie.

Philip?

That was Stephanie, huh?

Yeah.  She was checking on me.

[groans]  [sighs] How long was I out?

A good while.  How do you feel?

Um, like my stomach’s been through a meat grinder.

Well, I brought you some more sustenance–  saltines and ginger ale.

You’re the best. Thank you.

Mm-hmm.  You know, when I came into the room,  you were talking in your sleep.

I was?  What–what was I saying?

You said, “No, Joy, we shouldn’t do this.”  What exactly shouldn’t you and Joy be doing?

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Sarah. Oh, my God, Sarah, this–  this is just incredible.

[laughs] It’s everything we hoped for.

I’m going to let you two celebrate,  and I’m going to track down Kayla.  I’m sure she’s going to want to examine you really soon.  [laughs]

[laughs]

This is really happening?

It is. It–it really is.  [laughs]

Um,  do you mind if I, uh, you know,  test how much you’re feeling?

Knock yourself out. [chuckles]  Ow! Not that hard.

You really felt that?

I totally felt that.

What about that?

I feel that.

What about this?

I definitely felt that. [laughs]  I felt all of it.  And right now, my heart is just–  it’s just bursting with love for you,  and our daughter, and–  and everyone that’s been there for me through all of this.  And also, baby,  I’m really, really glad that this is happening for you, too.  I know how much it means to you.

It means so much because you are everything to me, Sarah.  And I know you would have accepted whatever happened  with courage and grace.  But this, this is a miracle.

[laughs]

You are my miracle.  I just love you so much.

I love you, too.  God, I love you.  [laughs]  [soft music]

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So, long time, no see, huh?

It’s been a while.

Mind if I join you?

Not at all.

I thought that was you when you came in.  You changed your hair.

I’ve changed my hair at least six times  since I last saw you, Philip.

Right.  You haven’t changed in other ways.  Still as beautiful as ever.

Thanks.

Everything OK with you?

Sure. Yeah, why?

When I walked in, you looked like  you were a million miles away.

Oh, well, I’m dealing with a bit of a PR crisis.  I’m–I’m doing publicity for your mom’s soap.

Oh, yes, that classic daytime show that jumped to streaming.

“Body and Soul,” right.  And, uh, we have this journalist  who is bent on spoiling some of our biggest storylines.

Ah! No.

And on top of that, someone has poisoned our cast and crew  with tainted cupcakes.

God, I missed Salem.

Yeah, never a dull moment, right?  And, um, I was just on the phone with your cousin Alex.  And I’m sure you know he’s one of the leads of the show.  But he ate one of the cupcakes.

Damn.  Is he OK?

Yeah, he’s going to be fine.  He’s got someone there with him, looking after him, so–

Oh, well, that’s good.  Hey, didn’t you two–

Yeah, we–we did.  We went out for a while, but that’s over now.

You know you don’t have to stay here  and babysit me, right?

Well, I have to make sure you’re going to live.

Hmm.

It’s not like I have anything else to do.

Come on, you’ve probably got a bunch of friends in town.  You were born here, right?

Born here, but brought up in the mean streets  of New York, which means all my friends are back east.

Ah, but you must have some new friends  from the show, right?  Johnny, Chanel.  [dramatic music]

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Well, tell me about your dream.  What should you and Joy not have been doing?

Um, I’m not sure.  I, uh–  oh, do you know what?  Yeah, I, um– yeah, it’s–it’s–  it’s coming back to me.  I was, um–  I was–I was directing her in a scene.  And I just–I–  I didn’t agree with some of her choices,  so that’s why I said, we shouldn’t do this.  I was talking about the scene. Yeah.

Huh.

Yeah, you remember?  Remember that–that happened the other day on set.  We had a disagreement when we were shooting at the hospital.

Oh, yeah, right.  I do remember that.

Yeah.

That’s–that’s kind of weird, don’t you think,  that you’d be dreaming about that?

Yeah, I agree.  I agree.  I–I don’t know.  I guess that proves I’ve been working too hard,  right, since I’m dreaming about my actors.

Well, why in God’s name would you  have told Ava that you don’t know  if you and I have a future?

Oh, what’s the– what’s the big deal?  All right?  It’s nothing I haven’t said to you before.

All right, you know what? I’m just gonna rephrase this.  I’ll rephrase this.  Why were you confiding in that woman about us?  Hmm?

We were talking.  We were talking.  I mean, do we have to make a federal case out of it?

Is it because the serum isn’t working?  Or you think that I’m pulling a fast one on you?

For God’s sake, Kristen, no.

No, I’m telling you.  I–I swear to you on Rachel’s life that the serum is legit.  I mean, it’s the real deal, Brady.  Dr. Rolf, he assured me.  He promised me that the serum would heal Sarah’s paralysis.  [phone rings]

OK, hold on.  Please, one second.  I gotta take this, OK?  Maggie, what’s up?

Oh, Brady, I have the most wonderful news.  It’s beginning to happen.  Sarah is regaining feeling in her legs.  [dramatic music]  Brady, are you there?

Yeah, I’m–I’m here. Are you sure?

I saw it with my own eyes.  I wouldn’t have believed it myself.  Kayla’s in surgery, so another doctor  is on his way over to examine her.

[laughs] Maggie, this is incredible.

Yes, everything we prayed for.

It is.  Thank you for–thank you for letting me know.  Thank you for calling me and telling me.

Of course.  Brady, we are so grateful to you.  I mean, you’re the one who convinced Kristen  to hand over the serum.  And you made all this happen.

Oh, there’s just– there’s just no words.  I am–please tell Xander and Sarah how happy I am for them.

I will.  And thanks again, Brady, for all you did to help.

Oh, it’s my pleasure.  I’m elated to hear this.  You take care, OK?  [sighs]

Good news, I imagine, if you were so elated to hear it?

It’s–it’s really great news.  Sarah is starting to regain feeling in her legs.

[laughs]

Yeah, it’s–

I–I knew it! I knew! I knew it.  I mean, it was just a matter of time.  Oh, my God, Brady.  [laughs] Oh, I–  I just–I’m so thrilled that Sarah got her miracle.  And I mean, you and I, we made this happen.

No, no, I didn’t make this happen.  I just talked you into handing over the serum, that’s all.

Oh, Brady, Brady, Brady.  You should take a whole lot more credit than that.  [sighs] Um,  and, um,  I, um–  I know that you didn’t make any promises.  And now that Sarah’s, um–  that she’s going to walk again, um–  OK, you know what?  [laughs] It’s just– it’s too soon.  I’m not going to say anything.  And I don’t want to seem too desperate.

Kristen,  I’m pretty sure I know what you were just going to ask me.

I know. I know.  Um… [laughs]  So what’s your answer?  Do you want to give us another chance?

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That is the sad, brief tale of Stephanie and Alex.

It sounds like you and my cousin had  quite the tumultuous relationship.

Mm, which is why it is best that  he and I remain only friends and professional colleagues.

Got it.

So, um, what is this I hear about you  blocking Xander from turning Titan over to Kristen DiMera?

Yeah.  Word still travels fast in Salem.

Speed of light, especially in my profession.  My PR firm used to represent Titan.

That’s right. I’d forgotten.  And, you know, now that I think of it,  I might have the perfect new client for you.

Oh. Really? Who?

Me.

So, what do you think?

This is astounding.  You appear to be regaining some feeling  in your lower extremities.

Yes, no, I know that. I just meant like,  how soon do you think I can be up and walking again?

OK, slow down, darling.  We want the doctors to do a thorough examination first.

Yeah. No, yeah, totally.  I’m just impatient, obviously.  So let’s get a CT scan of my spine  and a complete blood workup and–

All of that.  I’ll go set the wheels in motion.

Thank you, doctor.

Thank you.

[sighs] It won’t be long now, darling.

I know, because I’m going to try to walk right now.  [soft music]

I’ve been thinking a lot about this, actually,  since we last spoke.  And Kristen, I do–  I do want a relationship with you…  as co-parents of Rachel,  and hopefully, hopefully friends.

[sighs] Friends?

Friends.  For–for Rachel’s sake. My God.  But that’s–that’s– that’s all it should be.  I mean, regardless of the fact that we’ve been drawn  to each other over the years, physically,  we have areas that we’re not very compatible.  I know you know this as well as I do.

I can’t believe this.  Do you know what I have done?  How far I’ve gone for you?  Do you–do you have any idea what it would mean to me  to be the DiMera heir who delivered Titan Industries  on a silver platter?  I mean, that acquisition, it would have made us  one of the most formidable conglomerates  on this continent.

Listen, I am very aware of what you sacrificed, OK?

I don’t think you do, Brady.  Oh, my God, I mean,  this–this– this would mean that  I could have maintained leadership  of my family’s company for– for at least a generation.  And now–and now the board and my siblings,  they think I am nothing more than a pathetic,  lovestruck fool.

Kristen, listen to me.

No!  You–you–you– oh, my God. [laughs]  [tense music]  You played me!  You played me.  You never intended for us to get back together, did you?  I mean, you probably never even considered it.  But me–  just gullible me, I believed you!  I trusted you!  Oh, my God, and you played me.  And this was all just a game to you, wasn’t it?  And I’m–I’m just the biggest loser.  And you are enjoying every minute of it.  Isn’t that right?

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OK, well, it feels like your fever broke,  and your color’s coming back.

Yeah, well, maybe it wasn’t the flu after all.

Oh, no, it definitely was not the flu.  I spoke to Mama, and it turns out  you were one of a slew of people who also got sick.

No way. Who–who else got sick?

Uh, let’s see. Abe, your Grandpa Roman.

Wow, that’s–that’s awful.  What–I guess, something must be going around or–

Yeah, something like tainted cupcakes.

What?

Yeah, you know those cupcakes that they sent us  for the premiere of “Body and Soul”?

Yeah?

Well, it turns out that someone  sent them to the entire cast and crew as well.  [dramatic music]

Oh, no.  Did, uh–did anybody else get sick other than,  you know, me and Abe and Grandpa Roman?

Yep. They got Alex, too.

Well, um, Johnny and Chanel, they’ve been really nice to me,  but I wouldn’t call them friends exactly.

No?  Weren’t you just at their place watching  the “Body and Soul” premiere?

Yeah, but that was a work thing.

Oh, I mean, co-workers can be friends, too, right?

I know, but they’re married.  I mean, who wants to be a third wheel?

Oh, come on.  Married couples need friends, too, Joy.  And Chanel and Johnny, you know–  I don’t know Johnny all that well, but, uh, Chanel, I do.  We had our fair share of issues,  but we worked through them.  She’s good people.

Yeah.  Yeah, she’s great, which…  makes this a million times worse.

Makes what a million times worse?

Nothing.  I just–I don’t deserve a friend like Chanel.

Oh, come on, Joy.  You’re good people, too.  You do deserve it.

You wouldn’t say that if you knew.

If I knew what?

That I hooked up with her husband.

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What?  So they really think that Hattie  is the one behind all this,  that she had those cupcakes poisoned?

Yeah.  From what I hear, she is the number one suspect.

Wow, OK.  I guess she took getting canned  a lot harder than we all realized.

Whoa, slow down, cowboy.  Where do you think you’re going?

You just–you just said I’ve been poisoned.  Shouldn’t I go to the hospital to get my stomach pumped?

No, what you should do is stay right here in this bed.  Mama already took Abe to the hospital.  They tested his blood, and the pathogens  that they found is one that is commonly found  in non-fatal poisoning cases.

OK.

OK?

So, I’m going to survive, huh?

Mm-hmm, I think you will.  I just hope that I can say the same thing for my bakery.

You and Johnny– you hooked up?  When did this happen?

The night before my audition.

Your audition? Is that how you got–

No, no!  It had nothing to do with me getting the job.  We were just two total strangers  who happened to be sitting next to each other at a bar.

Oh, my God, Johnny boy.  How–how did he let this happen?  The guy is married.

He was in a really bad way.  He thought his wife had cheated on him.

Yeah, but she didn’t.

Yeah, well, he didn’t know that at the time,  and neither did I.

So what exactly happened?

We, um, talked for a while at the bar.  We had a few drinks, a few laughs.  Ended up back in my hotel room.

Um…

So you want to hire me?

You sound surprised.

That’s because I am.  Why would you need the services of a PR firm?

Well, because I’m pursuing a claim  that I’m the rightful heir to Titan.  I have a letter written by my late father,  stating that he wanted me to run the company.

But didn’t Victor leave Sandra the business  and half of his estate?

That’s how it appears in his will.  And that’s why I have quite the fight on my hands.  And I could really use the talents of a savvy  PR consultant as I make my case in court  and in the all-important court of public opinion.  So, what do you say?  Will you take me on as a client?

Absolutely not.

What did the doctor say?

Well, he confirmed what we all hoped, and I already knew.  I am regaining the use of my legs.

Oh, sweetheart, that’s wonderful.

[laughs]

But he also said that he wants to run a few tests,  just to be on the safe side.

Well, that makes sense.

Of course it does, which is why I’ve been  telling your daughter that she needs to be a slightly  more patient, patient.

And I have been telling my husband  that I am done being patient.

And, oh, so what does that mean?

Well, it just means that, for the first time  in a very long time, things feel right,  and positive, and hopeful,  which is why I don’t want to wait.  I want to walk right now.  Baby, please, let me try.  [soft music]

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Admit it.  You dangled the prospect of a reunion over my head  like a carrot.

No, that’s not true.

No, that is true.  That is true.  You would have done anything to get that serum for Sarah.

Kristen, I never said–

I know what you said, Brady.  And you knew that I would do anything to reunite our family.  And you–you got what you wanted, Brady.  You got it!  And now you and Ava will be laughing  your asses off behind my back.

Whoa, whoa.

Isn’t that right?

What?

Oh, come on.  Come on, admit it.  You say that you two are just friends, huh?  I know that you were just salivating  to get it on with that woman, and she just wants  to get her hooks into you.  [ominous music]

Kristen, the only thing I’m salivating for  is to end this conversation because  it’s stupid and pointless.

It’s not stupid and pointless.  This is about me, my life, my future, Brady.

I am not in a relationship with Ava.  I’ve had some conversations with Ava.  I’m not interested in her that way.

Why not? [scoffs]  You think you’re too high and mighty to be involved  with an ex-mob princess?

Ah, here we go.

Oh, although though your last bedmate–  hmm, that I know of–  was Xander’s train wreck of a mother.  Or should I say, car wreck?

[chuckles] I can’t talk to you when you’re like this,  all right? Can’t do it.

Oh, victim blaming, gaslighting–  what else do you have in your arsenals there, Brady, huh?

Kristen, nothing, nothing, nothing.  I’m done.

No, you’re not going anywhere,  not until I have my say.  [dramatic music]

Darling, I’m afraid I agree with Xander.  I think that you should wait until your doctors  give you an all-clear before you should  try to walk on your own.

Damn.  It’s two against one, which I think  is kind of unfair personally.  I would like to get somebody in here  who leaps before they look, you know,  flies by the seat of their pants.  Not you guys, you know what I mean?

I’ve lived dangerously myself,  as you know, from time to time.  But this is about your health.  And I’m not going to condone you risking  your recovery by doing anything without  your doctor’s permission.

[sighs]

Sarah, you know I’m with your mom on this one.  [phone beeping]

Oh, Bonnie.  Oh, she probably wants an update.  I’m going to call her back.  And you two do whatever you do.  [chuckles]  [soft music]

So, we’re all agreed, aren’t we?  No more trying to walk until we get these test results back.

Do I have a choice?

No, you don’t.  Come on, darling, you’re tired.  Why don’t you try and catch a nap before they whisk  you away for all these tests?

You want me to sleep at a time like this?

Please? For me, try.

I’ll try.

And no more getting up.

I know. I know. I know.

Promise?

I promise.

Good girl.  Close your eyes.

[sighs]

All right.  I’ll be right down the hall.

Mm-hmm.

Text me if you need anything.

Yeah.

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[door clicks]

Wow.  I was expecting a good-natured negotiation, not a hard no.

Sorry, it just can’t work, Philip.

Because what, you’re too swamped,  putting out fires at “Body and Soul”?

No.

Can’t take on another client?

That’s not it.

Or maybe because you think  changing public opinion about me would be pointless?

It’s not that either.  Look, you’re Victor’s son, and so is Xander.  So you have just as much right to his legacy as he does.  And you’d probably do better by Titan than he will.

So?  If you’re not too busy and you think my case is righteous,  why won’t you work with me?

Did somebody do a memory wipe on you?  Because of our history.

Wait. [clears throat]  You’re refusing to be  my publicist because we were involved,  like, a million years ago?

We were a little more than involved, Philip.  We were engaged.

Talk about deja vu, right?

Right.  I mean, first, there were those tainted biscuits.

Now there’s poisoned cupcakes.

And the last time there was a baked goods incident,  Sweet Bits got shut down by the health department.

Look, are they sure that the cupcakes are even yours?

No, they’re not.  You see, Sweet Bits had never fulfilled  a custom order for “Body and Soul.”  That I knew, obviously.  However, there is a possibility that someone  could have ordered them plain  and then added the B&S logo afterwards.

OK.  So then you need to go talk to your employees, right?  See if there was an order placed for just plain cupcakes,  as you said.

Yeah. Yeah, you’re right.  I probably should do that.  But I–I don’t want to leave you here.

Oh, come on. I’ll be fine.  Besides, Sweet Bits is your baby.  You need to go make sure that you’re not  going to get shut down again.

Yeah, yeah, I do.  And besides,  there’s a big staff here if you need anything.

Exactly. Go.  I promise I’ll be here when you get back.

All right, you better be.

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And then he left my hotel room.  And I thought that I would never see the guy again.  Just two ships passing in the night.  So you can imagine my surprise when I show up  to the set of my new job and find out my random hookup  is the director.

And married to one of the stars of the show.

Yeah, who is now determined to be my friend.

Well, Chanel obviously really likes you.

And I like her.

Hmm.

Oh, God.  This is so bad, isn’t it?

It’s pretty bad, yeah.

I shouldn’t have told you.

Well, you did.

Why did you say it like that? Alex.  Alex, you’re not going to tell anybody, right?  Alex, you have to promise me that you’re  not going to say anything.  Promise me.

Look at you.  You can’t even say the word, can you?

Well, who wants to say those three sad, depressing words,  “We were engaged?”  And anyway, that’s ancient history.  Take me on as a client, and it’ll be strictly business.

[scoffs] Where have I heard that before?

Look, I can’t speak to what went on between you and Alex.  My sole focus now is reclaiming my birthright.  You said yourself you thought I’d do well by Titan.  Did you mean it?

Yeah, of course. But–

Will you help me?  For old time’s sake.  Pretty, please?

I can’t believe I’m saying this,  but yes, I will help you.

Well, all right!  Whoo-hoo!

[laughs]

Stop it.  You’re making a scene.

Oh, my God.  Is that what you’re worried about,  what it looks like, I mean,  instead of what it’s doing to my heart, Brady?

I am grateful for what you have done for Sarah.  But you and I are not good for one another.  You know that. You know it.  We are–we’re–

What? What? What?  Do not say it. Do not say toxic.  I’m so sick of that overused word.  And you know what, Brady? We are not toxic.  We are not.  We’re human and we make mistakes.  The both of us do.  We–but we also– we’ve created  this beautiful daughter together.

Yes, we do. She is beautiful.  And that’s why I just want to have  a platonic, healthy relationship with you  for her sake.

But Rachel, she just wants her parents to be a couple.  I mean, maybe–maybe not husband and wife,  but, you know, living under the same roof.  I mean, that’s what she wants desperately, Brady.

I know that’s what she wants, but it can’t happen.  It can’t happen.  She’s a strong girl.  She will adjust to the reality, and she will be fine.  [tense music]

She will be fine…  [sighs] Because she has me.  And you know what?  I will see to it that she is fine.  She and I will get through it, the two of us,  and just the two of us.

Don’t think that I’m missing all  the subtext with your tone of voice  and the choice of your words.  Kristen, for the sake of our little girl,  please don’t punish me  by keeping me away from my little girl again.  You know that will hurt her as much as it will hurt me.  You look at me and tell me that’s not your intention.

What is that phrase you like to use, Brady?  [chuckles] Oh, right.  I’m not making any promises.

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Damn it!  Why am I saying Joy’s name in my sleep?  [sighs] And right when Chanel walks in, too.  [laughs] My luck.  Gah!  Just get it together, DiMera!  [sighs]  I can’t keep doing this.  I can’t keep lying to my wife.

You know, Chanel’s not just my co-star.  She’s my friend.  She does have a right to know what happened.

Alex.  Alex, a scandal like this would ruin my career  before it even got started.  Look how quick you were just to assume  that I hooked up with the director  to score a spot on the series.

Hey–

And the producers– the producers would fire me  on the spot if they found out.  Alex, you can’t tell anybody about me and Johnny.  You have to promise me.  [knocking]

Need to get that.

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Yes, Bonnie. Me, too.  I know. I know, sweetie.  Thank you.  Yes, I’ll tell Sarah.  OK, bye-bye.  I think Bonnie burst my eardrum.  She got so excited about Sarah.

Oh, gosh.  It’s just incredible, isn’t it?

Yes.

Oh, Maggie, I just pray that this means that  Sarah will be walking again soon.

Looks like your prayers have been answered.  [laughs]

Sarah, oh, my God!

[laughs]

Sarah.  Wait!

No, no, no.  Let–let me help you.

No, no, no, no.  Please, let me do it. Let me do it.  [laughs]

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  [soft dramatic music]

Kayla, what is taking so long?  I mean, you gave that serum to Sarah  hours ago.

I know, Maggie. I’m sorry.  It’s just, I wish I could give you a clear timeline,  but I can’t because the drug is so–so experimental.  There’s no way to predict when it will actually take effect.

Kayla.  Kayla, why–why haven’t you returned any of my messages?  I mean, my God, since I was the one  to provide the serum for Sarah,  the least you could do is tell me if it worked.  [sighs]

When I put Victoria to bed last night,  she kept saying “Mama” over and over and over again.

Mm.  Sounds like she’s missing me as much as I’m missing her.

Of course she is.  I also think it was a protest against me  being the one to tuck her in.

Mm. Did you sing her a lullaby?

I sang her eight lullabies.

Well, that explains it.  She probably thought you were torturing her.

What’s wrong with my singing voice?  [scoffs]  You never heard my rendition of Britney’s  “Hit Me Baby One More Time.”  I mean, it crushes at karaoke.

They just like the skirt, hon.

It’s my amazing singing voice they like.  I’ll give you–give you a performance right now.

Uh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.  Just because I am stuck in this bed  does not mean that I will not call for help.  [chuckling]

Well, hopefully you won’t be stuck in this bed  for much longer.

[sighs] I don’t know, baby.  And Kayla gave me the serum yesterday,  and I just don’t feel anything.  What if it doesn’t work?

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[mellow music]

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Ava.  Want some coffee?

No, thanks.

Are you sure? Hey, it’s my treat.

I can buy my own coffee.

OK.  I may be nuts, but I’m sensing a real frosty vibe here.  Did I do something wrong?

No,  but your jackass of a son certainly did.

Mr. Nugent, he picks up Jared’s phone,  and he reads his entire text chain out loud.

No way! Are you kidding me?

Yes, the eggplant emojis and all.

Wait, what did Jared do?

He said he was just sharing his mom’s eggplant parm recipe.

Oh, my God.  [giggling]  I missed this.

Missed what?

Just us hanging out together.

Me, too.  I didn’t think we’d get a second chance.

Or third or fourth.  [chuckles] I stopped keeping count.

Yeah. [chuckles] Same.

I’m just so relieved that we don’t have  to hide our relationship from our parents anymore.

I don’t know.  I mean, there was something a little exciting  about all the sneaking around.

Well, sometimes, but it’s so much better  not having to hide how I feel about you  and being able to do stuff like this whenever I want.

Well,  certainly didn’t take long.  [soft orchestration]  announcer: Like sands through the hourglass,  so are the “Days of Our Lives.”

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So why did you call my son a jackass?

‘Cause I’m a lady, and I don’t want to say  what I really think.

OK, well, how about you elaborate on that, please?

Sophia Choi came to see me last night.  She was a total wreck.  She was hurt, and she was humiliated.

I’m sorry.  Did my son break up with her or something?

No, she dumped him.

How does that make him a jackass?

Because the reason that Sophia dumped him  is that while they were in bed together,  he called her Holly.

So predictable.  The second we break up, you go running back to her.

Sophia, I just–

You really know how to make a girl feel special.

Let me just say, I swear,  I really did not mean to hurt you.  It wasn’t my intention at all.

Whatever. It’s fine.  I wish you two lovebirds all the best.  But, Holly, just a heads-up–  when you finally do give it up for him,  don’t be surprised if he calls out my name.

What?

OK, um, just, let’s–  let’s go.

Kristen, I didn’t return your phone calls  because I am not at liberty to update you  on Sarah’s condition.  You are not family.

Uh, hello?  Didn’t I just point out that I was the one  who provided the miracle drug?  I mean, don’t you think that I–  I have the right to be kept in the loop?

Actually, no, I don’t.

I got this.  You know what?  There’s been no improvement yet.

Nothing? Really?

Well, on the most recent test,  there has been no evidence of a reduced swelling  around Sarah’s spine.

OK, well, has she tried walking yet?

No. No, we haven’t pushed that  because we don’t want to further her injury.

OK, no offense, Kayla, but that drug,  there is no need to be cautious.  You gotta take the bull by the horn,  and that is exactly what I am going to do.

Oh!

Don’t! Don’t.

Well, this is the last thing that Sarah needs.  I mean, that woman is a lunatic.

Yes, she is.  But Xander is in there, and he can handle her.  Yes, she did hand over the serum with no strings attached,  so I’m willing to give her a certain amount of grace.

You are a very good woman, Maggie.

Yeah, well, be careful what you say,  because if Kristen has got Sarah’s hopes up for nothing,  I’m going to tear that Jezebel from limb to limb.

You are going to walk again, Sarah.  I–I feel it in my soul.  We just need to give it some time, yeah?  [door clicks]

All right!  Come on, you two. Let’s get the show on the road.

Wait a minute. What the hell are you doing?

All right.  Make yourself useful, Xandy, and you grab that arm.  I’m going to grab this one.

What? Wait, what? What? What’s happening?

All right, on the count of three, you get over there.  We’re going to hoist you to your feet.

Kristen, stop!  What the hell do you think you’re doing?  [dramatic music]

Whoa.  That’s a pretty big piece of cake you got there.

Don’t judge me, OK? I’m rewarding myself.

For what?

For not committing murder right here in the square.

OK. What happened?

Oh, you haven’t heard the good news?  Tate and Holly are back together.

All right.

Huh, awesome.  Thank you.

So, that was pretty awkward, huh,  running into Sophia like that.

Yeah. Yeah, it was.

I kind of feel bad for her.  I mean, she’s obviously really hurt.  But still, what she said, that was just weird and harsh,  saying not to be surprised if you, like,  call out her name while we’re in bed?  Does she really think she has that much of a hold on you?  [soft dramatic music]

Uh, that’s not what she meant.  She said that because that’s what I did to her.

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Oh, man.  Tate, he did that? He actually–

Yes, Tate did that.  He actually, yeah, called her Holly  while they were in bed,  which means he’s obviously not over her.  So why did he string Sophia along?

Ava.

Hmm?

I–I know that he didn’t mean to do that.  I think he was trying to give their relationship a shot,  and I think he felt like he owed it to Sophia.

Because they slept together, which shouldn’t have happened  if he was hung up on someone else.

I don’t disagree with you at all, but he’s a teenager.

Oh. Oh, OK.  That’s a good excuse. Yeah.

No, no, no. Hold on.

Wait, wait, wait. Hear me out.  It’s not an excuse, OK?  But you can’t expect Tate– he’s a teenager–  to be completely self-aware  and make the most mature decisions  when it comes to his love life.  Hey, we’re not teenagers anymore,  and I think we’ve screwed up in that department a couple times.  What do you think?  Try to deny it, please.  Hmm?

[laughs]

Hmm?

OK.

OK.

I can’t. I can’t.  OK, I’m sorry, but I’m just–  oh, man, I am upset because  Sophia’s heart is really broken.

And I’m upset at the fact that he hurt her that way.  I have to admit, I feel like I maybe  should have been a little more observant in that situation,  seen that coming.  But I–I’ve been a little distracted  with what’s going on with Sarah.

Understandable.  And I–I am sorry.  It is not your fault,  whatever happens between Tate and Sophia.  I know it’s not your fault.  And I’m sorry that I just lashed out on you.  Sorry.

It’s OK.  You care about her, and I get it.

Yeah.  OK, all right.  Change the subject.  All right, Sarah.

[sighs]

Yeah.  You said that Kristen handed over the serum.  So, is it working?

Last I heard, she received the final dose.  So now it’s just a matter of waiting  and hoping for the best.

Damn it, Kristen! Stop!  Get your hands off of her!

Why are you yelling at me?  I’m just here to help.

What, by forcing her to walk before she’s ready?  How the hell is that helping?

All right, why are you wimping out about this?

OK, that’s enough.

Mm-hmm.  I need you to listen to me.  If you want to walk again, you need to push yourself.  Show some gumption, some courage!  Now put your feet on the floor  and get on with the business of living.

Hey, hey.  Thank you so much for the deranged pep talk.  But as you heard my wife say, we are good,  and you’re out of here. Come on.

You’ve got to challenge the body.  I am telling you, Sarah.  If you–the serum works!  You just have to push yourself.  What are you so afraid of?

Thanks for stopping by.  [door slams]  [intense music]

I don’t understand.  I was just talking to Holly yesterday,  and she said that you and Tate were a couple.

We were–for, like, five seconds.

OK, what happened?

What happened is he went running back  to his true love, Holly.

Just like that?

Pretty much.  Your bestie is a real prince of a guy.

I don’t get it. I don’t get it.  I really thought Tate was into you.

Me, too.  But then his real feelings for Holly came out  in the worst possible way at the worst possible time.

Oof. What do you mean?

Take a wild guess.

Oh, no.

Oh, yes.

[scoffs] You’re joking, right?

I wish.

You actually said my name out loud while you guys were–  oh, oh, my God.  Wow.  How did she react?

How do you think?  I mean, she completely freaked out  and basically told me to go to hell and stormed out.

Wait, when you came here last night,  I kind of assumed you were the one who broke up with her.  Are you saying it was the other way around?

Yeah, it was.  Why does that matter?

Well, it matters because now I’m wondering if you only  got back together with me because things  were over with Sophia.  [soft dramatic music]

So Kristen thought she could just  hoist you up onto your feet,  and somehow your legs would respond?

That’s exactly what she thought, yes.  And then she accused me of being a wimp  for not going along with her very brilliant theory.

Yeah, I had to drag her out of the room  before she did any more damage.

I don’t get it.  Kristen never has given a damn about anybody but herself.  Why does she care so much about your recovery?

I don’t think she does.  I think it’s because she cares about Brady.  She wants the serum to work so she can score points with him.

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Sarah’s a really good person.  I’m really hoping that serum works for her.

Yeah.  Me, too. Hmm.  OK.

OK.

[chuckles]

Oh, wait, wait, wait. No, no.

No, it’s–

No, my treat, remember?

OK.

And listen, I am sorry  that I got a little defensive  about the Tate and Sophia situation,  but you need to know that I think  it’s really sweet that you’re so protective of her.

Well, like I told you,  she reminds me of me.  You know, she may act all strong and confident,  but she’s just hoping people don’t  see how insecure and vulnerable she really is.

[chuckles]

Anyway, again, I am sorry, again, for lacing into you.  I mean, it’s not your fault that your son  did something that’s, I guess,  just a typical, stupid teenage thing to do?  Mm.

Yeah, yeah.  Hey, nothing to forgive.  She was hurt. You were protective of her.  I can understand why that would upset you.

Yeah, well, thank you for understanding.  So, um, you and me, we’re–we’re good?  We’re still friends?

Oh, psh.  We’re–yeah, we’re good.

Yeah?

Yeah?

Yeah.

‘Cause it’s–it’s really important to me,  and especially right now, that, um–  look, I– [sighs]  I really hope this doesn’t sound like–  like I’m feeling sorry for myself or anything.  I just–ugh.  You know, look, I know how lucky I am.  I’ve got a job. I got a roof over my head.  And I just–  I’ve just kind of been going through a rough time.  You know, I miss my son.  I miss a lot of things.  [chuckles] And, um,  it just means a lot that I have your friendship.  I’m very grateful for you.

Oh, I’m grateful for you as well.

[chuckles]

Come here. [chuckles]

Mm.  [door clicks] Oh.

[sighs]  Well… [chuckles]  What is going on here?

[sighs]

So you think, in Kristen’s warped logic,  that she stands a better chance with Brady if he sees  that she not only hands over the serum to you,  but also gets you up on your feet?

Exactly.  And no harm done, as you said.

Actually, I think–

What, darling?

Well, I think that–  I don’t know–Kristen might have helped a little bit.  Just the idea that I should  push myself, maybe–  maybe it’s not a bad idea.

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Sarah, are you–  are you sure about this?

Yeah.  Yeah, I am, I–  I’ve always thought of myself as fearless.  So, it’s time to push the fears aside now.

Honey, there is a difference between fearless and reckless.

I know.  I’m going to be OK.  Help me do this, please?

All right.  But no, I’m not going to let you fall, no matter what.

Yeah.

Kayla?

OK.

OK, that’s it.  [suspenseful music]

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Yeah, OK. That’s it.  That’s it.

[chuckles]

Let’s try it.

Mm-hmm.

That’s it.

Yeah?

That’s it.

[chuckles] [yelps]

It’s OK. I’ve got you.  I’ve got you, darling.

Damn it.

[sighs]

And then I told him it was over  and got the hell out of there.

Damn!

Yeah.

Wow.  I can’t believe Tate did that.  He must have freaked out right after it happened.

How do you think I felt?

Oh, of course. No, way worse.

[sighs] God, I hate my life.

It could be worse, you know?

How?

Well, your brother could be sitting in jail  for attempted murder.

Wait. What?  Your brother is in– oh, my God.  That’s crazy.

Yeah, and that is so not even the full story.  My family is incredibly screwed up right now.

Well, I have nowhere else to be.  So, lay it on me.

Holly, you weren’t, like, my backup plan  or anything like that.

OK, well, can you see why I might think that?

Yes, but I meant every word that I said last night.  All I ever wanted was to be with you.  You know, from the first time I met you in the park,  it’s been you and only you.  I think about you all the time, like when I’m in class  or I’m studying, playing lacrosse.  Holly, you are everything to me.  So I hope you believe me.

I do. I do believe you.  Because you’re everything to me, too, Tate.

[chuckles]

Do you want to go up to my room?

Nothing’s going on, Kristen.  You walked in on a friendly hug.

Oh, I didn’t know you two were friends.  Hmm?

Well, we are.

Oh, ho, ho.  Well, what interests do you two share?

Not that it’s any of your business,  but we actually just like to talk. OK?

OK, fine.  Whatever. You know what?  I’m glad I ran into you.  I was at the hospital, checking in on Sarah.

How’s it going?  I mean, is there any progress now  that she’s taking the serum?

No, no, no, not yet.  Dr. Rolf, I mean, he is very confident  that it will be successful, but that is if, uh,  Sarah has the right attitude.

All right, I think I should probably  go over there later today to check things out–

You know, Brady, I really think you should go over now.  Sarah seems really down and somewhat defeatist,  and that’s not good, obviously.  You mean a lot to her, Brady.  I think it would make a difference if you go  and encourage her to have the right attitude,  positive attitude, right?

I agree.  I agree. I’m gonna do that.  I should–I’m gonna go now.

OK.

Thank you.

I’ll see you around.

OK. You know where to find me.  And I should get to the bistro.  Yeah, seeing that your brother has skipped town,  now I run the place.

Sorry.

Excuse–

Yeah, you’re not going anywhere.  [tense music]

Well, that was a huge fail.  I couldn’t even take a step.

Honey, you took a shot.  I just hope you didn’t hurt yourself.

I’m fine, physically.  Emotionally, I’m drained.  [sniffles] I’m just–I’m–  I’m worried.  I feel like I’m letting Xander down.

What?  Why would you say that?

Because ever since he found out that his mom caused  the accident, it’s just like,  whenever he looks at me,  he has all this guilt in his eyes that  somehow, it’s his fault.

Well, it isn’t.  Of course it isn’t.

No, I know.  And I keep trying to persuade him to that, but–  I don’t know. I just–  I feel like the only way that he’s going to let go  of the guilt is if I walk again, and…  [soft dramatic music]  I don’t know. I just–  I’m worried that if I don’t make a full recovery, then–  then he won’t, either.

Oh.  [elevator dings]  [kettle thunks loudly]

Xander, are you OK?

Yeah, I am.  I’m good.

Look, um,  I ran into Kristen, and she told me about the serum  and that it hasn’t worked yet.

No, it hasn’t.  Sarah’s still paralyzed, despite Kristen’s best efforts  to drag her out of bed and force her to her feet.

She didn’t tell me that part.

Yeah.  I was going to throw the woman out of a window,  but Sarah thought maybe she had a point,  that it might be important for her to push herself.  So when Kristen left, we gave it a go.

So, Sarah, she tried to walk?

Yeah, I boosted her to her feet.  And then Sarah promptly collapsed into my arms.

Sorry.  That must have been hard.  But it may still work.  I mean, it hasn’t been a long time yet.

No, no, no.  It’s just so hard watching Sarah go through this.  And if I could trade places with her,  I’d do it in a heartbeat.

Sarah doesn’t deserve this.  And I, um–  I’m really sorry for both of you.

No, Brady.  I’m sorry.

Is there a problem, Kristen?

Yes, there sure as hell is if you are moving in on Brady.

Oh, for God’s sake.

What? What?  Is that so far-fetched? I mean, come on, Ava. [laughs]  I mean, you have this nasty little habit  about going after other women’s men.  I mean, what, Kayla, Gabi– although going after  your friend’s man is just a little extra low.

Oh, Kristen.  You didn’t get the memo.  You and I, we are no longer friends,  especially after you betrayed my trust  and then you fired me from DiMera.

Oh, my God.  I do not have to defend myself to you, Ava.  Gabi gave me no choice.  And, you know, I saved your life once, as you may recall.  [laughs] So you might want to show me a little more respect  and not throw yourself at the man I love.

Kristin, I wasn’t throwing myself at him.  We were talking. You know, talking?  It’s what friends do. They talk.  And then you saw us hugging.  He was comforting me by giving me a friendly hug  because I was upset about somebody I care about  whose heart happens to be broken. OK?

Fine.

Do you get that?

Fine.

Great.

I get it.

Fantastic.

I get it. I get it. I get it. I get it, Ava.  Listen, I mean, you can’t blame me for asking.

[laughs] You call that asking?  That was threatening.

Oh, please!  I was just doing my due diligence.  I mean, I just assumed that  since Stefan left town, that you–  you were looking for another home to wreck.

[laughs] This from the woman who wrecks lives.  Oh, Kristen, you know what?  There is no home to wreck  because you and Brady are not together.

[laughs] Technically, no,  but we do share a child.  And, you know, since I generously  gave over that serum, it’s just a matter of time  before we find our way back to each other.

Really?  Not what I heard.

What is that supposed to mean?

And since my brother is basically headed for prison,  I’m pretty much going to be watching  after Felicity and myself.

Oh, my God, Aaron, I’m so sorry.  And your mom, could she really still be alive?

I don’t know.  At this point, I would just rather not get my hopes up.

I can’t believe you had all this going on,  and I was rambling about my stupid love life.  Your situation is, like, , times worse.

I guess.

You guess?  No, of course it is. I feel so bad for you.  So, here.  You need this more than I do.

[laughs]  Did it help with your heartbreak?

Not even a little.

[sighs] Mm.

[chuckles]

Holly, you know, we just–  just got back together.  We don’t have to rush things.

Yeah, I know, but we were heading in that direction  before we broke up, right?

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Yeah, but here’s the thing.  I–I don’t want to make any mistakes with you.  You mean so much to me.  And I want to do this right every step of the way.

So, you’re OK with waiting?

Yes, of course I am.  ‘Cause then, when we finally are together, I–  I want it to be really, really special.  And besides, I want to take you out, like, on a proper date.  You know, we’ve only even ever had one of those?  It was like a year ago, New Year’s Eve.

It was also a disaster.

Yes, exactly.  So this is our chance to start fresh.  I want to buy you dinner.  I want to take you to a movie.  Hey, who knows? Maybe even take you dancing.

Dancing?

Yeah, do all the normal couple things.

OK.  Yeah, I guess I could get behind  some normal couple things.

Good. Me, too.  Then, once we’ve done all that,  then we’ll see what happens.  That sound OK to you?

That sounds perfect.  [chuckling]

Do you want the last piece?

I’m good, thanks.

Yeah.

Did it help at all?

[laughs] You know what?  It actually kind of did,  although I think talking to you is really what helped.

Good. Good, I’m glad.

I should–I should go study.

You should. But do you want to?

What do you mean?

Well, I mean, you could go study,  or you and I could go do something fun.

[clears throat] [stammers]  You want to hang out with me?

Why wouldn’t I?

I don’t know.  We’ve known each other since the third grade,  and you’ve never asked me to hang out before.

Well, we’ve never had anything in common before,  and now we do– both of our lives suck.

[laughs] Um, I guess you have a point.  So, uh, what do you want to do?

Well, I heard they dropped the first episode of that  “Body and Soul” reboot,  so we could go to my place and watch that.

You want to watch a soap opera?

I’ve seen the promo.  There’s a lot of hot girls in it.

Sold.

[chuckles]

What?

[laughs]  I can’t concentrate. Come on.

Me neither.

Why don’t we take a break and do something else?

Like what?  [soft music]

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What are you doing?

* Are you with me? *

Dance with me.

[laughs] Right now?

Yeah.

* Driving down this highway *

‘Cause if we cross this off our list,  we’ll be one step closer to seeing what happens.

[chuckles] I’m down with that.

* This feeling inside, I’ve searched far and wide *  * Now is the time for the ride *  * Are you with me? *  [soft music]

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What the hell did that snide little comment mean?  What did Brady tell you about me?

Oh, you know what? Forget it.  Forget I said anything.

No, no, no.  We’re not going to forget that he said anything.  [mocking laugh] No, what did Brady tell you?

Oh.  Well, he told me why you gave Sarah the serum,  that, um, he said if you didn’t,  then there’d be zero chance of the two of you  ever getting back together again.  So then when I pointed out that you might  be expecting a future with him,  he said he never made you any promises.

[laughs] Damn it.  Why? Why?  Why would Brady share our business with you?

Oh, because we’re friends, as we told you,  and friends confide in each other.  So, as, uh,  one former friend to another,  I wouldn’t get my hopes up if I were you.  [laughs]

Mm.  [sighs]

I’m sorry for so many things, Brady, obviously.  But blaming you for Sarah’s accident,  that’s very high on the list.

Xander,  you were going through hell, and you were angry.  And you needed to lash out, and I–  I get it.  Besides, the last time I looked, I’m still in one piece,  so no harm done.

Of course there was harm done.  And yet you have been extremely kind to us, Brady,  especially going out of your way to get us that serum.

Sarah deserves to walk again.

Yes, she does.  But you’ve been instrumental in giving us  a chance to make that happen.  And I’m just so grateful.  And to prove it, I’d–  I’d like to offer you your job back at Basic Black.

Really?

If you’re still interested, that is.

[laughs]  Yes, I am interested.  I will–I will take you up on that.  Thank you.

Of course.  The least I can do, especially since  you were also the one that got Kristen  to drop her demands for Titan.

That was more of a miracle than  we’re hoping the serum will be.  Frankly, Xander, I’m surprised  that you even considered her deal.

Well, you know I spent most of my adult life  wanting to be CEO of that company, but…  I would give up everything if it meant Sarah  could walk again.  The serum is– it’s our last chance.  If this doesn’t work, then I just don’t–

Hey, hey, hey.  It’ll work.  You hang in there. It’ll work.

Will you do me a favor?  Will you go check on Xander?  Just make sure he’s OK?

Of course. But you need to get some rest.

Yeah, I will. I’m actually kind of hungry.  Will you–will you bring me my tray?  It has–I’m going to have that last little bit of fruit salad.

Of course.

Thank you.

OK, here we go.  Here we go.  Wait a minute. I–  [clattering]

Ah!  Oh, my God.

Oh, no. I’m sorry. I’m sorry.  No, it didn’t spill.

No, Mom.  Oh, my God.  I felt that.  I actually felt that when the water bottle hit my leg.  I felt that.  [suspenseful music]  [laughs]

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  [dramatic music]

Hey.

Hey, you.

Sorry to bother you.  I know how busy you are, Commish.

You know I always have time for you.  And I’m really glad you’re here.  Does this mean that you changed your mind  on quitting the force?

No. No, definitely not.  No, I just, uh, came here to drop this off.  [soft dramatic music]

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Gee, can this day get any worse?

What do you mean?

Well, you didn’t see? Oh!  Apparently, there’s a new Lady Whistleblower in town,  and she somehow got a hold of Leo’s stories,  and she ran a bunch of spoilers in her column.

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What?

Yeah, I know, I know.  But the good news is, Leo seems to think  he knows who’s behind it, except he ran off  before he could tell me.

Uh, OK, where is Leo now?

Oh, I assume he’s confronting the leaker as we speak.

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[sighs]

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I’m so glad that you’re here.

Get your hands off me.

What’s wrong?

Oh, plenty is wrong, and dishonorable,  and unethical, and downright contemptible.

Leo, what the hell?

I know what you did, Javi!  You’re not gonna get away with it.

What happened? What did I do?

Oh, cut the act, Javi.  Or should I call you Lady Whistleblower?  [tense music]

I’m gonna have to get back to you on those numbers.  Oh, believe it or not, my personal assistant  just booted me out of my own office.  Well, he’s family, and he’s going through some stuff, so…  Yeah. I’ll call you back in an hour.  OK. JJ, hey.

Hey, Gabi.

Uh, how’s your hand?

Uh, much better.  Thanks again for the ice.

Yeah.  Thanks again for having my back with EJ.

Anytime.

So did you ever find out why he dropped the charges  against that Abigail imposter?

Cat Greene.  Yeah, uh, it turns out that EJ let her off the hook  because Chad asked him to.

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Could you stop that?

Stop what?

The pacing.

You’ve been pacing all morning.

OK, fine. Well, then we both should stop.

I don’t understand.  You– you did what Clyde wanted.  You got me out of jail. It’s been  hours.  Why hasn’t he called back?

How should I know?  You were the one working with him.

I wasn’t working with him.  I was being blackmailed by him.  We’re on the same side, Chad.

For now.  [phone ringing]  It’s an unknown caller.  It’s Chad DiMera.  It’s about time, Weston.

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

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OK.  Yeah, I got it.  Well, Cat’s not that smart,  and she thinks I actually forgave her.  No, she has no idea I’m handing her over to you.  Yeah. Look, I get it.  You want your revenge. So do I.  I don’t care what you do with her.  [soft dramatic music]

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Chad wanted the charges against Cat dropped  after what she did to him and your family?  Why?

He asked me to promise I wouldn’t tell anyone  the reason.

OK…

But I refused because I think he is making the wrong call,  so I might as well tell you.  He asked EJ to drop the charges because Clyde forced his hand.  Made him a deal, one that I am pretty sure  he is going to regret.

You could have just given this to me at home.  You didn’t have to come all the way down here.

Yeah, I know.  I just, uh, needed it to feel official.  [laughs]  Plus, there’s some things I need to get from my–  your desk.

So you are % set on quitting.

I told you I was.

I know.  I was just hoping that maybe you’d sleep on it, reconsider.

Yeah, and I woke up this morning  even more sure than ever.

Yeah, but I’m just not sure if I understand why.

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Look, I, uh–  I didn’t mention to you that Roman pointed out to me  yesterday that I could sue Paulina  for removing me from my job,  given that I was injured in the line of duty.

Oh.  So are you gonna do that?

Thought about it…  but I also realized that I don’t want to work  at an agency that would treat me this way  after all the years of service I’ve put in.

I do get that.

Mm-hmm.  Nor do I want to cause any trouble for Paulina,  or more importantly for you.

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You’re a great commissioner. You are.  And Salem PD is damn lucky to have you.

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Lady what-blower?

OK, I’ll play along.  Lady Whistleblower was my pseudonym  when I wrote the gossip column for the local paper.  It’s the job I gave up  to become the head writer of the soap opera,  but you already knew that.

Why would I know that?

Because suddenly there’s a new Lady Whistleblower  in town, and her columns have started to appear online again,  and she’s writing about none other than “Body & Soul,”  giving away all my storylines.

And you think I’m the one writing those columns?

Oh, I don’t think you are. I know you are.  [tense music]

Where the hell did you get the idea  that I am the second coming of Lady Whisperblower?

It’s Whistleblower, as if you didn’t know.  And I didn’t just get the idea.  I’m sure that it’s you because I told you  all of my story projections are on my laptop.

So?

So when I got out of the shower this morning,  you had appropriated said laptop for your own use.

For my own use?  I was cueing up your show  so that we could watch it together.  I told you that.

Yeah, and I was dumb enough to believe you.

Wow. [laughs]  This is nuts.  You really think I went on your laptop looking  for your stupid storylines?  [tense music]

Stupid?  You said you liked them.

I did like them!  But we’re not talking about nuclear secrets here.  Trust me, I am not that interested.

It’s not about whether or not you’re interested.  It’s the fans.  You said yourself, die-hard fans  would kill for these spoilers!

So from that comment, you came to the conclusion  that I am a no-good, dirty liar?

Not to mention a thief who is having a hard time  making ends meet.

I–

You said yourself Gabi isn’t paying you enough.  You need to find a second gig.

Yes!  Like as a bartender, not as a gossip columnist.  Plus, how many people have access  to these stories of yours?  Anyone could have spilled.  Cast or crew, the guy who dumps the recycling.

No, no, no,  because some of these ideas are so new,  I haven’t shared them with anybody.  They exist on my hard drive and nowhere else,  which is why I usually never let my computer  out of my sight.  Turns out my big mistake was letting you out of my sight.

So Lady Whistleblower ruined the whole first week  of the reboot.

Mm-hmm.  Every twist of the plot, every hanger off the cliff.

My God. This is a nightmare.

Oh, I know.

[sighs]  And I can’t even do anything about it because first  I have to find out if Roman and Abe and the rest  of the cast and crew who ate those tainted cupcakes,  I have to find out if they’re OK.  I just– I wish I knew who did this.  [relaxed music]

Actually, I do.

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If you don’t want to cause problems for me,  Rafe, then why are you quitting?  I need you on the force–

Oh, come on.  Look, you’ll find another detective.

Not like you.

There are plenty of other skilled cops out there,  but there is only one you and me,  and I don’t want to do anything to screw this up, all right?

We’ve worked together before.

Yes, but this is different.

Mm.  So Gabi was right.

About what?

She told me that no matter how many times you said  you were fine with me being commissioner  and you working under me, that deep down, you weren’t.

[laughs] I– no.  I don’t want to get into this. No.

Come on.  Just– just be honest with me please.

See, that’s really difficult because it’s hard for me  to do that without sounding like a total ass.

OK, so you’re admitting that this  is all about your macho pride?

I did not say that.

Yeah?  So tell me, why was it OK for me to work for you,  but not the other way around?  [soft dramatic music]

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So Clyde reached out to Chad and demanded a trade.

That’s right.

What could that monster possibly offer Chad?

The location of my sister’s remains.

Oh, God, JJ.

Yeah.  Son of a bitch said he’d tell Chad  where to find Abigail’s body  if he handed Cat Greene over to him on a silver platter.

And EJ went along with all this?  Why, just because Chad asked him to?

Well, he didn’t like it, but I guess family loyalty  does mean something to him.

Sometimes.  So I’m assuming that Clyde wants to kill Cat  for screwing up his master plan.

I don’t know.  Probably.  But I’m pretty sure Chad isn’t gonna let that happen.

OK. Yeah, I got it.  I’ll wait for your next instructions.  [phone beeps]

What the hell was that?

Well, I had to make him think I was handing  you over willingly, right?

Did you need to lay it on so thick?

Which part?  Where I called you an idiot?

Yeah, the part where you called me an idiot.  Is that how you feel?

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I could say a lot of negative things about you,  but, no, an idiot is not one of them.

OK. What is his plan?  What are the marching orders?

Clyde wants us to be Mr. And Mrs. Chad DiMera.  Again.

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I don’t get it.  We’re back at Clyde wanting us to get married?

He just wants us to check into the hotel  as Chad and Abigail DiMera.

What hotel? Where?

I don’t know.  He said he would call with the info.

[sighs] He’s toying with us.

What can we do? He holds all the cards.

It’s possible that this is a complete setup,  that he never intends to lead us to Abigail  or to my mother.

Yeah, that’s a possibility,  but we don’t really have another choice, do we?

[sighs]  That’s what I thought  when he had me masquerading around as your dead wife,  and what did you tell me about that?  [soft dramatic music]

That we should have found a different way  to save your mother.  Any other way.

And you were right.  I’ve been playing Clyde’s game for a long time.  It’s time we started playing a game of our own.

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So you actually think Chad would protect  that Abigail imposter?  I mean, after all the torture that she put him through?

Look, I’m not saying that he isn’t furious,  but she’s been worming her way into his life for a while now.  Reciting their wedding vows to him,  pretending to walk down memory lane.

Pretending being the key word.  It was all lies.

Of course, it was.  But as hard as it is to believe,  Cat claims that she’s actually started to care about him,  and now she’s going with the story  about how she only went along with Clyde  to save her mother’s life.

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Do you believe her?

I certainly don’t trust her.

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Do you think there’s a possibility that she  and Clyde are still working together?

Sure, there is.  Weston hates Chad, obviously,  so it’s not crazy to think that Cat would be  some kind of double agent,  pretending to be on Chad’s side when she’s actually  delivering him to Clyde.

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If you really think that’s a possibility,  what are you gonna do about it?

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OK. So yeah.  Yeah, this is about my pride.  I was demoted, right?  How could that not hurt my pride?

I understand.  Rafe, if you want me to walk away from this–

No. No, Jada, lis– no.  Of course, I do not want that.  I have told you so many times, you deserve this,  and I am happy for you.  I’m just– I’m just disappointed for myself.

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I am too.

Look, I understand why Paulina put you in that chair.  You’re an amazing cop.  Your case clearance rate is off the charts.  You work your– your little butt off.

[laughs]

For all intents and purposes, you are a great boss.

So great that you don’t want to work for me.

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Look, our relationship started with a certain dynamic.

Right. I was your subordinate.

Jada, you know I never thought of you that way.

And you just don’t think you can get used  to the reverse dynamic.

OK, listen.  The last thing that I would ever want  would be to end up silently resenting you.  And also…

And also what?

I was nearly killed in the line of duty.  For what, right?  For– for what?  So to potentially ruin our relationship  by working together under these circumstances,  it just seems to me like it’s a sign,  like it’s a sign to do something else.

Like what?

I don’t know.  I really don’t, but what I do know  is that our relationship–  you, you are more important to me than a job at Salem PD,  so I think it’s just best for everyone if I just walk away.

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So what if I disagree?  What if I ask you to stay?  What if I say that I need you here, Rafe?  Would you reconsider?

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Would you come back to the force?

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So Hattie.  Hattie Adams sent poison cupcakes  to the cast and crew.

Why not?  You know how furious she was when you fired her.  Plus, she refused to do her last scenes  and put a curse on the show.  Honey, you don’t have to be Jada Hunter to crack this one.

So if you’re right–

Of course, I’m right.

Well, if you’re right, I should take a trip  down to the station with this little tip.

Yes, you should.  And while you’re at it, you might want  to have them arrest the new Lady Whistleblower,  whoever she is.

[chuckles]  Well, I’m not sure that posting soap opera storylines  is a crime.

Well, it darn well should be,  for spoiling in the first degree.

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I can’t believe this.  I actually liked you.  I thought I had finally met this rare person  I had a real connection with.

Yeah, I thought the same.

Oh, don’t do that.  Don’t play on my feelings, not after you betrayed me  in the worst possible way.

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So you really think the only reason I went out  with you, the only reason I slept with you  was to steal storylines off your laptop?

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Yeah, as twisted as that sounds,  it is the only possible conclusion  that I can come to.  You saw that I was vulnerable, and you took advantage.  Why don’t you just, like, have the guts and admit it?

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OK. You’re right.  I confess.

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You confess?

Yeah, I confess.  See, I came to town two days ago  after my mother died,  moved in with my cousin, got a job  working as her assistant, saw you at the bar,  found out you were the head writer of “Body & Soul,”  a show I had never heard of in my life.  And because I wanted the fans to know exactly  what was gonna happen on your show  so they wouldn’t have to keep watching,  I got hired as a gossip columnist,  even though my grammar sucks  and I failed th grade English.

Your grammar’s fine.

So I seduced you, and I had sex with you,  and I waited for you to get in the shower  so I can get on your laptop and find your secret files,  and memorize all the details of your oh-so-fascinating stories,  after which I quickly ditched you,  and I came here in the ten minutes  to publish it all.  [soft dramatic music]  So the only thing I did do  was fall for a world-class jerk.

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Honestly, I don’t know what I’m going to do,  but I can’t just sit back  and let Chad do Clyde’s bidding.  It’s– you know what?  I’m sorry about dumping all this on you.

Oh, it’s OK.

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It’s just– I don’t really have anybody  to talk to who gets it.  My family’s wrecked.  My mom was always skeptical, but my dad  really thought Abigail was alive,  and now it’s like he’s lost her all over again.

I’m sorry, JJ.

Thought about going to my Uncle Steve,  but given his history with Clyde,  I’m afraid he would go rogue  and do something to tip Clyde off.

Puts you in a tough position.

I want to find Abigail just as much as Chad does,  and I want Weston put away for good.

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But you’re worried Chad is in over his head.

He just wants it so badly.

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I’m worried about Chad too.  I’m also worried about you.

I’ll be fine.  I’m a trained cop. I’ll figure it out.

I hope so.

Thank you again for listening.

Of course. Any time.

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If we check into the hotel like Clyde wants us to,  we’re just sitting ducks.  He sees us arrive, we have nothing  to protect ourselves, but if someone checks into  the hotel under our names, then we can keep our distance.  We can watch and turn the tables on Clyde  when he arrives to grab me.

It’s not a bad idea.

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But where are we gonna find two people  willing to put their lives on the line  to be decoys for us?

What about my brother?

What about him?

He wants to get my mom home as much as I do,  and I know he would do anything  to try to make up for what he did to you.

Yeah, I bet he would.

He’s worked with Clyde for months, Chad.  He knows how the guy thinks.  He could be a really big help.

Yeah, well, see, there’s a little problem.  Your brother’s in jail.

Yeah.  So was I.

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Jada, you don’t really want me to do this.

Whoa, whoa! Whew! Great, great.  You’re both here.

Mayor Price.

‘Cause we have got trouble.  Now, I just got back from the hospital.  Abraham is flat on his back.  So is Roman.

What?  Oh, my God! What happened?

That we don’t know yet, but I called around to the cast  and crew of “Body & Soul.”  Turns out Johnny is sick too, as is Alex Kiriakis.

Sick with what?

Well, someone sent cupcakes to the cast and crew,  and every person that ate one went down for the count.

Food poisoning?

More like poisoning poisoning.  Kayla’s waiting for the blood test  to come back to identify the toxin.

All right, do we know where the cupcakes came from?

And what makes you think that someone  intentionally poisoned them?

Well, the cupcakes were delivered  to each person’s home, along with this card.

“From your B&S family.”

Mm-hmm.  Except nobody who works there knows anything about it.

OK, so if this person wasn’t on the show,  then how did they get everyone’s addresses?

Good question.

This could be national news if a crime is committed  against a popular TV show. We need to get ahead of it.  Now, Rafe, you need to get to that hospital  and start investigating right now.

Yeah, I’m sorry that this happened,  but, uh, Jada’s gonna have to assign someone else  to the case.

But I want you on it.

Right, but I was just telling Commissioner Hunter  that I am officially resigning from Salem PD.

What? Why?

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Personal reasons.  I’ll be back for my stuff later,  and, uh, I’ll see you at home.

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Well, I can’t believe this.  Rafe is quitting the force?  Did you try to talk him out of it?

Yes, I did.  He was very adamant.  He feels somewhat hurt about being demoted,  and he also said that he doesn’t want  the work dynamic to get in the way of our relationship.

Oh, well, I’m very sorry to hear that.  But now, I hope you know that  that was not my intention when I kept you  in the commissioner’s job.

Yes, yes, I do know that, but here we are.  and Rafe feels very strongly about it,  and I can’t say that I blame him.

Well, if you can’t assign him the cupcake case,  then just, you know, get the best detective you have on it,  because we need to find out who the hell tried to poison  my husband and his coworkers.

I think I can help with that.  [soft dramatic music]

You could talk to your brother again.  EJ got the charges dropped against me.  He could do the same for my brother–

No, it’s never gonna happen.

Why not?

Why?  Because my brother got in serious trouble with the mayor  for getting you out, and your brother’s  facing attempted murder charges for trying to kill yours truly.

He didn’t want to do that, Chad.

OK, well, he was about to do it  whether he wanted to do it or not.  And– and it’s not exactly like getting you out, all right?  I’m– I’m not– I’m not thrilled  at the idea of helping free a guy who tried  to put a bullet in my head.

I understand that.  I get it, OK?  But if it can give us the upper hand with–

No! The answer is no.

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JJ, if there’s anything I can do to help…

No, thank you, but I can’t–  I can’t think of anything right now.

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Yeah, well, um,  I’m here for you and your family.  I mean it.

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And not just because I care about you.  Uh, I know it’s hard to believe,  but I miss your sister…

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And I’m really sad that she’s gone.  I think she deserves to rest in peace.

Yeah.  Yeah, she does.

Also, Clyde Weston, well, he kind of ruined my life,  so I’d love the chance to repay that favor.

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So, uh, whatever you need.

I’ll let you know.

Please do.

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[laughs] It was good to see you, JJ.  Good luck.

Thank you.  You too.

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Javi–

You know, I thought I’d hit the lottery.  [laughs] I met this nice guy  who was also a bit of a bad boy.  He was sexy and funny.  Checked a whole lot of boxes.  And, yeah, I thought we made a real connection too.  And I was sitting here fantasizing  about having sex with you on this desk  before you came walking in here.

You were?

Yeah.  I was.  But that sure as hell is not gonna happen now,  because after the way you talked to me,  I wouldn’t touch you with a -foot pole ever again.  So do me a favor.  Get the hell out before I call security.

Javi, please, just let me explain.

I said…

I was upset and paranoid.

Get out.  [tense music]

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So you think Hattie Adams poisoned those cupcakes?

Mm-hmm.

Do you have proof of this?

Isn’t that where you come in?

But what makes you think it was her?

Because it all adds up.  She had motive.  I fired her from “Body & Soul.”  She was outraged.  She made threats against the show.  And besides that, she has a criminal record.

Would she have contact info for the cast and crew?

Yes, of course.

Do you know where Hattie is now?  You must have had to forward her paycheck.

OK, listen, let’s not get ahead of ourselves, OK?  It’s possible that it was still just food poisoning,  in which case, it would be under the jurisdiction  of Department of Health.  So let’s see what the blood tests show,  and we’ll go from there.

Oh, well, now I am gonna call Kayla right now.  Oh.

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[phone beeps]

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Oh. Ooh.  Ah, hello? Hello?  Hello, Kayla? Yeah, hi.  Um, you know, anything back with those blood tests yet?

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Uh-huh.  Just what I thought.  Thank you.

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The results are back from the lab?

Yep, Uh, those cupcakes were definitely poison.  Ooh.  But luckily, there were not enough toxins  in anyone’s bloodstream to cause major harm.

Ah, so everyone’s OK?

Mm-hmm.  Thank God.  But this sounds like attempted murder to me.

Yeah, I’m gonna get my team on it right away.  And in the meantime, I’ll put an APB out for Hattie Adams.

Well, if we can’t get my brother to help us  pull one over on Clyde, who else is there?

I’ll find someone.

Like who?  Well, not him. It’s too dangerous.

What’s going on?

Um, Clyde called a little while ago.  He, uh, wants me and Cat to meet him at our hotel.  Time and place TBD.

OK. What else did he say?

Just that he wants me to hand over Cat, no questions asked.  But we’re trying to figure out a way  to stay a step ahead of him.

How?

By sending in decoys to check in.  So, um, I’m thinking that–  that if–

I’m in.

No. You– you didn’t let me finish.

No, I don’t need you to.  Of course, I’ll do it.

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You realize how dangerous this is gonna be?

I do, and I don’t care.

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OK.  All right.  Um, well, we’re gonna have to find someone  to play Mrs. Chad DiMera.  Got any ideas?

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Actually, I think I do.

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Your drink looks good.  What’s in it?

Mezcal grapefruit soda.  Little bit of jalapeno.

Spicy.

You want to try it?

You don’t mind?

No, I definitely don’t mind.  Go for it.  [relaxing music]

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Mm. That is good.  Sorry.  I guess I didn’t realize how thirsty I was.

[laughs] Join the club.  I mean, I like this place, but the waiters  have a tendency to disappear.  What’s in a caipirinha?

It’s cachaça, lime,  and a little bit of sugar.  It’s refreshing if you like something sweet.

I like sweet, sometimes.

Well, I’ll share mine if it ever arrives.  It’s only fair.

[laughs] Good.  [soft dramatic music]

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Oh, good. He’s gone.  Can I have my office back now?

Sure.  And for the record, Leo and I are done.

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Honey, I told you not to eat that cupcake, didn’t I?  All right. No, feel better.  I’ll call you later.  OK, sweetie, bye. Hey!  Hey, hey, hey.  What happened with spoiler gate?  What did the perp have to say?

Well, I confronted the guy.

And? What happened?

I think I made a huge mistake.  [dramatic music]

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

I was just going to go online to see what people are saying.

OK.

What the–

What is it? What’s wrong?

Lady Whistleblower is “back”?

Finally.

Cuz, hi.

Where the hell have you been?

I thought you were Lady Whistleblower?

So did I.

Well, what did she say, whoever she is?

“Lady W here.  I’ve been gone for a spell.  But now I’m back.  And get comfortable, dear reader,  for I have returned to my rightful position  as the all-seeing, all-knowing frenemy to all.  And, darlings, Lady W just caught  the premiere of “Body & Soul.”  And, boy, do I have opinions.  That premiere left me on the edge of my seat.  You too?  Dying to know what happens next?  Well, gird your loins, my angels,  because Lady Whistleblower’s got the scoop.”  Scoop? What scoop?

I’m not sure I want to know.

“If you like spoilers,  you’ve come to the right place.”

Well, that looks yummy.  Is that a new addition to your dessert menu?

No, I did not get into the bakery game.  Someone sent these to the cast and crew of “Body & Soul”  for Premiere Day.

Yeah, but you are not part of the cast or crew.  So how did you rate?

Katie was kind enough to give me hers.

Oh, aren’t you lucky?  So who sent them?

I don’t know.  But whoever did, I am very, very grateful.

Everything all right with Joy?

Yeah, yeah, she just– you know,  she was just eager to get home and prep for tomorrow’s shoot,  like she said.

Oh. OK.  Well, thank you for checking.

You too, huh?

Well, looking over my scenes for tomorrow,  yeah.  Oh, wow, it’s– it’s actually crazy.  I forgot how much goes back to the first episode.

What do you mean?

Well, if Arrow had just told Faith the truth  from the very beginning,  then it just would have saved them both a lot of heartache,  you know?  So I totally get where Faith is coming from.  I mean, the crime is not even as bad  as the cover-up in this case.  It’s worse.  It’s much worse.  [dramatic music]

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Johnny?  Johnny?  Hello?

Sorry, I– yeah, I must have–  must have spaced out for a minute.

OK. Is something wrong?  Johnny, what is it?  [soft orchestration]  announcer: Like sands through the hourglass,  so are the “Days of Our Lives.”

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Girl, it’s all good.

Excuse me?

I might have been a teensy bit late.  But I am here now.  And I am making my A-list cousin  and her blazing hot company look good.

A teensy bit late?  I’ve been here for hours, Javi–  white-knuckling it without my soy latte,  I might add, because you were nowhere to be found.  I finally gave in and poured myself a cup  of swill from the kitchenette.

Oh, I’m sorry.  But I did send you a text.

The text, right.  The incredibly informative text.  “Something suddenly came up.”  Could you have maybe been a little bit more specific?

Fine.  If you must know, I was with Leo Stark.

Spoilers?  What does she mean by spoilers?

More like spoiled, like last week’s hollandaise.

OK, what else does she say?

Oh, my God.  Oh, my God. I feel a panic attack coming on.

What is it? What can I do?  What can I do?

Just hold my hand, OK?

No, I will hold your hand.

I’ve got all the symptoms. My–my heart is racing.  My mouth is dry. My ears are ringing.  And my tongue is starting to swell.  Does it look bigger to you?

No, it doesn’t look any bigger.  But, well, I don’t know what your tongue–

Of course.  How would you know what my tongue looks like?  Just hold my hand while I read the rest, OK?

I won’t let it go.

OK, here goes.  “In the premiere episode airing today,  it looked as though Kassandra Lovegood  was doomed to die of a disfiguring disease.  But plot twist, everyone, she will be spared  when her son Arrow returns from the jungle  with a lifesaving begonia.”

Doesn’t that happen next week?

End of next week.

OK, maybe you should–

No, no, no.  I need to see what this riffraff rip-off artist knows.  “Still with me, Pineview Heads?  You might have thought Kassandra  would wind up six feet under.  But Charlemagne’s headed for the sub-sub-sub-sub-basement  when her shenanigans catch up with her  and she takes a header down the elevator shaft.”  Oh, my God.  I don’t believe this. It’s all in here.  My story is ruined. Completely ruined!  [hyperventilating]  [knocking]

Mm.  Joy, hey.

Hi, Alex.  I’m sorry to just show up like this.  But I got your address off the show’s contact list.

Oh.  OK, yeah, no problem. Did you want to come in?

Are you sure?

Yeah, come on.

OK.  I–I tried calling.  I texted too. But you didn’t answer.

Oh, I’m sorry.  My ringer must be off.

OK, so it’s not a bad time?  You’re not busy?

No, I’m just having a little cupcake.  What can I do for you?

Well, I was actually hoping to maybe go over  some of my scenes for next week,  learn my lines a little bit better.  Does the constant freaking out about forgetting them  ever go away?

Oh, my God.  I hope so. But not for me yet.

Oh, great. Well, that’s too bad.  Anyway, I was just thinking, since today is a dark day  for the show and we have a couple of big scenes coming up,  maybe we could rehearse a little bit?

Sure, yeah, please.  Did you watch the show today, the premiere?

Yeah. Yeah, I did. It was great.  Chanel actually invited me over to watch with her and Johnny.

Really?  That must have been tense.

Why would you say that? [nervously chuckles]

Johnny, are– are you all right?

Actually, no, I’m not.

Well, what’s wrong? What is it?

Ooh.

Johnny, you look really pale.

Ooh. Oh, no. OK. Ugh.  [tense music]

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How could this have happened?  All my hours and hours of work ruined.

You stop talking like that right now.  Do you hear me?  Leo, nothing is ruined. So what?  Some people know what’s going to happen on the show.  I was watching “Beverly Hills Housewives” last night, right?  And I know exactly what’s going to happen  when Annemarie throws that party  for Diamonds and Diplomats.  But you know what?  I’m now even more excited to watch the next episode.

Well, maybe that works for  the “Housewives of Beverly Hills,” Bonnie,  but not for “Body & Soul.”  Oh, my God.  The show has barely hit the internet,  and already an audience can pass  a pop quiz on a whole month’s worth of episodes.  They know you’re going to be saved by the miracle begonia  and that Charlemagne is going to take a tumble  down the elevator shaft.

OK, OK.  I see your point.  But let’s try to look at the bright side.  I mean, my fans will be happy, right?  I mean, they’ll keep watching even after my deathbed scenes.

No, the reward for watching is the surprise that you live!  There would have been parties dancing in the street.  People would have been kissing perfect strangers.  Now they have no reason to tune in  when Arrow shows up with that begonia.

Calm down, Leo!  Some people like spoilers.

Well, I am not one of them.  And where would Lady Plagiarizer  have even gotten any of this information?  Where could it have come from?  [curious music]

You were with Leo?  Damn it, Javi.  Did I or did I not tell you to stay away from–

You’re not the boss of me, prima.

That’s exactly what I am.  But since your tush is parked in my chair,  maybe you’re confused about that.  I don’t understand, Javi.  I’ve warned you about that jerk and how he tried to come  in between Will and Sonny.

That was a warning?  Because, you see, the part about Leo  and Sonny having sex on the desk actually intrigued me.  Made me want to get to know him better.  Which I did.

Which–are you telling me–

Yeah, that’s what I’m telling you.  I spent the night in Leo Stark’s hotel room.  And guess what?  I had a really great time.  And I enjoyed every minute of it, in fact.  And I like him.

Well, I’m guessing you didn’t hear about Johnny  and Chanel’s little misunderstanding.

Oh, that.  Yeah, yeah, I heard all about that.

OK, then you know that it was pretty embarrassing  for all concerned.  I mean, nothing against Johnny.  He’s a good guy, good director.  But if Seth Burns told me that my wife was having sex on set  with a costar, I would have done a little more checking  into that story before just running off  half-cocked, which Johnny did.

Yeah, I heard.

Man, he’s lucky that didn’t cost him his marriage.  Seriously, that’s how upset Chanel was that day.

Yeah, I guess it was pretty bad.  But, I mean, when I was watching the show with them  earlier, they seemed to be getting along just fine.  I mean, seems like they’re both moving on.

Good. Well, I’m glad to hear.

I mean, we all have a job to do, right?  So it’s probably best if that whole situation can just,  you know, stay in the past.

Totally agree.  For sure.

Oh, there you are.  I was just about to come check on you.  How are you feeling?

Not good.  I think I must be coming down with something.  Maybe some kind of stomach bug.

Oh, no.  OK, come on, you need to go lie down.  All right, I’m taking you upstairs.

Ugh. Good.

Mm.

[chuckles]  Ooh.

Damn, that was good.

Yeah, I could tell.  I mean, you devoured it in two giant bites.

Oh, I didn’t offer you any.

No, please. I–I don’t want any.  Listen, I’m just giving you a hard time because, you know,  I do believe that you deserve a treat  after being Kate’s biggest cheerleader through all this.  But, look, the day has finally actually happened.

It has, indeed. Did you catch the episode?

No, no, I didn’t.  I–I actually slept at the hospital last night  so I could monitor Sarah.

Sarah?  Did she have a setback?

No, no.  Actually, you know, kind of the opposite.  In fact, we’re very hopeful that she’s  going to walk again soon.

What?

Yeah.  I mean, good old Dr. Rolf–  a genius, though wacko scientist–  has developed a serum that could possibly  reverse her paralysis.

I mean, that’s incredible.  But the serum, is it–is it safe?

Well, there’s always a lot of unanswered questions  with something so experimental.  But Sarah and Xander were willing to take a chance on it.  So we started last night.

And?

And so far, no adverse reaction.  I mean, wouldn’t it be amazing, Roman,  if Sarah could walk again and run and play  with her daughter and–  and dance with her husband?

Yes, I mean, that would be a miracle.  But you know what?  No matter what, I do know that Sarah’s–  Sarah’s going to be in great hands because, I mean,  there are, you know, there are doctors,  and then there is Dr. Kayla Johnson.

I appreciate that.  But I’ll tell you something.  Dr. Kayla Johnson is a little concerned about  Mr. Roman Brady’s health at the moment.

What? I mean, why?

Well, because you are starting  to look a little green around the gills, big brother.  [unsettling music]

Stop pretending, damn it.  We both know what you want.

I know what I want.

Or so you think.  You are deluding yourself, Arrow.

Or is it possible that you’re the one who’s deluded?  Is it possible that you are in denial about my love for Faith?

Please.  You know damn well that goody-two-shoes  will never be enough for you.  You need a real woman.  Someone who knows what makes you happy and satisfied.  You need me.  [sultry music]

“On Arrow, tempted.”  Wow! Good!

You really think so?

Yes, I think so.

Oh, my God.  I feel like it’s all I can do to memorize my lines.  And you, wow, you– you’re such a pro.

Oh, my God. Not at all.  That’s the last thing I am. Are you kidding me?  I’m completely new to this stuff, too.  Seriously, my whole life was on a completely different track  before all this.  And then, I don’t know, it all just kind of blew up,  career-wise, romance-wise.

Oh. That doesn’t sound fun.

Nah.  It was tough for a little while.  But, you know, after all the drama,  I just needed something new, you know?  So this happened.  And I’m grateful.  You know, I love this job.  It’s fun. It’s exciting.

Yeah.  Yeah, for me, too.  I love this job.

Good.  I’m glad.  A little advice, though.  Don’t sleep with your coworkers.  [tense music]

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Yeah, saltines and ginger ale.

Oh, yeah.  Well, I’m not sure I can keep that down or anything down.

Well, you have to have something in your stomach,  all right?  And that’s what Mama used to always give me when I was sick.  Bland is your friend right now, OK?

You take such good care of me.

Oh, this is nothing.  Play your cards right,  and I might even make you some Jell-O.

Oh, Chanel, I don’t deserve you.

I’m serious. You look–you look terrible.

Well, gee. Gee, thanks, Sis.

No, no, you look greener and paler by the second.  You know, you’re definitely warm.

OK, Sis.  You know, now that you mention it, I–  you know what, I don’t feel good.  I–I don’t feel good at all.  Not at all.

You like Leo Stark?

What’s not to like?  He’s funny. He’s interesting.  He’s hot. He’s romantic.

Ugh.  Are we talking about the same Leo Stark?

I had a really great time, like I said.  We ordered room service. We watched his show.

Oh.  Well, that may have all seemed romantic.  And Leo may be funny and interesting.  But he is also totally self-consumed,  not to mention lacking anything even resembling integrity.  He’s a world-class creep, Javi.

Yeah?  Well, I didn’t get a creepy vibe from him at all.  And I will repeat, I like him.

Well, don’t say that I didn’t warn you that being with Leo  is a recipe for disaster.  You’re just setting yourself up for heartbreak, Javi.

So I can’t judge my own love life?

I’m talking about someone who could ruin your life.  I’m just looking out for you.

Are you?

What does that mean?

You’re making this about me, protecting me.  But I’m starting to think it’s all about you.

Someone had to give this so-called lady all the goss.  But who?

Maybe someone left a script laying around.

It’s too much information for one script.  This is weeks of story.  Maybe it was someone in the cast.

Don’t look at me.  I didn’t tell anyone anything.

OK, Justin.  But it couldn’t possibly be him.  First, he’s a good person.  And secondly, he wants this show to succeed.  And thirdly, he can’t keep any of the names  of the characters straight.  He keeps calling Faith “Charity.”

OK. So it’s not him since whoever squealed  knows all the characters.  More proof it’s someone who works on the show.

Oh, come on.  There’s got to be a way to figure this out.  Let’s read some more.  Maybe there’s a clue.

“Don’t you worry, all you Charlemagne-iacs out there.  The good Ms. Delacroix might only be mostly dead.  You didn’t hear it from me, but it looks like she’ll be making  a triumphant return soon as part of the upcoming  Pineview Plunger story.”

Pineview Plunger?  What the hell is a Pineview Plunger?

It’s a serial killer story that came to me  in a dream on Halloween.

Oh, come on.  How could this mystery gossip columnist  possibly know what you’re dreaming?

Because when I woke up, I wrote it all up on my laptop.  What are you doing?  Oh, my God.

What is it? What’s wrong?

No, it’s impossible.  It is literally, figuratively,  every other-ively an impossibility.  He can’t be Lady Whistleblower.  Behold.  Everything that will befall the citizens of Pineview  for the next three months is resting in this very laptop,  waiting for me to bring it to life.  All the drama, the intrigue, the romance.

Wow.  I bet your fans would kill to see what’s on there.

No!

Gabriella, I love you.  You know that.  But this isn’t you trying to protect me from heartbreak.

Of course it is–

No, this is you full of your own heartbreak  because your husband stepped out on you,  he divorced you, he deserted you.  Did I leave anything out?

You think I don’t want you to be happy  because Stefan hurt me?  You really think I’m that selfish?

No.  But maybe you’re hurting so much  that you are afraid that someone you care about  is taking a risk because you’re down on love,  which I would be, too, if I went through what you did.  I’m just saying.

No, but this isn’t–I–  look, I mean, I wouldn’t–  Or maybe I would.  Maybe this is about me being hurt.  Having my heart broken…  and not wanting the same thing to happen to you.

Come here.

[sighs] Cook got very territorial when I tried  to make your Jell-O.  So I decided to be the bigger person and step aside.  It’ll be ready in a couple of hours.

When I was a kid, he used to always make me  Jell-O when I was sick.

Mm.  More ginger ale?

No, I’m good.

Maybe another blanket?

Yeah. Actually, I’m a little chilled.

Actually, I have a better idea.

Chanel, no, no. You’re going to get sick, too.

For you, I’ll risk it.  [tender music]

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Right, right.  You hooked up with the show’s publicist, Stephanie.

Yeah, yeah. I kind of messed that one up.  Almost cost her her job.

Well, maybe it wasn’t your fault.  Maybe it was the curse.

[laughs]  The curse. You heard about that, too, huh?

That they fired an actor who put a curse on the show  for revenge?

Ugh.

Yeah, I heard about that.

Yeah, Hattie.  She used to play Charlemagne.

God, it sounds more like a plot line than reality.

I know, right? Seriously.  She overplayed her hand on that one.  Next thing she knew, character’s just tumbling down  an elevator shaft.

Yeah, but maybe she had enough time  to put her hex on everybody before she went and split.

Yeah, I don’t know how much I believe in all that,  any more than I believe  that these lovely little cupcakes are poisoned.  Mmm.  Mm.

Roman?  Kayla gave me the message.  What happened?

It’s nothing.  My little sister overreacted.  That’s all. I’m fine.

Fine?  You got violently ill and almost lost consciousness.

What?  Well, what do you think it is?  I mean, is there a bug going around?  Do you think it’s food poisoning?

Hey, the only thing I ate this morning was your cupcake.

Oh, my.

Oh, my, what?

I just had to bring Abe home early from work  because he ate a cupcake, and he got sick.  I mean, I thought maybe it just disagreed with him.  But now I–

Don’t tell me we are dealing with tainted baked goods again.

Why did you think that cupcake was poisoned?

Oh, I didn’t.  My stepmom was ready to call the CDC on everyone  who got them from “Body & Soul.”  She thinks it’s, like, Hattie’s revenge or something like that.  So she took mine and threw it in the trash.

The one you just ate?

Yes, that’s the one. Five-second rule.

That’s not really a thing, you know.

Honestly, though, it was in a box.

Far be it from me to judge.

Thank you.  Regardless, Bonnie was wrong because I feel fine.  Cupcake’s not poisoned.  Actually, it was delicious.

Roman, I would like to draw your blood  so we can see what’s in your system.  And I’d also like to test the cupcake.

Well, I’m afraid I ate the evidence.

Oh.  Well, Abe demolished his cupcake.

Well, do you know where they’re from?

Well, there was no label on the box.  But first bakery that comes to mind is Sweet Bits.  But after last year’s debacle with the biscuits, I just–  I’d hate to think that somebody’s  out to get Chanel again.

Well, so would I, but I think we need to get to the bottom  of this, and fast.

OK, I’m going to go notify the cast and crew.  Are you OK here–

I’m fine.  Look, feeling better already.

OK.

OK?

All right.  Well, I’m going to run by Sweet Bits as well  and see perhaps if someone put in an order there.  I’ll be back.

This is really nice.

What?  What could be nice about lying in bed with a stomach bug?

Laying in bed with a stomach bug with you.

Mm.  That’s so sweet.

You know,  I love you so much, Chanel.  You mean everything to me.  Having you, having this,  I just never want to lose it.

Why would you think that you would lose it?

[laughs] Damn.  There goes my mascara.

I am so sorry that Stefan hurt you.  But he is not worth your tears  if he didn’t know how lucky he was to have you.

You’re just saying that to make me feel better.  So keep it coming. [laughs]

You’re an amazing person.  And I am proud to be your cousin.

Right back at you, Javier.  I’m sorry I gave you such a hard time about Leo.

So does that mean that you’re going to back off?  Because like I said, I like him a lot.  I felt like we had a real connection.  So I need your support on this.  Will you stop trash talking the guy?

No, it can’t be.

What can’t be?

I mean, he wouldn’t.

Who wouldn’t?

Why would he?

All right, that’s a who, what, and a why.  I don’t even know what you’re talking about.

It makes no sense.  He already has a job.

Ugh, I love my cousin, but, man, is she frugal.  Ugh.  And she’s barely paying me above minimum wage  to be at her beck and call for /.

That’s not right. You need to ask for a raise.

I mean, maybe at some point, but in the meantime,  I’ve got to find another gig to make ends meet.

Another gig, indeed.

Leo.  Leo!  Are–are you coming back here?

I’m just–  I’m so lucky to have you.  I–I truly–  I love you so much.  And I don’t know, if–  if any–I don’t know, if something–

Johnny. Johnny. Johnny, listen to me, OK?  You are not going to lose me.  We have been through way too much.  And we just went through this really tough thing.  But it’s not like it was unfixable, OK?  I love you, too, Johnny.  And I am not going anywhere.  [poignant music]

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OK, I’m going to get this to the lab.  And they’ll let us know what’s going on.

You think it could be the cupcakes?  I mean, maybe somebody tampered with them?

Well, it’s certainly possible.  I just hope that anybody else who got one is OK.

You can deny all you want, Arrow.  But I know you want me.

Don’t, don’t, don’t, don’t. [clears throat] Don’t touch me.  I feel like I’m going to be sick.

No, Alex, your next line is–

No, I’m gonna– I’m gonna be sick.  Ugh!

Oh, Kate, hi.

Bonnie, please, tell me you didn’t  eat one of those cupcakes.

Sure didn’t.

Oh, good, good.  Abe and Roman both ate one.  They both got really, really sick.

I knew it.  I suspected there was something up with those cupcakes.  That’s why I made sure Alex didn’t eat his.  Thank God.  Jeez.  Could this day get any worse?

What does that mean?

You didn’t see?  Oh, apparently, there’s a new Lady Whistleblower in town.  And somehow she got a hold of Leo’s stories,  and she ran the spoilers in her column.

Oh, my–what?

I know, I know, I know.  But the good news is, Leo seemed to know who did it.  Well, he ran off before he told me who that was.

So, what do you say?  Are you going to let me date Leo in peace?

Fine.  You’re a grown ass man capable of making  your own life decisions.  So I will refrain from commenting from now on.

Leo?

Hi. Hi.

Hello, Leo.

I need to speak to you in private.

Of course.  Do you mind?

No problem.  I have a meeting to get to anyway.  Uh, and just so you know, Leo,  you mess with him, you mess with me.

Sorry about my cousin. She’s just being protective.  It’s so good to see you.

Get your hands off me.

What’s wrong?

Plenty is wrong.  Wrong and dishonest and unethical and downright–

Leo, what the hell?

I know what you did, Javi.  And you’re not going to get away with this.  [tense music]

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[dramatic music]

Well, will you look at this?  Someone sent cupcakes–  to celebrate the premiere of “Body & Soul,” I presume.

Who are they from?

I have no idea.  Harold said that they came by messenger.  One for you, one for Chanel.  And here’s the card.

“Congrats on the big premiere,  from your ‘Body & Soul’ family.”

How lovely.  The first episode drops sometime this morning, yes?

Yeah, at–at :.

Would it kill you to sound excited?  What’s going on, Johnny?

Take a wild guess.

So you’re still stewing over that situation with Joy Wesley?

Well, it’s kind of a big situation, wouldn’t you say?  I mean, what–what, do you expect me to just  forget that it happened and put on a happy face?  Damn it, Dad, I–  I cheated on my wife.  It’s all I think about.

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There she is.

Oh, hey, Kate.

Hey.  So excited about taping your first show of the week?

Actually, what I’m really grateful for  is this dark day that we have today.

Oh, do you have something special planned, or–

Just learning my lines.

Oh.  Well, I’m very pleased that you’re so diligent,  but I hope you take some time to have fun too.  Have you–have you met anyone new in Salem?  Have you made any friends?

Just the other cast members, really.  They’ve all been so nice.  Especially Chanel.  She actually invited me for dinner last night.

Oh, that was lovely, considering the fact  that you’re trying to steal her man on-screen, right?  But you’re friends off-screen.  Very glad to hear that.  [light music]

All right. Special delivery, Mrs. Brady.

What?  [laughs] So what’s this?

Well, open it and see.

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Oh! [laughing] What?  A cupcake.  Almost too pretty to eat.

“BS”?

Yeah, “Body & Soul.”

Oh.

What, to celebrate that the first episode  is streaming today?

Obviously, yes.  [ominous music]  Wonder who sent it.

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Look what just came for you, Abraham.

Sweet Bits?

Oh, mm, not in a Sweet Bits box.  And it arrived by messenger.  No actual signature on the card.  Just mentioned “Body & Soul.”

Well, could be from Kate, I suppose.

Mm, nah, no.  Kate would want the credit.  She’d definitely sign the card.

Any educated guesses?

Some whippersnapper actor kissing your derriere?  [laughter]

Hey!

Ah, good morning…

Good morning. Mwah.

Stepson. Ooh.  Hope you don’t mind my just inviting myself over.

No. What do you mean? You kidding me?  I didn’t want to watch the premiere of “Body & Soul”  by myself either.

Right?  What fun would that be, actually?  And since your dad is busy in court  and all the other Kiriakises are beyond stressed out,  waiting to hear what’s gonna happen with Sarah’s treatment–

Mm, I know it can’t be easy, all that waiting and hoping,  not knowing if she’s gonna walk again.

Exactly.  So I thought maybe you and I could distract ourselves  with watching the greatest show on Earth…

Hey.

And these…

Ooh! Are these for me?

A yummy–just one. A yummy cupcake.  It was on your doorstep. I got one too.

Oh, nice. Who sent them?

Well, actually, the card didn’t specifically say.  It just said, “From your ‘B&S’ family.”

Mm.

Personally,  I think they’re from our head writer.  See, he has a sweet tooth  to beat the band, I’ll tell you.

Huh. Now, how would you know that?

Well, I might have helped him finish off  Johnny’s birthday cake after that disastrous party.  And also, have you noticed how many times  desserts are mentioned in the upcoming scripts?

Oh, yeah.

And I think it’s because he’s lonely,  you know, lovesick.  And you know how it is when your heart is aching  and you just want to drown your sorrows  in all the sweetest things you can get your hands on.

Huh, huh.

And I just bet you  that’s what Leo’s doing right this minute.

[groans]  [soft music]

Buenos dias, Papi.

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

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[dramatic music]

Leonardo,  tienes la sonrisa de un ángel  y el cuerpo du un dios…  pero la mente del diablo.  [laughter]

What?  I hope that wasn’t your grocery list.

Oh, come on. You speak a little Spanish.  See if you can translate.

OK.  So “tienes” is “you have”…

Mm.

The what de un angel?

“La sonrisa,” “the smile.”  You have the smile of an angel.

[laughs]

Mm-hmm. The body of a God.

OK.  “Pero la mente del diablo.”  [gasps] “The mind of a devil”?

Muy bien.

Gracias,Javier.  Wow, that is the loveliest thing  anyone has ever said to me.  Hold on.  [inhales sharply] OK.  Just needed to make sure I wasn’t dreaming.

Definitely not.  And last night was very real too,  not to mention pretty crazy.

Pretty crazy.

Should we compare notes?  What do you remember?  [laughter]

Well, we shut down Small Bar…

Mm-hmm.

Came back here for a nightcap,  and then the rest gets a little hazy for me.

Well, maybe I can refresh your memory.

I would be ever so grateful.

So one minute, we were talking,  and then the next, we were…  doing something like this.

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I mean, if Leo sent the cupcakes,  why would he be so secretive?  You know, wouldn’t he want all of us to know  how thoughtful he was, right?

[laughs] That’s true.  He does love people fawning all over him.

Exactly, he’d be wanting us all to be thanking him  and giving him praises and props  because of how generous he is, you know?

He’d be eating that up with a spoon, for sure.  Well, maybe it’s from our producers.

Could be.  But why would they send cupcakes anonymously?

Hmm. You’re right.  Come to think of it, I know they’re on a budget and all,  but why wouldn’t they spring for the whole cake, right?

Right?

Hmm.

“Your ‘B&S’ family.”  You know, I am gonna call Abe  and see if he knows who sent this.  I mean, it could be anyone in the “B&S” family, right?

I’m sure that mystery will be solved at some point.

Yes, I’m sure. I’ll keep you posted.  [light music]

So, Joy, settling in OK?  I know that room’s on the small side.

Compared to a New York studio, it’s a palace.

Well, then I’m grateful for the comparison.  And my grandson, treating you well on the set, I hope.

Sure is.  Yeah, yeah, Johnny– Johnny’s been great.  He’s the best.

I’m the worst, you know?  And nothing that you are gonna say  is gonna make me feel any less guilty  about what I did with Joy.

Johnny, Johnny, you made a mistake  but only because you believed Chanel cheated on you.

Yeah, which she didn’t, by the way.

But you didn’t know that.  Look, you can’t keep beating yourself up like this.  [dramatic music]

Well, at least I don’t have to do it on my own anymore.  The universe has given me plenty of help with that.

What do you mean?

Chanel invited Joy over for dinner last night.

Oh, dear.

Yeah.

That must have been awkward for you.

Most uncomfortable meal of my life.

Hmm.

Damn it, Dad, there’s got to be a way out of this.

Well, it’s certainly not going to be  by you walking around acting like you  just lost your best friend.  Johnny, you keep wearing your guilt on your sleeve like this,  and Chanel is going to know something is up.

Would that be so bad?  I–I wish this was just all out in the open.  I hate keeping this from her.  I promised Joy I wouldn’t say anything,  and I don’t want to put her job in jeopardy.

And what about your job?  You’re putting that at risk as well.  For God’s sake, Johnny, keep your mouth shut.  Chanel does not need to know about any of this.

[sighs]

Chanel doesn’t need to know about what?

[chuckles]

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What’s going on?  What shouldn’t Chanel know?

Johnny and I were having a discussion about your mother.  Paulina and I had a rather lively disagreement yesterday  about a case that I declined to prosecute.

Oh, well, I’m sure you had your reasons.

I did. I did.  But your mother is family, and…  I know there have been troubles on set,  namely my son behaving like a world-class idiot,  and I didn’t want to add to your worries.  So rest assured, I will repair the damage with Madam Mayor.

OK. Thank you. I’m not worried about it.

Good, good, and I don’t want you to worry  about your husband either,  because even though he behaved abysmally,  I’m sure, performing several acts of chivalry  and declaring his undying love for you,  my temporarily thoughtless son  will eventually earn your forgiveness, hmm?

Well, he’s getting there.

Good, good, good.  Well, then I will leave you two alone  so he can continue working.  Good luck, Johnny.

Yeah, thank you, Dad.

Make me proud.

Thank you.

All right.

[sighs]  So I–I love what you did with the cupcakes.

What cupcakes?

You mean those aren’t from Sweet Bits?

No.  No, I have no idea where they came from.  It’s too bad there’s only two of them.

Why?

Oh, because I invited Joy over to watch  the “Body & Soul” premiere with us.  [tense music]

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[light music]

Sorry. Sorry.  I should have silenced my phone.

[laughs] No worries.

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Everything all right?

I just missed a text.  It was Chanel, actually.  She invited me over to watch “Body & Soul”  with her and Johnny.

Well, that sounds like fun.

Yeah.  Well, you know, it’s probably just a pity invitation.

Come on, they wouldn’t have asked  if they didn’t want you there, right?

Yeah.

So you didn’t send the cupcake.  Neither did Paulina or Chanel.

Well, you know, Paulina thinks that maybe  someone in the cast sent it.

Well, it’s kind of strange, though,  that no one wants to take credit for it, right?  Oh, well.  Anyway, are you ready for the premiere?

Oh, yes. I’m just–I’m really excited.  Hey, you know, if you and Roman aren’t doing anything,  you can come and join us.

Well, looks like the breakfast crowd  has almost cleared out, so that would be fabulous.  And I have to admit, I’d probably be a lot less nervous  if we were all together  watching this first riveting episode.  [soft music]

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Stay for breakfast.

I wish I could, but I’m supposed to be at work.  Oh, three texts from Gabi and two missed calls.  I got to get going.

Ay, da, da, da, da.  Today’s the premiere of my show, come on.

Oh, that’s right, tour telenovela.

Well, we call it a soap opera, but yes.  And it’s one of the first things I’ve done in my life  that I’m really proud of.  It would be nice to share it with someone I…  like.

Well, I like you too, Leo.

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And you know what?

Hmm?

Screw it. I’m gonna stay.

Yeah? What about Gabi?

Mm-hmm.

[sighs]  I love my cousin, but, man, is she frugal.  Oh, God.  She’s barely paying me above minimum wage  to be at her beck and call for -.

That’s not right. You need to ask for a raise.

I mean, maybe at some point, but in the meantime,  I’ve got to find another gig to make ends meet.  But as for today, I’m just gonna be late.

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What are you gonna tell Gabi?

I’ll just tell her that…  something suddenly came up,  which is not a lie.

It’s not a lie.

[laughs]

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Well, whoever sent these cupcakes, classy move.  Extra points for chocolate.

Oh, wait, no, no!  Ooh. Alex, you can’t eat that.

Why not?

[sighs]

Bonnie, if you’re worried about my physique,  I promise you, I’m gonna hit an extra  minutes  on the treadmill, guaranteed.

Oh, for heaven’s sake, it’s not like  I’m not looking out for your abs or anything.  It’s just–  mm.

Just what?

I hate to be a Debbie Downer, but what if it’s poisoned?  [dramatic music]

You think somebody poisoned the cupcakes?

It’s possible, isn’t it?

Who the hell would do that, Bonnie?

[laughs] A sick, twisted individual,  of which, unfortunately, there are plenty in this world.

Yeah, that’s for sure.  [dramatic music]

What if it’s Hattie Adams?

Hattie?

Yeah.  The card said, “From your ‘B&S’ family.”  She was a part of that “B&S” family.  And she was furious when she found out  she was getting killed off instead of me.  And remember, she put a curse on the show  before she walked off the set.  This could be it!

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Poisoned cupcakes?

Stranger things have happened.

Mm.

Remember the Great Biscuit Massacre of ?

Yeah, I highly doubt that history’s  gonna repeat itself again this year, Bonnie.

Well, you can’t be too sure, can you?

Oh, God.

No.

Oh, come–

No! No, no, no.  Better to be safe than sorry.

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[scoffs]

OK, we made it. [laughs]

You did. You did. And welcome.  Make yourselves at home here.

[chuckles] And help yourself to some snacks.  Now, we have nuts and chips and, oh, of course,  popcorn to nibble on during the show.

Ooh, OK, so I brought some champagne for later.

Ooh! How wonderful!  Oh!  Oh, and then, of course,  we have the “Body & Soul” cupcake we can all share.

Well, I got Katie’s waiting for me  back at the bar since she’s not big on sweets,  so you guys should have that one.

Oh, no, no, no, no, not me.  I got to watch my sugar, unfortunately.  Besides, it was meant for Abraham,  the other exec producer of the show.  [laughter]  Oh, so here you go, darling.  You’ve been patiently waiting to indulge.

Well, you don’t have to ask me twice.

[chuckles]

Now, let’s see here.

Mm!

Whoa! [laughs]  Oh, how is it?

Mm.  Sublime. [laughs]  You know, I feel guilty, though.

What? What’s to feel guilty–

No, I have all this cupcake, and…  I’m the only one who gets to eat it.

Oh, no. What’s to feel guilty about?  Come on, Abraham.  You should be rewarded for all your hard work  on what I know is just going to be  the most successful soap opera in television history.

Hear, hear. [laughter]

So you go on. You go on.  You eat that cupcake, baby.  [laughs] No guilt.

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No guilt.

No guilt.

Don’t have to ask me twice.

Oh. [laughs]

Mmm.

Mmm-mmm-mmm.

Et voilà.  Or should I say y mira eso?

That works very well, and this looks very good.

Good, we’ve got some egg white omelets,  the freshest of fruit salads, turkey sausage, and–  huh, cupcake?

Wrong room?

No, it’s got the show’s logo on it.  Oh, it must be to celebrate the premiere.

Ooh, speaking of which, is there anything  I should know before we watch?

Let’s see.  Well, the show aired for years on another network  before it moved to streaming.  There’s -some-odd characters, four main families,  and  years of living, loving, lying.  [laughter]

And you write for all of those characters,  all the living, loving, lying?

Behold.  Everything that will befall the citizens of Pineview  for the next three months is resting in this very laptop,  waiting for me to bring it to life.  All the drama, the intrigue, the romance.

Wow, I bet your fans would kill to see what’s on there.

Mm, maybe.  But if they did, they’d probably lose interest.  I mean, what’s the point in watching  if you already know what’s going to happen?  I think that the excitement  comes from the anticipation, right?  The waiting, the wondering.  Is the secret gonna be revealed?  Is that character that you love to hate  finally gonna see their comeuppance?  That kind of thing.

So you’re really good at keeping secrets, huh?

Well, I had to sign a nondisclosure,  swear on the lives of my unborn children,  and take a blood oath that the information  stored on that laptop is never going  to fall into the wrong hands.

Wow.

Mm-hmm.

Look at you, Mr. Big Deal.  I am impressed.

As well you should be.  Aren’t you glad you stayed?

Very.

[sighs]  I would say let’s eat, but…  suddenly I’m not very hungry.

Me neither.  I mean, not for food, anyway.

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You invited Joy over.  Why–why–why would you do that?

Well, to be nice.  I mean, come on, why are you reacting like this?  Don’t you like her?

No, yeah, I do, of course.  I like her just fine.  It’s just, we–we had dinner with her last night, you know,  and I was kind of hoping that you and I  could watch the premiere together, you know,  just–just the two of us, you know, in bed.

Mm-hmm, yeah, well, that sounds really nice…

Mm-hmm.

And we can get into bed,  just the two of us,  when we go to sleep, all right?  But it’s too late now because I’ve already invited her.

So just uninvite her.

What? No.  Come on, Johnny, have a heart, OK?  She said she had nothing to do on her day off.

I’m sure she can figure something out.  Just–you can text her.  Explain that, you know, it’s just–  it’s not gonna work out.

Well, look who I found on my way out the door.

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You know, I think this get-together  could use a little something,  something to make it a little more festive.

Oh, I bet some cupcakes  would make it a little bit more festive.

Stop! Stop! Shh!

Ah.

You’ll thank me later.

OK.

We could use a party mix, though.  What you got?

I got some, like, peanuts and some oat milk yogurt.

Just the peanuts.

All right. Coming right up.

[mouthing words]  You know, I’m thinking maybe we could invite  Stephanie to this watch party.  You know, get her to come over, knock on her door?

Yeah, I don’t think that’s such a great idea, Bonnie.  We’re supposed to be keeping our distance right now  from each other, remember?

Yeah, but I thought that was only at work.  I mean, besides, I could be your chaperone.  I could make sure you keep your hands to yourself.

Oh.

No patty fingers.

[clears throat]  Thank you, but I think a little space right now  is exactly what both Stephanie and I need.  Plus, she’s probably doing a bunch of press  right now anyway.

Fine. Fine.  If you think it’s best, whatever.

Mm.  [dramatic music]

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All right, come on, come on.  Let’s all get comfy before “Body & Soul” starts.  Hey, you, Mr. Director,  what are you doing all the way over there?  You can barely see the screen.

No, I just– I didn’t want to–  I didn’t want to crowd you guys, so…

What? No, there’s plenty of room.  Come on. Sit right here.

OK. OK.  Yeah.  Excuse me. All right.

Well, I wish I could stay,  but I’m looking forward to watching “B&S” when I get home.

Yeah, right.

I will!

Yeah.

[laughs]

Also, is no one going to partake  in the celebratory “Body & Soul” cupcakes?

You know what?  You can take mine because I have love scenes coming up,  so there’s not gonna be any sweets for me for a while.  Unless you want mine, Joy.

No, thanks.  I have love scenes coming up too, so…

OK, then.  Well, if no one wants this one–

All yours.

All righty, then.  Well, this certainly beats the hell out of the protein bar  I was going to grab for breakfast,  so thank you very much.

Mm-hmm.

Oh, and congratulations, everyone.

Thank you, EJ.

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But one of the… [clears throat]  Benefits of being behind the camera, right?

Mm-hmm, yup.  You know what? You go for it, all right?  I’m going to live vicariously through you.  Probably you are too, right, Joy?

Right. [laughter]

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Mmm.  Mmm.

[laughs]

Good.

[sighs]  You’re not eating?

No, you know what?  I feel like I still have butterflies.  I–you know, I’ve seen the dailies.  I mean, the show’s great.

Of course–of course you would be nervous  seeing it all put together.  Oh, but, Abraham, this was your labor of love,  yours and Kate’s, and you want it to be wonderful.

And it will be.

Mm-hmm. Of course it will be.  And no matter what, whether “Body & Soul”  is a big hit or not, look at what you two have accomplished.  You found a writer.  You got the rights, a director, actors.

You and Katie pulled all the pieces together.

Mm-hmm, and in Salem, no less,  an entertainment desert.

Well, no longer because of what you two did.  You brought jobs here.  You basically created a whole new industry in this town.

Mm-hmm.  So you ought to be pretty proud of yourselves.

Well, I think we are. Aren’t we, Abe?

Yeah, definitely. [laughter]

Abe, we have come a long way from chasing down criminals  on patrol, haven’t we, partner?

[laughs] Yes, we have.

All right.  To Abraham and Kate.

Mm-hmm. And “Body & Soul.”  Long may it live.

Oh, long may it live.

Yes!  [laughs]

There you go.  Yes. Yes.

Oh, and just so you know, I already have  my dress all picked out for the Daytime Emmys.

What?

Oh.

[chuckles] Mm-hmm.

[chuckles]

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What are you doing?

I’m trying to cue up your show.

There’s a TV right here.

Yeah, but with a screen right here,  I thought we could have a more intimate viewing experience.  I guess I’m underdressed for the occasion, huh?

No, you’re dressed perfectly.  I just wanted to make it feel like I was, I don’t know,  attending a premiere or something.  Do I look like a complete dork?

No, you look great.  Now, get over here.

OK.

It’s almost time.

Coming, coming, coming.  [sighs]

And I think you should do the honors.

OK. Here we go.  In , , .  [upbeat music playing]

True love is the gift God has given  which heart to heart and mind to mind  in body and in soul can bind.

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* This is love *

“Body & Soul.”  [upbeat music playing]

[laughs] OMG, Alex.  I have goose bumps!  Ooh, that first episode! Wow!  It was better than expected!

Bonnie, you were amazing.

Oh, you really think so?

Oh, my God, I know so. Are you kidding me?  Your reaction when Kassandra finds out  that she was dying from a disfiguring disease?  You could see the pain in your eyes.

Oh. [chuckles]  You didn’t think it was, you know, too much,  a little hammy?

No, not at all. You kidding me?  You are an incredibly talented actress.  Really.

Alex, thank you.  That means so much to me coming from you  because I think you’re the talented actor.

Aw.

No, seriously.  I swear to God, in act three, you had me crying.  And then in act four, you had me laughing my patootie off.  Sir, you’ve got it all going on.

Oh, thank you.

You do.

Thank you, Bonnie. Thank you.  But let’s just hope the viewers think that we all  got it going on so they keep tuning in, huh?

[laughs] Fingers and toes crossed.

Mm-hmm.

Well, I better get going.  I got to learn my lines for next week.

Ah, all right.  Well, thank you for coming by  and watching the show with me.

Oh, honey.

A lot more fun than all by myself.

Ooh, thanks for having me, darling.

My pleasure.

[chuckles]  [sighs] And, you know, I may just walk home.

Hmm.

Hmm.  Think I’ll get recognized?  Maybe ask for my autograph?

Honestly…  I think you need to keep one of these with you just in case.

[laughs] You’re so cute.  Like a button, you are.  So long, hotsy-totsy.

So long.

[chuckles]  [dramatic music]

[laughs] Wow.  That was great.

Have to say, I do agree.

Oh, as would I. And wonderful writing.  Oh, and the cast.  I can’t believe the cast you put together.  I mean, now, OK, I may be a little bit biased,  but, oh, I’m so proud of my Chanel!  Oh, I mean, that girl, she lights up a screen  the same way she lights up a room.

She does. She does.

Mm-hmm.

Abe, I didn’t think we could do it at times, but we did.  We did it.

[laughs] Yes.

Well, congratulations to both of you.

And I got to say, I only wish we could,  you know, binge-watch, because I can’t wait  to find out what happens next.

And that is exactly the reaction we want  from people all across the country.  [laughter]

Wow.  Great first episode, right?

Yeah, it was.

And, Chanel, you–  you were great.

Oh, well, thank you so much.  I couldn’t have done it without my patient  and understanding director.

Well, you can’t bring out what isn’t already there.

You know, I think I’ve met everyone from today’s episode,  but I don’t think I met the actress who played Charlemagne.

Oh, yeah, that would be Hattie Adams.

Yeah.

What? What happened to her?

Well, she–she gave the producers this crazy ultimatum,  and so they fired her.

Yeah, they killed her off, actually,  and she was not happy about it.  Well, that’s putting it too lightly.  She actually–she went crazy.

What? What do you mean?

Well, she was determined to get back at everyone  for letting her go.  And then when she left, she announced that she was  putting a curse on the show, so…

What kind of curse?

The kind where you make sure terrible things happen  to everyone who wronged you.

Well, I mean, you don’t believe that she really  has that kind of power, right?

Well, I mean, your birthday party  did happen after that.

True.

[clears throat]

Huh.

You know, I ought to go. [chuckles]  I–I got some lines to learn, and I got to hit up my mom.  I told her I’d give her a call after the episode, so…

Oh, OK. Well, thank you for coming.  This was fun. We should do it again sometime.

Yeah, yeah, I’ll– I’ll see you at work.

OK.

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Well, that was kind of weird, right,  the way she was just acting?

No. How–how so?

Well, I mean, she just–  she left really abruptly.  Would you just go make sure she’s OK?  For me?

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So what did you think? And be honest.  I want the naked, unadulterated truth.

About?

About? About “Body & Soul.”

I told you, your body’s a ten,  but we’re leaving your soul out of it.

Boy, my show, “Body & Soul.”

It was wild.  Drama, intrigue, hot bodies.  I loved it.

You’re not just saying that?  Because you know my heart would suffer irreparable damage  if you said even the slightest–

Hey, of course I’m not saying that.  I think you’re a genius, Leonardo Stark.

Wow.  Oh, my God.  I feel seen for, like, the first time in my entire life.

Yeah, and my life will come to a screeching halt  if I don’t get to work.  Death by cousin.  But I had a really great time, Leo.

Yeah, me too.  And thank you for staying and celebrating my show with me.

It was my absolute pleasure.  I’m looking forward to doing it again.

Yeah, we will.  And, you know,  well, just spending time with you, I–  I haven’t felt like this in–  in a really long time.

I don’t think that I’ve felt this way, psh, ever.  Just opening up to you last night about losing my mom,  it was–  I’ve never really talked to anybody about that before,  in that way.  It really helped.

Well, I’m glad you were able to do that.  And while I am very sorry for your loss,  you said it was the thing that brought you to Salem,  so I’m certainly not sorry about that.

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I’ll see you soon, guapo.

Mm-hmm.

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[chuckles]

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Sorry!  That was so awkward!

Awkward? It was torture.  Why would you have accepted Chanel’s invitation?

Because I couldn’t think of a way out  without making it worse.

Yeah, OK, I get it.  But, Joy, we cannot keep doing this.  Do you have any idea what it’s like for me,  sitting in between you two?  Every single day that I keep lying to Chanel,  I feel like an even bigger heel.

You’re not gonna say anything to her, right?  You promised.

Yeah, I know what I promised.  OK, it’s the promises that I made to Chanel that I broke.  That’s what’s killing me.  I don’t know how I’m ever gonna make this right with her.  [dramatic music]

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[light music]

Oh! What the hell?

I have a bone to pick with you, mister.

Well, you didn’t have to take it out  on that poor, defenseless cupcake.  And if we’re revisiting my dropping the charges  against Cat Greene–

That is a conversation that can be picked up later.  But for now, since we’re not on the city’s dime,  there’s a personal matter that we need to discuss.

I’m not– I’m not sure I know–

That would be your son calling  my daughter a cheating slut.

Oh, that.

Yes, that.

[clears throat]  Well, if I may speak for my son,  he feels awful about what happened.  He knows–he knows that he has screwed up,  and he wants nothing more than to fix this  but with Chanel.  So maybe we should stay out of it.

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[sighs]

Everything all right with Joy?

Yeah, yeah, she just–you know,  she was just eager to get home and prep for tomorrow’s shoot,  like she said.

Oh, OK.  Well, thank you for checking.

You too, huh?

Oh, looking over my scenes for tomorrow,  yeah.  Oh, wow, it’s actually crazy.  I forgot how much goes back to the first episode.

What do you mean?

Well, if Arrow had just  told Faith the truth from the very beginning,  then it just would have saved them both  a lot of heartache, you know?  So I totally get where Faith is coming from.  I mean, the crime is not even as bad as the cover-up  in this case.  It’s worse.  It’s–it’s much worse.  [dramatic music]

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[groans]  [exhales heavily]  [chuckles]  Oh.

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Poisoned cupcakes, huh?  [laughs]  Come on.  Bonnie’s just being a little paranoid.  It is a damn shame to let these things go to waste.

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Mmm.

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[sighs]

Oh.  Well, that’s– that’s very reassuring, yes.  Yes.  Oh, that’s wonderful.  Wonderful news.  No, I’ll pass that along.  Yeah. Well, you take care, huh?  Bye.

OK, what?

[laughs]

What did the network say?

Well, they didn’t want to pass any information on  about the numbers, but they said they’re quite pleased.

Quite pleased?

Mm-hmm.

No paraphrasing.

No, that was right from the source.  [laughter]

Oh, my God!  We did it!  Abe, we’re a hit!  So much for the curse of Hattie Adams.

[laughs]

Oh, my God!  Abe?

[groans]

Are you all right?

[groans]

Abe.

[groaning]

No! Whoa, whoa, whoa.

[retching]  Oh.

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[knock at door]

Back so soon?

Oh.

Oh, it’s you.

[chuckles] I hope I’m not interrupting anything.  I just had to come over and see what you thought.  You watched the show, right?

Yeah, of course I did.  I thought it was brilliant and fabulous.  And you, my dear, must already have a gazillion fans  on social media wanting to see more  of that gorgeous punim of yours.

Really? You think so?

Yes, for sure.  I was just gonna go online and see  what people were saying.  [ominous music]  What the–

What is it? What’s wrong?

Lady Whistleblower is back?

I thought you were Lady Whistleblower.

So did I.

Well, what does she say, whoever she is?

“Lady W. here.  “I’ve been gone for a spell, but now I’m back.  “And get comfortable, dear reader,  “for I have returned to my rightful position  “as the all-seeing, all-knowing frenemy to all.  “And, darlings, Lady W. just caught  “the premiere of ‘Body & Soul,’ and, boy, do I have opinions.  “The premiere left me on the edge of my seat.  “You too? Dying to know what happens next?  “Well, gird your loins, my angels,  because Lady Whistleblower’s got the scoop.”  What the–

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