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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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[giggling]

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

  [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]

Oh.

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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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You’re always saying thatyou’re all about family, EJ. So why on Earth would you cut that fake Abigail loose after she spent months deceiving your own brother?

Mayor Price, I had my reasons for cutting Cat Greene loose, as you put it. But I assure you that–

I don’t need your assurances, damn it. My office first thing tomorrow.

So, it sounded like someone got their ass handed to them. Tell me, why did you let that imposter go?

[dramatic music]

So it was Chad that convinced EJ to release Cat Greene? Why would he do that? Well, I’m sure you’ll get to the bottom of it, as you always do. Listen, I am finally done for the night. So I’ll be leaving now. OK.

No, Kayla, you can’t leave. Not until you’ve helped Sarah walk again.

If you want a drink, you better order now because it’s just about last call.

Don’t–don’t worry. I’m not ordering a drink, so…

Brady, nice to see you.

You too. I was hoping you were working late.

Oh, well, as always. So what brings you by?

Just wanted to shoot the breeze, actually, if that’s OK. I mean, look, if it’s a bad time–

Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, it isn’t, it isn’t. I’m ready to take a little bit of a break from these books. Go on, sit. So, you know, the last time we shot the breeze, it was about your son and my employee, if I recall, so what do you want to do? You want to just pick up where we left off?

No, we don’t have to pick up there. That’s fine. Honestly, I don’t want to– I don’t to violate Tate’s privacy.

Oh, come on, Brady. You know you can trust me. And, look, I know that you were concerned about Tate. I’m concerned about Sophia. So I know that I can trust you not to tell Tate or Sophia what I’m about to divulge to you. No, uh-uh. You know, never mind, never mind.

Whoa, whoa, whoa. Well, that was getting good. You said you were going to divulge something.

Mm-mm. No, no, I’m not going to do it. No, no, because Sophia trusted me. And just like you don’t want to betray Tate’s trust, I don’t want to betray hers. So, no, I’m– I’m not betraying–

Actually–Ava, Ava, Ava. Actually, I think I’m already privy to the confidence that you’re reluctant to betray.

Oh. So you know?

Yeah, I’m all caught up. Happened underneath my own roof. So I’m fully aware that Tate and Sophia have taken their relationship to the next level.

[laughs] OK.

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Tate, I’m so into you. More than you know.

And I’m into you.

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Holly, this is–

What did you just call me? – You slept with Sophia? I think I’m going to be sick.

Holly, just listen. I–I want to be with you, but I can’t just be with you, if that makes any sense.

No, that doesn’t make sense. I don’t get why you can’t just be with me, Tate.

Because–

I might actually throw up.

No, because– because I feel like I have to give Sophia a chance. You know, she’s been there for me. And we’ve gotten close. So I–I don’t know, I feel like I have to at least see where our relationship could go.

Your “relationship”?

I’m sorry. I really–I wish things could have gone differently. I do. But you were gone. You were in Paris. And– Holly, I am so sorry. I really am. More sorry than you’ll ever know.

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What do you mean? I didn’t call you anything. Maybe I said your name?

No, you didn’t say my name. You said Holly’s.

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It’s quite the classy euphemism.

[laughs] “They took their relationship to the next level.”

OK, well, classy euphemism aside, I don’t even know how comfortable I am talking to you about this whole thing.

OK. All right, all right, all right, all right. So, listen, I will just then conclude our conversation by saying that I hope things work out between Tate and Sophia because she is clearly smitten with your son.

Yeah, so it seems.

And I hope that he is equally as smitten with her. What, no comment?

[stammers] Hey, I thought we were going to conclude this conversation?

OK, yeah, we are. We are, we are. OK, so just– just one more thing, OK?

Ava– -Just one more thing, all right? Just one more thing.

OK, one more.

So as Sophia’s sort of surrogate mother, I just– it is my fervent hope that your son is over Holly Jonas. Wow, you are a tough nut to crack.

You know what I would love? I would love some club soda.

Club soda?

Yeah.

Yeah. Coming right up. Hmm.

[sighs]

Sophia, I–I swear I really don’t remember calling you “Holly.”

So now you’re going to gaslight me?

No, no, no.

Well, even though you claim not to remember what you said, I know what I heard. It was your ex-girlfriend’s name, meaning that although you’re here in bed with me, you’re thinking about her.

Oh, hi, sweetheart. I didn’t know you were home.

I just came in.

I’m glad you’re here because I’ve got some wonderful news. Kristen agreed to give Sarah the serum.

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So combining these two result in a serum that could cure your paralysis?

That’s what we’ve been told. But I have no idea the dosage or how it’s supposed to be administered.

That’s why we’re here. Kayla, Sarah trusts you to be the one to figure out how to get her out of this wheelchair and hopefully walking.

I guess if you heard me say Holly, I must have said Holly.

Wow. It’s really big of you to admit that you just said another girl’s name while you were in bed with me.

I feel awful that I did that. I’m so embarrassed. I–it’s just–

It’s just what?

When Holly and I broke up, she took it really hard. And so, yes, I’ve been thinking about her. But it has nothing to do with how I feel about you. Look, why don’t we just forget about everyone else and just focus on you and me.

I was focused on you and me. But you were focused on Holly.

Hey, Sophia, I am so sorry. I really–

[scoffs] Yeah, right, but not because you care about me. Only because you were dying to have sex tonight, imagining yourself with Holly.

No, that is not true.

Oh, come on, Tate. Why don’t you just admit to me and to yourself that when Holly asked you if you wanted to get back together, you wish you had said yes?

Club soda with lime.

Thank you.

Mm.

Are you sure you don’t have to work?

No, no, no. I’m going to finish up these books in the morning.

All right, good, because then I do have something to share with you.

Yeah?

And it has nothing to do with breaking anyone’s trust or anyone’s privacy. It’s just damn good news.

Oh, yeah, I could use some damn good news.

All right, well, do you recall me telling you that Kristen was going to do something huge for Sarah?

Oh, yeah, I remember that well, especially since I was surprised that Kristen was going to do anything huge for anyone– well, unless it was horrible and destructive, which it clearly wasn’t since you were so upbeat when you told me about it.

Yeah, and I’m even more upbeat than I was before because it appears that Kristen is actually going to go through with this. Ava, there’s a– there’s a serum that could potentially heal Sarah’s paralysis.

Wow.

Yeah.

Really?

Really. Really. It’s amazing. And I can’t elaborate on it too much. But I’m just hoping and praying that Sarah’s going to be able to walk very soon.

Wow. Look, that is– that is amazing. It is. But I just– I just don’t–I don’t see Kristen doing something like this without strings attached.

Actually, there– there are strings attached.

Yes. Which are?

When she agreed to hand over the serum to help Sarah, I didn’t know that she had asked for something in return.

Which was what?

Titan.

What? Titan?

Yeah, Titan. Yeah, she demanded that Xander give her control of his father’s company.

OK, well, that is more like the cold-hearted Kristen we all know and love. So, did Xander make that deal?

Well, it turns out that Xander didn’t have to because Kristen changed her mind about demanding Titan for the serum.

Really?

Mm-hmm.

Why would she do that?

Because I asked her to.

Rest assured, I have the whole Cat Greene situation well in hand.

Hmm. I sure hope so. For the life of me, I don’t understand how anyone believed that card-carrying phony was Abigail. I knew she was an imposter the first minute she set foot in this house.

Oh, well, aren’t you the bloody detective? You know, I just saw an ad in “The Spectator.” The Salem PD is looking for new recruits. You should apply.

[laughs] Yeah, I’m very happy in my current position. Thank you.

A position you may not hold for long, so I hear. Oh, that’s right. I still have my connection to the board. And they were more than happy to share their account of how you botched the Titan takeover. So give me the lowdown, sis. How did you screw this one up?

Wait, I thought Kristen was only willing to give Aunt Sarah the serum if Xander gave her Titan?

Well, that was the original deal, yes. But I’m happy to report that Titan is still in Xander’s control. And that’s because Brady somehow managed to convince Kristen to have a change of heart.

Wow. Kristen DiMera has a heart?

I didn’t think so.

[laughter] But at least this time, in this instance, I don’t know, she listened to her better angels and she gave Xander the serum.

Wow, that’s amazing. Has Aunt Sarah taken it yet?

Not yet. She and Xander are at the hospital. They’re talking to Kayla about how to administer the serum. – So you said it was Rolfwho developed the serum?

Yeah. And apparently, that one is the active ingredient, the one that Brady gave me. And the other one is useless without it.

At least that’s what Kristen told us.

So we’re left to trust Kristen and Rolf, just flying blind?

Well, not–not exactly. I mean, Rolf left these instructions. So I’m just hoping with these notes, you and I can figure out what to do next.

Oh, I didn’t botch up anything, EJ. No, at the th hour, there was an unexpected complication.

Which was?

Oh, which was Philip Kiriakis showed up, threatened to tie up the deal for Titan in the courts. So I decided it wasn’t worth the trouble. I simply chose to give Sarah the serum, no strings attached.

But why would you do that? I mean, even if Xander couldn’t deliver his father’s company, he would have paid through the nose for a chance to see his wife walk again. Why would you just give away your advantage?

I did it for love.

[sighs]

Wait, so–so Kristen gave Sarah and Xander the serum because you told her to? What, your wish is her command?

Stop, no. Not–I mean, not– not usually, God knows not usually.

OK. So what’s the catch? What’s the catch, Brady?

All right, here’s the catch, Ava. I told her that if she forces Xander to give the company to her in exchange for the serum, that she could kiss any chance that we had of ever getting back together goodbye.

[laughs]

I said it.

Yes, you did. OK, so that is why she was so noble. Kristen only did the right thing because she is still crazy about you. And you– wow, you gave her a hope that the two of you might get back together if she gave that serum over. Nice.

It’s a little manipulative, isn’t it?

Yeah.

Yeah, but– but very effective, it seems.

Mm-hm. Yeah. Yeah, but I just wonder.

You wonder what?

Well, was it a total manipulation? Or is there a chance for the two of you? Come on, Brady. Look, you two, you have a daughter together. So is there any chance of you and Kristen actually getting back together?

Well, from what I see from these notes, it looks like Rolf intended this to be a % solution. But there’s– there’s nothing here about diluting it with saline.

Do you think that it can be administered intravenously?

Possibly, but I’m not clear on the titration rate.

Yeah, some of us in the room didn’t go to medical school. Would you mind catching me up? Does any of this mean that you know how to use this stuff?

So, um, Kayla and I think that the cure can be given through an IV. But that might take several hours.

And that’s a problem because?

Well, um, because the serum has to be injected directly into my spine.

Which carries significant risks. Honestly, I don’t know if I’m comfortable doing it.

Grandma, I’m so happy for Aunt Sarah. I just hope and pray it works for her.

Yeah, so do I. So, tell me, what’s going on in your life?

Yeah, well, with all this great news, it kind of feels weird to talk about myself.

No, it’s not. And as happy as you are about Sarah, I can tell you are a bit down.

Yeah, I am. It’s just been hard, my– my breakup with Tate.

Of course it’s hard. I mean, you cared about him very much.

I do, so much. Grandma, I was–I was naive to think that I could just go through his dad’s room and go through his briefcase to try to find evidence that he was the one who hit Aunt Sarah and then just apologize and everything would be OK between us.

Yeah, but you and Tate, you were very close.

Yeah, we were.

Yeah.

But I also didn’t count on one huge obstacle getting in the way and ruining everything.

And what’s that?

Not what, who. Sophia Choi.

Damn it, Tate, I made it clear that I only wanted to be with you if I was the one you wanted to be with. And you said I was. But obviously, you were lying.

No, I was not lying. I promise. I just–

Just what? You wanted to be honorable by not dumping me immediately after sleeping with me? Well, I’m sorry, but I don’t see the honor in staying with someone when you really want to be with someone else.

I–I– I guess you’re right. There is no honor in that. And I admit that I screwed up here. I was just trying not to hurt anyone, you know? And I really–I want to do the right thing. But I don’t know what the right thing is.

I’ll make it easy for you by asking you one simple question. Who do you want to be with, Tate? Me or Holly?

Look, I know it’s insane to think that Kristen and I could have a future together, especially given our history. The one reason why I don’t rule it out completely– hear me out–is our daughter. And even though it would mean the world for Rachel to have her parents together and have us be a family again, my head tells me to run the other direction and don’t look back.

Well, what does your heart tell you?

My heart–my heart’s with my daughter. I just want her to be happy, Ava. You know, when Kristen and I, when we fight, you should see the look on her face. She hates it.

Of course. So your heart’s with your daughter. And you want her to be happy. So that means you might get back together with her mom.

I’m obviously conflicted about it. You can see. You can see, right?

Ah.

But, hey, Kristen knows. Ava, she knows that it’s highly unlikely that the two of us could ever work it out. I’ve made no promises to her. And what is with the look on your face right now?

Brady, I got to be honest with you. I think you’re being naive.

I am?

Yeah.

Really? Why?

I mean, look, of course, you may think that you made no promises to Kristen. But don’t you think it’s possible she heard what she wanted to hear?

OK, OK, OK. Let me make sure I understand. You gave away that miracle cure because Brady asked you to, despite the fact he promised nothing in return?

Of course, Brady offered something in return. He told me that the only way that he and I could get back together is if I helped Sarah walk again.

OK, maybe this is just the lawyer in me, but I want to be sure I’m clear on the language of this deal, if you can even call it that. Am I correct to assume that Brady offered no guarantees that he would enter into a romantic relationship with you?

And what guarantees should I have asked for, EJ? Should I have had him sign an oath in blood?

In a word, yes.

[scoffs]

Kristen, at the bare minimum, you should have secured a promise of a future with the man. But instead, you let him dangle a carrot before you, and you dropped everything else to chase after it. You failed Negotiating , my dear. You gave away that miracle cure and ended up with nothing.

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Why would injecting the serum into Sarah’s spine be risky?

Well, because there’s still swelling around my spine.

And the serum is an unknown quantity. So injecting into the site may cause a reaction that could make the swelling worse.

Worse how?

Sarah’s condition could be irreversible.

I see. But, Kayla, I– I remember you saying immediately after Sarah’s accident that there was a chance that she might recover without treatment. But at this point, it doesn’t seem like that’s going to happen. Could the serum really make her condition any worse?

We just don’t know. I mean, let’s put aside for a second that he is criminally insane. Rolf is a brilliant scientist.

But this is an untested treatment, obviously.

Sarah, you are a doctor. So I don’t have to tell you that there is significant risk here, known and unknown.

You don’t.

Sarah, darling, I’m going to love you and see to it that we live our best lives together, regardless of what you do, whatever you choose. I’m sure you know that.

I do. And I also know that our little girl is going to be taking her first steps any day now. So I am willing to take this chance if it means I can be standing with her, holding her hand.

OK then. So we–we know the risks.

And the possible miraculous rewards. Kayla, will you please give me the serum?

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Forget it. You don’t even need to bother with an answer. The look on your face tells me all I need to know. You don’t have the guts to admit it. So just stand there all silent and noble, telling yourself that you did the right thing, and I’ll let you off the hook. You don’t even have to feel guilty about dumping me because I’m dumping you.

Sophia, I– I’m so sorry. I really am. I didn’t intend for any of this to happen. And I just want to say, I think you’re great. I really do like you.

We’re not kids anymore, Tate. Liking me isn’t enough. I don’t sleep with people I like. So do yourself a favor and go be with Holly, the girl you really want to be with. And when she breaks your heart, don’t you dare come crying to me.

So Tate told you that he wanted to be with you?

Yeah. But he also said he didn’t think it was right to break up with Sophia just because I wanted to get back together. Because he wanted to see where things went with them.

Well, I think it’s admirable that Tate wanted to avoid hurting Sophia. I’m just not happy that you got hurt in the process.

[phone beeps] Oh. Oh, my goodness.

What is it?

I’m sorry, sweetheart. I’ve got to get to the hospital.

Oh. OK. Do you want me to come with you?

No, thanks. But I will check in with you later.

OK.

Take care.

You too.

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Sophia, hey.

Hey, Ava. I know you’re about to close for the night.

[voice trembling] But I needed to see you. Were you about to go home?

No, no, no, no, no, honey. Come on. I can see you’re upset. Come on. Come on. Sit down. Sit down.

I feel like such a fool.

Honey. Honey, what happened? What is it? Is it Tate?

Yeah. Yeah, it is. He and I are finished.

What–what are you talking about? I thought you guys took your relationship to the next level?

Yeah. Yeah, we did. But then the next time we went back to that level, he called me Holly in the middle of it.

[footsteps approaching]

Tate, what are you doing here?

Henderson let me in.

So I take it you don’t have plans with Sophia tonight, then?

I did. But Sophia and I aren’t together anymore.

Negotiating . Really? Please, Professor, enlighten me.

Well, it’s all pretty elementary, my dear Kristen. It’s simply a matter of you not giving away your end of the deal and still getting something in return. You clearly want to restart your relationship with Brady. But he has given you no reason to believe that’s ever going to happen.

Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa. That is your cynical, pessimistic take on it. No surprise. But I am damn certain that you will be proven wrong. Hmm. So where has your negotiating skills gotten you, brother, hmm? With Sami? With Nicole? Hm?

Mm. Let’s stay on topic, shall we? We’re talking about you deluding yourself into believing Brady will ever take you back. In fact, now that he has manipulated you into getting what he wants, I’d be shocked if he ever shows his face around here again.

[sighs]

You were saying?

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Xander! I just got Sarah’s text. What’s happening?

Kayla agreed to administer Rolf’s serum.

Oh, Xander! That’s wonderful news.

Yes. Sarah knows the risks. And she’s decided that she’s willing to take this chance.

And when will Kayla give her the drug?

Oh, she’s prepping her right now. This is it, Maggie.

[gasps]

Sarah might have come to this hospital in a wheelchair. But if everything goes right, she’ll be walking out of here.

Oh, my God. Oh, my God.

Brady, what a surprise.

[phone ringing]

Oh, I need to take this. Mayor Price, what can I do for you?

Well, I’m really happy to see you.

I can’t stay long.

Oh, OK. Well, I was going to call you, actually. I wanted to tell you that after you delivered the serum to Xander and Sarah, I took them to Rolf’s lab to retrieve the notes and figure out how to administer it.

That is great. That is great. That is great. I got to–I got to say, I’m very impressed with the way in which you’re doing the right thing here. Oh, here.

What is that?

It’s a bracelet.

Is it for me?

No. No, it’s– it’s for Rachel, to give to her. It’s her friendship bracelet, and she left it in back of my car, so…

Oh. Oh, OK. No, no, I will make sure she gets it.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Kristen, um, I think it’s important that you understand something, that although I’m grateful for everything you’re doing with Sarah and the serum, it doesn’t necessarily change things between us. And I–I can’t make any promises, OK?

[laughs] Yeah.

Will you do me a favor and tell Rachel I love her and that I’ll call her to say good night? Thanks.

So? How did it go? Wait, wait, wait, let me guess. Brady came round to tell you that since you’ve so generously given Sarah that serum, you’ve completely redeemed yourself in his eyes and he’s realized that you are the love of his life and he can’t live without you? Yum, yum, yum. Am I right?

And then after he said Holly’s name and I called him on it, he couldn’t really say another word. Like, he couldn’t look me in the eye and tell me that he wanted to be with her and not me. So I ended it between us, and I walked out.

OK. Good for you. Good for you. You got out of there with your dignity.

I’m not sure I did, Ava. I feel so used, so humiliated.

OK. No, no, no, Sophia. Sophia, honey, listen to me. OK, this is Tate. Tate did this. This is on him. He made you think that he was over Holly Jonas, and clearly he wasn’t. Honey, this– this is not about you. This–this is on him. Oh. Oh, honey. How’d you leave it?

Well, I– I told him he should go be with Holly, so– he probably went running back to her as soon as I left.

Oh. Come here, you. Come here, come here, come here, come here, come here, come here. Oh, baby, I’m so sorry. I’m so– oh, I’m so, so, so sorry.

[crying softly]

So you and Sophia, you guys aren’t together anymore?

No, we’re not. Holly, I made a mistake here, a really big one. I should have been more honest with her and myself about what I wanted and what I was feeling. I also made a really, really big mistake with you.

What mistake?

When you came to me and you told me that you wanted to get back together, every single part of me wanted to say yes. But then my head and my heart, they were going in opposite directions, and– very stupidly went with what my head was telling me. And I did what I thought was the right thing to do.

You stayed with Sophia because you guys slept together.

Right.

[sighs] And I– I really feel terrible for hurting her. But I should have known that it wasn’t going to work. Because all I ever wanted was you.

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OK. I combined the first part of the serum with the activating agent and tested a small sample in the lab.

And is the composition the same as the formula in Rolf’s notes?

It was an exact match, which means that our calculations were correct.

So far, so good.

Yep. In theory, it should work.

Well, let’s see if it works in practice.

Well, that’s a pretty big needle.

Not going to pass out on us, big guy, are you?

Not a chance.

Listen, we don’t need to do this tonight. I could put this dose in the cryo freeze and– I mean, if you’re having second thoughts.

Whatever you decide to do, darling, I’m here for you.

Let’s do this. Now.

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Sophia.

Were you expecting someone else?

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Aaron, hey.

Hey. Hey, Holly.

[sniffles]

Mind if I sit?

Sure.

Hey, I’ve–I’ve been thinking about you a lot recently. I know this must be a really difficult time for you.

I guess you’ve heard, then.

About Mark? Yeah, I did.

Of course. Of course you have. I bet all of Salem knows, actually. So let me just confirm the rumors. Yes, my brother was arrested for trying to kill Chad DiMera.

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And I want you to clear my calendar at “The Spectator” for the next few days. Yeah, out of town or–or whatever. Uh-huh.

Chad, have you heard the latest?

Look, I have to call you back.

For some unknown reason, your idiot brother dropped the charges against Cat Greene.

JJ, listen–

What the hell was he thinking?

Look–

Look, it doesn’t matter. That woman needs to be held accountable for what she did to you, to all of us. So we need to find her right now before she skips town.

You can call off the search party. I’m here.

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[chuckles] That’s right, Javi. You need to do everything on that list I gave you, including picking up my dry cleaning. OK, and then after you’re done with that, I want you to stop by the market. I want you to pick up some corn husks and masa harina.

[laughs] Now, that is the level of enthusiasm that I expect from my assistant. That’s right, primo. You guessed it. I’m making your mami’s famous red chili pulled pork tamales to celebrate Rafe’s return to work as Salem’s police commissioner. Oh, he’s so excited to get back to work, and I just want tonight to be special for him.

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Rafe, this isn’t what I wanted.

I know, but it’s clearly what Paulina wants. And what she says goes. I guess I should consider myself lucky she still wants me around as detective.

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I–I don’t know what to say.

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I do. Congratulations.

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Guess that belongs to you now.

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This isn’t right, Rafe. No, this–this badge belongs to you.

No, no, no, not anymore. I’m out. You’re in. You can take the word “acting” out of your title. Jada, you are now commissioner of Salem PD.

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I am so sorry, Rafe.

This isn’t–

Mm-mm. No, no, no. There’s nothing to be sorry about, OK? You are a–you’re a great cop. You’re a great cop. I know it. I’m glad Paulina knows it.

You are a great cop too. And, Rafe, honestly, I am not comfortable with this.

Well, I am.

How could you be? Rafe, this isn’t right.

I am OK with this because it’s what Mayor Price wants and because you are very deserving of this promotion. You’ve worked hard for it.

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[phone ringing]

It’s the station.

Well, you better answer it… boss.

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Acting–I mean Commissioner Hunter.

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I’m on it.

Duty calls?

Yeah.

[sighs] I’m sorry.

No, no, no. Hey, no more apologies, all right? I man, God knows how many times I had to leave in the middle of a meal. Oh, don’t forget your badge.

Right.

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So see you at home?

You know it.

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[exhaling sharply] Look, Rafe, I’m sorry I overheard your conversation with Jada. Occupational hazard.

Ah…

[clears throat] so then you heard that my fiancée is going to be taking over my job as commissioner.

Yes, I did hear that. I gleaned that from what I heard. And though I heard you say that you’re fine with it, I know it’s got to be tough on you. So if you want to talk–

No, no. Come on, nothing to talk about. It’s a done deal. I’m happy for Jada.

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No, I wasn’t expecting anyone, but I’m glad you’re here. Come on in.

Thanks. I know it hasn’t been long, but it feels like forever since we’ve talked.

Yeah, I’m sorry. I’ve just–I’ve been super busy, family stuff and studying. You know, the usual.

Right. Well, I’m relieved to hear that. I was a little worried you might be avoiding me.

Avoiding you? Why would I be avoiding you?

I ran into Holly.

Oh.

She told me she wants you back, and I just assumed you feel the same way she does.

Actually, I don’t. I don’t know what she told you, but Holly and I, it’s over. We’re not getting back together.

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God, you know, I keep thinking back to when I bumped into Mark in Paris at this little café near my mom’s place. I thought it was just some weird coincidence we were both there at the same time. I had no idea he was there to try to–

He was there to whack someone? Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah, well, turns out, my brother’s been keeping a lot of secrets, very big ones. Mild-mannered doctor by day, cold-blooded assassin by night.

I’m really sorry, Aaron.

[sighs] Aside from being in total shock that my brother was involved in the plotting and scheming of murdering someone…

[light music] I don’t know what Felicity and I are gonna do if he goes to prison.

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Aaron, I know I was there in Paris when all this went down, but I still don’t really know the details. I mean, was Mark really working with that woman who was pretending to be Abigail DiMera?

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Yeah, he was

OK, but why? I–I don’t get the connection. How did he even know her?

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[scoffs] Well, actually, he’s known her for a long, long time. Turns out, that woman’s actually our sister.

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What the hell is wrong with you, showing up here? You’ve got a hell of a nerve.

JJ–

Did you come to beg for Chad’s forgiveness again? ‘Cause he doesn’t want anything to do with you, and neither does anyone in our family. All we want is for you to suffer for what you did to us. Letting us believe that my sister came back from the dead, you sadistic–

JJ, that’s enough. Stop. She’s here because I asked her to be.

What?

I’m the one that had EJ drop the charges.

[dramatic music]

So you and Holly aren’t getting back together?

No, I would have told you if we were.

Yeah. Yeah, yeah, you’re right. I just–I’m really surprised.

Why?

‘Cause I know Holly is really into you, and she seemed determined to get you back. So is this because she somehow found out about what happened between us and–and changed her mind? Because, Tate, she didn’t hear it from me. I swear, I didn’t tell her that we slept together.

I know you didn’t. But I did.

[dramatic music] – What? That woman who was pretending to be Abigail, she’s–she’s your sister?

[light music]

Her name is Cat. She was horribly injured in the accident that killed my parents. And I thought she was just in some recovery clinic in Europe, but no. No, no, she’s been running around two continents pretending to be Chad DiMera’s wife that’s back from the dead who looks completely different because of plastic surgery.

Oh, my God. Wow. Wow, and to think I was there at their wedding– or their almost wedding.

You were there?

Mm-hmm, actually, it turns out, I sort of played a part in exposing your sister as an imposter.

What? What are you saying? How did you do that?

Well, I overheard her the night before the wedding on a phone call. And when I asked her about it, she said she was talking to Abigail’s brother, JJ.

Which she wasn’t, obviously.

No. And then JJ showed up to the wedding as a surprise. And when this came up about the phone call, he said he and his sister hadn’t spoken.

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[scoffs] Because the person you overheard on the phone was probably my brother, Mark.

Right. Yeah, probably. So I don’t know, I guess when your sister got caught up in that little lie, the big lie about who she really was finally came out.

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Bet that was a real shocker.

Yeah, it was. But I still don’t get why. I mean, why would your sister and brother do all this?

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[sighs] They had a really, really good reason.

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That doesn’t excuse any of the horrible things that they just did.

OK. Well, what was the reason?

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They did it to save my mom.

Aaron, I thought your mom was dead.

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Yeah, so did I.

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Why the hell would you want EJ to drop the charges against her?

[dramatic music]

Look, Chad, don’t tell me that you are falling for this sob story about Weston holding her mother hostage.

It’s not a sob story. It’s the truth. And for all I know, he could have killed my mother already. He told Mark and me that he would kill her if–

If Mark didn’t kill Chad for his money? Yeah, we heard all about your pathetic little dilemma. And I, for one, don’t have an inch of sympathy for you or your homicidal brother, not when you were both fine with letting an innocent man– a father of two young children– be murdered so your mother wouldn’t be. My niece and nephew were gonna be orphans and you didn’t give a damn.

I didn’t know that Mark was going to try to kill Chad. I promise you that, I didn’t know.

And why the hell should we believe that?

What reason do I have to lie anymore? JJ, I’m horrified that–that my brother even contemplated doing that. The only defense I have for him is that he was desperate. We both were.

Right, no, you were so desperate that you were willing to hurt everyone in my family just so you could possibly save someone in yours. Well, let me tell you something. You are not the victim here, damn it. You want everyone to believe that you’re afraid of big, bad Clyde Weston when the truth is, you are no better than him. My God, do you have any idea what my family has been through since my sister died?

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Well, given that you and your brother perpetrated this horrifying fraud to save your mother, let me tell you about mine. My mom was so devastated when she lost Abigail that she went back to her addiction to opioids. Well, she’s sober now. She’s very smart and intuitive, which is why she was the one person who saw right through you from the jump for the lying fraud that you are. And thank God she did, because if she had to deal with the loss of Abigail all over again–

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You expect me to give a damn about saving your mom when you didn’t even think about what you were doing to mine or my dad or Chad?

I did. I did.

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I thought about the pain that I was causing your family. I thought about it a lot. But top of mind was my family. And I know that that’s no excuse. I understand that.

You’re damn right it isn’t.

I didn’t think we had a choice.

There’s always a choice.

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And look, man, I get it. It is not your fault that this woman fooled you. You didn’t want to believe that Abigail was dead. None of us did. There’s no shame in that. But you helping her now, letting her get away with what she did, that’s desecrating Abigail’s memory.

The only reason I am doing this is to honor Abigail.

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Yeah, and let HR know that we need to get the ad to “The Spectator” ASAP for new recruits. Right. I mean, even with Rafe back, we are still very short-staffed. OK. Mmm, something smells good. What is that?

I’m making a celebratory dinner, my Tía Hilda’s tamales.

Oh, and what are we celebrating tonight?

Rafe’s return to work as police commissioner.

[tense music]

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And hey, why wouldn’t I be happy with Jada staying on in the top spot? You know, I’m actually looking forward to, you know, not having to deal with all the bureaucracy and red tape, actually, of being able to get out there in the street and work some cases.

Oh, yeah, that red tape and bureaucracy can be very stressful.

Mm-hmm.

Rafe, as you well know, I was a commissioner once myself, so I know what it’s like to be the head honcho, to have all those men and women in blue looking up to you for guidance, to have the responsibility for the safety and well-being of the good people in this town. But I also know what it’s like to give that up. So look, I– I don’t mean to tell you what to do or how to react to this or anything, for that matter, all right? But I will tell you this. You need to be honest with yourself. ‘Cause suppressing negative feelings, in my experience, never a good thing.

[soft music]

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Yeah.

[chuckles] OK, you got me. I am– I am pretty damn angry about this whole thing. In fact, I am not happy about it at all, none of it.

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Well, I don’t have to tell you how stir-crazy my brother has been, having to take it easy, not getting the go-ahead to go back to work.

No, you don’t, but, Gabi–

Which is why I know he can’t wait to walk back into that police station tomorrow and let his officers know that their commissioner is back and ready for action. Why don’t you seem happy about it?

Because it isn’t gonna happen.

What? Why? Rafe told me the doctors cleared him to go back to work.

They did, and Rafe is going back to work, just not at his old job. Mayor Price asked me to stay on as commissioner.

What? What about my brother?

He’s gonna be a detective again.

So he’s being demoted?

We’re trying not to look at it like that.

Well, how else can you look at it? I mean, my brother was the head cop, and now he’s not. He must be furious.

Actually, he said that he was pretty OK with it.

Yeah, well, maybe that’s what he wanted you to believe. But I know my brother, and there is no way in hell that he is OK with this.

[dramatic music]

[soft music]

Yeah. You got me. I am so not happy about this.

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OK, is it more about the demotion, or do you think you’d have a hard time taking orders from your future wife?

No, it’s not the taking orders from Jada part. I have no problem taking orders from a woman that I love or any woman, for that matter. I mean, you know, Hope and I, we worked together. And she was my boss, and there was no problem. Yeah. You know, it’s more about the demotion, about feeling disrespected. I put my life on the line for this job. I ended up in a coma working for this city. And this is the thanks that I get?

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Hey, I hear you.

Jada was supposed to be acting commissioner until I was fit to return for duty, till I was better. Well, I’m better, but now I’m still out on my ass? It’s not right.

No, it isn’t. So what are you gonna do about it?

[scoffs]

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[dramatic music]

I’m not ashamed of what we did. I’m tired of all the secrets. So yeah, I told Holly the truth, that you and I had sex. And I just–I want you to know that I would not just be with you that way and then do a complete and get back together with Holly.

So you’re staying with me out of some sense of obligation?

No. No, not at all. That’s not–

Look, Tate. I know I pursued you when you were still with Holly, but I’ve changed. I realized I deserve a guy that’s just as into me as I am into him.

Of course you do.

I guess what I’m saying is, I don’t want to be with you if you’re still hung up on Holly.

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What do you think? Did that kiss feel like I want to be with you and only you?

I think so. But maybe try it one more time just to be sure.

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Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Aaron, your mother’s alive? This is huge! You must be so relieved.

[light music]

Yeah. I really would be if I wasn’t pretty sure she isn’t.

I’m totally confused. What?

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Apparently, my mother survived the accident that killed my dad and injured my sister.

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I guess now she’s being held hostage by some homicidal maniac drug lord named Clyde Weston.

Oh, my–mm, Clyde Weston is the man who actually killed Abigail.

Correct. And he told my brother that if he didn’t kill Chad DiMera and give him his money, he would just kill my mom.

God. Oh, Aaron, I’m so sorry. I can’t even imagine how awful this must be for you.

Yeah, it is.

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[scoffs] It really was bad enough to lose my parents or–or even thinking that I had. But now, knowing that my mom is alive and being held by a drug lord? Or maybe–maybe even not, maybe he just–he just went and did it, got the revenge.

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Man. Ugh, explaining that to Felicity?

You already did?

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[sighs] That poor kid.

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How did she take it?

She didn’t–she didn’t even– she didn’t even show how upset she was. She just was trying to make me feel better.

Well, that’s really sweet of her. Aaron, look, if there’s anything I can do to help, anything at all, please just let me know, with Felicity or anything.

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Thanks. Yeah, she’s just gonna stay with some family friends till we figure it out. And I’ll be fine.

No, how can you be fine? This is a nightmare. Aaron, again, I’m so sorry for everything you’re going through.

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Yeah, well, that makes two of us. But it really did help to talk to you about it. Thanks.

Well, we’re friends, right? And I’m here for you, OK? Always. Come here.

[sighs]

[dramatic music]

You want to run that by me again? How does you wanting EJ to drop the charges against her honor Abigail?

Because it is the only way to get to Weston and to recover her remains. We exhumed Abigail’s grave, remember? It was empty.

Of course I remember! Why do you need her for that?

He needs me because Clyde isn’t too happy about how everything turned out, how I stopped my brother from trying to shoot Chad. And he wants me dead.

I don’t believe any of this, not for a minute.

She’s telling the truth.

Is she, Chad? Or is she playing you again?

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How is she playing me? She didn’t even know I was gonna have her released.

Unless she’s the one who gave Clyde the idea to trade her for Abigail’s body. She’s obviously worked with him before.

Like I told you, because he threatened to kill my mother, something I’m afraid he might have already done by now.

Yeah, so you say.

OK, look, JJ, I get that you’re upset. You have every right to be. All right, this has been a nightmare for everyone who loved Abigail and thought that we had her back. But you need to trust me when I say I know what I’m doing. I’ve got this under control.

Really, so you’re telling me that you handing her off to Clyde is having this under control? My God, haven’t you suffered enough without having this woman’s murder on your conscience?

You don’t know me better than that? Of course I’m not gonna hand her over to Clyde. I despise her, but I don’t want her to die.

Well, then what? What, you’re gonna use her as bait?

Exactly.

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– Losing my job like this sucks. There’s not much that I can do about it. I serve at the pleasure of the mayor, and the mayor has decided that she doesn’t want me there anymore. So I just have to figure out how to suck it up and deal.

[soft music]

Or…

Or what?

Get an attorney. Sue the city.

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Rafe and I don’t keep things from each other, Gabi. OK, we make it a point to be % honest with each other.

Oh, please. No one is % honest with each other % of the time, not to mention that every man has an ego. So he might be telling you he’s cool with this, but I’m telling you he’s not.

So you think Rafe is lying to me?

I wouldn’t say he’s lying, exactly. I’m saying he’s covering how he really feels because he doesn’t want you to feel bad about taking the job that he thinks rightfully belongs to him.

OK, well, what am I supposed to do? I mean, it’s not like I can veto the mayor’s decision and give Rafe his old job back. And besides, he told me. He told me that he doesn’t even want it back.

Of course he did. Look, my brother has evolved into a sensitive and progressive man. However, deep within that broad chest is a heart full of Latin machismo.

I know, and, Gabi, listen, I am not at all happy about this. I mean, why would I be? Rafe means so much more to me than a job. OK? And–the only reason– the only reason I took that interim commissioner position was to keep the department going until he came back. I didn’t want his job.

You sure about that?

Of course I am.

[sighs] What is that look about? What, you don’t believe me?

No, actually, I don’t. I think a part of you is thrilled to be Salem’s first female Black commissioner.

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[chuckles] That was nice.

It was. And I have to say, I’m so relieved.

About?

Us. I’ve played this scenario out in my head every which way. And every time, you ended up back with Holly and I ended up alone.

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Well, I’m sorry if I did anything to make you feel insecure.

No, no, it’s not you. It’s me. I just need to get out of my head.

Well, I might be able to help you with that.

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I really missed you, Tate. Why don’t we go to your room so I can show you how much?

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[chuckles]

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You think that I should sue the city of Salem?

I think you should damn well consider it. You may very well have a case.

[soft music]

OK, but going after Paulina? You know, she’s married to Abe. That’s your best friend.

Mm-hmm. Look, I think the world of Paulina, but I call them as I see them. In this case, she is wrong, very wrong. The city has an obligation to hold your job until you recuperate from injuries sustained on that job in the line of duty.

Yeah? Maybe so. But if I bring a lawsuit, things are gonna get ugly. I mean, Roman, I just got engaged to Jada. I don’t want to mess that up.

Of course you don’t. Listen to me, Rafe. I have great respect for Jada, both as a cop and as a person. OK, but you need to ask yourself, just how happy can you and Jada be if you go back to work as one of her detectives while still secretly resenting the fact she has a job that is rightfully yours?

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How can you say that I am thrilled to be commissioner? I mean, God, you make it sound like I was happy that Rafe lost his job.

No, that isn’t what I’m saying. Look, I know you love my brother, but I also know what it’s like to be in competition with the man you love in the workplace. When Gabi Chic was a subsidiary of DiMera Enterprises, I wasn’t content to just run that little division. I fought tooth and nail for that CEO spot, which often put me at odds with Stefan.

Well, I never want to be at odds with Rafe over a damn job.

But you do like being in charge.

[dramatic music] Jada, this kitchen is a safe space. Anything you say stays between you, me, and the tamales.

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All right, all right. I’ll admit it. Although I hate that Rafe has been demoted, and if it wasn’t for that, I would be very honored to be made commissioner because I do like being in charge.

Of course you do.

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Look, I promise I won’t say a word of this to Rafe. But, Jada, you need to come clean with him, and he needs to do the same with you. You guys have a real shot at being happy but only if you trust each other enough to be totally honest about this.

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So you’re saying Clyde will only think that you’re handing her over to him?

Right. I’m using her to get Clyde into the open.

Chad, this is Clyde Weston that we’re talking about. Don’t you think that this is risky as hell?

I am OK with the risk. After everything I did, the least I can do is try to help Chad get his wife’s remains back.

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Look, JJ, Julie knows, for obvious reasons. But you can’t tell anyone, all right? We can’t risk this getting– getting back to Clyde. I need you to keep this a secret.

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I’m sorry, but I can’t do that.

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[light music]

Thank you for listening. Like I said, it really does feel better to talk about it with someone, so…

I’m glad. And like I said, I’m here for you, and I mean that.

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So what happened with your mom in Paris?

Oh, my mom. Well, we just– we talked things out. It was a lot, but we ended up in a much better place.

OK, good. That’s good.

Yeah. Yeah, it is. I’m super relieved, and so is she, obviously.

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Just, I wish I could say the same about me and Tate, that we were in a better place. But by the time I got back to Salem, Tate already moved on with Sophia.

Yeah. Yeah, I’m sorry.

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That was kind of my fault.

How was it kind of your fault?

Well, hold on. And don’t get mad at me. I told Tate that if he was really into Sophia that I think he should go for it.

Oh.

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Well, Tate went for it, all right. He and Sophia slept together.

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[dramatic music]

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I can feel your heart.

[chuckles] Yeah.

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Can you feel mine?

It’s beating fast.

It always does that when I’m with you.

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[dramatic music]

[sniffing] Oh, don’t tell me those are Tía Hilda’s–

Red chili pulled pork tamales.

You did this?

No, actually, Gabi did…

Oh.

To celebrate you getting the commissioner job back.

Right. Well, guess I need to have a little talk with Gabi.

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Can you and I talk first?

Sure.

OK, well, I told Gabi what happened, how Mayor Price wants me to stay on as commissioner. And she helped me realize that although I hate that you were demoted, I am also excited about it.

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Yeah, well, makes sense, right? Why wouldn’t you be?

But I’m also excited about being your fiancée. I mean, Rafe, I love you so much, and I don’t want a job to come between us.

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I feel exactly the same way.

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You do?

Absolutely, which is why I’m quitting the force.

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So you can’t keep this to yourself, about Cat being here, about my plan.

You’re damn right I can’t, and I won’t. So unless you want me to put this in skywriting exactly what you’re up to with this woman, you will not go through with this.

JJ–

You’re making a big mistake, Chad. And I’ll–I’ll chalk it up to the hell you’ve been through, not only losing Abigail at the hand of this monster but now her, because of this woman and her disgusting lies. But, man, you are not thinking straight.

I am. I have thought this through. It’s the only way.

Like hell it is. You know what? I can’t even be in the same room as this lying, disgusting bitch anymore. I got to get out of here.

JJ–

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[light music]

Yeah. Oh, my God. Oh, my God. I’m sorry. I’m sorry, I encouraged Tate to go with Sophia. But not like that, I was more, like, telling him to just go with his feelings and stuff. I don’t know. Please don’t hate me.

No. Aaron, no, I don’t hate you. None of this is your fault. And you know what? I’m sure Tate was going to go with his feelings or whatever whether you encouraged him to or not. And even though I made it clear to him that I wanted to give us another try, that’s– that’s just not what Tate wanted. He chose Sophia over me.

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[dramatic music]

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Tate, I’m so into you, more than you know.

I’m into you.

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[sighs] Holly, this is–

[tense music]

What did you just call me?

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

You know, Gabi, I could have an officer here in two minutes, frothing at the mouth, to arrest you for assaulting Salem’s District Attorney.

Well, I ought to leave a mark then, don’t you think?

Don’t you dare.

Hey, get your hands off her! Now!

JJ?

[dramatic music]

And then when I said yes, everyone in the hospital started clapping. Yeah, it was like something from out of a movie. No, no, no. Don’t you start crying. I just did my makeup.

[chuckles] Right. OK, well, I bet– I better let you go then. OK. I miss you, and I love you, Sis. Tell Mom I said hi too.

[phone beeps]

Was that Talia?

Yes, I was giving her all the details on your beautiful proposal. And I sent her a picture of the ring, and she loved it, as do I.

Well, I’m glad. Although I can’t actually take credit for it because I didn’t– I didn’t really pick it out.

Yeah, but the fact that it’s a family heirloom, that makes it even more special.

[tender music]

Whoa. What’s this? Just a little something I got you. You know, my handsome fiancé. I mean, I didn’t pick it, but it’s just as special.

Oh, yeah?

Well, Paulina, what can I get for you today?

Oh, well, Rafe and Jada, they’re joining me for lunch, so I’ll just wait till they get here to order, but in the meantime, oh, let’s start with a basket of mozzarella sticks. I’m treating myself since I just got a clean bill of health from my doctor.

Oh, my God, that’s great news.

Ooh, yes, it is. And I am beyond relieved, as you can imagine, you know, given all the medical issues that I’ve been dealing with not so long ago. But they checked everything, from my heart to my brain, and it looks like I’ll be sticking around for a while.

Well, I am very happy to hear that.

[laughs] Whew. Oh.

[laughs] Well, if it isn’t my beautiful daughter, Chanel. Come give– give your Mama a hug.

[tense music]

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Oh, did I tell you I met Joy? She seems pretty cool.

Yeah. Yeah, Joy is super nice. I really like her.

I think I kind of freaked her out a little bit though.

What? What happened?

I don’t know. I– I said something like her being a thorn in your side, and her reaction was like I meant it in real life. Obviously, I was talking about her character, your character on the show.

Right, on the show.

Hmm.

I wonder why she thought you meant in real life.

I don’t know. Maybe she thought you might mix up real life with make-believe, kind of like your man Johnny did.

Ooh. Yeah, that’s probably it. And considering that I am not inclined to do so, she can go after my man all she wants.

On the show.

Right. On the show.

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Hey, Johnny. I just met Alex. I heard you just directed the first big love scene between him and Chanel. Or Faith and Arrow, that is.

Yeah.

It went OK?

Yeah. Yeah, it went fine.

Then what’s wrong? You seem upset.

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Yeah. Yeah, I– I am upset. All right, not– not about what Alex and Chanel did in that scene. I’m upset about what you and I did in real life. Look, Joy, I’ve got to tell my wife the truth.

You– you can’t be serious. That is the dumbest thing that you could do.

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

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Johnny, what are you thinking? Chanel has given you another chance. She doesn’t know about us. Why would you risk blowing it up again?

Because– because– because the guilt is eating away at me, OK? The whole time I was directing that love scene between Alex and Chanel, all I could think about was what happened in your hotel room, OK? I got to make things right. I’ve got to clear my conscience.

Well, that’s all well and great for you, but what about me? Did you think about how maybe I would be affected? You would be putting a giant target on my back.

You’re not in a relationship, are you?

I am, in fact. I’m in a relationship with my employer, “Body & Soul.” I’m in a relationship with my new coworkers, my director, my castmates, including your wife, Johnny, who wouldn’t just be mad at you. She would hate me too. And who knows how far she would go to make us both pay?

[tense music]

[sighs]

Speaking of your man, you and Johnny seem to be back on track, huh?

Uh, we’re working on it.

Good. Chanel, I’m sorry, again, if anything that happened had to do with me.

Oh, no way, dude. That is all on him, OK? He was just being ridiculous. Thinking that I would cheat on him?

Yeah, well, I’m glad you gave him another chance. I, for one, totally understand the fragile male ego kryptonite known as jealousy. It’s what ruined my relationship with Stephanie. When we first got involved a while back, my jealousy of Chad is pretty much what blew things up between us.

Paulina, I– I think maybe the doctors forgot to check your eyes. This is Stephanie, not your daughter, Chanel.

Her eyes are fine, Roman. Here is that report you requested.

OK, I– I don’t follow.

I was making a joke. Didn’t mean to offend you, Stephanie.

That’s OK. Haven’t lost my sense of humor.

Oh, well, I’m glad to hear that. And of course, I can tell the difference between you and Chanel. I mean, who couldn’t? Oh, wait. Oh, that’s right. My idiot son-in-law.

OK, now I follow. So I will quickly remind the mayor that, uh, the guy who is preparing her meal happens to be that idiot’s grandfather.

Oh, right. Sorry.

You know what? It’s OK. It’s OK. I heard about what happened, and I have to agree. Accusing Chanel of having an affair was not Johnny’s greatest moment.

Oh, I don’t know what has gotten into that boy. He’s normally– uh, he’s a sweetie pie, but then all of a sudden, he’s acting a fool, just like his jackass father.

JJ, what are you doing in Salem?

Saving you from this creep, apparently. EJ, I said let her go.

Back off, JJ. This is none of your damn business.

You putting your hands on her made it my business, so I suggest you remove your hand from her wrist right now, or you’re gonna have to deal with me.

[tense music]

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You son of a bitch.

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So you haven’t changed much. Still the same pompous ass who mistreats women.

Huh. If you’re referring to my past with your sister, there was no mistreatment. Abigail was a willing participant in our affair, just as Gabi was. Actually, they were both eager participants.

Hey! You don’t talk about my sister like that. You don’t talk about her at all, you hear me?

[exhales deeply] I’m sorry.

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What happened to your sister was a terrible tragedy, and I know that her imposter has caused you and her loved ones more pain, and I do apologize for bringing her into this.

Yeah, well, you damn well should. And to answer your question, Gabi, about why I’m back in Salem– well, the main reason is to make sure Cat Greene pays for denigrating my sister’s memory.

Oh, dear. Then I’m afraid you made the trip for nothing.

What does that mean?

That means that the charges against Cat Greene have been dropped. She’s a free woman.

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Why would Chanel blame you for what happened between us? You didn’t even know who she was the night you met me.

Yes. But then I started working with her, and I pretended that I didn’t know you from Adam, when I got the job. Johnny, she will hate me for lying, which sucks because I really like her. And her stepfather is the producer, for God’s sake. If this gets out, I’m gone, written out, recast, killed off, whatever.

Look, hold on. Chanel is not gonna get you fired, OK?

I don’t know about that. And if she doesn’t, then Kate Brady will definitely want me gone. Publicist, Stephanie? I heard that she was almost let go for sleeping with one of her coworkers. She barely dodged that bullet, Johnny. I might not be so lucky.

OK, but you and Stephanie had something going on again recently.

Until Kate and Abe laid down the law– no fraternizing among employees.

Which you don’t sound happy about.

Hmm. It’s whatever.

Oh, it’s whatever. Mm-hmm. Yeah, the last time you and I spoke about you and Stephanie, I remember asking you if you wanted to be more than just friends with benefits with her.

I remember the conversation, yeah.

Uh-huh. And I also remember you answering evasively, saying that you weren’t sure how she felt, and then I suggested that you ask her. Did you ever do that?

I didn’t have to, Chanel. Because Stephanie made it clear many, many times that she wanted to remain friends.

Mm-hmm.

Although…

Although what?

After our most, uh, recent indiscretion, she admitted that she was jealous when she thought I might be sleeping with a castmate.

[soft dramatic music]

OK then. I mean, you have your answer, right? I mean, obviously, if she’s feeling jealous about something like that, it’s because she has real feelings for you. Hello?

Maybe.

Uh-huh. And then judging from our previous conversation, and now this one, I think it’s safe to say that you feel something for her too. Am I right?

[exhales]

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Actually, Johnny’s mistake was partly my fault and Alex’s. Johnny never would have mistaken me for Chanel if Alex and I hadn’t acted inappropriately that day in the hospital set.

Oh, oh, no, no, please. Please, I don’t hold you and Alex responsible in the slightest, and as for my little joke, consider it retired.

Thank you.

Uh, but you know what? Uh, while we’re on the subject, um, why don’t– why don’t you sit down and dish a bit? So since when did you and Mr. Ab-tastic start shaking the sheets again?

You know what? I’m gonna start, uh, on those mozzarella sticks, OK?

[chuckles]

Ah. Guess he wasn’t interested, huh?

Guess not. Uh, but since you obviously are, um, I will tell you that, uh, that incident at the hospital, um, it was actually the start of us, starting things back up again between me and Alex.

[relaxed music] But it– it ended as quickly as it started.

Oh. Yeah, right. Yeah, I heard that, uh, my husband and Kate put the kibosh on workplace relationships. Ooh, ooh. And, you know, I completely understand. I’ve had– I’ve had to lay down that law from time to time myself as mayor. But I imagine it’s kind of hard on you, huh?

No. No, it isn’t, actually. Um, Alex and I are– are better off as friends.

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Ah, my commissioner badge. Yes.

All yours again.

Sure you OK with this? I know you probably got used to being in charge.

What, are you worried that just because I got a little taste of it, that I’m not able to let it go?

No. No. It’s just, uh, I know you enjoyed it.

Yeah, I did. I did. But you know what? I’m very happy to let you be boss again. In the workplace, that is.

Uh-huh.

Because here, you answer to me. Now, come here.

Yes, ma’am.

[sensual music]

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And bang, here you go.

Mmm-mmm. Oh.

Sorry. Are we late?

Oh, no, no, no. Not at all. And since I got here so early, I took the liberty of ordering an appetizer, which you are welcome to share.

Ooh, don’t mind if I do.

Oh, wait. Hold up right there, missy. Is that what I think it is?

It is.

Oh, my goodness! Oh, congratulations, you two. Oh, what wonderful news. Oh.

All right. Congratulations, partner.

Thank you.

When did you pop the question?

Ah, yesterday. Been celebrating ever since.

All right. It doesn’t stop here, OK? Lunch is on the house. What will you have?

Oh. Well, you know, I’ll have a burger. Usual fixings, please.

Ooh, make that two. Thank you.

Yeah, what the hell? Make it three.

All right, coming right up.

Great.

Oh, wow. I’m so happy for you two. Oh, and I want to hear all the details, but maybe we should save that for after, uh, you know, when we get down to business.

Yeah, OK. Yeah, all right. We’ll jump right in then. Um, OK, yeah. So, just so you know, the doctors gave me the all-clear, and, uh– so as soon as you give me your permission, Mayor Price, I am ready to resume my commissioner duties immediately.

Mm-hmm.

Well, about that, you know, I’ve given that matter a lot of thought, and I’ve decided that’s not a good idea.

[relaxed music]

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Do I have feelings for Stephanie? Hmm. What I can tell you, I think she’s great. I do know that. She’s easy to be around. She’s smart. She’s funny. She’s beautiful. First woman I ever gave my heart to.

[tender music] But that was a long time ago. A lot’s happened since then. So I don’t want either of us getting hurt again, especially not Stephanie. She’s just– she’s amazing. She’s the best person I know, in fact.

[laughs] Oh, my God. Alex.

What?

I mean, it was a yes or no question, but you just gave me a whole improvised sonnet.

Oh, my God. All right, is it– is it too late? Can I plead the fifth instead? Maybe a redo? Can I go again?

No way, bro, no. It is all out there now. You know what? We should call Leo, and we should ask him to write that in for your character so Arrow can say that.

Just stop, please, right now. Just please. Enough. Oy.

Hey, guys.

Uh–

What you talking about?

We, uh– we were just–

Hmm.

Uh–

We just, uh, finished shooting, and we were just, uh, talking, and Alex was complimenting me on my amazing acting ability, which I felt was a little bit overboard.

No. No.

Anyway, um, I need to go run lines with my other scene partner for next week, so I will see you two around.

All right.

All right.

What’s going on? What brings you to set?

You, actually.

Oh.

I need a huge favor.

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Johnny, you don’t understand. My mother already thinks that I make a mess of everything, and getting myself fired from the show before it even airs will just prove her right.

I don’t want that to happen to you either.

Then don’t say anything. Please. And, Johnny, you think you’re being so honorable, but what if this ruins things for you too? What if you tell Chanel about us, and she doesn’t forgive you? What if she ends your marriage over this?

[tense music] You have got to keep your mouth shut, Johnny. Please. For both of our sakes.

Hey. What’s going on in here?

[sighs]

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What the hell is wrong with you, EJ? You can’t let that lying snake go free.

Oh, I already did. Cat Greene was released from police custody right before I ran into you.

Oh, my God.

How could you let that happen?

This is also none of your business.

This is none of my business? That woman tried to pass herself off as my dead sister. She conspired with her brother to kill yours and steal your family’s money, and you’re just– you’re just gonna let her walk? That makes zero sense.

If you don’t like it, file a complaint with City Hall.

How about I file a complaint right now?

Back off. Oh!

[screams]

That’s enough!

[grunts]

I could have arrested for assault, you fool.

He said the same thing to me earlier. There’s just one problem. It’s hard to abuse one’s power when there’s an eyewitness. I’d testify that you shoved him first. You initiated the fight.

[tense music]

[sniffs]

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Neither of you are worth the trouble.

[spits]

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Damn it. I just– I don’t– I don’t get it. Why would he let Cat Greene go?

No idea. Could it be because she’s possibly guilty? The DA gets a kick out of putting innocent people away.

So I’ve heard. I’m– I’m sorry, Gabi. I– I can’t– I can’t believe you went to prison for a crime you didn’t commit.

Yeah. It’s all thanks to that man. If he hadn’t railroaded me, I wouldn’t have lost a year of my life, and I’d still have my marriage.

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Everything all right?

Yeah.

Yeah, yeah, your husband and I were just having a little disagreement about an upcoming scene.

Oh? Oh, I see.

But I have pled my case already, and it’s up to him now. So, director, what do you say? Have you come around to my side of thinking?

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I see your point.

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And I will defer to you. For now.

Great. Thank you. I think that’s best. For my character.

[clears throat]

OK, well, uh, now that that is settled, I came by to see if you wanted to run lines for our scenes next week. I know it’s gonna be your first time on camera, so I just want to make sure you’re comfortable.

That would be great. You’re the best, Chanel.

All right. Well, then, I guess I will see you at home.

Yes, you will.

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So what’s the favor?

Well, when I first got this job, I pitched an idea for a photoshoot with this well-known magazine.

OK.

Didn’t think it was going to happen, but I just got the call that they’re willing to do it. The only catch is, it has to happen now. Like, right now.

Right now? Right now? Why– why so last-minute?

I guess they had a cancellation.

Oh.

So would you mind coming back with me to the “Body & Soul” offices to take some photos? It could be really good publicity for the show and for you.

Uh– yeah. I mean, do you want me to go, like, grab Chanel or track down Joy, or–

Actually, this one is boys only.

Why is it boys only?

It’s for “Playgal.”

Oh, God.

[inhales deeply] Hmm.

Mayor Price, I can assure you, any fears that you might have about my recovery, I am more than ready to get back to work. And as I said, all the doctors have given me their approval.

Yeah, Paulina, I’ve been to most of his appointments with him, and I can % vouch that he is fully recovered. Perfectly healthy.

I think you both misunderstood. Now, I have no doubts about Rafe’s health or his abilities to perform the job.

[relaxed music]

Then I don’t understand.

Rafe, you are an excellent cop, and I am thrilled that you’re ready to rejoin the force, but since the PD is short staffed, I need you back at the station as a detective, and I want Jada to stay on as commissioner.

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Hmm.

Mayor Price, I agreed to stand in for Rafe as commissioner during his recovery. My intention was never to replace him permanently.

Mm-hmm, I’m sure it wasn’t. And I know this might be awkward for you both, but, uh, I honestly believe that this is the right move, and as much as I do strongly appreciate seeing a Black woman in charge, this goes beyond that.

But Mayor Price, I–

Jada, let me finish, please. Now, since you have taken over since last summer, ooh, you’ve been kicking butt and taking names. Crime is down double digits, and you’ve also, you know, overseen many high-profile cases, though, you know, including the murder of Li Shin and um, you know, the recent apprehension of Vivian Alamain. The record is impressive.

Mayor Price, I am flattered. Really, I am. But I’m afraid I’m going to have to decline. I can’t take Rafe’s job.

Uh, the job doesn’t belong to Rafe. It belongs to whomever I see fit to give it, and that person is you. So like I said now, Rafe, now this is not personal. You’re a great cop, but seeing as how everything’s been running smoothly in your absence, I see no reason to upend that. And, well, you know, I hope you understand.

[phone beeps] Oh. Oh, wait. Oh, you know– oh, I got– I got to deal with a– uh-huh. I got to deal with a mayoral emergency.

OK, no problem. I’ll box this up.

Oh, no, no. I’ll just take mine to go, OK? Oh. Oh, gosh. Oh, you know what? There’s not even any time. Oh. I’ll have this, uh– you know, I’ll have my assistant bring your plate back as soon as I can. I promise. Hmm?

[relaxed music]

[sighs]

That woman is, uh, definitely unpredictable.

Ain’t that the truth?

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So how did it go with Roman? Uh, were you able to rent a room at the pub?

Yep, yeah, I moved in last night after we all had dinner, actually. Which, by the way, that was so kind of you to let my mother and I crash your evening with Johnny. I just hope she didn’t talk too much. She has a way of taking over.

Oh, no, no, no. She did not talk too much, OK? Ms. Nancy is a lot of fun. We really enjoyed her company. And speaking of moms, Johnny and I promised yours that we would look after you. So I was thinking, why don’t you come over for dinner tonight? That way, we can all get to know each other even better.

[tense music]

[sighs]

What happened to you?

[sighs] Not worth talking about. Hey, I– I heard about your disastrous birthday party. I’m– I’m sorry.

Yeah, well, I’m the one who’s sorry. I really screwed up, Dad. I– I don’t know. I’m normally not so insecure or jealous, you know? But I just– I– I– I don’t know what came over me.

It happens to the best of us, Son. DiMera men are passionate, to say the least. But I’m sure you and Chanel will work things out. After all, what you did wasn’t so egregious. You merely jumped to the wrong conclusion and said a few unkind words.

Yeah. Well, there’s– there’s actually more to it than that.

What more? What do you mean?

Chanel doesn’t know it, but, uh, there was something I did that actually was egregious and really, really stupid.

[dramatic music]

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Here, sit. Give me your hand.

[relaxed music] Are you OK?

Yeah, I’ll live. So the fight with EJ? Was that about how he sent you to prison when you were innocent?

No. It was because I confronted him about the role he played in destroying my marriage.

You and Stefan are calling it quits?

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My divorce papers are being filed as we speak.

I’m sorry about that.

Thanks. And JJ, it was so good of you to stand up for me before.

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So does that mean all is forgiven between us?

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Gabi, um… what you did to Julie, tampering with her pacemaker, putting her very life in jeopardy, I– look, I– I know that a lot of time has gone by since that happened.

But it’s not easy to forgive. I know. Or even possible to forgive. I shouldn’t have asked that question.

It’s OK. Um, I don’t blame you for asking. But I’d be lying if I– if I said that I still wasn’t angry about that– that that memory still isn’t painful for me.

Why wouldn’t you be?

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JJ, I’m still really angry with myself that I sank so low. Horrified, actually.

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But JJ, that’s not who I am anymore. I know words are cheap, but I really have been working on myself. I want to be a better person. I’m determined to be.

I’m glad to hear that.

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So uh, does that mean that you’ll give me a chance to prove to you that I’ve changed?

Yeah. Yeah, I will. I– I believe that you’re sincere in wanting to be a better person.

I am. %.

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Thanks again for coming to my rescue earlier.

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Well, you rescued me once, too, remember? I owed you one.

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Talking about Christmas Eve all those years ago?

I am. That was the darkest moment of my life, and you were there for me.

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I was just being a friend.

It was more than that. You saved my life. So in spite of it all, I’m very grateful for you. Always will be.

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Yes, most of our hunks have agreed to the shoot. Right, yep, and they will be ready by the time your photographer gets here. No, no. My God, they’re all very excited.

Steph, I don’t think I can do this.

I have to go. I will see you soon.

Oh, what– what do you mean? What do you mean? What’s wrong?

What do you mean, “What’s wrong?” I look ridiculous.

Oh, you don’t. You don’t. It– it– it looks fine. What are you, like, a– a sexy Peter Pan?

I’m Robin Hood. I make the ladies quiver, you know? You get it? My character’s name is Arrow.

Ooh, clever.

Uh-huh, clever. Seriously, though, is this too much?

Alex Kiriakis, are you self-conscious about your body?

No. No, of course not. I just– I don’t want to look stupid.

You don’t look stupid. You look hot. Sexy as hell.

Oh. OK, then, all right. Well, if only we can get this strap to stop digging in my chest.

Ah, maybe I– maybe I can loosen it.

Yeah.

Where’s the– oh.

[sensual music]

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Is– is that better?

Mm. Yeah.

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[tender music]

[phone beeps]

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Oh, photographer’s here. I need to go let him in.

OK. Uh, I guess there’s no turning back now.

Don’t worry. You look great.

[sighs]

Really, really, really, really. And thank you again for doing this.

Anything for you, Steph.

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[sighs]

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[relaxed music]

I hope your hand doesn’t hurt too much.

Yeah. I’ll be fine. Thank you.

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Right, I better get going. I need to get to the bottom of this Cat Greene fiasco, or try. I’m sure Chad has a lot to say about it.

Well, keep me posted, OK?

I will.

It was really good to see you again, JJ.

You too, Gabi.

[soft dramatic music]

Rafe, this isn’t what I wanted.

I know. I know. But it’s clearly what Paulina wants, and what Paulina says goes.

[chuckles] Guess I should consider myself lucky she still wants me as a detective.

[relaxed music]

I– I don’t know what to say.

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I do. Congratulations.

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Guess this belongs to you now.

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[tense music]

That is such a kind offer, but I’m just worried that Johnny might be a little annoyed with me because of earlier.

No, he’ll get– he will get over it, OK? And besides, he’s kind of in the doghouse right now, and he’s trying to get back in my good graces, so that basically means he has to do whatever I want, and what I want is for you to come over to dinner tonight, and I will not take no for an answer, so…

OK, I’m in.

All right. Yay.

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John Roman, what did you do that was so stupid and egregious?

OK, look, if I tell you, you cannot say a word to anyone.

Of course not.

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Dad, I made a huge mistake.

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I thought Chanel was cheating on me, so in return, I, uh– I cheated on her.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

Is this really where DiMera execs lunch? This sandwich doesn’t look very– like, this artisanal.

[laughs] Well, it’s quick, we’re busy, and you’re not an exec.

Not yet, but believe me, I am manifesting exec-ness. Every morning, affirmations Scotch-taped to the bathroom mirror.

[chuckles] Well, babe, I also need you to manifest picking up my dry cleaning. Oh, and my car needs an oil change, which you will get at the Lube Spot.

The Lube Spot?

Here’s a punch card you can use.

[relaxed music] What? Abuela taught me financial responsibility.

Yes, we love fiscal advice from a woman whose guest room was basically just a pile of coupons and a couple of cat trees.

[laughs]

Listen, Javi, with the divorce, the lawyers, and the Gabi Chic deal that fell through with that investor…

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It’s…

[sighs] Did I tell you that my Chic Team and I were supposed to fly to Dubai? First class. I read the menu. You know what they were serving? Kobe beef sliders with a chutney spread.

[phone beeps]

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Oh, and, uh, before I forget, I need you to go… Hello? Javi? Are you listening to a word I’m saying?

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[sighs] Ugh! He must be typing and erasing, which you only do when you like somebody, right? Oh. Oh, well, I don’t have time for those annoying doubts right now.

[soft dramatic music] And then Rodrigo says, “You know, I think I’m too hot for this relationship.”

[laughs] Leonardo, you have done it again. “I’m too hot for this relationship”? Has anyone ever said that on TV before? It’s edgy, irreverent, hilarious, of course.

[chuckles] Hey, Regan.

Uh, Joy, actually.

I’m sorry. I always think of actors as their characters when I’m engrossed in a scene.

Sorry, how do you know who I am? The show hasn’t even aired yet.

I recognize you from your headshot. I’m sorry, we have not been properly introduced. I’m the head writer– of “Body & Soul,” obviously.

Oh, well, it’s nice to meet you, um–

Leo. Leo Stark.

Leo Stark. Why do I know that name?

You’ve heard of me? Really?

[laughs]

Yeah. Yeah, I have. You are the guy who destroyed my parents’ marriage.

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[sighs]

[dramatic music]

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Johnny, hi.

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Uh…

[clears throat] Joy.

I’m– I’m glad that I ran into you. You– you left this in my room last night.

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You ready to do this?

Yeah, we got, uh, lights. Cameras are in positions.

No, I mean are you ready for me to sleep with your wife?

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[phone ringing]

Chad. What are you doing here?

I need to talk to you.

[soft dramatic music]

I told you, I don’t know where Abigail’s body is. I’m sorry. I just–

This isn’t about that.

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OK. What’s it about?

I’m dropping the charges against you.

[tense music]

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OK, darling. Second helping of chicken soup coming right up! Nothing wrong with his appetite.

[doorbell rings]

[bright music] It’s JJ Deveraux! Oh, my! Oh, my.

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

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[relaxed music]

Well, who are you texting with that little grin on your face?

Who am I texting? I’m not texting.

Come on, Primo. I’m not a teacher. No after-school detention.

Yeah, but you are my boss, and I was just noting everything you’re saying and smiling to myself at how wonderful you are. Isn’t that what assistants do?

[laughter] I’ve never been an assistant, so that question’s not rhetorical.

What are you talking about? Weren’t you Anna Wintour’s assistant back in–

That lie’s been on my résumé so long that I convinced myself it’s true.

[laughter]

Oh, OK.

Look, Gabi, I am so grateful for the gig, but I didn’t realize that I was just gonna be, you know, an errand boy.

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No, you’re more than an errand boy. In fact, take this down.

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I am going to need you to reorganize the online filing system. Oh, and purge the office of any traces of Psycho Connie. I will need this done by– Tuesday? Wednesday the latest. And not this Wednesday, the following Wednesday.

[phone beeps]

[phone beeps]

I did what? Destroyed your–

[phone beeps] Listen, I have ruined quite a few marriages in my day, so I’m gonna need you to be a little more specific. Who exactly are your parents?

I’m Joy Wesley. My father’s Craig Wesley.

[soft dramatic music]

Right. That would explain why your mother was in town. I’m sorry. I wasn’t paying attention to your name when I was looking at your headshot.

Well, just so you know, my mother was absolutely devastated when she found out my father was cheating on her.

I know that. Believe me, I do.

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Look, I hope this doesn’t affect our ability to work together.

Fingers crossed.

Look, you should know, I am very, very sorry for what I did. I’m in therapy three, sometimes four times a week. And what I’ve learned is that I have a good heart, and I didn’t set out to be a home-wrecker.

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You know what? Who am I to judge? Lately, I’ve become a bit of a home-wrecker myself.

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What I meant is my character sleeping with Chanel’s character, as in–

Yeah, no, I know what you meant, Alex, OK? But can you– can you maybe see how the way that you worded it could have been a little triggering to me? Especially since I made a complete idiot out of myself right before my own surprise party? No less, you know, when I accused my own wife of cheating on me? How about we actually don’t talk about this anymore?

Sure. Sure. Let me just say this, though. If it makes you feel any better, I also was an idiot. Stephanie and I made a huge mistake that we will never, ever do again, I can assure you.

Hold on, all right? Just– you and Stephanie are none of my business.

Right. But you and Chanel kind of are my business, Johnny, because we work together. So I need your assurance here, man. No World War III, OK?

No World War III.

All right. And look, Alex, I’m, uh– I’m sorry. Really, I am, if my– my little outburst screwed things up for you and Stephanie.

No.

I’m especially sorry for what I did to Chanel.

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You’re dropping the charges? Why?

I’ll let my brother elaborate on the why. But for the record, Cat, whatever your supposed justifications were, I am disgusted and appalled at what you did to Chad and the rest of Abigail’s family.

[tense music]

[handcuffs clinking]

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Enjoy the freedom you sure as hell don’t deserve.

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Chad. Yeah, I imagine you’re not just having your brother drop the charges out of the goodness of your heart.

You’re right. I would much rather see you rot in there for the rest of your life.

Oh.

But I can’t.

You can’t? Why not?

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[relaxed music]

And certainly not least, I need you to take these to the courthouse by close of business.

What are they?

My divorce papers.

Gabi, are you sure you’re ready to do this?

I signed them. Stefan signed them. It’s over. As soon as they’re filed, I’ll officially be divorced.

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OK. I’m sorry, Prima. I know this isn’t what you wanted.

You better get to it. – Ahora mismo, jefa.

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Well, hello there.

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What the hell do you want?

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So you’re a home-wrecker too, huh? Or maybe you’re just trying to impress the head writer by already being in character, channeling that vixen Regan Holloway, fire a little wrecking ball right into Arrow and Faith’s love me, love me not romance.

Uh, nope. Actually talking about real life.

Whoa. Though I now write fiction, I admit I’m rather partial to real-life intrigue. So tell me, Ms. Wesley, whose home did you wreck?

[soft dramatic music]

[sighs]

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Chanel.

Hey! There you are.

Yeah. Sorry I’m a bit late. I was just introduced to the wonderful world of body makeup.

Ah.

[chuckles]

And, uh, look, I– I’m gonna be honest with both of you. I am having a bit of a hard time, you know, gearing up to this doing a love scene with you in front of you. But I am a professional, so I am gonna power through it, and you’re gonna do the same, and I know that you’re gonna do the same, Alex, because everything is gonna be OK because it is all just make believe, right?

Yeah. Yeah. That’s, uh– that’s all it is.

Hmm. Great. Now that we’ve gotten that established, um, can we get this show on the road, huh?

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Yeah.

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Well, I think it’s wonderful that you were at the wedding. You were able to– to help stop the fraud that that evil woman was trying to perpetrate on Chad. Well, on the whole family.

I– I only wish we would have figured it out before I pronounced them man and wife.

Well, don’t worry, sweetheart. The wedding isn’t valid. It’s just one more heartache that Chad doesn’t need right now.

That’s for sure.

Good thing is that sadistic woman is now in jail,

[laughs] along with her murderous brother behind bars. I’m confident that Chad and EJ will see to it that she stays there for a very long time.

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[sigh] Is there a particular reason why you can’t just let me rot in jail forever?

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Clyde Weston escaped.

What? How? I thought he was under / watch.

I don’t know. He was being transferred from supermax to, uh– to his appeal.

Oh, my God. Did you–

No. Talk to him about your mother? I assume that’s what you were gonna ask me.

[tense music]

[sigh] So what are you saying? You– you talked to him. You talked to Clyde.

He called me. We talked. I asked him where I could find Abigail’s remains. He told me he would tell me, under one condition.

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What’s the condition?

I hand you over to him.

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I’m so glad you’re here.

[laughs]

Oh, me too. I had to come. I need to know what happened to my sister’s body. And I– I wanted to see my family. See how everyone’s doing.

You are a dear to care so much.

Of course, I do. And how’s Doug doing? Who’s just about my favorite person in the world?

[laughs] Mine too.

Being around him always lifts my spirits. I mean that.

Well, I’ll tell him. That’ll put a smile on his face.

Is he doing OK?

[somber music]

Well, not– not so good today. Uh, he really believed that your sister was alive, and now he’s got a bad cold.

I’m sorry to hear that.

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You know, Doug, he’ll be up and around in no time.

The man’s nothing if not resilient. What is he, like, now?

Yeah, . On the cusp of a century. Imagine.

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I believe that every day that Doug is with us is just a blessing.

We all do.

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Clyde wants me? What? Why?

He’s angry. I imagine he has a bank account in the Caymans that’s probably pretty low on funds right now because you failed to deliver the DiMera fortune.

So– so what? He wants revenge on me? Like– like what he probably has already done to my mother?

I imagine so.

[ominous music]

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So you had EJ drop the charges against me so you could just throw me to the lions and give Clyde what he wants?

I need to know what happened to Abigail. This is the only way.

[chuckles] This is the only way? Really? You’re just gonna hand me over to some hardened criminal? This is the only way? You hate me that much?

[tense music]

I just wanted to say that–

You don’t have to say anything. You can just be on your merry way.

Look, I know you’re upset when you found the letter that Stefan wrote to me regarding his sudden decamping from Salem, along with his great displeasure for the both of us, but–

I remember what it said. Trust me.

And I’m sure your feelings were hurt when he took the time to write to me and not to you.

What are you doing, EJ? Rubbing it in? What are you, a child?

No, but you certainly acted like one the other day.

Excuse me?

Gabi, what you said to me was irrational, especially since you told me that you wanted a divorce too.

What are you now, a couple’s therapist?

What I am is offended, so I thought I’d give you the chance to apologize.

Apologize? For what?

You said the dissolution of your marriage was entirely my fault, when clearly–

And it was! It was all your fault, EJ.

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You know what? I probably shouldn’t even be talking to you about this, so just forget I even said anything.

Oh, honey, believe me, I forget most things, except scandalous gossip. See, not long ago as a world-renowned gossip columnist, this sort of thing was my raison d’être, but I gave all that up to head write “Body & Soul.” Chips in the center. I’m in TV now where my extraordinary wit and shallowness are being financially rewarded.

Well, that’s great and all, but–

Oh, come on, Joy, you can tell me. And then maybe, just maybe, I can incorporate this home-wrecking into a juicy story for your character.

Right, uh–

Think about it. I mean–

Leo.

Javi. Hi.

Oh, long time no see, yeah?

Yeah. Welcome to Salem, where you run into everyone you know and hate at least times a day.

[laughs] Present company excluded. I think the two of you are swell. Javier Hernandez, this is Joy Wesley. Joy, this is Javier.

It’s nice to meet you, Javier.

Oh, please, call me Javi.

OK.

Hey, I’m sorry I did not respond to your text.

Yeah, I was wondering if you were blowing me off since I saw those read receipts and the dots that never turn into words.

Oh, well, OK, I admit I read it. I just was–

You know what? I, um– I actually need to get to set. It was so nice meeting both of you. Bye.

But wait. You didn’t tell me who you– hmm, damn it.

[bright music]

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OK. Uh, places, everyone. Let’s go.

[claps] All right. And action.

[claps]

Oh, Arrow, I just heard the news about your mother! Oh, no. Am I too late? Is Kassandra… dead?

No, no. My mother’s just down the hall right now, getting a life-saving serum made from a begonia plant found only in the jungles of Iguaza.

What?

Yes. Against all odds, Faith, I was able to bring back a flower that can cure her disease and save her life.

Oh, Arrow, how– how heroic, how– how brave!

It’s a miracle. I thought I was gonna lose my precious mother, but now she’s gonna live, Faith.

Oh, thank God! Oh!

All this, it’s made me realize that the life we have is so short, and the time we have on this Earth is even shorter, and precious.

What are you saying, Arrow?

I’m saying that if you’re lucky enough to find the one person you truly love, we mustn’t squander a single second of that precious time.

[tender music]

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[soft dramatic music]

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[soft dramatic music]

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And scene! OK, uh, that was, uh– it was great, guys. Very, uh– very steamy.

Thank you. All right.

[groans] Whew! I am gonna go get changed.

Hey, uh, was– was that so bad?

No, it was not so bad.

OK, great. Well, I have to admit that I was holding my breath the whole time, waiting for you to call cut, but now that we’ve gotten through that first love scene, it’s not gonna be a problem anymore, right?

Right. Right. No, not a problem. Not anymore.

Good. And you feel better now?

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Actually, I don’t.

What? Why not?

Look, no, I’m fine. I’m fine with what you two just did. It’s fine. I’m just– uh, I’m not fine with what I did.

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So what’s up with Joy what’s her name?

Wesley.

Yeah, I was getting a vibe, but I always get vibes. My best friend Eliana says that I’m an empath.

I feel like everyone’s an empath nowadays.

Yeah, that’s true. Seems to be going around.

Anyway, that vibe you were picking up on is probably because I slept with her father and subsequently destroyed her parents’ marriage.

Wow! You really are a chico malo, huh? Gabi was right about you. That’s bad boy in Spanish.

Yeah, I knew that. Anyway, I feel like I’m less of a bad boy and more of a home-wrecker, which doesn’t sound nearly as sexy. But then Joy just admitted that she was one too. Damn. I’d love to get the lowdown on whose home that one wrecked.

Hey, you’re Alex, right?

I am.

OK, so you’re the actor who, um– oh, sorry. Sorry. I’m Joy Wesley.

Oh, hey, Joy. So you’re playing, uh–

Regan.

Regan. Yes, I heard about you.

Oh, yeah?

Yeah.

What’d you hear?

[chuckles]

Just that you’re going to be a huge thorn in Chanel’s side.

[dramatic music]

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That reminds me. Did you bring your guitar? You know, you could sing some songs to Doug, and maybe he’d join in.

Yeah. No, I’d like that. Um, you know, it’s funny. I was just thinking the other day that I was, uh– it was Doug who gave me Great Grandma Alice’s wedding ring to propose to Lani, and knowing full well that I was– I was jumping into something I was not ready for. And I remember, he tried to gently warn me.

As I remember, you came to that conclusion on your own.

Yeah. So how are Eli and Lani?

Great. They’re great. I keep hoping they’ll come visit and bring the adorable twins. Now, JJ Deveraux, tell me, is there any special person in your life now?

[soft dramatic music]

At the moment, no.

Oh. Quel dommage. Such a handsome, such a charismatic guy. I’m sure there’ll be a lovely lady coming along very soon.

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My fault?

[sighs] Gabi, as we have established, unequivocally and repeatedly, you thought your marriage was over when you found out Stefan cheated on you with Ava, and I only slept with you because you seduced me.

And you should have said no.

I– I did say no.

Oh, come on, you didn’t mean it. You were trying to stick it to Stefan.

[dramatic music]

Here are the facts, my dear. You were the married one. You were the one who initiated things with me. And just to be clear, you were screaming from the rooftops that you were through with Stefan.

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But you knew. You knew I wasn’t.

Wasn’t what?

In my right mind.

Gabi, serious question, but when are you in your right mind?

Screw you, EJ.

I think you’ve already checked that one off the list.

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You son of a bitch! You should have stopped it, EJ! Damn it, you should have stopped it!

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Yeah, I hate you. Because at the end of the day, you had the power to stop all of this, and you didn’t.

Chad–

No, sure, I understand that there were extenuating circumstances. Clyde was threatening to kill your mother. But that doesn’t mean you couldn’t have maneuvered your way out of it without, you know, leading a total stranger into believing that his dead wife was alive.

And I wish I had done that.

I wish you would have too.

[tense music] There is a part of me that wants to let Clyde do my dirty work. If I were my brother, he probably would. But I’m not my brother, so I will not hand you over to your death.

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What are you gonna do?

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I’ve got a couple errands to run.

Errands? You just got here.

Yeah, but–

Oh. I notice you did not have a suitcase. Does that mean you’re thinking you’re gonna check into the Salem Inn?

I was going to do just that, yes.

Oh, please don’t. Don’t. The children would love to have you around, as would Doug, and as would I.

[tender music]

OK. All right. But in that case, will you, uh, at least let me pick up dinner for everybody?

Oh, yeah.

What do the kids like? Pizza? Chicken nuggets?

[laughs] All of the above. Oh, it’s going to be wonderful having you here, and I hope you stay a while this time.

We’ll see.

Chad will be happy you’re here too. Yeah. He’s usually home by now. Wonder what’s keeping him.

[laughs]

Well, it’s simple, really.

[soft dramatic music] I’m gonna use you as bait.

You’re gonna use me as–

Bait, yeah. And I’m gonna do my best to protect you, but I can’t guarantee it’s gonna work out.

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Truth is, uh, I don’t really know what’s going to happen.

I’ll do it. I’ll do it. I– I owe you that much, at the very least. And if there’s a chance that my mother’s still alive, this could lead me to her.

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This may be asking too much, but I have–

Let me guess. You– you want me to get your brother out of jail after he showed up and, uh, tried to shoot me? Yeah, that’s asking too much.

OK. OK, I understand. I’m his sister. But–

But?

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If we’re gonna do this and have any hope of it being successful, we’re gonna have to work together, travel together, compare notes. You have to be around me. Are you gonna be able to handle that?

Yeah, well, under normal circumstances, no.

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But these aren’t normal circumstances, and I’ll do whatever it takes to get my wife back.

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Uh, who said I was gonna cause trouble for Chanel?

No, no, I meant her character, Faith.

[laughs] And your character, you know, comes in-between us.

Right. Right. Of course.

Yeah.

Totally. Yeah, no, our publicist, Stephanie, she told me I better watch out for some hate mail over that. Or at least some hateful posts. It’s nice of her to warn me.

Yeah, yeah. Stephanie– she’s the best.

Why did you say it like that? I heard the pause.

No, no. Stephanie and I were seeing each other, sort of. Now we can’t anymore. We’re gonna keep our distance from one another, or, uh, we could lose our jobs.

Right, you’re– You’re Alex Kiriakis. You’re Bonnie’s stepson.

Yeah.

So Bonnie is my mom’s best friend, so I heard all about what happened.

[chuckles]

Ah.

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Johnny, I– I know that it has been hard to move past this. Hard for both of us. I mean, you thought that I betrayed you, and so you felt hurt, and then I was hurt that you thought that and that you thought that I would cheat on you, and I would never do that. And, yeah, it’s just, we– look, Johnny, you can’t just sit around wallowing, OK? You’ve got to get past it.

I know. It’s just, uh–

Just what?

[tense music]

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I want to be the husband that you deserve, Chanel. And I will be. But I’m gonna make this up to you. Not just with my words, but with my actions. I promise.

[dramatic music]

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Anyway, Javi, thank you for the dialogue assist. Eres el mejor.

Oh, español muy bien.

Oh, gracias. I did spend a summer in Spain once. Actually, it was more like when I was a kid, my mom and I had this layover in Madrid. We were supposed to meet this rich guy on a boat. He was gonna save us financially, only there was definitely no boat, and he was poor as a church mouse.

You’re funny. You know that?

You think so? All right. No fake modesty. I know that I am.

[laughs]

But I love it when people say it.

And not just funny. You just have a way about you.

So, um, how do you say this pickup line of yours?

So discúlpa pero creo que me debes una bebida.

Is that PG enough to go on air?

It depends on how you say it.

How’s this?

[clears throat] Discúlpame pero creo que me... – Debes. – Debes una bebida.

[laughs] Well, I’d say that is closer to NC-.

[laughter]

That’s what I was going for.

I figured. Uh, I’d love to hang, but I have a million errands to run for my cousin, so–

Gabi? Tell her to hire somebody to do that.

She did hire somebody. Me. I’m her personal assistant.

You are? What’s– what’s your hourly rate?

Well, Gabi is getting the I need a place to stay discount. Anyway, I have to, like, get her an oil change and file her divorce papers.

Oh, yeah, Gabi’s getting a divorce. Imagine that.

This is a bad one. Cheating in both directions, the husband signed the papers, and then…

[whistles] Hasta nunca, mi esposa. And, Gabi, God bless her, is the strongest person I know, but this broke her. Girl’s really going through it.

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All right, Gabi. All right. If it makes you feel better, blame me. You’re right. You’re right. I– I ruined your marriage. Lest we forget, you ruined mine, as you may recall, by shooting your mouth off at that press conference. So let’s consider us even.

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So you admit you ruined my marriage.

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Here’s what I will admit. Yes, there was a part of me that relished seeing Stefan in such anguish over our little tryst. And, yes, I did drive my brother to demand a divorce when I told him that he would never be able to get out those salacious images that that– that PowerPoint, that torturous little PowerPoint of you and I in bed together out of his head. So fine. I will take credit for your stupid little divorce.

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But, damn it, you both deserve it after all the miserable things you’ve done to me.

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[laughs] You know what?

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I loved doing it. I loved seeing my brother cuckolded just as much as I loved seeing your poor little heart broken.

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I’m deriving…

[sighs] whew– great satisfaction from all of it, in fact.

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[chuckles]

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Uh, no offense, but my heart doesn’t exactly bleed for Ms. Step Away from the Stark, or her smug, the very handsome ex-husband.

Hey, you’re allowed to feel what you feel. And I actually hate to step away from the Stark, but I have to run these errands for Gabi, or she’s gonna kill me.

Yeah, I should probably get back to work myself. But maybe we could get together later, grab a drink, dinner.

I’d like that. I’ll text you.

Good. Gate– uh–

[laughs]

Great.

[tender music]

[phone beeps]

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Hey.

Hey. Johnny seemed pretty chill about everything, huh?

Yeah.

But was he really?

Yeah, I, um– I think that he was fine with the whole love scene stuff, but, um, it’s just– he’s still feeling pretty guilty about the way he acted at his surprise birthday party.

Mm, it’s understandable. Oh, did I tell you I met Joy, by the way? She seems pretty cool.

Oh, yeah. Yeah. Joy’s super nice. I– I like her.

Yeah. I think I kind of freaked her out a little bit, though.

What? What do you mean?

I don’t know. I said something like, “She’s potentially gonna be a thorn in Chanel’s side,” and her reaction was like I meant it in real life.

[laughs]

Even though obviously, of course, I meant, like, her character and your character on the show.

Right. Yeah. On the show.

[dramatic music]

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Hey, Johnny. I just met Alex. I heard you directed the first big love scene between him and Chanel, or Faith and Arrow, that is.

[laughs]

Yeah.

It went OK?

Yeah. Yeah, I’m fine.

Then what’s wrong? You seem upset.

I– I am. Not– not about what Alex and Chanel just did, about what you and I did, in real life. OK, and Joy, I have to tell my wife the truth.

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[sighs]

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Hi, Julie.

Chad, there you are. Great. I have some good news for a change.

Oh, yeah?

Yeah. We got a surprise guest. It’s JJ Deveraux, and he’s gonna be staying with us for a while.

Great.

Yeah. He was concerned about how we were all doing after the trick that that evil woman tried to pull on us. Thank God I will not have to set eyes on that conniving succubus again.

[sighs]

Yeah. Well, actually–

[dramatic music]

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[laughs] You know, Gabi, I could have an officer here in two minutes frothing at the mouth to arrest you for assaulting Salem’s district attorney.

Well, I ought to leave a mark then, don’t you think?

Don’t you dare.

Hey, get your hands off her! Now!

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